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THIS WEEK’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN QUOTE It’s time to

“Dwelling on the negative simply get spooky contributes to its power.” HALLOWEEN BRINGS NEW TRADITIONS, RETURN OF OLD Shirley MacLaine FAVORITES TO QUIET CORNER BY MERYL E. WILLETT attended both the Spooky VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Nights Haunted Hay Ride in INSIDE PUTNAM — The end of Brooklyn, and the Great October is upon us, with the Pumpkin Festival in down- drooping of leaves and cooler town Putnam. However, the A8— OPINION nights, and with that also Halloween spirit does not end comes the spookiest and there, with an array of events A12 — SPORTS scariest day of the year — taking place all over the B1 — CALENDAR Halloween. Quiet Corner for folks of all Over the past weekend, B4— OBITS many people from the region Please Read HALLOWEEN, page A12 B5 — RELIGION

LOCAL Meryl E. Willett photos First Fridays add Above, Austin, 3, of Dayville, drives a tractor down Main Street. Right, Linda Peck as Mary ‘Shop Attacks’ to lineup Poppins, adding to the day’s magical atmosphere. BY MERYL E. WILLETT VILLAGER STAFF WRITER PUTNAM — On Saturday, Oct. 20 Quiet PUTNAM — First Fridays Corner residents have brought people from all flocked to downtown over New England to the Putnam for the Great town of Putnam for the cul- Pumpkin Festival. ture and activities the event From Union Square to has to offer. the River Front In its second year, First Villager Interview Commons, downtown Fridays have taken another Page A3 was transformed into a step forward in hopes of pumpkin wonderland. increasing business partici- The official Great pation during the event, SPORTS Pumpkin was on dis- while at the same time play at the Putnam encouraging the people on Congregational the street to venture indoors Church, and there were and see what each store has also numerous arts and to offer. crafts activities like For anyone who has yet to File photos pumpkin decorating come out for a First Friday, A scene from the August First contests and pottery the event runs as a street fair, Friday painting for children to and features a different musi- down and the street becomes participate in. cal act each month. The por- tion of Main Street starting flooded with vendors, people, artists, and musicians. First For more photos, turn from the Montgomery Ward Fridays are held on, natural- to page A11! Building to Panache Consignment Shop is closed Please Read FRIDAY, page A15

Around the Horn Page A14 Business donation helps support Arc of Quinebaug Valley

BY MERYL E. WILLETT human services agency that it, Fandetti and staff decided Arc provides for many peo- Arc Executive Director VILLAGER STAFF WRITER provides support to individu- to refocus their efforts and ple who live in this area. We Susan Desrosiers and EVERDAY ECOLOGIST DANIELSON — The con- als and their families with continue raising money for think the work that they do is Administrator of PAGE A5 tributions keep coming for intellectual, developmental non-profits in the communi- really fabulous,” said Development Linda the Arc of the Quinebaug and other life-affecting dis- ty by setting their sights on Fandetti. “It’s important to Lamoureux were present on ROUND ROBIN RELAYS Valley. abilities. The Arc of the Quinebaug me to give back to my com- Wednesday afternoon, Oct. On Wednesday, Oct. 10, Dr. Alex Fandetti said fol- Valley. munity, and I wanted to pro- 10, to receive the check. PAGE A7 Back & Body Chiropractic lowing her office’s previous “It’s a nice thing. We want- vide support for another non- Desrosiers thanked Fandetti donated $1,000 to local non- donation to the Connecticut ed to bring more awareness profit. So, we thought The for the donation, and said profit. Food Bank in July, which to the community about The Arc was the perfect organiza- any money donated to The The Arc is a nonprofit raised $1,000 for the non-prof- Arc and what services The tion for our next donation.” Please Read ARC, page A18 Streaking for a cause

LOCAL SALON CHALLENGES RESIDENTS TO ‘GO PINK’ FOR CANCER AWARENESS Visit our website with your smart phone or tablet device! BY KERENSA KONESNI paign has raised more than Just scan the “QR code” VILLAGER STAFF WRITER $20,000, 50 percent of which has below with your device and SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Do been donated to the Anne-Marie instantly be linked to our you have the courage to wear pink? Cancer Fund, Cancer Treatment website, www.villagernews- The team at Finally Lisa’s Hair Centers of America and the cancer papers.com, where you can Salon in Southbridge, Mass., is center at Harrington Hospital, read the PDF versions of asking community members to among other organizations. our newspapers! It’s as easy step up to cancer by wearing pink The remaining portion of pro- as that! streaks in their hair throughout ceeds is used to purchase the pink the month of October, nationally hair extensions that can be worn recognized as Breast Cancer for months, to show support for Kerensa Konesni photo Awareness Month. cancer patients and families. Paula Mallozzi, Savers Bank Branch Manager Monique Marinelli, VP of Commercial Master colorist and salon owner Bodreau kick-started the local Lending Christopher Wszolek and salon owner Lisa Bodreau went pink for the cause Lisa Bodreau and her team of movement after her friend Alison eight stylists began the Get Padula, a mother of six, was diag- She said it was when Padula, of “I just thought about how coura- Streaked Pink! fundraising cam- nosed with breast cancer six years Thompson, asked to have the hair geous it was of her to shave off all paign five years ago to raise money ago. she was going to lose during treat- of her hair. She had so much and awareness for cancer treat- “We’ve all heard of people and ment cut off that Bodreau was ment and research. have been touched by cancer in inspired to take up the cause. In the past five years, the cam- our families,” explained Bodreau. Please Read STREAK, page A15 A2 • Friday, October 26, 2012 THOMPSON VILLAGER Connecticut Mills baseball and Gertrude Chandler Warner

eoff Sorrow called recently quite irritated, and in reply to jeers the Putnam Congregational Church. Several weeks ago I wrote about in response to my query for KILLINGLY of some of the crowd, seized a brick When a teacher shortage arose dur- Piche’s soda. How many of you information on the bat, and for a while cleared the front ing World War I, she was asked to remember soda from Aspinock GAnderson for president AT 300 of the polls. She was at length quiet- teach first grade at the Israel Mineral Springs on Putnam memorabilia at the Killingly ed and conducted away’”(WCT Putnam School on School Street and Heights? Both Candi Smith and Historical Center. 3/22/1860). ended up teaching there for more Linden Whipple did and thought He was surprised that I had not MARGARET I shall have to investigate what a than 30 years. Living on South Main that soda continued to be manufac- remembered that John Anderson WEAVER brick bat is. Does anyone know? Street across from the railroad tured there until the 1960’s. Albert ran as an independent candidate for Do any of you recall having rela- tracks in the late 1800’s and early Perry and later Ernest Sochor ran president in the 1980 election. I tives who played on a baseball team 1900’s gave her the opportunity to the soda manufacturing. The older imagine that I was too busy keeping in the Connecticut Mills area in see the many trains that came bottles had a Native American up with my children to focus on pol- lowing officers were elected: post-World War I era? Richard through Putnam and sparked her lit- painted on the bottle. Linden said itics. Anyway, according to the inde- President-Sabin L. Sayles (the mill- Lester donated a photo of the 1919 erary creativity. Later the trolley that eventually bottles were used pendent political report website, owner); vice-presidents-E. H. Connecticut Mills team to the also ran in front of her home. from other sources since the “Anderson received six percent of Bugbee (Bugbee Library), Leavens Killingly Historical Center. Lynn It was also great fun see the yearly Aspinock bottles required a special the vote, and while he didn’t get to Jencks, Mowry Amsbury; secre- LaBerge pointed out that all the men excursion train arrive in Putnam. machine. When I did a “Google” move into the White House, he did taries-C.N. Thomas, Thomas J. were dressed in suits. Unfortunately Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the search I came across an ad for a mobilize thousands of student Evans (Evans Block in Danielson no one in the picture has been iden- trains run again? Bill commented “really RARE piece of advertising - activists.” built for him); executive committee- tified. If you think you might be able that at one time in the 1890’s, when an Antique, HAND-PAINTED Norwich city historian Dale Thomas Parker, George Blanchard to shed light on some of the individ- Gertrude was still a young girl, ASPINOCK Mineral Spring BEVER- Plummer also called recently and of Dayville, Calvin G. Kelley of uals, please drop into the Center. there were more than 60 trains trav- AGES Canvas SIGN with a spectacu- said that he had come across an arti- Weatherhead’s (Attawaugan), E. A. Esther Daigneault recently asked eling though town in one day. lar American INDIAN logo. We date cle that 100 men from Danielsonville Hammond, Mr. Richmond of Lynn LaBerge if we had any infor- Perhaps some of you remember the this from the very first part of the had traveled to Norwich to see Ballou’s; Isaac B. Ballard of mation on a nurse’s office in the tunnel that ran from one side of the twentieth century, about 100 years Abraham Lincoln when he spoke in Danielson. [Perhaps some of those Killingly Town Hall. She remem- tracks to the other since it was ago. This is a special piece. Never that city on March 9, 1860. He won- individuals traveled to Norwich]. bered that when she was a very unsafe to walk across the tracks. Joe seen one before” dered if I had ever come across any- The club has opened a reading room young child she went down stairs Chauvin remembered them. (www.worthpoint.com). thing that would shed more light on (at) the Currier Block to which all (the basement) to get shots. Lynn Gertrude lived across from the I don’t know when the soda was the tidbit. I said that I hadn’t but are invited.” and I had never heard of such an present railroad station so the noise first manufactured or how they would check the Windham County During my search I did come office, so we searched old town and grime would have been a daily arrived at that date. Perhaps some of Transcripts from that month. I across an amusing article about a reports. The Killingly Annual experience — something I had never you have Aspinock Springs bottles scanned several weeks in March but push for “women’s rights” which I’ll Report from 1944 did specifically thought about. Bill mentioned that or have memories to share. Please was unable to come across anything. share. Now remember this is 1860 mentioned a nurses’ office in the in her autobiography Gertrude contact us if you do. Please continue In fact, I was surprised to discover and women didn’t gain the right to Killingly Town Hall but did not give noted she had had to wash her bed- to share your memories. that there did not seem to be any vote in national elections until 1920. a location (p.120). If anyone else has room windows every day. Imagine mention of Lincoln’s visit at all. I “‘A Woman Voter’ — The Alexandria memories of this, please share them what it must have been like to live Margaret M. Weaver is the will continue to peruse the papers (Va.) Gazette of the 7th inst., says — with us. References to the nurses in near the railroad in downtown Killingly Municipal Historian. on the chance that I might have ’Much amusement was created at other town reports from that era had Danielson or Dayville. For a small Special thanks to Geoff Sorrow, Dale missed something. the polls of the third Ward yester- no specific locations for an office. child it would have been exciting; for Plummer, Richard Lester, Esther Marilyn Labbe’s extracts of 1860 day,by an attempt to carry ‘Women’s I took a break from writing this on a woman trying to keep a house rea- Daigneault, Lynn LaBerge, Bill Transcripts did mention that a Rights’ into active exercise. The wife Saturday, Oct. 20 to head to Putnam sonably clean, it must have been Pearsall, Joe Chauvin, Candi Smith, “Republican Campaign Club was of a voter, who was confined to his to the Gertrude Chandler Warner quite a challenge. and Linden Whipple for materials formed at Dayville on the evening of bed by illness, appeared and “Walktober” tour led by Putnam’s Part of the walk took us down and assistance with research used in Wednesday, March 7, 1860 (two days demanded to cast her husband’s municipal historian Bill Pearsall. South Main Street towards the this column. For additional informa- before Lincoln’s speech) and the fol- vote — Upon a refusal, she became My children loved her stories about arched railroad bridge at Arch tion visit the Killingly Historical the Boxcar Children. I’m sure some Street. During the late 1800’s and Center Wednesday or Saturday, 10 of you have also read them — in fact, early 1900’s when the trolley came a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment), some of you might even remember from Dayville and Alexander’s Lake visit www.killinglyhistory.org, or call Gertrude, herself. I had forgotten through that section, South Main 860-779-7250. Margaret Weaver may that she was born in Killingly and Street had too steep a grade for it to be reached at margaretmweaver@ will try to do a little research to see climb so the trolley wound back and gmail.com. where her family lived before they forth across the side streets until it moved to Putnam where her father reached Grove Street. I thoroughly Note: Neither the Killingly Edgar, an attorney, later became enjoyed the walk and learned quite a Historical Center nor I have Caller clerk of the Superior Court. A sickly lot but didn’t have time to complete ID. Please leave your name and child, Miss Warner ended up being it since I was headed to the Killingly phone number when calling. Thank tutored by her mother and later Historical Center. Maybe Bill will you. became a Sunday school teacher at repeat the walk at a future date.

NEWS BRIEF

between the Thompson/Putnam area and the NECTD announces new route schedule Killingly/Brooklyn area,” said Filchak. “The increased demand for service, especially during Beginning Oct. 29, the Northeastern Connecticut mornings necessitated this additional route. Speci?cally, Transit District will start a new route schedule. we have growing demand for persons wanting to go to “This marks the ?rst signi?cant update of the route QVCC and for work related trips. Additionally, the cost of schedule in more than three years,” said NECTD gas has gotten people to give us a second and even a ?rst Executive Director John Filchak. “We are excited about look as a transportation option,” he added. the new routes and believe that they will result in more New schedules are available from NECTD by calling the options for the people and visitors of the region.” district at 860-774-3902 or by visiting our website at Most notably, the new route schedule adds a new route. nectd.org. “We added an additional bus to our shuttle service

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AUTHOR DISCUSSES LIVING UP TO WARNER’S LEGACY, FORGING HER OWN AACCURACYCCURACY WWAATCHTCH BY MERYL E. WILLETT me and how I felt about it. I felt responsible The Thompson Villager is com- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER THE VILLAGER INTERVIEW to her and the children that she invented, mitted to accuracy in all its news PUTNAM — Downtown Putnam was a but I couldn’t change them and make them reports. Although numerous safe- flurry of activity on Saturday, Oct. 20, for different — it was an impossibility.So I fig- guards are in place to ensure accu- the Putnam Pumpkin Festival. ured out a way to talk about their lives and rate reporting, mistakes can occur. how I would have like to seen them be lived. From Union Square down to the River Confirmed fact errors will be cor- Front Commons, crafters, pumpkin food, Now they are on their way,I sent them off.” music, and art flowed through the streets rected at the top right hand corner for the event, which saw hundreds of peo- It’s a hugely popular series — what is of page A3 in a timely manner. ple flocking to the area to join in. it like being here today? If you find a mistake, call With the day’s celebratory spirit came (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- the observance of an anniversary, as the “She is an event. Her life was an event, ness hours. During non-business day also marked the 70th anniversary of and she left a lot behind. These people who hours, leave a message in the edi- the first book in the “Boxcar Children” were her students are very nice people. It tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will series, published in 1942 and written by almost felt like she left them just like the return your phone call. Putnam resident Gertrude Chandler parents left the children to be independent Warner. and kind to one another. Meeting the class The first book evolved into a series, one was great, they are all human, intelligent, of the most popular and beloved of all and funny, and they feel like they are part time, selling more than 50 million copies in of this little clutch of family of hers. They www.Connecticuts print. are lucky, there aren’t a lot of people who Renowned author Patricia MacLachlan, go through school with this kind of feeling QuietCorner.com the Newbery Award winning novelist of about their teachers. So I think that was a “Sarah Plain and Tall,” and the author of great thing too — “The Boxcar Children Beginning: The she clearly left more Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm,” the prequel than just her books to the “Boxcar Children” series. behind.” MacLachlan visited Putnam in honor of Christopher Heights Assisted Living Community the 70th anniversary and release of the Is this prequel prequel, where she was found signing anything like the Holiday Bazaar copies of the book and casually conversing books you have with residents and past members of written in the Saturday, November 10th • 10am to 2pm Gertrude Warner’s class. The same class past? The Klondike Pub’s Homemade Loralee Dubeau Author of that was famously read the book by “There’s a Whole in the Sky” Warner as it was being written. “I am not an New England Clam Chowder & will be MacLachlan also spoke at the library to a adventure writer. I Steve’s Famous Chili • 11:00-1:00 selling and autographing her book, packed house describing her life as an am a writer of place as well as Flower Essence remedies Meryl E. Willett photo Proceeds benefit the Resident Council for sale to help with stress, author and continued to discuss the pre- and character. I did- Fund. If you have any questions, Patricia MacLachlan speaks at the Putnam Public Library insomnia, anxiety and low energy. quel and what the story meant to her. n’t necessarily please contact Carolyn at 508.949.0400 during the Pumpkin Festival Saturday, Oct. 20. BAKE SALE Villager Staff Writer Meryl E. Willett become excited RAFFLE & CRAFTS: Wooden Lamps, scarves, had the opportunity to sit down with about the adven- THANKSGIVING BASKET MacLachlan to chat about the prequel, her tures they went on, “31 Gifts”, Scrapbooking, Crotchet Tickets $2.00 ea. Items, Jewelry, “Scentsy” Candles, visit to Putnam, and how she felt tackling such an iconic series. but I was excited about them having the or 3/$5.00 For this special edition of the “Villager Interview,” MacLachlan adventures. I was also concerned more with and Maple Syrup. expresses her love of children and dogs, and how she was able to the children and how they related to each CHRISTOPHER HEIGHTS™ understand the book’s characters and the town’s adoration of the other. That was a book of its time. Now, if series before writing “The Boxcar Children Beginning: The Aldens four children disappeared? Are you kidding? An Assisted Living Community of Fair Meadow Farm.” They’d be sought after by the police, child 338 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 01570 • 508-949-0400 welfare — it was a moment in time. I guess I www.christopherheights.com You came to Putnam once before to do research. What has believe the officer who said you have to have your return been like following the book’s release? family take care of you meant it, and really believed Henry when he said he would call “Very exciting, actually,before we came in the winter when it was their grandfather when he clearly wasn’t freezing! So, we stood in the Boxcar Museum regardless, and it was going to. I think that is fascinating for chil- wonderful. We had lunch with all of Gertrude Warner’s students. I dren too, that the children took the power. learned so much from them and how they felt about her. You know When I write books about children I hope she was really quite an extraordinary woman — she was such a nur- they take the power and solve their problems. turer of her students. I’ve gotten to know them and now its like I think in a way Henry did that.” we’re having this reunion with the book on the other side. It’s very satisfying, and I find it so nice that the town reveres her. We can only Did you always know you wanted to be wish that our towns would feel the same way about us when we’re a writer? gone.” “Yes, and I was talking to kids about my What was it that drew you to this project, taking on the pre- storytelling with my parents and my imagi- quel of “The Boxcar Children”? nary friends. My diary was all fiction, I had many boyfriends in exotic places when I was “Well, the publisher had asked me if it was something I would con- like six — it was true fiction.” sider, and I liked the children. When I read the first 10 books I said, ‘Well, I like these children — they are independent, and we would Did you get your college degree in writ- hope that our children would grow up to be the same way. I knew ing? then I wanted to do it, and I knew what kind of parents they would have had. I didn’t particularly like the task of inventing the parents, “No, I got it in English, then I taught ninth having them be lovely people, and then doing away with them. That grade English. I did that for a while and then was daunting.” we moved and I started having babies, so then I decided I wanted to stay home and Did you read the “Boxcar Children” before entering into this write. It worked for me. I was a great reader, project? I started selling books really soon after I started sending them to publishers.” “I knew what they were, and I had read a couple. I have friends who have the whole series up in their attics. I re-read a bunch, then What are your thoughts on the way my son read them at night to his six-year-old daughter, which was children today relate to this series? kind of great a child’s eye of it. I suppose that’s what you call ‘doing When you meet children who have read your research.’” these books — and now your book — what do they say to you? You found creating the parents to be difficult — what did you find rewarding about this endeavor? Were there other “Kids are funny, they knew it had to hap- parts you found challenging? pen — and in my town, when I talked to kids, they knew I was writing this and that I had to “I think it was rewarding because from what her students tell me, create the parents and then kill them. They her books sound like her. I had to find a way to make it mine too, would call me up and say,‘Are they dead yet?’ because I wasn’t writing her books. I don’t write like her. I had to You know, these little voices. One child called find a way to plant her stories in my writer’s landscape. I used my and said, ‘I hope you aren’t just having the First Friday’s Shopping Attack… grandparents a lot. During the Depression they took people in so parents go away because they don’t like that part of the story came from my life. I kind of combined us — them,’ and I said, ‘No, I wouldn’t do that.’ I November 2nd Gertrude and I are joined in a funny way.” thought that was interesting insight. 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PUTNAM — On Thursday, ing goal. Each person who William Kuckel. Oct. 18, about 60 people from comes in has a set amount of The money raised also goes local businesses, town offices, $1,600 they have to raise to help children who need and area schools came out to before they are released from clinical visits, flu shots and donate their time for the jail,” said Fundraising research. In the past the MDA Muscular Dystrophy Coordinator Christina Lock Up raised between Association for their annual Coursel. $20,000 and $30,000. This year, MDA Lock Up event held at Participants in the lock up according to Danielle J.D. Coopers. The objective of were “brought into custody,” Daddario, fundraising coordi- the event, which has been had their “mug shot” taken nator for the MDA, the num- held at the restaurant for and began calling everyone ber of participants were almost 10 years, was to raise they could think of to acquire down from previous years, $30,000 that would go towards donations for the association but said by the end of the day sending children with muscu- to get bailed out of jail. the MDA raised $23,879, lar dystrophy to Hebron “I’ve been doing this for which will afford 30 children Camp. years — it’s a great cause. I the opportunity to go to camp “We do ‘lock-ups’ around usually get donations this summer. the state, and at each one we between $20 and $100,” said “Even though we had less try to set the same fundrais- Killingly State Trooper people participate, it was suc- cessful and everyone seemed to be having a good time,” said Daddario. Meryl E. Willett photos Killingly Superintendent Kevin Farr and Killingly WPCA’s Glenn Tatro attempting to get bailed out!

Once a donation was received, the person in lock up would ring the bell. Julie Calir, Kerri Dexter looking to see whom she can People were coming in and out all day long between 12 and 3 p.m. at JD Coopers, just got one and was very excited about it! call next to raise money for her “bail.” each was given a set goal of raising $1,600 for the charity.

Kevin Farr got a donation! This is Farr’s first year partici- pating in the MDA Lock Up, he said it was a great time Glenn Tatro behind bars! Dr. Gerald Cohen DDS, was thrown in “It’s my first year doing this, I never thought being in jail could be and he enjoyed helping out the cause. the clink for a good cause. fun,” said Todd Cunnen, of B&D Supply. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, October 26, 2012 • A5 Reusing sports gear WHAT IS IT?

hate to write this, but we are Google Sports Gift, Inc. They pro- nearing the end of the fall out- THE vide athletic supplies to impover- door sports season. ished and disadvantaged children all I EVERYDAY over the world. They want under- Pretty soon we’ll be putting our privileged children around the globe gear in the closet, awaiting the ECOLOGIST to have the chance to enjoy the fun of spring season. Our favorite fields sports. This group encourages local and nature trails may soon be cov- LIZ community groups, sports teams, ered in frost and snow. ELLSWORTH and schools to set up collection I, for one know it’s way too cold for points for sports gear. They also sug- shorts in November soccer games. stuff that will be offered at no cost to gest organizers of social gatherings Many sports players grow and so people in your local area. Their mis- (weddings, sports-themed birthday sizes change. Also, shoes wear out. sion: “to build a worldwide gifting parties, holiday gatherings, or Super Soccer cleat spikes, for example, movement that reduces waste, saves Bowl bashes) to encourage guests to wear down to nubs. They no longer precious resources and eases the donate fitness gear when they attend offer traction for speedy plays on the burden on our landfills while the parties. Get in the Game: grassy or muddy field. What do we enabling our members to benefit http://www.sportsgift.org/. CONTEST ENTRY FORM October 26, 2012 do with worn out activity gear or from the strength of a larger commu- There are a few other options. Try items that are just too small and are nity.” It’s easy and free to join the connecting with your neighbors Deadline: Nov. 1, 2012 no longer useful to anyone in our network. Post the fitness equipment when they have a yard sale. Ask if family? that you wish to recycle on your local you can place the athletic equipment We all know about options in our Freecycle website. When someone is on a table or in a container and label My guess is:______neighborhood. Donate useful equip- interested in attaining your item, set it with a free sign. (Remember you ment to youth groups, schools, sports up a time and place to meet, and give have the responsibly to make sure teams, and community centers. the goods to their new owner. Reuse the items don’t end up in the trash at There are groups like Boy Scouts, at its best! Remember it’s a great way the end of the sale). Some people Last Week’s Answer: Putnam River Trail sign Girl Scouts, and the Boys and Girls to get sports stuff that you need, too. have luck with posting signs in their Clubs of America Sign up at: local library or post office. Many (http://www.bgca.org) who could all http://www.freecycle.org/. community papers allow you to post Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? use extra sports supplies. The Play It Again Sports buys, sells, an ad for a low fee. Don’t forget about Salvation Army (www.salvation- and trades sports and fitness equip- Craigslist, too. There are Craigslist The Villager has it to give. armyusa.org/) or Good Will ment. It’s a great place to exchange websites for Boston, Hartford, Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! (www.goodwill.org/) are great gently used gear for something else Worcester, and Eastern CT. Post your groups who help people in need. that you need. There are locations in reusable items in the “free stuff” sec- They have many donation centers. Connecticut and Massachusetts. tion! Name______Also, some towns have “trash to Learn more about them: Anyway,as we say in sports: Never treasures” or “put and take” areas at http://www.playitagainsports.com/ give up! There is someone out there Address______their local transfer station. Utilize I love that Nike collects any brand that needs your sports gear, and these various avenues for reuse. Just of old running shoes. They turn the would be so happy to get it! State______Zip______Telephone#______Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT remember, it’s always best to check shoes into a ground-up rubbery 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in with each group to see what kind of material, which is used to line run- Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to sports supplies they need or will ning tracks or playground areas. and holds a master’s degree in (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, take. You don’t want useful gear to go Nike’s campaign, called Reuse-A- Environmental Education from to waste if it’s not the right fit for Antioch University New England and Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and Shoe, has been around since 1990. where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, each location or organization. Collection bins can be found at Nike a B.A. in English from Bates College. I’ve mentioned the Freecycle She specializes in conservation and Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with retail locations. Check out the Better the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive Network before, but I’ll remind you World Section of www.nike.com. recycling initiatives. again. Freecycle allows you to give $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck!

