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‘It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot ANNUAL EVENT proposes tougher to make a RAISES MONEY FOR difference.’ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY deficit INSIDE ASSOCIATION A8-9 — OPINION BY BLANCHE GOSSELIN plan A12 — SPORTS VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT B1 — HOT SPOT For almost a decade, Steven BY MATT SANDERSON Guilbault has plunged into the frigid VILLAGER STAFF WRITER B4 — OBITS waters at Quaddick State Park in Blanche Gosselin photo HARTFORD — The governor has B5 — RELIGION Thompson in the annual Knights of called to state leaders to convene for Columbus-sponsored Thanksgiving St. Mary School Turkey Dip volunteers pose with Principal Steven Guilbault in his B6 — CALENDAR a special session Tuesday,Dec. 15, to office. Front row, left to right: Chris Viens, Cameron Robinson, Emma Willard, Daniel consider her proposed state deficit Harrington, Josh Wojcik. Back row, left to right: Mitchell Cristofori, Chris Rovero, Turn To DIP, page A16 mitigation plan and close a project- Brian Barrette, Ashley Briquier, Simone Fournier. ed $466.5 million budget shortfall. LOCAL Some of her proposed cuts call for a 3 percent municipal aid reduction. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Rell announced that six municipal lead- Lions hold annual Night of Giving ers from Connecticut cities and towns would work closely with state lawmakers to identify local savings BY OLIVIA BRAATEN and recommend mandate relief to VILLAGER CORRSPONDENT help close that shortfall. THOMPSON — Thompson’s “Failure to swiftly address this Lions Club celebrated its second budget shortfall will only lead us annual Night of Giving by pass- into a deeper hole, one that we can- ing out checks to nearly a dozen area organizations. Turn To DEFICIT, page A17 “We’re very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish this year,” said master of cere- HE EV REG T R . G J. monies Dave Babbitt. THOMAS The charitable service group, with just under 50 members, Danielson Chronicled raised and disbursed nearly $17,750 this year. With $3,000 Page A3 given in scholarships, remaining funds were directed to a variety Airport of northeastern Connecticut SPORTS groups. “We have a certain amount of latitude in our budget,” said Phase I Club President Richard Cimochowski. “We usually don’t say ‘no’ to a request.” Among the recipients stood takes off the Arc of Quinebaug Valley Executive Director Sue Desrosiers. The nonprofit serves BY MATT SANDERSON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER 125 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities DANIELSON — The upgrades in a 13-town area. being made to Danielson Airport Turkey Day Games Thompson Public Library Board of Trustees member Mike Lajeunesse shares a “We are very blessed as an are projected to be completed by the laugh with Dave Babbitt, master of ceremonies for Thompson Lions Club’s Night end of the year, marking valuable Page A12 Turn To LIONS, page A16 of Giving. progress of the Phase I work to the airport’s 20-year master plan. Based on forecasts of aviation demand, the master plan, completed OUR BETTER NATURE O B N and approved in December 2008, WEATHER WISDOM Dargati inducted into N.E. identifies numerous facility require- PAGE A5 ments for the 20-year planning process, which includes recommen- dations and renovations for the air- OPINION Basketball Hall of Fame field and the surrounding land. GET YOUR According to Kevin Nursick, spokesman for the state Department POINT ACROSS CREDITS COACH CANTY FOR HIS SUCCESSES of Transportation, the Phase I work PAGE A8-9 done in 2009 entails constructing a BY MATT SANDERSON new stub taxiway to connect the WHAT TO DO innovator to step up the game, and VILLAGER STAFF WRITER that man is George “Jet” Dargati, runway to the parallel taxiway and A CALENDAR THOMPSON — The foundation of who was inducted into the New the T-Hangar complex. OF AREA EVENTS Tourtellotte Memorial High England Basketball Hall of Fame “It is designed to improve the safe- PAGE B6 School’s storied and championship- Oct. 9 before a packed house at ty for aircraft operating on the filled boys’ basketball program Mohegan Sun Casino. A Tourtellotte ground at the airport,” he said. VILLAGE TRIVIA begins and ends with a handful of legend, Dargati led the Tigers to two “This will also allow aircraft to exit people, a few local men who took the of their seven state championships the runway earlier, saving time and What was the powder used by passion for a street North in 1949 and 1950. He finished the 1950 Courtesy photo fuel. The project should be complet- ed within a few weeks.” America’s Founding Fathers Grosvenordale basketball game to season as one of Connecticut’s all- George Dargati is considered the second the 100-year-old halls of the high time high school scorers. The 90-foot long concrete road will to keep their wigs white? most storied player in Tourtellotte school to reign in glory. While at Tourtellotte, Dargati Memorial High School’s boys basketball serve as a shortcut for planes to use A dynasty basketball program logged more than 1,200 points and after landing on Danielson Airport’s Answer on page 2. history, next to Jim Canty. Dargati was pioneered by a man like James scored 528 points his senior year, inducted into the New England 2,700-foot runway. The airport prop- Canty only paved way for the next Basketball Hall of Fame last October dur- Turn To DARGATI, page A13 Turn To AIRPORT, page A16 ing a ceremony at Mohegan Sun Casino.

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A BASKETBALL LEGEND AT TOURTELLOTTE images of imported child pornogra- Upon arrival and further investiga- MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, DARGATI LED THE TIGERS TO TWO OF THEIR SEVEN phy on his cell phone. tion, officers viewed photographs STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 1949 AND 1950. Stephen Paul Festa, 35, of 171 that were within the cellular phone of Christian Hill Road, Brooklyn, was Festa, containing images of “import- OPEN TO CLOSE charged with importing child pornog- ed graphic child pornography,”police raphy and first-degree possession of said. THOMPSON child pornography. Festa was trans- Festa was on probation after a June ported to Troop D in Danielson, 2007 federal conviction for possessing TOWN HALL where his bond was set to $50,000. He child pornography, according to Monday through Friday ...... 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. was held Sunday night at Corrigan- police...... (Hours will vary by office.) Radgowski Correctional Center in Further investigation by state and LIBRARIES Uncasville. federal agencies is anticipated, Thompson Public Library/Community Center He was arraigned in Danielson according to police. Courtesy photo Monday...... 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Superior Court Monday, Nov. 30. Stephen Paul Festa, 35, of 171 Christian Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ...... 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Festa’s bond was raised to $250,000, Matt Sanderson may be reached at Hill Road in Brooklyn, was arraigned in Friday ...... 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. according to the court’s clerk office. (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at Danielson Superior Court Monday, Nov. 30, Saturday ...... 10 a.m.-2 p.m. His case was moved to Part A of [email protected]. on child pornography charges. POST OFFICES Danielson Superior Court for Friday, 366 Thompson Hill Road Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m., Window: ...... 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3-4:45 p.m. Saturday...... P.O. Boxes: 7:45 a.m.-noon, Window ...... 8 a.m.-noon Homebuyer tax credit expanded Quinebaug Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., EXTENDED SIX MONTHS; EXISTING HOMEOWNERS NOW QUALIFY Window: ...... 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m ., 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday...... P.O. Boxes: 8 a.m.-noon, BY OLIVIA BRAATEN will help our economy grow homes sold in the 10-town ing sector. VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT Window, ...... 8:30 a.m.-noon and allow many more mid- Quiet Corner area this year “As the economic engine North Grosvenordale First-time homebuyers dle-class families to realize have sold for less than once again begins to Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., aren’t the only ones eligible the American dream.” $200,000, said Prudential churn,” he said. “I believe Window: ...... 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. for a tax credit now. More than 70 percent of real estate agent Donna that extending the first- Saturday ...... P.O. Boxes: 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Legislation passed last existing homeowners are Jean Breton. time homebuyer tax credit Window: ...... 8 a.m.-noon month extends the existing said to be eligible for the “The ‘move-up’ buyer will prove to be one spark Grosvenordale $8,000 credit for new home- expanded program. activity has been sluggish,” that helped to make recov- Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., owners to April 30, 2010, but The original credit for she noted, expressing a ery happen.” Window: ...... 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4:45 p.m. it also gives a $6,500 credit first-time homebuyers hope that the expanded The expanded package Saturday ...... P.O. Boxes and Window: 7:30-11:30 a.m. to “move-up” buyers — (defined as those who have credit will boost sales in the also grants buyers an addi- those who have owned the not owned a home in the mid to upper price ranges tional 60 days, after the same home for a five-year last three years) expired as well. If so, the market April 30 contract deadline, TOP TEN BOOKS period within the past eight Nov. 31. The National may benefit from a domino to complete the transaction. years. Association of Realtors effect of successful sellers “This type of deadline 1. The Lacuna, Barbara Kingsolver The measure, H.R. 3548, estimated that 30 percent of becoming buyers and so makes more sense,” said 2. The Help, Kathryn Stockett, Amy Einhorn was led in large part by U.S. the 1.2 new buyers in the forth. Breton, “especially since 3. Last Night in Twisted River, John Irving Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) market this year made the Still, the extended credit most first-time homebuyers 4. Wolf Hall, Hilary Mantel and Congressman Joe decision to close on a house may not be enough, said use government financing, 5. The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown Courtney (D-Conn., 2nd because of the tax incen- Pine Knoll Real Estate and government loans take 6. Under the Dome, Stephen King District). The bill unani- tive. owner Effie Vinal. longer to process.” 7. Too Much Happiness, Alice Munro mously passed the U.S. Home sales in the “I, like many others, Prior to the old Oct. 31 8. I, Alex Cross, James Patterson Senate, earned a 403-12 vote Northeast increased 25 per- think the problem is so deadline, several area 9. Half Broke Horses, Jeannette Walls in the U.S. House of cent from last fall, when the much bigger than a six- bankers noted the pres- 10. The Girl Who Played With Fire, Stieg Larsson Representatives and economy took a sharp month extension,” the sures of completing mort- received the president’s sig- downturn. However, the Woodstock agent said. “All gage paperwork in time. The New England Independent Bestseller List, provided by nature the following day. median price of those of this is well and good, but The new law also increas- Wonderland Books, Putnam, for the week ending Nov. 22 “Already, the homebuy- homes, according to the there are still many buyers es income limits for those ers’ tax credit has helped to National Association of who are reluctant to sign a eligible to receive the cred- stabilize the housing mar- Realtors, fell 3 percent, to 15- or 30-year mortgage if its, from $75,000 to $125,000 FIVE QUESTIONS ket,” Dodd said in a press $235,400. they don’t know if they will for single returns and from release. “And now thou- In the Quiet Corner, most have a job in another year.” $150,000 to $225,000 for joint 1. Rank these cities in order of their populations: sands more middle-class recent sales have been near Courtney said the meas- returns. Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia. families will be eligible to that same price range, typi- ure will help move the U.S. For more information, 2. What are the two deadly sins that begin with the let- take advantage of this suc- cally considered by new economy in the right direc- see www.federalhousing- ter “G”? cessful program. This homeowners. tion, impacting multiple taxcredit.com. 3. What was Ronald Reagan’s middle name? extension and expansion Sixty-two percent of the industries within the hous- 4. What language do they speak on the Midway Islands? 5. Which is the farthest north: Denver, Salt Lake City, Reno? 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BY STEPHANIE JARVIS WWAATCHTCH VILLAGER STAFF WRITER QUIET CORNER DANIELSON — After time The Villager is committed to away from his native state of accuracy in all its news reports. Connecticut, the Rev. Greg J. CHRONICLES Although numerous safeguards are Thomas finally feels at home at HE EV REG HOMAS in place to ensure accurate report- the Cornerstone Baptist Church, T R . G J. T ing, mistakes can occur. Confirmed where he has been serving as pas- fact errors will be corrected at the tor since March. him to join her Bible study class top right hand corner of page A3 in “This has been a wonderful — which ultimately gave him that a timely manner. place to be and great people to do nudge to follow his calling. If you find a mistake, call ministry with,” he said. “This is In 1991, Thomas began semi- like coming home for me — I grew narian studies at the Andover- (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- up in Norwich.” Newton Theological School in ness hours. During non-business It also helps that he already Newton Center, Mass., and his hours, leave a message in the edi- knew many of the church’s mem- first job was at the Moosup tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will bers. From 1992 to 1998, Thomas church. In 1998, he and his family return your phone call. was pastor of a Baptist church in moved to Maine, where he served Moosup that eventually closed three interim pastorships — in Correction after it merged with Cornerstone. West Bowdoin, Poland and Karen McFarlin is participating in And it is those people, he said, Jefferson — and a settled pastor- the Artists Open Studio tour, held last who make his job enjoyable. ship in Waterville. His wife’s weekend and also this weekend, Dec. 5 “I get an opportunity to work work as an actuary then brought and 6. Her first name was incorrect in with people who are really excit- the family to Virginia, where find- a photo caption accompanying the ed about ministry,people who are ing a good fit with a church article, “Artists to open doors to pub- excited about helping out their proved to be difficult for him, lic” in the Nov. 27 Villager.The fellow man in this community Thomas said. Villager apologizes for the error. and beyond,” he said. “I didn’t have a church down Cornerstone is affiliated with there, so it felt kind of strange,” American Baptist Churches, he said. “Things there are more Thomas said, and the denomina- conservative.” Stephanie Jarvis photo tion as a whole supports inclu- But here in Killingly, Thomas PUBLIC MEETINGS sion. “We’re extremely diverse,” has found a home — both literally The Rev. Greg J. Thomas, of the Cornerstone Baptist Church. he said. “When we go to our and figuratively, as he recently Tuesday, Dec. 8 national [conferences], we have a moved into the parsonage next- • Inland Wetlands Commission — 7 “This church was incredibly hon- P. Young. nd bank of translators because we’re door to the church after living in a est and really understood where “We try to provide a variety of p.m., Town Hall Conference Room, 2 floor so diverse. We believe that’s one of Brooklyn condo for several they were. It was very refreshing. spiritual experiences, not just • Water Pollution Control our strengths.” months. And, occasionally, he … They are who they said they through worship,” Thomas said. Authority — 7 p.m., WPCA Treatment But Thomas wasn’t always a even gets to tap into his previous are, and it’s terrific. There are so “… We’re involved in a lot of dif- Plant pastor. In fact, he recalled, “I felt career — just recently, he wrote a many great leaders in this ferent things.” called to pastoral ministry when I mini-musical focusing on one of church.” And, once again, he praised the Monday, Dec. 14 was a teenager, but I tried to run the parables that was presented Those leaders, he pointed out, members of the church, saying, away from it for many years.” during service. • Board of Education — 7 p.m., help the church run a number of “The people here do ministry,and Middle School Media Center After graduating from high “It’s another way of presenting different programs. Thomas said I get to be part of it. I don’t do school, Thomas enlisted in the things,” he said. “Everyone • Zoning Board of Appeals — 7 p.m., that about a dozen members are ministry — we do ministry.… I’m Merrill Seney Community Room Navy for four years and then learns in a different way.If you’re currently training to be one-on- here to be a research person, an attended Eastern Connecticut just sitting up there preaching, one mentors with the Access encourager, when people need Tuesday, Dec. 15 State University,where he was an you’re not going to reach every- Agency through a program called help. But they do the work; they • Board of Selectmen — 7:30 p.m., editor for the school newspaper one.” Partners for Independence. The minister. Merrill Seney Community Room and received a bachelor’s degree Thomas’ journey to becoming church is also involved with the “.. Christianity at its best in English literature and mass head of Cornerstone was lengthy Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith understands that all human Wednesday, Dec. 16 communications. From there, he — the church, he said, had an Council, an ecumenical church beings are brothers and sisters,” • Economic Development spent some time in the print interim pastor for almost a year. organization that “works to alle- Thomas added. “This group of Commission — 6 p.m., Merrill Seney media field, designing fliers and As part of the process, a search viate some of the problems people people here at the church — Community Room working in the paste-up room for committee first interviews struggle with, as well as provide which, by the way, means ‘gath- • Housing Authority — 10 a.m., Allied Grocers and, following prospective pastors, and before programming of interest,” he ered people’ in Greek; it’s the peo- Housing Authority Office that, ran a business out of his making its recommendation to said. “We’re very active with ple, not the building — they take • Renewable Energy Development home offering similar services. the congregation, the candidate them.” that seriously.” Committee — 7 p.m., Town Hall Some time later, he and his wife has to lead a worship service at a In addition, Cornerstone runs a Conference Room, 2nd floor Cheryl decided to bring their two “neutral pulpit,” meaning neither prayer shawl ministry,some of its Stephanie Jarvis may be sons, Christopher, now 26, and at his church nor at the church members went on a meditative reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 109, Thursday, Dec. 17 Timothy, 24, who were then 5 and that is seeking a new pastor. walk through Old Furnace State or by e-mail at sjarvis@vil- • Board of Finance — 7:30 p.m., 3, to church. There, Thomas “It’s a good process, but it takes Park and a book study was held lagernewspapers.com. Library/Community Center encountered a woman named some time,” Thomas said, adding, on The Shack, a novel by William • Library Board of Trustees — 2 Flora Williams, who convinced p.m., Library/Community Center

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hose who work or play out- doors tend to spend a lot of OUR time monitoring the TWeather Channel. If you’re BETTER a farmer, your livelihood may depend on an accurate forecast. If NATURE you’re a mountaineer, your life may depend on it. BET Unfortunately, weather can be ZIMMERMAN chaotic and unpredictable. Factors affecting weather are complex. They include wind speed and direction, • When fish keep low and are reluc- moisture, air temperature and pres- tant to take a hook, temperatures are sure, and clouds. Add in latitude and likely to be high. When rain is immi- longitude, terrain, proximity to nent, fish may ripple and splash on water, seasons and solar radiation, the surface. and you can see why it is so hard to • When exceedingly bushy-tailed Photo courtesy of Scott Harwood squirrels are busy collecting big know what awaits. Of course, it is Some believe that a spider in the middle easier to predict what will happen in stores of nuts in the fall, we might be in for a severe winter. of his web means fair weather. If wind or the next 48 hours than it is to do a rain are coming, he may retire to some- long-range forecast. INSECTS thing more solid. See more of Harwood’s Humans have been watching the photography at www.veryalive.org/pho- weather forever. Over time, some fair- • Bees do not swarm before a storm. tos.htm. ly reliable weather wisdom has • If ant hills were high by July, a CONTEST ENTRY FORM Dec. 4, 2009 evolved. Some has a basis in science snowy winter is nigh. • Near ring, far rain. Far ring, near and may be almost as good as a com- Deadline: Dec. 9, 2009 • Hornets’ nests high in the treetops rain (referring to the moon’s halo). puter model. Other lore is less reli- may signal a mild winter. If their • Gray mists at dawn, the day will able. For example, Punxsutawney nests are closer to the ground, pre- be warm. Phil’s behavior on Groundhog Day My guess for this week's photo is: ______pare for a harsh winter. • Rain before seven, fine by 11. over 112 years has been wrong about • A sunshiny shower won’t last half 61 percent of the time (source: BIRDS an hour. StormFax Weather Almanac). • When swallows fly high, the day • When the wind is in the East, ’tis Research shows that the bands on will be fine. fit for neither man nor beast. When woolly caterpillars predict nothing. • Seabirds, stay away from land. We the wind is in the West, then the wind However, animals do react to environ- won’t have good weather while you’re is at its best. Answer to last week’s photo: mental signals such as barometric on the sand. • Few twinkling stars foretell good pressure that associated with chang- Central Construction Industries, Putnam • Birds may roost early and feed weather. When stars huddle, the ing weather and can hear sounds we heavily (swarming your feeders) earth will puddle. cannot. before rain or snow. • If the rain comes down slanting, it According to USA Today, “Sayings Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? • If a cock goes crowing to bed, he’ll will be everlasting. pertaining to forecasts for coming certainly rise with a watery head. • Rain from the East will last three The Villager has it to give. seasons are entirely without founda- days at least. tion.” Some classics persist anyway, Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! PLANTS Other bits of wisdom include: and may offer us a hint of what is to • When smoke from a chimney or come. • When leaves show their under- sides, be very sure that rain betides fire falls instead of rises, expect rain Name______ANIMAL INDICATORS (especially true for poplars and and storms. sycamores.) If snow hangs out in ditches, it is Address______• When a thunderstorm approach- • When dandelions and daisy flow- waiting for more. es, dogs and pigs may get restless and ers close up, be on the lookout for bad • If you have rheumatism or corns, State______Zip______Telephone#______agitated, rabbits may sit on their weather. aches and pain mean rain. haunches looking in one direction Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, • Onions grow thick skins when a By the way, even though Phil lives attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in with ears twitching and toads may hard winter is coming. in Punxsutawney, Pa., the movie head for water. Cats may get frisky Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to Groundhog Day was filmed in (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, when high winds are likely. WIND, RAIN AND SKY Woodstock! (Illinois.) • When the cows are lying down, Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and • Red sky at night, sailors delight. where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, rain will come around. Bet Zimmerman is a certified envi- • Animals grazing with their head Red sky at morning, sailors take Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with ronmental professional and member the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive $25! into the wind indicate a fine day. warning. of the Woodstock Conservation One entry per person, please. Good luck! When their tail is to the wind, plan for • Dew at night, next day will be bright. Commission. Archived column articles rain. are at www.ourbetternature.org. GROHS WIN FEUD FUND-RAISER NEWS BRIEFS Barn, the Roseland Cottage gift shop will be Celebrate an 1880’s Christmas at open, and refreshments and readings from Courtesy photo Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be available. The Groh family, of Roseland New this year, the Woodstock Academy’s Thompson, won the Project Graduation Committee will hold a hol- WOODSTOCK — Roseland Cottage will hold second annual iday sale, also from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in the its eighth annual holiday tour of the museum Thompson Middle Roseland Cottage Carriage Barn. Wreaths, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. School Family Feud holiday treats and baked goods will be avail- Admission is free, although donations are game show fund- able. All proceeds from the sale support the raiser, held Friday, welcomed. Woodstock Academy’s 2010 Class Night cele- Oct. 23. The Grohs This special tour highlights the traditions, bration, an all-night, chaperoned, substance- won the event for food and festivities that were a part of the free celebration for the graduating seniors. the second year in a Bowen family holiday celebration. During this Appointments for group tours (10 or more row. once-a-year program, costumed interpreters people) of the holiday-decorated museum can lead visitors through the first floor of the made through Jan. 10 for a fee of $5 per per- museum, decorated with the finest Victorian son. Call (860) 928-4074 for more information. trimmings, and share holiday stories from the Roseland Cottage is located at 556 Route 169 written accounts of the Bowen family in Woodstock. Christmas of 1887. In the adjacent Carriage A6 • Friday, December 4, 2009 THOMPSON VILLAGER LEARNING ASK THE SUPERINTENDENT Thompson Elementary School Monday, Dec. 7: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, grape In the fall of 2008 I wrote an article More recent research summa- states that the average child in the United juice, milk. on the phenomena of “Helicopter rized, however, in a November 2009 States has 150 toys, but argues for a cutback of Tuesday, Dec. 8: Hot dog in a bun, oven- Parenting.” In that piece, I refer- Times Magazine article, “Can 75 percent. And, this holds true for clothes as baked fries, coleslaw, apple juice, milk. enced the work of Mel Levin, a pro- These Parents B Saved?” by Nancy well. According to Payne, when kids have less, Wednesday, Dec. 9: Chicken patty on a fessor of pediatrics at the University Gibbs, suggests that the opposite they usually appreciate what they have more. roll, rice, carrot coins, diced pears, milk. of North Carolina Medical School may be true. As Gibbs concludes her analysis of what I Thursday, Dec. 10: Taco salad with nacho and author of the book Ready or According to Gibbs, a backlash refer to as the “Landing of the Helicopter chips, seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce and Not, Here Comes Life (2005) who sug- against over-parenting has been Parent,” she cites the 1918 advice of D. H. tomato cup; corn; orange juice; milk. gests that today children in America building and may reflect a new Lawrence — “How to begin to educate a child. Friday, Dec. 11: Pizza, salad, cookie, apple- are overmanaged and overprotected perception of economic healing. First rule: Leave him alone. Second rule: sauce, milk. to an extent that may negatively MICHAEL W. JOLIN As she notes, since the onset of Leave him alone. Third rule: Leave him affect their ability to independently our “Great Recession,” according alone.” Lawrence’s advice is probably a bit too Thompson Middle School, manage their affairs in adulthood. to a recent CBS News poll, a third vast and simple for us to follow a hundred Levin’s key point was that, today,too of parents responding have cut some years later, but maybe the idea of giving Tourtellotte High School many parents are trying to micro-manage their children’s extra-curricular activities. our children a little more space will do. their children’s activities in an attempt to “They have downsized, downshifted, and sim- If you should have further questions regard- Monday, Dec. 7: Toasted cheese sandwich guarantee success. plified because they had to and found much to ing these issues or other topics, please send by or toasted ham and cheese sandwich, toma- In the fall of 2008, I also noted my firsthand their surprise, that they liked it,” she wrote. e-mail addressed to Danielle Pederson at dped- to soup, crackers, fruit, salad. experience as a superintendent of schools According to a Times poll last spring, when [email protected], by mail Tuesday, Dec. 8: Chicken quesadilla with where I have observed parents and students asked how the recession had affected people’s addressed to Dr. Michael W. Jolin, salsa and sour cream, Spanish rice, corn, text messaging each other during the school relationships with their kids, nearly four Superintendent of Schools, 785 Riverside fruit, salad. day commenting on school relationships and times as many people said relationships had Drive, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255, or Wednesday, Dec. 9: Popcorn chicken with teachers’ performance. gotten better than said relationships had got- dropped off at the Thompson Public Schools zesty orange sauce, mashed potatoes, car- In this regard, May Hughes, a sociologist at ten worse. Central Office. rot coins, dinner roll, fruit, salad. Duke University (2005), suggested that heli- Kim John Payne, author of the book Thursday, Dec. 10: Foot-long hot dog in a copter parents may be an outward sign of Simplicity Parenting, also referenced by Michael W. Jolin is superintendent of the bun, chili with cheese sauce, potato wedges, social and economic anxiety, particularly Nancy Gibbs, suggests that more and more Thompson Public Schools. green beans, fruit, salad. when parents consider the uncertain job mar- parents may be recognizing the need to simpli- Friday, Dec. 11: Homemade lasagna with ket their children face. fy the child rearing process. For example, he meat sauce, salad, breadstick, fruit, salad. St. Joseph School Towns partner with EASTCONN to offer free adult education Monday, Dec. 7: Cheesy bread with dip- ping sauce, vegetables and dip, dessert. HAMPTON — Six more north- Tuesday, Dec. 8: Beef stew with biscuits, eastern Connecticut municipali- tossed salad, dessert. ties have joined a partnership Wednesday, Dec. 9: Shells with sausage with EASTCONN Adult and sauce, green beans, garlic bread, Education, bringing to 21 the dessert. number of towns whose resi- Thursday, Dec. 10: Soup and salad bar, dents can take free courses to rolls and butter, dessert. improve their basic academic Friday, Dec. 11: Fish sticks with tartar skills, obtain a high school sauce, baked fries, coleslaw, dessert. degree and/or learn critical, 21st-century workplace skills. St. Mary School EASTCONN, which has its headquarters in Hampton, is one Monday, Dec. 7: Spaghetti and meatballs, of the state’s six public, nonprof- dinner roll, fruit, milk. it Regional Educational Service Tuesday, Dec. 8: BBQ ribs, mashed pota- Centers. toes, peas, fruit, milk. “Given the economy and the Wednesday, Dec. 9: Pizza, tossed salad, number of unemployed adults in fruit, milk. northeastern Connecticut, it’s Thursday, Dec. 10: Shepherd’s pie, bread- more important than ever that stick, fruit, milk. out-of-school adults, ages 16 and Friday, Dec. 11: Grilled cheese sandwich, older, who need to sharpen their tomato soup, Goldfish crackers, fruit, milk. academic, language or work skills, take advantage of the Ellis Tech Monday, Dec. 7: Hamburger or cheese- skills-building classes we offer,” burger on a wheat bun, oven-baked fries, said EASTCONN’s Adult fruit, milk. Services Director Richard Tariff. Tuesday, Dec. 8: Chicken and rice, veg- “The good news is that for etable blend, assorted fruit, milk. qualified residents of our part- Wednesday, Dec. 9: Multi-grain pasta with ner towns, these programs are meatballs, salad, fruit, milk. free,” he added. Thursday, Dec. 10: Grilled chicken on a Recently, EASTCONN forged wheat roll, coleslaw, fruit, milk. new Adult Education partner- Friday, Dec. 11: Chef ’s choice, vegetables, ships with the towns of Andover, Courtesy photo fruit, milk. Hebron, Marlborough, Lebanon, EASTCONN’s certified English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) teacher, Patricia Gauthier, makes a language-construction Stafford and Union. point during a free ESL class at EASTCONN’s Northeast Learning Center, 111 Connecticut Mills Ave., Danielson, one of EASTCONN Adult Education many sites across northeastern Connecticut where adults, ages 16 and older, may take a variety of skills-building class- already collaborates with es through EASTCONN’s Adult Education division. ‘Santa’s Workshop’ program Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Columbia, Eastford, Hampton, offered Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, 16 and over, provides a struc- CONN is providing after-school Education programs create serv- Putnam, Scotland, Sterling, tured, accredited, academic set- programs at Windham High ices Windham is unable to pro- THOMPSON — Thompson Recreation is ting for youths who have been School, workplace experiential vide to non-traditional students sponsoring “Santa’s Workshop” for Thompson, Windham and Thompson students in kindergarten Woodstock. expelled from high school. The programs and an expanded — ultimately enabling those stu- program is available at no Family Literacy Program,” dents to be more successful in through grade six from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Among the programs EAST- Wednesday, Dec. 16, in the Tourtellotte CONN Adult Education now charge to either the partner Fuller said. work, life and school,” Fuller Memorial High School cafeteria. offers are adult basic education town or its students. Windham Family Literacy said. Join Santa’s helpers for this fun workshop classes; transitions to post-sec- Most Adult Education pro- Program provides ESL instruc- Other classes are available at to make three projects (to be revealed the ondary (college) programs; grams are offered in public tion, parenting and interactive EASTCONN’s Northeast day of the workshop) to keep or to give to American citizenship classes; schools or other centrally locat- literacy activities. For example, Learning Center in Danielson, family or friends for Christmas. The proj- online distance learning; high ed facilities and have daytime Windham residents can take day among many other sites. ects will include all materials, wrapping and school equivalency diploma-pro- and evening hours. or evening classes at Learn more by calling gift cards so they can be brought home ready grams; English-as-a-second-lan- “EASTCONN is meeting the EASTCONN’s Community EASTCONN’s Adult Education to give. guage (ESL) classes; financial needs of a very diverse region Learning Center, 21 Valley St., staff at (860) 779-3770 or 860-423- Afterwards, decorate sugar cookies for a education classes; family litera- through their Adult Education Willimantic, where they can 2591. Or, visit www.eastconn.org snack. cy; and workplace education and programs,” said Windham choose from ESL, high school- and click on Adult Services. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, skills programs. Public Schools Superintendent credentialing, basic skills, col- EASTCONN also offers dozens first-serve basis until the program is full. A new Adult Education expul- Doreen Fuller. lege transition classes and other of fee-based leisure and work- Early bird registration through Dec. 9 is $12 per child and includes a snack. For registra- sion program for young adults, “In Windham alone, EAST- courses that include morning skills-based Community child care, Tariff said. On-site Education programs. To learn tions received after Dec. 9, the cost is $17 per childcare is available. more, visit www.registereast- child. To sign up, download registration materi- “EASTCONN’s Adult conn.org/ae/. als online at www.thompsonrec.org, stop by Thompson Town Hall or call Thompson Recreation at (860) 923-9440 to have a regis- tration form mailed. Parent volunteers are needed. If available, please call 923-9440. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, December 4, 2009 • A7 LEARNING

MARIANAPOLIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLLS

GRADE 9 Taiwan; Jacob Van Horn, Lutz *, Charlton, Mass.; Jacqueline Duethorn *, Pomfret Center; Wei Mass.; Sofia Baca, Mexico; Sarah Headmistress list: Jamie Barrette Southbridge, Mass.; Anna Werge, Marchesseault, Plainfield; Lucas hui Geng, China; Delaney Hawes *, Bell *, Woodstock; Michael *, Thompson. North Grosvenordale. Mejia *, Columbia; Miguel Mejia, Brooklyn; Houssan Colette *, Bodreau, Quinebaug; Christina High honors: Emily Audet, Columbia; Melanie Mills *, Millbury, Mass.; Junji Hu, China; Casillo , Auburn, Mass.; Hojin Cha, Woodstock; Cathleen Casillo, GRADE 10 Woodstock; Sara Morrow *, Jingyan Huang, China; Jung Hoon Korea; Hsin-yi Cheng, Taiwan; Auburn, Mass.; Henry Ellis, High honors: Taylor Downs, Woodstock; Joseph Petrides, Kim, Korea; Sung Yeol Kim, Korea; Matthew Daoust *, Auburn, Mass.; Grafton, Mass.; Sydney Latour *, Brooklyn; Carolyn Egan, Plainfield; Caroline Russell *, Hao Liu, China; Mary McGinn *, Nora Geraghty, Sutton, Mass.; Webster, Mass.; Olivia Mandile, Shrewsbury, Mass.; Fan Yang, Worcester, Mass.; Rebecca Shea *, Pomfret Center; Talia Nichols *, David Harris, Thompson; Kaitlyn Webster, Mass. China. Whitinsville, Mass.; Audra Woodstock; Ashley Niemiec, Kelly, Thompson; Jeong Hee Kim, Honors: Liam Adams, Woodstock; Honors: Dillon Boisvert, Sturniolo *, Uxbridge, Mass. Webster, Mass.; Trevor Ouellet *, Korea; Woo Jae Kim *, Korea; Noah Aubin, North Grosvenordale; Thompson; Jocelyn Cacciapuoti, Chaplin; Anne Quinlan, Sutton, Matthew Martucci *, Oxford, Seth Aubin, North Grosvenordale; Dayville; Thomas Cahill, North GRADE 11 Mass.; Joy Richmond *, Woodstock; Mass.; Kyung Sam Min *, Korea; Kylie Beauregard, Plainfield; Grosvenordale; Keeva Cleary *, High honors: Peter Boguszewski Yang Sheng, China; Alyson Stolz *, Jill Morey *, Putnam; Nickolette Carey Berthiaume, Leicester, Thompson; Margaret Dalton- *, Putnam; Kathleen Egan *, Oxford, Mass.; Justin Szarkowicz, Morin *, Quinebaug; Benjamin Mass.; Samantha DiStefano, Hoffman *, Worcester, Mass.; Shrewsbury, Mass.; Katherine Putnam; Zhenyi Wang, China; Morrisette *, Woodstock; Richard Millbury, Mass.; Gianna Duncan *, Catherine Dee, Pomfret; Luke Dery, Kelly *, Shrewsbury, Mass.; Emily Yumeng Xie, China; Li Kun Yan, Morrow *, Woodstock; Dieu Huong Millbury, Mass.; David Ford, Webster, Mass.; Rose Durand, Kneeland *, Putnam; Joo Hyun Lee, China. Nguyen Si *, Moldovia; Allison Charlton, Mass.; Claudina Furtado, North Grosvenordale; Nicholas Korea; Maura Rabuffo, Sutton, Quevillon *, Dayville; Jeffrey Dorchester, Mass.; Nicolas Gion, Fontaine, Webster, Mass.; Mass.; Marybeth Sheldon, GRADE 12 Sabacinski, Webster, Mass.; Dayville; Rachel Jones *, Benjamin Gaudet *, Sutton, Mass.; Eastford; Laura Woodcock, High honors: Tessa DiDonato, Xiaoying Wang, China; Yuxi Wang, Thompson; Ryan Kelly, Thompson; Maeve Hannon *, Putnam; Kyle Thompson; Zhuoyuan Zhong, Douglas, Mass.; Helaine Goudreau China; Sai Zhang, China. Patrick Kunkel, Webster, Mass.; Higginbottom, Millbury, Mass.; China. *, Auburn, Mass.; Andrea LaRose *, Rachel LeBel, Oxford, Mass.; Justin Howland, Putnam; Yingyan Honors: Anneliese Bellerose, Moosup; Anna Petsching, Oxford, POST GRADUATE Emma O’Connell, Worcester, Huang, China; Marissa Iamartino Oxford, Mass.; Rachel Carruthers Mass.; Riley Quinn *, Danielson; Honor roll: Matthew Barboza, Mass.; Sydney Rondeau *, *, Thompson; Keisuke Ito, Japan; *, Sutton, Mass.; Kuo-Lun Chang, Zhixia Zhang, China. East Providence, R.I.; Gediminas Woodstock; Shana Solomon, Jessica Kibbe *, Douglas, Mass.; Taiwan; Shih-Yi Chien, Taiwan; Honors: Lara Abbott *, Thompson; Bertasius, Lithuania. Worcester, Mass.; I-Hsiu Tseng, Lunan Li, New York, N.Y.; Jennifer Emma Cotnoir *, Putnam; Colin Joshua Anthony *, Shrewsbury, * denotes scholar athlete

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Courtesy photos Closckwise from top left:

Joy Williams (left) and Katherine Kelly talk in the doorway during a scene in “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Katherine Kelly, Caroline Russell, Jesse Clark, Malcolm McGannon and Matt Martucci perform a scene from “The Importance of Being Earnest” last week at Marianapolis Preparatory School. The school’s drama club staged the classic Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19 and 20, under the direction of Bob Sloat.

