Big Bird Lands in Putnam by OLIVIA RICHMAN of Sesame Street and Its on Board Immediately

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Big Bird lands in Putnam BY OLIVIA RICHMAN of Sesame Street and its on board immediately. NEWS STAFF WRITER characters, it’s Spinney He trusted Spinney. He who really brought Big knew that Spinney was PUTNAM — Big Bird Bird to life and made him Big Bird. left his nest on Sesame who he is today. When Henson first Street to visit downtown According to Spinney, hired Spinney in 1969 Putnam on Sunday, June Henson’s idea of Big Bird there was only one other 4. A favorite destination was a “big, dumb yokel.” puppeteer on the show. for Carroll Spinney and In fact, he was significant- At the time, Spinney had his wife Deb, Spinney ly less intelligent than the been working on a show was excited to have his children watching the in Salt Lake City that infamous Big Bird art show, he said. blended animation and on display at the Arts & “He didn’t have much puppets. Spinney recalled Framing – Sochor Art of a brain,” said Spinney. that while one scene Gallery and celebrate “But we’re teaching chil- worked and received a their 44th anniversary at dren. We’re trying to big applause, the rest of 85 Main. teach them about colors, the show went terribly Spinney has been the shapes... I felt Big Bird wrong. voice and puppeteer shouldn’t be this way. He “I was packing my van for Big Bird since 1969. should be someone who and Jim came up to me Passionate about his can learn. He should be and said, ‘I liked what you role, Spinney is still Big like the children watch- were trying to do.’ He said Bird to this day. And it’s ing the show. I made his he’d been looking for a no wonder: Despite Jim voice higher, lighter . . . It puppeteer...” Henson being the creator worked very well.” Olivia Richman photos Turn To SPINNEY page A9 Of course, Henson was Carroll Spinney and his wife Deb were happy to celebrate their 44th anniversary in downtown Putnam. “We love downtown Putnam,” said the iconic Big Bird actor and puppeteer. Woodstock Academy completes purchase of Hyde campus Michaela’s Garden at Killingly Library

Courtesy photo A temporary banner hangs at the new South Campus of Woodstock Academy, formerly the Hyde School campus. BY OLIVIA RICHMAN million purchase of the Woodstock Middle School NEWS STAFF WRITER Hyde School on June 15, will be used for addition- expanding their campus al classrooms, dormito- Olivia Richman photo WOODSTOCK — by 127 acres. The former ries and a 1,000-seat cul- Agricultural Commission, Killingly Community Garden and Mother Nature’s Garden member Woodstock Academy offi- Hyde School campus Turn To CAMPUS page A10 Chris Shaw, Alyson Williams and Mother Nature’s Garden member and town employee Pat cially closed on the $14.25 buildings across from the Monahan helped plant the Four O’Clocks outside of the library. BY OLIVIA RICHMAN together every spring,” spread the gardens NEWS STAFF WRITER said Petit Family throughout the eastern Foundation volunteer Connecticut communi- DANIELSON — The Lynn Strand, who vis- ties without help from the community came togeth- ited the library to help local organizations that er on Saturday, June plant the flowers. “They make it happen. One of 17, to plant flowers are her favorites. William those groups is Mother outside the Killingly asked his brother-in-law Nature’s Garden, a grass- Library for Michaela’s to salvage some plants — roots organization that Garden, a program start- whatever they could — started in Killingly with ed by the Petit Family and now we use the orig- the goal to promote polli- Foundation in memory inal seeds and plants that nators and small wildlife. of Michaela Petit. After came from their home for When they were asked mother Jennifer Lynn this project.” to help out with the plant- Hawke-Petit and her two The outpouring sup- ing of the Four O’ Clocks, daughters – Hayley and port that the foundation Chair Ginny Chase said Michaela – were sense- has received from the Mother Nature’s Garden lessly murdered, father community has over- was excited to be a part of William A. Petit, Jr. whelmed Strand and such a meaningful proj- asked that his family’s other volunteers. ect. Four O’ Clocks are memory be honored by “It’s amazing. It’s truly also great for pollinators, making the world a better spectacular. It’s a won- she noted. place to live. derful way to remem- “I founded this group ber Michaela. We have Charlie Lentz photo One of the ways has to help the environment, been to spread Four O’ many gardens around especially the pollinators. Clocks all across the state, Connecticut and every They are our future,” DKH 5K IN PUTNAM both in honor of Michaela year we try to continue to said Chase. “Three out of and to help pollinators grow those gardens. We every five bites of food PUTNAM — Runners round the first bend on Park Road near the start of the and the environment. hope to be all over the you eat is provided to you Day Kimball Healthcare Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund 5K on Saturday, “Michaela and her state,” Strand said. by the pollinator. They’ve June 17. Coverage of the race begins in Villager Sports on page B-1. father would plant these But they couldn’t Turn To GARDEN page A10 A2 • Friday, June 23, 2017 Villager Newspapers ANIMAL CARE EXPERTS Pomfret approves sewer use VETERINARY HOSPITAL agreement with Putnam 1387 THOMPSON RD • THOMPSON CT 06277• 860.935.0304 POMFRET — Pomfret’s million in loans from before ending at the Board of Selectmen the U.S. Department Putnam wastewater treat- ANIMALCAREEXPERTS.COM approved a sewer use of Agriculture to build ment plant. The agree- agreement with Putnam three pumping stations ment must be approved on June 19. Putnam will and a sewer line south by Putnam residents at accept any wastewater along Route 169 and town meeting. Putnam generated by the Pomfret Route 44. The two private will own the section of and Rectory schools and schools requested to hook line running through Loos & Co., once a $7.5 into Putnam’s municipal its borders. Pomfret WELCOMES million sewer line and system but they are not will be responsible for pump station project is eligible for federal grants maintaining the infra- finished. The construc- so the town is considered structure. Final permit DR. SAMANTHA ASIKAINEN tion of the sewer line the project’s adminis- approval from the state will hook in the two pri- trator. Pomfret School, Department of Energy TO OUR DEDICATED TEAM! vate schools and Loos to Rectory School, and Loos and Environmental Putnam’s municipal sys- & Co. will be responsible Protection is needed tem. for paying back the loan. before the project goes In 2015, Pomfret resi- The 37,000-foot sewer out to bid. dents accepted a $1 mil- line would run to the lion grant and a $6.5 Airline State Park Trail

DR. ASIKAINEN IS A QUIET CORNER NATIVE WITH Danielson mill transforming to housing OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE. SHE JOINS US IN OFFERING DANIELSON — A former Danielson in state funding for the project, while the THE QUALITY CARE YOUR PETS NEED AND YOU DESERVE! mill is on track to turn into an affordable town received an additional $2.02 million housing complex. The state Department of for the work on behalf of the group. Economic and Community Development The Institute, which is working in recently approved awarding a $600,000 partnership with United Services Inc., is grant toward remediation work at the responsible for funding the ongoing soil former Powdrell & Alexander Mill prop- remediation at the site once the $2 mil- erty on Maple Street. During the demoli- lion in town money runs out, as well as tion and excavation, workers uncovered for construction of the apartments. The large, concrete underground tanks con- new building is on track to be finished taining oil and other materials that must in approximately one year. Removal of be removed. the recently found underground tanks is The former mill, built in 1836, was pur- not expected to push back that timeline. chased in 2013 by The Mill at Killingly The complex will offer housing and sup- Apartments group, which consists of The portive services for 32 families through Women’s Institute Realty of Connecticut. United Services Inc. The Institute was awarded $10.5 million Nude rampage in Putnam antique store PUTNAM — Police police, responding offi- Morissette, 50, of 28 Battey Police Department offi- cers found glass on the St., “knocking over dis- cials said a 50-year-old sidewalk and damage to play cases and smashing Putnam man went on a multiple windows of the items inside the market- nude rampage inside a Antiques Marketplace at place.” Putnam antique store in 109 Main St. Police said Morissette was arrested the early morning hours they saw activity in the and charged with third-de- on Wednesday, June 14. building and Connecticut gree burglary and first-de- At 12:40 a.m., Putnam State Police arrived on gree criminal mischief. Police responded to the scene to assist. He was held on a $10,000 area of Front Street and According to police, bond and was scheduled Main Street following when they entered the to appear in Danielson reports of suspicious business, they saw a Superior Court on June 14. activity. According to completely naked Sean

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Olivia Richman photo Friends of Putnam Library members John Dignam, Kristen Gardella, Pat Daviau and Bev Shaw at the book sale. Janet McDonald found a lot of great landscap- BY OLIVIA RICHMAN at $1, and paperbacks at only $1. Despite ing books for a friend that’s about to move. NEWS STAFF WRITER these very, very low prices, the Book Nook raises close to $3,000 each year. just books. It’s important to the community, she said, because it provides PUTNAM — The Friends of the “We have a ton of supporters,” said services that many people need, like Putnam Public Library raised $300 for Daviau. “People come in all the time. computers and printers. People can use the library at their annual summer We have a lot of return customers who the library for research, finding jobs book sale on June 10. The successful come in constantly. Library patrons or completing school projects. There is book sale had customers coming in and also come down and visit.” also an archive section and very helpful out all day long, especially in the early The Friends use the money they raise librarians, she noted. morning, said Friends vice president throughout the year to support the The Friends will be hosting many Pat Daviau. With books priced only Putnam Library’s programs, including fundraisers throughout the rest of the 10 cents to $1, it shows just how many purchasing movie rights and hiring year in their effort to keep helping patrons attended the sale. various entertainers. They also recent- out the library. One event coming up The Friends group raises most of their ly bought tables for the community is on July 6, a collaboration with The money through book sales through- room. Stomping Ground in Putnam. Proceeds www.860Local.com out the year and the Book Nook, a “It’s whatever the library needs from anyone who small used book store downstairs in the and that’s not in their budget,” said purchases lunch, library. The Book Nook is open all year Daviau.”We try to supply them with dinner or drinks long, something many people may not what they need.” on July 6 through- be aware of. Daviau joined the Friends after she out the entire day The Book Nook has children’s book retired. She had been in banking for will go towards at just 10 cents, young adult books at 50 39 years. During those years she also the Book Nook. cents, fiction and nonfiction hardcovers volunteered a lot, but when she retired she picked the library to volunteer at specifically. Olivia Richman “I love the library,” she said. “I love may be reached at ublic eetings all the functions it provides for the com- (860) 928-1818, ext. P M munity. There was a need at the library 112 or by e-mail for someone to run the Book Nook, so I at olivia@stone- volunteered.” bridgepress.com EASTFORD To Daviau, the library is more than No meetings scheduled “Every Town Deserves POMFRET a Good Local Newspaper” No meetings scheduled www.860Local.com PUTNAM Monday, June 26 Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Town Hall

Library Board, 7 p.m., Putnam Putnam Library THOMPSON Monday, June 26 Planning& Zoning Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall Wednesday, June 28 Recreation Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall WOODSTOCK Monday, June 26 Historic Properties, 7 p.m., Town Hall

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Name: Isabella Maluf What’s the best part about your town? The nature’s beauty Lives in: Woodstock Valley Who has been the greatest influence Occupation: Owner of BellaVittaStone in your life? Enterprise/ Pharmacist My father, he taught me to be a warrior

Family: Husband, Omar, and sons, If you could spend one day with one Bruno, 20, and Marco, 14 person, who would you choose and why? Pets: Chloe (Husky) My mother. To let her know how much I’ve been learning and growing spiritu- How long have you lived in the area? ally in this life journey! 18 Years Favorite musical artist? What do you like to do in your free U2, Zucchero, Drake, Queen, Tracy time? Chapman Painting, reading, walking with Chloe, tennis. Learn something new What is the greatest piece of advice you have ever been given? Favorite book? Follow your heart, but take your brain “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. with you

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Each week we will be celebrating a local resident. If you would like to suggest a resident to celebrate here, please send Charlie an email at [email protected]. For a list of Selfie questions please e-mail [email protected] Bradley Playhouse to present Durang’s “Vanya” PUTNAM — The Bradley Playhouse continues its 2017 season with Christopher Durang’s 2013 Tony award winning play Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike. This zany Broadway comedy opens June 30 and runs for two weekends. Performances are June 30, July 1, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and July 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia are living a quiet life of self-reflection in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up, while their sister Masha, a popular movie star, travels the world. The comic wheels are set in motion when Masha returns with her boy-toy Spike in tow, and their psychic Courtesy photo cleaning woman Cassandra issues ominous warnings about The cast of Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike will open at the Bradley their future. And so begins an Playhouse on June 30. unforgettable romp that builds to a fever pitch of rivalry, regret, and racket, complete with all the Dramatist Award and a 2013 comic genius that only inductee to the Theater Hall of Christopher Durang can Fame. deliver. Vanya & Sonia & Masha & This hilarious mash-up Spike, directed by Carole of themes and characters Hayes features Tom Stokes from Chekhov’s plays, set as Vanya, Lisa Mielnicki in the present in eastern as Sonia, Brenda Jenkins, PA, will sure to entertain as Masha, Sharon Starr as all. It is a savvy comedy Cassandra, Aiden Laliberte as about a family reunion the “Boy-Toy” Spike and Larissa gone awry, which will Bailey as the young star struck surely hit a funny bone neighbor, Nina. with everyone as they Tickets are $20 for adults and recognize their own fam- $16 for seniors and students. The ily dynamics (as well as Bradley Playhouse is located themselves) in the story. at 30 Front Street (Route 44) in Christopher Durang is Putnam. All seats are reserved. a widely produced con- Reservations may be made at temporary American www.thebradleyplayhouse. playwright. He has org or by calling (860) 928-7887. received multiple Obies Tickets may be purchased at the and a Tony Award for theater box office, either before his work, among many the performance or at the door. other accolades. Durang Purchasing your tickets ahead of is the recipient of the 2012 time is recommended. PEN Master American

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Email us your thoughts to: charlie@ villager newspapers .com We’d Love To Hear From You! V illager Newspapers Friday, June 23, 2017 • A5 Tourtellotte Memorial High graduating seniors THOMPSON — Tourtellotte Memorial High School held its commencement ceremony on Monday, June 19. The following graduates are members the school’s Class of 2017. Victoria Babcock, Sarrah Bernier, Eric Borski, Kyle Bostwick, Loudin Boyd, Karista Brissette, Christian Carita, Logan Danielson, Emma Fahey, Michael Falco, Haley Fettig, Brandon Fountaine, Bryan Gomes, Shannalee Gregoire, Audrey Helmetag, Anthony Hernandez, Jordan Holmes, Angelique Hubert, Brianna Hudon, Alexander Iamartino, Leah Jackson, Cody Jacques, Joseph Julian, Noelle Julian, Thomas Kingsbury, Nicholas Kopacz, Mia Krysa, Amanda LeBlanc, Hailie Lemieux, Madison Marquette, Irvin Mclauglin III, Brandon Mead, Anne Nyland, Nicholas Petersdorff, Sophia Prouty, Stephanie Prouty, Kenneth Raczkowski, Danica Seney, Kaylin Shippee, Amanda Silvia, Jake Sullivan, Cody Trudeau, Allyson Vandi, Jennifer Vear, Emily Vincent, Morgan Walker Jr., Evan Ware, Taylor Ware, Sara Watson, Zachary Zadziejko.

Courtesy photos The Tourtellotte Memorial Class of 2017 stands on the steps they climbed as elementary school students.

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Tourtellotte Memorial’s Class of 2017 stands with Mary R. Fisher Elementary School Principal Noveline Beltram to 260 Quaddick Rd., Thompson, CT mark of the beginning of their educational journey. 860.923.3439 There was a Master Gardener table several tables of baskets and gift certificates for the huge Silent Auction. The Quiet Corner Garden Club hosts interesting and informative presenta- tions related to all types of gardening, wildlife, brings in speakers and has workshops throughout the year. Some past programs have included native plants, types of perennials, making hyper tufa containers, composting, leaf casting, seed saving, caring for bees, growing tomatoes, to name a few. The garden club is a member of the Federated Courtesy photo Garden Clubs of Connecticut. Field trips Elizabeth Antonelli wins QC Garden Club of group garden tours and outings are scholarship. arranged, and the club members volunteer for local civic programs. The club meets the first Monday of each month Antonelli wins Quiet Corner at the South Woodstock Baptist Church. This summer the garden club has plans to visit Tower Hill Botanical Garden and Garden Club scholarship Fort Hill Farms. And this fall, some of WOODSTOCK — The Quiet Corner the programs scheduled: members will Garden Club awarded a $1,000 scholarship learn about growing and preparing the to Elizabeth Antonelli, from Danielson. food we eat, tour Woodstock Orchards Antonelli took science classes in the and see a cider-making demonstration, agriculture program at Killingly High and learn how to prepare garden beds School, which helped her decide to study for winter. plant biotechnology in college. Plant biotechnology helps farmers have higher crop yields, while also using reduced amounts of pesticides and herbicides JEWELERS Fine Jewelry & Gifts which, in turn, helps the farms be more The Jewelry store where you buy with confidence productive and cost-effective. Antonelli has volunteered in community activities MASTER JEWELERS™ related to horticulture, which included b r i l l i a n c e y o u d e s e r v e ® working at a local nursery and partici- pating in a floriculture competition. She For all your repair needs also developed a home-based business selling chrysanthemums. Antonelli will Ring Sizing, Watch Fittings, be attending Gordon College in the fall. Bracelet Shortenings, The Quiet Corner Garden Club raises scholarship funds every year by hosting a Watch Batteries large plant and flower sale the day before Mother’s Day in May. This year, the sale Specializing in Custom Designs was held in the agriculture building on the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, succulents WE BUY GOLD and houseplants were sold, along with 409 Main St. Southbridge, MA garden books and floral arrangements. morinjewelers.com • 508-764-7250 Located at CVS Plaza A6 • Friday, June 23, 2017 Villager Newspapers

SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Charlie Lentz at LEARNING [email protected]. Putnam High School’s senior graduation

Putnam High School graduating seniors

PUTNAM — Putnam High School held its commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 17, at Putnam Middle School. The Putnam High School Class of 2017 is as follows. Robyn Haley Alexander, , Samantha Elaine Aponte, Wayne J. Ballou, Andrew F. Barylski, Lucas Basilio, Hannah Faith Bowen , Olivia Braithwaite, Joshua Mark Brodeur, Terese Angela Bunkley, Molly Elizabeth Cumberland, Zachary D. Cutler, Jocelyn Marie Davis, Zachary W. A. Davis, Mathew DeCosta , Dylan Denomme, Angelica Rose Desrosiers, Eric DesRosiers, Aaron Joseph Dumas, Alyssa Jean Doris Espinosa, Alyssa Lynn Frederick, Maria Cara Fredette, Steven Gill, Bailee Goff, Dakota Sean Michael Gray, Austin Harmon, Kayla Nicole Harmon, Kionna Rose Hazzard, Collin J. Heppe, Jaylene Hernandez, Tysone Hill, Amanda M. Janos, Cassity Johnson , Dimitri Key, Felicia John Krajewski, Aylissa Marie Kruger, Michael Z. LaFreniere, Jozzlynn Annmarie Lewis, Nathaniel MacDowell, Alysha Charisse Minaya-Torres, Kyle M. Moore, Saige Morin, Alyssa Lee Peterson, Dakota J. Race, Lindsay Victoria Roberts, Mariah Rock, Kiara Jocelyn Rose-Ritchie, Autumn Linwood Sargent, Adam Saucier, Emily Lynn Sheets, Steven L. Shippee, Andrew J. Simmons, Hunter Stadig, Veniamin Strukov, Angel Heaven Tanner, Heather Mikelle Terron, Fredric Nicholson Tucker, Hailey Marie Turner, Hannah Twerdy, Angelica J. Vanzile-Perez, Jahsun Vidal, Ali Marie Zadziejko.