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MENU LEARNING MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY Monday, Oct. 29: Whole grain breaded chicken nuggets, ketchup, brown rice, steamed broccoli, 100 percent orange juice, UConn Master Gardener Program graduates 42 milk. Tuesday, Oct. 30: “Shepherds pie.” Fresh TOLLAND — On Friday evening, Oct. 12, 42 green salad mix with Italian dressing, whole interns of the UConn Master Gardener grain dinner roll, sliced peaches, milk. Program of Windham and Tolland Counties Wednesday, Oct. 31: Pumpkin shaped pret- received their Master Gardener Certification zels, Trix yogurt, mozzarella cheese stick, at a ceremony at the Tolland Agricultural baby carrot with ranch dip, shape-up frozen Center. juice cup, milk. Bonnie Burr, Assistant Dean of the UConn Alternate: Yogurt bag lunch. Cooperative Extension System and Leslie Alexander, State Coordinator for the UConn THOMPSON MS Master Gardener Program congratulated the TOURTELLOTTE HS graduates for their achievements and thanked Monday, Oct. 29: Hot dog, wheat roll, chili, them for the more than 1,200 hours they con- diced onions, 3 bean baked beans, coleslaw, tributed to gardening education projects in alternate: fresh baked cheese pizza, plain or their communities. pepperoni The projects included renovating and main- Tuesday, Oct. 30: Boneless chicken wings, taining public gardens, helping foster food brown rice, oven roasted dill carrots, alter- security and good nutrition at various com- nate: hamburger or cheeseburger, wheat roll. munity vegetable gardens, teaching kids Wednesday, Oct. 31: Turkey noodle soup, about gardening at the Channel 3 Kids Camp whole grain roll, garden salad mix with and at Peoples Harvest in Pomfret, developing arugula, alternate: Fresh baked cheese pizza, programs to help people with physical disabil- Courtesy photo plain or pepperoni/mushrooms. ities garden, and staffing information booths at various farmer’s markets and town fairs in Graduates of the Tolland/Windham UConn Master Gardener program and their coordinators celebrate at the ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL both counties. In addition to their involve- Tolland Ag Center, Friday, Oct. 12. ment with outreach projects, the Class of 2012 starting up in early January 2013. Classes will mation and to get an application you can call PRE-K TO 8TH contributed well-over 1200 hours at the be offered at the following UConn Extension the Windham Extension Center at 860-774-9600 Monday, Oct. 29: Breaded chicken on bun Tolland and Windham Extension Centers Centers: Brooklyn (Fri), Haddam (Tue), W. (or any other UConn Extension Center) or with lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickles, mayo, researching and answering questions from Hartford (Wed), Bethel (Thu), and at the visit the UConn Home & Garden Center’s web- mustard, applesauce, dessert. the public about gardening problems. Bartlett Arboretum (Mon). For more infor- site: www.ladybug.uconn. edu. Tuesday, Oct. 30: Pizza with assorted top- A new class of Master Gardeners will be pings, tossed salad, pickles, dessert. Wednesday, Oct. 31: Swedish meatballs on buttered egg noodles with gravy, tossed salad, roll, butter, dessert.