Malcolm McGannon and Katherine Kelly act out a scene.

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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 appeal of TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner FAX: (860) 928-5946 WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM appliances FRANK G. WALTER C. CHILINSKI BIRD JR. he dishwasher broke PRESIDENT & EDITOR -AT- LARGE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR late in the afternoon on PUBLISHER Thanksgiving. Fifteen STEPHANIE JARVIS Tof us had feasted copi- ously using every appropriate EDITOR Powers: Highway department project poorly conceived piece of china, glassware and flatware. At first it didn’t seem To the Editor: the salt. Pre-wetting reduces the amount of bounc- like a big deal. The dishwasher ing and scattering that takes place when the materi- is nearly new. After reading three years of meeting minutes al hits the roadway, thus reducing waste. Who doesn’t get attached to EDITORIAL from our highway project committee, it appears to “The case studies show that a shift in overall phi- appliances? me that it did not consider a few things — not the losophy of winter maintenance from de-icing to We touch least of which is how winter highway maintenance anti-icing can result in almost complete elimination them thou- has changed and progressed in the last 35 years. of sand and some increase in the use of salt. The sands of Despite these facts, no discussion or thought monetary savings will most likely accrue from a times during Special appears to have been had on this or anything relat- significant reduction in spring clean-up. Safer road their work- ed to it. conditions were reported. No negative concerns ing lives. In a little less than an hour (with help from about this transition in philosophy were raised by Once I buy Google, of course), I was able to find a tremendous any individual interviewed for this study.” an appliance editions offer amount of information on this subject, including a So, considering that we’re being asked to pony up and learn 58-page report by the Connecticut Academy of around $3 million for a new highway department, how to oper- Science and Engineering, dated April 2006, that why are we doing this with a 35-year-old mindset? ate it, I get says sand is out and brine is in. Michigan, Have you seen the sand pile on Coatney Hill? It NANCY WEISS deeply Wisconsin, Massachusetts and a host of others say looks like the Andes. The report also goes into the attached to it, opportunities the same thing. Here’s an excerpt from the report: harmful effects of sand on the environment; it is even if it “Over the last decade, a large number of trans- not “green.” As far as the proposed buildings, exhibits certain eccentricities. I portation agencies throughout the United States “green” was considered. … Shouldn’t “green” start like people with a few quirks, so Villager Newspapers will soon publish its have turned their attention to improvements in with the ongoing services that the project is to sup- why not enjoy the mechanical winter highway maintenance operations to accom- port? personalities of appliances? “Year in Review: A Look Back in Pictures.” plish three critical goals: reducing costs, increasing It appears to me that this project is poorly con- Going month by month, we’ll take a look The dishwasher, a fancy safety and minimizing environmental impacts. In ceived. In combination with the timing and current German model, is sleek. If I at the major news stories throughout the particular, the use of sand as an abrasive in winter state of the economy, this project should be sent can’t own a BMW car, at least a year that caught your attention — and ours. highway maintenance is being reduced or eliminat- back to the drawing board to include consideration German dishwasher adds We’ll also remember the lighter side of ed in many jurisdictions. Sand has potentially neg- of what the facility is in place to do in serving the speed, Autobahn drama and things, such as special events and other ative human health impacts, limited traction at needs of Woodstock cost effectively and environ- some euro-chic to my kitchen. higher traffic volumes, and requires significant mentally well into the future. Vote “no.” When it failed to pump the happenings that made 2009 a year to remem- effort and cost to collect and dispose of in the spring The full report and more can be found at ber in the Quiet Corner. greasy wash water down the season. Anti-icing is a non-mechanical process by www.woodstocktruth.com. drain, I was annoyed. We had to We’ll write a bit about the people and which, a chemical, usually salt brine, is applied to a take all the dishes out and wash events that transpired over the past 12 roadway prior to or very early in a winter storm CRAIG R. POWERS them by hand. months, but since a picture is worth a thou- event. Pre-wetting is the process of mixing the salt WOODSTOCK Washing the dishes with the or abrasives with a liquid chemical (usually salt sand words, we’ll load this special edition cheerful help of my daughters brine or water) preceding application on-road. This Editor’s note: The writer is an alternate member of up with photos from the past 365 days. Who reminded me of one of my mixing initiates the liquefaction or dissolving of the Woodstock Board of Finance. knows? You just may see yourself again, or Yankee aunts. Betty was full of personality and energy, but her maybe a friend or family member. sisters felt she hadn’t married Our Killingly, Putnam, Thompson and as well as she might have. She Woodstock weekly newspapers will publish didn’t own a dishwasher. their special editions on Friday, Jan. 1. Grant: Thanks for supporting food drives Betty said she liked to talk (Remember, those whose papers are mailed To the Editor: with troopers posted at several local grocery stores with her teenage daughters informing patrons of their mission and collecting while washing and drying. may receive them a day later.) This provides Working together helped them two terrific opportunities! I wanted to express my gratitude to the many the forthcoming donations. Food pantry programs individuals, businesses and community groups throughout the Quiet Corner benefited greatly talk freely about themselves One is for our many valued advertisers, that supported local food drives over the from this effort by our local police and the generos- and their peers. both in our daily and weekly newspapers. Thanksgiving holiday.We are so fortunate to live in ity of all who contributed. My aunts didn’t buy Betty’s The Year in Pictures 2009 is a great chance a community that takes such good care of each In the last few years, we have worried that there story.One year for her birthday for you to thank your customers for their other. would be many more mouths to feed, and there they bought her a dishwasher. TEEG was able to feed more than 200 families this were. But thanks to the generosity of this amazing I’ll bet her daughters preferred patronage throughout the year. Maybe the conversations. you’re having a holiday or end-of-year sale year with donations generated from the food drives community, we have had enough to meet the need. organized by several groups in the Thompson pub- Thank you, Northeast Connecticut, for getting the For years, Walter Ellsworth, that you want to promote. lic schools, the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Thrivent job done … again! Happy holidays. used appliance man, graced the Contact your sales rep for information on Financial for Lutherans, St. Joseph’s Church, community. Mr. Ellsworth retired from a career installing how to be included in these truly unique, Thompson Congregational Church and the DONNA GRANT tracking devises in far-off commemorative editions, which will be Connecticut State Police at Troop D in Danielson. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, places. The price of an appli- seen by thousands of readers. Trooper Marc Juhola orchestrated an amazing TEEG effort spanning the entire pre-holiday weekend ance had more to do with Mr. Remember, you community weekly and Ellsworth’s appraisal of the daily newspapers from Stonebridge Press financial solvency of the pur- and Villager Newspapers are the local chaser than his own profit mar- bridge to your friends, families, neighbors gin. When the appliance broke, Fay: Applauds finance board for replacement choices he would hurry over and customers. Let them know you appreci- and deliver another one. ate their business by putting together a spe- To the Editor: does not have a code of ethics policy. Through it all, he told funny sto- cial ad. I respect and applaud the chairman and mem- ries and shared wisdom about The second opportunity is for our read- When candidates are placed on the ballot by polit- bers of the Board of Finance for doing the right life. ers. ical parties, voters expect that these people do not thing when they chose two replacements to fill In the middle of the night It’s the end of another year. Did some- have a conflict of interest. unexpired terms. when the power goes off, my In the last election, both political parties in heart quickens when I hear our thing special and truly memorable happen Pomfret had candidates on the ballot who could FORD FAY generator jump into action. It is in your family this year? Contact one of our have had possible conflicts of interest. Pomfret POMFRET Superman to me, foiling the evil ad representatives to find out how to put in forces of cold and darkness as it words — and maybe even a picture or two roars to life. I send a little bless- — how something touched you this year. ing its way. Maybe you have a special friend or relative The almond-colored washer Audet: Highway garage improvements are needed and dryer gave up the ghost this to thank. year. The old workhorses had Whatever the case may be, our newspa- washed baby clothes and then pers are a great vehicle. To the Editor: to standard. endured teenage obsessions So why do this now? with cleanliness. They lasted We are about to head into a new year, bid- The questions about whether we need a new 1. Every day that we don’t do this, we lose money ding farewell to the ’00s! It’s on to 2010. through marathon washings highway garage and whether we should do it now by shortening the life of our expensive equipment. when mountains of soggy tow- Whether you’re a local advertiser or reader, are good ones. I have been working on the Highway This is a real expense that we spend money on els came home from college take this opportunity to put a memorable ad Garage Committee for five years. Here are some every year from our municipal budget. with our daughters. in what is sure to be a keepsake edition. answers to those questions. 2. $250,000 in grant money has been directed The new washer is so fancy it First, an environmental cleanup of the site is specifically for the highway garage. There is a risk needs a special brand of soap required in order to prevent the site from polluting that we lose it if not spent on the garage. and has an unfamiliar way of the environment and our neighbors. A new salt 3. This project will be financed over 20 years, not swirling and spinning. Little shed is needed to prevent it from happening again the one or two years that will cover this recession. beeps communicate something in the future. We can do it now or wait for the state Almost all of the money that will be used to pay fundamentally unfathomable to LETTERS or someone else to sue us, at which point we will back this debt will occur after this recession is over. me. The dryer is allegedly faster still do it while also paying lawyers’ fees. 4. The best argument for doing this now is that than the old one. The two appli- POLICY Second, the highway garage expansion is being public works bids are coming significantly lower ances will need to withstand proposed for several reasons. than where they would have come in two years ago. years of use before they will 1. One of the storage buildings onsite needs to be My personal experience is that construction bids Letters to the editor are always wel- ever approximate the esteem I torn down to allow for the environmental cleanup. are coming in about 30 percent lower than two felt for their predecessors. come, and may be sent to Villager The building leaks badly now (as anyone who went years ago when the economy was stronger. What The repairmen who come to Newspapers, P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT to the open house can attest). We will have to build does this mean? We could pay up to 30 percent less work on our appliances are 06281, or via e-mail at sjarvis@ a new storage building anyway. Under this plan, for a project that gets paid for over the next 20 competent fellows. They wedge villagernewspapers.com. Be sure to this storage would be part of the highway garage years. If someone is arguing that we should wait themselves in uncomfortable building. No matter what, some new building another two years until we are out of the recession, positions and often get licked by include a name and residence. Please would have to be erected to replace this storage. we will then pay up to 30 percent more for a project refrain from sending our dogs. They tell me what is 2. Today, we store 11 trucks and many other that gets financed over the next 20 years. That is not broken and how much it will letters via fax, and be pieces of equipment outside. The trucks cost more fiscally prudent. The cheapest way for us to get this cost. Soon, order is restored and sure to supply a home than $150,000 apiece. Storing them outside shortens project done is to bid and construct it now. the quiet hum of appliances address and phone num- their serviceable life (think about the difference 5. A finance plan has been developed for this proj- fills the house. ber to allow for confir- between storing a car in garage or outside). That ect that will minimize impacts on our taxes. Long It took until Friday to finish costs us money today. The highway garage expan- story short, but debt service payments for this proj- mation. Allow at least 48 washing all the dishes. By sion will allow us to move those trucks indoors. ect are being made when the debt service payments Monday, the dishwasher was hours for a response. 3) Even worse, there is no place to wash trucks on for the middle school come to an end. A detailed restored to its high-tech glory. Letters must be submitted by noon that site. It is illegal for the town to wash trucks presentation of the financing plan is being made at As each dirty glass is placed in Monday to ensure publication in the fol- there, as there is no system to collect runoff from the town meeting. the upper rack, I hesitate, feel- lowing week’s issue. Every effort will be the washing operation. It is not hard to do the math I encourage people to come vote on Dec. 8 to make ing a sense of betrayal that the where we send trucks out to salt and sand our sure that their voice is heard on this important washer broke when I needed it made to accommodate late submissions, roads, don’t wash them properly and store them issue. but inclusion can not be guaranteed. The most. It will take this appliance outside. This significantly shortens the life of our much longer to gain a place of rules of good taste and libel will, of $150,000 trucks by years. The new highway building DEAN AUDET respect in my heart. course, apply to all submissions. Personal will have a truck wash that complies with state reg- WOODSTOCK attacks will not be published. The editor ulations that can also wash fire trucks and school Nancy Weiss resides in retains the right to edit all letters. buses. Editor’s note: The writer is a member of the Pomfret and writes a weekly col- 4. The existing building falls short of building Woodstock Highway Study Committee. umn for Villager newspapers. code. The improvements would bring the building THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, December 4, 2009 • A9 OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Menard: In response to Wesler’s socialism stance Ford: Stop the cycle of irresponsible short-term frugality

To the Editor: 25 percent national sales tax. Sweden pays To the Editor: garage creating? If we ignore replacing this for its socialist utopia by borrowing and now when the bond rates are low, what will I would first like to commend Mr. Wesler deficit spending. The Swedish debt is near- On Dec. 8, we will be asked to vote to cor- we have to pay in the not-too-distant future for using precise definitions and not hiding ly equal to its GDP, and the interest alone rect problems with the highway facility in when we are finally forced to deal with the behind vague generalities, and acknowl- on it requires 7 percent of everything pro- Woodstock. The referendum that is being issue at a much higher cost? edging the actual political/economic sys- duced in the country. brought before us is designed to deal with all We need to learn from the lesson that the tem he is supporting in his letter. Too often Not surprisingly, in 2006, the Alliance for of the facilities, including the salt shed. salt shed itself it teaching us; we should take in our culture, men are afraid to speak with Sweden, a “right leaning” coalition group When considering how to vote, I think it is a longer term outlook in our cost/benefit definitive words and, like a recent Villager headed by moderate Fredrik Reinfeldt, beat important to recognize that the salt shed has analysis — not just in terms of finances, but letter, think that we are somehow doing a out the social democrat candidate with a become an ecological disaster and that it was in terms of potential ecological harm, harm disservice to ourselves by accurately stat- pledge to sell assets, increase growth and a fully preventable one. It has contaminated to land values, harm to the people who work ing political and economic principles reduce government debt. It would seem the water supply, hurt the health and busi- in the facilities and harm to the people who rather than just talk about specific issues that some citizens in Sweden aren’t as ness of nearby landowners, and may have depend on them. When overfed, government and pretend that specific solutions exist happy as we are being told they are. long-term impact on their land values. We, can be dangerous, but when starved, the outside of, and without foundations in, In essence, Sweden’s dismal economic the citizens of Woodstock, collectively harm of neglected infrastructure can be just political and moral philosophy. performance post-1970 is as striking as its allowed this to happen. as great. Mr. Wesler, being a courageous, open sup- high growth from 1870 to 1970. Sweden cre- Now that the problem has become so bad At the end of the day, we need to recognize porter of socialism, has claimed that the ated vast amounts of wealth in a free peri- that the state has mandated that we fix the our long-term interests and the long-term level of “happiness” citizens of different od of economic activity, socialized the salt shed, we are starting to hear the argu- interests of the town. Some things that we countries experience is concurrent with economy, for a while enjoying that earlier ment that we should just fix that and ignore ignore and put off will just cost us more down the amount of socialism that they live created wealth and redistributing it under the other buildings in the complex that are in the line. All we have to do to stop the cycle of under. I will grant him that his polling data a centralized, collectivist, minimally free a similar state, as well as ignore the other eco- irresponsible short-term frugality is to come is correct, since estimating “happiness” economy. But as previous gains were erod- logical problems at the highway facility that out to vote, tell your friends to do so and keep seems a bit vague. I am sure I could find ed, the current mixed economy became require cleanup. I cannot warn against that coming. Let’s not wait until the next disaster some Iranians that are “happy” to live insufficient to maintain Swedish prosperi- enough for many of the same reasons why it strikes us, ecological or otherwise, because under Islamic law and totalitarian mul- ty. was harmful to ignore the problems with the we would not take proactive action to correct lahs, some Cubans who are “happy” in If socialism were a boon to nations, the salt shed in the first place. For example, if we the known problems that aging parts of our can’t properly maintain and wash the salt off town infrastructure are causing us. their island prison of grinding poverty,and degree of socialism practiced by a nation our vehicles, what is the long-term cost of some African parents who are “happy” liv- would have statistically better results than replacing those vehicles on a more frequent KEVIN E. FORD ing in harmony with nature, even though a a country with less regulation and more schedule? What ecological damage are the WOODSTOCK bit of pesticides could have saved their capitalistic tendencies. The Soviet Union, other toxic products dumped behind the children from malaria deaths. I would Maoist China and Cuba would have been rather expound more on the comparison of economic powerhouses, while the largely socialism and capitalism with more tangi- capitalist U.S.A. would have been reduced ble things like standard of living, tax rates, to poverty. In heavily mixed economies Richardson: State’s day of financial reckoning around the corner national debt and GDP. such as Sweden, it is the elements of free- For some reason, rather than point to dom and capitalism that generate prosperi- To the Editor: whopping $3.2-plus billion. With Cuba, North Korea, China or the former ty,while the elements of statism and social- Connecticut’s population at approximately East German Socialist republics, defenders ism decrease productivity and prosperity. Over the summer, hardly a day went by 3.5 million, that’s a 28 percent greater budg- of socialism always seem to gravitate to As far as the praising of Social Security without headlines of the financial disaster et deficit, on a per capita basis, than the Sweden as the prime example of socialism, being an example of “good” socialism, the that had been created by over-spending in California deficit that garnered so much in all its bountiful glory. Even though the fact that this government Ponzi scheme California — over-regulating and over-taxa- attention last summer. But we just keep in aforementioned nations are much more never truly established saving accounts, tion didn’t help matters as it drove away a spending … authentic socialist republics, socialists’ but from the get-go, confiscated current good part of the tax base. They had man- What’s Connecticut to do? Well, on page aged to work themselves into a $25 billion 11, the OFA points out that either spending longtime favorite darling has been Sweden. workers’ Social Security taxes and paid budget deficit and even had to go so far as to has to be cut some 18-plus percent or rev- Strangely, Sweden, not an authentic social- them out immediately to retirees. By about pay creditors with IOUs when the governor enues (read taxes) must increase by more ist state, does possess a preponderance of 2016, the system will be paying out more and state Legislature were unable to come to than 20 percent over the projected growth of statist control of the economy — not in than it takes in, i.e. bankrupt, and, a cur- an agreement on how to resolve the revenue 5.8 percent already built in, or a lot of both. totality, though, as Sweden still contains rently starting worker will earn a far lower shortfall. Keep in mind, California has a What are the major spending items? See several large, privately owned corpora- return on his SSI than he would have in population of a little over 35 million people. page 12 — the top four are: Medicaid, tions, such as Volvo, Saab and Ericcson. almost any other retirement investment. If As the fiscal crisis in California was Personal Services, Education Equalizations For 100 years, from 1870 to 1970, Sweden this is an example of social spending at its unfolding, Connecticut was facing its own Grants and Debt Service. Together they had a higher rate of economic growth than moral and fiscal best, I needn’t dissect the version, albeit in an earlier development account for more than 61 percent of total almost any other country in the world. In issue further to show the obvious conclu- stage. It took until the very end of August expenses. Medicaid and debt service cuts — fact, by the early 1950s, Sweden was by far sions. for the state Legislature come up with a two- I don’t think so. If anything, they are going the richest country in Europe. Was this As far as describing the failure of year budget that the governor wouldn’t veto. in the other direction. That requires cuts of growth an effect of socialism, central plan- Medicare to be a fiscal role model for gov- And, even then, it took draining the rainy 27 percent in everything else, or the 20 per- ning or collectivist doctrines? Not in the ernment interventions, I cannot do a better day fund and considerable borrowing to cent plus increase in taxes. Sooner or later, least. From 1870 to 1930, Sweden was char- job than the letter by Mr. Sowka. Anyone “balance” the books. Since then, we have one way or the other, it’s going to come back acterized by limited government, free who does not draw the logical conclusions heard repeatedly that revenues are coming down to the municipalities. But we keep trade, free enterprise and social mobility. about what a takeover of the whole medi- up short and that further cuts will have to be spending … Sweden’s surge in GDP and overall pros- cine system by the Democrats will be like, made to “balance” the current year’s budg- Headline: Nov. 25 Norwich Bulletin, “Rell perity was built in a largely capitalistic cli- after the exploding, unsustainable spend- et. Shortfall predictions vary from $300-plus calls for 3% cut in aid to towns,” as part of a mate. The social democrats did come to ing in Medicare, is a textbook definition of million to $600-plus million — and it’s only plan to reduce the current year’s deficit by power later in the 1930s, but while support- “oblivious.” And the absurd notion that been two and half months. But this is only some $470 million. With the state comptrol- ing nationalization of private business in this additional spending will somehow the tip of the iceberg. ler predicting a shortfall of more than $600 theory, they did not put it into practice, help us out of this economic, borderline A few days ago, someone sent me an arti- million, you can expect this is only the start enjoying the advantages of a vibrant, depression also thinks that the president’s cle on the pending fiscal crisis awaiting the — never mind the $3.2-plus billion coming largely free economy and the taxes they stimulus package has created real jobs. state of Connecticut. Attached was a report up in 2012. But hey, we’ll worry about next by the Connecticut General Assembly Office year, next year, right? raised. Up until the 1960s, the government I have only briefly touched upon the of Fiscal Analysis (OFA) — available at What’s this mean to Woodstock? Right did not raise taxes drastically; they rough- recent failures and impracticality of http://www.cga.ct.gov/ofa/; see under now looks like about $200,000 — from this ly equaled America at the same period, socialism in Sweden, but they are much “Fiscal Forecast Presentation to year’s budget. The hole will only get deeper. spending about 31 percent of GDP. more stark and visible in full-fledged Appropriations and Finance Committees It wasn’t until the late 1960s that Sweden socialist nations. Any cursory, objective, November 18, 2009.” began a significant move into a social wel- history reading illustrates the correlation What this report points out is that not DAV E RICHARDSON fare state. Massive welfare programs were between state-regulated economies and only are we facing a shortfall in the 2010 and NORTH WOODSTOCK begun, major industries were nationalized less prosperity, and laissez faire based 2011 budgets, but come 2012, these hundreds and taxes were now raised drastically. economies and increased prosperity. And of million dollar shortfalls will balloon to a Sweden’s tax level is now the highest in the even most socialists, engulfed as they are industrialized world, with the correlation, by the morality of altruism and sacrifice, of course, that income is severely restrict- acknowledge the practical truths about ed. Unfortunately, under this wave of free market prosperity. “Is socialism really socialism, productivity began to decline. that bad?” Mr. Wesler asks. It depends upon SOUND OFFS Swedish doctors in the 1990s, under their your standards. If sacrifice and altruism nationalized health care system, worked of are moral ideals to be held above all else, an average of 1,600 hours compared to U.S. then socialism is fantastic, moral and pro- doctors, who averaged 2,800 hours. Sweden duces much happiness, but if prosperity, Wal-Mart opponents need to end their fight has an adult population of about 7 million, individual liberty and the prospects of of which 2.7 million are not working and upward social mobility are values, then it Sound Off: Many Brooklyn residents live month to live off the welfare system. For 25 years, most certainly is “that bad.” month. Sweden’s economic growth has been slower The media reported recently that because Let’s ask a very important question. Who than that of most industrialized countries. GARY MENARD of the state of Connecticut severe budgetary are these people, who do they think they rep- Sweden’s massive social spending has not WOODSTOCK shortfalls, all towns would see a reduction of resent and why are they standing in the way been covered even by its gargantuan 3 percent in their allotted reimbursement for of an immediate tax stimulus for Brooklyn? income tax (the top pay 57 percent) and its 2009-2010. Minus 3 percent, folks, this year! Who is financing this group? Their fund-rais- Another recent report concerned a possible ers seem to take place out of town. Maybe Brooklyn shortfall of $54,000 and Brooklyn Brooklyn businesses are wise to their agenda. needs another $400,000 to repair the school BFSG has an agenda that promotes hatred, gymnasium. These are shocking news stories thus threatening the financial stability of Sangiolo: Pomfret Community School environment has changed in good times. And we are only five months Brooklyn. Get over it, BFSG. Both the into the fiscal year. Inlands/Wetland and Planning & Zoning To the Editor: superintendent, focuses exclusively on gov- During conversations with several commissions applications passed with flying ernment mandates and has nearly abandoned Brooklyn residents, I was surprised to learn colors. BFSG needs to turn its hatred into Since the new administration took over the program that has helped make PCS a the recent approved Wal-Mart application is something positive. Is this what Brooklyn is Pomfret Community School (PCS) three years great school. stalled in the courts with lawsuits that are all about? I think not! Let’s not forget the pos- ago, the environment has slowly changed Scientific research reveals that children directed toward the town of Brooklyn, both sible violation of the property owner’s rights from a fun learning one to a stressed-out tackle learning in different ways. PCS has the Inlands Wetlands and Planning & Zoning to sell their property if all the regulations are school where students are being taught to the been a H.O.T. (Higher Order Thinking) school commissions, property owners and anyone met. Read the approval conditions; they test and teachers have little say in how they that integrated the arts and academics to else BFSG (Brooklyn for Sensible Growth) exceeded the present IWC and PZC regula- teach anymore. There is limited play time in teach to children’s diverse learning styles. can think of to sue. tions. Yes, exceeded! centers in the kindergarten classrooms. This new school administration has mini- Why the lawsuits? That’s one question Recent reports indicates BFSG now wants Do your kids want to go to school? Are they mized this successful program and is just everyone should be asking. It appears the to introduce a series of ordinances — ordi- bored? The Masterpiece Art Program teaching to the state and federally-imposed BFSG group is continuing its fight against nances that will strangle business owners in immersed children in the history and art tests. “We are teaching academics,” said Dr. growth — all growth — in Brooklyn. This Brooklyn. What are they thinking? Brooklyn style of one artist per month; now there is no Packman, at a recent Board of Education much-needed money generator for Brooklyn businesses need less regulation at this time. longer time in the schedule for this favorite meeting, but PCS is becoming nothing more would probably cover the school repair alone, The co-chair of BFSG, while discussing the program. Has anyone noticed the quiet corpo- than mediocre. this year, without asking Brooklyn residents upcoming Wal-Mart applications on the local rate-like main office at PCS, the empty white Recently, the Pomfret Board of Education to dig deeper into their already stained finan- radio station last year stated, “We would not walls across from the library that were once a signed a new agreement with Dr. Packman cial conditions. The Wal-Mart building per- be here discussing this application if it was student-painted mural? continuing his term. Perhaps the board mit alone will immediately generate $220,000 Target or Kohl’s.” Former principal and local resident Sandra might have asked parents, town leaders and, — that’s right, $220,000. It is difficult to pin- This same person harps on the empty Ahola worked in the school for 35 years and heaven forbid, the teachers, what they think point until the selling prices are known, but buildings in Brooklyn. Those very buildings helped to make PCS a creative and successful about the new administration at Pomfret the property convenience fees could generate will fill once Wal-Mart starts construction. learning environment. When Sandra was the Community School. another $100,000 to 200,000 (estimated). Let’s Let it happen — and soon. principal, one could stop in and say hello and not forget these lawsuits will delay the prop- BFSG, work with the town, stop the law- ask a question if she were in her office. Now MARIA SANGIOLO erty tax revenue benefits each and every year suits. Get over it, BFSG, and move on. you need an appointment with current POMFRET going forward. Not everyone in Brooklyn Brooklyn residents, demand answers. Principal Jane Dion. Dr. Packman, our new lives on a trust fund or sky-high salaries. A10 • Friday, December 4, 2009 THOMPSON VILLAGER Trust Your Neighbors Your Guide to Your Neighbors at Your Service

