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This week’s Quote A second honeymoon with a Chevy

“The quantity Putnam couple enjoying classic of civilization is measured by car with renewed purpose the quality of BY CHARLIE LENTZ The children grew up and VILLAGER STAFF WRITER moved out, and the Chevy got imagination.” PUTNAM — Sixty-five years traded in, but it always held a ago, Marion and Stan Shaw place in their hearts. exchanged wedding vows — and “It was a two-door sedan … Victor Hugo then bought a brand new 1949 gray,” Stan said. Chevrolet Deluxe for $1,995 that Now the couple has grand- served them well over the years children to cart around, so five carting their children around. years ago at the Brooklyn Fair, INSIDE Stan spotted a 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe and got the itch to get A8 — Opinion Charlie Lentz photo back in the driver’s seat. Stan and Marion Shaw stand beside B1-3 — Sports their 1950 Chevrolet. Please Read SHAW, page A12 B2 — Legals B4 — Real Estate B Sect— Obits B7-9 — Classifieds Thompson voters approve LOCAL $500K for sewer project Vote the result of high bids for initiative

BY JASON BLEAU initiative on top of the million to $2.4 million VILLAGER STAFF WRITER funding already allocat- and that’s because when THOMPSON — In a ed in the past. the bids came through, move that further solid- First Selectman Paul they were high and that ifies the public’s sup- Lenky shared the details had to do with the bor- port of the Marianapolis of the vote and why the ing that was going on,” sewer project, Thompson increase was required Lenky said. “The length taxpayers turned out to for the project to prog- of that boring was a little cast their paper ballot ress. bit longer so the machine “It was basically to add they need to use is a lit- votes on Aug. 7, voting Charlie Lentz photo 301-69 to allow the allo- $500,000 to the money tle bigger to handle that, cation of $500,000 more that was already appro- Carol Coffin stands with her quilt, “Maple Leaves,” just in USDA funding for the priated and go from $1.9 Please Read VOTE, page ­A12 one quilt in her show at Thompson Public Library. Her Patriots cheerleaders show, “Quilts from the Hill,” runs through Aug. 28. tackle hectic schedules Page A3 ‘Quilts from the SPORTS Hill’ a lesson in overcoming adversity BY CHARLIE LENTZ Daniel — in Moosup VILLAGER STAFF WRITER and lived there for 24 NORTH years. She grew up in GROSVENORDALE Foster, R.I. — seeming- — Carol Coffin’s story ly in a chapter right out reads like one of the of “Little House on the Springer gets settlers who attended Prairie.” A learning reacquainted at quilting bees on the disability slotted her Deary run Great Plains of early in a special education 1800’s. track that seemed a Page B1 The oldest of 12 chil- dead end and her father A BUSY WEEKEND IN PUTNAM dren, yanked out of had no patience for her Charlie Lentz photos school to work on the schooling. family farm, married “My father got mad Financial Focus Racing through downtown streets, Andrew Springer, right, runs side by side with Will as a teenager — at 10 and pulled me out of Sanders, left, as Scott Leslie, center, trails by a few steps in the Deary Memorial Five years old she helped school at age 16 to work Page A9 Mile Road Race Saturday, Aug. 9, in Putnam. Springer, from Westerly, R.I., claimed vic- her mother bring a on the farm and help tory in the men’s division. Jackie Baumgartner, from North Branford, captured first place Minor Details baby brother into the raise the children,” in the women’s division. Coverage of the race begins on page B1 in Villager Sports! world in a home deliv- said Coffin, 64. “But Page A8 ery. that didn’t work out too PUTNAM — The 25th Annual Deary Memorial Five Mile Road Race. The Like the patches she much for him because I 17th Annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race. The Main Street Car Cruise. It was a carefully stitches on ended up meeting my very couple of days in Putnam last weekend as the Quiet Corner converged her quilts, Coffin is a husband and got mar- on Putnam for one of the town’s signature weekends, which included the road survivor. Her easy ried at 17 and moved race on Saturday, and the rubber duckie race and the car cruise on Sunday. smile and sparkling out of Rhode Island.” eyes belie a hardscrab- She and her husband, A bulldozer dumps 3,606 rub- ble upbringing and her Curtis Coffin, moved to ber duckies into the Quinebaug struggle to overcome Connecticut and she River last Sunday, July 10, for a learning disabili- was a “stay-at-home the Arc Rubbie Duckie Race. At ty. Coffin’s quilts are mom” for 31 years. Her $5 a pop, the sale of the duckies testimony to her will husband died 14 years Visit our website with raised $18,030 to benefit The Arc and are displayed in ago and Coffin was your smart phone or tablet Quinebaug Valley, a not-for-prof- “Quilts from the Hill” thrust into the role of device! it organization serving individuals at Thompson Public breadwinner. Without Just scan the “QR code” with intellectual, developmental, Library. The exhibi- a high school educa- below with your device and and other life-affecting disabilities tion runs through Aug. tion, her employment instantly be linked to our and their families since 1952. 28. options were limited. website, www.villagernews- Laura Logsdon, from Thompson, Coffin has lived in “I had to earn an papers.com, where you can bought the duckie that won the Thompson for the last income. So I started read the PDF versions of race, earning her a one-night stay 14 years. She raised our newspapers! It’s as easy at Fox Hill Farm and a gift card at two boys — Curtis and Please Read QUILTS, page ­A12 as that! Hank’s Restaurant. Brooklyn teen center ‘more than just a hangout place’ BY JASON BLEAU center up and running in the town approved allo- now at about 65 percent We are in the process VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT the early months of the cating funds for the teen to 75 percent finished,” now of getting donations BROOKLYN — As new school year. center during the budget Gaudreau said. “A lot of of furniture and pools the new school year According to season, and now it’s a the painting is done and tables and all of those approaches, strong Recreation Commission matter of making finish- we have to steam clean things. The last thing we efforts are being made to Chairman Mike ing touches and adding the rugs. We’ve changed will do is go out to bid for have Brooklyn’s new teen Gaudreau, a lot of prog- personnel. all the bathroom fixtures ress has been made since “We’re probably right to fit adult sized people. Please Read TEEN CENTER, page A12 A2 • Friday, August 15, 2014 Villager Newspapers Alexander’s Lake, bike safety and other tidbits Thank you to Roger Salvas made, he thought that it per- E. Hall of Pittsfield, and a with the calliope, without and others who called the haps dated to the 1920’s or sister, Mrs. Fred Sibley. which no circus parade would Historical Center or sent so. The following article from Burial was in Oak Grove be complete, bringing up in information about Alice the Aug. 31, 1922 Windham Killingly cemetery, Springfield, the rear. And then came a Ramsdell’s train “Locomotive County Transcript from the MA.” (22 January 1931) surprise, for Leaping Leva #9” and the WW&F Railway Alexander Lake file may help at 300 “Daylight Saving or Amos ‘n’ Andy’s open air Museum. me determine a date (unless Effective Sunday. Although taxi came down the street I’m a little late with the some of you already know there has been no official performing some marvelous “thank yous,” since I was in when it was built). MARGARET declaration of approval by automotive antics. Taken as a Pennsylvania visiting my “Purchases Part of WEAVER the Chamber of Commerce, whole, the parade was great- mother, who turned 94 on Alexander Property. A real Killingly and surround- ly enjoyed by the watching July 24. estate transaction attracting ing towns will very gen- throngs.” Avery Tillinghast stopped wide interest is that of the “The event [would] con- erally adopt a daylight Do any of you older resi- at the Killingly Historical purchase of Wildwood Park clude with a king and queen saving schedule of time next dents remember this circus or Center recently to glance at and 166 acres of the Alexander being crowned and 1st and Sunday morning, clocks being other circuses that visited the the Alexander’s Lake file in estate bordering the lake by 2nd runners-up announced.” advanced one hour to conform area? (7/2/1931) preparation for a newsletter P.J. Sheridan of Putnam. (WCT 8/6/64) with the time which will be in The same paper carried and, of course, my curiosity The land acquired is on the I’d love to hear from anyone use in all the larger cities and news of an accident that sad- got the better of me. He read Wildwood Park side of the who participated in this or the towns in the East. The great dened a number of local res- through one article and said lake and at the north shore, first “road-eo.” We certainly Connecticut guessing game idents. that he hadn’t realized that where Phillips’ grove is sit- could use a repeat these days will be under way, for pub- “The dirigible Mayflower, there had been scull races at uated, and territory fring- when I see how riders zig-zag licly displayed time pieces, one of the fleet of the Goodyear the lake many years ago. ing on the south shore of the all over and ride on both sides to conform with a law which Tire and Rubber Company, “The double scull mile and lake. Mr. Sheridan plans to of the road. was erroneously expected by was destroyed by fire at a half amateur scull race at erect a large dance pavilion in Marilyn Labbe has fin- its sponsors to do away with Kansas City Sunday when a Alexander’s lake, Thursday place of the present structure, ished extracting tidbits from ‘fool time’ forever, must con- sudden storm swept it into afternoon, was won by which is too small to accom- the 1931 Windham County tinue to show standard time.” a high tension power line. It Dougall A. McPhee and John modate the crowds which are Transcript. Since I haven’t (WCT 4/23/1931). was the ship which visited F. Cummings of the Belmonts visiting the park this season, shared any of them, I though What a challenge that must at Goodyear last October and of Worcester by two boat and to raze the old Alexander I’d do so in this column. have been! in which several local people lengths. Time, 8 minutes and mansion.” “Charles Hall, a member of “Grand Opening of the enjoyed their first cruise in a 30 seconds. In the single scull In August 50 years ago an the hardy little army, which Riverview Greens, Sunday, lighter-than-air craft.” professional race, three miles, emphasis was being placed on suppressed Indian uprisings April 26th. Pay for one game, Did any of you have rela- between James A. Ten Eyck bicycle safety in Killingly. in the West a half-century ago, the second is free! Prospect tives who rode in this blimp? of Worcester and Geo. H . “Safe Bicycle Riding Week and for many years employed Avenue.” (WCT 4/23/1931) If so, please share your mem- Hosmer of Boston for $250 but on August 10-15 Sponsored as a printer on the Transcript Does this ring a bell? If ories. not the championship of New By Recreation Department. by J. Q. A. Stone, William you have memories to share, England, as advertised, Ten The Killingly Recreation H. Hamilton and Burroughs please contact me or call the Margaret M. Weaver is the Eyck was the winner by two Department will sponsor its & Hopkins, died on Friday, historical center. Killingly Municipal Historian. lengths, although Hosmer was second annual safe bicycle January 9, at Pittsfield, Mass. “Downie Brothers circus Special thanks to Avery the favorite. Time, 16 minutes riding week this coming week, Mr. Hall was born in the town arrived in town early this Tillilnghast and Marilyn and 30 seconds.” (Windham August 10 to 15…On Monday of Canterbury. His family (Wednesday) morning and set Labbe for memories and mate- County Transcript 8/15/1894) in Dayville, at KCS, classes lived in Danielson for years upon the Davis lot on North rials used in this article. For I asked Avery if he had any will be conducted on rules of on Hutchins Street in the Main Street. Performances additional information visit idea of the age of the pavilion the road, courtesy, signaling, house now owned by Harry W. are scheduled for the after- the Killingly Historical Center at the lake, since it is in very and general safe practices. Clarke. He was an excellent noon and evening. At noon Wednesday or Saturday, 10 poor condition and is slated The classes will be held in musician and played in the there was a street parade, a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appoint- for demolition. I know many the morning, beginning at 10, Mechanics Band, which was which attracted a large crowd, ment), visit www.killinglyhis- of you have fond memories of and ending at noon. No bicy- renowned throughout this Downie’s being the largest cir- tory.org, or call 860-779-7250. dances and roller-skating in cles are needed on Monday. section, often being heard in cus which still retains this Mail for the Killingly Historical that venue. From comments In the afternoon a similar pro- bass horn solos at Davis Park. feature. The parade included & Genealogical Society, Inc. that his mother had once gram will be slated in Rogers. As a young man he played all of the old stand-bys and or the Killingly Historical Both boys and girls in the band of the Seventh a few novel features. As the Center should be sent to P.O. up to 16 are invited. Cavalry, which was engaged show was entirely motorized, Box 6000, Danielson, CT 06329. On Wednesday, bicy- in Indian fighting shortly there were comparatively few Margaret Weaver may be cles will be required after the Custer massacre. He horses, all of the vans being reached at margaretmweav- for those competing also traveled considerably as mounted on truck chassis. [email protected]. Note: Neither in the ‘road-eo’. For a musician with circuses and The animals, which, inciden- the Killingly Historical Center all children not liv- at one time trouped with the tally, were pretty generally on nor I have Caller ID. Please ing in Dayville, both family Hi Henry minstrels. exhibit in open cages, seemed leave your name and phone children and bicycles More than twenty years to be bothered by the hot wave number when calling. Thank will be transported to ago Mr. Hall left Danielson and most of them were enjoy- you. the KCS field…” to follow his trade in Mass. ing a siesta. There were, of A practical test was He leaves a brother, Walter course, clowns, bands, chari- scheduled for Friday. oteers and riders in the line, Local fiddling group set for Woodstock Fair

Courtesy photos WOODSTOCK — On Aug. 4, 1929, a group of amateur fid- dlers got together at Waterman’s Hall in Greenville, R.I., for the purpose of forming a “Club for Fiddling.” The Old Fiddlers’ Club of Rhode Island was born that day and has been fiddling ever since. It is the oldest Fiddle Club in the United States. Since 1929, more than 380 fiddlers and other musicians from Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts have become members, performing at many venues in these three states. During World War II, the club, while DON’T MISS THIS!! maintaining their charter, became dor- August 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM mant due to the fact that most of the members enlisted. After the war the also has guitar, bass, Cornerstone Baptist Church, banjo, mandolin and 47 Broad Street, Danielson CT OFCRI returned to their fiddling and have been playing ever since. One of the keyboard players. An Evening Concert by CHOOSE TO FIND oldest venues is the Woodstock Fair in Occasionally you Choose to Find is an instrumental quartet (piano/keys, guitar, bass, Woodstock, where the club has played will also see the Jaw drums) that performs a blend of cinematic post-rock and jazz mu- for 67 years. Harp and Spoons sic. Strong melody is always the main character, and their songs take Musical Director Chuck Morgan pro- being played. Each the listener on a roller-coaster ride through the inner world. Choose performer has the to Find is well known in the Boston area. Led by Todd Marston on the vides new tunes to keep the repertoire fresh and interesting. Keeping with the opportunity to solo keyboards, the band is made up of Colin Sapp on the electric guitar and with a tune of their effects, Neil Taylor on the electric bass, and G Maxwell Zemanovic on tradition of “Old Time Music,” tunes the drums. played are usually over 50 years old. choice. Some may A percentage of the proceeds (free will offering) from the concert will go “We’ve kept all the old favorites and play in a duet or trio to the “Be Our Guest Suppers” which are provided free of charge to the have introduced many tunes picked by with other members local communities. our members. We even have a Finnish to highlight their Polka in honor of our president Saul particular style. The Ahola,” said Morgan. OFCRI is always Along with the fiddles the OFCRI looking for new members, especially from Rhode Island. VILLAGER STAFF DIRECTORY To see where the N AEWS ST FF ADE V RtiSIng STAFF OFCRI is playing, go Editor Advertising Representative Adam Minor Sarah Mortensen to www.ofcri.webs. (860) 928-1818, ext. 109 (860)928-1818, Ext. 119 com and look under [email protected] [email protected] schedule of events. 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They may also be made available American Redstart, Yellow Warbler and Great Blue POSTMASTER: send address changes to the Villager Newspapers, for resale, with any proceeds going to Villager Newspapers and/or the photo P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. re-print vendor. Heron. Visit www.ctaudubon.org. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, August 15, 2014 • A3 Patriots cheerleaders tackle hectic schedules Visit PAWS adoption day to raise awareness BY CHARLIE LENTZ so I was like, ‘Hey, why not? I’ll go Accuracy Watch VILLAGER STAFF WRITER with her and see how it goes.’ It’s an WOODSTOCK — When Aly Smedley awesome process. You head there The Villager Newspapers is com- glances down the sideline at Gillette for prelims. There’s around 300 girls mitted to accuracy in all its news Stadium, she sees a line of New England every year. There a few eliminations reports. Although numerous safe- Patriots cheerleaders who have sched- that day and if you make it past those guards are in place to ensure accu- ules every bit as rigorous as the players cuts you go to finals, which are two rate reporting, mistakes can occur. out on the football field. weeks later — and you perform your Confirmed fact errors will be cor- dances. And then you make it to “Every one on the team does some- rected at the top right hand corner thing really awesome. Whether it’s boot camp hopefully,” Smedley said. at school or work, everyone’s doing “Once you make boot camp it’s a of page A3 in a timely manner. something with their free time,” said two-week process for strength train- If you find a mistake, call Smedley, in her third year with the ing, choreography, a lot of commu- (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- Patriots cheer team. “It’s pretty amaz- nity service — and then the team is ness hours. During non-business ing.” announced at the end of the month.” hours, leave a message in the edi- Smedley is one of those amazing over- With a career goal in the field of tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will achievers who seemingly works non- public relations and marketing she’s return your phone call. stop during the season. forged valuable friendships and con- “I’m studying for my masters at nections with the Patriots. Southern New Hampshire University,” “I knew it was amazing but once said Smedley, 24, from Attleboro, Mass. I made the team it really opened up a “I’m getting my masters in commu- whole new world. We do so many things nications but with a public relations/ and I have so many opportunities,” MOVING SALE marketing focus.” Charlie Lentz photo Smedley said. “It’s just so much better Sunday, August 17, 9am-3pm The focus was on Smedley and Patriots New England Patriots cheerleaders Erica than I even thought it would be and I cheerleader Erica Cadigan when they Cadigan, left, and Aly Smedley, attended an already knew it was going to be great. 115 Babbitt Hill Road made an appearance at PAWS (Pound adoption showcase at PAWS cat and kitten It’s just been such an awesome experi- RAIN OR Pomfret Center, CT Animals are Worth Saving) cat and rescue shelter in Woodstock last Saturday, ence.” SHINE! 860-974-2966 kitten rescue shelter last Saturday, Aug Aug. 9. She’s made an entrée not only into 9. Smedley and Cadigan joined with “You make it work. Time manage- the sports world but the business world Linens, dishware, furniture, PAWS to help focus attention on cats ment is key,” Smedley said. “We have as well. books, art, handbags, novelties, and kittens in need of adoption. Ten our planners, as long as you make sure “You meet so many different peo- comforters, sleeping bags, cats found new homes during the PAWS you have time for everything it works ple from so many different companies, adoption day. The appearance was just out in the end, and it’s a lot of fun.” so you get to kind of branch out, see clothes, and much more! one stop in a packed schedule as the With a full academic load this fall she what different people are doing in dif- football season approaches. has to carefully balance her schedule. ferent industries,” Smedley said. “And “Tons of work, every week it’s some- The fall semester comes on the heels of working with different charities that What’s On thing different. We do promotions all her coursework over the summer. we get to do has been awesome as well. over New England,” Smedley said. “I’ve actually gone to school through Working charitable appearances, those Email Your Mind? “And we have practices — recently each summer. I don’t really stop. I’ve are one of my personal favorites. So the We’d Like to Know. we’ve been doing the training camp. just been continuously going because networking is huge.” Us! And then we do our junior cheerleader I wanted to finish a little bit early,” The scoreboard clock runs just 60 Email us your program too, which begins in May and Smedley said. “A typical week for me minutes on Sunday — there are 24 thoughts to: hours in a day and Smedley seems to it goes throughout the summer. So all (during football season) would be prac- adam@ year we’re working really hard.” tice twice a week, two to three promo- use most all of them. Through it all, Smedley studies year- tions throughout New England, and I “For someone who’s going to audition villagernewspapers round, taking courses at SNHU in the would do homework about three to four I would definitely recommend for them .com fall, spring, and summer while working nights a week. And I coach a youth to be prepared for a lot of hard work,” toward her master’s degree in commu- cheerleading team too, which is also Smedley said. “But it’s all worth it. And nications. She said she’s on schedule three nights a week.” it’s all fun.” to earn her post-graduate degree after Perhaps she cherishes her role with completing coursework later this year. the Patriots because it was no easy Charlie Lentz “I’ll be graduated in February. I’m task earning a spot on the sideline. She may be reached at PICK YOUR OWN headed toward my thesis,” Smedley auditioned during her senior year at (860) 928-1818, ext. said. “This is one of my last semesters.” Plymouth State University and said the 110, or by e-mail PEACHES There’s rarely any free time, but process from first audition to final cut at charlie@villa- Smedley said game day is just one rea- takes “about a month”. gernewspapers. We also have: son it’s all worth it. “One of my friends was auditioning com. Come out to Tomatoes Vegetables the farm for Sweet Corn the freshest Public Meetings fruits and Still Picking THOMPSON 7 p.m., Room A Thursday, Aug. 21 vegetables! Blueberries Democratic Town Committee, Gentle Yoga, 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18 7 p.m., Room A A family farm for 125 years 1889-2014 Conservation Commission, 7 Friday, Aug. 22 p.m., Town Hall, second floor Thursday, Aug. 21 Yoga, 8 a.m. 108 Crystal Pond Rd. • Eastford CT conference room Wii for Seniors, 10 a.m., Room 860-974-1150 • www.buellsorchard.com 1 POMFRET Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-3, Closed Sunday Tuesday, Aug. 19 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Room A Monday, Aug. 18 Merrill Seney Community Room Planning and Zoning Board of Selectmen, 8 a.m. Commission, 7:30 p.m., Room 1 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 Wednesday, Aug. 20 p.m. Economic Development KILLINGLY Commission, 6:30 p.m., Merrill Wednesday, Aug. 20 Seney Community Room Monday, Aug. 18 Senior Advocate Commission, Planning and Zoning meet- 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 ing, 7 p.m., Killingly Town Hall, Library Board of Trustees, 2 Town Meeting Room Thursday, Aug. 21 p.m., library conference room Agricultural Commission, 7 Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19 p.m. Library/Community Center Fiscal Subcommittee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Killingly Town Hall, PUTNAM Friday, Aug. 23 172 Main St., Town Manager’s Northeastern CT Council of Conference Room Tuesday, Aug. 19 Governments, 9 a.m., NECCOG Public Hearing and Special Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 office, 125 Putnam Pike, Dayville Town Meeting, 7 p.m. p.m., Town Hall Community Housing Authority, 7 p.m., Room BROOKLYN Maple Courts II Board of Education, 7 p.m., Special Town Council meet- Putnam Middle School Media Tuesday, Aug. 19 ing, 7:30 p.m. Center Board of Fire Commissioners, 7:30 p.m., check Town Hall for Wednesday, Aug. 20 Wednesday, Aug. 20 location Water Pollution Control Zoning & Aquifer Protection, Authority, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 7 p.m., Town Hall Chambers Wednesday, Aug. 20 Town Meeting Room Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Conservation Commission Clifford B. 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Thursday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 22 Emergency Management/ Homeland Security, 7 p.m., Northeastern CT Council of Town Hall Governments, 9 a.m., NECCOG office, 125 Putnam Pike, Dayville WOODSTOCK EASTFORD Tuesday, Aug. 19 Wii for Seniors, 10 a.m., Town Tuesday, Aug. 19 Hall, Room 1 Republican Town Committee, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Wednesday, Aug. 20 Zumba, 6 p.m.,Town Hall, Union Society Exhibit, 1:30- Room 1 3:30 p.m. Republican Town Committee,

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WOODSTOCK — PAWS (Pound Animals are Worth Saving) cat and kitten res- highlighted with a visit from New England Patriot cheerleaders Aly Smedley and cue shelter held an adoption day last Saturday, Aug. 9. The event drew cat lovers Erica Cadigan. The day was a success, with a total of 10 cats and kittens finding from the Quiet Corner, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The special day was new homes. Also, a supply of canned cat food was also donated to the shelter.