EDUCATION NOTEBOOK Saint Michael’s College COLCHESTER, Vt. — Michael Bodreau, son of Lisa and Steven Bodreau of Quinebaug, is a member of the Saint Michael’s College Fire & Rescue Squad. Bodreau, a junior history and secondary education major, serves in the Fire Unit. He graduated from Marianapolis Preparatory School before coming to Saint Michael’s. The Fire and Rescue Squad is an independ- 50 YEARS LATER ent volunteer organization of Saint Michael’s Courtesy photos students. In addition to their academic and extracurricular responsibilities, they’ve NORTH GROSENORDALE — Members of the former St. Joseph High School in North Grosvenordale recently held their 50th year class reunion. From left to right taken on the challenging responsibility of (seated): Pauline Almquist Weiss, Carol Barrette Bilford, Anna Noiseux Naum, Joan Kelly Lucason, Paul Mahon (standing) Ronald Brissette, Irene Santerre serving the public by providing fire protection Harvanek, Michael LaFontaine, Caire Blain Dahl, Kenneth Dery, Muriel Toutant Angelo, L.E. Sonny Hamel. Players from the former St. Joseph High School Boys’ and emergency medical treatment, not only Basketball Team also celebrated their 50th year reunion. From left, Ken Dery, Ron Brissette, Gerry Menard, Sonny Hamel, Art Durocher, Chuck Defilippo. on campus but also throughout a broad area of Vermont’s most populous county. With the dedication and support of Saint Michael’s stu- dents, alumni, and staff volunteers, their serv- ice has continued 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a- year, since 1969. Some things are better left said Haitian Fashion & Cultural here is an old adage cle, “This issue, though seem- agents of mobility. that states, “Some ingly crucial, has been As the education theorist E. D. Hirsch Extravaganza ASK THE things are better obscured in the recently recently wrote in a review of Paul Tough’s DANIELSON — An evening of Haitian fash- Tleft unsaid.” SUPERINTENDENT intensified debate over the new book, ‘How Children Succeed,’ there is ion and culture will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, In most cases, this is fine. Specialized High Schools strong evidence that increasing the general at 6 p.m., at Killingly High School. Sponsored However, when it comes to Admissions Test, the multi- knowledge and vocabulary of a child before by Quinebaug Valley Community College, its early childhood learning, MICHAEL W. JOLIN ple-choice exam used as the age 6 is the single highest correlate with later Student Government Association, and Roots the opposite is true. sole metric for entrance into success. Schools have an enormously hard of Development, the evening will feature In the ‘80s, psychologists some of New York City’s elite time pushing through the deficiencies with music, dancing, a fashion show, as well as Betty Hart and Todd R. public high schools, includ- which many children arrive.” other entertainment. Risley spent years cata- ing Stuyvesant and Bronx As the article concludes, “All of this would Roots of Development helps impoverished loging the number of words spoken to young Science. seem to argue for a system in which we spent communities in Haiti obtain the resources children in dozens of families from different Thousands of students in the city are in the ever more of our energies and money on early, they need to manage their own development. socioeconomic groups, and what they found throes of preparing for the test to be adminis- preschool education rather than less. The city They promote an alternative approach to was not only a disparity in the complexity of tered the last weekend of this month. Two has taken the right direction with the rural development by facilitating a process in words used, but also astonishing differences weeks ago, the NAACP Legal Defense and announcement of a new preschool in which they listen to diverse community voic- in sheer number. 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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 mysteries TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 FAX: (860) 928-5946 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM of autumn FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER utumn is a liminal LETTERS TO THE EDITOR time. ADAM MINOR AMonths of transition, EDITOR filled with unpredictable weather, a slow ebbing of sunlight, decaying vegetation and fewer outdoor chores lead inexorably toward win- EDITORIAL Joe Courtney is ‘our’ Congressman ter. To the Editor: Connecticut, and working to ensure that seniors The season makes us feel With Election Day just weeks away, it’s impor- and those most in need have access to affordable melancholy, nostalgic and tant to focus on the issues that are important to the healthcare. Joe Courtney has worked on and is rec- vaguely worried about our Halloween hits Quiet Corner. ognized for his effort to prevent an increase in preparations for the test of We need a leader who will continue to represent Stafford Student loan interest rates. character we Yankees like to “us” in Washington. Joe Courtney is “our” congressman — constant- face in the cold. That leader is Congressman Joe Courtney. ly visiting the Quiet Corner, meeting with con- At coffee shops it appears and misses Joe Courtney has been consistently accessible as stituents, spending time with small business own- that we our congressman, working to represent the people ers, and supporting our region’s dairy farmers. develop an of our rural towns and to ensure that our concerns On Tuesday, Nov. 6, I’m voting for our congress- insatiable ’ve said it before in this column, and I’ll are heard. man, Joe Courtney. appetite for say it again here and now, I’m usually not Joe Courtney is our congressman — supporting BRAD BEELER anything fla- Ia fan of Halloween in general, and some of middle class tax cuts for the families of eastern POMFRET CENTER vored with the darker elements it represents sometimes, pumpkin. but I’ll leave that alone and move on to why Fall makes I’m really writing this week. us antsy for I don’t despise everything Eastwood would ‘bring a new voice to Hartford’ something about the “holiday” of more, but we To the Editor: encourages innovation and advancement in energy can’t quite Halloween — quite the con- NANCY WEISS trary. There are plenty of I am writing to support Susan Eastwood for State efficiency.” SB 493 was narrowly passed, but was define what things I enjoy about the sea- Senate in the 35th District. vetoed by Gov. Rell. It would have supported fledg- it is. Susan has the energy and vision to bring a new ling solar companies, which then left the state. The son, and the fun that can be I cope with the transition voice to Hartford. She has shown herself to be a following year, he voted against SB 1, which did had with it. Especially now by planting hundreds of tireless worker,devoting many years to public advo- pass despite him, and this past year he voted bulbs with a short handled that I am a father, I can see it cacy. Susan has served on the Ashford Planning against SB 415 in Committee, showing a pattern of shovel. If I get enough of through a different pair of and Zoning Commission, Open Space and votes against clean energy and planning for our them in the ground, I believe glasses. AGvocate Committees, Board of Finance, and is energy future. it guarantees that spring will THE MINOR The following is my list of chair of the Ashford Clean Energy Task Force. Susan believes that Connecticut has a well- come. Halloween “hits and misses” Some may think environmental protection is a trained workforce that will be a great match for the DETAILS The work brings me back — everyone likes lists, right? luxury we can’t afford as we struggle for economic green growth jobs of the future. Susan will promote into communion with the • HIT: Candy — Although recovery, but nothing could be further from the clean energy and energy saving technologies that flower gardens I have lost ADAM MINOR my doctor would strangle me truth. Democratic State Senate candidate Susan will provide good jobs while helping homeowners, interest in since mid-summer. for coveting confectionary Eastwood knows Connecticut needs a comprehen- towns, schools, and small businesses save on ener- As I put the beds in order, I treats like this, whoever sive energy plan that supports clean energy and gy costs. yank at dry weeds and stomp energy efficiency while including cost-cutting I urge voters to send vote for Susan Eastwood to invented the tradition of collecting candy on down the moist earth. I find measures to lower electrical costs. Such a plan bring fresh ideas to Hartford. Halloween deserves a gold star, an A for effort mysterious holes, vacant would help Connecticut reduce greenhouse gas The 35th Senate District includes the towns of and a commendation from the sugar industry emissions, position us to be a leader in emerging Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Hampton, wasps nests and slow moving of America. Well done, sir (or madam!). green energy industries, and drive down the high Pomfret, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Willington, caterpillars. I feel far more • MISS: Eggs, TP, Silly String and other energy costs for consumers and state businesses, Woodstock and the Crystal Lake precinct of kindly to them now as we all prankster tools of mass destruction and tom- yet Susan’s opponent, a 20-year incumbent, voted Ellington. have a stake in survival. They foolery — You know what I am talking about. against an energy bill, Senate Bill 493, that the don’t share my sentiment as an aggressive battalion of red As Halloween comes to town, the pranksters Connecticut Fund for the Environment said would JANET BELLAMY ants demonstrated by biting come out to play, sometimes with destructive “protect the environment at the same time it ASHFORD and/or messy results. my ankles when I knelt down I’ve been on the receiving end of both an near them. The short, sharp pinch of egging and a “TP-ing” and both are quite the ant’s displeasure remind- unpleasant. One year as a teenager, I owned a Educate yourself about effects of radon ed me of the flu shot I ought Chevy S-10 pickup truck, and as I hung out To the Editor: What is radon? Where is it? Do we have it in our to get. A little jolt of pain to with a buddy at his house, little did I know According to the Center for Disease Control and home? What do I do if there is radon in my home? keep away illness is another that an unknown group of assailants were Protection, more people in the United States die There will be a radon awareness meeting at rite of passage in the fall that laying waste to my truck with a lethal combi- from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Pomfret Community School at the junction of can’t be postponed too long, nation of toilet paper, newspaper, Saran Wrap This is true of both men and women. It is esti- Routes 101 and 169 in Pomfret on Thursday, Nov. 8, or like the bushel of bulbs it and Silly String. Not only did it take me an mated that 226,160 men and women will be diag- at 7 p.m. Representatives from the Connecticut won’t get the desired result. hour before I could even get everything off nosed with and 160,340 will die of lung cancer in Department of Health, the Northeast District of Somehow getting a flu shot and out of the truck, it took weeks to get all 2012. The overall survival rate after 5 years is 15 Health and A&R Environmental will be there with while grocery shopping does- percent; after 10 years, 5 percent. all the information. Don’t think lung cancer only the Silly String off my interior! Argh! n’t work in my mind, but con- Radon is the number two cause of lung cancer, happens to those who smoke. Come to this impor- • HIT: Playing dress up — Whether it’s the venience might trump any smoking remains at number one. There is a lot of tant meeting to learn how to protect your family qualms I have about mixing minimalist approach ala Jim Halpert on “The radon in eastern Connecticut, the further you live against this dreadful disease. Office,” writing the word “book” on your face medicine and merchandizing. from the shore the more chances there are that BEVERLY CHAMPANY (as to be “Facebook,” of course) or extrava- Fall is a time when it is your home could be affected. POMFRET gance that would impress Lady Gaga, you hard to know what to wear. have to admit it’s fun to let your hair down I’ve unearthed a few light- and dress up every now and then. weight winter hats and gloves It’s been a long time since I’ve donned a cos- Clark: Courtney is ‘solid, honest, caring’ for my early morning walks, tume for actual “trick or treating,” although a but it is too soon to dig out To the Editor: are unhappy with Congress, they mean leadership couple years ago, for my youth group, I did heavy coats and boots. A I am urging all people in northeast Connecticut to and I don’t want people confused. Joe Courtney is sweater or a fleece staves off dress up as mild-mannered reporter Clark support Joe Courtney for another term as our con- not the reason for gridlock in D.C. The Speaker of the morning chill in our Kent (fitting!), complete with trademark hair gressman. the House is the reason for gridlock. Joe is also very kitchen. curl and Superman logo poking out from Joe Courtney is a solid, honest, caring member of active in maintaining submarine building at EB Because winter clothes last, beneath a three-piece suit. Congress and he understands what we need to keep and many people from our area work there. Without some reappear like welcome Earlier in my childhood, I’ve been a vam- the promise to America’s retirees. Social Security the commitment from the US Navy for 2 ships a old friends. Recently I pulled pire, hobo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and Medicare are promises the government made year, EB might lay off workers – but Joe has worked out a deep maroon cashmere baseball player, soccer player, IRS agent to the people to ensure working folks did not end up tirelessly to secure the commitment from the Navy. turtleneck that I bought 26 (scary!), doctor, Super Mario — the list goes destitute after a lifetime of work. Joe will protect years ago in Scotland when I on, and they were all fun. As a child IRS those programs. Joe also works hard to propose leg- KATHY CLARK was pregnant with our sec- islation that is bipartisan. He is always trying to agent, I even won “scariest costume” at my BROOKLYN ond daughter. It was appar- find the middle ground on an issue so that ideas can school’s costume contest. There I was, a boy ently of very good quality to move forward. Unfortunately,when people say they in a suit, hair slicked back, oversized glasses last so long, and I remember and a clean blue suit, holding a suitcase, wondering then as I forked standing between a monster and a vampire, over a mound of English and I was to be feared above them all. I don’t Conrad: Return balance to state government money if I would ever fit into blame them! I’m shuddering just thinking To the Editor: with any Connecticut resident, unlike her oppo- it. Now I pull it on over my about it! A nasty response to my dissatisfaction with nent who feels he is not accountable to anyone out- pajamas in the early morning MISS: Christmas season starts early — To Senator Williams’ support of a deadly piece of leg- side of District 29. and feel as cozy as if I had me, Christmas music should not be playing in islation was simply an attempt to shut down vetted Sally believes it is time to end the one-party rule turned up the thermostat or department stores before Halloween, but it information. that has existed since 2000 and which has afforded started a peat fire. seems that every year, the Christmas decora- The Putnam Democratic Town Committee chair- our great state a place on every worst, highest, low- New England is the official place to see autumn, as evi- tions go up and festive music sneaks into our man stooped to the national level when she used est list in national media. She knows that the taxa- denced by leaf peeping eardrums earlier and earlier. At a mall nearly what has become the strategy of her party — to tion and bad legislation handed down from her divide and conquer through denial and vicious per- opponent and the governor is what is strangling tourists in our area. Edwin two weeks ago, I saw Christmas decorations Way Teale, the famous natu- starting to go up, more than two months sonal attacks on any citizen daring to question businesses, towns, and workers alike. Sally has their actions and on any candidate with the pledged to support measures that will help our ralist who lived and died in ahead of Christmas, and I nearly thought I courage to run for office. Her attack was not about economy by addressing corporate cronyism and Hampton, wrote four books had jumped forward in time. Halloween is truth — it was more about the race. Is this what it hidden taxation. She realizes that keeping our edu- about the seasons and in “ usually the unofficial kickoff to the has come to in politics? Citizens who are aware of cated youth and retirees here is the only way to pro- Autumn Across America” Christmas shopping season, but it just seems the issues behind Connecticut’s failing economy do vide revenue. Her pledge to help lower taxes and published in 1956, he like it’s way too early to be worrying about not deserve this kind of response from a party spending is important to us all. observed that there is “ no that! leader. Sally’s experience in Washington, her town gov- midspring or midautumn. HIT: Pumpkin carving — This is a recent The best choice for State Senate in District 29 is ernment, and her service to country will serve her These are the seasons of con- hit for me. Growing up, I never really did the Sally White. All citizens of the state of Connecticut well. Vote for Sally White on Nov. 6 and help our stant change.” pumpkin-carving thing. It was fun, but I are directly impacted by legislation proposed and state come back from the brink of financial ruin. As I drop another bulb into never really chose it as a “traditional” thing voted upon by each senator, regardless of which Help us find balance that serves us all. the slice I’ve made in the to do around Halloween. However, as I have district the voters reside in. Sally understands this earth, a red squirrel harasses grown older, I have grown fonder of carving, and has pledged to represent us all in Hartford. She RITA CONRAD me. Both of us feel anxious would be willing to discuss any legislative decision and although I have yet to do one this year, POMFRET CENTER because neither of us knows I’ve come up with some pretty creative if this is mid-autumn or near- designs. er the end. The season is so As my son grows older and Halloween cos- Reeves would be a ‘refreshing voice’ in Hartford changeable that it defies our tumes grow more elaborate, I look forward to efforts to make its duration specific. Keep digging it years my yearly dose of sugar consumption To the Editor: cess in getting the budget passed the first time seems to say. coming into my house in one night. Based on the way Harold Reeves has worked with around by insuring that the voters and taxpayers of There are approximately the other members of the Killingly Town Council, I Killingly have the necessary information needed to Doc, if you’re reading this — don’t worry, 375 bulbs in a bushel. I fill a I’ll be good! believe he would be a refreshing voice in Hartford make informed decisions. representing the 44th District. He would do the same in Hartford. small bucket with 50 at a time Harold has a unique nonpartisan way of present- and plant them. When they Adam Minor may be reached at 860-928-1818, are all in the ground, I always ext. 109, or by e-mail at adam@villagernews- ing his input to solve the various problems that face BRIAN GOSPER the Town of Killingly.He has had a significant suc- wish I had more. papers.com. DANIELSON THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, October 26, 2012 • A9 OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Corrado: I support Barack Obama Eastwood: ‘I’ll keep working for you’ To the Editor: turn down acceptance letter to colleges they To the Editor: in our region. I’m a member of the Ashford I am writing to explain why I support the cannot afford. His plan also helps students I’m running for the State Senate because I Board of Finance and the Chair of the re-election of President Barack Obama. that are out of college to pay off their loans believe that everyone in our communities Ashford Clean Energy Task Force, and I’ve President Obama inherited a terrible econ- by basing the amount to pay by their income. should have the opportunity for a great public served on the Ashford Planning and Zoning omy where jobs were being lost and many He will also fund early childhood education education and to earn a fair wage; access to Commission and the Open Space and people were unemployed. Despite extremist because he understands the importance of quality healthcare, to a clean and sustainable AGvocate Committees. As your state senator, Republican opposition from day one of his education for the future generation. environment, and to an affordable retire- I’ll keep working for you. I’ll fight for our administration, he has begun to turn the As a future teacher, I am excited that when ment. towns and champion legislation that serves economy around. He has worked with both I get out of college, there will be a job for me. As your state senator, my top priority will our district well. Democrats and Republicans to turn this econ- More teaching jobs will be available because be to represent all the people of our district, I’m the Democratic candidate for State omy into the right direction. Unemployment the economy is improving. President Obama to listen to you and fight hard for your inter- Senate in the 35th District and I am proud to is decreasing, jobs are being created, and the understands that a teacher plays an impor- ests. have earned the endorsement of the Working housing marketing is improving. tant role in a child’s life. I urge people of the I have dedicated my life to public service. Families Party, the AFL-CIO, SEIU CT, CT- President Obama has a good vision for edu- good Town of Thompson to support the re- Throughout my career,I have worked tireless- PACE (National Association of Social cation for college students like me and other election of President Obama. He has kept his ly to protect families and their quality of life. Workers), Sierra Club, NARAL Pro-Choice students around the country,unlike Gov. Mitt promises of improving the economy and pro- I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Sierra CT, Connecticut Citizen Action Group Romney. I believe that President Obama’s moting education. He has a record to go by, Leone working with rural rice farmers. I’ve (CCAG), and Save Open Space-Coventry. plan for education is more effective than the unlike his opponent who uses lies and fear to worked for the past 25 years in Connecticut as I ask for your vote on Nov. 6. Republican alternative. Governor Romney get votes. President Obama has and will an advocate for victims of domestic violence. will cut funding for education with his tax always stand for everyone in the United I fought to clean up diesel emissions from SUSAN EASTWOOD plan. Governor Romney does not understand States. He has a plan of moving the U.S. for- school buses and to pass legislation to remove ASHFORD the daily struggles of the middle class ward instead of backward unlike his oppo- toxins from children’s products. I’ve worked because he was never part of the middle nents. to preserve open space and support farming class. President Obama does understand because he experienced the struggles of the SARAH CORRADO middle class. President Obama will increase THOMPSON Groh: Williams ‘a strong and positive voice’ the Pell Grant so that students do not have to To the Editor: assistance for a local agency that helps our I am writing to express my support for seniors and children. At another meeting she State Sen. Don Williams. made inflammatory remarks against a local Gordon: Why I am voting He’s a strong and positive voice for our business to the point where the Republican To the Editor: overall national debt, which has risen from local towns, schools and seniors. I can always selectman chastised her for her outburst. This election year, the stakes are very high. $10.6 trillion in January 2009 to over $16 tril- depend on Don. When we had a bi-partisan proposal to cut the Our country is at a crossroads. Will we fall lion today,with annual budget deficits over $1 I also support Don because as the first town’s budget to keep property taxes down, off the “fiscal cliff” or lift ourselves complete- billion each of the past four years (U.S. selectman of Thompson, I know his oppo- including a cut to our salaries, Sally White ly out of the Great Recession? The National Treasury Dept). nent, Sally White. She served one term on the did not agree and lobbied the Board of Bureau of Economic Research said the reces- Yes, this election is very important for all of Thompson Board of Selectmen and voters Finance to maintain her own salary. sion ended in June 2009. Really? us. should beware of her record. Some may want gridlock in our State Tell that to the 12.1 million who are official- Whomever you plan to vote for, exercise Ms. White spent many years in Legislature but I do not. We need someone ly unemployed, the 8.6 million who are only your right to vote. Think about this — if you Washington, D.C., and when she came back to who will fight for – not against – the families part-time employed or underemployed, the do not vote, then you cannot complain about the area she unfortunately brought gridlock of northeastern Connecticut. Don Williams 2.5 million who stopped looking for work in things after the election. You can make a dif- with her. Time and time again, Democrats has a record of working together with people August and the overall 8.2 million who ference through your vote. American history and Republicans on the Thompson Board of in both parties and he gets things done – dropped out of the work force. Forty percent has shown how individual votes have decided Selectmen united against her attempts to that’s what we need as our State Senator. of the unemployed have been so for at least close elections. This year will be likewise. block assistance for local taxpayers. She six months. The U.S non-farm unemployment We need people in elected office who know voted to deny taxpayers the right to decide LARRY GROH rate in January 2009 was 7.6 percent, now it is what it takes to support businesses in creat- whether to accept a grant to purchase high- THOMPSON 9.4 percent. The “real” unemployment rate is ing good paying jobs and to support way equipment – she wanted townspeople to 14.7 percent (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). America’s workers in getting those jobs. We pay higher property taxes. She opposed state The CT unemployment rate was 7 percent, need people who understand how to live with- now it is 8.9 percent (CT Dept of Labor). in their means and what the ramifications of Tell that to the middle class who has seen a taxation and spending policies mean for the Hamby: Williams needs to remain in Hartford zero-percent increase in their median house- average American family. We need people To the Editor: It is because of Sen. Don Williams’ hard hold income (still at $50,000, U.S. Census who believe in a government that works for State Sen. Don Williams supported the cre- work and dedication, that I, along with Bureau) while the consumer price index’s us, not for special interests (aren’t “we the ation of the Generations Family Health approximately 5,000 other patients, have inflation rate is 9.6 percent, representing a people” the only interest that should matter Center in Putnam, a much-needed communi- access to local and affordable dental, medical, significant loss of purchasing power (U.S. to government?). We need people who seek to ty health center in the Quiet Corner. and other health services. Bureau of Labor Statistics). improve our communities and to foster indi- Before the Generations Family Health As a Pomfret resident, Senator Don Tell that to people like you and me who pay vidual opportunities, for all 100 percent of us. Center opened, my mom and I needed to drive Williams is not my state senator, however, I $2.12 more for a gallon of gas than we did in When you vote, I ask that you join me in nearly an hour away for dental care that am a firm believer that his hard work, dedica- January 2009 (U.S. Energy Information supporting Mike Alberts for state representa- would accept our insurance. Generations offi- tion, and concern for the children of Admin). tive, Tony Guglielmo for State Senate, Paul cially opened on Aug. 9, and since its con- Connecticut needs to remain in Hartford and Tell that to the one out of every 126 house- Formica for U.S. Congress, Linda McMahon struction I can now receive dental care just a I hope to see him re-elected as Senator. holds in the U.S. and the one in 744 house- for U.S. Senate, Mitt Romney for President few minutes from my home. I hope voters in the 29th District will vote holds in Windham County who have been in and Paul Ryan for Vice-President. Good dental care is important, not just for him on Tuesday, Nov. 6. foreclosure the first half of this year because it helps to prevent tooth decay and (RealtyTrac). JEFFREY A. GORDON, M.D. gum disease, but it is also important to over- Tell that to each adult and child in the U.S. AMYTHEST ROSE HAMBY WOODSTOCK all good health! who shoulders about $50,000/person of the POMFRET CENTER Hughes: ‘Susan Eastwood is the change we need’ The same old Linda To the Editor: working American families. To the Editor: Tony has been effective in the past but he is Nothing has changed since Linda Linda is still the same — only now she’s Times change. out of touch on today’s issues. McMahon ran for U.S. Senate two years ago. looking to provide herself with a significant What was once a fresh and vibrant view- It is time that Hartford got an energetic, Not her history of selling sex and violence tax cut and to strip funding from education, point gets tired. Answers that worked years current and loud voice from the Quiet Corner. to children. job training and veterans programs. ago become outdated, no longer reflecting the Susan Eastwood is the change we need. Susan Not her record of profiting off of the abuse I wasn’t fooled by Linda’s dirty money in needs of the current day.The level of enthusi- has lots of energy and experience. She has and degradation of women – even her own 2010 and I’m not fooled by it now. asm diminishes. served effectively on many town boards and daughter. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, I hope you will join me Tony Guglielmo has been our state senator commissions in Ashford including the Board Not her failure to provide appropriate in voting for Democrat Chris Murphy — a for 20 years. In last five years none of the bills of Finance, Planning and Zoning, Open Space healthcare of benefits to her employees. strong, steadfast supporter of the middle introduced by Tony have made it out of leg- and the Clean Energy Task Force. As an advo- Nothing. class in Connecticut. islative committee for full consideration by cate she has been successful in pushing for Not her interest in shipping jobs overseas the Senate to become law. When Tony has new laws to improve health care, workplace or her desire to offer tax breaks to companies been engaged, he has often moved against the safety and clean energy. It’s time to thank MARLENE HEALD who do so — stealing jobs away from hard little guy. Tony has voted against legislation Tony for his many years of service and to POMFRET CENTER to grant workers sick leave and has worked turn the page toward the future. It’s time for a against increasing the minimum wage in new voice. Please join me in voting for Susan these time of economic distress. He has voted Eastwood as our new state senator. Lewerenz: ‘Guglielmo has my confidence and my support’ against health care reform and against giving To the Editor: izing our state and our community. day care and personal care workers the right TOM HUGHES I am writing to praise the work of Tony I have turned to Tony with questions and to collective bargaining for better wages. EASTFORD Guglielmo and all he has accomplished for concerns, and he has answered me personally our greater community known as the 35th and in a very timely fashion. I find it refresh- District in Connecticut. ingly impressive in today’s world of politics ‘Time for change’ in the 35th District Tony is a well-respected leader and has a that Tony takes the time to make sure that his strong voice that works well for us in the constituents’ voices are not only heard, but To the Editor: can create new jobs in our region and Susan State Senate. shows you that your concerns are important. It’s time for a change in the 35th Senate Eastwood’s experience in this field (as a mem- Issues that Senator Guglielmo has dealt As you speak with him, you realize that he District. ber of Ashford’s Conservation Commission with recently include environmental issues; truly understands and will do his best to To help facilitate that change, I will be vot- and Planning and Zoning Commission) is sec- protecting our jobs as well as creating new assist you. When talking with him, he shows ing for Susan Eastwood on Tuesday, Nov. 6. ond to none. Her dedication to preserving the jobs; responding to education reform that a genuine appreciation for your comments There is a clear difference between Susan rural character of Eastern Connecticut, would negatively affect our small towns; and clearly states his thoughts. Eastwood and her opponent, a state senator while leading the Quiet Corner to a new eco- opposing the early release program for pris- Sen. Guglielmo has my confidence and my who has been in office for nearly 20 years. nomic future, is just one reason to elect her as oners; lowering gas taxes; growing small support and I hope you will join me in voting Susan Eastwood is a long-time advocate for our new state senator in November. businesses; public safety issues; keeping our for him on Nov. 6. our environment — evidenced not just by her taxes low and cutting excess State spending; recent efforts to remove toxins from receipts TIM MCNALLY and protecting our seniors, just to name a few. PAMELA LEWERENZ and sports bottles, but by her interest in pro- POMFRET CENTER These are all issues that I feel are very essen- POMFRET moting green jobs. Green energy technology tial and am glad to see his focus is on revital- Values in America Eastwood will move Connecticut forward To the Editor: lower case letters as listed. To the Editor: Susan has spent the last three decades serv- Values are very difficult to discuss and Also, if you believe that a person’s values Susan Eastwood, the Democratic and ing her neighbors, advocating for victims of debate because we all have differing values. are formulated by the people they interact Working Families Party candidate for State domestic abuse, and fighting for our environ- My values may not be your values and your with for extended periods of time and again, Senate in the 35th District, has spent the past ment. As our State Senator, she’ll fight for our values may not be your neighbors’ values, you are an undecided voter, it is vitally impor- few months traveling the district, knocking towns, champion legislation that serves our and so on and so forth. tant that you see the movie, “2016.” This on doors and speaking with voters in every district well, stop the wasteful spending, and One value or credo that many of us do find movie was released nationwide a few months town at local festivals, fairs, and wherever she close tax loopholes that only benefit the super to be valid, is the notion that, “A man is only ago and quickly became the number-one doc- can find them. rich. as good as his word.” If a person consistently umentary film. The tag line for the film The message they each have is simple — we We need a fresh voice in Hartford. We need states that they will do something and consis- states, “Obama: Love him or hate him, you need to do better. a senator who can work with other members tently does not come through with those don’t know him.” Having seen the movie For too long, our corner of Connecticut has of the General Assembly for a smarter budg- promises, we think less of them and begin to “2016,” it is clear that the tagline is in fact, been ignored by Hartford and Susan is run- et and guarantee that northeastern distrust what they say. quite true. This documentary will be shown ning to change that. She will work to ensure Connecticut gets its fair share. If you are an undecided voter in the upcom- at no cost on Nov. 1, at the Putnam Public that small business owners are able to keep I ask that you join me in voting for Susan ing presidential election and you believe in Library,starting at 6 p.m. It is a real eye-open- their doors open, that all of our children can Eastwood this Nov.6. With her help, we can do the above stated value, go to the following er! get the best educations in safe schools, and better! that we protect our precious open spaces and web-site — FRED RUDER family farms, and that working families can UE ARKNESS www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNqGMwf92og DAYVILLE S H &feature=youtu.be. Be sure to use upper and afford their health insurance. ASHFORD A10 • Friday, October 26, 2012 THOMPSON VILLAGER OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR See through the smoke and mirrors, vote wisely Pyle: Eastwood ‘is what we need’ To the Editor: Executive Order signed on Dec. 31, 2011 while To the Editor: Connecticut. And she will make it a priority As we are constantly reminded, this is one everyone was ushering in the New Year that Susan Eastwood, the Democratic candidate to bring those jobs to Connecticut. of those election years where there is so basically neuters several of our freedoms for State Senate, 35th District, is what we Susan Eastwood believes that people’s much at stake. under the constitution. The NDAA (National need. health is of prime importance. She has expe- We are clearly talking about very different Defense Authorization Act) which, included In the past I have worked with her on edu- rience in Hartford working for environmen- paths each candidate wants to take us down. among other provisions of the Act, authoriz- cation issues when her son went to the same tal groups that got legislation passed to The opinions as to which candidate should es the president to order the military to indef- school as mine. Susan Eastwood works well change the way diesel school buses manage receive one’s vote runs very strong, to the initely incarcerate any U.S. citizen anywhere with people and she listens. Without being their exhaust. She has worked on water qual- point where some feel they can predict a can- in the world without due process, for any showy, she is both a leader and someone who ity issues. More recently,she was a part of the didate’s failed attempt at election before the length of time it (government) chooses. We will get up early,stay up late, and work just as push to get toxic Bisphenol-A out of baby bot- election occurs. Of course anything is possi- have a Homeland Security Agency and an hard as anyone on the boring details that are tles. She will continue to work, battle by bat- ble and quite frankly, regardless of whom is Environmental Protection Agency that can’t needed to get the job done. Eastwood will tle, to better the environment for children and elected, this country is in for some tough do enough to impinge on the freedoms of the work for the 35th District and she has the for adults. times ahead. American citizens or restrict business skills to work with Senators from other dis- Susan Eastwood has spent her adult life The following is a comment made by Neal growth through the implementation of irre- tricts to make things happen. working to better of the quality of life in situ- Boortz, a talk radio host, who is a frequent sponsible, and at times draconian rules and Susan Eastwood lets you know what she ations ranging from the support of agricul- guest on CNN, FOX and MSNBC. In my opin- regulations. Then there is the “Fast and believes in and she acts on those beliefs. She ture to the support of options for people soci- ion, it sums up very well the choice we are Furious” fiasco? believes that supporting agriculture and ety has forgotten. Eastwood served on the being given this election year. It is simple and The state of the economy is in tatters. keeping working farms alive is important. board of an organization offering a safe direct. He comments as follows: Businesses hold back from expanding and She believes that supporting new jobs and house to victims of domestic violence. She “Would you rather have a president who hiring due to uncertainties about tax plan- small agriculture-related businesses will help has taught young women how to use comput- uses the clumsy line of ‘binders full of ning, obligations under Obamacare and the agriculture as a whole and also will help to ers and how to negotiate for the same pay that women’ or would you rather have a president markets in general. As the average American strengthen the economy of rural eastern others are getting. Susan Eastwood realizes who tells Russia’s Medvedev that he’ll have struggles to fill their vehicle with fuel to get to Connecticut. Eastwood has served on the that all people have something to contribute more ‘flexibility’ after the election? Would work (if they have a job), feed their families, AGvocate and Open Space Committees in to society and works to give all people a voice. you rather have a man who believes that Big pay for health care and just maintain ones Ashford. When you send Susan Eastwood to the Bird could be funded by the private sector, or standard of living, we hear of billions of dol- Susan Eastwood recognizes that new jobs State Senate, she will not be distracted by a man who once called the private sector ‘the lars thrown at green energy boondoggles, need to be brought to Connecticut. She will running a personal business. She will be pres- enemy’? Would you rather have a man who many of which have failed or gone bankrupt, promote jobs in new technologies and jobs ent working for the 35th District all day and wants to lift the 47 percent up by growing our and there is a pattern here, as many of the that are not harmful to the environment that every day. economy and creating jobs, or the man who recipients have political connections versus our families live in. She believes that these CHARLOTTE PYLE wants to keep successful Americans down an actual working business model. kinds of jobs will be both good for the econo- STORRS because ‘at some point, you’ve made enough The current trend is to continue bailing out my and good for the people of northeastern money.’ I could keep going. But you get the the big banks and Wall Street and not hold point.” them accountable for the fraud they perpe- Of course we should also know by now that trate. This, while your savings continue to everything negative that has transpired these disappear and your tax bill continues to rise St. Onge: Willliams should ‘continue to lead our region’ past four years is someone else’s fault. The in part to pay for increased social costs of ille- majority of the blame however is Mr. Bush’s gal aliens and many other government pro- To The Editor: leader that other legislators look to for guid- fault or due to the lack of compromise from grams designed to regulate and further limit I’m writing in support of Sen. Don ance in these difficult times. The wealth of the other party. In all fairness on the latter and/or strip you of your freedoms. If re-elect- Williams, who has achieved so much for the projects that Senator Williams has supported statement (compromise), that works both ed, Mr. Obama can be counted on to continue people of northeastern Connecticut. and brought to bear in our quiet corner not ways as it can be said that neither party seeks using the Executive Order process to bypass As a former student at Quinebaug Valley only represent his hard work for his con- compromise, as the thrust in the political the Constitutional process and implement Community College I am very excited about stituency, but also reflect his forward think- world has become one of trying to make the many more such laws and regulations. Sen. Williams’ efforts to bring the new QVCC ing and ability to get things done. Each proj- other look bad, promote ones personal agen- The above are just some of the considera- Manufacturing Training Center and Middle ect offers new and interesting opportunities da or that of the special interest groups and tions to think about! College projects to fruition. The Training to the community, while directly stimulating enrich oneself regardless of what will benefit So yes we have a definite choice during this Center will be a vital source of education for the local economy in the creation of new con- the electorate — get re-elected at any cost! election year. Hopefully the American citi- students and our local workforce by allowing struction jobs. Looking at foreign policy and the Middle zens will see through the smoke and mirrors, local businesses to team with students and Williams has been a key legislator and East in particular, we have, for the most part, divisiveness and misinformation and vote workers. It will help to keep them on the cut- advocate in support of bringing a community alienated all of our allies and turned this wisely! ting edge of technology and engineering, YMCA to Putnam. The YMCA will offer a group of nations inside out. The Middle East which will aid in keeping our region compet- state of the art recreational facility for every- itive. Initiatives such as this will ensure that one in the community. The YMCA’s mission is a powder keg ready to go off. JERRY HOULE On the domestic side we have a presidential we can continue our economic recovery on a to provide an affordable option for local citi- WOODSTOCK local level. zens and families will give us all something to The Middle College gives those students look forward to and take pride in. I very much who have struggled at our local high schools a look forward to having a place like the Y, A Veterans’ Day tribute second chance at secondary school credit. where our youth can find direction and fun, There are so many factors that can hinder the and the rest of us can have a clean, beautiful To the Editor: wings and flew reconnaissance missions in a success of our youth today that it is impera- center for swimming and exercise. Veterans’ Day is a time of remembrance — B26 Bomber in Korea, and he later served in tive that options such as the Middle College Initiatives like the aforementioned rein- a time to honor those who have served — Japan. His final tour prior to his retirement are created to give kids another opportunity force my faith in Don Williams and my desire especially those who no longer are here to in 1971 was Vietnam, as a colonel. He assisted to meet high school equivalency require- to see him continue to lead our region. I observe this solemn occasion. in the planning and defeat of two North ments. A high school diploma is imperative to appreciate his efforts and wish him the best, It is not a day of celebration, but a day to Vietnam regular regiments during the Tet give these students a chance at employment should he have the opportunity to continue to say thank you. Offensive. In addition to his 5,000 flight hours, in the increasingly competitive jobs market. serve this community that I love. Most veterans have a fear that others won’t his numerous awards included the Air Medal, Don Williams is Senate President Pro WILL ST.ONGE understand — so I won’t talk about their serv- Silver Star, Purple Heart, and he earned my Tempore, distinguishing him as the kind of PUTNAM ice. I found serving in the military one of the total admiration. Colonel Bender attended most defining experiences of my life. My our unit’s second reunion in San Antonio, service gave me an opportunity to visit Texas, in 2007. He related a dozen or so anec- unique places in the world, some I had only dotes, many humorous about our time togeth- The struggling faithful read about in history books. Ancient places er.He stated that he was most proud of us, the To the Editor: standing of this country’s basic principle of like the Orient, and others that I never even military policemen that he commended. I am Are you still an undecided voter, facing the separation between one and the other. knew existed, but later learned about. most proud to have served with him. dilemma of voting with intellect or doing A conflict continues to surface between lov- For me, Boot Camp was 13 long weeks of Leadership in the military is paramount – what you’ve been told to do on Nov. 6, by your ing our brothers/sisters and judging them. “intensive training.” We learned to work often being the difference between life and church or social network? Ultimately, judgment will find its way to the together to overcome obstacles and accom- death. “It doesn’t matter where you go in life; Allow me an opportunity to share a few doors of those who judge, and the meaning of plish an objective. A bond was formed as we it is who you have beside you.” issues that I’ve put to rest during the past few forgiving trespasses will become clearer became a well-oiled machine – all for a Thank you Colonel for having been such a months, leading me to support our President. when it faces those who claim to be righteous. greater good. To say it set us apart in society major influence in my life, for you taught me It might help you find a clearer path to that Beware of those who believe that they hold is probably true, but the lessons learned will never to back down. Did we ever get into trou- voting booth without an anxiety attack! the one and only interpretation of any philos- never be forgotten. ble? Occasionally,but we both knew our train- First: You’ve said it yourself — freedom ophy. When we perceive truth through a lens I wish to pay homage to a real American ing is what would be our survival vest. You means choice! There is a difference between of absolutes, the floor you stand on is quick- hero – Carl A. Bender –who just recently were the type of leader who did not care if being pro-choice and being pro-abortion, and sand. It leads to greater pitfalls when consid- passed on at the age of 83. In the early days of one of us were on the front line or in the rear one does not imply the other. Having the free- ering public policies for the general popula- Vietnam I served under his leadership when – we all knew we were important to the suc- dom to choose does not imply that the choice tion such as transferring social security to he was a captain. If you read “The Battle for cess of the Mission, and that you counted on will automatically be the termination of a Wall Street and converting Medicare into a Saigon – Tet 1968” by Keith W. Nolan, part of us, just as much as we counted on you. Thank pregnancy! Is there a reasonable path to har- voucher system. Carl’s service is described on pages 16-17, con- you for being there for us in our time of need. mony with God’s greatest gift of free will and The worst of the navigating seems to be cerning the inadequate defenses of “Tan-Son- To all those who have also served – thank the freedom to choose a faith filled life? Yes, over. Stability appears to be within reach Nhut” Air Base. Page 114 shows a photo of you for your service to this great country of my friend with the bumper sticker ... we can with examples like the automobile industry, Carl receiving our nations’ third highest ours and the freedom we enjoy worldwide. be good Catholics and believe in the freedom favorable movement in unemployment levels, honor – the Silver Star – given for gallantry in God bless America! of choice. and an attractive stock market. action against an enemy of the United States. Second: Religious freedom is a concept Nevertheless, there is no doubt that it will It is awarded for valor during combat. G. TOD STEVENSON struggling with political semantics as well, take time to retrain our employee pool and In the early days Carl was a policeman in USAF (1957-1963) even though it is not diminished or threat- redirect educational resources to meet the Belleview, Ill.. He turned down a draft defer- WOODSTOCK ened by choice either. We maintain our right needs of new industries and markets. So, we ment to enlist in the Air Force. He earned his to worship as we choose, protected as it will find a path towards closing the circle of trust always be. However, the institution of organ- … faith in the light we’re beginning to see at ized religion loses its protected status of the end of the proverbial tunnel. Its there! Wesler: Eastwood will be champion for Quiet Corner values “faith based” when it becomes an “employer.” And if in doubt, “W” was given a chance to When that happens, it guarantees equal finish the Iraqi war in 8 years, and didn’t. To the Editor: I have no doubt that Susan will ensure that employment opportunity and is bound by the Shouldn’t this President have the same oppor- November’s election will present us with small business owners are able to keep their law against discriminatory hiring practices tunity to clean up the mess that “W” and many choices at the state and national levels. doors open and guarantee that all of our chil- directed against those of another faith or of Cheney made, in the same time period? I Just as important though is our local elec- dren can get the best educations in safe no faith at all. think so, and pray that you do too. Give our tions. That is why I am endorsing Susan schools. She will help save our precious open Third: Church vs. State — There are indi- country a chance to heal, and lets finish what Eastwood’s candidacy for State Senate. spaces, keep family farms running and make viduals who have serious difficulty separat- we started! Susan is a staunch advocate of environ- sure that working families can afford health ing any religious group/church, from civil mental issues. She has served on Ashford’s insurance. governance. It is more disturbing when these LYDIA TERESA Planning and Zoning Committee as well as Susan will bring a fresh and energetic spir- same individuals claim an in-depth under- DAYVILLE chairing its Clean Energy Task force. She it to Hartford. She will champion the causes understands Connecticut’s need for a compre- that northeast Connecticut holds dear. I hensive plan that promotes clean energy and therefore am urging all my fellow voters to Viens: Williams ‘best represents our values’ energy efficiency. These in turn would help join me in supporting Susan Eastwood for Connecticut reduce the state’s greenhouse State Senate in the 35th District. To the Editor: businesses and helping unemployed veterans gas emissions, positioning us as a leader in I’m writing in support of Don Williams for find work. He invested in job training to help emerging green energy industries and driv- LEE WESLER State Senate. our students meet the needs of today’s econo- Here in the northeast corner, we work my. And he cut spending while protecting ing down the high energy costs for state busi- WOODSTOCK nesses. together to solve problems. We refuse to let funding for education and aid to our towns. our seniors, towns and small businesses be Don rejects the politics of gridlock. Don ignored when times are tough. Don Williams believes that leaders must make a difference SUBMITTING LETTERS is the candidate who best represents our val- for the benefit of our communities, especially Mail your letters to Villager Newspapers P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281. Or e-mail your ues. when it comes to supporting our small busi- letters to the editor at [email protected]. Unlike the gridlock we see in Washington, nesses and public schools, and protecting our Please give your name, place of residence and a phone number so we can verify the letter D.C., Don is committed to fostering coopera- seniors and children. is yours. We don’t have a set limit, but if you keep it around 600 words or so, you’ll have a bet- tion in the state legislature. He brings Our corner of the state needs Don Williams ter chance at seeing your words in print. Republicans and Democrats together to speaking up for us in the State Senate. Please Remember, libelous remarks, insults and/or personal attacks are a no-no and could lead to accomplish big things for the State of join me in voting for Don on Nov. 6. your letter not being published. Connecticut. He passed landmark jobs bills MARIEANNE M. VIENS that are making a difference for our small PUTNAM THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, October 26, 2012 • A11

Pumpkin festival draws a crowd to downtown Putnam

The bleachers were filling up with the pumpkin-carving contest, on display in front of the Putnam Public Library.

Chloe, 4, of Putnam, in her princess costume and cat face paint, was excited to stand with the Citizens National Bank mascot.

Relative Sound rocks and rolls.

Madalyn, 4, of Putnam, dances to the music.

MERYL E. WILLETT PHOTOS

Main Street was full of vendors and people checking out the items for sale.

Garrett, 3, and his mom, paint pottery at the Sawmill Pottery table.

Many of the children who were walking around downtown for Patti Roden sells books outside of the Putnam Public Library. the pumpkin festival came prepared, sporting their Halloween costumes.