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BY MATT SANDERSON hold another sale on Humanity of er to build decent, PUTNAM — Real the following Northeast affordable housing. estate agents held a Saturday, Oct. 31,” Connecticut pro- Habitat for two-day rummage Breckel said. motes home owner- Humanity of sale to benefit The result of the ship with volunteers Northeast Habitat for second sale brought building houses in Connecticut is com- Humanity of the fund-raising partnership with mitted not only to Northeast total to $2,900. residents in need of the construction of Connecticut. The Richard Loomis, of adequate housing. houses in the areas it first sale started dur- Loomis Real Estate, The group is cele- serves, but also to ing Putnam’s Great served as chairman brating more than 10 the development and Pumpkin Festival of the Realtor years of service in uplifting of families Saturday, Oct. 24. Committee and pre- the Quiet Corner. and the communi- According to Pegi sented the check to The local chapter ties where they live. Breckel, of Dick Moore, presi- has built nine hous- To donate, send an StoneHouse Real dent of Habitat, es and serves a 10- e-mail at dona- Estate and volunteer early in November. town area that tions@habitatnorth- with Habitat for “The affiliate is includes Brooklyn, eastct.org. To volun- Humanity, real planning to start Canterbury, teer, e-mail volun- estate agents with building their next Eastford, Killingly, teer@habitatnorth- the international home in Brooklyn Plainfield, Pomfret, eastct.org. Habitat Christian organiza- early next year,” Putnam, Sterling, can also be reached tion gathered a huge Breckel said about Thompson and at (860) 774-0505, amount of donated how the funds will be Woodstock. through e-mail at items for the sale, used. Organized in 1993, info@habitatnorth- which took place at Habitat for Habitat for eastct.org or online two locations on Humanity Humanity of at www.habitat- Providence Street on International is a Northeast northeastct.org. the day of the festi- Christian organiza- Connecticut has val. tion and welcomes been an affiliate of Matt Sanderson Courtesy photo “At the conclusion volunteers from all Habitat for may be reached at of the sale, we had so faiths who are com- Humanity (860) 928-1818 ext. During a check presentation in early November, seated from the left, are Lynn Brodeur, treasurer for Habitat many items left over mitted to Habitat’s International since 110, or by e-mail at for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut; Brad Favreau, of Loomis Real Estate and Jo Vickers of Prudential Connecticut Reality. Standing from the left are Pegi Breckel, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of that the Realtors for goal of eliminating 1995. It seeks to draw matt@villagernews- Northeast Connecticut and of StoneHouse Real Estate; Dick Moore, president of Habitat for Humanity of [the] Habitat com- poverty housing. families in need and papers.com. Northeast Connecticut; Joyce Duff, of Exit HomeTown Properties; and Lynn Converse of Tedeschi Real mittee decided to Habitat for communities togeth- Estate Center. How did your town’s zoning regulations start? owns use zoning regulations to ing property rights.” Many protection). The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in even part of an individual municipality may provide order to land use and states, cities and towns 1926 that Euclid’s zoning regulations were not work elsewhere. Local planning and zon- development, following a master across the country quickly constitutional because they afforded the ing, taking into account the experiences of a Tmunicipal plan that is the town’s adopted the enabling acts important public protections of: 1. letting community and the consensus needs and vision for how it wants to guide future for the use of municipal people know what types of land uses and wishes of the people who live in those com- growth. Planning and zoning commis- planning and zoning. developments were not compatible with munities, can provide good local results with sions create these regulations and then However, the use of zoning other uses and 2. planning comprehensively appropriate accountability. As your town’s make decisions based upon them. In the was not welcome by every- (not haphazardly) for the future of municipal planning and zoning commission works to early 1900s, however, these concepts were one. growth. However, government’s power to cre- review, update and create the zoning regula- not comprehensive, cohesive or even in The town of Euclid, ate and enforce zoning laws was neither lim- tions and master planning documents of existence. But that was to change. Ohio, established land use itless nor without a good reason. In 1928, the your town, it is doing so as a continuum of The Equitable Building, a 38-story, 538-foot JEFFREY A. zoning laws in 1922 as a Supreme Court ruled as unconstitutional the work that has gone on years before. Your high office building, was constructed in New GORDON, means of preventing the zoning ordinances used by Cambridge, own input, like those of the people of NYC in York City in 1915. It dwarfed nearby resi- M.D. industrial growth of neigh- Mass., that did not have a stated valid public 1916 or Euclid in 1922, can make a big differ- dences, blocking out sunlight and occupying boring Cleveland from purpose. Through these and other court rul- ence in what happens in your community. all available land upon which it was built. altering its village charac- ings, the new, but growing, use of municipal NYC was experiencing significant growth, so ter. This type of zoning (called Euclidean) is planning and zoning took a foothold across Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is the chairman of people became concerned that if more such of a simple format, using a zoning map to America. Over time, the importance of find- Woodstock’s Planning and Zoning buildings were constructed, then the city show the locations of allowable land use and ing a balance between public and private Commission. This article is his writing. It nei- would become canyons of dark, congested development (residential, commercial, land use rights and responsibilities would ther reflects any official statement or position streets — not something that was desirable. industrial and other) and regulations to repeatedly change the legal use of zoning. nor any specific land use application being In response, NYC developed new regula- detail what can and cannot be done in each Although the enabling acts of the 1920s worked on by the Woodstock Planning and tions in 1916: residential districts in which district. The districts look like non-overlap- were an important standardized set of rec- Zoning Commission. tall office buildings were not allowed; set- ping blocks adjacent to each other on a map. ommendations adopted across the country, it backs of buildings from streets and neigh- Euclidian zoning is still prevalent in its use was recognized that boring properties; limits on the percentage of today, although there are variations on its individual states and the lots that could be used to construct build- theme and there are other zoning concepts municipalities would ings; height restrictions; and design require- used. use them as guides to ments for buildings not to rise vertically The legal challenge to Euclid’s zoning ordi- create regulations straight up, but rather to rise in a tiered nance was on the basis that government was that worked best for (tapered) manner to allow sunlight to reach limiting the rights of private citizens to use their own circum- the ground levels. The Empire State build- their land (the 14th Amendment to the U.S. stances. What works ing’s shape is an example of what followed Constitution called for due process and equal in one state, region or from these regulations. In fact, until the Empire State Building was built in 1931, the Equitable Building was the tallest building in NYC. These new regulations were precedent- Quiet Corner Tax Services setting in that they were one of the first “modern,” city-wide, hands-on zoning tools Federal and State income Tax used to directly guide urban growth on a Preparation large scale. More uniform, comprehensive, national standards were then to be developed in the [email protected] 1920s. 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Woodstock got a fourth served up the Turkey Day special for off bouncing off a Tigers returner and a The ball bounced off Janish’s fingers, a lucky score early in the fourth quarter, thanks to Woodstock Academy. Woodstock defender falling on top of the ball. break for the Tigers as it appeared to be a sure Fogarty pushing into the end zone on a 3-yard In typical Centaurs fashion, at least a half- While the Centaurs were unable to capitalize touchdown had the ball been caught. run. dozen players had carries in the game — but on the turnover, they did keep the Tigers away Offensively, the Tigers were left without “We controlled the offensive line, and when Green capped off a school record-setting career from the ball for nearly nine minutes. When the much success for nearly the entire game. This we do that good things happen,” said Brine at Woodstock with three touchdowns in a dom- Tigers got the ball back, they faced fourth and included several quarterback changes back after the game. “One of our goals was to shut inating run game, leading to a 28-0 win over five from the 30, but had the pass intercepted by and forth between Justin Girouard and Jason them down and shut them out. And we shut Tourtellotte and Ellis. Craig Dunn near the five yard line. Authier. They were held out of Woodstock ter- them out again, the third year in a row we done Woodstock’s head coach, Gary Brine, gave a Woodstock’s third possession ended up in the ritory for the entire second half. In addition, that.” strong compliment after the game, saying, end zone once again, as Green pushed in from 2 most of their possessions ended quickly and on Meanwhile, the effort by Woodstock did not “Green embodies what Woodstock represents.” yards out to cap a 78-yard drive — helped turnovers. Their first possession in the fourth surprise the Tigers. In addition to the compli- Even the Tigers’ head coach Tim Panteleakos tremendously by a big 46-yard pass to Fogarty. quarter ended after two plays, Authier fum- ments of Green, Panteleakos added, “Their gave praise to Green: “Mike Green had a career The Centaurs running game, mostly Green, bling the ball running away to the Centaurs’ offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage, game today, and Mike Green is capable of hav- continued to wear down the Tigers’ defensive Wyatt Gibeault after recovering a bad snap. giving Green the seam to convert on fourth ing a career game every game.” line and kept pushing downfield – often a few Their second possession in the fourth ended down situations. Their defense today picked The Centaurs started the game, and then yards at a time. even quicker and more bizarrely — the ball apart our game plan, and was able to exploit shaved nearly seven minutes off the clock, With a couple minutes before halftime, the slipping out the hands of a Tourtellotte rusher our personnel at various times and situations marching 63 yards downfield. Tim Fogarty had Centaurs got a bit crafty in terms of their and into the hands of Brad Hustus. in the game.” a good bulk of the carries on the opening drive, offense. Quarterback Nick Thibodeau tossed a On the other side, the Centaurs continued to but Green did the honors of pushing the ball in lateral pass to Dunn on the left side, who grind down on the Tigers defense — run by Hawks swoop into new league and soar

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP “Basically it was our offensive and defensive SPORTS CORRESPONDENT line. They were big, strong and fast,” said WOODSTOCK — It wasn’t an overnight dif- Davis. ference, but changing from the Southern New England Football Conference to the Northern Connecticut Football League, the 10-12-year-old WPTP (Woodstock, Pomfret, Thompson and Redmen carve up Putnam) football team came off a banner year. The “Hawks” finished the season with an undefeated 10-0-1 record. Clippers on turkey day “It was a very pleasant season for us,” said second-year head coach Mike Davis. “We had a BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP great group of kids, they were very hard work- SPORTS CORRESPONDENT ing and they were willing to take it to the edge KILLINGLY — By the end of the first quarter, and beyond to get the job done at all times.” the Killingly High School football team racked Their most recent success, a 12-6 win over up 197 total yards, while the Putnam Clippers Colchester in the championship game (Sunday, could only manage 14 total yards in their annu- Nov. 22), brought the first championship home al Thanksgiving Day game against one another. to the Quiet Corner. Combining with the yardage, the Redmen also Roughly 38 kids came out for the team this The WPTP Hawks football team. grabbed a 23-0 lead in the process, putting the year, averaging 10 kids per community final touches on a 6-4 season by beating the (Putnam, Woodstock, Pomfret, and Thompson). Meeting up with Colchester in the “Super coaching they listened and were very receptive Clippers, 35-8. “It feels good,” said head coach Chad Neal. “I The hard part was finding playing time for all Bowl,” the Hawks flew out with a win. The and put in the hard work every day.” thought we played a very good football game. the kids. Hawks jumped on the board first. Shawn Audet On defense Jeremy Perez (Putnam) had The Hawks played eight regular season Both offensively and defensively we did a good threw a halfback pass to tight end Paul Derspen almost 15 tackles. job, we just dominated out there.” games and finished with a 7-0-1 record. The top and roughly 40 yards later he was in the end “He was all over the place and he was actual- four teams (out of six teams in each division) If it wasn’t Anthoney Tetreault running the zone for the game’s first points in the second ly the hardest hitter on the team,” said Davis, ball (179 yards on 22 carries and two touch- in two divisions (north and south division) quarter and the 6-0 lead. The Hawks scored who liked the fact that the team this year was make the playoffs. Because of a coin flip, the downs), DJ Grimes (9 for 14 for 142 yards and again in the second quarter, with Cody Lascola very team oriented. Just about every game two touchdowns) was passing to Josh Fortin Hawks played Enfield in the first round and taking it in from 4 yards out, giving them the someone else stepped up and made a big play ended up winning, 24-6. Their second-round (five catches, 81 yards and one touchdown). 12-0 lead at the half. Colchester grabbed a score that helped the team win. Senior Dan Jones added 66 yards on 11 carries playoff game against Tolland was also a win. in the second half, but it wasn’t enough. Tight end Derspen (Woodstock) was the Down 22-8 at the half, the Hawks ended up com- and a touchdown. “They were happy. We as coaches couldn’t team’s offensive stud, and, along with fullback “We knew we needed to establish the run and ing back to win by a score of 24-22 in what wipe the smiles off of their face, they were Perez (Putnam) and tailback Lascola Davis considered “a game for the ages.” if they keyed on him, I knew we could pass the ecstatic, laughing and (Putnam), proved to be valuable commodities ball. We had a nice mix going,” said Chad Neal. having a good time,” all season long. Shawn Audet was valuable off “When we came home we played our best foot- said Davis. “They are the bench, spelling Lascola when he needed a ball. It’s a tough place for opponents to play. still talking about it. break. We’re going to miss playing here.” As a coaching staff we On the defensive side, Derspen, Audet and “We tried to contain one and another one wanted the kids to win, Kyle Prouty (safety) set the tone game in game would beat us,” said Putnam coach Greg because they put in the out. But it was the guys in the trenches that LaBelle. “We knew that just a couple of missed work. We just did the kept the Hawks in every game. assignments and we gave up the big plays.” The Redmen wasted little time in grabbing their first touchdown. By the 7:51 second mark in the first quarter, Tetreault capped a seven- play, 43-yard touchdown drive by taking the Grimes pitch into the end zone from a yard out, giving the Redmen the 6-0 lead. What may have gone overlooked by the crowd was how well the Killingly defense played. The Redmen gave up just one first down in the first half of play, while forcing the Clippers to four Woodstock Republican Town Committee consecutive three-and-out situations on their www.woodstockrepublicans.com first four possessions. Finally, on their fifth pos- session, the Clippers got a first down but could- n’t do anything with the ball and had to punt. EXIT SURVEY The backbreaking play for the Clippers hap- pened on the Redmen’s second possession. On a CONDUCTED NOVEMBER 3, 2009 third-and-12 on the Clippers’ 28-yard line, William Sowka Grimes dropped back to pass. Wide-out Richeeds WRTC Secretary $ 95 got behind the defense. but Clippers defensive 359 back Justin Blaise was in perfect position for the *registered voters = 5049 interception. The ball sailed right in between *ballots cast = 1489 (29%) Blaise’s hands, however, and into the arms of a *voters polled = 332 (22%) surprised JR Richeeds, who was standing right into the end zone. Grimes added the 2-point con- Please Circle Only One Answer Carl’s Service Station Inc. version for the 16-0 lead with 3:15 left in the first Route 197 and 131 quarter. 1. What quality of your first choice Board of Finance (full seat) Quinebaug, CT 06262 (860-935-5063) “We jumped out and that was our goal. That candidate best determined your decision to vote for him? Mon thru Fri: 8-5, Saturday: 8-12 was important to us,” said Neal. “ 326 people answered this question. Said Labelle: “We gave them a couple of a) Experience/knowledge 30% scores and we just can’t do that to good teams. b) Fairness and integrity 40% Just a couple of big plays broke it open and then c) Party Affiliation 20% it’s just hard to come back. We told the kids that d) Clarity of message 5% they are going to throw everything including e) Time for a change 5% the kitchen sink at you to get on top.” ATTENTION The play didn’t kill the Clippers, but it put 2. Which of the two newspapers/flyers do you access most in read- enough holes in their sails to hurt any chance of ing political ads? 284 people answered this question. Less than $1 per day for staying in the game. a) Shopper’s Guide 43% Tetreault’s second touchdown salted the b) The Villager 57% Clippers wounds. He carried the ball 80 yards on Superior Service three plays to seal the win. His 59-yard scamper 3. Do campaign yard signs effect your decision to vote? down the Clippers sidelines and cut into the 332 people answered middle of the field gave the Redmen the 22-0 lead a) Yes 13% on the first quarter’s final play. b) No 87% “I had a big game rushing, but I couldn’t do any of that without my offensive line and Dan 4. Have you read any of the local Woodstock blogs in the last 2 Jones blocking for me, so I definitely give my weeks? 313 people answered thanks to them. It’s a huge win for us,” said a) Yes 27% Tetreault, who finished with over 1,000 rushing yards on the season, and more than1,900 yards b) No 73% for his career. The Clippers got on the board late in the 5. What means of campaigning do you find most influential? fourth quarter. With the game already decided 332 people answered 35-0 in the Redmen’s favor, Putnam showed some a) Newspaper advertisements 28% heart by going 74 yards on 11 plays to get their b) Editorials 37% score. In the wildcat formation Shane Herlihy c) Blogs/websites 9% found Matt Daigneault who broke three tackles d) WINY radio interviews 18% to put some points on the board for the Clippers. e) Personal phone call 8% The score was set up by Daigneault finding Jon Roberts on a 30-yard pass completion for a first- 6. What do you see as being the most important issue facing and-goal situation on the Redmen 10-yard line. Woodstock today? The Clippers added the 2-point conversion, with 332 people answered Daigneault find Herlihy avoiding the shut-out at a) Educational funding 36% 35-8. b) Planning and Zoning 14% For Tetreault’s efforts he was awarded the c) Relieving tax burden 21% MVP trophy, while two-way starter Pete d) Preserving our dairy farms and open space 29% Sabourin was awarded the MVP plaque on the Clippers’ side. The win gave the Redmen a 4-0 THANK YOU! record at home, 6-4 overall. The Clippers fin- ished 1-9. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, December 4, 2009 • A13 Dargati, Tourtellotte legend, stands among few in N.E. Basketball Hall of Fame

spark started with former onships in a row. The Tigers DARGATI teammate and friend Jim three-in-a-row record still continued from page 1 Naum, of Thompson. ranks among the top in leading an often victorious “Naum hit three bombs Connecticut basketball for Tigers squad. Also, he was a that would make Larry Bird’s consecutive state champi- major factor in Tourtellotte’s three-pointers look sick,” said onship wins, according to 1950 undefeated, 28-0 season. Dargati. “We held them. Lindley. The New England Canty put in the subs, and we After high school, Dargati Basketball Hall of Fame, held them to 26 points any- went to prep school and was located in North Kingstown, way. Mr. Canty knew what he offered a basketball scholar- R.I., has acknowledged some was doing. He always came ship at the University of of the game’s best players ready.” Connecticut. He went and from the region. Dargati now Dargati and Joseph Lindley, played for one year. However, joins a long list of New president of the Tourtellotte he enlisted into the U.S. Army England superstars, such as Memorial High School in 1954. During his time in Bob Cousy, Dave Gavitt, Alumni Association, both service, Dargati continued to Tommy Heinsohn, Calvin noted that what makes the play and improve his skills. Murphy, Ernie DiGregorio high school unique in its bas- He was honorably discharged and his former high school ketball dynasty is that such a in 1956. coach and mentor, Jim Canty. small school in Connecticut When he returned, Dargati Courtesy photo was a major powerhouse in had the opportunity to play “It’s a great honor to be Here is a look at an archived pho- inducted,” Dargati said in an the CIAC. However, in the Division I ball for the mid-20th century, it was the University of Dayton, in tograph of the Tourtellotte Tigers Courtesy photo interview with the Villager taking a timeout to regroup with Quinebaug Valley Ohio, and the New York Here is an archived photograph of the Tourtellotte Tigers from the on Tuesday, Dec. 1. “Bob Head Coach Jim Canty on side- Conference. Giants baseball team. 1950s. Head coach Jim Canty is on the right. Cousy was my idol. I got to lines during a game in the mid- “We had nine boys in 1950,” Instead, Dargati put both know Tommy Heinsohn very 20th century. well when I was working with said Dargati. “It gives you an offers aside and attended the the [Boston] Celtics.” idea. How can this coach year Willimantic Teacher’s after year come up with great College in Willimantic, which tor. Dargati, humbled by the Dargati, now 77 years old recognition, said the players players with such a low is now ECSU. He excelled in enrollment?” that school’s basketball and and living near Windsor, still around him, the unsung gives to the game he loves. He heroes, contributed to his suc- Tourtellotte won boys’ state baseball program. basketball championships in “I think I was ready to play coached with his son, Jim, at cess on the court. Loomis Chafee Preparatory “There’s so many great 1927, 1929, 1944, 1949, 1950, anywhere,” admitted Dargati. 1951 and 1987. Besides “Even though I played at a School. His son earned the [Tourtellotte] players that you New England Prep School can go on and on,” said Cromwell, the school is sec- small school, I felt I learned so ond in state championships. much from Canty, such as Coach of the Year award. Dargati, who put in special Also, it is rumored by the mention for former teammate “We had some kids that did- playing defense and under- n’t like losing,” said Dargati. standing complicated offens- Tourtellotte Alumni Brian Murphy, who played Association that Dargati is with Dargati at Eastern “That’s because of Mr. Canty. es. I didn’t feel afraid.” He was a tremendous, To this day, with more than heavily involved with groom- Connecticut State University ing the athletic talent of his and was inducted into the tremendous coach.” 1,200 points and a 24.5 scoring Jim Naismith, inventor of average, Dargati remains grandchildren, Ryan, school’s athletic hall of fame. th Michael and Allie Colgan, J.P. “There’s a lot of guys who are basketball in America, had ECSU’s 11 highest scorer. only introduced basketball in His reputation on the court and Drew Dargati and unsung heroes. You don’t go Courtesy photo Springfield, Mass., 16 years earned him the nickname Kaitlyn and Kenzie Wood. 28-0 with one player.” Former teammate Naum Here are the state championship trophies and plaques of the Dargati, who made the before Tourtellotte Memorial “Jet,” because of his light- High School opened up in ning-fast speed despite not still keeps in touch with Tourtellotte Tigers illustrious boys basketball program over the 20th Tigers squad as a 4-foot, 10- Dargati. century. They sit in the hallway of the original portion of the high inch freshman, said Canty North Grosvenodale. being that tall. Dargati’s high school bas- In baseball, Dargati had a “We went through high school. laid the foundation for his school together and won that career. ketball career culminated career .354 college batting during several 1950 CIAC average, and one year he led state championship in our “I didn’t think I was going junior year and won again in to make the team,” Dargati state championship games the team in three batting cate- where he led all state tourna- gories, including batting aver- our senior year,” said Naum. admitted about his height dis- “George wasn’t a tall kid at advantage as an eighth-grad- ment scorers with 74 tallies. age, runs batted in and home- During the quarterfinal game runs. the time, but one heck of a er. good ballplayer. He had a Tourtellotte’s first unde- that year, Tourtellotte was In 1957, Dargati put on an down at halftime 28-26 to a entertaining clinic for the great hook shot.” feated season was in 1927 Naum reflected on an when Canty was a player for tough Suffield High School Thanksgiving alumni game squad. During the second, at Tourtellotte. He led the instance during a game that the Tigers. These two unde- exemplified Dargati’s skills, feated seasons rank among Dargati rallied the Tigers, alumni squad with 25 points, leading with 27 points to a 46- with many feeling Dargati as well as their pick up games the best in high school basket- at the Knights of Columbus ball seasons ever in the 40 victory, allowing them to could have easily scored 50 advance in the tournament. points, according to Lindley. Hall in North Grosvenordale. Connecticut Interscholastic Naum played guard. Dargati Athletic Conference history. The Tigers went on to Lindley added that many defeat Farmington 59-31 in years later, one member of played forward. Dargati cited that one of “He’d be coming down the his most challenging, high- the semifinals and eventually the 1957 Tigers squad admit- to its sixth state champi- ted he thought Dargati was left end [of the court],” said pressure times on the court Naum. “He was left-handed. was in 1950 and the Tigers onship over Ellsworth, secur- the best basketball player he ing their 28th straight win, its had ever seen. He’d take a hook shot. He was were losing 9-8 to Ellsworth always a step and half ahead High School in South mark in CIAC history, its “The one thing I really he was thinking. Canty online at www.thompson- dynasty and adage as a true regret is not coaching,” said of everybody. George was laughed about it.” publicschools.org, or an e- Windsor at halftime in the very quick and small.” state championship. powerhouse to be dealt with Dargati. “I had some opportu- On a similar matter, mail to in Connecticut. nities, but I went into real Naum remembered one day Lindley and the Alumni [email protected]. “For the first time in my during a high school game career, I wasn’t sure why we According to Lindley, bas- estate instead.” Association continue to put (Joe Lindley, president of ketball enthusiasts from all After ECSU, Dargati mar- where a phantom foul call together a book chronicling the Tourtellotte Memorial weren’t going after the ball,” was made on Dargati. Dargati recalled. “They were over the region began to take ried his wife Betty and had the life and career of Canty, High School Alumni notice of a tiny, but powerful, three children: Jim, Jen and “He was coming down the titling the book The Association, contributed his- holding it.” court one day,while dribbling After some regrouping in basketball program in north- Kaileen. He taught for 35 Cantymen, which was the torical information to this east Connecticut. years in the Vernon Public with his left hand and he’d nickname dubbed to the article) the locker room with team- push off with his right,” said mates and head coach Canty, Tourtellotte went on to win School system. Lindley added Tigers by local newspapers of Matt Sanderson may be the 1951 season, making it the that Dargati affected the lives Naum. “The referee called a time. reached at (860) 928-181, ext. the Tigers came out strong in foul on him. George got upset, the second half, pressing second team in state history of many Connecticut youth For information on the 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- to win three state champi- as both a teacher and a men- but didn’t say a word. But, he alumni association, visit lagernewspapers.com. Ellsworth players. He said the got a technical [foul] for what The Last Green Valley – Give the Gift of Preservation this Holiday Season

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Courtesy photos Above: Street vendors went up and down the parade route last Sunday night, selling colorful and charming holiday decorations and toys. At right: Fanny McShane and her daughter Alyson, Above: One of the brightest floats of the eighth annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade last Sunday night, Nov. of Canterbury, attend the eighth annual Holiday 29, was this truck dressed up as reindeer driving down Kennedy Drive in Putnam. Below left: The Danielson Dazzle Light Parade in downtown Putnam on Fire Department ladder apparatus journeyed down Kennedy Drive in Putnam last Sunday night, Nov. 29, Sunday night, Nov. 29. during the eighth annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade.

Members of the Killingly High School band play holiday Members of the Putnam High School band play holiday songs songs while marching down Kennedy Drive in Putnam. while marching in the parade. Dining in the Quiet Corner

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Tammy Knowlton and her son Jonathan, of Brooklyn, brave the cold weather for the parade.

Many vintage car owners dressed up their historic vehicles in Christmas decorations last Sunday night, Nov. 29, like this old Volkswagen Beetle model, to drive down the parade route in Putnam for the eighth annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade.

A clever float designed by three sisters, who com- Area resident Nathan Campbell made a mini fire truck for the eighth annual Putnam The local Relay For Life organization made an appearance last Sunday bined their teacher career years to a banner affixed to Holiday Dazzle Light Parade last Sunday, Nov. 29. His son Kadin, 3, is driving it. night, Nov. 29, during the eighth annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade. a nice house-shaped float. QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP

known as Community Health and people to text 911 in the event of an emer- involving her husband. In that case, Morrin Chatelle is hospital’s November HomeCare. She is responsible for coordinat- gency. text messaged a friend urging him to call ing department activities, scheduling meet- At a public hearing before the legislature’s police just moments before she was killed. employee ings, running reports and managing the Public Safety and Security Committee, Guglielmo is not suggesting that the out- director’s calendar, among other tasks. Over where Guglielmo serves as ranking member, come of that case would have been any dif- PUTNAM — the years, Chatelle has held various adminis- the state Department of Emergency ferent had she been able to text 911 directly; Judy Chatelle, trative positions within HomeCare, includ- Management and Homeland Security rather, he believes the text option would give administra- ing clinical data entry, team assistant, tran- (DEMHS) and the Department of Public people another way to contact for help in the tive secretary scriptionist, RCU assistant, clinical sys- Safety (DPS) testified that the Public Safety case of an emergency. for the home tems/computer assistant and payroll. Data Network, which is being built by the DPS Commissioner John Danaher III indi- care depart- “Judy is a valued employee in the state, would support this technology. cated that the state will have the capability to ment, is Day HomeCare department,” said Judie However, the technology currently available receive text 911 messages by late 2011, but it Kimball Blackmore, director of Day Kimball to the wireless companies is still in the could take the industry more time to imple- Hospital’s HomeCare. “Her many years of experience experimental stages and currently only tied ment a system that works efficiently. All November in a variety of roles makes her a wonderful to one carrier. those on hand at the hearing agreed that the Employee of resource for us all. She has boundless ener- “One of the responsibilities we have is to ability to text 911 should have the same capa- the Month. gy; is lovingly known as the ‘Road Runner,’ make sure that the public has every possible bility of the voice 911 call in which automat- The Employee Judy Chatelle, administrative swiftly moving through the halls, and has a mechanism available to contact authorities ic number identification and location identi- Council, a secretary for Day Kimball creativity that we have come to rely upon. should an emergency arise. My belief is that fication are included. group of 20 hos- HomeCare, is Day Kimball This award is well deserved because she is a 911 text messaging would provide an addi- “Making a 911 voice call goes to an entirely pital represen-Hospital’s November Employee of loyal, caring individual as well as a resource- tional avenue for communication,” said different system than all other phone calls. tatives, selectedthe Month. ful and dedicated member of our team.” Guglielmo. “While getting everyone (from The same needs to be done with a text 911 her for the Chatelle currently resides in Danielson the wireless carriers to the state) in sync system. It’s not as easy as sending a simple recognition after reviewing various nomina- with her husband. She enjoys country technologically will take time, it seems to be text — there is a lot more that goes into mak- tions from hospital management. music, knitting and photography. heading in the right direction and I believe ing a text 911 system safe and efficient,” said “I am honored to receive this award,” we can make this work.” Guglielmo. “With more and more people tex- Chatelle said. “I truly believe that what we Guglielmo pointed to the case of Alice ting, if there is a way it can be done, then to do at Day Kimball HomeCare is very impor- Morin, the Vernon resident who was the vic- me it makes sense that 911 text messaging be tant to many people. Day Kimball HomeCare Guglielmo: Cell phones should tim of a murder-suicide earlier this year made available.” is able to provide patients with an option of receiving their care in the comfort of their include 911 messaging own home. I am proud of the work we do and HARTFORD — State Sen. Tony Guglielmo to be a part of this organization.” (R-Stafford) has called for all wireless carri- Chatelle began working for Day Kimball ers to include a mechanism that would allow HomeCare in 1986 when the agency was

Free Pictures with Santa at Paul Davis Restoration in Worcester On December 5, 2009 Paul Davis Restoration of Central Ma will provide free pictures with Santa to anyone who comes into our office with a dona- tion of items (see below) for the Massachusetts Veteran Shelter of Worcester. Snow date will be December 12. Jim “Santa” Polito of WTAG will be on hand from 12 noon until 3 p.m. Other activities and entertainment will be available for the children, as well as a special Christmas gift for each child! Children of all ages are welcome! Free admission! Please contact Debbie at 508-259-3640 for more information. Recommended items: Bus and train passes, Tooth Brush, Hand and foot warmers, White socks, Fast food gift cards, Non-perishables canned goods, Winter hats, Winter gloves, Winter scarves, Deodorant, Bar soap 1023 Southbridge St., Worcester, MA 01610 A16 • Friday, December 4, 2009 THOMPSON VILLAGER Turkey Dip marks another plus for muscular dystrophy cause

building on Providence Street, some ing and that have problems, I feel School Challenge Bowl Trophy,” DIP 90 excited dippers and parents sat very bad, so I thought I might be able Mahoney announced. “It will be a continued from page 1 down at 6 p.m. to a traditional free to do something for them.” traveling trophy, going to the school Turkey Dip, to benefit the Muscular pre-dip pasta dinner and award cer- On Saturday, Nov. 28, six-time team raising the most money.” Dystrophy Association. emony. chairman of the Turkey Dip, Jim The school winner and the overall “You might say that in years past Thanksgiving morning, live Mahoney, was ecstatic over the Turkey Dip winners were deter- I’ve been a pseudo-member of broadcast from 1350 WINY began at results. mined Wednesday, after the Marianapolis Prep, where my mom, 6 a.m., and dippers dashed into the “Approximately 200 dippers, rep- Villager’s deadline. Patricia Guilbault, is a math ice-cold waters at 8 a.m. Parents, resenting over 30 separate teams — In 2008, Justin Very’s team, X-Ray, teacher,” he said in a recent inter- friends and family members waited especially from schools in Putnam, won the contest, bringing in $3,200; view. “But this year, as St. Mary with towels on the safer shore. Woodstock, Thompson, Killingly, second place-winner was Gary School principal, I decided we need- “It’s indeed exciting for me to see Marianapolis and Ellis Tech — sup- Strezala’s team, United Natural ed a team of our own. I was so the dedication of our young people ported the MDA fund-raiser,” he Foods, with $3,000; and the third- pleased that, before we recessed for participating in this honorable reported. “It’s heartwarming to place prize went to Peach the holiday break, 10 young people cause,” Guilbault said. know that the community comes Campbell’s Knights of Columbus had signed the pledge form to take Asked how he had gotten involved together and unites to wipe out this Team. part in the 33rd annual Turkey Dip; in the event, 10-year-old Josh Wojcik debilitating disease.” “The Knights base everything we already we had raised $465 to help had a one-word answer: “Daniel.” According to Mahoney, operating do on charity,” Mahoney added. that worthy cause.” That Daniel — Daniel Harrington for over a quarter of a century, the “Believing in service to God and Last year, MDA supporters raised — next voiced his reason: “Because I MDA Turkey Dip has raised more country, we give back to the local more than $30,000. This year their always wanted to jump into ice-cold than $600,000. community,in various forms, what- Courtesy photo goal was set at $40,000. As of water.” Mahoney has high praise for those ever we receive.” Elizabeth Gibeault, 8, a dedicated Girl Tuesday night, with a final count Emma Willard admitted, “I got who have constantly donated time For more information on the Scout and active community volunteer, scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 2 involved so I could help the people and energy toward the success of Turkey Dip or the Knights of and her mom, Kelly Gibeault, braved the (after the Villager’s deadline), the with muscular dystrophy with the program — like WINY’s Gary O. Columbus, Mahoney may be dip and plunged into the lake for the total raised was over $31,000. money raised for them.” and his wife and staff at the radio reached at (860) 928-3486 or (860) 933- event. Elizabeth solicited friends, family On the night before the event, at Her friend, Simone Fournier, station, as well as Upbeat DJ Gary 6817. and business for pledges and raised a the Putnam Knights of Columbus added, “I like to help people, and Bugbee and his associate. healthy amount to donate. whenever I see people that are hurt- “This year we’ve added a new Lions donate $17,750 to charitable and nonprofit groups Babbitt returned the compliment by citing the program has expanded into “one of the LIONS his own experience interacting with chaplains premiere Little League fields in northeastern continued from page 1 during a lengthy stay in the hospital. Connecticut,” said President Mike Merrill. agency by this donation,” she said. “It’s the kind of thing where, when you’re in Recent donations have been devoted to Though nearly 65 percent of the group’s trouble, you need help, … the chaplaincy is an installing new roofs in dugouts and sprinkler budget is covered by state funding, the gap is inspirational thing. It gets you over the systems in several fields. filled by gifts like those from the Lions. The hump,” he said. “It’s a great thing, and we’re Other recipients of Lions funds included club’s volunteers assisted at an Arc bar- very proud to be able to support that.” the Bob Reynolds Memorial Fund, Theater of tender’s fund-raising event, earning several Representing the American Legion Post 67, Northeastern Connecticut, Thompson Public hundred dollars in tips, the second highest John Lafontaine said their new funds will go Library, WPTP Youth Football League, and amount of the night. toward sponsoring Boys and Girls State, a Community Ambulance and Community “It’s exciting for us to partner with others in summer program for high school students. Kitchen. the community,” said Desrosiers. “And the “We’ll be teaching them how government is Earlier contributions were made to money really helps us provide quality servic- supposed to work, not how it really does,” he Thompson schools and Thompson Together es.” said with a chuckle. Trails, as well as to sight-impaired residents Jenni Fountain, fiscal administrator with “In 1966, you people probably sponsored me and district-wide projects. TEEG, also commended the Lions for their to Boys State,” he said, adding, “We thank you Cimochowski said the Thompson club has generosity. for all your support. The American Legion been selected for a statewide pilot program “I have never felt so comfortable in an area loves you for what you do.” designed to diagnose and correct eyesight where there is so much giving,” she said. “You Introducing representatives of Thompson issues in preschool children. Using a screen- guys just give from the bottom up.” Little League, Babbitt, too, took a moment to ing machine, volunteers will conduct eye Jenni Fountain, fiscal administrator of the Thompson recall his childhood involvement as a seventh- exams and send exam results on to physicians Other recipients included Bob Lachance Ecumenical Empowerment Group, stands with from the Day Kimball Hospital Chaplaincy grader on the league’s first team. for a full review. The program, expected to Thompson Lions Club leaders Dave Babbitt and “I felt like I was ready for Fenway Park,” he begin in April 2010, will begin in Thompson Program and Roger Franklin of the Hospice of Richard Cimochowski. The Lions held a Night of Northeastern Connecticut, with Franklin call- said. “There’s no other description.” and travel throughout surrounding communi- Giving earlier this week, distributing thousands of Thanks to help from groups like the Lions, ties. ing the Lion’s contributions “unbelievable.” dollars to nearly a dozen area groups. Portions of Danielson Airport’s Phase I master plan completed

Nursick said the most recent phase of work into the final draft of the master plan, based AIRPORT completed was installing the taxiway exit, on feedback from local officials, residents and continued from page 1 which cost roughly $500,000. He noted that the business owners. It was then approved by the erty is 257 acres, according to Nursick. DOT receives grants from the Federal FAA. Other long-range Phase I work includes Aviation Administration for federally eligible The final plan illustrates three phases, removing obstructing trees from runway projects, such as for this particular project at whereupon further outlook, shows renovating approach surfaces, placing perimeter fencing Danielson Airport. the existing tiedown apron and airport run- and an emergency access gate through to the “The plan depicts what projects are eligi- way, as well as developing at least one new nearby high school, adding a fuel truck park- ble,” said Nursick. “The department also has a hangar. ing pad, adding runway identifier lights and five-year capital improvement plan, which is If all capital improvements are carried out path indicators, using a GPS instrument for updated yearly and approved by the FAA. This and completed by 2025, the project will have the approach runway, clearing trees from the plan shows what projects are forecasted for cost a total of approximately $9,475,000. skydiving drop zone and rehabilitating the federal funding.” Incorporating the future growth and use of existing Airport Road and parking areas. According to the master plan, Phase I costs the airport is a key component to the master $2.3 million, with planning process, said DOT officials, especial- ALL anticipated funding of ly calculating the future population growth of FLAGS $1,092,500 coming from Windham and New London counties. Other & SIZES the FAA, $57,500 com- factors for forecasting include nationwide and FLAGPOLES ing from the state and industry trends and actual recorded growth $1,150,000 coming from trends. • Any State • Any Country private sources. Phase Under the recommended forecasts, the total • Open & Custom Flags I is slated to be com- based aircraft are projected to increase from Call Anne at pleted anywhere 66 in 2005 to 80 by 2025, with total operations between one and five increasing to 30,130 by 2025. 860-928-0443 years. The state is predicting modest growth in the Located at In 2008, the DOT number of aircraft using Danielson Airport Courtesy photo made several upgrade over the next 20 years, with annual landings 1 Quasset Rd., Pomfret in the Fiberoptics Building Here is a view of the Danielson Airport and its run- recommendations for and takeoffs to rise from 24,000 in 2010 to 29,000 www.flagthemes.com way. Portions of Phase I of the 20-year upgrades to the airport that went in 2025. its Master Plan have been completed in recent weeks, such as installing a new aircraft taxiway exit, along with additional lighting and drainage.