Tina Goleau, from Thompson. Jon Huang, left, and Alfred Garcia, from Tolland.

Caydence Barnett, left, Makenna Barnett, center, and Erika Barnett, from Putnam. Keith Ringuette, right, from Eastford, and Marina Cinami, from Woodstock.

The Bessette family, from Woodstock, adopted two kittens. Front row, from left, Yvie, Henry, Christine Smythe, right, and Samantha Smythe, from Quinebaug. and Andre. Back row, from left, Donna, and Nathalie. Charlton Orchards Farm Pick Your Own BLUEBERRIES & BLACKBERRIES Visit our Farm Store ~ Pasture Raised Beef ~ Full ArrAy oF Summer VegetAbleS Tomatoes, Eggs, Apples, Peaches, Plums & Wine! Wine Tasting Saturday & Sunday 12-4 Matt Hill and Alexandra Hill, from Coventry, Obadiah McIntyre Farm Winery R.I. 44 Old Worcester Rd. • Rt. 20 • Charlton, MA 508-248-7820 • www.charltonorchard.com Open Wednesday-Saturday 9-5 • Sunday 10-4 Closed Monday & Tuesday • Call for Picking Conditions Kevin Plante, from Dudley, Mass.

Roxanne Genay and David Genay, from Pomfret Center.

Charlie Lentz photos Aimee Prunier, from Greenfield, Mass. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, August 15, 2014 • A5 Cruising on a Sunday afternoon Main Street Car Cruise creates traffic jam in Putnam

PUTNAM — Classic car owners and those who just love cars made a pilgrimage to the Main Street Car Cruise last Sunday, Aug. 10 in Putnam. Under sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80’s, pedestrians created their own traffic jam ogling the classic automobiles that lined Main Street, crammed side streets, and spilled over on the lawn of Rotary Park.

Paul and Carol Morkunas, from Millbury, Mass., with their 1958 Ford Skyliner Retracted.

Jan Perry, from North Grosvenordale, and her 1968 Chevy Impala.

Tom Fabian, from Eastford, with his 1957 Jimmy A’Coin, from Princeton, Mass., with his Chevy Bel Air. 1967 GTO.

Dan Migneault, from Putnam, with his 1955 Chevy 210.

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The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected]. School district announces reduced meals eligibility information THOMPSON — Thompson Public information provided is correct. Schools announces its policy for deter- Foster children that are under the mining eligibility of children who may legal responsibility of a foster care agen- receive free or reduced price meals cy or court, are eligible for free meals. A served under the National School foster parent does not have to complete Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. a free/reduced meal application if they Local school officials have adopt- can submit a copy of the legal document ed the United States Department of or legal court order showing that the Agriculture’s (USDA) Income Eligibility child is a foster child. Additionally, a Guidelines (IEGs) following family size foster child is categorically eligible for and income criteria for determining free meals and may be included as a eligibility. member of the foster family if the foster The income guidelines pictured will family chooses to also apply for bene- be used in Connecticut from July 1, 2014 fits. If the foster family is not eligible to June 30, 2015 for determining eligibil- for free or reduced price meal benefits, ity of participants for free and reduced it does not prevent a foster child from price meals in the Child Nutrition receiving free meal benefits. Note how- Programs. ever, that a foster child’s free eligibility Children from families whose income does not automatically extend to all Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) al child is Other Source Categorically is at or below the levels shown are eli- students in the household. or Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) Eligible because the child is catego- gible for free or reduced price meals. Under the provisions of the policy program. rized as either: Homeless; runaway as Application forms are being sent to for determining eligibility for free and All children in these households are defined by law; or enrolled in an eligible all homes with a letter to parents. To reduced price meals, the Food Service eligible for free meal benefits. If any Head Start, Even Start or pre-kinder- apply for free or reduced price meals, Manager will review applications and child(ren) was not listed on the eligibil- garten class as defined by law. households should fill out an applica- determine eligibility. If a parent is dis- ity notice, the household should contact For any child not listed on the eli- tion and return it to the school. Copies satisfied with the ruling of the deter- the district or school to have free meal gibility notice, the households should are available at the principal’s office at mining official, he/she may wish to dis- benefits extended to that child(ren). contact the district or school about any each school. The information provided cuss the decision with the determining Households receiving SNAP benefits child also eligible under one of these on the application is confidential and official on an informal basis. or TFA for their children should only programs or should submit an income will be used only for the purposes of If he/she wishes to make a formal submit an application if they are not application for other children. determining eligibility and for admin- appeal, a request either orally or in notified of their eligibility by the first If households/children receive ben- istration and enforcement of the lunch writing, may be made to Dr. Michael W. day of school, Aug. 27, 2014. efits under Assistance Programs or and breakfast programs. Jolin, Superintendent of Schools, 785 If a child is not directly certified, other source programs are not notified Note that the district may share your Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale, CT the household should complete a free by the district/school of their free meal eligibility information with education, 06255. Phone: (860) 923-9581, ext. 500, for and reduced price meal application benefits, the parent/guardian should health, and nutrition programs to help a hearing to appeal the decision. form. The application for the SNAP or contact their school. them evaluate, fund, or determine ben- The policy contains an outline of the TFA households require the name of Households notified of their chil- efits for their programs, auditors for hearing procedure. Each school and the person in the household receiving dren’s eligibility must contact the LEA program reviews, and law enforcement the central office of the school district the SNAP or TFA benefits and their or school if it chooses to decline the free officials to help them look into viola- has a copy of the policy which may be case number. The signature of an adult meal benefits. tions of program rules. This informa- reviewed by an interested party. household member is also required. Application forms for all other house- tion may also be verified at any time If a household member becomes Households receiving assistance under holds require a statement of total house- during the school year by school or unemployed or if household size chang- the SNAP/TFA programs will be noti- hold income, household size and names other program officials. Applications es at any time, the family should con- fied of their eligibility and their chil- of all household members. The last four may be submitted at any time during tact the school to file a new application. dren will be provided free benefits digits of the Social Security number the year. Such changes may make the children unless the household notifies the school of an adult household member must No application is required if the dis- of the household eligible for reduced that it chooses to decline benefits. be included or a statement that the trict directly certifies a child based price meals or free meals, if the fam- When known to the district/school, household member does not have one. on a household member receiving ily income falls at or below the levels households will be notified of any child’s The adult household member must also assistance from The Supplemental shown above. eligibility for free meals if the individu- sign the application certifying that the Putnam schools announce meal eligibility guidelines PUTNAM — The Putnam Board of digits of the social security number of Education has announced its policy an adult household member must be for determining eligibility of children included or a statement that the house- who may receive free or reduced price hold member does not have one. The meals served under the National School adult household Lunch and School Breakfast Programs member must also sign the appli- or free milk served under the Special cation certifying that the information Milk Program. provided is correct. Local school officials have adopt- Foster children that are under the ed the United States Department of legal responsibility of a foster care agen- Agriculture’s (USDA) Income Eligibility cy or court, are eligible for free meals. A Guidelines (IEGs) following family size foster parent does not have to complete and income criteria for determining a free/reduced meal application if they eligibility. can submit a copy of the legal document The income guidelines pictured will or legal court order showing that the be used in Connecticut from July 1, 2014 child is a foster child. Additionally, a to June 30, 2015 for determining eligibil- foster child is categorically eligible for ity of participants for free and reduced free meals and may be included as a price meals and free milk in the Child member of the foster family if the foster Nutrition Programs. family chooses to also apply for bene- Children from families whose income fits. If the foster family is not eligible is at or below the levels shown are eli- ified at any time during the school year benefits and their case number. The sig- for free or reduced price meal benefits, gible for free or reduced price meals or by school or other program officials. nature of an adult household member it does not prevent a foster child from free milk. Application forms are being Applications may be submitted at any is also required. Households receiving receiving free meal benefits. Note how- sent to all homes with a letter to parents. time during the year. assistance under the SNAP/TFA pro- ever, that a foster child’s free eligibility To apply for free or reduced price meals No application is required if the dis- grams will be notified of their eligibility does not automatically extend to all or free milk, households should fill out trict directly certifies a child based on and their children will be provided free students in the household. the application and return it to the a household member receiving assis- benefits unless the household notifies Under the provisions of the policy school. Additional copies are available tance from: the school that it chooses to decline for determining eligibility for free and at the principal’s office at each school. • The Supplemental Nutrition benefits. reduced price meals, the director of The information provided on the appli- Assistance Program (SNAP), or When known to the district/school, food services, Barry Sbordy, will review cation is confidential and will be used • Temporary Family Assistance households will be notified of any child’s applications and determine eligibility. only for the purposes of determining (TFA) program. eligibility for free meals if the individu- If a parent is dissatisfied with the rul- eligibility and for administration and All children in these households are al child is Other Source Categorically ing of the determining official, he/she enforcement of the lunch, breakfast and eligible for free meal benefits. If any Eligible because the child is catego- may wish to discuss the decision with milk programs. Note that the district child(ren) was not listed on the eligibil- rized as either: Homeless; runaway as the determining official on an informal may share your eligibility information ity notice, the household should contact defined by law; or enrolled in an eligible basis. with education, health, and nutrition the district or school to have free meal Head Start, Even Start or pre-kinder- If he/she wishes to make a formal programs to help them evaluate, fund, benefits extended to that child(ren). garten class as defined by law. appeal, a request either orally or in or determine benefits for their pro- Households receiving SNAP benefits For any child not listed on the eli- writing, may be made to Nancy Cole, grams, auditors for program reviews, or TFA for their children should only gibility notice, the households should 126 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260, (860) and law enforcement officials to help submit an application if they are not contact the district or school about any 963-6900, for a hearing to appeal the them look into violations of program notified of their eligibility by Sept. 22, child also eligible under one of these decision. rules. This information may also be ver- 2014. programs or should submit an income The policy contains an outline of the If a child is not application for other children. hearing procedure. Each school and directly certified, If households/children receive bene- the central office of the school district the household fits under Assistance Programs or other has a copy of the policy which may be should complete a source programs are not notified by the reviewed by an interested party. free and reduced district/school of their free meal bene- If a household member becomes price meal appli- fits, the parent/guardian should contact unemployed or if household size chang- cation form. their school. es at any time, the family should con- The application Households notified of their chil- tact the school to file a new application. for the SNAP or dren’s eligibility must contact the LEA Such changes may make the children TFA households or school if it chooses to decline the free of the household eligible for reduced require the name meal benefits. price meals, free meals, or free milk, if of the person in Application forms for all other house- the family income falls at or below the the household holds require a statement of total house- levels shown above. receiving the hold income, household size and names SNAP or TFA of all household members. 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SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected] EDUCATION NOTEBOOK NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ing the course as qualified paratroopers, jump off C-130 and C-141 transport aircraft. more than 4,000 undergraduates have qual- cadets return to their college or university The cadet is a student at Worcester ified for the Spring 2014 Dean’s List. NEW YORK — Jane G. Sconzo, of ROTC program to pursue a commission of Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass. The students represent all of Rhode Pomfret Center has earned Dean’s List second lieutenant in the Army. He is a 2011 graduate of Tourtellotte Island’s cities and towns, all six New distinction at New York University for the During the first or ground week of train- Memorial High School, Thompson. England states, New York and New Jersey, 2013-14 academic year. ing, students undergo a rigorous, pro- many other states and more than a dozen Sconzo is enrolled in the Liberal Studies gressive physical training program and PAUL SMITH’S COLLEGE countries. More than half of the students program. receive instruction in the theory of para- PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. — Marc Hoffower, are Rhode Islanders. UNITED STATES ARMY chute jumping, safe landing falls, mock of Putnam, has been named to the dean’s The following students from your area door exiting, and wearing a parachute list at Paul Smith’s College for the spring were named to the University of Rhode COLUMBUS, Ga. — Anthony J. Mantelli harness and lateral drift apparatus. The 2014 semester. Island Dean’s List: has graduated from the three-week air- second or tower week of training includes Hoffower, who is majoring in forest tech- Andrea Diana Gity, of North borne training course, also known as jumping from a 34-foot tower, practical use nology, earned a semester average of 3.3 or Grosvenordale “jump school,” at the U.S. Army Airborne of the swing landing trainer, suspended higher to receive this distinction. Gregory Phillips, of Danielson School, Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. harness apparatus, mock door mass exit- Kelsey Anne Quinn, of Danielson The airborne school allows Army ROTC ing procedures, and the 250-foot free tower UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Holly Nielsen Williams, of Pomfret (Reserve Officer Training Corps) cadets jump. In the final or jump week, students Wendell P. Butler, of Woodstock attending host colleges and universities complete five static-line parachute jumps KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Bryce LaHaie, of Brooklyn to earn their jump wings. After complet- which includes one day and one night Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Woodstock Elementary School Bus Routes All times are approximate and Bus 4 Road Bus 20 parents are requested to cooperate 7:40 a.m.: New Sweden Road 8:10 a.m.: Route 171 to Witches Bus 16 7:45 a.m.: Little Pond Road for the first few days until the 7:50 a.m.: Hopkins Road Woods 7:45 a.m.: Route 198 from 206 – 28 7:48 a.m.: Senexet Village schedules are established. The first 7:52 a.m.: Barlow Cemetery Road 8:12 a.m.: Route 171 to Barber 7:50 a.m.: Hawkins Road 7:52 a.m.: Senexet Road from 170 – day of school is Monday, Aug. 25, 8:00 a.m.: Perrin Road Road 8:00 a.m.: Bungay Hill Road 586, including Woodland - Laurel and is a full day of school. Please 8:07 a.m.: Rocky Hill Road 8:15 a.m.: Route 171 from 1432 - 728 8:05 a.m.: Bradford Corner Road - Beech have student arrive at bus stop five 8:15 a.m.: Route 171 from 378 – 272 9-214 7:57 a.m.: Paine District Road minutes before scheduled pick up. Bus 7 8:07 a.m. Brickyard Road from 8:10 a.m.: Roseland Park Road If you have any questions regard- Bus 5 7:30 a.m.: English Neighborhood 10 - 86 ing the bus schedule, please call 7:47 a.m.: Route 169 from 1773 - Road – Lebanon Hill 8:10 a.m.: Center Road to Center Bus 25 Mrs. Sue Elliott at 928-7453, ext. 1300 7:45 a.m.: Brickyard Road from School Road 7:50 a.m.: Route 169 from 150 - 258 319, between 6 and 11 a.m. 7:55 a.m.: Green Road 927 - 354 7:55 a.m.: Harrisville Road 8:00 a.m.: Prospect Street from 7:55 a.m.: Child Road Bus 17 8:00 a.m.: Underwood Road from The following is the 2014-15 606 – 15 8:05 a.m.: Brickyard Road from 7:40 a.m.: Coatney Hill Road 1 - 105 bus schedule for Woodstock 8:05 a.m.: Dugg Hill Road from 300 – 140 7:45 a.m.: Center Road and Town 8:03 a.m.: Tripp Road and Elementary School: 311 – 538 Bus 11 Farm Road Harrisville Road 8:10 a.m.: Route 169 from 1186 – 8:00 a.m.: Joy Road 7:50 a.m.: Lyon Hill and Cherry 8:07 a.m.: Peake Brook Road Bus 2 455 8:05 a.m.: County Road from 342 Tree Corner Road 8:14 a.m.: East Quasset Road from 7:40 a.m.: Route 197 from 569-1653 - 680 7:53 a.m.: English Neighborhood 321 - 20 7:47 a.m.: Route 198 from 1772-2003 Bus 6 8:10 a.m.: Woodstock Road Road 118-90 8:25 a.m.: Old Hall Road 7:55 a.m.: Route 197 from 1702-1860 8:05 a.m.: Route 171 to Bungay 8:15 a.m.: Dugg Hill Road from 7:55 a.m.: Route 197 from 542-25 8:10 a.m.: Route 198 from 929 - 490 Lake (Main Entrance) 197 - 15 8:07 a.m.: Northwood Child Care 8:07 a.m.: Route 171 to Spring Hill 8:20 a.m.: Child Hill Road Woodstock Middle School/Woodstock Academy Bus Routes All times are approximate. The first day of 6:50 a.m.: Brickyard Road from 927-342 7:07 a.m.: Route 169 and Ellen Lane Line school is Monday, Aug. 25, and is full day 7:00 a.m.: Child Road 7:05 a.m.: Route 197 from 507-251 for Woodstock Middle School and a half day 7:05 a.m.: Brickyard Road from 314-134 Bus 19 for Woodstock Academy. 6:45 a.m.: Bradford Corner Road: Bus 22 Please have student arrive at bus stop five Bus 11 6:50 a.m.: Perrin Road 6:37 a.m.: Route 198 from 490 - 606 minutes before scheduled pick up. 6:40 a.m.: Rocky Hill Road 7:00 a.m.: Rocky Hill Road from Cabbage 6:40 a.m.: Bungay Hill Road If you have any questions regarding the bus 6:45 a.m.: Hopkins Road Hill - New Sweden 6:58 a.m.: East Quasset Road schedule, please call Mrs. Sue Elliott at 928- 6:50 a.m.: Barlow Cemetery Road 7:06 a.m.: New Sweden Road 7:02 a.m.: Route 171 from Sprucedale Road 7453, ext. 319, between 6 and 11 a.m. 7:00 a.m.: Bungay Lake (Main Entrance) 7:12 a.m. : West Quasset Road - Route 169 The following is the 2014 - 2015 bus schedule for Woodstock Middle School Bus 20 Bus 25 and Woodstock Academy: Bus 16 6:45 a.m.: Route 197 and Lyon Hill Road 6:45 a.m.: Paine District Road 6:45 a.m.: Butts Road 6:50 a.m.: English Neighborhood and 7:00 a.m.: Route 197 Woodstock/Thompson Bus 1 6:50 a.m.: Underwood Road to Hebert Lane Rawson Road Line from 3 - 67 6:45 a.m.: Route 171 from 1255 – 1683, Spring 6:55 a.m.: Tripp Road 6:55a.m.: Route 169 and English 7:05 a.m.: Dugg Hill Road from 538 - 311 Hill, Indian Spring Roads 7:00 a.m. : Harrisville Road Neighborhood Road 7:10 a.m.: Roseland Park Road, Woodstock 6:55 a.m.: Crystal Pond Road and 7:05 a.m.: Peake Brook Road 7:00 a.m.: Route 169 and Massachusetts Meadows – 9 Kenyonville Road 7:00 a.m.: Route 198 from 147 - 28 7:04 a.m.: Hawkins Road

Bus 2: 6:40 a.m.: Center Road from 427-496 6:42 a.m.: Route 197 from 1168-1188 6:46 a.m.: Brickyard Road from 10-100 6:50 a.m.: Route 197 from 1120-1010 6:55 a.m.: Center Road, Center Cemetery – 224 7:00 a.m.: County Road from 203-196 7:05 a.m.: Route 171 from 1120-680 7:10 a.m.: Meehan and Pulpit Rock Road 7:15 a.m. Old Hall Road from 225 - 118