PUTNAM — On Saturday, Oct. 20 Quiet Corner resi- Relative Sound rocked away the afternoon, while the dents flocked to downtown Putnam for the Great street filled up with dancers and people bobbing to the Pumpkin Festival. From Union Square to the River music. A Caroll Spinney exhibit was held inside at Arts Front Commons, downtown was transformed into a and Framing and there was a sidewalk sale to go with pumpkin wonderland. The official Great Pumpkin was the day’s theme. on display at the Putnam Congregational Church, and All of the restaurants in downtown featured special there were also numerous arts and crafts activities like menus with pumpkin foods for people to try. Clarity the pumpkin decorating contests and pottery painting for Clown was on hand making balloon animals, and The children to participate in. Main Street also housed a har- Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown was playing on repeat all vest fair chock full of vendors selling their wares. Live day long. The Pumpkin Festival has become a favorite music was provided by the Outriggers at Cargill event in the Quiet Corner, and adding to this year’s cel- Chevrolet, where the first ever pumpkin derby races ebration was the 70th anniversary of the release of the Ellamae, 3, from Plainfield, decides what she wants as her face were held. Back over at the Congregational Church, beloved children’s series “The Boxcar Children.” paint design. A12 • Friday, October 26, 2012 THOMPSON VILLAGER Plethora of events on tap for Halloween in Quiet Corner

pass through the area between test, and prizes for the Oct. 27 show, said Assistant Parks and Woodstock is also getting in the HALLOWEEN Union Square and Jade Garden with doors opening at 7 p.m. All are Recreation Director Tracey spirit, with their Parks and continued from page A1 that night. welcome to come down, and enjoy Wagner. “While families are build- Recreation Department sponsored “All we ask for is that while this Halloween classic. ing their scarecrows we will have a second annual Scarecrows on the ages to get out enjoy a haunted youngsters are trick-or-treating In Killingly, if you were looking DJ set up in Davis Park too. There Commons competition. The compe- good time. they wear reflective clothing or for a little history lesson, and a will also be some organizations on tition is for any resident or busi- For anyone curious about the carry a flashlight, they are accom- peek into the paranormal, then site handing out treats and helping ness who wants to show town spir- Halloween happenings of the area, panied by an adult, and only take The Last Green Valley’s Walktober out.” it and set up a scarecrow for dis- here are a few events that might be candy from participating business- event, “Lifting the Veil,” was for At 2 p.m., kids and families are to play.The scarecrows will be judged worth checking out, starting with es,” said Parks and Recreation you. Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, follow the DJ, who will be posi- by the Recreation Commission on downtown Putnam’s Trick-or- Director Willie Bousquet. Oct. 21, groups got together at tioned on top of a wagon down the Saturday, Oct. 27. Treating on Friday, Oct. 26, from 5- Also in Putnam beginning the Westcott Road to visit cemeteries road for the Monster March, lead- “We have 15 scarecrows so far, so 7 p.m. Putnam’s Downtown Trick- weekend of Oct. 26 through Nov. 3 and examined ways to tap into the ing the costume clad group to the event is growing. It’s nice to see or-Treating is a favorite among with a special midnight show on sacred essence of those places. Danielson Main Street for something like this in our town. area school children, parents, and Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31, the Hosted by Deseree Brooker, a spe- Danielson Merchant Trick-or- Right now we have three scare- is a treat for businesses, as they are Complex Performing Arts Center cialist in transpersonal psychology Treating. This year, for the first crows set up on the commons, and welcomed to open their doors, get will be putting on “The Rocky and consciousness studies, both time, the Killingly Community they are adorable,” said Parks and dressed up and pass out candy to Horror Show.” There will be walks were about an hour long. Center will be transformed into a Recreation Director Karen some 1,400 children expected to refreshments, a party,costume con- For this weekend, the town has Haunted House from 6:30-10 p.m. on Fitzpatrick. dedicated itself the Oct. 26-27. The Woodstock Parent Teacher two days worth “The building is already a little Organization will be sponsoring a of Halloween spooky,” said Wagner, “but our Halloween party on Sunday,Oct. 28 activities, and Little Theater on Broad Street is from 1-3 p.m., featuring pumpkin will kick off the using its actors to put on Fright decorating, costume contests, and a festivities on Night. It’s our first year, so they are spooky good time, according to the Saturday, Oct. 27 trying really hard to make it family PTO. Woodstock Academy is also with the friendly as well as scary.” joining in the fun on Friday,Oct. 26 Scarecrow Finally, on Sunday, Oct. 27, some at the Bowen Building from 5:30- Kingdom in 70 runners are expected to partici- 7:30 p.m., as the Woodstock Davis Park at 12 pate in this year’s Tricky Twisted Academy Student Council will be p.m. Trail Run 5K Race to help benefit hosting Trick or Treat Street for “We are ask- the Killingly High School and the entire family. ing people bring Intermediate School athletic funds. The Town of Thompson has old clothes to Runners can wear costumes, there decided to host a brand new event make scare- will be prizes handed out for best for families, and is bringing in a crows out of, but costume, and medals for each age new show for residents featuring the Parks and group with awards given out for top Halloween themed music set to a Recreation female and male runners. laser light show. Costumes are Department will “It’s going to be a fun weekend,” encouraged as a parade will follow supply the rest,” said Wagner. the show.The show is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m., at the Thompson Public Schools Auditorium.

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BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP Asermelly said. “His work ethic at said. Fuentes scored on a 1-yard touch- his legs and had to chase the ball, SPORTS CORRESPONDENT practice led him to really be emerg- Trying to get the most out of the down run, Nathan Miller found the only to fall on it, going backward PUTNAM — Skylar Randolph had ing in this offense and we feel good offense, Asermelly felt opening up end zone from 26 yards out and instead of forward. the most important job of the night about him and his decision mak- the passing game was something he Chicago Rogers galloped in from 39 “We just made a lot of first quar- and he didn’t even play one snap in ing.” had to try this week, despite the rain yards, giving the Pride a balanced ter mistakes that put us behind,” Quinebaug Valley’s football game The Pride’s first touchdown was a and wind. attach. said Wolverines head coach against Abbot Tech. Randolph’s job gift from the Wolverines. Benny Genest got the Pride on the board Overall the Pride scored five rush- Christopher Mascolo. “We’re not a was to keep the footballs dry for the Brissette pounced on a loose ball on with a 1-yard touchdown run in the ing touchdowns. quick strike offense, so it hurt us Pride’s offense, which racked up a bad snap giving Quinebaug Valley first quarter to give his team an “We now have some depth and ver- when we go backward. We’re a run- score after score in a 38-22 win over a first down on Abbott Tech’s 1-yard early 6-0 lead. Genest also figured in satility that we didn’t have early in ning team, the snaps hurt us. We Abbott Tech on Oct. 19. The win line. Quinebaug Valley’s second score. September,” said Asermelly. “We had our backup center in, he’s just evens Quinebaug’s record at 3-3 on “We had to take advantage of Genest hit Randy Higgins for a 29- now have some fresh legs and it not used to starting in that posi- the season. their miscues and we did that,” said yard pass play and five plays later gives defenses a tough time when tion.” Pride quarterback Tyler Genest Asermelly. the two hooked up again for a 4-yard trying to defend us.” Ramos would lead the Wolverines led the way for the home team by Genest was happy the team moved touchdown strike to begin the sec- The Abbott Tech offense had trou- to their lone first half score, throw- rushing for two touchdowns and back to .500 on the season. ond quarter giving the Pride a 12-0 ble getting the ball snapped to the ing a 46-yard touchdown strike to throwing for another in the win. “We just kept the running game lead. quarterback. On multiple posses- Dustin Belmonte cutting the Pride “He’s been getting better and bet- going and when we passed Randy Multiple players got into the scor- sions Wolverines quarterback Greg lead down to 24-6. ter each week,” head coach Joe [Higgins] was my main target,” he ing column for the Pride. Hector Ramos received the snap between Stucke scores five Lady Centaurs qualify for State tournament

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP Snelling. “Our last four or five games have SPORT9S CORRESPONDENT Woodstock is currently 6-6-1 on the been our most consistent games of times to help Redmen WOODSTOCK — As the first-year season and Snelling is hoping that the season,” he said. “There haven’t head coach of the Woodstock with three games remaining they can been that many weak spots. Even our Academy varsity girls’ soccer team, get a better seed in the State tourna- sophomores have been playing at a Dennis Snelling has a big smile ment. high level.” rush past Centaurs across his face. As expected the Lady “We want to keep winning,” he So far this season the Centaurs Centaurs recently qualified for the said. “If we keep winning we have a have scored 15 goals while only giving BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP The Centaurs’ next possession State tournament, which has been chance at moving up in the bracket, up 12 for a plus-three goal differential. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT ended with three plays and a something the program has done con- which means we will have a better In a 16-game season three goals in the KILLINGLY — Killingly High punt, giving the ball back to the sistently in the recent past. seed in the tournament and possibly plus column is significant. Emily running back Tyler Stucke has potent Killingly offense. Nine “It’s big for us because the girls get a home game for the tourna- Becher has so far led the team with been a force to be reckoned with plays later Stucke found the end have never missed the State tourna- ment.” six goals and four assists. Sophomore during the first six games of the zone after quarterback Dezmond ment in a while,” said Snelling. “It’s a Team confidence is a huge factor Colleen Topliff has come up from her season and the latest victim of the Kenawwi hit Nick Hewitt and big load off our shoulders. I could tell toward the end of the season and dur- midfield position to score two goals, Redmen rushing attack was Travis Zurowski on back-to-back that the next practice was a little ing the last four games the Lady an added bonus for the Centaurs. Woodstock Academy. Stucke fin- pass plays setting up the 6-yard more relaxed because we had reached Centaurs are 2-1-1, but more impor- Goalie Danielle Nowak has four ished the game with 203 yards on score. a main goal, it’s our No. 1 priority.” tantly Snelling feels that the team is shutouts and Snelling feels the 14 carries and five touchdowns in “Last week Dezmond threw the The Lady Centaurs beat Bacon playing at a high level. defense has been playing at a high three quarters, helping Killingly ball for over 200 yards and again Academy 2-1 on Oct. 20 ensuring they “We start five sophomores so right level. claim another win in the “Battle this week he once again threw the would be in the State tournament. now they’ve played a lot minutes and “We’ve only given up two goals for Brooklyn” on Oct. 19, 42-0. ball good,” said Neal. “The After the game it was a joyous occa- we’re headed in the right direction,” twice,” he said. “We’ve only given up “Tyler had a great game and it’s receivers are making some good sion. he said. “We’ve approached the last five one goal games and that’s amaz- good to get our first win,” said plays and Dezomond had time to “It was Senior Day, their last home few games like it’s an elimination ing since we’ve got two sophomores Killingly head coach Chad Neal. throw the ball today.” game, it was the first win on the game.” in front of the goalie, which have real- “He’s fast, he’s powerful and he Woodstock had trouble moving brand new field, and they were very Snelling is also seeing his team play ly played well. We’re not allowing any hits the holes, and he’s the com- the ball all game and could only excited about winning, and making it their best soccer at the end of the sea- easy shots anymore like we did early plete package and he’s got a great earn one first half first down and just added to the excitement,” said son — when it matters most. in the year.” offensive line in front of him.” two more in the second half. The Woodstock had very little to be Centaurs’ offense penetrated the pleased with on both ends of the Killingly side of the field three football giving up over 300 yards times. On their final drive Redmen ready to hang a banner of total offense to the Redmen, Woodstock was able to get to the BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP the division. Killingly solid- instead o conditioning and Killingly. while offensively getting into Killingly 25-yard line for its best SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Killingly territory just three possession of the game before ified their spot as ECC that allowed us to get off to “They’re the spearhead times the whole game. time ran out ending the contest. KILLINGLY — Ten champions after beating St. a great start, which got us of our offensive attack,” “I give Killingly credit, they “We felt that if something was- games into the season the Bernard 2-1 on Oct. 17. the wins to get to states. said Frechette. “We let in came out ready to play and took it n’t going to work we weren’t going Killingly High varsity boys’ “We wanted to hang a Their hard work paid off.” more goals than we did last to us in every facet of the game,” to run it,” said Pimental of the soccer team knew it would banner at the school,” said Frechette is glad to see a year, but we’ve put in a lot Woodstock head coach Jesse offensive game plan. “We felt dur- be headed for postseason Frechette. “They had not change of heart from just more goals than last season. Pimental said. “We didn’t execute ing the week of practice that we play. The second order of put a banner up in the gym two seasons ago. We’ve been scoring goals in and they played really well.” worked on things that would help business was to win the since 1984 for boys’ soccer, “I’ve seen a totally differ- bunches against teams and The Killingly scoring spree us and everything we worked on Eastern Connecticut we were after hanging a ent attitude,” he said. we’ve been scoring them started early after Woodstock felt well, so we ran it.” Conference (ECC) Small banner and we did it as a “There’s more pride in the late when we figure teams tried to sneak an onside kick on Stucke’s last touchdown run Division, which they have team and the guys were program and the parents, out.” the opening kickoff, but David was his most impressive. Taking since also accomplished. extremely proud about it. teachers and community The Redmen are now Mercado recovered to give the the Kenawwi handoff, Stucke out- “It was one of our early It’s huge for us and the pro- sees it. It’s a big deal. They ready for the ECC tourna- Redmen excellent field position stretched the right side of the goals,” head coach Ron gram.” hate losing at this stage, ment as well as the state for their first possession of the Centaurs’ defense to the tune of Frechette said of getting A big reason for the suc- which is a good thing.” tournament. game. Stucke carried the ball four 74 yards, giving the Redmen a 40-0 into the state tournament. cess of the Redmen was due The Redmen are plus five “They are both high pri- times on the drive, with the last third quarter lead. “For us to do it this early in to the fact that three of the in goal differential. ority to us,” said Frechette. carry of 23 yards for the opening “We had guys in position to stop the season is outstanding. four seniors decided to play Between two games against “We’ve played both 6-0 lead. the end-arounds and the sweeps, Putting a stamp on it was a summer league soccer, and Bacon Academy and Waterford and Bacon “It’s great to get our first win but he just outran our defense and great feeling on the bus ride during the summer Waterford, both ECC Academy so we’re familiar out of the way,” said Stucke. “I we couldn’t catch him,” said home.” Frechette held pre-season Medium Division oppo- with them. The ECC is very hope we can carry it to the Pimental. “Once he got to the edge With six games remain- soccer conditioning exer- nents, Killingly surren- strong and if we can win Plainfield game.” he took it down the sidelines.” ing the Redmen then cises. dered 18 goals. Against ECC the ECC tournament we focused on their ECC Small “The last few weeks we Small opponents the can hang a special banner Division schedule, which had nearly 12 to 18 kids per Redmen gave up only 15 in the gym and the guys also went their way as they session,” said Frechette. “It goals and had three want to leave their lineage NEWS BRIEF finished 11-1, good enough was easier because I could shutouts. on a stamp.” to be crowned champions of concentrate on soccer The four seniors have led Griffin Youth Hockey currently holding WHAT A SAVE! Rectory equestrian team ribbons at player registration Hidden Brook Stable Online registration has begun for Griffin Youth Hockey — recre- ational hockey,learn to skate and learn to play programs for ages 4-16. Please visit griffinhockey.org. Griffin Youth Hockey is a non-travel, recreational program. All prac- tices and games are held at Jahn Rink at the Pomfret School. The sea- son begins Nov. 3 and runs through March 3. Registration is open through Oct. 31. For additional details please email [email protected].

Courtesy photo The Rectory School’s equestrian team competed in its first Visit us horse show of the year at Hidden Brook Stables on Saturday, online! Oct. 13. POMFRET — On a chilly and crisp day at The Rectory School, the equestrian team was up early preparing to compete in their first horse show of the www. year at Hidden Brook Stables. Saturday, Oct. 13 was a busy day for the Rectory Connecticuts Wolves as Fall Family Weekend was well underway. Quiet Family and friends came out to cheer on the Wolves. There was a cool crispness in the air, but it did not Corner deter the Wolf Pack. In its third year as a riding program, members .com proudly represented Rectory, rode well and earned ribbons in their classes. It was an exciting day for all. The following students participated and won honors: Sarah P., Lizz M., JT W. and Abigail D. Updated Courtesy photo Rectory’s equestrian team, based at Bramble Hill Marianapolis keeper Brian Barrette makes one of his many Farm, will compete next on Sunday, Oct. 28 in the weekly! tremendous saves versus Wilbraham & Monson Academy on Connecticut Equestrian Center Horse Show at 10:30 Oct. 17. Although Marianapolis lost the game 6-5, it could a.m. have been worse if not for this leaping stop. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, October 26, 2012 • A15 ‘Shop Attacks’ add new flavor to First Fridays

necklaces to the first 120 people to walk into “I think anything that involves more of the FRIDAY their shops. businesses and more of the community is a continued from page A1 “We called them ‘Shop Attacks,’ to go along good thing,” said Sean Condon, owner of with the Art Attacks,” said Monteiro. “People Glimpse of Gaia and co-chair of the First ly, the first Friday of every month, from May loved it, they thought it was really fun.” Friday events. through December, between 5-9 p.m. The This month, the businesses are using jelly The nine involved businesses are The event, which has seen a significant increase bracelets to hand out. The objective, Flying Carpet Studio, Wonderland Books, in popularity over the years, is sponsored by explained Monteiro, is that when patrons col- Glimpse of Gaia, RAW, Panache the Putnam Business Association and run by lect the nine different colored bracelets they Consignment Shop, Wool Works, Refuge a group of dedicated business owners in enter their name in a raffle for the chance to Salon and the Antiques Market Place. town. win a gift certificate that can be used at any of “It’s been great, people are going into busi- Support from the businesses requires their the nine participating stores. nesses they never went into before, and for involvement during the event, which is large- “In October, we had a $50 gift certificate us, it’s fun to see everyone out on the street ly what has made First Fridays successful, that the winner could use in any of the nine wearing brightly colored bracelets and neck- and during the October First Friday as a pilot stores. It was our first time doing it, but peo- laces — it’s more of a celebration,” said program, a group of nine businesses located ple seemed excited to participate. We thought Monteiro. within the stretch decided to start something we would have the same prize for November November’s First Friday will kick off new adding to the event’s allure, that will not and hope that more people come in and col- around 5 p.m. on Nov. 2. The event is free and only help increase business but will also get lect the bracelets,” said Monteiro. open to the public. attendees to feel part of the celebration on a The Flying Carpet Studio is one of the new level. more recent additions to Putnam’s Main Meryl E. Willett may be reached at 860-928- Ann Monteiro, owner of The Flying Street. Monteiro said she was looking for 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at meryl@vil- Carpet, one of the more recent businesses to ways to increase her involvement during lagernewspapers.com. open on Main Street, said during the October First Fridays and after speaking with Patti First Friday the nine businesses were Roden, owner of Wonderland Books, the idea File photos assigned a color and handed out Mardi Gras was born to have Shop Attacks. Putnam’s Main Street businesses. Pink hair challenge issued by local salon other – for their families, friends and buzzed – but she really wanted to have some- October at businesses and schools in STREAK coworkers. That’s what’s exciting for us.” thing pink done. I was able to get an exten- Connecticut and Massachusetts, including continued from page A1 On Thursday, Oct. 18, Bodreau and her sion into her hair, even though it was only Mary R. Fisher Elementary School in team spent several hours at Savers Bank in about a quarter of an inch long.” Thompson and Clara Barton Elementary courage and when I thought how much Southbridge, “pinking” the hair of staff and Just before the stylists returned eleven School in Oxford. courage it must take to go on with your customers. months later, the extensions had finally fall- Thursday Oct. 25, stylists were at Savers everyday life as a mom [during treatment] – Stylist Paula Mallozzi, who has been a en out. Bank in Auburn from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and at it made me want to help.” member of Bodreau’s team for eight years, And shortly after their second visit, the Southbridge Savings Bank from 2 to 4 p.m. The next year, Bodreau and her team added a pink ringlet to the hair of branch woman passed away, said Mallozzi. More information can be found by visiting began “pinking” community members to manager Monique Marinelli that matched “But her courage, and her spirit – that is the Finally Lisa’s Hair Salon Facebook page, raise money to benefit cancer charities, her own. what I remember most,” she said. or by contacting the salon at 508-764-4422. treatment and research centers, and local Mallozzi said she had heard many touch- Finally Lisa’s Hair Salon will continue to families. ing stories in the last five years, and shared hold events throughout the month of “Our campaign became ‘Do You Have the one experience that Courage to Wear Pink?’ because this really left a lasting impres- is about courage. People with cancer who sion. lose their hair don’t have a choice, and they “Last year while we need to have the courage to go out into to were at Quaboag on their world during treatment,” Bodreau the Common in East said. Brookfield there was Finally Lisa’s offers a variety of pink ori- one woman who was ented services including nail art, synthetic being treated for and human hair extensions at price points stage four ovarian ranging from $5 to $20. $1 donations are also cancer,” began accepted at the salon. Mallozzi. The team of stylists have streaked pink “Her hair was so the hair of men, women and children. short – it had been They’ve added pink extensions to the quaffs of bankers, teachers and clergy members, mothers, fathers and grandparents. On-the-Go! The movement has taken them into in the Quiet Corner schools, including By Sarah Marianapolis Preparatory in Thompson, where stu- Here we are in the last weekend of dents 349 domestic October – how did we get to the end of the and international stu- month so fast?! During this busy time of dents, teachers and administrators now year, it’s easy to get caught up in the festive, proudly showoff fun activities occurring across the Quiet flashes of hot pink in Corner. This weekend offers events that are their hair, allowed to not only fun, but will make you feel good for break the parochial contributing to some great causes. high school’s strict If you are looking for something enter- dress code for the cause. taining as well as educational this week- As of Thursday last end, head down to Killingly High School on week, the Salon had Saturday, October 27th for A Fashion & “pinked” more than Cultural Extravaganza! Starting at 6:30 pm 750 community mem- and sponsored by Putnam Rotary, QVCC bers, as well as a gold- The Perfect Fit celebra- en retriever and a and , the event is a horse named Giggy. tion of Haitian culture. Ticket sales will go “We put a pink towards the organization Roots of streak in an actual Development and their continued efforts to pony tail that time,” improve infrastructure and conditions in said Bodreau. the country of Haiti. The evening will The campaign took the stylists to the include a Fashion Show by The Perfect Fit, Southbridge Credit live Haitian music and dance performanc- Union, a local moms’ es, and a presentation by the Executive group and All Star Director of Roots of Development. You will Marketing in also have a chance to purchase Haitian Sturbridge during the food, photos, and crafts. Beverages, t- first week of October, and Trinity Catholic shirts and raffle tickets will be available Academy and the for purchase as well. Tickets are $15, with Spotlight Dance children under 12 admitted for free. Don’t Academy in miss out on what is sure to be a night full of Southbridge the sec- fun! See The Perfect Fit’s ad in all four ond week. Villagers more information It has also seen sup- this week for port from INCOM on the event. Fiber Optics, This summer, Killingly’s Pizza King Harrington Hospital hosted a weekly Car Cruise that brought and the Southbridge out some classic cars and raised money for Town Hall, as well as the Cancer Society. On Sunday, October Quaboag on the Common in West 28th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Pizza King will Brookfield, Mass., host another Car Cruise, giving attendees a and Webster chance to win a unique chainsaw carving Veterinary Supply in by Eric “The Fun Guy.” Head down to see Devens. a variety of cars, dine on one of Pizza “Anyone can make a King’s legendary pizzas and buy raffle donation, but to wear the pink in your hair tickets for one of “The Fun Guy’s” chain- when you’re out walk- saw carving creations. All proceeds of ing alone somewhere tickets sales will go to the Cancer Society, is making a huge a cause near and dear to Pizza King. The statement without Car Cruise is a fun way to spend your saying one word,” Sunday contribute to a truly worthy said Bodreau. and “What we are most cause. Tickets are available at Pizza King. excited about is that For more information, see Pizza King’s ad the campaign isn’t in all four of this week’s Villagers. just about the amount Enjoy this last weekend of October (and of money we raise – last full weekend of Daylight Savings that’s like an added benefit,” said Time!). See you in next week’s papers! Bodreau. “It’s about Sarah Mortensen the amount of people [email protected] who are coming together for each 860-928-1818 A16 • Friday, October 26, 2012 THOMPSON VILLAGER

