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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012

BY MERYL E. WILLETTVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

BROOKLYN — OnWednesday, Oct. 10,Congressman Joe Courtneyand State Sen. Edith Praguevisited the Quinebaug ValleySenior Center in Brooklyn tospeak with area seniorsabout Medicare and SocialSecurity, as well as otherDemocratic efforts in placeto prevent a plan champi-oned by vice presidentialcandidate Paul Ryan to turnMedicare into a voucher pro-gram.

Courtney was joined byPrague, who he refereed to asa champion for her ongoingadvocacy for senior issues inthe Connecticut Legislature.

With less than a month togo before the national elec-tion, Courtney stated that


POMFRET — For twodecades, the Tri-StateCruisers have brought carenthusiasts to the QuietCorner for the popularSaturday Night Car Cruiseevents.

The Tri-State CruisersClub has been in existencefor more than 20 years, andsince its inception in 1991,has had to change locationsfor the Saturday Night

Cruises several times, finallylanding at the Loos & Co.property at the intersectionof Route 169 and Route 101 inPomfret.

This year’s season, whichbegan in May, is planned torun through October, andaccording to Tri-StateCruisers President DickSalvas, the Saturday NightCruises generally wouldhave ended in September.


PUTNAM — TheNortheast Cultural Allianceis an organization dedicatedto coordinating and commu-nicating northeastConnecticut’s regional cul-tural assets to the public, andon Nov. 3, the group is plan-ning to host a kick-off partyat the Silver Circle Gallery inPutnam, from 6-9 p.m.

The NCA has been giventhe charge of serving as anumbrella organization forlocal businesses and artistsand seeks to promote the artsin the 12 towns representedby the Northeast ConnecticutCouncil of Governments.The NCA had a brief timewhere it was inactive, but ithas recently fully re-estab-

lished itself in the communi-ty after commencing a searchfor a new coordinator inAugust. Since then, thealliance has been given newlife, a new leader andplanned its kick off celebra-tion, welcoming the commu-nity to participate in theevent.

“This will clearly be a cele-bration, celebrating what wehave in the northeast cornerof Connecticut. The kick offwill help to find the peoplewho have a passion for bring-ing their artwork forwardand connecting with theircommunity,” said NCASteering Committee memberand Putnam Economic andCommunity Development

Meryl E. Willett photos

ABOVE, Noodles the Clown makes an appearance. BELOW, The pie-eating contest in full swing.

DANIELSON — Downtown Danielson was buzzing on Saturday, Oct. 13, for the firstHarvest and Hops event sponsored by Danielson Main Street Inc. With numerousevents taking place throughout the day, families from all over the Quiet Corner ven-tured to Danielson to join in on the seasonal festivities.

For more photos, turn to page A4!


CHAPLIN — The Arc ofQuinebaug Valley welcomed thepublic and distinguished gueststo the grand opening of the newChaplin Day Program Center,and Arc Emporium II at 174Willimantic Road in ChaplinFriday, Oct. 12.

“We had heard there was aneed for support out in this areafor individuals with intellectualand developmental disabilities.At the time we were also looking

for a place to expand. When thisopportunity came up for us tomove into this building, wethought it was a great location onRoute 6, as it’s very accessible,”said Arc Executive DirectorSusan Desrosiers. “We are soexcited to continue to grow, andour new location representsmore opportunities.”

The ribbon cutting ceremonyalso allowed for attendees to takea tour of the new building, withthe Arc Emporium II located inthe front portion of the building.

The new space will serve as anoff-shoot to the Art Emporium,located on Main Street inPutnam. Similar to the Putnamlocation, the Emporium II willsell items such as householdgoods, unique furniture, ladies’accessories, jewelry, and somelocal items like honey and maplesugar products.

“The goal overall is that wewant to provide a great outlet forour clients, and help them devel-

Turn To NCA page A13

Turn To CRUISERS page A13Turn To COURTNEY page A13

Turn To ARC page A16

‘Our new location represents more opportunities’ARC EXPANDS INTO CHAPLIN, OPENS NEW FACILITY

Cruisers continuecommunity

contributions

NCA planningcomeback in

Quiet Corner

Meryl E. Willett photo

Tri-State Cruisers made its annual donation to the Hole in the WallGang Camp last Saturday, Oct. 13.

Courtney visits seniors in Brooklyn

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Executive Director of the Windham Region Chamber ofCommerce Roger Adams, State Sen. Tony Guglielmo,Arc Executive Director Susan Desrosiers, and VicePresident of the Board of Directors Jeffery Rawson cutthe ribbon for the grand Opening of the Arc Emporium IIin Chaplin Friday, Oct. 12.

HARVEST AND HOPS


Congressman Joe Courtney discusses his stance against vice pres-idential nominee Paul Ryan’s proposal to shift the Medicare systemto a voucher program, and praises the Affordable Care Act.

GROUP DONATES TO HOLE IN THEWALL GANG, FOOD PANTRY

Quest Martial Artsannounces promotions

PUTNAM — The following stu-dents were promoted in October atMike Bogdanski’s and KristinDuethorn’s Quest Martial Arts.

• Tiger: Kristjan Conroy, MichaelFabiano, Ava McClure, QuentinPaterson, Thatcher Paterson,Dominick McIntyre.

• Blue Tiger: Ethan Hall, MichaelLowery.

• Orange Dragon: Rowan Davis,Kambryn Dexter, Campbell Fraser,Isabella Selmecki.

• Blue Dragon: Aidan Bain,Autumn Taylor, Ela Gadoury,Emma Rainville.

• Orange: Jack Adase, AidanBabbitt, Aidan Danburg, CameronSeiffert. Adam Sekula, EwaSekula.

• Blue: Matthew Card.• Blue-Green: Nicholas Boligan,

Cameron Sauer.• Green-White: Michael Bilica,

Cedric Bilica, Troy Davis.• Green: Linsey Arends, Paige

Campbell, Rachel Salop.• Green-Red: Hans Rhynhart.• Green-Black: Coby Babbitt.

• Red-White: Melanie Pazienza.• Red: Olivia Cunha, Keenan

LaMontagne.• Jr. Apprentice Black: Asa

Bazinet.• 2 Stripe Blue: Kate Poplasky,

Cole Anderson.• 1 Stripe Blue: Michael Davis,

Zachary Davis, Emma Willard.

Playwright Festival opensOct. 26 at Bradley

PUTNAM — The Theatre ofNortheastern Connecticut at theBradley Playhouse proudly pres-ents the third biennial BlockbusterPlaywright Festival on Friday, Oct.26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, at 7:30p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m.All tickets are $11. Please note thatthese plays are for a mature audi-ence and parental discretion isadvised.

This year’s Playwright Festivalwill feature six one-act plays cho-sen from more than 30 entries fromacross the United States. The fea-tured plays include “AnniversaryGift” written by Micheal JohnBohane of Leesburg, Va.,“Moonlight” by Nicole Panteleakos

of Plainfield, “HookingUp” from JohnFranceschini of Irvine,Calif., “StrangeBedfellows” by PeggyDougherty of San Diego,Calif, “Forgive is a 14 Point

Word” by John Donnelly ofPortland, Ore., and “Love in theFast Lane” by George Bryjak fromBloomingdale, N.Y. These play-wrights will have the thrill of see-ing their work performed on thestage at the Bradley Playhouse.

The six one act plays are a combi-nation of lighthearted comedy andlight drama. “Anniversary Gift,”directed by John Basnight, is acomedy about an 80-year-old manwho contacts a call girl for his lastnight of pleasure. “Moonlight,”directed by Jennifer Magrey, is a“slice of life” drama. “HookingUp,” directed by Debra LeighSiegel, is a comedy about the rolecontemporary social networkingplays in setting up a first “blind”date and how old fashioned humannature can gum it up.

The evening continues with“Strange Bedfellows,” directed byPaul Neuhardt, a comedy about amiddle-aged couple who, in a mat-ter of only a few minutes, discoversa world of relationship issues theydidn’t know they had, and that isn’tthe worst of it… “Forgive is a 14Point Word,” directed by NicoleMarchand, is a drama about afather and daughter discussingguilt and forgiveness over a gameof Scrabble. “Love in the FastLane,” directed by ValerieColeman, is a comedy about howtechnology can drive you crazy.

Executive Director Nick Magreyinvites you to join in a night filled

with laughter, tears, and originali-ty.

The Bradley Playhouse is locatedat 30 Front Street (Route 44) inPutnam. Reservations may bemade with a major credit cardonline at www.thebradleyplay-house.org or by calling 860-928-7887.Tickets are available atWonderland Books, 120 MainStreet, and Victoria Station Café, 91Main Street, both in Putnam.Tickets will also be available at thedoor. All seating is general admis-sion.

Marianapolis to hold open house Oct. 21

THOMPSON — MarianapolisPreparatory School invites areastudents and their families to itsannual Open House on Sunday, Oct.21, from 1-3 p.m.

The Open House is for studentsapplying to Marianapolis for the2013-2014 school year. MarianapolisPreparatory School is a co-educa-

tional, Catholic boarding and dayschool offering college preparationfor students of all faiths. Theschool currently enrolls 376 dayand residential students from 7states and 19 countries.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.,with opening remarks from Headof School Joseph Hanrahan at 1p.m. A panel of current parentsand students will be available toanswer questions about their expe-riences at Marianapolis. Attendeeswill then be able to tour the schooland learn firsthand about the aca-demics, athletics, clubs and activi-ties offered. Current Marianapolisstudents will serve as tour guides.

Admission personnel will beavailable to answer questionsabout the application process aswell as financial aid and scholar-ship opportunities. A $50 applica-tion fee waiver is offered for thosein attendance. For more informa-tion and to register, call theAdmission Office at 860-923-9245 orgo to www.marianapolis.org/open-house.

A2 • THOMPSON VILLAGERFriday, October 19, 2012

BY KERENSA KONESNIVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

THOMPSON — Jason Akana didn’t plan onbecoming involved with the Little League sys-tem in Thompson.

But when his son Cobe, now 12, joined up in2005, Akana was tapped by the league’s coachesand president to get off the sidelines and intothe game.

And there’s good reason Akana was asked topick up a ball and glove and get coaching. Thelongtime Thompson resident played highschool and college ball, which led to a stintplaying professional baseball with an inde-pendent league in the south.

“When my son joined Little League I wasgoing to stand back and watch,” rememberedAkana.

But there would be no watching for the for-mer pro, who was quickly recruited as an assis-tant coach in 2005, which led to a position ashead coach the next season.

“So I went through from T-ball to the minors,and now I’m back at Little League,” laughedAkana.

Recently, Thompson Little League was recog-nized by Little League International for its safe-ty plan, which was ranked first in the NewEngland Division.

Akana took over as safety officer forThompson’s league in 2010, after the formersafety officer stepped down. Each league isrequired to have a safety officer on its Board ofDirectors. Because he now works in the Healthand Safety Field with Genzyme Corporation inFramingham, Mass., Akana said he seemedlike a good fit.

Previously, the local league had received anhonorable mention from its parent program –after some tweaks from Akana, the safety plantook second place in the region last year.

From background checks to first aid andemergency action plans, the safety plan coversit all, according to Akana.

“I remember the first night I went throughthe plan, we had lost power and so I read it over

by candle light, taking notes and seeing whereI could improve it,” said Akana.

After receiving the honorable mention, theboard urged Akana to beef up the plan further,in order to make a bid for the top spot.

With the $500 prize the league received for itsrunner up position, a lightning strike detectorwas purchased for the Little League Complexin North Grosvenordale and added as a compo-nent of the safety plan.

“We thought about biggest risk for the kidson the field and the fans and families in thestands, and that is a lightening strike. So we got

the detector which lets us know if there is adanger of a strike ahead of time,” explainedAkana.

After submitting the revised plan, the wordcame down from the top that Thompson LittleLeague had taken first place in the NewEngland division.

Musco Sports Lighting, which provides thenational winner a set of field lights, calledAkana and Thompson Little League PresidentJoe Barber with the good news.

“They said we had come in first place forNew England and that they’d like to send us

and our families to the Little League WorldSeries in Williamsport, Pa.,” said Akana.

Additionally, the leagues that received firstplace in the five U.S. regions were honored witha breakfast recognizing their efforts throughthe Little League’s A Safety AwarenessProgram (ASAP) Aug. 25.

For its first place honor, Thompson LittleLeague received a second $500 check, and aplaque honoring their commitment to safety.

Musco Sports Lighting and Little LeagueInternational paid the way for Akana, Barberand their families to attend the 66th LittleLeague World Series, Aug. 26.

In addition to receiving tickets to the game,which saw Japan take a victory over the south-eastern U.S. team from Goodlettsville, Tenn.,Akana and Barber were presented on the fieldbefore tens of thousands of baseball fans.

Akana’s wife Christie, their sons Cabe, 12,and Brayden, 9, and daughter Grace, 5, attend-ed the ceremony and game.

“It was quite the experience,” reflectedAkana.

“The kids got to see the field and experiencethe whole atmosphere. They really do it big inLittle League – I think being there for that mayhave been better than playing pro ball,” saidAkana.

Once a team wins the 2012 ASAP NationalAward, they aren’t eligible to take the top spotagain. With Rancho Niguel Little League(RNLL) in Laguna Niguel, Calif., out of the pic-ture, Akana said that the Huston, Tex., team isThompson’s biggest competition moving for-ward.

“They’ll be the ones to beat over the next fewyears,” said Akana. “I think we are about fouryears away, but we are definitely a contenderfor the top spot. We are in the top five in thenation – and that’s a pretty big thing.”

Kerensa Konesni may be reached at 860-928-1818 ext. 110, or at [email protected].

Little League officer recognized for safety work

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QUOTATION OF THE WEEK

“We had heard there was a need for sup-port out in this area for individuals with

intellectual and developmental disabilities.At the time we were also looking for a placeto expand. When this opportunity came up

for us to move into this building, wethought it was a great location on Route 6,as it’s very accessible. We are so excited to

continue to grow, and our new location rep-resents more opportunities.”

- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley Executive Director SusanDesrosiers, commenting on the grand opening of a new facility

in Chaplin last week.

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THOMPSON VILLAGER • A3Friday, October 19, 2012

PUBLIC MEETINGS

THOMPSON MONDAY, OCT. 22

Planning and Zoning Commission – 7 p.m.Town Hall

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24

Agriculture Commission – 7 p.m. Town HallRecreation Commission – 7p.m. Town Hall


On Oct. 1, the towns of Putnam, Ashford,Brooklyn and Thompson submitted applica-tions to the Office of Policy and Managementfor the Intertown Capital EquipmentPurchasing Incentive Program — also knownas the ICE Grant.

Grant funds under this program may beused for the acquisition of equipment amunicipality uses in the performance ordelivery of a required governmental func-tion. Selected proposals will receive a stategrant for 30 percent of the total acquisitioncost, or 50 percent if at least one of the townsis a distressed municipality. Municipalitiesare required to provide matching funds andthe grant may not exceed $250,000.

Two applications have been submitted atthis time, one for the towns of Putnam,Ashford and Thompson for the purchase of50 computers to be split amongst those towns.According to Putnam Town AdministratorDoug Cutler, Putnam had Savage Systemsassess the town’s equipment and determinedthat 20 computers in Putnam’s Town Hallwere in need of replacement.

“It’s a great thing, because if we wanted toupgrade 20 computers alone we would have todo it in pieces,” said Cutler. “In this case itwould take about five years, and by the timewe had all 20 replaced we would be circlingaround to having to replace the computersagain.”

The other benefit to applying for fundingthrough the ICE program is that the townswould not have to pursue the option of rent-ing equipment, like a splice seeder that will

be shared between the towns of Brooklyn andPutnam if the proposal is accepted.

“With this program we get to purchase theequipment outright, and then it is availablewhen we need it. And since we won’t need theseeder every day, it’s feasible to share theequipment and the cost with another town,”said Cutler.

For the computers, Thompson, Ashford,and Putnam are teaming up to purchase 50.Since Putnam is considered a distressed com-munity, if the proposal for the computerswere to be accepted, 50 percent of any costsharing capital will be covered through theICE grant.

“We know we’re pre-approved, but weexpect to hear back about the grant within 30days,” said Cutler.

Brooklyn Parks and Recreation DirectorBucky Lohbusch said the seeder is an idealpiece of equipment for sharing betweentowns.

“It’s really only needed four times a year,but its use is time sensitive due to weather.Our fields aren’t irrigated and we need rainfor the ground to soften so we can seed,Putnam has irrigation so they have moreflexibility,” said Lohbusch, adding that shar-ing with Putnam is good for both towns froma financial standpoint too. He explained thatpurchasing a seeder was approved as part ofBrooklyn’s Capital Improvement Plan during

the past budget season, but currently thereisn’t enough money in the CIP to actuallypurchase one at this time.

“We were hoping CIP would cover it, butthere wasn’t enough. By taking this route theremaining capital can be used to pay our por-tion for the equipment,” said Lohbusch.

First Selectman Austin Tanner said thatBrooklyn submitted a second application toshare a bucket truck with Plainfield andCanterbury and since Plainfield is also desig-nated as a distressed municipality thosetowns could have 50 percent of the $52,000truck paid for through the ICE program.

“It’s been discussed by [the NortheastConnecticut Council of Governments] to pur-chase bucket trucks to share, but that didn’tget approved so we thought this would be agood way to go about it. Brooklyn is alwaysopen to opportunities with other towns,” saidTanner.

If the ICE grant is approved by the state forthe computers, Cutler said that the townwould have to go to the Board of Finance andrequest a $15,000 to $20,000 appropriation, buthe said the town wouldn’t know a preciseamount until after it has been awarded thegrant.

Meryl E. Willett may be reached at 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Area towns join together to purchase equipment

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Little Theater to debut two newplays Nov. 2

DANIELSON — The Little Theatre on BroadStreet and The Broad Street Players proudlypresent two hilarious comedies — “ElectionYear,” and “So When You Get Married,” open-ing Nov. 2.

Ellen Byron’s hysterical look at food, friend-ship, family and politics will grace the LittleTheatre stage for two weekends.

“Election Year,” tells the story of two yup-pies meeting at their favorite café to discusstheir failed relationships, future plans and thestate of the country during the 1984Reagan/Mondale election. Tempers fly as thetwo best friends realize they can’t seem to seeeye to eye about anything!

“So When You Get Married,” puts us in thePowder Room of Gugliemo’s GourmetCatering Hall in Brooklyn, N.Y., the night of abig, lavish Italian wedding. Family matriarch,Nonna, along with her daughter, gangs up onher granddaughter in an attempt to guilt herinto getting married and having babies. Theyfeel like she’s past her prime and is doing ahuge disservice to herself and the family byconcentrating on her art and not raising afamily. When the greasy, sleazy weddingsinger enters the bathroom to put his twocents in, rage and hilarity soar!

Nicholas Magrey directs and produces theproduction with Rebecca Theriaque servingas stage manager. The production starsJonathan Demers, Jessica Donofrio, RobinLofquist, Rosemary Mercier and Debra LeighSiegel.

“Election Year,” and “So When You GetMarried” is running November 2, 3, 9 and 10 at7:30 p.m., and Nov. 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are$8 for adults and $5 for students and seniorsand can be purchased at The Killingly Parksand Recreation front office or at the Trinket-Shoppe located on Main Street in Danielson.For more information be sure to check out ourbrand new website: www.littletheatreonbroad-street.com or call 860-779-5390. Please note:Some material may not be appropriate forchildren. The Little Theatre on Broad Street islocated at 185 Broad Street, Danielson CT06239 in the Killingly Parks & RecreationBuilding.

Remember, regardless of how you feel aboutthe issues and candidates this election season,one thing we can all agree on is that laughterbrings everyone together and truly is the bestmedicine!

‘Itty Biddy Sports’ to return inNovember

THOMPSON — Thompson Recreation ispleased to announce a new session of IttyBiddy Sports.

Join us for fun activities using sports todevelop skills and coordination and whichreinforce preschool concepts such as shapes,numbers and motor skills. Hockey will be thefocus of this month’s program.

In future months, look for gymnastics andbasketball. Pre-registration is required.Parents are welcome to stay — we do ask thatyou remain within the Library/CommunityCenter Complex.

The program is open to ages 2 though 6. Itruns on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon onNov. 1, 8, 15, 29, in the L.P. Faucher CommunityRoom in North Grosvenordale.

For registration received by Oct. 25, the feefor Thompson residents is $32 and for non-res-idents $35. For those received Oct. 26 or later,the fee increases by $5. Pre-registration isrequired. Sorry, no walk-ins. Registrationswill be accepted on a first-come, first-servebasis. Register and pay on-line at www.thomp-sonrec.org, stop by the Thompson Town Hallto register or call the Recreation office at 860-923-9440 if you have questions.


DANIELSON — Downtown Danielson wasbuzzing on Saturday, Oct. 13, for the firstHarvest and Hops event sponsored byDanielson Main Street Inc. With numerousevents taking place throughout the day, fami-lies from all over the Quiet Corner ventured toDanielson to join in on the seasonal festivities.Harvest and Hops featured a farmer’s andcrafter’s market, a sidewalk sale, Riley’s ApplePie Eating Contest, an Apple-A-Thon,Bousquet’s Apple Pie Bake Off, a beer tastingand much more. The daylong event began at 9a.m. and ran until 3 p.m.

‘Harvest and Hops’ takes over downtown Danielson

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There is a lot going on in the Quiet Corner duringthe month of October. If your weekends have beenanything like mine, you are taking advantage of allthe events Northeastern Connecticut has to offer.Here are some things to keep you busy this weekend!

Nothing says “fall fun” more than taking a strollthrough a corn maze. This weekend, take your fam-ily and friends to Fort Hill Farms in Thompsonand see how fast you can solve their maze! ThroughNovember 4th, the maze is open daily – Sunday-Thursday: 9am to 8pm and 9am to 10pm Friday-Saturday. For the really adventurous, bring yourown flashlight for Flashlight Nights, on Fridays &Saturdays. Once you’ve made it through the maze,reward yourself with a Farmer’s Cow Ice Creamfrom The Creamery! For more information, visitTheFarmersCow.com/Maze, or see their ad in thisweek’s Villagers!

On Saturday, October 20th, Putnam will behosting the Northeastern Connecticut GreatPumpkin Festival. Sure to be a full day of activity,the Blackstone Valley Passenger Train will be intown and the community will be celebratingGertrude Chandler Warner Day! With a newaddition to the Boxcar Children series, authorPatricia MacLachlan will be signing The Aldens ofFair Meadow Farm. Stop by The Boxcar ChildrenMuseum, the Putnam Public Library and pick upyour copies of the Boxcar Children books atWonderland Books!

While you are in Putnam, be sure to check out allof the scarecrows that will be decorating the townfor the Scarecrow Contest. There will be scare-crows crafted by local businesses and organiza-tions (including Villager Newspapers!).

There are also some great causes to support thisweekend. The first event is the Team Flagg 3rd

Annual Bike Run. The Bike Run is held to supportTroy Flagg & Mike Nelson, both who have sus-tained and are living with severe spinal cordinjuries. On Saturday, October 20th, head to theRiverside Knights Banquet Hall in NorthGrosvenordale; for those who wish to participatein the Bike Run, registration is 11:30 to 12:30,with the run lasting from 1-5pm. There will also bea pasta buffet with appetizers, desserts, raffles,DJ, and a cash bar. Tickets are $15 per person or$25 per couple. See the Team Flagg ad in thisweek’s Villagers and support a very worthy cause!

Another cause worth your attention is a free Anti-Bully Seminar at Quest Martial Arts thisSaturday, October 20th. At noon, nationallyacclaimed anti-bully activist, Master MikeBogdanski, will teach children aged 6 and upways to effectively identify and deflect the atten-tion of bullies. Using the program H.E.R.O., whichstands for Help Everyone Respect Others,Bogdanski helps to empower children andSaturday’s event is a wonderful opportunity to forchildren and parents to begin a dialogue aboutbullying. For more information, see Quest MartialArt’s ad in this week’s Putnam, Thompson andWoodstock Villagers. Call 860-928-9218 toreserve a spot!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! And don’tforget: we’re on Facebook! Like us and check outour page at: Villager Newspapers for story pre-views, trivia, photos and more!

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Kari Jeen shows off her collection of knotted jewelry.A bike show was held, allowing people to vote on theirfavorite bike.

Jordyn, 6, of Brooklyn, and Campbell, 5, of Rhode Island, waiting for their balloonanimals from Noodles the Clown.

Furnace Street was smelling good with the varietyof food vendors present.

Jim Laiumiere, local Sebago representative fromBrooklyn, is excited about Sebago’s Local HarvestSeasonal brew.