Olivia Richman photos “I’m pretty excited,” said Zach Cutler, pic- “We’re very excited!” exclaimed Saige Morin tured with Lucas Basilio and Austin Harmon, and Jocelyn Davis. “and a little nervous.”

National Honors Society member and Top 10 Of Class Lindsay Roberts with her friend Alyssa Espinosa.

National Honor Society and Top 10 Of Class’s Alysha Minaya with Angelica Desrosiers.

PUTNAM – Putnam High School students gathered at the Putnam Middle School, awaiting their graduation on Saturday, June 17. Chatting, laughing, singing and taking photos, the graduates were excited for the ceremony, but nervous for the real world, whether it be the army, college or the work force.

Steven Gill, Hunter Stadig, Adam Saucier, Josh Brodeur and Tysone “We have mixed feelings,” said Jaylene Hernandez and Ali Hill strike a pose. Zadziejko.”But we’re very excited.”

“Finally!” said Cassity Johnson and Wayne Ballou.

Terese Bunkley, Molly Cumberland, Emily Sheets, Felicia Krajewski, Alyssa Frederick and Bailee Goff.

Dakota Gray and Kiara Ose-Ritchie have been dating since 8th grade. V illager Newspapers Friday, June 23, 2017 • A7 SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Charlie Lentz at LEARNING [email protected]. Ellis Tech holds graduation ceremony

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN H.H. Ellis Tech graduating seniors NEWS STAFF WRITER DANIELSON – H.H. Technical High DANIELSON — Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School held its commencement School held its commencement ceremo- ceremony on June 14. The Ellis Tech Class of 2017 is as follows. ny on June 14. The school features 11 Schaleemar Alicea-Leandry, Joshua Allen, Eulalio Alvarez, Demetri different career and technical education Arsenault, Deidra Askitis,Makayla Barrows, Ryan Barthelet, Harrison Basley, programs. From automotive collision Jacob Beaulieu, Sean Bennett, Donalyn Berry, Elizabeth Birt, Dominic repair and carpentry to culinary arts, Bisson, David Blain, Cole Blair, Ryder Boisselle, Daniel Bousquet, Jordan architecture and cosmetology, all of the Briggs, Kirklin Brisson, Brandon Cady, Luke Campos, Skye Challinor, John students expressed excitement and ner- Chiavarini, Joseph Choiniere, Kayli-Ann Clark, Corey Collard, Waylin vousness about graduating high school Collins, Sabrina Cope, George Cote, Jacob Daigle, Colten DeGray, Holly and heading off into the real world. DeRouin, Alexis DesChamps, Anthony Devanny, Darius Deveny, Leslie Diaz, Kevin Dimock, Parker Doss, Preston Doss, Ryan Dowdell, Nicholas Dubois, Heidi Ducat, Kateylyn Elie, Hayley Evans, Benjamin Figueira, Julie Fisk, Zakkary French, Cody Gagne, Bailey Gagnon, Jaime Garcia, Alexander Garcia-Marsan, Shannon Gendreau, Baltazar Gonzalez, Nathan Gould, Jacob Graffam, Harley Graham, Marissa Grimaldi, Ryan Hart, Devin Helms, Anthony Higgins, Jordan Hill, Jasmyn Holman, Nathan Hull, Marisol Irizarry, Anthony Jean, Christina Jean, Brandan Kania, Zachary Kettle, Jacob Kreger, Paul Kudelsky, Amber Kuuttila, Nathan Kuzmenko, Jonathan Labbe, Ronald Laconto, Caleb LaMontagne, Dustin Langlois, Megan Langlois, Travis LeBlanc, Andrew Levesque, Justin Lumbra, Dylan Marceau, Rebecca Marshall, Caitlin Martelle, Craig Martin, William Matthias, Glenn Mayo, OrinMichael McClure, Nicole McCracken, Noah McNichol, Keegan McOsker, Robert Mcrae, Emily Mead, Zachary Messier, Lance Metzger, Jordan Mileski, Kyle Miller, Nicholas Miller, Dalton Mongeau, Kyle Morris, Spiro Olivia Richman photos Moumouris, Jonathon Neumann, Gavin Ormerod, Cory Ouillette, Samuel Collision repair students Christina Jein and Palmer, Krystal Parmentier, Kylie Paul, Kyle Percy, Sara Perreault, Alyssa Harley Graham said they were excited and Pignataro, Sabrina Plasse, Michael Postemsky, Brooke Pringle, Brett scared to graduate. Ravenelle, Hunter Raymond, Zachary Reid, Brandon Remington, Sabryna Renaud, Cristian Rescio, Tyra Reynolds, Claire Rhines, Osvaldo Rico, Theodore Rizer, Noah Robert, Leroy Rock, Jared Rufo, Nicholas Rusack, James Sabourin, Ethan Schmeelk, Joseph Schroth, Kerric Sherman, Mia Smith, Justin Soucy, Justin Spaulding, Gabriel St. Jean, Andrew Sullivan, Zacharias Taranto, Sarah Tellier, Alec Terranova, Sarena Tetreault, Matthew Thomas, Gavin Thuotte, Brendan Trajanowski, Richard Vandale, Adam Vear, Austin Vegiard, Brandon Ward, Joshua Weagle, Kasandra Whitfield, Tyler Willard, Hunter Williams, Joshua Wojcik, Kattie Yon, Cooper Young.

“I’m excited,” said Baltazar “Jojo” Gonzalez. “I can’t wait!” Gonzalez, who won the gold medal at both the Connecticut State Open wrestling championships and the “I’m super excited for it!” said Megan New England Championships, will attend Langlois. Parker Doss added: “I’ve been wait- American International College on scholar- ing for this a very, very long time.” ship this fall and wrestle for its team.

Valedictorian Anthony Devanny and Salutatorian David Blain.

Collision repair student Kayli-Ann Clark and precision machining student Rebecca Marshall.

“I’m so excited!” said Brendan Trajanowski, pictured with Elizabeth Birt. “I’m ready for the next chapter.” The Eastford School District Brandon Remington, Deidra Askitis, Heidi Ducat and Jeremiah Barclay strike a pose before graduation. seeks applicant for: Long-term Substitute Physical Education (044) and Health (043) Teacher September 25, 2017 through January 26, 2018 Submit letter of interest, resume, letters of reference and copy of CT certification to: Hair dressing students Sara Perreault and Linda Loretz Kylie Paul. Superintendent Eastford School District P.O. Box 158 12 Westford Road At left: Friends Caitlin Martelle, Julie Fisk and Kattie Yon said they had “mixed emo- Eastford, CT 06242-0158 tions” about graduating.

The Eastford School District The Eastford School (PK-8) seeks applicants for: seeks applicants for: 1 Middle School Girls Soccer Coach for fall 2017 0.60 FTE General Music and 1 Middle School Boys Basketball Coach for winter 2017-18 Instrumental Music Teacher 1 Middle School Girls Basketball Coach for winter 2017-18 1 Middle School Track Coach for spring 2018 CT Certification (049) Music Endorsement required Salaries: Eastford Teachers Association MUST HAVE: Contract: Commensurate with Experience A 600 Interscholastic/Intramural Coach certification from the State of Connecticut Send letter of intent, resume, copy of Connecticut certification, Submit a letter of intent, 3 letters of reference and an unofficial transcript to: resume and copy of certification to: Linda Loretz Linda Loretz, Superintendent Superintendent Eastford School District P.O. Box 158 12 Westford Road Eastford School District Eastford, CT 06242-0158 P.O. Box 158, Eastford, CT 06242-0158. Application Deadline: open until filled Heidi Ducat, James Sabourin and Justin Application Deadline: Open until filled Starting Date: August, 2017 Spaulding had fun before graduation. A8 • Friday, June 23, 2017 Villager Newspapers Against P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 the Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner travel ban Frank G. Chilinski I believe there are still too President & Publisher many who are blindly sup- porting President Trump- Charlie Lentz and believe me, I under- Editor stand this is not welcoming words for many. My major Where is Democracy going reasoning for this “America isn’t was not perfect. For for spreading untruths. thought The power easy. America Guest examples, slavery They fail to see all the people Guest process is advanced citi- was not abolished; who peacefully, many times Column is his zenship. You’ve Column women, poor peo- behind the scenes, engage as creation gotta want it bad, ple, and African- citizens in effective ways. of execu- Douglas ‘cause it’s gonna Dr. Jeffrey Americans (even if I do believe that the vast tive order of books put up a fight. It’s free persons) could majority of American citi- Wolfram labeled A. Gordon gonna say, ‘You not vote; and slaves zens still conduct themselves The room was packed with people, want free speech? were counted as mindful of respecting others. mostly women. We had come to listen Let’s see you being only three- In fact, I see it every day in “Protecting the Nation from to a presentation by author, Christine acknowledge a man whose fifths of a person for the pur- the work that I do as Chair Baker Kline, about her book, “A Place Foreign Terrorist Entry words make your blood poses of the national census. of Woodstock’s Planning & into the United States” on in the World”. The program was the cul- boil, who’s standing center It would take many more Zoning Commission and as mination of an excellent annual project, January 27, 2017. This goes stage and advocating at the struggles to correct these President of the Connecticut for the executive order the Quiet Corner Reads, a collaboration top of his lungs that which inequalities. State Medical Society. of libraries in northeastern Connecticut. which superseded this one on you would spend a lifetime Yet, despite their dif- People do not agree 100% March 6th but as Mr. Trump Area librarians select a book, patrons opposing at the top of yours.’ ferences and even with on things 100% of the time. called it- was just “watered read it and the author visits the area You want to claim this land the limitations of political Nevertheless, many times, down” from the first one. and delivers a talk. Kline gave a well- as the land of the free? Then compromises, people came consensus is achieved, The EO was even titled the tuned presentation and, despite the sti- the symbol of your country together to do something for sometimes after protracted same as the first one. It is fling heat, everyone in the room paid cannot just be a flag. The the common good. Each gen- efforts, to bring forth mean- not so much my opinion but attention. symbol also has to be one eration handed to the next ingful and durable good pub- my belief that we should call I thought about the power of books to of its citizens exercising his generation this work so that lic policy. Compromise does these orders nothing less influence us, the contin- right to burn that flag in democracy would stay alive not mean breaking away than what they are, and that ued importance of librar- protest. Now show me that, and things attempted to be from one’s core principles. is a Muslim ban. ies in a digital world and defend that, celebrate that in made better. After all, we It means finding pragmatic, I know many disagree with how an historic event or, your classrooms. Then, you are Americans. We over- realistic, and common sense this but I truly believe they in the case of this book, a can stand up and sing about come challenges. common ground to solve our have not been following the painting, can trigger an the land of the free.” A key part, in fact, a fun- shared problems. It also case(s) as I have- for if they imaginative leap. The above quote is from damental part, of achieving means that even if everyone were, they would see it for The processes by which Michael Douglas’ char- consensus to get things done does not share in the consen- what it truly is. The most one becomes a reader are acter, President Andrew is civility. It is not a naïve sus, when a fair vote takes recent ruling by the Ninth a mystery to me, although Shepherd, in the 1995 movie, notion or a trite sensibility. place, that everyone respects Circuit Court of Appeals just reaffirms this. The Ninth cir- NANCY WEISS I have several friends An American President. It It is a fact. Citizens doing the majority decision. And, cuit isn’t the only court of who were reading teach- comes toward the end of their duty through public if one wants to change that appeals to decide on this mat- ers. I came from a family discourse, questioning of decision, one follows legisla- the movie, when the fiction- ter but a thirteen judge panel of readers, where we read the cereal al President is lamenting what is going on, and voting. tive processes to do so. box if there was nothing else at hand. of the Fourth circuit out of the dirty politics that has Citizens upholding not just American democracy is Virginia also ruled against Our house was brimming with maga- attacked his girlfriend in their own rights, but also the not in trouble. The pillars of zines, at least two daily newspapers and this Muslim ban 10-3. There an effort to drag down his rights of others, to speak, to its existence are very much are nearly 20 federal judges books ranging from a leather bound set policy agenda and weaken assemble, and to vote. Our sound. American democ- now who have ruled against of Shakespeare my father won in high his re-election campaign. rights do have responsibil- racy is not going anywhere. this ban — and as Americans school to the Nancy Drew series, The He talks about character ities and reasonable limita- It remains right here among we should be overwhelmed Yearling and endless histories of the and the importance it plays tions attached to them. Free us because it is a part of us with patriotism that we have Civil War. For me, reading is one of the in being President and in speech does not mean hate and we are a part of it. In a checks and balance that most engaging things I do, but it doesn’t American democracy. speech, incitement to riot, our towns, we are all part works. Although I do not see always go smoothly for everyone. This quote is as applicable libel, or forbidding others to of communities. Our com- it being checked or balanced A godson of mine had difficulty learn- today as it was in 1995. It is speak. Free assembly does munities together knit us by the majority of the 115th ing to read. A combination of excellent also as applicable today as it not mean committing acts of together as one state. All U.S. Congress — but that is teachers at Putnam Elementary School would have been in 1776. violence or blocking others 50 states make us a country. for another day. and Rectory School helped him immense- The differences among us to peacefully assemble. We America, although a pre-em- From the very first ruling ly. As a child he was a crackerjack at as Americans are obvious. see too much of these bad inent economic, cultural, by Judge Robart who put a assembling complex Lego structures and It is all over the hyperactive, things today. and military power, is but stop on the first executive could master new tech devises in an 24/7 news services. We can- The word civility derives a part of the humanity that order that caused chaos instant. He just couldn’t read. There are not avoid hearing or reading from the Latin word, civi- populates our one planet. and disarray for thousands probably few greater gifts to give some- about it all by the pundits. lis, which means citizen. Whether some people like of people- including green one than the ability to read. He learned, However, our current per- Civility is indeed part of these facts, chose to recog- card holders who have the but imagine what would have happened ception is that these differ- being a citizen, but doing so nize them, or even see that same rights as U.S. citizens, to the audio only hearing if he hadn’t had such fine teachers. ences are acutely dividing us, in an appropriate manner. they exist, we are indeed all before the three judge panel, “There is no frigate like a book”, is forever changing our democ- The Institute for Civility in together. Civility is part of to the ruling issued by the a line from an Emily Dickinson poem racy. This perspective is Government says the follow- being a good citizen and part about escaping through reading. She district court in Hawaii, to near-sighted for two reasons. ing on its website, “Civility of a community. the Fourth circuit’s 205-page would be dazzled by the many ways we First, we forget that partisan is claiming and caring for Our differences have made can access the written word. I “read” ruling, and then again by the politics and polemics are not one’s identity, needs and us better by bringing forth Ninth circuit- I have been audio books almost as much as books I new. They have been pres- beliefs without degrading new ideas based upon vari- reading and listening to both hold in my hands. Once I thought such ent before, during, and after someone else’s in the pro- ous experiences, knowledge, sides of the argument. And “reading” was cheating, but no longer. America’s founding. Look cess”. and skills. They are what what I have heard from the Audiobooks are read by people with won- back at what American his- Each of us can feel passion- drive America forward. I Justice Department, which derful voices and polished insight. The tory shows us. Bitter elec- ately about different issues say, celebrate our differenc- is being ordered to defend experience of being read to is special tions imbued with personal and can find our own ways es and learn from them. I this by the Attorney General and often more memorable than other attacks. Lots of political the- to express our concerns and learn a lot when I listen to of the United States — dis- forms. I also read on my Kindle. I love atrics and intrigue. Even bring forth our ideas. We what others say, and it helps gusts me to no end. It is a the portability of the devise. I can carry violence among legislators. can have long, even heated me make better decisions clear violation of the first many books me in one little tablet. I find, Our current circumstances debates. We can undertake and do better actions. Other Amendment concerning however, that I don’t recall the books as are neither worse nor bet- grassroots activism to con- times, what I have to say and the Establishment clause well as when I have a hard copy. There ter than those seen before. vince others of our argu- do helps others. as well as the part of the is something special about the heft of a Second, we blind ourselves ments and positions. But, The demagogues, haters, Constitution that states that book, the design of the cover and actual- to the future when we can- underlying it all, there must and nay-sayers can be and no person could be “discrim- ly turning the pages that makes a book not overcome the challeng- remain civility. If we expect should be drowned out by inated against in the issu- more memorable. es of the present. Despite others to respect our rights the larger actions of people ance of an immigrant visa Christina Baker Kline was inspired all of the challenges, big and ideas, then why can we who know why we must because of the person’s race, to write her book based on Andrew and small, throughout our not do the same toward oth- work together and how to do sex, nationality, place of birth or place of residence.”. Wyeth’s painting, Christina’s World. country’s history, American ers? so. I am fond of saying that Again, I know there will be She is interested in rural life and took democracy has survived and I do not think that civility it is not just what one does those who disagree with the a moment from history and imagined improved over time. has been lost. We may see that is important, but also the rest of the story. The late Gertrude fact that it is a Muslim ban America’s founding was and read about others acting how one does it. How we — but as fellow American I Chandler Warner, a resident and teacher not pretty. It took a long without respect. It seems to conduct ourselves is what in Putnam, used local landmarks and am urging you to read the war of battlefield struggles be that the loud minorities shapes American democracy 205 page ruling issued by her imagination to create the Boxcar and sacrifices, and foreign clogging the airwaves, the and our future. After all, it is the Fourth Circuit Court of Children diplomacy, to gain indepen- newsprint, and the band- indeed all about character. Appeals. It is by no means Series. Perhaps there are other dence. It took also a war width get all of the attention. exciting to read- but it is authors who will immortalize aspects of of words and votes in the Shame for that. We hear oth- Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon our duty to be informed cit- our area, too. Continental Congress and ers say that unless someone lives in Woodstock and is izens. Here are some quotes Reading can transport us to other plac- among the 13 colonies to is protesting in the streets or Chairman of Woodstock’s from the President him- es or keep our feet firmly planted. It’s a create the Constitution and loudly railing against things Planning and Zoning self as well as some of his gift to be able to read and a lifelong joy. the Bill or Rights. Many that they do not like, that Commission. His opinion aides that should concern Our world like that of Christina Olsen differences existed. But, peo- people are being not just neither reflects any official every American. First on in the Wyeth painting is only as narrow ple kept in mind the goal complacent about what is statement of nor any specif- his campaign website pub- or as wide as we make it. I hope sum- of an independent America. going on, but also complicit ic work being done by the lished December 7, 2015 then mer brings everyone the chance to grab Compromise was reached, in it all. They paint people Commission. candidate Trump put up a a book, find a shady spot (sans gypsy working together, to achieve with a broad brush, using statement titled “Statement moths!) and settle in for a good read. that goal. The compromise false colors. Shame on them of Preventing Muslim Immigration” — a statement that was on that same website up till May 8 of 2017 when it was used against him in the court. Ironically being taking down the next day What hat does your advisor wear after reporters pointed this fact out. During a press con- In light of the newly Advice: matter? ference shortly after he said issued fiduciary On April 6, 2016, the DOL “Fiduciary” is a term for an individual on national TV — “Donald J rules courtesy of the Financial issued new “conflict of inter- who has a legal or ethical duty to act for Trump is calling for a total Department of Labor est” rules regarding financial another’s benefit. When a financial profes- and complete shutdown of (DOL), it is essential that Focus advice as it relates to retire- sional provides investment advice or recom- Muslims entering the United you know the impact ment plans and IRAs. The mendations to an IRA owner or an employ- States”. The courts have these regulations may JIM ZAHANSKY new DOL rules generally hold er-sponsored retirement plan participant, ruled his campaign speech is have on your financial INVESTMENT financial professionals to and in doing so receives compensation, the admissible evidence. planning objectives. a fiduciary standard if they new rules generally hold the financial pro- During a rally in South These laws ensure that ADVISER receive compensation for professional to a fiduciary standard. In other Carolina he is quoted say- financial advisors act in viding investment advice to words, the financial professional must put ing “I have friends that are the best interest of their retirement plan participants the client’s best interest ahead of his or her Muslims. They are great clients. Planning well establishes a trustful or IRA owners, which means they must own. To that end, the rules are designed to people- but they know we relationship that places clients’ long term act impartially and in their clients’ best eliminate potential conflicts of interest. One have a problem”. During strategies at the forefront of the financial interests. Here are answers to some basic example is a situation in which a financial an interview on CNN dated advisory process. questions about the new rules. professional would get paid more for one March 9, 2016 he made the New Rules Affect Retirement Savings What is a “fiduciary” and why does it Turn To FOCUS page A9 Turn To GUEST page A8 V illager Newspapers Friday, June 23, 2017 • A9 The old Brayton Grist Mill When I spoke to John from 1890 until his death so glad that I went. of the loan was the Company, $7,300, Carter last week about in 1928 at the age of 77.” I’m enjoying look- Manufacturer’s Attawaugan Company, Pomfret’s stone arch The brochure noted ing through June Committee of which $4,350, Danielson Cotton bridges, he mentioned that waterpower was har- 1917 extracts that Killingly J. Arthur Atwood Co., $3,650, Plainfield that he would be going nessed on Mashomoquet Marilyn Labbe sent was chairman. Woolen Co., $2,450, River to open up the Brayton Brook as far back as 1719. me. I was reminded at 300 Through their Weaving Co., $2,250, Grist Mill and Marcy Old photos at the muse- that as a woman, I instrumentality the Central Worsted Co., Blacksmith Museum at um show the high dam should not ever take employees of the $1,650, Whitestone Co., Mashamoquet State Park and millpond that once my right to vote for MARGARET mills were interest- $1,500, International that afternoon for visi- existed. It was destroyed granted. “The WEAVER ed and the success Cotton Co., $500, Larkin tors/tours. Now my late in 1940. June meeting of the of their efforts in Reed Co., $400, making husband and I loved to The Marcy Blacksmith Executive Board this work is best evi- the mill total $122,000. go hiking at that park shop once stood across of the Connecticut finance the war. An arti- denced in the final (Several of the above were years ago when our chil- from the gristmill, and Women Suffrage cle on Wikipedia noted, figures, which show that mills along the Whetstone dren were growing up. three generations of Association was held “Subscribing to the nearly 40 percent of the Brook). However, I couldn’t recall Marcys worked the yesterday at Suffrage Liberty) bonds became a quota asked for was sub- “So many societies ever being in the grist- anvil. The second floor headquarters, Hartford. symbol of patriotic duty scribed for by mill oper- have subscribed that mill. Since I had no spe- of the museum houses This was the last of the in the United States and atives. the list embraces near- cific plans, I decided to an impressive collection meetings to be held in introduced the idea of “As the battle for dollars ly every organization in “Explore” a Last Green of blacksmithing equip- Hartford this summer. financial securities to became warmer, a central town. It is estimated that Valley site and visit the ment and a wonderful The meetings are con- many citizens for the first committee was born, of there were over three museum horseshoe collection. tinued all through the time. The June 21, 1917 which C. A. Tillinghast thousand individual sub- When John gave me Have you ever seen the summer, but in the hot Transcript had the follow- became chairman… scriptions to the loan in a guided tour, I quickly small split horseshoes months the board usu- ing. “Killingly Does Her When the books were the Killingly district, but learned that the building worn by oxen? Are you ally meets at Madison Duty. Liberty Loan an finally closed Killingly as yet a complete list is had once housed much familiar with horseshoes or at Fenwick, where Unprecedented Success was proud to have not not obtainable.” I’ll write more than a gristmill. A for winter that worked a number of the mem- in Every Way. only reached its tremen- more about the changes “vertical turbine is hid- much like a studded snow bers have their summer “When a few weeks dous quota but passed that were occurring due den in the wheelpit in tire having metal “corks” homes. Among the most ago, the government offi- it by nearly twenty-five to the war in a future col- the sub-basement. Water that were attached to the active workers is Miss cials calmly informed per cent. In all $337,000 umn. from the brook was once shoes? The blacksmiths Rosamond Danielson, Killingly that they expect- was subscribed in this channeled through this were even adept at mak- County Chairman of ed her to sell $267,000 in district, just $76,000 more Margaret M. Weaver level to activate the tur- ing “corrective horse- Windham County.” Liberty Bonds, a gasp of than was asked for. Killingly Municipal bine”. It was possible to shoes.” Darius Marcy (WCT 6/17 (p. 25 of tran- astonishment was heard “In this grand result Historian, June 2017. see how systems in the fashioned six horseshoes scribed papers). The 19th the length of Main Street the mills had an especial- Special thanks to John basement level had been (on display) that won a Amendment, which guar- and we know more than ly honorable part as the Carter for information on constructed so that the first prize at the Chicago anteed women the right one sage financier who following list of subscrip- the Brayton Grist Mill & water could power the Columbia Exposition in to vote, was passed by shook his head and said tions amply proves. We Marcy Blacksmith Shop gristmill, a cob splitting 1893 (World’s Fair). For Congress June 4, 1919 and it couldn’t be done. But give them in order of their Museum and Marilyn machine, or lathes in the a while the Marcy black- was ratified on August 18, that did not deter our amounts: Connecticut Labbe for transcribing upper level where a wood- smith partnered with 1920. hustling citizens form Mills, $18,650, Goodyear Transcripts. For addition- working shop once exist- Brayton, who operated The United States taking off their coats Company, $13,050, Floyd al information visit the ed. However, there was the woodworking shop in entered World War I on and going to work with Cranska Company, Killingly Historical Center only enough waterpower addition to the gristmill, April 6, 1917 so 100 years a systematic rush. The $12,850, Quinebaug Wed. or Sat. 10-4 or www. from the brook to oper- and they made wagon ago a number of facets of banks were in the van of Company, $11,050, Davis killinglyhistorical.org. or ate one system at a time. wheels. everyday life had altered the movement from the and Brown Company, call (860) 779-7250. Mail for “Equipment for gener- If you have an hour to meet this circum- start, and they were ably $10,000, Wauregan the Killingly Historical & ating power in order to or so, do consider visit- stance. The Transcripts assisted by the Business Company, $9,050, Genealogical Society, Inc. shell corn and grind grain ing this “treasure” in of this time contain Men’s Association and American Woolen, or the Killingly Historical survive in the very loca- Pomfret. The museum is numerous references to the various other local $8,150, Assawaga Center should be sent to tions where they were open Sundays from 2 p.m men enlisting. In addi- organizations. One of Company, $7,600, E. H. PO Box 265, Danielson, Ct. used by William Brayton, to 5 p.m. from Memorial tion, there was, of course, the most prominent agen- Jacobs Mfg. Co., $7,550, 06329. who operated the mill Day to Labor Day. I was a great need for funds to cies for the furtherance Killingly Worsted SPINNEY continued from page A1