Bus 4 6:40 a.m.: Bull Hill Road and Senexet Road from 446-219 6:45 a.m.: Senexet Road including Beech, Laurel and Woodland 6:50 a.m.: Senexet Road including Stone Hill, Stonebridge and Shepards Landing 173-29 6:55 a.m.: Senexet Village 7:00 a.m. : Little Pond Road and Stonebridge Road

Bus 5 6:42 a.m.: Green Road 6:47 a.m.: Prospect Street from 590-56 6:57 a.m. Woodstock Road from 60-14 7:02 a.m.: Route 169 from 1186-512

Bus 6 6:25 a.m.: Route 197 - Child Road to 1671 6:35a.m. : Route 198 from 1166-1968 6:42 a.m.: Route 197 from 1707-1871 6:50 a.m.: Route 198 and Camp Road

Bus 7 6:45 a.m. : Joy Road 6:50 a.m.: County Road 6:55 a.m.: Woodstock Road 7:00 a.m.: Dugg Hill Road from 140 - 15 7:05 a.m. Child Hill Road

Bus 9 6:35 a.m.: English Neighborhood Road and Pond Factory Road 6:40 a.m.: Lebanon Hill Road

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Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Change is the only con- Fax: (860) 928-5946 Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner stant. www.villagernewspapers.com OPINION Change is the path of growth. If you are not going Frank G. Chilinski forward, you are sliding President & Publisher back. There are plenty of platitudes and inspirational Adam Minor LETTERS TO THE EDITOR quotes about the importance Editor and life infusing power of change, but sometimes, Pandolfi: Misconceptions surround VA plan perhaps even To the Editor: ruling especially when 22 veteran suicides often, I don’t EDITORIAL Veterans reading only headlines might occur every day. In regards to now allowing like it or I’d have a few misconceptions about how veterans to get an outside doctor…first, you rather it slow Congress and the new VA plan will provide have to show you’ve waited longer than 30 down a bit. more timely and convenient access to their days for an appointment, but that can be It may be a care. longer if the VA proves the need, or that you symptom of In regards to the new VA Bill, the General live more than 40 miles from a VA facility. living in the Boy same place Accounting Office reported that VA doctors Then you have to get the VA to put you on an treat substantially fewer patients than the electronic waiting list for a referral. On top of for most of private sector, sometimes as few as two a this, any civilian doctor you see must call a my life, but NANCY WEISS day. When VA doctors are paid a salary, VA hotline for prior approval before treating there are Story 3 where is the incentive for them to increase you. Good luck getting that call answered. times, trig- their workload and see more patients? This Worst of all, if you do manage to get outside gered by the “Every time I look at my son, I see a little while the VA maintains over 1,500 unfilled care, you can only stay with that doctor for sight of the first leaves bit more of myself in him.” physician/medical professionals positions. It 60 days, after that, it’s back to the VA. Not changing in the branches has a cultural problem of poor management, all veterans who become eligible for non-VA of an ancient maple, where Nearly one year ago, those were the first I wish the changes would words of my column (aptly titled “Boy inefficiency and no accountability and we care will get to choose their outside provider need a better “held accountable” VA — not a and not every non-VA care provider will opt stop. It may be the real defi- Story 2”) — and as we celebrate my son’s nition of a conservative. third birthday this week, these words are bigger one. to treat veterans through the VA program or truer now than they have ever been. A new House-Senate agreement will let the Medicare rates not to mention the timeliness It isn’t a political point of I was VA hand out up to $360 million in bonuses of reimbursement. view, but a desire to hang The joking to its employees each year even though the The Gen Acct Office stated that 19 percent on to traditions, memories around House voted to strip the bonuses through of vets who asked for a referral got to a spe- and loyalties. It may also be Minor with my 2016. The compromised bill says VA bonuses cialist within 90 days, the rest up to a year yet another sign of growing wife the will be capped at $360 million annually for the wait. I feel that a big step would be to fill open older, or just the inevitable Details other passage of time. night next 10 years but that cap is just 10 percent positions with veterans who we know will below the $400 million in bonuses the VA has take care of fellow veterans. Just giving vet- I climbed Mt. Monadnock ADAM about how with friends recently. We MINOR at this distributed in recent years. In addition, the erans priority is not enough, an extra effort moment, new bill gives VA employees and the union a should be made the get veterans for these scampered up rock faces Aaron is major victory when it comes to discipline for open jobs. So are we seeing a Band-Aid fix to and hopped across boulders. closer to poor performance as it goes through a long the second largest government entity until a The mountain is the most kindergarten then he is to his birth. Two appeal process. The new bill is a lot kinder new scandal comes along and are the secret climbed peak in the world years from right now, he’ll be preparing to VA officials than the original House Bill lists still going to continue in some form to after Japan’s Mount Fuji. for his first day of school. She didn’t want which would of allowed the VA secretary keep those bonuses coming. On a recent summer day, to hear any of that. He’s still our “baby” to immediately fire officials for poor perfor- Overall, the legislation includes very little the trails were populated in her eyes. I thought it was cool to think with hikers. about. mance with no appeal. The new accountabili- to address the management issues within the ty provision does not impact 99 percent of VA VA One feels closer to the ice Nevertheless, another birthday is here, age on granite sheets than and I find myself looking back on the last employees, including those who were directly anywhere else. This is a year with a mixture of awe and bewilder- and criminally responsible for the secret wait Tom Pandolfi place where change is slow, ment. For one, I could have sworn that a lists and veteran deaths. Only 500 of the top Woodstock blinked and missed the entire last year. executives are held responsible with the new but inexorable. The moun- Second, it’s awesome to see just how much tain sits there buffeted by the boy is learning. Whether it’s potty the weather and its uncom- training, his work with letters and num- promising geology, carved bers (writing will be coming soon, you best Reeves: Trust is a two-way street by the glaciers and now believe it!), and even his speech — his men- only superficially altered To the Editor: Past and current state legislators and gov- tal development has left me with a smile on by humans. I remembered my face, for sure. The Constitution of the State of Connecticut, ernors have not yet passed the necessary other trips to the sum- His brain is always working, seek- Article the First, Sec. 2 and Sec. 14 state the legislation to make these powers as stated mit with my children and ing, learning — for example, my father following: in the Connecticut Constitution available by happenstance on the (“Poopa”) and I were driving around Sec. 2. All political power is inherent in the to the voters of Connecticut. Why are the trail ran into a man from last week with Aaron in his car seat in people, and all free governments are founded Connecticut voters denied the power of voter the back, and we came upon a red light. Woodstock, whom I knew on their authority, and instituted for their initiative and recall as in many other states? From the back seat came: “Look, Daddy! as a child, accompanied by benefit; and they have at all times an undeni- Is it because the elected state officials do Fingers!” his young son. Change and able and indefeasible right to alter their form not think that the voters can be trusted or Perplexed, I looked around, then at my continuation all over again, of government in such manner as they may have the necessary intelligence to handle the father, hoping he understood what in the I thought. world the boy was talking about. I could think expedient. power of voter initiative and recall? If that is Close friends of ours have see he was just as confused as I was. Sec. 14. The citizens have a right, in a the case, then why is it that these same elect- put their house on the mar- “Fingers?” I asked him, thinking he saw peaceable manner, to assemble for their com- ed politicians want the voters of Connecticut ket and moved away. I’m an oversized hand on a billboard or restau- mon good, and to apply to those invested to trust them and vote for them in the upcom- happy for them as they rant sign. “Where are the fingers?” with the powers of government, for redress ing election? “Over there!” he excitedly said, pointing are eager for a change and of grievances, or other proper purposes, by As I understand it, trust is a two-way street. toward the side of the road, and that’s planned the move for years. petition, address or remonstrance. If the politicians running for office want the when I saw it — he was pointing to the lit I’m not happy for myself. I When reading these two sections of the voters to trust them and give them their vote, up orange hand on the walk signal at the always thought they would State Constitution, one would think that the shouldn’t the politicians trust the intelli- intersection — fingers. be in the area for as long Just to be sure, I asked him, “What color voters of Connecticut have the right to initi- gence and integrity of the voters with initiate as we will be and their are the fingers?” ate change in the laws of this state by petition and recall? Is it not the right of the people to decamping has left me feel- “Orange!” he exclaimed. and referendum. They would also think that have these rights as stated in Article the First ing lonely. Although we stay I had to laugh, because his curiosity and they have the ability to recall those elected/ in the Connecticut Constitution? in touch largely by email, I wonder is so pure. To me, it’s a dirty, run- appointed officials that the voters deem unfit There are those that have said that change down, traffic-controlling light. To him, it’s won’t feel the same when I to continue in office by petition and special is needed and in Connecticut the case of voter five, beautiful, wondrous, magical lit-up pass the road to their home elections. The U.S. Constitution, Article 2, initiative and recall, change is long overdue. orange fingers. or want to have tea with Of course, as his curiosity has grown, Sec. 4., allows impeachment of the presi- dent, vice president and all civil officers, yet them on a winter afternoon. so has his capacity for memorization. As Harold Reeves Change is inevitable, I say many people have in the past year, our Connecticut, the Constitution State, has no Danielson family was struck with the cultural phe- such provisions for the voters. to myself, but I wish they nomenon known as the movie “Frozen.” still lived nearby. For those of you who have seen the movie, Once a month I usher you know it’s filled with catchy musical at the beautiful church I numbers left and right. Well, like most attend. The view from the kids, my son could not get enough of the Calling all cans forward back where my usher friend stuff. “Let It Go,” “Do You Want to Build a and I stand gives a different Snowman,” “In Summer,” “Fixer Upper” Did you know that this ty/events/can-it-forward. Saturday is an important he Healthy, local food is a goal of perspective. It makes clear and “Love is an Open Door,” are all on T who sits where and with regular rotation. Ever had a 2-year-old sing day for those of you who this celebration day. As I have an entire rendition of “Let It Go” for you garden, work hard growing Everyday mentioned before, if you don’t whom. For many years, at the top of his lungs in the grocery store there was a row of women; your own food, and enjoy cologist have your own garden or your while you make your way up and down the the bounty of your harvest E garden is lacking your favorite we called them the merry aisles? It’s just as awkward and adorable in the winter months? fruit or veggie, make your way widows, who sat together. as you can imagine, but I will tell you this LIZ They greeted each other International Can-It- ELLSWORTH to your local farm or farmers’ — seeing my wife and my boy sing “Love Forward Day is Saturday, markets. To find locations close warmly every Sunday and is an Open Door” together is truly special. radiated support and wry “Jinx! Jinx again!” Aug. 16. This is the fourth to you, check out this link: www. year of this food celebration. localharvest.org. Once you’ve good humor. Most of them But perhaps the greatest thing of all are gone now and yet from over the past year has been how he has Its goal is to encourage people to preserve, or collected your favorite, “missing” treats, you embraced the idea of being a big brother, can, food for “another” day. can start preserving them as well. Some habit, I expect to see them even in the midst of the chaos that was the Preserving your own food has several Farmers’ Markets are holding events to par- sitting there. I’m disappoint- first two months of his sister’s life. This important results. You are able to control ticipate in International Can-It-Forward Day. ed when I realize that they year has not been the easiest one for the the ingredients in the jar, which means you You might even enjoy holding your own aren’t all present. Minor family, as most of the winter was know what is in your food. Your food is safe. Can-It-Forward Day party. I am sure many My father often remarked spent going back and forth to the UMass You can make your food just the way you of you have been preserving food for years, that he was amazed to recall NICU in Worcester as Chloe grew. The want by adding your own special flavors, and enjoy canning your goods with family an event that seemed recent love in his eyes as he saw his little (and I to him but had actually do mean little) sister for the first time, and like spices. You capture the flavor of just-off- and friends. This food “celebration” really the- vine produce. You can create your own isn’t anything new to you. Perhaps, this happened decades before. then every day since, has been something I never said anything, I’ll remember forever — and today, nine combinations, like strawberry-rhubarb jam year, though, you can add a little flair to your months later, Chloe and Aaron play togeth- or blueberry-raspberry fruit compote. You usual crop maintaining. Hold a contest, do but always thought such er, and the care he takes when he is around know your culinary meals are healthy (most- give-a-ways, share recipes, or have a “guess comments from him were his sister is heart-warming. He really does ly). You’re also supporting the “grow local” what it is” game. You’ll help some of your dumb. Now I see how time love his little sister, his “Sissy.” food campaigns. friends lose that “fear” of canning. becomes compressed in Of course, all that being said. Being There will be all kinds of events that you For more information on recipes, dietary memory and how difficult three isn’t without its challenges for us. can participate in. Events will cover the information, and canning tips, log onto: it can be to accurately guess He is continually testing his boundaries, when something occurred like kids do, and discipline is handed down globe as well, in places like South Africa, www.freshpreserving.com/community/ Canada, and Australia. links. To check in via social media, use the because so much is a blur. regularly, but that’s just part of growing Changes mark the pro- up. It’s part of learning what’s right and Celebrities are joining in on the fun. For hashtag — #canitforward. what’s wrong. It’s something we all had to those of you who love the cooking shows, gression of our lives even go through. especially Bravo TV’s “Top Chef,” you’re in Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and though it’s hard to pinpoint So, for the third time, I offer up this for a treat. On Aug. 16, “Top Chef” personal- holds a master’s degree in Environmental when certain things hap- column to my son, who probably won’t be ity Hugh Acheson will host a live webcast of Education from Antioch University New pened. Perhaps one of the able to appreciate this until years down the canning demonstrations. Some lucky people England and a B.A. in English from Bates many reasons for celebra- road, when he’ll look at it, roll his eyes, and might even be able to be in the audience. College. She specializes in conservation and tions of birthdays and anni- with attitude, say, “Dad, you’re embarrass- versaries is to use traditions ing me!” For more information on other events, go to: recycling initiatives. http://www.freshpreserving.com/communi- and rituals to mark specific That’s my job, son — embarrassing you moments before they are and telling you I love you every single day. Happy birthday! I don’t want to blink, forgotten. because when I do, you’ll be four! Change will happen www.Connecticuts whether I like it or not, so Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909- all I can do is feel open to all 4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridge- QuietCorner.com the feelings it engenders. press.com. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, August 15, 2014 • A9 A retirement income roadmap for women WHAT IS IT? More women are working for your portfolio to become pro- and taking charge of their own gressively more conservative as retirement planning than ever inancial you grow older, it may be wise to before. F consider maintaining at least a What does retirement mean Focus portion in growth investments. to you? Do you dream of trav- • Spend wisely. You want to eling? Pursuing a hobby? be careful not to spend too much Volunteering your time, or too soon. This can be a great starting a new career or busi- JIM WEISS temptation, particularly early in ness? Simply enjoying more retirement. A good guideline is time with your grandchildren? to make sure your annual with- Whatever your goal, you’ll need long it may last, and the type drawal rate isn’t greater than a retirement income plan that’s of retirement lifestyle you want, 4 percent to 6 percent of your designed to support the retire- it’s time to estimate the amount portfolio. (The appropriate per- ment lifestyle that you envision, of money you’ll need to make it centage for you will depend on and minimize the risk that you’ll all happen. One of the biggest a number of factors, including outlive your savings. retirement planning mistakes the length of your payout period CONTEST ENTRY FORM Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 and your portfolio’s asset allo- WHEN WILL YOU RETIRE? you can make is to underesti- Deadline: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014 mate the amount you’ll need to cation.) Remember that if you Establishing a target age is save by the time you retire. It’s whittle away your principal too My guess is:______important, because when you often repeated that you’ll need quickly, you may not be able to retire will significantly affect 70 percent to 80 percent of your earn enough on the remaining Last week’s What Is It? ??? One of the soldiers etched in granite on principal to carry you through how much you need to save. For pre-retirement income after the Operation Desert Storm Veterans Memorial in Thompson. example, if you retire early at you retire. However, the prob- the later years. age 55 as opposed to waiting until lem with this approach is that it • Understand your retirement age 67, you’ll shorten the time doesn’t account for your specific plan distribution options. Most Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? you have to accumulate funds situation. pension plans pay benefits in by 12 years, and you’ll increase Focus on your actual expenses the form of an annuity. If you’re The Villager has it to give. the number of years that you’ll today and think about whether married, you generally must Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! be living off of your retirement they’ll stay the same, increase, choose between a higher retire- ment benefit that ends when savings. Also consider: decrease, or even disappear by Name______• The longer you delay retire- the time you retire. While some your spouse dies, or a smaller ment, the longer you can build expenses may disappear, like a benefit that continues in whole Address______up tax-deferred funds in your mortgage or costs for commut- or in part to the surviving IRAs and employer-sponsored ing to and from work, other spouse. A financial professional State______Zip______Telephone#______plans like 401(k)s, or accrue expenses, such as health care can help you with this difficult, Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, benefits in a traditional pension and insurance, may increase as but important, decision. attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Woodstock, in front • Consider which assets to of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to (860) 928-5946. All photos are plan if you’re lucky enough to be you age. If travel or hobby activ- of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, covered by one. ities are going to be part of your use first. For many retirees, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and where it can be seen. Answers • Medicare generally doesn’t retirement, be sure to factor in the answer is simple in theory: will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager and Woodstock start until you’re 65. Does your these costs as well. And don’t withdraw money from taxable Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with the correct answer will be included in a ran- employer provide post-retire- forget to take into account the accounts first, then tax-deferred dom drawing. One lucky winner will receive $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! ment medical benefits? Are you potential impact of inflation and accounts, and lastly, tax-free eligible for the coverage if you taxes. accounts. By using your tax-fa- retire early? Do you have health vored accounts last and avoid- insurance coverage through IDENTIFY YOUR SOURCES ing taxes as long as possible, your spouse’s employer? If OF INCOME you’ll keep more of your retire- See you at the fair! ment dollars working for you. not, you may have to look into Once you have an idea of However, this approach isn’t The one thing that remains the same as each year waxes COBRA or a private individual your retirement income needs, right for everyone. And don’t for- and wanes — summer is the most fleeting of all the seasons. policy — which could be expen- your next step is to assess how get to plan for required distribu- The months of June, July, and August are punctuated by sive. prepared you (or you and your tions. You must generally begin weeks that fly by and busy weekends. Graduation season • You can begin receiving your spouse) are to meet those needs. taking minimum distributions morphs into barbeque and vacation season, and as we head Social Security retirement ben- In other words, what sources from employer retirement plans into the later weeks of August, we arrive at Fair season. efit as early as age 62. However, of retirement income will be and traditional IRAs when you Marking the unofficial end of summer, the Brooklyn and your benefit may be 25 percent available to you? Your employ- reach age 70 1/2, whether you to 30 percent less than if you er may offer a traditional pen- Woodstock Fairs provided residents and visitors with an need them or not. Plan to spend waited until full retirement age. sion that will pay you monthly opportunity to have a “last hurrah” before the realities of these dollars first in retirement. Conversely, if you delay retire- benefits. In addition, you can school and work resume. Here is a sneak peek of what we have • Consider purchasing an ment past full retirement age, likely count on Social Security to look forward to this year. immediate annuity. Annuities you may be able to increase your to provide a portion of your From Thursday, Aug. 21, through are able to offer something Social Security retirement ben- retirement income. Other sourc- Sunday, Aug. 24, The Brooklyn Fair will unique--a guaranteed income efit. es of retirement income may entertain and educate crowds from near stream for the rest of your life • If you work part-time during include a 401(k) or other retire- and far. With a variety of livestock dis- or for the combined lives of retirement, you’ll be earning ment plan, IRAs, annuities, and plays, tractor, truck and animal pulls, as you and your spouse (although money and relying less on your other investments. The amount well as rides and games, the weekend will that guarantee is subject to the retirement savings, leaving of income you receive from be full of family-friendly activities. One of claims-paying ability and finan- more of your savings to poten- those sources will depend on the many highlights of the Brooklyn Fair cial strength of the issuer). The tially grow for the future (and the amount you invest, the rate is the live music lineup – with performanc- obvious advantage in the context you may also have access to of investment return, and other es scheduled for the Main Stage all four of retirement income planning affordable health care). factors. Finally, if you plan to evenings. Thursday will see country singer is that you can use an annuity On the • If you’re married, and work during retirement, your Eric Paslay, known for his 2014 hit, “Friday to lock in a predictable annual you and your spouse are both earnings will be another source go in the Night.” On Friday, Danielle Bradbery, the income stream, not subject to employed and nearing retire- of income. season four winner of the singing competi- investment risk, that you can’t quiet ment age, think about staggering When you compare your pro- tion “The Voice” will perform. The 17-year- outlive. your retirements. If one spouse jected expenses to your anticipat- corner old wowed audiences and judges alike with Unfortunately, there’s no is earning significantly more ed sources of retirement income, her mix of country covers and will be sure one-size-fits-all when it comes than the other, then it usual- you may find that you won’t SARAH C. to make an impact with her Brooklyn Fair to retirement income planning. ly makes sense for that spouse have enough income to meet MORTENSEN performance. Saturday, veteran country A financial professional can to continue to work in order to your needs and goals. Closing music artist Collin Raye will take the stage. review your circumstances, help maximize current income and this difference, or “gap,” is an With 16 number one hits and several CMA you sort through your options, ease the financial transition into important part of your retire- and help develop a plan that’s and ACM nominations for vocalist of the year, audiences retirement. ment income plan. In general, if right for you. will be singing along. Roomful of Blues will close out the 2014 HOW LONG WILL you face a shortfall, you’ll have Main Stage performances on Sunday with their play on 1940’s five options: save more now, RETIREMENT LAST? Prepared by Broadridge and 50’s Jump Blues, R&B and Rock ‘n Roll. Don’t miss their delay retirement or work during Investor Communication energetic performances of songs from days gone by. Fair We all hope to live to an old retirement, try to increase the Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2014. admission is just $10, with kids 12 and under free. For more age, but a longer life means that earnings on your retirement Presented by James A. Weiss, information on the Brooklyn Fair, see their ad in this week’s you’ll have even more years of assets, find new sources of retire- AAMS, RLP and Laurence N. papers! retirement to fund. The problem ment income, or plan to spend Hale, AAMS, CRPS, financial Every Labor Day weekend, the sleepy town of Woodstock is particularly acute for women, less during retirement. transforms into the busy destination for the Woodstock Fair. who generally live longer than advisors practicing at Weiss TRANSITIONING INTO & Hale Financial, 697 Pomfret Celebrating its 154th season, the Woodstock Fair is four days men. To guard against the risk full of agriculture, food, and fun. From classic tractor displays, of outliving your savings, you’ll RETIREMENT Street, Pomfret Center, CT 06259, 860-928-2341. They offer securities to horse pulls, games and rides on the midway, and countless need to estimate your life expec- Even after that special day vendors, there is something for everyone. Don’t miss the 2014 tancy. You can use government and advisory services through comes, you’ll still have work Commonwealth Financial Main Stage concert lineup, kicked-off by country music artist statistics, life insurance tables, to do. You’ll need to carefully Phil Vassar, known for such hits as “Carlene,” “American or life expectancy calculators Network, www.FINRA.org/ manage your assets so that your Child,” and “Just Another Day in Paradise.” Fans of late 80’s to get a reasonable estimate of www.SIPC.org, a Registered retirement savings will last as and early 90’s rock music will recognize Saturday’s performer how long you’ll live. Experts Investment Adviser. Weiss & Hale long as you need them to. from his time as the lead vocalist of Cinderella. Tom Keifer base these estimates on your Financial does not provide legal • Review your portfolio regu- will be singing the hits from his glam metal heydays and fans age, gender, race, health, life- or tax advice. You should consult larly. Traditional wisdom holds a legal or tax professional regard- should come prepared to rock. Sunday will see one of country style, occupation, and family his- that retirees should value the tory. But remember, these are ing your individual situation. The and popular music’s most legendary figures take the stage. safety of their principal above financial services team at Weiss & The Gambler himself, Kenny Rogers, will be making noise in just estimates. There’s no way to all else. For this reason, some predict how long you’ll actually Hale serves individuals, families, the Quiet Corner, singing his countless hits. And on Monday, people shift their investment businesses & not-for-profit insti- country music darling Sara Evans will close out the Fair, sing- live, but with life expectancies portfolio to fixed income invest- on the rise, it’s probably best to tutions in wealth management, ing such hits as “Suds in the Bucket,” “A Little Bit Stronger,” ments, such as bonds and money best suited for investment portfo- and “Slow Me Down.” A great lineup for a great annual event assume you’ll live longer than market accounts, as they enter you expect. lios over $500,000. Weiss & Hale – admission is $12, with children 10 and under admitted for retirement. The problem with Financial’s goal is to help clients free. Discounts for active military and senior citizens are PROJECT YOUR this approach is that you’ll effec- to Plan Well. Invest Well. Live available. For more information, visit www.woodstockfair. RETIREMENT EXPENSES tively lose purchasing power if Well. For more information, visit com and be sure to look for the Woodstock Fair’s ad in next the return on your investments the Plan Well, Invest Well and week’s Villagers! Once you know when your doesn’t keep up with inflation. Live Well sections at www.weis- Both the Brooklyn and Woodstock Fairs attract vendors retirement will likely start, how While it generally makes sense sandhale.com. from near and far, but be sure to visit these Quiet Corner busi- nesses while you stroll through the fair grounds. Located on Route 6 in Brooklyn, By the Brook specializes in What’s in a nickname? American-made interior and exterior furniture. Look for By the Brook’s Adirondack chairs, swings, gliders, and sheds at As a five-foot-tall woman who The boundaries of Bubba have the Brooklyn Fair and on North Gate Way at the Woodstock definitely fits the bill of “girlie expanded beyond the kids, too. Fair. Tell owners Leo and Zoe that Sarah sent you! girl,” the last nickname I ever Amanda’s My entire family, friends of fam- With a variety of jewelry, scarves, handbags, sunglasses, expected to have was “Bubba.” Musings ily, my boyfriend — my whole and more, Brooklyn’s Jeweled Innovations will be in the For most of my life, the name circle — calls me “Bub.” In fact, Better Living Building at the Brooklyn Fair, as well as at Bubba evoked the image of a big there are people I’ve met within the Woodstock Fair. Look for Jeweled Innovations on the guy who loves burgers and beer AMANDA the last decade who I’m pretty Business in Brooklyn page in this week’s Killingly Villager and was always wearing a T-shirt sure have never actually called for a special Fair offer. about two sizes too small. Never COLLINS me by real first name. For martial arts enthusiasts, Danielson Martial Arts did I picture Bubba to be a tiny For a while, I bemoaned being Academy will be doing two demonstrations at the Brooklyn curly-haired girl with a dress Bubba, but now I embrace the Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23. Look for them at the Brooklyn fetish. name. Actually, I love it. Common at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. They will also perform on the But all that changed about a decade ago when Nicknames are a funny thing. They’re rarely Main Stage of the Woodstock Fair on Saturday, Aug. 30 at my first niece, Brielle, entered the world. I was chosen by the owner (although I guess I’m some- noon and 4 p.m. Putnam’s Quest Martial Arts will be on the just 17 when she was born, and I fell in love. I was what responsible for Bubba) but, instead, they’re enamored by her gummy toothless grin, the pudgy usually bestowed upon us based on some special South Stage at the Woodstock Fair on Friday, Aug. 29 – see rolls all the way down her legs, and her charming characteristic. For instance my sister is talkative them perform at 6:30 p.m. belly laugh. She was the first baby to come into my sister is Motormouth and my skinny cat is Bones. The Brooklyn and Woodstock Fairs are an important part life and she introduced me to a new kind of love — Don’t ask why I call my boyfriend Stinky. of our local culture and identity — show your support by the kind where you just absolutely adore someone Depending on how you look at it, a nickname attending these historic annual agricultural events. Enjoy the for really no reason at all. can make you feel honored or uncomfortable, but final weekends of summer with some great entertainment, Brielle didn’t actually call me Bubba, but it was whether it’s a good one or a bad one, a nickname is exhibits, and food — see you at the Fairs! one of the first things to come out her mouth, so I always a sign of love. Sarah Mortensen is the advertising executive for Villager claimed it. I had no idea that it would stick. Now, Even if it’s Bubba. Newspapers. Give her a call at (860) 928-1818, ext. 119, or by 10 years, five more nieces and a nephew later, email at [email protected] to see how we can help there’s a whole gaggle of little ones who are certain Amanda Collins may be reached at (508)909-4132 you get the word out about your business in the Quiet Corner that’s my only name. or by email at [email protected]. and beyond! A10 • Friday, August 15, 2014 Villager Newspapers