Ron Roberts, Nancy Roberts, and Brenda Duchensneau hand out tasting glass-es at the beer tasting.

The Deb’s Place table was looking especially festive as people lined up for somefood.


Jeff Bousquet names Rhonda Alemian as the Apple Pie Bake Off winner (he saidit was a very close call).

Sign up now for CNB Turkey TrotTHOMPSON — Fall is calling — get outside and join us

for The Citizen’s National Bank 5K Cross Country TurkeyTrot and & 2.5K/5K Turkey Wobble on Sunday, Nov. 11.

This event will take place rain or shine. It is held at WestThompson Lake in Thompson. The Turkey Wobble (2.5Kor 5K walk) will begin at 9 a.m. and the Turkey Trot (5Krun) begins at 10:05 a.m.

There are eight age divisions: 9 yrs and under, age 10-13,age 14-17, age 18-39, age 40-49, age 50-59, age 60-69, and age70+.

There are many awards and trophies as well as doorprizes! Trophy to the first male and female runners overallAwards to top make and female 5K runners in each agedivision! Award to walking group with most members!Awards to runner, walker and walking group with highestamount of money in pledges! Team Race Award: first 5score, any gender! The entry fee is $15 per person throughOct. 25 and $20 thereafter. The net proceeds from this eventwill benefit the TEEG Food Bank, Thompson Trails andParks. Register on-line at www.thompsonrec.org.

You may also help by soliciting pledges from people thatcan’t make the event. Bring pledges with you on Nov. 11with donor's name, address, email, and amount or mailcheck with pledge sheet to P.O. Box 899, N. Grosvenordale,CT 06255. Collect $50 or more in pledges and registrationfee waived. Pledge sheets are also available on-line atwww.thompsonrec.org.

Directions: From north or south, 395, Exit 99, turn ontoRte. 200 East. Follow to stop sign. Turn right onto Rte. 193.At stop light continue straight onto West Thompson Rd. Goover the dam. Thompson Dam Overlook Shelter gate willbe 1st right after the Army Corps garage parking lot.. Forsafety purposes, dogs are not allowed.

For more information, contact Thompson Recreation at(860) 923-9440.

‘Taste of Italy’ luncheon open to area seniorsTHOMPSON — Join Merrimack Health/Webster Manor

and Thompson Recreation for a Taste of Italy luncheon!On the menu will be pasta and meatballs, salad, roll and

butter, tea, coffee and dessert.This free luncheon is open to all area seniors. It will be

held on Monday, Nov. 5, at 11:30 a.m. in NorthGrosvenordale. Doors open at 11 a.m. Reservations are amust – seating is limited!

Register by Oct. 29 online at www.thompsonrec.org orcontact Thompson Recreation at 860-923-9440.

Masons to hold open house this weekendWOODSTOCK — Have you ever wondered what goes on

under that blue roof on that imposing white building infront of the Woodstock Fairgrounds? Are you curiouswhat the men and women do when they go inside?

Saturday, Oct. 20 will be the time for you to find out.Putnam Lodge #46 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons,

in conjunction with all Masonic Lodges in Connecticut,will be holding an Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This isan effort spearheaded by the Grand Lodge of Connecticut.

“I, and several of my officers and members of PutnamLodge, will be on hand to welcome anyone who would liketo stop and take a tour,” said Dean Bunnell, of Eastford,this year’s Worshipful Master of the Lodge. “We will begiving tours of our building and explaining our role herein the northeast corner.”

In addition, refreshments will be served. As members ofone of the world’s oldest fraternities, we are steeped in his-tory and tradition. Putnam Lodge was charted and hascontinuously met since 1801 and named afterRevolutionary War hero Israel Putnam, of Bunker Hillfame.

“I’m sure that local people will recognize many of thenames associated with us, both present and past,” saidBunnell.

Men such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, BradPaisley and 14 of our presidents, including GeorgeWashington, are all Masons. Putnam Lodge typicallydraws from the towns of Woodstock, Eastford and Pomfret,but we are open to anyone who is interested in joining us.

“We are known as the quiet fraternity, and you may besurprised at the things we do. We also have appendantorganizations that appeal to women, girls and boys. I urgeanyone with an interest in findingout more about Masonry to pleasestop by,” Bunnell said.

The lodge is located at 265 Route171, South Woodstock.


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Fun animal reading during this Halloween season

It’s getting close to Halloween andmany of us are picking outHalloween costumes, stocking upon candy, and even, perhaps,

checking out some scary movies.We may also be talking about the

critters that scare us - those creatureswhich are often prevalent in spooky,festive displays. Well, let’s see if wecan make some of our most feared“enemies” turn “friendly.”

Our favorite spider turns 60 thisweek. Yes, I wrote spider. Charlotte, aname made famous by E. B. White,made children everywhere enamoredof a scary creature. If Wilbur the Pigcould become friends with Charlottethe Spider, then so can we.

“Charlotte’s Web,” released on Oct.15, 1952, encouraged readers all overthe world to applaud a spider’s clever,web-building talent (NPR).

Bats give me the heebie jeebies.They fly around in the night sky withtheir fang-like teeth and mean-look-ing, pointed ears, tracking prey by

sound. However, you’ll make friendswith the bats that star in the picturebook entitled “Bats at the Library.”This title, a follow up to author BrianLies’ “Bats at the Beach,” will makeyou smile as your explore the “bookhouse” along with these winged mam-mals.

Crocodiles walk with a lurk-typewaddle, or await their victims in thequiet waters. You know they’realways ready to pounce and grab preywith those large-hinged, teeth-filledjaws. You can’t be afraid of Lyle.“Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” by BernardWaber, offers us a happy story of a

croc who lives in New York City andturns out to be a hero.

Snakes and lizards give me the shiv-ers. These reptiles, with scaly skin,are different in the way they move.Snakes slither along the ground andlizards walk on their four legs. “Snakeand Lizard” by Joy Cowley gives us astory of two friends. These tales are inthe form of a chapter book, and you’llenjoy getting to know them.

Don’t be afraid of spooky creatures.Read the fun books above, but alsocheck out nonfiction books, too.Really, these critters have some coolcharacteristics both in fiction and infact.

Happy Halloween!

Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford,and holds a master’s degree inEnvironmental Education fromAntioch University New England anda B.A. in English from Bates College.She specializes in conservation andrecycling initiatives.

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One out of five children sitting in a class-room today are facing the challenge of theirlifetime — mastering the critical skill of read-ing.

Are they struggling because they weren’tread to enough at home when they wereyounger or because they have an ill-equippedteacher? No, most likely not.

The most common reason a smart child willstruggle with reading, writing and spelling isdyslexia. Dyslexia is the leading cause of read-

ing failure and school dropoutsin our nation. It affects at leastone out of every five children inthe United States — 10 million inAmerica alone (Dr. SallyShaywitz, “OvercomingDyslexia: A New and CompleteScience-Based program forOvercoming ReadingProblems”).

Dyslexia represents the most common andprevalent of all knownlearning disabilities.According to the U.S.Department of Health,60 percent ofAmerica’s prisoninmates are illiterate

and 85 percent of all juvenileoffenders have reading prob-lems.

Dyslexia has been shown tobe clearly related to neurophys-iological differences in brainfunction. Dyslexic children dis-play difficulty with thesound/symbol correspondenc-es of our written code because

of these differences in brain function. Auditoryprocessing problems prevent them from hear-ing all the individual sounds in a word(National Institutes of Health).

A common misunderstanding is that dyslex-ia is due to visual problems and that peoplewith dyslexia see words or letters backwards,this is not true. Dyslexia is often present in the

family tree. It can range from mild to severe. Itcan come by itself or with Attention DeficitDisorder (approximately 40 percent of childrenhave both), although both conditions are treat-ed differently.

So what do you do if your child is strugglingto read? First find out why. Dyslexia is the mostcommon reason a bright student will strugglefirst with spelling, then written expression andthen reading. The National Institutes of Health(NIH) states that 95 percent of poor readers canbe brought up to grade level if they are identi-fied and receive effective help early. The primewindow of opportunity is during kindergartenand first grade. Of children who display read-ing problems in the first grade, 74 percent willbe poor readers in the ninth grade and intoadulthood unless they receive informed andexplicit instruction.

Next week, I will discuss early warning signsto look for.

Doreen Bentley, of Thompson, is a certifiedOrton-Gillingham-based Barton Reading andSpelling tutor and Dyslexia Testing Specialist.She can be contacted at: [email protected].


DANIELSON — On Tuesday,Oct. 2, roughly 80 people attendedthe 13th Annual Candlelight Vigilon the Quinebaug ValleyCommunity College campus, fea-turing speakers and educationaloutreach by National Alliance ofMental Illness of WindhamCounty for Mental Health Week.

QVCC President Dr. RossTomlin kicked off the vigil andspoke about how QVCC is therefor its community, then sharedwhat QVCC is doing for NAMIWindham County to promote edu-cation.

The goal of the vigil was toincorporate education, and indoing so, two film presentationswere made about NAMI. NAMIstarted simple as a family supportgroup in the early 1980s andaligned with ConnecticutAlliance for Mental Illness, in the1990s. Since then, the organiza-tion has progressed in providingsupport for families dealing withmental illness through groupsand education. The grassroots

organization strives to supporteducation for mental illness by

promoting advocacy for familymembers.

LEARNINGCandlelight vigil shines light on Mental Health Week MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY

Monday, Oct. 22: Toasted cheese sandwich ongoldfish bread, tomato soup, Goldfish crack-ers, 100 percent apple juice, milk Tuesday, Oct. 23: “Finger Food” – Seasonedpizza dippers, breaded mozzarella sticks,with dipping sauce, spinach salad withItalian dressing, sliced peaches, milk.Wednesday, Oct. 24: “Sticker Day” — Hamand cheese wrap (wheat wrap, mayonnaise)shredded lettuce, cucumber wheels, raisins,milk.Thursday, Oct. 25: Whole grain breadedchicken patty-bun, mayonnaise, mashedpotato, mixed fruit, milk.Friday, Oct. 26: “Fresh-Fruit Friday” Freshbaked cheese pizza, 3 bean baked beans,cookie, orange smiles, milk.Alternative: Yogurt Bag Lunch.

THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOLTOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HSMonday, Oct. 22: Whole grain breaded chick-en nuggets, macaroni and cheese, greenbeans or fresh baked cheese pizza, plain orpepperoni.Tuesday, Oct. 23: Salisbury steak with gravy,mashed potato, niblet corn, breadstick orhamburger or cheeseburger-whet bun.Wednesday, Oct. 24: Corn chowder, wholegrain roll, spinach salad or fresh bakedcheese pizza, plain or pepperoni,Thursday, Oct. 25: Spicy orange chicken,brown rice, wheat Pita bread with hummusor hamburger or cheeseburger, wheat bun.Friday, Oct. 26: Breaded mozzarella sticks,marinara dipping sauce, whole grain pastasalad with light Italian dressing red pepperstrips or stuffed crust pizza, plain or pepper-oni.

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October 20, 2012

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On May 19, 2012, Mike Nelson was involved in a severe motor vehicle accident and isnow a Quadriplegic. Troy Flagg also suffers from a severe spinal cord injury from a

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Sonya Tebo, NAMI Windham County member from Thompson, at the sign-in table.Sue Orida, a recent QVCC graduatewith high honors. Sue spoke about herbattle with mental illness, and therecovery process she and her familyare currently going through.

BY KERENSA KONESNIVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy willbegin the process of honoring the school’sgreatest athletes, coaches and athletic achieve-ments Saturday Oct. 20, when it inducts thefirst class of eight men and women to itsAthletic Hall of Fame.

Over the last year, the Hall of FameCommittee – comprised of several generationsof Academy alumni – poured through commu-nity nominations, before selecting the top eightcandidates.

Committee Member Marc Mainville said thecommittee received a large pool of candidates.

“We considered them all, before narrowingdown the list,” explained Mainville. “A subcom-mittee reviewed the applications and candida-cies to see who made most sense to include inthe first class of inductees to the Hall of Fame.”

Among those who will be inducted at the cer-emony are former student athletes LaurenAnderson (1963), Patrick O’Brien (1997), JosephPatrone (1980) and Roland Sheldon (1954).

“Because this is the first class of inducteeswe really tried to include athletes that achieved‘firsts’ at the Academy,” said Mainville.

In the athletic category, Anderson will behonored for her remarkable career, duringwhich she became the first female athleticdirector in a Connecticut High School.Anderson recently retired from an administra-tive career in women’s athletics at theUniversity of Rhode Island.

O’Brien made his mark at the Academywhen he became the first boy to score 1,000career points for the Centaurs on the basketballcourt.

Patrone will be honored for his many contri-butions to athletics while an Academy student.Patrone was the first Academy All-American in

Track and Field High Jump. He went on to be athree-time New England Champion at URI, fol-lowed by a successful coaching career in Mass.

Woodstock Academy’s first pro-athlete,Sheldon, will be among those inducted to theHall of Fame. Sheldon played Major LeagueBaseball for the New York Yankees in the 1960s,including the 1961 and 1962 World Series teams.Sheldon was also on the Boston Red Sox rosterfor a period of time.

“We really tried to find the people thatdefined the Academy’s athletics,” saidMainville. “Sheldon is the first WoodstockAcademy Athlete to go on to a professionalcareer, and there aren’t a lot that can claim thatkind of fame.”

In the coaching category, Kenneth Beatsonwill be honored posthumously, for his mark onathletics at the Academy. Beatson was anIndustrial Arts instructor who coached cross-country and track for 38 years at the highschool, from 1951 to 1989. His communityinvolvement extended beyond WoodstockAcademy, as Beatson was also the foundingfather and past president of the QuinebaugValley Conference.

Soccer, Basketball, Softball and Volleyballcoach Cecelia Ingraham will be among thoseinducted to the Hall of Fame for her manyyears of dedication to girls’ sports at theAcademy. In the 1960s and 70s, “Lady” helmedall girls teams, as well as teaching physical edu-cation. Now 90 years old, Ingraham is creditedas transforming women’s athletics atWoodstock Academy.

Alongside his peers, long time soccer, base-ball and basketball coach Douglas Peck will beinducted into the Academy’s Hall of Fameposthumously. During his tenure, Peck servedas the Athletic Director and physical educationteacher in the 1960s and 70s.

Of the inaugural inductees to the Hall ofFame, a single sports team will be honored forits contribution to Woodstock AcademyAthletics.

The 1976 Softball team won WoodstockAcademy’s first and only State Championshipin women’s softball. Coached by “Lady”Ingraham, the majority of the team’s playersearned two QVC championships, played twoundefeated regular seasons and won the 1976state championship.

“All of the inductees have their little piece ofwhat they gave to the Academy in their specialway,” said Mainville.

He said that, while there are enrichmentopportunities for all students at WoodstockAcademy, athletics bring positive notice to theschool as well as giving students pride in theiracademic institution.

Mainville, a 1998 graduate of the high school,said that being able to take pride in the soccer,basketball or other teams builds a camaraderieamong students.

“Woodstock has always been strong on theacademic side and strong on the communitybuilding side,” he said. “But without having anAthletic Hall of Fame in past, I’m not sure peo-ple were able to see the great athletic accom-plishments the school has as well.”

The induction ceremony will be held on theAcademy campus Saturday, Oct. 20, and willinclude a cocktail hour, dinner and inductionceremony. Alumni, students and the generalpublic are invited to attend. Tickets are cur-rently on sale for $25 and are available at theWoodstock Academy Alumni Office, SweetEvalina’s Stand in Woodstock and at ZIPSDiner in Dayville.

Kerensa Konesni may be reached at 860-928-1818 ext. 110, or at [email protected].

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Diocese of Norwich announcessuperintendent appointment

NORWICH — The Most Rev. Michael R.Cote, Bishop of Norwich, has announced thatEdward J. Shine, PhD, has been appointedsuperintendent of Diocesan Schools, Dioceseof Norwich, effective Jan. 1, 2013.

Dr. Shine will succeed currentSuperintendent, Dr. John F. Shine, who willretire effective Dec. 31, having served as super-intendent since Aug. 8, 2009.

Dr. Edward Shine most recently served assuperintendent of Schools, the Rye CitySchool District, Rye, N.Y. The Rye City SchoolSystem has a K-12 enrollment of 3,240 stu-dents, with 300 teachers. During his 16-yeartenure, Dr. Edward Shine constructed andimplemented a Strategic Plan that undertookrewriting all K-12 curricula and significantly

raised expected performance standards.Under his watch, Rye High School became oneof the top 100 high schools in the Country asper ratings established by the WashingtonPost and Newsweek. In further recognition ofthe excellence of the system, Rye’s three ele-mentary schools and the Middle School areU.S. Department of Education Blue RibbonSchools.

Previously, Dr. Edward Shine had served forsix years as superintendent of Schools, theGrosse Pointe Public School System, GrossePointe, Michigan. The School System atGrosse Pointe had 8,300 students K-12 and 540teachers.

Bishop Cote welcomes Dr. Edward Shine as“…a highly experienced and proven educatorwho brings superb strategic planning skills toour system at precisely the right time in ourjourney forward.”

Bishop Cote also expressed the gratitude of

the entire Diocese for the vital contributionsof Dr. John (Jack) Shine for his seeing thediocesan school system through such treach-erous economic times over the past three plusyears.

“Under Dr. Shine, the school system stabi-lized and positioned itself to be a source of

faithful educational excellence for genera-tions to come,” said Bishop Cote.

The Bishop, principals, teachers and staff,students, families, alumni and all parish-ioners of the Diocese of Norwich welcome Dr.Edward Shine.


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Commercials leave this ‘couch potato’ shaking head

While rehabbing, I’veturned to the couch pota-to’s friend, namely theliving room television.

Some of the programming I evenlike. It’s the commercials that strainmy brain big time. Of course, I try toabsent myself during these inter-ruptions but how many bathroomand snack trips can be made in twohours! Those reading this columnwill know I have several advertisingcomplaints, otherwise I wouldn’t bewriting.

I’ll launch my crusade by cussingout the same commercial every fiveor 10 minutes. I don’t know aboutyou but this practice merely makesme determined to avoid this prod-uct. Ever see those come-ons dis-playing ladies’ high-heeled dressshoes? Many of those spikes are nowider than my middle finger. Yet my

daughter insists they sell althoughshe doesn’t participate. Next, Iinquired if these spikes break offeasily. Surprisingly, she replied inthe affirmative. After giving thissome thought I concluded this wasthe manufacturer’s way of stimulat-ing our sagging economy.

Then there’s the Hot Wire plea torent unrequested hotel rooms at asharp bargain so the hotel or apart-ment complex can be sold out. Thismay be peachy keen for parties

wishing to save money. But I tell youtrue I’d resent my neighbor paying alot less than me for what I assume isthe same kind of accommodations.This just doesn’t strike me as beingfair. It spells money-grubbing to me.How do you feel about it?

It’s generally the man who fundsthe trip. Therefore, I’ll cross the gen-der line and take pot shots at com-mercials targeting only the fair sexand there are many. I’ll begin easilyenough with a blouse or top calledthe Trendy Top. This article ofclothing is supposed to hide both alady’s tummy and her backside espe-cially when she bends over, stretch-es or sits down. What do they do,make the blouse longer? I don’tknow of any other recourse but I’mnot looking anyway.

The next step up is the No-Noshaver. It’s guaranteed to shave

undesired female hair for an eterni-ty or about a few weeks with it final-ly coming back thinner and lighterthan previously. This is the last mas-culine appearance and it’s a degrad-ing one by my standards. The promoshows a lady removing the man’schest hair! What kind of a manwould submit to such humiliation …except perhaps the man being paidhandsomely for such a trimming.

This brings me to the heavy hitterstage. It seems each morning I’msubjected to the wonders of the newGenie bra. Since I’m not going to bewearing such a garment I’m not par-ticularly excited. Those things werenever advertised in the generalmedia when I was growing upsearching for clandestine femaleinformation. Ask my parents? Notme. Women’s underwear was nevera table-talk discussion when we

were all present. I lacked the nerve. Icould only ask my pals who didn’tknow much more than me.

Still, I believe the worst TVoffense is committed by the womanhawking cures for yeast infections. Ioften wonder how many tots haveasked the lady of the house (or theman) to define this unknown mala-dy. I’m sure my Mom would’veblown the roof off if I had advancedsuch a question.

But in my kiddie days, such topicsweren’t discussed outside of a doc-tor’s office I presume. Isn’t ourprogress grand?

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In keeping with tradition

More years agothan I canremember, Ibegan attending

the Roseland Cottage CraftShow with my children,sometimes with them in adoublewide stroller.

It always falls on theweekend after ColumbusDay weekend and is heldregardless of weather condi-tions, snow included.Initially I thought I’d beenattending since it began.However, as I drove by lastweek, I noticed the signannouncing the eventmarked it as the 30th onethis year. Clearly I was mis-taken, as I was 16 when itstarted and I have no memo-ry of even knowing about itback then.

As someone who doesn’tpossess a creative bone inher body, let alone theincredible skills and talentsof the artisans who displaytheir wares, I spend much ofmy time awed by what I see.Because it is a juried show,the items are typically veryhigh end and quite remark-able. There are a few cre-ations that cause me to say,“Hey! I could do that!” whichis typically quickly followedby “Yeah, right, who are youkidding?”

As mythree sonsgot older,heading tothe craftshow withmom was nolonger a funthing forthem to doand they

opted out as soon as theycould! Though saddened bytheir absence, I must admitthat graduating from tra-versing the grounds with adouble wide stroller withsome combination of myfour children in tow, to a sin-gle stroller and eventually toa walking child, made thetime spent there that muchmore enjoyable and I was inothers’ way far less often.While the boys fell off thecraft show radar, my daugh-ter never did.

Eventually, attendingRoseland evolved into theannual mother-daughterweekend with my Bean. Ihonestly can’t rememberwhen her brothers stoppedtagging along, though I dis-tinctly recall her displeasurewhen one of them indicatedhe might like to join us a fewyears back, though I believehis statement was more outof a desire to get a rise out of

his sister than a true desireto spend the day doing some-thing he considered ratherboring. I think it’s been justthe two of us for at leasteight years at this point. Ascrazy (sad?) as it may sound,my life and schedule isworked around this particu-lar weekend — that’s howmuch it means to me. Ibelieve part of it has to dowith the fact that I only haveone daughter with whom todo this type of “girlie” thingand I relish the time spentbeing able to do so. I honest-ly thought that at some pointin time this would get old forher and she would tire of itas well as tire of my unbri-dled enthusiasm for it.Regardless, each year, Iwould make sure that mycalendar was cleared for thisweekend. I would attendeven if no one else wantedto.

We always arrive withplenty of time to park, getorganized and get in lineawaiting entry. Once weforewent the stroller, webrought along a “meme”cart! Sad, but true. We need-ed somewhere to put waterbottles, snacks, hats,scarves, and gloves if need-ed, as well as a place to putanything we might pur-

chase. This was an all dayevent. For many years, wewould “window shop” onSaturday and return onSunday to make purchases.You’re probably thinking –how pathetic. The idea wasthat we didn’t want toimpulse buy. Granted, it’s aonce-a-year event, but wehad four kids to feed.

As years passed and mychildren outgrew the“cutesy” things I couldspend time shopping for, wetypically only attended onthe first day, though I wassure to make myself avail-able for the second as well.Bean and I have developed asystem. I totally acknowl-edge how lame this mustsound! When she was muchyounger, we’d race from theentry gate straight back toGrandpa’s Kettle Korn. As achild in a stroller, she wasbeyond excited that we’d befirst in line and given howlong the lines got, it wasimportant to get there quick-ly. As she grew, she’d take offon her own. This year, as Iwas making my way to her,up ahead I could hear theowners commenting on herbeing first again, a recordyet to be broken. Once inpossession of our daylongsnack, we could then pro-

ceed to My World of Dolls,Amy Barry Wall Quilts andfinally to Creative CurvesJewelry. I must say that Ilove their stuff so much, ifthey were the only threebusinesses at any venue, I’dgo. And now, I’ve added afourth to that list – AlphabetPhoto. This could get dan-gerous.

This show frequently fallson my birthday as it did thisyear, a particularly bitter-sweet one as it was our lastshow before my baby girlspreads her wings andleaves for college next sum-mer. If I ever feared that shegoes just to make me happy,that thought was dashedwhen I heard her say (twice)that she looks forward tothis each year.