Added Deb: “The rest is history!” Going from a suppos- edly failing presentation at a puppeteer conven- tion to being the star of a successful children’s show and a beloved icon known around the world is a huge deal for anyone. But for someone who has always had a passion for the art of puppeteering it’s Carroll Spinney has been drawing since he was 6 years old. a dream come true. His drawings of Big Bird are a huge hit with anyone who has As a child, Spinney was teased for his fasci- watched Sesame Street. nation with puppetry. part of drawing is seeing smile: “It was a really But he never gave up on the result. He loves see- well-drawn picture for a 6 his dreams. And it only Carroll Spinney signed drawings of Big Bird and met with fans at the Arts & Framing – Sochor ing the final outcome. He’s year-old bird.” makes sense that inspir- Art Gallery, where he had a small exhibit. also excited that his son Having lived in ing other children is a has decided to make a liv- Woodstock with Deb for huge part of the reason gush about her memo- ‘no’ to an adult,” said Many people also came ing as an artist. over 50 years, Spinney Spinney enjoys being Big ries of Big Bird. But he Spinney. “That was what to collect his paintings. Spinney also brought and Deb were pleased to Bird so much. What came was in for a shocker. She changed her mind. And Drawing Big Bird is his love of art onto Sesame meet with fans in down- as a surprise to Spinney, told him that Oscar the her life. When the grown- something that Spinney Street. According to town Putnam to share all however, was how many Grouch changed her life. ups came back that night has been doing for a very Spinney, Big Bird always of his memories and hear people were relating to Spinney asked her to there was a different girl long time. An artist since wanted to be an artist fans discuss their own. Oscar the Grouch, anoth- tell him why. in the house. One who he was six years old — when he grew up. “I love this part of the er character he’s been The woman admitted said ‘no.’ She became her- “We still have stuff he In a very memorable country,” he said. “I’ve since the start of Sesame that she grew up in a home self. It helped her become drew at 8 years old,” said episode — and Spinney’s been all over the country. Street. with four adults that “had a well-rounded person.” Deb. “And it’s quite good!” favorite memories of We may have lousy win- “I never understood every idea what what she The touching story — Spinney found that he being on the show — Big ters, but it’s still a lovely why Oscar was there,” should do for a living.” is one of many Spinney enjoyed drawing Big Bird Bird drew all the people part. Putnam is worth vis- Spinney recalled thinking As young as 12 years old, hears when he attends doing countless activities. on the show, including iting.” of the negative trash-can they told her her entire book signings and other And the fans loved it. Mr. Hooper, who passed “We come twice a dweller. “I kept think- life plan, including what appearances. The art “One of my personal away. Mr. Hooper was week to 85 Main and The ing, ‘He’s not a very nice schools she’d attend and show in Putnam was no favorites,” said Spinney, someone Big Bird always Crossings.” said Deb. person.’ I used to wonder what career she’d have. different: Fans of all ages “is the drawing I did called looked forward to seeing. what good he would be...” She had never really lined up inside the small ‘Christmas Mountain.’ We Dealing with his death Olivia Richman may be But a few years ago at watched television. But art gallery to have things are crazy for Christmas. was hard for Big Bird, but reached at (860) 928-1818, a book signing, Spinney one day she was left alone signed and have their I was actually named a great lesson for the chil- ext. 112, or by e-mail at was approached by a in the house. She flipped photo taken with Spinney, Carroll because I was dren watching the show. It olivia@stonebridgepress. woman who wanted a on the dial. to tell him their memories born five hours after was one of Sesame Street’s com book signed. Per usual, “She came upon Oscar of Sesame Street and Big Christmas.” most popular episodes. Spinney expected her to in the trash can saying Bird. For Spinney, the best Said Spinney with a

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matters could not be worse, he during 9/11— who also hap- can freely watch anywhere on be the line in the sand, but yet GUEST stated in the same interview pened to forget what happened the web. — it does not seem so for so continued from page A8 “we’re having problems with on 9/11 years later, something I do not wish to go further on many. I am a decedent from an the Muslims, and we’re having we should “never forget”. On pointing out more quotes or offi- immigrant, as I suspect most statement “I think Islam hates problems with Muslims coming January 28 the former mayor cial statements that prove it is of the readers are as well — so us…we can’t allow people com- into the country”. Now I could had a televised interview on truly a Muslim ban- but I want please remember to love your ing into this country who have point out the statistics on how the Fox network in which he is to thank our Congressional neighbor and to respect immi- this hatred”. His one statement false that is- but I urge my fel- quoted, “when he [Trump] first Representation for calling grants and refugees. There is a during that interview that real- low Americans to research that announced it, he said Muslim it what it is and not simply a big green statue in New York ly hurts me is when he stated yourselves. ban…he called me up and said, “travel ban”. I again urge you, that is a world beacon — we “we’ve allowed this propaganda Of course Mr. Trump’s state- ‘put a commission together, for those who disagree, to read must make sure that beacon to spread all through the coun- ments did not help his case any, show me the right way to do it the full 205 page ruling issued shines bright for all those who try that Islam is a religion of but it was also his aide Rudolph legally”. More into the inter- by the Fourth Circuit Court of seek freedom. peace”. If he truly had friends Giuliani, the former mayor of view he stated “what we did Appeals- sadly there is far more Douglas Wolfram lives in who were Muslim — I do not New York City who I find to was we focused on – instead proof that the 45th President Danielson suspect they remained friends make the worst statement. Yes of religion – danger”. This is of the United States created a after a statement like that. If the same man who was mayor a televised interview that you Muslim ban. This alone should A10 • Friday, June 23, 2017 Villager Newspapers

Woodstock Academy graduating Class of 2017 WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Luca M. Lefevre; Emily L. Karue; Jack A. Kelley; Shealyn Academy held its commence- Lengyel (5, 13, 14); Grace S. R. Kelley (4, 12, 15); Kylie M. ment ceremony on June 18. Logan (5, 12, 13); Kerry-Jewel Kusnarowis (4, 13); Tyler J. The following graduates, pre- R. Martin; Phoebe D. McCarthy Lajoie; Sylvia M. D. Lawrence ceded by town, are the Class (14, 15); Joseph P. McCusker, (13); Devin LeRoy; Sarah E. of 2017. The numerical code Jr.; Kane E. McLewis; Myles Light; William D. Liscomb (3, following some graduates cor- P. Murren; Taylor B. Phillips; 11, 12, 13, 14); Laura N. Looby relates to the following hon- Emily R. Rainville (13, 14); Toni (4); Steven A. Lotter (13, 14); ors: 3 – Summa Cum Laude M. Ramos; Julia B. Roemer (3, Jessica L.Mason; Christian M. (grade point average of 3.89 8, 12); Clara A. Sarantopoulos Mayotte (8); Lara E. McClelland; or above); 4 — Magna Cum (3, 11, 12, 14, 15); Carli M. Sean R. McGroary; Payton L. Laude (GPA of 3.77 or above); Schimmelpfennig; Bryn G. Muzyczka; Catherine E. Navan; 5 – Cum Laude (GPA of 3.65 or Sconzo; Jessica H. Semancik Samuel D. Nichols; Luke S. above); 6 – Chinese National (4, 12, 13); Nicholas C. Short; Nielson ; Alec C. Nystrom; Honor Society; 7 – French Mia Y. Slevinsky; Mackenzie Isabel C. O’Neill; Jake A. National Honor Society; 8 C. Stewart; Kalle Terew; Alyssa Owens (Valedictorian, 3, 10, 11, – German Honor Society; 9 – N. Tracy; Jacob H. Trudeau; 13); Madison O. Palmerino (15); Italian National Honor Society; Sydney A. Trudo; Jackie B. Abigail M. Pierce. Claudia K. 10 – Latin Honor Society; 11 Wedegis (3, 13, 14, 15); Caleb R. Plummer (3, 12, 13, 14); Zachary – Math Honor Society; 12 – Wilcox (13) I. Ramos; Alexander F. Rangel; National Honor Society; 13 – Putnam: Conor P. Quinn (5, David J. Redfield (3, 10, 12, 13); Scholar-Athlete Honor Society; Olivia Richman photos 8, 13) Thomas E. R. J. Robidoux; 14 — Spanish National Honor Zach Boshka, Elise Bulmer, Joe Szhley, Thomas White IIIand Valadictorian Thompson: Aidan T. Cleary; Mikayla Roush (8); Ezra J. Roy; Society; 15 — Tri-M Honor Jake Owens. Colette C. Cloutier. Shaylor P. Scranton (13); Zu Le Society. Union: Logan M. Farley; Seow; Nathan T. Shanley; Tyler Joseph T. Garbutt; Cameron J. Grube (3, 6, 11, 12); Camille M. Frigon; Jessica Shanley; Coleen Solitro (3, 8, 12, Ashford: Sean P. Stenglein. Kathia N. González Caraballo Dylan O. Grube (3, 8); Rebecca L. Kratochvil; Alexandra 13); Jordyn Staveski (3, 8, 12, 13); Brooklyn: Adam J. (6); Jacob Hall; Alyssa R. Lee E. Hermann; Emily A. G. Matthews (5, 13, 15); Ty J. Nilo; Cuinn B. Stevenson; Graham Anastasio; Elise K. Bulmer; (5, 12, 14), Madison A. Legas; Hughes (Salutatorian, 3, 11, Matthew S. Papp (3, 8). A. Sweetnam (10); Chloe A. Nina L. Campbell; Zachary L. Jason M. Link; Jonathan A. 12, 13); Emma R. Kellermann; Webster, Mass.: Angela Tew; Joseph E. Thompson, Jr. Canning; Cassie L. Caron (15), MacNeil; Samuel K. Majek; Jonathan P. Mustis (3, 11, Marie Nigro (9) (5, 13); Cassidy M. Thorpe (3, 12, Lindsay D. Cartier; Maxwell Jacob J. A. Martin; Dawson 12); Victor C. Paulhus; Collin Woodstock: Benjamin K. 13, 14); Adam T. Trudeau; John B. Chace; Vivek J. Cherian J. Normington; Janhvi Patel; M. Singleton (3, 10, 12, 13); Adase; Ashley P. Bedard; P. B. Underwood; Anthony (3, 9, 11); Keeling M. Chiu; Franchesca M. Pescatello; Courtney M. Williams. Jacques L. Bergeron; Kaylea M. Ventura; Jesse S. Viteri; Andrew B. Clark; Brennen Shayna M. Robinson; Kimberly Pomfret: Hannah-Rose B. Bessios; Abigale J. Binette; Jameson N. White; Thomas L. D. Czmyr; Beau M. Frechette; M. Rodriguez; Samantha T. Andrews ; Kiara L. Ballou; Zachary D. Boshka; Jared M. White III; Ryan A. Whitehouse; Ross; Edwin J. Ruiz-Sandoval; Darcey G. Bastow (8, 15); Bouten; Allison Brady; Willard Jordyn N. Woodland (3, 12, 13, Ian F. D. Sauco (3, 9, 15); Caitlyn E. Bavosi; Ryan J. C. Brin; Danté B. Brisson; 14) Joseph T. A. Schley; Hannah K. P.Black (5, 12, 13); Christian Jacob A. Brule; Jason W. International students from Shimer (8); Sean M. Silvestro; J. Bombara, Jr.; Alexander Brule; Isaac N. Burrell; Hunter China and Tunisia: Hazem Kendyll L. Smith (3, 9, 12, 13); R. Bosio (13); Serenidad R. J. Campbell; Molly E. Castano; Barkache; Xin Cen; Linxian Kyle E. Strandson (6,13); Paige Bottieri; Noah R. Bourque; Lauren M. Chenail; Michael J. Chen (3); Minglun Dai; Qi Gao; O. Stuyniski (13); Caitlin J. Colton R. Carr; Audrey E. Cheney, Jr. (15); Christopher Jianhong Guo; Ran He; Yihao Tracy; Kelly M. Trivella Chase (3, 7, 11, 12); Desteny Y. M. Claprood (4, 12, 13); Allyson He; Zidie He; Ya-Chien Hsu (3, Canterbury: Casey A. Cubi; Katherine J. Dalimonte M. Colburn; Carina I. Coman; 11); Huiyi Huang; Xinyi Jin; Allen; Brittany E. Blanchard; (13, 14); Nathan J. DeLuca (11, Shane W. Congdon; Mackenzie Haoen Li; Tianfeng Li, Tianan Mickayla T. Boyd; Alden L. 13); Bruce W. Dexter III (5); Conover; Zackery A. Cordier; Lin; Renchenhao Liu; Yuang Brennan; Owen J. Chavez; Dillon S. Donovan; Brittany L. Meghan G. Corey; Katrina M. Liu; Yuanchen Ma (3, 11); Monique C. Collelo; Carly Eber (13, 14); Sydney C. Feragne Davis; Mason S. Defocy; Chelsie Yuanqi Ma; Zhuocheng Mei (4); F. DeLuca (5); Timothy J. (14); Anya E. Foley; Brett C. E. Elliott; Emily M. Faist (3, Zhibo Peng (4); Tongyao Wang Ferrigno; Briana M. Guillot; Gagne; Stephen Z. Gagnon; 11); Rebecca R. Feldman (4, 12, (5); Yangzhi Xu; Dingchen Delane E. L. Hartland; Kaley Daniel C. Harrington; Molly 14); Seamus D. Flynn, Maya Yao; Hao Yin; Manni Yu (3, M. Kasacek; Bethany A. E. Harrington (5, 14); Brian K. Fraga (3, 12); Hunter G. 11); Yuting Zeng (4); Tongyue LaFramboise (13); Mckaylin A. J. Hemeon (4, 12, 14); James Garceau; Roxanne A. Garceau Zhang (3, 11); Zikai Zhang (6); Oloff; Olivia R. Pappas (15). Hemeon (4, 14); Mia E. Herrera (13); Shai-Lin Gothreau (13); Feilong Zhou; Honghui Zhou; Danielson: Jaden K. Cheng (5, 12, 14); Allen F. Horn IV Jason C. Harkins; Julie X. He Kun Zhou; Yingnan Zhu (3); (6) (4, 12, 14); Caitlyn A. Ireland; (5, 6, 13); Patrick Houlihan (3, Wei Zou (3). Eastford: Ivan W. Asikainen Jack C. Jellison; Michael J. 10, 11, 12, 13), Tyler J. Huhtanen (11, 13); Grace C. Jocson (3); “I’m pretty excited,” said Katherine (13); Caleb A. Bowen (13); Silas Kemp; Mikko J. Koivisto (4); Callista N. Kamau (15); Steve S. Dalimonte, pictured with Colette D. Bunnell (15); Ethan P. Cloutier. “But I’m sad it’s coming Desmond; Liam R. C. Dyer to a close.” (5, 8, 12); Cody M. Goodwin; will be trams that bring students sify its boarding student pop- CAMPUS back and forth between each ulation,” said Sandford. The continued from page A1 period. This is part of a contract boarding students attending Woodstock Academy has with Woodstock Academy currently tural center to accommodate the a bus company which will man- live in homes with families with- school’s growing population. age the tram system throughout in the community. Sandford said The expansion will be ready each semester. the dorms will help recruit more this fall. Christopher Sandford, The expansion has been 15 students. Woodstock Academy’s Head of months in the making. Around While it did take quite a while Schools, and members of the that time, officials were work- to come to an agreement with the music, drama and arts programs ing on a strategic plan for the Hyde School, Sandford said if the were already moving things into school. One of of the biggest con- academy built its own expansion the new space and painting some cerns was the growing student from scratch it would have cost places on June 16. population and a lack of space. $60 million. Woodstock Academy “It’s very exciting,” said With over 1,000 students attend- is paying for the expansion with Sandford. “But not many high ing Woodstock Academy, it was a loan from the USDA. schools out there have two cam- time to expand. An open house was held for puses. There’s not a lot of infor- “For example, the auditorium the south campus on June 21 and mation on how this is done. It’s can only hold 400 kids current- June 22, allowing families and been a little stressful.” ly,” Sandford said. “Right now community members to see the Despite his concern, it seems it’s used as a chorus classroom. new classrooms, gymnasium, fit- as though Woodstock Academy But any time we have an event, ness center and athletic fields. has been adapting to the new we have to move the chorus stu- campus quite successfully. A dents out. With the new campus, Olivia Richman may be plan is already set in place for the music program will have its reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. students who will need to travel own space, which it currently 112 or by e-mail at olivia@stone- from the main campus to the doesn’t have.” bridgepress.com new expansion, two miles south. The dorms will also help According to Sandford, there Woodstock Academy “diver- GARDEN continued from page A1 run into problems because of decline of habitat. That’s why we started it.” The newly planted Four O’ Clocks are right outside the latest and most effective treatment for moderate to severe asthma and urticaria (hives). the main entrance of the Killingly Public Library, a great public place where many community members will be able to view it. “We’re very happy to have this garden,” said Olivia Richman photo Strand. “It’s prob- “We use the original seeds and plants that came from their home ably the only gar- for Michaela’s Garden,” said Petit Family Foundation volunteer Lynn den out here that Strand, pictured with Mother Nature’s Garden chair Ginny Chase. we have at the moment. Hopefully we can add to that and have some more Olivia Richman may be reached at gardens throughout Killingly and sur- (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at [email protected] Dine local, rounding towns.” Shop local… Advertise local.

