Vol. V, No. 48 Complimentary

(860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] Friday, August 27, 2010

THIS WEEK’S QUOTE After 137 years, St. Mary School closes

“It’s a rare person FRICTION OVER FINANCIAL STABILITY who wants to hear OF SCHOOL FORCED STUDENT TRANSFERS what he doesn’t want to hear.” BY MATT SANDERSON school opened in 1873. communicated their inten- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER In what has been charac- tion in late July to parents PUTNAM — More than terized as a series of mis- and faculty, along with St. 75 grammar school stu- communications between Mary Parish, to want to dents and about 20 pre- the diocese, the school and revitalize the school and INSIDE kindergarten students its parents, the diocese work toward resolving the A8-9 — OPINION transferred to area announced on Aug. 20 that school’s growing debt parochial and public the school closed, effective owed to the diocese. A12 — SPORTS schools in light of the immediately. Registration forms at St. B1 — HOT SPOT announced closure of St. According to Michael Mary School continued to Mary School last Friday by Strammiello, communica- dwindle at a high rate Matt Sanderson photo B3-4 — OBITS the Diocese of Norwich. tions director for the St. Mary School in Putnam was closed down last week by the B4 — RELIGION The Marshall Street Norwich Diocese, they Turn To ST. MARY, page A14 Diocese of Norwich. B5-6 — CALENDAR

LOCAL Leduc leaves a literary legacy Bank HISTORY COLLECTION NAMED AT PUTNAM PUBLIC LIBRARY announces BY MATT SANDERSON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER PUTNAM — The legacy of merger Raymond B. Leduc was commemo- rated last Wednesday,Aug. 18, at the Putnam Public Library, where a BY RICH HOSFORD memorial plaque was presented to VILLAGER STAFF WRITER signify the formation of the Book Drive Raymond B. Leduc Local History Customers of NewAlliance Bank Page A4 Collection. will soon see a new sign over their Leduc served on the Putnam financial institution. Library Board of Directors for 28 On Thursday, Aug. 19, SPORTS years and served on the Board of NewAlliance Bank announced that Education for 16 years. Leduc it had agreed to a merger with First passed away in February 2004. Niagara, of Buffalo, N.Y., with a After competing, and winning, transaction valued at $1.5 billion. several trivia contests at a local The combined bank will have more radio station in Putnam, Leduc than $29 billion in assets, including said he would obligate his winnings more than $14 billion in loans, as to creating the local history book well as $18 billion in deposits. collection in the library. Members Currently, NewAlliance has 88 of his family had previously donat- branches that serve eight counties ed money in his memory to pur- from Greenwich up to Springfield, chase local history materials to fill Matt Sanderson photo Mass. the section’s shelves. The final dona- From left, bottom row, Monique (daughter), First Niagara currently serves tion was presented last week to sup- Jeanne (wife) and Roger (son) Leduc, as well communities across upstate New port the ongoing local history col- as Anne Lamondy, chair of the Putnam Library York, Western Pennsylvania includ- lection, which contains chronicled Board. From left, back row, grandchildren Bert ing Pittsburgh, and eastern manuscripts and local accounts of Leduc, Celeste Hornyak and Andre Leduc. All Pennsylvania from the Philadelphia Coutu at one people and events from the Quiet were present last Wednesday afternoon, Aug. suburbs to Allentown, Penn. with racetrack Corner, such as the hurricanes of 18, for the dedication of the Raymond B. Leduc According to a release put out by the mid-20th century. Local History Collection at the Putnam Public both banks, the boards of directors Library Director Priscilla Colwell Library. of both companies have unanimous- Page A12 said the Library Board approved the ly approved the transaction and the donation recently. deal will be concluded in the second a dedication fund with the town trea- quarter of 2011, subject to approvals “The library is very happy to have surer for the future purchase of local this legacy to further the collection of from regulators, First Niagara and history items. NewAlliance shareholders, and the local history items,” she said. “For “Reading was always a big part of the last year and a half we had been other customary conditions. All 88 my father’s life,” said son Roger Courtesy photo NewAlliance branches are expected WICKED COOL DEALS talking about putting this together.” W C D Raymond B. Leduc to be converted and re-branded as The Leduc family has established Turn To LEDUC, page A15 XXXX PAGE A5 Turn To BANK, page A15

LEARNING Woodstock Fair observing landmark anniversary SCHOOL MENUS PAGE A6 ‘FOR THE 150TH, WE REALLY WANTED TO CELEBRATE’

OPINION BY RICH HOSFORD itage of the Quiet Corner. Manager Don Farias said this VILLAGER STAFF WRITER The 150th Annual year the fair would be extra GET YOUR WOODSTOCK — Once Woodstock Fair, put on by the special in light of the land- POINT ACROSS again it is time for a Labor Woodstock Agricultural mark anniversary. He said the PAGE A8-9 Day Weekend full of carnival Society Inc., is set to begin. organizers have been pulling rides, fair food, music and This year, the agricultural fes- out all the stops to honor 150 WHAT TO DO entertainment in celebration tival will run from Friday, years of celebrating local of the rich agricultural her- Sept. 3, through Monday,Sept. agriculture and there was A CALENDAR 6, at the Woodstock even a special committee ded- File photo Fairgrounds at 281 Route 169, OF AREA EVENTS The 150th Annual Woodstock Fair is South Woodstock. Turn To FAIR, page A10 PAGE B5-6 set for Labor Day weekend — Friday, Woodstock Fair General Sept. 3, to Monday, Sept. 6.

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Rell issues drought advisory VILLAGER ALMANAC

BY MATT SANDERSON water supplies, but instead, from ground- of hay. It should be four times that … VILLAGER STAFF WRITER water and stream flow levels, crop mois- Everything here is really dry ground, so QUOTATION OF THE WEEK Despite the rainfall earlier this week, a ture, Palmer Drought index numbers and in a wet year, we’re good, but in dry year drought advisory was issued last week for the fire danger. we are burning up.” the state, urging residents and businesses “In fact, public water supply levels are Randolph Blackmer, of Blackmer within acceptable levels as of our last Farms in Quinebaug, said the dry weath- to conserve water. “I’m very sad about the news I heard … Gov.M. Jodi Rell issued a statement last data review,” said LaVasseur on Tuesday, er has been “somewhat” detrimental to Wednesday,Aug. 18, that due to the lack of Aug. 24. “There are some water utilities his crops. His farm produces mainly It’s sad for the diocese because it’s losing a that have been stressed and that is why corn, hay, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant sustained rainfall and a dry-spell for the real jewel. It’s sad for the bishop because I near-future forecast, she said state resi- the governor advised folks to talk directly and summer squash. dents should limit their water usage and to their water utility providers to see if “The rain we just had was a real life- know he is a strong proponent of Catholic be mindful of the state’s rising fire dan- they should be following any recommen- saver,” he said. “A significant amount of schools, and I’m very sad for St. Mary’s. ger. dations. field corn was feeling stress. The veggies “We are not in an emergency situation, He said that the heavy rains in March had to be irrigated or there wouldn’t be Many parishioners there are alumni. It’s a but it is important for people to take sen- and the warmer than usual temperatures any.” great loss to the parish and the whole com- sible steps to stretch our water supply,” thereafter have lead to early crops and in Blackmer added that he is just about to said Rell. “The two week precipitation many areas, crops that normally would- do his second cutting of hay,a month late. munity.” outlook is not favorable and conditions n’t be ready for harvest until September “Since July 4, we irrigated through last are likely to deteriorate across much of are ready now. week, but hopefully not any more,” he - The Rev. Roland Cloutier, formerly of St. Mary Parish, com- the state.” “Accordingly, while crop moisture is said. menting on the recent closure of St. Mary School. Rell is asking residents to use common down, the crops are so advanced that For precipitation, LaVasseur said the sense and to avoid unnecessary water there may well be less damage to our state needs to get at least two inches of use, such as washing cars at home, run- crops than one would normally expect to rain every two weeks, just to make sure ning ornamental fountains or watering see,” LaVasseur noted. the current situation doesn’t deteriorate lawns. Kristin Orr, of Fort Hill Farms in further. OPEN TO CLOSE “While current water supplies are ade- Thompson said their corn maze and quin- “The recent rains will probably stop quate across much of the state, I urge all tessential gardens are “spectacular” right the deterioration but unless we see addi- PUTNAM TOWN HALL (963-6800) residents and businesses to please coop- now, and they haven’t had to water them tional significant rainfall, we might still Monday through Friday...... 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. erate with your local water utilities and often in light of the summer drought. find ourselves in a drought advisory stage follow their recommendations,” she said. “Our gardens are more beautiful than when we review all of the data on Sept. 1,” Town Clerk (963-6807): “These water conservation measures they’ve ever been,” she said, who added he added. Monday through Friday...... 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. should also be heeded by people with pri- that because she hasn’t watered the According to local branch of the Recordings accepted until 4 p.m.; office occasionally closed vate wells as well, no water supply is inex- plants in her 73 gardens, they have had to University of Connecticut Cooperative between noon and 1 p.m. haustible.” “look” for water. Extension in Brooklyn, along with fig- In lieu of the lack of rain, Rell said the “Not wait for me to water them,” she ures provided by the New England Water Pollution Control Authority (963-6819): said. “It’s sustainable.” Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), dry weather has increased the risk of Monday through Friday ...... 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. grass, brush and forest fires. Amy Vinal, of Woodstock Farms on Putnam has received a rough average of Senexet Road in Woodstock, said that 25.9 inches of rain so far this year, com- “Careless smoking, improper burning Veterans Services...... 9 to 11 a.m. Friday and other fire risks must be eliminated,” despite the struggle for rain, their farm pared to 25.69 for 2009. she added. fared better this year in the dry heat, In March during the heavy rains and opposed to the wet 2009 summer, which flooding, Putnam received 12.1 inches of PUTNAM PUBLIC LIBRARY (963-6826) Rell’s Interagency Drought Advisory Monday through Thursday ...... 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Workgroup met last week to analyze made certain produce susceptible to fun- rain, where the next month it only record- gus, mold and bacteria. ed 1.1 inches of rain. Friday...... 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. statewide water data. Their review trig- Saturday...... 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. gered the state’s entrance into the Their farm produces corn, hay, toma- According to NASS as of Sunday, Aug. Story Time: 4 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays Drought Advisory Stage. Since then, they toes, squash, green beans, pumpkins and 22, all New England states but Maine have continue to provide the governor with other produce. received much needed precipitation. updates, and have a statewide plan to “We’d like an influx of rain a week, but For Rhode Island and Connecticut, PUTNAM POST OFFICE (928-4051) respond to water emergencies of varying that almost never happens,” she said. drought conditions began to adversely Window: severity. The workgroup is also overseen “There’s a catch 22.” impact pepper, squash and cucumber Monday through Friday ...... 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by the Office of Policy and Management. Vinal said she and her husband Rick crops last week. Pumpkins and winter Saturday ...... 8:30 a.m. to noon According to David LaVasseur, head of have to spend a lot of time and money to squash have continued to mature ahead the workgroup, the problem in year’s past make sure their produce yield was suffi- of their normal growth and have reached Lobby/Post Office Boxes: was lack of rainfall. cient, such as using irrigation. harvesting stage in Connecticut. Monday through Friday ...... 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. “This year the real problem is the large “We’re thankful,” she added. For field crops in the state, dry condi- Saturday...... 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. number of extremely warm days,” he Matthew Peckham, who owns a small tions have forced farmers to chop some said in an e-mail. “With [more than] 25 dairy farm in Woodstock, said that since silage corn from where it was burning days above 90 degrees, the evaporation his family’s whole farm is basically on during drought conditions. rate has been higher than normal and hard, gravel-like ground when it is dry, For more information, please visit that has seen groundwater and stream 2010 has been a really “up and down” www.ct.gov/waterstatus, TOP 10 HARDCOVER NONFICTION flows drop to one of lowest levels in year. Besides dairy, they also produce www.nass.usda.gov and www.exten- years.” corn and hay. sion.uconn.edu. 1. “Women Food and God,” by Geneen Roth. Interestingly enough, LaVasseur “We have a crop that suffered,” he said. 2. “S*** My Dad Says,” by Justin Halpern. added, the types of data that moved the “The third cutting of our hay was only Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 3. “Spoken from the Heart,” by Laura Bush. state into a drought advisory this year about 25 percent of what it should be this 928-1818 ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- 4. “It’s Not Just Who You Know,” by Tommy Spaulding. were not from precipitation or public year. We were down to 800 to 1,000 pounds lagernewspapers.com. 5. “The Obama Diaries,” by Laura Ingraham. 6. “Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History,” by S.C. Gwynne. 7. “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang,” by Chelsea Handler. 8. “The Mentor Leader,” by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker. 9. “Angelina,” by Andrew Morton. 10. “The Big Short,” by Michael Lewis.

AT THE AUDUBON Week of Aug. 16: Bird sightings at CT Audubon in Pomfret and Wyndham Land Trust properties in the northeast corner of Connecticut: American Redstart, Black & White Warbler, Ovenbird, Rose- breasted Grosbeak, Hairy Woodpecker, Common Nighthawk, Green Heron, Wood Duck, Great Blue Heron, Bank Swallow and Barn Swallow.

FRONT PAGE QUOTE This week’s front page quote is attributed to: Dick Cavett

FIVE QUESTIONS 1. What current branch of the U.S. military was a corps of only 50 soldiers when World War I broke out? 2. What future Soviet dictator was training to be a priest when he got turned on to Marxism? 3. What California city did the last Pony Express ride end in? 4. What was 11th-century Spanish military leader Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar better know as? 5. What Alabama city saw state troopers attack Civil Rights marchers on Edmund Pettis Bridge?

Answers on page 5

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Pawnshop owner charged with license violation AACCURACYCCURACY BY RICH HOSFORD State Police Department of found the Tri-State Pawn Shop to “The police found two things: VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Public Information, State Police be improperly licensed and that the pawnshop was improperly THOMPSON — Charges are Detectives from the Eastern the accused failed to maintain license and it also failed to main- WWAATCHTCH being brought against the owner District Major Crime Squad proper pawnshop records. tain proper records required by of a local pawnshop after police were conducting investigations Detectives were granted an law,” Vance said. The Putnam Villager is committed to tried to access records from the into residential burglaries arrest warrant for O’Henry and Pawnshops are required to accuracy in all its news reports. shop during a burglary investi- where items of value were he was taken into custody with- ask for photo identification and Although numerous safeguards are in gation. stolen. The criminal investiga- out incident. to list the name and address of place to ensure accurate reporting, mis- Seamus L. O’Henry, 66, of 20 tion led to the Tri-State Pawn Public Information all persons pawning items, takes can occur. Confirmed fact errors Five Bridge Road, Brimfield, Shop located at 370 Riverside Commanding Officer Lt. J. Paul Vance said. This is required to will be corrected at the top right hand Mass., and owner of the Tri- Drive, Thompson. Vance said the pawnshop owner make it more difficult for people corner of page A3 in a timely manner. State Pawn Shop in Thompson, During the investigation was not connected to the bur- to pawn stolen goods, essentially If you find a mistake, call has been charged with failure to detectives determined facts and glaries, but that police learned of selling them through a third (860) 928-1818 during normal business obtain a pawnbroker license. information relative to the pawn- the license infraction while try- party. hours. During non-business hours, leave O’Henry is being held on a shop that led them to submit an ing to determine if stolen goods a message in the editor’s voice mailbox. $20,000 bond and will report to arrest warrant application to had come through the shop. Rich Hosford can be reached by The editor will return your phone call. the Danielson Superior Court to Superior Court for the arrest of Vance said there was no evi- phone at (860) 928-1818 or by e- face the charges. the accused. Through the course dence that the pawnshop had mail at rich@villagernewspa- According to the Connecticut of their investigation, detectives stolen goods for sale. pers.com. PUBLIC MEETINGS

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Friday, Aug. 27 Reverse 911 to give heads up in case of emergency • Northeast Connecticut Council of Governments — 8 a.m. NECCOG offices

BY RICH HOSFORD Notices can be sent out for a variety of taking emergency response precautions. Tuesday, Aug. 31 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER emergencies, including weather incidents, “The massive floods of 1955 and the devasta- • Recreation Commission — 7 p.m. Town A new service, promoted by public safety public health problems and public safety con- tion they left behind will never be forgotten, Hall and political leaders, allows Connecticut resi- cerns. especially in Eastern Connecticut,” Williams dents to get emergency updates right on their “Emergency notification systems are used said. “Fifty-five years after the Quinebaug Monday, Sept. 6 home phone, computer or hand-held device. to provide pre-recorded emergency messages River jumped its banks we are reminded how • Labor Day — Town Hall closed State leaders recently announced the open- to targeted areas or entire cities at a rate of emergencies can happen anytime and any- ing of the registration website for CT Alert hundreds or thousands of calls per minute,” where. Fortunately, the CT Alert system gives Tuesday, Sept. 7 (www.ctalert.gov), the nation’s first statewide states a release by the Department of Public our first responders a new tool in their efforts • Board of Selectmen — 7 p.m. Town Hall emergency notification system [ENS]. The Safety. “The system can be used to warn resi- to keep people safe. I encourage families to system enables Connecticut authorities to dents of severe weather, hazardous material sign up and take advantage of this innovative Wednesday, Sept. 8 • Water Pollution Control Authority — 7 communicate information to residents and spills, pandemics, or other emergencies.” public safety service.” p.m. Town Hall businesses before, during and after emergen- The program has been getting praise from To sign up for the system, visit the • Inland Wetlands Commission — 7 p.m. cies. political and public safety leaders, who urge www.ctalert.gov website and enroll the Town Hall The system will be used by police, fire, pub- residents to sign up for the service. devices that would be most convenient for “We are proud that Connecticut is the first receiving information during an emergency. lic health, local and state officials and mem- Monday, Sept. 13 state in the nation to implement a statewide The Department of Public safety states that bers of Homeland Security. If there is an • Special Services District — 7 p.m. emergency or a looming problem, such as a emergency notification system to protect the all contact information provided by residents Putnam Police Department storm, a member of the responding organiza- lives and property of all of our citizens,” Lt. during enrollment will only be used for emer- tion will send out an alert to people enrolled in Gov. Michael Fedele and Public Safety gency purposes and will be kept strictly confi- Tuesday, Sept. 14 the program with information on the problem Commissioner James Thomas said in a dential and will not be provided to any vendor • Redevelopment Agency — 8 a.m. and possible actions they can take to protect release. “The state is committed to ensuring or third-party organization. Economic Development Office themselves and their families. public safety,but we can’t alert you if we can’t The CT Alert system was developed in part- • Economic Development Commission The alerts can be sent to a variety of reach you. We’ve signed up our families for CT nership with state and local officials, as well — 9 a.m. Economic Development Office devices, depending on personal preference, Alert and urge all Connecticut residents and as the emergency notification company including cell phones, home phones, e-mails, businesses to do the same.” Everbridge. Wednesday, Sept. 15 text messages, faxes, pagers and PDAs. People Locally, State Senate President Donald E. • Zoning Commission — 7 p.m. Town Hall can elect to get alerts for specific locations Williams, D-Brooklyn, pointed to the recent Rich Hosford can be reached by phone at (860 throughout the state, perhaps where they live, 55th anniversary of Connecticut’s Great )928-1818 or by e-mail at rich@villagernewspa- Thursday, Sept. 16 where they have a business or where loved Floods and said that disaster can serve as pers.com. • P.R.I.D.E. — 8 a.m. Victoria Station Café ones live. reminder for families on the importance of Bridgeport man faces car burglary charges

BY MATT SANDERSON Described by police as a transient worker who does not VILLAGER STAFF WRITER live in the area, Reis was located and taken in custody the PUTNAM – A Bridgeport man was arrested in Union following night. According to police, most of the victim’s Square early last Thursday morning, Aug. 19, on burglary property was recovered. charges. According to the Connecticut Judicial Branch Web site, Domingos Reis, 43, of Bridgeport, was arrested at Reis is awaiting at Sept. 1 disposition in Bridgeport approximately 2:08 a.m., in Putnam, and charged with Superior Court on breach of peace and second-degree third-degree burglary, fifth-degree larceny and third- criminal mischief misdemeanor charges. degree criminal mischief. Reis has a pre-trial hearing in Danbury Superior Court According to the Putnam Police Department, he posted a Friday, Aug. 27, on second-degree harassment and threat- $10,000 bond and will face his charges Wednesday, Sept. 8, ening charges, as well as a violation of probation, accord- in Danielson Superior Court. ing to the website. On Wednesday night, Aug. 18, police responded to a com- More arrests are anticipated in the Aug. 19 burglary plaint of car burglaries in the Union Square area near case, said Putnam Police. Main Street. Evidence was recovered at the scene, and in the vicinity of Route 44 in Putnam, with the help of the Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928-1818 ext. 110, Putnam Police K-9 Unit, the State Police, patrol units and or by e-mail at [email protected]. witnesses.

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Villager Newspapers "Your local newspaper - the next best thing to word-of-mouth advertising" www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com A4 • Friday, August 27, 2010 PUTNAM VILLAGER QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP Lions Club presents Second Annual Dog Walk Hanson book drive, fundraiser helps cancer patients PUTNAM — The Second Annual NEADS Dog Walk to support “Canines for Combat PUTNAM — When Diane Veterans” will be held at Putnam’s Rotary Hanson from the Daughters Park on Kennedy Drive Saturday, Sept. 25, of Isabella stood before the from 1 to 4 p.m. students at St. Mary School NEADS (National Education for Assistance in Putnam to talk about a Dog Services) centered in Princeton, Mass., scholarship program, 11- provides service dogs for disabled veterans at year-old Emma Willard of no cost. In October of 2006, NEADS graduated Thompson listened intently. its first class of “Canines for Combat She was determined to be Veterans” to aid in the rehabilitation of the winner of that scholar- injured soldiers. The dogs are trained to serve ship. Hanson explained that the needs of veterans ranging from wheel- the student needed to choose chair and prosthetic aid to hearing and bal- a community service pro- ance conditions caused by roadside bombs ject. Parental assistance was and concussive (TBI) injuries. Additionally, not permitted, instead the many of the hearing dogs are rescued from students needed to choose a shelters, some are fostered, and others are mentor. Emma chose a fami- trained by inmates in the Prison PUP ly friend. Partnership, giving both inmates and canines After school that day, a new lease on life. The dogs play a profound Emma went to work on her role in the lives of the veterans and their fam- project. She remembered her ilies. Having one of these canine companions grandmother talking about instills a sense of independence and confi- how bored she was while she dence in our wounded veterans. Service dogs was going through cancer dents. She deco- of the parishioners and fellow students. also are a cost effective alternative to physical treatments, which took several hours. Her rated donation boxes, which she left at the and psychological therapy. grandmother had told her that the hospital Since she received so many DVDs, she no exits of the church and school. At first longer felt the need to purchase more. There is no cost to participate in the dog she attended had recently gotten DVD play- book donations came flooding in, but she walk, however, donations and pledges will be ers. Instead, she decided to donate the $180 she got very few DVDs. She was worried that raised to the Marianapolis Preparatory greatly appreciated. Advance sign-up and Emma decided she wanted to reach out she would not receive enough DVDs so she pledge sheets can be picked up at WINY Radio, to the parish and school for book and DVD School Relay for Life Team on which her decided to make decorative bookmarks, cousin and babysitter were team members. King Cadillac GMC, and the Putnam Animal donations. Before she proceeded with her sell them, and use the money to purchase Hospital. Additionally, downloads are avail- idea, she asked her mentor to contact the Emma and her mentor visited DVDs. She got permission to sell her book- Marianapolis to present the $180 donation, able at www.winyradio.com or www.putnam- hospital to see if they would want those marks at the Blessing of the Bikes ct.us. items — and they did. She got permission and brought the books and DVDs to the fundraiser at St. Mary School. pediatric and adult oncology units at the The Putnam Lions also expect to have a from the pastor to insert a flyer into the When she collected her boxes she discov- number of pet education, animal welfare, and church bulletin, and got permission from University of Massachusetts Hospital in ered that she had received 272 books and 75 Worcester. other related groups in attendance and will be her principal to distribute flyers to stu- DVDs. She was thrilled with the generosity sharing the day’s activities with the Punam Family Day.There will be something for every- one. Last year’s walk collected more than $4,200 substance abuse in the youth population with- shop followed by actual field training. station weight training machine used in main- for the program and is considered a huge suc- in the twenty-one towns covered by the coali- Volunteers should come dressed to wade in a taining muscle strength and tone. In the elder- cess for its inaugural outing. The club is hop- tion.The ultimate goal of NECASA is to stream. Once trained, volunteers can sign out ly, this may help to reduce the incidence of ing to exceed that total. reduce substance abuse in Northeast equipment and monitor a stream or streams of falls and improve their sense of well-being. For more information about this event con- Connecticut. their choice at a time convenient to their The younger and middle-aged population may tact Stu Neal at (860) 928-4960. - Submitted by the Department of schedule, as long as the sampling is completed benefit from building muscle mass, which Consumer Protection and the Putnam Police by December. The goal is to develop a core increases the metabolism and improves over- Department group of volunteers willing to spend a few all health by reducing body fat. This is impor- hours a year each fall to collect usable base- tant in reducing the risk for further cardiac Five restaurants cited for line water quality data in each of The Last events. Green Valley’s 35 towns. Help determine the Carol Artiaco, RN, clinical coordinator of selling alcohol to minors Last Green Valley seeking current health of our rivers by becoming a Day Kimball’s Cardiopulmonary Last Green Valley Water Quality Monitoring Rehabilitation Department said, “Between PUTNAM — On Saturday,Aug. 21, members water quality monitoring Volunteer! our two locations in Putnam and Plainfield, of the Putnam Police Department and agents The Sept. 11, training in Ashford is free, but we serve between 80-90 people. The equipment from the Connecticut Department of pre-registration is required. Volunteers gets a lot of use and the patients are very Consumer Protection Liquor Control part- volunteers should be 14 years old or older to participate. appreciative of the new equipment that we nered and conducted compliance checks of To register for this program, please call Jean have been able to purchase from the proceeds restaurants and bars in Putnam that sell alco- ASHFORD, Conn. — The Last Green Valley Pillo at 860-928-4948 or email jean.pillo@con- of this annual fundraiser.” hol. is seeking volunteers for its fall water quality servect.org. The event offers a dessert competition Agents and officers tested eight locations, monitoring activities. - Submitted by The Last Green Valley where everyone is invited to bring their and five failed by selling alcohol to one or both No experience is necessary, as training will favorite homemade dessert to be sampled by a of the 17- and 19-year-old volunteers trained be offered on Sept. 11, at the Ashford Town panel of distinguished judges. Judges include and provided by the Governor’s Prevention Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will be Day Kimball hosts John Miller, chairman of the board, Dr. Partnership. trained to collect and identify stream insects William Bradbury of North Eastern The following locations that failed and now using the “Rapid Bioassessment for fundraiser for Healthy Connecticut Cardiology Associates and may face administrative action before the Volunteers” protocol. Rockie Alix from Putnam Bank. The winning Liquor Control Commission are: What can stream insects tell us about water dessert will be awarded bragging rights and • Rick’s Billiards, 9 Grove St. quality? More than you might think! Hearts prizes. • Jade Garden, 319 Kennedy Drive “Several types of stream insects are excel- In 2002, The Great Garage Band Reunion • Courthouse Bar & Grille, 121 Main St. lent indicators of water quality,” said Jean PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare last came together with four musicians who per- • 85 Main Street, 85 Main St. Pillo, The Last Green Valley’s Water Quality week announced the third annual Heart of formed in the original Great Garage Band that • Someplace Special, 58 Main St. Monitoring coordinator and Watershed Rock & Roll event set for Saturday, Sept. 25, formed back in 1963. The band was on hiatus The following locations passed Saturday’s Conservation coordinator for the Eastern from 4 to 9:00 p.m. at Allen Hill Tree Farm in since 1966. As a self-proclaimed horn band compliance check: Connecticut Conservation District. “Mayflies Brooklyn. with six lead vocalists and many new mem- • Chickering Café, 28 Union St. and stoneflies spend most of their lifecycle liv- The event’s Heart Healthy sponsor is bers and friends, the band boasts of an enthu- • Pyzzz, 8 Harris St. ing underwater in freshwater streams. They Putnam Bank and features The Great Garage siastic and energetic spirit with a love for • Athens Pizza, 140 School St. can be very sensitive to their environment, Band Reunion playing tunes from the 60’s and entertaining large crowds. “We appreciate the involvement of the and since they are exposed to the river water 70’s. Jim Milliard and Tory Averna are two of the Putnam police officers and the youth volun- 24/7, their presence in a river could indicate The Heart of Rock & Roll event includes a original band members and were part of the teers in this compliance check,” Consumer good quality water. If they are missing, then full dinner, prize drawings and the chance to cardiopulmonary rehab ‘family’ at Day Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell said. something is up and further investigation may dance the night away. Guests may bring their Kimball in 2007 when both suffered heart “Our statewide efforts with local participation be warranted.” own alcoholic beverages. Tickets are $25 per attacks within five weeks of each other. For 12 are helping to curb youth access to alcohol.” The information collected by volunteers is person and are available by contacting the Day weeks, Day Kimball’s Cardiopulmonary The Putnam Police Department would like submitted to the Connecticut and Kimball Healthcare Development office at Rehabilitation Center became a large part of to thank NECASA (Northeast Communities Massachusetts Departments of (860) 928-7141 or the Cardiopulmonary their recovery. Against Substance Abuse) for the grant fund- Environmental Protection and will be used to Rehabilitation Department at (860) 963-6315. ing that made this operation possible. The assess water quality and identify problem Event proceeds will benefit Day Kimball - Submitted by Day Kimball Hospital principal mission of NECASA is to prevent areas. Healthcare’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation The training will include an indoor work- Department with the purchase a new multi- PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, August 27, 2010 • A5 How to fill your mailbox with freebies WHAT IS IT?