We didn’t end up there onthe second day. Having takenthe day off from work just incase, I slept until noon whenI’m usually at the restaurantfor 6 a.m.! What a treat thatwas. I’ll blame it on the factthat my oldest woke me witha just after midnight “It’syour birthday!” call.Fortunately, my collegefreshman called at a farmore reasonable hour, as didmy mother and Dad.Because it was my day, I did-n’t feel like shopping for food

or cooking so I went out toeat with my daughter andyoungest son. We orderedway too much food (it wasdelicious) and had wonder-ful conversation and lots oflaughs. In fact, I hadn’tlaughed that much in a longtime. We broke out in a loudsing along of “Ain’t NoOther Man” on the wayhome and suddenly my sonwas roaring with laughter,so much so that he couldn’tstop laughing long enough totell me what he was laugh-ing at. Apparently the ladyin the lane next to us waslooking at us like we werecrazy as we were “dancing”in the car and I was keepingthe beat on the steeringwheel. I needed that evening.

Unfortunately Dad wasn’thome to celebrate with me,but I had so much fun withmy kids who even walked tothe store to buy roses for meat Dad’s request. Despitemissing him and wishing hewere here, it was a finebirthday weekend indeed.

Laura Fisher Andersen is aresident of Putnam. Shewrites a bi-weekly column forthe Villager Newspapers. Shemay be reached at [email protected].

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Hen of the Woods,chanterelle, morel,chicken of the woods —

the names alone are enough tocatch the attention of a wordlover like me — but mush-rooms have far more to offerthan mellifluous sounds.

Anyone who has been in thewoods this year or walkedalong a country road will have

noticed thatthis is a ban-ner year forfungi.

At a dinnerparty recent-ly, I lookedwith interestat a large trayof mac andcheese withs o m e t h i n gthat appearedto be salmong e n e ro u s ly

interspersed. Mac & cheeseseems to turn up everywherethese days as comfort food, andI thought this was just anotherversion. I took a little scoopand noticed that what Ithought was fish had a differ-ent texture and very subtlechicken taste that I was notexpecting.

Soon local restaurateur andnature lover Brian Jessurunwas at my side telling me aboutthe dish and the local mush-rooms that he had picked andincluded in the mac & cheese.Jessurun is part of a growinggroup who has taken up theancient practice of foraging,focusing especially on mush-rooms. He told me about anumber of opportunities inthe area for people to learnmore.

We just missed the WildMushroom Festival at theDenison Pequotsepos NatureCenter in Mystic. Now in its11th year, the event brings outhundred of people, includingmembers of the CT ValleyMycological Society. These arethe real experts, who displayed200 species of the approximate-ly 1,400 that can be found inour little state, according totheir website. I’m putting it onthe calendar for next year.

The Mycological Societygoes on mushroom foragingoutings every Sunday fromMay to December at site allover the state. Most places arestate parks. Participants gath-er as much fungi as they canand then bring it back to a cen-tral place for identification.Jessurun says some of thesefolks are so good that theyshare the common name aswell as the Latin one almostinstantly and point out what ispoisonous and what is not.

Although it makes sense towonder about what mush-rooms one can eat, it is at leastas interesting to be able toidentify them by name andlearn their distinguishingcharacteristics. Today I foundsome that looked like aStyrofoam plate that had beenrun over by a mower. A weekago I spotted bright orangemasses in Wolf Den State Parkthat rivaled hunters’ gear intheir vibrancy. Another resem-bled a baptismal font for a fairychild.

We’ve dined at Hen of theWood at the Grist Mill inWaterbury, Vt., on deliciouslocally foraged mushroomsand happily paid a rather steepprice for the privilege. Now, wesee more offerings on localmenus.

A friend’s mother used toprepare puffballs as an appe-tizer. She would slice them up,batter and fry them. I foundone recently that was as largeas a bowling ball. I didn’t inviteit home for drinks, but perhapsI will.

The USDA Forest Serviceonline paper on mushroomidentification offers the web-site of the North EastMycological Federation wherethere is a list of 200 mush-rooms for beginners. There arephotos as well as groupingsthat can make learning thenames a bit easier.

I remember an illustrationfrom Alice in Wonderland thatincluded a big brown mush-room. I thought it meant dan-ger or adventure. Now I’llguess it is a bitter bolete or per-haps a velvet-footed paxillusbut I better not eat one until Ilearn a bit more.

To the Editor:Things happen in life that are unexpected, timely

and have significant impact on what is current inyour life.

You might say that the hand of a higher power isinvolved — at least it seems that way.

The story.This past Friday I called the local radio morning

talk show to help my campaign for state representa-tive. While I was on hold a guy came on ahead of meand said he had a problem with a rabid skunk andthat no one in government would help. He got sym-pathy but little else from the talk show host. He saidhe killed the skunk with a bow and arrow and hadput the skunk in a plastic bag. He was not sure whathe should do next as the skunk is now hazardouswaste. He did not want to get into trouble because ofall the laws and regulation regarding hazardouswaste. He just wanted to be rid of the skunk.

I came on the radio a few minutes later and saidmy piece. This guy decided to call me and see if Icould help him. By that time it was 3:30 p.m. andwhen I called the town manager for help he was outof the office. I explained the problem to the secre-tary and asked her to relay the message to the town

manager.Saturday morning I called the guy to find out the

status. He still had the skunk in his driveway. I toldhim I would help him. I called our transfer stationand asked, “If I brought you a rabid skunk in a plas-tic bag would you sell me a disposal sticker?”

They said, “Yes.”I went to the guy’s house with another plastic bag

and rubber gloves put the bagged skunk in it. Nowthe skunk was my liability. I brought it to the dumpand bought a sticker and got a receipt, put the stick-er on the skunk bag and threw it in the compactor.Now the liability for the rabid skunk was thetown’s. Problem solved.

I called the radio station this morning and gavethem the outcome and my role in resolving theproblem.

I think I demonstrated that I was some one thatcould solve a problem and get it done, but I think ahigher power put the opportunity in front of me.What do you think?

HAROLD REEVESDANIELSON

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Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner

LETTERS TO THE EDITORReeves: A higher power at work?

To the Editor:Voters in the 35th Senatorial District have been

electing a nice guy to office for 20 years.It is time to elect a nice gal with fresh ideas and

energy, Susan Eastwood for State Senate. Instead ofthe standard Republican NO agenda, let’s have aYES agenda with creative ideas, dialogue and sub-sequent passage of bills that will help Connecticutfamilies.

Susan Eastwood has the experience to merge jobcreation with environmental safeguards. She is atireless advocate for women and works diligently asa spokesperson for organizations that encourageproduct safety.

Susan has worked hard to preserve the rural

character of Eastern Connecticut. As our nextState Senator, she will lead efforts to support fami-ly farms and green energy which will bring jobs tothe region and maintain our pristine environmentfor future generations.

A vote for Susan Eastwood is an investment forthe future. I encourage voters in the 35th StateSenate district to go towww.susaneastwood2012.com to learn more aboutSusan’s background and positions and to vote forher on Nov. 6.

DIANE COXCHAPLI

To the Editor:Campaign advertisements for both political par-

ties have stooped to a new low.There are way too many half-truths, twisting of

facts, and attacks on opponents. Most of the candi-dates will not step up to the plate and say what theywill do if elected to begin to improve the economicsof both the state and its residents.

But there is one candidate who has clearly statedwhat she will work to help improve the overall pros-

perity for the citizens of Connecticut.That candidate is Sally White who is running for

State Senator for District 29. Sally is, without ques-tion, a person of strong character and unquestion-able integrity. She will fight hard to help restoreeconomic prosperity to Connecticut. On Nov. 6, votefor change – vote for Sally White for State Senator!

KERSTIN FORRESTERTHOMPSON

Vote for White is a vote for change

Much tolearn aboutmushrooms

Up, up andaway!

Look! In the sky! It’s a bird! It’s aplane!

It’s a free-fallingAustrian skydiver?

My eyes were absolute-ly transfixed to my com-puter screen Sunday, Oct.14, as “Fearless” FelixBaumgartner, as part ofthe Red Bull Stratos proj-ect, took about as big aleap as any human beingwill ever take — jumpingout of a pod some 24 1/2miles above the surfaceof the Earth, free fallingfor 4 minutes and 30 sec-

onds, reaching speeds as high as 833mph (Mach 1.24, breaking the soundbarrier) and landing softly in the NewMexico desert — making it all look easyin the process.

But it was anything but easy.Baumgartner and his team spent morethan five years preparing for the recordattempt, working with NASA on tech-nology for his pressurized flight suitand helmet, as it could save an astro-naut’s life if a manned spacecraft evermalfunctions in the stratosphere.

Even the fall itself presented its set ofchallenges. At one point, Baumgartnerlooked to be a flat spin that threatenedto derail his attempt to break the soundbarrier. After regaining control, furtherinto his descent, he could be heard com-plaining of his visor fogging up.Eventually, all was well, as the mostexciting 10 minutes in recent memorycame to a close with Baumgartner onhis knees on Terra Firma, arms raisedin celebration.

The experience was a stunning, beau-tiful, nerve-wracking and goosebumps-inducing display to behold. The nearly 21/2 hours of build up as he reached128,000 feet and into the Earth’s strato-sphere (not quite “space,” so don’tbelieve it when people try to tell you heactually jumped from space — he neverdid leave our atmosphere, technically —but he was close!) got all our heartspumping, nervous about what was tocome next. After a failed attempt a fewdays earlier because of weather condi-tions, one had to wonder if somethingwas going to happen to cause him toabort his mission. Something tells methat once he got in that helium balloon,there was no way he was returning toEarth unless he had his parachutedeployed in victory.

With shots of Mission Control andbursts of radio communication asBaumgartner prepared for history, onealmost had the sense like you werewatching an actual space mission like amoon landing. As the hatch finally slidopen, and he stood on the edge of hisvessel, he saluted, and showed just howthis experience had changed him.

“I know the whole world is watching,”he said through a spotty transmissionto Mission Control. “I wish the worldcould see what I see. Sometimes, youhave to go up really high to understandhow small you are.”

Indeed, events like these transcendbeing a “daredevil” or a “risk-taker.”They give us all a little perspective onjust how small we are compared to thevastness of our planet and beyond.

Adam Minor may be reached at 860-928-1818, ext. 109, or by e-mail [email protected].

Eastwood would bring ‘fresh ideas and energy’ to Senate

Calling all civic-minded Killingly residentsTo the Editor:One of the greatest parts of being a town coun-

cilor is meeting and interviewing the great peoplethat step forward with their enthusiasm, experi-ence, time, and dedication to their town by volun-teering to serve on our various boards and commis-sions and give back to Killingly.

Their work is important and has impact on virtu-ally every resident and business in our town.

Unfortunately, we don’t have enough of thesegreat people to serve on many of our boards andcommissions, yet we know there are many in townthat would be excellent candidates if they were onlyasked to do so. Well, consider this your personalinvitation!

While I don’t want to enumerate all the currentopen positions and rules for appointment, I will givesome basic information here and how to find outmore if you are interested.

First, most of these groups meet, on average, onlyonce per month and usually in the evening. Second,there could be “regular” and/or “alternate” posi-tions available, again depending on the currentopenings and structure. Third, candidates are inter-viewed and voted on by the Town Council and ifappointed, serve for a fixed term and can reapplyfor additional terms if they wish.

So what do you do if you are interested? Well, firstinquire on what the current openings are and askany other questions you may have on the duties,roles, and specifics of the various groups you areinterested in and the process in general. You canalso speak directly to one or more of the members

on the boards or commissions you are interested in.Also, if you have not already, it would probably behelpful to attend one or two of the meetings of thegroup(s) you are interested in to see how they areconducted and what type of topics you would beinvolved in-remember all meetings are open to thepublic. Then when you decide which ones you areinterested in, you fill out a form and submit to thetown manager and you will be scheduled to comeand talk to the Council for consideration.

Do you need any specific experience to serve on aparticular board or commission? While some expe-rience might be helpful on certain boards or com-missions, generally all that is required is youreagerness to learn and serve your town in a capaci-ty that interests you most!

So what now? If you would like to explore this fur-ther please contact the Town Manager’s office at860-779-5335 or contact any Town Councilor via e-mail or phone. Contact information can be found onthe town website at www.killinglyct.org, or call theTown Manager’s office and they can put you intouch with a specific councilor. My contact info [email protected], and I can be reached at860-204-6347.

We look forward to meeting you and seeing youappointed to a board or commission soon! Thanksin advance for your consideration of this veryimportant request.

BRIAN GOSPERKILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL

NANCY WEISS

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor:Day Kimball Healthcare would like to

assure patients in Northeast Connecticut thatnone of our practices or affiliated physicianshave used the medication linked to the nation-wide meningitis outbreak.

In fact, Day Kimball Healthcare has neverpurchased any products from theMassachusetts pharmaceutical compoundingcompany implicated in the outbreak.

Further, the Connecticut Department ofPublic Health has confirmed that based on therecords of the Massachusetts pharmaceuticalcompounding company implicated in the out-break, no physicians in NortheastConnecticut have received the medication inquestion. View the CT DPH release:

http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?Q=512196&A=4186.

The Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC), along with the Food andDrug Administration (FDA) are investigatingthis outbreak. For more information about theinvestigation, please visit:http://www.cdc.gov/HAI/outbreaks/menin-gitis.html.

DOUGLAS C. WAITE, MDVICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS

AND QUALITY,DIRECTOR OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

DAY KIMBALL HEALTHCARE

DKH: No medication linked to meningitis outbreak

To the Editor:There are few things more enjoyable than

seeing close relatives once more after beingseparated by an ocean for several years, mostespecially when two of them are 11 and 8 yearsold.

Last month, my sister, her husband andtheir two children moved back to the U.S. after15 years of domicile in Greece.

While in college my sister met her futurehusband, a native of Greece, getting his col-lege degree in the U.S. After a few years theymarried and decided, based upon the goodprospects for his skills, to move to Greecewhere she also had good prospects for work.Within a few years, prosper they did, buildinga beautiful house on an island with an oceanview, had two healthy, beautiful kids, and wereprogressing happily through family life.Unfortunately, the crumbling state of theHellenic nation has made it impossible forthem to maintain their standard of living andproperty, they taking a 50-percent incomereduction over the past year alone. The bliss ofthe generous social benefits like an earlyretirement age, extended mandatory leavetime, free healthcare, and all the other bless-ings of socialism, have taken their toll fiscally.Taking into account the dismal futureprospects for their children, their choice torestart their lives in the U.S. was a difficult,but logical one.

As mired in stagnation and uncertainty asthe U.S. economic situation is, it still is a hun-dred times better than the bleak portents ofdebt-wracked Greece, and the teeteringEuropean Union to which it belongs.

No doubt my sister and her husband will besuccessful at reclaiming a prosperous life asthey both are highly intelligent and diligent,but their predicament certainly makes me

wonder. They escaped the logical downturnand predictable bankruptcy of European,democratic socialism, both economically andintellectually, but, the U.S. is unarguably, onlyat a different pace, headed to the same endgame. My sister’s husband thinks that mostsocialistic principles are sound, but the Greekgovernment just “didn’t do it right.” There aremillions of Americans, like him, led by certainintellectuals to the same excuse, or becausethey just don’t want to believe the reality ofthe century plus of failed and failing socialisteconomies.

There is an obvious reason why most on theleft abhor talking about and dealing with prin-ciples, even though they are rabidly commit-ted to certain ones. There is a reason why moston the left ridicule anyone who thinks andspeaks on principles, and love to chatter prodi-giously on endless economic specifics blank-ing out their root causes. Until we are willingto acknowledge and fully understand that cer-tain political/economic principles creatematerial prosperity and their opposite createeconomic stagnation and decline, we are fated,sooner or later to be Greece.

To ignore the examples of failed/failing sta-tist economic policies versus the standard ofliving results of market based economic poli-cies, takes more than not comprehending his-tory, it takes acute, willful, ignorance.

I cannot help but wonder where my sister,her family, and I and mine will go when thegreatest, freest, economy in human history isitself also halted by the unsustainability ofour own democratic socialism? I guess Ishould start taking a look at property inAustralia.

GARY MENARDWOODSTOCK

Menard: Learning lessons from Greece

To the Editor:There recently have been two articles, one

each in the Villager and Bulletin, concerning aproposal by Woodstock Board of Finance(BOF) Chairman Dave Hosmer to amend the2007 town ordinance that requires a referen-dum vote for any unplanned, unbudgetedspending commitments in excess of $100,000.

I have two concerns with this proposal.First, I have spoken with both Mr. Hosmer

and with First Selectman Allan Walker aboutamending an ordinance that was passed by ref-erendum where some 660 town voters had thechance to express their opinion on the issueand passed the ordinance by better than 60 per-cent and now amending that by special townmeeting. Special town meetings, for those ofyou who don’t normally attend such things,usually have about 30 people in attendance —half of which are town officials or ex-officials.Stacking the meeting is almost a forgone con-clusion, so overriding an ordinance passed byreferendum by special town meeting wouldseem just not right – legal, but not right. I wasunable to get any reassurance from either ofthem that the Board of Selectman would exer-cise their discretion and move this to a refer-endum should it pass the town meeting. Sincethis is not an issue with a critical deadline itcould easily be coordinated to coincide withother items going to referendum and avoid anyadditional cost to the town.

My other issue is somewhat broader. Thisordinance was passed to encourage the BOSand BOF to put more effort and focus on plan-ning and budgeting so that items in excess of$100,000 were properly planned for and budget-ed. Let’s face it — Woodstock is not New YorkCity or Boston, $100,000 is a big enoughexpense that it should not slip through thecracks. In the articles on the proposed amend-ment it is stated that with rising cost for itemslike school buses and highway vehicles a high-er limit is required. Problem is, those itemsare items that are, and should be, built into theannual town budget, which is passed by refer-endum, and therefore do not require an addi-tional approval. Even if one were to be lost inan accident or some other mishap the town’sexpense would be limited to what is not cov-ered by insurance and so would be consider-

ably less than $100,000. Again, this $100,000limit is for items that were either overlookedor not properly budgeted – basically mistakesor errors in planning and budgeting. $100,000for a screw-up in a town the size of Woodstockis a pretty fair sum. This issue has been dis-cussed with both Mr. Hosmer and Mr. Walker.

Now, in the latest article, the one in theVillager, they have added the issue of moniesin excess of $100,000 that have gone “unused”in the year’s budget and so have to be turnedover to the general fund that could be used for“special projects.” Well, first, the realization ofthose funds that are to go “unused” occurs atthe end of the year, right around the time thatthe budget for the next year is being finalized,so either those “special projects” for whichthese “unused” funds are to be used can bebudgeted in the following year and thosemonies taken from the general fund – the fundinto which those “unused” funds are rolledover— or the request for the spending of thoseadditional funds in the current year can bebrought to referendum at the same time as thebudget itself, at NO additional expense to thetaxpayer, and leave plenty of time to committhose dollars under the current year’s budget.

This whole scheme is nothing more than anattempt to allow the BOS and BOF to spendmore taxpayer money on their special projectsand/or to cover poor planning without theadded visibility that having to go to referen-dum brings. It is totally unnecessary.

One last point, since the ordinance has beenpassed, five and a half years ago, there havebeen no instances where normal expenseitems between one hundred thousand dollarsand 1 percent of the budget (roughly $200,000)have gone to referendum. The only two itemsof this nature that have gone to referendumwere the town garage expansion/renovationfor $2.9 million and the Nieski land purchasefor $490,000. I am sure neither the BOS norBOF would suggest those purchases be doneany other way.

This proposal should be withdrawn before itgoes any further.

DAVE RICHARDSONWOODSTOCK

Thoughts on Woodstock’s referendum ordinance amendment

To the Editor:I’m writing in strong support of my long-

time friend, State Sen. Don Williams.He is a leader who shares our values and

understands the needs of our local communi-ties.

Before he was elected to the State Senate,Don served as First Selectman for the town ofThompson. During his tenure, he was instru-mental in creating our community center andlibrary and worked to secure funding to reha-bilitate housing throughout the town. Donbrings that local knowledge and experiencewith him to the state legislature. When thestate needed to close an $8 billion budgetdeficit and balance the budget, Don refused todo so on the backs of our towns. Don believesin fiscal responsibility, but he also under-stands that deep cuts in municipal aid andfunding for education would have resulted in

significant property tax increases at the locallevel.

Thanks to Don’s efforts, municipal aid andeducational funding were preserved, and ourtowns and families are benefiting as a result.Because of his leadership and vision, the stateuses more resources to invest in our business-es, thus providing growth incentives andemployment opportunities. It is through hisefforts that local residents have greater accessto the education necessary to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s economy.

Our corner of the state benefits with aleader like Sen. Don Williams in Hartford. Healways fights for us and always deliversresults.

CATHY THOMASTHOMPSON

Thomas: Williams ‘always fights for us’

Letters continued on page 11

To the Editor:The blame game about Benghazi is getting

better and better every day.Where were our intelligence agencies, the

Department of Intelligence, HomelandSecurity, and now the Secretary of Defense isbeing thrown under the bus to take the blame,which is true, but the ultimate blame falls onObama.

How can we have confidence in this type ofgovernment? When the Bay of Pigs invasionfailed, President John F. Kennedy immediatelystepped up and said he takes full responsibili-ty. When the failed plan to free the hostages inIran was a total disaster, President JimmyCarter also took responsibility for this inci-dent. Now, over a month later, DefenseSecretary Clinton announced that she takesfull responsibility for this disaster. VicePresident Joe Biden said, “We did not know,”yet this attack was on a live feed, as it hap-pened and it continued for 8 hours, watchinginsurgents/Taliban/Al-Qaeda attack the com-pound with weapons and RPGs, and Obamasaying that these people have been eradicated.

Does this President think the American peo-ple are that stupid and will he resort to any tac-tic to get re-elected? He knew immediately thatour ambassador was killed and only “he”could order UN Ambassador Susan Rice to doa tour of the TV news stating that it was not aterrorist attack, but rather a demonstration

because of a YouTube video. Now, the StateDepartment is saying that it “never” thought itwas a spontaneous attack, despite the NationalIntelligence Director James Clapper saying itwas a well planned terrorist attack. Later,Obama goes on the Letterman Show andblamed it on the video. Bottom line is thatObama wants to keep his campaign boast that“al Qaeda has been dismantled” even thoughthe U.S. compound was also breached in Apriland June and insurgents entered the com-pound. Numerous requests were made forincreased security and it went on deaf ears.One of the Seals killed confirmed to his par-ents that numerous requests were made forincreased security and our government said itwas sufficient. Meanwhile the administrationhas not given us a full coherent story.

At what lengths will Obama go to get re-elected? Is this the type of president we wantto lead us, who has done nothing but lie anddeceive us? This man has a real problemadmitting he was wrong, admitting he made amistake or take responsibility for bad judg-ment.

Obama said that he “was too polite” andblamed that on his poor performance for thefirst debate yet we all know the real issue wasbecause there were no teleprompters.

TOM PANDOLFIWOODSTOCK

Pandolfi: No confidence on Obama

To the Editor:There is a line in a Stephen King short story

I think applies to many who wonder how theyhave gotten to their present state, and is verytelling.

A teacher addressing a former star studentwho has gone beyond all redemption down adark road asks plaintively, how did this hap-pen?

The reply: “One thing just led to another, Iknow how crazy that sounds, but that’s how ithappened.”

This is one reason why I believe in term lim-its, to protect those who volunteer to serve foroutrageously low compensation in positionsthat require daily exercises of judgment oncomplex and difficult decisions from integritycreep. The belief that moral clarity is simplecommon sense is naïve and ignores the realitythat to be morally pure is most often the resultof not continuously or severely being morallychallenged. There are very few people who willnot exercise to some degree the ends justifythe means maxim when passionately advocat-ing their pet issue or belief. The first baby stepin making an exception this one time for anyrationalized, and even not personally self-serv-ing reason, plants the seed for the next onlyjust slightly greater moral accommodation.

Not I say you. Your son or daughter is leav-ing for an interview on the dream job they arepraying for. You learn that the company presi-dent is an old acquaintance who owes you avery big favor from a past service, and sincere-ly would like a chance to repay you. Do youmake the call? Inform your cherished off-spring to make sure the connection inadver-tently pops up? After all it is not wrong; youknow little Susie or Bill would be “just perfectfor the job.”

Your grandfather who raised you since ageeight after the death of your parents is in thefinal stages of liver disease. You accompanyhim to the hospital now that his name hasfinally come up and a transplant liver is avail-able. A final question on the admittance formis have you had any alcohol in the past sixmonths? Now grandfather loves his glass ofhomemade dandelion wine every night. Doyou quietly instruct him to check the no box orallow the young mother of twin girls down thehall, also soon to be terminal without a trans-plant, have a pass at further life?