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Tianan Lin, Linxian Chen, Ran He and Manni Yu struck a pose before the commencement ceremony.

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Courtesy photo At left; Susan Desrosiers, Arc Executive Director and Gardner Johnson, Arc Individual. The Tournament is named after Gardner’s father.

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PUTNAM — The Arc Quinebaug Valley held is named, was the loving father of a child with its 30th annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf intellectual and developmental disabilities. He Tournament on June 16 at Connecticut National was a champion advocate for his son and The Arc Golf Club. Quinebaug Valley. Gardner knew that all people, With a score of 57 on the Par 71 Connecticut regardless of a disability, should have the life they National Golf Club course, the foursome of Tim want, and to be cared for with dignity and respect. Cunha, Pete Cunha, Scott Derosier and Tommy Working with Rawson on the golf tournament Derosier took first place. Second place winners committee were Co-Chairs Lynn Bourque and were the foursome of Dr. Jack Mooney, Mike Brandy Hapgood, as well as members Pam Brown, Cristina, Jeff Clang, Sr. and Jeff Clang, Jr., with a Gene Michael Deary, Eric Quinn, Earl Rosebrooks, score of 60. The foursome of Rick Dion, Paul Roy, David Stuyniski, Jeff Rizer, Kristine Durocher, Doug May and Chris Ketralis took third place with Julie Ann Dupont, Geoff Bolte, Rick Dion and a score of 61. The Arc staff Susan Desrosiers, Crystal Simonson, In the skins competition, on hole 6, the winning Linda Lamoureux, and Abby Snyder. team players were Dr. Jack Mooney, Mike Cristina, “This golf tournament is one of our biggest Jeff Clang, Sr. and Jeff Clang, Jr., with an eagle 3. fundraising events each year and we are forever Closest to the pin winners were Ryan Walsh on grateful for the continued support of our wonderful hole seven, Joe Landry on hole nine and Mary community. It is the generosity and kindness of Kuhn on hole fifteen. those dedicated to our mission who truly help our Best Dressed Team award went to the RE/MAX agency continue to shine.” said Susan Desrosiers, foursome, with each player winning a $50 gift card Executive Director of The Arc Quinebaug Valley. donated by Danielson Surplus. The tournament grossed more than $40,000. Golf Committee member and Past President of Proceeds from The Annual Gardner Johnson The Arc Board of Directors, Jeffrey Rawson, was Memorial Golf Tournament help to enhance ser- presented with the Gardner Johnson Award to his vices provided by The Arc for individuals with surprise during the tournament dinner. intellectual, developmental, and other life-af- “I was honored to receive the award and to join fecting disabilities. Major sponsors included the list of so many wonderful and impactful people prime sponsor Gerardi Insurance Services, and before me who have positively changed the lives of Rawson Materials, Putnam Bank, Fluid Coating Courtesy photo folks with intellectual and developmental disabili- Technology, Inc., Byrnes Insurance Agency and From left, Jeff Rawson, Arc Board Past President & Gardner Johnson ties.” Said Rawson. East Commerce Solutions, Inc. Award Recipient, Pam Brown, Arc Board President, Gene Michael Gardner Johnson, for whom the golf tournament Deary, Arc Board Treasurer Did this past winter do a number on your roof? The Now booking Summer roofing Country projects. Garden Or is it just time to take care of it before a minor leak turns into a huge problem? childcare center I’ve known Mike Marciano for many years and he is of a dying breed – good old fashion quality work for a reasonable The director and teachers are dedicated price. He has installed new roofs and to providing the best care and repaired damage to several of my own education to young children in a loving family’s and friends’ houses. He has been in the contracting and roofing business for many years. and enriching environment.

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off the Tuff Buddy participants after their muddy run through the obstacle course. Another new attraction was a chance to ride on four pieces of real construction equipment, including a bulldozer, loader, and two excavators. For a fee, children and parents were invited to climb in the cab of each item and dig in the dirt, assisted by a licensed operator. The result was an over-sized sandbox and a one-of-a-kind experience for participants. Other activities included a bounce house, tethered balloon rides in the Re/Max hot air balloon, face painting, games provided by the New England Dairy & Food Council, and displays by the Natchaug River Young Marines, Boy Scout Troop 21, WPTP Football, Griffin Youth Hockey, and the Woodstock Middle School Playground Committee. The NOW Equipment Dig was a hit with many kids (and dads) throughout the weekend At the event the Killingly Brooklyn Rotary Club offered Amber Alert regis- trations for families. In addition to the many activities available, the Touch-A-Truck featured an impressive display of vehicles. Many local businesses supported the event by lending their equipment to NOW for the weekend, including: Rawson Materials & Rawson Development, Jolley Sarah Mortensen photos Concrete, Reynolds Logging, Lavallee Young Sheamus poses in front of K&S Construction, Dalmik Well Drilling, Harvesting equipment at the Touch-A-Truck Whitehouse Transport, Kahn Tractor & Equipment, Sunset Nurseries, K&S THOMPSON — The NOW Touch-A- Harvesting, Dowgiewicz Construction, Truck returned for its third year of fam- Central Construction Industries, Fort Hill ily fun on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, Farms & the Farmer’s Cow, Earthworks June 11 at the Thompson Speedway. The Excavating and Landscaping, and many event saw crowds braving the heat for more. The Touch-A-Truck also saw two days of activities, including an inter- participation from the National Guard, active display of 50 trucks and equip- Connecticut State Police and Putnam Police Department and multiple local “Must be the Milk” – Volunteers from the New England Dairy & Food Council featured fun ment, a youth mud run, equipment rides, games about dairy nutrition a bounce house, face painting, and more. fire departments including East Putnam Proceeds from the event will support and East Killingly. NOW scholarships and programs in the The event was made possible by the 10-town area of Northeast Connecticut. generosity of returning sponsors: Cargill The Touch-A-Truck began in 2015 as Chevrolet, Gates Automotive Group and a free event featuring heavy equipment Putnam Ford. Each dealership featured for children of all ages to climb and vehicles on display for the entire week- explore. In 2016 the event moved to the end. Volunteer support was provided by Thompson Speedway and grew into members of the Green Valley Crossing a fundraiser, with many more trucks congregation, Killingly F.C. coaches and and equipment on display. For 2017, the soccer players, local teenaged gymnas- event expanded to include new attrac- tics athletes, and NOW Board members. tions intended to engage families. The Natchaug River Young Marines Reflecting the organization’s mission were present all weekend and assist- of promoting youth wellness, NOW ed with parking, set-up/clean-up, and partnered with Green Valley Crossing assisting event attendees. to host the “Tuff Buddy,” a mud run The Touch-A-Truck is annual fund- obstacle course designed exclusively raiser for local non-profit Northeast for children. The course consisted of 12 Opportunities for Wellness (NOW). elements with volunteers available to NOW’s mission is to serve children ages lend a helping hand at each obstacle. 3 to 14 in Northeast Connecticut, pro- Children received free T-shirts courtesy moting youth wellness, regardless of of Deary’s Gymnastics, Deary’s Gym access to financial resources. For more Supply, Byrnes Agency, Deary Bros. information on NOW and for upcom- Volunteers from the East Putnam Fire Mike’s Stand, Church Street Storage, and ing events and programs, visit www. Department hosed Tuff Buddy runners off Cargill Chevrolet. The East Thompson NOWinMotion.org. after completing the course. With high tem- peratures, the cool water was a relief! Visitors got the chance to take a tethered Fire Department also assisted by hosing balloon ride courtesy of Re/Max V illager Newspapers Friday, June 23, 2017 • A17 Woodstock student art at Town Hall

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WOODSTOCK — Art students from Woodstock Academy have a special exhibit at the Town Hall, inspired by their trip to the Palmer Arboretum. This is the fourth year that Woodstock Academy has collaborated with the arboretum for this special A beautiful detailed drawing by Wei Zou. Zhexuan Wu’s painting won second place. art project, where students researched various trees and then spent time painting them at the arboretum. “This is an important project because it introduces the students and the community to the arboretum,” said Philippa Paquette. “Many haven’t heard of it before. It’s a hidden gem in Woodstock. It’s absolutely gorgeous and very peaceful. Very quiet. It’s a delightful space. I think it’s nourishing for anybody, particularly artists.” It also introduces them to the arbor. Many haven’t been before. It is a hidden gem in A painting by Jonathan Mustis, inspired by a plant at the Woodstock. It’s absolutely arboretum. gorgeous. Very peaceful. Very quiet. Lots of bird songs. It’s First place went to Ying Man Zhu. a delightful space. I think it’s nourishing for anybody, particularly artists. This is the fourth year that there’s been a collaboration between the Palmer Arboretum (on Woodstock Hill) and the arts department at Woodstock Academy. This is the most elaborate year yet. Bill Brower, the president of board of trustees of the arboretum, sent a list of plant and trees that are there. The students researched these trees. They Aislin Tracey’s colorful drawing. Googled them, they looked at them, then this spring the classes came down to the arbor and toured so they could see what was happening there. They went back to their studio at Woodstock Academy and developed ideas in any way they wanted to. The variety of techniques that you can see suggest that they can do anything they felt moved to do. They created artwork. Professional local artist Barba Lucia judged all the pictures. Palmer Arboretum has financed rewards for Best in Show Stephanie Nielson’s arboretum-inspired paint- and first and second place. They will also ing. Said Paquette: “The students brought A unique take on a plant in the arboretum by The WA students were allowed to create art supplies with them to the arboretum and be recognized at the convocation at the art of any medium in any style. Painting by Gabriella Bessette. beginning of next year. spent 45 minutes sketching anything they Nathan Tracy. wanted. They were all spread out throughout. It was lovely.”

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Charlie Lentz photo Runners begin the DKH Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund 5K Saturday in Putnam.

BY CHARLIE LENTZ DKH run so the hilly out- get you. He goes ‘Mom, VILLAGER EDITOR and-back course on Park why do you have to come PUTNAM — The rest of Road was an adventure. back and get me?’ I said the women’s field never “I didn’t know the ‘Well, I might run a little had a chance. course,” Pallardy said. faster.’ He’s like ‘I don’t Last Saturday’s Day “You’re going to climb know about that,’ ” said Kimball Healthcare and you’re going to Pallardy with a grin. “I NECT Cancer Fund 5K descend. And then you’re said ‘One day, kid, you’re featured Kate Pallardy climbing and descending. probably going to shatter — a professional runner So it’s a good type of race all my running times. I who toed the starting to make you strong.” promise you.’ ” line with a resume that She also reached the Mother likely knows includes a 19th place fin- halfway point in first best — Anders prob- ish in the 2014 New York place, which earned her ably has the genes to City Marathon, cover- a bonus of $100. become an elite run- ing the 26.2-mile course “That’s fun. If some- ner. Pallardy’s husband in roughly two hours, 45 one’s hanging out a $100 Mike Halovatch, is an minutes. bill you’re like ‘Well I bet- ultra-marathoner. The Pallardy expects to run ter be up there getting family lives in New York again this November in that,’ ” said Pallardy, 32. City but they also have New York. So the 3.1-mile She finished the race had a weekend residence DKH distance was just a so quickly that she had in Woodstock for the last speed bump on the road enough time to double six years. Pallardy never to another marathon in back on the course and ran the Day Kimball Gotham. help her son, Anders, Healthcare Northeast “A 5K you’re just run- complete his first 5K. Connecticut Cancer Fund ning as hard as you can. Five-year-old Anders 5K before last Saturday It’s a short race,” said finished the 3.1-mile dis- — perhaps it was best the Pallardy, who runs 80 tance in 36:43. rest of the runners didn’t to 90 miles per week in “(Anders) really want- see her resume — they training. “You just go. ed to do the long race. never had a chance. You just go by heart.” He didn’t want to do the Pallardy’s heart raced kid’s race,” Pallardy said. Charlie Lentz may be to victory among the “He said ‘Mom, it’s time reached at (860) 928-1818, women at the DKH 5K that I do a long race.’ So ext. 110, or by e-mail at in 17 minutes, 37 sec- we said OK.” charlie@villagernewspa- onds. Emily Gaudet, 27, Anders didn’t under- pers.com. from Thompson, took stand that his mother second place in 20:09. would likely leave him Charlie Lentz photo Melissa Amlaw, 32, from in the dust soon after the Woodstock, finished gun, so Pallardy offered Kate Pallardy nears the fin- in third place in 22:20. her son some pre-race ish of the DKH Northeast Pallardy was fifth overall wisdom. Connecticut Cancer 5K race among all runners. This “Run, walk, take your last Saturday in Putnam. was her first try at the time. I’ll come back and Tri-Town pitching ahead of its hitting