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All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, 2010 to pursue this additional work for EB. Courtney announces $24M for Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and Courtney is the sole member of the Connecticut where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Congressional delegation to sit on the House Armed Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with Electric Boat Services Committee. He is a member of the Seapower and the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee, which has jurisdic- $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney last tion over the U.S. Navy. week announced that, after conferring with Navy officials on Aug. 17, a new agreement would generate $24 million in additional production and maintenance work for “Seven new clients, Electric Boat (EB) at the Pearl Harbor and Portsmouth B’nai Shalom reveals High Naval Shipyards. All I can say is, AWESOME” The additional work protects the jobs of many EB work- ers who were given layoff notices earlier this year. Holiday schedule Carole Himmer, Carole’s Grooming & Boarding Kennel “In this economy, protecting every job is a battle,” said PUTNAM — Congregation B’nai Shalom, 125 Church 508-867-9734 Courtney.“By working with EB management, union lead- St., announces the following High Holiday schedule: ership and Admiral Kevin McCoy, commander of the • Wednesday, Sept. 8: Erev Rosh Hashana, 6:30 p.m. Naval Sea Systems Command, we have succeeded in pro- They got GREAT Results, you can too. • Thursday, Sept. 9: Rosh Hashana Services, 9:30 a.m.; tecting hundreds of workers who, just a few short months Children’s Services, 11:30 a.m.; Tashlich, 6:15 p.m.; Rosh Call us today at (860)928-1818 ago, faced an uncertain future. This additional work Hashana Evening Services, 6:30 p.m. or drop us an email at [email protected] ensures that in 2011 — when EB doubles production of • Friday, Sept. 10: Rosh Hashana Services, 9:30 a.m.; Virginia Class Submarines to two per year — these men Shabbat Services, 7 p.m. and women will still be there to do the job.” • Friday, Sept. 17: Kol Nidre at 7 p.m., following cello According to the new Basic Operating Agreement, Villager Newspapers selections at 6:30 p.m. Electric Boat will be handling work on two major projects • Saturday,Sept. 18: Yom Kippur Services, 9 a.m.; Yiskor, "Your local newspaper - the next best thing to word-of-mouth advertising" for the Navy.It will receive $10 million to provide produc- 11:30 a.m.; Concluding Services, 5 p.m.; Break the Fast, www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com tion workers at Pearl Harbor for maintenance on the USS 7:40 p.m. Columbia, and EB will receive an additional $14 million to All services will be held in work on the USS Virginia at Portsmouth. Putnam. All are welcome and there On Jan. 29 Electric Boat distributed layoff notices to 434 are no tickets needed. For more employees who were expected to exit the business in late information, call Marjorie Guerin March and early April. To date, however, just 62 of those at 860-928-3999 (Day) or 508-943-3898 employees have actually been laid off. (evenings). “Electric Boat has already cancelled more than 100 lay- off notices, and postponed most of the others,” said Courtney. “With this additional work we will have saved THE FIVE more than half of the jobs that were being eliminated, and I will continue to work with EB labor and manage- ANSWERS ment and Navy officials to find the work we need to save more jobs.” 1. The U.S. Air Force. Working together, Courtney, EB management and 2. Joseph Stalin. Admiral McCoy have succeeded in mitigating layoffs on 3. Sacramento. the waterfront, most recently in the round that was 4. El Cid. announced earlier this year. Additionally, Courtney has 5. Selma. A6 • Friday, August 27, 2010 PUTNAM VILLAGER

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BY MATT SANDERSON such as a municipality, agreed to his summer surveying potential job VILLAGER STAFF WRITER take on students for the summer, sites. At the Dayville intersection, KILLINGLY — An early exposure who worked alongside a designated he said the work being done there beyond the classroom walls, hun- union member at job sites. was road realignment to ultimately dreds of eastern Connecticut youths “We’re definitely interested in make it safer. The work there began got a taste of today’s competitive job doing this again for next year, pro- in late May and just finished. market this summer, including four vided the funds are in place,” said “I’ve been taking down data and local students working at Killingly Killingly Assistant Town Engineer recording it,” said the older Neff. Town Hall. David Capacchione. “It opens so Capacchione said the interns doc- For six weeks, the Eastern many doors. Kids in their classes umented town public works pro- Connecticut Workforce Investment don’t know about the local opportu- jects, from the bidding process, the Board (EWIB) provided about 600 nities.” drafting of contracts, the permitting regional students with federally Town officials, EWIB representa- process, the recording meeting min- paid summer employment. Through tives, interns, union representatives utes and the progress reports on all philanthropic matching grant and U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd town projects. monies, roughly $1.6 million in stim- District, met at the Cook Hill Road “The kids were a great help to us,” ulus funds were allocated through and Valley Road intersection in said Killingly Town Engineer Bruce the State Department of Social Dayville last Thursday morning, Chimento. Killingly Town Planner Services’ Temporary Assistance for Aug. 19, to assess the progress of the Eric Rumsey said the interns also Needy Families Emergency summer jobs program. performed various tasks in his Contingency Funds (TANF). “They don’t have practical experi- office, the finance office and the rev- Various regional sponsors, such ence,” added Capacchione. enue office this summer. as the Charter Oak Federal Credit “Interacting with different people is “They’re hard workers,” he said. Union, provided a 20-percent match a key to most jobs these days. “I’d like to keep them year-round.” of total summer employment pro- Listening was a huge skill to learn.” Courtney said the summer Matt Sanderson photos gram costs to receive the American The Neff siblings split their time interns did exactly what was intend- Ellis Tech student Jennifer Neff listens to Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, last Recovery and Reinvestment Act working on Town Hall and out in the ed of the obligated grant funds for Thursday morning at a Dayville job site. The meeting was to examine the success of funds. field for the engineering office. the 41-town area. the federally funded summer internship program at Killingly Town Hall, overseen by Finishing their internships last Jennifer Neff, who will be a junior “Hopefully, it will create a goal in the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board and the Connecticut Central week, Michael Neff, 18, of Killingly at Ellis Tech this year, said the math- terms of education and work,” he Labor Council. High School, Jennifer Neff, 16, of ematics skills she learned this sum- said. “They’re trying to enhance Harvard H. Ellis Technical High mer would be applied to her pursuit their work experience. We had about pants’ families but also is a helpful The EWIB is a not-for-profit orga- School, Miranda Kolek, 17, of of a career in nursing. She spent a 700 young people that found work boost to stimulate our local econo- nization that oversees public invest- Killingly High School and Tyler chunk of the summer filing and [this summer] through this pro- my,” he said. “With worksites as ments in employment and training Hartford, 16, of Plainfield High bringing the engineering office’s gram.” diverse as town hall engineering strategies throughout the 41-town School, spent their summers inside data entry up to date. Neff also com- Besides town halls, the summer departments, hospitals, colleges, area in eastern Connecticut, and the engineering office at Town piled an inventory of more than 50 jobs program targeted teens to work and even a baseball team, this pro- guides the operation of its for Killingly Hall, as well as lending a roads in Killingly and included their at libraries, community agencies, gram helps youth acquire valuable CTWorks-East Centers in hand in other town departments. current conditions. Some of those retail stores, recreation depart- work experience, as well as enhance Danielson, New London, Norwich EWIB paid summer interns $8.25 roads’ conditions had not been ments, day care facilities, restau- future employability and job skills.” and Willimantic. an hour during the program. updated for seven years. rants and hospitals. “ASFCME took an interest in this For more information, visit These individuals also participat- “I’ve been learning information EWIB Executive Director John to nurture kids into the foreseeable www.ewib.org and www.ctaflcio.org. ed in the School to Career Union about the different roads,” she said Beauregard said high school teens job market,” said Mel Olsson, con- Mentoring Project as a second pilot about her experience. “Students from Putnam, Thompson and other sultant for the state union council. Matt Sanderson may be reached at initiative with this summer’s EWIB should look at how much work to Quiet Corner towns participated in “It introduces high school students (860) 928-1818 ext. 110, or by e-mail at job program. Led by the Connecticut put into it.” the program. to real job skill opportunities in [email protected]. Central Labor Council, an employer Her brother Michael spent most of “This not only helps our partici- their community.” A different perspective on water and peace

BY RICH HOSFORD from Sunday, June 6, to Tuesday, June 15. ficult, the countries in the region VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Battye traveled the region with nine other rely on common waterways and DANIELSON — A local educator recently professors from the United States, each repre- water tables for access and must traveled to the Middle East to learn about a senting different universities from around the work together on a compromise if difficult problem in a complex part of the country. The educators were from a variety of water is to be shared and not world, bringing back personal accounts to fields with a common interest in Middle East become a source of additional ten- help enhance her classes and to be better able relations, including professors of religion, sion. to convey information to her students. politics and international affairs. Battye, who “If they don’t figure out how to Jayne Battye, assistant professor of has been working at QVCC for 16 years, and share water the populations will Political Science at Quinebaug Valley has been teaching for six years, said she was get too big and it will be a big prob- Community College, recently traveled to glad of the opportunity to attend the seminar. lem,” Battye said. “They need to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories “This was my first time traveling for an sit down and solve this political- as part of a conference discussing the role of institution and I’m grateful to the administra- ly.” water in international relations. The program tion at QVCC for allowing me to go,” she said. Battye said what struck her was titled “Middle East Conflict and The heart of the discussion was the role of most about the issue of water Cooperation,” and was held by the Council on water, especially the question of water access, rights was that the problem can International Educational Exchange and ran in the Middle East peace process. The region only be solved through coopera- Courtesy photo is known for being dry, tion. Everyone needs water and so QVCC Assistant Professor of Political Science Jayne Battye in but population growth the issue is one that must include front of the wall around the city of Jerusalem. Battye recently trav- combined with the everyone or there will also be ten- eled to the Middle East as part of a Council on International tense situation sion with the excluded group or Educational Exchange seminar called “Middle East Conflict and between Israel and its country. Cooperation” on the role of water in the peace process. neighbors has made “They have to co-exist or there as she said, the food was “fabulous.” the question of how to will never be peace in the region,” she said. Though the trip was worthwhile in and of distribute water both “You must include everyone at the table, even itself, Battye said the real reason for making vital and complicated. if you don’t like them or agree with them. the voyage was to help her educate her stu- “Water is going to be This area is very emotional culturally and dents. Though she has access to the informa- a big part of the peace very difficult politically.” tion for her classes without travel, she feels process,” Battye said. The trip was not full of only academic dis- that her experience in the Middle East will “Water is life and they cussions. The professors traveled the area and help her reach her students and paint a more don’t have a lot of fresh visited some of the many historically signifi- vivid picture as she describes the region. water in the area — it cant sites in the region. They visited the holy “Sights and sounds do matter if you want to is very worrisome.” city of Jerusalem, the city of Bethlehem and capture the attention of students,” she said. Battye said it can be many religious sites along the way. They also “Academically, the trip helped me make sure difficult for Americans met with local media outlets, groups working my materials are up-to-date because I was able to grasp what it is like for human rights and politicians. They saw to talk to people with on the ground informa- to live in a region the Golan Heights and the wall separating tion, but the real power will be in the stories. where access to water Israel from the Palestinian Territories. They Stories help people see what you are talking is not guaranteed. The had dinner with the Israeli ambassador to about, especially if you can relate the story to United States has an Jordan, who cooked the meal himself. the student’s experience.” abundance of water Battye said the experience was eye-opening, Battye said she often tries to urge her stu- compared to countries whether it was sitting for two hours at a check- dents to travel, and dreams of a time when she in the region. For point in Israel as security scanned her and her SPORT KIDS GYMNASTICS may have the funding to lead a trip of her own. example, Battye point- belongings, or marveling at the variety of “I’m always pushing them to go abroad,” she 244A Davis Dr. - Pascoag, RI 02859 ed out that the largest native dress as she sat in a restaurant or said. “Traveling gives you confidence and a fresh-water lake in watching the proceedings of religious groups different perspective of the world. 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She has a restricted diet and research. raising money to support diabetes must avoid carbohydrates, which All the funds raised will support research in hopes that one day there means foregoing many treats her JDRF’s efforts to find a cure for type will be a cure for the disease that friends and siblings get to enjoy. 1 diabetes. JDRF is one of the affects millions of people. The diabetes has also affected her world’s largest supporters of dia- Morgan Reynolds, 12, of stamina, Morgan explained. She betes research. Woodstock, is currently raising takes dance lessons, which she Morgan’s mother, Lori, a teacher money for the Juvenile Diabetes enjoys, but occasionally must sit out at Eastford Elementary School, has Research Foundation (JDRF) as part because she becomes fatigued. been helping her daughter in her of the organization’s annual Walk to “It was tough,” she said. team leading efforts. Lori said she Cure Diabetes. This year the event However, Morgan is not only was glad to help support JDRF.After will be held at Rentschler Field in thinking of herself. When she Morgan was diagnosed she began to East Hartford Sunday, Sept. 19. speaks of raising money to help find do a lot of research into diabetes and This will be the fourth time a cure, she more often mentions tak- the organizations working to fight Reynolds will participate in the ing on the task to help other chil- it, she explained, and she believes walk. Morgan formed her team, dren than herself. JDRF is supporting the most Morgan’s Marchers, after being “There are people who have it promising research. diagnosed with diabetes when she worse,” she said. “They can’t get a “Everything I read about it sug- was in the third grade, and has been pump and it is harder for them to gests they are getting closer to a diligently raising money for the take care of their diabetes.” cure,” she said. “It is possible they organization every year. The team is Morgan had set a goal for her will have one in Morgan’s lifetime.” made up of family members and team of $1,000. However, through Lori said it is difficult for a child friends who come out to support the donations from family members and to understand the possible implica- Rich Hosford photo cause of finding a cure. friends she already surpassed that tions of a life with diabetes, but a Morgan Reynolds, 12, and her mother, Lori, pose with their puppy Monty. Morgan is When asked why she decided to mark, and is now trying to raise as parent has no such limitations. the leader of “Morgan’s Marchers,” a team participating in the Juvenile Diabetes take on the responsibility of coordi- much as possible before the event. A Morgan’s condition has been a Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes in West Hartford Sunday, Sept. nating a team and trying to raise good portion of the funds raised so source of worry for her since they 19, and is raising money to support diabetes research. funds, Morgan had a simple answer. far, she explained, came from an learned of it, and she looks forward “I want to help find a cure for juve- extended family reunion where rela- to a time after a cure. about besides this. If they can find a The team is also selling ornaments nile diabetes,” she said. “That would tives agreed to participate in a “Kiss “As a mom, I always worry about way so that kids and their parents and collecting donations at the be nice.” the Goat” competition. Seven of her my kids,” she said. “Morgan is don’t have to go through this any- Christmas Barn at 832 Route 169 in Since learning of her condition, relatives had their names put on jars always on my mind and I worry more, that would be great.” Woodstock. Morgan said she has had to make and everyone was invited to fill the about her not paying attention and To donate to Morgan’s Marchers, some changes in her life. Before jars with money. The person with letting her blood sugar get out of visit http://walk.jdrf.org/, and Rich Hosford can be reached by receiving a pump, she had spent a the most money in the jar had to kiss control — there are plenty of other search for Morgan’s Marchers phone at (860) 928-1818 or by e-mail at year having three shots of insulin a a goat. Her uncles Frank and Mike things moms can nag their kids under the “Donate to a Walker” box. [email protected]. Court upholds Wal-Mart approval