It is true that all questions faced by electedofficials are not of such magnitude. The para-dox is this only makes the problem worse.When weary and worn, facing a whiny anddemanding constituent with a rehearsed com-pelling request for special allowance on a mat-ter of little overall importance is when it isvery easy to make exception. Perspective isoften fluid to circumstance.

As an older brother often opined, “itdepends on whose ox is being gored.”

Moral question or indignation has a tenden-cy to surface at opportune times, often by thosewith hidden agendas. It is indeed rare for peo-ple to raise purely ethical complaint whenpleased with the result. If we expect electedofficials to have the moral purity assigned toMother Teresa, who by the way was a verypolitically astute woman whom Popes fearedto cross, we should protect and provide themwith term limits in appreciation of their will-ingness to serve the public interest. Theydeserve it!

ALLAN PLATTEASTFORD

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Huoppi: ‘I’m voting for Chris Murphy’To the Editor:For weeks now we’ve been bombarded with

information about the personal finances of theindividuals running for the office of UnitedStates Senate.

Which one of them was late paying theirproperty taxes? Which one of them stiffedtheir creditors? Which one of them can buymore television advertisements?

But what really matters on Election Day,Tuesday, Nov. 6 (and beyond), is which one ofthem will better serve the state ofConnecticut? Which candidate will be able torepresent Connecticut families inWashington? Which candidate has the experi-ence to bring our economy back? Which candi-date will listen to the concerns of the people?

Chris Murphy: As Chairman of the BuyAmerican Caucus, Chris Murphy works tobring good jobs back to our state. Steady, goodpaying jobs for Connecticut’s steady, hard-working people. In order to make those jobsmore accessible, he supports making collegemore affordable, too. Chris worked to increasethe maximum Pell grant to 37 percent and to

prevent the Stafford loan rate increase, in aneffort to help more of our state’s residentsattend college.

I want a United States Senator who is intouch with the needs of the middle class fami-lies in our state. Someone concerned with jobs,the economy, the cost of a good education.

Chris Murphy was elected to the House ofRepresentatives at the age of 25, defeating along-time incumbent. In 2006, he defeated a 24-year incumbent to offer the 5th CongressionalDistrict a new voice. Since he was a youngman, Chris Murphy has fought for the peopleof Connecticut and has never backed downfrom a challenge. He won’t back down now.

Chris Murphy is an experienced legislatorwith a young family and he knows what it’slike to work hard in order to create a betterfuture for his children. He will work hard tocreate a better future for all of us.

On November 6, I’m voting for ChrisMurphy.

MARGIE HUOPPIPOMFRET CENTER

Lasko: Holiday sign decision about Constitutional lawTo the Editor:I’m writing in response to Dolly Petrin’s let-

ter in the Oct. 12 edition of the Villager.First, Ms. Petrin, if you perceived me as

interrupting you or cutting you off at the Oct.1 meeting of Putnam’s Board of Selectmen, Iapologize. I had thought you had finishedspeaking when I uttered “unh unh” and, Ibelieve, began shaking my head. If I had real-ized that you were merely pausing betweensentences I wouldn’t have voiced even thatutterance.

With regard to the substance of your com-ment, and the reason for my response, as someof you know I’ve been a practicing attorney formore than 19 years. One of my areas of prac-tice is employment discrimination law, whichin some circumstances, overlaps with lawsconcerning civil rights and civil liberties. I’veseen, through my own practice and unrelatedlitigation involving clients of mine, the diffi-culties that arise when municipal entities ofany sort may be perceived as endorsing a mes-sage that is specific to a particular religion orcategory of religions.

Federal courts — including both the SecondCircuit (which covers Connecticut) and theUnited State Supreme Court — have repeated-ly addressed the extent to which a town maypermit religious displays. Putting up bannersthat say “Merry Christmas” — without put-ting up similar displays honoring the winterholidays of other religions — is the type ofaction that these cases find troubling. It is like-ly for that reason — in addition to encouraginginclusiveness — that Putnam’s banners say

something like “happy holidays” or “season’sgreetings.”

I can understand your frustration with thislimitation as, to you, the month of Decemberis all about the religious holiday that is cele-brated on Dec. 25 — Christmas. But Christmasis a religious holiday; even though some mayattempt to commercialize it and turn it into acelebration of purchasing and gift giving, itswell-known origin is in the doctrines ofChristian faiths. Because of that and becausethe town cannot — within the bounds of theUnited States Constitution — endorse the holi-day wishes of just one family of religions, itwould be unwise for Putnam to put up decora-tions that carry sentiments specific to any par-ticular holiday. Even my colleague across thetable, Barney Seney, recognized that puttingup a Christmas banner could run afoul of cur-rent Constitutional law.

Again, I apologize for cutting you off andassure you that I meant no disrespect for youor your views and concerns. While I may havereacted strongly, it was solely out of my con-cern for the potential litigation the town ofPutnam could find itself in should it be per-ceived as endorsing or approving of one reli-gion over another. Believe it or not, my biggestgoal as an attorney is staying out of court.When I’m looking at a situation from my seatas a town selectman, my instincts towards pre-venting litigation are even stronger.

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my pleasure to serve you for the past 10 yearsin various capacities.

My experiences in the Pomfret VolunteerFire Department, on Town boards and com-missions, non-profit organizations, and asyour First Selectman, have been rewardingin many ways. My priorities now need toshift back to my family and my profession.Therefore, my last day as your first select-man will be Oct. 31.

We have accomplished a lot together, and Istress “together.” I am proud to report ourroads have never been better; our schoolfacilities are in great shape with a new solarpanel system online; we have a wonderfulstate-of-the-art recreation park; we plannedand executed the most aggressive landpreservation effort by a town inConnecticut’s history, permanently protect-ing 34 parcels during a six-year period total-ing more than 2,000 acres; the Airline Trailnow has four access and parking points; wenow have a very functional seniorcenter/community center; we greatlyincreased support for our two libraries; ourtown hall has been updated to be more ener-gy efficient and is reorganized into a muchmore professional space; our recreation park

is one of the best in Eastern Connecticut; ouremergency preparation efforts have vastlyimproved; since 2005 we have received moreSTEAP grants than any other town inConnecticut; we received many other grantsthat made many of our accomplishmentspossible; and we kept our taxation rate at thelower end in state ranking by maintaining ageneral government budget that is lower nowthan seven years ago.

We achieved these things through team-work and bi-partisanship. The Boards ofFinance, Education, and Selectmen haveDemocrat majorities, yet we have crossendorsed many candidates from other par-ties. In fact, I have appointed moreRepublicans than Democrats during myadministration. I led our town with the ideathat “with great power comes great responsi-bility.” That responsibility is to serve thewishes of the majority of our townspeoplethrough inclusion. There were certainlytimes when a loud minority tested ourresolve, but we stayed the course. If you arewondering whether we did the right thing,you need look no further than another recordI am very proud to share with you. Over thepast seven years we have not lost a vote onany article, referendum, or budget.Considering the number of accomplish-

ments and these challenging times, this is aremarkably positive reflection on our town. Itsupports the idea that we did what the major-ity of the townspeople wanted and found our-selves in the right place when it was time tovote.

So what happens next? We have very capa-ble public servants throughout the town ofPomfret’s organization that will keep allaspects of the town running well. As we headinto the town’s celebration of 300 years, Ianticipate this transition to be smooth so thatwe can focus on the commemoration of ourtown’s history.

The Board of Selectmen will vote to fill myvacancy. I expect it to be filled by my runningmate in the last election and our secondselectman, Maureen Nicholson. Over theyears, Maureen and I have worked closelytogether and share the same ideals, princi-ples and vision for Pomfret’s future. Ms.Nicholson had the highest number of votesfor the Board of Selectmen in the last elec-tion. She has served the town in many othercapacities and has extensive experience andknowledge of all aspects of the town. We arelucky to have public servants like MaureenNicholson. Presently in her second term asselectman, Maureen has agreed to fill myvacancy as our first selectman until the next

municipal election in November 2013.In the unlikely event the Board of

Selectmen cannot agree on filling my vacan-cy there is a provision to go to the Democraticelected officials (as the vacancy is created bya Democrat) who would then appoint Ms.Nicholson. There is also state statute fortownspeople to petition a special election tofill the vacancy, which is time consuming,costly, and would interfere with the impor-tant business of running the town.Fortunately, this is not necessary for withMaureen Nicholson we have an excellentcandidate willing to serve.

Finally, I must recognize the great townemployees that we have who made my jobeasier. We could not have accomplished asmuch as we have without each and every oneof you. “My girls” are really extraordinary,especially Bonnie Ryan who was a drivingforce behind much of what has been accom-plished. And then there is Glenn Postemskiand the boys, it was always a pleasure andhonor to work with you guys. Our townemployees are our greatest asset, I will missyou most of all.

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To the Editor:Last year, our Legislature

passed the highest tax increase inthe history of the state — $1.8 bil-lion — the opposite of what rea-son and logic would suggest inthe face of stagnant job and busi-ness growth.

We are losing neighbors, familyand skilled workers who are mov-ing to states that favor businesssuccess and therefore job growth.They are moving to maintaintheir financial independence anddignity. We are losing people thatare important to us personallyand economically. They are nowpaying taxes to states that arepeople and business friendly; andthey are now offering their skillsto companies that have the meansto hire them. We will not attractnor retain skilled workers untilwe offer an environment of pros-perity.

For years I’ve been watchingmy home state accumulate theharmful effects of overspending,excessive taxation and deepeningdebt. The Connecticut that oncehummed with industry, innova-tion, agriculture, and all mannerof options for personal and aca-demic pursuits has been dimin-ished by foolish policies. It does-

n’t have to be this way — it isunacceptable. We need public pol-icy that enables people to thriveas a result of economic opportu-nity. Opportunity realizedthrough policy that lets peoplekeep more their own money andpolicy that stirs confidence inbusiness owners so they willexpand, hire employees, raise thewages of existing employees, andinnovate for the good of all.

Our Legislature needs to identi-fy taxes and regulations that arebarriers to job growth; barriers toincreased revenue. Those taxesshould be lessened and someeliminated. Other states in ournation are retaining business andresidents and are actually attract-ing new residents and businesses.Those states have lower taxes andreasonable regulations. A goodplace to start is with our gas tax;we aren’t even competitive withMassachusetts and Rhode Island.Connecticut can once again be anengine of prosperity for all citi-zens — let’s get this state moving.

SALLY WHITESTATE SENATE CANDIDATE,

29TH DISTRICT

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SPORTSThompson’s two-day World Series has many visit Victory Lane

THOMPSON — On Saturday, Oct. 13,Thompson International Speedway host-ed day one of their World Series. RowanPennink’s victory in the ValentiModified Racing Series 75-lapper high-lighted an action packed night thatoffered 11 features of racing. JohnStudley, John Lowinski-Loh, TommyO’Sullivan, Jesse Gleason, EricBourgeois, Glen Thomas, Jr., ChrisCorrell and Dave Richardi all visitedVictory Lane on World Series weekend.Eric Berndt won his second careerNASCAR Whelen Modified Tour pole for

Sunday’s 150-lap tour race.Then, on Oct. 14, Thompson

International Speedway capped off a his-toric weekend that included an all-timehigh of 337 cars over 16 divisions with acelebration of Doug Coby’s champi-onship in Victory Lane. The World Seriesof Auto Racing Victory Lane also hostedBobby Santos as Whelen Modified Tourwinner, Woody Pitkat in the SunocoModifieds, Randy Cabral in the NEMAMidgets, Rob Summers in ISMA SuperModifieds, and Larry Gelinas in theSuper Late Models.

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Action got tight at Thompson International Speedway’s World Series Weekend, as seen here in the Modified pileup.

Rowan Pennink highlighted the action on Oct. 13with a Valenti Modified Racing Series victory.

The Super Modified race gets in a big tangle during World Series Weekend.

Doug Coby finished ThompsonInternational Speedway’s World SeriesWeekend with a visit to Victory Laneafter winning the Modified TourChampionship.

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

THOMPSON — Since starting the season witha 1-0 victory over Putnam, the Tourtellotte varsi-ty girls’ soccer team has gone 3-5-1 as of presstime. Current head coach Deb Spinelli feels theteam’s relatively slow start can be attributed toyouth and a lack of offensive explosiveness.

“We’re still young, and we’ve got a lot of inex-perienced kids on the team,” she said. “We justdon’t have the ability to score a lot this season.”

The Lady Tigers average less than a goal pergame, which is kind of what Spinelli expectedthis season. The team’s approach does chanceafter scoring.

“When we put it in we try and stiffen up ourdefense so we don’t give up a goal,” she said.

During Tourtellotte’s game against Killinglyon Friday, the Tigers grabbed the first goal andtightened up its defense. Spinelli felt the 1-0 winwas their best game of the season, and addedthey had more opportunities to score.

“We don’t have the ability to score a lot, sowhen we put the ball in we hope that we can con-trol the game for the rest of the time,” she said.“We won balls, we fought for 50-50 balls and wegot back on defense [versus Killingly].”

Despite the slow offense and sub-.500 record,Spinelli hasn’t changed her focus.

“We still want to make the playoffs,” she said.“The rest of the schedule is against teams we’vealready played, and it’s against conferenceteams, so these next five games are huge for us.Right now we’re 4-5-1 so we need to win thesegames if we’re going to stay alive for the postsea-son.”

Plainfield, St. Bernard, Wheeler, Parish Hilland Griswold are left on the schedule.

What the Tigers may lack in the goal-scoringdepartment they make up for in team closeness,a key to any successful season.

“They all have great camaraderie betweeneach other,” Spinelli said. “Since they get alongwith one another, now it’s just a matter of play-ing together well. The biggest thing is [to] rely onthe people around you and against Killingly wedid that for the first time all season.”

Freshman Elizabeth “Lilly” Jourdan has beenthe surprise of the season so far.

“She’s very good with the ball, anytime shegets the ball she shields the ball and alwayscomes away with it,” said Spinelli. “She’s notvery big, but you can’t knock her off the ball. Forher age and experience I think she’s really good.”

Other top contributors for Tourtellotte havebeen Nicole Dion, Samantha Bentley, JulieKopacz and Dana Petre.

Scoring down, butteam closeness upfor Lady Tigers

Border War set between two football teamsBY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Academyversus Killingly High football game is alwaysa contest both schools, communities and fanslook forward to each year and this Friday(Oct. 19) at 6:30 p.m. this year’s edition will beplayed at Killingly High School.

“It’s an important game for us andWoodstock,” Killingly head coach Chad Nealsaid. “Both teams have a lot at stake becauseboth teams are looking for their first win ofthe season.”

Some games are just games, but when bor-der towns get together on the gridiron, ittakes on a different meaning, especiallywhen one town can play for either school.

“The Brooklyn kids have a choice of goingto Woodstock or Killingly, so a lot of themgrow up playing youth football with eachother and now they’re on different teams,”said Neal.

An added twist to this year’s matchup isJesse Pimental, current Woodstock Academy

head coach, was an assistant on Killingly lastseason.

“It’s on a personal level because these guyshave played with each other, some of themwere friends and teammates and I know ourguys are excited and Killingly is feeling thesame way,” Pimental said. “You usually don’tget kids living in the same towns playing fordifferent schools.”

Woodstock will no doubt try and stop therunning attack of Tyler Stucke, whileKillingly will try and stop the running andpassing attack of the Centaurs. Both coacheslook to put the ball in the hands of their play-makers.

“I think the kids get amped up a little bitmore for these types of games,” saidPimental. “This will be our seniors’ lastnight game under the lights, so I know a lot ofthese guys had this game circled on the cal-endar right from the beginning and I knowthe kids are excited about it.”

Both schools would love to beat the otherand have the honor of being the better team

for an entire year.“I think a lot of pride is involved in the

community and it’s bragging rights until thenext time we play each other,” said Neal. “It’sspecial for the seniors because it’s forever. Ithink the kids look at this as a backyardbrawl type game, and I know the kids get upfor it.”

Only one team will come away with a victo-ry, which will be the first for either side.

“This could be a turning point to the sea-son if we can win,” said Neal. “We haven’thad it yet and we need to get going. There’sstill a lot of football yet to play.”

Killingly won’t make a secret about run-ning the ball with Stucke on offense, whiledefensively Neal expects Woodstock to throwdifferent formations and offensive packages.

“We need to maintain the intensity ondefense, it’s a lot to prepare for,” said Neal.“Tyler [Stucke] is a game breaker and thereis no secret he’s going to get the ball 25 timesa game, and our passing game has improvedsince the start of the season.”

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

KILLINGLY — Karlee Miller, normally adefender for the Killingly High volleyballteam, has moved to an outside hitter this sea-son for the Redgals. The move, prompted byMiller, was approved by current head coachDan Vogt because of Miller’s hard work putin during the off-season while playing clubvolleyball.

“She was able to work on her hitting andshe really improved quite a bit,” said Vogt.“Don’t get me wrong, she still plays the backrow, but overall she’s been our best playerthis season.”

Miller started playing volleyball when shewas a high school freshman and outside ofgym class she never picked up a volleyballbefore then. When Miller didn’t want to playhigh school soccer, volleyball was the nextbest option.

“I like being with my team, we’re reallyclose and it’s a new sport to me and I just loveit,” she said.

Standing only 5-foot-2, the last thing Vogtthought of with Miller is putting her close tothe net.

“She’s actually one of our best jumpers,”said Vogt. “She’s the one that pushed for it,worked for it and came to me wanting to playit. I gave her opportunity to try out for theposition and she really stepped up to thechallenge and took hold of it and neverlooked back.”

Miller saw limited playing time her fresh-man season, and then saw more her sopho-

more year. This season, though, Vogt feltMiller deserved to play a full-time role.

Although Miller is not first on the team inkills, she does lead in just about every otheroffensive category. Last winter, with the sug-gestion of her coach, Miller started playingclub volleyball with the Eastern ConnecticutVolleyball Club, and it’s made a huge differ-ence.

“She’s leading the team in digs as a defen-sive player and she’s leading the team inserving aces and serving percentage,” said

Vogt. “She’s been an all-around excellentplayer, but hitting from the outside hitterposition has been unexpected for us. Weknew she was one of our best athletes, so weneeded to find a spot to use her.”

Vogt feels he can put Miller anywhere onthe court and she’ll excel.

“Her defense has been excellent, which hasbeen the strength of the team,” said Vogt.“Our offense has been the thing that we’vestruggled with and without Karlee steppingup for us, [she] has been huge for us thisyear.”

Miller has already broken two schoolrecords and before the season ends she islooking to break as many as she can.

“I’ve already broken the most digs in onegame, and the most hits without an error,”she said. “When I’m done with the season Iwould like to have the school record of mostdigs in a season, which I know I’m close to.”

Vogt has been impressed with Miller’swork ethic even outside the Killingly volley-ball structured practices.

“I’ve always encouraged the girls to join aclub team or get involved with volleyball out-side of school volleyball,” said Vogt. “Thispast winter she did that and it’s made a hugedifference for her and the team. Even at prac-tice her motivation was to be a hitter andshe’s worked hard to do that and she certain-ly earned it.”

Miller is hoping that the Redgals can makethe Connecticut Interscholastic AthleticConference playoffs.

Miller’s move helped Killingly volleyball team

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Killingly High’s Karlee Miller has been a pleasantsurprise at outside hitter for the Redgals, alreadybreaking two school records.

Griffin Youth Hockey currently holding player registration

Online registration has begun for Griffin Youth Hockey —recreational hockey, learn to skate and learn to play programsfor ages 4-16. Please visit griffinhockey.org.

Griffin Youth Hockey is a non-travel, recreational program.All practices and games are held at Jahn Rink at the PomfretSchool. The season begins Nov. 3 and runs through March 3.Registration is open through Oct. 31.

Also, come visit Griffin Youth Hockey at WINY Radio duringthe equipment swap Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m.

For additional details please email [email protected].

Jr. Crusaders Youth Hockey to offer free “Learn to” programs

The Jr. Crusaders Youth Hockey program will be conductingtwo more “Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey for Free”

seminars on Oct. 20 at Worcester’s Buffone Arena and Oct. 21at Auburn’s Horgan Arena.

This program allows boys and girls, ages 4 and up, to try iceskating or hockey for free. The first two weeks of the sessionwill be free of charge so the children can get a feel for the sportwith minimal out of pocket expense for the parents. After twoweeks if the child would like to continue with the programthey can do so by signing up with the onsite Jr. Crusaders vol-unteers for a minimal fee. Parents are welcome to watch thesession just off ice or in the heated lobby.

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Recreation offering mixed levelyoga

THOMPSON — This mixed levels yoga classis a slow flowing Hatha Yoga class with gentletransitions between postures.

Sequences combine breath, postures, andrelaxation and are designed to open the body,build strength, andsoothe the spirit.Modification of poses,as well as the use ofblocks and straps,make this class acces-sible to people of alllevels and abilities.This class is great foranyone who wants toincrease strength andflexibility, improveself-awareness, andreduce stress.

The instructor isKristen Minio.

Mixed Level Yogaclasses take place onWednesday eveningsfrom 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. forfive weeks weeks: Nov.

14 – Dec. 19, 2012 in North Grosvenordale. Noclass Nov. 21.

Pre-registration is required. Visit the web-site www.thompsonrec.org to register.Registrations received by Nov. 7 are $39 forThompson residents and $44 for non-resi-dents. For registrations received Nov. 8 orlater the price increases by $5. Questions? Callthe Recreation office at 860-923-9440.

Director Delpha Very.In December, the Connecticut

Office of the Arts had awarded thealliance a $30,000 grant to helpbusinesses in the region. Duringthat time the alliance received itsofficial designation as a regionalcultural services agency. The mis-sion of the Northeast CulturalAlliance, as stated on the alliance’swebsite, is to develop the regionalarts and cultural community andinspire its audience to enhance theregion’s quality of life and econom-ic vitality through advocacy, educa-tion engagement and celebration.

“Since receiving our sanctionfrom the state and the grant fund-

ing, the alliance has continuedgrowing and we have becomeviable again,” said Leveille.

Tickets for the kickoff party are$50 per person, include food andcocktails, and is being sponsoredby 85 Main restaurant.

“Local art agencies throughoutthe state have been very successfulin supporting artists and business-es. We are trying to get our nameout there as an umbrella organiza-tion that can assist artists in mak-ing the right connections andbuilding their own businesses,”said Leveille.

The NCA had also received aPhase II grant for $13,000, whichwent towards strategic planning onways the alliance would progress.That grant was matched by NEC-COG, but prior to receiving any

grant funding or support fromlocal municipalities, the QuietCorner was one of the only remain-ing regions in the state that did nothave a cultural alliance.

“Clearly the town leaders saw theimportance of putting the creativeworkforce to work — this is abouteconomic development in ourregion,” said Very. “For the $30,000grant we are still looking to find amatch. At this point all of our peo-ple, including our new coordinator,Kathy Leveille, are all volunteers.”

The NCA is well on its way at thistime, and is set-ting up a mem-bership drivethat will benefitthe sustainabili-ty of the organi-zation.

“We need to create, convene, col-laborate, cultivate, and celebratethe arts in our area by inspiringour cultural entities,” said Very.“We all know people in the culturalworld are creative, but they manynot know how to run a business.The NAC can help them with busi-ness plans and professional devel-opment. It can help to turn theirpassion into economic develop-ment and the creation of com-merce.”

Because the NCA is sanctionedby the state, it also has the ability,

according to Leveille, to help poten-tial businesses apply for grants andto leverage funding with otheragencies.

Leveille said she was verypleased to have been selected toserve as the coordinator for theNCA, and is anticipating a positiveresponse from the community forthe kick-off party on Nov 3.

Meryl E. Willett may be reached at860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail [email protected].

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Medicare and Social Security aresome of the biggest issues facingvoters.

“It was a big topic during thepresidential debate, and I wantedto come out and talk to peopleabout my perspective,” saidCourtney. “I wanted to do this withSenator Prague as she has been abig advocate for Medicare since itsinception in 1965.”

Courtney spoke to seniors aboutthe enrollment dates for MedicareAdvantage, the Medicare insur-ance plans, specifically MedicarePrescription Plan Part D — bothplans’ enrollment periods began onOct. 15.

“Both programs will remain sta-ble this year, as in, there are no bigpremium increases. We heard fromthe Department of Labor this weekthere will be about a 2-percent

increase for Social Security. Thereis always a lot to talk about on thisissue, and I’ve been out here a num-ber of times before to discuss it.Brooklyn has a very good seniorcenter with a lot of assistanceavailable,” said Courtney.

Through collected data from var-ious polls and responses from citi-zens, Courtney said that many citi-zens appear to be clear about thevalue of the programs. He said thequestion facing voters now is howeach party and their respectivecandidates plan to protect the secu-rity of that coverage.