BY CHARLIE LENTZ straighten out the bats. And Chris Malcolm hitting a two- VILLAGER EDITOR it wouldn’t hurt if a few hits run double in the frame. THOMPSON — Tri-Town’s found some holes. Luke Mathewson took the American Legion team has pro- “I feel positive we’ll make the loss, going five and two-thirds vided the pitching that coach state tournament,” Foucault innings, allowing four runs, John Foucault expected. And said. “The bats are on. It’s three earned runs, on seven the Tri-Towners have shown not like they’re striking out. hits while striking out two and a competent defense. But the They’re hitting the ball. The allowing no walks. Kobe Akana coach is hoping the bats come team’s that we’re playing are went 2-for-3 with a double for around as the season swings making plays. Put it in play. Tri-Town. into the heart of the sum- Make them make a play. That’s mer. In its last five games the what we’re doing.” team managed just five runs. NIANTIC 2, TRI-TOWN 1 Tri-Town lost 3-1 to Ledyard- LEDYARD-PAWCATUCK 3, TRI-TOWN 1 EAST LYME — Akana took Pawcatuck on June 20, topped the hard-luck complete game Norwich 3-1 on June 10 — and THOMPSON — Alex Angelo loss, going six innings, striking was shut out twice and man- went 2-for-3 for Tri-Town in the out three, walking none, and aged just one run in a three- loss on June 20 at Tourtellotte allowing no earned runs in Tri- game series versus Niantic. Memorial’s field. Town’s loss to Niantic in the “Our bats need to wake up. first game of a doubleheader They have to capitalize when on June 17 at East Lyme High we have guys on base. You TRI-TOWN 3, NORWICH 1 School. can’t leave them stranded,” Foucault said. “That’s what it THOMPSON — Aiden comes down to.” Ciquera went 3-for-3 with a NIANTIC 1, TRI-TOWN 0 Foucault said his batters double to help Tri-Town defeat EAST LYME — Tri-Town’s have to come through in clutch Norwich on June 19. Chuck Mitchel Barylski went eight situations and they will work Innes finished 2-for-3 with one and two-thirds innings and on that in batting practice. RBI and Mitchel Barylski went allowed no runs but did figure “Batting practice with a rea- 2-for-3 with a triple and one in the decision in the loss to son. It has to be situational bat- RBI for Tri-Town. Jacob Straub Niantic in the second game of ting practice,” Foucault said. picked up the win, going six a doubleheader at East Lyme “They have to get up to the and one-third innings, striking High School on June 17. plate and know where they’re out four and allowing just two “That’s probably some of the going. They can’t just say I hits. best pitching that I’ve seen on hope I get a hit. They need to our team. It’s amazing what know a spot before they get in NIANTIC 4, TRI-TOWN 0 (Akana and Barylski) did there and say that’s where I’m against Niantic,” said coach going.” THOMPSON — Niantic’s Foucault. “ Tri-Town’s record was 5-8 Ryan Kane picked up the win, Barylski struck out five and through 13 games. Pitching he allowed five hits and struck walked three. Scott Davagian and defense has been solid thus out six over six and two-thirds took the loss, giving up one far but the hits haven’t fallen. innings and Cam Dean-Frazier unearned run in the bottom of “Pitching is still holding its got the final out to help Niantic the ninth inning. Charlie Lentz photo own,” Foucault said. “Defense defeat Tri-Town on Sunday, has been impeccable. The June 18, at Tourtellotte Tri-Town’s Luke Mathewson pitches against Niantic on Sunday, June 18, Charlie Lentz may be reached pitching is there. Our defense Memorial’s field. Niantic used at Tourtellotte Memorial’s field. at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by is there.” a four-run sixth-inning rally to e-mail at charlie@villagernews- But the coach said there’s get the win, with Bennett Coe papers.com. plenty of summer left to knocking a two-run single and B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 23, 2017 DKH Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund 5K

PUTNAM — Runners near the finish line last Saturday, June 17, at the Day Kimball Healthcare Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund 5K. Complete results can be found on the website www.snerro.com.

Matthew Rich Susan Honeychurch Emma Vandale Holly Wanegar

Alfred DiBonaventura Joseph Santese Zachary Stoddard Emily Gaudet

Chris Claprood Brett Cayer Matt Matulis and Kellan (in stroller) Jessica Bergman Woodstock Little League Results

Monday June 12 MAJORS Killingly Cyclones 8, Woodstock Cubs 7 The Woodstock Cubs dropped their opening round playoff game to the Killingly Cyclones 8-7 in Woodstock. Woodstock starter Noah Sampson pitched well, tossing four innings, striking out six Killingly batters while allowing four runs, with only one earned. Killingly broke open a 4-4 game in the top of the fifth off Woodstock reliever Clinton Kallgren, the big blow a two out bases clearing double to give the Cyclones a 8-4 lead. Woodstock would answer with three runs in the bottom of the fifth with doubles by Sampson and Kallgren sandwiched around two walks but would leave the tying run on second in the bottom of the sixth. Killingly pitchers combined to strike out 18 Woodstock hitters on the night while limiting the Cubs to only two hits. Noah Sampson (1-1, double, hit Charlie Lentz photos From left, Stephanie Antobenedetto, Brittany-Mae Kruzel, Angela St. George Turn To LITTLE LEAGUE page B5 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 23, 2017 B5

three Yard Goats managed hits. Barnes pitched 3 innings with 6 LITTLE LEAGUE Dominic Dennett was 1-2 with strikeouts. Woodstock Indians continued from page B4 an RBI, Vincent Laurens was 1-2 advance to the Quiet Corner and Zachary Renaud was 1-2. Majors Championships. TAG! by pitch twice, two runs Woodstock Hillcats 9, Pomfret Saturday June 16 scored) and Clinton Kallgren Storm 7 The Hillcats advanced to the MAJORS (1-3, double, 4 RBIs) got the only June 24, Sat., 9am-1pm semi-finals of the Quiet Corner hits for Woodstock, who also Pomfret 12, Woodstock Indians Minors Playoffs with a win. May Memorial Library Big Book Sale, on the East Wood- got help offensively from Jeter 2 Logan Coutu led the way on the Woodstock Indians lose stock green, in front of the library, under the tent! Darigan (2 walks, 2 runs scored). mound with 4 innings and was Tuesday June 13 the Quiet Corner Majors 3-3 with 3 runs scored. Also con- Championships. Maxx Corradi June 25, Sun., 9am-2pm MAJORS tributing on offense was Kyle pitched 3 innings with 1 strike- St. Stephens Flea Market, 130 Old Turnpike Road, Quinebaug. Grist who was 2-3, Matthew out. Kaden Murphy hit a homer- Woodstock Indians 7, Brooklyn Dearborn 1-3, Thomas Grist un with 1 RBI, Austin Amlaw Space w/table $20 Info Ronnie 860/753-1767 Demons 3 1-3, Reed Magnan 2-3, Callum sacrificed for an RBI, Hamilton Kaden Murphy was 2-3 with Lusignan 1-2 and Jacob Swayze Barnes 1-3 with a double. July 4, 11am-5pm a triple and homerun 2 runs 1-3. scored with 4 RBI. Also pitched Thursday June 15 MINORS A silent auction, attic treasures, and the book tent will open at 5.6 innings with 13 strikeouts. 9am at the 61st Annual Jamboree will be held on East Wood- Woodstock advances to the MAJORS Putnam Twins 8, Woodstock Hillcats 5 stock common. Visit www.eastwoodstockchurch.org semi-finals. Woodstock Indians 8, Killingly Wednesday June 14 The Hillcats lost in the semifi- Knights 7 nals of the Quiet Corner Minors July 9, Sun., 8am-2pm MINORS Kaden Murphy went 2-3 with Playoffs to the Putnam Twins. 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Kadin Pitching was led by Kyle Grist B’nai Shalom Tag Sale, Congregation B’nai Shalom will be Brooklyn Bolts 7, Woodstock shepherd went 2-3 with a triple and Thomas Grist. At the plate, having its Annual Tag Sale on Sunday, July 9 from 8AM-2PM Yard Goats 2 and 3 RBI, Maxx Corradi went the Hillcats were led by Logan The Yard Goats fall in the 2-3 with 3 runs scored and 1 RBI. Couty, Matthew Dearborn, Kyle rain or shine on the synagogue grounds-125 Church Street, opening round of the Quiet John Stone pitched 3 innings Grist and Jacob Swayze. Putnam, (Across from Town Hall). Corner Minors Playoffs. Only with 5 strikeouts, Hamilton To be listed in TAG! Column, call 860-928-1818. REAL ESTATE Free for nonprofits, $15 for all others VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS A Place To Call Home… Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager “Every Home, Every Week”

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P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. • Thompson CT Ph: (860)923-3377 F: (860)923-5740 www.johnstonrealestate.net Betsy DiQuattro Bev Huber CT & MA Licensed 860.455.8565 860-874-9273 [email protected] [email protected] B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 23, 2017 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Gordon P. Peters, 89 Bernard J. Knych, 87 THOMPSON– and Lundgren in WEBSTER, MASS. He was a Navy vet- Gordon P. Peters, 89, Shrewsbury for 34 – Bernard J. Knych, eran of the Korean of Oakwood Drive, years, retiring in 87, died Tuesday, War and was a mem- died June 19, at the 1994. He enjoyed June 13, at his home ber of the Polish Transitional Care spending winters in with family at his American Veterans. Unit at Hubbard in Florida for 25 years side. His first wife of Mr. Knych was a Webster. He was pre- during his retire- 17 years, Catherine battery specialist at deceased by his wife ment. He will be (Vear) Knych, died in Norton Company in of 37 years, Doris missed by his close 1974. His second wife Worcester for many (Walker) Peters, who friends, Phil Bedard, of 35 years, Illona B. years, retiring in died in 1994. He is survived by two Paul O’Rielly, and Louis Esposito. (Bacon) Knych, died in 2014. 1992. brothers, Robert Peters and Roy Peters, The family would like to thank the He leaves two daughters, Linda He was a communicant of Saint both of Douglas, Mass.; three sisters, nursing staff and physical therapy J. Cyr-Bibeau and her fiancé Paul Joseph Basilica. He belonged to the Virginia Suarez of Webster, Mass., staff at the T.C.U. at Webster, for their Kubik of Webster, Mass., and Barbara Booster Athletic Club. He had also Marie Lamontagne of Douglas, Mass., exceptional care during Gordon’s time K. Jeneral and her husband Jeffrey been a member and past president and Mary Tetreault of Southbridge, with them. of Dudley, Mass.; three grandchil- of the Kosciuszko Club. He enjoyed Mass.; many nephews and nieces; and A funeral service will be held at dren, Christopher Cyr of Pomfret, golfing at the Roseland Golf Course in his cat and favorite companion, Little 11 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Kelly Menghi of East Putnam, and Woodstock. He was a devoted fan of the Girl. He was predeceased by three Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Erica Spears of Webster, Mass.; Boston Red Sox and the New England brothers, his twin brother Norman Main St., Oxford, Mass. Burial will fol- four great-granddaughters, Natalia, Patriots. Peters, Warner Peters, and Henry low at St. Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford, Savannah, Amelia and Star; a sister, The funeral was held Friday, June Peters. He was born in Douglas, Mass., Mass. Calling hours were on Thursday, Joan Comeau of Webster, Mass.; an 16, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf to the late Percy and Nancy (Casey) June 22 at the funeral home. In lieu of aunt, Gladys Przystas of Webster, Funeral Home, 340 School St., with Peters, and lived in Oxford before flowers, memorial contributions may Mass.; several nephews and nieces. He a Mass in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 moving to Thompson in 1964. He was be made to the T.C.U. at Webster, 340 was preceded in death by a brother, Whitcomb Street. Burial was in St. veteran of the U.S. Army. Thompson Rd., Webster, MA 01570. Albert Knych. He was looking forward Joseph Garden of Peace. The Webster- Mr. Peters worked for Henley paradisfuneralhome.com to the birth of his 5th great-grand- Dudley Veterans Council rendered daughter in November. the military honors at the cemetery. He was born in Webster, Mass., Visitation was held June 15, in the Gerald T. Wilga, 92 the son of Albert J. and Agnes funeral home. Donations in his name (Czechowski) Knych and lived here may be made to St. Joseph Basilica, THOMPSON – family up North and all his life. He graduated from Bartlett 53 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA 01570. Gerald T. Wilga, 92, down to the Cape. He Trade School. www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com of Quaddick Town also enjoyed golfing Farm Rd., died and fishing. Monday morning Gerald is survived Bradford Ross Downs, 75 June 19, at home. by many nieces and WOODSTOCK starting as a member He was the loving nephews. He was VALLEY - Bradford of Future Farmers husband of the late predeceased by four Ross Downs,75, of America and con- Sophie (Silvestri) brothers Paul Wilga, of Woodstock Valley, tinuing his love for Wilga. Born in Robert “Tug” Wilga, passed unexpected- the outdoors through Webster, Mass., he was the son of the Bernard Wilga, and Raymond Wilga. ly surrounded by gardening and main- late Stanley and Eva (Budrow) Wilga. Relatives and friends are invit- family. He leaves taining property. A Mr. Wilga was a graduate of the ed to visit with Gerald’s family from behind his wife of master mechanic Bartlett High School and was a United 10:30AM to 11:30AM on Thursday 28 years, Patricia A. who could “fix any- States World War II veteran serving June 29, 2017, in the Gilman Funeral Downs; his daughter, thing,” he enjoyed with the United States Coast Guard Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. Cynthia Karen Downs; step-children projects that took extra effort to repair. being honorably discharged on Followed by a service in the funer- Wendy, Tonia, and Earl; first wife He and Patricia liked to travel together September 16, 1943. al home at 11:30AM. Burial to fol- Helen; 10 nieces and nephews, and seeing landmarks and going on cruis- Mr. Wilga worked for over 35 years low in St. Joseph Cemetery in North many friends and extended family. es. He loved his family, his horses, as a mechanic at Massachusetts Grosvenordale with military honors. Brad was born in Fairfield, and was his garden, and being at the pastures. Electric. Memorial donations may be made the son of Clara Evelyn Walker Downs A graveside service will be held at He was a member of the American to the Disabled AmericanVeterans, and E. Wallace Downs. He moved to Mt. Zion Cemetery, 48 Worcester Legion Post 67 in North Grosvenordale, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. Woodstock, on his own at the age of 16 Road, (Route 12), in Webster, Mass. on the Quinnetissett Golf Club, and the For memorial guestbook visit www. where he attended and graduated from Friday, June 23, at 11AM, followed by Raceway Golf Club both of Thompson. GilmanAndValade.com. Woodstock Academy. He served in the Military Honors. Smith and Walker Gerald enjoyed traveling with his United States Marine Corps from 1961 to Funeral Home is in charge of the 1964 earning the USMC Good Conduct arrangements. www.smithandwalk- James W. Beauregard, 74 Medal. He was an accomplished horse- erfh.com man, breeding champion Appaloosa THOMPSON -- James W. Beauregard, tours in Vietnam. horses and later enjoying working 74 died Sunday June 18, at the W. He also was a Drill with his beloved Percheron horses. He Roxbury Veterans Hospital, Boston. Instructor at Paris held a life time interest in farming, He leaves his wife of 24 years, Sandra Island. He played E. (Wagher) Beauregard. He is also hockey at Auburn survived by two daughters; Shannon High and was induct- and her husband Keith Krusas and ed to the Hall of Fame. John R. “Jack” King, 84 Kelly Dionne both of Oxford, Mass., He was known as the two stepsons; John Leake Jr of “Lamp Lighter.” He FORT MYERS, FLORIDA -- Myers. Brimfield and Francis Leake of Tempe, enjoyed yard work John R. “Jack” King of Ft. Myers, He leaves behind Arizona, two stepdaughters; Lori and the casino and was an avid hunter Florida passed away unexpectedly to cherish his mem- and her husband Darren Friedman and fishermen. He was in car sales and on Thursday, June 8 at Gulf Coast ory, his companion of Severville, Tennessee and Jennifer worked for Riverside Auto in Auburn, Medical Center following recent medi- and best friend for Perry of Thompson. He also leaves Mass. and also worked previously at cal challenges. He was 84. 13 plus years, Mary 16 grandchildren and 3 great grand- Colonial Autobody for many years. Jack was born May 27, 1933 in Celmo; his daughter children and a sister Janet and her There are no calling hours and ser- Warwick, Rhode Island, the proud Terri Jo Carlson; his husband Tom Standring of Leicester, vices and will be announced at a later son of James and Marjorie King. He niece Kathy King Massachusetts. date. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral proudly served in the United States Air and many friends He was born in Worcester, Mass., Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has Force during the Korean Conflict from and family. son of the late Wilfred and Barbara been entrusted with his arrangements. November 16, 1951 to November 22, 1955 A memorial service and celebration (Cutting) Beauregard and lived in A guest book is available at www. when he was honorably discharged. of Jack’s life was held on June 12 Thompson for the past 24 years, prior shaw-majercik.com where you may He attained the rank of Airman 2nd in the chapel at Ft. Myers Memorial to that living in Auburn Mass. He was post a condolence or light a candle Class. He earned the National Defense Gardens Funeral Home with Military U.S. Marine Corp. veteran serving two Service Medal, United Nations Service Honors presented by the United States Medal and the Korean Service Medal, Air Force. Online condolences and He spent his career as a Hospital memories can be shared on his tribute Maintenance Engineer at Day Kimball page at www.ftmyersmemorial.com. Hospital in Putnam. Donations in Jack’s memory can be Jack was a member and regularly made to Day Kimball Hospital, 320 attended services and Sunday school Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260. at MacGregor Baptist Church in Ft. Joanne M. Wojtasiewicz Jolly