Holiday Fair Currently, there are three businesses at the airport: New England Flight Services, the A procrastinators delight ! December 5, 2009 - 9:00am to 2:00pm fixed-based operator; New England Aero Services, an aircraft maintenance repair and Thompson Congregational Church service firm; and Way-Up Sky Diving, a sea- 347 Thompson Rd. corners of Rte 193/200 sonal parachuting business that operates Thompson, CT 06277 from late spring to fall, according to Nursick. Jewelry making for kids “There also is a wing of the Civil Way Air Grandma's attic (you never know what you'll find!) Patrol based at the airport,” he added. Cookies by the pound Bake sale (freeze them and say you made them!) For more information on the project, view Hostess gifts for the holidays! the master plan online at Holiday crafts made by new england artisans www.DanielsonAirportPlan.com. Luncheon served Table space available for home made crafts & gifts at a pre-paid rate of $20 Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928- Please call either the Church office 860 923-2431 or Mary Anne 508 736-7834 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- with any questions. lagernewspapers.com.

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Editor’s Note: The information contained in sure on the state budget is too great. We can- branch to curtail spending as called for in the these police logs was obtained through either DEFICIT not spend what we do not have.” budget. press releases or other public documents continued from page 1 The governor hopes to offset this cut by “Many of these cost savings and cuts were kept by each police department, and is con- not afford to close by borrowing more or rais- forming the municipal leader and lawmaker first proposed by Gov. Rell but are now not sidered to be the account of police. All sub- ing taxes again,” Rell said in a statement. panel. The municipal leaders that Rell has being achieved,” added Williams. “According jects are considered innocent until proven “These are painful cuts, to be sure, but the called upon to come aboard are Bridgeport to the comptroller, Rell Administration spend- guilty in a court of law. Legislature must make them now to ensure Mayor Bill Finch, Danbury Mayor Mark ing is over budget by more than $210 million, a that Connecticut returns to solid financial Boughton, East Hartford Mayor Melody large chunk of the overall deficit.” footing.” Currey, Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy, Somers Jim Finley, executive director of the Brooklyn Rell’s plan is based on figures presented to First Selectwoman Lisa Pellegrini and Connecticut Conference of Municipalities her office by her budget agency, the Office of Portland First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield. and CEO, said the $84 million cut does not Thursday, Nov. 26 As of Wednesday,Dec. 2, the legislative lead- include additional reductions that the Rell has John J. Chemleski, 67, 1 Harrington Drive, Policy and Management. In its monthly letter Friday, Nov. 20, to State Comptroller Nancy ers asked to the panel are state Rep. John Frey proposed to be made in several smaller pro- Plainfield. Charged with operating a motor (R-Ridgefield) and state Sen. Robert Kane (R- grams that also provide funding for municipal vehicle while under the influence of drugs or Wyman, OPM estimated the current year budget deficit at $466.5 million. Wyman has Watertown). purposes, such as elimination of all funding of alcohol and following too close. “Our municipal leaders have been on the regional planning organizations, a 25 percent Sunday, Nov. 29 certified that state tax revenues will not be within 1 percent of original projections, front line of this fiscal crisis and know better reduction in funding of Youth Services Stephen P. Festa, 35, 171 Christian Hill Road, than anyone how devastating this recession Bureaus, elimination of funding for neighbor- Brooklyn. Charged with importing child meaning that a planned 0.5 percentage-point reduction in the state sales tax will not take has been,” said Rell. “Their input is essential hood youth centers, a $3 million reduction in pornography and first-degree possession of as everyone Connecticut copes with a still inter-district cooperative funding, and “sus- child pornography. effect until January. According to Rell, her plan adjusts the deficit figure downward by volatile economy.” pension” of the After School Program, which Monday, Nov. 30 Rell added that in the good times, is $4.9 million. Ryan V. Stone, 22, 71 Quebec Square, $129.5 million, which still leaves a $337 million projected deficit to be closed in the future. Connecticut cities and towns have shared in “Municipal governments are struggling Brooklyn. Charged with third-degree assault the state’s successes. However, this time Rell under the weight of a $50 million cut in and breach of peace. However, like last month, Wyman’s projec- tions differ with the governor and the OPM. wants them to be part of a solution, to recom- municipal aid for this fiscal year, capped state On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Wyman announced that mend where the state can prudently cut back appropriations for special education reim- the state would end the 2010 fiscal year with a and what mandates are the most onerous. bursements, flat funding for education cost Danielson budget deficit of $549 million, citing a contin- “I urge the majority part to make its sharing grants and no relief from costly, appointments promptly so that this panel can unfunded state mandates,” Finley said in a Friday, Nov. 27 ued decline in receipts of the income and sales begin working on finding cost-savings solu- Nov. 24 statement. “And they do not have the Brian Ward, 41, 51 Reynolds St., Danielson. taxes. Her projection is about $75 million tions rather than overburdening the already local revenue options needed to address local Charged with disorderly conduct. lower than her projection last month, mainly due to the cancellation of the planned sales overburdened taxpayer of Connecticut,” she problems without putting more pressure on tax decrease of .5 percent. said. the state’s largest and most unfair tax the Wyman said receipts of the income tax On Tuesday, Dec. 1, State Senate President property tax. Cutting promised state aid again Killingly remain weak, despite an increase in the tax Pro Tempore Donald Williams (D-Brooklyn) to towns wouldn’t be a savings. It merely shifts announced that the Democrat-controlled the state budget deficit onto hometown Tuesday, Nov. 24 rate for upper-income residents. Legislature had made its appointments to Connecticut and shafts local property taxpay- Robert J. Witts, 22, 25 Texas Heights Road, “Collection of the quarterly estimated Rell’s panel. Williams appointed Mansfield ers. Enough is enough.” Plainfield. Charged with sixth-degree larce- income tax payments typically made by Mayor Betsy Paterson, and Senate Majority John Filchak, executive director of the ny. investors is down by nearly 29.4 percent,” said Leader Martin Looney (D-New Haven) Northeast Connecticut Council of Matthew B. Alexander, 24, P.O. Box 405, Wyman in a statement, “and revenue from the appointed New Haven Mayor John DeStefano. Governments, said the line item for municipal Plainfield. Charged with violation of proba- payroll-withholding tax dropped by 4.3 per- “There are no easy solutions to aid must be kept alive. tion. cent.” Connecticut’s fiscal crisis,” Williams said in a “When you start talking municipal cuts, you Wednesday, Nov. 25 She added that Connecticut added 1,000 pay- statement. “As we consider different options, I start talking property taxes,” he said. “With Kristina Sabo, 24, 206 Putnam Pike, Apt. B, roll jobs in October,but still has lost more than believe it is critical that all parts of added costs, it goes from the town to the tax- Dayville. Charged with second-degree larce- 70,000 jobs since October 2008. Connecticut have a seat at the table. As a payers. Whether its federal, state or local, it’s ny, third-degree burglary and second-degree “The extra revenue associated with the municipal leader from eastern Connecticut, the residents and businesses that ultimately criminal mischief. higher tax rate is being offset by a continued Mayor Paterson brings an important perspec- pay. But right now, we don’t know. Rell didn’t Thursday, Nov. 26 drop in overall receipts of the income tax,” tive to this panel. I thank her for agreeing to get specific.” Kelliann Chubka, 45, 924 North Main St., added Wyman. serve and look forward to reviewing the Filchak added that it was clear the state Danielson. Charged with disorderly conduct. For cuts, Rell recommends $116.3 million in panel’s work.” budget that was passed in September was not Saturday, Nov. 28 program reductions that will require legisla- Looney credited that DeStefano under- going to work. He said the projected deficit for David A. Haight, 47, 9 Athol St., Danielson. tive approval. There, the cuts range from cul- stands experiencing midyear cuts, as New 2012 is very alarming. Charged with operating a motor vehicle ture and tourism funding grants to reductions Haven had to endure cut in aid during the 2003 Killingly Town Council Chairman Robert while under the influence of drugs or alco- in certain Medicaid provider rates. Her plan fiscal year. Young said the proposed cuts by the governor hol, failure to obey a stop sign and possessing also proposes to delay the 2011 fiscal year Williams also commented on Wyman’s lat- were not unexpected. weapons in a motor vehicle. “raise the age” changes in juvenile justice pro- est projections. “In fact, I anticipate more cuts as the state’s Monday, Nov. 30 cedures. “The latest budget deficit projection from revenue situation worsens,” Young added. Jason G. Cheney, 23, 65 Westview Drive, Rell’s municipal aid cut anticipates a sav- the comptroller shows that the global reces- “Until the state is more specific as to the pre- Brooklyn. Charged with second-degree larce- ings of $84 million to the state budget. She sion is still affecting Connecticut’s budget,” cise nature of the reductions, I cannot specu- ny, conspiracy to commit second-degree lar- added that this is the first time during the said Williams. “Like dozens of other states, late regarding its effect on Killingly. However, ceny, third-degree forgery and conspiracy to state budget crisis she has had recommend Connecticut continues to see revenues it is safe to say that any reduction will not be commit third-degree forgery. this type of drastic cut. decline.” easily absorbed.” Pamela M. Muschiano, 46, 91 Phenix Ave., “In many ways, this is the most difficult cut Williams said the comptroller’s report also Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928- West Warwick, R.I. Charged with driving a I must propose,” Rell noted. “I have labored to highlights another challenge to the state budg- 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- motor vehicle while intoxicated. maintain this aid at the same level as the prior year. The simple fact, however, is that the pres- et, which is the inability of the executive lagernewspapers.com. Pomfret Saturday, Nov. 28 Todd S. Foshay, 44, 283 Woodward Road, Brooklyn. Charged with breach of peace and operating a motor vehicle when the license has been refused, suspended or revoked. Monday, Nov. 30 Susan Gelfuso, 46, 18 Woods Hill Road, Pomfret. Charged with fourth-degree crimi- nal mischief and breach of peace. Thompson Thursday, Nov. 26 Madison White, 25, 247 Oaklawn Ave,, Cranston, R.I. Charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Friday, Nov. 27 Stephen Dickson, 51, 1358 Riverside Drive, Thompson. Charged with third-degree assault. Woodstock Monday, Nov. 30 Kevin K. Meade, 59, 24 Lyon Road, Woodstock. Charged with disorderly conduct.

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PUTNAM — Holiday music lovers will delight as Broadway Live … Christmas takes center stage at The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front St. (Route 44) in Putnam on Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 6, 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. This holiday musical spectacular fea- tures 60 talented and familiar faces who search out the true meaning of the holidays and perform popular selections to celebrate the season of giving. Described as “a combination of classic holiday tales with a twist,” Broadway Live … Christmas offers a contemporary look at the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and one family’s effort to celebrate the season in a meaningful way. Courtesy photo The creative team is led by The cast of “Broadway Live … Christmas” Director David T. Panteleakos, cre- ator of Broadway Live Productions, whose past shows and cast of over 60 incredibly talented performers and musi- performances have raised more than $300,000 in gross tick- cians, we intend to provide our audiences with witty humor, et sales with net proceeds benefiting nonprofit charitable classic holiday music and a heartfelt story to offer every organizations. audience member the true meaning of the holidays.” “We are very excited to bring this family oriented produc- “The beauty of writing a local show is that it takes on the tion back to the Bradley,”said Panteleakos. “The Broadway personality of its community and northeastern Live … Christmas story was brought to life in 2006 by the Connecticut always delivers,” said Colangelo, the show’s creative genius of Linda Colangelo, with her ‘introduction’ writer. “With that, we tweaked the storyline, created some of the Maguire family to northeastern Connecticut. With a new personalities and gave it another good healthy dose of local humor. Thanks to a remarkably talented cast that never fails to turn my concepts into unforgettable charac- ters, the hardest part is writing the words ‘The End.’” To assist in the large undertaking, Panteleakos’ creative team includes Producer Laura Lee Crosetti and Choreographer Keri Danner, while Panteleakos will multi- task as the technical director. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for sen- iors and students. Tickets are available at Wonderland Books of Putnam, Victoria Station Café of Putnam, Danielson Surplus Sales of Danielson, WINY Radio in Putnam, and online at www.bradley- playhouse.org. For reservations, call 860- 928-7887. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4, 2009 B1

Town-to-Town PUTNAM VILLAGER The CLASSIFIEDS 1-800-536-5836 THOMPSON VILLAGER WOODSTOCK VILLAGER ILLAGER KILLINGLY VILLAGER VReal Estate 1-2 • Obituaries 4-5 • Calendar 6 • Help Wanted 7-10 • Auto 11-14 BSection The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Marcy Playground shares ear candy at Mill Street

arcy Playground is an intermission. Advance tickets are American alternative rock NOT SO available at Varky’s Cleaners, Mband best known for their Church Street, Whitinsville, for 1997 hit “Sex and Candy.” The QUIET $10. Tickets will be available at the power trio is songwriter John door for $12/$10 seniors/$5 stu- Wozniak on lead vocals and guitar, CORNER dents/free for children under 5. original bassist Dylan Keefe and For more information, e-mail recent addition Shlomi Lavie on MARK [email protected] or call (617) drums. RENBURKE 429-0347. Named for a formative location in Wozniak’s childhood, the Marcy CONCERT CHOIR The band’s fourth album, CONTINUES SEASON Open Grade School in “Leaving Wonderland ... in a fit of Minneapolis, Marcy Playground rage,” was released in July 2009 as Having celebrated its 50th emerged in the late 1990s. They are the band was already back on tour. anniversary this past spring, the heavily influenced by Kurt Cobain Don’t miss the uniquely understat- Concert Choir of Northeastern and his band Nirvana, but also by ed psychedelic that makes Marcy Connecticut begins its next half- legendary rock acts including Playground irresistible, this century with a concert of works David Bowie, Paul Simon, Neil Friday, Dec. 4, at Mill Street Brews for choir and organ. The choir will Young, Van Morrison, Jimi in Southbridge, Mass., with special perform pieces by Haydn, Brahms, Hendrix and The Beatles. After guests Gutta, New Pilot and Rheinberger and Britten under the attending Evergreen State College Crumb. direction of music director Dr. for two years, Wozniak moved east David Belles, as well as a piece Marcy Playground to New York, where the songs that CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN THE written and directed by assistant would become the band’s self-titled VALLEY director Ted Bradley. Sarah St. www.concertchoirnect.org, or at • Toys For Tots benefit with The album began to coalesce. Marcy (860) 974-SING (7464). More infor- ShotgunBlues (Guns ‘N’ Roses trib- The Grass Roots Coffeehouse is Denis will be soprano soloist, and Playground emerged into the mation about the choir and the ute), Dave Rivers Group, Castine, proud to present Christmas in the longtime choir accompanist mainstream with the success of December concerts can also be The Sift, Oliver Gregory — 7 p.m., Valley at the Rockdale Dennis Patton will be on the organ. the single “Sex and Candy.” The found at the Web site. Lucky Dog, Worcester, Mass. Congregational Church, 42 Fowler The concert will be held at the song spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the • Ed N’ Da’ve — 7 p.m., Road, Northbridge, Mass., at 7:30 Congregational Church of Putnam Billboard Modern Rock Tracks at 175 Main St., Putnam, where an FRIDAY, DEC. 4 Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass. chart, and the album went plat- p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The concert extensive five-year renovation of • Damsels, Halfhearted Comeback, • Rte. 66 — 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, inum with the help of two other will feature Blackstone Valley the hall organ has just been com- Enochian, Smite the Righteous, Worcester, Mass. successful singles, “Saint Joe on Bluegrass, Rick Lang and Friends pleted. Two performances will be Atlaska, Boxcutter Facelift, Raised • Steve Willey — 7:30 p.m., the School Bus” and “Sherry with Karen Wilber, and Amy held, at 8 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 5, and By Falcons — 8 p.m., London Tavern on the Common, 249 Main Fraser.” The band subsequently Gallatin and Roger Williams. at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Tickets Billiards/Club Oasis, 70 James St., St., Rutland, Mass. released two more critically Traditional, original and contem- are $15/$5 students under age 19, Worcester, Mass., $7. • Lori Brooks — 9 p.m., Ye Olde acclaimed but less commercial porary Christmas music will be and will be available at the door or • Boys of the Town — 9 p.m., Tavern, West Brookfield, Mass. albums, “Shapeshifter” (1999) and performed in the sanctuary. in advance from choir members. Fiddler’s Green, Worcester, Mass. • Battle of the Bands with Miles “MP3” (2004) and has gone on to Refreshments, hot foods and a Tickets may also be reserved • The Delta Generators — 9:30 enjoy something of cult status Christmas cookie sale will take through the choir Web site, p.m., Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass. Turn To HOT SPOT, page 5 among the band’s many loyal fans. place before the show and during

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OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to sjarvis@villagernewspa- pers.com, or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Rosamond Wilde Anderson, 93 Bernard E. Gerling, 92 CENTRAL VILLAGE — Rosamond Wilde Spottiswoode of Mansfield. STORRS — Bernard E. “B” Gerling, of part time during the day shift Anderson, 93, of Central Village, died Friday, Born May 27, 1916, she was a daughter of Storrs, beloved husband of Marilyn Amato for the Connecticut Labor Nov. 20. the late Ernest and Edith (Eyers) Wilde. Gerling, died peacefully at home surrounded Department, where he was She was predeceased by her husband, A graveside service was held Tuesday,Nov. by his loving family on Nov.24, after six years finally able to gain a full-time Reino Anderson. 24, at Evergreen Cemetery in Central Village. of health complications due to a stroke. position and eventually retired She leaves a sister, Elizabeth Crouch, of Tillinghast Funeral Home, 25 Main S., He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary as the manager of the Labor Groton; a daughter, Jill Brumfield, of Central Village, directed the arrangements. Dubrosky, who died in 1988 after 46 years of Department’s Willimantic Central Village; a grandson, Brady Donations in her memory may be made to deeply devoted marriage. In addition to office. On the day of his retirement, he made Brumfield, of Boston, Mass.; a granddaugh- the Central Village Congregational Church, Marilyn, his love of the last 20 years, he one of the few brags he ever made — that he ter, Heather Spottiswoode, of Mansfield; and P.O. Box 267, Central Village, CT 06332. leaves his sons, Bernard F. “Rick” and wife had never once been late for work in his life two great-grandchildren, Caitrin and Dylan Lucy in Putnam, Stephen and wife Martha in without at least calling in beforehand. Ashford, and Michael Gerling in St. Louis; Mr. Gerling was a past president of the his granddaughter, Robin and her husband Putnam Lions Club and was active in the Ruby V. Lang Jay Messier in Danielson; stepdaughters Putnam United Methodist Church as a for- Gayle, Susan and Sara Amato and Kimberly mer trustee and in the Men’s Club and Choir. LEE CENTER, N.Y.— Ruby V.Lang, 93, for- Sherrill High School and Nyack College. Liu and their husbands; seven step-grand- He loved nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed merly of Sherrill, Lee Center, N.Y.; Prior to her retirement in 1986, Mrs. Lang children ranging in age from 5 to 21; his sis- hunting, fishing, camping and canoeing with Thompson, Conn.; and the Alterra Clare was the director of volunteers at the Day ter-in-law, Anne Sammons, of Stuart, Fla.; his sons and instilled in them a lifelong love Bridge Cottages, passed away peacefully Kimball Hospital in Putnam, Conn. and numerous nieces and nephews. and understanding of wildlife and the out- Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Presbyterian Home of In her spare time, she gave freely of her Born Aug. 19, 1917, in Martinsburg, W. Va., doors. His vegetable gardens were his pride Central New York with her loving son at her time, volunteering and being the pastor’s he was the son of Ann (Fortney) and Bernard and joy, and he was an accomplished and side. wife. F. Gerling. His father died in the flu pandem- adventurous cook. He was a voracious read- On Dec. 31, 1939, in Kenwood Alliance A graveside service was held Monday, Nov. ic of 1918, and he was raised by relatives and er, having a thirst for knowledge in all areas. Church, she and the Rev. George Lang were 23, in the Kirkland Cemetery, French Road, nannies in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Woe be unto any around him who did not united in marriage and shared this loving Kirkland, N.Y., with Pastor Kurt Johnson Ohio. practice good grammar! Mr. Gerling loved union until his death on Jan. 7, 2007. officiating. Mr.Gerling lived on his own after the age of dancing all his life, including plunging She leaves her son, Pete Lang, of Lee Arrangements were handled by the 14, continuing through high school with wholeheartedly into square dancing with Center, N.Y.; nieces Barbara Desito and Tina Malecki Funeral Home, Sherrill, N.Y. and straight A’s even signing his own report card Marilyn. He was always a soft touch for dogs Vanderlan; nephews John and Nate Smith & Walker Funeral Home, Putnam, (“The teachers knew, but I was a good stu- and cats, other people’s as well as his own. Vanderlan; and many dear friends. Conn. dent,” he had said). Extensive traveling with Marilyn became a Born May 19, 1916, in Augusta, N.Y., she To share a memory, “light a candle at” at From 1942 until 1946, Mr. Gerling served as whole new chapter for him, and he was a was the daughter of the late John and Lillian www.smithandwalkerfh.com. an officer in the U.S. Army in a tank battal- bridge player to the very last. (Davis) Vanderlan. She was a graduate of ion and was engaged in numerous World War The family appreciates all of the loving II Pacific Island campaigns, including help given by all of his caregivers from Kwajelein, the Philippine Islands and Visiting Angels in recent years. The family is Victoria Groh, 91 Okinawa. During that time, he received two especially grateful for care given in the final Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars. weeks by Sarah Thoms and her nephew Josh, WEBSTER, Mass. — Victoria Groh, 91, for- Mrs. Groh had lived in New York City and Additionally, he received a Soldier’s Medal Karen Gokey and Susan Cremer. Mr. Gerling merly of Thompson Road, died peacefully worked as a cashier in Grand Central for extreme heroism in a non-combat situa- also appreciated the special care he received Friday, Nov. 20, in Webster Manor. Station. For 16 years, she worked at the tion. while a patient at the Mansfield Center for Her husband of 40 years, Walter Groh, died Stevens Linen Co., retiring as a spinner in At the end of the war, Mr. Gerling returned Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was a man of in 1997 1975. to his job as manager for Montgomery Ward great integrity and honor; he will be missed She leaves three sons, Kenneth Groh of Mrs. Groh lived some 25 years in Dudley stores in various locations and settled in by all who were lucky enough to have known Thompson, Conn., Theodore Wood of and many years in Webster. She was a mem- Putnam. Because he was so fond of Putnam, him. Charlton and Leo Fitzback of Brimfield; one ber of St. Andrew Bobola Church. he declined a further transfer and remained A celebration of his life will be held at 1 daughter, Yvonne Fitzback Bauman, of Her funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 24, in town for 45 years. After leaving p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Putnam United Brimfield; one brother, Peter Strzelewicz, of from Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Montgomery Ward, he co-owned a flooring Methodist Church, 51 Grove St., Putnam. Dudley; nine grandchildren; five great- Schofield Ave., Dudley, with a Mass at St. supply store for a time. Then for several Friends and acquaintances and his family grandchildren; and many nieces and Andrew Bobola Church in Dudley.Burial fol- years, he was well-known locally as the are invited to come join in this remem- nephews. lowed at St. Joseph Garden of Peace “Fuller Brush Man.” After the “Fuller Brush brance. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter Cemetery, Webster. Man” era went its way in American society, Interment will be at the convenience of the of the late Andrew and Mary (Zarychta) In lieu of flowers donations, may be made Mr. Gerling did factory production work on family. Strzelewicz. She graduated from Commerce to St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main second shift at the American Standard plant High School. St., P.O. Box 98, Dudley, MA 01571. in Wauregan. While there, he began working Viola F. Phillips, 74 Catherine V. Deojay, 73 WOODSTOCK VALLEY children. — Viola F. Phillips, 74, of She was predeceased by a sister, Gloria. (PHOTO) nieces and nephews; and two most special Woodstock Valley, died Born Dec. 15, 1934, in Skowhegan, Maine, nieces, Diane and Marion. Tuesday, Nov. 17, after a she was the daughter of the late Merle and She was predeceased by a brother, James P. courageous battle with Glenys (Stevens) Seekins. DANIELSON — Supple Jr. leukemia, at Day Kimball Mrs. Phillips was employed at Commerce Catherine V. Deojay, 73, of Born May 8, 1936, in Jersey City, N.J., she Hospital in Putnam, sur- Insurance in Webster,Mass., for more than 10 Westfield Village, former- was the daughter of the late James and Anna rounded by her loving years and also had driven a school bus for the ly of Plainfield, died (Onysko) Supple. family. town of Tolland. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Mrs. Deojay loved bingo, was an avid read- She was the beloved wife of Louis Phillips. Her hobbies were sewing, knitting, quilt- Douglas Manor in er and loved spending time with her family. They were married Feb. 18, 1984. She married ing and gardening. She also loved to take care Windham. She was a former member of the American her first husband, Milan Sevcik, in 1954. He of her home. She was the wife of James Deojay,who died Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Danielson. died in 1977. Mrs. Phillips enjoyed spending time with Nov. 4, 2004. The funeral was held Monday,Nov.30, from In addition to her husband Louis, she and caring for her family and would never She leaves her sons, Henry C. Jeffs Jr. and the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 leaves her sons, Paul Sevcik and his wife put herself first. Her home was always the his wife Tina of Brooklyn and Robert J. Jeffs Reynolds St., followed by a Mass of Christian Amy of Stafford, and John Sevcik and his gathering place for family and friends. and his wife Rachel of North Port, Fla.; her Burial in Sacred Heart Church in Brooklyn. wife Fawn of Dyer Brook, Maine; a daughter, Her funeral was held Saturday, Nov. 21, at daughters, Anne Tworzydlo and her husband Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Linda Whitney, and her husband Alan of the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Ken of Dayville and Catherine Despatie of Wauregan. Putnam; her siblings, Merline Lawrence of Grove St., Putnam. Burial was in Barlow Brooklyn; her sister, Mary Supple, and her Donations may be made in her memory to The Villages, Fla., Jannette Hebert of Cemetery, Woodstock. companion, MaryAnn, of Apache Junction, the American Heart Association, P.O. Box Conway, S.C., Cynthia Nicewicz of Vernon, Donations may be made in her memory to Ariz.; her grandchildren, Henry III, Sean, 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492. Douglas Seekins of Tolland and Mary Cella the UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Bone Tabitha, Becky, Geselle, Brandon, Jamie, To share a memory with her family, “light of Manchester; nine grandchildren; four Marrow Transplant Patients Fund, UMMC Samantha, Alaina, Crystal, Heather and a candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. great-grandchildren; several nieces and University Campus, 55 Lake Ave. North, Sarah; six great-grandchildren; numerous nephews; her stepdaughters, Paula Phillips Worcester, MA 01655. of New London, Bonnie Huntley of Norwich, To share a memory with her family, “light Sharon Phillips of Norwich and Mollie a candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Holloway of Montville; and six step-grand- Harold E. Allen, 93

BROOKLYN — Harold Elliott Allen, of teams. Dorothy I. Rice, 95 Brooklyn, ended his life journey Nov. 21 at Mr. Allen cared for all ani- the age of 93. mals, be they great or small, WOODSTOCK — Dorothy I. Rice, 95, of The daughter of the late Hiram and Bertha He was the widower of Irene Ashley Allen. particularly his horses and Woodstock, formerly of Brooklyn, died May (Tyler) Colburn, she was born Jan. 21, He leaves his daughter, Judith Riley; his dogs. He was devoted to his Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Westview Health Care 1914, in East Hartford. She had made her son, David Allen, and his wife Gail; his sweet Springer spaniel, Center in Dayville. home on Bailey Street in Brooklyn for more grandchildren, James Riley, Douglas Riley, Mizuno. She was the beloved wife of the late than 34 years. She had also lived in Sebago Joseph Riley and his partner Joanne Always a gentleman, he had a Charles Frank Rice, who died in 1994. Lake in Maine and St. Petersburg, Fla., mov- Messier, Susan Riley, David Allen and his spring in his step, bright blue eyes, a quick She was predeceased by her sister, ing to Woodstock in 1990. wife Kristen, Scott Allen and his wife Amy, dry wit and a ready smile in his daily life. His Marjorie. Mrs. Rice and her husband owned and and Matthew Allen and his partner Heather reading table was filled with magazines and operated the Woodlawn Country Club in Young; his great-grandchildren, Casey and novels by Louis L’Amour. He spent many Brooklyn, now known as Brooklyn Country Devin; and many nieces, nephews and years investigating his family history and Club. cousins. was proud to be part of the founding settlers Scanlon A graveside service was held Friday, Nov. He was predeceased by his parents, arriving from Europe. 27, in Mansfield Center Cemetery, Cemetery Raymond and Olive (Hammett) Allen; his As he requested, a graveside service with Road, Mansfield, with the Rev. Susan Foster lovely Irene and grandson Steven Riley. full military honors with family and friends Funeral Service officiating. The Smith & Walker Funeral Mr. Allen was born March 16, 1916. He will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, directed the graduated from Killingly High School in 1933 Smith Cemetery, Cemetery Road, arrangements. and married his high school sweetheart in Canterbury. Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Since 1947 1938 after she finished nursing school. He Main St., Danielson, is in charge of arrange- entered the Navy in 1943 and was stationed at ments. 38 East Main Street HOLY DAY SERVICES Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, until being honorably In lieu of flowers, please consider a dona- Let us know what your discharged in 1946. tion to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 185 Webster, MA 01570 church or synagogue is plan- Mr. Allen began working at a local bank Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, CT 06109 or ning for special holi- while in high school and continued banking the Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, (508)943-1298 day services as you in many capacities for 44 years until retiring Newington, CT 06111. prepare to celebrate as vice president of Connecticut Bank and The family wishes to express their grati- “Ask the Families We’ve Served.” the holidays Trust in 1976. tude to Matulaitis Nursing Home and Dr. Joe In retirement, he and Irene enjoyed travel- Botta for the loving care, compassion and Call www.scanlonfs.com (860) 928-1818, or e-mail service ing and life on the family homestead. He took respect accorded to their dad during his resi- information to: great pride in gardening outdoors and dency. www.websterfunerals.com [email protected] enjoyed all sports, especially the UCONN We are here to serve you in your time of need Tillinghast Funeral Homes Serving All Faiths Since 1881 Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home Smith and Walker Funeral Home 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT 06239 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT 06260 860-774-9403 860-928-2442 Steve Bennardo www.gagnonandcostellofh.com www.smithandwalkerfh.com Owner/Funeral Director