“I would argue that the Ryanplan, which takes a program thathas guaranteed benefits since 1965,and says that starting with individ-uals age 55 or less, those peoplewon’t have the same kind ofMedicare,” said Courtney. “Theywill be given a voucher with anannual cash amount. That is notthe way that Medicare operates

right now … That is what we haveto keep our eye on here.”

If a change was made to theMedicare system like the onedescribed by Courtney, payroll taxwill remain in place, regardless ofage, and 1.9 percent will continueto be taken from each paycheck.Courtney said should that be thescenario, the result would be amore degraded benefit system.

“To me I find it offensive thatwe’re creating two classes of peo-ple in the country — based on anarbitrary decision of when a per-son is born,” said Courtney.

Regardless of the possiblechanges that could be implementedif Ryan and Republican presiden-tial nominee Mitt Romney werevoted into office, and his planaccepted by Congress, Courtneydoes agree that there needs to bechanges made to the Medicare sys-tem, and pointed to the AffordableCare Act as an example of some

changes already taking effect.“Since 2010, health spending has

been lower, and that is because theAffordable Care Act providesincentives to hospitals to reallywatch the number of re-admis-sions, and actually for Oct. 1 of thisyear, those penalties have started totake effect,” said Courtney.“Hospitals in eastern Connecticuthave done spectacular in the firstyear. Backus Hospital [in Norwich]surpassed those targets, but that’sthe way you make a more efficientsystem that does not cost as much.”

Prague chairs the AgingCommittee, started the MedicareMail-Back Program, and hasworked throughout her career toadvocate for the elderly and edu-cate her constituents about avail-able programs and assistance.

Prague joined Courtney duringhis visit to Brooklyn, spendingapproximately an hour with thesmall group assembled, explaining

programs, giving out information,and answering questions.

“We’re making progress,” saidPrague. “Even though I am retiringI will remain an advocate. I’m notgoing to disappear. The Committeeon Aging will continue to function,my friends will be putting in legis-lation that I ask them to. So I’mgoing to keep on top of this and letthe seniors know what’s happen-ing. We need friends, not only inHartford, but Washington, andthey have to listen, care, and bewilling to respond.

In addition to Prague andCourtney, State Sen. DonaldWilliams and State Rep. Mae Flexeralso joined for the informationalsession to support their fellowDemocrats.

Meryl E. Willett may be reached at860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail [email protected].

COURTNEYcontinued from page A1

Donation an ‘amazing blessing’ for Hole in the Wall Gang kids

However, he explained that because of thenew location, this year the club and Loos &Co. Owner Bill Loos thought it would be animprovement to the event to extend the sea-son, giving people additional opportunities toshow off their cars, and to visit the QuietCorner. Also, Salvas said by extending thedates it gives the club the opportunity to col-lect more donations for its various supportedcharities.

“We thought that it would be nice to do itthrough the fall as well, with the leaveschanging color and everything, we decided toextend the Cruises, but bumped up the times.Now they run from 1-4 p.m. through October,”said Salvas.

On Saturday, Oct. 13, the Tri-State Cruisersdonated $7,100 to the Hole in the Wall GangCamp, something Salvas says is done everyyear, as the group acts as a non-profit organi-zation and gives all money collected throughits 50/50 raffles to the Camp, and has done sosince 1993.

“We have fundraised more than $100,000 forthe camp since we started all those years

ago,” said Salvas. “A lot of people ask me ifour club supports local organizations, and Itell them that every year we support a num-ber of charities but we consistently donate tothe [Hole in the Wall Gang]. It’s really a greatplace, it’s a good camp that helps a lot of kidsin our area.”

The Tri-State Saturday Night Cruises wel-come more than 300 cars to the area eachweek, many traveling from bordering statesto participate.

“It’s really a benefit to the surroundingtowns too. I know many people stop inPutnam for lunch and shopping before theycome out to Pomfret for the Cruise,” saidSalvas.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp serveschildren who are dealing with chronic andlife threatening illnesses. At each event fundsare collected for the Hole in the Wall GangCamp through 50/50 raffle tickets and dona-tions that are collected as people enter thesite. On Saturday, Oct. 13, the raffle reached$300.

“The camp is our primary fundraisingfocus, and we’re giving them the check nowfor the $7,100 even though we still have a fewweeks left, but in case of bad weather, it was

best to do it now and give them any addition-al money later,” said Salvas.

On Oct. 1, the Tri-State Cruisers also begancollecting for the Pomfret Food Pantry andhave brought in three barrels full of non-per-ishable food items to the pantry.

“When the cars come in, they drop off acan. We have four barrels to fill and what’sgreat about it is that what we collect here inPomfret is going to stay and help the people ofPomfret,” said Salvas, adding that GaryBrown, who runs the Pomfret Food Pantry,was amazed by the volume of food collectedthus far.

“He packed up the two barrels we collected— he couldn’t believe it,” said Salvas.

Salvas said because of the amount of rain,this year’s Car Cruises were not able to raiseas much as they had in the past. However,Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Director MattCook said regardless of size, donations likethe one given by the Tri-State Cruisers arewhat help to sustain the camp each year.

“Many people think that because the campwas founded by Paul Newman, Newsman’sOwn is behind us. When Mr. Newman startedthe camp it was to become self-sustaining,”Cook said. “We have a fundraising effort with

almost 20 individuals to meet our $12 milliongoal, and $10 million operating budget. Theaverage donation made to the camp is $40. Ifyou can imagine $10 million dollars brokendown into $40 donations, that’s a whole lot ofpeople — that’s a grass roots effort.”

Cook said for one camper to come in thesummer, it costs the camp $2,500 to have thatchild for seven days.

“So as you can see, there are better thantwo young children who will be able to cometo camp next summer because of yourefforts,” said Cook. “It’s an amazing blessingfor the children and the families who get tocome to camp.”

The Lions Club also made a presentationSaturday, and Mark Provost gave the camp$500 that they had raised in addition to theTri-State Cruisers.

Tri-State Cruisers will continue to holdSaturday Cruises through the month ofOctober. Salvas said any additional moneyraised through the 50/50 raffles would bedonated to the Camp at the end of the month.


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Arc of Quinebaug Valley opens new Chaplin location

op great life skills. This is the perfect oppor-tunity for that and because of the new loca-tion we can afford this opportunity to morepeople,” said Director of Group SupportedEmployment at the Arc Emporium II PatrickKuhn.

The new location will offer day service pro-grams that will provide opportunities forclients to learn a variety of work and socialskills through group activities and communi-ty involvement. Over the past month, clientsat the Chaplin location who participate in theday programs have been engaging in activi-ties like letterboxing, utilizing some of thearea trails, seasonal arts and crafts projects,

outings to local museums, and frequent tripsto the Chaplin Public Library.

“The new location is wonderful, we have somany new opportunities here — it’s openinga whole new door for us,” said Director ofDay Service Programs Colleen Neely.

Karen Lussier has been with the Arc forfive years, previously working as part of thecleaning crew and as a peer mentor at thePutnam location. Neely said Lussier wasvery friendly and eager to help customers atthat location and as a result thought shewould do well at the new store.

“I like tagging the clothes and putting theprices on. I’m excited, this is my first timedoing this. It’s been five years I’ve been withthese guys,” said Lussier.

“We are glad to be a part of Chaplin and

this community. I want to thank the staff andmanagement team for making this a reality.Thank you all for coming, I’m proud to be apart of this,” said Vice President of the ArcBoard of Directors Jeffrey Rawson.

State Sen. Tony Guglielmo praised the Arcfor their work and contributions to the com-munity during last Friday’s ribbon cutting.Also joining the celebration was RogerAdams, executive director of the WindhamRegional Chamber of Commerce, Adamssaid from the commerce’s perspective theyare thrilled to have a new enterprise like theArc to join their group.

“We think it’s great when a facility thathad been underused for a number of years isput back in service, and particularly when itis providing services to a number of individ-

uals and selling wonderful products,” saidAdams.

In the future, the Chaplin location isexpected to feature a satellite employmentservices program, where communityemployment will be developed for thoseinterested in finding work and competitivewages through the Bureau of RehabilitationServices. The Arc provides employmenttraining for individuals with many types ofdisabilities. Its services include job readi-ness/interview preparedness, situationalassessment, job developing/placement andjob coaching.


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Locals compete in Special OlympicsWEST HAVEN — QVSO held their Summer Special Olympic Bocce

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Woodstock and Dempsey Center in Putnam. Participants had a great time.Pictured, from left, Gale LaChapelle, Debbie Desilets, Joann Sorel and LoniBevill, all of whom received gold or bronze medals.

Not pictured are Jean Swindell, Everett Wallace and Scot Soulard, andcoaches Naomi Williams and Lisa Jack of Putnam. Many thanks go out toNEPS who furnished the transportation for everyone and ShawnMorissette who volunteered to drive the van. Many thanks to all volunteerswho help people with disabilities in our community so that they can go outinto the community and enjoy a rewarding and happy life. You can helpmake a difference in someone’s life by being a Special Olympic volunteer.

Congratulations to the team of the Lawn Rangers. You did such a greatjob, because of all the hard work that you did. Everyone is so proud of you.

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PUTNAM — SCI Solutions, a leadingprovider of physician referral managementand rules-based scheduling services,announced last week a business relationshipwith Day Kimball Healthcare to connect it’shealthcare system to referring physicianswithin the community and improve patientsatisfaction through access managementinnovations.

In connection with this collaboration, SCI’ssolutions will be implemented for DayKimball’s physician network of nearly 300providers operating throughout NortheastConnecticut.

“Patient and physician satisfaction havealways been top priority for Day Kimball,”said Robert E. Smanik, President and CEO ofDay KimballHealthcare. “Webelieve that by stream-lining scheduling withSCI Solutions’ tech-nologies, we willimprove patient andreferring provider sat-isfaction, while opti-mizing our process-es.”

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Editor’s Note: The information containedin these police logs was obtained througheither press releases or other public docu-ments kept by each police department, and isconsidered to be the account of police. All sub-jects are considered innocent until provenguilty in a court of law. If a case is dismissedin court or the party is found to be innocent,The Villager, with proper documentation, willupdate the log at the request of the arrestedparty.

TROOP D POLICE LOGSWOODSTOCK

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10

Alan Smith, 53, of 139 Stone Bridge Rd.,Woodstock, was charged with driving underthe influence, failure to drive right.

BROOKLYNCorey M. Fitzgerald, 29, of 167 South Main

St., Apt. 2, Brooklyn, was charged with fail-ure to appear in the 2nd.

DANIELSONTHURSDAY, OCT. 11

Lisa Isabella, 30, of 34-C Mechanic St.,Danielson, was charged with assault in the2nd degree, breach of peace.

Toni E. Smith, 24, of Danielson, wascharged with violation of a protective order.

FRIDAY, OCT. 12

Kyle LeBlanc, 20, of 27 Quinebaug Dr.,Danielson, was charged with criminal mis-chief in the 3rd.

POMFRETFRIDAY, OCT. 12

Dylan Navarro, 19, of 115 Murdock Rd.,Pomfret, was charged with driving underthe influence, operating under suspendedlicense, improper turn.

SATURDAY, OCT. 13

Thomas Vacerik, 19, of 54 Taft Pond Rd.,Pomfret, was charged with burglary in the3rd and larceny in the 4th.

KILLINGLYSUNDAY, OCT. 14

Gerald Hopking, 39, of 117 ThompsonPike, was charged with driving while intoxi-cated, improper turn.

MONDAY, OCT. 15

Wilfred Cardona, 25, of 14A Mechanic St.,Danielson, was charged with breach ofpeace, threatening.

PUTNAMTHURSDAY, OCT. 11

Meagan Pereira, 26, of 34 Marshall St., AptA, Putnam, was charged with larceny in the6th.

PUTNAM POLICEWEDNESDAY, OCT. 10

Randirai Grant, 39, of 687 Riverside Dr., N.Grosvenordale, was charged with violation

of a protective order.

SATURDAY, OCT. 13

Katrina Webster, 20, of 184 East FranklinSt., Dayville, was charged with speeding.

SUNDAY, OCT. 14

Rachel Natal, 26, of 10 Alix Dr., Thompson,was charged with operating under the influ-ence, failure to drive right, traveling unrea-sonably fast.

Eric Dancause, 24, of 394 Fabyan Rd.,North Grosvenordale, was charged withoperating under the influence, failure todrive right.

Tyler Lane, 18, of no certain address, wascharged with larceny in the 6th.


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Readers reveal their favorite hintsThe cool weather is settling in

and as we gear up for fallreaders remain inspired to

share their favorite tips and tricksto make life a little easier!

From organizing and findingspace to recycling and sharing afamily recipe, the following ideasare sure to halt the little hassles ineveryday life!

And remember readers, if you’vediscovered something that makesyour life a little easier, send it in —you could win dinner for two at thePublick House in Sturbridge!

This recycling tip keeps “tabs”on electrical cords:

Everyone has those little plastictabs that come on packages ofbread and potatoes. With the elec-tronic age, everyone has those littlepower strips with multiple thingsplugged into them, and they areusually in a spot not easily view-able. Place a tab on each of thecords with the name of the itemyou have plugged in (i.e. phone,computer, TV, etc.). Now, no moreunplugging the wrong item!

KYLEE THERRIEN

NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CONN.

A reader’s cranberry recipepromises sauce success beyond theholiday table:

Cranberries will soon be plenti-ful, but only for a short time. Buysome extra bags and freeze themright in the bag. You can defrost

and delight in their goodness! Hereis my special recipe for my home-made cranberry sauce:

1 bag of cranberries; 3/4 cup ofsugar; 1/2 cup of orange juice; 3cups of water; 1 teaspoon of vanil-la; 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Puteverything in one pot and simmeron low until the cranberries popand reduce down to a beautifulbright sauce, may take an hour.Stir often. Put in the fridge andenjoy!

LOIS WOODS

MILLBURY, MASS.

A reader shares how fashionchoices can save searching in acrowd:

Whenever we are going to a pub-lic, crowded event, such as a fair orexpo center exposition, we put onbrightly colored shirts. It makes iteasier to spot one another in thecrowd.

LEE FELPEL

EAST KILLINGLY, CONN.

Single socks are recycled into

active duty all around the house!When my son left for college, I

sent him off with a few packages ofbrand new socks, all the samebrand, color and style. He was onhis own to match them up inschool. I then collected every sockthat was left around the house.They are now my dusting rags,window wipers, cut in half to bemy Swiffer covers, furniture pol-ishers and car wax applicators.

SHERYL ANDERSON

DOUGLAS, MASS.

Short on space? Condiments andmore find a handy home in a com-mon caddy.

Need extra space in your pantry?Take an over the door shoe caddyand hang it up in your pantry.There are many compartmentsthat will add extra room for manyitems including all those store plas-tic grocery bags we collect andmuch more.

MCSTURBRIDGE, MASS.

This teacher’s time saving tipputs papers in their proper place!

Teaching 24 years has given megreat insight to helping studentsand their families find simplerways of managing school andhome. Here is one of the shortcutsthat help make life easier.

On the inside of a two pocketfolder, label one side “LEAVE AT

HOME” and the other, “BRINGBACK.” This self explanatory littlereminder helps kiddos to organizebulletins and papers which needreturning versus those that do not.It’s definitely proven to be a timesaver.

AMY BENOIT

RUTLAND, MASS.

A practical and pennywise read-er transforms castoffs into freekitty supplies!

Here are some tips I came upwith while pet sitting for twomature male cats: I made a litterbox scoop from a half gallon milkjug. I cut it quickly into a scoopshape with lid left on.

Also cats need to play. Here’s aquick toy idea they loved and I justreshape every day: Coiled a pipecleaner around my finger to makea spring shape (cats like to chewand you need to know the catsbefore using this idea), to makefuzzy pipe cleaner spring toys.They roll across wood floors, flythrough the air with the greatest ofease, hide in paper bags etc!

VIOLA BRAMEL

NORTHBRIDGE, MASS.

Prize Winner — Congratulationsto Lois Woods of Millbury, whosename was drawn as winner forDinner for Two at the PublickHouse in Sturbridge. She offeredthe great cranberry recipe above.

Win Dinner for Two at thePublick House — Your tips can winyou a great dinner for two at thehistoric Publick House HistoricInn in Sturbridge! Simply send in ahint to be entered into a randomdrawing. One winner per monthwill win a fabulous dinner for two(a $60 value) at the renownedrestaurant, located on Route 131across the town common in his-toric Sturbridge. Because I’m inthe business of dispensing tips, notinventing them (although I cantake credit for some), I’m countingon you readers out there to shareyour best helpful hints!

Do you have a helpful hint orhandy tip that has worked for you?Do you have a question regardinghousehold or garden matters? If so,why not share them with readers ofThe Southbridge Evening News?Send questions and/or hints to:Take the Hint!, C/o the SouthbridgeEvening News, 25 Elm St.,Southbridge, MA 01550. Or [email protected]. Hints are enteredinto a drawing for dinner for two atthe historic Publick House Inn.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

Open House at the FarmFarm tours availableMeet local farmers 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Pumpkins, cornstalks, gourds,great produce and hay for sale

Pick your own flowers and herbsavailableOverlook Farm15 Long Hill Rd., Brookfield, MA508-867-2099Overlookfarm-MA.com

Team Flagg’s 3rd AnnualBike RunPasta buffet with appetizersand desserts. Raffles, DJ, cash bar$15 per person; $25 per coupleRegistration 11:30-12:30Bike run starts at 1 p.m.,returns by 5 p.m.To benefit Troy Flagg and MikeNelson, both suffering from spinalcord injuriesFor info contact Ann Flagg860-428-5708Riverside Knights Banquet Hall1017 Riverside Dr.,North Grosvenordale, CT

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

Osteoporosis: Dr. KeithMcCormick,author of The Whole-BodyApproachto OsteoporosisWill talk about nutrition and the useof laboratorytests to optimize bone health.7:00 p.m.Free and open to the publicCore Fitness, Wellness & Exercise,LLCLocated at the SturbridgeMarketPlace559 Main St., Fiskdale, MATo register call Denise508-344-2567

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

Fall Foliage of SoundClaflin Hill String QuartetWith Paul Surapine, ClarinetReception 6 p.m.- 7:15 p.m.Performance 7:30 p.m.String principals of theClaflin Hill Symphony Orchestra,joined by Paul Surapine onclarinet, perform a program of“Autumnal” masterworks includingthe Clarinet Quintet of JohannesBrahmsTickets ($19.00) available online atwww.claflinhill.orgSponsored by Gaudette Insuranceand ERA Key RealtySingh Performance CenterAlternatives’ Whitin Mill60 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville, MA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 277th AnnualDog Costume Contest!11 a.m. – 1 p.m.All dogs are welcome!Awards and trick-or-treating fordogsKlem’s117 West Main St., Spencer, MAwww.klemsonline.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28Cruzin’ With The King CarCruise2:00 p.m.- 5 :00 p.m.Eric “The Fun Guy” will be backdoing his chainsaw carving magicfor The American Cancer SocietyPizza King430 Ledge Rd., Killingly, CT860-774-8221

Larry the Talking PumpkinHalloween Party11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Please wear a costumeFree candy apple for all childrenDunk for apples (any type of weath-er)Brookfield Orchards12 Lincoln Rd., North Brookfield,MA508-867-6858

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Turkey/Meat Raffle1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.Refreshments, cash bar, door prize200 Sportsmen Club184 Sutton Rd., Webster, MA

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Holiday Bazaar10 a.m. – 2 p.m.The Klondike Pub’s homemadeNew England clam chowder andSteve’s famous chiliFrom 11-1Loralee Dubeau, author ofThere’s a Whole in the SkyWill be selling and autographingbooksBake sale, craftsChristopher Heights AssistedLiving Community338 Thompson Rd., Webster, MA

For more info contactCarolyn at 508-949-0400www.christopherheights.com

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Live Music NightEvery third Saturday of the monthNever a cover chargePACC37 Harris St., Webster, MAFor details call mark at 508-341-629

KaraokeEvery Saturday 8 p.m.-12In the Veterans LoungePublic invitedAmerican Legion Tuttle Post #27988 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA508-832-2701

Meat RaffleEvery Saturday at 12:30 p.m.6 tables prime rib, lobsterAnd much more!Public invitedAmerican Legion Tuttle Post #27988 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA508-832-2701

Agatha Christie’sWitness for the ProsecutionThrough October 20Bradley Theatre30 Front St., Putnam, CT860-928-7887

Karaoke and Dance PartyEvery Thursday and SaturdayTrivia Night and DJ KaraokeEvery Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.Live Country MusicEvery other Friday at 9 p.m.Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar35 Rte. 171, South Woodstock, CT860-963-1230

The Corn MazeAt Fort Hill FarmsFeaturing The Farmer’s CowIce CreamOpen daily Sunday-Thursday9 a.m.-8 p.m.Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m.860-923-3439

Trivia NightEvery Wednesday7 p.m. – 9 p.m.Free to playFood and drink specialPrizesHank’s Restaurant416 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT860-774-6071

Conversations with KeithFridays 10 a.m.-11 a.m.A live talk radio show on WARE1250AMand downloadable on the internetanytimeSponsored by The Holistic CenterWest Brookfield508-867-3409

Live Entertainment Friday NightHexmark Tavern at Salem Cross Inn260 West Main St., West Brookfield,MA508-867-2345www.salemcrossinn.com

Local Events, Arts, andEntertainment ListingsHERE&THERE

October 28 – Cruzin’ With The King Car Cruise 2pm-5pm –at Pizza King, 430 Ledge Road, Killingly, CT 860-774-8221.Eric “The Fun Guy” will be back doing his chainsaw carv-ing magic for The American Cancer Society.

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TOWN OF WOODSTOCKThe Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduleda Public Hearing for October 23, 2012 at 7:00p.m., Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169,lower level, conference room B, to hear thefollowing: #12-02 Arthur W. and Christine H.Dimock, 153 Laurel Hill Drive (Map 7272,Block 34, Lot OC16) – Variance request,relief from Article VI, Section 1.A.6. – sideyard setback

Chair Jim WhitehouseOctober 12, 2012October 19, 2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Michael Cornell (12-00372)

The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Courtof Probate, Northeast Probate District, bydecree dated October 12, 2012, ordered thatall claims must be presented to the fiduciaryat the address below. Failure to promptly pre-sent any such claim may result in the loss ofrights to recover on such claim.

Brenda Duquette, ClerkThe fiduciary is:

Thomas A Borner, Esq.,Borner, Aleman & Davis, LLC155 Providence Street, PO Box 166Putnam, CT 06260-0166

October 19, 2012

TOWN OF THOMPSONAt the October 9, 2012, meeting of theThompson Inland Wetlands Commission thefollowing action was taken: Application#IWA12026, Dale R. and Jean Jones Harger,1219 Thompson Road (Map 116, Block 24,Lot 9) - to reconstruct an existing modularblock retaining wall on a poured concretefoundation.

Thomas Ryzewski, ChairOctober 19, 2012

STATE OF CONNECTICUTSUPERIOR COURT

ORDER OF NOTICE INFAMILY CASES

Judicial District of Windham at PutnamChristine M. Lepine

v.Steve Lepine

Notice to Steve LepineReturn date: Oct. 30, 2012

The Court has reviewed the Motion for Orderof Notice and the Complaint/ Application/Motion which asks for: divorce (dissolution ofmarriage)COURT ORDER:The court finds that the current address ofthe party to be notified is unknown and thatall reasonable efforts to find him have failed.The Court also finds that the last knownaddress of the party to be notified was: 2Rachel Dr., N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255.The Court orders that notice be given to theparty to be notified by having a State Marshalor other proper officer place a legal notice inThompson Villager a newspaper circulatingin Windham County containing a true andattested copy of this Order of Notice, and, ifaccompanying a Complaint for divorce (dis-solution of Marriage, complaint for dissolu-tion of civil union, legal separation or annul-ment, or if accompanying an Application forcustody or visitation, a statement thatAutomatic Court Orders have been issued inthe cases as required by Section 25-5 of theConnecticut Practice Book and are a part ofthe Complaint/Application on file with theCourt.The notice should appear before October 18,2012 and proof of service shall be filed withthis Court.Jean Weisbrod/Clerk

Signed October 1, 2012

A True and Attested CopyArthur J. JohnstonState MarshalState of Connecticut

October 19, 2012

STATE OF MAINEKENNEBEC, ss.

SUPERIOR COURTCIVIL ACTIONDocket No. CV-12-212

ORDER ON STATE OF MAINE’S MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND FOR

ENLARGEMENT OF TIME TOFILE RETURN OF SERVICE

STATE OF MAINE, Plaintiff,v.