PUTNAM -- Joanne ew James Rewa of Putnam made his M. Wojtasiewicz home with her, special niece Rita Jolly of Putnam Guay (Donald) of Chicopee, Mass., www.860Local.com died June 14, at niece Pamela Rewa of North Hampton, Matulaitis Nursing Mass., special friend Theresa Home in Putnam. McQueeny Newington, several nieces, Beloved wife of the nephews and cousins. late Raymond “Pete” Funeral was held Monday, June 19, Jolly, they were at Smith and Walker Funeral Home married in 1951 in in Putnam, which was followed by a Turners Falls Mass., he died in 2005. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s In Loving Memory of Magdalena Fujtas Born on April 16, 1932 in Turners Falls, Church of the Visitation, Putnam. June 3, 1925 – May 25, 2017 Mass., daughter of the late Stanley and Calling hours were held at the funeral Genevieve (Tranoski) Wojtasiewicz. home. Burial was on Wednesday at On behalf of the Pepe Family, we would like to express our deepest She graduated from Turners Falls 1:00 PM in Our Lady of Czestochowa gratitude to everyone at Matulaitis Nursing Home, for providing ex- High School in 1950. Joanne and her Cemetery, Turners Falls, Mass. cellent care; physical, emotional and spiritual, especially at the end of husband moved to Putnam, in 1952. In lieu of flowers donations may be life. It will always be a comforting remembrance in our heart. She worked at Putnam Savings Bank, made to NECCOG Animal Shelter, 125 We sincerely thank Gilman and Valade Funeral Home, American Optical and Ellis Tech in Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT 06241 or St. especially Mr. William Juzwic and his staff for their pre- Danielson where she retired. Mary’s Church of the Visitation, 218 cise planning, flexibility, guidance and kind support to She leaves her brother Francis Providence Street, Putnam, CT 06260. all of us during our very difficult times. Wojtasiewicz of Tennessee, sister Share a memory at www.smithand- We will never forget our relatives and friends who Patricia Rewa of Tennesee, aunt Rose walkerfh.com came to support us and participate with us in a very Pupek of Springfield, Mass., neph- memorable Funeral Mass. To Father Ed Dempsey, forever we are grateful for his spiritual support with special prayers and blessings to help us to accept a very special life passing from our family. She will be missed with sadness. Many thanks for the Mass cards, sympathy cards, flowers, and the donations to the Residents Activity Fund at Matulaitis. Also, much appreciation goes to the Manage- ment at Grill 37 for their accommodation, excellent food and service. God bless to all! With love, peace, and prayers, The Pepe Family DON’T MISS A THING! Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 23, 2017 B7 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Lawrence J. Grennan, Jr. Pierre L. Normandin, 71 OLDSMAR, FLORIDA – Lawrence Florida, Kelly J. Grennan, Jr., 93, passed away Grennan, New SOUTHBRIDGE, Allard, Rene, James, on May 27. He was a resident of Britain, and two MASSACHUSETTS -- Pierre L. Harvey, and sisters Oldsmar, Florida and former long- great-grandchildren, Normandin, 71, formerly of 60 Charlton Margaret Aho, and time resident of Woodstock, and also Michael Cole Ripley Street, died Tuesday, June 13, at Alice Normandin. of Quonochontaug, Rhode Island. He and Emersen Juliet Worcester Rehab & Healthcare Center He was born in was the son of Mabel Linda Lawrence Ripley, and son- after an illness. He leaves a son Nicholas Southbridge, one and Lawrence J. Grennan, Sr., of in-law Richard W. Normandin of Dudley, Massachusetts, of 14 children born Quonochontaug, Rhode Island. He Ripley, Clearwater, 5 daughters; Susan Kranz and her hus- to Zephirin and was preceded in death by this wife, Florida. He is sur- band Joe of Brookfield, Mass., Katrina Cecile J. (Duhamel) Shirley Rondeau Grennan and also vived by Shirley’s children, Lynda Fazzina and her husband Kevin of Normandin and lived wife Mary Ann Todd Grennan. He A. Hamond, Hamden, Edward “Bud” Danielson, Melissa Orr of Auburn, here all his life. He was a proud U.S. is also preceded by his son Michael (Denise) Rondeau, Thompson, Colleen Mass., Missi Normandin of Putnam, Army veteran, serving his country Lawrence Grennan and daughter in (Harold) Bishop, Woodstock, John K. and Dawn-Marie Evans and her hus- proudly. He retired from Linder’s Auto law Susan Dawn Grennan. Shirley’s (Lisa) Rondeau, North Conway, New band Brian of Oxford, , Mass.; 12 Parts in Worcester, and many years twin sister Charlotte Ayers passed Hampshire, and Dianne (Scott) Davies, grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchil- ago worked in occupational services. away December 25, 2016. Middlebury, and Shirley’s grand- dren. He also leaves 3 brothers; Paul There are no calling hours, and buri- Larry served in the Army Air Corp children, Jason (Jaimee) Rondeau, Normandin of Southbridge, Mass., al will be private. Sansoucy Funeral 8th Air Force in England. On com- Jared (Mellissa) Rondeau, Daniel David Normandin of Arizona, Tommy Home, 40 Marcy Street, Southbridge, ing to Woodstock, he was active in (Michelle Reaume) Rondeau, Meghann Normandin of Florida, and a sister MA 01550 is directing the arrange- the East Woodstock Congregational Whittemore (Josh) Lewis, Julie Antoinette Benoit of Southbridge, ments. Sansoucyfuneral.com Church, former member of the Muddy (Brandon) Carita, Lindsey (Jason) Mass. He was predeceased by his Brook Fire Department, the 4H Happy Verraneault, Sarah (Christopher) brothers George, Zephirin, Robert, Herdsmen Dairy Club, Troop 27 Boy Kelly, and Kristen (Benjamin) Allen. Scout Council, The Board of Trustees There are eighteen great grandchil- for Woodstock Academy, and twenty dren, and brother in law Floyd (Nick) years as Chairman of the Woodstock Loomis, Putnam. OBITUARIES are published at no charge. Elderly Housing, New Roxbury A graveside service will be held on Village. He enjoyed travel, the water, June 24 at 11:15am at Elmvale Cemetery E-mail notices to and boats at Quonochontaug, Rhode at the corner of Senexet Road and Island, liked most professional sports, Roseland Park Road, Woodstock, fol- and played tennis, golf, and bridge lowed by a church service at the East [email protected] with Shirley, Woodstock Congregational Church, Larry is survived by his daughter 220 Woodstock Road. In lieu of flow- or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Maureen Ripley, Orlando, Florida, ers, please make donations to the East grandson Michael S. (Andrea) Ripley, Woodstock Congregational Church, P. Orlando, Florida, granddaughters O. Box 56, East Woodstock, CT 06244, Photos are welcome in JPEG format. Jessica G. (Daniel) Pane, Ruskin, or the charity of your choice. 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You’ll likely enjoy your vacation more if you plan properly before you go. Wyndham Vacation Rentals for a kitch- LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS LEGAL NOTICE WITCHES WOOD TAX DISTRICT ESTATE OF Barbara B. Murdock TOWN OF WOODSTOCK TOWN OF THOMPSON NOTICE TO PAY TAXES (17-00191) TAX COLLECTOR’S ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The first installment of taxes due to The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE the Witches Woods Tax District on Court of Probate, District of Northeast The first installment of taxes list- The Town of Thompson Zoning Board the Town of Woodstock Grand List of Probate Court, by decree dated June ed on the October 1, 2016 Grand of Appeals, at its June 12, 2017 meet- October 1, 2016 are due and payable 14, 2017, ordered that all claims must List becomes due and payable to ing, rendered the following decisions: on July 1, 2017 through August 1, be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- the Town of Woodstock on July 1, Variance 17-04: Robert L. Witham, 2017. dress below. Failure to promptly pres- 2017. Payment must be postmarked Jr., Applicant and Owner of Record. Interest will be charged on August 2, ent any such claim may result in the or brought into the office by August For property at 12 Hill Rd. Map 109/ 2017 on all delinquent payments at loss of rights to recover on such claim. 1, 2017 to avoid an interest charge. Block H/Lot 32B/Zone R40. Variance the rate on 1Ω % per month or a min- Brenda Duquette, Clerk Interest will be charged on August 2, requested to house two (2) livestock imum charge of $2.00 per tax bill, in The fiduciary is: 2017 on all delinquent payments at the within 150’ of a sideline, i.e. 85’ from accordance with Section 12-146 of the Stephen H. Smith, Jr. rate of one and one-half percent per the southern sideline and 145’ from the Connecticut General Statutes. c/o Nicholas A. Longo, Esq., month, or a minimum charge of $2.00 western sideline, AND to modify ZBA Failure to receive a tax bill does not Bachand, Longo & Higgins, on each bill. Sewer usage bills have a #15-01 approved May 11, 2015 from invalidate the tax or the interest. 168 Main Street, PO Box 528, minimum interest charge of $2.00 on the approved construction of a barn/ (Section 12-130 C.G.S.) If you do not Putnam, CT 06260 each delinquent bill as well. shed within 150’ from the property line receive a tax bill, please contact the June 23, 2017 Motor vehicle taxes not paid by August with the condition of “no more than four Treasurer immediately. 1, 2017 will be reported as delinquent (4) alpacas are permitted on the prop- Payments must be sent to: TOWN OF THOMPSON to the Motor Vehicle Department. erty” to be replaced with the amended WITCHES WOODS TAX DISTRICT On June 19, 2017 the following wet- If you have any questions, please con- condition of “No more than four (4) 25 CROOKED TRAIL, WOODSTOCK, lands agent approvals were issued: tact the Tax Collector’s Office at 860- livestock to be housed in the approved CT 06281-2601 Application # WAA17021 approved with 928-9469 ext. 318 or the Assessor’s barn/shed, notwithstanding any live- Mail must be postmarked no later than conditions, River Valley Construction office at 860-928-6929 ext. 326. stock offspring produced in conse- August 1, 2017 & Landscaping, LLC, 47 Seastrand The Tax Collector’s office hours are quence of breeding for the purpose of Rande R. Chmura Road (Assessor’s Map 65, Block 100, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30 milk production. Resultant offspring Treasurer Lot 11A) - Construction of an 8’ x 19’ a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 shall be removed from the property at June 23, 2017 sunroom within the 100-foot upland a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Friday 8:30 a.m. such time as humanely practicable, not July 7, 2017 review area; Application # WAA17022 to 3:00 p.m. to exceed six (6) months.” Approved. July 28, 2017 approved with conditions, Kenneth The office will be closed on Tuesday, Respectfully submitted, Bove, 511 Brandy Hill Rd. (Assessor’s July 4, 2017 in observance of Daniel Roy, Chairman Map 143, Block 17, Lot 1A) - Repair Independence Day. June 23, 2017 of a septic system within the 100- Linda Bernardi, CCMC foot upland review area for Quaddick Woodstock Tax Collector Reservoir. 415 Route 169 Marla Butts, Wetlands Agent Woodstock, CT 06281 June 23, 2017 June 23, 2017 June 23, 2017 July 7, 2017 Juy 28, 2017 B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 23, 2017 Villager Newspapers Slide Into Safety: Tips COMMUNITY For A Fun, Safe Season SPOTLIGHT “Shining a light on community events” June 24, Sat., 2pm June 25, Sun., 8am “Creating Kindness Through Creatures” Live 14th Annual Cruisin’ for Cancer Care -- Animal Show from Animal Embassy! Meet Route starts at the Putnam Municipal Park- animals, including a bearded dragon, king ing Lot and ends at the Thompson Rod and snake, and hare! Free hour long program for Gun Club. A 70-mile ride through beautiful all ages from 4 and up, at West Woodstock northeastern Connecticut, along with good Library, 5 Bungay Hill Connector, Wood- food and good company. Registration re- stock. Register at the library or call 860-315- quired. To register, visit daykimball.org/ 5181. Also, sign up for the Library Summer cruisin or call (860) 928-7141. Reading Program, which offers prizes and free books! June 25, 10am 5th Annual Big Five Charity Motorcycle Ride June 25, 11am-4pm will at the Plainfield VFW Post 5446 to ben- Croquet at Roseland Cottage. Croquet ex- efit United Services Domestic Violence Pro- perts will be at Roseland Cottage, 556 Route gram. Registration at 10am kickstands up at 169, Woodstock to teach the game of cro- 11am, $20 a bike, $10 a passenger or walk in. quet. House tours of Roseland Cottage are Call/text April at 860-933-3178 to sign up. free to those dressed in white, croquet is free for everyone. June 25, Sun., 10am-12noon Your kids can have a swinging good time playing outdoors as long as everyone remembers Scouts to host FREE pancake breakfast for a few safety suggestions. June 25, 12-4pm the whole family at St. Mary’s Church in Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day at Rose- Putnam, (in the downstairs hall), 218 Prov- (NAPS) before getting off and to be careful when land Cottage. Roseland Cottage’s gardener idence Street, Putnam. There will be pan- walking in front of moving swings. leads a free guided tour of the formal box- cakes, sausages, coffee, milk and orange juice While the warmer months and lon- Make a Safe Splash ger days are often a time for outdoor • Instruct children to never wood parterre garden at Roseland Cottage. available. Please join us. fun and more physical activity—camp- swim alone or go near water without an Learn the history, significance, and theory ing, boating, swimming, biking and the adult present. behind the garden layout and design. 556 June 25, Sun., 11:45am like—they can also mean an increased • Always jump in feet first to potential for injuries. Playground falls, Route 169, Woodstock. The Steve Bousquet / Congregational check the depth before diving into any lawn mower accidents, campfire and body of water. Church of Putnam’s Memorial Golf Tourna- fire pit burns are common childhood • Never dive in the shallow end June 27, Tues., 7pm ment. At Thompson Raceway Golf Course. injuries—but they don’t have to happen of the pool or into aboveground pools. Bingo every Tuesday at VFW, 1523 Provi- Fee includes green/cart fees, snacks/beverag- to your family. Fun on the Water These tips from Shriners Hospitals • Have children wear a Coast dence Street, Putnam. es, steak dinner. Information Charlie Leach for Children can help. Guard–approved, properly fitted life 860-428-0050 or Roger Franklin 860-928- Go Outside and Play jacket while on a boat or when partici- June 24, Sat., 2pm-3pm 6615 Outdoor play provides physical and pating in water sports. Pet Pals Northeast, is holding a low-cost mental health benefits, including oppor- • Educate yourself. According to tunities for exercise, creative expres- the U.S. Coast Guard, 86 percent of boat- rabies clinic at the Quinebaug Valley Veter- June 30, Fri., 7pm sion, stress reduction and access to a ing accident deaths involve boaters who inary Hospital, Rt. 12, Danielson/Plainfield Twilight Lawn Concert, Roseland Cottage natural source of vitamin D—sunlight. have not completed a safety course. town line. No appointment necessary. Cost welcomes The Blackburns—classic rock Before sending kids out to play, howev- • Check water conditions and $12 CASH per animal. All animals must be with an eclectic spin. Bring a picnic and er, make sure they’re wearing shoes to forecasts before going out on the water. protect from cuts, scrapes and splinters, Fire Safety Simplified on a leash or in secured carrier. If available, enjoy the beautiful grounds of Woodstock’s and sunscreen to protect against sun- • Teach kids to never play with bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. PET National Historic Landmark, 556 Route 169, burns and harmful ultraviolet rays. matches, gasoline, lighter fluid or light- PALS 860-317-1720. Woodstock. Cosponsored by Historic New Playground 101 ers. Make a habit of placing these items • Teach children that pushing England and Woodstock Recreation. Free. out of the reach of young children. and shoving on the playground can • Do not leave children unattend- Call 860 928-4074 for more information. result in accidents and injuries. ed near grills, campfires, fire pits or • Remind kids to go down the bonfires. slide one at a time and to wait until the This page is designed to shine a light on upcoming local nonprofit, educational and • Leave fireworks to the profes- slide is completely clear before taking sionals. community events. Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and are FREE to qualifying their turn. Teach them to always sit Learn More organizations, schools, churches and town offices. To submit your event contact: facing forward with their legs straight To see other tips, find activity pages Teri Stohlberg at 860-928-1818 ext. 105, or [email protected]. in front of them and to never slide down and learn how to become a “Superhero Deadline for submission is Friday at Noon headfirst. of Summer Safety,” visit www.shriner- • Remind children to swing sit- shospitalsforchildren.org/safesummer. ting down, to wait until the swing stops

Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Mosaic Ensemble Band 7:00 p.m. register HUGE MEAT RAFFLE FREE ADMISSION 7:30 p.m. start up First Friday of the month ST. ROCH CHURCH FESTIVAL RAIN OR SHINE HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB Early Bird 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. St. Roch Church Event is supported 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA 1st table: 7:00 p.m. 332 Main St. in part by a grant from 508-892-9822 Auburn Sportsman Club Oxford, MA Southbridge Cultural Council, 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. a local agency supported by WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA 508-832-6496 In the church hall Massachusetts Cultural Council, Every Tuesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Activities include a giant a state agency CADY’S TAVERN TRIVIA TUESDAYS Adopt-A-Basket raffle, 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) at 7:00 p.m. homemade baked goods, 11 ON THE OUTSIDE Chepachet, RI Cash prizes homemade crafts, used book sale, 2:00-5:00 p.m. 401-568- 4102 308 LAKESIDE garage sale, auction plant sale, on the outside patio 308 East main St. money raffle, and scratch ticket 308 LAKESIDE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT East Brookfield, MA Raffle. Lunch items will be 308 East Main St. HEXMARK TAVERN 774-449-8333 Served from 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. East Brookfield, MA AT SALEM CROSS INN Contact Jim Gondek for more info. 774-449-8333 260 KLEM’S FARMERS MARKET 508-987-8987 June 10th through Oct. 21st MONDAY, AUGUST 7 Every Saturday from 10am-2pm SPENCER BREWERY OPEN HOUSE 308 LAKESIDE This is a producer only market 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3rd ANNUAL GOLF Vendors are welcome No charge to tour and sample! TOURNAMENT No fees (ID required for samples To benefit East Brookfield KLEM TRACTOR, INC. and purchases) 100 year celebration fireworks 117 West Main St. Event includes: Sign up at 308 West Main St., West Brookfield, MA Spencer, MA Brewery tours Pay by July 26th 508-867-2345 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) Sample the delicious beer Call 774-449-8333 www.salemcrossinn.com www.klemsonline.com made by monks for more info Food available for purchase TRAP SHOOTING Opportunity to purchase Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. brewery products ONGOING Open to the public THE SPENCER BREWERY $12.00 per round includes AT ST. JOSEPH’S ABBEY ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Every Sunday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. clays and ammo 167 North Spencer Rd. NRA certified range officer Spencer, MA CADY’S TAVERN 2168 Putnam Pike, on site every shoot AUBURN SPORTSMAN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISING HIT THE BUS Chepachet, RI 401-568-4102 CLUB RAFFLE FOR CHARITY CAR SHOW 8:00 p.m. 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA June 7th through August Duo playing an eclectic 508-832-6492 Every Wednesday 5 p.m. mix from the ‘50s through today TRIVIA SATURDAY NIGHTS until dusk 308 LAKESIDE Donations accepted 308 East Main St. 100% of the profits East Brookfield, MA go to the Masonic 774-449-8333 Children’s Charity KLEM TRACTOR, INC. SUNDAY, JUNE 25 117 West Main St. Spencer, MA ALBANIAN DAY PICNIC Welcome 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) 12 noon - 5:30 p.m. www.klemsonline.com St. Nicholas Albanian Summer! Orthodox Church 126 Morris St. Southbridge, MA Do Something Fun Shish Kebab, Spinach Pies, Albanian Pastries This Weekend! Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 23, 2017 B9 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager Thompson Villager Woodstock Villager Killingly Villager CLASSIFIEDS Hometown Service, Big Time Results TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836 ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE