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It was the Stan said. that’s just as enduring. eymoon with one of his favor- little six-cylinder,” Stan said. shopping center of the whole Stan and Marion used the “It was great driving it. It ite automobiles. “It always ran just as good as area,” Stan said. “We had a lot Chevy back in the 1950’s to cart just takes you back. It’s just an “When I saw this car some- anything we’ve got today. But of stores.” their young family around. older car, and sitting in it and thing just hit me. I paid about you didn’t have all the bells Stan was an optician in 1950 They had four children. Now realizing it’s a very old car. $6,900 for this used one that’s and whistles.” but said he couldn’t make the couple likes to chauffeur It rides beautifully,” Marion 60 years old,” Stand said. “It Stan was born in Putnam enough money in that field their grandchildren around in said. “Taking the grandkids for had to be on my bucket list. I and has spent all of his 86 years so he started a card shop and their vintage car. ice cream is fun beyond mea- bought it and I’m having fun here. His father, G. Stanley then owned Shaw’s Office “I really have fun because I sure, believe me, all the grand- with it.” Shaw, was president of Cargill Supply in downtown Putnam. take my grandchildren for ice kids with me.” The couple sat near their Trust Company. Stan grew up His business was located in the cream,” Stan said. “When com- Charlie Lentz may be reached Chevy during the Main Street during the Great Depression space that now houses The Arc pany comes, we go off in the at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by Car Cruise last Sunday, Aug. but said Putnam survived the Emporium on Main Street. Chevy and show up in town.” e-mail at charlie@villagernews- 10, and reminisced about a sim- economic downtown better He admitted that wrestling The Shaws’ marriage was papers.com. Lenky: ‘The main line is controlled by the town’ money. The Marianapolis with the easements we’re Commons has had a his- away completely, but it project to assist the resi- VOTE Preparatory School and going to have is going to tory of septic issues over won’t be something that’s dents of Thompson Hill, continued from page 1 the town of Thompson belong to the town,” he the past few years, which forced now.” saying if an extension is so it increased the price formed a deal at the said. “The town has con- have town officials look- Lenky added that needed half the work will of the horizontal boring beginning of the planning trol over that main line. ing to the future and the since the consent orders already be done at the another $400,000 and then process that would have The only thing the school potential of expanding on were issued, many on expense of the preparato- we had a bit more engi- the town handling the has is the laterals that the Marianapolis sewer Thompson Hill have ry school. neering that needs to be money from the USDA come off of it to go to their project to benefit that sec- invested in fixing their With the additional done because of that as and Marianapolis paying buildings, but the main tion of town as needed. septic systems and $500,000 now approved well.” for all expenses by reim- line is controlled by the “It’s been an ongoing thus the actual need for use, Thompson and According to Lenky, bursing the town. town. In the future if we battle for sewer to be up for improvements has Marianapolis can pro- the vote was more of a With this recent vote, wanted to branch out to at Thompson Hill,” said dropped significantly as ceed with the more formality to actually allo- some of the naysayers Thompson Hill for some Lenky. “There were a lot well, but that does not tedious items on the to-do cate the $500,000 with the argued that Thompson’s reason Marianapolis of problems in the early mean the town is ignor- list. While a timeline has permission of the taxpay- use of the sewer line won’t charge us anything. days due to failed septic ing the problem. Lenky not been set the next few ers. Obtaining the money would be complicated We are in control of that systems and other things. ensured taxpayers that months should see paper- was simple because the by its connection to the main line.” Marianapolis came the town is keeping work completed and bids USDA had already set Preparatory School, a fact The Thompson Hill under the consent order options open as to any awarded to prepare for aside a reserve of $500,000 that Lenky said is false. section of town that bor- and there is one for the future expansion from the the project to begin pos- for the project in case “The main line — that’s ders the Marianapolis town so this alleviates lines installed through sibly next spring or sum- the town needed the on Marianapolis property property and Thompson some of that. It won’t go the Marianapolis sewer mer. Coffin talents on display Teen center opening expected with quilt art show for early October growing up I would take “I just see them in a The town is looking at other pro- QUILTS a dress apart, look at it, magazine, or a book, or a TEEN CENTER grams to add to the community center continued from page 1 and then make it.” quilt show and I want to continued from page 1 on Tiffany Street, where the teen cen- cleaning. Not having an A friend suggested tak- make it,” Coffin said. televisions and a refrigerator and range ter will be housed. The Resident State education there wasn’t ing a quilting class in One of her elaborate top for the kitchen. Our hiring process Troopers Office will move to that loca- much that I could go for,” Danielson, taught by Kay hand-stitched quilts is taking place right now and we’re tion from the Town Hall and officials Coffin said. “I worked at Gannon. Coffin found an can take six months to assuming by Sept. 1 that we’ll have a have considered following the trend of different places clean- artistic outlet and never complete, working six to coordinator in place and we’ll make our other local communities by proposing ing.” looked back. seven hours per day. She pitches to all the schools again to sign the concept of a dog park on location. It all became too much “I went to classes for breathes a sigh of relief kids up to come in an utilize the place.” The top floor of the community center and her doctor ordered 10 years,” Coffin said. on the final stitch. Her The plan is to have the center in full will also remain available as a place to stop working in order “You learn how to cut quilts are a labor of love, operation by Oct. 1, complete with a for meetings and religious services or to preserve her health. your pattern, where to will, and perseverance — study room equipped with computer other community activities while the Coffin said her learning put the arrows, how to do Coffin knows those ingre- and other areas that will allow teenag- downstairs acts as the new teen center. disability contributed to the hand quilting. I used dients all too well. ers to have fun and partake in commu- The town has also been in talks to coor- her frustration. to go every week, then “I was told when I was nity service activities as well. Gaudreau dinate programs with the local library. “I had my son tested. it became I was a teach- growing up ‘You’re never said the goal is to make it more than While the concept may have started It’s hereditary. We’re er with her. So we both going to learn anything’ just a place to hang out, but also a place off as questionable to some during the good at learning hands- taught.” — that was from my for teens to have a place to go and to budget season, Gaudreau and the other on, that’s how I got taught Coffin led classes rem- parents because I had a mature into adults as members of the members of the Brooklyn Parks and quilting, hands-on. But iniscent of the quilting learning disability. You community in the process. Recreation Commission are hoping that book learning is harder bees in the Midwest of can overcome that if it’s “The void that we have with the with time the initiative will prove its for us because our mind the early 1800’s where something you love to Recreation Commission is we take care own worth by targeting a group that is doesn’t work — it doesn’t women often convened to do,” Coffin said. “When of our young kids and our seniors with seldom addressed in the community. lock in,” Coffin said. “For make quilts and social- I create something it just our programs but that teenage group It might be a few more months before me to learn how to go ize. Coffin has sewn makes me feel good that I has kind of been neglected a little bit,” the teen center is fully operational, but to your house — I have “hundreds” of quilts can do it. I love it. I can’t said Gaudreau. “What we want to do when it is there is a lot of promise as to drive it seven times over the years and sev- believe I’ve done it.” is make them feel they are part of the to what it will offer for the teens of before I remember how to eral now grace the walls Brooklyn community. It’s not a stretch, Brooklyn. Only time will tell just how get to your house.” of the Community Room Charlie Lentz may be but it’s been a long time coming.” effective it is. Stitching and sewing at Thompson Public reached at (860) 928-1818, were never a problem. Library, some as large ext. 110, or by e-mail at “I used to make dolls as nine feet by nine feet. charlie@villagernewspa- and teddy bears and cur- She freely borrows her pers.com. tains and I made clothes,” designs from a variety of www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Coffin said. “When I was sources.

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Other tribution and the phonograph. ruptcy, which allowed important factors are the condition of With 1,093 patents, Edison is one of him to buy back the the machine, the type of horn it has and the greatest inventors in history. Since rights to his invention. the model. Some versions were made of Edison first recorded the words, “Mary Edison later higher quality and produced in limited had a little lamb,” voice and music improved the pro- numbers. Signs and posters advertising recordings have been an important part duction process. The phonographs are popular with collectors of our history. 1891 price of $150 was as well. Sound recording actually pre- dropped to $20 for a Most 78 records don’t have consider- dates Edison. Édouard-Léon Scott de Antiques, Standard and $7.50 for able value but there are exceptions. Some Martinville applied for a patent for his a “Gem” model later rare blues and jazz records can bring phonautograms in 1857. His diagrams Collectibles in the 1890’s. prices in the thousands and cylinder illustrate how airborne sounds could be In the 1890’s Emile records can also bring strong figures. states recorded with a mechanism based on & E Berliner developed Courtesy photo We sold a collection of National the human ear. Shortly before Edison’s a gramophone that Berliner gramophone records with most invention, Charles Cros, of France, sug- WAYNE TUISKULA played disks instead A National Berliner Gramophone sold for selling for over $100 each. The National gested using a glass disk to record and of the cylinders. He more than $6,700 at one of our auctions. Berliner player attracted bidders from replay sounds. He never created a work- made zinc copies and across the country and Europe. When the the image of “Nipper” the dog listening ing model or patented his process. later made them from celluloid (a type of bidding was done it had brought more to “His Master’s Voice” made Victrola a Edison, however, was able to produce a plastic) before producing them from vul- than $6,000, which was music to the con- household name. working model and patent it. According canized rubber. The process continued signor’s ears. Now that you have a little background to the Library of Congress, on Dec. 22, to improve and 25,000 disks were pressed We are selling vintage phonographs on phonographs, you are probably won- 1877, he brought the invention into the in 1889 in Europe. In 1891, he returned to and cylinder rolls in our Sept. 25 auction. dering what they are worth. As with all “Scientific American” offices in New the United States to open the American Hope to see some of my readers then! York City. 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Lippincott bought phonograph rights duced the Graphophone and Victor pro- es. A quality Edison model may bring com. from Edison and other manufacturers. duced the Victrola. The Victor logo with sums into the thousands. of year, we receive increased health departments for assistance wash your hands well following Department of Energy and Rabies awareness a reports of people coming in con- with medical advice and testing the incident. Avoid direct contact Environmental Protection, tact with raccoons, skunks, foxes, bats for rabies. with any saliva or brain/nervous Wildlife Division – 860-424-3333 must for protecting bats, and feral cats,” explained “Rabid animals continue to tissue. For more information about NDDH Public Health Nurse be a public health threat in our • Make sure all pets are current rabies: Nancy Beaudry. “If a person has district,” Starkey added. “Many on their rabies vaccine. 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Environmental Protection, iar domestic animals to prevent right away so we can provide health to make sure that people • Multiple agencies can be Wildlife Div. – 860-424-3011 – www. potential exposure to rabies, a proper notification and informa- remain safe from exposure to involved in a rabies case. This ct.gov/deep fatal viral disease of both animals tion to any exposed individuals.” rabies. Animal Control Officers includes the local health depart- • Department of Agriculture, and humans, most often transmit- Beaudry noted that feral cats deal with domestic animals and ment, local Animal Control Animal Control Division – 860- ted through contact with a rabid are free-roaming cats that are not the CT Department of Energy and Officers, Nuisance Wildlife 713-2506 – www.ct.gov/doag animal. owned. 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Keep sending those photos of your cutest pets to us via e-mail to edi- tor Adam Minor at adam@villager- newspapers.com, and we’ll print the best ones we receive when we can! Along with Meet Angelo, owned by Jim Kondratowicz, of Danielson. your photo, please send us the name of your pet, the owner’s name(s), and the town you live in. Owners are allowed to be in the photo, so be sure to smile if you in the picture! Feel free to be creative, and most of all, have fun! These three Bernese mountain dogs, about 400 combined pounds of love and affection, are, from left, Darby, Gunther and Pepper, owned Above and at right: Jordan Copeland, of by Sally and Carl Keil, of Woodstock. Putnam, sent us these two photos of his goats and chickens. The goats are named Tansy and baby Percy (“Almost all grown up from earlier this year!”). The chickens are named Ruby and Dolores.

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PAWS Cat(s) of the Week: Bamboo & Selina This is Bamboo, left, and Selina! These two are insep- arable, and together they are just tons of fun and full of love. Bamboo is a big young boy with short buff beige fur and This is Simon and Uncle Gary, owned by Dan Stellabella, Doris Hazzard’s best friend, chill- the kindest eyes you’ll ever see. Gomes and Sara Garcia, of Woodstock. ing in Thompson. Selina is a short-hair tortie-tab- by mix with every color in her running shirt. fur, and stunning green eyes! WEF announces first ‘Harvester 5K’ This course offers runners a trail-like run on These two came to PAWS along with several other cats gravel, grass and pavement and is ideal for folks here who are also up for adoption. They had been owned WOODSTOCK — The Inaugural Harvester looking to enjoy the bucolic nature of Woodstock. by a very sweet old lady who was in hospice care and has 5K running event, sponsored by the Woodstock Runners will start the race at the Stonebridge since passed away. They’d all been taken great care of, Education Foundation, is scheduled for Saturday, field and continue through the grassy fields of a and are not sure how they found themselves in cages so Sept. 20, at 8:30 a.m. traditional cross-country style course. The course suddenly, after being raised in a loving home. The WEF has teamed up with Celebrating extends onto Little Pond Road and Stonebridge Selina will tell you how much she loves you, with her Agriculture to help expand awareness of the role Road to finish at the Stone Bridge field. petite sing-song meows. She adores being petted and is of agriculture in the Quiet Corner by sponsoring After the race, please join fellow runners and res- very playful as well. If you need a pick-me-up, Selina is a signature 5K open to all runners of all abilities. your girl! She has nothing but positivity and adoration for idents for breakfast at the Celebrating Agriculture Prizes for first, second, and third place finishes event in the Barn on the property of the Woodstock anyone lucky enough to notice her in her cage. will be awarded in all running groups. Bamboo is a big softie. He also loves being petted and Fair. Breakfast will be offered for $5 for adults The race commences at 8:30 a.m. Registration and $3 for children under age 10. Both events will will be your loyal sidekick the rest of his life. He is a calm- begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Stone Bridge field off ing, steady presence and will help you through the tough take place rain or shine. Runners are encouraged Stonebridge Road on the Woodstock Fairgrounds. to join in a scavenger hunt, hayrides, fun farm times in life just by giving you some warm snuggles and Pre-registration forms can be downloaded from lots of purrs. tour, and children’s activities sponsored by the the WEF website or requested via email at wood- Bamboo and Selina are both up-to-date on their vac- Celebrating Agriculture committee. [email protected]. The reg- cines, FIV/FeLV negative and have been neutered and All proceeds from the Harvester 5K will sup- spayed, respectively. istration fee is $20 for adults and $10 for runners port the Woodstock Education Foundation. Funds If you would like to make Bamboo and Selina a part of under 18 years old. Children under 12 must have raised will go directly to supporting educational your family, which is all they’ve ever wanted to be since an adult present from the beginning of the race programs in Woodstock Public Schools. Programs coming to the shelter and becoming cage-mates, please call through the finish. Day of race registration is $25 sponsored by the WEF include public speaking, the PAWS shelter at (860) 480-1104. for adults and $15 for children. The first 100 regis- chess club, drama club, Math Olympiad, Civil trations will be provided with a high quality Dri-fit War week and the Summer Learning Initiative program (SLIC) and many oth- ers. For a full list of programs supported by the Woodstock Education Foundation please visit the WEF website at: www. woodstockeducationfoundation.org Please visit www.celebratingagricul- ture.org for more information on sup- porting the many faces of agriculture in “The Last Green Valley.”