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conduct, interfering with a police FRIDAY, OCT. 19 Caitlyn Miller, 20, of 5 Middle St., officer. WOODSTOCK Brooklyn, was charged with Kevin Bryson, 24, of 460 Sterling POLICE LOG SUNDAY, OCT. 21 assault in the 2nd, breach of peace. Lisa Isabella, 30, of 34C Rd., Sterling, was charged with Mechanic St., Killingly, was Gregory Densmore, 21, of 47 harassment in the 1st, breach of SUNDAY, OCT. 21 Editor’s Note: The information Sherman Rd., Woodstock, was peace in the 2nd. charged with disorderly conduct. Joseph Bergeron, 38, of 11 Evers contained in these police logs was charged with driving under the obtained through either press SATURDAY, OCT. 20 St., Worcester, Mass., was charged Rickey Miller, 59, of 267 Snake influence, operating under sus- releases or other public documents with driving under the influence. Meadow Rd., Killingly,was charged pended license. Jessica Garcia, 32, of 132 Laconia kept by each police department, and with driving under the influence, Ave., Putnam, was charged with is considered to be the account of PUTNAM Taylor Mortimer, 19, of 18A improper turn. reckless endangerment, interfer- South Main St., Brooklyn, was police. All subjects are considered ing with a police officer breach of innocent until proven guilty in a MONDAY, OCT. 22 MONDAY, OCT. 22 charged with threatening in the peace. 2nd, and breach of peace. court of law. If a case is dismissed Timothy House, 29, of 116 Donathan Wallace, 36, of 201 in court or the party is found to be Farrow St., Putnam, was charged Ballouville Rd., Killingly, was innocent, The Villager, with proper with failure to appear in the 1st. documentation, will update the log charged with larceny in the 5th at the request of the arrested party. degree. PUTNAM POLICE PAWS Cat of the Week: Firefly TROOP D- DANIELSON BROOKLYN DEPARTMENT LOGS This is Firefly! She is an enthusiastic WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 TUESDAY, OCT. 16 and fluffy tuxedo girl who loves to let you know that she is happy, which is all the Christopher Fitton, 27, of 25 B Stefon Brendeou, 19, of 53 South Paul Pfosi, 48, of 65 Dodge Rd., time. She sings to the volunteers as they Klondike St., Danielson, was St., Brooklyn, was charged with Woodstock, was charged with crim- clean and wants nothing more in life than charged with assault in the 3rd, driving while intoxicated, speed- inal tresspass in the 1st degree, dis- to be petted and held. risk of injury. ing, possession of marijuana, pos- orderly conduct, breach of peace. You would not guess from meeting her session of drug paraphernalia. that she had been severely neglected by THURSDAY, OCT. 18 THURSDAY, OCT. 18 Michael Mclntyre, 34, of 90 Main humans. Firefly came to us in July of this Melissa Buchert, 43, of 2240 St., Blackstone, Mass., was charged year after she was rescued from an aban- Raywood Ave, North Port, Fla., was Kevin Dencker, 40, of 71B Day St., with failure to appear in the 2nd, doned apartment, where she had been charged with violation of a protec- Brooklyn, was charged with driv- failure to appear in the 1st. without food or water and in 90-degree tive order. ing while intoxicated. heat for four days. She was near death WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 then, but is now completely better! She is around five years old and is SATURDAY, OCT. 20 KILLINGLY Josh Chapot, 20, of 27 River Rd., healthy and strong. Despite what humans have done to her, she still wants only to love and be loved by them! THURSDAY, OCT. 18 Mark Neilson, 23, of 97 Pheasant Lisbon, was charged with criminal Lane, Brooklyn, was charged with trespass in the 3rd. 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Meryl E. Willett photo Brittany Caye and Dr. Alexandrea Fandetti present a $1,000 check to Susan Desrosiers and Linda Lamoureux of The Arc of Quinebaug Valley.

recently she was approached by one of the ARC coaches, who said that many of the club’s continued from page A1 players were finding it difficult to afford the equipment needed to participate in the sport. Arc is always put to good use. “We have until the end of October, so it’s “This will definitely help us. The Arc’s bot- just a couple of weeks,” Fandetti said earlier tom line is always very tight, so donations this month. “Even if we only raise a few hun- like this are always really important, and dred dollars, it’s better than nothing. really very meaningful,” said Desrosiers. Hopefully they will be able to use the dona- Fandetti said the office began collecting tion to alleviate some of the costs families are money for the Arc in mid to late June, and finding difficult to meet.” said that her office has come up with a formu- Fandetti said community service has been la for fundraising that she has found to be a passion since high school, and as a new successful. The process, she explained, is that business owner in Danielson, feels it’s impor- 100 percent of the collected fees from a tant to continue supporting the area where patient’s first day’s services are donated. she lives and works. “For anyone who comes in for an examina- “It’s one thing to help people in their daily tion, the fee is $30 regardless of their situa- lives and their ability to move and play tion, and what we take from that fee is noth- through my practice, but it’s something else ing. One hundred percent of it is donated to to be able to get involved and help the people an organization of our choosing,” said in the community you live in,” said Fandetti. Fandetti. Fandetti said that Back & Body’s next Meryl E. Willett may be reached at 860-928- fundraising endeavor would be to help the 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at meryl@vil- Killingly Girls Soccer Club. She said that lagernewspapers.com. NEWS BRIEFS Recreation to offer ski club THOMPSON — Get ready for ski/snowboard season and get a great rate! Join Thompson Recreation’s Heritage Ski Club for the 2012-13 season. Your Heritage Ski Club Pass will allow you to ski at Wachusett Mountain plus take advantage of discounts at to other ski resorts. There are five programs available to you: • GPS Gold Pass: Ski anytime: $539 • GPS Silver Pass: ski weekdays, all evenings and off-season weekends: *$289 • GPR Bronze: Ski weekdays and all nights throughout the season: *$239 • GPS Weekends Only: Ski all weekends/holidays: $389 • GPS Learn to Turn: Ski three times, includes lift tickets, lessons and equipment: $160 The Club is open to all ages. Club members are responsible for their own transportation. The deadline to register is Nov. 14, 2012. After this, all prices increase. Pick up application at Thompson recreation or enroll online at www.wachusett.com with Group Name “Heritage Ski & Board”, or contact Coordinator, Mike Lajeunnesse at 860-923-9190. *does not include holidays and school vacations TEEG receives PRSA Mercury Award THOMPSON — The Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group was honored for its most recent public relations campaign at the Connecticut Valley Chapter of PRSA Mercury Awards held in Glastonbury this past September. This chapter of the PRSA honors Connecticut’s PR professionals with Mercury Awards, which recognize creative and strategic excellence and outstanding work in the profession. The TEEG Annual Campaign received the Gold Award, the highest honor in the category of Strategic Campaigns/Community Relations for Not-For-Profits. TEEG, supported by the creative team of MAD Communications and Angell House Design, developed a comprehensive community relations and public awareness campaign to recruit an army of volunteers to finish the construction of the Thompson Social Services Building. “TEEG is forever grateful for the professional services provided by MAD Communications and Angell House Design. Their donation of time, professional services and award-winning talent has helped us get our message to the community,”said Donna Grant, executive director of TEEG. The goal of the campaign was to offset at least 50 percent of the con- struction cost, nearly $1 million, in sweat equity and donated materials. While the town would ultimately be the owner of the building, no local tax dollars were to be spent on its construction. The communications campaign kicked off with a call for volunteers, professional contractors who would be willing to donate their time to lead the various phases, while tradesmen and workers were recruited to complete the finish work of the interior. The central elements of the campaign were: the 2011 Annual Report, the TEEG Facebook page and website, press releas- es, speaking engagements and media events, including many on-air building updates with WINY, the local AM station. Throughout the project, progress updates were sent to a variety of media outlets on a regular basis with social media serving as a way to achieve immediate response or call to action. The 2011 Annual Report was designed to communicate the unique approach to this building proj- ect with a theme of “Building a Stronger Community,” and featured community volunteers and legislative partners who supported the proj- ect. The success of the campaign is evident in the culmination of the building itself, in addition to the primary goals of the project being met: construction of the facility without the use of any local tax dollars and the raising of significantly more than 50 percent of the building cost through sweat equity and donations. A total of 217 individuals from 12 different towns volunteered a total of 14,963 hours. Ultimately, the greatest measure of the success of the strategic com- munications campaign is the overwhelming public support and “buy in” generated. Financial giving to TEEG is up significantly over the pre- vious year despite economic downturn. Total reach generated by TEEG Facebook increased 1,604 percent from the year before, with a 65 percent increase in new visitors to the TEEG website. More people are aware of the value that the agency provides to the community and those who a made a personal contribution in time and effort are now personally invested in TEEG’s future success. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, October 26, 2012 B1

Town-to-Town PUTNAM VILLAGER The CLASSIFIEDS 1-800-536-5836 THOMPSON VILLAGER WOODSTOCK VILLAGER ILLAGER KILLINGLY VILLAGER VReal Estate 1-2 • Calendar 1-2,5 • Obituaries 4 • Help Wanted 6-8 • Auto 9 BSection THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at 12 p.m. Send to Ann Tremnlay at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

EVERY FRIDAY in Dayville. $1 admission charge. second Friday of each month at Nia every month. Refreshments will be served. MOOSUP — A free meal will be served at Refreshments included. Raffles. For more Connecticut in Dayville.. Join other parents Movies shown will vary each month in subject noon every Friday at the United Methodist information, call 860-774-9935. and or caretakers to share information and matter. For more information, call 860-963- Church, 11 South Main St., Moosup. All are work together on creating a network of infor- 6826. welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit REGIONAL — Words of Peace, a practical mation. Children may attend. For more infor- organization that is able to serve the commu- way to go inside and experience that joy on mation, call Nancy at 860-208-4712 or John at EVERY MONDAY nity with the support of churches, businesses, CTV14 Channel 14 at 7:30 p.m. Fridays for 860-779-1303. Please call or mail jdsnell@mind- N. GROSVENORDALE — A free meal will community groups, towns and people in the Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn spring.com to confirm attendance. be served at noon every Monday at the United northeastern Connecticut area. (www.nect- and Eastford. Methodist Church, Riverside Drive (Route12), communitykitchens.org) EVERY THIRD FRIDAY N. Grosvenordale. All are welcome. EVERY SECOND FRIDAY PUTNAM —The Putnam Public Library,225 Community Kitchens is a non-profit organiza- DAYVILLE — There will be a Whist Party at DAYVILLE — An Autism Awareness sup- Kennedy Drive, Putnam, will host “Movie tion that is able to serve the community with 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph Church Hall port group meeting will be held at 6 p.m. the Day” for adults at 2 p.m. on the third Friday of the support of churches, businesses, commu- nity groups, towns and people in the north- eastern Connecticut area. (www.nectcommu- nitykitchens.org)

DANIELSON – There will be a Whist Party at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple Court Community Room, Maple Street, Danielson. $1 admission charge. Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For more information, call Halloween Dance 860-774-9324. Costume Optional

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EVERY FIRST MONDAY disorder, depression, OCD, schizoaf- (www.nectcommunitykitchens.org) For more information, call 860-974- CALENDAR N. GROSVENORDALE — Learn fective disorder, posttraumatic 0376. continued from page 1 more about becoming a Therapeutic stress disorder or other illness? Free WOODSTOCK — Come and learn POMFRET — The Pomfret Food Foster Parent with Community support group meetings will be held about the word of God from 7:30 to DANIELSON — A free meal will Pantry for residents of the town of Care Services at 4:30 p.m. every first every second Monday of the month 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the North be served at noon every Wednesday Pomfret is open Monday nights from Monday of the month at the from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (except for Woodstock Congregational Church, at the United Methodist Church, 9 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring proper Thompson Public Library.There is a October and November when they 1227 Route 169, Woodstock. Greg Spring St., Danielson. 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For more more information, you may contact Pantry for residents of the town of community groups, towns and peo- the Pomfret Senior Center elimi- information or to reserve your seat, Sonya Tebo (860) 923-9344, Pomfret is open from 11:30 a.m. to ple in the northeastern Connecticut nates any climbing of stairs. call Nikki Hart at (860) 372-4795 or stebo2956sbcglobal.net or Larissa 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays (except the first area. (www.nectcommunityk- visit nhart@communitycareser- Benoit, [email protected]. Tuesday of the month). Please bring itchens.org) N. GROSVENORDALE — vices.org. proper I.D. and proof of residence, Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7 PUTNAM — The Quiet Corner for example, a copy of a phone or DAYVILLE — We would like to p.m. Mondays at Teeg, 65 Main St., EVERY SECOND MONDAY Tea Party Patriots meet at 7 p.m. electric bill, etc. Farmers Market invite you to visit our chapter, the N. Grosvenordale. For more infor- THOMPSON — Do you have a every second Monday of the month Coupons are also available to those Quiet Corner BNI (Business mation, call 860-923-3458. loved one who is challenged with in the upstairs Tea Room at 91 Main who qualify. Easy access at rear of Network International) from 7:30 to bipolar disorder, seasonal affective St., Putnam. All meetings are open the Pomfret Senior Center elimi- 9 a.m. every Wednesday at the to the public. The “Cup of Tea” pre- nates any climbing of stairs. Comfort Inn & Suites, 16 Tracy sentation hour starts at 7 p.m. fol- Road, Dayville. BNI follows the lowed by a business meeting. For PUTNAM — There is Bingo every Killingly School System for clo- VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS more information, call 860-974-9880 Tuesday night at the VFW Post 1523, sures. If the schools are closed or Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager "Every Home, Every Week" or visit www.qctpp.org. Donations of 207 Providence St., Putnam. The late start, the meeting is canceled. food for local food pantries are col- doors open at 4 p.m. Bonanza cards For more information, call Rhonda Open House Directory lected at every meeting. are sold at 4:30 p.m. Other games at 6 Rooney at 508-987-0700 (rhonda- p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. There is a [email protected]); Judy Haines EVERY TUESDAY W.T.A. 90% payout. Also a progres- at 860-774-3459 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2012 PUTNAM — A free meal will be sive game. Food is also available. ([email protected]) or Deb served at noon every Tuesday at the Tavernier at 860-928-0545 (dtav- KILLINGLY United Methodist Church, Grove WOODSTOCK — Exercise classes [email protected]). 971 Providence Pike SF 1-2pm $369,900 Diane White 860-377-4016 and Bradley Streets in Putnam. All will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. every Prudential CT Realty are welcome. Community Kitchens Tuesday at the Woodstock Seniors at DANIELSON — There is Bingo at is a non-profit organization that is the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., WOODSTOCK able to serve the community with 169. For more information, call Danielson, every Wednesday night 24 Lyon Rd SF 11-12pm $269,900 Diane White 860-377-4016 the support of churches, businesses, Connie at 860-974-2685. in the downstairs church hall. Game Prudential CT Realty community groups, towns and peo- sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 ple in the northeastern Connecticut FIRST TUESDAY p.m. Over $2000 is given away each area. There would be no Community WOODSTOCK — The West week. There are also progressive SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 Kitchens without volunteers. Woodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill games. Food is available by the Connector, Woodstock welcomes Knights of Columbus. All profits THOMPSON kids 8-11 years old to join our benefit St. James School. 277 Thompson Rd SF 1-2:30pm $489,000 Diane White 860-377-4016 monthly Kids Book Club! We Prudential CT Realty meet at 6 p.m. on the first POMFRET — Bible Study of “The Tuesday of each month for dis- Life and Ministry of Christ” is held cussion, activities and crafts, from 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at and snacks related to the book the First Congregational Church of we have read. Register by calling Pomfret, 13 Church Road, Pomfret the library 860-974-0376, or email Center. For more information, call librarian@westwoodstockli- 860-928-7381 or visit fccpomfret.org. brary.org. EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY If your open house EVERY WEDNESDAY DANIELSON — The Quinebaug WOODSTOCK — Children’s Valley Self-Advocacy Groupo meet isn’t listed here... Story Hour will be held at 10 son the fourth Wednesday of the a.m. Wednesdays at the West month at The Arc of Quinebaug Woodstock Library, 5 Bungay Valley, 193 Mechanic St., Danielson. call your realtor Hill Connector, Woodstock. Join Learn what Self-Advocacy is and us for stories, songs, crafts and what the state organization is all friends! We welcome all little about. For more information, call ones, from babies to preschool- ers! No registration required. Turn To CALENDAR, page 5 Villager Homescape GREEN ACRES IS THE PLACE TO BE!