THOMAS L. MITCHELL, JR.,Defendant

This matter is before the court onPlaintiff State of Maine’s Motion for Serviceby Publication and Enlargement of Time toFile the Return of Service.

A complaint has been filed by PlaintiffState of Maine against the Defendant,Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., to collect unpaidMaine sales tax, income withholding tax,interest, and penalties pursuant to 36M.R.S.A. § 174. The Court finds that despitedue diligence, the State has been unable toeffect service of the summons and complaintupon Mr. Mitchell because his whereaboutsand place of abode are uncertain and cannotbe ascertained by reasonable diligence.

Service by publication is the most effec-tive means of serving Mr. Mitchell in accor-dance with M.R. Civ. P. 4 at this time.

The interests of justice will be bestserved if the court orders service by publica-tion in this matter.

Accordingly, it is ORDERED:

1. That Mr. Mitchell (1) prepare and filean original written Answer to the complaintwith the Kennebec County Superior Court,95 State Street, Augusta, Maine 04330 nolater than twenty (20) days after receivingnotice of this Order or sixty-one (61) days ofthis Order (whichever is sooner), and (2)

serve a copy of his Answer upon the Attorneyfor Plaintiff State of Maine, Pamela W. Waite,Assistant Attorney General, 6 State HouseStation, Augusta, Maine 04333-0006.

2. THOMAS L. MITCHELL, JR. IS HERE-BY NOTIFIED THAT, IF HE FAILS TO FILEAND SERVE HIS ANSWER WITHIN THETIME STATED ABOVE, OR IF, AFTER HEANSWERS, HE FAILS TO APPEAR AT ANYTIME THE COURT NOTIFIES HIM TO DOSO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BEENTERED AGAINST HIM FOR THE RELIEFDEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT. IF YOUINTEND TO OPPOSE THIS LAWSUIT, DONOT FAIL TO ANSWER WITHIN THEREQUIRED TIME.

3. That this order be published once aweek for three successive weeks in theThompson Villager, a newspaper of generalcirculation in Thompson, Windham County,Connecticut, with the first such publication tobe made within twenty (20) days after thedate of this order.

4. That a copy of this order be mailed to Mr.Mitchell at his last known mailing addressThompson, Connecticut.

5. That the time within which the State mayfile the return of service is enlarged by sixty(60) days from the date of this Order.

Dated: 10/1/12

John NivisonJUSTICE, SUPERIOR COURT

October 19, 2012October 26, 2012November 2, 2012

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listingsis Monday at 12 p.m. Send to

Ann Tremnlay [email protected]

EVERY FRIDAYMOOSUP — A free meal will be served at

noon every Friday at the United MethodistChurch, 11 South Main St., Moosup. All arewelcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profitorganization that is able to serve the commu-nity with the support of churches, businesses,community groups, towns and people in thenortheastern Connecticut area. (www.nect-communitykitchens.org)

DAYVILLE — There will be a Whist Party at7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph Church Hallin Dayville. $1 admission charge.Refreshments included. Raffles. For moreinformation, call 860-774-9935.

REGIONAL — Words of Peace, a practicalway to go inside and experience that joy onCTV14 Channel 14 at 7:30 p.m. Fridays forThompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklynand Eastford.

EVERY SECOND FRIDAYDAYVILLE — An Autism Awareness sup-

port group meeting will be held at 6 p.m. thesecond Friday of each month at NiaConnecticut in Dayville.. Join other parentsand or caretakers to share information and

work together on creating a network of infor-mation. Children may attend. For more infor-mation, call Nancy at 860-208-4712 or John at860-779-1303. Please call or mail [email protected] to confirm attendance.

EVERY THIRD FRIDAYPUTNAM —The Putnam Public Library, 225

Kennedy Drive, Putnam, will host “MovieDay” for adults at 2 p.m. on the third Friday ofevery month. Refreshments will be served.Movies shown will vary each month in subjectmatter. For more information, call 860-963-6826.

EVERY MONDAYN. GROSVENORDALE — A free meal will

be served at noon every Monday at the UnitedMethodist Church, Riverside Drive (Route12),N. Grosvenordale. All are welcome.Community Kitchens is a non-profit organiza-tion that is able to serve the community withthe 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 Partyat 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, call860-774-9324.

POMFRET — The Pomfret Food Pantry forresidents of the town of Pomfret is openMonday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bringproper I.D. and proof of residence, for exam-ple, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.Farmers Market Coupons are also available tothose who qualify. Easy access at rear of thePomfret Senior Center eliminates any climb-ing of stairs.

N. GROSVENORDALE — GamblersAnonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Teeg,65 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. For more infor-mation, call 860-923-3458.

EVERY SECOND MONDAYTHOMPSON — Do you have a loved one who

is challenged withbipolar disorder, sea-sonal affective disor-der, depression, OCD,schizoaffective disor-der, posttraumaticstress disorder or

other illness? Free support group meetingswill be held every second Monday of themonth from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (except for Octoberand November when they will be held on thethird Monday) in Community Room 1 at theThompson Public Library, facilitated bytrained NAMI members. For more informa-tion, you may contact Sonya Tebo (860) 923-9344, stebo2956sbcglobal.net or Larissa Benoit,[email protected].

PUTNAM — The Quiet Corner Tea PartyPatriots meet at 7 p.m. every second Monday ofthe month in the upstairs Tea Room at 91 MainSt., Putnam. All meetings are open to the pub-lic. The “Cup of Tea” presentation hour startsat 7 p.m. followed by a business meeting. Formore information, call 860-974-9880 or visitwww.qctpp.org. Donations of food for localfood pantries are collected at every meeting.

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WOODSTOCK -Swimming, boating,fishing and ice skating!Lake rights to BungayLake accompany this4bedroom, 1.5 bath,year round raisedranch. Freshly paintedand with new flooring,

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SOUTHBRIDGE,MA - This home is inthe registry. It wasoriginally a school-house. Now offers: 7rooms, formal diningroom, living roomwith gas stove,kitchen has custom

cabinets, family room, 4-season heated sunporch, hot tub,2 car garage and so much more. Priced to sell at$169,900

THOMPSON -Don’t miss out onthis completely reno-vated Cape in a greatconvenient location.Home features anewer boiler, roof,flooring,electrical,kitchen & bathroom.The walls even have

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Prudential CT Realty 860-928-1995KILLINGLY68 Pratt Rd. SF 12-2pm John Downs

Prudential CT Realty 860-928-1995PLAINFIELD8 Juniper Ln SF 3pm – 5pm Nancy Bard

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EVERY TUESDAYPUTNAM — A free meal will be served at

noon every Tuesday at the United MethodistChurch, Grove and Bradley Streets inPutnam. All are welcome. CommunityKitchens is a non-profit organization that isable to serve the community with the supportof churches, businesses, community groups,towns and people in the northeasternConnecticut area. There would be noCommunity Kitchens without volunteers.(www.nectcommunitykitchens.org)

WOODSTOCK — Come and learn about theword of God from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays atthe North Woodstock Congregational Church,1227 Route 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot,study leader. For more information, call 860-963-2170.

POMFRET — The Pomfret Food Pantry forresidents of the town of Pomfret is open from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays (except thefirst Tuesday of the month). Please bringproper I.D. and proof of residence, for exam-ple, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.Farmers Market Coupons are also available tothose who qualify. Easy access at rear of thePomfret Senior Center eliminates any climb-ing of stairs.

PUTNAM — There is Bingo every Tuesdaynight at the VFW Post 1523, 207 Providence St.,Putnam. The doors open at 4 p.m. Bonanzacards are sold at 4:30 p.m. Other games at 6p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. There is a W.T.A.90% payout. Also a progressive game. Food isalso available.

WOODSTOCK — Exercise classes will beheld from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday at theWoodstock Seniors at the Woodstock TownHall, 415 Route 169. For more information, callConnie at 860-974-2685.

FIRST TUESDAYWOODSTOCK — The West Woodstock

Library, 5 Bungay Hill Connector, Woodstockwelcomes kids 8-11 years old to join ourmonthly Kids Book Club! We meet at 6 p.m. onthe first Tuesday of each month for discus-sion, activities and crafts, and snacks relatedto the book we have read. Register by callingthe library 860-974-0376, or [email protected].

EVERY WEDNESDAYWOODSTOCK — Children’s Story Hour will

be held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the WestWoodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill Connector,Woodstock. Join us for stories, songs, craftsand friends! We welcome all little ones, frombabies to preschoolers! No registrationrequired. For more information, call 860-974-0376.

DANIELSON — A free meal will be servedat noon every Wednesday at the UnitedMethodist Church, 9 Spring St., Danielson. Allare welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is able to serve thecommunity with the support of churches,businesses, community groups, towns andpeople in the northeastern Connecticut area.(www.nectcommunitykitchens.org)

DAYVILLE — We would like to invite you tovisit our chapter, the Quiet Corner BNI(Business Network International) from 7:30 to9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Comfort Inn &Suites, 16 Tracy Road, Dayville. BNI followsthe Killingly School System for closures. If theschools are closed or late start, the meeting iscanceled. For more information, call Rhonda

Rooney at 508-987-0700([email protected]); Judy Haines at860-774-3459 ([email protected]) or DebTavernier at 860-928-0545 ([email protected]).

DANIELSON — There is Bingo at St. JamesChurch, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, everyWednesday night in the downstairs churchhall. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at7 p.m. Over $2000 is given away each week.There are also progressive games. Food isavailable by the Knights of Columbus. Allprofits benefit St. James School.

POMFRET — Bible Study of “The Life andMinistry of Christ” is held from 7 to 8 p.m.every Wednesday at the First CongregationalChurch of Pomfret, 13 Church Road, PomfretCenter. For more information, call 860-928-7381or visit fccpomfret.org.

EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAYDANIELSON — The Quinebaug Valley Self-

Advocacy Groupo meet son the fourthWednesday of the month at The Arc ofQuinebaug Valley, 193 Mechanic St.,Danielson. Learn what Self-Advocacy is andwhat the state organization is all about. Formore information, call The Arc of QuinebaugValley Self Advocate Coordinator JamieLazaroff at 860-774-2827.

OXFORD — The Nipmuck Coin Clubs meetsat 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of eachmonth at the Oxford Senior Center, 323 MainSt., behind the Oxford Town Hall. For moreinformation, contact Dick Lisi [email protected].

EVERY LAST WEDNESDAYTHOMPSON — There will be a free commu-

nity meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the lastWednesday of the month at the ThompsonCongregational Church, UCC, 347Thompson Road, Thompson. Use the park-ing lot entrance.

EVERY THURSDAYMOOSUP— A free meal will be served at

noon every Thursday at the All HallowsChurch, 130 Prospect St., Moosup. All arewelcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is able to serve thecommunity with the support of churches,businesses, community groups, towns andpeople in the northeastern Connecticutarea. (www.nectcommunitykitchens.org)

WOODSTOCK — Exercise classes will beheld from 9 to 10 a.m. every Thursday at theWoodstock Seniors at the Woodstock TownHall, 415 Route 169. For more information,call Connie at 860-974-2685.

EASTFORD — Celebrate Recovery, aChrist-centered life recovery program, isheld from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at theCongregational Church of Eastford, 8Church Road, Eastford. Do you wear a maskthat hides your depression, anger, addiction,pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, orattend a meeting. For more information, call860-974-0294.

The calendar page is a free service offeredfor listings for government, educational andnon-profit organizations. Send all calendarlistings and happenings by mail to AnnTremblay at Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90,Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Please write “calendar” in the sub-ject line. All calendar listings must be submit-ted by 3 p.m. on Friday to be published in thefollowing Friday’s edition. We will print suchlistings as space allows.

FRIDAYOCTOBER 19

POMFRET — A Teen Weekend will takeplace Oct. 19-21 at Windham-Tolland 4-HOutdoor Center in the Lodge, 326 Taft PondRoad, Pomfret. There will be campfires, pump-kin carving, hiking, games and fun and achance to choose theme weeks for camp nextsummer. The program starts at 5 p.m. Friday,Oct. 19 and ends at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21.Ages 13 - 16 welcome. Pre-registrationrequired. The cost is $50. Email registrationinformation to [email protected].

SATURDAYOCTOBER 20

DUDLEY — The First CongregationalChurch of Dudley, 135 Center Road, Dudley, ishaving a Roast Turkey Dinner on SaturdayOct. 20. The menu will include Roast Turkey,Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, ButternutSquash, Turnip and Cranberry Sauce. Dessertwill be Pumpkin Squares with Cream CheeseFrosting. Servings will be at 5 and 6:15 p.m.Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for preteens.There is no charge for children 5 and under.Ticket reservations are recommended. PleaseCall Helen at (508) 987-2271. Tickets are alsosold at the door. Handicapped accessible.www.uccdudley.org.

DANIELSON — The WestfieldCongregational Church will hold a Roast PorkDinner, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the ChurchFellowship Hall, 210 Main St., Danielson. Themenu will feature Boneless Pork Roast,Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Bread,Dessert, and beverage. Ticket prices are $10for adults, and $5 for children 5 and under andare available at the Church office, or may be

purchased at the door. Take out orders areavailable and welcome.

N. GROSVENORDALE — EmanuelLutheran Church, 83 Main St., NorthGrosvenordale, presents its Roast Beef Supperfrom 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. Ticketsare $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12and will be available at the door. Take-outalways available.

DANIELSON — There will be a Book, Bakeand Raffle Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,Oct. 20 at the Killingly High School, 79Westfield Avenue, Danielson. Books are sortedby subject and author. The Bake Sale will fea-ture cakes, cookies, brownies, refreshmentsand more. Proceeds will benefit KillinglyALPS students.

N. GROSVENORDALE — Team Flagg’s 3rdAnnual Bike Run, to benefit Mike Nelson andTroy Flagg, both suffering from spinal cordinjuries, will be held Oct. 20 at RiversideKnights Banquet Hall in NorthGrosvenordale. $15 per person, $25 per couple.There will be a Pasta buffet, desserts, raffles,DJ, cash bar. Registration from 11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. Bike run starts at 1 p.m. and returns at 5p.m. for dinner. For more information andtickets, call 860-428-5708.

BROOKLYN — There will be an Open Housefrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moriah Lodge #15A. F. & A. M, 220 Providence Road, Brooklyn.For more information, call (617) 688-8448.

PUTNAM — The annual Great PumpkinFestival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. indowntown Putnam. Numerous events areplanned for Union Square, Main Street andRiverfront Commons. The Great PumpkinFestival is produced by the Putnam Business


OBITUARIES

PUTNAM — SarahBonner, 95, of RailroadStreet, Putnam, diedSunday, Oct. 13, 2012 at theDay Kimball Hospital inPutnam after a short ill-ness.

She was the wife of thelate William Bonner. Hedied in 1977.

She was born Sept. 27, 1917 in Providence,R.I., daughter of the late John and Marion(Buffum) Hargraves. Sarah had made herhome in Putnam most of her life.

She was a caring and loving mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and clean-ing, and spending time with her family. Herfamily always came first.

She leaves her children: Frances Fredetteof Killingly, Richard Lavalle of Pascoag, R.I.,Charles Lavalle of Pennsylvania, MarySevigny of Brooklyn, William Bonner ofBallouville, Robert Bonner of Maine, KarenBallou of Connecticut and Russell Bonner ofBallouville; two sisters and many grandchil-dren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her childrenGloria, Robert, Kathy, Bruce and Patricia.

Calling hours will be Friday, Oct. 19, 2012from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Smith and WalkerFuneral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.Private burial will be in Grove StreetCemetery, Putnam.

To share a memory with her family, “Lighta Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.

DUDLEY – E. Marion (Williams) Moseley,95, of Healy Road, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012after a period of declining health.

Her husband of 65 years, Charles L.Moseley, died in 2005.

She leaves a son, William C. Moseley andhis wife Karen A. (Gawle) Moseley ofWoodstock; four grandchildren, Sara A.Moseley of Holland, Marc W. Moseley and hiswife Meredith of Dudley, Justin Moseley ofFrankfort, Ky. and Ethan A. Moseley and hiswife Latoya of Louisville, Ky.; a great-grand-daughter, Ava Moseley; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, John F.Moseley of Frankfort, Ky. in 2007 and by twobrothers, Elliott Williams and ArthurWilliams, both of Dudley.

She was born in Worcester, the oldest childof Frank and Eva (Hiscox) Williams andlived in Dudley all her life.

She graduated from Bartlett High Schoolin 1934 and earned her Bachelor Degree inMathematics from Worcester State College in1938.

Mrs. Moseley first worked at the AmericanOptical Company in Southbridge in the1940’s. She taught math at the former DudleyJunior High School from 1958 to 1973 andthen at Shepherd Hill Regional High Schoolfrom 1973 to 1980 when she retired.

She was a member of the FirstCongregational Church of Dudley, where sheonce taught Sunday school. She was the his-torian of the church and a member of theLadies Benevolent Society.

She was a founding member of the BlackTavern Historical Society and served on itsBoard of Directors for many years as assis-tant treasurer. She also wrote numerous arti-cles for the newsletter.

The family would like to thank Elizabethand Michael Fras of Golden Life Home Carefor their kind and compassionate care ofMrs. Moseley for the last four years as well asthe Visiting Nurse Association of SWC fortheir help over the years.

There are no calling hours. A memorialservice will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26,in the First Congregational Church, 135Center Road. Burial will be private.

Donations in her name may be made toeither the Black Tavern Historical Society,PO Box 143, or to the First CongregationalChurch of Dudley, 135 Center Road, both inDudley, MA 01571.

Arrangements are under the direction ofSitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340School St., Webster.

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PUTNAM — Elizabeth (Mittman) Steben,54, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 at UMassMemorial Health Care Center – UniversityCampus, Worcester.

She leaves her son, Joseph Steben ofPutnam; her mother, Patricia (Collins)Mittman of Webster; a brother, NormanMittman of Maine; a sister, Linda Johnson ofCalifornia and three grandchildren.

She was born in Webster, daughter of the

late Albert Mittman and lived in Putnam forseveral years.

There are no calling hours. Funeral ser-vices and burial will be private at the conve-nience of the family.

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 SchoolSt., Webster, Mass., is directing arrange-ments.

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SUNDAYOCTOBER 21

N. GROSVENORDALE — The Knights ofColumbus Council 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive,N. Grosvenordale, will hold its monthlymade-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m.Sunday, Oct. 21 at the K of C Hall. The menuconsists of eggs, omelets, steak, pancakes,French toast, bacon, sausage, corned beefhash, ham, beans, home fries, and more. Thecost is $8 per person. For more information,call 860-923-2967 or visit [email protected].

N. GROSVENORDALE — The CommunityFire Company Annual Car Cruise will beheld from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Knightsof Columbus, Riverside Drive, NorthGrosvenordale. Trophies awarded, DJ musicby Richard Salvas, food and moon bounce.For more information, call Rocco at 860-923-9985 or Mary at 860-923-3516.

BROOKLYN — There will be a Dine In orTake out lunch from noon. to 3 p.m. at theMoriah Lodge #15 A. F. & A. M, 220Providence Road, Brooklyn. The mealincludes potato pancakes, sour cream, syrup,applesauce, jelly, catsup, and other condi-ments, desserts, and beverages. The cost is$10 per person. Please bring any type of cloth-ing or toiletries for Veterans of Connecticut.For more information, call (617) 688-8448.

DANIELSON — The First ApostolicChurch, 6 Academy St., Danielson is having aspecial service at 10 a.m. to honor those whoare enduring breast cancer as well as sur-vivors and the families of the women whohave passed away from breast cancer. Ourhope is to memorialize those who have passedand minister to the women enduring treat-ment and their families. This is a non-denominational service to which everyone iswelcome. For more information, call 860-774-3564.

TUESDAYOCTOBER 23

DANIELSON – Toastmasters will meet at 7p.m. in Room W100 at Quinebaug ValleyCommunity College, Upper Maple Street,Danielson. Visitors are welcome to attendand acquaint themselves with Toastmasters’state-of-the-art self-directed public speakingand leadership programs. See how being aToastmaster can develop and enhance yourconfidence and self-esteem. For additionalinformation, contact Steve Rechner at (860)974-1050 or at [email protected].

THURSDAYOCTOBER 25

POMFRET — The Pomfret Public Librarywill host Characters from Colonial CT, anafter-school program from 3:30 to 5 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 25 for grades 3-8, presented bythe CT Historical Society. Children will workin teams of 5 to learn about one of five char-acters from colonial CT by exploring an“identity box,” handling reproduction arti-facts and completing a series of activitiesrelated to their character’s life. Free. Groupsize is limited. Please register atwww.pom-fretlibrary.org or 928-3574.

SATURDAYOCTOBER 27

BROOKLYN — There will be a take outLasagna Supper from 4 to 6 p.m. SaturdayOct. 27 at the Federated Church of Christ,Route 6, Brooklyn. Vegetarian or MeatLasagna, bread, salad and dessert for $8 perperson.

DAYVILLE — There will be Bluegrass fea-turing Tony Watt and Southeast Expresswayalong with Nick Anderson and Shady Creekat 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the KillinglyGrange No. 112, Route 101 and Dog Hill Road,Dayville. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Kids OnStage feature continues, so if you’re a kid,new to the Grange, and play a Bluegrassinstrument, bring it along and take a turn.The donation is $12 per person. Delicioushomemade soups, tasty sandwiches, good cof-fee, and yummy desserts are available fromThe Killingly Grange. For more informationcall Nick at 860-564-1018. All are welcome.

CHURCH DIRECTORYEASTFORD

Congregational Church of Eastford8 Church Road, P.O. Box 177(860) 974-01294Pastor Mike [email protected] Church of EastfordSunday Worship Services8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Sunday School9:45 a.m.Prayer Meetings7:00 p.m. Tuesday; 6:00 a.m. WednesdayWednesday Night Worship6:45 p.m.Celebrate Recovery7:00 p.m. ThursdayPioneer Club (Oct - May)6:30 p.m. Friday

Eastford Baptist Church133 Union Road974-1414Pastor Tim VamosiSunday School: 9 a.m. All ages.Service: 10:30 a.m.Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayermeeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only,Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life TeenClub, junior and senior high school, child care pro-vided.

POMFRET

Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830Mass schedule Mon. through Thurs. 7 a.m.,Saturday rosary 8 a.m., vigil 4 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m., and 10 a.m.Rev. David Choquette.

Christ Church of Pomfret527 Pomfret St. • 928-7026Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (RectorySchool Chapel)Mid-week service: 7 a.m. WednesdayRector David M. Carter

Abington Congregational ChurchRoute 97 • 974-1476Service: 10 a.m. SundayRev. Dr. Bruce Hedman

First Congregational Church of Pomfret13 Church Road, Pomfret Center(860) [email protected]. Thomas Crumb.Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:15 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m.Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of everymonth at 6 p.m.

PUTNAM

The Congregational Church of Putnam175 Main Street, Putnam (860) 928-4405Web site: www.putnamcong.comRev. Thomas H. Meyer, PastorSunday worship: 10:00 a.m.Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra-tion at 10 a.m.)The public is welcome to join the church everySunday as they celebrate God's presence through:worship together, voice and handbell choirs, missionoutreach, Bible study and book discussion group.

East Putnam Community Church250 East Putnam Road • 928-2193Services: 10:30 a.m. SundaySunday School: 9:30 a.m.Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8

First Congregational Church71 Liberty Highway928-7381Pastor John EckmanServices: 9:30 a.m. Sunday

Living Faith United Methodist Church53 Grove St.928-9705Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak.Sunday school ages 3-adult 9:30 amChurch begins at 10:45 (10:00 in summer)

St. Mary, Church of the Visitation218 Providence St.928-6535Rev. David P. ChoquetteMasses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 63 Grove St., Putnam; Holy Eucharist or MorningPrayer at 9:30 a.m., with a supply Priest. Coffeehour follows the service.

Putnam Baptist Church170 Church St.928-3678Rev. Gil BourquinServices: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service,5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Biblestudy, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m.Saturday; ESL, by appointment.

Hope Community Church25 Kennedy Drive928-2794Pastor: Gregg McKechnieService: Sunday, 10 a.m.Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; FridayYouth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m.

Congregation B’nai Shalom125 Church Street, PutnamServices: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m.Hebrew school meets Sunday morningsHebrew School Director:Sharon Colemman, 401-647-5323President: Dr. Gail Dickinson-: (860) 963-7443

Jehovah Witnesses81 Thurber Road928-4442

THOMPSON

Creation Church47 West Thompson Road,Thompson, CT • 860-923-0455 Services 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6thgrade 11 a.m., Sundays

St. Joseph Church 18 Main St., North Grosvenordale(860) 923-2361www.stjoseph-sacredheart.netPastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlancMasses: Saturday 4 pm., Sunday 11 a.m.,Monday 5 p.m., Wednesday 7:15 a.m.