433 Main Street 25 Main Street Danielson, CT Central Village, CT Division of Smith and Walker, Inc. 860-774-3284 Steven W. Farner, Owner ~ Funeral Director 860-564-2147 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4, 2009 B5 OBITUARIES RELIGION Esther A. Pizzetti, 81 When God touches the eyes WEBSTER, Mass. — and many nieces and nephews. Esther A. (Hejwosz) Pizzetti, The eldest daughter of Michael and ouldn’t it be as before. 81, of Webster, died peaceful- Antoinette Hejwosz, she was born and raised in great to have all “Don’t ask me if he’s ly Sunday,Nov.22, at Milford Webster and lived there all her life. Wthe answers — BEYOND good or bad; I only know Regional Hospital in Mrs. Pizzetti devoted her life to her children or, at least, to have more the guilt I had is gone and Milford. and grandchildren and will forever be in their answers than ques- THE PEWS I can’t tell you any more. She leaves her husband of hearts. She had a great love for animals that she tions? Alas, many of Don’t ask me how to prove 62 years, Ernest Pizzetti; her passed on to her family. Her special dog of 14 life’s biggest questions to you why I know God is three children, daughter years, Sheba, will now be with her in spirit. remain unsolved: JOHN there or how I know that Deborah and husband Al Giovanni of Pomfret, A funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Nov. 25, Where did God come he would care for you. son Michael and wife Joy Pizzetti of Pomfret, at St. Louis Church in Webster. Burial was pri- from? What will the HANSON And don’t ask me why and daughter Dina Hickey of Woodstock; her vate. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 earth be like 1,000 years someone so great would beloved grandchildren, Christopher Britt, School St., Webster, directed the arrangements. from now? Why can’t we chose to walk with me and Zachary Britt, Nicholas Giovanni, Rachael In lieu of flowers, the family will make dona- all just get along? Why trade my broken life for Hickey and Brian Hickey; her great-grandchil- tions in her name to her favorite charity. do bad things happen? Why would God one that’s new. Go ask the child who’s got dren, Elysse and Sawyer Britt; two sisters, Contributions may be sent to St. Jude’s Children care about me? a dad to love away the hurt he had before Dorothy Czernicki and Loretta Chapdelaine; Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Often believers are peppered with ques- this man called Jesus touched their lives. tions about their faith and about their Go ask the one whose fears have fled, God. Since God is infinitely bigger, whose churning heart was quieted when smarter, wiser and more powerful than we someone whispered peace to all her strive. Florence Fox, 86 are, it stands to reason that there are Go ask the man to tell you more — whose DANIELSON — Florence years; and many more nieces and nephews. many answers that will remain beyond life was just a raging war in spite of self “Foxy” Fox, 86, of Danielson, She was predeceased by three brothers and our grasp. Our small minds can explore until the savior came. formerly of Norwich, died three sisters; a son, Steven E. Fox; a grandson, his fathomless greatness, but we will “I don’t pretend to be so wise; I only Monday, Nov. 23, at Regency Lewis E. Fox; and a granddaughter, Christine never be able make sense of it all. In many know he touched my eyes and nothing else Heights Nursing Home in Higgins. ways, this is a comfort and proof that will ever be the same. I don’t pretend to be Danielson. Born Feb. 26, 1923, in New London, she was the there is somebody bigger than you and I so wise, I only know he touched my eyes She was the beloved wife daughter of the late Arthur Hart and Ida who is running this universe. Yet, unan- and nothing else will ever be the same, and of the late Harold W. Fox, (Martin) Hart Lambert. swered questions remain a roadblock to nothing else will ever be the same” (“Go who died in 1971. Mrs. Fox was a member of the Salvation many would-be believers. Ask”). She leaves a daughter, Army Home League and was a foster grand- I heard a suggestion for those who strug- Gloria’s point is well-taken. The proof of Muriel, and her husband Thomas Higgins of mother with TVCCA Mary Ross Center for more gle with questions about God and how he the pudding is in the eating. Sometimes Brooklyn; a son, Harold J. Fox, and his wife than 18 years. She enjoyed knitting, quilting and forgives sins, changes lives and does mira- we can’t explain it, but we know it works. Carol of Andover; a sister, Marion Alexander, of Bingo and loved word search books. cles. The advice was given by Gloria We’ve proven it. It’s like my watch. I could- Melbourne Fla.; grandchildren Cynthia Thomas A celebration of her life was held Monday, Gaither who wrote the following lyrics: n’t begin to technically explain to you how and her husband Darrell of Brooklyn, Corinne Nov. 30, at the Salvation Army Chapel in “Don’t ask me to explain to you how one it functions, but I know it works. Martell of Dayville, Timothy Fox and his wife Norwich. Arrangements were handled by the could start again or hardened hearts could Christians are not expected to be Donna of Manchester, and Todd Fox of Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home. soften like a child. Don’t ask me how to lawyers who defend God and his princi- Manchester; three great-grandchildren, Donations may be made in her name to the reason out the mysteries of life or how to ples. Christians are witnesses who have Patricia, Lyndsey and Thomas Jr.; a nephew, Salvation Army, 262 Main St., Norwich, CT face it’s problems with a smile. Go ask the encountered God, and they are living Ron Kuhl, her traveling companion over the 06360. man who’s found a way to take a rose to proof that he changes lives. We can’t stay when all communications were always explain it, but neither can non- destroyed. Go ask the child who’s walking believers. Go figure. Gloria M. Vetter, 83 now who once was crippled and then somehow her useless legs were made to Bishop John W. Hanson is the pastor of DANIELSON — Gloria Mae (Zees) Vetter, 83, In addition to her husband, she was prede- jump for joy. Go ask the one who’s burned- Acts II Ministries in Thompson, a church passed away at home Sunday,Nov.22. ceased by her son, James Vetter, and her daugh- out mind has been restored — I think filled with object lessons of God’s love. You She was married to the late Gilbert Vetter Jr. ter, Gloria Jeanne Colson. you’ll find the questions not as important can visit them online at www.ActsII.org. Together they lived in Pennsylvania, Florida, She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Feb. 23, Nevada and Connecticut. 1926, to the late Walter and Nellie (Griffin) Zees. Mrs. Vetter leaves her three children, Marilyn All services were held Monday,Nov. 30, in Las Daley and husband John of Danielson, Gilbert Vegas, Nev. Vetter and wife Tina of Palm Beach Gardens, Donations may be made to Hospice of Fla., and Janet Maddox and her husband Roy of Northeastern Connecticut, 320 Pomfret St., Marcy Playground shares Lula, Ga.; eight grandchildren and nine great- Putnam, CT 06260. grandchildren. Henry Misiaszek, 88 ear candy at Mill Street PUTNAM — Henry Misiaszek, 88, formerly of He was honorably discharged November 1954. HOT SPOT 2168 Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I. • Jimi Jamison — 8 pm, Wolf Den, Mohegan School Street, Putnam, died Monday, Nov. 23, at Mr. Misiaszek worked as a carpenter several continued from page A1 Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. years and 15 years for the Town of Putnam Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn. • Wibble & Friends — 8 p.m., Statz Sports Pub He was the husband of Cecelia (Strycharz) Water and Sewer Department. He was a commu- Orgasmic, Rattlebone, Darlingside — 9 p.m., Misiaszek, who died in 1967. nicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation in and Grill, 341 North Main St., North Crossroads, Route 20, Palmer, Mass. Brookfield, Mass. He leaves his daughter, Karen Thompson, and Putnam. He was a member of the VFW Post 1523 • Burn Pile — 9 p.m., Admiral TJ O’Brien’s, her husband David of Brooklyn; two nephews in Putnam and a former member of the Putnam 407 Main St., Sturbridge, Mass. SUNDAY, DEC. 6 and a niece. Lodge of Elks. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed • Rob Adams — 8 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft at He was predeceased by a son, John Misiaszek, baseball, football, basketball and fishing. He also The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, • Blues Jam with Brian Grady — 4 to 8 p.m., and brothers Fred Misiaszek and Chester enjoyed working in his gardens. Mass. Trumbull Bar & Grill, Spencer, Mass. Misiaszek. The funeral was held Saturday, Nov. 28, from • Out of Sequence — 9 p.m., The Cannery, 12 • Donna Dufresne/Gypsy Romantique “Tango Born Oct. 29, 1921, in Putnam, he was the son the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Crane, Southbridge, Mass., $5. with the Moon” CD release — 4 p.m., of the late Martin and Apolonia Misiaszek. He St., Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian • Marcy Playground — 9 p.m., Mill Street Hampton Community Center, 178 Main St., had made his home in Putnam most of his life. Burial at St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Brews, Southbridge, Mass. Hampton, Conn., $10. Mr. Misiaszek was a veteran of World War II, Putnam. Burial with Military Honors was in St. • Cold Train — 9 p.m., The Wales Irish Pub, 16 • Concert Choir of Northeastern Connecticut serving with the U.S. Marine Corps, and partici- Mary Cemetery,Putnam. Holland Road, Wales, Mass. — 2:30 p.m., Congregational Church of pated in action against the enemy at To share a memory, “light a candle” at • Reed Waddle and open mic — 7:30 p.m., The Putnam, 175 Main Street, Putnam, Conn. Bougainville and Guam and Marianas Islands. www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Vanilla Bean, Pomfret, Conn., $5. • Open mic with Rick Harrington Band — 3 • Jukebox Junkies — 9 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West 2168 Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I. Glocester, R.I. John L. Morrison, 51 • RAM — 9 p.m., Altones, Jewett City, Conn. • Real Diamond-The Premier Neil Diamond • Ronnie Spector Christmas Show — 8 p.m., Tribute Band — 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan DANIELSON — John L. “One Eye” Morrison, Mr.Morrison worked at Frito-Lay for 28 years. Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn. 51, of Steven Street, Danielson, died Thursday, He was a communicant of St. James Church. A Conn. • Ron Stone & the Milestones Big Band 12th Nov. 26, at the University of Massachusetts member of the Danielson Elks No. 1706 for 29 annual Big Band Christmas Show — 3 p.m., Medical Center in Worcester, Mass. years, he was Elk of the Year in 1999-2000. He SATURDAY, DEC. 5 Point Breeze, Webster, Mass. He was the husband of Barbara “Bobbi” was an avid Harley Davidson rider and a Red • Ken Macy — 8:30 p.m., Spruce Street MONDAY, DEC. 7 (Lussier) Morrison. They were married Sept. 21, Sox fan, and in his youth, he excelled in sports Tavern, 68 Spruce St., Clinton, Mass. 1979. including basketball and baseball. • The Pathetics — 8 p.m., London • House of Lords with Tango Down — 7 p.m., In addition to his wife, he leaves his sons, Mr. Morrison was a loving grandfather who Billiards/Club Oasis, 70 James St., Worcester, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Craig Morrison of Dayville and Corey Morrison was known to his grandchildren as “Papa Mass. Conn. of Dayville; his brothers, Jeffrey Morrison of John.” • The Swaggerin’ Growlers — 9 p.m., Grey TUESDAY, DEC. 8 California, James Morrison of Danielson and A Mass of Christian Burial was held Hound Pub, Kelley Square, Worcester, Mass. Joel Morrison of Canterbury; his grandchil- Wednesday, Dec. 2, at St. James Church, 12 • The Racky Thomas Band — 9:30 p.m., • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic — 7:30 p.m., dren, Julia, Cayshia and Jayla; his father-in-law Franklin St., Danielson. The Gagnon and Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass. Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass. and mother-in-law, Marcel and Constance Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., • Gutta, Huck, The Curtain Society, New • Strictly Sinatra with Mike Dutra — 6 to 9 Lussier, of Dayville; his sister-in-law, Colette Danielson, directed the arrangements. Pilot — 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester, Mass. p.m., Oxford’s Casual Dining, Oxford, Mass. McNamara, of New Britain; his brother-in-law, Donations may be made in his memory to the • Head First — 9 p.m., Greendale’s Pub, • Dana Lewis — 7:30 p.m., The Copper Kyle Lussier, and his wife Audrey of Brooklyn; Danielson Elks, Scholarship Fund, 13 Center St., Worcester, Mass. Stallion, 538 Main St., Sturbridge, Mass. and several nieces and nephews. Danielson, CT 06239 or to the Friends of Assisi • Rte. 66 — 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, Worcester, • Gotham — 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun The son of the late Robert L. and Elizabeth Food Pantry, 77 Water St., #A, Danielson, CT Mass. Casino, Uncasville, Conn. (Cooke) Morrison, he was born Jan. 30, 1958, in 06239-3553. • Amy Herrera — 7:30 p.m., Tavern on the Putnam and had made his home in Danielson all To share a memory with his family, “light a Common, 249 Main St., Rutland, Mass. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 of his life. candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. • Troy Bourne — 7 p.m., Cross Roads Café • Blues with Chet Williamson, Mike Williams Christian Coffee House, Emmanuel Orthodox and Dima Gorodetsky — 6 to 9 p.m., Oxford’s Catholic Church, 25 Winthrop Terrace, Casual Dining, Oxford, Mass. Mark S. Mushinsky, 56 Warren, Mass. • RAM — 9 p.m., Lucky’s, Foster, R.I. • Charlie Johnson — 8 p.m., Granville’s Pub, • Jonell Mosser — 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan BROOKLYN — Mark Stephen Mushinsky, 56, them replicas of himself, he made for decora- 40 Chestnut St., Spencer, Mass. Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn. of Brooklyn, beloved son of Edward S. and Rita tions. • Cosby Sweaters — 9 p.m., Admiral TJ O’Leary Mushinsky of Wallingford, died Mr. Mushinsky loved the great outdoors and O’Brien’s, 407 Main St., Sturbridge, Mass. THURSDAY, DEC. 10 Thursday, Nov. 26, at the University of from his youth respected the environment to the • Rob Adams — 8 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft at • Dan Chauvin — 7:30 p.m., The Copper Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, degree that he would pick up others’ trash when The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, Stallion, Sturbridge, Mass. Mass. he fished. When he drove west to the coast on his Mass. • Rob Adams — 8 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft at His passing is mourned as well by Jacqueline Norton, the only place he lingered was at the rim • Christmas in the Valley with Blackstone the Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mahoney Mushinsky, of Worcester, whom he of the Grand Canyon, where he sat mesmerized Valley Bluegrass — The Grass Roots Mass. married in the chapel at Assumption College, at the play of colors as the sun went down. Coffeehouse, Rockdale Congregational • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic (upstairs) — 8 Worcester, in September 1988. He was brother to Mr. Mushinsky loved animals of every stripe, Church, 42 Fowler Road, Northbridge, Mass., p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. Connecticut state Rep. Mary M. Mushinsky of wild and scruffy like the opossum or skunk he $10 in advance/$12 at the door, $10 seniors/$5 • Songwriter Sessions: John Fuzek/Ryan Wallingford, Peter L. Mushinsky of Hayes, Va., fed by hand in his yard, or domestic like his trea- students Fitzsimmons/Abi Tapia/John Fuzek/Lisa Dr. Ann V. Mushinsky of Morrison, Colo., Kate sured cat. • The Indobox and The HippoCampus — 9 Martin — 7 p.m., The Vanilla Bean, Pomfret, M. Mushinsky of Williamsburg, Va., and Jane He was a kind soul and a gifted artist. He was p.m., The Cannery, 12 Crane, Southbridge, Conn. M. Mushinsky of Vista, Calif., and brother-in- gentle and generous to people in need, and he Mass., $5. • Anvil — 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun law to Martin J. Waters of Wallingford, Paul F. loved all things related to family. • Kala Farnham — 6 to 9 p.m., Stoggy Hollow Casino, Uncasville, Conn. Tralles of Morrison and Eric Kuniholm of For those who might want to honor his mem- Restaurant & General Store, 492 Route 198, Vista. ory, a donation to an animal shelter would be West Woodstock, Conn. If you’re a live act who would like to be fea- Mr. Mushinsky graduated from Assumption, something he would have smiled upon. A gift to • Sarah Blacker — 8 to 10 p.m., Victoria tured, know of someone else who is or simply where, as a graphic artist, he ran its print shop an organization dedicated to the management of Station Cafe, Putnam, Conn. want to let us know about an upcoming gig, e- for two decades. He studied art at the University chronic pain would also be appropriate. • Concert Choir of Northeastern Connecticut mail me at of California at Berkeley and also in Worcester, The funeral Mass was celebrated by his — 8 p.m., Congregational Church of Putnam [email protected]. where a number of institutions, including the cousin, the Rev. Barry Bercier, of Assumption, at 175 Main St., Putnam, Conn. Anything I get before Friday of each week will Worcester Museum of Art, offered him full Saturday, Nov. 28, at Most Holy Trinity Church • Steve Willey — 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle at make the following Friday’s paper. Keep the scholarships. For years, a stop at Mr. in Wallingford. Interment was in St. John the Laurel House, Dayville, Conn. music live and not so quiet here in Mushinsky’s big house in Brooklyn on Cemetery in Wallingford. The Wallingford • Run For Cover — 9 p.m., Lake Tavern, Northeastern Connecticut and Central Halloween night was a must for area children Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford, Dayville, Conn. Massachusetts! who loved the lifelike mannequins, some of directed the arrangements. • Shakey Ground — 9 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4, 2009 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Stephanie Jarvis at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

The calendar page is a free service offered for list- CHRISTMAS CRAFT BAZAAR will be held BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND HOLIDAY sored by the Woodstock Recreation Commission, ings for government, educational and nonprofit today at St. John Lutheran Church in Brooklyn. BAKE SALE will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Woodstock organizations. Send all calendar listings and hap- Vendors are needed; call (860) 774-0029. Moriah Masonic Lodge, Route 6, Brooklyn. Cost Town Hall. Cost is $28 per person and includes penings by mail at P.O Box 196, Woodstock, CT is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12 and free materials. Call (860) 928-0208, ext. 305, to register. 06281, by fax at (860) 928-5946, or by e-mail to BREAKFAST BUFFET will be held from 7 to 10 for children under 5. Donations of non-perish- [email protected]. Please write a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 954 able food items for holiday food baskets are great- QUIET NIGHTS will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar list- Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Tickets ly appreciated. Thompson Congregational Church 347 ings must be submitted for the by noon Monday to are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Thompson Road (on the Thompson Common, be published in the following Friday’s edition. LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be junction of routes 193 and 200), Thompson. Villager Newspapers will print such listings as ‘ARTIST OPEN STUDIOS,’ featuring artists held from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Plainfield Senior Gather for fellowship and a steaming bowl of space allows. and artisans throughout Northeast Connecticut, Center, 482 Norwich Road, Plainfield. Tickets are soup at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., an informal intimate will open doors to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 $5 for adults and $4 for senior citizens and chil- service of worship filled with scripture, prayer, p.m. in this community outreach program. dren under 12. Proceeds will benefit Lions Club meditation and quiet music will follow. Those Participating artists will be marked by purple charity eye sight programs. Bring in old eye- who attend will have the opportunity to light can- FRIDAY and yellow signs. For more information, visit glasses to donate. dles for loved ones, as a sign of hope for life situ- December 4 www.aosct.org or call (860) 985-2998. ations or for peace in their hearts, community and the world. Please use the door located at the HOLIDAY DOOR FLAG WORKSHOP, spon- STATE REP. MAE FLEXER (D-Danielson) will MONDAY back of the church and nearest to the back park- sored by Thompson Recreation, will be held from hold office hours from 10 a.m. to noon in the ing lot, which is entered from Quaddick Road. 10:15 to 11 a.m. This is a no-sew project. The flag Killingly Town Hall, First Floor Reception Area, December 7 All are welcome. Quiet Nights will also be held is 12-by-14 inches and is made out of holiday fab- to provide constituents with the opportunity to Dec. 16 and 23. ric and then embellished with decorations. It can discuss with her any topics dealing with state PUBLIC FORUM on Woodstock’s Plan of be used to decorate a door or wall or given as a government. Conservation and Development update will be THE CANCER CENTER AT HARRINGTON gift. Registration is required. For additional held at 7 p.m. at Palmer Hall, 523 Route 169. All OPEN HOUSE will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at 55 information, or to register, download registra- ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR will be from 9 members of the community are welcome. The Sayles St., at the edge of the Harrington Hospital tion materials online at www.thompsonrec.org, a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church of forum will be conducted by Town Planner Delia campus in Southbridge, Mass. The event will fea- stop by Thompson Recreation in Town Hall or Eastford. There will be live performances of spe- Fey; the members of the commission plan to be ture a ribbon cutting ceremony shortly after 2 call Thompson Recreation at (860) 923-9440 to cial Christmas music, children’s corner, gift bas- in attendance. For more information, a copy of p.m., featuring hospital personnel and some of have a registration form mailed. kets, poinsettias and more. Lunch will be avail- the current Plan of Conservation and the state legislators who have helped make The able from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Development (2002), or to submit questions in Cancer Center possible. Tours of the two-story SENIOR FAIR, hosted by state Senate President Care Net of Northeastern Connecticut. For more writing, contact Fey at (860) 963-2128. facility, featuring the physicians, nurses and Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams Jr. (D- information, call the church at (860) 974-0294. other staff, will take place throughout the after- Brooklyn) and Sen. Andrew Maynard (D- ADULT SCRABBLE CLUB will meet from 6 to noon. Literature on The Cancer Center at Stonington) will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HOLIDAY PET FOOD DRIVE, sponsored by 8 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library,225 Kennedy Harrington and on cancer treatment in general Quinebaug Community College. The event is Pet Pals Northeast, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 Drive, Putnam. For more information, drop by will be available. Light refreshments will be free, and food and drink will be provided. It will p.m. at Wibberley Tire at the junction of routes the library or call (860) 963-6826. served. feature information about services and free 12 and 101 in Dayville. Cat and dog food, dry or health screenings from area providers. Vendors canned, will be collected to help homeless and EAST KILLINGLY FIRE DISTRICT MONTH- THURSDAY and service providers include AARP needy animals in the community.Purina brands LY MEETING will be held at 7 p.m. at the East Connecticut, Day Kimball Hospital, the are preferred. Cash donations are always wel- Killingly Fire Station on Route 101. Please note December 10 Connecticut Commission on Aging, the state come. For more information, contact Pet Pals at that is meeting is being held on the first Monday Department of Public Utility Control, the State (860) 546-1280. Please do not call Wibberley’s. of the month, rather than the second Monday. BOXWOOD TREE CRAFT CLASS, sponsored Treasury Unclaimed Property Division, Citizens The January meeting will be held on the regular by the Woodstock Recreation Commission, will Oil Co-op, public utility companies and others. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, sponsored by scheduled date. For more information, call be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Woodstock Town Hall. All members of the public are invited to attend. Killingly Parks and Recreation, will be held from Cheryl at (860)774-6944. Cost is $40 per person and includes materials. For more information, please call (860) 240-8634. 8 to 11 a.m. at the Killingly Community Center, Call (860) 928-0208, ext. 305, to register. 185 Broad St., Danielson. Cost is $5 per per- INTRODUCTORY BEADING AND JEWEL- FROSTY’S BIG NIGHT OUT, sponsored by the son/$20 per family up to five. Kids will have their RY MAKING WORKSHOP will be held from LIVING WILLS WORKSHOP, presented by Killingly Parks and Recreation Committee, will pictures taken with Santa 2:15 to 4 p.m. at the Thompson Public Schools. Roger C. Franklin of Pastoral Care and be held tonight. Meet Frosty on Commerce Students in grades 5 through 9 are invited to Volunteer Services at Day Kimball Hospital, will Avenue at 5:45 p.m. to parade through town to SIXTH ANNUAL CRAFT AND VENDOR make and take home three pieces of jewelry: a be held at 3 p.m. at the Thompson Probate Court, Davis Park. Caroling will begin prior to the FAIR will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the necklace, bracelet and earrings. The cost is $12 located in the Thompson Town Hall, 815 parade in Davis Park at 5:15 p.m., with music pro- Thompson Middle School gym, with crafters sell- and includes all supplies. The instructor is Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. This vided by KHS Choral. ing unique hand-crafted items, including hand- Kirsten Creighton. Snow date is Dec. 14. For addi- workshop discusses options to help a person con- made jewelry, knitted items and more. Vendors tional information or to register, download mate- vey written instructions to guide physicians, FISH FRY will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the from Tastefully Simple and Usborne Books will rials online at www.thompsonrec.org, stop by family and others about what treatment choices Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, also be at the fair. Each vendor and crafter Thompson Town Hall or call (860) 923-9440 to he or she desires if those wishes cannot be North Grosvenordale. The menu includes fish donates an item that will be raffled off near the have a registration form mailed. expressed. Participants have the option of com- and chips ($9), scallops ($10), clams ($12), fish and close of the event. Breakfast will be served from pleting their own living will as part of this work- scallops or fish and clams ($15), or a fisherman’s 9:00 to 11 a.m., with crafts, music and stories read ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ will be shown at 1 p.m. shop at no cost. Please RSVP by calling (860) 923- platters ($15). For more information, call (860) from Santa. For more information, contact in the Meeting Room of the Thompson Public 2203. 923-2967 or e-mail [email protected]. Gloria Walker at (860) 634-3801. This event is Library, 934 Riverside Drive, North sponsored by the Mary R. Fisher PTO. Grosvenordale. For more information, call (860) HUNGER BANQUET will be held at 6 p.m. in HOLIDAY FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SAINT NICHOLAS VICTORIAN FAIR will be 923-9779 or visit the Woodstock Academy cafeteria. This event is at the Thompson Congregational Church, 347 held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Church, www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org. hosted by the Woodstock Academy civics classes. Thompson Road (corners of routes 193 and 200), Route 169, Pomfret, with a homemade luncheon Thompson. The fair will include jewelry making being served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds POMFRET FOOD PANTRY for residents of the for kids, Grandma’s Attic, a bake sale, hostess from the fair are allocated for several local out- town of Pomfret will be open from 5:30 to 6:30 FRIDAY gifts for the holidays and holiday crafts made by reach programs, such as the Access Agency, bat- p.m. at its temporary location at the Tracy House December 11 New England artisans. A luncheon will be avail- tered women’s shelters, ARC of Quinebaug (next to the Abington Congregational Church) able. Table space is available for homemade Valley, Relay For Life, Habitat for Humanity, on Route 97 in Abington. Please bring proper I.D. WINDHAM COUNTY CHRISTIAN crafts and gifts at a pre-paid rate of $20. Please Community Kitchen, etc. The fair is an annual and proof of residence (copy of a phone or elec- WOMEN’S CONNECTION HOLIDAY call either the church office at (860) 923-2431 or event and is well known for the many “themed tric bill, etc.). The Food Pantry will be open BRUNCH will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Mary Anne at (508) 736-7834 with any questions. booths” that cater to various shopping special- Monday evenings and on Tuesdays from 11:30 The Harvest, Route 44, Pomfret. Program ties. Admission is free. Snow date is Saturday, a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every week. includes Bells of Fire handbell presentation and Dec. 12. “The Journey of Life.” Reservations are SATURDAY TUESDAY required by Dec. 4 for brunch and free child care. SUNDAY Brunch is $12 per person. Call Helen at (860) 774- December 5 December 8 5092 or Janice at (860) 412-0014, or e-mail December 6 [email protected]. MONTHLY CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE,a COMPUTER BASICS CLASS will be held at 1 fund-raiser of the Tourtellotte Memorial High ‘THE BOWENS’ 1887 CHRISTMAS CELE- p.m. at the Putnam Public Library. Classes will STEAK SUPPER, hosted by the Ladies School Project Graduation 2010 Committee will BRATION’ will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at focus on helping those unfamiliar with comput- Auxiliary and Men’s Auxiliary, will begin at 7 be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Town Hall Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, Woodstock. ers develop the skills they need to use the com- p.m. at the William L. Mercier VFW Post 5446, parking lot. A bake sale will be held at the Post Admission is free. This annual program high- puter, conduct basic Internet searches, use an e- Winsor Avenue, Plainfield. The menu will Office, same parking lot. lights decorations based upon the Bowens’ 1887 mail account and create documents using word include potatoes, salad, vegetable and beverage written account of their Christmas celebration processing. The small class size is ideal for those at 7 p.m. The cost is $16 per person. For tickets, CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to in New York. Enjoy first-floor tours of Roseland with very little to no experience using comput- call (860) 564-5446. 5 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Cottage, holiday music and readings from ers. Please call the library at (860) 963-6826 to reg- Dudley,135 Center Road, Dudley (next to Nichols Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” Appointments ister for these free classes. College). The fair will include vendors and can also be made for special group tours through SATURDAY crafters, a café, bake sale, attic treasures, enter- Jan. 10, for a fee of $5 per person. For more infor- POMFRET FOOD PANTRY for residents of the December 12 tainment, pictures with Santa, a kids’ movie mation, call (860) 928-4074. town of Pomfret will be open from 11:30 a.m. to room, basket drawing and quilt drawing. A 12:30 p.m. at its temporary location at the Tracy ART SALE AND OPEN HOUSE BENEFIT will goods and services auction from 3 to 5 p.m. CHRISTMAS CAROLS EVENT will be held House (next to the Abington Congregational be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 493 Route 169, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church) on Route 97 in Abington. Please bring Woodstock Hill at the new shop in the carriage CRAFT/BAKE SALE will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of Pomfret, 13 Church Road, Pomfret proper I.D. and proof of residence (copy of a barn, Preservation. View works by many local St. John Lutheran Church, 445 Providence Road, Center. Enjoy singing favorite Christmas carols phone or electric bill, etc.). The Food Pantry will artisans and members of the Northeast Brooklyn. Many craft items will be for sale, and by a bonfire, as well as homemade soups, breads, be open Tuesdays at this time and on Mondays Connecticut Art Guild, displayed in both the homemade baked goods, including Pulla, will be desserts in the Fellowship Hall. For more infor- from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every week. The pantry will main house and carriage barn. A percentage of available. Vendor spaces are available. Call (860) mation please call (860) 928-7381 or e-mail fccpom- be closed Tuesday,Dec. 15. all sales will benefit Daily Bread. For more infor- 774-0029 or e-mail [email protected]. mation, visit online at www.preservationct.com, [email protected] for information WEDNESDAY or call Karen McFarlin at (860) 974-3470 or Valerie or to reserve a space. ‘ARTIST OPEN STUDIOS,’ featuring artists Law at (860) 933-4396. and artisans throughout Northeast Connecticut, December 9 SUGAR PLUM FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. 2 will open doors to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 VENDOR AND CRAFT FAIR, sponsored by p.m. at the Federated Church, Route 6, Brooklyn. p.m. in this community outreach program. ABEL JOSLEN IRREGULARS FIFE AND Killingly High School Project Graduation, will The fair will include homemade donuts and cof- Participating artists will be marked by purple DRUM CORPS will hold practice from 6 to 7 p.m. be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Killingly High fee, homemade baked goods, fancy cookies, Rada and yellow signs. For more information, visit in Emanuel Lutheran Church hall, Main Street, School. Proceeds go for a drug- and alcohol-free Knives, jewelry, a gift basket raffle, a knit and www.aosct.org or call (860) 985-2998. North Grosvenordale. New members are wel- post-graduation mystery trip on the night of sew table, a gently used table, Christmas items, come. There will be free instruction in fife and graduation. This event is a great opportunity to fresh wreaths/sprays and boxwood trees. Lunch TODAY IS THE DEADLINE to sign up children drum for children and their parents. No experi- pick up holiday gifts. For more information, call will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs for the annual Children’s Christmas Party,spon- ence necessary. For more information, call (860) Tress at 377-5868 or e-mail tzurewski@sbcglob- $6 for adults and $3 for children. sored by the William L. Mercier VFW Post 5466 303-4567. al.net. and Auxiliaries, to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND CRAFT Sunday, Dec. 13. Children, grandchildren and ‘GINGERBREAD FAMILY FUN,’ presented by THIRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY PET & FAMILY SHOW will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Holt great-grandchildren, up to and including 10 the Thompson Public Library,will be held from 6 PHOTO EVENT, sponsored by event Life-Skills Hall at Hampton Congregational Church. The years of age, of post and Auxiliary members are to 7:30 p.m. in the Faucher Community Center. Inc., will be held today and tomorrow at its FRS works of local crafters and artisans, a bake sale eligible to attend. The party will be held at post Please bring a support for the gingerbread program located at 13A West Main St., Dudley, table and “attic treasures” will be featured, along quarters, Winsor Avenue, Plainfield. Santa will house, such as a juice or a milk carton. The Mass. (behind Rite Aid). Donation is $10 per with a homemade soup and sandwich luncheon be there giving out gifts. Sign-up sheet is located library will provide all other materials. This pro- photo sheet. Choice includes photos with Santa with dessert and beverages from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at post canteen, or call Joyce Brown at 564-2816 gram is generously supported by the Friends of or holiday scene. To schedule an appointment or For further information, contact Karen at (860) with the name and age of the child and name of the Thompson Public Library.For more informa- to help sponsor this event, contact Tammy at 455-0647 or the church at (860) 455-9677. the sponsors. tion, call (860) 923-9779 or visit online at (508) 949-1233 or [email protected]. All pro- www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org. ceeds benefit adults with disabilities and local HOLLY FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at HOLIDAY SALE/BAKE SALE, hosted by animal shelters. the Church of the Good Shepherd in West Woodstock Project Graduation 2010, will be held STATE REP. MAE FLEXER (D-Danielson) will Woodstock. Shop the hand painted ornaments from noon to 4 p.m. at Roseland Cottage in the hold office hours from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Plainfield HOLLY FAIR with more than 60 vendors will be and handmade fleece items, cookies and bake Carriage House. Town Hall, Multi-Purpose Room, to provide con- held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wilbraham sale. Gift baskets, braided rugs and more special stituents with the opportunity to discuss with United Church, 500 Main Street, Wilbraham, items will be raffled off. Celebrate a “green” ‘THE STAR OF PEACE,’ part of “Follow the her any topics dealing with state government. Mass. Unique items on display and available for Christmas with recycled gifts in Grandma’s Star to Bethlehem Advent Celebrations,” will be purchase include jewelry, pocketbooks, photog- Attic. Decorate with poinsettia and Christmas held at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Congregational ARTIST RECEPTIN FOR ‘THE DEVIL’S IN raphy, pet items, games, clothing for all ages, cactus. Guest vendors will offer jewelry and pho- Church 347 Thompson Road (on the Thompson THE DEVONS (CATS),’ by Michael Koss, will lamps, boutique accessories and more. There are tography. Bring a donation to add to the local Common, junction of routes 193 and 200), be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Thompson Public no duplicate vendors. Enjoy free entertainment “Veterans for Our Troops” collection, and write Thompson. The church will celebrate peace with Library, 934 Riverside Drive, North throughout the day on the main stage while out a Christmas card for a soldier. Re-energize open Communion (all are invited). The church’s Grosvenordale. The exhibit is on display through relaxing with a beverage and a bite to eat at the with assorted soups from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy labyrinth will be set up for those in the commu- Dec. 29. This program is funded by the Friends of Holly Café. Win a fabulous item in the gigantic apple cider (hot or cold) and free coffee all day. nity who wish to walk its peaceful path. the Library.For more information, call (860) 923- vendor-sponsored raffle and participate in the For more information, or ideas for donations for Donations will be accepted to support the 9779 or visit online at www.thompsonpublicli- Famous Cookie Walk, where, for just $10, fill a troops, e-mail [email protected] or call Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group’s brary.org. box full of cookies. Parking is free. For directions (860) 974-2125. food bank. or more information, please contact Jocelyn Roy GARLAND MAKING CRAFT CLASS, spon- at [email protected] or (413) 599-4654. 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Rotary Power All In Excellent Condition [email protected] $1000 (860)315-7048 All French Country (Email For Pictures) $150 508-278-2045 508-943-2007 508-885-3136 Ethan Allen (6) HEPA Filters 508-278-6123 9’ Fisher Christmas 1/3HP, 120V 860-888-5207 Heavy Duty Furniture Antique Stool Brand New Bunk 2x4 Area Output Sports Card 3’x4’ Metal Variety Of Tables & Lavatory Beds and 2 Floor Or Wall-Mount 19th CENTURY Highway Plow Specials Great For Woodworking Computer Desk With Blade Fairly New Porcelain Handles. Dressers Area. STAFFORDSHIRE With shelf, $70 OBO. Kitchen Pub Table (2)Glass Doors For Kitchen Baseball/Football Set up for backhoe or truck Butler Beautiful wood frame Basketball/Hockey Cost New $1000 Comforter Dogs, Call (860)774-5048 $550 Cabinet includes mattresses, pillows, Sell For $150 Each Cottages, Historical End Tables Racing/Boxing Nested Tables 2 Solid Wood Doors ladder (never used). $2000 Figures And More! 4 Cubic Yard Used 15” Monitor 6’8”x32” or best offer. Rookies/Stars/Sets/Singles Call 5pm-8:30pm Call 860-774-2459 $15 Leave Message 508-867-6546 Dumpster (1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights Call (508)987-1594, leave All Cards 75% Off Book! For Sale Call (508)461-9097 508-208-8401 3 Wood Frame Solid message will return call. Including Vintage Cards Like 27’ Above Call For Details Can schedule viewing Glass Door Mantle/Williams/Etc. 1 Year Old Ground Pool 9 Pc. Dining in Oxford. 24”x50” Brand New 508-864-9223 19” Sylvania TV 1986 Hudson 4-Ton Trailer Room Set 30-Gallon Electric Front load washer & dryer Top Of The Line Quality GVW 9,500 lbs set. $1200. $100 (Ester Williams) All Items High Quality Amana Air Hot-Water Heater Coal Stove Includes Brand New Liner, 860-774-3147 Like New $1300 LP Gas Wall heater Call (774)364-0367 Crane Coal Cooker, Model Mid-Sized Electric 44. Wood & Coal. Large Deck, Stairs, Filter, Paid $2372 A Year Ago Conditioner 712-299-5239 Brand-New Snowblower Pump, And All The 9 Lobster Traps Email For Photos 18,000 btu only used 4 $135 Used Only One Season. summers, 2 heavy for me to Automatic Scrubbing Accesories. Good Shape [email protected] Antique Victorian Power-Head Multi-Function $50 Over $10,000 New Take All - $250 508-868-5044 lift. $400 new, sell for $200. 8pc. Black Marble Leave Message BEST OFFER Call Jim 508-892-5456 Ask for Pat, $500 Printer 860-963-0396 508-344-0195 860-963-7780 CASH ONLY! (508)885-5542 Fireplace Lexmark X8350 Mantle Surround Reconditioned Prop Color Printer/Copier/Scanner Good Condition 19” Pitch, Fits & Fax. Includes Spare Best Offer For Both Merc Cruisers High-Capacity Cartridges $85 And Stand. Town-to-Town Leave Message $125 860-923-2987 508-826-2029 508-943-2031 Antique Wedding Bunk Bed For Sale Heavy Duty, Solid Pine, Coleman CLASSIFIEDS Gown VERY Sturdy. Colonial Maple Generator HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS with train. Fits size 6/7. Finish, 2 Under-Bed Drawers. 5000 Watt, 9HP Briggs Excellent condition. $200. Can Email Picture. On Wheels, 75’ 4 Cond. #10 TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US Call (860)935-0116 $650 Wire With Connectors. 508-943-5632 Great Condition. [email protected] APARTMENT $400 LIQUIDATION Business Items 860-933-5900 Cash register with scanner 1-800-536-5836 Your Ad Will Appear Everything Must Go! and credit card machine. Collectibles Furniture Large/small bag holders. Dicken’s “Dept. 56” In All Four Villager Newspapers Sign Stand. Approximately Men’s Clothing Christmas Village RATES: and our website for one low price. 400 assorted plastic tags for Pictures pricing items. $600 or best Eleven Buildings offer. Call (860)774-3309 (Some Retired!) And “Guaranteed to Sell” - We will run your ad Many Miscellaneous Numerous Figurines until you sell your item! $ PUTNAM VILLAGER Items Camcorder Excellent Condition. $140 Would Like To Sell - Ad runs in all 4 papers until you call us...w/up to 30 words - 22 No Reasonable All Together. THOMPSON VILLAGER Offer Refused Audio Equipment $60 Call For More Information 508-278-3973 $ .00 508-949-6425 (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 1 Week 16 Electric Guitar “All other” Classifieds - WOODSTOCK VILLAGER $95 $ .00 Complete Master Business ads, Help Wanted, Announcements, 2 Weeks 24 Artesian Hot Tub Amp $60 Receiver $120 Bedroom Furniture 4 Weeks $40.00 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Seats Three, 30 Jets With Real Estate, Animals, etc. Ozonator. Also Includes Canon Film Camera $45 Includes California King-Sized Waterbed Frame, * All rates above are for up to 30 words - Ad will run in all four newspapers - The Killingly Villager,The Putnam Villager,Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. Insulated Cover & Redwood DVD Player $25 Steps. Years Left On Factory GPS $95 Large Armoire, Large To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: Warranty. Always Been In Computer $150 Dresser With Mirror, House - Never Been DJ Equipment (2) Large End Tables. Sturdy Outdoors. Cherry In Excellent Supply credit card info or check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Dale Earnhardt Sr. Condition. $2,800 Magazines Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) Call Ron 860-779-1371 $2000 OBO 860-963-7087 ______MUST SACRIFICE AT $1295 ______Athena Stereo Cargo Carrier (3) Original Factory ______Speakers For 2-Inch Receiver ______New $40 Hubcaps 3ft tall x 1ft wide, excellent For Hyundai Sonata ______quality, fantastic sound. 2 8HP Briggs & Stratton $35 Each Ad Will Run In: Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager, Woodstock Villager & Killingly Villager speakers. Asking $380 for pair. Motor Call Alan At Name: ______New Short Block, 508-509-5407 Address: ______Call (508)341-4659 Runs $150 Town:______Zip:______Phone: ______Clawfoot Tub 508-248-6783 Crystal Glassware Email (Optional) ______With ornate feet, in very Of All Kinds Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-764-7645) good original condition, Clawfoot Tub Plus A Few Bowls, Etc. Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 fixtures included, $350. $400 Good Stuff, For Cheap! Call (860)779-3785 508-867-9566 413-245-6246 B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4, 2009