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Local Events, Arts, and HERE&THERE Entertainment Listings FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Solo Acoustic Performance by JoeWeinberg $$Money raffles$$ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Public invited Fall Foliage of Sound 8 p.m. -11 p.m. Come for lunch The Red Dress Divas Holiday Spectacular American Legion Tuttle Post #279 Claflin Hill String Quartet Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar 11:00 a.m.- 1 p.m. Featuring Voices & Friends 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA With Paul Surapine, Clarinet 35 Rt. 171, Woodstock, CT 334 Main St., Oxford, MA 8:00 p.m. 508-832-2701 Reception 6 p.m.- 7:15 p.m. Tickets $20 Performance 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 7th Annual Toy Collection Hyde Culyural Center, Rt. 169 Karaoke and Dance Party String principals of the Claflin Hill Symphony Blessed John Paul II Parish Sponsored by Woodstock Fire Stations Woodstock, CT Every Thursday and Saturday Orchestra, joined by Paul Surapine on clarinet, BAZAAR 75, 76 and 77 Trivia Night and DJ Karaoke perform a program of “Autumnal” masterworks 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. And Community Fire Station 81 ONGOING Every Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. including the Clarinet Quintet of Johannes Brahms Free admission, ample parking, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Country Music Tickets ($19.00) available online at Handicapped accessible Bring a new unwrapped toy or a donation and At The Complex Performing Arts Every other Friday at 9 p.m. www.claflinhill.org Bazaar will feature food court, entertainment , be greeted by fire dept. personnel & friends Oct. 26, 27, 31, Nov. 2, 3 Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar Sponsored by Gaudette Insurance children’s games, craft table, bake shop, Toys for all ages needed (infants to teens) 8 p.m. 35 Rte. 171, South Woodstock, CT and ERA Key Realty silent auction, flea market, special raffles Collections to benefit local area families (Oct. 31 show is at midnight) 860-963-1230 Singh Performance Center To be held at Trinity Catholic Academy Event location:?WVFA Station 76 $7 cover Alternatives’ Whitin Mill 11 Pine St., Southbridge, MA 399 Route 169 Woodstock, CT Reservations encouraged The Corn Maze 60 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville, MA 508-765-3701 (Next to Woodstock Town Hall) 95 Front St., Putnam, CT At Fort Hill Farms www.wvfa76.org 860-963-7170 Featuring The Farmer’s Cow SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Turkey/Meat Raffle Ice Cream 7th Annual Dog Costume Contest! 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Live Music Night Open daily Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Refreshments, cash bar, door prize Klem’s Rewards Night Every third Saturday of the month 9 a.m.-8 p.m. All dogs are welcome! 200 Sportsmen Club At the Worcester Sharks Game Never a cover charge Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Awards for scariest, funniest 184 Sutton Rd., Webster, MA 7:00 p.m. PACC 860-923-3439 Save 50% with your EXCLUSIVE and most original and trick-or-treating for dogs Handcrafts & Collectables Show 37 Harris St., Webster, MA discounted ticket valid for Trivia Night Klem’s Salem Cross Inn For details call mark at 508-341-629 Klem’s Rewards Members ONLY Every Wednesday 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA Sunday, November 4 10 am - 3 pm Tickets $11.00 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. www.klemsonline.com One of the best craft shows in the area with over Karaoke Call Matt to order Free to play 40 booths of crafters displaying and selling their Every Saturday 8 p.m.-12 508-929-0529 or Food and drink special Halloween Costume Party unique, handcrafted items. You’ll find primitive In the Veterans Lounge [email protected] Prizes Gold Eagle Restaurant folk art, pottery, baskets, primitive stitchery, Public invited Hank’s Restaurant 8 Tracy Rd, Dayville CT penny rugs, hand knits, jewelry, handmade American Legion Tuttle Post #279 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 416 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT 860-779-7777 soaps, wild berries and grapevine, felted wool, 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA The Red Dress Divas Holiday Spectacular 508-832-2701 860-774-6071 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 textile designs, penny wooden dolls, candles, Featuring Voices & Friends furniture, homemade cookies, breads and deep 8:00 p.m. Conversations with Keith Cruzin’ With The King Car Cruise dish apple pie with fresh whipped cream, and so Meat Raffle Tickets $20 Fridays 10 a.m.-11 a.m. 2:00 p.m.- 5 :00 p.m. much more! Every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Hyde Culyural Center, Rt. 169 A live talk radio show on WARE 1250AM Eric “The Fun Guy” will be back Salem Cross Inn will be serving a special craft 6 tables prime rib, lobster Woodstock, CT and downloadable on the internet anytime doing his chainsaw carving magic show luncheon menu. And much more! Sponsored by The Holistic Center for The American Cancer Society Admission fee $4.00 Pizza King West Brookfield 430 Ledge Rd., Killingly, CT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 508-867-3409 860-774-8221 Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Live Entertainment Friday Night Larry the Talking Pumpkin The Klondike Pub’s homemade Hexmark Tavern at Salem Cross Inn Halloween Party New England clam chowder and 260 West Main St., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Steve’s famous chili West Brookfield, MA Please wear a costume From 11-1 508-867-2345 Free candy apple for all children Loralee Dubeau, author of www.salemcrossinn.com Dunk for apples (any type of weather) There’s a Whole in the Sky Brookfield Orchards Will be selling and autographing books Charlton Italian Conversational 12 Lincoln Rd., North Brookfield, MA Bake sale, crafts CircleCharlton 508-867-6858 Christopher Heights Assisted New Conversational Italian Circle Living Community Every fourth Saturday of the month. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 338 Thompson Rd., Webster, MA Anyone who is interested in speaking italian Carroll Spinney, For more info contact and who feels the need to do so, may start or the voice of Big Bird Carolyn at 508-949-0400 partecipate in the Charlton Italian and Oscar the Grouch, www.christopherheights.com Conversational Circle. will be here with his Free admission. watercolor drawings of St. Roch’s Parish Contact Lina at 508-308-8743 Big Bird and Oscar Harvest Fair or email [email protected] 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts & Framing White elephant table, crafts, 112 Main St., Putnam, CT Used books, baked goods 860-963-0105 Raffle items, delicious food LEGALS TOWN OF EASTFORD NOTICE TO CREDITORS this Order (whichever is sooner), and (2) 4. That a copy of this order be mailed to Mr. WARNING serve a copy of his Answer upon the Attorney Mitchell at his last known mailing address November 6, 2012 State Election ESTATE OF Adelard J Cotnoir (12-00373) for Plaintiff State of Maine, Pamela W. Waite, Thompson, Connecticut. The Electors of the Town of Eastford are Assistant Attorney General, 6 State House hereby warned to meet at their respective The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0006. 5. That the time within which the State may polling places in said town on Tuesday, of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by file the return of service is enlarged by sixty November 6, 2012, for the following purpos- decree dated October 12, 2012, ordered that 2. THOMAS L. MITCHELL, JR. IS HERE- (60) days from the date of this Order. es: all claims must be presented to the fiduciary BY NOTIFIED THAT, IF HE FAILS TO FILE I. To cast their votes for Presidential and at the address below. Failure to promptly pre- AND SERVE HIS ANSWER WITHIN THE Dated: 10/1/12 Vice-Presidential electors, United States sent any such claim may result in the loss of TIME STATED ABOVE, OR IF, AFTER HE Senator, Representative in Congress, State rights to recover on such claim. ANSWERS, HE FAILS TO APPEAR AT ANY John Nivison Senator, State Representative Brenda Duquette, Clerk TIME THE COURT NOTIFIES HIM TO DO JUSTICE, SUPERIOR COURT Notice is hereby given that the location The fiduciary is: SO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE of the polling places is as follows: Town Office ENTERED AGAINST HIM FOR THE RELIEF October 19, 2012 Building, 16 Westford Road, Lower Level. Jeffrey A Cotnoir DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT. IF YOU October 26, 2012 Absentee Ballots will be counted at this c/o Frank G. Herzog, Esq., INTEND TO OPPOSE THIS LAWSUIT, DO November 2, 2012 location also. Scheibeler & Herzog, NOT FAIL TO ANSWER WITHIN THE Voting machines will be used. The polls Attorneys at Law REQUIRED TIME. TOWN OF WOODSTOCK will be opened at six o'clock in the morning 35 Academy Street, PO Box 711 At the October 18, 2012 Regular Meeting, (6:00 a.m.) and will remain open until eight Danielson, CT 06239 3. That this order be published once a the Planning & Zoning Commission o'clock in the evening (8:00 p.m.). week for three successive weeks in the approved the following application: #607-10- Dated at Eastford, Connecticut, this 22nd October 26, 2012 Thompson Villager, a newspaper of general 12 Jeffrey A. Gordon & Lisa T.Canter, 39 May day of October, 2012. circulation in Thompson, Windham County, Brook Road – boundary line adjustment in Melissa M. Vincent STATE OF MAINE Connecticut, with the first such publication to previously approved subdivision to merge 2 Town Clerk KENNEBEC, ss. be made within twenty (20) days after the lots (Map 5165, Block 09, lots 18-1 and 18- Town of Eastford SUPERIOR COURT date of this order. 2). Chair Dr. Jeff Gordon October 26, 2012 CIVIL ACTION October 26, 2012 Docket No. CV-12-212 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ORDER ON STATE OF MAINE’S ESTATE OF Dorina G Foden (12-00382) MOTION FOR SERVICE BY Legal Notice PUBLICATION AND FOR The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court ENLARGEMENT OF TIME TO Town of Thompson of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by FILE RETURN OF SERVICE November 6, 2012 State Election decree dated October 17, 2012, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary STATE OF MAINE, Plaintiff, The Electors of the Town of Thompson are hereby warned to meet at their respective at the address below. Failure to promptly pre- v. polling places in said town on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 for the following purposes: sent any such claim may result in the loss of THOMAS L. MITCHELL, JR., rights to recover on such claim. Defendant TO VOTE ON THE FOLLOWING: Brenda Duquette, Clerk The fiduciary is: This matter is before the court on I . To cast their votes for Presidential and Vice-Presidential electors, , Senator in Congress, Plaintiff State of Maine’s Motion for Service Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Representative, and Registrar of Voters. Darleen A Morway by Publication and Enlargement of Time to 87 Perry Street, Unit 239 File the Return of Service. Notice is hereby given that the location of the polling places is as follows: Putnam, CT 06260 A complaint has been filed by Plaintiff Voting District Location of Polling Place October 26, 2012 State of Maine against the Defendant, Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., to collect unpaid District I Thompson Fire Station, 70 Chase Rd., Thompson NOTICE TO CREDITORS Maine sales tax, income withholding tax, interest, and penalties pursuant to 36 District II Merrill L. Seney Community Room ESTATE OF JULIA A. MERCURIO M.R.S.A. § 174. The Court finds that despite 815 Riverside Drive ( Rt. 12) (12-00369) due diligence, the State has been unable to Town Hall, North Grosvenordale effect service of the summons and complaint The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court upon Mr. Mitchell because his whereabouts District III Quinebaug Fire Department of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by and place of abode are uncertain and cannot 720 Quinebaug Rd., Quinebaug decree dated October 18, 2012, ordered that be ascertained by reasonable diligence. all claims must be presented to the fiduciary District IV East Thompson Fire Station at the address below. Failure to promptly pre- Service by publication is the most effec- 530 East Thompson Rd. Thompson sent any such claim may result in the loss of tive means of serving Mr. Mitchell in accor- rights to recover on such claim. dance with M.R. Civ. P. 4 at this time. Voting tabulators will be used. Polls will be open at 6:00am and remain open until 8:00pm Janis E. Beltis, Clerk in the evening. The fiduciary is: The interests of justice will be best In accordance with Public Act 77-187 of the General Statutes, the Registrars of Voters have served if the court orders service by publica- designated the Judge of Probate Conference room, first floor, Town Hall, 815 Riverside Dr. Peter R. Mercurio, Sr. tion in this matter. N. Grosvenordale, CT. as the official location for Central Counting of absentee ballots. c/o Michele Ann Palulis, Esq., Law Office of William J. Monty Accordingly, it is ORDERED: Absentee ballot counting will be held after 12:00 noon, and tabulated at 8:00pm. 930 Route 169, PO Box 266 Woodstock, CT 06281 1. That Mr. Mitchell (1) prepare and file Dated at Thompson, Connecticut this 26th day of Oct., 2012. an original written Answer to the complaint October 26, 2012 with the Kennebec County Superior Court, Jeffrey C. Barske, Town Clerk 95 State Street, Augusta, Maine 04330 no Town of Thompson later than twenty (20) days after receiving notice of this Order or sixty-one (61) days of October 26, 2012 B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, October 26, 2012 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 Margaret Bellanceau, 64 Harold W. King, 87 PUTNAM – Margaret E. Tina Rogachoff, and her husband Billy OXFORD – Harold W. commander of the American (Stewart) Bellanceau, 64, Rogachoff; her sisters, Mary Felts and her King, 87, died unexpectedly Legion Post 58 in Oxford, and known to her friends as husband Troy, Sandra Donovan, and Connie on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at was a founding member of “Haggy Maggie, Mag Pie, Pierce; her brother, James Stewart and his his home. the Oxford Memorial Honor and O’l lady,” of School wife Sharon; her grandchildren, James He is survived by his wife Guard. He was a Little Street, died Thursday, Oct. Stewart, Jacob Griffith, Jolyn Griffith, of 65 years, Phyllis E. League coach, as well as an 18, 2012 in Day Kimball Travis Thompson, Margaret Robinson, (Brooks) King of Oxford; umpire for the Little League Hospital. Joseph Bellanceau, Kaila Murphy, Nolan four children, Paul H. King and Lassie League. She was the loving wife Garceau, Ariana Bellanceau, Amelia and his wife Janice of Cary, Mr. King and his wife Phyllis have been of the late Joseph A. Brousseau, Adeline Brousseau, Ethan Key, Ill., Arthur R. King and his involved in scouting since 1959. He was cur- Bellanceau. Born in Portland, Maine, she Alivia Bellanceau, and Abigail Rogachoff; wife Elaine of Putnam, Alan J. King and his rently a member-at-large of the was the daughter of the late James and her great-grandchildren, Josie Stewart, wife Cheryl of Dudley, and Helen L. King of Hassanamisco District Mohegan Boy Scout Amelia (Beking) Stewart. Neila Stewart, Jalyn Chappell, and Kaden Oxford; a brother, Virgil G. King and his wife Council. He was a Worcester County Mrs. Bellanceau worked for the State of Chappell; her loving friends Leo Bellanceau Marion of Millbury; a sister, Theresa Chairman for the Department of Connecticut as caretaker for the Department and his wife Lina, Jim Rapp and his wife Genander and her husband Paul of Massachusetts American Legion Boy Scout of Developmental Services. Loni, Ralph Reideman and his wife Shirley, Beachwood, N.J.; five grandchildren, Ross Committee. He formed Cub Scout Pack 254 She enjoyed playing bingo, scratch tickets, Clifford Welsh and his wife May, and Joe King of Illinois, Beth Schweibinz of Illinois, sponsored by the American Legion to help butterflies and shopping. She was especially Lamiotte. Christopher King and his wife Jill of disabled children. He was a committee mem- dedicated to her family. A Funeral Service was held Tuesday, Oct. Putnam, Jennifer King of Dudley,Matthew J. ber and Cubmaster for 10 years for the Margaret is survived by her children, 23 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church King and Andrea of Marlboro, and Brianna American Legion Cub Scout Pack 149. Mr. Jeannette Griffith, Amelia Bellanceau, St., Putnam. Burial was in St. Mary L. King of Putnam; six great-grandchildren, King was formerly the Shooting Sports Tammie Bellanceau, Jo Bellanceau, Mark Cemetery. and many nephews and nieces. instructor for Treasure Valley Scout Bellanceau, Ralph Bellanceau and his wife For memorial guestbook visit He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Reservation. He received the Silver Beaver Melissa, Heidi Brousseau and her husband www.GilmanAndValade.com. Heather A. King in 1985; a brother, Clyde King award, the highest volunteer award given in Josh Brousseau, Amanda Bellanceau, and of Charlton and a sister, Lorraine Grout of scouting. He also received the E. Whitney Cherryvale, KS. Young award for working with intellectually He was born in Worcester, the son of the challenged children. Theresa Krawiec, 86 late Clyde and Irene (Parent) King, and lived His funeral was held Thursday, Oct. 25, in Oxford since 1939. from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., N. GROSVENORDALE – (Beaulac) Choquette. He graduated from Oxford High School in Oxford, followed by a Mass at St. Ann’s Theresa (Choquette) Mrs. Krawiec worked as a spinner for 1943. Church, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Burial Krawiec, 86, of Buckley Matson Mills. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of will be private at a later date. Hill Road, died Thursday, She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to Oct. 18, 2012 in Regency fishing with her husband. She always loved Mr. King was an oil burner technician for Treasure Valley Scout Reservation – Heights of Danielson. spending time and knitting things for her many years, and retired in 1987. Mohegan Council, 394 Pleasantdale Road, She was the loving wife of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He attended St. Ann’s Church in North Rutland, MA 01543. Peter Krawiec for 68 years. Mrs. Krawiec was a member of the Oxford and was named Citizen of the Year in In addition to her hus- American Legion Ladies Auxiliary,VFW Post Oxford in 1971. He was a member and past band, Theresa is survived 67 Ladies Auxiliary, and the former Vice by her daughter, Nancy Strouse and her hus- President of the Eastern Connecticut Police band Robert of Putnam; her grandchildren, Association. Jennifer (Dennis) Pierce, Louis (Erin) A Mass of Christian Burial was held Matthew D. Twomey, 76 Bunker, Bonnie Falke, Daniel Bunker, and Monday,Oct. 22 in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main OXFORD, Mass. and LARGO, Fla. – Florida in 1997. Brian (Ashley) Falke; and her great-grand- St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial was in St. Matthew D. Twomey, 76, of Largo, passed Mr. Twomey’s career spanned some 40 children, Jasmine Falke, Ariana Bunker, Joseph Cemetery. away unexpectedly on Oct. 14, 2012 at his years in the insurance, investment, and Emmalyn Bunker, Zachary Bunker, Hannah Memorial donations may be made to St. home. financial service industry, and he was Pierce, Alliea Falke, and Justin Falke. Joseph School, 26 North Main St., N. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Regional Vice President with Evergreen She was predeceased by her daughter, Jo Grosvenordale. Roberta Twomey who passed away in 2009. Investments before retiring. Ann Pavone; her brothers, Lionel and Philip The Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. He leaves a daughter, Maura Twomey of He was a member of the Seminole Elks and Choquette; and her sister. Alice Smith. Grosvenordale, directed the arrangements. Clearwater, Fla.; two sons, Christopher a member of St. Patrick Catholic Parish in Born in N. Grosvenordale, she was the For memorial guestbook visit Twomey and his wife Lisa of North Largo. While living in Oxford, he was a mem- daughter of the late Albert and Aura www.GilmanAndValade.com. Grosvenordale, Conn. and Scott Dearent and ber of St. Roch’s Church. his wife Debra of Dudley; six grandchildren, Matt will forever be remembered as a lov- Kaitlyn and Kelcee Twomey, both of ing father to his children and a selfless care- Millbury,“Little” Matty of N. Grosvenordale, giver to his wife in her time of need. John R. Wiggin, 68 and Nathan, Nicholas, and Nolan Dearent, all Matt would light up the room with his out- of Dudley; a brother, Timothy Twomey; and going personality and would leave a loving EASTFORD, Conn. — John Rodney number of regional many nephews and nieces. and lasting impression with all those he met, Wiggin, 68, of Eastford, passed away on Sept. funk/soul/Motown/R & B He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth we will miss him dearly. 12, 2012. bands during the late 60’s and Breen; and three brothers, John Twomey, There are no calling hours. A funeral Mass He is predeceased by son, Jeffrey Wiggin of 70’s including Thundermug, Jeremiah Twomey and Hugh Twomey. will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday,Oct. 26, at St. Sturbridge, Mass. North Atlantic Syndicate of Matthew was born in Boston on April 9, Roch’s Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial He is survived by his loving wife, Susan; a Soul, and SIN. 1936, the son of the late Jeremiah and Mary to follow at St Roch’s Cemetery. daughter, Nicole Wiggin of Eastford; a son, During his life Jack worked Ellen (Murphy) Twomey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Jason Wiggin and his wife Barbara of in construction, managed a He attended Charlestown High School, and may be made to St. Roch’s Church, 334 Main Manchester, Conn.; three granddaughters, City Beverage in Killingly,Conn., for 25 years, graduated from St. Anselm’s College in St., Oxford, MA 01540. Paradis Funeral Zoe, Hannah and Jillian; a brother, Andrew and was an entrepreneur and business owner Manchester, N.H. Home, Oxford, is assisting the family with Wiggin of Wilton, Conn.; and two sisters, throughout his life, owning Soda City, Jack’s He lived close to family and friends in arrangements. Karen McNey of Granby, Conn. and Lucile Wiener Wagon, and Jack’s Draft, servicing Oxford for over 25 years before moving to (Wiggin) Forcier of Stoddard, N.H. dozens of restaurants and bars throughout He was born in Concord, N.H. on Jan. 5, eastern Connecticut for the last 15 years. 1944. “Dad,” “Pa Wiggin,” “Papa” was deeply ful- John, more often called “Jack,” graduated filled while in the comfort of his acreage bor- from Conard High School in West Hartford, dering the Natchaug River and State Forest. Pamela Jo Coon, 56 Conn., Class of ’62. He attended the He loved to spend time in the barn raising MOOSUP — Pamela Jo Coon, 56, of She is survived by her daughter, Brandi University of Connecticut for one semester chickens, goats, rabbits, turkeys, a pig and a Moosup, passed away peacefully Saturday, (Coon) Green of Norwich; her son, James before enlisting in the United States Navy in pony, or down in the field and by the river, Sept. 29, 2012 at Backus Hospital in Norwich. “JD” Labonte of Wauregan; her grandchil- 1967. During his service, he attended the mowing, gardening, swimming, or just gaz- She was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.at Saint dren, Shaylin Bilal and Jah-Ki Green of funeral ceremony for President John F. ing at the wonders of nature. Francis Hospital on Nov. 13, 1955. Norwich; one sister, Rolanda Wendaler of Kennedy, and served on an aircraft carrier There are no calling hours. Jack’s funeral Pam was the daughter of the late Roland New York and several nieces and nephews. from 1963-67. services will be private. Coon of Red Hook, N.Y. and Arlene (Riggs) She also leaves her dearest friends Steve and In 1968 he married Susan Evans, and they Donations can be made on his behalf to the Coon-Marks of Monmouth, Maine. Linda Corrao of Putnam. were married for 44 years. Windham Special Olympics, c/o Karen Pam worked for many years at Anchor She was predeceased by her brother, Ernest He was a lover of music, and played the Schenck, P.O. Box 213, Sterling, CT 06377. Glass in Dayville. Her last job was driving “Tinker” Marks. trombone with the CT Governor’s Footguard The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 school bus for Plainfield Public Schools. Pam had a heart of gold and will be missed Band for several years during the 1970’s, Hamilton St., Southbridge, assisted the fami- Pam was passionate with her love of art, by all. attending the Inaugural Ball for Governor ly with arrangements. baking and crocheting – making many things A celebration of her life will be held at a Ella Grasso in 1975 and marching in count- www.morrillfuneralhome.com for everyone. later date. less parades. He also played trombone in a She loved music, her favorite being Bob Segar, Pink Floyd and Lynyrd Dkynyrd. Denise E. Russell, 56 Patricia L. Kemp, 73 BROOKLYN — Denise E. (Prescott) Denise was born in New York and lived in Russell, 56, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at the Brooklyn-Danielson area most of her life. POMFRET —Patricia L. (Brodeur) Kemp, She was employed for many years at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam. She loved watching Shirley Temple movies, 73, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at Oakwood Anchor Glass. Her husband, Leon Russell Sr. died in 2000. playing cards and watching television. Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Webster. She enjoyed ceramics, beadwork, crochet- She leaves a son, Leon Russell Jr. of Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Her husband, Herbert H. Kemp I, died Sept. ing, knitting, sewing and motorcycles. Stafford Springs; two daughters, Laura St., Webster, directed the arrangements. 7, 1997. A Celebration of Life will be held on Russell of Putnam and Audrey Russell of A guest book is available at www.shaw- She leaves three sons, Herbert H. Kemp II of Saturday, Oct. 27, from noon to 3 p.m. at the East Hartford and one brother. majercik.com Pomfret, Andrew J.J. Kemp III of Brooklyn family residence, 54 Rich Road, Pomfret. and Stanley E.J. Kemp of Pomfret; one broth- In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to er, Daniel Brodeur of Florida; nine grandchil- the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell dren and 12 great-grandchildren. Road, Newington, CT 06111. Melodye Dauphinais, 51 She was predeceased by a son, Ernest A. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Saturday, Oct. 17 at her gravesite at the Brodeur Kemp of Danielson. St., Webster, Mass. is directing arrangements. EAST KILLINGLY — Melodye Moran Bartlett Cemetery, Route 101, East Killingly She was born in Willimantic, daughter of A guest book is available at www.shaw- Dauphinai, 51, (next to the fire station). Family and friends the late Ernest and Lillian (Maheu) Brodeur majercik.com. passed away on Oct. 09 2012. welcome. and lived in Pomfret most of her life. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.

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its 22nd annual food basket distribution. munity.Donations are always welcome. Easy access at the rear of the Pomfret Friends prepare for food basket Guidelines are simple. Those needing food For more information, please call 774-2310. Senior Center eliminates any climbing of baskets must stairs and provides privacy. distribution register at the Killingly Library from noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 and must be a resi- Sign up for Thanksgiving baskets Free safety course offered KILLINGLY — Thanksgiving is around the dent of the Killingly/Brooklyn area with corner, and Friends of Assisi is preparing for identification for all POMFRET — The Pomfret Food Pantry to veterans family members and will have sign ups from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, current proof of Nov.7 and from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday,Nov.13 for REGIONAL — To recognize and thank mil- address (license or residents of Pomfret for Thanksgiving food itary veterans and their families for their ser- utility bill, etc.). baskets. Sign up can also be done for people vice, AARP Driver Safety will be offering a Individuals or fami- that come during our regular hours, which free classroom course for veterans and their lies may only register usually is Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and dependents at the following locations: with one most Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Nov. 1 – Quinebaug Valley Senior Center, 9 agency/church (lists If you are new to the Pantry, you need to a.m.-1 p.m. will be coordinated). bring proper I.D. and proof of residence, Nov. 9 – Pomfret Senior Center, 10 a.m.-2 Friends of Assisi such as a phone or electric bill, etc. p.m. hopes to take care of Distribution of the baskets depends on level Nov. 15 — Stop and Shop (Putnam), 10 a.m.- approximately 375 of income. If you are not sure if you will 2 p.m. families with the help qualify, come down to the pantry and we will For more information, call 860-974-3310. of this generous com- evaluate the situation. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, October 26, 2012 B5 CHURCH DIRECTORY EASTFORD Religious Education, grades 1 through 7, Sunday, 10 CALENDAR to 11:30 a.m.; grade 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 a.m. Congregational Church of Eastford Oct. 28. All tickets are $11. Please note that 8 Church Road, P.O. Box 177 Tri-State Baptist Church CALENDAR (860) 974-01294 continued from page 2 these plays are for a mature audience and P.O. Box 404 parental discretion is advised. The Bradley Pastor Mike Moran Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on [email protected] Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) The Arc of Quinebaug Valley Self Advocate Playhouse is located at 30 Front St. (Route 44) Congregational Church of Eastford 933-8947 Coordinator Jamie Lazaroff at 860-774-2827. in Putnam. Reservations may be made with a Sunday Worship Services [email protected] major credit card online at www.thebradley- 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. www.tristatebaptist.org OXFORD — The Nipmuck Coin Clubs playhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887. Sunday School Pastor R. Berard meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of Tickets are available at Wonderland Books, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. 120 Main St., and Victoria Station Café, 91 Prayer Meetings each month at the Oxford Senior Center, 323 Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. Main St., behind the Oxford Town Hall. For Main St., both in Putnam. Tickets will also be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday; 6:00 a.m. Wednesday Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Worship Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. more information, contact Dick Lisi at available at the door. All seating is general 6:45 p.m. [email protected]. admission. Celebrate Recovery Bible Fellowship Church 7:00 p.m. Thursday 400 Quinebaug Rd EVERY LAST WEDNESDAY SATURDAY Pioneer Club (Oct - May) P.O. Box 619 THOMPSON — There will be a free com- 6:30 p.m. Friday Quinebaug, CT 06262 munity meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the last 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 OCTOBER 27 Eastford Baptist Church Wednesday of the month at the Thompson [email protected] Congregational Church, UCC, 347 Thompson BROOKLYN — There will be a take out 133 Union Road www.bfc.org Lasagna Supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday 974-1414 Road, Thompson. Use the parking lot Pastor Dennis Spinney Oct. 27 at the Federated Church of Christ, Pastor Tim Vamosi entrance. Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 Route 6, Brooklyn. Vegetarian or Meat Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. a.m., Worship Service Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., EVERY THURSDAY Lasagna, bread, salad and dessert for $8 per Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer MOOSUP— A free meal will be served at person. meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen noon every Thursday at the All Hallows Church, 130 Prospect St., Moosup. All are wel- DAYVILLE — There will be a Bluegrass Club, junior and senior high school, child care pro- Acts II Ministries come. Community Kitchens is a non-profit show featuring Tony Watt and Southeast vided. P.O. Box 224 Expressway along with Nick Anderson and 1366 Riverside Drive organization that is able to serve the commu- POMFRET nity with the support of churches, business- Shady Creek at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Thompson, CT 06277 Killingly Grange No. 112, Route 101 and Dog Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) es, community groups, towns and people in www.actsII.org the northeastern Connecticut area. Hill Road, Dayville. Doors open at 6 p.m. The 568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830 Kids On Stage feature continues, so if you’re Mass schedule Mon. through Thurs. 7 a.m., Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (www.nectcommunitykitchens.org) Saturday rosary 8 a.m., vigil 4 p.m., and a kid, new to the Grange, and play a HighPointe Church Sunday,8 a.m., and 10 a.m. WOODSTOCK — Exercise classes will be Bluegrass instrument, bring it along and take Rev. David Choquette. 1028 Thompson Road a turn. The donation is $12 per person. Thompson, CT 06277 held from 9 to 10 a.m. every Thursday at the Woodstock Seniors at the Woodstock Town Delicious homemade soups, tasty sandwich- Christ Church of Pomfret 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org es, good coffee, and yummy desserts are avail- 527 Pomfret St. • 928-7026 www.goto24seven.com Hall, 415 Route 169. For more information, Sunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. call Connie at 860-974-2685. able from The Killingly Grange. For more Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory information call Nick at 860-564-1018. All are School Chapel) welcome. Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday Emmanuel Lutheran Church EASTFORD — Celebrate Recovery, a Rector David M. Carter 83 Main St. Christ-centered life recovery program, is held North Grosvenordale from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the WOODSTOCK — There will be a Chicken Abington Congregational Church PO Box 221 BBQ from 4-6 p.m. at Senexet Grange, 628 Rt. (860) 928-7038 Congregational Church of Eastford, 8 Route 97 • 974-1476 Church Road, Eastford. Do you wear a mask 169, Woodstock. Tickets are $10 per person at Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Pastor Charles F. Seivard the door or call 860-963-8912 for advance tick- Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. that hides your depression, anger, addiction, pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or ets. First Congregational Church of Pomfret Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church attend a meeting. For more information, call 13 Church Road, Pomfret Center 768 Quinebaug Road Route 131 (860) 935-5412. 860-974-0294. DANIELSON — The Danielson Lodge of (860) 928-7381 Pastor John K. Amoah home # (508) 854-1432 or Elks #1706 will hold its annual Food Drive to [email protected] [email protected] benefit the Friends of Assisi Food Pantry Sabbath School starts at 9:30 am and worship ser- EVERY LAST THURSDAY Rev. Thomas Crumb. DANIELSON — The Bariatric Surgery from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:15 a.m. vice is at 11:00 am. Killingly Commons Stop & Shop in Dayville. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Support Group (this includes gastric bypass, North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church lap band and the sleeve) meets at 7 p.m. on the Please come show your support and donate a Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m. food item for this worthwhile cause. Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of every 954 Riverside Drive last Thursday of every month in the base- month at 6 p.m. 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 ment at the Danielson United Methodist Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. Church. For more information, call 860-428- SUNDAY PUTNAM Services: Sunday services at Putnam United Methodist Church; 7951. The Congregational Church of Putnam OCTOBER 28 175 Main Street, Putnam (860) 928-4405 Thompson Congregational Church The calendar page is a free service offered for N. GROSVENORDALE — The American Web site: www.putnamcong.com 347 Thompson Road listings for government, educational and non- Legion Family Post 67, Route 200, N. Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor 860-923-2431 profit organizations. Send all calendar listings Grosvenordale, will hold an all-you-can-eat Sunday worship: 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook and happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay at BREAKFAST (scrambled eggs, bacon, Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra- Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, tion at 10 a.m.) 10 a.m., Sunday sausage, hash, home fries, beans and kiel- The public is welcome to join the church every MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail basa, French toast, toast, coffee, juice) plus Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: WOODSTOCK to [email protected]. Please “made to order” omelets and Belgian waffles worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission write “calendar” in the subject line. All calen- from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $7 per per- outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. Church of the Good Shepherd dar listings must be submitted by 3 p.m. on 12 Bradford Corner Road son and $4 for children 7 and under. Benefit Friday to be published in the following for Morgan Faith Lapalme. East Putnam Community Church 974-2047 Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Friday’s edition. We will print such listings as 250 East Putnam Road • 928-2193 space allows. Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor: Brian C. Baeder THURSDAY Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 East Woodstock Congregational FRIDAY 220 Woodstock Road NOVEMBER 1 First Congregational Church 928-7449 DANIELSON — Steak Night at the 71 Liberty Highway Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, OCTOBER 26 Danielson Elks Lodge #1706, 13 Center St., 928-7381 same time) PUTNAM — The Theatre of Northeastern will be held at 7 p.m. Enjoy all you can eat Pastor John Eckman Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse proud- steaks, salads, baked potatoes, vegetables, Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday ly presents the third biennial Blockbuster Evangelical Covenant Church rolls and butter for $15 per person. Tickets 24 Child Hill Rd. Woodstock Playwright Festival at 7:30 p.m. Friday,Oct. 26 are on sale at the lodge. For more informa- Living Faith United Methodist Church and Saturday, Oct. 27 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, 53 Grove St. 860-928-0486 tion, call (860) 774-9775. 928-9705 www.woodstockcovenant.org Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. Our Team: Sunday school ages 3-adult 9:30 am Leon Engman, Teaching NEWS BRIEFS Church begins at 10:45 (10:00 in summer) Dave Magee, Youth Rick Lamarre, Music St. Mary, Church of the Visitation Phil Cannistraci, Care Ministry 300 Events, contact Walter Hinchman at 860- 218 Providence St. Our summer hours will be: Pomfret to celebrate 300th 928-3355, [email protected]; Maureen 928-6535 Classic Worship Service 8:30am Nicholson at 860-214-9755, maureen.nichol- Rev. David P. Choquette Contemporary Worship Service 10:00am anniversary [email protected] or Bev Champany at 860- Fall Worship Hours Begin on September 16th Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. 974-1202. Classic Service at 8:30am POMFRET — The town of Pomfret will be St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Sunday School at 9:30am celebrating its 300th anniversary in 2013. Contemporary Service at 11:00am 63 Grove St., Putnam; Holy Eucharist or Morning To commemorate this event, the town is Annual ‘Keep the Home Fires Prayer at 9:30 a.m., with a supply Priest. Coffee Woodstock Forum 2012-September 28-30th AWANA will begin October 3, 2012 hosting a yearlong series of happenings which hour follows the service. include those listed here. Stay tuned for more Burning’ community fundraiser Putnam Baptist Church Faith Bible Evangelical Free details about these events as the dates get clos- POMFRET — Celebrations Gallery & 170 Church St. 587 Route 171 er: Shoppes plans to help keep the home fires 974-2528 928-3678 * November: A talk by State Archaeologist burning for more than 10,000 local families Rev. Gil Bourquin Will resume its regular scheduling beginning Nick Bellantoni about Pomfret’s Aboriginal Sunday, September 11, 2011 who will need heating assistance this winter. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, population. Pomfret Library will host a talk, Celebrations will be selling wooden matches 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible Sunday school for both adults and children will begin at 9:15 a.m. Worship service will follow at 10:30 The History of Jury Duty, Thursday, Nov. 1. in decorative boxes and Colonial Candles study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. * December: Pomfret is honored as Grand Saturday; ESL, by appointment. a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Votives for $10 each from Oct. 5 through Pastor Mitch Santell Marshall of Putnam’s Holiday Dazzle Light January 15. Celebrations will donate 100 per- Hope Community Church Parade. Pomfret Library will exhibit a history cent of the sales to the Access Agency’s 25 Kennedy Drive First Congregational Church, United Church of of Pomfret’s Nativity Play throughout the LIHEAP (Low Income Heating Assistance 928-2794 Christ, an Open & Affirming Church, 543 Route month. 169, 860-928-7405, www.hillchurch.org. Sunday Program). Shirley Riemann, Director of Pastor: Gregg McKechnie * January: A skating party Community Services, and a representative Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. Service: 10 a.m. Children attend first 15 minutes then go to Rotational Workshop classes. Interim pastor, * February: An exhibit of the Tercentennial from Colonial Candles will help kick off the Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday Quilt at CT Audubon Center and raffle ticket Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Bruce Johnson second annual fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. sales. Pomfret Library presents a program on Friday, Oct. 5. Celebrations will serve compli- Congregation B’nai Shalom North Woodstock Congregational CT Women’s Suffrage, Thursday, Feb. 7. Dawn mentary tea and sweets. 125 Church Street, Putnam Third Ecclesiastical Society. Adiletta presents a quilt display at CT With the support of their customers, Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. 1227 Route 169 Audubon Center on Sunday, Feb 17. Abington (860) 963-2170 Celebrations raised over $2,300 last year. Hebrew school meets Sunday mornings Social Library hosts fireside readings of the According to Riemann, the need to assist these Hebrew School Director: Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Communion, first Sunday mysteries of Roger Scarlet. of the month families continues grow while the price of oil Sharon Colemman, 401-647-5323 * March: An exhibit of art by Pomfret resi- President: Dr. Gail Dickinson-: (860) 963-7443 Tuesday Bible Study, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. continues to climb. Each box of matches (in a Come and learn about the word of God. dents at the Vanilla Bean Café. Pomfret variety of decorative styles) and each votive Jehovah Witnesses Library will exhibit the work of Beatrice (in several fragrances) sold at Celebrations 81 Thurber Road South Woodstock Baptist Church Stevens and Gregg Wiggins, with a talk by will be festively gift wrapped and come with a 928-4442 23 Roseland Park Road Nancy Weiss on March 14 at 7 p.m. Pomfret donation card. “Keep the Home Fires www.southwoodstockbaptist.org Library presents A Civil War Doubleheader on Burning” matches and candles will make THOMPSON (860) 928-9341 Saturday, March 23 with role playing actors. Sunday School, for all ages, 9 a.m., thoughtful holiday gifts and, more important- Creation Church Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. * April: A historical talk at the Old Town ly, warm neighbors in need during the cold 47 West Thompson Road, Pastor: Bob Beckwith House by Ken Ebbitt about Israel Putnam. winter months. To find out additional ways to Thompson, CT • 860-923-0455 * May: Pomfret’s Tercentennial postmark assist Access Agency’s programs, call Shirley Services 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Northeast House Church will be used by the town Post Offices. The Riemann at 860-412-1603 or visit shirley.rie- Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6th Location: From house to house annual Town Meeting will be held on date of [email protected]. grade 11 a.m., Sundays Time: 1 p.m. the Town’s incorporation and the Celebrations thanks the Pomfret School’s Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 Tercentennial Quilt will be presented and raf- St. Joseph Church Community Service Club for helping wrap the The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal fled off. 18 Main St., North Grosvenordale every Sunday,followed by an open interactive partic- candles and matches for customers’ gift giving (860) 923-2361 ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and * June: The Lion’s Club will host a formal convenience. Colonial Candles, founded in www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net 1Cor.14 26-39) dinner dance at Pomfret School. Cape Cod over 100 years ago and made in the Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc For more information, check out www.house- * September: Positively Pomfret Day USA, has generously donated a percentage of Masses: Saturday 4 pm., Sunday 11 a.m., church.info and www.ntrf.org * November: The Association for the Study the votives to support this effort. Monday 5 p.m., Wednesday 7:15 a.m. of CT History will present a talk on slavery in REGION For more information, visit Pomfret. www.CelebrationsShoppes.com or find us on St. Stephen Church St Columba Anglican Church For more information on any of the Pomfret Facebook. Junction of Routes 131 and 197 Nichols College Chapel 130 Old Turnpike Road, P.O. Box 222 Center Rd. Quinebaug, CT 06262, 860-935-5205 Dudley, MA Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 860 243-3606 Tuesday 8 a.m., Friday 8 a.m. Canon John Wesley Westcott III www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. Leblanc; Religious 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise LeFort. B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, October 26, 2012 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager CLASSIFIED “Hometown Service, Big Time Results” TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836