St. Stephen ChurchJunction of Routes 131 and 197130 Old Turnpike Road, P.O. Box 222Quinebaug, CT 06262, 860-935-5205Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.,Tuesday 8 a.m., Friday 8 a.m.Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. Leblanc; ReligiousEducation Coordinator: Mrs. Louise LeFort.

Religious Education, grades 1 through 7, Sunday, 10to 11:30 a.m.; grade 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Tri-State Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 404Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall onRoute 131, south of intersection with Route 197)[email protected] R. BerardSunday School for all ages: 10 a.m.Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m.Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m.Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Bible Fellowship Church400 Quinebaug RdP.O. Box 619Quinebaug, CT 06262923-9512 or (800) [email protected] Dennis SpinneySunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10a.m., Worship ServiceTuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m.,Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and PrayerFridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group

Acts II MinistriesP.O. Box 2241366 Riverside DriveThompson, CT 06277935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901)www.actsII.orgService: 10 a.m. Sunday

HighPointe Church1028 Thompson RoadThompson, CT 06277935-0357 www.gotohpc.orgwww.goto24seven.comSunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church83 Main St.North GrosvenordalePO Box 221(860) 928-7038Pastor Charles F. SeivardSunday Services: 9:30 a.m.

Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church768 Quinebaug Road Route 131 (860) 935-5412.Pastor John K. Amoah home # (508) 854-1432 or [email protected] School starts at 9:30 am and worship ser-vice is at 11:00 am.

North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church954 Riverside Drive860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak.Services: Sunday services at Putnam UnitedMethodist Church;

Thompson Congregational Church347 Thompson Road860-923-2431Rev. Dr. Jennifer CookServices: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School,10 a.m., Sunday

WOODSTOCK

Church of the Good Shepherd12 Bradford Corner Road974-2047Service: 10:30 a.m. SundayPastor: Brian C. Baeder

East Woodstock Congregational220 Woodstock Road928-7449Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school,same time)Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster

Evangelical Covenant Church24 Child Hill Rd. Woodstock860-928-0486www.woodstockcovenant.org Our Team:Leon Engman, TeachingDave Magee, YouthRick Lamarre, MusicPhil Cannistraci, Care MinistryOur summer hours will be:Classic Worship Service 8:30amContemporary Worship Service 10:00amFall Worship Hours Begin on September 16thClassic Service at 8:30amSunday School at 9:30amContemporary Service at 11:00amWoodstock Forum 2012-September 28-30thAWANA will begin October 3, 2012

Faith Bible Evangelical Free587 Route 171 974-2528Will resume its regular scheduling beginningSunday, September 11, 2011Sunday school for both adults and children willbegin at 9:15 a.m. Worship service will follow at 10:30a.m. Visitors are always welcome.Pastor Mitch Santell

First Congregational Church, United Church ofChrist, an Open & Affirming Church, 543 Route169, 860-928-7405, www.hillchurch.org. SundayService: 10 a.m. Children attend first 15 minutes thengo to Rotational Workshop classes. Interim pastor,The Rev. Dr. Bruce Johnson

North Woodstock CongregationalThird Ecclesiastical Society.1227 Route 169(860) 963-2170Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Communion, first Sundayof the monthTuesday Bible Study, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.Come and learn about the word of God.

South Woodstock Baptist Church23 Roseland Park Roadwww.southwoodstockbaptist.org(860) 928-9341Sunday School, for all ages, 9 a.m.,Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Bob Beckwith

Northeast House ChurchLocation: From house to houseTime: 1 p.m.Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full mealevery Sunday, followed by an open interactive partic-ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and1Cor.14 26-39)For more information, check out www.house-church.info and www.ntrf.org

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St Columba Anglican ChurchNichols College ChapelCenter Rd.Dudley, MA860 243-3606Canon John Wesley Westcott III10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship

COMMUNITY CALENDARCALENDARcontinued from page 4

Fall clinic to focus on livestockemergency

DUDLEY — It’s the middle of the night andthe call comes into the fire department — barnfire with livestock inside. The first of theresponders arrive on the scene and there issmoke flowing from the barn with the sound ofscared frantic animals coming from inside.The responders put on their full gear: helmet,oxygen mask and tank, jacket, pants andboots, unknowingly transforming into ahorse’s worst nightmare. He enters the burn-ing building ready to risk his life in order torescue anything living inside. He approachesthe first horse that is rearing up and kickingout; the responder has never been this close toa horse never mind a frantic one with kickinglegs. What is he suppose to do now?

The Green Valley Farmers 4-H Club ofDudley is excited to announce their 2012 com-munity service project. They will be raising$2,000 to cover the cost of providing

MSPCA Livestock Emergency & DisasterTraining to 40 First Responders.

Fire Departments from the Massachusettstowns of Charlton, Dudley, Oxford,Southbridge, Sturbridge and Webster as wellas the Connecticut towns of Quinebaug,

Putnam, Thompson, and Woodstock haveeach been invited to send four responders toparticipate in the training to be held on Oct. 27and Oct. 28. The participating responders willreceive the training and lunch on both days atno cost to them or the fire departments.

Since the club is located on the state line andtowns often provide mutual aid to each otherduring emergencies, the 4- Hers wanted toreach out to the larger community. After the2011 Tornadoes the club thought it would begreat to have more responders trained in live-stock rescue.

MSPCA will be bringing along “Lucky”.“Lucky” is a full-size rubber horse that is usedto teach the responders how to harness adowned animal for a slide board or chopper

harness. “Lucky” also helps to educate theresponders just how large and heavy horsesand livestock animals are. When there is adown animal or a barn fire the respondersshould know how to approach the animalsproperly to minimize risk to both responderand animal.

Any monetary donations are welcomed andappreciated. Checks can be made out to theGreen Valley Farmers 4-H Club, 217 Dudley-Southbridge Road, Dudley, MA

01571 with the note area stating CS 2012. Anymonies raised beyond the cost of hosting thetraining will be donated to the MSPCAand&Tufts Livestock Hospital.

The club can be reached at [email protected].

If you are interested in joining or learningmore about Massachusetts 4-H please visitwww.mass4h.org for more information.

Free safety course offered to veterans

REGIONAL — To recognize and thank mili-tary veterans and their families for their ser-vice, AARP Driver Safety will be offering afree classroom course for veterans and their

dependents at the following locations:Nov. 1 – Quinebaug Valley Senior Center, 9

a.m.-1 p.m.Nov. 9 – Pomfret Senior Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Nov. 15 — Stop and Shop (Putnam), 10 a.m.-2

p.m.For more information, call 860-974-3310.

Friends prepare for food basket distribution

KILLINGLY — Thanksgiving is around thecorner, and Friends of Assisi is preparing forits 22nd annual food basket distribution.

Guidelines are simple. Those needing foodbaskets must

register at the Killingly Library from noonto 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 and must be a residentof the Killingly/Brooklyn area with identifica-tion for all family members and current proofof address (license or utility bill, etc.).Individuals or families may only register withone agency/church (lists will be coordinated).

Friends of Assisi hopes to take care ofapproximately 375 families with the help ofthis generous community. Donations arealways welcome.

For more information, please call 774-2310.

Sign up for trip to New YorkWOODSTOCK — There will be a New York

City Bus Trip on Saturday, Nov. 24. The cost is$40 per person. Bus departs from WoodstockTown Hall at 6:30 a.m. and returns at 9:30 p.m.Enjoy a day on your own to enjoy this excitingcity during the most wonderful time of theyear

For more information contact theRecreation Department at 860-315-5175.Reservation forms available at www.wood-stockct.gov.

Sign up for Thanksgiving basketsPOMFRET — The Pomfret Food Pantry will

have sign ups from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.7 and from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 for resi-dents of Pomfret for Thanksgiving food bas-kets. Sign up can also be done for people thatcome during our regular hours, which usuallyis Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and mostTuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

If you are new to the Pantry, you need tobring proper I.D. and proof of residence, suchas a phone or electric bill, etc. Distribution ofthe baskets depends on level of income. If youare not sure if you will qualify, come down tothe pantry and we will evaluate the situation.

Easy access at the rear of the PomfretSenior Center eliminates any climbing ofstairs and provides privacy.

Haunting trip to SalemDANIELSON — There will be a Haunting

Happening Trip to Salem, Mass. with guidedtour, sponsored by Knights of Columbus #2883on Oct. 27. Leave Danielson at 8:30 a.m., returnat 6 p.m. Costumes welcome. Tickets $35 perperson. For tickets call 860-564-6999, 860-287-5840, or 860-928-0064. The deadline for tickets isOct. 20.

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(1) Formal Dining Room Set

Black hardwood with gold pattern 72”x24” rectangular table, includes (2) Captain

and (4) straight back chairs.

Best Offer

Located in PaxtonPlease Call:

508-892-3488

(1) Maytag LP Gas Clothes Dryer

Excellent condition, willguarantee 30 days, recently

overhauled.Best Offer

Call: 508-765-5190(2) 350 ChevyMarine 400HPRace Motors

With Aluminum IntakeManifolds And Holly

Carburetors. Good For Either Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine

$1500 For The PairCall 508-259-8805

(2) Behind CabWeather Guard

Tool Boxes(1) Like new

$350(1) In good condition

$150

(1) In Bed Tool Box

In good condition$150

Call: 413-245-6521Or: 413-478-1469

•(2) Blue floralstriped sofas

$160 eachRugs:

•8x10 blue-$55•5x8 wool, black, green, gold jungle

animal-$85

Or Best OfferCall: 774-312-0105

or 508-943-3105•(2) Blue floralstriped sofas

$160 eachRugs:

•8x10 blue-$55•5x8 wool, black, green, gold jungle

animal-$85

Or Best OfferCall: 774-312-0105

or 508-943-3105

4-Foot Steel Shelves

Very Heavy Duty$50

Call: 413-245-7388

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(3) PressureTreated Wood Deck Railings

(2) 12ft.(1) 6ft 4in.

(10) Vinyl Post Sleeves

3 1/2X3 1/2 inch,44 1/2 long.

$125 OBOCall: 860-779-7838Or: 860-455-5401

(4) BoxesMachinist and

Mechanic’s ToolsAsking $2,000

Call: 508-867-6706(4) Oak Swivel Bar

Stools$25 each

4x7 Harvard Electronic Air Hockey Table

with accessories, brandnew condition!

$200

14” Snare Drumwith stand and case

$100

Best offer on all

Call: 860-935-9154

**************•50’s/60’s TV DVD’s•Posters 30’s-60’s

Stars/Movies•Hard bound classic

books•Very old bookStanley’s Story

Through the Wild ofAfrica

BEST REASONABLE OFFER

•Beautiful UniqueTorchiere Lamp

$125

AND MORE!!Call: 508-234-4137

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All For Inground Pool...

•Sta-Rite 20” Sand Filter•Duraglass 3/4HP

Pump/Trap•EZ Adjustable

Steps/Rails•Arneson Pool Vac/Leaf

Cannister & Hose•Aluminum Ladder

BEST OFFERCall: 860-923-9781

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**************Solid Wood 6pc

Bedroom Set$1,000

**************White

Grandfather Clock$800

**************Dining Room Set

$500

**************Computer Desk

and FilingCabinet

$800

**************Washer and

Dryer$300

**************Waterbed

$300

Call: 508-361-0839

100% Wool MultiColored Hand Braided Rug

$700

Nichols and Stone Rocking Chair

$200

Green PlaidFlexsteel Easy

Chair and Ottoman$350

(2)Matching Stiffel 3-Way Lamps

$100

508-867-8948

11’ Aluminum Metal Brake

w/legs

10’’ Contractors Table Saw

5’ table, belt driven,Unifence saw guide,correct dolly w/locks.

Both in excellent hardly ever used!!!

Best Reasonable OfferCall: 860-923-0146

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12’ AluminumV Hull

with 6HP gas engine and 36lb trolling motor included.

On trailer.$1,200 OBO

Compound BowPSE Model

11 arrows with case.$400 OBO

Call: 508-764-6058

14K MarquisDiamond Ring

Never worn, .70 carats, 22 years old, still in jewelers

box. Have appraisalpaid $3,250

will sell $1,500firm

Call: 860-774-637317 or 17 1/2

Stubben Jumping Saddle For SaleNeedsflocking, in great

condition.

Needs To Sell ASAP!!$400

Call: 860-634-0392

1950’s BlondBedroom Set

Bureau, Mirror, Chest,Full & Twin

Headboards.$75.00 or best offer!

Call 508-735-9493

1984 Honda Elite Scooter

250cc, runs great!$900

Auto Body StudWelder

$80

New 6 1/2 HP5/8 shaft motor in box

$125

Call: 860-230-7438

1995 Chevy S10 Blazer

New tires and lots of new parts

$2700. OBO

Amana heavy duty top load Washer

Used for only 1 year $250.00 OBO

Call 774 745-0095

2 New Bucket Seats

for Mini Van$100 OBO

Call: 508-885-3136Or: 860-888-5207

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2000Sports Cards

Mostly Stars & RookiesBaseball, Football, Hockey,

Basketball, And More!

$45Call: 508-864-9223

2003 HolidayRambler

Vacationer 33ft M/H

Ford V10 engine/trans-mission package. 47K

miles, 2-slideouts.Professionally main-

tained, all synthetic fluids (Amsoil) Great oak

cabinets throughout, many extras!!Rides Great!!

$39,900Call: 860-420-9906

3 Piece DoubleBedroom Set

$350

Kitchen Table Setwith 6 chairs, solid

walnut wood$400

Call: 508-943-5324

30+ MiniatureCarousels and

Individual HorsesFrom 2” to 14” tall.

Many S.F. Music Box and Princeton Gallery

Items

Price Ranges from$5-$60

Call: 860-576-0983Come See!!

3’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing 20Min Fire Door

Primed casing, aluminum sill. New in wrap

Paid-$307Sell for-$200

508-885-5347

9 Piece FormalTraditional Dining Room Set For Sale

From the GlenwoodCollection, in great condition.

$800 firmCall: 508-407-7244

9Ft Fisher PlowHas frame and angle hydraul-

ics, good edge and mold board, with snow foil.

$700Call: 860-774-2559

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AAA Sports CardsStars 1950’s-1970’s

Great shape

All cards at50% off book!!

Call: 508-864-9223

AFFORDABLE USED FURNITUREWe have good used furniture

at low prices and newmattress sets of all sizes.

Twins-$99Full-$129

Queen-$169

Pickup or Delivery!!!Call Phil: 508-752-0100

100 Grand StreetWorcester, MA 01610

Air Hockey TableFull size, stainless steel top

52”x102”, commercialquality but great for

home use. Coin operated (have keys) Great condition,

must be picked up inWoodstock, CT.

860-458-9225Amana 25 cu. in.

Double DoorRefrigerator/Freezer

Ice, crushed ice and water dispenser in door. Glass shelves, vegetable bins,

white, in excellent condition.

Asking $199Call: 860-974-1253Or: 860-208-6480

Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790Normally Sells For $700

$90 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Antique Mirror$45

Old Trunks$45 Each

Student’s Desk& Chair

$50

Two End Tables$45 each

Call: 774-452-3514ARCHERY, HUNTING

EQUIPMENTAND ACCESSORIES

In Excellent ConditionCall 508-764-6908

Art Deco Bedroom Set- 1920’s

Headboard w/footboard (full), nightstand, dresser w/mirror, matching bench

seat solid, lovely condition!

$1,275 OBOBeautiful leather sofa also

Call: 508-320-7941

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BEAUTIFULDark Wood

Dresser*******************With attached matching mirror. 7 drawers + 2

drawer cabinet.71Wx34Hx19D

*******************$300

CALL JEFF:860-930-4522

Beautiful LargeVintage 50’sBedroom Set

$500

Electric Recliner$150

Marble-Top End Tables & Coffee Table$150 For The Set

All In Excellent Condition.508-885-3717

Brand new GE refrigerator

and electric stoveBoth white

$200.00 eachCall 860-753-2096

Brand NewPillow-topMattress

Unopened set, still in bags. Comes with warranty.

$150Can Deliver

Call Karl:774-823-6692

Brass Fireplace Screen and doors

With accessories$100

Please Call Janet:508-867-8415

Bricks and block of all kinds and all

sizes!!Call: 508-248-7812Bridal Gowns:Assorted sizes/styles

1970’s & 1980’s Designer Gowns by Alfred Angelo.

New with original price tags, never altered.

10/$500Call: 860-299-5925

Bridgeport Milling Machine

$1,500

Bench Top Lathe South Bend

$400

Phone Skip:860-774-1212

Bridgeport Milling Machine

$1,500

Bench Top Lathe South Bend

$400

Phone Skip:860-774-1212

Canon Rebel XTIDigital Camera

Seldom used,great shape!

Package Includes:EFS 18-55mm lens,

75-300mm lens, extrabattery, padded

camera bag.Sell Package For

$800

Call:508-987-5231

Coats 700ComputerBalancer

Used one year, no longerin business.

Asking $1,500Call: 508-864-6694

COLUMBIA TITANIUM RAIN JACKET

18/20 Youth $25.00Women’s Wool Coats

Size 14$30.00

XXL Men’s Coats, Fleece Jackets

$35.0050R Blazer

$45.00Please leave message

1-860-974-1745

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Computer Desk$30

15” Color RCATelevision

$75

Cabinet/TV Stand$30

All are in brand newcondition!!

Call: 508-344-6015

COUCH ANDLOVE SEAT

Blue and beige pin stripe with floral toss pillows

Very neutralExcellent condition!

Asking $375 Please call 508-476-7270

Craftsman Radial Arm Saw

10” 2.5HP$75

Craftsman Table Saw

10” 2HP, large steel table$75

Call: 860-222-3168

Cub Cadet WalkBehind Mower

33” deck, 10.5HP, like new!

$900Call: 860-974-2525

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Dark Pine Hutch-with base & top

78 1/2”Hx55”Wx19”D.Excellent condition

$175

Call: 508-347-7492anytime

DarkroomEquipment

Almost everythingyou need!

Beseler 23CII enlarger, timer, bottles, safelights, trays, print washer, graduates, books and more. Old but used very little, excellent

condition.

$450 for all508-885-5277

Desktop ComputerLenovo Windows 7.

Purchased November 2011.

Paid $400Asking $250

have original receipt

Call: 774-633-7014

Diamond RingGents 14K Yellow & White

Gold. Center Diamond 90/100 Surrounded By6 03/100 Diamonds.

All Fine Brilliance26 Year Old Appraisal Was

$5560Will Sell For Same Now!

774-232-0407

Dickens Village Series

18 lighted buildings includ-ing 5 from the A Christmas

Carol Series. Also manyaccessory characters and

decor items. Mint condition in original boxes.

$600Call: 860-963-7236

Dining RoomTable

W/6 chairs & 1 leaf. Dark wood & upholstered chairs.

$1,500 OBO

Deer FeederW/Auto feed

$100

Call Lisa:508-612-8609

Or Joe:860-334-8253Dining Room

ThomasvilleWalnut

French Provincial38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20”

Leafs,2 Armed, 4 straight Cain backed chairs, 6’ Buffet,

Custom Table Pads.$1800

Call Between4:00pm & 6:30pm

508-867-4773

Direct Vent Wall Furnace

35,000 BTUModel- Empire. Excellent

condition.

$500 OBOCall: 508-943-3449


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Double Burial PlotIncludes bronze marker in

Hillsboro memorial Gardens Brandon, Florida 33511

$3,800

Call: 774-289-3622

DoubleCemetery LotIn All Faith Swedish

Cemetery, Worcester, MA.Lot #119 Section I

$1,400Call: 508-867-8350Electric Stove

Glasstop, timer.$150

Love Seat5 years old, brown, fold-out

bed, matching foot stool.$250

Old ComfyRecliner

$50

SquareCoffee Table

$100

Free delivery774-402-4262

Electrical MaterialIndustrial, Commercial,

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Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Breakers, Meters,

Punches, Pipe-Benders.New Recessed Troffer

Flourescent 3-TubeT-8 277V Fixtures

Enclosed$56 Each

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

FOLD-AWAY EXERCISER GLIDER/STRIDER

Retail $279.95Like new!

Asking $140.00Call 508-347-5454

FOR SALE• 4 Anderson patio

windows with frames

• Outside wooden door with glass and frame,

plus storm door

Best Offer860-774-5020

FOR SALE• 4 Anderson patio

windows with frames

• Outside wooden door with glass and frame,

plus storm door

Best Offer860-774-5020

For SaleMake your leavesdisappear with a

Cyclone Commander Pro Lawn Rake - Like new

$1500.00

Get yourself ready for snow with a

Jacobsen Snow Blower $200.00

Call 508 344-4208

For Sale6 month old full

electric bed$1,000

Whirlpool gas stove$250

Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge $500

Go-go UltraXelectric chair

$300

Kuper Washer$150

Call: 860-908-7295FOR SALE

Antique Dining Room Set- Chippendale Mahogany table with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch

and credenza.Excellent condition!!

Asking $800 Call: 508-943-8712

FOR SALECemetery or Pet

Monuments:Beautiful stained glass &

concrete cemetery stones.Hexagon 16”x18”

(2) w/ cross and flowers left(1) w/ flowers sit flush with

landscape.$125.00 ea

Call: 860-299-5925FOR SALE

Stone Walls & Stones

Call: 860-933-5608Lumber

1,000+ board feet2’’ Pine

12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widthsDried 30+ years indoors

$2.25 BF OBO For LotCall: 508-735-1218

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Garden Wedding?Perfect straplessinformal wedding

dress:White with lace overlay.

Dress size 6-8, tea length in front, slight train in back. Would fit 5’2”-5’5” height.

$75Call: 508-765-5867

Gas Log For SaleJotul GF200 LP Gas

$650 OBO

Mini Kota Electric Fishing Motor36lb thrust, 5 speeds

$125 OBO

Fitness PowerRider

$100 OBO

Call: 508-943-2174Got a truck?

Phenomenal bargainsGas range, gas clothesdryer, air hockey table,

Maitlin Smith game table, piano. Boxes & boxes of

good items!!

All must go!!Buy some, buy all

508-341-8292headboard full adj.

micro suede, oatmeal w/esp. wood trim$125 OBO

Coffee/Espresso Maker82-12 cups$75 OBO

Honeywell Air Cleanerrm. sz. 15x20

$50 OBO

Call: 508-765-0621

Hummels/Glassware, Tea Sets, Collectables,WWI & II, Old Instru-

ments, cameras,1500 records, art.

95 F-250 Dump w/plow$5,000

99 Ranger$2,750

31’ Pacemaker$7,500

Call: 860-608-2327JET SKI

2003 Kawasaki 1100 STX D.I., only 80 hours,

3 person jetski w/trailer, tube, 2 life vests,

excellent condition, super fast,

great fun forthe whole family.

$3,200 or best offer 860-382-2386

JukeboxFor Sale

1951 Rowe AMIModel “D” 40

Excellent Condition.Converted To Play 45’s.

Holds 20 Records.Spare Tubes & Service Manual. Great Sound,

Real Solid Wood.$2000

774-200-0501

Kitchen Table SetWith 4 chairs,solid oak wood

$400 OBOCall: 508-278-5064

Life FitnessElliptical Trainer

18 months old, rarely used.Best Offer

Stressless CocoLeather Recliner

with OttomanMint condition

$700

Tiffany PearlBracelet

Mint conditionBest Offer

Call: 508-344-5334Machinist

Complete Setof Tools

(2) Kennedy tool boxes1”-6” Starrett mics,

(4) interapid indicatorsand much more!!

Call: 586-419-1040Mamiya Medium

Format 711 Pro camera w/80mm F4 lens & super

wide 43 mm F4.5 lens with optical viewfinder, Both w/polar filter.

Almost new, in perfect condition

$1850.00 860 923-9407

Maple Dining Room Set

With 2 built-in leaves, 6 chairs, seats up to 10 people,

excellent condition.$550

Call: 508-476-1577Sauder

Computer ArmoireBlack, Good Condition.31”W x 52”H x 19”D

With Slide-OutKeyboard Tray

$100Eastford

Call: 860-377-4961

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Marcy Exercise CycleAbs Lounge

Viamaster TreadmillExercise Ball

$300/Lot

Call: 508-731-5621

Maytag Neptune Drying Center

Electric, lower section tumble dryer. Upper section steam

airflow wrinkle releasemotion lay-flat drying. Fra-grance & humidity control.

New $1,200

Asking $500Call: 860-933-3678

Milk Can$15

Steel Trunk$12

Car Ramp$10

Ready Heaters$45

2,000 3/4 100psiPlastic Pipe

$60

Steel Shelf$45

Kubota Generator A5000

New battery$350

Call: 413-245-7388

Most BeautifulWedding GownLong sleeved, beaded

bodice, size 4-6.