BY MATT SANDERSON pretation of reviewing the “whole record” of Fourteen conditions were imposed that Wal- tion, a cash bond or irrevocable letter of cred- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER the commission’s deliberations and public Mart must adhere to for the special permit. it in an amount must be posted one year prior BROOKLYN — A Putnam Superior Court hearings on the Wal-Mart application. The wetlands commission members, Drew to the certificate of occupancy is issued and judge upheld the March 19, 2009 decision of “The judge’s decision is what it is,” she Dionne, Real Gallant, Erik Costa, Charles come back to the town prior to the issuing of the Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Commission added. “Our group is meeting to discuss how Pappas and George Sipila, heard repeated the certificate of occupancy to present its to approve the application for a 162,000- to go from here. In the meantime, we are still testimony from Syl Paulie, civil engineer completed plans of the storm water deten- square-foot Wal-Mart Supercenter to be built awaiting the decision for the Planning and from the Northeastern Connecticut Council tion system, according to plans. on Providence Road. Zoning appeal and we are optimistic about its of Governments, at the time before arriving Finally, prior to the release of the bond, The move, issued in a 10-page court memo- outcome.” at their decision. drawings of the storm water drainage sys- randum by Judge Vernon Oliver on Aug. 13, The interveners filed an appeal on July 6, Former commission members Sherry tem must be provided to the town, including denied an appeal by interveners who contest- 2009 contesting the Brooklyn Planning and Soucy and Tom Rukstela had to remove the retention basin system. Underground ed the commission failed to comply with its Zoning Commission’s June 25, 2009 applica- themselves from the deliberations after a dis- fuel storage tanks, except propane gas, are own regulations and state law when review- tion approval for Wal-Mart to build the 24- covery was made, stating various conflicts of prohibited from the site in order to reduce ing the application, and their subsequent hour Supercenter on Providence Road. interest with the application in relation to wetlands contamination. The owner shall approval was not supported by “substantial” That appeal was heard on June 7 by Judge their employment with Brooklyn. provide the consulting engineer with a thor- evidence. Antonio Robaina, who has 120 days to render The 14 regulations state that Wal-Mart ough maintenance schedule of all sumps, However, Oliver stated that after review of a decision. must establish conservation easements on pipes and other areas on site and file is twice the entire record of the Inland Wetlands Wal-Mart spokesman Chris Buchanan said the northern boundary and western snow annually on or before April 30 and Oct. 30. Commission’s public hearings, Wal-Mart’s their team has read the full decision by the storage areas, hold a pre-construction meet- Storing fertilizers, pesticides, lawn chemi- application provided a “plethora of expert court. ing with the town, install a soil erosion and cals and other products are only permitted testimony, analysis, preparation, revision “The commission devoted a lot of time to sedimentation control plan at the owner’s within an enclosed structure. There is to be and scrutiny involved in the proposed regu- hearing the application, imposed a stringent responsibility, hire a qualified professional no salt usage on the parking lot, as well as lated activity” that was the basis for his deci- set of conditions, all of which were found to consultant to supervise on the construction any chemical or calcium-based products, sion. be proper by the court,” he said in an e-mail, of the storm water retention basins, and except for biodegradable de-icing materials. He also stated the court finds the “plaintiff “and we’re very appreciative of the commis- have no tree stumps or other waste materials Also within the conditions, the parking lot has failed to present any basis for a finding sion’s efforts and the fact that the court sup- buried on site. should be maintained on an ongoing basis, that the hearing process was unfair, biased or port the approval in its entirety.” Also, no invasive plant species may be including regular sweeping of parking areas that the result was predetermined.” More than 12 hours of public hearing had introduced to the site that is within the wet- no less than monthly. The appeal was filed by residents Lisa been conducted since lands area. In addi- Arends, Jeff Haines and Maria and December 2008 on the Licensed Insured Demetrios Pasiakos on April 6, 2009. wetlands application, “We are disappointed with the decision,” between Wal-Mart, its said Arends. “It is truly a sad time for the res- engineers, environ- idents of Brooklyn, the Long Brook, the mental interveners Quinebaug River and the aquifer.” and the general public. Arends said the interveners are currently talking with legal counsel about how to pro- Roofing~Siding~Windows ceed with the decision, if they should plan to *Free Estimates* petition it. “If this massive development proceeds, the Come see us at the Woodstock Fair environmental repercussions of this deci- LLC To pick up your coupon for sion will be felt for generations,” Arends 10% off your next project added. “Our small town quality of life cannot Wedding be found on a shelf at a big box store, and once we lose it we cannot buy it back at any price. 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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 your TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 FAX: (860) 928-5946 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM children FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADAM MINOR ’m not sure what has inspired this column, but EDITOR the more time I spend Peckinpaugh needs to hit the ground running Iwith today’s youth, the more convinced I am that the To the Editor: immediate courage in facing the people she wants fate of our nation, and our EDITORIAL How will Daria Novak’s supporters deal with to represent. It is imperative she show no liberal world, depends on the fate Janet Peckinpaugh’s victory in the Republican pri- spending or political correctness traits. She should and future of The Family. I mary bid to challenge U.S. Rep. Joseph Courtney? show an honest urgency to return to common sense know that The Family has As one of Daria’s supporters and a lifetime and ethical representation of The People. She needs changed quite a bit since we Republican, I hope Janet understands the necessity to become familiar with the U.S. Constitution and were kids, and while ele- to get a principled campaign underway quickly. the forefathers’ plans for a successful republic — ments of tolerance and inclu- Feels A few of our villages took time to get to know and, she needs to articulate how she is going to help sivity have improved “diver- Daria as was evidenced by their support of her at us get back to that. sity,”that same broadening of the convention and with their primary votes; but, it Let’s find out what Janet’s plan is and let her the definition has also weak- was obviously not enough. Despite her efforts to know what we want in Washington. If you get a ened the structure of what like home spend more than a year voicing her optimistic plans chance to meet her, ask sensible questions that mat- The Family used to — and for Washington, not enough people paid attention. ter to you. I hope she will be much easier to find still needs to — be. Her down-home approach in running a clean cam- than her opponent — we only see him when he’s We can’t paign was a breath of fresh air among the stinking passing out our tax dollars and smiling for the cam- blame the hen I got the news that I was business going on in politics of late. When no one era. kids. going to be heading back to comes to hear, they miss out on the message. They’re my old stomping grounds, a Instead, Janet Peckinpaugh was able to ride in on RITA CONRAD born into the skirts of her TV career — at the 13th hour and POMFRET CENTER whatever W little spark ignited inside without breaking a nail. The GOP gambled on name family struc- of me. recognition and won. I suggest that Janet showed ture arises You see, way back in the from the good old days (OK, so it was “dynamics” AS YOU attending only five years ago), I got my VFW seeking funds for monument their per- LIKE IT start here at Villager To the Editor: Citizens National Bank of Connecticut, 385 sonal Newspapers, a green The Thompson Memorial Post 10088 is continu- Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255. parental sit- MARK uations. We reporter, wet behind the ing to raise funds for a monument to honor the res- If you are a veteran of the Iraq/Afghanistan con- idents of Thompson who have served in the mili- flict we would like to have your name so that it may ASHTON know far too ears, insert appropriate tary services in Iraq and Afghanistan. This monu- be included on the monument. many chil- THE MINOR idiom here, you get the ment will be placed in Oscar Swanson Park with the If you have any questions, please call dren live in idea… other monuments from previous conflicts. Commander Elmer Preston at 860-928-1676; single-parent households. The “Leave It to Beaver” template of DETAILS In November 2005, I It is hoped that the dedication will be on Nov. 11. Adjutant Norman Babbitt at 860-923-1071 or As of this date we need to raise at least $1,500 Quartermaster Lawrence Spann at 860-923-9323. bread-winning Dad, homemak- became a reporter for the more to cover the cost of the stone and engraving of ing Mom, and self-confident ADAM MINOR siblings — if it ever really exist- Thompson Villager and the names of those who served. If any of you have ELMER PRESTON,COMMANDER ed — has gone the way of 1950s Putnam Villager, making my already donated to this fund we thank you and urge VFW THOMPSON MEMORIAL POST 10088 television. But if kids aren’t way around the towns, getting to know the any other new donors to help fulfill this need. QUINEBAUG Contributions should be made to the VFW Post finding the love, discipline, personalities that make up the Quiet Corner. 10088 Monument Fund Account and sent to the standards, and values they I did this for nearly two years, when I was need at home, then where will they look? And who will pro- given the opportunity to become an editor at vide that instruction? our Southbridge office. I couldn’t pass it up. Council unable to ‘provide long-term planning’ Where are we headed if But now, more than three years later, here I today’s youth have only pop cul- To the Editor: will pay to clean up the Prym Mill? What about the am, with another golden opportunity to ture (instead of a cultured Pop!) Wow, Mr. Rivers hit the proverbial nail right on other contaminated mills in town? to teach then standards, cover the towns where I started, the towns I the head with his honest appraisal of our current The current revival of “moving the Town morals, and values? I know: love the most — and I have to tell you, I am Town Council and their inability to provide long Garage” issue is like the reoccurrence of poison similar complaints were lodged beyond excited. term planning. ivy. Every so often it comes back with no plan, no against us Baby Boomers, espe- I also can’t recall any recent efforts to prioritize, solution, and when the itch is gone, the Council in cially when we looked to Elvis, I know some things may have changed in plan, and execute projects that are fit and appropri- power assumes it won’t return quickly. the Beatles and Dr. Timothy the three years I have been away (I hope not ate for this community. The boondoggles are end- This lack of foresight is not solely due to Council Leary to show us the way too much!). Local town officials have come less and a reminder of ineptitudes running amuck ineptitude but is enhanced by the lack of a coordi- through wars and political cor- and gone, while some have remained. People in this town. A brief look at recent history is in nated policy between the Board of Education and ruption. But we had, when we order. the Council. Just recently the opportunity for fund- chose to look homeward, angels have moved on to new jobs, moved to new We may not all agree on the wisdom of some pro- ing appeared with a grant of $891,000 to our school of our better nature and the towns, and some have moved on from this jects, but it has become increasingly more difficult system. Our school superintendent rightfully ques- firm foundation of The Family life. Time goes on. But, I am looking forward to evaluate, or have any opinion for that matter, tions the long-term commitment of new staff with to welcome prodigal sons and when this Council has no plan, no information, and money that might not be re-appropriated. But, what to getting to know these towns all over again. daughters back into the fold. doesn’t even know if it supports its own initiatives. about the long term view? We build a new high If the influence and stability Having grown up in this area, I can tell you Case in point: The Fuel Cell project for the new school and yet really can’t afford to maintain it of The Family are what’s miss- that nothing beats the Quiet Corner in my high school. The Council had two years to get their because it lacks any priority when it comes to hir- ing in the first place, to whom eyes. This is home. This is where I am called act together and explain the long-term benefits and ing competent maintenance staff. Let’s decide to or what will the next genera- savings for the taxpayers of this town. Instead they use some of that money to address this problem tion turn? to be. come up with no useful information, a $3 million before the new high school looks like the rest of our A while ago I attended a Rest assured, we can promise you that you referendum, and wonder why it was shot down. school buildings. Our older school buildings “read-to-the-kiddies” event at a will get the very best from us here at the Fact is, it could have been totally been paid for and remain in disrepair and we lack the will to come up local elementary school and Villager Newspapers, a renewed commit- would have produced significant savings down the with a plan that anyone can agree on to address the made the point, during my road. long-term solution. Where is the leadership? introductory remarks, that the ment to local news, photos and features that Our Council recently lost an opportunity to I think it is good for taxpayers to be critical of kids to whom I was reading you can’t find anywhere else. This is a guar- rebuild several of our bridges by a vote of 18-16. policy issues confronting the town and I have tried were “the future” of our world antee. The vote totals and results speak for themselves. my best to be thoughtful and offer solutions while and nation. I told them they Some years back a previous Council allowed a critiquing performance. Unfortunately the best I So, if you remember me from my writing needed to pay attention, and to Developer to build the Killingly Commons Mall on can do here is emphasize the facts, and let the vot- study hard, so that they eventu- days a few years back and you are in the area, the Anchor Glass polluted site, paying $1.5 million ers decide who will lead this town. ally could solve all the prob- come by and see me, and we’ll catch up. Or of taxpayer money to assist in unanticipated clean- lems they’d be inheriting from even if you just want to meet and talk, my up costs to a developer who didn’t need it. Now PETER KISSA our generation. After the read- there are “talks” with the same players at the DEP DAYVILLE ing, one of the young smarties door is always open. If you have any ideas or who handled the mall cleanup and the town. Who (I think they were third- even constructive criticisms for the newspa- graders) approached me to say, per, we are more than glad to listen. Drop me “If we’re the future, then what an e-mail at [email protected], are you — the PAST?” It was a ‘Day of Peace’ coming to Rotary Park cute jab at my being chronolog- or give me a call at (860) 928-1818. ically disadvantaged, and It’s good to be back. It feels like home. I To the Editor: Pole will be returning from its stay at the Putnam sounded a little nicer than have a lot of memories here. The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council invites Methodist Church and is looking for a new place to merely saying, “Hey,Old-Timer, you to join us in celebrating the United Nations visit. Let’s make some more. get out of the way!” International Day of Peace on Sunday, Sept. 12, There will be informational booths set up, includ- In many ways, a lot of today’s from 1 to 3 p.m., at Rotary Park in Putnam. ing Amnesty International, Bead for Life and kids are smarter than we ever Adam Minor is the proud editor of the “Simply the absence of war is not peace.” Peace is Interfaith Human Services of Putnam, who will be aspired to being. Given the Villager Newspapers. He may be reached at the absence of strife as well as stress, pain and fear collecting non-perishable food items for Daily proper foundation and opportu- in your country, community, home and your heart. Bread. nities, they very well MIGHT (860) 928-1818, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- This year, the United Nations has chosen to focus If you would like to, please bring a flower to place solve the myriad problems fac- bridgepress.com. on youth. To that end, we have created an event with at the base of the Peace Pole to symbolize your ing the world they are inherit- peace-based activities for children, such as making desire for peace. ing. But without The Family at peace flags, oragami, playing bean bag toss for Questions? Contact Anthony Foranda 928-4569, the root of their solutions, peace. Entertainment with a peace theme will be [email protected]. where will they find the values, provided by Uncle Rhubarb, Echo Ughanga, cellist standards, and true tolerances Kurt Kaufman and Morning Doves Choir. Prayers MARJORIE GUERIN — of forgiveness and selfless- for peace will be offered by representatives of the PUTNAM ness — to look beyond short- SOUND OFF! many faith groups in the area. The mobile Peace sighted, selfish answers? Why worry? Hasn’t each gen- We know you’ve got an opinion, so what are eration complained of the lack you waiting for? Sound Off ! of standards of each succeed- It’s a fast and easy way to let everyone know Looking for public forum, not a ‘tweet’ ing one, ever since the first cave what’s on your mind. What’s more is if you’re paintings depicted young cave worried about putting you’re name out there, To the Editor: Your taxes are paying for Joe Courtney to sign Isn’t he too cute? Joe Courtney, I mean. onto bills that take more freedoms from you and me, dwellers partying while Mom don’t be! With Sound Off ! you don’t have to and Dad dealt with marauding leave a name. As I periodically do, especially come summer and, at the same time, tax us more. What a deal, recess for our congressmen and senators, I contact huh? saber tooth tigers and dwin- Just call our Sound Off ! line at (860) 928-1818, dling supplies of bird flesh and ext. 150, wait for the prompt and, presto, that’s their offices to find out where I can meet with them. Come January 2011, you’ll be paying taxes for a What I’m looking for is a public forum (no, not a benefit (socialized health care) which you won’t berries? it — time to talk. Maybe so, but today’s kids We only ask that you speak clearly enough so telephone town hall, but a real one), without intim- receive until 2014 or after. Is that a deal? I’d like to idation of union thugs, where I can ask questions of question Joe about this and other deals he’s made sometimes seem to go out of we can accurately transcribe your message. their way to practice ingrati- You’ll want to keep your remarks relatively my representative. with Nancy Pelosi and others. I’d like Joe Courtney I found out today that American taxpayers are to schedule a town hall where his constituents can tude and creative ignorance. brief so we have enough space in the newspa- Which brings me to the new per to include it all. paying for Joe Courtney to Twitter us about his pose these questions and get answers. minute-by-minute whereabouts (generally speak- Please contact Joe Courtney’s Norwich office at look in young men’s fashions — If you want, you can e-mail your Sound Off ! baggy shorts that reach pretty [email protected]. Just ing). Yes, if you visit Twitter at this site: (860) 886-0139 to request that he hold an in-person twitter.com/connecticutjoe you can get last-minute town hall and gives us at least a week’s notice, not a much down to the ankles. remember to label it as a Sound Off. Unfortunately, the reason they Please remember the same policies apply as details (somewhat) as to where Joe’s headed. Twitter message. When you contact his D.C. or Connecticut office reach to the ankles is that the with Letters to the Editor — stick with the waist of the pants is worn and ask for Joe’s schedule of events, you are direct- MARY SMUTNICK issues, not personalities. somewhere down around the Get in the game and let your voice be heard. ed by a staffer to visit his ‘Events’ link and — voila POMFRET — it’s blank! They’ll take your name and number, Sound Off ! today. Turn To ASHTON, A9 though and “get back to you.” page PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, August 27, 2010 • A9 OPINION Catch you on the flip side

n that fateful moment, I gether, and spend the night in what ly. Boston. stared at my plane ticket. I we figured would be uncomfortable I willed the second employee, who In the security line, I pulled my stared at it for a very long KRISTAL plastic airport chairs. I had visions was just flipping on her computer plastic baggie filled with 3 oz. con- Imoment. And then I stared at KLEAR of us maybe grabbing a coffee and monitor at 5:35 a.m., to hurry up. tainers of shampoo, cosmetics, and it some more. reminiscing about our six weeks I tapped my feet. I bit my lip. I toothpaste, and shoved it onto the “Well, I guess you have to go now,” studying literature and writing wrung my hands. Was I ever going to conveyor belt, practically jumping I said to my traveling companion, a KRISTINA together. get home? Just hours ago I’d been through the metal detector to grab good friend, wishing my ticket REARDON I did not have visions of us wan- worried I’d be one of the first to my 30-pound backpack, strap it on, resembled his, hating my own. dering around at half past two in the leave—now I was beginning to won- and find my gate: an estimated 25- “I guess so,” he said. “Catch you morning to find that, yes, there was der when I’d ever leave. minute walk away. I glanced at my on the flip side.” other airport — an hour away, or one coffee shop open — and only one As the clock turned to 5:45, I jolted watch. He turned, and walked toward the more, in the early morning traffic. — but that every visible seat in toward the desk, piling my Expedia I had 20 minutes until the plane security gate at Heathrow Though we’d both come into Heathrow had been taken up by print-out, my passport, and several was due to take off. International Airport in London. England via Heathrow, I’d unknow- travelers who had arrived far earlier unnecessary documents onto the The next 10 minutes were a blur, I turned, and walked to the ticket- ingly booked a ticket leaving out of than we had. counter. as I mixed a full-out sprint with ing services line for Aer Lingus, and Gatwick. And I hadn’t realized it Our motto had been: Why get “How do I fix this?” I asked, point- speed-walking and jogging, in no watched as the woman behind the until that moment, when we’d both there any earlier? It’s not going to be ing to the GTW. particular order, trying to find gate counter exited her kiosk without gone to check in: just over an hour pleasant to spend the night in If I were the ticketing agent, I’d 77, cursing all the while at the opening the window. before our flight, the earliest Aer Heathrow. probably have said: “Um, go to receipt for the one-way ticket I was “Excuse me?” I said, as politely as Lingus departure. The other travelers’ mottos had Gatwick?” crushing in my right hand, and my nerves could manage. “When That didn’t leave enough time for been: Let’s get here in time to grab a But instead, I was sold a one-way cursing myself for not reading GTW does this open?” me to get to Gatwick in time for my seat, and watch those poor ticket to Dublin, on my friend’s until I’d already arrived at — and “Five-thirty,” she said. flight — and barely left me enough American crazies wander in past flight — shelling out nearly half as spent the night at — HTW. “Oh,” I said, and swallowed the time, even before I came to realize midnight wondering why they can’t much money as I’d paid for the When I arrived, sweating and red- lump in my throat, trying to con- that I wouldn’t get to talk to a ticket- find a chair. round-trip ticket from Boston to faced, at gate 77, there was my trav- vince myself I was just overtired ing agent until less than an hour Now, as I paced around the Aer London. (Apparently ticketing eling companion: just awaking from and not about to cry. The ticketing before the flight was scheduled to Lingus counter, the fact that I hadn’t agents can’t make changes to tickets a nap, with the fluffy blue-cased pil- agent glanced beyond me and kept leave. slept in more than 24 hours was the bought via third parties.) low he’d lugged with him for the walking. When does the adventure of a least of my worries. If I couldn’t And the flight from Heathrow to ride. “Catch you on the flip side?” I said summer of travel end? catch the same flight that my friend Dublin was just about an hour— “Plane’s running late,” he said, as then, to myself, as if I’d just heard I’d asked myself that question, as was on to Dublin, then I wouldn’t get something that I’d seen on the Aer I sat down next to him. “Glad you that. “Really? Is that what you tell I sat in the taxicab from Cambridge there in time to catch our connect- Lingus website, on certain days, sold made it.” someone when you realize the tick- to London, surrounded by a group of ing flight to Boston. And in my cur- for a whopping $0 — essentially I slumped down in my seat, out of ets you booked together on Expedia four other friends, past one in the rent situation, there was nothing, I meaning passengers only had to pay breath. months ago are not identical?” morning last Friday. decided right then, that I wanted tax. “Catch you on the flip side?” I I glanced down again at my plane All of us had early flights — that more than to simply come home. “Can I make it?” I asked, as soon asked. “That was all you had to ticket. were due to take off by six or seven I turned to pace again and — oh, as I’d been sold the ticket. It sudden- say?” In small letters, next to the giant —and we didn’t want to wake up in no: a line had formed at the ticketing ly occurred to me that I’d have to He shrugged, exhausted, and I LONDON listed as my departure the middle of the night. So we’d desk, just as the employees were check my bags, go through security, knew he hadn’t meant it to sound were the letters GTW. decided to attend the final banquet, opening the window. and sprint to my gate to make it on callous. On his ticket were the letters hang out and talk for a while in the I willed the non-English-speaking time. I didn’t wait for an answer. I After all: it wasn’t quite the way HRW. Gonville and Caius College court- passenger in front of me to miracu- rolled my giant suitcase behind me, I’d planned it, but I guess, I had One meant Heathrow, the airport yard, and then go to Heathrow, lously learn how to communicate in thrust it onto the baggage counter, “caught him on the flip side,” what- where we’d taken the cab. London’s international airport. English so that her ticketing change and barely waited to grab the ticket ever that means. The other meant Gatwick, the We’d decided to forego sleep alto- could be accommodated more quick- that would let me collect my bag in When it comes to language, give me a sign

cripture tells us the Almighty we’ll never know). learned I’d have a better chance of stopping no mistaking an umpire’s safe, out or ejec- splintered language uniformity ROUND During his stay, he falling rain than making myself heard above tion calls. The same can be said for football when mortal man tried building hired a guide to the clatter of thirty-something looms. officials describing various infractions of Sthe Tower of Babel to reach heav- ROBIN show him points of Consider the following. You mothers of the rules. If a teacher hears a whisper during en. interest. Now my small children and babies will often respond a test period, he or she will place a vertical Today it’s estimated there are more than RELAYS friend isn’t to their child’s sign language and gestures. finger across horizontal lips to be quiet. 3,000 languages worldwide, not counting acquainted with How many of you haven seen reruns of old Finally,many TV shows hire persons capable regional dialects. ALAN the Icelandic lan- silent film comedies featuring such legends of translating the spoken word or the hear- In 1887, Dr.L.L. Samenhof of Poland con- SANDERSON guage, neither did as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and ing impaired. cocted a universal lexicon called his guide know a Harold Lloyd? In fact, Chaplin didn’t believe So I say we have the basics in sign language Esperanto, which supposedly can be used word of English. movies should talk, only succumbing to the already established. Why not build on this for global communication. I further under- Yet, the two of them, I was told, got along reality in 1940 with “The Great Dictator,” a foundation? Most of us, including myself, stand from statistics that 8 million people use famously through the use of sign language. spoof of Hitler. know little or nothing about Esperanto. Esperanto fluently.Well, I’ve lived better than Now this started me thinking for quite a But let’s move on to our modern era. How Gosh, even two-year-olds are familiar with three quarters of a century and not only while. Why couldn’t sign language be taught would construction workers, especially those sign language! haven’t I heard anyone speaking Esperanto in schools along with computer and high- operating jackhammers, convey their Codicil: Aside from an old movie, when but I also haven’t discovered anybody know- tech technology? This would truly be a global thoughts and wishes without employing sign was the last time you heard a gas station ing the word. In addition to Esperanto, other means of communication. Plus, there would- language? The same might be said of firemen referred to as a “filling station?” created languages designed for global expres- n’t be any books to study, vocabularies to and police in cases of emergency,clandestine sion are Volpuk, Interlingus and Ro. The last memorize or notebooks to keep updated. It espionage agents and astronauts in space, Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resident of one is often a crossword puzzle puzzler. sure would beat Esperanto and Ro. There particularly when outside repairs are being Connecticut who lives in Danielson. His writ- I recently had a conversation with a con- wouldn’t be any accents to worry about made. Aren’t flag signals aboard ships a type ings have appeared in numerous publications. temporary friend of mine who had just either. of sign language? Baseball fans merely have returned from a vacation in Iceland (why he I initially used sign language myself on my to look at the catcher’s hands or clues as to chose Iceland over the tropics I didn’t ask, so first job in a textile weave room. I soon what kind of pitch he wants thrown. There’s Finding the treasures in your home

elcome to the first • Identifying items in your pos- We will attempt to provide you have additional questions. While weekly column of session. with timely and accurate informa- all requests will receive a response, TREASURES “Treasures in Your • Determining an item’s value tion. And, while photos are neces- we will only be able to include one, WHome.” IN YOUR (market value vs. sary, they may not fully provide us or possibly two, in any given col- Each week we (Paul Joseph and HOME replacement/insurance value). with all the information we need, umn. No one’s name or address will Wayne Tuiskula) will explore the • Coin, currency, medal, and such as condition, missing parts, be published in response to any world of auctions, estates, estate token history. replacement parts, etc. Therefore, inquiry. sales, yard sales, cleanouts, coins, PAUL • What is its condition (state of readers will need to understand In closing, here are a couple of currency, antiques, collectibles, JOSEPH preservation)? that our estimate of values may questions for you to ponder (we’ll medals, and tokens. We’ll also try • How to care for it (storage, often have some limitations. provide the answers in a column on to answer your questions about the cleaning, etc). Nothing replaces “sight seen” coins and currency): value of items that you may have listed above. This includes: There are literally dozens of appraisal. We do want to point out 1. Why did folks call our early bought, inherited, or “found.” • What is an auction and what subtopics for each of these areas. that all opinions offered are just (1860s) fractional currency “shin- More on that later. types of auctions exist? We’ll try to progress from general that — opinions. Value is an esti- plasters”? Wayne and I will alternate week- • How to find auctions and estate to specific for each area. We’ll be as mate of current “fair market 2. Why was Franklin D. ly columns so that you’ll find fasci- sales. logical and sequential as we can so value,” which is based on what a Roosevelt’s image placed on the nating new topics and subject mat- • How to bid at auction. that you won’t necessarily have to willing buyer might pay for an item dime shortly after his death? ter each week. • How to consign items to auc- read every previous column in without coercion or duress. What is the purpose of tion. order to grasp the information you If you would like to submit an Contact us at — Paul: Grey Ghost “Treasures in Your Home,” and • How to best dispose of items of will find in each weekly column. item for identification, please send Auctions & Appraisals, 508-943-6570, what will we cover in the coming value. Readers can send us a digital us an e-mail with an attached digi- [email protected]; or Wayne: weeks? Primarily, we want to edu- • What is an estate sale and how photograph of an item they would tal photo. Be sure to let us know Central Mass Auctions, 508-612-6111, cate you about each of the topics does it differ from a yard sale? like to have identified or valued. how to contact you by phone if we [email protected]. • How to buy at estate sales. Teach your children SUBMITTING LETTERS ASHTON self-discipline and restraint are mistakenly portrayed as weaknesses, what “virtues” will Extra! Extra! Read All About It! continued from page A8 take their place? Unbridled liberties, unre- We think you’re important enough to tell all our readers to strained hedonism, and rampant selfishness crotch, therefore exposing underwear, which turn to the Opinion pages and read your Letters to the Editor. — which never were — or ever will be — hap- becomes de-facto outerwear. I’d like to slap a piness. Mail your letters to Villager Newspapers P.O. Box 196, pair of suspenders on the shorts of young What isn’t taught with love in the home will men so attired, thus assuring that, as low as Woodstock, CT 06281. Or e-mail your letters to the editor at likely be gleaned from the mean streets. the pants go, they won’t go any farther. Public education should be a helpful supple- [email protected]. I also wouldn’t mind seeing such youth ment to — not a substitute for — parental Please give your name, place of residence and a phone number ticketed — fined for such fashion infractions guidance and good upbringing. There are — though I guess that’s impractical, given the so we can verify the letter is yours. We don’t have a set limit, but if you keep it those among us eager to teach what The flimsy apparel that passes for clothing on Family no longer will provide. The question around 600 words or so, you’ll have a better chance at seeing your words in print. some of the young women of today.Bare flesh is, can we survive — as a society or as a To write a bit longer about a particular issue, maybe a guest Your Turn column appears to be the fabric of choice in today’s nation — what’s being taught by those who fashions, to neither the aesthetic nor moral is your cup of tea. If you do that, try to keep it between 700 and 800 words. fail to see The Family as the keystone of sur- benefit of the wearer. vival? Remember, libelous remarks, insults and/or personal attacks are a no-no and I do know that where standards are offered, in either fashion or moral standards, they can could lead to your letter not being published. Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for be observed. And where chastity is promoted, So, what are you waiting for? Start writing! Stonebridge Press publications. it can bless the lives of practitioners. Yet if A10 • Friday, August 27, 2010 PUTNAM VILLAGER Woodstock Fair celebrating 150 years of fun FAIR continued from page A1 icated to the cause. “This year we had a special 150th Celebration Committee and they started before last year’s fair ended, planning little things to make this year special,” he said. “For the 150th we really wanted to celebrate.” The first special event fairgo- ers will have the opportunity to see will be the opening night fire- works on Friday evening. On Monday there will be a Labor Day Parade around the fairgrounds and there will be a plethora of entertainment over the weekend. This year there will be three File photos stages for live entertainment, two featuring a variety of bands and A variety of fun activities will be offered at the 150th Annual Woodstock Fair next one dedicated to family and child- weekend — from carnival rides and games to live entertainment, food, vendors, a oriented shows. There will be parade and even fireworks. more than 30 entertainers per- ward for the fair to begin and The Woodstock Agricultural forming over the weekend, and and you’re golden.” antiques, crafts, competitions for expects people throughout the Society, Inc., organized in 1858, on the docket are the Blue Oyster Farias said there would also farm produce and other agricul- region feel the same. sponsors the annual Woodstock Cult, The Grass Roots, The be a Civil War re-enactment tural items as well as agriculture- “The whole area knows about Fair, Always Labor Day Weekend. Original Stars of American encampment and demonstration based activities and games. the fair and a large number of The Woodstock Agricultural Bandstand (featuring Fabian, with actors in costume living the “The idea was to get back to people come out for it,” he said. Society, Inc. supports additional The Chiffons, Danny & The life of a soldier in a camp from old country fair – we’re still big “People come together for the fair events throughout the year Juniors, Bobby Vee, Chris the conflict. A lot of attention is but we want it to have a small- — it is part of their summer including Celebrating Montez and Brian Hyland) and going into making sure the town feel,” Farias said. “People activity. It is a good end of sum- Agriculture, the American Dennis DeYoung: The Music of details are accurate and Farias take pride in the traditions.” mer event.” Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, STYX. There will also be a rare said it would be an interesting There will also be many local The 150th edition of the the annual NEPS Summer reunion by Boston 60’s band The look into the past. organizations providing enter- Woodstock Fair will, for the first Celebration, and donates the fair- Remains and Barry & Holly “We’re trying to figure out tainment and education to raise time, have a new advance sale grounds to the Woodstock Tashian playing country blue- what life was like in the 1860s,” money for local causes. Farias option for individual tickets at a Academy for their athletic pro- grass. he said. “The camp is right next said schools, fire departments, $2 discount off the regular gate grams. Annually, the Society In addition to the musical to barn, which will have the churches and local farming orga- admission price. The Fair will funds more than 10 academic acts, comedian hypnotist Jim antique tractors and equipment – nizations will be present at the continue to offer the Advance scholarships for local high school Spinnato will put people under it sort of fits right there.” fair, as they have for generations, Sale 4-Pack at a $12 discount. The seniors furthering their educa- on stage and Lucky Bob will Along with the musical enter- to add to the experience as they $8 Senior Citizen (65+) discount tion. entertain with his prop comedy. tainment the Woodstock Fair will attempt to raise funds. ticket policy has been expanded “There is something going on have all of the normal and “This year we have five farm from two days to all four days of Rich Hosford can be reached by all the time,” Farias said. “With beloved trappings of a county Granges with booths and four the Fair. Also new in 2010, phone at (860) 928-1818 or by e- three stages there is constant fair. 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KIPP SPORTS CORRESPONDENT THOMPSON — Before Paul FIVE KILLINGLY Coutu learned how to walk, he was at a racetrack. He doesn’t COMPETITORS CITED IN remember which racetrack he frequented each week — the only INCIDENT thing he remembers is that it was a track. “I started racing go-carts with THOMPSON — The National Association a really close friend of mine, then for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has my dad raced cars and my older imposed an indefinite suspension from brother raced cars,” he said. “It’s NASCAR competition on four drivers follow- been kind of a family tradition I ing an incident Thursday, Aug. 19, at the guess.” Thompson International Speedway. This year, like the past three NASCAR is the sanctioning body for races years, Coutu has run in the limit- at Thompson and NASCAR officials are in ed sportsman division at charge of the competition at the speedway. Thompson Speedway. He started racing in 2003, raced for a few The official penalty notice from NASCAR Even at a young age, Paul Coutu was inter- Courtesy photos years, then took some time off. He cited the drivers for “actions detrimental to ested in tinkering with cars. Paul Coutu poses in Victory Lane at Thompson Speedway after the Tour Type picked it back up again in 2007. Modified Shoot Out 2010 Event Feature. stock car racing.” “The adrenaline, the fun, the Race drivers Fred Michalski of Dayville; on a Thursday night is people at the racetrack, the competition, it’s a Bates Auto Parts in Thompson, and Exotic Scott and Trevor Michalski, of South around 30 cars for a 20-lap race. lot of fun,” said Coutu. Coutu works full-time at Gerard Ford, in Tans in Montville and Brooklyn. RAD Race Killingly; and Scott Jassaume, of Danielson, His car of choice is a mid 1980s Chevy Norwich, as an auto body technician. In his Engines also sponsors him. all received the same penalty from NASCAR. Monte Carlo with a 357 horsepower engine. spare time, he’s usually found working on the Coutu has raced at Waterford Speed Bowl In addition, the Speedway has informed The car is owned by John Carpenter, who also #64 car. His success so far this year has helped and Stafford Motor Speedway, along with these drivers and Ruth Michalski, of South drives in the Limited Sportsman Division pay for his racing. Carpenter and John Thompson, but prefers Thompson over the Killingly,that they are no longer welcome on with Coutu. Carpenter drives the #46 car, Carpenter Jr.,plus Scott Houghten, Rob Cohen other two. the property in and around the racetrack. while Coutu drives the #64. The bond between and Dennis Coutu, all help Coutu work on the “It’s a great racetrack and I enjoy everybody “We feel the actions taken by NASCAR are Coutu and Carpenter started in high school. car. that’s there,” he said. “I love the facility up appropriate considering the seriousness of “It looks like an old Winston Cup-style car, “I usually spend anywhere from 12 to 16 there. They do a great job on the track com- the incident in our pit area last Thursday,” like the older racers,” said Coutu. “I went to hours a week working on the car,” said Coutu. pared to Waterford and the atmosphere is said track owner Don Hoenig. “We cannot high school with John, and he bought my car “It can be very expensive. In the winter time great.” and will not tolerate that kind of behavior by from me but he still lets me race it for him. He we usually do stuff like painting the car and Between his sponsors and the help he has asked me to drive it so it worked out in my anyone. We believe that these actions are in the sheet metal is out of pocket expenses.” obtained working on his car, Coutu said he is favor.” the best interest of the Speedway,its fans and Most of his revenue comes from sponsor- grateful for all the help he’s received over the Right now, Coutu sits at sixth place in past few years of racing. competitors.” ships and winnings. His biggest sponsor is points, but is only 20 points behind the third Savluks Auto, in Lisbon, Conn., along with place finisher. The average number of racers Area football teams training hard for upcoming season