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A, DANIELSON sidered innocent until proven guilty in reckless endangerment. The accused is Brooklyn. Wednesday, Aug. 6 a court of law. If a case is dismissed in being held on $500,000 bond and was The search warrant was obtained after Keyda Shinkovich, 41, for 51 Reynolds court or the party is found to be innocent, set to appear in Superior Court GA 11 an investigation revealed that Jason St., Danielson, was charged with failure The Villager, with proper documenta- Danielson on Aug. 6. The investigation Latour, 36, was selling heroin from to appear second. tion, will update the log at the request of is continuing. his residence. When entry was made the arrested party. into the residence, Latour attempted Monday, Aug. 11 Richard Fuqua, 39, of 38 King St., to flee via an exterior basement door Marie Tabb, 37, of Prospect St., STATE POLICE TROOP D LOGS Killingly, was charged with breach of but was apprehended by State Troopers Danielson, was charged with sixth KILLINGLY peace, violation of protective order. that were guarding the perimeter of the degree larceny. Tuesday, Aug. 5 apartment complex. A search was then Kyle Carney, 22, of 84 Kenneth Drive, THOMPSON conducted of the residence and heroin Andrew St. Jean, 53, of 15 Franklin St., Dayville, was charged with second Tuesday, Aug. 5 pre-packaged for sale, packaging materi- #3, Danielson, was charged with sixth degree manslaughter, second degree Kyle Hurlburt, 25, of 485 Wilson Rd., als, a cell phone and a narcotic conceal- degree larceny. reckless endangerment. Thompson, was charged with interfer- ment container were located and seized. Arrest details: On Tuesday, Aug. 5, ing with a 911 call, third degree assault As a result of the search warrant EAST KILLINGLY at 7:07 p.m., Connecticut State Police minor injury or intent to cause minor Latour was arrested and charged with Monday, Aug. 11 Troopers from Troop D and QV Dispatch injury, first degree unlawful restraint, possession of heroin, possession of her- Lisa Dauphinais, 52, of 1309 Hartford received 911 calls from a private home disorderly conduct fight/capable of oin with intent to sell, possession of Pike, East Killingly, was charged with located at 84 Kenneth Drive in Killingly. causing minor injury, risk of injury to heroin within 1,500 feet of a school zone/ sixth degree larceny. The caller was requesting an ambulance a child. daycare and possession of heroin with Thursday, Aug. 7 intent to sell within 1,500 feet of a school PUTNAM POLICE for an accidental gunshot wound of a DEPARTMENT LOGS 16-year-old male victim. Timothy Myers, 27, of 172 Porter Plain zone/daycare. Troopers from the Killingly Resident Rd., Thompson, was charged with sec- Latour was transported to Troop D Tuesday, Aug. 5 Trooper’s Office and Troop D Danielson ond degree criminal trespassing, third Danielson barracks where he was pro- Brad Vargas, 35, of 22 Quaboag Ave., responded to the scene. Upon arrival, degree burglary. cessed and held on a $50,000 cash/surety Oxford, Mass., was charged with reck- Troopers located an unresponsive male bond and was scheduled to appear in less driving. in an upstairs bedroom. The victim BROOKLYN Danielson Superior Court on Aug. 8 for Thursday, Aug. 7 was transported via ambulance to Day Thursday, Aug. 7 the above charges. Jill Mulligan, 34, of 33 Mill St., Putnam, Kimball Hospital in Putnam where he Ryan Latour, 31, of 15A Elm St., Members of the CT State Police are was charged with sixth-degree larceny. was later pronounced deceased. Brooklyn, was charged with interfering committed to combating drug activity Ezarick Key, 46, of 106 Grove St., State Police Detectives responded to with an officer, breach of peace. in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with Putnam, was charged with third-degree process the scene and conduct the inves- Jason Latour, 36, of 11 Elm St., information regarding the illegal sale criminal mischief and disorderly con- tigation. The Office of the Chief Medical Brooklyn, was charged with possession of narcotics and /or synthetic marijua- duct. Examiner was contacted and scheduled of heroin, possession of heroin with na are encouraged to call the Troop D Sunday, Aug. 10 a post mortem exam for Aug. 6. The intent to sell, possession of heroin with- QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860- Philip Dimatteo, 26, of 131 Kozey Road, identity of the deceased was being with- in a school zone. 779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook Eastford, was charged with operating held pending notification of family. Arrest Details: On Aug. 7, at approxi- page under the influence and failure to drive The State Police investigation mately 5:45 p.m., members of the Troop right. revealed that the accused, Kyle Carney, D Quality of Life Task Force in coopera-

machine tooling for Hyde’s cutting and turer of industrial machine and hand should be a time of excitement and Veteran employees grow into honing operations. knives and tools for remodeling, resto- fun for all kids, but sadly it’s not. For Sarah Kratz, of Thompson, was pro- ration, building trades and do-it-your- some children, heading back to school new roles moted to the role of logistics coordina- selfers in North America. is an embarrassing reminder that their tor at the 140-year-old firm. Employed For more information, contact Hyde families can’t afford basic school sup- SOUTHBRIDGE, at Hyde for 13 years, Ms. Kratz is a IBS, 54 Eastford Road, Southbridge, MA plies due to already-tight budgets,” Mass. — Hyde skilled CNC machine operator and will 01550. Phone: 800-872-4933. Or by vis- said Community Resource Coordinator Industrial Blade be responsible for the day-to-day move- iting our website atwww.hydeblades. Kathi Peterson. Solutions (IBS), a ment of projects between departments com. “For five years, Price Chopper and leading manufacturer based upon customers’ requirements. the Salvation Army have partnered of industrial knives Starting with the scheduling of projects on the Tools for Schools program so and blades, recently with both regular and expedited time- Price Chopper partners with that the generosity of Price Chopper’s announced the promo- tables, Ms. Kratz will spearhead Six teammates, families, friends and neigh- tion of two long-term Sigma process improvement activities bors can be leveraged to make an even employees to new and on the production floor at the compa- Salvation Army for supply greater impact on local schools and Armando expanded roles in the ny. She will also oversee metal scrap drive students,” said Mona Golub, Price Gonzalez organization. management and product stocking pro- Chopper’s vice president of Public Armando Gonzalez, grams for Hyde IBS. Relations and Consumer Services. “In of Southbridge, was PUTNAM — The Salvation Army Hyde IBS boasts six employees with of Northeastern Connecticut and the these difficult economic times, it is named to the position over 40 years of experience, 18 employ- important that we work together to of technical coordi- Price Chopper store located in Putnam ees with between 30-40 years of expe- are partnering to help children start the make a difference for every student in nator at the compa- rience and 36 employees with between every school. Price Chopper is proud to ny. Having recently school year prepared to succeed. 20-30 years of experience. The company Each Price Chopper store will have play such an integral part in that effort celebrated his 25th also has several multi-generational par- in our communities.” anniversary at Hyde an in-store display to encourage shop- ent and son or daughter teams working pers to purchase school items while According to a study recently released IBS, Mr. Gonzalez will throughout the operation. by the National Retail Federation on utilize his experience shopping in the store. All the school Backed by 140 years of experience, supplies collected will be donated to the the cost of school supplies, families to lead training ini- Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions is a with children in kindergarten through tiatives for new and local Salvation Army who will provide Sarah Kratz leading producer of industrial knives the supplies to area students. The cam- 12th grade spend an average of $688 existing employees and blades for a wide variety of markets per child. This amount averages $85 on manufacturing paign runs through Sept. 13. including food processing, cloth and This is the sixth year that Price more than the amount spent last machines and processes. In his new textile and leather, hose and tube, tire year. Because this cost is a struggle role, Mr. Gonzalez will champion pro- Chopper stores are partnering with The and rubber, package converting, paper Salvation Army to help children gear for low-income families, The Salvation cess improvement across the entire and packaging and abrasives as well Army wants to help ensure each child organization. He will also be respon- up for the academic year. as for general industrial applications. “Learning and going back to school is equipped with the supplies needed to sible for overseeing the ordering of Hyde Tools, Inc. is the largest manufac- do well academically.

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Villager sports BSection “If it’s important to YOU, it’s important to US” www.VillagerNewspapers.com Springer gets reacquainted at Deary run BY CHARLIE LENTZ and easy stride, conserving his said. “I knew when I made the VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR energy until he made the deci- move that I couldn’t really like PUTNAM — Funny how sion to surge. hear (Sanders) any more or runners come full circle and “I really didn’t want to try to, anything like that so I knew he not always on the track oval. I guess, push the pace before a was kind of back a little ways.” When he was shopping for mile to go so I was just content Springer went on to cap- colleges Andrew Springer to stay back, relax, and just ture first place in 25 minutes, made a recruiting trip to the wait,” said Springer, who runs four seconds and beat Sanders University of Connecticut, 70 to 80 miles per week. (25:21) by 17 seconds. Leslie, where he met Will Sanders, The Deary’s five-mile loop 33, from Rutland, Maine, fin- who was running for the course wends through down- ished in third place in 26:14. Huskies at the time. Springer town Putnam and had plenty Wadecki, 31, from Ledyard, ultimately chose Georgetown of twists and turns along with held on for fourth place with a University and ran for the several hills and dips. Springer clocking of 27:09. Hoyas. Five years and thou- was running the course for the Springer’s snapped Sanders’ sands of miles later Springer first time so he wasn’t overly winning streak at the Deary. met Sanders again — at last adventurous. Sanders, a 27 year-old UConn Saturday’s 25th annual Deary “When I was doing my graduate now living in Memorial Five Mile Road Race. warm-up I just ran kind of out Wethersfield, had won the “I took a visit to UConn and and back on the last mile, so five-miler three years in a row he was there when I took my I’d seen that,” Springer said. going into last Saturday’s race. visit,” said Springer, 23, from “I knew that was basically the Springer first met Sanders Westerly, R.I. “I just kind of one point where I knew I kind five years ago and he wasn’t met him at practice.” of had to know the course. sure he made much of an Springer and Sanders got Other than that I was just real- impression as a high school reacquainted over the first ly worried about just staying senior — funny how things few miles of the Deary race. kind of with the leaders — no have come full circle. They ran in a four-man pack matter hills or anything. I was “He might not have even along with Scott Leslie and just going to be up there.” remembered me,” Springer Jeff Wadecki over the first With just over one mile to said. “It’s kind of interesting two and one-half miles of the go the course tilted slightly just how people kind of have race before Wadecki fell off downhill for 100 meters and ups and downs. Running’s a the pace. Leslie stayed with Springer made his move. really hard sport to stay on it Springer and Sanders until “That was just my plan the after college.” whole time, was just basically Five years and thousand of three miles before dropping Charlie Lentz photo behind the leaders. see how fast I could run the miles later the duo met again Sanders and Springer jostled last mile,” Springer said. “And Andrew Springer surges to a lead over Will Sanders at the four-mile mark at the Deary Memorial — this neck-and-neck over the first so when you’ve got a downhill of the 25th annual Deary Memorial Five Mile Road Race last Saturday. time Springer gave Sanders a four miles of a tactical battle. kind of going into it, I just kind Springer went on to win the race. Jackie Baumgartner’s win in the wom- race he won’t likely forget. Neither Springer nor Sanders of basically tried to sprint for en’s division is on page B-3. “I know I’ve been training showed their cards early on. 100 meters down the hill to get answer the surge. Springer knew I probably had a pretty pretty hard,” Springer said. “That was my plan the whole some momentum going. And kept pushing and increased good gap. I was just trying to “So I think I was ready to go.” time, was just to kind of stay then just try to hold on up the his margin to 50 yards before push it in as hard as I could. with the leaders, not let anyone hill.” reaching the homestretch. I wasn’t really focusing too Charlie Lentz may be reached get away,” Springer said. “And Springer stretched his lead “I didn’t, like really, look much on what anyone else was at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by then really make my move to eight yards following the 100- back or anything. But I knew doing. I was just kind of trying e-mail at charlie@villagernews- with a mile to go.” meter decline before the course I was running pretty fast so I to do my own thing,” Springer papers.com. Springer ran with a loose rose uphill. Sanders could not

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Charlie Lentz photos Runners begin the 25th annual Deary Memorial Five Mile Road Race.

Alyson Davis, from Putnam. PUTNAM — Runners, walkers, and bicyclists participated in the 25th annu- al Deary Memorial Run, Walk and Ride Roger Barrette, from Woodstock. last Saturday. The Run, Walk and Ride hosted a field of 286 runners, 400 walkers and 150 cyclists — the five-mile race Renee Kulling, from Woodstock, the top fin- and walk wended through the streets of Valerie Carr, from Pomfret Center, the top isher in the women’s 18-29 division. Putnam. Cyclists biked (either 15 or 30 finisher in the women’s 40-49 division. miles) beginning in Dayville and trav- eling through Woodstock, Thompson, Putnam and Pomfret. The events raised $70,000 for the Day Kimball Hospital Deary Memorial Cancer Fund, provid- ing assistance to people in the 13-town area who need cancer care.

Katie Boshka, left, 12, from Woodstock, fin- Wayne Jolley, from Brooklyn, the top finisher ished in third place in the women’s division. in the men’s 60-60 division. Overall race winner Andrew Springer is on the Nolin Grand, right, from North Grosvenordale, Second-place women’s finisher, Linda right. and Anthony Ricci, left, from Ashford. Spooner, from Sturbridge, Mass. LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS LEGAL NOTICE ESTATE OF Beverly J Garofolo (14- TOWN OF WOODSTOCK 00282) BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Citizens of Woodstock are hereby in- Court of Probate, District of Northeast formed that the Board of Assessment Probate District, by decree dated July Appeals for the Town of Woodstock will 25, 2014, ordered that all claims must hold its sessions on the following dates: be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- September 8, 2014-Monday, beginning dress below. Failure to promptly pres- at 6:00PM ent any such claim may result in the September 9, 2014-Tuesday, begin- Andrew Luneau, from Danielson. Scott Deslongchamps, from Putnam. loss of rights to recover on such claim. ning at 6:00PM Brenda Duquette, Clerk Appointments must be made by The fiduciary is: calling the Assessor’s Office before FRI. AUG. 29 - MON. SEPT. 1 Cheryl P. Morris September 2, 2014 at 860-928-6929 c/o Stacy L Nobles, Esq., 36 Hayes Ext 326 or Ext 327. Email 126th Annual Drive, Milford, CT 06460 Such sessions are held solely for ap- Aug. 15, 2014 peals on MOTOR VEHICLES for the October 2013 Grand List. Us! NOTICE TO CREDITORS Sessions will be held in the Selectmans ESTATE OF Burton W. DeVries, (14- Conference room at the Town Hall Of- 00301) fice Building at 415 Route 169, Wood- The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the stock, CT. Court of Probate, District of Northeast Notice given of sessions held to con- Probate District, by decree dated Au- form to section 12-110 of the General gust 7, 2014, ordered that all claims Statutes of the State of Connecticut. must be presented to the fiduciary at BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS the address below. Failure to prompt- Rebecca Hyde ly present any such claim may result Nancy J. Nystrom in the loss of rights to recover on such Edward N. Larson, Chairman claim. Aug. 15, 2014 Brenda Duquette, Clerk The fiduciary is: TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Barbara M DeVries The Planning & Zoning Commission What’s On c/o James N. Scheibeler, Esq., Schei- has scheduled a public hearing for Your Mind? Gates Open at 10:00 a.m. beler and Herzog, 35 Academy St., Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Danielson, CT 06239 Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169, We’d Like Aug. 15, 2014 8:00 p.m., lower level, for the follow- to Know. Spencer Fairgrounds ing applications: #619-07-14 David TOWN OF THOMPSON Copeland, 224 English Neighborhood Advanced Ticket Sales $7.00 $10.00 at the gate, $6.00 seniors, Kids under 7 FREE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Rd – 2-lot subdivision; #82114-a Email us your Available at: Spencer Bank, Spencer Branches; Big Y, Spencer LEGAL NOTICE Zoning Regulation Text Amendment Laney’s Variety, 353 E. Main St., Spencer; The Town of Thompson Planning and – creation of new zoning district: Lake thoughts to: Country Spirits, 10 W. Main St., Spencer Zoning Commission, at its July 28, District with accompanying regulations; Advanced ticket sales also available on line 2014 meeting, rendered the following #82114-b Proposed Zone Change adam@ decisions: to add the Lake District to the Zoning NEW THIS YEAR: Application 14-03: Harold Hopkins, Map; #82114-c Zoning Regulation villager All Parts Racing (APR) hosts Thompson Rail Business Park, LLC, Text Amendment: Art. VI, C. Earth newspapers Truck Tug-of-War & Burnouts 225 Knowlton St., Bridgeport, CT; Map and Gravel Operations, Subsection Still looking for participants for 65/Block 101/Lot 9/Zone I. Owner of 2. Existing Operations (a clarifica- .com the Demo Derby Record- Estate of Mabel S. Waldron, tion is proposed); #82114-d Zoning 20 Wittshire Dr., Worcester, MA. Regulation Text Amendment, Article Requesting site plan modification. IV Section B.2.a.i and ii (revised) and We’d Love 4 DAYS Approved w/ conditions. C.2.a.i.a (new) minimum lot size for To Hear Respectfully submitted, accessory apartment. Chair Dr. Jeffrey OF FAMILY FUN Greg Lee, Chairman Gordon From You! Free Parking • Free Entertainment Aug. 15, 2014 Aug. 8, 2014 For full schedule of events visit: www.spencerfair.org Aug. 15, 2014 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, August 15, 2014 B3 Baumgartner legs out a victory at Deary

BY CHARLIE LENTZ “I got into marathons so kind VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR of doing a little bit of that,” Baumgartner said. “I’m doing PUTNAM — The long and anything from like 5K to mara- short of it battled it out at the thons really.” 25th annual Deary Memorial She came East to go to grad- Five Mile Road Race. At 5 feet 11 uate school at Yale University. inches, Jackie Baumgartner’s She is a physician’s assis- legs were decidedly longer tant and works in Norwich. than the limbs of 12-year-old Baumgartner runs “50 to 60” Katie Boshka — who stands miles per week in training. around four feet tall. Size mat- This was Baumgartner’s first ters — as do strides — and time running the Deary course Baumgartner legged out the so there were plenty of twists, victory in the women’s divi- turns and hills to negotiate. sion. But not without taking “I didn’t know what to note of the mighty mite who expect. I kind of like that. Just led for nearly the first mile of go out and just feel it out,” the race. Baumgartner said. “And I like “I saw her early on. She kind of the surprise. There scared me. I didn’t know who were some hills in the middle she was,” said Baumgartner, so you just deal with them as 30, from North Branford. “She they come. Kind of works. The is amazing. She’s going to be hills in the middle, I dropped really good.” some time there. So I knew I’d Baumgartner finished first have to make it up if I wanted among the women with a clock- to hold the pace I was hoping ing of 30 minutes, 33 seconds. to keep. I was able to do that. Boshka, from Woodstock, faded There were some downhills to third place with a clocking or later on.” 34:43. Killingly High alumnus The biggest hill comes right Linda Spooner captured sec- in the middle of the course in ond place in the women’s divi- Charlie Lentz photo downtown Putnam. Just one sion 32:15. Baumgartner fin- Jackie Baumgartner breaks the tape to claim victory in the women’s division of the 25th annual Deary Memorial more hurdle to overcome but ished sixth overall among the Five Mile Road Race last Saturday in Putnam. Baumgartner’s long legs were men and women. Spooner was up to the task. 10th overall and Boshka took long stride and knew she was Cleary won it,” said Spooner, “The first mile or so there “You’re at that point where 17th-place overall in the field going to be tough to keep up 39, from Sturbridge, Mass. were a couple of girls around you’re tired and you know of 275 runners. Boshka tried to with. “There’s always really, real- and then I kind of started run- you’re only halfway through,” keep pace with Baumgartner “She had really long legs ly awesome racers. And it’s a ning with some guys and just Baumgartner said. “You see and Spooner but eventually fell and she was like going — it tough course. It’s really a chal- kind of fought with them the that coming and you’re just off the pack. was kind of my sprint — so I lenge. Even though today the whole way,” Baumgartner like ‘I can’t do this.’ And you’ve “I tried to keep their pace couldn’t do that,” Boshka said. humidity is really low, which said. got to do it.” and I just kept falling back,” Spooner expected a tough is awesome, the sun beats on Baumgartner is a veteran said Boshka, who is going into battle and she got it from both you on Kennedy Drive.” who ran cross country and the Charlie Lentz may be reached eighth grade at Woodstock Baumgartner and Boshka. After Baumgartner passed mile for the track team at Oak at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by Middle School. “This race always has a ton Boshka and Spooner one mile Harbor High School in Ohio, e-mail at charlie@villagernews- Boshka saw Baumgartner’s of competition. Usually Keri into the race she settled into and went on to run track for papers.com. Ruffo’s here. Last year Cheryl her pace. the University of Toledo. Foxy’s Gang wraps up Killingly softball title DAYVILLE — Foxy’s Gang has vided the winning run. Steve Harwood and A.J. Andrews (two hits each). Morrison had two home runs and four locked up the title in the Charter Oak scored the winning run. Jasmin was Pizza 101’s Justin Campion pitched RBI. Fortin Jr. had three hits and two Credit Union / Killingly Recreation the winning pitcher. Dave Desmarais a five hitter earning the win. Brett doubles. Dave Desmarais went 4-for-4 League in modified softball. Foxy’s had two hits with three RBI. Connor Fowler went 3-for-3 with three runs and with a home run and two RBI. Jarrod defeated Desmarais & Son 14-11 last Millikin, Harwood and Randy Higgins four RBI, Chuck Broussard had two hits Larkin had two hits and three RBI. week. Universal Fiberoptics / Mercer had two hits each. and three RBI. Jim Hoyt. Kevin White Standings: Foxy’s Gang 14-0; Universal Monuments defeated Music Lady 22-5. Universal’s Trevor May was the and Stan Gervais both had two hits and / Mercer 10-5; Desmarais & Son 10-6; Pizza 101outslugged Capitol Bail Bond winning pitcher and added two hits. two RBI. Young Gunz/Groundscapes 7-8; Pizza- 19-6. Desmarais defeated Young Gunz / Three players had three hits each, Chris Foxy’s Jon Dubeau (three hits, four 101 5-9; Capitol Bail Bond 4-11; Music Groundscapes 14-11 Dunn, Steve Vanase and Bryce Beaulac. RBI, two runs) hit a two-run homer. Lady 2-13. Dave Desmarais earned the Player Vanase and Josh Turini added three Mike Fortin Jr. was the winning pitch- of the Month award. In Desmarais vs. RBI each. Bryce and Esposito had home er. Josh Fortin had three hits, three Young Gunz a triple by Jeff Jasmin pro- runs. Music Lady was led by Chad Davis runs scored and two stolen bases. Dave