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Computer Double Window ENTIRE CONTENTS Grooming Hunting Camo Compaq FS7600 New, Vetter High Pro 4 OF 2 STORAGE Equipment Clothes & Lexmark Printer/Copier/Fax With Screens. UNITS 1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer Equipment Lexmark Printer Measures 76”Long Must Go! 1 Romani Clipper Vac All For $550 OBO 61”High Mostly New, Some Used. Moving Out Of State. (B&B Model) Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Computer Desk (Corner) $650 OBO Come Find Your Treasures, 1 42 Inch Hydraulic Insulated Suit, Jackets, Grooming Table $195 OBO Marine Hemi Large & Small Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. Office Chair (Cully) Call For Appointment 1 Hydro Surge Bather Archery, Shotgun, $65 Engine 774-232-0064 Asking $2500 For All Black Powder 1959 With Latham Blower 508-987-2419 Entertainment Center Call For Prices 58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood And Four Carburetors Everything Must 508-949-1320 $300 $8000 OBO Gymnastic Mats Go!! Husqvarna Numerous Dog Call 508-259-8805 Portable Dishwasher Gymnastic Mats 4’x8’x2” Breed Books with butcher block top, $250. $100 Each 30-Inch ZTR 508-867-9734 Downsizing Sale! Farmers table with 5 chairs, Landing Pad 6’x12’x8” Mower $200. Oak cabinets, various $200 New In 2009 Computer Monitor Solid Maple 2-Piece sizes, six pieces, $400. $1950 Formal Hutch Call (508)328-3438 Rock Wall Panels Will Take Riding Mower Good Working Order 4’x6’ $200 Each Appx. 16”, CRT-Style 68”Hx40”Lx18”W Or Lawn Tractor With $300 Farm Equipment Mower In Trade. $15 Reasonable Offers Cultivator Toolbar Call 860-974-1912 508-347-9325 Solid Maple Desk 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, Considered With Attached Hutch Leave Message For Jennifer Afternoons & Evenings 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Until 9pm Coolant System (Basset) $350 508-397-6426 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase 76”Hx42”Lx18”W Husqvarna Garden 6-Gallon Flood-Type $200 Lime Spreader Hand Pump $175 OBO Solid Maple Tea Cart Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. For Fuel Tank Tractor $150 54 Inch Mowing Deck. 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type With Drawer $95 $50 860-974-7099 Call (860)429-6632 Includes Bagger System. Coolant System Kawasaki 25HP Engine. $175 OBO Stainless Steel Flatware 4 Years Old. Runs Great! Service For 10, Some Farmer’s Hutch Hand-Beaded Call 5pm-8:30pm $200 $2800 508-867-6546 Service Pieces Wedding Gown 774-200-0395 $25 Like-New 3-Year-Old Lopi Plus Size (18-20), Cathedral Corner TV Cabinet (2) Large Crystal-Base Pellet Stove & Train, Plus Bustle & Inflatable Boat $100 Lamps Ash Vacuum Tiara-Style Headdress & West Marine 9 Ft. Boat With $20 Each $1400 Veil. Museum-Quality Oars And Footpump. Call 508-943-3711 Preservation. Motorguide 47lb Thrust After 6pm Medium Crystal-Base Lamp Call 508-943-3711 $15 After 6pm $600 OBO Electric Motor. West Marine 508-987-3781 Deep Cell Battery Couch Horizontal & Vertical With Charger. Like New $200 Decorative Plate Holders Fine Art Hand-Crafted $495 Free-Standing Jewelry Signed in the plate Tarkay Call 860-230-8542 Cushman Maple Dining Armoire Seriolithograph 2002 Indigo Jewelry Room Set $30 Chapeau. Professionally Many Varieties Jackie Kennedy 4 Straight Chairs, framed 36 1/2"x37". Rings 2 Captain’s Chairs, Ann Klein Womens Dress Comes with Park West Lucite Bracelets Doll 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 1 Hutch. Winter Coat gallery Certificate & Earrings In original box by Franklin $350 Black, Calf-Length, Appraisal. Can e-mail pic And More! Mint. Includes accessories, Never Worn, Size 2X $300 OBO 508-410-5783 display case and stand. Kitchen Center Living Room Set “Merits” 860-774-8479 $75 (508) 867-2250 Certificates of authenticity. By Oster 90” Sofa Power Wheelchair Haywood Selling for $100 or best offer. Love Seat Ann Klein Womens Grey Complete Set Of Attachments Like new Dale Ernhardt Sr. Fish Tanks Call (860)774-7194 For Food Processing, Oriental Rug Dress Winter Coat Wakefield PLUS Letter Coat Calf-Length, Worn Only 125 & 75 Gallon Cooking & Baking. (Machine-Made) Complete Setups, Including Bedroom Set Jewelry Great Condition. 2 Matching End-Tables Hercules 3000 Chair Lift New, With 2 Cars In Case Few Times, Size 12 For Van $150 Wood Cabinet Stands, Double(Full-Sized) Bed With New 14K Ruby & Diamond $65 $50 Mirror, Bureau, And Table. Yellow gold cross pendant, Take The Whole Set For Canister Filters For Salt Or 508-949-1320 Cost over $5500.00 New Craftsman Call Chris Fresh Water, Heaters, $350 $300 or best offer. Also gem- $1000 Or Best Offer Will sell for $2000.00 Key Start Mower stone rings & pendants, best 508-764-3736 Pumps, Lights & Extras. 508-943-8482 508-867-9650 Call (860)774-5114 Self-Propelled, Bagger $600 & $500 FIRM offers. Kitchen Table & 6 Assembly Call 508-949-7040 Heavy Duty Call Shirley Chairs $200 Dresses (508)248-3005 Living Room Sofa Miscellaneous Wedding, Prom, Cocktail. All Commerical Sturdy, Real Wood, Tile-Top Spongebob 13” TV Flat Belt $200 & Chair Items $50 brand new. Fitness Equipment John Deere 2243 Call (508)981-6762 PTO Pulley Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Broyhill Shaker Pine Lil Tykes Car Body Masters Standing Greens Mower Buffet w/Mirrored $80 $5900 OBO Frame, Excellent Quality. Entertainment Center $20 Leg Curl Hutch Floral Pattern, Country 508-434-0315 Early 1900’s Aluminum Cross Bicep Curl John Deere 220A $200 Styling. w/doors Colonial-Style For Church, Cross Arm 6’, Pec Deck, Walk-Behind Greens Mower (2) Bookcases Fits 36” Or Smaller $1995 OBO Solid Wood Coffee TV/DVD/Stereo Dark Wood Curio Porch Posts 10’ High, 10” Surface, 7” Abdominal Machine. $100 For Both & End Table 55” Wide x 77” Tall, Deep. Can Be Lighted. $400 Each 508-764-8330 $300.00 o.b.o. 8 Posts, 9 Matching Railings $150 Desk w/Matching 2-Drawer Over $3500 New 18” Deep With Spindles Attached. Trotter Breyer Model Horses Precor Filing Cabinet $800 Steals It! Glass Doors On Top, With Call 5pm-8:30pm John Deere $100 Older, For Collector Three Drawers Below. (4) Antique Wood 508-867-6546 Treadmills, Steppers Snowthrower Call 508-949-7040 & Coal Stoves Elipticals, Bikes Call 508-949-7040 (860)774-3309 $500 $100-$500 For LX And GT Series Glenwood & Magee Brand FOLDING Lawn & Garden Tractors. LK Stainless Highchair Lockers Lace Wedding Miscellaneous $50 For More Information CREEPER 42 Inch, Steel Sink 413-967-8169 Tanning Beds Gown Items For automotive purpose - sit $400 Used Once(Honest!) Model #CCR2522-4 White Crib or laying position. $10.00 Includes Chains, Weights, Full-Length, Size 12. Brand New, In Box. 860-774-8008 $200 Maytag Wall-Mount Mattress Included $300 Early 1950’s 413-262-9990 And Operator’s Manual “Celebrity Classic”. Microwave Oven Brown Italian New $400 508-885-2866 Hewlett Packard $1500 Asking $125 Works Fine. $50 8-Piece Ford Tractor 774-745-0242 Leather Jacket Wrought Iron 1958 4-Cycle, Power Color Printer 508-832-9877 Head Skis, Dental Chair Email For Pictures Or Medium, $200 Bindings & Poles Electric operates well, Would Steering, Bucket With Down $25 Questions Den Set Pressure And Extras. All Excellent Condition Never Used! be great for tattoo parlor, etc. In Excellent Condition. Whirlpool [email protected] 508-757-7796 Llama Wool $150 3 to choose from. $50 each. $4800 OBO $550 OBO 508-867-7345 Air Conditioner Noon-6pm For Sale Call (508)987-3143 413-245-7819 Johnson Wood & Sony Viao Computer Energy-Efficient, 8000 BTU Unfinished $150 FURNITURE $125 Coal Furnace LADIES Call For More Information Designer Early 2-Drawer Beautiful Brown Paisley Computer Desk Firebrick Lined, Shaker DRESSER 508-335-8239 Pioneer & Technics Couch, Chair Grate, Ash Pan, Blower Stereo Components Blanket Chest Glass Top, Pull-Out Leaf, Large, With Mirror Best Offer Wedding With Matching System. & 2 Armoires Attached File Cabinet $650 Mags With Tires Large Beveled Mirror. $150 $1700 For All For E-Z-Go Golfcart Call 508-949-7040 4-Drawer Bureau $700 Dress Beige Shermag 1940’s Coca-Cola (Negotiable) Never Worn! Hoosier Cabinet (5) Solid Maple Ice Cooler Plow For John Deere Modine Forced Hot Glider & Ottoman Lift-Top With Rack Body. Handmade Garden Tractor Christina Wu Strapless Fan-Back Chairs $225 Air Furnace Glassware $200 $250 Lead Chandelier Gown with train. Size 8. Call 508-949-8851 Truck Liner For 6’ Bed 170,000 BTU. Excellent Purchased at Kleinfelds Lamps 860-928-3972 Contemporary Style (4) Solid Oak Pressed $150 (Negotiable) condition. Set up for natural NYC. Elegant beading Old Dishes Rug (7’x10’) gas. $600 or best offer. Back Chairs High-Low Electric w/Seashell Border with organza & silk/satin Excellent Condition $200 Kawai Organ 508-892-1107 Call (860)774-3771 material. $700. Other Antiques Hospital Bed Asking $2000 508-987-1504 Call (508)949-2528 Available! Antique Oak Like New! Ladies’ Genuine MOST ITEMS 508-764-8801 Rocking Chair With Scoop Mattress Bumper Pool Table Mahogany $100 $500 OBO $75 Black Shearling HALF ORIGINAL Diamond Bridal Antique Pine Buffet 413-245-6182 Refrigerator Sheepskin Bedroom Set Electric Dryer $200 Bed, Dresser With Mirror, PRICE! Set 4 Years Old Fur Coat Used 6 months, $100. 508-867-8948 HO Scale Train $175 Chest On Chest, Night Table. Arien Tractor 14K gold ring with 60pt. Washer used holds x-large Comes With Engines, Cars, Medium. Like New. Worn $1500 Negotiable Tools One Or Twice. Length 30” Arc Welder diamont solitaire, plus 14K loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen Buildings And Accessories. Mahogany Cedar Chest surround with 16 small table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100 Futon Lots Of Time & Money Put All Kinds Of Home Tools (Collar To Hem), Shoulders Wood-Burning Stove diamonds. Includes Kay or best offer. Good condition Some New, Some Lightly 19”, Sleeves 25”, $600 Negotiable With Steel Frame, Into It! Pictures Available. Jewelers receipt wrought iron & glass coffee Email: Used Bust 40-42” 508-234-2897 Fishing Equipment Black Cushion. Good For $250 OBO for $2227.92 table & end tables inlay [email protected] Ham Radio Equipment Archery Equipment Asking $800. College Dorm 508-885-8940 w/stone, very nice, $50. Or 774-402-1274 Exercise Bike Mahogany Call (860)923-9894 Apartment size freezer, $50. $50 Leave Message Machinist Tools Works well. Schwinn Electric 508-347-3380 Bedroom Set Auto Tools Diamond Ring Call (508)340-2098 Home Stereo Landscape Full-Size Bed. Highboy, Scooter Kenmore Mirrored Dresser, Antenna Tower 14KT 6PR Tiffany Setting Runs, But Needs Equipment Equipment .80CT Diamond Washer & Dryer Nightstand. 35mm Camera Electric Scooter New Battery Trailer Excellent Condition. $1000 $35 for Sale Like New Call 860-774-0667 & $100 Each $995 OBO $3000 146 VHS Disney Electric 413-245-3429 Excellent condition. Movies Dining Room Set 2 Klipsch RF-5 floor Call Phil Aluminum Folding Solid Oak Bed Wheelchair standing speakers. 508-234-3348 Staging/Scaffolding Full-Sized. 508-885-5189 Light Oak, farm style. Table Garage Air Lift 2 Sections w/Platforms, Excellent Condition. extends to 60”. 6 chairs (4 For Sale Yamaha RX-595 receiver, $500 Each Jack Yamaha CDC-755 5 disc Kennedy On Wheels, w/Steps $850 sides, 2 captains). Matching 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H MOTORS mirrored/lighted china (508)987-3143 $400 cd changer, Sony RDC-W Lane Cedar Chest CD-R/RW, 4 component Machinist Toolbox $950 OBO 1/2HP 230/460V cabinet, 73” tall x 13” deep 20 Inch, 7-Drawer, Several With One Drawer. Fish Tank stereo cabinet. All Call 5pm-8:30pm Excellent Condition 1725RPM, 56 Frame. x 30” wide. $800/OBO. Electrical Material Micrometers, Indicators, Etc. $45 (860)928-1618 w/Stand & Accessories components Black. *Glass 508-867-6546 $75 Industrial, Commercial, breaking power with Afternoons & Evenings $100 508-756-6120 5HP, 230/460V Residential superb sound quality. 860-974-1912 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Dining Room Set Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Lexmark Printer 774-289-6982 860-774-1485 Pictures emailed on $50 OBO $150 Walnut With Pads. 42” Wide, Coils, Overloads, Fuses, request. Kia Rio Or Hyundai 98” Long. With 8 Chairs. Breakers, Meters, BEST OFFER! TV Stand Master 5HP, 230/460V $1800 Punches, Pipe-Benders. Gem GK340 Accent Wanted 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC (508)868-1619 One With Very Low Mileage Walnut Bedroom Set New Recessed Troffer Electronic Keyboard $25 $150 Unique Oak Table With Stand Auto, Air. ‘06-’08. Early American Pine With 72” Round Flourescent 3-Tube Will Pay Your Price Wood Piano Bench Full-Sized Spindle Bed, 1/2HP 208/230/460V T-8 277V Fixtures Great Christmas Gift. Large Overhead Door-Opener $2000 $100 HONDA For The Right One With Storage Martha Washington Dresser Must See To Appreciate Enclosed 508-764-1439 $25 OBO With Large Mirror, $130 $56 Each 508-987-0743 GENERATOR 508-756-6120 Denise Austin Manual Chest-On-Chest Dresser With 4 Motor Speed Controls 774-289-6982 Call 5pm-8:30pm 3000 Watts Kirby GL2000 Wall-Mount Mirror, And Hitachi J100, 400/460V 508-867-6546 Girls Clothing Treadmill #EU3000ISA $75 OBO 2 Nightstands. Best Offer Like New, Super Quiet. Vacuum Cleaner Dirt Bike & Shoes w/Accessories. Hardly Used. $550 Toddler Sizes Through 10/12 $1650 Call 508-943-2031 Call 5pm-8:30pm 2003 RM65 Suzuki Electronics $275 508-892-1679 508-867-6546 Great condition, asking Shoe Sizes 1-3 Mike 860-935-0072 $1200. Huge Speakers Gently Used & Brand New Golf Clubs Memory Foam Call (774)696-3360 Paid $500 Each Many Styles & Brands Hosier Cabinet Mens/Womens Like New! Moving Must Sell Asking $300 For Pair To Choose From. Complete Set With Bag Large Two-Level Light Authentic Garden Leisure 6 Seater Call 508-943-2007 For Appt. In Original Condition DISHWASHER Bose 3-2-1 System $900 $75 Oak Coffee Table Therapeutic Hot Tub with lounger, $125 $3800/BO. Hot Point Dishwasher $100 Paid $1000 Girl’s Complete Over-Stuffed Upholstered Campbell 100 PSI NASA Mattress ALSO: Asking $500 Green Chair Compressor Good Condition Weider Pro 9940 dual weight Bedroom Set Queen, $399. Brand new in bench, $150. Brand New Casio Sony Surround-Sound $250 $65 8’ x 11’ Karastan plastic full warranty. White With Oak Tops. Oriental Rug Trampoline, $75. Keyboard LH100 System Includes Twin Headboard, Huntington Green Floral Dorm Microwave $30 Call Tom (978)597-3033 Digital Screen Prompts, $250 New Fringe & Brand new computer Dresser w/Mirror & Built-In 2-Cushion Sofa armoire, $450. Keys Light Up With Voice Jewelry Box, Chest, $700 Falcon Fishing Rods Professionally Cleaned Prompts. Lots Of Stored Set Of 4 Speakers Men’s Bicycle Please call $300 Desk, Hutch & Chair. Kitchen Set Brand New $100 $350 Giant 6061 Music Inside! $350 OBO (508)404-5470 Paid $199 On Sale Call 508-949-7040 Drop-Leaf, 5 Chairs Okuma Fishing Rods Call Rich 23” Frame, 24 Gears, Sell $100 508-234-6442 $625 Brand New $75 508-826-2029 Shimano 105 Derailer. Black & Gold, Ridden Oak Entertainment Email: eMachines Glass-Top 36” Various Wood Fishing Rod Rack Used Appliances Liner Tray Only 4 Times. Center [email protected] Octagonal Table 12 Rods - $40 Original Cost $800 Oak King Bedroom Set For Pictures Or Call Marty Desktop PC Call For Details For Cargo Area/Floor For $50 Assorted Okuma Reels 2008 Subaru Outback Asking $350 Oak Table (Dayville, CT, 06241, With 20” Samsung 508-943-8693 $50-$100 508-764-9309 Near MA & RI Line) LCD Monitor Oak Queen Post Never Used. (3) Craftmatic Twin Beds 860-779-2611 Headboard/Footboard Boy’s BMX Bike $20 Cost $70 Desk 140GB Hard Drive, 1GB $50 Hot Tub Asking $45 CASH Men’s Burberry Shredder RAM. CD/DVD Burner, Brookfield Disney Area Stay Gas 32” Fireplaces ‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets, 508-390-3717 Prorsum Exercise Bike Digital Media Card with all options. Waterfall, 508-867-2224 7 Days, 6 Nights Reader (4 Slots). $50 each Trenchcoat Oreck Vacuum & 2 Adult Disney Tickets aroma-therapy, lighting, with Men’s Skis Shampooer Running Vista Smoothly! Freezer (17cu.ft.) $200 cover, full warranty. Brand Machinist Tools Size ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly Paid $750 Asking $500 For 5’x8’ Oriental Rug $30 Dynastar Skis & Boots, Worn, But Good Condition. Singer Sewing Machine Sell For $249 new in wrapper. Cost $7000, Size 10 Tool chest, also other odds The Combo! Oak TV Cabinet $40 sell for $3800. $100 And Much More! Good For One Year 774-232-6617 $135 and ends. 508-301-0266 508-347-5782 Call (860)244-9544 508-832-3118 Call (508)234-8034 860-974-9946 860-974-1396 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4, 2009 B9

107 MISC. FREE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE FREE WOOD Oak Bedroom Set Pool Heater Several Solid Oak Set Total Gym XL Wedding Moving Queen bed and mattress, Extend your swimming Queen-Sized 48” round table w/18” Used Very Little Since Gown (Satin) PALLETS hutch, nightstand and season. Aqua Comfort Heat extension, 66x48” oval, 4 Purchased 5 Years. Must Sell! dresser with mirror. All in Bedroom Sets Paid $1000 From David’s Bridal You pick up. Monday thru Pump for above ground pool. matching chairs w/cloth Worn Only Few Hours. Friday 8am-noon. Ethan Allen excellent condition. Mattress $1000 or best offer. w/Box & Mattress, Cherry seats, a corner hutch Best Offer Mirrored Dressers, Like New! Size 12/14 Stonebridge Press New Mahogany brand new. $1300 or BO. Call (860)928-1377 26”Dx44”x78”H, $1500/BO With Sequins, Matching Dining Room Mahogany TV and Drawered Nightstand Antique 1930’s 25 Optical Drive $1200 Each Electronic Piano Veil & Train. Gorgeous! (located behind Southbridge Large Crystal Chandelier Video Stand Portable Garage Casio Model# CTK1000 Walnut Dining Room $99 OBO Hotel & Conference Center) 11x14 Oriental Wool Rug $50. By Shelter Logic Rugs w/stand, $250/BO. Table 508-885-4580 Brand New Call (860)974-0236 In Good Condition Painted Bureau Purchased Oct ‘09. Bird Of Paradise Entertainment Center 20’Dx30’Wx16’H (2)9x12, 9x14 $300 OBO Welding Cable 200 GEN. BUSINESS 2 Olive-Green Swivel Black chrome and glass Paid $3800 $295 Each $2 per foot. New. Rocker Chairs Solid Teak 508-461-7224 asking $500 or BO. Asking $3000 Oriental Style Call (860)935-9193 Pilates Machines Call (860)377-7549 or 203 SNOWMOBILES Brunarhans 12-Gun (2)Red 9x12 Dining Table Traditional Fruit Western Saddle Queen Brass Bed (860)928-1135 Hutch-Style Gun Cabinet $300 Each Rich natural color, oval with Wood Dining 1995 Ski Doo $500 trestle base, 43”x70” with Black, With Pad. Only Best Offer Accepted 508-943-8693 Used A Few Times. Formula 600cc Oak Computer Dry Bar With 2 Stools 30” attached drop Room Table For All extension leaf. with 2 extension leaves, 2 $150 Fast Studded Track 508-867-6730 Armoire All Oak Shopsmith Saw Only $600 OBO. arm chairs, 4 sides. Excellent $500 Also: 1993 Ski Doo $150 With Attachments Call (774)452-4631 condition, $1300. Child’s Western Saddle Moving South! Trumpet $100 Jukebox For Sale Traditional Fruit Wood With Bridle, Black MXZ 470cc Electric/Acoustic Guitar With Over 500 45’s! Includes Wood Lathe, Sony 50” XBR with Inlaid Entertainment $150 With Tilt Trailer Entire House Including: All Heated. Sofa, 2 Recliners, Tables, Vinci Brand $100 $600 Drill Press, Table Saw, Armoire 508-943-4365 And Converts To Sander. Projection TV Dining Room Table & Chairs, 508-864-7159 Scuba Gear $1100 or best offer. $600. $3200 For All Dry Sink, Server, Asking $500 Lane 2 piece sectional Call Paul 860-923-3092 Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, 860-617-0182 Oak Computer Desk White Wedding Bedroom Set(s) Plus Old Oak Rolltop Regulator With Octopus, Etc. with recliner, $1000 or $200. Queen Mattresses. $300 best offer. Gown All In Excellent Condition! Desk Small Black Upright freezer 2002 Polaris 860-779-6171 Queen size bed $50. Never Worn Best Offer Over $2000 Great Original Condition! Rocker with cherry wood Edge X 860-963-2065 54” Long, 30” Wide frame, $700. Craftsman Garden Tractor Size 8, long sleeves beaded Electric Start, Reverse, Pratt & Whitney $35 OBO and lace. Terra mid length $600 Call (508)347-2764 baggers, mulcher and trailer. 2992 N. Maine Miles. MTD Lawn Tractor 860-774-4019 Flat-Belt Driven 508-266-0375 Works great $600. veil, cathedral veil, slip. Paid $2800 Or BRO 1994 Model, 16HP, 42 Inch 508-282-9997 Sony Wega 32” TV (860)974-9950 $1400 for all, asking $800 or Blade. Good Condition, Old-Time Trunk Metal Lathe best offer. Call 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 Good Condition Overall Dimensions; Like New! Trampoline (508)-365-8528 3717 N. Maine Miles. With Heavy-Duty Trailer. Snapper $150 $350 Needs Straps 7’ Long By 2’ Wide 13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame & Runs Great. Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Roto-Tiller 508-266-0330 Best Offer Frame Pad (Red) Women’s & $1800 Or BRO 508-234-2712 Chucks. IR5003, Used Twice Beautiful Oak $75 586-419-1040 $450 Paid $1295 Teen’s Clothing 508-949-7388 41”W x 54”H x 23”D Ladies 26” Mongoose Organ 860-923-3532 $950 Cabinet For TV Times Are Tough, Money’s MUSIC Ask For Ron Hilltopper Mountain Bike Short. I Have An Array Of 2005 Arctic Cat Dukes Of Dixieland Record Technics SXEN4 TracVac With Recessed Doors. Red Clothes, All In Excellent Collection Best Offer Pride Brand Model 385-IC/385LH Paid $800 $35 Condition. Handbags, F7 Snowmobile Handel’s “The Messiah” Used Once. Asking $200 Boots, Sweaters, Etc. Low Miles, Real Fast. Rascal Scooter Combination Paid $1300 24” Mongoose MGX/DXR Volume 1 & 2 600 Series Photos Available By Email LOW LOW Prices! AND MORE Lift Recliner $1100 508-764-4103 Mountain Bike 2005 Arctic Cat Best Offer Dual Suspension, I’m A Call Away Make An Offer! Wine Color, Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro 508-278-5745 440 Z-Model 508-892-8316 Only Used 3 Times 21 Speed, Red Hammond Organ & Vac Pro Speedaire Air $35 Snowmobile With Upright Leslie Speaker Outdoor Garden Cost $850 Models 72085, 72285, Women’s Burberry $1000 $700 OBO 72295 Compressors 24” Mongoose DXR AL Like Brand New! Fountain 3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan Prorsum 860-774-2454 Shower Seat/Stool For Tub Used Twice Mountain Bike $7500 For Both Very Large, Gorgeous, $25 Paid $2772 Generators 5k W. Scale 1k Dual Suspension, Aluminum, Trenchcoat 3 Tiers, Excellent Condition lbs. Best offer on all listings. 21 Speed, Silver 508-987-9313 NASCAR Gazelle Exercise Equipment $1900 Size 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out Must Be Seen! Call (508)347-1223 $35 Lining. Excellent Condition. Originally $1500 Good Condition 508-765-5763 Arctic Cat Die-Cast Models 860-935-0072 $500 They’re Back! Asking $650 $150 OBO 508-867-3900 Spinet Piano and Snowmobiles $5 And Up! Back Massage Chair Pad Snow Tires Women’s Burberry 2006 570 Panther Good Condition 4 P225-60-R17. Tires like Bench Treadmill Prorsum Saddles By ProForm 2-Up, 579 Miles, Panasonic $50 new, winter ‘07. $300 or best $800. Country Blue plaid Automatic Start & Reverse $100 Each offer. loveseat and chair. $450. Wide Jogging Surface, Dress Coat Color TV 860-774-0794 Size 14 Petite, Brown, Like New Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. 860-481-5570 Call (508)234-7930 Wilson ladies clubs, bag, Easy Storage, Easy CT-36SX12F cart, $200. All excellent Programmable Monitor. Excellent Condition. 1996 ZR580 Oak Kitchen Chairs 36” HDS Flat Screen With condition. Will consider In Excellent Condition. $400 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! $15 Each Remote & Operating Project Lumber Snowblower Shed Door Snapper 8HP 26” $500 reasonable offers. Documentation Included. 860-974-9946 Take Them Both For $5900 10 For $125 Instructions. Call (508)867-8532 $175 OBO $475 Interior Bi-Fold Doors 508-340-5334 Blessings Farm Washer Call 860-933-6713 Women’s Designer 50 H Foote Road Call 508-943-1206 4x4’s, 2x4’s Maytag, Heavy Duty $100 After 7pm Spinnet Piano 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Charlton Plywood Dryer Treadmill Clothing 508-248-1411 MUCH MORE! Whirlpool, Electric $100 (Steinert) Pro-Form Model 730CS Shoes & 1994 Sea-Doo Park Model RV $1000. Sunfish sailboat $85 For All Entertainment Center $300 New Bunkbeds 2002, 12x40 508-248-1951 w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind Accessories Bombardier SP94 Paid $900 Solid Oak $100 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard & Exerciser Shoes, Sizes 5-11 With Trailer (like brand new) on beautiful Queen-Sized Bed Aero Pilates Performer 295 Clothing Sizes 0-12 Asking $500 lot in campground can be sail (new), $500. Dresser set, Excellent Condition, Runs Just Purchased In March! Prom Dress Sale Solid Oak $200 $200. Player piano w/rolls, $150 40 Plus Crates!!! used for a full 6 months (15 Current Gowns-Daughter is Great. Seat Just Recovered, Includes Mattresses Triple Dresser w/Mirror $600. Lexmark Excellent Second April-15 October every year) Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally Gas Weedwhacker Hand Condition. Low Hours On Jet Pump. 774-200-1561 Lot paid for until 2097. $150 printer, $50. Has Been Winterized. priced from $200-$300. Call Karen (508)885-3192 Craftsman Brand Over 300 Pair Designer New Diamond $48,000 Some shoes and jewelry. Sterns & Foster Mattress $50 Jeans. $1450 Call Don (508)344-9499 Cash only. New $400 860-935-0355 Many High-End Items. Call Deb Square Dancing 508-965-7077 Ring Pellet Stove Call (508)832-9981 Computer Desk $100 860-974-9946 Size 5 1/2 white gold, .80 Shop Smith Outfits For Sale carat total (1/2 carat center Whitfield Tradition Propane Gas w/Accessories $500 Size Small & Medium. Trees for Women’s Escada 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski Good Condition, All Colors. Apple Green & Black. stone plus 6 small By Lennox Joiner/Planer $75 Coat/Jacket diamonds) paid $1500. Heater $10 A Set Sale Less Than 65 Hours. Free-Standing, Cast Iron, $100 LCD Monitor 17” $75 Call 860-774-5262 Cashgora/Angora Wool, 3-Cylinder 15003cc Asking $1000. Evergreen Trees, Colorado Gold Color. US Size 10 Or Hunter Green Enamel Finish. Excellent Condition Maple Dresser Supercharged Engine. Call (860)928-4661 or Replaced With Larger Stove. Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 12, Excellent Condition. (860)234-3128 860-923-9708 Two w/Hutch $50 Each Steam Radiator Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. Completely Refurbished $400 $7500 To New Condition. Works Call 774-262-3336 Excellent Privacy 860-974-9946 NEW Covers Border/Ornamental Includes Dock & Trailer Perfectly, 6 Years Old. Radio/Control Air Leave Message 43” long x 40” high x 13” 508-347-8956 Esante Top-Of-The-Line REDUCED! All 10 trees for $85. Women’s Riding Home Embroidery Planes deep, 37”x40”x13” and Call 508-278-5762 $1200 Or Best Offer (3) Ready to fly with Futaba Sofa 24”x40”x13”. All white, in Leathers 205 BOATS Sewing Machine Call 508-234-8139 transmitters and 4 cycle 7’ La-Z-Boy With 3 Cushions, good condition. Over $1000 Evenings In Sage Green. Size Small Walter Dyer 15 Ft. Birch River Does Up To 6x10 Designs. engines. Loads of misc. flight if new. All three for $400 Chaps, Medium Gloves, MANY Extras. Penn 6 wt. Flyrod & building equipment. Great Condition Call (508)832-5546 Wooden Canoe $500 Fringe Coat With Two Liners Serious Calls Only. New Condition Former member of Neds R/C Trestle Table (Medium), Harley Helmet With Wicker Seats. Must Sell (Ill Health) club. Entertainment Center Stereo System Antique, 72”x32”Wide (Small). In Very Good Condition. 860-779-9808 Call 508-278-6419 Call Bob (860)779-6484 Pine Corner Unit. Height 6’, Onkyo Components With Boards. Brimfield $3500 Excellent Condition. $800 OBO Holds 32” TV, Bose Acoustimas Speakers Asking $1250 $275 CASH ONLY Call Jimmy At 860-974-3086 New Pavers Piano Refinished Chairs Great Condition. $350 Attorney Antique 508-341-9282 Many Styles, Colors, Baldwin Spinnet Natural Or Painted Finish, $500 Call (508)943-0089 Glass-Front Bookcase 16’ Hurricane Shapes. Half Price! Some Decorated. Singles To 860-963-7880 Women’s Salvatore Light brown color. Bought at In 3 Sections .60-.85 Cents Per! Sets Of Six. Stereo With 34”Wide And 50”High Ferragamo Tri-Hull Steinerts. Good condition, Very Reasonable! Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500 $700. Sofa-Bed Speakers Value $750 Leather Blazer 1996 Dodge Caravan 508-764-4493 $225 Firm Trolling Motor, New Engine Parts, Call (508)885-4320 Beige With Green $50 Jacket $200 OBO Also Antique Victrola, Electric Winch, Evinrude Runs Great! Rolex Watch Call 508-278-7958 Soft, Buttery, Tanks, Bimini Top, $700 Picnic Table 508-266-0375 Melodeon, And More Golden Brown Color. Stainless Steel Perpetual 508-248-1951 '96 Conversion Van, 7’11” x 29” Pearl Face, Original Box. 508-282-9997 Stove Excellent Condition. Black Water Pipe, Saab 1997 900S Built To Easily Accomodate Excellent, Near-Mint Franklin Style Size 6 Or 8 Gas Grill, Chiminea. Handicapped Persons, Truck Bed $200 Cold A/C, New Tires & Condition Solid Mahogany Wood-Burning 518-480-1143 Battery Needs Staining. $1200 FIRM Dining Room $275 Dark Green, 6 1/2 Feet Long 860-974-9946 $2200 $50 Or B/O (Appraised Much Higher) x 64” Wide. Includes 860-935-9240 CASH Only Table Gas Log Tailgate, Lights, Wood Stove 16-Foot Call 508-949-7040 Never Used Gas Cap Door. Solar-Powered Troybilt Rototiller Pine Hutch w/Leaf(extends to 72"), $90 $250 Vermont Castings Resolute Used 5 Times, Like New! Excellent Condition. Very Shelves & Drawer one-armed chair, 508-832-6234 Electric Fiberglass $700 Rototiller Five side chairs and Buffet Both For Dodge Dakota Clean Burning, Firescreen On Top. Drysink In Middle Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric And Warming Shelves Boat 860-774-1950 With Door Opening Upwards, (62"wx36"Tx17.5 D) 508-867-6168 Start. Newly Serviced, Both pieces in excellent Table Saw Included. Excellent Condition, Interior And Doors Below. 7HP Engine. 10-Inch With Steel Stand Unique Bar $2100 New Is All Refurbished. Uses No Very Old. $550 condition sell together for New Snap-On Solid Oak with lighted Asking $1100 Fuel, 100% Solar Powered. $200 508-234-6096 $500.00 Band Saw 508-943-0277 Includes A Galvanized Trailer. Harley Davidson Maple Headboard & With Steel Stand stained glass canopy, brass 860-935-5981 top and foot rail, 2 chairs, $3000 Collectors Edition Footboard Ruby & Diamond Made By Delta 72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep. Wooden 860-774-1845 & Solid Oak Great For Any Workshop $1200 or BO. Toolbox 14K Ladies’ Ring Hardly Used! Quilt Frame Black and chrome with Maple 6-Drawer Dresser Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct Entertainment Call (508)450-5836 17 Foot Glastron Full-Sized w/Rails, New Cost $1500-$2000 3 Rail System - Folds Harley logos & flames. 5, H x 2 Diamonds Are Set To The Center Selling For $600 Down. 2 Swing Arm Sierra 177 4.3 3, W 12 drawers. Must be From 1950’s Side. Fine Color & Upright Piano seen. $4000 firm. $200 Good Quality. $200 For Both Good Condition Lamps Included Mercruiser I/O Quilting Area Is 18” x 72” Contact Dale 774-452-2391 Documented Replacement Call 508-949-7040 $150 Only 156 Hours On (508)943-8692 after 6pm. Value $1375 Sharp 36” TV 860-779-3749 For Photos, Engine Asking $750 $200 Thomasville Use This URL: Power Steering, Trim Used Restaurant www.flickr.com/photos/ New! 8 American Pioneer Stereo Call 508-347-5813 Beige Color Loveseat Cherry Control, AM/FM Radio, Recliner mlm7154/sets Soft Top, Mooring Cover, Craftsman System Equipment Call 860-963-7932 Samsung 61” $350 Bedroom Set 10-50% Off Our w/Glastron Trailer, Skis, Replacement With All Original Manuals. Dresser, Mirror, Chest, Includes Turntable, Radio HDTV-DLP TV Zenith 27” TV Purchase Price Vest & Etc., Maintenance Nightstand, Headboard & XBOX 360 Manuals and Supplies Windows Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For with stand for sale for $1500. $100 Footboard. With Queen Refrigeration 9500 series. Low E, full Speakers. Cassette Tape Call (508)733-5047 for RCA 19” TV With Stand Premium $8000 Mattress & Boxspring 6 Burner Stove 20GB hard drive 2 wireless screen, 6 over 6 grille. White Player/Recorder, CD Player. appointment. $100 Included. For More Info Call vinyl, 34 1/4 x 48. Paid Convection Oven controllers, 1 wireless Original Cost $1250 Dog Cage (Medium Sized) Very Good Condition! 413-245-7501 $1400. Asking Excellent Condition Bar Top & Barstools headset, 2 games, (Skate & Santa Barbara $20 Seldom Used. Halo). Excellent condition, 2 $1000 or best offer. $550 $750 Steals It! Freezers Call (508)779-0438 ask 413-245-3402 Spa/Hot-Tub Sanyo VCR Sinks month old. Asking $450 $10 Call 508-949-7040 for all. 18 Foot for Justin 105 Jets, 7 Person. Upright 508-347-5503 Therapy Lounge, Neck & Call (508)278-3317 Grumman Canoe Pipe Threader Christmas Items/ Three 7 Foot Tall NFL Autographed Toledo 999, Floor Model, Foot Massage, 2 Additional Decorations Very Nice Flat Bottom, Aluminum. Therapy Seats Plus Young Girl’s Helmet Collection On Wheels. Various Prices Desert Cacti Oak China Closet Will Not Sink. Seats 4 $100 Cooldown Area. $500 each or best offer. Twin Bed Comfortably. Excellent Five Ridell Team Helmets Waterfall/Volcano, Lights Lighted mirrored back. Two Condition. Includes Paddles, Signed By MVP Icon Therapeutic Tub Seat Call (860)208-1320 or glass shelves on top, two Brand New Mattress Angle Iron Cutter For (Different Colors). Starry $10 Side Motor Mount And Quarterback Tom Brady, Shelving Night Blue With Red (860)963-0849 drawers on bottom. Included Original Brochure. $100 Joe Montana, Dan Marino, 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Maintenance Free Vinyl 508-450-1054 Would be great for someone Measures $400 OBO Joe Namath, And Peyton $100 Cabinet. One Year Old with a Mexican restaurant 72 1/2”H, 34 1/2 ”W, 17” D. Clothes Dryer 508-478-8538 Manning. All Have COA’s Paid $8000 New Solid Oak Queen Asking $450 $3000 OBO Snowblower Call (860)779-7838 Doesn’t Need 220V Line Asking $6000 Bedroom Set Toro Commercial $150 1980 Grady 508-476-1068 49.5” Wide, For PTO Will Deliver Lawnmower $200 Call (508)864-8578 $750. Lighted round curio VHS Tapes & Cabinet Computer Bench White 24’ Nordic Trac Call 5pm-8:30pm end table, $50. Iron twin bed, Pro-Line Series, With 44” $250 $50 With 235 Johnston Motor $200. Steins, $25. Dolls, Deck And Trac Vac Will Sell VHS Tapes Walk Fit Skier/Rower 508-867-6546 Schwinn 508-980-9646 (Overhauled 2004) And $125 $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each Collection System. Separately If Wanted Electric Scooter Call (508)867-9222 Holes Claw Break-Away Jane Fonda Non-Motorized Plow Great For Picking Up Trailer. Standard Needs new battery, $60. Grass Clippings And Dark Shadows VHS Tapes Treadmill Dearborn 2-Bottom, Solid Oak Some Original, 100 GENERAL Electronic, Cabin. $125 3-Point Hitch (508)764-6560 Leaves. Some Recorded Many Extras. Needs $225 Technalon Car Cover S-Bent Windsor $3000 (45 Volumes) Cosmetic Work. Fits Car 16’-17’6” Canoe Scooter Store Chairs 508-832-7414 $50 105 BULLETIN BOARD $10,000 OBO $60 Old Town Stillwater, Paddles, Power Chair 413-262-9990 Danielson, CT 4 Oak Finish, 2 Antique Black Toshiba IN REMEMBRANCE 508-885-9992 Life-Jacket. Like New! Model “Jazzy” Finish Captains Chairs. Julie Ann Bainton 401-487-8677 $590 Travels 8 Miles On One In Perfect Condition. 36 Inch TV Weider Pro 240 Pool Table Charge! New, Never Used. $180 Weight Bench (Knurowski) 1985 Ski Nautique Truck Cap Purchased In March 2009. Used Very Little. 8’, 3/4” Slate Brunswick, ARE Fiberglass, Sliding Front (3) Adult Small Jobe Plays Like New! With Exercera Vinyl 36 Year Senior Secretary Drop Pockets. Paid $6800 Bay Path High School “2001” & Side Windows, Sell For $2500 OBO Life Vests MUST SELL! Barbell Set (150#) 400 Hours On Engine, $3700 New. Boat/Ladder Rack, 6 Clamps. Barely Used Cost $895 Dear Friend, Please Visit Ray Or Debbie Brand New In Boxes Our Guest Book And Leave A Newer Upholstery. Sell For $2250 $350 508-277-2795 $25 Sell For $399 $75 $4000 OBO Call 508-885-9754 Note To Pay Your Respects 860-887-5933 860-779-1565 508-277-2658 508-234-2647 Call (860)923-3833 www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton 413-222-2058 B10 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4, 2009