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP Szydlo was happy with how the first minutes, and that’s been it for us,” ing. We’ve only got two-and-a-half equally as hard. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT five days of conditioning went for said Brine. “We had roughly 60 kids hours to get practice in, so we need “We incorporated some hitting With the summer drawing to a the Quinebaug Valley Pride. come out for the team this year. to utilize time wisely.” drills, with everything from taking quiet close as we welcome the fall “Good, most of the kids [came in] They’ve gone though the sprinting Tuesday, Aug. 24 marked the first on a double team, to a stack drill, season, football teams are starting to good shape — they did what they much better than I thought they day for full pads, the first day for one-on-one drill — all the drills we make their way back to the field as had to do in the offseason. We just would do. We thought that because two-a-days and the first day for con- did were keeping their bodies the gridiron season begins. want to keep moving from that some of them didn’t show up this tact. square to the line of scrimmage,” Wednesday, Aug. 18 marked the point,” Szydlo said. summer we’d have to be tough on “Oh yeah, they’re looking forward said Szydlo. first day for high school football Per Connecticut Interscholastic the conditioning to make sure they to it,” said Brine. “After five days of Both Woodstock and Putnam kids practice to begin. Athletic Conference (CIAC) rules, were ready but they did what they just running and just conditioning were excited about getting the pads “Pretty good,” said Woodstock all players must have five days of had to do.” they are looking forward to it.” on to start hitting. Roughly 70 kids head football coach Gary Brine on conditioning before full contact. Szydlo and the Pride did things a Woodstock’s first two-a-day ses- came out for the Pride this year — a how his team looks. “We’ve had our Woodstock decided to beat the bit different. sions began at 2:30 p.m., running to great turnout. five days of conditioning and we’re heat by having a one-hour practice “We’ve worked on some special 4:30 p.m., then the second ran from “Definitely, the coaches were in full pads today. We were pretty in the evenings. From 5:30 to 7:30 teams, some punt down drills,” he 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. They decided to excited to get back into it,” said tough on them and they ran hard.” p.m., the Centaurs stretched for 20 said. “We wanted them to learn practice at night because it’s a little Szydlo, who added that he was excit- New Tourtellotte/Ellis minutes then ran. some football, while getting them in cooler, plus because of the commu- ed about football starting. “We like Tech/Putnam head coach Shane “We ran 40-yard sprints for 40 shape at the same time. I didn’t want nities Woodstock pulls from, it’s eas- to say we’re ‘locked and loaded’ with them to run just to ier for kids to get rides. full gear on. We had a great practice run — I wanted “We’ve been very pleased with today.” them to incorpo- how hard these kids are working so rate football skills far, we just want them to keep work- at the same time ing hard,” said Brine. while condition- Szydlo and the Pride worked PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, August 27, 2010 • A13

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“They gave me a severance package,” he ST. MARY said. “It really saddens me the school continued from page A1 closed. I was a lame duck principal for basically two months.” going into last Friday’s announcement. Guilbault said his interpretation of Strammiello said that, with fewer than 30 being asked to resign was the diocese’s projected students for the 2010-11 year, plan on saving the school. tuition income would have been less than “We’re going to put a strong principal in $120,000. The school owed the diocese there,” he said of his interpretation. “It $700,000. created more inconsistency in the leader- Strammiello said their efforts to turn ship of the school, and people just got the school around were “rendered impos- tired of it. I was the seventh or eighth sible” by the number of families with- principal there in the last decade.” drawing their children. Guilbault has been a member of St. “The decision to close St. Mary School Mary’s Parish his whole life, getting bap- was extremely difficult,” said the Most tized, confirmed and married there. Rev. Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, “Everyone should have been aware of in a released statement. “We have faith the debt,” he said. “Fr. Cloutier and I were that the greater good will be the outcome very open with the parish and the school granted. The Diocese of Norwich School about it. All year long, from like early System, with nearly 5,000 students in ele- November, we were saying this is going to mentary and five secondary schools, con- be a concern, and raise money for the tinues to be a vital and treasured exten- endowment.” sion of the church. In these economically Strammiello said the diocese was taking pressured times, we must and will fulfill a firm approach heading into the summer our responsibility to readjust when neces- to have John Shine, superintendent of sary to preserve a strong system of schools for the diocese, poised to take over schools to make a quality Catholic educa- management of the school and its respon- Matt Sanderson photo tion widely available for generations to sibilities. St. Mary School in Putnam was closed down last week by the Diocese of Norwich. come.” “So he stepped in, and he was in the Prior to the announcement last week, process of recruiting a very talented prin- recently, a meeting was held earlier this solution for Catholic education to contin- St. Mary Parish had reassigned Rev. cipal,” said Strammiello. month at St. Mary School with Dr. Shine, ue.” Roland Cloutier in early June to All Saints Strammiello said the diocese believed representatives from the diocese and par- Putnam Public Schools Superintendent Parish in Somerville, and brought in Rev. that with a combination of a newer, ents, in an effort, said Strammiello, to pre- William Hull said the district is anticipat- David Choquette from that parish. younger priest in Rev. Choquette and the serve the school system. However, the ing around 35 new students due to the St. Cloutier had served the Putnam parish for school being handled by the diocese’s meeting took an emotion turn with par- Mary closure. 10 years. superintendent of schools, things would ents saying they were removing their chil- Cheryl Veilleux, principal of St. James “I’m very sad about the news I heard,” “bode well” for the future of St. Mary dren from the school since it was in so School in Danielson, said on Tuesday, said Cloutier, reached by phone last School. much debt. Aug. 24 that her school has taken on eight Friday. “It’s sad for the diocese because In July, Shine sent a letter home to par- “I still don’t understand why they were students since rumors of St. Mary’s debt it’s losing a real jewel. It’s sad for the bish- ents stating he was looking forward to doing it,” said Strammiello, saying par- problems surfaced in the spring. op because I know he is a strong propo- building a relationship with the parish’s ents were withdrawing their children “We took four in the spring from nent of Catholic schools, and I’m very sad new priest and a strong belief that “we,” under the wrong impression. Putnam, and then we have currently for St. Mary’s. Many parishioners there as in the diocese, faculty and parents, will “When did they give reassurance to par- enrolled four more,” she said. “Other peo- are alumni. It’s a great loss to the parish revitalize St. Mary School. ents throughout the school year?” asked ple have taken paperwork but haven’t and the whole community.” “From that moment on July 30 and fast Dlugosz. “The meeting identified a clear come back.” During his time at the parish, Cloutier forward a couple of weeks, enrollment crisis to [the] parents.” Putnam Mayor Robert Viens attended started an endowment fund for the school, started peeling off,” said Strammiello. On Tuesday, Aug. 24, Rev. Charles R. St. Mary School, and said it was “terribly which in June amounted to around All calls made to Shine’s office by the LeBlanc, pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in saddening and disheartening” to see the $650,000. However, even if debt was paid Villager were referred to Strammiello’s North Grosvenordale, said St. Joseph school close. off, said Cloutier, the fund did not come office. School is anticipating between 20 and 25 “I’m the youngest of five in a family that close to helping the school. Parent John Dlugosz, of Woodstock, new students for kindergarten through went through St. Mary’s,” said Viens. “My hope had been by doing a capital said he pulled his two kids out of St. Mary eighth grade to attend this fall, stemming “The manner in which it was handled I campaign, we would have been able to School in late July and enrolled them into from the closure of St. Mary School. don’t think was terribly appropriate. It’s a enhance the endowment by $2 million, Woodstock Elementary School after he Additionally, the pre-kindergarten pro- tremendously sad say for Putnam. My and then it would have been a real help in and other parents challenged the diocese’s gram from St. Mary’s will be shifted to St. dad’s a St. Mary’s grad. There’s longevity saving the school, financially,” he said. claim in late spring that an effort was Joseph’s, he said, which amounts to 19 to of St. Mary’s in our family. I think if you “Some thought it was unrealistic. The being made to revitalize St. Mary’s. 20 new students. were to look at the history of Putnam parish committee thought it was feasible, “I came to the conclusion after speaking LeBlanc noted that the teacher and aide mayors, I think you’ll find a tremendous but not the diocese.” with Dr. Shine and meeting with him, and for the pre-K program would be coming to amount of St. Mary’s grads.” Strammiello said he had no knowledge seeing the letter, that although they St. Joseph’s as well. of the endowment fund for St. Mary claimed otherwise, there was almost no “St. Joseph School is trying to provide a Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) School. interest expressed by the diocese in solution and choice for parents who are 928-1818 ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- Last spring, former St. Mary School regarding revitalizing St. Mary’s. I chal- going through some very challenging lagernewspapers.com. Principal Steven Guilbault was asked by lenged their claim.” times and some difficult decisions,” said the diocese to “step down” from his posi- Prior to the mass exit of students tion. LeBlanc. “We’re providing a choice and a

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to be stronger both in the short and long and Chief Executive Officer, said the merger Not everyone is rushing to lavish praise on BANK terms. is part of his bank’s strategy to expand. the deal. Connecticut Attorney General continued from page A1 “We are very proud that NewAlliance’s “First Niagara’s strategy for creating Richard Blumenthal put out a release stating exceptional balance sheet, credit quality and shareholder value is to deliver profitable he and his office have concerns about the First Niagara locations. overall franchise strength enabled us to put a growth by ‘playing offense’ and entering new deal and will monitor the situation. According to the release, the merger will deal together that allows our shareholders to markets that complement our geographic “The takeover of New Haven-based allow the newly combined companies to have participate in a tremendous long-term footprint with companies that enhance our NewAlliance Bank by First Niagara a stronger presence in New England. growth opportunity, while also providing strong business model,” he said. Financial Group raises significant questions “NewAlliance’s competitive position, tal- them immediate value,” he said. “Both Koelmel added that NewAlliance has more and concerns about potentially far-reaching ented team and extensive branch network NewAlliance and First Niagara have been than just customers and facilities appealing ramifications on bank customers, employees, will serve as the foundation for the Buffalo- recognized as national standouts when so to First Niagara. He said his company is look- the New Haven community, as well as the based bank’s growth in New England, as two many other banks are struggling. In combi- ing forward to adding the NewAlliance local and state economies,” Blumenthal said. of the best regional financial services brands nation, we will be creating a super-regional employees to its roster. “My office will work cooperatively with other in the country come together at a point when powerhouse and accelerating our potential in “NewAlliance and its outstanding leader- local and state authorities to look into any both companies are operating from positions ways that we couldn’t individually. By join- ship and employee team will be critical to the concerns, and the potential legal implica- of exceptional strength,” the release states. ing with First Niagara, NewAlliance cus- success of our long-term growth and expan- tions of this acquisition.” The chief officers from both banks stated tomers will continue to enjoy the benefits of sion plans in New England,” he said. their belief that the merger will have a posi- being served by a community-focused insti- “Additionally,we will be able to do even more Rich Hosford can be reached by phone at tive impact for the banks and for their cus- tution that makes lending and other deci- for the community as a larger, stronger insti- (860 )928-1818 or by e-mail at rich@vil- tomers. NewAlliance Chairman, President sions at the local level, in addition to having tution. This is another very positive step for- lagernewspapers.com. and CEO Peyton Patterson said he thought the resources of a fast-growing, top-25 bank. ward for both our Main Street and Wall the deal would allow the financial institution John R. Koelmel, First Niagara President Street constituents.”

NEWS BRIEFS Lehrer named Day Kimball receives recognition hospital’s July employee plaque PUTNAM — Twenty-year employee PUTNAM — Day Kimball Frani, flight respiratory ther- Shawn Lehrer, a nutri- Hospital recently received a apist at Hartford Hospital. A tional clerk in the plaque from Life Star cele- group of Day Kimball nutritional services brating 25 years of partner- employees gathered with the department, is Day ship with Day Kimball and aircraft and its flight crew to Kimball Hospital’s other area hospitals. take a tour and talk with the July Employee of the The plaque was presented crew about their experiences. Month. to John Miller, Day Kimball “I am honored to Healthcare chairman of the receive this award,” board of directors, by Greg said Lehrer. “I love Courtesy photo working in the café and enjoy being a team Life Star crew presents Day Kimball Hospital with a plaque to cele- player in the nutrition- brate 25 years of partnership. From left, Sherri Anne Hart, RRT, EMT- P, Jerry Mosimann, pilot, Susan Gaeta, RN, EMT-P, Greg Frani, BS, RRT, al services depart- Courtesy photo ment. The patients EMT-P, John Miller, chairman of the Board of Directors, Ann Dion, RN, Shawn Lehrer, Day Carol Howland, RN. and the people are the Kimball Hospital’s July best part of my job.” Employee of the Month. Lehrer’s daily responsibilities include work in the nutritional services Day Kimball Hospital receives office ensuring that patients’ food selections meet dietary requirements, as well as assisting patients with meal selections. Additional donation for cancer fund responsibilities include supervisory tasks as they relate to the opening and closing functions PUTNAM — The Putnam Congregational Church recently of the department and oversight of service donated $2,000 to the Day Kimball Hospital Deary Memorial areas specifically related to patient meal ser- Cancer Fund with a portion of proceeds from their 9th vice. Lehrer appreciates the team she works Annual Golf Tournament. with and feels that her department requires Each year, the golf tournament raises money for two schol- teamwork because it is a high volume area. arships and a donation to a community organization. In pre- “Shawn has a wonderful personality and sin- vious years, the church has supported Daily Bread, the cerely enjoys working with customers,” said Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, Habitat for Ruth Gregoire, director of nutritional services. Humanity, Day Kimball Hospital’s Chaplaincy Program and “I receive many positive comments and feed- the ARC of Quinebaug Valley. back about her customer service skills. She is “At a time when the Putnam Congregational Church could flexible with schedules and ready to assist in certainly use these funds for its own needs, this community of any area of the department. We are fortunate to faith instead chose to help those coping with cancer,” said have Shawn as part of our team.” Pamela Watts, interim director of development. “We are Before coming to Day Kimball, Lehrer deeply moved by their generosity and are extremely grateful Courtesy photo worked for Linemaster Switch Corp. in for this gift.” From left, Roger Franklin, Myrna Paulhus, Pamela Watts, Charlie Leach, Gene Michael Woodstock, where she held a supervisory role. Deary, Tom Meyer and Don Reid. Members of the Putnam Congregational Church and Today, she enjoys moving around the depart- the golf tournament committee present Pamela Watts, interim director of development ment and working in different areas around the with a donation to the Day Kimball Hospital Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. hospital. While working full time, Lehrer recently received her associate’s degree in busi- ness and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in health care management. A resident of Killingly,Lehrer has three chil- dren and enjoys going to the beach, gardening, being outdoors and spending time with her family. ! . #(3TYLE INVITING NEW PATIENTS #( -./,,#! Monica Rao, D.M.D. .OWOPEN
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Grosvenordale Agnes resided at 85 Oakridge St., Norwich, Agnes was a proud member of St. Mary ed by her loving family. Senior Citizens and St. Joseph Church. She her entire life. Parish of Norwich and the Rosary Society. She leaves two brothers, was an avid reader and loved her flower gar- Born in Norwich on Dec. 25, 1914, she was A Mass of Christian Burial was held Paul H. and Jean P.Grenier, dens. the youngest child of Anthony and Rosalia Tuesday,Aug. 24, at St. Mary Church, Central two sisters Agnes T. The funeral was held Thursday, Aug. 19, Domaleski, who had five children, all of Avenue, Norwich. Interment was in St. Gaucher and Marge M. with a Mass in St. Joseph Church, North which predeceased her. Joseph Cemetery. Lafontaine, all of North Grosvenordale. Burial will be in the parish On May 25, 1946 at St. Joseph Church in The Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Grosvenordale; many cemetery. A calling hour was at the church Norwich she was united in marriage to Avenue, Norwich, directed the arrange- nieces and nephews; and special friend, Dave prior to the mass. Evold “Tony” Bianchi for 50 years. He prede- ments. and Pat Kaliszewski. She was predeceased by Please omit flowers and donations may be two brothers, Andrew and Aime Grenier. made to St. Joseph Church or DKH Hospice She was born in North Grosvenordale 320 Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260. Cecelia Bukowski, 92 daughter of the late Bernard A. and Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Antoinette (Remillard) Grenier and lived in St., Webster, MA is directing arrangements. Kubiak. She lived in Webster, Mass., for 20 THOMPSON — Cecelia (Kubiak) years before moving back here in 1960. Bukowski, 92, of the Wilsonville Section of Mrs. Bukowski was a seamstress at Thompson, died Monday, Aug. 23, in Webster Putnam Manufacturing for most of her life, Clara Brewer Roper Denison, 99 Manor. retiring in 1982. She was a member of Saint BROOKLYN — Clara Brewer Roper ness was sold to Disch Motors. Her husband, Joseph A. Bukowski, died in Joseph Basilica in Webster, its Holy Rosary Denison, 99, of Creamery Brook, died quietly Retirement just gave Clara more time to 1966. Sodality, Sacred Heart Society and Saint at the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home Aug. 14. volunteer for numerous community groups. She leaves two sons, Richard Bukowski Anne Society. She enjoyed sewing and was She was born June 13, 1911, to Paul W. and The following is a partial listing of her and his wife Maureen of Shrewsbury, Mass., active in her church for many years. Jessie Brewer Roper of Moosup. Her family involvement over her lifetime. She was a and Joseph A. Bukowski and his wife The funeral was held Wednesday, Aug. 25, grew to seven, four brothers and two sisters. leader of the Senior Girl Scouts, president of Michelle, with whom she lived; three grand- from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral She was baptized March 27, 1921, at the the District Nurse Association, volunteer children, four great grandchildren; a brother, Home, 340 School St., Webster, with a Mass in Moosup Baptist Church. and Women’s Board member for the Pierce Benjamin Kubiak and his wife Joan of Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb St., Clara attended Green Hollow School (one Memorial Baptist Home, board member of Thompson; and nieces and nephews. Webster. Burial was in Saint Joseph Garden room), graduated from Plainfield High the Plainfield Historical Society for many She was preceded in death by her daughter, of Peace, Webster. Calling hours were held School in 1927 and went to Boston University, years, served on most boards and committees Barbara Pizzetti of East Hartford, in 1996. Tuesday, August 24, in the funeral home. Practical Arts and Letters. of the Moosup Baptist Church and received a She was born and raised in Wilsonville, the For more information, visit www.sitkows- In 1949, Clara married an “old time friend” plaque for her “Lifetime of Dedicated daughter of John and Sophie (Cichon) ki-malboeuf.com. Harry G. Denison. Together they enjoyed Service to the Church.” Harry was a vacations on Cape Cod and Nantucket, golf, Rotarian and because of Clara’s work she photography and the Red Sox. Harry was a became an honorary member and was pre- master cabinetmaker and they had a shop, in sented with the Rotary International Paul Eileen Virgina Maloney, 95 their house in Moosup, selling his furniture, Harris Award by the Plainfield Club in 1996. WOODSTOCK — Eileen Virgina (Tierney) “Bandit.” He was quite a charmer and would antiques and Clara’s choices of fine gifts and President Robert Miller asked Clara to serve Maloney, 95, of Woodstock, formerly of sit on Eileen’s lap for hours whenever possi- decorative items. on the Regional Advisory Council of the Plantation, Fla., died Friday morning, Aug. ble. She was predeceased by husband Harry G. Quinebaug Valley Community College. After 20. Eileen’s greatest passion, however, was to Denison; four brothers Charles, George, serving for 15 years she was presented the She was the loving, devoted wife of John live out and share her love for Jesus Christ as Howard and Paul “Peter” Roper and two sis- Trustees Merit Award at the 1995 commence- Thomas Maloney, Sr. (from Crawfordsville, her Savior and Lord. She “talked” to the Lord ters, Harriet Barnes and Mary Elizabeth ment. The Plainfield Tercentenary Ind). They were married Jan. 8, 1949, and as her closest and dearest friend. She had the Bishop. Committee appointed Clara to be the Grand enjoyed 53 years together when John passed Irish “gift of gab” and would continually talk Clara leaves behind a brother-in-law, Marshall of the V.J. Day Parade in 1999. away, May 24, 2002. to family,friends and strangers in any setting Edward Bishop; sisters-in-law Doris Roper Clara set up a scholarship fund to help a Eileen was born Aug. 16, 1915, in Milford, — offering words of encouragement, opti- and Evelyn Roper; nieces Linda Jameson, Plainfield H.S. graduate each year with col- Mass., and was the only child of the late mism, wisdom and prayer for whatever Jessie Roper, Patti Derouin, Jane Arruda, lege expenses in Harry’ name. It now memo- Henrietta Christine (McLellan) Tierney and someone was dealing with. She was an amaz- Meg Bishop; nephews Peter Gary Roper, rializes them both. John Thomas Tierney. She spent many ing loving, generous woman and example to Riddell Roper, Charles Bishop, Paul Roper, She has supported numerous organiza- happy childhood days, vacations and holi- all, especially her daughter, Chris and her Jim and Marion Denison and numerous tions like The Nature Conservancy, Special days with her Aunt Grace (McLellan) Martha family. She truly loved her family and close great-nephews and nieces. She will be missed Olympics, the American Cancer Society, along with her three cousins, Donald, Paul life-long friends and delighted in recalling all by many more who knew her. March of Dimes, Day Kimball Health Care, and Kurtis Martha of Wallingford. the stories, memories and escapades of Clara’s first employment was as a secre- The Smithsonian, St. Jude Hospital and The She was an alumna of the Holy Family everyone she knew. She and John were tary with Hood Rubber Co., Watertown, Last Green Valley. Clara was giving and con- Academy, Baltic, and the Pratt Institute, N.Y. blessed with many special friends that blend- Mass. The company made P.F.Flyer sneakers cerned about others to the end. She was an executive secretary to the ed them together as “extended family” for and Clara’s siblings got to “test drive” sam- Burial was at Union Cemetery in Moosup. director of the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls most special occasions and celebrations ples. She spent two years in Toronto, Canada Donations can be made to the Plainfield School when she married John in White through the years, especially Christmas, working for Gutta Percha Rubber as secre- Historical Society, P.O. Box 245, Central Plains, N.Y. She and John lived in Chicago, Easter, birthdays and anniversaries. These tary to the Assistant Manager of Export. Village, CT 06332 or The Harry and Clara Ill.; San Francisco, Calif., and Dayton, Ohio, memories brought such joy and many smiles Later, Clara worked for Case and Risley Press Denison Scholarship Fund, c/o Jewett City before moving with their two children to to Eileen throughout her whole life. Paper Co. in Oneco, as an accountant and Savings Bank, P.O. Box 355, Jewett City, CT Plantation, Fla., in 1960. She and John had made their home in office manager. Finally she became a partner 06351. Eileen and John were founding members Plantation, Florida for 41 years before mov- in the family business Paul W. Roper and The Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main of the St. Gregory Church and School in ing to Woodstock in December 2001 to live Sons automobile dealership in Moosup. St., Danielson, directed the arrangements. Plantation, Fla. They served the church and with their daughter, Chris, her husband, Clara was the secretary, treasurer and office school and were devoted members from 1960 Michael and their large and active family. manager. She retired in 1994 when the busi- to 2001. During that time, she was extremely Eileen was predeceased by her husband, active volunteering her time creatively John T. Maloney Sr. (2002); son, John T. arranging endless fund raising events for the Maloney Jr.; and great granddaughter, Dorothy Elizabeth Pariseau, 89 church and school. She took great care Jessica Haley McGroary (2000). She leaves arranging and decorating St. Gregory her daughter and son-in-law: Christina J. and DANIELSON — Dorothy Elizabeth “Dotty” Samantha, Timothy, Alecia, Hurley, sister-in- Church with gorgeous red poinsettias and Michael T. Durning of Woodstock, with Pariseau, 89, of King Street, Danielson, died law Jackie Langevin, several nieces and greenery for Christmas and elegant white whom she made her home in 2001 until Tuesday,Aug. 10, at the Day Kimball Hospital nephews, special friend Ruth Chevrette, and lilies for Easter services. becoming a resident of Regency Heights in in Putnam. her special caregivers, Lillian and Janet. Eileen held offices for years for St. Gregory Danielson. Eileen had five grandchildren She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Calling hours were held Friday, Aug. 13, at Women’s Club — putting on annual fashion and their spouses: Jennifer and John Pariseau. They were married Nov. 28, 1940. the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 shows; annual country fairs; established a McGroary of Woodstock; Julie and Will He died July 6, 1989. Reynolds St., Danielson, followed by a Mass school library and helped develop a school Spink of Woodstock; Captain Andrew She was born April 14, 1921, in Pawtucket, of Christian Burial in St. James Church, 12 milk and lunch program, among many other Durning – U.S. Marine Corps and his wife, R.I., daughter of the late George and Aurelie Franklin St., Danielson. Burial in Westfield projects for the school. With John volunteer- April Dawn (Cope) Durning of New Bern, (Caouette) Langevin. Cemetery, Danielson. ing many hours as a teacher and President of N.C.; Matthew and Karen (Gorman) Durning She leaves a son, Gerald Pariseau of Donations may be made in her memory to Broward County (FL) Literacy Volunteers of Putnam; Hannah Durning of Woodstock; Moosup; a daughter, Carol Pariseau Cinami the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Program, Eileen shared the same love and 10 great grandchildren, Kaylla Owen, Kaylin of Danielson, granddaughters Dawn Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, importance of reading giving many hours Durning, Emily Owen, Sean McGroary, Pariseau of Atlanta, Ga.; Melissa Colli of Hagerstown, MD 21741-5015. collecting funds and books as a “Friend” of Korrin Durning, Justin McGroary, Eric Wauregan; Beth Fontaine of Moosup; To share a memory with the family “light a the Plantation (FL) Library for 40 years, McGroary, Ashley Durning, Stephen Deanna Elliott and her husband Glenn of candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. building and expanding their library of Durning and Evelyn Rose Durning. Woodstock; Rick Cinami Jr. and his wife books and the facilities for children and A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Julie of Hampton; great-grandchildren adults in the Plantation community. Saturday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Eileen also cared for both her mother Catholic Church, 218 Providence St., (Henrietta Tierney) and John’s mother (Jane Putnam. There are no calling hours. Burial Peter Edwin Eck, 64 Casey Maloney) for many years in their will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. home with her family.Eileen took great pride Memorial donations may be made in PLAINFIELD — Peter Edwin Eck, 64, of Intermark in Plainfield. and joy in knitting exquisite detailed Eileen’s memory to the Helen B. Hoffman Norwich Road, passed away July 11 at home. Peter loved nature, plants, sweaters for herself, others and especially for Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane, He is survived by two brothers, Harold A. and animals. He was very adept all of her grandchildren. Her favorite color Plantation, FL 33317 – (954) 797-2140. Eck and his wife Carolyn of Lebanon and at crossword puzzles and was red and her favorite flower and fra- Memorial gift form available online at Barry K. Eck and his wife Phyllis of Pomfret enjoyed spending time with his grance was “Lilly of the Valley.” She was a www.plantation.org/library. Center; a sister, Gwendolyn (Wendy) Delp of family. dog lover throughout her life — owning sev- To share a memory, “light a candle” at Putnam and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held eral Terriers — but her favorite dog was a www.smithandwalkerfh.com. He was born in Putnam, on Feb. 6, 1946, son Sunday, Aug. 22 at Tillinghast miniature Sheep Dog, lovingly named of the late Harold E. and Lillian (Kimball) Funeral Home, 433 Main St., Danielson. Eck. Burial will be at the convenience of the fam- Mr. Eck served in the U.S. Army from 1966 ily. until his honorable discharge in 1968, having Donations for Peter Eck’s funeral expenses Charles D. Laws Sr., 73 served with the 902nd Engineering Company may be made to Barry Eck and sent to during the Vietnam War. Putnam Bank, 100 Averill Road, Pomfret Ctr., DUDLEY, Mass. — Charles D. Laws Sr., 73, company. He was a member of He had been employed at the former CT 06259. of Dudley, died Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Teamsters Union. Anchor Glass for nearly 30 years and later at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Visitation and funeral ser- Southbridge. vices are private in the Shaw- He leaves his wife of 53 years, Frances M. Majercik Funeral Home, 48 Send all obituary notices to the (Walley) Laws of Dudley; two sons, Charles School St., Webster.Private bur- D. Laws Jr. of Dudley and Dennis F. Laws of ial was in Saint Joseph Garden Woodstock; two daughters, Stacia A. of Peace of Peace Cemetery. Putnam Villager, P.O. Box 196, Williams of Barre, Mass., and Sandra J. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Lavallee of Methuen, Mass.; 12 grandchil- to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Woodstock, CT 06281, or by e-mail to dren and four great-grandchildren; a brother, Congress Street, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02110. Willie Laws of Indiana; a sister, Juanita [email protected]. Maddox of Tennessee. He was predeceased by a brother and two sisters. We are here to serve you in your He was born in Saint Charles, Va., son of the late Fred and Beaula (Berry) Laws and time of need lived in Oxford, Mass., before moving to Dudley 20 years ago. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home Smith and Walker Funeral Home He was a United States Navy veteran. He 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT 06239 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT 06260 was a truck driver for a local construction 860-774-9403 860-928-2442 www.gagnonandcostellofh.com www.smithandwalkerfh.com www.Connecticuts Division of Smith and Walker, Inc. QuietCorner.com Steven W. Farner, Owner ~ Funeral Director B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 27, 2010 RELIGION What is truth?