For sale CEMENT MIXER Electric Cordless 010 FOR SALE 1967 Mustang Coupe 2013 CHEVY SPARK Aluminum Ladders CHERRY KITCHEN FURNITURE FOR 289 Engine, Auto Some $130 Lawn Mower Manual, Just needs new wiper 32 ft. and 28 ft., CABINET SET SALE Restoration, Paint, Tires, Rims with Power Pack, blades and tires. Two Step Ladders Never used. Asking $8,000 The car currently is in Maine. One Year Old Includes matching Corian-type 100% STAINLESS also in older shape, DINING ROOM TABLE 1 Bedroom Set- negotiable All service records available. $100 countertop with mounted STEEL HOT DOG CART but still usable CENTER LEAF WITH Bed, Two Bureaus with Mirror Must sell ASAP. rimless sink. Excellent Condition! $75 for all Solid Cherry Wood Only used a season and a half. 1926 Model T Coupe Moving- FOUR CHAIRS Honey Pine $2,800 Dual Heat Source, Wet Steam Asking $6,000 $100 Great value! Frame Off Restoration, Rogue Mandolin Dresser/Hutch 1 Dining Room Set Table, SS Dual Sinks, Hot/Cold Eng-Trans Complete Rebuild Call Call 860-974-0635 8 Drawer from Ethan Allen- Water Supplies, Call for Details and Rogue Guitar (207) 796-2467 EXERCISE TREADMILL $50 Solid Cherry Table with Two Easy to Maneuver Asking $12,000 A dreadnought, $3,200 both still new in boxes. $100 OR BEST OFFER FOR SALE Extensions and Glass Hutch $110 (860) 377-4909 COCA-COLA COOLER with Lights Call (860) 779-1270 2014 Winnebago Vista Protection Pad FREE with HAND TOOLS- Westinghouse Model (508) 839-9338 27N Class A Motorhome Electrical Purchase Loaded, Excellent Condition, Two CB Radios ALL DIFFERENT KINDS Material WD12 1978 Honda Hawk Low Miles, Tow Car with Tow- in good shape, Serial #10522819 Industrial, Commercial, 1 Entertainment Motorcycle ing Equipment also available mobile type Runs Residential Center Only 4,000 miles! $35 (860) 947-0290 $700 1857 Square Wire, Pipe, Fittings, with Automatic Transmission, View at [email protected] (860) 779-1270 Grand Piano Relays, Coils, Overloads, Two Bookcases Each Side Good Condition! www.rvt.com (860) 774-5586 by Chickering of Boston, Fuses, Breakers, Meters, Rosewood, In Good Condition Keywords 7363065 FOR SALE (508) 764-6715 Farmall “H” Tractor Amazing Carousel COLEMAN Punches, Pipe-Benders. with Stool, Needs Tuning (860) 382-3198 J6 Jazzy Electric Great condition, Collection RAM-X15 CANOE GARAGE ITEMS $2,000 or best offer or New Recessed Troffer Wheel Chair also has a cordwood saw with randprichards for Sale! with Paddles two 28” blades. You can cut a Flourescent 3-Tube High Back, Used 5 Times, FOR SALE BY Old Oak Church Pew @gmail.com Franklin Mint pieces; $100 Firm lot of wood with this baby. another turns with full motion Cash Only T-8 277V Fixtures Manual Included APPOINTMENT Curved, Approx. 10’ long Cordwood saw is belt driven. and Wurlitzer music, plus Enclosed Asking $950 Floor Jack $100 (860) 928-3790 2015 more. $56 Each (860) 923-2063 Welder Torches Sharp Fax Machine Total value over $1,000. Call 5pm-8:30pm Leave Message Battery Charger 1950’s Marx Runs great, very good Harley Davidson Selling all for $500. COLONIAL TIN (508)867-6546 Toolbox Electric Train condition, hardly used! Street 750 Leave message at: LANTERNS Many Other Items All Metal (860) 774-7194 FOR SALE Only 300 miles! (860) 935-5513 Lg Pierced w/Glass Front FOR SALE $100 or best offer Black, In Perfect Condition Call Sm Pierced Lantern $8,000 Angle Iron Cutter 1974 Chevy Dump OAK TV STAND (508) 829-5403 Call Linda 2 Pierced Votives Truck 1991 Pontiac (860) 208-2897 Pierced Candleholder $200 For Shelving 10,000 G.V.W., What’s On (860)428-7909 Lg Candle Mold (6 tapers) Email Firebird 4W296, HK Potter 2790 New Transmission, Your Mind? 2 Candle Lanterns CHERRY COFFEE 6 Cylinder, Auto, Dual Exhaust, Normally Sells For $700 $3,500 OBO Us! We’d Like to Know. 19’ Quickstep Sail 4 WHEELS Pr. Candle Holders TABLE Maroon with Black Interior, 14”X 6” GMC $50 OBO Sm Candle Wallhanger (860) 481-2652 Email us your Boat 65,000 original miles, $125 5 Lugs- Chrome Rims and Candles Included thoughts to: 7’8” beam, Good Condition, Clean Car Centers, Good Condition Call 5pm-8:30pm adam@ leaded keel draft 22” $4,950 FOR SALE $125 or best offer (508)867-6546 Sold as a Lot TWO END TABLES villagernewspapers main sail and jib (860) 803-1161 1983 Harley Davidson (860) 774-2581 $125/EACH .com $900 AVON- CRANBERRY $125 FLH Road King 1998 FESTIVAL GLASS DISHES (508) 439-1660 Voyager Trike Kit LOWREY ORGAN Hard Bags and Extra Parts, SOFA TABLE 5 Floral Over Sky Blue Over 130 pieces, From Large GARMIN GPS $1,500 Valances Plates to Small Salt & Peppers Runs Good! $150 Model NL/20 COMPLETE Like New, Lined, Extra Long to Napkin Rings $6,500 OBO 12XL for sale by original owner, (860) 428-4118 Bay, Bow Windows or Sliders, $150 for All MACHINE SHOP (860) 935-5229 Excellent- Like New Condition ALL VERY GOOD Personal Navigator, 13’x19”, Sloping to 8”, Lined in Bridgeports, C & C Milling CONDITION powerful 12 channel $2,000 LARGE MOUNT DEER Machine, Lathes, Air 1935 Connecticut White FOR SALE receiver, moving map (860) 774-3376 $15 for All HEAD Compressors, Fork Trucks, Tercentenary Coins Drill Presses, A Complete FULL-SIZE AERO BED graphics, backlit $150 display for night use. 2 Available, Unopened Antique Armless Mezzanine 3,500 sq.ft. NEVER 36” Light Colored NEVER USED 1999 HERITAGE New!! Rocking Chair LARGE POPCORN INSTALLED! Round $75 Schumacher 6v/12v Pallet Racking, Electric Pallet Perfect for Hunters, SOFT TAIL Painted White, Very Good POPPER Dining Set Universal Charger Jacks Table, 12” Leaf and 4 Chairs, Boaters, and Hikers 10K original miles, Condition, 33” high with only Great for Pool Room and Par- WOMEN’S BOWLING $40 obo Mint Condition minimal damage on seat. ties (508) 792-9950 Excellent for Small Area, REDUCED $125 Like New BALL $7,500 $45 $50 or best offer Older Polaroid Call Michael COUCH $200 & BAG Cameras, Comic Books (860) 428-2473 4 Pairs Women’s Size (860) 779-2969 3 Cushion, 78” x 33” high, $35 Collections, Sports 11B No Tears or Rips, In Good Smaller Sized Recliner (508)347-3145 Cards, Too Numerous to Mid-Calf Boots Shape, Colonial Blue Pink Color, Clean, 20’ Glass Stream Cuddy Good Shape PRICES NEGOTIABLE List, Leather Upper, Side Zipper in Beautiful Solitaire $45 Gas Kitchen Stove Cabin Boat Black, Pewter, Light Brown and $50 POG Collection with Diamond Ring FOR MORE Two Years Old, 20” Slammers and Battle 175hp Inboard Alfa I Purple, 3” to 3.5” Heels Ready to propose to your beloved LA-Z-BOY Outdrive INFORMATION AND $65 Mat $30 for All but resources are limited? Dia- ADJUSTABLE Call Needs Work mond is 3/4 of a carat, white gold PICTURES (860) 383-6244 2 Storm Windows Best Offer (860) 928-6308 band, size 7. It’s RECLINER CHAIR (860) 207-3691 elegant and yet modern. Simply In Very Good Shape, CALL $15/each beautiful! Easy to Clean and Maintain (508) 892-1679 Honeybee Equipment FOR SALE Retail market value: $2,850. Sell- $45 4 Drawer Dresser 1946 Allis Challmer Hive Bodies and Supers 72 GM TRUCK ing for $700. Credit and Debit 4 CYCLE BOX STOCK For Sale Runs Good, Load Bucket, Best Offer 1/2 Ton, Cab, New Floor Cab Cards are accepted. Please Call CLONE MOTOR- TenPoint Handicap $15 LA-Z-BOY Small Tires in Middle, Mounts, or Text Jane for WITH NORAM CLUTCH- Hunting Crossbow Does Need Some Work 2 Oak Dining Room Fishing Equipment, All Glass Complete, pictures ADJUSTABLE CHAIR MOTOR MOUNT 58T 59T 60T Asking $3,000 Salt & Freshwater, Front End Sheet Metal (508) 797-2850 Colonial Blue Color, GEARS lists New $1,800.00 Chairs Must Sell ASAP $500 obo Excellent Condition, 2-BOTTLES OF OIL Ice Auger and Tilts SELL $850.00 $15 each (860) 207-1501 Sit Back & Relax! Some Hunting (860) 923-3894 $45 ASKING $800.00 Call (413) 436-7585 Best Offer on All Equipment CALL AFTER 4PM Best Offer BICYCLES Items 1949 International 80 Triumph TR7 (860) 928-7236 (860) 315-4509 FOR SALE For Sale- Firewood (860) 779-0423 Harvester Cub Tractor (860) 974-3697 Spider For sale Oak Tree and Black Birch Tree, Runs Well, Two New Tires, 1 of 3 in the U.S.!! MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BICYCLE Cut in two and four foot lengths, ROAD BICYCLES GE REFRIGERATOR Attachments Include 122 ci, 5 speed, Shogun Shock Wave You MUST take away 14764 67” high, 30” wide, Snow Plow, Harrow, Cultivator, 2000 Jetta 48K Original Miles DAY BED Shimano $25 and Land Plow. TIRE SIZE 700X38C Almond 2.0 Silver Sedan, 5 speed, Equipped Off Road (860) 935-5867 $8,500 obo CROSSROADS FOR $200 $2,500 4 Studded Winters on Rims, 21 Speed, Twist Shift (860) 207-1501 AVENIR SEAT (508) 248-6860 2 Summers on Rims, SALE Paid $400 SHIMANO REVOSHIFTS 2 Summers NO Rims, With Bed Underneath, Will sacriﬁce For Sale: PRESSURE WASHER 7 SPEEDS & MORE 1 Full Size Spare, Never Been Laid On! Also for Home/Auto, ADMIRAL DRYER MINT CONDITION 2 Early 1900’s Bar 1950 JD Model M 215,000 miles $200 WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS 475 Brute, Family Size, Heavy Duty Super A MUST SEE Harbor White Wicker Briggs & Stratton, Tractor $1,500 (508) 347-7441 Chevrolet Caprice/Ford Capacity Plus ASKING $300 Make offer Rockers on wheels Engine Frozen, (860) 481-1143 $200 EACH with Double Round $75 Complete Machine, Call 860-215-0962 CALL Matching Table Make Offer Danielson Area DAY BED Ask for Rich (860) 710-8369 (508) 347-3145 with Pull Out Trundle, $1,400 obo STAINLESS DOUBLE 2003 NISSAN 350Z Jenny Lind made by (860) 928-4509 SINK Whole House Touring Model with L.L. Bean. 33”x22” Generator Aerodynamics Package, Adult Power Wheel FOR SALE 6-speed manual, Chair Asking Boyds & Ty Teddy 2 Mattresses Included, with Faucet 8hp, B&S Motor, Battery Start, For Sale: Lemans Sunset Color, $1500.00 Cash Bears and Dolls Day Bed Cover Included by L.L. Blender/Food $10 4 K.W., 33 1/6 amps Bean. Charcoal Leather Interior, On Stands Processor Rich Brown $400 Garaged 8 NFL SIlver SUPER Combo Excellent Condition. Leather Sectional (860) 774-2564 $11,000 BOWL COINS Color Red, Brand NEW Crocheted Blankets Real Wood (860) 779-1270 $800.00 Condition, with Chaise $350.00 FIRM Granite Cobblestones, Call Doug Old (860) 420-9042 Used only TWICE, Very Good Condition. Call (860) 935-0116 Brand is Oster Curb Sections and 1951 FORD CUSTOM (860) 774-7214 Comic Books numbers Asking $450 Radius Corners CONVERTIBLE Brand new $25 Firm 1s Call Best Offer V8, Standard Transmission GENERAL ELECTRIC DIAMOND Please Call with Overdrive, Batman Lamp & Clock ENGAGEMENT RING (860) 315-5826 (508) 320-7230 2005 Harley Davidson DOUBLE OVEN Sunlite Slide in Camper Excellent Driver & Show-Car $1000.00 Half carat For Sale Sportster Self cleaning for Small Pickup $42,900 Call Beautiful marquis setting CAP FOR 8’ 1200 Custom Digital clock, black FREE SPINET Best Offer (508)832-3029 Asking $900 Yellow gold band TRUCK BODY CUMMINS ONAN 1,912 miles, leather saddle Never worn, still in box PIANO bags, tan & teal color Call 774-230-8060 White (P-17) RVQQ5500LP Cost $2250 new Must pick up 1955 Farmall Super C Like New! after 3:30 Excellent condition $1200 OBO Dayville Needs Work $2,500 $6,000 ALUMINUM OUTSIDE Asking $1,450.00 508-943-3813 (401) 741-8660 Best Offer (860) 428-1611 PATIO FURNITURE Call after 4 p.m. (860) 377-7230 860-315-4509 WITH CUSHIONS BRIGGS & STRATTON ****************** 2010 FLAGSTAFF DOG KENNELS (860) 974-3697 6 Swivel Chairs, Lounge Chair, GENERATOR For sale FULL LENGTH Three-Seat Glider, Two-Seat Two Dog Kennels 1979 CORVETTE TRAVEL TRAILER JOHN DEERE MINK COAT White, Auto, 350c.i. with Ex- Glider, Glass Coffee Table, as One Unit HONDA GENERATOR 31 feet, 2 Slidesets, 2 Outside Storm Responder SNOW BLOWER Size 12 tras, Fast, New Tires, Doors, Great Condition, Large Glass Side Table, Each Kennel approx. 12’x5’8”. EP2500CK 5500 Watt, 120/220 Volts Fits models x310, x360, x540, New $2,400 Flowmaster Exhaust Awning, Large Bedroom, Nice Will Sell Individually, Like-New You Dismantle x530, x534 10 hours, Wheel Kit Installed, Asking $300 $5,500 or best offer Front Kitchen Excellent Condition, $300.00 Lists $1,900.00 Two 120V 15A Outlets Call Jim Call for Details Never Been Outside! $650 or best offer Call Sell $1,200.00 508-612-9263 $850 obo (860) 208-7906 (860) 208-7160 (508) 234-2573 (860) 774-5587 (860) 774-5518 Call 1-413-436-7585 ****************** (860) 207-1501 B10 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 23, 2017