Additional Obituaries OBITUARIES on pages 5, 6 and 9 Stella M. Ricard, 82 Mary A. Szruba, 78 GRISWOLD — Stella Ricard, Jennifer Lazourack, Jeanette PUTNAM — Mary A. Aubrey-Lynn (Briere) Girdwood of M. “Chris” (Banasiewicz) Giattino, Krystle Breault and Chelsea Szruba, 78, of Putnam, Hawaii, twin sister, Leonie Dauphinais Ricard, 82, of Griswold, Tucker; and six great grandchildren. died on Monday, Aug. 4, at of Putnam, sisters, Pauline Terwilliger died peacefully on Aug. She had a passion for helping others. Regency Heights Nursing of Killingly and Katherine Lyons of 8, with her family by her She was a volunteer for many years at Home in Danielson. Belchertown, Mass., brothers Robert side. Uncas and Summit Nursing Home. She was born in and Henry Gilbert of Putnam and She was the loving She was predeceased by brothers, Putnam on Aug. 8, 1935, numerous nieces and nephews. daughter of the late She was predeceased by her daugh- wife of Roland Ricard for Joseph Banas and Michael Wilczek; Wilfred Gilbert, Sr. and Annabelle ter, Linda Marie Briere of Putnam, 63 years, who survives her. and sisters, Anna Mizera, Mary D’Elia (Harrington) Gilbert. Brothers, James, Bernard (Cookie) and She was born in Norwich on Jan. 12, and Sophia Papineau. She worked at Danielson Curtain Wilfred Gilbert, Jr., of Putnam 1932, to Paul Banasiewicz and Sophia The family will receive family and prior to providing daycare services Funeral was held Saturday, Aug. 9, Bohara. friends Sunday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. to several family member. She was from the Smith and Walker Funeral She is survived by her two sons, in their home, 1588 Voluntown Rd., a devoted wife, mother, grandmother Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, followed Paul Ricard and daughter in-law Diane Griswold. and great-grandmother. by a Graveside service in St. Mary of Voluntown, Peter Ricard and daugh- Donations in her remembrance may Besides her beloved husband of 56 Cemetery. Calling hours were held ter in-law Ann of Thompson; daughter be made to your local animal shelter. years, Peter P. Szruba, Sr., she leaves Friday, Aug. 8, at the funeral home. Reneé Jowett of Griswold; six grand- For memorial guestbook visit www. behind her son, Peter P. Szruba, Jr. In lieu of flowers donations may be children, Nathan Lazourack, Richard GilmanAndValade.com. of Putnam, daughter, Jenny Lynn made in her memory to St. Mary Church OBITUARIES are published at no charge. Chapman and her husband Dana of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, Chapman of Woodstock, grandchil- Putnam, CT 06260. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax dren, Shane and Jesse Davis of Putnam, To share a memory with her family them to (860) 928-5946. Chris, Connor and Chace Chapman of “Light a Candle” at www.smithand- Woodstock, Kristen (Briere) Ramdhor walkerfh.com. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. of Germany, Faith Briere of Putnam, News Briefs and CEO of the Community Foundation July 14 Foundation awards $11K to of Eastern Connecticut. “We are thrilled Birth Announcements A son born to Bethany Hope (Duncan) to provide scholarships which help in and Michael Hathaway of Thompson. area students making higher education, a right in Recent births at Day Kimball A son born to Cristina Margarita many countries, a more tangible reality Hospital, Putnam: (Gutierrez) and James Holdridge of N. NORWICH — The Community for students who would otherwise have July 4 Stonington. Foundation of Eastern Connecticut a difficult time affording it given the A daughter born to Samantha Lynn July 15 announced $11,350 in scholarships to current astronomical costs of it.” (Ladd) and Ruben Charlotten-Vazquez A son born to Deana Marie Perez of of Danielson several area students. In recent years the cost of private North Grosvenordale and Eric Belske. A daughter born to Eileen Ruth The recipients included Eastford res- college tuition in Connecticut has gone July 17 (Favreau) and Gary Morrison of idents Hannah Budd, Julia Budd, Jacob from $25,000 in 2004 to more than $38,000; A son born to Chelsey Elkins of Pomfret Center, Keyes, Morgan Lundy, Mallory Pellerin, tuition at four-year public colleges and Moosup and Alfred Gleavy. Dylan Seekins, and Meryl Wolfe; Kara A son born to Melissa Ann Swanson July 18 universities has increased from $6,300 of Moosup and Andrew Moreau. Johnson of Plainfield, and Hannah Leo to just over $10,000, according to the A daughter born to Jennifer Roberts and Sarah Paulhus, of Pomfret Center. July 5 of Putnam. College Board (https://trends.college- A daughter born to Megan (Szela) and The students are a part of a total of board.org/college-pricing/figures-ta- more than 200 students from across Daniel Petsa of Ashford. bles/tuition-and-fees-sector-and-state- July 6 the eastern region of Connecticut who over-time). received a total of $440,342 — the largest A son born to Simona (Kremer) and “We received a record number of John Glenn II of Canterbury. amount in the history of the Community applications this year — an indication Foundation of Eastern Connecticut — July 7 that families continue to face a grow- A daughter born to Kately (Robitalle) in scholarship aid thanks to many gen- ing challenge when it comes to ris- erous individuals, families, and area and Daren Rondeau of Pomfret Center. ing tuition costs,” said Mary Seidner, A daughter born to Sonja Michelle businesses who over the years have Foundation Trustee and chair of the established 92 funds to help promote (Integlia) and Robert Challinor, Jr. of Community Foundation’s Scholarship Danielson. access to education for local students. Committee. “As a group of dedicated This amount is an 18 percent increase A son born to Bethaney (Suprenant) volunteers, the committee recognizes and Adam Tucker of Danielson. over last year’s scholarship awards of the merit and hard work of each student July 8 $372,450. More than 500 students, a new so it is hard when we are unable to help A daughter born to Samantha record for the Community Foundation, over half of the applicants. We hope this Lillian (Gudaitis) and Kyle Seibert of applied for scholarship assistance. will inspire others with the interest and Danielson. “It is a joy for the Foundation to means to create their own scholarship July 10 bring to fruition our donors’ wishes to funds so we can support an even great- A son born to Simone Bun (Long) and provide greater access to higher edu- er number of students hoping to attend Jeffrey Savalle of Plainfield. cation for aspiring young people in our college.” A son born to Jolene Trip of Danielson region,” said Maryam Elahi, president and Buddy Hachey. B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, August 15, 2014 VILLAGER REAL ESTATE GOT A HOUSE FOR SALE?

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P.O. Box 83 • 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT Y Ph: (860)923-3377 F: (860)428-6446 CT & MA Licensed Bev: (860)874-9274 Bev Huber Lisa: (860)450-6360 Lisa Kelly Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, August 15, 2014 B5 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to obits@stonebridgepress. Additional Obituaries com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. on pages 3, 6 and 9 Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Lucille F. Miller, 97 Edward Salkiewicz, 88 DAYVILLE — Lucille F. She also leaves 29 grandchildren, 70 NORTH Edward P. Salkiewicz and his wife Lynn Miller went home to be with great-grandchildren, 65 great-great-grand- GROSVENORDALE — of North Grosvenordale and Joseph the Lord on Wednesday, children, six great-great-great grandchil- Edward Salkiewicz, 88, P. Salkiewicz and his wife Dawna of Aug. 6, surrounded by her dren and several nieces and nephews. of Brickyard Road, died North Grosvenordale; his daughter, family. Lucille was predeceased by her broth- Sunday, Aug. 10, in Day Katherine A. Kimball and her husband She was born in Putnam ers, Theodore Jr., Eugene and Norman Kimball Hospital. David of St. Albans, Maine; his grand- on Jan. 7, 1917. Langlois, sisters Eva Vandale, Florence He was the loving hus- children, Nicholas, Ethan, Douglas, She was predeceased by Langlois and Adele Cole, sons in law band of the late Irene A. Audrey, Alaina, Rhianna, and Lindsey; her husband, Ellsworth A. Miller. Kenneth R. Blackmer and Alfred L. (Popowicz) Salkiewicz. and his great-grandchildren Jayden She was the daughter of the late Theodore Cornell, granddaughter Sherryl Butts, Born in North Grosvenordale, he was and Gavin. He was predeceased by his I. Langlois Sr. and Lucy (LaFountain) grandson James Caswell Jr., great grand- the son of the late Walery and Ursala son, John W. Salkiewicz. Langlois. daughter Shiray Guidry and her beloved (Juskiewicz) Salkiewicz. Relatives and friends were invited to Lucille is survived by her sister, Gloria friend Alva Olney (Steve). Mr. Salkiewicz owned and operated visit with Edwards’s family Wednesday, Hickey of California, and sisters in law A Celebration of Lucille’s Life was held Salkiewicz Dairy Farm where he raised Aug. 13, in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Marion and Arlene Langlois, both of at The Danielson Church of the Nazarene milk and cattle. He also worked as a Main St., N. Grosvenordale. A gathering Putnam. She leaves her beloved children, in Danielson. Burial was at St. Mary’s milk man and as a machine operator was held in the funeral home Thursday, son Richard F. Miller and wife Cheryl of Cemetery in Putnam. for Putnam Hertz, Johnson Corrugated Aug. 14, followed by a Mass of Christian Brooklyn, daughters, Loretta and husband In lieu of flowers donations in her name and Norampac until age 85. He enjoyed Burial at in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main Philip J. Butts Sr. of Douglas, Mass., Janet can be made to The Danielson Church gardening and sold his produce to local St., North Grosvenordale. Blackmer of Putnam, Judith and husband of the Nazarene, 440 Westcott Road, markets. Edward was a member of the For memorial guestbook visit www. Richard J. Blake Sr. of Plainfield, Linda Danielson, CT 06239. American Agricultural Association. GilmanAndValade.com. Cornell of Plainfield, and Sandra and hus- To leave an online condolence please Edward is survived by his sons, band James F. Caswell Sr. of Sterling. visit tillinghastfh.com.

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By Knights of Columbus, Leave battle field maneuvers that they are famous Room 17 at United Services, 1007 North camppomperaug Danielson 8:30 am (by St. James Church), for. 556 Route 169, Woodstock, CT. Please Main Street, Dayville. Upcoming dates Leave Hampton Beach 6:30 pm. $40, All day call (860) 928-4074 for tickets and more are August 18, September 15, October 20, August 24, 9am-noon event, includes rides For tickets 860-564- information. November 17. Please call Grace at 860-928- The Harrington Hospital Auxiliary is having 6999. Save time, parking and gas! 5882 to register. their Annual Classic Car Show at Thompson August 16, 7pm Speedway, 205 E. Thompson Rd, Thompson. September 14, 1pm An Evening Concert by Choose to Find August 19, noon Free admission. Entry fee for classic and “Get Outside and Walk,” sponsored by (instrumental quartet) , Cornerstone Baptist Learn at Lunch followed by a presentation: custom cars is $10. Dash plaques will be Killingly Conservation Comm., Sherman Church, 47 Broad Street, Danielson. “Roots of Rock & Roll” at Pomfret Senior given out for the first 100 cars and trophies to Memorial Trail, 170 Breakneck Hill Road, Features cinematic post-rock and jazz music. Center, Rte. 44 Pomfret Center. Surrounding top five cars. For info 508-765-6472. Dayville, 3 mile woodland walk. 860-779- Free will offering accepted. Seniors Welcomed 5310 August 26, 12noon August 16, 10:30-4pm August 20, 1:30 Learn @ Lunch program “Staying Connected September 20 Community Fire Department’s famous Trivia with John Carter followed by Dominos w/Social Media” followed by bingo for fun The Bourne Scallop Fest, $69.00 pp Includes golumpkis and stuffed peppers, 862 and other games at Pomfret Senior Center, at Pomfret Senior Center, Rt. 44, Pomfret. Lunch & Canal Cruise, Reserve your seat Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. 2 Rte. 44 Pomfret Center. Surrounding towns Surrounding towns seniors welcome. by calling 860-315-5175. Forms available Golumpkis and soda for $5, 2 stuffed peppers Seniors Welcome. @www.woodstockct.gov Sponsored by & soda for $5. August 27, 12:30pm Woodstock Recreation. August 22, 4pm Movie: “Walk the Line” (the life of Johnny August 16, 2pm Celebrating 60 years at Windham-Tolland Cash), followed by games, dominoes, Wii Fine Art & Craft Exhibit & Sale at Finnish Free Program - Kids Trivia, grades 1-5 and 4-H camp. Alumni, families, friends, current Golf or Bowling at Pomfret Senior Center, American Heritage Society seeking artists grades 6-9, at Pomfret Historical Society, campers & parents, and camp staff. Join Rt. 44, Pomfret. Surrounding towns seniors and crafters for October 11 event at Finnish Town House Drive, Pomfret. Prizes, Light us from 4 PM Friday to 4:30 PM Saturday welcome. Hall, 76 N. Canterbury Rd., Canterbury. Refreshments. For info, call 860-963-0292 for all or part of the weekend. Download Indoor spaces taken; Outdoor spaces registration form at www.4hcampct.org or August 27, 6-9pm still available. $35 Registration through August 16, 8am call 860-974-1122 to register. Everyone Day Kimball HomeMakers Senior Dance, September. Demos, live music, refreshments. 4th Annual “Give it a Tri” Triathlon, Moosup welcome at 1:30 for birthday cake. 326 Taft Putnam Lodge of Elks, Edmond Street, Free admission. [email protected] Pond, Moosup, To benefit the Day Kimball Pond Rd., Pomfret Center. Putnam, (Exit 96 off I-395). No RSVP or call 860.974.2760. Healthcare Multisport Team Fund Required. August 23, 5-6:30pm Every Sunday in August, 1-4pm August 16, 10am Book Signing at Brooklyn Middle School August 30, 10am-4pm Quasset School, Frog Pond Road, 8th annual Cruisin’ for Chris Show to Library - Retired Brooklyn Middle School 28th Prudence Crandall Day, includes music, Woodstock, an historical early American one- go poker run will be held at the Knights principal, Matthew Carroll will be discussing food, crafts demonstrations sales, period room schoolhouse, authentically preserved, of Columbus in North Grosvenordale. his recently published memoir “Who Quinn games, and birthday cake at 3pm! 11:30 will be open for tours. Come see what school Festivities will start @ 1:00pm Raffles, moon Became.” There will be books for sale. This & 2pm: “Ray of Hope: Music and Stories life would have been like in the 1800s. bounce, DJ face painting and more. Tickets event is free and the public is invited. of 19th Century African Americans and $20 per person. For more information call Abolitionists.” Free Admission. Rain Every Monday, 9-11am 860-377-5594. August 23, 8am to 1pm or Shine. 1 South Canterbury Road, Free breakfast at the United Methodist Killingly High School Music Boosters Canterbury. For info: 860-546-7800 or www. Church of Danielson, 9 Spring Street, August 16, 4-6pm Annual Car Wash and Yard Sale at Killingly cultureandtourism.org Danielson. During the month of July and Eastford Independent Fire Co. No. 1 Annual Memorial School, 339 Main Street, August we will be having a children’s Chicken Barbeque, Eastford Firehouse, Drive Danielson. For more information visit:www. September 6, 9am-12noon activity during breakfast. “Safe Sanctuary thru to get your dinner or eat in the firehouse, facebook.com/groups/khsmusicbooster/ The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will Policy” in effect for all activities. 1/2 chicken, potato salad, roll, ice cream. sponsor a Mum and Bake Sale. The sale $10 per dinner, For Tickets call 974-0256 or August 23-24 will be held on Route 6 near the center of Every Tuesday, 7pm 974-1678 The Newfoundland Club of New England Brooklyn on the front lawn of the Federated Bingo at the VFW, 207 Providence Street, will be holding its annual water test at Camp Church. Putnam, 2 quickies/progressive, 2 WTAs, Pomperaug in Union. 90% payout. Food is available.