What is truth? 2009) At the same time, there is broader marketplace. The truth is that This famous question was asked CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The acceptance of those with no faith, as America switched religions but pre- of Jesus by Pontius Pilate, the man BEYOND monthly schedule is church-like, indicated by President Barack tended that their new religion was who, according to tradition, perpet- with its parenting classes, guest Obama’s mention of “nonbelievers” not a religion at all. The truth is that ually washed his hands after con- THE PEWS speakers and small group meetings in his inaugural address, Epstein humanism is a religion paid for by demning Christ to be crucified. to hash out shared beliefs. said. tax dollars and forced upon us Ironically,Pontius was talking to the But God isn’t part of this Maybe America’s intellectuals are through schools, museums and one who claimed that He was “the Cambridge congregation. finally getting honest about human- many other “secular” vehicles. It is way, the truth and the life.” (John JOHN Greg Epstein, the humanist chap- ism being a religion. Maybe there a faith in man rather than God. It is 14:6) HANSON lain at Harvard University, is build- are some who are beginning to the most arrogant form of idolatry. U.S. President James Garfield ing a God-free model of community admit that schools of higher educa- But here’s another, more encour- said, “The truth will set you free but that he hopes helps humanists tion have been the seminaries for aging truth. History has proven that first it will make you miserable.” tates of the One who created them. increase in numbers and influence. humanism for decades. Maybe if we when an individual or group of peo- That is often the way it happens; Too often the people group or nation Epstein sees potential in research can admit this truth we can begin to ple will admit their need for God, He God allows life to unsettle us until must crash before the majority of showing that there are more people understand how that much of the will quickly and gracefully forgive we are finally willing to take an hon- its people are willing to admit that with no religion. In the latest mess we have gotten ourselves into them and lead them back to a better est look at ourselves and admit our God and his ways are right. It is a American Religious Identification is rooted in the problems associated path. Often one’s misery will lead to need for change. Many of us have to miserable process, but one that can Survey, released this month, 15 per- with the religion of humanism. a “born again” experience that will hit bottom before we finally admit be expedited if people will just be cent of respondents in 2008 said Perhaps I should say it more set people free. The truth is that you our need for a Savior and accept His humble and honest. they had no religion, compared to plainly: The miserable truth is that and our nation can be set free, by plan for life. I was recently encouraged by a bit 8.2 percent in 1990. when a nation trusts more in man putting their faith in “The Truth!” Entire groups of people and even of honesty that bled through the Epstein believes that group than in God (as recommended by the Bishop John Hanson is the pastor nations find themselves in the same article excerpted below: includes large numbers of people religion of humanism), the result of Acts II Ministries in Thompson. If predicament from time to time. “Harvard Chaplain Oversees who are humanist, but have never will be chaos in the home, disorien- you are seeking truth please contact They try to live according to their Godless ‘Congregations’ for identified themselves that way and tation in societal morals and values, them at (888) 433 9901 or visit preferences while ignoring the dic- Humanists” (Wednesday, March 18, can be reached. and selfishness and greed in the www.actsii.org. OBITUARIES Frank W. Harrington, 85 Jeffrey S. Dupont, 43 PRESTON — Jeffrey S. Dupont, 43, of He worked in Special Events Security at SOUTHBURY — Frank W. Harrington, 85, served proudly as a sergeant in the US Army Radler Road, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, MGM Grand. of Southbury,formerly of Cranston, R.I., and Air Corp. Frank was the president of his at his home. He was a member of the Voluntown and Easton, entered into eternal rest Sunday, class at Killingly High School for all four He was born March 11, 1967, in Norwich, Lisbon Fire Departments. He was a rescue Aug. 22, at the Hospital of Central years and excelled in academics, basketball son to Ernest B. Dupont Jr., and Geraldine diver. He worked with FEMA for two years Connecticut, New Britain. and baseball. Frank was also a (Tetreault) Dupont of Voluntown. during Hurricane Katrina. Jeffrey was a He was born in Dayville May 27, 1925, son mason for more than 50 years. Besides his parents, he is survived by his very special humanitarian. of the late George W. Harrington and Frank enjoyed playing banjo son, Curtis J. Dupont of Jewett City; two A memorial service will be held Saturday, Beatrice (Sheldon) Harrington. and entertained President brothers, Ernest Dupont III of Moosup, and Aug. 28, at the Preston City Congregational He is survived by his loving wife of 62 Ronald Regan at the White Adam Dupont of Colchester; three sisters, Church in Preston. Interment will be private. years, Shirley I. (Cornell) Harrington. House and many dignitaries at Kathryn Dupont of Jewett City,Kelly Dupont All donations and flowers may be made to Survivors also include five children, Richard the re-dedication of the Statue of Danielson and and Karen Dupont-Porter the Preston City Congregational Church, Rt. F. Harrington of Cheshire, and his wife of Liberty when he played with the Easton of Colchester and several nieces and 164, Preston, CT. Debbie; Frank C. Harrington of Newtown, Banjo Society.Frank loved all sports and was nephews. The Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home, 490 and his wife Marci; David L. Harrington of an avid Red Sox fan. Jeffrey graduated from Norwich Tech in Voluntown Road, Rt. 138, Jewett City, is in Newtown, and his wife Susan; Marilyn J. Frank earned his electrical engineering 1987. charge of arrangements. Harrington and her significant other Larry degree from URI and was employed as a sales Edwards of Middletown, and Nancy H. engineer for more than 35 years at the Vitone and her husband George “Chip” of General Electric Company. Linda Nellie Sharples Stratford. Frank is also survived by his lov- A memorial service will be held DAYVILLE — Linda Rhault of Dayville and her grandchildren ing sister Nora Johnson of Pomfret; devoted Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 11:30 a.m. at the Smith Nellie Sharples, of Destiny Watkins, Kristina Sirrine, Keltan sister-in-law Lois Harrington of Danielson, and Walker Funeral Home, located at 148 Hartford Pike, died Friday, Alimandi, Jayden Berube and Jaivon and cherished sister-in-law Ruth Harrington Grove St., Putnam, with burial following at Aug. 20, at her home. Sirrine. of Arlington, Va. Frank was a devoted grand- Quassett Cemetary in Woodstock. Calling She leaves her daughter, She was born in Olathe, Kansas, daughter father to 10 grandchildren, Rick Jr., Heather hour from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kricket Berube of of the late Thurman and Rosemarie and husband Craig, Kaila, Candice, Kyle, In lieu of flowers the family requests that Pomfret Center; a son, (Hoschle) Sharples. Sean, Joey,Victoria, Sarah and John. He will donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Justin Berube of Dayville; Linda loved to cook and loved spending be missed by cherished family friend James Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, in her companion of many time with her family, especially her grand- Ross. celebration of his daughter-in-law, Marci years, William “Chico” children. Linda was a loving mother, grand- Frank was predeceased by his brothers, Harrington. Susan G. Komen, P.O. Box Figeueroa of Dayville; two mother, sister and aunt. Retired Col. George F. Harrington, USAF, of 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. brothers, Thurman P. The funeral service was held Monday,Aug. Arlington, Va., Lawrence and William To share a memory with his family “light a Sharples III of Baldwin, 23, at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, Harrington, both of Dayville. candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Mo., and Kenneth R. 148 Grove St., Putnam. Frank was a veteran of World War II and Sharples of Thompson; two sisters, Anne To share a memory with her family “light Kellner of North Grosvenordale, Heidi a candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Ellen Kay Farber, 31 Maralyn J. Whipple, 66 PUTNAM — Ellen Kay trips to the park. ROGERS — Maralyn J. Whipple, 66, of daughter of the late Chester Crabtree. Farber, 31, of Putnam, She leaves her mother and step father Litchfield Avenue, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, Mrs. Whipple worked as a CNA for died unexpectedly Sharon and Paul Aubin of Poultney, Vt.; her in UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester, Westview Healthcare Center for 12 years. Saturday,Aug. 21, at home. father, William Farber III of Danielson; her Mass. She took pride in taking care of people, She was born in son, Devon Palumbo of Uncasville; Her Maralyn is survived by her sons, Ronald either at home with her family, or at work Putnam, Dec. 11, 1978, brother, Andrew Farber of Poultney, her King, Jr. and Daniel Whipple, both of Rogers; with her patients. daughter of William uncle Jeffrey Benoit of Pomfret; several her daughter, Cathy Suzanne King of As requested by the family,services will be Farber III, and Sharon aunts, uncles and cousins. Danielson; her brothers, Chester Crabtree III private. (Benoit) Aubin. A Memorial Service was held Tuesday, of Cape Cod, Mass., and Edward Crabtree of Memorial donations may be made to the Ellen was a graduate of Aug. 24, at the Putnam Congregational California; her sisters, Susan Chvirko and Recreation Fund in memory of Maralyn J. Putnam High School, a member of the Church, 175 Main St., Putnam. Cathy Jade Coast, both of Coventry; three Whipple, c/o Westview Healthcare Center, Putnam Congregational Church. She had In lieu of flowers, donations may be made grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 150 Ware Road, Dayville, CT 06241. made her home in Putnam most of her life, to the Devon Palumbo Educational Fund, c/o She was predeceased by her son, the late Arrangements have been entrusted to the she was a Sunday School Teacher and had Citizen National Bank, P.O. Box 6002, David Whipple; and her brother, the late Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., worked as a cashier at Putnam Super Market Putnam, CT 06260. Robert Crabtree. Putnam, CT 06260. for several years. She was a skilled artist, To share a memory “light a candle” at Born in Maryville, Mo., she was the daugh- For guestbook, visit www.gilmanand- enjoying drawing and photography. She had www.smithandwalkerfh.com. ter of the late Maurice V. Henry and the late valade.com. a great love for her son Devon, and enjoyed Blanche Smith Henry-Crabtree and step- Michael Thomas Dupont, 22 Pauline W. Schoonmaker, 58 LAFAYETTE TWP., N.J. — Pauline W. at the Sussex County Community College BROOKLYN — Michael Thomas Dupont, Cycle Club and enjoyed riding motocross. Schoonmaker, 58, of Lafayette Twp., died becoming a medical assistant. She began 22 of Brooklyn, passed away unexpectedly,at He leaves his mother Brenda Dupont of Monday, Aug. 16, at the Newton Memorial working for the College as the Division home Saturday, Aug. 14. Brooklyn; his father Michael L. Dupont of Hospital following a brief illness. Secretary for the Allied Health Division. He was born Oct. 6, 1987, in Putnam, son of Dayville, a sister Saige Dupont of Brooklyn; Born and raised in Danielson, she had also An avid gardener and reader, Pauline also Brenda S. (Kelly) Dupont and Michael L. his grandparents, uncles, aunt, and many resided in Oak Ridge, N.J., before moving to enjoyed traveling. Dupont. Michael was a 2005 graduate of cousins. Lafayette Twp., more than 30 years ago. Mrs. Described by her friends and family as a Woodstock Academy and attended Calling hours were held Thursday,Aug. 19, Schoonmaker was predeceased by her father, very caring, loving and devoted individual, Quinebaug Valley Community College. He with a service at Gagnon and Costello Fred Michael Weigel in 1994. she will be missed by all who knew and loved was elected by his classmates as class clown Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. Survivors include her husband, Stephen J.; her and was proud of it. He enjoyed making peo- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made her mother, Irene T. Weigel of Lafayette A funeral Mass was held Saturday,Aug. 21, ple laugh. in Michael Thomas Dupont’s name to a char- Twp., and her sister Gloria Vinson of N. in the St. Jude the Apostle Roman Catholic Michael was an avid reader, played the gui- ity of one’s choice. Stonington. Church Hamburg, N.J. tar and wrote music and poetry.He was a pro To share a memory with his family “light a Pauline was a graduate of the St. James Memorials may be made to the Memorial expert motocross racer and traveled the east candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. Parochial School in Danielson, the Putnam Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box coast to race. He was a member of Central Catholic Academy class of 1959, and later 27106, New York, NY 10087-7106 or was graduated from the North Eastern www.mskcc.org. University Boston, Mass., receiving her B.S. The Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, 156 Main Michael Rusack, 53 degree in geology in 1974. St., Newton, N.J., directed the arrangements. DUDLEY, Mass. — He attended Bay Path Regional Vocational An employee of AT&T for more than 20 Online condolences may be offered Michael Rusack, 53, of 41 Technical High School in Charlton and later years, she had worked in various positions through www.iliff- Schofield Ave., Dudley, obtained his GED. Michael graduated from and locations throughout her career. After ruggierofuneralhome.com. Mass., died Monday, Aug. Quinsigamond Community College in AT&T, Mrs. Schoonmaker returned to school 16, in UMass Memorial Worcester, Mass. University Campus, He worked many years in the automotive Worcester, after a long ill- field. Alice M. Woolsey, 84 ness. Michael was a motorcycle and automobile He leaves his mother, enthusiast. He was an avid New England ROGERS — Alice M. Woolsey, 84, of Danielson, daughters Charlotte Woolsey of Gloria (Bleau) Rusack of sports fan and enjoyed building computers. Hartford Pike, Rogers, passed away peaceful- Wisconsin, Marcella Woolsey of Killingly, Dudley; six siblings, Lisa Brown of Webster, Most of all he loved his family. ly Monday, Aug. 23, at Matulaitis Nursing Sue Woolsey of Danielson, many grandchil- Mass., David Rusack of Oxford, Mass., Kevin A graveside service was held Tuesday,Aug. Home in Putnam. dren and many great grandchildren. Rusack of Charlton, Mass., Steven Rusack of 24, in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Old She was born July 29, 1926, in Brandon, Vt., She was predeceased by a daughter, Patty Oxford, Sandra Pasquerella of Putnam, and Worcester Road, Webster. daughter of Carl and Martha (Welch) (Woolsey) Stuckey. Calling hours were held Robert Rusack of Danielson, and many Donations may be made to a charity of Munger. She was one of 12 children, having Wednesday,Aug. 25, with a service at Gagnon nieces nephews, great-nieces, nephews, one’s choice. four brothers and seven sisters. and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., aunts and uncles. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 She was employed for 28 years at Anchor Danielson. Burial followed at Westfield He was born in Webster, son of the late Schofield Avenue, Dudley, directed the Glass Corporation in Dayville, in the quality Cemetery, Danielson. Harry W. Rusack. He lived in Dudley all his arrangements. control department. She retired Jan. 1, 1994. To share a memory with her family “light life. Please visit www.bartelfuneralhome.com. She leaves a son, Leo P. Munger of a candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 27, 2010 B5 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Adam Minor at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