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Balancer Walnut Used one year, no longer French Provincial Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) in business. 38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20” Leafs, ______Asking $1,500 2 Armed, 4 straight Cain Call: 508-864-6694 backed chairs, 6’ Buffet, ______Custom Table Pads. $1800 ______COLUMBIA TITANIUM RAIN JACKET Call Between ______4:00pm & 6:30pm 18/20 Youth $25.00 508-867-4773 Women’s Wool Coats Name: ______Size 14 $30.00 Direct Vent Address: ______XXL Men’s Coats, Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______Fleece Jackets Wall Furnace 35,000 BTU Email (Optional) ______$35.00 Model- Empire. Excellent Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-909-4053) 50R Blazer condition. $45.00 Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 Please leave message $500 OBO 1-860-974-1745 Call: 508-943-3449 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, October 26, 2012 B7

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Garden Wedding? Mamiya Medium Rascal Scooter Stove & Don’t Forget... Perfect strapless Format With Lift Refrigerator informal wedding 711 Pro camera In excellent condition, 21cu. ft. Once you’ve sold dress: w/80mm F4 lens & super 4 wheel deluxe model, $135 each OBO Don’t Forget... it, call us to White with lace overlay. wide 43 mm F4.5 lens with brand new batteries, Dress size 6-8, tea length in optical viewfinder, weight capacity 450 lbs. A/C’s: Once you’ve sold it, call us to remove your ad!! front, slight train in back. Both w/polar filter. **Town To Town** Would fit 5’2”-5’5” height. Almost new, in $1,800 OBO 5,000 BTU remove your ad!! Classifieds perfect condition Call: 508-476-3058 $40 508-909-4111 $75 $1850.00 Paying Top **Town To Town** Call: 508-765-5867 860 923-9407 Dollar 8,000 BTU Classifieds Maple Dining For Silver Coins, Sears Gas Trimmer $50 508-909-4111 Double Burial Plot Gas Log For Sale Silver Dollars, with supply of lines Includes bronze marker in Jotul GF200 LP Gas Room Set $100 Exercise Bike Hillsboro memorial Gardens $650 OBO With 2 built-in leaves, 6 Gold Coins, Brandon, Florida 33511 chairs, seats up to 10 people, Paper Money. John Deere Gas $75 excellent condition. 203 SNOWMOBILES $3,800 Mini Kota Electric Banks Recommend Us! Leafblower $550 $100 Old 3000W 010 FOR SALE 2003 SKIDOO 600 Call: 774-289-3622 Fishing Motor Call: 508-476-1577 We Travel To You! 36lb thrust, 5 speeds Generator Watercraft 1994 GRAND TOURING $125 OBO Marcy Exercise Cycle FREE Honest Appraisals 1974 Suzuki 100CC $75 Double $1,000 Sea-Doo And Cemetery Lot Abs Lounge We Operate By The 2004 SKIDOO Fitness Power Golden Rule! Cherry Antique 1996 Yamaha In All Faith Swedish Viamaster Treadmill B&H Movie Projector Wave Runners 500SS LEGEND Cemetery, Worcester, MA. Rider Dual8 Dinning Table With 2006 Karavan Tilt Lot #119 Section I Exercise Ball L&L Coin Best Offer With double trailer, both run $100 OBO $225 excellent. Ready to go! Trailer. Low mileage on all. Call Tom Excellent condition. $1,400 Call: 508-943-2174 $300/Lot 508-450-1282 Assortment of cameras & $3,995 OBO Call: 508-867-8350 photo equipment Call: 860-933-0281 Asking $12K GE 5,000 BTU A/C Call: 508-731-5621 S-10 Rear but reasonable offers Electric Stove $50 PELLET STOVE Call: 508-885-3136 TOOL SHEDS Windshield considered Glasstop, timer. Maytag Neptune Wrap around glass door. Made of Texture 1-11 $50 Call 508-769-3167 $150 Good condition Series 1555 8x8 $725 Jackie Kennedy Drying Center Will demo Doll Electric, lower section tumble Med-Lift Power 8x10 $900 Call: 860-928-1495 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Love Seat dryer. Upper section steam $500.00 8x12 $975 5 years old, brown, fold-out $75 Recliner airflow wrinkle release Low volt motor, four years 8x16 $1275 Tandem Kayak bed, matching foot stool. motion lay-flat drying. Fra- WOOD SPLITER old, cranberry color. Delivered And Whole-House For Sale $250 Cash only grance & humidity control. 6 ton, On wheels and legs. Excellent condition!! New $1,200 Runs good Built On-Site Ventilator Good design, and good Call: 860-774-7194 $25 Old Comfy $300.00 Call: 508-476-7642 Other Sizes Available condition. Recliner Got a truck? Asking $500 Call 413-324-1117 (3) Antique Wood Was $1,100 Phenomenal bargains Call: 860-933-3678 BICYCLE CARRIER Little used, sell for $50 Gas range, gas clothes Sidekick Electric Toro Riding Windows $600 dryer, air hockey table, for two Milk Can New Scooter Lawnmower $75 Each Call: 860-974-1993 Square Maitlin Smith game table, $450 OBO piano. Boxes & boxes of $15 $40.00 Only used twice! Small Shutters Coffee Table good items!! $800 OBO $4 Each 205 BOATS $100 Steel Trunk Call Lift Recliner All must go!! $12 508 278-3211 Sadly only used 2 months 12,000 BTU Call: 413-245-7388 1995 Glastron 17ft Free delivery Buy some, buy all Paid $550 Window A/C Fiberglass Boat 774-402-4262 508-341-8292 Car Ramp Asking $400 OBO Wooden High (open style) with 88HP $10 Pennsylvania With Heat Evinrude SPL outboard. Electrical Material headboard full adj. Call: 860-315-7090 Required 220watt Chair Includes trailer. Easily seats micro suede, oatmeal w/esp. House Dining 8. Used in fresh water for Industrial, Commercial, wood trim $250 OBO Refinished Ready Heaters water skiing. Residential $125 OBO Room Set $50 each Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, $45 Queen Anne style. 2 captain’s Snapper Napoleon Pellet Call: 774-452-3514 Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Coffee/Espresso Maker chairs, cherry satin finish, 6 Roto-Tiller $5,000 Breakers, Meters, 82-12 cups 2,000 3/4 100psi side chairs. Table 60x44, 2 Stove Call: 508-234-5676 Punches, Pipe-Benders. $75 OBO 15” leafs, table padding. IR5003, Used Twice Less than 1yr old w/all Worcester County Plastic Pipe Paid $1295 New Recessed Troffer Honeywell Air Cleaner equipment, including (2) Memorial Park Flourescent 3-Tube rm. sz. 15x20 $60 $2,000 OBO Best offer pallets of pellets 2008 Sea Ray T-8 277V Fixtures $50 OBO Call: 508-278-7243 $2,500 OBO (2) Grave Sites 185 Sport Enclosed Steel Shelf TracVac $56 Each Call: 508-765-0621 Model 385-IC/385LH In Heritage I Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha $45 508-461-7224 190PHP. 50 hours, pearl Call 5pm-8:30pm Hummels/Glassware, PHOENIX Used Once. and black, many features. Paid $1300 $2,200 508-867-6546 Tea Sets, Collectables, Kubota Generator HEARTHSTOVE Call: 508-832-5065 Outstanding condition with WWI & II, Old Instru- Best offer Trees for trailer. FOLD-AWAY EXERCISER ments, cameras, A5000 WOODSTOVE GLIDER/STRIDER New battery Excellent condition Bear Cat Sale 1500 records, art. Heats up to 2,500 sq.ft. 100 GENERAL $18,000 Retail $279.95 $350 Evergreen Trees, Colorado Call Mark: Like new! $1,800.00 or BO Vac-N-Chip Pro Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Asking $140.00 95 F-250 Dump Call 860-559-5814 & Vac Pro Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 781-801-4061 105 BULLETIN BOARD Call 508-347-5454 w/plow Call: 413-245-7388 Models 72085, 72285, All 10 trees for $85 $5,000 72295. Used Twice Norway Spruce 3 1/2’ CARE NET of NECT 9 1/2HP Johnson FOR SALE PIANO 5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ Most Beautiful 1928 Henderson upright Paid $2772 2 Stroke • 4 Anderson patio 99 Ranger tall 5/$99. Needs volunteers!! player piano. With 35 music Best offer Excellent Privacy For more information Very powerful, many new windows with frames $2,750 Wedding Gown rolls and bench. Rarely used Border/Ornamental parts, prop, points etc... Long sleeved, beaded needs tuning, on first floor. Call: Please call: Call 508-278-5762 860-779-0218 $750 • Outside wooden door 31’ Pacemaker bodice, size 4-6. will negotiate with glass and frame, 508-765-5763 Evenings please leave message if $7,500 $250 OBO no answer plus storm door $200 Call: 508-892-4609 Call: 508-885-6988 Sofa and Matching Call: 860-481-0877 Best Offer Call: 860-608-2327 Trestle Table IN REMEMBRANCE Chair, 7’ 3 1/2’ Pine Hand Crafted 860-774-5020 MOTORS PORTABLE Art Deco Retro Julie Ann Bainton JET SKI Matching Benches Custom Built FOR SALE 2003 Kawasaki 1/2HP 230/460V PODIUM $30.00 Pastel Upholstery Needs Refinishing (Knurowski) 1100 STX D.I., 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Above-Average Condition $250 36 Year Senior Secretary Cedar Strip Canoe • 4 Anderson patio $45 OBO Asking $125.00 Prospector Design windows with frames only 80 hours, ANTIQUE Bay Path High School 3 person jetski w/trailer, 5HP, 230/460V White-Wash Oak Coffee London Fog Dear Friend, Please Visit 16 1/2 feet long tube, 2 life vests, 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC TRAIN SET Tables, Floor and Table Our Guest Book And Leave A by 36 inches wide. • Outside wooden door excellent condition, $125 OBO Luggage Note To Pay Your Respects $200.00 Lamps Also Available www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton with glass and frame, super fast, 5HP, 230/460V Garment Bag, Carry-on, $3,200 plus storm door great fun for Separately. Duffle Bag 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 860-928-6308 JULIE Call: 401-339-4598 the whole family. $125 OBO RADIAL ARM $60 Nov. 26th, 1954 Best Offer $3,200 or best offer Nov. 30th, 2008 860-774-5020 860-382-2386 4 Motor Speed Controls SAW 215 CAMPING Hitachi J100, 400/460V Solid Maple 32’ Extension Send Your Love To: Best Offer $200.00 888-974-1977 (FAX) Membership to For Sale Jukebox Dining Set Ladder Or Mail To: Make your leaves For Sale Call 5pm-8:30pm Table, hutch and 6 chairs. 250lb Capacity PO Box 979 Stateline Camp disappear with a 1951 Rowe AMI 508-867-6546 STEEL CABINET $800 OBO $150 Charlton City, MA 01508 Cyclone Commander Pro Resort Model “D” 40 WITH GALLEY’S God Bless in Killingly, CT Lawn Rake - Like new Excellent Condition. NASCAR Antique Man’s $1500.00 $200.00 Call: 508-347-7052 Converted To Play 45’s. Die-Cast Models 107 MISC. FREE Family activities, pool, Holds 20 Records. Highboy Dresser Get yourself ready They’re Back! playground, fishing, Spare Tubes & Service $800 OBO Troy-bilt expires 2045. for snow with a Manual. Great Sound, $5 And Up! GLIDER CHAIR Jacobsen Snow Blower BRAND NEW Polar Blast Free Upright $800 OBO Real Solid Wood. $50.00 Harden Cherry Call for details: $200.00 $2000 SHIPMENT! Snowblower Piano 4-Poster King 10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint 508-476-7382 Call 508 344-4208 774-200-0501 Blessings Farm Genuine Netzow, 50 H Foote Road OLD END TABLE condition, always stored in Bed Frame heated garage. full sized. Check the resort out online at For Sale Charlton $45.00 $800 OBO statelinecampresort.com Kitchen Table Set 508-248-1411 Call: 774-452-1293 6 month old full With 4 chairs, $950 OBO electric bed solid oak wood • New TempurPedic BENCH TOP W/ 3 Call: 508-207-0966 Call: 508-341-1337 $1,000 Bed- Twin 255 PHOTOGRAPHY FILING CABINETS Vermont Castings Whirlpool gas stove $400 OBO • Reclining Chair- Solid Maple FREE WOOD Call: 508-278-5064 $125.00 Wood stove Camera $250 excellent condition Dining Set Pentex K1000 35mm, 50mm Table, hutch and 6 chairs. $400 PALLETS Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge Life Fitness • Hammond Player Organ lens, Vivitar lens, 28mm wide CALL $800 OBO You pick up. Monday thru angle, Series1 70-210 macro $500 Elliptical Trainer • Stromberg Carlson Pot Belly Woodstove Friday 8am-noon. zoom, 2x+3x converter. Record Player 774 452-3514 Go-go UltraX 18 months old, rarely used. Antique Man’s $300 Stonebridge Press Vivitar flash & more. electric chair Best Offer • Moveable Dish Cabin 25 Optical Drive Highboy Dresser (located behind Southbridge Asking $450 $300 • Sheet Music- 2003 Skidoo POWER CHAIR $800 OBO Renegade Hotel & Conference Center) Call: 860-779-2246 Stressless Coco w/music cabin Rascal Turnabout Power Kuper Washer $3,500 OBO $150 Chair Harden Cherry 130 YARD SALES 265 FUEL/WOOD Leather Recliner Call: 860-974-1422 Great condition with Ottoman $750.00 or best offer 4-Poster King 100% WOOD HEAT, Call: 860-908-7295 Before 10am Skidoo Blizzard BARN/YARD SALE Mint condition 860 779-2765 Bed Frame $1,000 OBO 215 Podunk Rd No Worries. FOR SALE $700 Newmac Hot Air $800 OBO Sturbridge Furnace Primitive Honey-tone Keep your family safe Antique Dining Room Set- 1995 Skidoo and warm with an Chippendale Mahogany table Tiffany Pearl 122,000 BTU, 4 ton air Pine Hutch Call: 508-207-0966 Formula SLS Sat Oct 27 8:00 to 3:00 with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch condition ready, like new, Sun Oct 28 9:00 to OUTDOOR WOOD Bracelet used to heat basement. 6x4x2 $500 OBO and credenza. SOLID OAK 12:30 FURNACE Excellent condition!! Asking $1,000 $525 Mint condition ROLL- TOP from Central Boiler Best Offer Call: 508-943-5958 2000 F150 Parts In the barn, Rain or Shine, Asking $800 (5) Antique Windsor Call for pricing COMPUTER DESK No Early Birds. Mainline Heating Call: 508-943-8712 Call: 508-344-5334 Oak Dining Room Chairs with N.P. Printer and 2 Saddles, grooming supplies, colonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent) (3) Thumb-back, speakers 1987 Honda XR200 household items, small & Supply Inc FOR SALE 90” table, 36” mirrored buf- (2) Bird-cage furniture, something for 860-429-9663 Lumber fet, 56” lighted china closet. $1,000 OBO Cemetery or Pet 1,000+ board feet $450 $175.00 everyone. $1,000 508 867-3729 Monuments: 2’’ Pine 860-377-4225 135 LOST AND FOUND Central Boiler E-Classic Beautiful stained glass & 12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths Antique Child’s Rocker concrete cemetery stones. Dried 30+ years indoors 10 Fishing Stamp Collectors: FOUND 1400/2400 Hexagon 16”x18” $125 VISION FITNESS Commerative mint sets, Fitness machine OUTDOOR WOOD (2) w/ cross and flowers left $2.25 BF OBO For Lot Outboards first day issues, kids starter CAMERA (1) w/ flowers sit flush with 3-25HP Model X60005 on Flint Rd in Charlton. FURNACE Call: 508-735-1218 Like New Oak kits and more!! Excellent condition, landscape. $250-$500 each Computer Hutch Also stamped warship Contains lots of Cleaner & Greener $125.00 ea used only one month family photos EPA Qualified Machinist $550 postcards. Paid $1,100.00 25-Year Warranty Call: 508-885-6657 Call: 860-928-2677 Call Call: 860-299-5925 Complete Set Asking $575.00 Call Today of Tools Charlton 508 248-3232 508-882-0178 Paperback Books Stamp Collectors: CrystalRockFarm.com FOR SALE (2) Kennedy tool boxes Mostly New Titles, 508-248-0684 HONDA 250EX 1”-6” Starrett mics, Commerative mint sets, 4-wheeler. Barely used Mostly Romance Novels. first day issues, kids starter Stone Walls & (4) interapid indicators Very Reasonable $2,500.00 200 GEN. BUSINESS Empire Propane and much more!! QUARDRAFIRE 2100 kits and more!! Stones Call For More Information Also stamped warship Gas Parlor Or Leave Message FIREPLACE INSERT postcards. Call 508-560-5056 203 SNOWMOBILES Call: 586-419-1040 508-764-1156 $250.00 Heater Call: 860-933-5608 Call: 860-928-2677 Worcester County 1988 POLARIS INDY Sauder Quoizel Pendant JOTUL 2 SETS OF GOLF STAR 3-WHEEL Memorial Park 400 SLED Computer Armoire CLUBS Black/red 50,000 BTU WOOD STOVE INSERT Light Paxton, MA Deluxe Thermostat Black, Good Condition. Floral design deep red $20.00 each MOBILITY 4K original miles, for small fireplace 31”W x 52”H x 19”D with extras flowers with green leaves, SCOOTER Garden of Heritage Always stored indoors With Slide-Out gold chain, three light bulbs, PING PONG TABLE (1) Grave Classic machine $800.00 Depth: 16.5” Keyboard Tray Disassembles for or reasonable offer Width: 25” approximate diameter 18”. For Use on Pool Table easy portability #121D plot 2 Will consider trade Height: 21.5” $100 $150.00 New battery w/charger for riding mower $1,000 Eastford $175 $500 or BO Asking $2,800 $600.00 obo Call: 508-892-8588 Call 774-275-7524 Call: 860-377-4961 Call: 413-245-9221 Call 508-498-5917 Call 508-347-7492 Call: 508-476-1621 508-208-6042 B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, October 26, 2012