205 BOATS 283 PETS 286 LIVESTOCK 310 GENERAL HELP 433 CLEANING 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 546 CEMETERY LOTS WANTED WANTED RENT 1990 Glasport Bagged Shavings Cemetery Plots at 20 Foot (3) AKC Registered Affordable Worcester County Mini Dachshound Kiln-Dried Pine WANTED Open Bow Ski Boat Paper Bags. Residential SOUTHBRIDGE Memorial Park Puppies 3.25 Cubic Feet Driver Land Near New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. 6 Weeks Old & Commercial in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. New Interior, New Flooring. $5.00 Each (No Limit) Valet Parking Attendant- BRAND NEW Call (508)987-6180 As Of October 27th) to work at several locations Cleaning Spencer/Paxton Drive-On Trailer. $600 Each APARTMENTS! Sacrifice At $7200 Pick Up In in Worcester, MA. We Offer Quality Work At Line Call Jordan West Brookfield IMMEDIATE OPENING! F/T- An Affordable Price! Area Of Camp Marshall 2 Bedrooms/$775. Two Cemetery 12 Foot Jon Boat 508-637-1281 Rock Valley Farm P/T available. 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English, Western, Blankets, transmission vehicles, have 19’ with trailer Registered, Vet Checked, valid license, and prior • Janitor Work Call Cheryl Gift Items, Reins. • Windows 413-245-4181 Cuddy cabin, fully equipped, Shots, Nice & Healthy. Almost Anything customer service experience Sturbridge low hours on engine. $900 Horse-Related a plus!!! We Guarantee Your Satisfaction Will Be Two Bedroom Apartment Very good condition. $7,900. 413-245-7339 Rock Valley Farm In Nice Duplex. Living Two Lots Call 508-885-3689 Please contact us at Our Best Reference! Brookside West Brookfield 877-455-5552 or at: Room, Eat-In Kitchen. Available At Worcester 508-867-2508 REGISTERED, Minutes From County Memorial Park 2001 Aquatron Christmas www.valetparkof INSURED & BONDED Terrace Mass Pike And I-84. In Paxton. 18’ with Trailer Puppies! america.com/employment Give Maria A Call First & Security Deposit. Non-Selected. 286 FEED 508-764-2500 RENT FREE UNTIL No Utilities Included. Asking $1200 For Both Bimini top, depth fish finder. Yellow Lab Pups JANUARY 2010 $800/Month Or Best Offer Excellent shape, maintained AKC Registered Available 11/15 508-885-1071 my mechanic. Only 100 4 Females, 2 Males Quality Horse Hay Affordable 2 Bedroom 800 Pound Square Bales 442 LICENSED DAY 508-882-9588 hours on boat. NADA value Papers, Shots, Mystery Shoppers Apartments For Rent. $8630 before extras. Skis, Parents On Premises. Timothy & Orchard Grasses ARE Two Plots Fertilize Fields C Spacious, Fully towables all extras valued Ready To Go Home Earn Up To $100 Per Day! Applianced. In Worcester County over $1200. Buy now. December 20th First Cutting $100 Each Undercover Shoppers Memorial Park, Paxton, MA $7600. $700 Second Cutting $130 Each *************** • Heat/Hot Water At Garden Of Heritage II Call (860)928-2477 Pomfret CT Delivery Fee Extra Needed To Judge Retail & Per CT General Statutes Included! Webster $1500 OBO For Both Call 917-572-3965 Rock Valley Farm Dining Establishments. 19e-87b-5g, 508-864-7159 2004 Carver 360 West Brookfield Starting at $759 NORTH VILLAGE 508-867-2508 Experience Not Required All advertisements for Sport Sedan Daycare Services in the • Pool 2 Bedroom Units Worcester Country (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Cute Tan & 877-787-6583 state of Connecticut must Engines. 7.3KW Kohler 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES • Basketball Court Starting At $783!! Memorial Park White Kittens include your license/ Section Valor II Generator, 2 State Rooms, All Box-Trained & Eating registration number. • Playground Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Heat And Hot Water Graves 1 & 2 On Their Own! Harvey Windows Putnam Public Schools Is Included. Valued At $5600 Head, Full Galley. FREE TO GOOD HOMES! • On-Site Laundry $199,000 New - Still Wrapped Asking $2500 For Both Old Enough To Go Now! (2) Big 41 1/2 x 57 General Food Must Income 508-885-6489 Call 774-230-8295 860-935-5386 DROP-OFF INCOME LIMITS APPLY R.O. Double Hung, Service Worker Section 8 Welcome Qualify. Ask For Karen 2006 17’ Maxum Vinyl, White PLAYGROUP Who will work 2.5 hours Available In Office Open From: Lovebird Cages Both For $300 daily at the high school. The Section 8 Vouchers WORCESTER COUNTY Boat 508-278-7835 Sturbridge! Monday-Friday Accepted. with Karavan trailer bimini Many Types, Includes A hours are 11:00AM-1:30PM, 9:00am to 5:00pm MEMORIAL PARK; top w/boot cockpit & bow Variety Of Bird Toys. during the school year. The Ages 2-4 Please call Paxton, MA well covers power steering, Breeding Boxes, Supplies 297 CHILD CARE hourly rate of pay is $10.67. Any Combination Of Monday, Weekend & Evening 2 adjoining lots. AM/FM stereo, CD player w/4 & Information. Wednesday, And Friday, Appointments (508)987-1595 Asking $1500 or Best Offer All Offers Considered. Must have high school From 9am-Noon. speakers, mercruiser I/O diploma or equivalent. for both call (508)867-3820 135HP motor. $15,500. All Calls Returned. Dr. Day Care’s Arts, Crafts, Snack & Lunch. aviary-amore.com (860)974-3334 or Part-Time & The non-certified application Contact Carolyn (860)377-0574 Spencer form is available on our Available Webster Worcester County 508-637-1303 Full-Time Rates (508)347-9845 Two Bedroom Apartments. Memorial Park, website at License #2088100 Coin-Op & 2006 Bayliner Free Breakfast And Lunch. www.putnam.k12.ct.us Brookside Terrace We Accept CT Care 4 Kids. Off-Street Parking. Paxton 185 Runabout Poodle/Lhasa Follow instructions for 11 Village Drive Third Floor Available. 4 lots in the Garden of the Call (401)647-7241 Licensed Home Southbridge,MA 01550 135 I/O HP w/extended swim drdaycare.com mailing on the application $600/month Cross, which is the oldest platform, custom cover, Apso Puppy form and send to: First/Last & References garden in the park. Value Female, Black Head/Tail, Day Care (508)764-7675 trailer, coast guard safety William Hull Has Full-Time/Part-Time 508-943-1076 $7000, asking $6000. package, used at most 20 White Body. Housebroken, Will sell separately. Quiet, Gorgeous, Gentle 298 WANTED TO BUY Superintendent Of Schools & Before/After School After 5pm hours. $13,750. 126 Church Street Openings. Call (508)892-8685 Call (508)868-1972 Clown. Loves To Ride, Loves Danielson Kids, Cats & Dogs. Putnam, CT 06260 Organized Activities 550 MOBILE HOMES 71 Chris Craft 31ft Has Shots, Plastic Pen. The Deadline Is December Lots Of Free Play 3 Bedroom, Second Floor 510 $700 Large Fenced-In Yard Apartment. OMMERCIAL USINESS 1977 Mobile Home $ 18th, 2009, Or Until Filled. Large Yard, Off-Street C /B Flybridge Cruiser Helping Handicapped AA/EOE CPR/First Aid Certified $70,000 twin 327 engines sleeps 6, Grandkids Nutritious Meals & Parking, Heat Included. ROSS RECYCLING Other Apartments Available Plus Park Share full head and shower, all 508-867-1952 Snacks Southbridge FOR SALE BY OWNER fiberglass. $7350. We Pay More!! Extended Hours - Flexible GRN 860-779-9182 For Lease Located In Wagon Wheel Call (508)333-1790 All Scrap Metals, 333 SURROGATE License #2087686 Park, Brookfield, MA 10,850+ S.F. Building 508-347-3837 Boat & Trailer Pure Bred Cars, Trucks MOTHERS Call Michelle Ideal For 774-230-7008 Commercial/Industrial 16 Foot Aluminum, Puppies Batteries, 508-943-2526 Danielson No Motor. Use. Town Water/Sewer, Brookfield Over thirty breeds available. Copper Wire, For More Info! Apartments For Rent Loading Dock. Includes $300 Health checked/guaranteed. Nanatomqua Mobile 413-245-3233 Appliances... Two & Three Bedrooms. 1,400 S.F. Office Space. State licensed. $796-$860 Located On Worcester Home Park www.laughlinkennel.com 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Little Wings No Pets. Street (Route 169) (55 And Over) Johnson Outboard 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 Laughlin Kennel Putnam, CT 06260 Of Woodstock Heat & Appliances Included. Call Motor Call 508-987-7161 Off-Street Parking. (508)765-5421 Bath, Living Room, Large 4H.P. around 1979 model, Home Day Care First & Security Deposit. Kitchen, Laundry Room 860-928-7165 have service manual. Bought Preschool Teacher With ALSO: With New Appliances, on Ebay. Children bought a 284 LOST & FOUND Degree & 23 Years Of Garage For Rent Southbridge And Door To Back Porch. new Mercury for me. Had LOOKING TO BUY Experience. tune up at Action Marine. PETS For More Details For Lease MUST SELL!!! Wooden Or Vinyl Classroom Setup With Ran once. $400. Learning Activities. 860-774-1634 9,400+ S.F. Ideal For $64,000 Call (860)5329 or cell Post & Rail Surrogate FOUND CAT Come See Us Anytime! Commercial/Light 508-868-4662 (508)314-6373 Grey & White Male Fencing Very Reasonable Rates Industrial Use. Mothers Town Water/Sewer. With “Double Paws” Will Pay Reasonable Lorie Dudley Mobile Home Larson 1997 Found In Our Yard Price For Either. Needed Two Bedrooms, Second Includes 1,850 S.F. 860-315-5024 Office Space. Ski-Boat In Auburn 508-885-3132 From MA & CT Lic #55249 Floor. Quiet Neighborhood. For Sale 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta 508-832-3768 Off-Street Parking. Located On Worcester Dayville CT Established Surrogacy Street (Route 169) Engine. With Trailer. Program seeks loving No Pets, No Smoking. 12 Conrads Park $7000 Musical women to carry couples’ $600 Monthly Call (860)774-8884 457 LAWN/GARDEN Plus Utilities 508-373-8413 Instruments In biological babies. 21-43, (508)765-5421 prior birth experience Available December 1st Mobile Home Mercury 5hp Any Condition required, non-smokers, Composted Call 401-624-3897 Outboard CASH PAID generous compensation. Webster For Sale sellyourmusicalinstruments.com Sheep Manure In Sturbridge Retirement perfect, $750. 1-888-363-9457 Available At Farm! Co-Operative. Local Affiliates: reproductivepossibilities.com For Rent Force 4 rigid inflatable, alum. 20lb Bags You Are Lucky We Still 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths 10ft dinghy, $300. Road king Wonderland Comics At $10 Per Bag (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living 112 Main Street OXFORD Have Space Available! trailer (dinghy/jetski) 14ft, LOST PARROT Call 508-867-6111 From 1000 Sq.Ft. Area). Air Conditioning, perfect. $500. Putnam, CT Leave Message Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Call (860)881-9052 (Conure) (Ask For Dana) New To 15,000 Sq.Ft. For Appointment Bright Green With 860-963-1027 Will Divide! 508-347-9370 Sailboat For Sale Yellow Head. Gordon Music 400 SERVICES Call Owner For Best Price 2000 Hunter 212 $1000 REWARD 339 Main Street FALL CLEANUPS Orchard 508-753-3670 Great Day Sailer! FOR LOCATING Southbridge, MA GUTTERS CLEANED N. Grosvenordale 21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin, Missing Since 508-765-9352 BRUSH REMOVED Hill CT Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib. November 17th 402 GENERAL SERVICES 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Mobile Home For Sale Great Shape, From Dennison Drive, BAGS OF LEAVES 1 & 2 Bedroom 14x64 Doublewide Used Very Little. Southbridge WANTED REMOVED Apartments. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. 30% Under NADA Retail Call Any Hour With Info Cat’s Meow Village Snow Plowing Leicester, MA Large Kitchen, Living Room. $5400 508-765-8844 CALL FOR SPECIALS! Reproduction Of The Liming & Fertilizing 2 Bedroom Newly Renovated Laundry Room. 508-340-7697 Or Unibank Of Uxbridge Heat & Hot Water Waterfront House For Rent. Appliances Included. 617-680-6754 (No Longer Made) Call The Ask For Dave Included $1300/Month Plenty Of Cabinet Space. 260 ANTIQUES 508-867-2564 On Private Pond And Road. $65,000 If You Have One To Sell, 413-262-5082 Must Income Qualify Call 508-234-4722 Junk Man Call Dan For Appointment 285 PET CARE SECTION 8 508-326-7022 860-923-0421 Ask For Tom Or CERTIFICATES Route 169 Leave Message Snowplowing WELCOME 500 REAL ESTATE 530 HOUSES FOR SALE REDUCED $85,000 WANTED FALL CLEANUPS Call Mobile Home In Sturbridge Antiques Retirement Park 884 Worcester Old/Used/Any Removal of Metal, 508-987-8121 Pascoag, RI Two Bedrooms, One And Street, Condition Appliances, 501 REAL ESTATE Lakefront Custom Home One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, EHO 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths. Near Southbridge MA Kitchen Cabinets Furniture, TV’s. WANTED New Roof, New Windows, I-395, Central Air, Finished And Many Updates. Looking to purchase If They Are What We Want, Construction Walk-Out Basement, Beautifully Landscaped. antiques and We Will Even Remove Them Materials. Putnam Home Theater, Stone & 508-347-8791 collectibles, single items From Your Kitchen! Vinyl Exterior. or entire estates. We Are A Re-Facing Cellars/Attics Second Floor One Bedroom. One-Of-A-Kind Home! Company That Needs These Cleaned. Freshly Painted. No Utilities. Fish, Swim, Boat Sturbridge We buy it all also do Cabinets For Our Home No Pets. Parking For One. $559,000 Mobile Home 55+ on site estate sales and New Owners! Show Booth, To Show Small Building $500/Month louzam@ 1 Bedroom, Ideal estate auctions. “Before” and “After” First & Security zammarelli.necoxmail.com New Energy! Demolition, Tires. 401-397-7155 Location, Close To Call anytime, Mike New Stuff! Kitchen Options Leaves Removed. ************** Everything. New Floors, 508-765-9512 Monday-Friday 546 CEMETERY LOTS Carpets, Paint, Windows, 9am-5pm Small Residential EQUAL HOUSING Shower, Cabinets & Boarding 508-987-3384 Moves. Trees Cut Counters. Newer Furnace, Luxury suites, OPPORTUNITY Cemetery Lot A/C & More. 265 FUEL/WOOD Brush/Limbs River Mill walks, treats, & one on Removed ************** For Sale Washer/Dryer. Vermont Castings one playtimes available. WAR RELICS All real estate advertising in Worcester County Memorial $37,500 Furnaces Removed this newspaper is subject to Village Park, Paxton, MA. Owner Financing Aspen Woodstove Natural foods & The Federal Fair Housing Act Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, Check-our-down-to- N. Grosvenordale, CT Available 16” Firebox, Glass Front, Top Reiki WAR SOUVENIRS of 1968, which makes it 2 Lots (1 & 2) Call For Details Or Rear Vent, Brick Lined. earth prices first! illegal to advertise any Very Spacious $1500 For Both Needs New Top, Easily Flower Essences WANTED preference, limitation or Studio, Call 508-347-3884 508-347-7027 Available From Dealer. Feng Shui Weekends also! discrimination based on race, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Leave Message If No Answer Was $700 Retail WWII & EARLIER color, religion, sex, handicap, Sturbridge Retirement CA$H WAITING! Central Mass Apartments $250 Daycare familial status (number of Community Call 860-933-9184 I’ll Come To You At and Connecticut children and or pregnancy), ONE MONTH Cemetery Lots Completely Rebuilt In 2002. Daily/weekly rates Your Convenience. national origin, ancestry, age, New Floors, Walls, Doors, WANTED Over 30 Years Experience. Dave marital status, or any for Sale Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, intention to make an such FREE RENT Outdoor Training Call: 1-508-688-0847 Rents starting at $525 Worcester County Memorial Bathroom. Carpeting On All All Calls Promptly 508-347-7804 preference, limitation or Park-Paxton, MA Floors Except Kitchen & Wood Furnace Basic-Advanced Returned. discrimination. This *Must Income Qualify* 2 Lots (#408A) available in Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Suitable For Home & Two Group or private 413-262-5082 newspaper will not Section 8 Vouchers the beautiful Garden of Valor 508-735-9639 Outbuildings knowingly accept any Accepted II. $5,000 for both. Can Assist With Removal advertising for real estate Call (508)987-0531 that is in violation of the law. 860-974-0746 Experienced caring staff 300 HELP WANTED •Recently Remodeled Temporary Our readers are hereby Building Exteriors 283 PETS Tours 10am-4pm Guitar Lessons informed that all dwellings Storage advertising in this newspaper • Close to 395 Other times by appt. Beginner Through Advanced are available on and equal CEMETERY Problems? Chinese Crested please! 305 BUSINESS • Adjacent to Riverside 25 Years Experience. opportunity basis. To Park Utilize This 14x70 Puppies OPPORTUNITIES complain about LOTS: 508-987-0077 Most Musical Styles. discrimination call The •On-site professional Two in the Mobile Home! Hairless & Powder-Puff Cleaning Business Available Days Or Nights Department of Housing and management and Garden of Valor Large Rooms, Plenty Sweet, Loveable Toy 205 Federal Hill Urban Development “HUD” maintenance staff at Worcester Memorial For Sale $30/Hour Park in Paxton. Of Open Space. Hypo-Allergenic Breed. Road $20/Half-Hour toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Oxford, MA No Money Down! For the N.E. area, call HUD Please call $1500/best offer. First $2500 For More Information Financing Available Dayville ad 617-565-5308,. The toll (860)923-3919 Please call Takes It Away www.starwoodpetresort.com Call For Details 860-576-5746 free number for the hearing for more information 508-885-5133 401-397-6499 774-578-0718 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 (860)774-6989 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4, 2009 B11