The calendar page is a free service offered for (take out available), culminating with the town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to provide entertainment from 2 to 6 p.m. in the listings for government, educational and non- drawing of the raffle. First prize, $500; sec- 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 PACC Hall ($8 cover). The Pulaski Brass profit organizations. Send all calendar list- ond prize, $150 gift card to Wal-Mart; third Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) in Pomfret. Band will perform from noon to 1:30 p.m. on ings and happenings by mail at P.O Box 196, prize, Just the Details Gift Certificate for Ground floor entry can now be accessed in the grounds outside (free). Woodstock, CT 06281, by fax at (860) 928-5946, vehicle detail (interior/exterior); fourth the back of the Senior Center, eliminating or by e-mail to prize, $50 gift certificate to Eighty Ates Bar & the need to climb stairs. Please bring proper Tuesday, Sept. 7 [email protected]. Please write Grille. Raffle tickets will be available up to I.D. and proof of residence (copy of a phone “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar drawing time at 6:30 p.m. or electric bill, etc.). The food pantry will be listings must be submitted for the by noon Barbeque tickets are available via committee open Monday evenings and also most POMFRET Monday to be published in the following member, buy early, we sold out last year. Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday’s edition. Villager Newspapers will Adults are $9, children 12 and under, $4. For On Tuesday, Sept. 7, The Pomfret Seniors print such listings as space allows. ticket information, call 508-789-9874. Tuesday, Aug. 31 Association will hold a Brown Bag Friday, Aug. 27 Luncheon at 12 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior WOODSTOCK POMFRET Center, Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret. All Pomfret senior citizens are invited. WOODSTOCK Benefit Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to Pomfret Food Pantry, for residents of the 1 p.m. at Therapeutic Enterprises, 602 Route town of Pomfret, will be open from 11:30 a.m. WEBSTER, MASS. Twilight Concert featuring the Wade Elliott 169, Woodstock. All proceeds will benefit the to 12:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Band will be held at 7 p.m. on the grounds of Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk that is Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) in Pomfret. Coin Collectors Meeting will be held at 6:30 Roseland Cottage Friday, Aug. 27. The Wade taking place Sept. 25. The rain date for the Ground floor entry can now be accessed in p.m. in the Webster Public Library on Lake Elliott Band is a local band that plays a mix- yard sale is Sunday, Aug. 29. the back of the Senior Center, eliminating Street, Webster, Mass. The meeting is open to ture of American folk, acoustic-driven rock the need to climb stairs. Please bring proper the public and guests from Southern and blues, and a little country funk. The con- I.D. and proof of residence (copy of a phone GRISWOLD Worcester County, Northeastern cert, co-sponsored by Roseland Cottage and or electric bill, etc.). The pantry will be open Connecticut and the surrounding area. For the Woodstock Recreation Commission, is most Tuesday afternoons and also on more information, call Tom at (508) 450-1282 free and open to the public. Guests are Solan Bowen Memorial Party to benefit Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or e-mail [email protected]. encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, relax on Griswold Friends of Music, Saturday, Aug. the grounds and enjoy the gardens. Pink 28, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the Pachaug Outdoor Thursday, Sept. 2 lemonade will be available for a donation. Club, 178 Banjo Sullivan Road, Griswold. NORTH GROSVENORDALE Roseland Cottage will offer special first-floor Featuring a previously unreleased selection tours of the museum from 6 to 7 p.m. Adult DANIELSON of Solan’s music, available on CD. Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet admission for this special museum tour is $4, Cost is $15 for adults, $7 under 12, under 4 is at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the $3 for senior citizens and $2 for students. free. Tickets available at the door, and Steak Night will be held at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Museum tours are free for Historic New includes a buffet and live music. WE will also Danielson Elks Lodge No. 1706, 13 Center St., Drive, North Grosvenordale. “What’s So England members and Woodstock residents. have raffles and a silent auction. Danielson. Tickets are available at the Lodge Funny” by Donald Westlake will be dis- For more information, contact Saralyn at for $15 per person. Call the Lodge at (860) 774- cussed. For more information, call the 707-494-7646. Find us on Facebook: Solan NORWICH 9775 for details. library at (860) 923-9779 or e-mail Bowen Memorial Benefit. All profits benefit [email protected]. the scholarship awarded to a graduating Saturday, Sept. 4 “The Great American Trailer Park Griswold High School student in the Thursday, Sept. 9 Musical” returns to the Spirit of Broadway Chamber Choir. ONECO Theater for a limited engagement! Back by popular demand, the zany characters from Sunday, Aug. 29 Smorgasboard Supper and Bake Sale at POMFRET Armadillo Acres return with their hilarious Oneco United Methodist Church (Route 14A), yet touching story and amazing musical POMFRET Oneco, Saturday,Sept. 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Edible Landscaping Presentation will score at the Spirit of Broadway Theater, 24 Served buffet style. Tickets on sale at the Chestnut St., Norwich, Wednesdays through begin at 7 p.m. at Pomfret Public Library.The door at 4 p.m. Adults, $9; children under 12, Larsons of Sprucedale Gardens will talk Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 ‘All Things Beautiful’ Exhibit Opening $3; preschoolers eat free. Menu includes p.m. through Sept. 12. For tickets or addition- about making fruit-bearing trees, shrubs and Reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the baked ham, lasagna, meatballs, Harvard vines an integral part of a home’s landscape. al information, call the SBT Box Office at Audubon Society, Route 169, Pomfret. All are beets, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked 860-886-2378 or visit This is a Quiet Corner Reads event. welcome to attend. This Northeastern beans, gelatin salads, rolls, beverages and (www.quietcornerreads.org). www.spiritofbroadway.org. Connecticut Art Guild show will run from pies for dessert. Aug. 28 to Sept. 30. The exhibit is dedicated to DANIELSON Saturday, Aug. 28 the memory of Jane Lazendorfer. She was a Sunday, Sept. 5 gifted artist, a lover of birds and wildlife and a committed member of the Art Guild. ‘Divide And Conquer’ Exhibit Artists QUINEBAUG WEBSTER, MASS. Reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Monday, Aug. 30 Quinebaug Valley Community College. The The St. Stephen’s Activity Group has com- public is invited to attend. The Spirol Gallery Labor Day Polish Picnic will be held from is exhibiting an extensive body of work from pleted plans for this year’s Chicken 12 to 6 p.m., rain or shine, at the PACC, 37 Barbeque and Raffle, to be held Saturday, POMFRET several cutting-edge contemporary New Harris St., Webster, Mass. Polish and York artists. The show will run from Aug. 23 Aug. 28, at the Parish Center in Quinebaug. American food will be available all day. 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Curated by Railfan Club and Museum Inc., will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prince Hill Park, 9 New York artist Robert Szantyr, the show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Overlook Hotel Saturday, Sept. 18 Prince Hill, Brooklyn. The event is free for provides an insider’s view into the hottest and Reception Room, 88 Masonic Home Road boys and girls ages 4 to 13. new work as seen in the best galleries from (Route 31), Charlton, Mass. Admission is $4 per adult and free for children 12 and under around the world. The gallery is located at THOMPSON STERLING 742 Upper Maple St. in Danielson and is open free. Food and beverages provided by Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Overlook Catering. On Saturday, Sept. 18, The Ladies Auxiliary For more information, please call Spirol PUTNAM On Saturday, Sept. 18, there will be a Pulled Gallery at (860) 412-7265 or Quinebaug Valley to Thompson Memorial Post 10088 VFW in Pork Meal from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ekonk Community College at (860) 412-7200. Thompson will hold their Annual Auction Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Road, Reflection On United Nations’ at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post Home on Route 131 Sterling. The cost is $12 per person. For more Saturday, Sept. 11 International Peace Day, hosted by the in Quinebaug. The auction will also feature a information, call 860-564-2131. Greater Putnam Interfaith Council, will be bake sale and food and beverages beginning held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park in at 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Community BROOKLYN Putnam. The event will feature a procession Service projects. DANIELSON of friends carrying the Greater Putnam Peace Pole from the Methodist Church of Friends of the Brooklyn Library Annual The Camp Quinebaug Classic “Miles for Putnam to Rotary Park, as well as prayers, PUTNAM Plant and Bake Sale, featuring beautiful Smiles” will be held, rain or shine, at Camp meditation and music at the park. Children mums in several colors and delicious baked Quinebaug in Danielson Saturday, Sept. 18. will be invited to create peace-based art pro- goods. Held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Swedish Meatball Supper will be held from Sign-in begins at 7 a.m. Choices include 100, jects to donate to the community and infor- grounds of the The Federated Church in 5 to 7 p.m. at the Putnam Congregational 62, 50, 24 and 8-mile tours through N.E. mation booths will be available. As a united Brooklyn near the junction of Routes 6 and Church. The menu includes homemade tra- Connecticut. Century riders must be on the act of peace, everyone is invited to bring 169. ditional Swedish meatballs, mashed pota- road by 8:30 a.m. and in by 4:30 p.m. canned or boxed goods to donate to Daily toes, Harvard beets, string beans, gravy, Bread. desserts and beverages. Tickets are $9 for Sunday, Sept. 19 BROOKLYN adults and free for kids 12 and under. Take- out available. For more information, call DUDLEY, MASS. (860) 928-4405. NORTH GROSVENORDALE Antiques And Collectibles Appraisal will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Federated Worcester Model Railroaders Inc. Open Church Chapel, Route 6, Brooklyn. Items will The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 in House will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at WEBSTER, MASS. be appraised for a fee of $5 each. North Grosvenordale will hold its monthly 137 Schofield Ave. (Route 12), Dudley, Mass. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds of Made-To-Order Breakfast at the Knights (Stevens Linen building). The club’s 40-by-50- the event will benefit the Sarah Williams Third Annual East Meets West Hall. The menu consists of eggs, steak, pan- foot HO scale operating layout depicts the Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the Traditional & Holistic Health Fair, hosted cakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, corned Boston & Albany line from Boston to American Revolution. For additional infor- by Life-Skills Inc. and Page Chiropractic beef hash, ham, beans, home fries, and more. Springfield with a branch line into Rhode mation, call Doris at (860) 774-0667. Health Center, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 The cost is $7 per person. When: 7 to 11 a.m., Island and Connecticut. Visitors will be able p.m. in the Bartlett High School gymnasium Sunday, Sept. 19. Where: Knights of to observe club members operating steam in Webster, Mass. Healthy living providers Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North THOMPSON and diesel trains, as well as operate a train and vendors are wanted. Business spaces are Grosvenordale. For more information, call themselves. Attendees will have an opportu- $100 and nonprofits are $50. Spaces are limit- 860-923-2967 or e-mail [email protected]. nity to participate in a free drawing for a ed. To reserve a space or to sponsor this Can/Bottle Drive, Bake Sale And Raffle high-quality train set. Admission/donation event, contact Cindy Lebeaux at (508) 943- will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the is $2 per person and free for children under 0700, ext. 2112, or [email protected], WOODSTOCK Thompson Town Hall, Riverside Drive, 12. or find the registration forms at www.life- The 2nd Annual Brooklyn for Sensible North Grosvenordale. All proceeds will ben- skillsinc.org/events. All proceeds will bene- Growth Golf Tournament, Monday, Sept. efit the TMHS Class of 2011 Project fit developmentally disabled persons sup- 20, at Harrisville Golf Course, 125 Graduation. WOODSTOCK ported by Life-Skills Inc. Harrisville Road, Woodstock. Shotgun Sunday, Sept. 12 BROOKLYN Scramble starts at 10 a.m., $25 pre person A Fundraising Picnic sponsored by the pre-registered, $95 walk-in. Best ball format, Woodstock Democratic Town Committee will teams or individuals, all levels welcome, con- NORTH GROSVENORDALE be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Camp Nahaco Appraisal Session with Norman “Joe” tests, prizes, team photos, sponsorships still at Crystal Pond. The menu includes brats, Allard will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the La available! Support BFSG in our continuing hot dogs, corn, beans, salads, etc. Tickets are Salette Religious Education Building. Fee is efforts to preserve the economic stability There will be an All-You-Can-Eat $10 for adults, $5 under 12 and $25 for a fami- $5 for one item and $10 for three items. Small and rural qualities of Brooklyn and nearby Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the American ly. For tickets or more info, please call 860- collectibles only. Attendees must be able to communities. Legion Family Post 67, Route 20, North 963-2483. hand carry items into the building. This For more information, contact info@brook- Grosvenordale Sunday, Sept. 12. The cost is event is hosted by the La Salette Social lynforsensiblegrowth.org, or call Don Taylor $7 per person and $4 for children 7 and under. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Events Ministry. Coffee and pastry will be at 860-779-6387. All proceeds will benefit Legion programs. served. Business Feature of the Week

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Compressor Air Conditioner 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. Used One Season Only. $150 With Dehumifying Function, RUN UNTIL SOLD 24-Hour Programmable $ PUTNAM VILLAGER Reddy Air Heater Timer. • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses Kerosene, 65k BTU Was $600 New $40 Sell For $200 • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 22 Call Scott THOMPSON VILLAGER Traveling Sprinkler $20 (508)873-4437 1 Week $16.00 Spray Doc Diamond Ring “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) WOODSTOCK VILLAGER 3 Gallon 14KT 6PR Tiffany Setting • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks $24.00 $10 .80CT Diamond 586-419-1040 $1000 Call 860-774-0667 • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. 4 Weeks $40.00 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Coleman Diamond Ring Powermate Gents 14K Yellow & White To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: Gold. Center Diamond 5000W Generator 90/100 Surrounded By 110V/220V, 20A. 6 03/100 Diamonds. You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Well Maintained. All Fine Brilliance 10HP Briggs & Stratton 26 Year Old Appraisal Was Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) Engine. Recent New $5560 Magneto. ______Will Sell For Same Now! Runs Well. Used For 774-232-0407 ______Power Outages. $450 FIRM DINING ROOM SET ______508-320-0133 2 leaves, 6 chairs. ______Excellent condition. Colonial Wood $200.00. Hutch and Base Call 860-779-6575 Name: ______Honey Pine finish. Dining Room Asking $350 Address: ______Table Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______Antique Czech Solid Wood, 8 Chairs, Crystal Set 2 Leafs. Email (Optional) ______Valued at over $1800. $750 OBO Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-764-7645) Hand cut, very ornate. Air Compressor & Tools Appraised. $300 OBO Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 Will sell for $900 Call (508)943-6367 508-885-0159 B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 27, 2010

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Double Window Frigidaire HP ScanJet 3300C Large Colonial NASCAR Ruby & Diamond Storm Door White GE Profile New, Vetter High Pro 4 Refrigerator Flat Scanner Bedroom Chest Die-Cast Models 14K Ladies’ Ring 30” x 80” 30” Convection With Screens. 18.2 Cu.Ft. $30 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller They’re Back! Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct Never Used. With All Parts. Wall Oven Measures 76”Long Mitsubishi 1080 Series Paid $108 $450 Drawers. Mahogany. $5 And Up! 2 Diamonds Are Set To The Sell For $59 GE Spacemaker 61”High Gibson Electric Stove 48” Big Screen TV Paid $500 BRAND NEW Side. Fine Color & Microwave Oven $650 OBO $125 Model WS-48311 Will Sell For $300 SHIPMENT! Good Quality. ALSO: $500 508-347-7520 Documented Replacement And Vent Call 508-259-8805 GE Washer & Dryer Value $1375 Metal Door GE Profile $75(Each)/$125(Pair) Oak Entertainment Center Saddles Asking $750 With 15 Glass Lites, 63.5”Wx52.5”H x 19”D Large Oak & $100 Each Induction Stovetop Call 508-347-5813 Left Or Right Hang. Drawtite Trailer Bunk Beds w/Glass Door, Cabinet. $40 All For $550 $500 $75 Glass Hutch Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. Hitch Lighted Interior, Storage Moving, So MUST SELL Blessings Farm Shed Door Call Richard 508-347-8029 Drawtite Class 3/4 Trailer Mirrored Dresser 508-612-1364 Underneath, Silverware 508-885-9046 w/8 Drawers & Cabinet 50 H Foote Road Interior Bi-Fold Doors Hitch For Sale. 2” Receiver. Drawer Charlton Great Shape, Rarely Used. $400 Some Lumber Hunting Camo $600 508-248-1411 Stove Wilton Pans BEST OFFER Queen-Sized MORE! Different Sizes, Decorating 508-868-1619 Clothes & Oak Twin Bed Franklin Style Mattress/Bed & Box $15 Each Wood-Burning Items, Including Tips. Some Pictures Emailed With Storage Underneath NASCAR Models 508-248-1951 Items Used Only Once. w/Frame Equipment $100 $275 On Request $250 Mostly New, Some Used. 283 Pieces Great For Starting Out. (See www.drawtite.com Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Primitive 1994-1999 Shoprider Scooter Gas Log Everything 1/2 Price Model #75079 For Details) 27” Sony TV Insulated Suit, Jackets, Pottery Hutch 1/64th, 1/87th, 1/144th $1000 Never Used Or Take It All For One Price w/Stand Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. Hot Wheels, Revelle, Racing Practically New! $90 860-923-2445 $200 Black Early 2-Drawer Archery, Shotgun, $100 Champions, High 508-832-6234 GE Microwave Black Powder Performance, Winners Circle. Men’s Suit Blanket Chest $50 Call For Prices All Very Good Condition Cars, Transporters, Trucks, Size 42 Regular, Black, New! 100 GENERAL 508-735-9703 Pit Crews. $100 Sylvania Record Most Items Under A 508-949-1320 4-Drawer Bureau Asking $400 FIRM Other Items Player Year Old 860-974-2795 107 MISC. FREE Hoosier Cabinet Call Wayne Husqvarna Lexmark Printer Dishes, Small Appliances Exponent 4/40, Solid State, $50 OBO And More On Original Stand. Glassware 860-997-2363 Zero-Turn Mower New Pavers 1960’s or 1970’s, Free Fishing Boat Model #1Z5223 - 2008 Wood Piano Bench Call After 4pm 30 Foot 1972 Silverton Lamps Many Styles, Colors, 860-935-0112 Very Retro! Full-Length 54” Cut Path, 6 New Blades, With Storage Shapes. Half Price! $150 OBO Fiberglass. No Motor. Old Dishes Excellent Condition. Serviced $25 OBO .60-.85 Cents Per! Exterior In Very Good Excellent Condition Mahogany Female At Foskett Equipment - Simplicity Lawn Victrola 1904-1906 Condition. Call Victor Talking Machine Other Antiques Mink Fur Coat Have Records. 508-892-1679 1996 Dodge Caravan Tractor No Trailer. Available! Moving, Must Sell! Electrified, With Accessories. 508-461-9097 Size 16, Good Condition New Engine Parts, 18HP, 48” Deck, With $350 OBO 508-764-8801 Paid $7102 Runs Great! Vacuum System, And $1600 Asking $4500 Liner Tray 860-935-0355 $700 Thatcher 508-885-3124 Electrical Material Call (Cell) For Cargo Area/Floor For $2500 FREE WOOD 860-576-0695 2008 Subaru Outback Tan Genuine Industrial, Commercial, Full/Queen Never Used. Saab 1997 900S Simplicity Residential Ingersol Model Cost $70 Cold A/C, New Tires & Sheepskin Men’s PALLETS Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Mission-Style Battery Snowblower Asking $45 CASH Serviced Last Year You pick up. Monday thru Coils, Overloads, Fuses, 4016 High Wheel Brookfield $2200 Jacket Headboard ONLY $500 Size 46, Never Worn. Friday 8am-noon. Breakers, Meters, Harvest Cherry Finish 48” 508-867-2224 Punches, Pipe-Benders. Garden Tractor $150 Stonebridge Press High. Unused, Still In Box. One Owner, 146 Hours, Troybilt Rototiller Echo Backpack 25 Optical Drive New Recessed Troffer $90 Hydrostatic Drive, Living Room Set Used 5 Times, Like New! Leafblower Portable Olympia (located behind Southbridge Flourescent 3-Tube Used Godfather 48” Mower, Rear Hydraulics, Very Good Condition. $700 $200 Typewriter Hotel & Conference Center) T-8 277V Fixtures B&S Vanguard Commercial Beige Microfiber Couch. 860-774-1950 In Case. In Good Condition Enclosed Theme Horns Plus Many Other Items! V-Twin. Large Side Chair, 508-476-7424 $75 FREE! $56 Each Set Of Six $6500 New Matching Ottoman. $50 NordicTrack Vintage Royal Typewriter Ceramic Culvert Pipe Call 5pm-8:30pm NOW $2,500 OBO Asking $390 CASH Small Antique Table Model 508-867-6546 860-774-6539 You Pick Up! AudioStrider 990 $35 OBO 3 Feet Diameter, 5 Feet Long. Call 860-774-7194 508-930-2680 Cabinet 3/4 Inch Thick John Deere 2243 North Brookfield Elliptical For Sale 508-756-3690 508-867-6703 Electronics Excellent Condition! w/Lock & Key Gas Fireplace Greens Mower $60 Huge Speakers $5900 OBO Sells For $999 130 YARD SALES Paid $500 Each Log Set Living Room Sofa Will Take $600 Antique Yard TOOL SHEDS Asking $300 For Pair Brand New, Original John Deere 220A & Chair Cheryl Tractor Cultivator Made of Texture 1-11 Neighborhood Unopened Box. Walk-Behind Greens Mower 8x8 $625 Sony Surround-Sound Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime 860-913-6735 $100 R.H. Peterson 24” Split $1995 OBO [email protected] 8x10 $800 Yard Sale Frame, Excellent Quality. 508-248-6783 System Oak Vented Log Set 508-764-8330 Floral Pattern, Country 8x12 $875 & Moving Sale $250 With 24” Triple-T Burner Styling. 8x16 $1175 Either Gas Or Propane. Jukebox Oak Computer Snapper Womens & Children’s Set Of 4 Speakers Original $650 Solid Wood Coffee Armoire Delivered And Clothing, Housewares, $300 MUST SELL! AMI/Rowe, 45’s & End Table Roto-Tiller Built On-Site Giftwares. Queen Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of $150 IR5003, Used Twice Bedroom Set. Call 508-949-7040 $400 OBO Over $3500 New Other Sizes Available 860-928-5266 45’s With Extra Records. Trumpet $100 Paid $1295 $400 OBO $800 Steals It! $950 Call 413-324-1117 Route 197 ELECTRONICS Can Deliver For Gas Money Call 508-949-7040 Electric/Acoustic Guitar Woodstock,CT (Sturbridge, MA) Gas On Gas Stove With My Pickup Truck Vinci Brand $100 TracVac Trac Vac (West Toward Bigelow) Perfect Working Order Dayville, CT Mahogany 508-864-7159 Model 385-IC/385LH Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. Look For Signs SAMSUNG LN52A850 $250 Cell 401-523-5670 Used Once. Dual 44-Gallon Containers, Paid $1300 Saturday 8/28 LCD 1080p HDTV Email For Additional Info Bedroom Set Panasonic 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton 8am 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin & Pictures Jukebox Full-Size Bed. Highboy, $1100 Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch 120Hz RSS [email protected] Mirrored Dresser, Color TV Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Exhaust. For Massey 135 LOST AND FOUND $3099 For Sale Nightstand. CT-36SX12F Ferguson, Will Fit Others. 1951 Rowe AMI 36” HDS Flat Screen With & Vac Pro $1799 Good Flea Market Excellent Condition. Models 72085, 72285, Paid $2100, Used Twice LOST Model “D” 40 $1200 Remote & Operating 508-892-1412 Items! Instructions. 72295 Silver Colored SONY VCR/VHS Excellent Condition. 508-756-6120 Used Twice OVER 70 ITEMS Converted To Play 45’s. $475 “Talking Watch” SLV-780HF Various Items, 774-289-6982 Call 508-943-1206 Paid $2772 Holds 20 Records. $1900 Trees for $199 Some Antiques Spare Tubes & Service After 7pm Lost In Sturbridge $99 Package Deal ONLY Manual. Great Sound, Manchester 508-765-5763 Sale Walmart Parking Lot Everything Works Real Solid Wood. Around Late Part Of July SONY DSC-H1 $45 China Set Pellet Stove Evergreen Trees, Colorado Very Little Monetary Value, $2000 24K Gold, Complete, Enviro EF2 Soda Machine Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Digital Camera 774-200-0501 But Extremely Sentimental, $299 ALSO: 8 Servings. Used Only A Free-Standing For Sale Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Given To Daughter From $179 Yard Tractor Tires Few Times For Special Two Years Old, PEPSI Machine Excellent Privacy Dying Father. On Wheels. Directional Tires Occasions. Used One Season. $300 OBO Border/Ornamental If Found Please Call Kawai Organ Plus Sugar & Creamer. Originally $2400 Flood’s Automtovie All 10 trees for $85. SONY FX330 23”x8.5”x12” Asking $2000 860-974-0742 $100 Large Bowl & Platter, Asking $1500 508-764-7900 Call 508-278-5762 REWARD Video Camcorder Excellent Condition. 774-200-0558 $299 508-248-6783 Tools $100 OBO Evenings $149 All Kinds Of Home Tools 774-289-1871 Hand-Crafted Some New, Some Lightly Pool Filter 200 GEN. BUSINESS BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 Used Miscellaneous Hayward S180T1580 Series Trestle-Style SOUND SYSTEM Jewelry 508-347-3380 High Rate Sand Filter System. Library Table 203 SNOWMOBILES $2999 Many Varieties Items Antique, 72”x32”Wide Rings Half Price - A-1 Condition $1499 Kerosene Lamp Head Skis, $250 or Best Offer Boards. 1995 Ski Doo Lucite Bracelets $25 Asking $175 Earrings Bindings & Poles 860-412-0210 Call Mr. Desai Never Used! Formula 600cc And More! Also Fast Studded Track 732-309-9366 (Cell) 508-410-5783 Music Box $150 Solid Oak Antique Victor Victrola, Stein (German) Pioneer & Technics Potbelly Stove L-Desk & Hutch 1850’s Melodeon Organ, 1993 Ski Doo Harvest Oak Table $20 Stereo Components $60 And More MXZ 470cc Best Offer $1995 508-248-1951 eMachines 72” Round 1 Pair A/R NordicTrac Light, Distressed Oak Wheat, With Tilt Trailer Desktop PC $300 Bookshelf Speakers Call 508-949-7040 $50 Integrated Surge Supressor All Heated. Must See To Appreciate TT Custom Fit With 20” Samsung $150 4-Foot Steel Shelves Power Unit, Storage Curios, Car Cover $3200 For All LCD Monitor 508-756-6120 508-764-1439 Mitsubishi 65” Very Heavy Duty Open Shelf (Built-In Lamp) Call Paul 860-923-3092 774-289-6982 $50 Top Drawbridge Slides For 2002 Roadster 140GB Hard Drive, 1GB Projection TV Forward And Illuminated Convertible (Will Fit Kimball Spinnet 413-245-7388 RAM. CD/DVD Burner, Haywood With Oak Entertainment Desktop. Other Years) 1998 Yamaha Digital Media Card Piano Center 68”Wx81”Dx72”H $90 VMax 500 Reader (4 Slots). Wakefield $700 Pratt & Whitney (Includes Left-L) Excellent Condition. Running Vista Smoothly! Solid Wood. 3400 Miles. Excellent Condition, Tomos 80 Motorcycle One Owner/1yr Old/MINT Original Cost $260 $1700 Asking $500 For Bedroom Set Flat-Belt Driven Originally $2400 The Combo! Double(Full-Sized) Bed With Needs Tuning. 3-Speed Auto Roberts Reel-To-Reel 508-987-7686 Appraised At $2500 $500 Metal Lathe 508-765-1231 774-232-6617 Mirror, Bureau, And Table. Overall Dimensions; Tape Player/Recorder $350 Will Sell Best Offer Arctic Cat $800 FIRM End Tables 7’ Long By 2’ Wide Sony Wega 32” TV 508-943-8482 508-892-9103 (2) Glass-Top With Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Like New! 508-764-9309 Snowmobiles Entertainment Wrought Iron Base Chucks. $150 2006 570 Panther Center Hegner 19 Inch Kitchen Center $90 For Both $450 Turn Of The Century 2-Up, 579 Miles, 860-923-3532 Pine Corner Unit. Height 6’, 860-774-1833 Beautiful Oak 4-Piece Living Automatic Start & Reverse Scroll Saw By Oster Ask For Ron Like New Holds 32” TV, With Stand Complete Set Of Attachments 41”W x 54”H x 23”D Room Set Great Condition. $400 FIRM For Food Processing, MOST ITEMS Pride 3-Wheel Cabinet For TV Couch & Three Chairs, 1996 ZR580 $500 Call 508-987-5515 Cooking & Baking. HALF ORIGINAL With Recessed Doors. Mahogany Framed. 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! 860-963-7880 After 4pm Great Condition. Scooter Paid $800 Good Condition. Take Them Both For $5900 $65 PRICE! Walker Carrier, Basket, Light, Asking $200 $350 OBO 508-340-5334 Farm Equipment Hewlett Packard 508-949-1320 Arien Tractor Horn, 24” Wide Seat. Recent Photos Available By Email Cultivator Toolbar Batteries, On-Board Charger. 508-764-4103 Above Fireplace 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Color Printer Arc Welder Bought/Serviced Locally. 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, $25 Kitchen Table Mantle 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Portable - 3 Sections. Square Foot 1994 Sea-Doo w/6 Chairs, Solid Maple. Wood-Burning Stove All Instructions Included. With Shelves & Beveled $350 Computer Desk $150 Concrete Mirror Bombardier SP94 Glass Top, Pull-Out Leaf, Fishing Equipment $800 Lime Spreader Amana Refrigerator 508-434-2822 Footing Forms $100 With Trailer Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. Attached File Cabinet Price Reduced! Archery Equipment $150 SF32 - $45 Each 508-885-3124 Excellent Condition, Runs $150 White Side-By-Side, Machinist Tools Great. Seat Just Recovered, Beige Shermag Water/Ice In Door. Prom Dress Wheelbarrow 860-974-7099 Auto Tools New - Size 4 Used Oval Low Hours On Jet Pump. Glider & Ottoman 70”x36”x27” $20 Has Been Winterized. $225 Model ARS82265B Antenna Tower Beautiful Paisley Multi-Print Kitchen Table Farmer’s Hutch With White Background. (5) Steel Lally Columns $1600 Call 508-949-8851 21.6 Cu.Ft. With 4 Chairs And 2 Leaves $200 Originally $1600 35mm Camera Spaghetti Straps. $200 $50 Call Deb Purchased From David’s 508-965-7077 Call 508-943-3711 Like New $600 146 VHS Disney (8) Antique Milk Cans 860-928-2677 Hewlett Packard Bridal For $200 $110 After 6pm 508-612-1364 Movies Asking $100 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski DeskJet 970 CSE 508-278-6693 Frigidaire Gallery Gas Dryer Victrola Color Printer 508-885-5189 Apple Green & Black. Fish Tanks Ladies Fur Coats $70 Talking Machine Less Than 65 Hours. With Automatic Duplicating New & Refurbished 75 Gallon $30 Propane Gas 413-245-7388 Floor Model 3-Cylinder 15003cc Complete Setups, Including Great Prices. MOTORS Call 860-779-0947 Supercharged Engine. Wood Cabinet Stands, 508-764-9309 With The Look Of New, Heater St. Joseph’s 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. Canister Filters For Salt Or And Not The Price. 1/2HP 230/460V 1725RPM, 56 Frame. $100 Washer & Dryer $7500 Fresh Water, Heaters, Hillman 8-Ton Mink, Raccoon, Fox, Excellent Condition Basilica Books Includes Dock & Trailer Pumps, Lights & Extras. $45 OBO “Our Gift Our Legacy: White, Used. Shearling, Coyote, 860-923-9708 $250 508-347-8956 $500 FIRM Roller Set And More! 5HP, 230/460V “Our First 100 Years” Call 508-949-7040 Model #2-SP Long & Short 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 508-333-8090 205 BOATS $1450 $125 OBO Refinished Chairs Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed 508-885-8940 Slight Damage WHIRLPOOL Fisher 1 1/2 Yard Greenlee Knockout Leave Message 5HP, 230/460V Natural Or Painted Finish, 14’ 2003 Polar Sander Punch Set 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Some Decorated. Antique Beige Kitchen GLASS-TOP Kraft Bass Boat 767 Pump, 2 1/2”, 3”, 3 1/2”, Landscape $125 OBO Very Reasonable! Range ELECTRIC RANGE Used 3 Years, 508-764-4493 By White Warner & Trailer Always Covered 4” Punch & Dies 1/2HP 208/230/460V $275 $475 Equipment 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, $2000 OBO Trailer Large Overhead Door-Opener Rototiller 508-943-4565 Frigidaire Top-Mount Minkota trolling motor, Used Golf Balls $120 OBO New batteries, 4 Almost-New LT $995 OBO Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric Refrigerator 300 Dozen 4 Motor Speed Controls Start. Newly Serviced, Stainless Steel $225 Excellent condition. 215/95R16 Tires $5,000. $425 Aluminum Folding Hitachi J100, 400/460V 7HP Engine. Emerson Microwave 8-Lug Dodge Rims Staging/Scaffolding Best Offer Double Tub Sink Call 508-347-3575 860-774-9969 $550 On Stand. $25 $200 OBO 2 Sections w/Platforms, 508-234-6096 On Wheels, w/Steps Call 5pm-8:30pm Great For Workshop Or All White, Good Condition. MUST SELL Hot Tub 508-867-6546 Laundry Room. Call 508-801-6367 15.5 Foot OMC 860-428-9452 Moving! Must Sell! 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H $895 OBO Round maple pedestal $40 Sunbird Beautiful 2006 Saratoga Spa. Mountain Bike dinette table w/12” leaf 4 Wood Stove 1989-90 Bowrider 70HP FOR SALE: Hardly Used. Empire Model. Call 5pm-8:30pm 413-262-9990 Vermont Castings Resolute Outboard, Very Low Hours. 508-867-6546 chairs. Very good condition - Clothes Dryer Seats 6-7. Timberline GT $100.00. Excellent Condition. Very Well Maintained. Galvanized Stereo w/Tower Speakers. Rock Shox, Clipped Pedals Stereo Clean Burning, Firescreen Custom Trailer. 3 Custom Stainless Steel Sink Player Piano 2 computer desks (one oak, Prewired For Easy Setup. (But Have Regular). Great one maple) --$30 each. Credenza Cabinet And Warming Shelves Covers - Convertible Top, New $12k Excellent Condition Condition, Very Little Use. With Radio Included. Mooring Cover, Custom Dual Action Bike+Arm Asking $6000 1 rectanglar occasional pine Exercise Machine 150 Rolls Go With It $300 table -- $30.00. In Good Condition $2100 New Storage Cover. For More Information $850 Call Chris 860-928-2635 Call 10am-7pm Asking $1100 $2500 OBO 860-428-0656 508-234-6022 508-234-9020 508-798-3560 508-885-6831 508-943-0277 203-879-3221 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 27, 2010 B9