This page is designed to shine a light on upcoming local nonprofit, educational and community events. Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and are FREE to qualifying organizations, schools, churches and town offices. Once a month we will shine our spotlight on a local nonprofit organization and the great things they do to brighten our community! To submit your event contact: Teri Stohlberg at 860-928-1818 ext. 104, or [email protected]. Deadline for submission is Monday at Noon B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, August 15, 2014 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to obits@stonebridgepress. Additional Obituaries com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. on pages 3, 5 and 9 Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Marjorie H. Chapman, 103 Bertha A. Reed, 96 BETHANY, Pa. — for family and friends. Always active, SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. of the Sturbridge Federated Church. Marjorie Harrington she enjoyed sewing and handcrafts, — Bertha A. (Paul) Reed, She was a member of the church for Chapman, 103, of including braided rugs, clown dolls, 96, died Wednesday, Aug. over 60 years. She was a member of Bethany, Pa., passed and wall hangings, and, in her later 6, at Southbridge Rehab the church Afternoon and Evening away on Aug. 5. years, quilled ornaments, notecards, & Healthcare Center Women’s Club, the Southbridge Organ She was born March and wedding announcements with her family by her Club, volunteered and served Meals at 7, 1911, in Ashford. She She moved from Thompson to side. the Sturbridge Senior Center retiring was valedictorian of Deland, Fla., and then to Bethany Her husband was in 2010. She worked at the American Stoughton (Mass.) High School, Class Village, an assisted living residence the late Robert C. Reed, who died in Optical Company for many years. and of 1928. She graduated in 1933 from in Bethany, Pa. Throughout the years, February 1975. They were married formerly worked at the Publick House July 17, 1942. Bake Shop, and Publick House gift Bridgewater (Mass.) State Teachers Mrs. Chapman continually added new She is survived by two daugh- shop. College and in 1939 earned a Master’s names to her address book and main- ters, Elizabeth (Betty) Marshall, The family would like to thank degree from the University of Colorado tained on-going relationships through of Fitchburg, and Patricia (Pat) the Heritage Home Health Care of in Boulder. She married in June 1940 her hand-written notes and phone Proulx, and her husband, Gerard, Sturbridge, the nurses, staff, and and raised her family in Thompson. calls. She had countless special people of Southbridge, and three grand- therapists at Southbridge Rehab & While living in Thompson, she partic- in her life, and was thankful for each sons, Robert P. Marshall, and his Healthcare Center, and to Dr. Martin ipated in Grange, was an active mem- and every one. wife Catherine, of Fitchburg, Jason Devine for their wonderful care. ber of the Thompson Congregational She is survived by her three R. Proulx, and his wife Renee, of Funeral services were held Monday, Church, and attended Thimble Club. daughters and their spouses: Jane Sturbridge, Mass., and Joshua R. Aug. 11, at the Sturbridge Federated She taught for 30 years, initially in Jackson (and Paul) of Scottsdale, Proulx, and his wife Kimberly of Church corner of Main Street (Route Southbridge, Mass., then in Thompson, Ariz., Ruth Mroczka (and Frank) of Brooklyn, and four great-grandchil- 131) and Maple Street Sturbridge, and lastly in Dayville, at Killingly Starrucca, Pa., and Lee Cavanaugh dren Alex, Sophia, Aidan, and Austin with a service with Pastor Janet Central School. Her favorite grades (and Jim) of Walnut, Calif. She is Marshall. She also leaves one nephew, Leighninger officiating. A calling were 4 through 6, because the children also survived by five grandchildren: Paul Coiteux, of Southbridge. hour was held in the church prior to were old enough to tie their shoes, but Carla Jackson of Claremont, Calif., She was predeceased by her son-in- the service. Burial followed at North young enough not to sass back when Dan Jackson of Denver, Colo., Ellen law Jay Marshall, and her sister Ruth Cemetery, Sturbridge. Mrs. Reed had corrected. Mrs. Chapman’s favorite Kohler of Morrisville, Pa., Barbara Coiteux. a great love for her church, please con- subjects to teach were English, espe- Lopez of Fullerton, Calif., and David She was born March 29, 1918, in sider making a donation in her memo- cially the derivation of words, phrases Cavanaugh of San Francisco, Calif., Southbridge, daughter of the late ry to the Sturbridge Federated Church and colloquialisms, and history. She and five great grandchildren, who all Theodore and Irene (Nolan) Paul. P.O. Box 193, Sturbridge, MA 01566. was an avid reader throughout her reside in California. Her husband, Mrs. Reed was a founding member lifetime, and inspired others to be life- John Hussey Chapman, predeceased long learners. She also had a wry sense her on June 16, 1994. Gordon G. Brennan, 85 of humor and always enjoyed a well- No services. Interment will be in told joke. Springfield (MA) Cemetery at the fam- SOUTH KILLINGLY Gordon greatly enjoyed During retirement, Mrs. Chapman ily’s convenience. — Gordon G. Brennan, of fishing, hunting, trap- “airstreamed” with her husband Arrangements have been entrusted South Killingly, passed ping, camping, wood throughout the United States, attend- to the Lanterman & Allen Funeral away in his home Aug. carving and was part of ing Wally Byam Caravan rallies, Home, Inc. 27 Washington Street, East 11, of natural causes. the master gardeners pro- and traveling to New Zealand and Stroudsburg, where online condolenc- He was born in gram. He will be missed Australia. While on caravans, she es can be made at www.lantermanal- Manchester, Oct. 30, 1928, for his quick wit, jokes, taught classes and quilted cathedral lenfh.com. son of the late Gordon stories and sparkling blue window bedspreads and home goods and Helen (Glayre) Brennan. After eyes. graduating from Cheney Technical The family wishes to thank Dr. Botta, School he joined the Marine Corps, his caring staff, members of Hospice Barbara Kaliszewski, 68 serving four years in Korea, followed and Palliative Care of Northeastern by a short period of employment with Connecticut for their kindness and THOMPSON — the late Joseph Mroczek. She gradu- Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in East compassion. Barbara A. (Mroczek) ated from Bartlett High School in 1963 Hartford. Gordon’s career began at A calling hour will be held on Kaliszewski, 68, died and attended Pan American Airlines American Standard when they opened Friday, Aug. 15, from 10-11 a.m. fol- Monday, Aug. 11, in Flight Stewardess Training School. in Wauregan, and retired 33 years later lowed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. St. Vincent Hospital, She resided in Alexandria, Va., before when the plant closed. in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Worcester, with all her moving back to Dudley. She had lived He is survived by his wife Betty Street, Danielson. Burial will be pri- children at her side after in Thompson since 1969. (Couture), happily married for six- vate. a three-month illness. Barbara first worked for Pan ty-one years, sister Lillian, daughter In lieu of flowers the family has Her husband of 27 years, Edward R. American Airlines as a stewardess. Sue Ann, sons Thomas and Gordon, requested donations be made in his Kaliszewski, died in 1996. She was a bobbin weaver at Beldings eight grandchildren, four great grand- memory to Thornfield Hall, Rte. 200, She leaves four children, Holly Thread in Putnam. She was then children and several nieces, nephews Thompson, CT 06277. To leave an J. Stanley and her husband Paul of the manager of Putnam Hallmark in and cousins. He was predeceased by online condolence please visit tilling- Storrs, Mark J. Kaliszewski and his Webster for 12 years, retiring in 2012. one sister Marie. hastfh.com. wife Doreen of Tampa, Fla., Peter J. She was faithful to attending sport- Kaliszewski and his wife Patricia, and ing events for her children and grand- Kelli J. Lavoie and her husband David, children, and was their most enthu- Jane J. Dziedzic, 92 all of Putnam; her mother, Stella T. siastic fan. She also liked watching WEBSTER, Mass. — Jane J. (Jezerski) Mroczek of Thompson, a “Dancing With The Stars.” She was born in Webster, one of the (Plotczyk) Dziedzic, 92, died unex- brother, Stanley Mroczek of Phoenix, A graveside service will be held 10 children of John and Julia (Ziemba) pectedly Thursday, Aug. 7, in UMass/ Ariz.; a brother-in-law, Joseph Mayotte at a later date in St. Joseph Garden Plotczyk and lived here all her life. Memorial Healthcare, Worcester. of Quinebaug; 14 grandchildren; aunts, of Peace, Webster. There are no call- Mrs. Dziedzic was a launderer at Her husband of 61 years, John S. uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. ing hours. Donations may be made Hubbard Regional Hospital for many Dziedzic, died in 2011. She was looking forward to the birth of to the American Cancer Society, 30 years, retiring in 1975. She was a mem- She leaves two sons, John J. Dziedzic her first great-grandchild in January Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. ber of Saint Joseph Basilica. and his wife Rosalie of Dudley, Mass., 2015. Arrangements are under the direc- The funeral was held Wednesday, and their children, Sara Dziedzic of She was preceded in death by a sis- tion of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Aug. 13, in the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Woodstock, and Stephen Dziedzic and ter, Elizabeth Mayotte. Home, 340 School St., Webster, MA. Funeral Home, 340 School St. Burial his wife Amy and their two daughters, She was born in Webster, Mass., and For more information, visit www. was in St. Joseph Garden of Peace. A Emily and Abigail, all of Jacksonville, raised in Dudley, Mass., daughter of sitkowski-malboeuf.com. calling hour was held Wednesday in N.C., and George P. Dziedzic and his the funeral home. wife, Lanna, and their sons Scott Donations may be made to a charity Robert B. Heath, 63 Dziedzic and Timothy Dziedzic, and his of the donor’s choice. wife Catherine Phillips, all of Webster, For more information, visit www. Mass.; a sister, Nellie Galonek of sitkowski-malboeuf.com. PUTNAM — Robert of Putnam, Deborah Davis of York, Webster; nieces and nephews. B. “Bobby” Heath, 63, S.C.; several nieces, nephews and cous- of Putnam, died Friday, ins. Aug. 8, at home. He was predeceased by two sisters, John E. Mona, 85 He leaves his wife of 45 Martha Richie of Putnam and Beverly years, Terry M. (Taylor) Benoit of Putnam. WOODSTOCK — John by many for the annu- Heath of Putnam; Bobby was born in Putnam, son of E. “Jack” Mona, 85, al “Thanksgiving in the two daughters, Betty the late Albert and Elizabeth (Somers) passed away quietly on Woods” celebration, a long Ellen Heath of Trinity, N.C., Melissa Heath and lived in Putnam all his Aug. 10, in Matulaitis standing Thanksgiving Charbonneau and her husband Harold life. He was a fork lift operator at Nursing Home as a result Day tradition among of Putnam; two brothers, Philip Heath Staples for 12 years and had previously of Parkinson’s disease. many families, at which of Putnam, Albert Heath and his worked at John M. Dean in Putnam for He is survived by John he presided as host. wife Sheila of Putnam; three sisters, 25 years. He was an avid Boston Red Winstanley, his partner He is survived by nephews and niec- Barbara Messier and her husband Sox and New England Patriots fan. He of 60 years. Jack was born on Oct. es, Stephen, Gregory, Francis J. III Jerry of Putnam, Ethel Mae Heath enjoyed fishing. 22, 1928 in Jackson Heights, Queens, Mona and Angela (Mona) Provisor. of Putnam, Dorothy Vannase and There are no calling hours. Services N.Y., to the late Francis J. and Mary Also surviving are Robert F. William her husband James of Putnam; four are private. In lieu of flowers, dona- (Lenihan) Mona. Mona and Regina (Mona) Casbon. grandchildren, Joshua Heath, Brandi tions can be made to the American After graduating from Bishop He was predeceased by his brothers, Serrano, Jonathan Thompson and Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Laughlin High School in Brooklyn, he Francis J. and Robert Mona. Jack will Robyn Charbonneau; one great-grand- Framingham, MA 01701. held several jobs before serving in the be remembered lovingly by all of his son, Easton James Thompson; three Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 Army. He was discharged as a sergeant friends. sisters-in-law, Cheryl Goulette and her School Street, Webster is directing in 1952. Relatives and friends visited with For 15 years he worked for Allied Jack’s family on Thursday, Aug. 14, companion Loretta Hayes of Putnam, arrangements. A guest book is avail- Chemical Corp in management and in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Louise DiZazzo and her husband Chris able at www.shaw-majercik.com. marketing. When Allied Chemical Church St., Putnam. A gathering will was dissolved, he was employed by begin in the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Kittinger Furniture Company and Friday, Aug. 15, followed by a Mass Claire J. Surprenant, 75 Bernholz Architectual Associates. of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Most BROOKLYN — Claire Hellwig of Woodstock and Suzanne Formerly a resident of Brooklyn, Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Rd. J. Surprenant (Cole), 75, (Rose) Schneider of Attleboro, Mass.; N.Y., he retired to Woodstock in 1985 Pomfret. Burial will follow in St. Mary resided in Brooklyn with seven grandchildren, Noah, Katrina, where he did volunteer work for Day Cemetery. Memorial donations may be AnnaLiisa Brassard and Arie, Ethan, Elliot, Anja and Max. Kimball Homemakers and the New made to New Roxbury Land Trust, P.O. Jacqueline Engblom. Claire was delighted to learn she was Roxbury Land Trust. An avid gardener Box 98 Woodstock, CT 06281. Claire passed away to become a great grandmother this and world traveler, he enjoyed life to For memorial guestbook visit www. after losing a battle with fall to Zoe. She leaves two brothers, its fullest. Jack will be remembered GilmanAndValade.com. cancer. Her daughter, Donald Surprenant and his wife Muriel Jennifer, was by her side. of Brooklyn and Robert Surprenant Claire was the daughter of the of Brooklyn, along with many nieces, Matthew M. Regula, 16 late Emile and Rhea (Despathie) nephews and cousins. KILLINGLY — time with people he loved the most. Surprenant. Claire enjoyed family gatherings, Matthew M. Regula, 16, He is survived by his father, Francis She leaves two daughters, Jennifer traveling, sewing projects, animals of Killingly, died tragi- Regula, Jr., his mother, Renee Reppy, Cole of Mansfield and Christie and cooking. She had a passion for cally Tuesday, Aug. 5, at his brother, Frank R. Regula, stepfa- Raymond of Canterbury. Claire also living. Claire worked at Day Kimball Day Kimball Hospital in ther John Reppy, his grandparents leaves two stepdaughters, Dawn (Rose) Hospital and Pierce Memorial Baptist Putnam. Brian and LeLa (Dion) Bissonnette, Home for many He was born July 2, Mark Dion, Sr., his uncles, Mark years. A memorial 1998, in Putnam, son of Dion, Jr., Brian Bissonnette, Jr. and service and burial Francis T. Regula, Jr. and Renee Dion Scott Bissonnette and several cousins, will be held at a Reppy. extended family members and friends. later date. In lieu Matthew had his whole life ahead In lieu of flowers donations may of flowers dona- of him and the world in his hands. He be made to the “Matthew Regula tions in her mem- was going into his junior year of high Memorial Fund” at Putnam Bank, P.O. ory may be made school and he couldn’t be more excited. Box 151 Putnam, CT 06260. to PAWS, P.O. Box He was loved by many and his happy Calling hours were held Tuesday, 191, Eastford, CT and energetic presence will never be Aug. 12, at Gagnon and Costello Funeral 06242. forgotten. Matthew was kind hearted Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. To leave an and always had a smile. Matthew loved To share a memory with his family online condolence to do things that made his father proud. “Light a Candle” at www.gagnonand- please visit tilling- He enjoyed playing video games with costellofh.com. hastfh.com. his older brother, music and spending Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, August 15, 2014 B7 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager  Thompson Villager  Woodstock Villager  Killingly Villager CLASSIFIEDS “Hometown Service, Big Time Results” TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836

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8FT. SLATE Dining Room Set ELECTRIC FOR SALE HUGE SALE CEILING FAN Household items POOL TABLE Soild Maple POWER CHAIR Used high speed lock stitch 010 FOR SALE WITH LIGHT Furniture Sets La-Z-Boy Excellent Shape Table, 5 Chairs and Hutch MODEL JET 3 ULTRA sewing machine 4 BLADES School Items, Binders, Sofa $500 Asking from Scooter Store Runs perfectly $40 Lawn Tools, Patio Set, $275.00 Excellent Condition Brother DB2-B714 Dual recliner 12’ ALUMINUM chairs, Home owner’s manual with table 48”x20”x30” Sable brown Hand Carved Bar Save up to 90% OFF V-HULL BOAT WOOD STOVE Paid $6,000.00 Manual included Like new Must See! China Many New, Snow Boots, $450 w/6hp Johnson Motor SUBURBAN Asking $4,700.00 $800 $325.00 Jacket, $1 to $120 #6R69M “WOODMASTER” Dinner Set Will negotiate Classic Star Trek 860-928-4794 Other Clothes w/oars & 2 life vests WITH DAMPER CONTROL 8 piece place setting Please call Nancy at: Figurine Set In box - never opened $400.00 BOSE SURROUND SUITABLE FOR CAMP USE white background 860-923-9375 or FOR•SALE SOUND SYSTEM $100 w/pink roses 860-614-8572 480-282-2490 $100 Razor Electric Dirt Bike SMALL TRASH Paid $2000 $50.00 Johnson and Evin- Sears Asking $700 4 WROUGHT IRON Electrical Carpet,Upholstery TRAILER 5’x8’ Utility Trailer rude outboards, PATIO CHAIRS 508-789-0864 Material Vacuum New tires 2-30hp, several left from $75 508-243-2157 Industrial, Commercial, 72 Yamaha D100 Trail Bike $325.00 BRONZE WITH GREEN last season Haier-Mini Frig CUSHIONS DINING SET/ HUTCH Residential $200-$650. $60 ALPACA BEAN $100 $450.00 Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Cedar Amoire 860-928-2205 Natural Alpaca Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Also, I need motors, (5) Utility Heaters $10/ea Fertilizer INFANTS ROLL TOP DESK Breakers, Meters, Sears Craftsman Riding parts - 1958-’85 Punches, Pipe-Benders. Mower (2) HON Side Chairs (2) BEHIND CAB Pre-composted $375.00 Great for your garden PORTABLE PACK 508-885-6657 $40/ea WEATHER GUARD $10 per bag AND PLAY New Recessed Troffer Lite Trailer Receiver Treadmill BOSTON ROCKER Flourescent 3-Tube $50 TOOL BOXES Call BY CHICCO LIKE NEW King Size $100.00 T-8 277V Fixtures Cobble Stones Recliner (1) like new 508-238-5233 $75 Enclosed Bedroom Set $75 $350 $56 Each Angle Iron Cutter BRASS GLASS TABLE 1997 Riviera 6 piece cherry wood Mink Fur Jacket- (1) in good condition 4 PAIR WOOD Call 5pm-8:30pm sleigh bed $150 For Shelving SET Call For Pricing (6/7) SNOWSHOES 508-867-6546 $200 4W296, HK Potter 2790 $200.00 401-486-4051 $2500.00 (1) In Bed Tool Box SIZE LARGE WITH Normally Sells For $700 ELVIS PRESLEY or best offer (2) Mid-back leather In good condition BINDINGS office chairs $90 OBO FROM $25 TO $75 CASTOR CONVERTER Four 17” Low profile $150 CHRISTMAS 508-272-7110 $30/ea BASED UPON $75.00 Yokohama Tires Call 5pm-8:30pm Bell motorcyle Call 413-245-6521 CONDITION ALBUM Mounted on Eikei Sportline King Size 508-867-6546 helmet or 413-478-1469 39 CHEVY COUP PRO- The first five recordings, vari- rims. Like new condition. Bedroom Set Call 508-347-7492 JECT ous other LP’s and box sets $600.00 Never used ~ANTIQUES~ Call for details 6 piece cherry wood $75 $5,000.00 sleigh bed Hoosier Cabinet CHAMPION 508-885-9992 Tread mill Nursery Table 2-Wheeled Bikes Oak Round Table/chairs Solid Pine PORTABLE w/wide belt power $2500.00 As is $20.00/ea. Oak Hutch BODY SHOP TOOLS Fisher Minute Incline and monitors $65 Mahogany Secretary Desk GENERATOR or best offer Snow Plow Great condition 2-Minivan Car Sets Mahogany Hutch Model 41135 508-494-7857 $275.00 508-272-7110 Beckett Burner Pie Safe Hutch 6800 starting watts 7 1/2 Ft. with cutter edge. $100.00/OBO Control & Aquastat Oat Bureau 550 Rotel Watts DREMEL OSCILLATING Good condition 860-928-3972 KIRBY SENTRIA II $250 2 Drop-leaf Mahogany 2 years old, Never used No under carriage frame (3) Kincaid “Replica” Cannon Power-Shot TOOL or wiring VACUUM SYSTEM Tables Paid $750.00 Paintings Camera 10x Maple Rocker/Glider Asking $550.00 Mod6300 FOUR with carpet cleaning 2’x3’ $50/ea $100.00 Oak Book Seat $55.00 Asking $1800 NEW ENGLANDER attachment. Call Gordon (2) Dog Steps 508-234-3589 508-885-2053 RAIN BARRELS Six months old. $600 firm. $15/ea 508-885-3136 508-344-9555 Leave message $200.00 or $50.00 each COUCH MAKITA RANDOM Call 508-987-3677 Dog Gate-plastic 860-888-5207 $15 ARCHERY, $50.00 ORBIT SANDER For sale LARGE BLACKSMITH AMANA LADIES’ COATS Dog Gate-steel HUNTING ModB0500 ANVIL 2004 $45.00 WASHING FOR SALE never used EQUIPMENT KENMORE $375.00 $30 HATACHI HD TV MACHINE AND WHISPERTONE A beautiful 32” length Christin Dior Tux 51” Diagonal BLACK&DECKER Used once 42-44 long, VACUUM 860-774-4050 natural mink jacket Great reception ACCESSORIES ROUTER w/pleated shirt 50” JVC TV Size large, color mahogany $100.00 In Excellent Condition $75.00 1-1/4HP $200 Brimfield Buy all or separate GAS LOG FOR Purchased at Macy’s and Call 508-764-6908 $35.00 worn only twice Cast Iron Christmas 413-245-9538 or HUGE TV SALE Tree Stand BABY ITEMS Call Paid $7,000 [email protected] $50.00 BOSCH B7000 Jotul GF200 LP Gas Will sacrifice for $40 2 swings, bouncy seat, 1-774-571-0189 CORNER SANDER $650 OBO $4,000/OBO Water Cooler 2008 JVC HD TV Pottery Barn wicker Hot/Cold bassinet w/all bedding, HOOVER w/pads 56” DLP Projection FOR SALE Red leather 34” jacket $70 bumbo seat w/tray, New Bulb & Bulb in Box CANISTER $40.OO Baby Carriage MINI KOTA doorway bouncer, with tuxedo front fur Sunbeam Whole $300 or best offer WINDTUNNEL Crib ELECTRIC Full zip out lining, size large House Humidifier duck bath, boys clothes Playpen 508-234-3460 BLACK&DECKER Asking (on wheels) 3-9 months. $150.00 or best offer Baby Sled FISHING MOTOR $500.00/OBO $60 All Like New! VARIABLE SPEEED with Handle/Wheels 36 lb. thrust, 5 speed 2010 SEARS Smoke free home ORECK JIG SAW Band Saw $125 OBO 13’ Sunsetter email for photos Call 860-963-0117 $45.00 $18.00 Table Saw Awning Cover RIDING MOWER [email protected] Never Used Perfect condition, Needs En- FITNESS POWER LASER $40 gine work. $300 Bagger $100 508-243-1078 ENTERTAINMENT 508-461-9626 508-347-7013 PLUMB-BOB (Sturbridge) RIDER Standard Car Seat Bridgeport 1.5HP CENTER $100 OBO New w/case Like New SEARS GAS $25 $50.00 DROP LEAF COFFE For Sale $75.00 TRIMMER TABLE COMPLETE 14” Snow Chains Lathe 32 between Call 508-943-2174 $25 w/ supply of Lines $100 Centers 14” Swing Call 4-CYLINDER 35MM CANNON 15” Cable $50 GENERATOR 774-321-0662 ENGINE A1-SLR camera w/flash Snow Chains 6 lenses & case Radial Arm Drill 13” DROP LEAF CART One 4-speed an one 5-speed HONDA EU2000 Brand New SEARS TABLE $150.00 Column 4’ arm $85 to go with it. Fits Jeep P.U. Barely used $45 SAW www. 1985-1990 $850 Used Engine on stand with wheels Stack Rack Connecticuts SWORD SET Sell all or part ANTIQUE 2002 Pontiac 3.4 ltr. V-6 $150, Router Table $20 TILLER $350 $65 $350.00 PARLOR STOVE Record Storage QuietCorner. MANTIS/CULTIVATOR Antique-Kelvinator Call 508-885-3136 Call (860)774-4469 household 124 shelving 200 sec- Light, easy to use Electric range com END TABLE Perfect for small gardens $200.00 or BO w/double oven, broiler tions FOR SALE B/O 4 SALE CROSS BOW W/DRAWER $200 Bedroom set, Exercise Bike—$35 Call Ed @ $75 127 ANTIQUE 12 drawer dresser chest, Call by WEIDER Golf Clubs/Bag—$50 METAL DETECTOR 508-479-9752 Table Saw—$50 nightstands king brass Home Gym Barely used- White Prism IV PIANO ROLES Vintage Table Jig Saw—$50 LET’S MAKE A DEAL! headboard. CAMERAS condition like new. END TABLE $200 $100.00/BO Haywood Wakefield dining paid 1300.00 Wooden Boat in Glass Case — room table, credenza. Dinette 2 CANON AE-1 asking 600.00 W/2 DRAWERS $100 LG HIGH-ENERGY table and hutch. Much More with 50 mm lens Call after 3:00 pm $50 16,000 BTU Air Conditioner — In Brooklyn 860-774-4050 ROOM take any or all. No reasonable (860)779-3844 $40 603-359-4754 Upright Freezer — $100 LAWN MOWER AND AIR CONDITIONER offer refused 1 SOLIGOR Ask for Shawn or Gary OLD END TABLE 24,000 BTU Call 860-455-3379 Wide Auto F2.8 28mm or leave message. HEADBOARD VACUUM: $45 508-764-2054 with timer, thermostat Danish Teak FULL ADJ. Snapper Rear Engine and sleeve Riding Mower 50%-70% OFF 1 VIVITAR 75-205mm For Sale Micro suede, oatmeal w.esp Will cool 1500 sq. ft. area Close focusing auto zoom Dining Room Set TRUCK TOOL BOX 15hp Briggs & Stratton Engine, Used one season Lg.7 cu.ft. GE Gas Dryer. wood trim LARGE Plus more lenses Excellent condition Electric Start, Twin Bagger Retails $600.00 1/2 TON 6 yrs old, runs great. $125 OBO Table (39.5 x 59) $500 Asking $250.00 INVENTORY $80 Stackable plates incl. Asking $300.00 for all with 2 leaves, 2 arm chairs, Pick up in Brooklyn New Windows, Doors, Washer died. COFFEE/ 860-779-2246 or 2 side chairs Appliances, (774)452-3514 Model#DCVH660GHGG ESPRESSO Craftsman Yard 203-904-3784 860-942-6031 (reupholstered 8/13) Vacuum/Blower Fans, Lights Made in Denmark $200.00 MAKER 82 Vanities 508-981-9718 6.5hp Briggs & Stratton Engine CAR SEAT $750.00 ELECTRIC CHORD 12 cups w/Chipper Chute Lg. Pet Carrier Pedestal Sinks Price Neg. ORGAN $75 OBO $300 $30.00 Toilets FOR SALE For Sale 413-668-8890 $75.00 Kitchen Sinks Schweiger Green HONEYWELL Call 860-779-2616 Faucets Call DINING ROOM EXTERIOR DOOR Southwestern Golf Clubs/Bag Lawn, Garden & AIR CLEANER 860-576-5462 SET 86” Couch & 65” Loveseat LED R-30 INDOOR $45.00 Carpenter Equipment W/JAM rm sz, 15x20 CEMETERY PLOT $800.00/negotiable with matching pillows $50 OBO FLOODLIGHTS Fireplace Log Sets 3 ft. wide;6 ft. 8” high Price reasonable & Tools Double plot *********** $125.00 by Philips Call 860-779-0022 Call 508-765-0621 12w = 65w Antique Printers 413-531-2433 1/2 price at GRANDFATHER $2200 TWO SUNROOF For sale Instant on, very bright Drawers CLOCK TOMATO AND plus dimmable $15.00 ea. 6’ LEER 700 TONNEAU 29 GALLON KITS HP Lasts 22.8 years COVER FISH TANK $500.00/negotiable $100.00 CUCUMBER CAGES PHOTOSMART Big box stores sell for 13” wide x 54” tall Fits Toyota Tacoma with everything ********** $26-$30 Made out of concrete wire PRINTER A636 Display Cabinet Silver $40.00 For pictures or GIRL’S 22” BIKE YOU PAY $15.00 each Will last forever! Model #8637A or 4 per case $50.00 $50.00 $425.00 YOUTH BED other questions $40.00 $4.00 each $30.00 $35.00 774-280-9565 860-774-4469 or best offer Call Keith [email protected] Call 860-933-1444 508-892-4582 774-452-3514 (Brooklyn) 508-347-3145 508-524-9328 774-452-3514 B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, August 15, 2014