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1940 Plymouth 1981 Mercedes 1998 Cadillac Sedan 2002 BMW 325ci 2004 Subaru 1998 GMC Jimmy 2000 Harley Deluxe Benz 240D Deville Convertible Impreza WRX Sport Utility 4D Sportster 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Original Owner Northstar Engine Excellent Condition. All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, V6 Engine, 4WD, 2-Door Sedan 20-30 MPG 18,000 Miles $4,000 38,883 Miles. Automatic Heated Seats & Mirrors. Automatic Transmission, Mint Condition (3) Continental Runs, Original, Exceptional Condition, Transmission With Sports Custom Green Paint & Contra-Track Tires Needs Restoration. 860-774-0587 Silver/Gray, Sharp Looking, 92k Mileage, Excellent Call Cliff Shift Mode. Grey Leather Spoiler. 5-Speed. Condition, Loaded. Size P245-65R17 Stored 30+ Years. Loaded With Extras. Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Asking $14,900 OBO $7000 On Polished Aluminum Asking $3950 1985 Pontiac Fully Serviced. Florida Car, Harmon-Kardon Sound Call 774-289-3929 Asking $4995.95 508-764-7068 Premium Wheels, Excellent 1968 Plymouth TransAm Non-Smoker. System, Premium Or 508-764-7986 860-928-6853 Condition, Lots Of Tread! $2995 OBRO Wheels, Etc. Tuned Port Fuel Injection 5.0 508-347-5460 2002 Harley $100 Each Fury VIP Model T-Tops, Cruise, A/C, Tilt, $19,999 2005 Chrysler 1999 Infinity Or $250 For All 2-Door Hardtop, Solid, Power Locks/Windows. Contact Josh QX4 SUV Davidson XL 1200 Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, Colorado. 383 Engine. 50k Original Miles. 1998 Chevrolet 508-885-7085 Pacifica Dealer serviced, 5000 Trailblazer, Rainier & Power Windows. AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Good Condition Inside & original miles, many $3500 OBO Malibu Outside. 165k Miles. Ascender. Needs Restoration 508-662-0649 Highway. New Tires, Great screaming eagle accessories. 508-347-9629 Asking $2900 New brakes and tires. $2700 2002 Chevrolet Family Car, Well Maintained. Recent Brakes & Tires. Red Black, lots of chrome, a or best offer. Asking $6000 508-317-7092 1989 Camaro RS Malibu $6500 OBO must see @ $6500. Call (860)753-1103 Photos Available Please Call 4 Cooper Weather 350 Auto, T-Tops. 3.1 Liter V6. 508-943-3812 Call (860)774-7615 Loaded, Power Everything. Call Bill & Andrea Master S/T Tires 1950 Chevrolet Too Many Extras 1999 Buick Park 860-377-0396 $3000 Greenish Blue. 2001 Chevy 2002 Harley Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 4-Door Sedan Automatic, 4-Door. 860-928-1064 Like New $150 Ave XLH 883 Sportster 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. 1985 Merkuer Loaded, like new, leather, Recent Tune-Up, Fuel Pump Blazer LT & Filter. 2005 Toyota Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, 4 Cooper Weather New Factory-Built Motor. 5-Speed XRT4 122K miles. $4500. Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, Master S/T Snow Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Sunroof Call (508)752-8683 Kelly Blue Book Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 Fair Condition $3000. Camry LE Wheel Drive. Very Clean, Passenger Pegs & Pillion, Groove Tires Needs Interior & Minor Work $2000 4-Cylinder Sedan, 4-Door, Custom Grips. To Be Road-Worthy. 1999 Mercury $2000 FIRM Runs Great, Needs Nothing! 225/55 R17 Front-Wheel Drive. 76k 94k Miles, 22MPG. Excellent Condition Like New $200 $5900 1967 GMC Carl Miles. Runs Beautifully. Looks & Runs Great. 978-760-3453 Dump Truck Cougar 860-974-0164 Asking $6000 508-867-2560 92k, V6, 5 Speed, All Clean, Good Condition. 508-864-3846 Asking $4500 Evenings HM7700, V-6, 5-Speed & $11,375 860-617-7335 2-Speed Rear Options. College 2002 Lincoln LS Leave Message 1952 Pontiac Forces Sale 735 GARAGE RENTALS 5th Wheel Woody $2500 Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, 508-885-4580 2003 Yamaha $3800 OBO Fully Loaded, Chrome WANTED Steel Drop Center Tin Woody Beach Wagon, (860)428-3478 Call YZ125R In Need Of Complete Rims/Grill/Rocker 2005 Toyota Year-Round Garage Tailgate 508-476-3907 Panels/Pillars, Space For Antique Car Mint Condition, Garaged. Restoration. Engine Turns, 1989 Lincoln 508-335-1283 Camry Hardly Ridden. $200 Major Components In Place. Brand New Snow Tires, Top Of The Line. Must be at least 20 feet long. Town Car Respond to John $1700 OBO 508-943-2572 Good Interior. Solid Frame, Tuned Up Engine. About 7k 1999 Pontiac Extra Set Of 18” Chrome Fully Loaded! Call 508-254-8663 Straight Eight, Rims with Tires. New 40k Miles. 508-832-3966 or Miles On Engine, Car In Good [email protected] After 4pm & Weekends Automatic Transmission. Running Condition. Grand Am SE Brakes $14,500 Or 508-248-5466 Car-Top Carrier Remote Starter, New JVC YAKIMA $3950 Must Sell As I Am Not Will Trade 740 MOTORCYCLES And Leave Message 978-760-3453 Able To Drive For Stereo. Sunroof, Rear Sharp Car! Mint! “Space Cadet” Spoiler, Alloy Wheels. 2004 Toyota Camry Medical Reasons. $13,500 obo 1982 Honda Like Brand New! 4-Door, 6-Cylinder, 774-289-9074 76k Miles. 2004 BMW 1953 Ford Appx. 30 mpg(Highway). $11,500 Used Only Once. Can be seen at 7 Church Rd Automatic. 95k Miles. 900 CBF K1200 GT Cost $348 2-Door Sedan in Eastford. Asking $2000 Will Pay Top Dollar Absolutely Perfect! Will Sell For $175 Mild Custom, $11,000 508-949-1301 2002 Lincoln Super Sport Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. Fits Most Cars With Asking $1100 OBO For Clean Cars! 40,200 Miles. New Battery, 860-974-1190 New Tires & Battery. A Roof Rack. 1955 Oldsmobile 1999 Pontiac LS V8 Rutland Auto Sales Runs Good. $11,000 Superior Construction Route 122 $1000 860-315-7417 860-779-9371 4-Door 1990 Mustang GT Grand Prix ***MUST SELL*** 508-755-3660 Asking $5500 OBO Luxury-comfort-style-all-in Rutland, MA Original, $10,000 Convertible Chrysler Industrial 508-943-1593 this Metallic Silver 2002 508-886-2720 1985 Harley 2004 Harley Burgundy paint with Black Lincoln LS-Loaded with a V8. Davidson Ultra V8 400HP Engine 1975 Ford Flatbed top. Runs/sounds great. 1999 Volvo S70 Automatic transmission, A/C, 2006 Honda Sportster Rebuilt, Zero Miles. $1600 Just tuned up. Everything Silver With Charcoal Interior. power heated memory seats, Civic EX 1000 XLH Classic Sitting On Ground, works. Ready for Good Condition. power windows, power 5500 miles, $17000. 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Spring/Summer cruising. $4300 locks, power mirrors, 1 Owner, 70k Miles. New S&S Carb., Ignition Ready To Go Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Call (508)943-0242 $2200 Pickup $3900 OBO 508-340-0024 sunroof, leather interiors, Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. Call Charlie alloy wheels, alpine premium Carfax & Photos Available. $3500 OBO With Rebuilt Fitted Solid, Needs Restoration, $9,500 OBO 508-987-2838 $2500 (401)523-5670 2000 Daewoo stereo, six disc CD, air bags 2004 XL 883 Transmission ABS tilt wheel cruise control. 508-922-8688 Ask For Stephen (Zero Miles) Collection MUST BE SOLD! Nubira This vehicle is in fabulous Harley 978-760-3453 1995 Geo Prizm 4-Door Sedan. 39k Original 1987 Yamaha $3000 Package Deal 110K miles, Red, 4 door condition, must see. If you 2006 Kia Spectra Transmission Only Miles. Excellent. Automatic are in the market for a XV535 Motorcycle Davidson sedan, recently, Transmission, Power 4-Door Sedan $1800 1963 King Midget reconditioned, new starter, Lincoln LS, don’t pass this 59,920 Miles, New Battery, 3400 miles, lots of Windows one! Even and iPod New Engine With 32K Miles, upgrades, mint 508-461-9097 New Engine, Comet Clutch, runs great. $2500 Under Warranty. Owner’s Manual, Service All-New Brakes, New Paint, Moving must sell quick!! Direct Connection... Manual Included. condition, handles 860-774-1485 $11,495 obo. New Tires, Belts. Also Has New Convertible Top With $2500 or best offer. Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” $900 OBO great. $7200 or best Rims For Sale Side Curtains. All-New Tires. Call 888-457-2333 Call Robert 15 Inch Aluminum Rims Call (508)341-4434 or 2000 Ford Warranty, For Over 3 Years offer. Won’t last long! Fun Car, Good Runner! (860)857-4168 (Over 36K Miles). 508-987-5167 Call (508)347-8969 Off 1991 Honda Accord. $5500 Mustang GT Factory Set - 5 Total 2002 Mitsubishi $7890 Ask For George Or Barry $11,500 OBO 1988 Harley $25 Each 1995 Volvo Gallant ES 508-847-3861 508-347-9654 Candy Apple Red, (Oxford) 2005 Aquila 250 860-923-0457 508-764-6059 850 Turbo Pristine Condition! Runs Good, Rear Quarter Davidson 1200cc In Good Condition. 33,010 Miles. Dented, Replaced Engine. One Owner, 32k Miles. Cruiser $2400 2006 Volkswagen Selling Because Of Illness Third Row 1966 Mustang With Snow Tires. Fully Loaded, Including 356 miles, showroom Bench Seat $2500 MagnaFlow Exhaust, 508-987-2045 Jetta Always Garaged. condition, bike can be seen Coupe 508-333-3340 AEM Intake, Lojack. $3000 at 364 Main Street, Oxford. For Ford Expedition 2002 Subaru Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 774-230-6848 (Eddie Bauer) (Not Fastback) 1996 Mercury Stored Winters. disc CD changer, heated $2700. Tan Leather, Excellent Rust-Free! Georgia Car Serious Inquiries Only Legacy Outback seats & mirrors, sunroof, Call (774)280-2630 Condition. (Always Garaged) Grand Marquis 860-923-9618 Standard Transmission front, side & rear air bags. 1994 Harley Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 Paint’s Faded. All Ready For Blue Hill Edition $7250 $14,900. 2005 Honda FREE YOUR 289 V8 Engine. Loaded, White w/ Blue 2000 Mercury Call (508)949-6914 Davidson $6900 2004 Honda Accord Aero VT 750c COME GET IT Interior, 90k Miles Grand Marquis 66k Miles Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, 860-935-0039 Utility Trailer $2,995 obo Sedan $8550 2007 Dodge good shape, extra lights, With After-Market Straight extra chrome, forward That Dumps White, Appx 60k Miles. 2001 Honda Civic Charger SXT Pipes, New Original Pipes, Truck Cap Removable Sides, 1992 Chevy Owned By Elderly Driver. Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat controls. $7500. Jet Kit, Honda Back Rest, 6’ 4” Sedco, “Ford Style”, Very Solid. Corsica Selling As Part Of Estate. $4150 Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, Call (508)864-3198 Honda Carrier, 2 Helmets. Fiberglass Truck Cap. Front $550 Blue, 119k Miles, Excellent Condition! 1995 Subaru Legacy Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien 1996 Honda Like New! & Side Sliding Windows, 978-760-3453 Good Condition Asking $4795 OBO Wagon $19,595 OBO Asking $4000 Locking Rear Door, Clamps Call 508-769-0512 Must See! Goldwing SE Call 860-933-0372 & Seal. Colored Red. 6 Cylinder Automatic $2350 1971 Corvette $1,195 obo Sharon 774-287-2031 Excellent condition, must Taken off Toyota Tacoma 2000 Volkswagen 1997 Buick Park Ave see, loaded. Asking $10,500. 2005 Honda Extra-Cab. Stingray $1650 2007 Hyundai $400 (508)615-5959 Passat GLX Call Steve (860)963-9030 Aero VT 750c Runs Mint! T-Tops, Black Accent 4-Door Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, 860-974-1349 Removable Rear Window. 1996 4 Motion 1999 Subaru Wagon V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. 5-Speed Retiree’s #2 Car 1998 Harley With After-Market Straight 350 Automatic. Auto, Air, Remote Start. Pipes, New Original Pipes, Truck Rails Steel City Grey. Oldsmobile 88 Excellent Condition, Well $4150 Davidson Runs Good. Maintained. Low Miles. Mint Condition! 22,500 Miles Jet Kit, Honda Back Rest, Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed Original, Matching Numbers. 1999 Subaru Forester Asking $9,500 1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, Honda Carrier, 2 Helmets. 95k Miles. $1100 Custom Wheels & Exhaust. Great Condition 508-885-5861 80k Miles Leave Message excellent condition, Like New! Asking $11,500 Leather Interior, Black registered, many extras! $95 For Set On Black. $4600 508-234-5918 Asking $4000 508-341-0915 $7000 or BO Call 860-933-0372 GM Chrome 1996 Oldsmobile $5500 OBO 1993 Subuaru Wagon FOR SALE OR TRADE 508-764-8754 Slotted Wheels 508-865-5085 $1450 1973 Green Ciera 617-519-9051 1977 Corvette 2005 Honda VT750 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern VW Beetle Navy Blue, good mechanical 1999 Volkswagen 1999 Harley For Full-Size GM. condition, a few cosmetic 2000 Volvo S80 Passat Wagon Stingray Davidson Shadow Spirit $200 Set Of 4 Recent Engine, scratches. Asking $2400. 5-Speed, 1.8T For A Motorcycle Of Mint Condition, Low Good Tires Call (860)928-2624 Sedan FWD $3250 Equal Value Motorcycle Mileage, Always Garaged. 454 Complete Best Offer Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc. Dyna Wide Glide. 2001 Subaru Forester Call 774-280-0866 Pearl Blue/Metallic Silver GM Block 413-245-3530 1996 Plymouth Fully Loaded. 180k Miles. 18k Miles. Some Extras. Flame, Chrome Backrest. With Fuel Injection Original Owner. Garage Kept. 5-Speed Wanted $9000 Neon Includes 4 Blizzak Snow $4650 Call 508-943-5911 Asking $4500 OBO $1200 1978 Corvette Excellent Gas Mileage, Tires. Old Camaros Call 860-792-0506 Silver Anniversary Model Runs Good. Call Bert 1967-1969 including parts, 508-259-8805 Excellent Condition 617-699-7428 1999 Harley Limited Edition, Runs Asking $650 $5500 OBO pieces in any condition. Will 2006 Harley 715 AUTO SERVICES Strong, Looks Real Sharp! Call 508-764-1179 860-928-5266 Sullivan Auto Sales consider other models. Davidson Sportster Excellent Driver. L82 Call (860)633-0869 XL1200C Davidson Engine, T-Tops. A/C, 33 Main Street Junk Cars & 1996 Toyota 2000 Volvo X70 & Black, Chrome Swing-Arm. Sportster XL883C Tilt Wheel. 732 SPORTS UTILITY Vance & Hines Pipes, Trucks Wanted $7900 Camry Crossroad 2 Main Street White with saddle bags. Green, 5-Speed Manual, (Route 131) S&S Carb. 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Large Trucks & Serious Inquires Only! Loaded, Leather Interior. 1994 Jeep Grand 2 New Tires, Tons Of 170k Miles. Runs Well. New Runs Good, But Needs Work. Sturbridge, MA Harley helmet, jacket and Equipment 508-340-5334 August Inspection Sticker. Cherokee Laredo Chrome & Extras. gloves for sale. Call 774-745-0085 www.sullivanautosales.net Mint Condition! $2595 Or 774-262-9414 170k Miles, Engine Runs Call (508)949-0621 Cash Paid 1995 Toyota Supra 413-245-6006 Great. Has Special Features. 12,300 Miles. 2003 Ford Recently Repaired. FREE REMOVAL Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. 2001 Oldsmobile REDUCED $5000 2006 Honda 401-965-8949 Original. 60k, 1997 Ford $1000 OBO 508-347-5734 Alero Mustang Mach 1 Call Sarah In Dayville At Black-On-Black, Leather, Explorer XLT Azure Blue with Black 1999 Road King XR 650L 720 CLASSICS Two-Owner Car. Many Options. 75k Miles. leather. 18K miles, like brand 214-636-9758 On/Off-Road Bike 85k Miles, Loaded, Maintained & Garaged. Black, 10k Miles, Mint $50,000 FIRM One Owner. $3500 new. Couple after New Rear Tire, Excellent 1929 Ford Model A Sporty Model With market parts. $17,500. Condition. Lots Of Chrome, 1973 Pontiac Scott’s Riding 50-Series Tires & Spoiler. 1995 Ford Explorer Must See! Always Kept Shape. With 3800 Miles. Tudor Sedan Looks & Runs Excellent. Call (508)987-8486 Sport Utility Inside. $4000 OBO Nice Original Car With Trans-Am Lawn Tractor Or Trade For 4WD Or Car 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, $4995 4WD, Automatic, V-6, A/C, $13,000 OBO Numbers Matching. 20HP, 48” Mower Deck, Call Bob 2003 Mitsubishi Email Me At Call After 4pm Burgundy Interior, Original, With Bagger. $800 Tilt, Cruise, Power Has Restored Drivetrain, 508-270-9577 Eclipse Windows/Locks. 138,500 [email protected] 508-867-6152 New Interior, Repainted Matching Numbers. 90k. 860-382-5928 $50,000 FIRM (After 5pm) Miles. Dark Green, w/Grey Original Colors. Convertible Leather Interior. 1999 Suzuki Dirt Bike $12,500 508-344-2660 1997 Honda 518-796-4223 (Cell) Grey, Runs & Looks New. AM/FM/CD/Cassette. Ask For Barry Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. TLS 1000 2003 Yamaha YZ 125 508-764-6059 Civic EX New Tires. $3000 OBO V-Twin, Strong Runner. Barely Ridden, Never Raced. Or George What’s The Good 1.6 Liter V-Tec 2001 Subaru Asking $10,500 860-774-0757 The Hot Set-Up! Carbon Excellent Condition. New 508-347-9654 Word? 78k Original Miles 508-410-3078 Ask For Art Fiber Mufflers. Grey. Renthal Handlebars & Grips. 2 Owners, Complete Service Outback $3500 New Front Tire. 1930 Model A Thunderbird! Records. Too Many New Limited 2003 Saab 9-3 1995 Jeep Grand 860-315-7417 $1800 Or Best Offer Sporty Antique T-Bird In Parts To List. Call For 1 Owner, 122k Miles, Call 860-928-1466 Ford Coupe Like-New Condition, In And More Details 5-Speed, Wintergreen, Convertible Cherokee Limited 2000 Harley Green, With Extra Parts. Out, Plusd Runs Great! $4500 OBO Leather, Wood Trim, Automatic, Loaded, Black White, Tan Leather, Loaded, HARLEY Good Condition. An Excellent Daily Driver 860-753-1665 Moonroof, CD/Cassette, Exterior & Top. Black CD Stereo, Tow Package. Davidson XL883 $10,000 And Show Car. A Rare Find Subwoofer, Leather Interior. High Mileage, V8, Runs Custom DAVIDSON Call Karen With Low Mileage. 1997 Olds Regency AM/FM/Weatherband, Heated 40k Miles, Great Condition. Great. Good Condition. Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, 1997 Sportster XL`1200 508-885-3192 Only $5900 Nice solid driver 105K Seats/Mirrors, Windshield Asking $9,999 Needs Minor Exhaust Work. Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, 9,900 miles. Custom paint, Call 1-860-942-4299 highway miles, loaded with De-Icer, Halogen Fog Lamps, 508-943-3978 Great Winter Driver. Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, with extras. $5000,00. 1979 Pontiac moonroof, needs nothing. Compass/Auto-Dim Mirror. $1500 OBO 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots Call 508-347-3093 725 AUTOMOBILES Asking $3500. Mint 2004 Buick 508-637-1303 Of Chrome Added, 1,493 Trans-Am Call (860)974-3022 Asking $6600 Miles, Flawless. Virginia Car. Great Condition. 1967 Mustang 508-864-4934 Rendezvous 1995 Nissan Asking $5800 Harley Davidson Smokey & The Bandit Look. Coupe 2000 Chrysler FWD Automatic, Cross-Over Pathfinder 860-792-1168 2000 Custom Runs Well. Black Interior & 289 C.I. 3 speed manual Sebring 2005 Mercedes Wagon. Recent Tires, Brakes, Exterior, Lots Of New Parts transmission, 63K original Bearing. Economical 3.4 White, 5-Speed. 2005 Harley Soft-Tail (Including Seats, Tires, miles, excellent condition. Convertible Convertible Engine, 27MPG Highway. $3300 28k Miles, Pearl White. 89k, Winter Ready, Super Davidson Carpet, Rebuilt $14,500 or best reasonable 97k Miles, No Repairs Silver With Grey Roof & (4)5-Lug Truck Rims Excellent Condition. Transmission) offer. Serious inquiries only Needed. Carfax Report Grey Leather Interior. Heater & A/C. Totally 1450 Low Rider Lots Of Extras. Reliable. & Tires Matching Numbers please. Provided. Great Condition.31k Miles. $300 Excellent Condition, Extras. One Owner Bike! $15,000 Call (860)428-9455 $3500 Firm Asking $28,000 Asking $7500 $10,500 OBO Asking $9500 508-615-7358 860-634-4632 Call 508-340-0024 508-248-1951 860-208-7010 508-867-8374 508-987-8928 B12 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4, 2009

740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Harley Davidson 1985 Wilderness 2001 7000 lb Car 33’ Travel Trailer 1975 Ford F-250 1994 Chevy 3/4 1999 Ford Camper Trailer Currently On-Site In Park 4x4 Stick 1983 Ford Dump Motorcycle Parts (Woodstock, CT) Ton Ranger Sleeps 6, Very Good Made by CarMate. Asking Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen 8 Foot Bed, Body Rough. Truck & Accessories Condition $1800. Good Rubber, Tow Plate. 350 V8, 2WD, excellent 5 speed, 2WD, 181K miles, Ford 9000 6-Wheeler Porch, Corner Lot, Shed. condition, 190k miles, new bedliner, ladder racks, For Sale All Original Paperwork, Leather Sofa and Love Park Features: Family $850 Needs A Little Work Seat 413-245-3233 tires, recent brakes and alloy wheels, Asking $2500 For EVO, Twin Cam, Lots of New Parts. Activities, Pool, Inexpensive tuneup. $3000. PRICE REDUCED Sportsters. $3000 or best offer Black. Paid $1000, & Comfortable Living. $1,800 OBO asking $500. 1978 Chevy Call (774)272-1192 2003 Rawson Portable 860-774-0100 Park Is Open April-October. Call (860)779-0818 Custom Chrome Treadmill by Sportcraft $35,000 Pickup Truck Screener Plant Women’s New has cupholder, $250. (Includes Lot) Model 3618/SN:SN823203 1989 24’ Terry 860-923-2549 With 8-Foot Fisher Plow 1994 Plymouth 1999 Ford Ranger Insulated 2 Dog Pens $1500 24 Point OV Twin Honda $50 for both. 352-314-0003 Extended Cab Pickup Motor. Low Hours, Leather Jacket Travel Trailer 508-867-6393 Van V6, 4.0L Police-Style, Size Large. Excellent Condition, New Call (860)774-3989 or Needs Alternator, Well Maintained 131,780 Miles. Recent Asking $28,000 $125 Battery, Tires, & More. (860)617-1371 33’ Travel Trailer 1979 Ford F-350 Good Body & Motor. Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. Parts Only - No Title. 508-949-1320 Receiver & Sway Bars With 12’x32’ Addition Pickup Truck Runs Well. 508-347-8956 Included. Must See To Excellent Condition. $400 $3500 2001 Fleetwood Own Your Own Lot! 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Appreciate. Miles. NO TITLE. 1983 Ford Pickup (Book Value $6000+) 745 RECREATIONAL $3400 or best offer. Seasonal Camping At A 860-923-1848 Elkhorn Truck Lovely Campground. Floor In Bed Is Missing, CAT D8H 508-885-6215 Needs Replacing. Truck VEHICLES Camper Asking $30,000 6-Cylinder, Clean 2001 GMC Sierra Bulldozer Call After 5pm Solid Frame, Like new, used only a few Very Good Mechanics. Underneath, No Rust. 1998 Kawasaki 1990 Ford 350 508-885-4358 Good Mechanics. Turbo Diesel 4x4 Cable Blade - Power Shift times. Fits 6’ truck bed. One Original Owner Runs Good 750 Xi Sport Jetski Class-C Camper Queen, sleeps 4, all $1650 $1500 Pick Up Two seater, new battery and 50k Miles, Twin Beds In amenities, asking $8,700. Coleman Niagra 978-760-3453 978-760-3453 94,000 miles, loaded, $12,000 recently serviced. Excellent Rear. Sleeps 6, Very Good Must see! Truck also Pop-Up leather, $15,500. (860)928-3477 condition. Includes trailer Condition. Roof Air, available. Great Condition! Heat, 1982 Chevy C10 Call (860)753-0185 or and cover. $2500 or best Furnace, Generator, Fully Call (508)892-8861 Inside/Outside Stoves, 1996 Chevy (860)779-1886 evenings offer. Call (508)234-0252 Slide-Out Dinette, Silverado K3500 Pickup Self-Contained. 350 Motor, Partially IH Hough With Tow Dolly. 2002 12x40 Park Refrigerator, Inside/Outside 6.5 Diesel, Auto, 4x4, 8’ Bed, 2002 FORD F-150 Shower, Toilet, Lots Of Restored. Needs Carburetor. 4-door King Cab, extra clean. Payloader Ready To Go $500 OBO 149k. New Batteries, Tires, 1998 Polaris ATV Model RV Storage. Sleeps 6-8. Front-End Bushings, Brake 75,000 miles. 2 WD. 4WD, Runs Well. Hydraulics $10,900 Asking $6800 Call Sam $8500.00 firm. Tight. Set Of Chains Magnum 425, 4x4 (like brand new) on beautiful 774-318-1121 Lines, Bedliner, Fuel 508-347-3262 lot in campground can be 508-248-5620 Tank/Pump/Lines, Engine Call 508-243-2157 & Spare Tires Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 $4500 Years Ago. Used Very Little used for a full 6 months (15 1982 GMC 350 Cooler Lines, Clean. Since. Needs Battery. 1990 Nomad April-15 October every year) Motor Home $9000 Yale Towmotor In Campground Lot paid for until 2097. Stake Body With Power Gate. 860-779-2568 2002 GMC Safari Asking $3000 2005 Dutch Star (Newmar) Rebuilt Engine. Forklift 508-885-3136 Sleeps 6, Screen & Rain $48,000 38’9”, Like New, 24,600 4.3L, AWD/ABS/Cruise, Room On Deck, New $1200 New Tires, Seats 8, Fr. All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent 860-888-5207 Call Don (508)344-9499 Miles. 370 Cummins Diesel $2400 Plastic Shed, 3-Burner Pusher, Spartan Chassis, 508-461-9097 1996 Florida Green, Clean 860-774-1485 2003 Honda Gas Grill, Deck Funriture, 2004 29’ 4 Slides, 7.5 Onan Diesel Pick-Up Truck $8000 Or Towable With P/Jack. Generator. Silver-Plum. 1985 Ford F-600 Dodge Ram 1500 860-963-7484 TRX250 EX ATV Many Extras Springdale $134,000 OBO Call 860-608-2967 Box Truck SLT Club Cab 767 VEHICLES WANTED Runs Great! Looks Great! Best Offer! 8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large 2003 Chevy $1600 OBO Travel Trailer low miles, runs good, needs 413-433-1479 Super slide, A/C, sleeps 6, some new brake lines. $1000 Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum), Venture 860-634-0581 like new, $13,500. or best offer. Power Everything, 4 75K miles, in very good 1995 Allegro Bay Call (860)753-0185 Call (508)922-3936 Brand-New Tires With condition. Asking $6000 or 28 foot diesel RV, 15,000 Rims, New Battery. best offer. $ 2004 90cc Polaris miles (original) sleeps 5, Asking $5500 2004 Sunliner 1989 Chevy 1500 Call Tatyana, Predator ATV $24,000. Short bed Z71 off road. Make An Offer! (508)949-6082 ROSS RECYCLING Call (860)774-4331 T2199 $1500 or best offer. 508-867-3741 We Pay More!! Excellent Condition, 2003 Ford Cargo Aftermarket Lights, Brand 1997 24’ Stable Jack, Patio Awning, Van Call (774)280-2480 New Battery, New Tires, Furnace, AM/FM/CD Player, 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline All Scrap Metals, Spare Tire, Outside Shower, Motor Home 1992 GMC Electric And Kick Start And Dutchman Pop-Up 3/4 Ton Heavy Duty, Model E-350 Super-Duty Van Cars, Trucks Runs Like New. Garage Kept. Monitor Panel, Skylight, TV 19 Feet, Has Hot & Cold Excellent Condition. Camper Antenna, A/C, Enclosed Water, Full Bath. 16 MPG Diesel Truck Extended Utility Van. Batteries, Comes With Kids Racing UPS Truck-Style, 68k Miles. Boots & Gloves. Model 1007 Bathroom, Shower. (City), 19 MPG (Highway). 75k Miles On Engine, For More Information Copper Wire, Sleeps 6 Unit Like New, Very Clean! Heater w/Thermostat, Aluminum Grumman Body, 186k Original Miles. A $1600 Value Shelves. Rebuilt Call Kevin Appliances... Great Condition. Heat, $7995 Registered & Insured. Well Maintained. A/C, 508-943-0467 For $900 FIRM Appraised At $6,500 Transmission/Motor, “A REAL MUST SEE”, Refrigerator, Stove, Etc. 860-774-2984 Tool Shelves. Great For 64 Tucker Hill Rd. MOVING! New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Floor Coverings! Moving, Must Sell! $2700 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, 2003 Ford Putnam, CT 06260 Call Randy MUST SELL! $2100 413-537-0619 2005 Fleetwood 11’ Area Behind Seats Call Mike Ranger XLT 508-765-5097 $3700 Excellent Condition 860-928-7165 1997 Class A PaceArrow 37A 508-754-2323 14,100GVWR 508-269-2420 Long bed with liner, 3.0 liter v-6, 5 speed auto, 26k , 2004 Honda Diesel Gulf Stream Motorhome Call 5pm-8:30pm excellent condition. $8900. 18K miles, loaded, no 508-867-6546 1997 Chevy Tahoe Call (860)963-7458 Foreman Scenic Cruiser pets/smokers. Two slide Wells, Maine High-top Mini 36 Foot Extra Wide. outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. 2005 40’ Breckenridge 1993 Dodge Power Beautiful Maroon & Grey Wheelchair Rubicon 500cc Low Mileage. Electric awning & levelers, All Major Parts Replaced, 2003 Isuzu NPU Park Model Home Good Tires, High Miles, Van Needed “very low miles and hours” 1 Slideout, Sleeps 7 workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5 Enclosed Room Addition, Ram 250LE must sell. baby on the way!!! Washer/Dryer, Cruise Control speed, lots of extras. 4x4, 318 Automatic With Leather. 16 ft Box Truck In excellent running Plus Screen Room & Deck. Wife Got Another Car. V8 automatic transmission, used 25 times tops. $5000 or Many Extras. Low $90’s. Double Loft, Sleeps 10. Overdrive. New Front End, condition with fully best offer. Bearing, Ball Joint, U-Joints. $2500 Cash Takes It! power steering, power automatic wheel chair lift Asking $22,000 Call (508)885-4727 Fully Furnished & Runs Strong brakes. Runs great, very Call (860)315-7167 860-935-9117 Landscaped. Recent Brakes, Rotors, and closing doors. Drums, Pads & Shoes. 508-615-2540 clean, 10 ft loading ramp. 2006 THULE TRAILER Meadow Ledge Resort $10,000. Please leave message 2007 Yamaha 1997 Ford May-October E-Brake Cable, Exhaust, (508)764-2807 (6’ x 12’ Enclosed) $64,500 Computer, Crank Sensor. 1997 Ford Call (774)230-1437 Raptor 700R Conversion Van Aluminum, Dual Axle, 508-278-6123 Maintenance By The Book! Fuel Injection, Electric Start, Excellent Condition. GVW 6000 lbs. Drivetrain Very Good. Body Conversion Van 2003 Silverado One Owner. Very, Very Clean. Great For Camping! Model #C65X12238200, Is Good. Recent Sticker. Power Locks/Seats/Windows Lincoln Town Car $4900 Under 200 Miles. 760 VANS/TRUCKS A/C, Power Windows, Cruise, 2500 HD Turn Key And Ride. Cruise Control. Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, 508-347-2621 $5250 Tilt, Sliding Glass, Power Excellent Condition. Wanted $4500 1967 International grey, loaded, leather, 2002 Or NEWER 508-769-9073 Mike 860-935-0072 Mirrors. 8’ Bed, Bedliner, Great For Camping! 4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires, Cargo Light. Never Plowed! tonneau, chrome step, tow Chuck Gander 2001 $4900 package, excellent condition. 9 Foot Bed, Straight 6. Original Owner. 508-347-2621 508-335-1153 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS “Woodland Park” 32 Foot 2004 RV $1000 190k Miles. Truck Has Call (978)697-0706 Beautiful Custom Design, On Waterfront Call 860-928-9210 Years Of Life Left. 10 Foot Travel 40’ Park Model Trailer. $4500 1997 Ford F-250 97 Dodge WANTED Sliding Glass Door Lot 1969 GMC Pick-Up 508-892-1229 Diesel 4x4 Dump Conversion Van Old Ford Trailer Entrance, Full Bath, On 1 1/2 Mile Lake, 6ft Stepside, 350 V8 4 bolt Excellent Condition, Heater, Truck Excellent Shape Automobile/Truck 3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8 In Beautiful Resort main, chrome stacks, three 1998 Nissan $4700 A/C, Microwave, DVD, TV, Central Air Campground on the tree headers, New Brakes, Rebuilt Parts Refrigerator, Sink, Stove. Winter Insulation Package REDUCED FOR edelbrock, much more. Frontier Pickup Transmission, New Tires. Or Best Offer Sleeps 4-6. Paid $47,000 New. Needs Primer On Dump. Motors, Fenders, Doors, QUICK SALE!!! Call for details, 4 cylinder auto, bedliner, Call After 5pm Or Complete Or Parts Cars. $3000 Asking $29,995 OBO $34,999 (860)963-1000. Leave $4700. $7000 OBO Weekends 860-974-0742 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! 617-524-6220 508-989-8165 message Call (508)499-6748 508-347-9865 860-917-7381 978-760-3453 B13 ☎AutVILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4,motive 2009

Nissan Celebrates 40th Anniversary of its Venerable “Z” line with the 332-hp 370Z

BY KEITH GRIFFIN where all the emphasis is on the driver. I actually spent a Allow me a trip down memory roundtrip to NYC from Hartford lane. When I was around 12, I as a passenger as I accompanied used to caddy at Suffield Country another journalist to an event in Club in Suffield, Conn. (This is no Manhattan and found it an enjoy- blue collar tale of a scrappy boy able ride – and I absolutely hate pulling himself up by his boot- being a passenger. straps because I was a member’s Vehicles like the 370Z are fre- son.) One of the men I used to quently weekend vehicles and not caddy for owned a 1974 Datsun daily drivers, which is why it’s a 240Z. nice bonus that fuel economy is I used to think it was the coolest fairly good at 18 mpg city and 26 car at the time and marveled at mpg highway. what it must have cost him. He Pay attention if you decide to test was a successful insurance agent drive the 370Z. It’s a sports car. if memory serves correctly, It’s designed for going forward, which had me pondering insur- which means sight lines are not ance as a field. optimal. This is a car best That memory lost its awe when I The latest generation of the Nissan Z is the 370Z with 332 horsepower from a V-6 enjoyed on long-open stretches of engine. read this little tidbit from Nissan highway.You may want to consid- in a press kit introducing its er something else if your lifestyle 370Z: “Forty years ago, in October is more urban. 1969, the Datsun 240Z arrived in North America, heralding a new (Questions and comments about era in sports car design. The new this review and other automotive import from Japan was a revela- concerns can be e-mailed to tion – offering the performance of keith@internetcarandtruck- a Porsche, the looks of a Jaguar oftheyear.com All queries are and the price and reliability of, answered.) well, a Nissan. It was an afford- able sports car that could be driv- VITAL STATISTICS en every day and was accessible Wheelbase: 100.4 inches to anyone with the $3,626 base Length: 167.2 inches price.” Width: 72.6 inches Adjusted for inflation (according Height: 51.8 inches to the Bureau of Labor Statistics) Curb weight: 3278 lbs. that base price would be $21,358 – Engine: 3.7-liter V6 hardly a King’s ransom as the old Horsepower: 332 @ 7,000 RPM saying goes. Well, you’re sure not Torque: 270 @ 5,200 RPM going to pay that for the 370Z, EPA estimated mpg city/high- which has a starting price of The gauges of the 370Z are tribute to the original Z introduced in 1969. way: 18/26 $29,990, but you’re also getting a Base price: $29,990 heck of a lot more car than you Also consider: Ford Mustang, could back in 1969. Plus, $30,000 is Chevy Camaro RS not a lot to pay for a bona fide sports car. The 370Z comes in two models in 2010: 370Z and 370Z Touring. Both are available with a standard 332- horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL) and choice of six-speed manual trans- mission with an available SynchroRev Match synchronized downshift rev matching system or a seven-speed automatic trans- mission. The model loaned to me by Nissan for a week had the six- speed manual transmission. Photos © Nissan Frankly, I never found it driver The better option on the 370Z for most folks is going to be the seven-speed automatic friendly and felt I missed more transmission. The six-speed manual demands an exacting hand. than a few shifts in the close ratio get a model with the manual wheel drive 370Z. True aficiona- manual transmission while try- transmission that comes with dos may attribute that to a short- ing to engage in spirited accelera- available SynchroRev Match, er wheelbase (100.4 vs. 104.3 inch- tion. Most folks, though, are which Nissan says is “the world’s es) and length (167.1 vs. 169.8 going to opt for the seven-speed first synchronized downshift rev inches) than the previous genera- automatic transmission and will matching manual transmission tion Z. Auto Review not experience my frustration. allowing perfectly matched heel- The more corpulent among us Transmissions can be weird toe-like downshifting.” will find the 370Z to be a tad on things in my experience. I’ve dis- The 370Z comes with hardware the tight size. That could have covered if I have trouble shifting found on sports cars costing tens been helped a bit if the steering more than twice I am going to of thousands of dollars more. wheel had a telescopic feature to have lots of trouble shifting. If Among the items are carbon fiber it and not just tilt. The seats can you’re on a test drive (of any car) composite driveshaft; high inten- be a bit snug but that’s more the and you have difficulty shifting sity discharge (HID) bi-functional fault of an unhealthy appetite it’s a problem that could haunt xenon headlights and LED brake than a design flaw. True sports you. In that case, opt for the auto- lights; lightweight aluminum car enthusiasts will embrace how matic. hood, doors and hatchback; and the seats are well bolstered. Those of you, though, who are available viscous limited-slip dif- Passengers are also going to more adept at shifting the 370Z ferential. enjoy this car – something that’s than I was will probably want to Handling was good with the rear- not always true of a sports car B14 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, December 4, 2009