205 BOATS 270 COINS/STAMPS 286 LIVESTOCK 442 LICENSED DAY 505 APARTMENTS FOR 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 300 HELP WANTED CARE RENT 1960 16 Foot NORTHERN *************** Penn Yan Cash 310 GENERAL HELP Per CT General Statutes ATTENTION: 40HP Evinrude, Holsclaw HIGH FARM WANTED 19e-87b-5g, Brookside WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANS Trailer. Beautiful Classic. For Silver & All advertisements for New Mahogany Deck, Horseback Riding Local History Buff Looking To Purchase Gold Coins Lessons HELP WANTED Daycare Services in the Terrace Seats & Transom. state of Connecticut must Heat/Hot Water M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 Pistol $5000 * Weekend And 508-341-6941 After-School Availability include your license/ War Souvenirs registration number. Included! Will Beat All Well Trained, Safe School Written Offers Horses FREE RENT!!! TOP DOLLAR PAID 454 HOME No Dealer Inquiries! 1970 Sea Sprite * Mature, Well Educated IMPROVEMENT 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP Instructors Affordable 2 Bedroom Also Buying Complete Apartments For Rent. Johnson Outboard. Coin Collections PONY LOVERS HOME Call Wally At All In Good Shape. Program Ages 4-7 Spacious, Fully $750 IMPROVEMENTS Applianced. 508-234-5860 * Starts In September! Repairs, Restorations, Sylvania Vintage Certified Appraisals www.northernhighfarm.com Renovations Starting at $797 Stereo Console 413-205-9050 Surrogate 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 Circa 1960 * Foundation Sill Repairs • Pool Solid Oak & Oak Veneer Mothers Decks RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Cabinet 508-943-6570 Stairs, Railings, Balusters • Basketball Court $75 All General Carpentry Needed NO JOB TOO SMALL • Playground 508-868-2860 * 286 FEED References Be part of a miracle 34 Years Experience • On-Site Laundry FREE RENT! Webster Bonded and Insured The rewards are more Hourly Or By The Job For Rent Quality Horse Hay than financial References INCOME LIMITS APPLY Heat/Hot Water 2500 Sq.Ft 1985 Ski Nautique W.A. Richard & Sons 800 Pound Square Bales Seeking Women Section 8 Welcome Included! & “2001” Timothy & Orchard Grasses 860-481-1685 400 Hours On Engine, Fertilize Fields 21-43 Non-Smokers Office Open From: 7500 Sq.Ft. Affordable 2 Bedroom Free Standing Buildings. Newer Upholstery. 283 PETS First Cutting $100 Each With Healthy JB BUILDING Monday-Friday Apartments For Rent. $4000 OBO Second Cutting $130 Each Pregnancy History 9:00am to 5:00pm Great Space! & Spacious, Fully ALSO: 413-222-2058 Delivery Fee Extra Weekend & Evening Applianced. Rock Valley Farm REMODELING 2500 Sq.Ft. West Brookfield Appointments Pure Bred All Types Of Remodeling Available Starting at $797 3000 Sq.Ft. 1990 Glasport 508-867-2508 Kitchens - Baths 9000 Sq.Ft. Puppies For More Decks - Basements • Pool Available! 20 Foot Over thirty breeds available. Information Call Painting - Home Repairs • Basketball Court Owner Will Give You Open Bow Ski Boat Health checked/guaranteed. 297 CHILD CARE Price You Can’t Refuse! New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. State licensed. 888-363-9457 Custom Built Brookside Terrace • Playground New Interior, New Flooring. www.laughlinkennel.com reproductivepossibilities.com Entertainment Centers. 11 Village Drive Call Drive-On Trailer. Laughlin Kennel Contact Jim At • On-Site Laundry 1-508-753-3670 Sacrifice At $7200 Dr. Day Care’s Southbridge,MA 01550 Call 508-987-7161 [email protected] Looking For A Or 401-954-5124 INCOME LIMITS APPLY 12 Foot Jon Boat Part-Time & (508)764-7675 Section 8 Welcome Seats, Electric Motor, Full-Time Rates Trustworthy, 520 HOUSEMATES On Trailer. Office Open From: Free Breakfast And Lunch. Responsible, 500 REAL ESTATE DUDLEY $1500 285 PET CARE We Accept CT Care 4 Kids. Mature Person Monday-Friday 508-234-6096 PETS WELCOME! 9:00am to 5:00pm Woodstock, CT Call (401)647-7241 Who Stays In Our Home Female Roommate Wanted drdaycare.com When We Travel On Short 501 REAL ESTATE Two Bedroom, Six Room Weekend & Evening Apartment. Mud Room, To Share Furnished Condo Trips. Minimum Duties, WANTED Appointments All Utilities Included. 2004 Carver 360 Feeding, Walking Loving Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room. Available $500/Month Elderly Dog. Call Karen Sport Sedan Immediate Openings Stimulus Package Reduction! (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter We Pay On A Per Brookside Terrace 860-753-1337 Day/Week Basis. $750/Month Engines. 7.3KW Kohler KINDERPATCH $700/Month 11 Village Drive Generator, 2 State Rooms, This Is Ideal For A Retired FAMILY Person Who Does Not Utilities Not Included. Southbridge,MA 01550 Fresh Water Vacu-Flush First/Last & Security 546 CEMETERY LOTS Head, Full Galley. CHILD CARE Have Outside Duties. References Required. Serious Inquiries PRICE REDUCED 46 Wallace Rd., Sturbridge CALL DOM $199,000 Ages 3 months to 12 years PO Box 37 Two Plots $179,000 Snacks and meals provided. E. Killingly, CT 06243 ************** 508-949-0731 (508)764-7675 In Worcester County Call 774-230-8295 Large fenced-in yard. Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Over 10 years experience. Warehouse & Dock EQUAL HOUSING At Garden Of Heritage II Same Owners Minutes to all major routes. Positions OPPORTUNITY $1500 OBO For Both Tom & Camila Vickki (774-241-0299) SOUTHBRIDGE 508-864-7159 2004 Glastron Lic. #2084777 Now Open! ************** OXFORD Great Hourly Pay! All real estate advertising in BRAND NEW 17-Foot Bowrider New Stuff! Many Opportunities For 3.0L Volvo Penta I/O, this newspaper is subject to New APARTMENTS! 550 MOBILE HOMES Reconnective Healing Advancement! The Federal Fair Housing Act 135 HP V6. ANTED TO UY (EOE/AA) Less Than 80 Hours! Animal Massage 298 W B of 1968, which makes it 2 Bedrooms/$775. Animal Communication Old Dominion Freight Line illegal to advertise any 1977 Mobile Home E-Z Load Trailer, Call Rich Orchard Available now. $70,000 2 Pairs Of Waterskis. preference, limitation or Stove, refrigerator and 800-397-2453 discrimination based on race, Plus Park Share $10,000 OBO As Always! dishwasher included. FOR SALE BY OWNER 508-347-2279 Reiki/Feng Shui color, religion, sex, handicap, Hill 325 PROFESSIONAL familial status (number of Secure building. Located In Wagon Wheel After 6pm Natural Foods $ 1/2/3 Bedroom Off-street parking. COMPUTER children and or pregnancy), Apartments. Park, Brookfield, MA Flower Essences ROSS RECYCLING national origin, ancestry, age, NO Pets. 508-347-3837 Alpha Wave Music SCIENCE TEACHER marital status, or any FREE RENT Call (508)765-5852 2008 Southwind We Pay More!! A Computer Science Teacher intention to make an such CALL FOR By Bennington Boarding All Scrap Metals, Is Sought preference, limitation or MOVE-IN Brookfield Sport Deck Boat Indoor/Outdoor Runs By A Private High School discrimination. This SPECIALS! The Village At Nanatomqua Mobile Skylights Cars, Trucks Located In Putnam, CT. newspaper will not Home Park (55+) With 4-Stroke 150HP The Incumbent Will Instruct knowingly accept any Heat & Hot Water Killingly Yamaha Heated/Air Conditioned Batteries, Mobile Home For Sale. Students, Using Various advertising for real estate Included 1/2/3BR Townhouse Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Trailer, Seat Covers. Copper Wire, Teaching Methods, Such As that is in violation of the law. Apartments 15 Acres 24.1 Hours. Day Care Must Income Qualify Large Kitchen & Living Appliances... Lecture And Demonstration. Our readers are hereby Subsidized Room. Screen Porch $21,500 Supervised Groups Please Mail Cover Letter informed that all dwellings SECTION 8 508-943-5062 CERTIFICATES (HUD/USDA) & Carport. Daily/Weekly Rates 64 Tucker Hill Rd. And Resume To: advertising in this newspaper Park Rent $100/Month Putnam, CT 06260 Ozgur Yaglidere are available on and equal WELCOME Unsubsidized Large Play Yards (USDA Affordable) CALL FOR PRICE Wellspring Cultural & opportunity basis. To Call 774-262-7307 2010 Skeeter Training 860-928-7165 Educational Foundation, Inc. complain about Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome 727 Campbell Ave. discrimination call The Or Can Income Qualify ZX-180 Basic - Advanced West Haven, CT 06516 Department of Housing and 508-987-8121 Brand New, Never Been Call For Application Mobile Home Group Or Private Urban Development “HUD” Today In Water! New - Open Enrollment EHO For Sale toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. 860-779-0876 Red & Black. 115HP Yamaha 400 SERVICES For the N.E. area, call HUD 2 Bedrooms, Completely 4-Stroke. 70lb Thrust Grooming OUTE ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Quinebaug/ Remodeled. In A Quiet Trolling Motor. Easy Load Baths To Full Grooms R free number for the hearing Dayville, CT Park. Close Trailer, Hummingbird 323 402 GENERAL SERVICES impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Thompson, CT To Industrial Park And Fish Finders. New Batteries. 169 3 Bedroom Apartment. Shopping Center. $22,000 OBO Certifications! Laundry Room & Heat $29,900 860-428-6797 PCSA Levels I & II WANTED Included. Second Floor. Includes All Appliances CPR Certified ANTIQUES $850/Month Webster Call 860-608-6407 Reasonably Priced First/Last And $500 Five Room, Three Bedroom Reiki Master 884 Worcester St. Apartment For Rent, Larson 1997 Lighterian Reiki VII Southbridge MA Two Or Three Security Deposit 860-923-2915 First Floor, Ski-Boat Reconnective Healing II Bedroom Home Large Living Room, N. Grosvenordale ICNDF Certified Trainer Looking To Purchase Any Style Large Kitchen, Porch, CT 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Antiques Engine. With Trailer. A CALL Will Also Consider Appliances Included Mobile Home For Sale $5000 Experienced, Caring Staff And Collectibles River Mill Off-Street Parking. 14x64 Doublewide 508-476-5476 Individualized Care Single Items Waterfront Cottage Section 8 Approved. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Attention To Detail WE HAUL (Any Lake) For More Information Large Kitchen, Living Room. Or Entire Estates Village Call 508-943-8807 508-987-0077 Fast, Reliable For Retiree Who’s Laundry Room. 260 COLLECTIBLES We Buy It All Rubbish Removal Downsizing N. Grosvenordale, CT Appliances Included. 205 Federal Hill Road And Also Do LOOKING TO BUY Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Oxford, MA On-Site Estate Sales Attics Studio $65,000 Authentic Will Repair WEBSTER For Appointment starwoodpetresort.com And Basements $637/Month Revolutionary Estate Auctions Plasse R.E Hartley Terrace 860-923-0421 Garages 508-987-5588 One Bedroom War Historic CALL MIKE ANYTIME 2 Bedroom Household Items $745/Month Permanent Autographs 508-765-9512 Appliances 505 APARTMENTS FOR $739-$802 RENT Heat & Hot Water Trailer For Sale Genuine Original Signature 286 LIVESTOCK Demolition Including Autographs Of All Utilities Included. In Wells, Maine American Hero Icons. Visa/MC/Check DUDLEY Must Income Qualify Campground George Washington $2600 WANTED 4 Rooms, Off-Street Parking. ONE MONTH Section 8 Certification May 15th To October 15th Benjamin Franklin $2600 2003 HAWK WE TAKE IT ALL! Quiet Neighborhood. Welcome Quiet Park, 10 Minutes Thomas Jefferson $1200 Beatles Items $550/Month + Utilities FREE RENT From Beach. Fully Custom 2-Horse 1-800-414-0239 First/Last & Security Modern Kitchens Furnished, All Have Certificates Of Record Sleeves, Record Wall-To-Wall Carpet Authenticity. Gooseneck Trailer www.acallwehaul.com Required *Must Income Qualify* Florida Room, Corner Lot. Dressing/sleeping area. Players, Dolls, Statues, Spacious Closets Clear Signatures Mugs, Toys, Magazines, Call 508-949-3647 Section 8 Vouchers Asking $18,500 Excellent condition. On-Site Laundry Call 508-277-4569 508-476-1068 Promo Items, Displays, Accepted Easy Highway Access $12,000. USINESS ERVICES 860-634-4632 Movie Posters, Etc. 415 B S 2 & 3 Bedroom 860-779-2469 For More Information Woodstock, CT CONTINUOUS Webster Apartments Also Call 508-943-9567 Sturbridge NFL Autographed WAVE Available EHO Attractive Mobile Home Helmet Collection NORTH VILLAGE (Utilities Not Included) In Sturbridge Five Ridell Team Helmets TECHNOLOGIES Rents Starting At Retirement Park Signed By MVP Icon WAR Will beat anyone’s prices on ONE MONTH $640/Month Two Bedrooms, One And Quarterbacks Bagged Shavings Computer Repair, FREE RENT! • On-Site Professional One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Kiln-Dried Pine RELICS Virus/Spyware Removal, New Roof, New Windows, Training, Web 2 Bedroom Units Management And WEBSTER And Many Updates. Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Paper Bags. Maintenance Staff And Peyton Manning. Design and more! Starting At $683!! Beautifully Landscaped. 3.25 Cubic Feet & MAC OR PC $85,000 All Have COA’s $5.00 Each (No Limit) For Limited Please Call Prospect $2500 OBO Call Kevin at 860-560-3113 508-347-8791 WAR Time ONLY! (860)923-3919 508-476-1068 Pick Up In 433 CLEANING Estates West Brookfield SOUVENIRS Heat And Hot Water for more information Ware Rock Valley Farm Is Included. 3 Bedroom Large 3 Bedroom, Family 265 FUEL/WOOD 508-867-2508 WANTED Apartments. Affordable Must Income Park, Pets Welcome! WWII & EARLIER Cleaning Service Now Available: Country Living Near Quabbin. Qualify. Sturbridge 14’x67’, Must See Inside! Dry Seasoned CA$H WAITING! We Offer Quality Work At Historical Buildings Modern & Fully Renovated! An Affordable Price! Section 8 Vouchers Two Bedroom Apartment Firewood Horse Tack In Nice Duplex. Living Must Income Qualify New Roof, Windows, Deck, Helmets, Swords, • Homes & Offices Plush Carpet And Freshly 128 Cubic Feet Bits, Bridles, Saddles, Daggers, Bayonets, Accepted. Room, Eat-In Kitchen. SECTION 8 Mixed Hardwood Accessories. New, Used, • Carpet Cleaning Minutes From CERTIFICATES Painted Throughout. New Cut, Split & Delivered English, Western, Blankets, Medals, Badges, Flags, • Floors Please Call WELCOME Front Load Washer/Dryer, Uniforms, etc. Mass Pike And I-84. $225 Gift Items, Reins. • And Much More! First & Security Deposit. Side-By-Side Stainless Steel Over 30 Years Experience. (508)987-1595 Fridge With Ice/Water, Almost Anything REGISTERED, No Utilities Included. Call One To Four Cord Loads Horse-Related Call David For Details & And Stove All Remain. Discount For Volume INSURED & BONDED $850/Month (508)943-9567 $52,900 Rock Valley Farm 1-508-688-0847 Give Maria A Call Other Specials Available Aug. 15 Call RV Logging West Brookfield EHO EHO 413-687-9151 413-364-2689 508-867-2508 I’ll Come To YOU! 508-764-2500 508-310-5840 www.Connecticuts QuietCorner.com B10 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 27, 2010