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- Construction sphere  Management Opportunity  $55,000 Expectation Carpet Cleaning Neutered Cat RELICS WANTED Paxton, MA the First Year  Experience NOT a Must, We Will Train. We are Stoneville Pond & Wood Garden of Gospels searching for the right female OR male to join our team. Van & WAR 1 plot #150 Leicester St Area 2x4’s, 2x6’s,  If you are energetic, honest, drug-free, and desire a lucrative Ford 99 E250 2 grave sites long term career... Plywood beams, 3/4’ thick, SOUVENIRS with Bane-Cleane System IV
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BUSINESS Will pay transfer fee 80G LUXURY All real estate advertising in this 5% moisture - Sizes up to Von Schrader VS III I’ll Come To YOU! 508-867-3729 including bench and newspaper is subject to The 2”x18”x10’ Furniture quality Wall Cleaning Machine LOOKING FOR A owner’s manual. 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Federal Fair Housing Act of $2.00 board foot or B.O. $325.00 Worcester County WONDERFUL 1968, which makes it illegal 508-476-7867 Upper and lower keyboard $500.00 2000 SEADOO 720 LOVING HOME... 300 HELP WANTED to advertise any preference, Memorial Park Leave message 17” Pacific Floor with caravan trailer 2-year-old Pitbull limitation or discrimination Double plot Machine Red & white based on race, color, religion, $2300.00 508-867-9386 with papers 305 BUSINESS MARX LEATHER $275.00 Very fast and fun! sex, handicap, familial status ($4600.00 value) ROUND KITCHEN Female named “Calle” OPPORTUNITIES (number of children and or Will pay transfer fee MATCHING Blue nose, not spayed TABLE 413-967-7567 $1500 pregnancy), national origin, 508-248-3303 Great for single pet For Family Room ancestry, age, marital status, or RECLINING CHAIR w/4 chairs Call 774-244-6781 WORCESTER COUNTY VERY LARGE VINTAGE environment 2 Leather Couches any intention to make an such AND OTTOMAN $125.00 508-234-8297 MEMORIAL PARK Call 42”Lx33”Hx23”W preference, limitation or By Lane OAK OFFICE DESK 774-318-8439 A-1 Condition discrimination. This newspaper Paxton, MA Original price $699.00 OATS COFFEE TABLE $240 or B.O. 205 B (Fontana/armless) will not knowingly accept any Faith/Crypts Asking $300.00 advertising for real estate that is Lot 84C #1 Space and 2 end tables 14’ STARCRAFT Originally $350 $50.00 CHILD’S DESK Asking $225/ea. in violation of the law. $4200 284 LOST & FOUND Our readers are hereby RATORO 22” $40 ALUMINUM BOAT 508-943-0671 informed that all dwellings ENTERTAINMENT with 5HP Mercury PETS (508)234-2573 PERSONAL PACE advertising in this newspaper WORCESTER COUNTY gas motor (2011) CENTER VINTAGE WATER AND are available on and equal MWR only 10 hrs use MEMORIAL PARK w/end cabinets 310 GENERAL HELP opportunity basis. Used once for 1 hour SNOW SKIS Trailer included - Did you find Two grave plots: 10’ long, 74” high To complain about $280.00 Reasonable offers accepted plus seats & vests WANTED Valor I (#291, Unit A, $225.00 your pet? discrimination call The Asking graves 1 and 2) Call 413-245-9312 802-258-1599 Or find a home DRIVERS Department of Housing and Current value $8200.00 2 SWIVEL ROCKER $1,800.00 Urban Development “HUD” between 1-6 p.m. for one? Class A or B Offered: $5,850.00 CHAIRS WELLNESS MACHINE 508-867-2551 Local supplier toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. 508-499-7957 For the N.E. area, call HUD ad $25.00 each to convenience stores [email protected] BY CLARK 16 FT. FIBERGLASS 617-565-5308,. 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Whitinsville MA or to in Dayville, CT COLLECTION APARTMENT $50.00 In Brooklyn PONTOON Please call us so that we pkalafarski@ with cabinet First Floor, Two Bedroom, $25,000 603-359-4754 50 HP Mercury four stroke can take your ad core-mark.com Exellent condition off street parking, includes all appliances ONE BARBECUE GRILL OB, Bimini, Canvas Cover out of the paper... $200.00 Woodstove and Trailer. DRIVERS: No Pets-Smoking Call $50.00 Town-To-Town $650 month + utilities Environ “Kodiak” Excellent Condition. Money & Miles… 860-774-3195 508-987-9211 In the water in Classifieds New Excellent Pay Package. 401-624-3897 or 1-413-244-9510 Brick lined metal w/glass Woodstock, CT 100% Hands OFF Freight + LARGE TWO 860-608-6407 Moving... door. Blower attached. $9750 508-909-4111 E-Logs. Great Home SNAPPER Excellent condition SEARS 860-614-4525 time/Monthly Bonus. BEDROOM 565 ROOMS FOR RENT ROTO-TILLER $500.00 1 yr. OTR exp./No Hazmat APARTMENT PRO-FORM Call 860-928-3790 UILDING UPPLIES ROOM FOR RENT IR5003, Used Twice 18’ C.CONSOLE 295 B S 877-704-3773 Large-Clean-Fresh $600.00/month TREADMILL Best Offer KEYLARGO 2nd Floor Multi-Family house Shared common area, Folds up, heavy duty YARDMAN 8 HP LOAN HINGES W/D hook up refrigerator and microwave Reg. maintained FIBERGLASS ORIGINATOR TRAC VAC SNOWTHROWER Heavy duty 54” long Gas heat, dumpster provided on second floor. $200.00 BOAT Interviews members, $775 month Model 385-IC/385LH Tecumseh engine, elec. start, stainless steel Use of Kitchen stove and sink or best offer originates and underwrites First-Last-Security Used Once 26” cut, w/chains 75 4 Stroke Honda Fish Finder piano hinges on first floor. Shared bathroom 5-speed Life Jackets, Auto Bilge, applications for consumer loan Call 508-765-5050 Best Offer $50.00 each is located on first floor. Runs good Bimini Boat Motor, and mortgage products. 508-867-0368 Brand new Rent includes room, cable/wifi, Buying bigger Trailer Excellent, handles equity lane/loan BEAR CAT 774-633-0832 LARGE TWO percentage of heat, electric and 508-885-5639 Never been in salt water! closings. water bill. Off Street parking NASCAR VAC-N-CHIP PRO Can be driven Cross sells payment protection BEDROOM available. Equal distant to plans and credit cards. Die-Cast Models & VAC PRO $8,700 APARTMENT Worcester and Providence 298 WANTED TO BUY Assists in the collection efforts in a very quiet town, They’re Back! Models 72085, 72285, 100 GENERAL 860-974-1276 of deliquent loans. Large-Clean-Fresh on a cul-de-sac. Use of yard. $5 And Up! 72295 Meets requirements to main- 3rd Floor Multi-family house First+$200 deposit BRAND NEW SHIPMENT! Used Twice 2001 tain an active MLO registration W/D Hook up Contact 774-280-9565 Best Offer 105 BULLETIN BOARD Route in the NMLS. Gas Heat, dumpster provided SUNTRACKER or Blessings Farm 21’ party barge pontoon boat Apply at 205 Main $775 Month 5 H Foote Road AUBURN 169 First-Last-Security [email protected] CALL 508-765-5763 RESIDENT with 40hp two stroke engine, Street, Southbridge or Charlton trailor included, email resume to Call 508-765-5050 508-248-1411 NEEDS RIDE 575 VACATION RENTALS runs great, Antiques [email protected] Local For errands 884 Worcester St. and groceries asking $7500 WEBSTER CAPE COD TIME Call New 1-2 times per month Southbridge MA 335 JOBS WANTED Hartley Terrace SHARE FOR SALE News 508-410-8431 Queen PillowTop 508-335-3728 Must Income Qualify Edgewater Beach Resort BOAT FOR SALE Looking To Purchase HEAVY Section 8 95 Chase Avenue Mattress Antiques Dennisport, MA 02639 2009 Trophy EQUIPMENT Certificate Needed And Collectibles Across the street with Box Spring 18’ Walkaround 2 Bedroom 107 MISC. FREE Single Items OPERATOR from the water in Original Plastic Porta-potty, VHF $739-$802 Or Entire Estates Must hold current Hoisting Studio (Unit 706) FREE WOOD Fish finder and GPS Engineers license. Heat & Hot Water Fixed week 33 (August) $150.00 Stereo with CD player Included. We Buy It All We offer exclnt compensation Deeded rights PALLETS 115 Merc and extensive benefits. Modern Kitchens Call: 508-410-7050 And Also Do You pick up Caravan roller trailer Apply in person, Wall-To-Wall Carpet You’ll own it for a lifetime FOUND HERE! Approximately 500 hours On-Site Estate Sales Spacious Closets Monday thru Friday 37 Federal Hill Rd & can be passed down to 8am-noon $18,000 And On-Site Laundry NordicTrack Elite Oxford MA 01540 your children and grand STURBRIDGE, MA Stonebridge Press Estate Auctions Easy Highway Access children. Will entertain any 14.7 Elliptical Webster, MA NEW 25 Optical Drive 508-943-1317 reasonable offer. 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Galvanized trailer year round Creative Masonry 39 Acres in Burlington, Maine Controllers, Games FRIEDRICH 1970 GIBSON J50 Set up for fishing or pleasure’ Dealers, leave your stuff Design in Concrete: 10 acres cleared; Bought $500 $1200.00 set-up in our secure facility FRA064VU1 Acoustic w/case Brick Block or Stone. the rest is wooded Asking $250.00 Dealer days every 6000 BTU Great condition Extras - call for details Repairs and New Construction Breathtaking views Wednesday and Friday, 12-6 $149.00 $1800.00 o.b.o. 508-949-1320 Walls, Electricity at the end of the dri- 774-633-0832 Ever-changing array Walkways, veway of cool, cool stuff Chimneys etc. Pet Training & Both for $500 OUTBOARD Call after 5:00 p.m. Seasonal campsite 800-551-7767 20 years in the trade SMALL UPRIGHT 860-923-9266 Meadowside of Woodstock, Live-in Crate MOTOR dudleyflea.com MA LIC CS 078612 Email: folsomridge1@ Own your own lot. 24”Lx19”Wx19”H Heavy duty Mr. Desai WHITE LAQUER 1976, 7HP Eska FULLY INSURED charter.net Trailer with add-ons which 11-gauge black epoxy Cell: 732-309-9366 Runs mint (508) 764-1707 Like new PIANO WANTED contain large family room, two Home: 508-347-2764 EMETERY OTS bedrooms, dining room, $40.00 w/Bench $300 OBO Old Mopeds, Scooters, 546 C L 11 years old 442 LICENSED DAY screened porch, vinyl siding, TOOL SHEDS 860-576-5462 Dirt Bikes Excellent condition CARE CEMETERY LOTS large shed, outdoor fire pit, 508-347-3145 Any condition Made of Texture 1-11 Paid $3700 AVAILABLE mostly furnished. 265 FUEL/WOOD Looking for projects ************************* Park ammenities: 8x8 $775 Asking $1500 Pine Grove Cemetery Cash paid The Commonwealth of large swimming pool, rec hall. 8x10 $960 508-637-1168 Central Boiler E-Classic Spencer, MA Precious Call Travis pavilion, mini golf, bocci, 8x12 $1050 Massachusetts Single lot $1000 1400/2400 Leave message horseshoes, fish pond, Moments 8x16 $1375 Office of Child Care Double $2000 130 YARD SALES OUTDOOR WOOD 774-242-9227 Services requires that all playground-low yearly Collection maintenance fees. (We also sell) ads placed in the and stands Delivered and Built On-Site YARD SALE FURNACE Call Mike Other Sizes Available newspaper for child care 28 pieces 329 Charlton St Cleaner & Greener 774-200-6164 Rte.25 197, CALL 413-324-1117 (daycare) in your home 508-867-2887 Saturday &Sunday EPA Qualified WANTED TO BUY or Woodstock, CT 25-Year Warranty include your license number Aug 16th &17th BY COLLECTOR pinegrovecemetery Unit #5 TREES FOR SALE Call Today [email protected] PUSH 9am-530pm Old comic books Evergreen Trees, Colorado 508-882-0178 448 FURNITURE Inlaid Mahogany Dresser, 1940s and up 772-233-1555 BLOWER/CHIP/VAC Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, CrystalRockFarm.com Cemetery Plots $300.00 Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall Lamps Beatles memorabilia QUEEN PILLOW TOP Worcester County Memorial SEASON RENTAL All 10 trees for $85 Pottery, China, FIREWOOD 1960s and up MATTRESS SET Park Wooden Trunks, WANTED FOR 2015 Norway Spruce, 3.5’ Famous monster $150.00 Valor II Section 860-315-7546 Bronze Deco-light Fixture, Cut, Split & Delivered Retired snowbirds looking for 5/$99 magazines, Godzilla, I have a NEW Queen Graves 1 & 2 Wood Case Anniversary Clock, Green & Seasoned seasonal rental June, July, Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall Frankenstein and Mattress w/Box Antique Grape Crusher, August, September 2015 REMOTE CONTROL 5/$99 monster items, still in the Valued at $7600 Jewlery Wood Lots Wanted References if needed Excellent privacy Old toys and original plastic! Asking $4000 AIRCRAFTS Artworks We have a senior pet cat that border/ornamental advertising items NAME BRAND some with motors AND MUCH Call Paul travels with us Call George Call 508-278-5762 508-769-2351 Call/text 508-885-6489 Plase call and leave message 774-241-0027 evenings MORE! 508-987-5349 Call: 860-779-2469 860-916-5040 508-885-4278 860-477-1153 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, August 15, 2014 B9 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to obits@stonebridgepress. Additional Obituaries com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. on pages 3, 5 and 6 Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES John P. Gifford, Sr. Elaine T. Greene, 74 EAST WOODSTOCK – In addition to his wife, John P. Gifford, Sr., 91, John is survived by his QUINEBAUG — Elaine T. Greene, Greene, Daniel W. Greene, Jo-Ann of Woodstock Rd., passed sons; John P. “Jack” 74, of Quinebaug, died Friday, Aug. (Craig) Bond, a brother, Anthony away on Saturday, Aug. Gifford, Jr. and his wife 1, at Matulaitis Nursing Home in (Harriet) Barber, a sister, Carol 9, in his home surround- Patricia of Woodstock Putnam. (Roger) Nadeau, thirteen grandchil- ed by his loving family. and Peter R. Gifford She was born March 27, 1940, in dren and eight great grandchildren. He is the loving hus- of Thompson; daugh- Danielson, daughter of the late Liberato She was predeceased by a grandson band of Viola (Merolli) ters, Ann A. Donovan of and Yvonne (Thomas) Barber. Elaine Jeffrey D.M. Greene and two great Gifford, whom he mar- Woodstock and Christine Gifford of was married 56 years to the love of her grandchildren. ried on Aug. 31, 1957, in St. Paul’s Putnam; grandchildren, Valerie, Seth, life Daniel Greene, they were married Calling hours were held Thursday, Cathedral, Worcester, Mass. Noah, Shea, Matthew, Emily, and the in St. James Church Danielson, on Aug. 7, at Smith and Walker Funeral Born in Dudley, Mass., he was the late Carolyn; and great grandchildren, April 19, 1958. Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. A Mass son of the late Paul M. and Pearl (Alton) Maizie, Parker, Esther, and Nora. Elaine was a communicant of St. of Christian Burial was held at St. Gifford. John is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Church of the Visitation in Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Mr. Gifford was a proud World War Juliette (Perron) Gifford; and siblings Putnam. She enjoyed watching her Providence St., Putnam. Burial fol- II veteran serving in the U.S. Army as Dudley, Elizabeth and Barbara Gifford. grandkids play sports, the Boston Red lowed in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. a Tech Sergeant. He was a graduate of Relatives and friends are invited to Sox and loved watching figure skat- In lieu of flowers donations to the the Rhode Island School of Design and visit with John’s family from 11 a.m. ing. She loved family gatherings and Jeffrey D.M. Greene Scholarship Fund worked in the textile industry as a wool to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, in the cooking. at Peoples United Bank, 60 Providence buyer and purchasing agent. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., She leaves her beloved husband, Pike, Putnam, CT 06260. John was a history buff and espe- Putnam, closing with Military Honors Daniel Greene of Quinebaug, her To share a memory with her family cially liked studying World War II. at 1 p.m. children, Jeffrey (Michelle) Greene, “Light a Candle” at www.smithand- He loved wooden sailboats, jazz music, For memorial guestbook visit www. Stephen Greene, Brian (Michele) walkerfh.com. reading and summering at Watch Hill. GilmanAndValade.com.

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