265 FUEL/WOOD 284 LOST & FOUND 285 PET CARE 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY PETS 400 SERVICES 500 REAL ESTATE FIREWOOD $130.00/Cord 501 REAL ESTATE FIREARMS WANTED: green wood OUTE 402 GENERAL SERVICES Found!! R WANTED Collector looking WWII US Firearms Pick up only M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols, 860 382-2386 5/04/2012 169 1911/1911 A1’s Young male cat. He is Call The mostly white with black ANTIQUES Junk Man TOP PRICES PAID FIREWOOD markings. Found on the 884 Worcester St. Have all necessary federal licenses Green - $150 Killingly/RI border. Southbridge MA Trees Cut or Seasoned - $200 He is not neutered, and Same Owners Call Wally At Cut, Split, Delivered Looking To Purchase Brush/Limbs ************** WOOD LOTS WANTED thin, but friendly! Tom & Camila Antiques EQUAL HOUSING 508-234-5860 Call Paul: And Collectibles Removed 508-769-2351 Call: 860-774-1490 New Stuff! OPPORTUNITY Reconnective Healing Single Items WE NOW TAKE 508-987-5349 Or Entire Estates YOUR AUTOS ************** Animal Massage All real estate advertising in 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR Animal Communication FOR CASH! 275 FLEA MARKET We Buy It All this newspaper is subject to RENT RENT FREE TO GOOD And Also Do Removal of Metal, The Federal Fair Housing Act As Always! On-Site Estate Sales Appliances, of 1968, which makes it Woodstock CT Dudley Reiki/Feng Shui illegal to advertise any Seely-Brown HOME And Furniture, TV’s. Country Manor Natural Foods Construction preference, limitation or Village Flea Market Our owner is moving Flower Essences Estate Auctions discrimination based on race, Apartments under Materials. color, religion, sex, handicap, In Pomfret Antiques, Collectibles and cannot take us Alpha Wave Music CALL MIKE ANYTIME new ownership. & General Cellars/Attics familial status (number of Is Accepting Applications Newly renovated 1 &2 Open Every Saturday-Sunday with them... Boarding 508-765-9512 Cleaned. children and or pregnancy), For Our Waiting List. bedroom units available. 8am-4pm Small Building national origin, ancestry, age, We Currently Have A New kitchens, bath, flooring. 2 year old “Molly” & Indoor/Outdoor Runs marital status, or any One-Bedroom Apartment Hot water included in rent. SPECIAL DEAL!! “Princess” are sisters, Skylights Demolition, Tires. intention to make an such Available $10 daily spaces preferably kept together. Heated/Air Conditioned Wanted To Buy Leaves Removed. preference, limitation or Call: 508-622-1258 and Residential Moves. discrimination. This Seniors 62 And Free Outdoor Spaces Both cats are spaded newspaper will not or email: and have multi colored Day Care By Collector Furnaces Removed knowingly accept any Older May Apply. rpcountrymanor@ Now Through Labor Day Supervised Groups COME Join US patchwork fur. Old comic books-1940’s Check-our-down-to- advertising for real estate Call: 860-928-2744 yahoo.com Daily/Weekly Rates and up, old baseball and that is in violation of the law. Something For Everyone! Large Play Yards earth prices first! Our readers are hereby Or Email: Please Call: sports cards, Beatles informed that all dwellings [email protected] 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Behind BP Gas Weekends also! 774-452-1293 Training memorabilia-1960’s and advertising in this newspaper For a brochure & application HOME FOR RENT At Dudley/Webster Line up, old toys, old Central Mass are available on and equal 2 Acres, Indoors! Basic - Advanced and Connecticut opportunity basis. To Woodstock Valley or email: Group Or Private advertisement signs; [email protected] complain about Single family, 5 bedroom, www.dudleyflea.com New - Open Enrollment soda, food etc. Dave discrimination call The Townhouse 2.5 baths, x-lrg kitchen, 1-800-551-7767 508-867-2564 Department of Housing and Apartments 2 car attached, pool, deck, Grooming Call: 860-779-2469 Urban Development “HUD” fireplace, workshop, Baths To Full Grooms 508-581-0902 toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. A Quiet Area w/ Good quiet rural location. 281 FREE PETS 508-347-7804 For the N.E. area, call HUD Schools Pets considered ad 617-565-5308,. The toll HELP Certifications! No Waiting List Today If free number for the hearing $1850.00/m (2) Male Cats Ruby has been missing since PCSA Levels I & II impaired is 1-800-927-9275 You Have A HUD Voucher 860-315-7116 June 12th. CPR Certified or CT RAP Certification & Currently Homeless FREE Can Income Qualify She was 6 mos. old then Reiki Master WANTED 505 APARTMENTS FOR 546 CEMETERY LOTS Due to Eviction and 65 lbs. Lighterian Reiki VII VERY USED Metal Pickup RENT Reconnective Healing II A/C, Refrigerators, To Income Qualify You Four Plots She is now 9 mos old. Must Be Able To Afford William is solid white She’s a boxer/terrier mix. ICNDF Certified Trainer Kitchen Cabinets Washers, Small Trailers, In Worcester Country with one green and The older the better. We Batteries. USDA Base Rent Of... Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Spayed and current on all 2 BR $655/mo one blue eye. vaccines. Experienced, Caring Staff are a kitchen refacing Brookside In The Individualized Care WE PAY YOU 3BR $791/mo “Rememberance Section” Jack is black and white. Graduated puppy101. company and we use Attention To Detail these cabinets at home Top Dollar For Your Terrace For applicants who can All Four For $4500 OBO She’s fawn and white. (Currently Sells For These two are brothers, Beautiful girl. shows for AUTOS income qualify 508-987-0077 “BEFORE & AFTER” TRUCKS $1800 Each) both are fixed, they are Ran away from new ------The Caleb Foundation 508-721-2572 6-7 years old and are 205 Federal Hill Road Or TRACTORS will pay the security owner in Southbridge. Oxford, MA in desperate need of If you have her, have seen Call between 9 & 5 M-F 508-867-2564 deposit. or leave message SPECIAL! Worcester County a home!! her or know who does have starwoodpetresort.com 508-347-7804 $500 FREE RENT Still Accepting Memorial Park her... please, please, please KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW ENGLAND Applications For Paxton, MA Call: 774-545-0330 call 860-634-7593. 508-581-0902 WITH MOVE-IN BY Subsidized Units. 508-987-3384 One lot with 2 grave sites We are very worried. NOVEMBER 30th HUD & USDA $2,500.00 or best offer 286 LIVESTOCK or 860-749-6998 Call Tom at Thank you! www.mykitchenoptions.com ------RESCUED CATS NEED 442 LICENSED DAY 978-790-8226 LOVING FOREVER Call... 860.779.0876 CARE Affordable 1, 2 and 3 x128 HOMES Bag Shavings Bedroom Apartments 550 MOBILE HOMES Female Siamese Cream and gray Lost Cat $4.75 each *************** For Rent. For sale by Neutered Male Tabby Missing from Hillview 3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, WAR Spacious, Fully motivated owner: Both very gentle small to medium flakes, Per CT General Statutes Applianced. Lane Whitinsville plastic bags 19e-87b-5g, Sturbridge, MA and playful RELICS Starting at $698 The Village at Killingly Pictures available on 8/24/12 All advertisements for Dayville Affordable 5 Room updated fully 508-341-0588 Rock Valley Farm Daycare Services in the applianced clean, mobile • A/C In Every Unit Housing home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, W. Brookfield & state of Connecticut must 599 Lindenwood Drive, “Mollie” • Pool large kitchen and living Is a longhaired tabby 508 867-2508 include your license/ Dayville, CT 06241 room. 4 season sun porch, 283 PETS WAR registration number. • Basketball Court By App’t Please lots of storage, central air, black & brown in color. Mon-Thurs 9-11, 1-3 2 large electrified sheds (1 • Playground “This Institution Is An Equal Gordon Setter She has 4 white paws 298 WANTED TO BUY SOUVENIRS Opportunity Employer & insulated) Nice private yard Puppies and a white bib. She *************** • On-Site Laundry Provider. Financed By with patio screen house, WANTED Connecticut Housing Authority, mature plantings plus more! AKC, excellent family pets weighs 12lbs and is $$$ The Commonwealth of Equal Opportunity Housing.” and hunting companions. Heat/Hot Water 2 years old, she is Make Money WWII & EARLIER Massachusetts Office of Included! DRASTICALLY Wonderful temperaments, CA$H WAITING! Child Care Services REDUCED!! health clearances, shots, microchipped Selling requires that all ads INCOME LIMITS APPLY vet checked. Helmets, Swords, plus park share #985121006650768 Your Unwanted placed in the newspaper Section 8 Welcome Call for more details: Call: 860-963-0200 Daggers, Bayonets, for child care (daycare) Webster Stuff!!! Medals, Badges, Flags, in your home include 860-315-7122 Or: 508-245-0837 Call: 508-266-0929 Quality Dealers Wanted Uniforms, etc. your license number. NORTH VILLAGE Best Deal Around. Over 30 Years Experience. Office Open From: Park Model Pure Bred Clean, Indoor Flea Market Call David Monday-Friday 2 Bedroom Units Mobile Home Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm 448 FURNITURE 9:00am to 5:00pm Starting At $783!! For Sale By Owner Puppies 285 PET CARE Route 12 1-508-688-0847 Saturday 10:00am Fully Furnished, New Porch Over thirty breeds available. Dudley I’ll Come To YOU! FURNITURE to 4:00pm Heat And Hot Water Addition, Also Nice Shed & Health checked/guaranteed. (Behind BP) Evening Appointments Available Is Included. Great Place For A Garden. State licensed. Bedroom 1 On Beautiful Lot Near www.laughlinkennel.com www.dudleyflea.com Solid Brass Bed Brookside Terrace Must Income Swimming Pool. 1-800-551-7767 w/2 white laminate Qualify. Located At Highview Laughlin Kennel FAN-C-PET See You There! 300 HELP WANTED bureaus/matching mirrors 11 Village Drive Campground In Call 508-987-7161 $1000.00 Southbridge,MA 01550 Section 8 Vouchers West Brookfield. Mobile Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 (508)764-7675 Accepted. 284 LOST & FOUND $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ Bedroom 2 Grooming Salon For Unusual Bicycles 310 GENERAL HELP Oak Please Call PETS Asking $28,000 1870’s-1970’s WANTED Armoire, Bureau/matching (508)987-1595 508-867-8736 mirror, EHO Vicki Kelley Hi-Wheel cylinder waterbed, River Mill Did you find your Balloon Tire MEDICAL w/matching headboard Sturbridge Professional Stingray $1000.00 Village Small 55+ park, pet? Or find a Choppers MECHANICAL WEBSTER only 12 units: Thompson, CT 1 BR Recently renovated mobile home for one? Groomer Schwin ASSEMBLER Dining Room $700 Columbia FULL-TIME home. New windows, paint Custom-Made Racetrack Affordable Refrigerator, stove, plumbing, insulation, slider 20 Years Exp. Shelby Entry level position with Glass Top Table 1,2 & 4 Bedroom dishwasher, microwave. door. Walking distance to “We Go Right to Colson growth potential for 6 chairs, buffet New cabinets/New bathroom everything. Near Old Raleigh self-motivated individual. $1200.00 Apartment Homes Off-street parking Sturbridge Village. Your Door” Etc. Key applicant must be W/D Hook-ups Coin-op laundry I Pay More For Bikes Living Room Security system Priced for quick sale!! detail orientated, possess Drexel beige leather, 2 & On-Site Laundry Non-smoking LET US KNOW!!! 508-987-2419 For My Museum! dexterity, and be chairs, loveseat, couch No dogs/cats $23,900 All Conditions Considered Ample Parking comfortable with Living Room 3-piece Spacious Floor Plans 1st and Security Monthly Fee $220 Please call us so that 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) cleanroom environment sectional, brick color (508) 248-7186 we can take your ad $1200.00 Near-by Park & 617-799-1379 and working Library out of the paper... J & L with microscopes. CASH PAID Must be Seen Close to I395, RT12 575 VACATION RENTALS Town-To-Town I pay cash for In addition, light available for showing Webster Classifieds Pet Sitting diabetic test strips. manufacturing assistance 10/30, 10/31, 11/2, 11/3 3 bedroom second floor, Up to $15 per box will be necessary. 508 278-7659 Summer huge livingroom and dinning 508-909-4111 depending on type, room pantry, porch and laun- Fort Meyers Beach Service condition and Starting hourly rate Move-In Special dry room off-street parking. 1 bedroom cottage, fully $10.00/hr. equipped, across street from Professional at Home expiration date 454 HOME *2 BR ONE MONTH . Will pick up and pay cash. Benefit package. FREE* AND beautiful beach. Clean, quiet, Found 1/8 Pet Sitting and Dog Walking 978-503-2908 Please send resume to: IMPROVEMENT close to all attractions. anytime Must Income Qualify Third Floor - Large 3 On Worcester St Member of National [email protected] Voucher Holders Bedroom Apartment, $4,400 Jan. & Feb. In Southbridge... Association of Professional Applications can be TOP SHOP Welcome Backyard, Quiet Street, 2 month rental completed at our office Living Room, Dining Room, Pet Sitters WANTED We specialize in Off season rates from All black male cat 8:30 AM - 5 PM daily Quality Natural Stone & Call Today Kitchen, Pantry, Green eyes, very lovable, Established 1996 Mopeds and Scooters Quartz Countertops Washer/Dryer Hookups, $350 weekly (860)923-3919 Off-Street Parking not fixed, definitely a Certified • Bonded • Insured Any Condition MTD Micro Molding Please call for a house cat. Call Travis 15 Trolley Crossing Road FREE Estimate! rivermillvillage@ 239-463-3369 508-909-5105 winnco.com For More Information 727-204-4457 Call: 774-287-5043 508-347-3826 774 242-9227 Charlton, MA 01507 TopShopNE.com Call 508-943-8807 YOU WON’T FIND YOUR LOCAL PIZZA PLACE ON JUST ANY SEARCH ENGINE. All local. All the time. 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720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1971 Corvette 1991 Mercury 2009 Chevy MID SEASON DEAL 1998 30’ Cavalier 1992 GMC Convertible Colony Park Colorado 4x4LT Gulf Stream 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Diesel Truck 350, 4 speed. Original Station Wagon Black w/grey interior, 77,000 2 Motorcycles 2006 Suzuki Trailer UPS Truck-Style, engine. Torch Red, black Burgundy leather interior, miles, well maintained, bed Boulevard Aluminum Grumman Body, (4) Winter Tires top & interior. cover & factory liner. Selling For Sale With screen room, Mounted on Honda Rims burgundy faux wood exterior. Grey, VL800K, great bike, seasonal use at Shelves. Rebuilt truck w/Fisher Homesteader Transmission/Motor, 205/55 R16, good thread. 75,000 original miles, great plow in perfect condition. 2007 Roadstar mint condition, under 2,200 campgrounds. $25,000 OBO condition, needs new battery. Warrior- miles (always garaged). New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Call: 508-885-5639 Call: 508-344-0394 Shield, saddle bags, and Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Truck&Plow Metallic Gray, VERY LOW sissy bar. $5,500 will negotiate 11’ Area Behind Seats $2,200 MILES, Samson Ground 1975 Chrysler Call: 508-478-8538 $18,750 Call: 860-923-2445 Excellent Condition 1983 Ford 351 Pounders, Very Clean. 14,100GVWR Imperial Lebaron Truck w/out plow $7,000 OBO $5,500 Windsor Rebuilt trans 2 door, 440 cubic inch $16,800 Must See! 1998 Dutchman Call 5pm-8:30pm 1996 Chevy 508-867-6546 and transfer case engine good driver, Lumina 2008 Yamaha Hardtop Pop-Up $350 needs TLC. Call:508-987-3975 Call: 774-329-9160 $2,500 Grey, in good condition, has FZ6- Camper recent inspection sticker Model 1002XS, King & 1997 Dodge mileage: 144,000. 732 SPORTS UTILITY 600CC, Royal Blue, VERY 1952 Chevy Power Pick-Up truck side LOW MILES, Very Clean, Queen Beds, sleeps 8, front Dakota Train Slider Guards. MOTORCYCLE storage compartment, Asking $800 2004 Land Rover canopy, many extras. Extended Cab $350 boxes Freelander $5,200 OBO 2004 Yamaha 2 wheel drive, dark green (2) 8ft, good condition, also Call: 508 434-0630 V Star 1100 58,000 miles, 5 speed have ladder rack free if you $2,695 OBO standard transmission, 1987 GMC Parts buy boxes! 78K miles. Extremely well Call: 908-242-2016 Classic maintained, clean Carfax. Call: 860-935-5228 good condition. Nice chrome front $500 1999 Volvo or email: Excellent condition, must be Sport leather interior, faux [email protected] bumper, heater core, wood grain console, AWD, seen to be appreciated. $2,700 V70 Wagon Like new, well kept 2002 Flagstaff 25ft misc. Call: 508-885-4651 Turbo, Auto, Leather tow hitch, cargo area with Call: 508-713-3066 privacy canopy. Ultra Light Camper or 508-779-0194 Runs, Check Engine Light Asking $5,000 LIKE NEW! Dual axle, sleeps Chevy 283 & 327 1976 MGB On. Needs Electrical Work $11,400 2004 Honda VT750 Call: 508-347-5179 6, double doors, heated crankshafts Roadster To Pass Emissions. queen bed, microwave, bath- Good Engine, Drive Train Call 508-846-0986 Fuel injected, shaft drive, or Convertible liquid cooled, full windshield, tub, air conditioning/heat, 2002 GMC & Body Parts. 774-230-5924 awning and more. Call: 508-892-8481 Exterior bodywork newly $1,200 WOMAN’S 21 SPD, saddle bags, custom seat. Sierra SLT redone, 85,000 miles, comes Excellent condition! 1500, Z71 off road with cover. Call: 860-974-1801 26” BIKE [email protected] LEER FIBERGLASS Excellent condition for picture package. Extended cab, 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING Asking $225 (negotiable) $3,000 Firm Yamaha 2007 Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new TONNEAU COVER $5,000 OBO CONVERTIBLE Call: 860-774-6334 Call: 413-245-9036 700 series New ‘08. Used Call 860-779-9097 PW 80 Motorcycle Mastercraft tires. Call: 508-414-7574 95,000 miles 224,000 miles one season. Fits Ford SD Many updates, new tires, 740 MOTORCYCLES Bought new for grandkids. Motor Home 1999-2007 shortbed 1978 Firebird new alt, new battery No utilization. Less than 15 1998 Holiday Formula Good condition 1977 2004 Kawasaki hours total use. $6,000 OBO $300 OBO $3,200 Vulcan 1500 Original MSRP $1,499 Rambler Call: 774-922-2098 V8, 4-speed, too many new Call 508-949-2270 Harley SFE Call: 508-278-0810 parts to list! Nice cruising 13,360 miles $5,400 in $775 Endeavor Diesel Many upgrades and extras accessories beautiful bike car, includes custom fit car 2000 Jeep 3.5” Open Primary, 1 Slide, Low Mileage, 2002 White Reese 5th Wheel cover, color black. w/Corbin seat, Boss saddle Cell: 203-574-0692 Washer/Dryer, Very Cherokee Sport Wide Glide, Arlen Ness bags, lots of leather and Brimfield Chevy Van Hitch Kwik-Slide chrome swing arm, chrome, must see!! Good Condition. $8,500 OBO Engine has 5000 miles, 180 rear tire, etc, etc Express 2500 15K for 6 ft bed, never used, new paint, new tires and wheels. will need to buy mounting Call: 508-278-6219 Excellent condition - no rust Sacrifice for $4,750 745 RECREATIONAL $30,000 After 5pm Asking $6500.00 $5,800 OBO brackets. 860-774-6782 VEHICLES Call 860-774-6128 Best Offer $600 OBO Call: 860-974-9811 1986 Camaro Z28 Call 508 764-1520 for photos and more info Call: 774-482-0408 Call: 508-581-0649 305 V8, 700R4 overdrive 1997 35’ transmission w/shift kit. 1994 Honda 300EX MUST SELL!!! or email: 83K miles, recent paint, 2004 Pontiac GTO 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT [email protected] Quad Holiday new tires, newer brakes, Torrid red with black leather 5 speed with reverse. New 2005 Harley 1997 Skyline interior, 5.7L LS1 V8, Vacationer Michigan 720 CLASSICS T-tops. Runs well, needs tires, in great condition. Must Davidson Camper Seaview TLC, good driver. automatic transmission, see to appreciate. Chevy 454 engine, 58,000 Backhoe Fat Boy Deluxe 40’ 1950 Chevrolet 73,000 miles. miles, (6) Michelin tires, Payloader $3,850 $1,500 OBO Anniversary Edition queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan Furnished, two bump outs, 4-Door Sedan Asking $10,900 10,250 miles, a lot of very good condition, lots of Diesel, Runs Good Call: 508-885-9963 chrome, drag bars, 7.0 generator, backup cabinet space, nice bath- $9997 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. Call: 508-949-1816 camera, (2) new batteries, New Factory-Built Motor. Call Dan: Super G carb room. Everything in great Chevy Box Truck Solid Body, Runs Excellent. 860-208-9707 1996 HARLEY hydraulic leveling jacks, working order!! Needs Interior & Minor Work 2005 Ford Crown $13,500 OBO many extras, UPS-Style DAVIDSON $3500 To Be Road-Worthy. BEAUTIFUL 1993 RED Victoria XL Sport 883 SPORTSTER Call: 508-340-7950 excellent condition. $6,000 $5,900 SEDAN DEVILLE Excellent condition, leather $18,000 Call: 860-974-8702 John Deere power seats, moon roof, Low miles 978-760-3453 CADILLAC $4,000 Call: 508-892-4102 Skidloader multi-CD player, digital dis- ANS RUCKS 61,000 original miles play. Fully loaded: detailed. 774-402-4624 2007-2009 760 V /T Needs Motor Work 1963 Ford Excellent condition 1 owner service records, available. Yamaha VStar Always garaged, V8, 1999 Kawasaki 2007 1983 Ford Pickup Let’s Talk, Make Fairlane 500 Front wheel drive, 4-door $7,495 Vulcan Classic 1300 Stock Seat Truck An Offer! Rebuilt 260 V8, new A must see! MOTORHOME Call: 508-478-7577 9,000 miles, excellent 31 ft. Class “C” 6-Cylinder, Clean Call (508)347-7300 automatic transmission, Paid $28,200 new $200 Underneath, $8,500 firm condition, $2,000 worth of Itasca Impulse floors and interior. New dual chrome, (all original parts for Call: 774-230-7158 No Undercarriage Rust. exhaust, paint and chrome Call 508-234-9955 2008 Nissan Versa 11.5 ft. slideout queen bed chromed) extra set of seats, Owners are Good Mechanics. 767 VEHICLES WANTED good. Hatchback $1500 725 AUTOMOBILES Silver, 4 door, 74,000 miles. owners manuals, 2 new tires non-smokers/ $8,400 OBO this year!!! have no pets 978-760-3453 Vehicle Needed Will consider trades and cash In excellent condition, 2008 Honda 1991 Mercury one owner! Only 14,136 miles Elderly woman looking for Call Chuck: Colony Park $5,500 CRF150F Many extras! 1987 Chevy Pickup donated vehicle. Even if it is 508-248-5928 $7,995 860-774-5020 Awesome red & white Asking $58,000.00 6in. lift, completely rebuilt, in need of minor repairs. Station Wagon dirtbike!!! Serious buyers call 383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots Does not need to pass 1966 Dodge Dart Burgundy leather interior, Call: 774-217-8057 2005 Honda 508-320-2944 of new parts. Awesome inspection if it is a minor fix. 2 door sedan, automatic 6, burgundy faux wood exterior. or email: VTX 1300 $2,000 OBO monster truck. Great for third owner, 92,000 miles, 75,000 original miles, great mud runnin!! Call: 774-230-2564 condition, needs new battery. [email protected] 6,600 miles, new battery, Call: 860-935-9374 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS well maintained, solid excel- harley saddle bag, turn Serious Inquiries Only lent paint. Fun cruiser key and go! $2,200 1994 Damon $3,500 OBRO $6,000 OBO BMW Vehicle Needed!! $6,900 OBO Call: 508-478-8538 Classic Escaper 32’ Fifth Call Neal: 508-612-5658 If anyone has a car that or: 508-488-0566 Call: 860-774-1891 1984- 500 SEL 1998 Honda 1100 MOTORCYCLE Wheel Camper runs and can get a sticker before 9pm 2000 DODGE 1997 R85OR T2K Great condition, real clean! and they want to donate it Mercedes Benz New tires, hard bags, 2001 Dodge 2500 to an old man that needs a NEON 4 door sedan, 134,000 Tourer New tires, custom order 1970 CHEVROLET With trailer, excellent tank bag. deluxe queen size bed Pickup, 4 wheel drive, car to get to the stores. 4 doors, automatic, miles, very good condition. automatic, single cab with 8” Let him know he may be CHEVELLE SS cassette player, tan condition, new battery, $3,500 and microwave. front brakes & tires. OR will trade for 2-wheel Everything works! body, V-8, new snow tires, willing to give you some- 396/350HP, original 113k miles Best Offer fisher plow ready. thing for the car. $7400 OBO In great shape $6,000 OBO drive pickup of equal value with trailer $4,500 Email or call for details and just inspected Call for more information: $5,000 Here is his number!! [email protected] $2,600 Call Joe at: Call: 508-335-2747 Call: 860-974-1801 860-337-1990 Call 617-448-6889 508-867-2774 Call: 860-923-9067 860-315-7181 Call: 508-764-0594

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