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 735 GARAGE RENTALS 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1968 Mustang 1988 Cadillac 2003 Mitsubishi WANTED 2007 HARLEY 1992 Mallard Park Model Trailer 2-Door Coupe Sedan Deville Eclipse Year-Round Garage DAVIDSON Sprinter For Sale 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Red With Black Interior. 4-Door, Light Grey, Space For Antique Car Soft Tail Deluxe. Park Model Excellent Condition. Way Too 302 Automatic. Very Clean, Absolute Mint Condition! Convertible Must be at least 20 feet long. Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Many Amenities To List! 5th Wheel Respond to John Many Updates. Nice Big Lot Comes Fully Furnished. Low Miles. Recently Florida Car - Never Seen Grey, Runs & Looks New. Many Extras. 6000 Miles With Gazebo & Carport. Steel Drop Center Refurbished A Winter! 76k Original Miles. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. 508-832-3966 or $15,000 Moving, Need The Cash! [email protected] Man Made Pond & Asking Only $16,900 Asking $5000 A Must See! New Tires. Call 860-942-0464 Fireplace, Shed. Tailgate MUST SELL! $3795 OBO Asking $10,500 Or 978-355-2389 Please Call 781-927-9785 $200 740 MOTORCYCLES Includes Lot At Meadowside For More Information 860-564-3397 508-769-0512 508-410-3078 Of Woodstock, CT 508-943-2572 1985 Harley 2007 Harley Asking $25,900 Chrysler Industrial 1969 Volkswagen 1990 Mustang GT 2005 Toyota Sportster 386-624-2650 Wells, Maine Beetle Davidson 2005 40’ Breckenridge V8 400HP Engine Convertible Camry LE 1000 XLH Street Glide With Title. Needs To Be Burgundy paint with Black New S&S Carb., Ignition 1994 DAMON Park Model Home Rebuilt, Zero Miles. Restored. 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, Loaded, Custom Dual Enclosed Room Addition, Sitting On Ground, top. Runs/sounds great. 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. HORNET 2 Transmissions, 2 Engines, Just tuned up. Everything $2000 OBO Exhaust. Black Pearl. Plus Screen Room & Deck. Ready To Go Many New Parts. 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, Only 550 Miles! CHEVY-POWERED, RV Double Loft, Sleeps 10. $2200 works. Ready for CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, 508-731-5621 Onan generator. Shower, $1200 Spring/Summer cruising. Ask For Stephen Paid $25,000 Fully Furnished & With Rebuilt Fitted 508-248-1665 Automatic Steering. REDUCED! Microwave, Heater, A/C, Landscaped. $3900 OBO Runs Beautifully. Clean, Gas range, Fridge. Meadow Ledge Resort Transmission Call Charlie $16,500 Good Condition. 1999 Road King 508-765-0386 Asking $8,000 May-October (Zero Miles) 1975 Mercedes (401)523-5670 REDUCED! 860-428-7248 $3000 Package Deal Black, 10k Miles, Mint $64,500 450SL $10,600 Condition. Lots Of Chrome, 508-278-6123 Transmission Only 1999 Jeep Leave Message 2007 Harley 1996 Holiday $1800 Convertible Must See! Always Kept Wrangler 508-885-4580 Inside. Davidson 760 VANS/TRUCKS 508-461-9097 Maroon With Black Interior, 508-981-2636 Rambler 5th With Two Tops. Runs Great! $13,000 OBO XL 1200 N Roadster 1979 Ford F-350 Looks & Runs Great. Includes Hard And Soft Top. 508-765-5289 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. Wheel Aluma-Lite Rims For Sale Needs Nothing! Stainless Steel Features. 2006 NISSAN Email Me At Many Added Customized With One Living Area Pickup Truck 15 Inch Aluminum Rims $10,000 FIRM Asking $4000 [email protected] Accessories. Including Vance Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen, 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Off 1991 Honda Accord. 508-769-0619 Minor Cosmetic Blemishes. SENTRA Hines Exhaust. Garden Tub, Queen Bed, Miles. NO TITLE. Factory Set - 5 Total Service Is Up To Date. SPECIAL EDITION 1999 Suzuki $8725 Including Some Accessories. Floor In Bed Is Missing, $25 Each Call Jen Excellent Condition Call 860-966-1660 In Good Condition. Needs Replacing. 860-923-0457 1979 Pontiac 860-428-7170 With All The Extras TLS 1000 $9000 Solid Frame, Must Be Seen V-Twin, Strong Runner. 508-799-3953 Very Good Mechanics. LASSICS Trans-Am 2008 Harley 720 C Virginia Car. Great Condition. 1999 Toyota $6,900 The Hot Set-Up! Carbon One Original Owner 1923 Ford Model T Smokey & The Bandit Look. Camry Call 508-764-4570 Fiber Mufflers. Grey. Davidson Sportster 2001 Keystone $1650 Runs Well. Black Interior & $3500 978-760-3453 Touring Car 224k Miles, Runs Great! 860-315-7417 XL Custom 1200 Hornet Exterior, Lots Of New Parts Kept Up To Date. Still Under Warranty Superb Frame Off (Including Seats, Tires, 2007 Ford Fusion 35 Foot Travel Trailer Inspected. Air & Heat. Like New! 407 Miles, Like New. With Slide-Out. 1982 GMC 350 Restoration In Excellent Carpet, Rebuilt Good First Car Or Spare Car $7500 Condition. Winner Of Transmission) $9500 OBO 2002 HARLEY Sleeps 8 Stake Body With Power Gate. REDUCED 508-864-0655 $5000 OBO Rebuilt Engine. National AACA First Prize Matching Numbers $1800 OBO Call Bill DAVIDSON At Hershey And Many Other $12,500 (Home) 508-885-7463 $1200 401-585-0309 774-230-1582 1200 Sportster (Cell) 508-789-4006 Shows. All Stock, 4-Cylinder, 508-615-7358 Black, Drag Bars, Forward Harley Davidson 508-461-9097 20 HP, Electric Start And 2000 BMW 740 IL 2008 Scion XD Controls, Excellent Condition Motorcycle Parts Runs On Mag. 1995 Toyota Supra $5000 OBO 2001 1992 GMC Must See To Fully 4-Door Sedan, Anthracite Black, 5-Speed Manual. Call 860-336-6622 & Accessories “Woodland Park” Appreciated This Vehicle. Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. (Metallic Grey/Blue). 13k Miles, 1 Owner. Diesel Truck Original. 60k, 104k Miles. Well-Cared For Sale Beautiful Custom Design, Must Be Sold Due To Excellent Condition. UPS Truck-Style, Failing Health. Black-On-Black, Leather, For, Beautiful Car. 35+ Miles Per Gallon. 2002 Harley For EVO, Twin Cam, 40’ Park Model Trailer. Two-Owner Car. Lojack, Factory Nav, Sportsters. Aluminum Grumman Body, $17.000 OBRO Asking $11,500 Davidson Sportster Sliding Glass Door Shelves. Rebuilt 860-774-0820 Best Offer Many Extras. Contact Jim At Entrance, Full Bath, $10,500 Low Miles - Mint Condition Custom Chrome Transmission/Motor, 508-266-0829 3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8 New Fuel Tank, Radiator, 1973 Pontiac Call For Appointment Lots Of Great Women’s New Central Air Or Customizing Details Steering Box. Dual Wheels, 1927 Ford Trans-Am 508-885-2604 443-206-6036 Insulated Winter Insulation Package Leave A Message $6000 OBO 11’ Area Behind Seats Roadster 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Leather Jacket Paid $40,000 New. Excellent Condition Burgundy Interior, Original, Call Ron Asking $20,000 OBO Turnkey Show Ready! 508-344-1904 Police-Style, Size Large. 14,100GVWR Chevy 327, V8, Holly 4B, A/T, Matching Numbers. 90k. 2000 Volkswagen 2009 Toyota $125 617-524-6220 Red With Flames, Pipes. Best Offer Call 5pm-8:30pm Cabrio Convertible Corolla CE 4-Door 508-949-1320 508-867-6546 Will Not Consider Trades 508-344-2660 76k, Power Package, A/C. Sedan 2003 American 2003 Citation 32’ Contact 860-974-9880 Or Great Condition. [email protected] Only 13k Miles. Manual Ironhorse 745 RECREATIONAL 5th Wheel 1994 Plymouth $5500 OBO 5-Speed Transmission. Mint Condition, Vintage 1956 860-928-0794 Slammer VEHICLES Van 1950 Chevrolet VW Beetle Sedan 35 MPG, AM/FM, CD & A/C. S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed. Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Excellent Condition. Total Custom - Paint, Awning & Screen Room. Needs Alternator, 4-Door Sedan Runs Good, 36HP Motor, 2000 Volkswagen Metallic Blue. 1998 Polaris ATV $14,000 OBO Good Body & Motor. Nice Body & Interior. Chrome, Billet. Magnum 425, 4x4 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. Passat GLX Must Sell Due To Knee Pristine Condition. 8k Miles. REDUCED! Parts Only - No Title. New Factory-Built Motor. New Tires & Brakes. Injury. Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 508-265-7559 $400 Asking $7800 Asking $13,000 OBO Years Ago. Used Very Little Solid Body, Runs Excellent. 4 Motion REDUCED $10,999 781-254-6556 Needs Interior & Minor Work Call Barry V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. 508-347-3280 Since. Needs Battery. 1983 Ford Pickup To Be Road-Worthy. 508-764-6059 Excellent Condition, Well Asking $3000 2004 Sightseer Truck $5900 Maintained. Low Miles. 2004 BMW 508-885-3136 Winnebago PORTS TILITY 860-888-5207 6-Cylinder, Clean 978-760-3453 Custom Wheels & Exhaust. 732 S U With Slideout, Sleeps 6. Underneath, No Rust. What’s The Good Leather Interior, Black K1200 GT Absolutely Perfect! Only 8,500 Miles! Good Mechanics. 1952 Pontiac Word? On Black. 1999 Infinity Ready To Go! $1500 $5500 OBO Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. 2003 Honda Woody Thunderbird! QX4 SUV New Tires & Battery. $41,900 978-760-3453 508-865-5085 TRX250 EX ATV Call 508-344-2964 Tin Woody Beach Wagon, Sporty Antique T-Bird In 617-519-9051 Good Condition Inside & $11,000 In Need Of Complete Like-New Condition, In And Outside. 165k Miles. 860-315-7417 Runs Great! Looks Great! 1996 Florida Restoration. Engine Turns, Out, Plus Runs Great! 2002 Chevrolet Recent Brakes & Tires. $1600 OBO 33’ Travel Trailer An Excellent Daily Driver Asking $6000 Pick-Up Truck Major Components In Place. 2005 Harley 860-634-0581 With 12’x32’ Addition Good Interior. Solid Frame, And Show Car. A Rare Find Malibu Please Call Excellent Condition. With Low Mileage. Dodge Ram 1500 Straight Eight, 3.1 Liter V6. 508-943-3812 Davidson Own Your Own Lot! SLT Club Cab Automatic Transmission. Only $5900 Greenish Blue. Automatic. 1450 Low Rider 2008 Kawasaki Seasonal Camping At A Call 1-860-942-4299 Needs Some Work. 8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large $3950 Excellent Condition, Extras. KX450F Dirt Bike Lovely Campground. Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum), 978-760-3453 Kelly Blue Book 2000 Mitsubishi $10,500 OBO Asking $30,000 725 AUTOMOBILES Fair Condition $3000. Excellent Condition, Power Everything, 4 Montero Sport LS 508-867-8374 Title In Hand Call After 5pm Brand-New Tires With 1953 Ford First $1000 CASH 508-885-4358 Rims, New Battery. 1970 VW BEETLE Takes It Away! Just Replaced Transmission, $3500 2-Door Sedan Needs nothing, New Water Pump, Timing 2005 Harley 860-576-4925 Asking $5500 Mild Custom, $11,000 just reg & run Carl (Woodstock) Belt, Head Gasket, Radiator, 36’ Fourwinds Make An Offer! Asking $3500.00 860-974-0164 Plugs/Belts, And Upper A Davidson OWN YOUR LOT Travel Trailer 508-867-3741 30 mi per gallon Arm. Black Exterior, Dyna-Wide Glide 1955 Oldsmobile Call 508 278-3211 2002 Ford Taurus Meadowside of Woodstock. With Tipout Given 6-Cylinder, Automatic, 4x4 Mint Condition 31’ Dutchman Travel Trailer. 1997 Ford 4-Door Hi/Lo Range. Works Great! $11,000 Living Space Of 11’x14.5’ Original, $10,000 SES Deck, beautiful pool, pond New Refrigerator, Pet Free, Ranger XLT 1988 Buick White. Good Condition, Two Sets Of Rims & Too Many Extras To List stocked with bass, private Tires Included. Call Mike @ Smoke Free. Like New. 4-Cylinder, 5 Speed. Clean Car family campground, only Sleeps 7 Economical Mileage. Loaded! 1975 Ford Flatbed Estate Wagon $2800 $4000 OBO 508-248-6781 $950 yearly assessment. $1600 Last Of The Woodies! Call For More Info Or Email Reduced From $8500 A/C, Power Windows, 508-764-7355 Priced to sell fast Cruise/Tilt, Power Locks, Needs Tender Loving Care. 413-245-7354 [email protected] Only $11,900 $5999 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton $1500 Plus Shed & Deck Black With Bedliner 2002 Jeep Grand Call 781-424-4413 413-433-5431 & Cap, Etc. Pickup 1982 Dodge Half-Ton GREY NISSAN 2005 Honda New Tires. Super Clean! Solid, Needs Restoration, Cherokee 318 Flat-Bed Overland Edition OWN YOUR LOT Must See! $2500 PATHFINDER SE Aero VT 750c Elkhorn $2800 OBRO 4WD, Real Sharp! Runs, Fully Loaded, Running 192K automatic Meadowside of Woodstock. Needs TLC. Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, Slide-In Camper Collection MUST BE SOLD! Boards, Sunroof, Towing w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . With After-Market Straight 31’ Dutchman Travel Trailer. 508-347-3340 978-760-3453 $1500 Package, Leather, CD, Deck, beautiful pool, pond 11.5 ft, Extended Cab Over Great condition inside, Pipes, New Original Pipes, Queen-Sized Bed. 1994 Mustang 4WD, 71k Miles. good condition outside. Jet Kit, Honda Back Rest, stocked with bass, private 1998 Plymouth 1964 FORD Very Good Condition. family campground, only Couch/Double Bed. Power Sunroof/Cooper tires/new Honda Carrier, 2 Helmets. Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery, Convertible NADA $10,925 battery. Runs great. Like New! $950 yearly assessment. Voyager Minivan GALAXIE $1500 Priced to sell fast 3 Holding Tanks, Crank-Out $800 OBO Asking $9,000 Asking $3,500. Asking $4000 Windows, A/C, Call 774-200-7604 Call 860-933-0372 Only $11,900 413-245-9266 XL 500 978-760-3453 Jeff 508-867-6358 Call 781-424-4413 Interior/Exterior Shower. Fastback Black With Microwave Oven, 3-Burner White Interior Stove w/Oven. 12 Cu.Ft. Re- 1999 Dodge 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Excellent Condition frigerator/Freezer. Double Caravan $8,500 Stainless Steel Sink V6, Automatic, Very Good 33’ Travel Trailer Dry Weight: 2701 lbs Call 413-245-3402 Currently On-Site In Park Condition Inside & Out. $5500 OBO 60k Miles. (Woodstock, CT) 508-435-4395 1966 Mustang Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen $3950 508-943-7358 Coupe Porch, Oversized Corner Lot, Motor Home (Not Fastback) Shed. Park Features: Family Activities, Pool, Inexpensive 2005 Dutch Star (Newmar) 1999 Dodge Rust-Free! Georgia Car & Comfortable Living. 38’9”, Like New, 24,600 (Always Garaged) Park Is Open April-October. Miles. 370 Cummins Diesel Ram Pickup Paint’s Faded. All Ready For $23,500 Pusher, Spartan Chassis, 4x4, 5-Speed. Runs Great. YOUR 289 V8 Engine. (Includes Lot) 4 Slides, 7.5 Onan Diesel $3500 OBO $6900 860-923-2549 Generator. Silver-Plum. 508-847-7049 352-314-0003 $134,000 OBO 508-847-7048 Utility Trailer Call 860-608-2967 Leave Message That Dumps Removable Sides, Very Solid. $550 978-760-3453 1966 T-Bird Hard-Top New 4-Barrel Carburetor, New Tires, New Brake Booster & Master Cylinder. Runs Good! Good For Restoration. Interested Parties ONLY! $2900 OBO 860-774-8289 [email protected] 1968 GMC K2500 4x4 Pickup Under Restoration All New Sheetmetal. Needs Bed. Many New Parts. Runs Good. $3500 OBO No Reasonable Offer Refused 508-450-5093 1977 Corvette L82 Low Mileage. Original 350 Engine With 350HP. Runs Goods. Needs TLC. $5000 OBO 508-892-9583 774-696-7697 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 27, 2010 B11

760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 767 VEHICLES WANTED 767 VEHICLES WANTED VEHICLES FOR PARTS 2001 Chevrolet 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 2010 Ford 1983 Ford Dump Chevy Prizm Silverado Extra Cab Pickup F-150 XLT Truck Payloader Wanted 1998 Mercury With Matching Cap & Liner. 13K,Auto,CC,PW,PL,AC Ford 9000 6-Wheeler $ Any Year. Must Have Very Extended Cab 33” Tires With Lift. CD,Bedliner, Needs A Little Work Backhoe Low Miles. Good Condition. Mint Condition. Asking $2500 Will Consider A Civic 4.8L V8, 4x4 Automatic, $7000 Michigan ROSS RECYCLING Mystique Cargo Tow Package. Ladder Asking $23,000.00 508-764-1439 508-885-2884 Or Best Reasonable Offer 2003 Rawson Portable We Pay More!! Rack & Bed Tool Box. 860-923-0457 Diesel, Runs Good For Parts Or Restoration 132k Miles. 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Runs. $5000 OBO Located In Leicester $2400 774-232-0407 Call (508)347-7300 860-928-7165 978-760-3453 508-248-7791 978-406-3670 860-774-1485 774-922-4818 BACK TO SCHOOL Protect Your Youngsters From Classroom Germs (NAPS) who had enough probiotics daily Germs at school are nothing to throughout the cold and flu season sneeze at. According to the had a significant reduction in the U.S.?Centers for Disease Control number of illnesses they contract- and Prevention, nearly 22 million ed. school days are lost each year due to • Be sure your child is getting the common cold and flu. That may plenty of vitamin D from the sun, be why parents worry as much from food or from a supplement. about their children bringing home • Build a strong foundation. Good germs as they do bad grades. food, good sleep and good physical According to a study conducted by activity all help the immune system Kelton Research for Seventh flourish. Generation, 82 percent of K-5 par- Reduce unnecessary exposure to ents fret about germs in their chil- harmful germs dren’s classrooms. Fortunately, that • Teach children the key may not have to happen. times to clean their hands in the “Minimizing the number of dis- classroom, including after sneezing, ease-causing germs that your chil- coughing or using the restroom, dren are exposed to is easier than upon leaving “high-risk” places you might think,” says Dr. Alan (recess, naptime, play stations) and Greene, best-selling author and before eating. pediatrician. “The key to success is • Stress the importance of not knowing where the germs reside in touching the eyes, nose or mouth. the classroom and at home, and • Demonstrate to your children what to use to manage them.” how to cover their mouths and noses Dr. Greene recommends using dis- for every cough and sneeze. infectants that kill germs naturally • Sixty percent of teachers sur- to clean high-traffic areas such as veyed request that parents donate desks, doorknobs and remote con- disinfecting wipes to the classroom. trols. The ones from Seventh Generation, Because the average child con- considered the world’s most trusted tracts 6.5 colds a year, Dr. Greene brand of authentic and environmen- suggests taking the following pre- tally responsible products for a cautions to keep your children away healthy home, can kill 99.99 percent from germs: of germs naturally with the active ingredient thymol, derived from the OPTIMIZE THE IMMUNE herb thyme. SYSTEM LEARN MORE • Reap the benefits of probiotics For more germ-fighting tips dur- such as those found in yogurt. A ing school days, visit recent study showed that children www.SeventhGeneration.com. Better Nutrition For Think Outside The Back-To-School Meals & Snacks (Lunch) Box (NAPS) ($2.79) and Tomato Basil (NAPS) Heading back to school Pasta Sauce ($2.99) made of Sport Nutrition means more than just shop- from real tomatoes, a com- Here’s food for and Exercise ping for a new lunch box: plete meal for the family for thought: Helping Metabolism, Planning nutritious and under $6. your youngsters research has sug- interesting snacks and meals SUPERFAST SNACKS enjoy a healthful gested that when is a must. Dr. Susan Mitchell, lunch at school can consumed after exer- Target Health & Nutrition Make snacks count. A 2010 be simple if you take cise, chocolate milk study in the journal Health Expert, offers these easy and these six easy steps: can refuel the body affordable ideas just in time Affairs found that children 1. Variety is the and aid in the recov- for the school year. consumed more than 27 per- spice of lunch. Help ery of muscles. cent of their daily calories • The protein in BREAKFAST BASICS from snacks. “Be sure that all kids decorate their lunch boxes with milk contributes to Although 90 percent of snacks are packed with pro- tein and vitamins and not colorful stickers and “satiety,” the feeling Americans agree that break- of fullness, which fast is important, only 49 per- just empty calories,” Dr. use cookie cutters to can help support cent report eating it every Mitchell advises. “Look for create sandwich snack foods that are small or healthy weight and day, according to the 2009 bites. Let them Surprise and delight your children by putting a little portion controlled, better for help maintain mus- International Food select and pack note of encouragement or one that says “I love you” you and fast to prepare, such cle mass. Information Council fruits and veggies in in their lunch boxes. Foundation’s Food and SUPPER SOLUTIONS as peanut butter on crackers, interesting shapes. • The refrigerated granola bars, or carrots and Health Survey. Add extra If extracurricular activi- 2. Involve kids in section isn’t the only celery sticks with hummus or nutrients to the first meal of ties keep you in the car all the lunch-making process. Work with your aisle in which you can find milk. Nesquik a low-fat dressing.” the day by mixing oatmeal afternoon, make dinnertime four-packs are found in the juice aisle and Fruits and vegetables are children to create a menu for the week, with skim milk to add protein easier with prepared meals can be a great option for the lunch box. great snack options, but con- shop for ingredients and prep their lunch- and calcium. Or jazz up a cup and dinner kits that are 4. Encourage healthful play with sider purchasing organic ver- es each day. of yogurt with sliced fruit for speedy but don’t neglect taste “Little Dippers.” This may be a great way sions to cut down on pesticide 3. Milk that sweet tooth. If you want your extra vitamins. or nutrition. For example, an levels. SuperTarget is a child to drink more milk and he or she to increase fruit and vegetable consump- Archer Farms Simply MAKING THE MOST OF United States Department of prefers something a little sweeter, try tion. Try dipping baby carrots, celery Balanced Cajun Style Rice & LUNCH Agriculture (USDA) certified chocolate milk, which will satisfy their sticks or broccoli florets in hummus; or Beans meal kit feeds five, organic produce retailer and strawberries or apple slices in plain yogurt costs only $4.49 and has eight taste buds and provide important nutri- To help keep kids focused offers a wide assortment of drizzled with a little honey. grams of fiber per serving ents for their growing bodies. For example, on schoolwork, not on growl- organic fruits and vegetables. 5. Keep it cool. Keep lunches “cool” by and zero grams of trans fat. an 8-oz. bottle of nutritious, low-fat choco- ing tummies, wrap string In addition, an expanded Top it with fresh avocado late milk from Nesquik is an excellent freezing vegetables or fruits such as cheese with slices of smoked selection of fresh grocery slices for added vitamin E, source of calcium (it contains 40 percent of grapes and putting them in the lunch box. turkey and serve with whole- offerings is available at many advises Dr. Mitchell. the recommended daily value) and packs They’re natural coolers that will thaw by grain crackers. Whole-wheat general merchandise Target Pasta is fun and can be the time your child is ready to eat. tortillas serve as a great stores. These expanded food eight grams of protein per serving. fixed up in a flash. Pack in 6. Go green. Try using eco-friendly prod- blank canvas for lunch. Dr. formats offer a selection of Since kids can sometimes prefer choco- more nutrients, such as fiber ucts such as cans or bottles that can easily Mitchell suggests filling fresh produce, meats and late milk to regular milk, it’s a great way and manganese, by switching be recycled, or package food in reusable wraps with turkey, lean ham baked goods. to get them to consume added calcium and to a whole-wheat version. For or low-fat cheese and serving More suggestions, store nutrients such as vitamin D that they containers and lunch bags. a hearty and delicious pasta with veggies for a satisfying locations, recipes and need. Fun facts you may also not know For more lunch box tips and fun recipes, meal, try Giada De crunch packed with vitamins coupons are at visit www.nesquik.com. Laurentiis™ for Target about chocolate milk: and minerals. www.Target.com/grocery. 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All-New Grand Cherokee Takes on Luxury, Ruggedness of a Range Rover

BY KEITH GRIFFIN

It becomes clear while driving the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee around San Francisco and to the south and east. This is the American Range Rover for those who can neither afford a Range Rover nor want to buy a foreign product. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is really that good – at about half the price.a One thing that has always been striking about Range Rover is its ability to deliver luxury in any situation, whether it’s tooling down the Mass Turnpike or humping over hill and dale to get to a log cabin in Vermont. The new Grand Cherokee can match anything thrown at it by Range Rover (as well as Toyota, Lexus, The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee can meet most challenges thrown at it both on and off-road. and Honda to name a few). That is more than amply width. The 114.8-inch wheelbase demonstrated at the Hollister is 5.3 inches longer for much Hills State Recreation Vehicle needed rear-seat legroom. It’s Area in Hollister Hills, Calif. The also 3 inches wider, which Grand Cherokee effortlessly improves handling, but also gives climbs over rocks and boulders as some added shoulder and hip it ascends what seems like just a room in all seating positions. narrow foot path. An off-road Rear-seat passengers can take instructor says to simply let the advantage of reclining seats for hill-descent control take over. additional comfort. And it does as we descend 1000 Grand Cherokee designers meters at 2 mph. It’s something a aimed for a more aggressive look Range Rover can do and now so with short overhangs and wheels Hill descent control keeps the can a Grand Cherokee. placed all four corners of the Grand Cherokee at a steady pace. Jeep is not a company that you SUV and have mostly succeeded. have been hearing much about There’s still a rounded-look that lately. As Jim Morrison, head of fails to give this Jeep the rugged product marketing said before look one expects. However, that the drive, “We’ve been quiet for could actually work in its favor some time but we’re rolling into because it will make it more visu- our product attack.” ally appealing to a wider audi- That attack includes the Grand ence, a design trick that has Cherokee’s three new 4x4 sys- worked wonders for Subaru tems as well as a terrain system recently. with a choice of five settings On road or off-road, safety has (including snow, which should be become a main selling point for popular here in New England). any manufacturer. The Grand The Quadra-Lift air suspension Cherokee includes electronic sta- system can raise the ride height bility control, full-length side- to 10.7 inches or lower it to 6.6 curtain air bags, seat-mounted inches. The Jeep Wrangler, a side thorax air bags for front-seat much less sophisticated vehicle passenger and driver, as well as with serious off-road chops, has a blind-spot/ rear cross-path detec- maximum ground clearance of tion, among many other features. 10.6 inches. You’re never going to Pricing for the Grand Cherokee want to drive a Wrangler more has dropped across the board than 25 miles at a clip if you’re from 2010 to 2011 on comparable over the age of 25. The Grand models in most cases by a few Cherokee you could comfortably hundred dollars (always better drive for hours thanks to inde- than a price increase). The pendent rear and front suspen- Laredo 4x2, the base model, costs sions. $30,995 – a $495 drop from 2010. The driving pleasure is The most expensive Grand enhanced by an all-new 3.6-liter, Cherokee is the Overland 4x4 Pentastar V-6 that produces 290 trim level that costs $42,995. (A horsepower and 260 lb. ft. of 2009 Overland 4x4 cost $45,625 – torque while getting 22-mpg high- Photos © Jeep no 2010 model was made.) All The interior of the Grand Cherokee is luxurious. way and 16-mpg city in four- prices include destination. wheel drive. Just to beat the Frugal owners will appreciate Range Rover comparison to improvements in scheduled VITAL STATISTICS death, it gets 18-mpg highway and maintenance costs and residual Wheelbase: 114.8 inches 12-mpg city from its only avail- Auto Review value. Jeep says scheduled main- Length: 189.8 inches able engine, a 5.0-liter V8. tenance costs are lower than the Width: 76.3 inches There is an available 5.7-liter Chevrolet Equinox, Honda Pilot Height: 69.4 inches V8 in the Grand Cherokee. It has and Lexus RX 350. The company Curb weight: 4470 lbs. in two- 360-horsepower and 390 lb. ft. of expects the residual value to wheel drive torque and features the fuel-sav- approach 50 percent up from a Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 ing multi-displacement system distressingly number in the low Horsepower: 290 @ 6,400 rpm that shifts to four-cylinder mode 30s for 2010. That high residual Torque: 260 ft.-lbs @ 4,800 rpm while cruising at highway number should favor good lease EPA estimated mpg city/high- speeds. The trailer towing capaci- deals. way: 16/23 (2-wheel drive) ty of 4x2 models with the V8 is Base price: $30,995 7,400 lbs. (Questions and comments about As-tested price: $42,995 The Jeep Grand Cherokee, this review and other automotive Also consider: (a comparative while growing in overall length concerns can be e-mailed to used- vehicle) Honda Pilot, BMW X5, by 1.8 inches, has added room in [email protected]. All Toyota Land Cruiser two crucial areas: wheelbase and queries are answered.) 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