205 BOATS 284 LOST & FOUND 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 100 GENERAL Old Town Canoe PETS 1931 old town 18’ HANDICAPPED SCOOTER NORDITRAC EXERCISER THREE PROM GOWNS 105 BULLETIN BOARD restored Maine guide LOST CAT: with 2 brand new batteries Maple Dining Room SERIOUS GEMSTONE Size 5/6 canoe. ALUMINUM FOLDING MALE TIGER CAT Set EXERCISE BIKE COLLECTOR AND Lavender Satin Empire Waist, Clear resin coated, RAMP (Brown & Black) 50”x39”, 4 Chairs, JEWELERY MAKER Matching Handbag, Mahogany gun wales $800.00 TWO CAR GARAGE Lost in Paxton Road Extra Leaf, WANTING TO SELL Full Red Sequins, Open Back, LARGE PET CARRIER FOR RENT And caned seats Area Good Condition GEMSTONES AT Long and Sleek, a third seat mahogany LIFT CHAIR $95 WHOLESALE PRICES. Maroon Velvet, Cut Out Back, in (by Shermans Grove and Light Blue THREE SPEED MEN’S Long and Sleek caned seat and back Wire Village) COLOMBIA BIKE Oxford, MA Paddles included $275.00 Over the Stove Fan THESE ARE GENUINE Excellent Condition! Indoor Cat, Very Friendly, Name Perfect for the wooden is Ty, Nickname is “Little Man” 29”x20”, QUALITY GEMSTONES FROM $25 Ten Year Old Building CANADIAN PINE HUTCH BEST OFFER canoe enthusiast. If found or seen please call Black APATITE TO TANZANITE- (860) 774-2564 Whole Garage $700 $225.00 $40 (508) 278-3988 AAA GRADE. $5800.00 (508) 579-9310 Please text (508)479-0230 14 cu. ft. GE LIZBETH LEBLANC TOOL SHEDS (508) 615-1246 286 LIVESTOCK Womens or Girls Precision 15 Day SELF-DEFROSTING (508) 867-6030 Made of Texture 1-11 257 COLLECTIBLES FREEZER Waist Leather Jacket Sailer with Trailer 8x8 $775 Size Extra Small 130 YARD SALES HORSE BEDDING $150.00 Specifications: 8x10 $960 $20 SMALL BUREAU LOA-15, LWL-13’9”, BEAM-7’, 8x12 $1050 Pine Bag Shavings DRAFT, Board Up-0’6”DRAFT, $75.00 YARD SALE 84 PIECE 3.25 cubic feet 8x16 $1375 508-943-2174 (860) 774-0013 Board Down-3’8” Saturday AVON CAPE COD $4.85/each In Pristine Condition PRINTER’S ANTIQUE June 24th with Mainsail and Jib DRAWERS Delivered, Built On-Site 9am-2pm COLLECTION- ****************** Other Sizes Available HORSE HAY Health & Beauty $2,500 obo $20.00 PER 14 Black Point Road DINNERWARE CALL (413) 324-1117 for Sale T100 Mini Mist MATCHING CHAIR WEBSTER Big Squares Mercury 50HP AND MORE Tanning System AND OTTOMAN 2002 COMPUTER 3’ x 3’ x 71/2’ ACCUSYNC 50 NEC In Great Condition! with Portable Tent, Supplies, BY LANE Outboard Twin Hospital Bed YARD SALE Square Bales 2-Stroke $100.00 Hospital Mattress and Side Rail, Manual/DVD. New: $1398 Saturday, June 24th $300 or best offer EXCELLENT $300 obo Invacare, for Horses Perfect for Home or Salon. Asking $250 9am-2pm (508) 885-7372 KITCHEN CHAIRS In Excellent Condition Like New! 76 Osgood Road (508)612-9263 (860) 338-3797 $475 West Brookfield $350.00 265 FUEL/WOOD ****************** SPARE TIRE P225/60R16 CHARLTON Call REMOTE CONTROL Auto Accessories EAGLE GA WITH RIM Walker w/ Seat and FIREWOOD (508) 867-2508 Portable Garage or AIRPLANES $45.00 Hand Brakes DVD’s, CD’s, Furniture, Old Cut, Split & Delivered Maytag Stove Some with motors, Stuff, New Stuff and Preambulator Garage Excellent Condition, Green & Seasoned 298 WANTED TO BUY Black radios and accessories, Barely Used Even Some FREE Stuff! Replacement for traditionally ELECTRIC CHORD ORGAN $300 or best offer and some building material $150 Wood Lots Wanted built garage. Call 774-241-0027 $60.00 Route Never touches car! 135 LOST AND FOUND Call Paul(508)769-2351 Whirlpool Refrigerator Car folding garage from Cover CAR SUNROOF Hoyer Lift 169 Systems, UK. Unavailable in Black Replica 1929 Mercedes Excellent Condition $400 or best offer $100.00 US. SSK $450 LOST CAT LOG LENGTH Antiques $450.00 ‘82 Bobcat Running HOMEMADE PINE Day Street Area, 884 Worcester St. Call (860) 753-2053 (860) 455-3222 FIREWOOD Gear COFFEE TABLE Brooklyn, CT FOR SALE Southbridge MA (860) 315-5046 $7,700 AND TWO END TABLES Young, Black & White 7-8 Cords Delivered $100.00 TWO CURIO CABINETS Neutered Male Cat, Looking To Purchase Mikasa LaRose Portable Stump Grinder Pulaski Brand, Cherry $700.00 Very Timid, Delivered Locally, Antiques Honey Pine 70” Dresser China $150 ANTIQUE LAMP JUG $250/each or Best Offer with Eight Drawers with a Is Probably Hiding Pricing Subject to Change And Collectibles (LAC75) $40.00 Glass Hutch Call Call Single Items (6) 5-piece place settings gently Flexible Flyer Sled, GE ELECTRIC STOVE $100 OBO (860) 779-0456 (800) 373-4500 Or Entire Estates used, 1 dinner plate has Wooden Toboggan, ANTIQUE CROQUET SET Excellent Condition, 2cmx2cm chip on the edge, Wood/Fiberglass Skis $40.00 Light Cream Color We Buy It All Kitchen Table (Oak) Colors; ivory, pink, green, blue LEA ARKET Best Offer $250 or Best Offer 275 F M And Also Do with Leaves $300 obo SMALL COFFEE TABLE 200 GEN. BUSINESS On-Site Estate Sales built-in that pull out, Lionel Mid-Forties Train No chairs. (860) 576-5037 $35.00 ROLL-TOP DESK And Set, Tracks Accessories DUDLEY INDOOR $75 Maple Estate Auctions $450 205 BOATS FLEA MARKET MOTORS ELECTRIC BASE BOARD $150 or Best Offer 8 Mill St CALL MIKE ANYTIME Call 1/2HP 230/460V $25.00 Steel Car Ramps 1- BASS BOAT Dudley, MA (860) 377-4909 1725RPM, 56 Frame (508) 779-0542 (774)230-1662 $20 10 ft. with trailer $30 DROP LEAF CART $1150. EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY CALL (401) 932-1409 $50.00 Two Firestone LOTS OF NEW VENDORS Hotpoint Dryer 5HP, 230/460V LOOKING FOR 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC ONLY 9AM-4PM! Transforce AT Tires Heavy Duty, Large Capacity 1- 13 ft. 10” $ave Money Buying, SNACK VENDING $100 END TABLE W/DRAWER Lt 245/70/R17 $125 $50.00 $125 for Pair ALUMINUM Make Money $elling MACHINES 5HP, 230/460V ********** SPORTSPAL CANOE Call Allan General Electric END TABLE W/ TWO Dudleyflea.com 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC RETIRED FORMER One 6 Lug 16” Aluminum $500. (508) 367-9503 Refrigerator $100 DRAWERS Jeep Liberty Rim (800) 551-7767 5’7” high x 30” wide, HOME $60.00 $80 OBO 1- ALUMINUM 10 ft. Almond 4 Motor Speed Controls IMPROVEMENT COME JOIN US Local PRIME SELLING SPACES $200 Hitachi J100, 400/460V CONTRACTOR CALL (860) 923-2243 JOHN BOAT Best Offer AVAILABLE Selling All Power 1-508-764-4458 $300. Heroes Both in Good Running and Hand Tools, VARIOUS 1-774-452-3514 Condition Call 5pm-8:30pm As Well As Good ELVIS PRESLEY HAVE YOUR YARD Cargo Van MEMORABILIA Call 508-867-6546 SALE WITH US!! (860) 774-2564 (203) 731-1750 $500 508-885-5189 Evenings or AM (508)612-9263 DUDLEY FLEA Connecticut Location Small Upright Freezer (508)461-7479 MARKET ************ 3 Shelves, RAIN or SHINE- INDOORS! Kawasaki Vulcan 3” Door 16FT 8’ BANQUET TABLES MOVING ESTATE ********** 800 Paid $400 WEATHERTECH FLOOR- OLDTOWN OTTER $15/day 1996, SALE Asking $150 LINERS Lots of Fresh Merchandise (860) 974-1740 KAYAK Call to Reserve Your 11,500 miles, Tools, Compressor, Ridgeway fit 2013 Ford F-150 Supercab, 1st yellow Electronics, Electric and 2nd row, over the bump. 2 Person Space Now! $1,200 Keyboards and Grandmother’s Clock $100 for both Paddles Included (800) 551-7767 Call Accessories, Kitchen (Made in Germany) SNOW BLOWER CUB Like New $500 Needs Clock and Chimes (860) 208-0078 (508) 347-9979 REE ETS (860) 933-6340 Items, Some Furniture, Adjustment CADET 945 SWE 281 F P FOUND HERE! plus Much More! $150 SNOWBLOWER 13 hp Tecumseh OHV, Western Paddles SEVEN YEAR OLD King Size Bed Please Call Two Honeywell 45 in width trigger 15” Trail w/ Breast Collar, WAR (508) 885-2055 CAT 4-Poster Pentax ES controlled steering, Good Condition RELICS $400 or email: 1 New, 1 Used 6 forward, 2 reverse, $295 Female, spayed, long- [email protected] $100, $75 Hardly used! haired black with white & WAR Large Hutch for more information or $1,700 13” Circle Y Youth chest and white paws. 20’ Ranger Comanche 2 Pieces appointment Show w/ Breast Collar Shy but very SOUVENIRS Various Lenses WHITE OUTDOOR 488V $200 $25-$75 Like New affectionate. Great for PRODUCTS Mercury XRI Electronic WANTED ************ $1,200 new Fuel-Injection Motor. elderly person or quiet Please Call SnowBoss 1050 WWII & EARLIER One Tripod NOW $495 150HP home. (860) 774-2012 Snowblower, 10hp CA$H WAITING! $20 Four blade stainless steel new NO DOGS Tecumseh two stage 4 Draft Leather prop. Helmets, Swords, NEW 20” Lawnmower Call for pictures & 30 in width, electric start 2015 New Minnkota Maximum information Daggers, Bayonets, Weedeater Brand Leave Message Harnesses KIRBY VACUUM Well maintained. 65lb thrust, 24 Volt (774) 245-4665 Medals, Badges, Flags, (Never Used!) (860) 928-2049 Well Made, Sharp Looking, CLEANER $600.00 For Show, Parade or Wedding Dual console. LowranceHD85 Uniforms, etc. $90 with trailer. All attachments and rug 4 w/ Spare 284 LOST & FOUND Over 30 Years Experience. shampooer. Used just once. ROCKWELL BANDSAW $2,000 (401) 943-0654 Call David (508) 347-3775 PETS Early American 1-HP 14” 1-(508)688-0847 $1,500 Windsor Armchair with Open Stand (860) 974-0614 2013 Mirro-Craft Did you find I’ll Come To YOU! Leave message $110 $450 Please Leave (860) 928-6253 (860) 774-9415 SPORTS CARDS/ 14’6” Boat Trolle1416 your pet? Message 2013 40HP Yamaha Motor, Full Length Mirror MEMORABILIA Full Cover Hummingbird Fish Or find a home 300 HELP WANTED Landscape Unframed Router Table w/Router, COLLECTION Local Finder, Many Extras, for one? Equipment $10 Sawzall, Battery Boat, Motor, and 2014 Trailer Like New, Ready to Go! 310 GENERAL HELP Trailer Sawzall, Router, News $995 OBO Call for more info Call WANTED (860) 928-5319 Belt/Disc Sander, Belt (413) 668-6330 (860) 935-0340 Sander, Palm Nailer, 4’ Call 5pm-8:30pm Leave Message Level, Small Folding ********** 508-867-6546 Price $8,500.00 NEW BALANCE Scaffold, Drill Press, Suede Leather Jacket HELP WANTED Pressure Washer, LUMBER SNEAKERS Tan, Like New, Knee Length, WINDHAM COUNTY Power Planer, Rotzip One-Of-A-Kind, 3 Pair SHEET METAL Men’s Dress AQUA PATIO 24FT Rough Sawn Pine Black Leather Walking Shoes LET US KNOW!!! LOOKING FOR AN 1997 Chevy 1 Ton Van, $100 FOUND HERE! PONTOON BOAT EXPERIENCED SHEET METAL DRY 30+ Yrs. Velcro Close, Never Worn! Please call us so that we 2” x 18” or smaller. 91/2 Wide Good Shape! (Value $200) (2000) INSTALLER WITH A VALID can take your ad with 2009 Mercury DRIVERS LICENSE WOMEN’S out of the paper... Call (508) 476-7867 $60/each (203) 731-1750 Mattress Pad 50HP, (860) 935-5153 (508) 637-1304 Full Size, with Comfort Cells, REPRODUCTION (ELPTO) Town-To-Town RV MOTOR HOME (800) 762-3488 MAKITA 8” 100% Memory Foam, Elastic ROLLTOP DESK Great Condition with All Classifieds PORTABLE TABLE SAW 1998 Dutch Star 2” Tuck, New in Package Oak, 3.5’ wide by 4.5’ high by Accessories, Too Much to List! 38’ w/ 83,000 miles, $60.00 $100 2.5’ deep, Traditional Pulls, $12,000 or best offer 508-909-4111 ********** NICHOLS and STONE 6 speed, 300 Cummins Diesel (Value $150) Slots and Drawers, (508) 949-1320 Engine w/ Spartan Chassis, KEROSENE Pedestal Dining Table with Slideout for Keyboard and Trailer Optional Queen Bed & Sleeper Couch w/ Opening for Wires, TORPEDO HEATER 78”x60” (860) 779-2914 FOUND CAT plus 18” Extension, J Sofa, One Pullout and Too Includes Matching Chair HVAC Mechanics $60.00 For Sale Saturday April 27th, 6 Side Chairs Many Extras to Mention! Both for $700 FIRM Licensed only $23,000 or Make Offer 2006 BASS TRACKER in the Pleasant St. $800 TEMPURPEDIC QUEEN (860) 428-9392 We will provide permanent SHOP VAC (860) 779-6255 PRO 175 BOAT Area of positions, YAMAHA CLAVINOVA $30.00 Harden Gold Wedge FIRM MATTRESS 25 horse 4 stroke motor Southbridge, MA. excellent compensation and Sciatica forcing me to a softer ELECTRIC PIANO Sofa Recently tuned Unneutered Male, All Gray, benefit package Routers, woodworking tools Sears 12” Bandsaw mattress. WITH BENCH New water pump Excellent Condition Short Hair, Paid $2,200 but selling Model CLP153S Includes trailer, life jackets, Apply at: and supplies $400 Very Friendly, Many miscellaneous New Total Gym for $225 or best offer. Original price $2,675 bumpers, ropes, oars Doesn’t Appear to Want to be J.J. Bafaro Inc Asking $900 (negotiable) $6500 firm (774) 241-0141 Call Outside 9 Winter St Call 774-241-3804 (774) 241-0027 (860) 928-0747 508-765-1514 1-860-923-2169 (508) 344-5412 Worcester, Ma 01604 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 23, 2017 B11

310 GENERAL HELP 575 VACATION RENTALS 500 REAL ESTATE WANTED NECTD FULL-TIME PRIME SUMMER Dispatcher Position 505 APARTMENTS FOR WEEKS Northeastern CT transit District RENT is seeking to hire a Full-Time AVAILABLE Dispatcher. The individual shall ******** have the following skills: JULY 1-8 *Highly organized, detail Seely-Brown Village JULY 22-29 oriented professional is senior congregate housing in *Excellent customer service and Pomfret. We provide a daily meal, problem solving skills while weekly housekeeping, and 24- 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 750 CAMPERS/ hour staffing for 700 AUTOMOTIVE multi-tasking 2004 FORD EXPLORER TRAILERS *Geographical knowledge of emergencies. Seniors 62 and older may apply. Leather Seats with Third Seat, FOR SALE: service area or map reading 1977 CORVETTE Climate Controlled, Moonroof, skills 1953 Ford Two Door 2001 VOLVO V70 CAMPER Semi-Custom, 85% Complete, Automatic, Red, IN GREAT CONDITION! *Computer skills Email: 2.4T 1994 DAMON De Soto Grille, Lincoln Wheels Rebuilt Original Motor 350HP, $3,700 [email protected] RUNS GOOD, NEEDS WORK *High School Diploma $14,500 Rebuilt Front Suspension, or best offer ESCAPER Call: $800 or $17,500 Completed Rebuilt Rear End with 3:55 Can Be Seen at FIFTH WHEEL Submit cover letter (860) 928-2744 or Offers or Trade Gears, Excellent Body, Solid Charlton Orchards Excellent Condition, New AC and resumes to: Frame, Painted and Restored in BO (508) 248-7820 (860) 963-0200 (2016), Attached Screen Room, Executive Director 1978 Thunderbird Coupe 1996, Runs Excellent, Carport, Webber Grill, Outdoor Dispatcher Search 546 CEMETERY LOTS CAPE COD Dual Exhaust, Rust-free, 89K No Winters! Sheds, Turnkey Northeastern $8,950 Quaddick Lake South Dennis, MOVING, MUST Connecticut $11,000 obo 2009 HYUNDAI GLS Campground off Rte. 134: (978) 760-3453 Transit District 2 Cemetery Plots Call or Text SONATA SEDAN SELL!! Thompson Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, After 7:30pm 774-318-7014 P.O. Box 759 Garden of Honor 2 twins) 1 bath home with 2017 Season Paid For! Dayville, CT 06241 full kitchen & microwave, 6 Cylinders, Remote Starter, 1996 GMC 2500 HD (508) 335-2747 Lot #156A 725 AUTOMOBILES washer/dryer, screened in 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Dealer Maintained Club Cab, Utility Body, $4,800 Spaces 1-2 or email to: porch w/ picnic table, grill, 131,500 miles 4-Way Fisher Plow Worcester County neccogoffices cable TV. Outdoor shower. Dodge Dakota Cap 1966 CHEVROLET $1,950 Memorial Park $7,950 760 VANS/TRUCKS @neccog.org On dead-end street. 6 1/2 foot, White, Paxton, MA CORVETTE open until filled. Near shopping, theater, Tinted windows, 1940 CHEVY SPECIAL $2,500 each or both for restaurants, bike trail, (860) 974-9111 For a complete job sliding glass with C2 STINGRAY DELUXE $4,000 fishing, playground, 1999 F150 4WD description contact screens 4 Speed Coupe, 4-Door, 6 Cylinder, 3 Speed, (774) 272-1921 10 minutes from bay and 327/300HP, 140,000 miles NECTD or visit No Rot, Needs Work ocean side beaches. Like New Silver Pearl/Black Interior, Runs Good, Some Rust nectd.org $400.00 $18,000 $3,400 $2,700 or best offer 2-GRAVE LOT IN Off season rates available 2010 HONDA Can be seen at NECTD is an Affirmative Action PAXTON MEMORIAL 2 Snow Tires [email protected] CIVIC LX FISHER 8’ MINUTE- Charlton Orchards Equal Opportunity Employer PARK Call Janet on Rims (203) 826-2702 MOUNT (508) 248-7820 at 508-865-1583 (Gray) Happy Garden section 235 75 R15 Four Springs, HD, Frame Only after 6 pm, or email Excellent Condition! Includes cement vaults $150.00 23,000 miles $375 Valued at $9,000 June at 1987 CORVETTE $9,000 Asking $5,900 [email protected] 2006 GMC SIERRA (508) 987-1931 Red with Ground Effect 508-641-4606 (508) 341-6347 508-769-0791 for more information New tires & Brakes 1500 PICKUP Local Car in Good Condition 4x4, Blue, SLE Trim, 740 MOTORCYCLES Power Seats, Windows, Locks, BURIAL PLOTS News Chrome Steps, Keyless Remote, Asking $6700 2011 RED PAXTON MEMORIAL 1985 HONDA Rhinobed, Trac Rack, Heated PARK HYUNDAI SONATA Mirrors, Trailering Package, www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com 508-278-2809 ELITE MOTOR 5.3LV8, Locking Diff, Snowplow Email Prep Package, Garden of Heritage Excellent Condition, SCOOTER MINT, PART TIME HELP Us! 1995 HONDA Four Door, 150 CC’s, 84K Miles, Bought (2) $3,750.00 each 73,000 miles, Only 2,257 miles Asking $10K NEEDED CIVIC One-Owner Car! and will sell for $3,500.00 each FOUND HERE! Original Owner, Douglas to $8,500 Excellent Condition Stack Firewood and Call (508) 248-6373 4 Door, New Head Gasket (508) 843-3604 (508) 735-1218 & Exhaust. $1,200 Run Equipment SNOW TIRES Currently Registered. Call Dave (508) 765-0656 Firewood Processor Paxton Cemetery 2 Firestone Winterforce, $2,000 CAR FOR SALE 2008 Ram Experience a Plus. Plot #36 in the size P215/60R16. Call 2015 Nissan Rogue 2007 SUZUKI Used only 1 month! Opportunities to Faith Section (508)789-8230 Navigation, Sunroof, BOULEVARD C50 (Bighorn)Truck $150 advance. Staring Plot for Two What’s On 54,000 Miles Cruiser. Hemi Motor, 4 Door, $12/hr. Comes with Two Vaults 2000 Saturn Sc-2 Silver/Gray Sharp Bike In Great Condition, $3,500 or Best Offer Your Mind? Call 3-door coupe, 5 speed Call Gabriel Lots of mods/extras. Only 37,000 miles. Please Call (774) 696-2833 (860) 933-9458 Great commuter car at 14,812 miles, original owner. Terrific gas mileage New tires, ready to ride. Call for more info. (413) 245-9615 Ask for Robin Sturbridge Automotive We’d Like New tires, MP3 radio $4,400 SERIOUS INTERESTS to apply 720 CLASSICS (508) 347-9970 173,000 miles Call Nate 401-269-6070 ONLY Worcester County to Know. Ideal car for high school (413) 245-9651 319 HEALTH CARE Memorial Park 1951 Ford Custom or college PROFESSIONALS Garden of Faith Convertible $2000 or BO FOR SALE AMERICAN IRON Paxton, MA Send your V8, Standard Transmission 1990 Corvette Hatchback 768 VEHICLES FOR 2 LOTS FOR SALE 860-935-9154 HORSE (2005) with Overdrive, CPE Pro-Street Softail, 3,000 miles, ARTS ********** BUY ONE FOR $2,500 letters to: P Excellent Driver & Show-Car Polished 111 S&S Motor, Medical transcription GET 2nd LOT FOR adam@ $42,900 2007 MAZDA 3 T-Tops, All Original, One-Owner 6-speed, Dual Disc, 280 Rear, 1995 TOYOTA T100 company seeking FREE!! villager White, 5 dr Hatchback, Color Red with Black Interior Right Hand Drive, Bought MEDICAL Call Dick Cummins Onan Sun Roof, Auto, 6 Disk CD, Auto Trans 5.7 Liter V8 Leftover in 2008 FOR PARTS ONLY newspapers 72K Miles TRANSCRIPTIONISTS 508-612-9263 RVQQ5500LP Very Good Condition! .com $2,500 107,000 miles $12,500 or bo $1,000 Or Best Offer to work on site in Sturbridge. Asking $11,000 Transcription certificate $5,950 (508) 733-8020 Worcester County Call (508) 335-0335 preferred. Medical assistant Memorial Park (860) 377-7230 (617) 592-0787 (774) 280-9865 (508) 801-0663 training, pharmacy tech, and medical admin clerks will be Paxton, MA considered. Garden of Faith lorna.chernisky Lot 271A 2 Graves, side-by-side @oaktranscription FREE FOR SALE .com Asking $1,700 each (508) 765-0067 $2,200 Both 179 Main Street Call (508) 723-2306 Sturbridge, MA 01566 CLASSIFIEDS! ********** 550 MOBILE HOMES As a special thank you to our readers, www.Connecticuts QuietCorner.com PARK MODEL for the Items for Sale category

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