$200 Call: 508-885-6988

MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V

1725RPM, 56 Frame.$45 OBO

5HP, 230/460V1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC

$125 OBO5HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$125 OBO

4 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best Offer

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Blessings Farm50 H Foote Road

Charlton508-248-1411

• New TempurPedicBed- Twin

• Reclining Chair-excellent condition

• Hammond Player Organ• Stromberg Carlson

Record Player• Moveable Dish Cabin

• Sheet Music-w/music cabin

Call: 860-974-1422Before 10am

Newmac Hot Air Furnace

122,000 BTU, 4 ton aircondition ready, like new, used to heat basement.

Asking $1,000Call: 508-943-5958

Oak Dining Roomcolonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent)

90” table, 36” mirrored buf-fet, 56” lighted china closet.

$1,000

10 FishingOutboards

3-25HP$250-$500 each

Call: 508-885-6657Paperback Books

Mostly New Titles,Mostly Romance Novels.

Very ReasonableCall For More Information

Or Leave Message508-764-1156

Paying TopDollar

For Silver Coins,Silver Dollars,Gold Coins,

Paper Money.Banks Recommend Us!

We Travel To You!FREE Honest Appraisals

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508-450-1282

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Pennsylvania House Dining

Room SetQueen Anne style. 2 captain’s chairs, cherry satin finish, 6 side chairs. Table 60x44, 2 15” leafs, table padding.

$2,000 OBOCall: 508-278-7243

PHOENIX HEARTHSTOVE WOODSTOVEExcellent condition

Heats up to 2,500 sq.ft. $1,800.00 or BO

Call 860-559-5814

PIANO1928 Henderson upright

player piano. With 35 music rolls and bench. Rarely used needs tuning, on first floor.

$250 OBOCall: 508-892-4609

POWER CHAIRRascal Turnabout Power

ChairGreat condition

$750.00 or best offer860 779-2765

Primitive Honey-tone Pine Hutch

6x4x2$525

(5) Antique Windsor Chairs

(3) Thumb-back,(2) Bird-cage

$450

Antique Child’s Rocker$125

Like New OakComputer Hutch

$550

Charlton508-248-0684

QUARDRAFIRE 2100FIREPLACE INSERT

$250.00

2 SETS OF GOLF CLUBS

$20.00 each

PING PONG TABLEFor Use on Pool Table

$150.00

Call 508-498-5917

Quoizel Pendant Light

Floral design deep redflowers with green leaves,

gold chain, three light bulbs, approximate diameter 18”.

$175Call: 413-245-9221Rascal Scooter

With LiftIn excellent condition,4 wheel deluxe model,brand new batteries,

weight capacity 450 lbs.

$1,800 OBOCall: 508-476-3058

Recliner/LoveseatIn good condition

$50

GE 5,000 BTU A/C$50

Jackie Kennedy Doll$75

Call: 860-774-7194Sears Gas Trimmer

with supply of lines$100

John Deere GasLeafblower

$100

1974 Suzuki 100CC$1,000

B&H Movie ProjectorDual8

Best Offer

Assortment of cameras & photo equipment

Call: 508-885-3136Series 1555

Med-Lift Power Recliner

Low volt motor, four years old, cranberry color.Excellent condition!!

Call: 508-476-7642

Shade CuttingMachine2 years oldpaid $1,600

asking $800 OBO

Solverus ChargeMachinepaid $650

asking $300

(2)Sharp model ER320 Cash Registers

paid $250eaasking $100ea

Call: 774-745-0226Ask for Bruce

SOLID OAKROLL- TOP

COMPUTER DESKwith N.P. Printer and 2

speakers

$175.00508 867-3729

010 FOR SALE

Sidekick Electric Scooter$450 OBO

Lift ReclinerSadly only used 2 months

Paid $550Asking $400 OBO

Call: 860-315-7090

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used TwicePaid $1295Best offerTracVac

Model 385-IC/385LHUsed Once.

Paid $1300Best offerBear Cat

Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295. Used Twice

Paid $2772Best offer

Call:508-765-5763

Sofa and MatchingChair,

Art Deco RetroPastel Upholstery

Above-Average ConditionAsking $125.00

White-Wash Oak CoffeeTables, Floor and Table Lamps Also Available

Separately. 860-928-6308

Solid MapleDining Set

Table, hutch and 6 chairs.$800 OBO

Antique Man’s Highboy Dresser

$800 OBO

Harden Cherry4-Poster King

Bed Frame$800 OBO

Call: 508-207-0966Solid MapleDining Set

Table, hutch and 6 chairs.$800 OBO

Antique Man’s Highboy Dresser

$800 OBO

Harden Cherry4-Poster King

Bed Frame$800 OBO

Call: 508-207-0966Stamp Collectors:

Commerative mint sets,first day issues, kids starter

kits and more!!Also stamped warship

postcards.Call: 860-928-2677

Stamp Collectors:Commerative mint sets,

first day issues, kids starter kits and more!!

Also stamped warshippostcards.

Call: 860-928-2677

010 FOR SALE

STAR 3-WHEEL MOBILITYSCOOTER

Disassembles foreasy portability

New battery w/charger$500 or BO

Call 508-347-7492

Stove &Refrigerator

21cu. ft.$135 each OBO

A/C’s:5,000 BTU

$40

8,000 BTU$50

Exercise Bike$75

Old 3000WGenerator

$75

Cherry Antique Dinning Table

$225

Call: 860-933-0281

TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11

8x8 $7258x10 $9008x12 $9758x16 $1275

Delivered AndBuilt On-Site

Other Sizes AvailableCall 413-324-1117

Toro RidingLawnmowerOnly used twice!

$800 OBO

12,000 BTUWindow A/C With Heat

Required 220watt$250 OBO

Napoleon Pellet Stove

Less than 1yr old w/allequipment, including (2)

pallets of pellets$2,500 OBO

508-461-7224

Trees for Sale

Evergreen Trees, Colorado Blue Spruce, Potted Trees,Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall.

All 10 trees for $85Norway Spruce 3 1/2’

5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall 5/$99.

Excellent Privacy Border/Ornamental

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

VISION FITNESSFitness machine Model X60005

Excellent condition,used only one month

Paid $1,100.00 Asking $575.00

HONDA 250EX4-wheeler. Barely used

$2,500.00

Call 508-560-5056

010 FOR SALE

Trestle Table7’ 3 1/2’ Pine

Matching BenchesNeeds Refinishing

$250

London FogLuggage

Garment Bag, Carry-on,Duffle Bag

$60

32’ ExtensionLadder

250lb Capacity$150

Call: 508-347-7052

Troy-biltPolar Blast

Snowblower10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint condition, always stored in

heated garage.

$950 OBOCall: 508-341-1337Vermont Castings

Wood stove$400

Pot Belly Woodstove$300

2003 SkidooRenegade

$3,500 OBO

Skidoo Blizzard $1,000 OBO

1995 SkidooFormula SLS

$500 OBO

2000 F150 PartsCall for pricing

1987 Honda XR200$1,000 OBO

860-377-4225Watercraft 1994

Sea-Doo1996 Yamaha Wave Runners

With double trailer, both run excellent. Ready to go!

$3,995 OBO

S-10 RearWindshield

$50

Call: 860-928-1495Wooden High

ChairRefinished$50 each

Call: 774-452-3514

010 FOR SALE

Whole-House Ventilator

$25(3) Antique Wood

Windows$75 Each

Small Shutters$4 Each

Call: 413-245-7388

Worcester County Memorial Park

Paxton, MA

Garden of Heritage(1) Grave

#121D plot 2

Asking $2,800Call: 508-476-1621

Worcester CountyMemorial Park

(2) Grave SitesIn Heritage I

$2,200Call: 508-832-5065

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

CARE NET of NECTNeeds volunteers!!

For more informationPlease call:

860-779-0218please leave message if

no answer

IN REMEMBRANCEJulie Ann Bainton

(Knurowski)36 Year Senior Secretary

Bay Path High SchoolDear Friend, Please Visit

Our Guest Book And Leave A Note To Pay Your Respectswww.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton

JULIENov. 26th, 1954Nov. 30th, 2008

Send Your Love To:888-974-1977 (FAX)

Or Mail To:PO Box 979

Charlton City, MA 01508God Bless

107 MISC. FREE

Free Upright Piano

Genuine Netzow,full sized.

Call: 774-452-1293


FIREARMS WANTED:Collector looking WWII US Firearms

M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols,1911/1911 A1’s

TOP PRICES PAIDHave all necessary federal licenses

Call Wally At508-234-5860

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY107 MISC. FREE

FREE WOOD PALLETS

You pick up. Monday thru Friday 8am-noon.Stonebridge Press 25 Optical Drive

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

130 YARD SALES

ESTATE SALE38 Harwood Street

Oxford, MASaturday and Sunday

October 20 and 218-3

Antiques, Household, Farming, Tools, Fishing

and More!65+ Years of Accumulation

Rain or Shine

HUGE THIRD ANNUAL

YARD SALE Saturday October 20th

9:00 AM TO NOON(Rain date Oct. 27)

Fox Road/Route 44 Putnam

To help PACE - Putnam Alliance to Save

the Environment - continue it’s efforts to conserve wetlands and

waterways.

WANTEDSaleable Goods for Fund Raiser

for PUTNAM ALLIANCE TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT

HUGE YARD SALEon October 20

Corner Fox Rd/Rt 44.

WILL HAPPILY PICK UP STUFF IN GREATER

PUTNAM AREA until 8:00 am on October 20th

963-2268 [email protected] ,

cor [email protected]

135 LOST AND FOUND

FOUNDCAMERA

on Flint Rd in Charlton.Contains lots of family photos

Call 508 248-3232

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

1988 POLARIS INDY400 SLED

Black/red 4K original miles,

Always stored indoors Classic machine

Will consider trade for riding mower

$600.00 obo 508-208-6042

2003 SKIDOO 600GRAND TOURING

And2004 SKIDOO

500SS LEGENDWith 2006 Karavan Tilt

Trailer. Low mileage on all. Excellent condition.

Asking $12Kbut reasonable offers

consideredCall 508-769-3167

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

Tandem KayakFor Sale

Good design, and goodcondition.Was $1,100

Little used, sell for$600

Call: 860-974-1993

205 BOATS

1995 Glastron 17ft Fiberglass Boat(open style) with 88HPEvinrude SPL outboard.

Includes trailer. Easily seats 8. Used in fresh water for

water skiing.

$5,000Call: 508-234-5676

2008 Sea Ray185 Sport

Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha 190PHP. 50 hours, pearl

and black, many features.Outstanding condition with

trailer.

$18,000Call Mark:

781-801-4061

2011 Bentley L.E. Pontoon Boat

20’, bought new 7/1/12.Has a Mercury 25HP

4-stroke motor, playpencover, depth finder, 2012

drive-on trailer. Inexcellent condition.

$12,500Call: 508-949-1320

205 BOATS

9 1/2HP Johnson2 Stroke

Very powerful, many new parts, prop, points etc...

$750will negotiate

Call: 860-481-0877

Hand Crafted Custom Built

Cedar Strip CanoeProspector Design

16 1/2 feet longby 36 inches wide.

$3,200Call: 401-339-4598

215 CAMPING

Membership to Stateline Camp

Resortin Killingly, CT

Family activities, pool,playground, fishing,

expires 2045.$800 OBO

Call for details:508-476-7382

Check the resort out online at statelinecampresort.com

255 PHOTOGRAPHY

CameraPentex K1000 35mm, 50mm lens, Vivitar lens, 28mm wide angle, Series1 70-210 macro

zoom, 2x+3x converter.Vivitar flash & more.

Asking $450Call: 860-779-2246

265 FUEL/WOOD

Central Boiler E-Classic1400/2400

OUTDOOR WOODFURNACE

Cleaner & GreenerEPA Qualified

25-Year WarrantyCall Today

508-882-0178CrystalRockFarm.com

Eliminate yourheating bills

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE

from Central Boiler

Mainline Heating& Supply Inc860-429-9663

FIREWOODGreen - $150

or Seasoned - $200Cut, Split, Delivered

WOOD LOTS WANTEDCall Paul:

508-769-2351508-987-5349

281 FREE PETS

(2) Male CatsCurrently Homeless

Due to Eviction

William is solid white with one green and

one blue eye.Jack is black and white.

These two are brothers, both are fixed, they are6-7 years old and arein desperate need of

a home!!

Call: 774-545-0330

RESCUED CATS NEEDLOVING FOREVER

HOMESFemale SiameseCream and gray

Neutered Male TabbyBoth very gentle

and playful Pictures available

508-341-0588

RESCUED DOGS NEED LOVING

HOMESMale Husky Mix; 1 yr. old

Female Shepherd Mix; 4-5 yrs. old

Both gentle and playful Disciplined and previously

trained Pictures available

508-341-0588

283 PETS

Gordon Setter Puppies

AKC, excellent family pets and hunting companions. Wonderful temperaments, health clearances, shots,

vet checked.

Call: 860-963-0200Or: 508-245-0837

283 PETS

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

Did you find your pet? Or find a home for one?

LET US KNOW!!!Please call us so that we can take your ad out of the paper...Town-To-Town


Found 1/8On Worcester St In Southbridge...All black male catGreen eyes, very lovable,

not fixed, definitely a house cat.

Call: 774-287-5043

Found!!5/04/2012

Young male cat. He is mostly white with black markings. Found on the

Killingly/RI border.He is not neutered, and

thin, but friendly!

Call: 860-774-1490

FREE TO GOOD HOME

Our owner is moving and cannot take us

with them...2 year old “Molly” &

“Princess” are sisters, preferably kept together.

Both cats are spaded and have multi colored

patchwork fur.

Please Call:774-452-1293

or email:[email protected]

HELPRuby has been missing since

June 12th.She was 6 mos. old then

and 65 lbs.She is now 9 mos old.

She’s a boxer/terrier mix. Spayed and current on all

vaccines.Graduated puppy101.She’s fawn and white.

Beautiful girl. Ran away from new

owner in Southbridge.If you have her, have seen

her or know who does have her... please, please, please

call 860-634-7593.We are very worried.

Thank you!

Lost CatMissing from Hillview

Lane Whitinsvilleon 8/24/12

“Mollie”Is a longhaired tabby

black & brown in color. She has 4 white paws and a white bib. She weighs 12lbs and is2 years old, she is

microchipped #985121006650768

Call: 508-266-0929

285 PET CARE

FAN-C-PETMMoobbiillee

GGrroooommiinngg SSaalloonnVicki Kelley

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaallGGrroooommeerr

20 Years Exp.“We Go Right to

Your Door”508-987-2419

285 PET CARE

JJ && LLPPeett SSiittttiinngg

SSeerrvviicceeProfessional at Home

Pet Sitting and Dog WalkingMember of National

Association of Professional Pet Sitters

Established 1996Certified • Bonded • Insured

508-347-3826

Same OwnersTom & Camila

New Stuff!Reconnective Healing

Animal MassageAnimal Communication

As Always!Reiki/Feng ShuiNatural Foods

Flower EssencesAlpha Wave Music

BoardingIndoor/Outdoor Runs

SkylightsHeated/Air Conditioned

Day CareSupervised GroupsDaily/Weekly RatesLarge Play Yards

TrainingBasic - AdvancedGroup Or Private

New - Open Enrollment

GroomingBaths To Full Grooms

Certifications!PCSA Levels I & II

CPR CertifiedReiki Master

Lighterian Reiki VIIReconnective Healing IIICNDF Certified Trainer

Experienced, Caring StaffIndividualized CareAttention To Detail

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill Road

Oxford, MA

starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Bag Shavings$4.75 each

3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, small to medium flakes,

plastic bags

Rock Valley FarmW. Brookfield508 867-2508

298 WANTED TO BUY

CASH PAIDI pay cash for

diabetic test strips. Up to $15 per boxdepending on type,

condition and expiration date

. Will pick up and pay cash. 978-503-2908

anytime

ROUTE169

ANTIQUES884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA

Looking To PurchaseAntiques

And CollectiblesSingle Items

Or Entire EstatesWe Buy It AllAnd Also Do

On-Site Estate SalesAnd

Estate AuctionsCALL MIKE ANYTIME508-765-9512

WANTEDMopeds and Scooters

Any ConditionCall Travis

774 242-AS

298 WANTED TO BUY

Wanted To Buy By Collector

Old comic books-1940’s and up, old baseball and

sports cards, Beatles memorabilia-1960’s and

up, old toys, oldadvertisement signs;

soda, food etc.

Call: 860-779-2469

WANTEDVERY USED

Kitchen CabinetsThe older the better. We are a kitchen refacingcompany and we use

these cabinets at home shows for

“BEFORE & AFTER”

Call between 9 & 5 M-For leave message

KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW ENGLAND

508-987-3384or 860-749-6998

www.mykitchenoptions.com

WARRELICS

&WAR

SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!

Helmets, Swords,Daggers, Bayonets,

Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call David

1-508-688-0847I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

MEDICALMECHANICAL ASSEMBLER

FULL-TIMEEntry level position with

growth potential for self-motivated individual.

Key applicant must bedetail orientated, possess

dexterity, and becomfortable with

cleanroom environment and working

with microscopes.In addition, light

manufacturing assistance will be necessary.

Starting hourly rate $10.00/hr.

Benefit package.Please send resume to:

[email protected] can be

completed at our office 8:30 AM - 5 PM daily

MTD Micro Molding15 Trolley Crossing Road

Charlton, MA 01507

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaannTrees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

WE NOW TAKEYOUR AUTOSFOR CASH!

Removal of Metal, Appliances,

Furniture, TV’s.ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed.

Residential Moves. Furnaces RemovedCheck-our-down-to-earth prices first!

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

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402 GENERAL SERVICES

FREEMetal PickupA/C, Refrigerators,

Washers, Small Trailers, Batteries.

WE PAY YOUTop Dollar For Your

AUTOSTRUCKS

Or TRACTORS

550088--886677--22556644550088--334477--77880044550088--558811--00990022

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

***************Per CT General Statutes

19e-87b-5g,All advertisements for

Daycare Services in thestate of Connecticut must

include your license/registration number.

***************The Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Office of Child Care Servicesrequires that all ads

placed in the newspaper for child care (daycare) in your home include your license number.

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENTDon’t get busted with bad paint!

Call the PAINT POLICE!

A full service paint company providing exceptional

service! Interior/exterior painting and powerwashing.

Your color is our commitment!Call 860-315-0932

TOP SHOPWe specialize in

Quality Natural Stone & Quartz Countertops

Please call for a FREE Estimate! 508-909-5105

TopShopNE.com

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

**************EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

**************All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to The Federal Fair Housing Act

of 1968, which makes itillegal to advertise any

preference, limitation ordiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap,

familial status (number of children and or pregnancy),

national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any

intention to make an such preference, limitation or

discrimination. Thisnewspaper will not

knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate

that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby

informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper

are available on and equal opportunity basis. To

complain aboutdiscrimination call The

Department of Housing and Urban Development “HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD ad 617-565-5308,. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

WEBSTER1-bedroom apartment with

small deck, refrigerator, stove, new Pergo floors.

Near bus route Quiet building

No petsFirst and last

$500.00/month 508-943-3112

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please Call (508)987-1595

EHO

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

River MillVillageThompson, CT

Affordable1,2 & 4 Bedroom Apartment Homes

W/D Hook-ups& On-Site Laundry

Ample ParkingSpacious Floor Plans

Near-by Park &Library

Close to I395, RT12

SummerMove-In Special*2 BR ONE MONTH

FREE*Must Income Qualify

Voucher HoldersWelcome

Call Today(860)923-3919rivermillvillage@

winnco.com

Townhouse Apartments

A Quiet Area w/ Good Schools

No Waiting List Today If You Have A HUD Voucher or CT RAP Certification &

Can Income Qualify

To Income Qualify You Must Be Able To Afford USDA Base Rent Of...

2 BR $655/mo3BR $791/mo

For applicants who canincome qualify

The Caleb Foundation will pay the security

deposit.Still Accepting

Applications ForSubsidized Units.

HUD & USDA

Call... 860.779.0876x128

The Village at KillinglyDayville Affordable

Housing599 Lindenwood Drive,

Dayville, CT 06241By App’t Please

Mon-Thurs 9-11, 1-3“This Institution Is An Equal

Opportunity Employer &Provider. Financed By

Connecticut Housing Authority, Equal Opportunity Housing.”

WEBSTER1 BR $700

Refrigerator, stove,dishwasher, microwave.

New cabinets/New bathroom Off-street parking Coin-op laundry Security system Non-smokingNo dogs/cats

1st and Security(508) 248-7186

Webster3 bedroom second floor,

huge livingroom and dinning room pantry, porch and laun-dry room off-street parking.

ANDThird Floor - Large 3 Bedroom Apartment,

Backyard, Quiet Street, Living Room, Dining Room,

Kitchen, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookups,

Off-Street Parking

For More InformationCall 508-943-8807

Woodstock CTCountry Manor

Apartments undernew ownership.

Newly renovated 1 &2bedroom units available.

New kitchens, bath, flooring. Hot water included in rent.

Call: 508-622-1258or email:

[email protected]

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

HOME FOR RENTWoodstock Valley

Single family, 5 bedroom, 2.5 baths, x-lrg kitchen,

2 car attached, pool, deck, fireplace, workshop, quiet rural location.

Pets considered

$1850.00/m860-315-7116

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Four PlotsIn Worcester Country

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAIn The

“Rememberance Section”All Four For $4500 OBO

(Currently Sells For$1800 Each)

508-721-2572

Worcester County Memorial Park

Paxton, MAOne lot with 2 grave sites$2,500.00 or best offer

Call Tom at978-790-8226

550 MOBILE HOMES

For sale bymotivated owner:Sturbridge, MA5 Room updated fully

applianced clean, mobile home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath,

large kitchen and living room. 4 season sun porch, lots of storage, central air,2 large electrified sheds (1 insulated) Nice private yard

with patio screen house,mature plantings plus more!

DRASTICALLYREDUCED!!

plus park shareCall for more details:

860-315-7122

Mobile HomeIn well established

resident owned adultpark in Quinebaug CT.

Many extras!!!

Call for anappointment:508-847-1562

Nice Comfortable 2 Bedroom

Mobile HomeWell kept in

retirement park.$45,000

Call: 774-318-0275

Park ModelMobile HomeFor Sale By Owner

Fully Furnished, New Porch Addition, Also Nice Shed & Great Place For A Garden.

On Beautiful Lot NearSwimming Pool.

Located At HighviewCampground InWest Brookfield.

Begin Camping 4/15-10/15

Asking $28,000508-867-8736

SturbridgeSmall 55+ park,only 12 units:

Recently renovated mobile home. New windows, paint plumbing, insulation, slider door. Walking distance to

everything. Near OldSturbridge Village.

Priced for quick sale!!$23,900

Monthly Fee $220

617-799-1379

575 VACATION RENTALS

Fort Meyers Beach1 bedroom cottage, fully

equipped, across street from beautiful beach. Clean, quiet,

close to all attractions.

$4,400 Jan. & Feb. 2 month rental

Off season rates from $350 weekly

239-463-3369727-204-4457

www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com


700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

(4) Winter TiresMounted on Honda Rims205/55 R16, good thread.

Call: 508-885-5639

1983 Ford 351Windsor Rebuilt trans

and transfer case$350

1952 Chevy Power Train$350

1987 GMC PartsNice chrome front

bumper, heater core, misc.

Chevy 283 & 327 crankshafts

Call: 508-892-8481

LEER FIBERGLASS TONNEAU COVER 700 series New ‘08. Used one season. Fits Ford SD

1999-2007 shortbed

$300 OBO Call: 508-278-0810

Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Kwik-Slide

15K for 6 ft bed, never used, will need to buy mounting

brackets.$600 OBO


[email protected]

720 CLASSICS

1950 Chevrolet4-Door Sedan

6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. New Factory-Built Motor.

Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Needs Interior & Minor Work

To Be Road-Worthy.$5,900

978-760-3453

1963 FordFairlane 500Rebuilt 260 V8, new

automatic transmission, floors and interior. New dualexhaust, paint and chrome

good.$8,400 OBO

Will consider trades and cashCall Chuck:

508-248-5928

1966 Dodge Dart2 door sedan, automatic 6, third owner, 92,000 miles,

well maintained, solid excel-lent paint. Fun cruiser

$6,900 OBOCall: 860-774-1891

before 9pm

1971 Corvette Convertible

350, 4 speed. Originalengine. Torch Red, black

top & interior.

$25,000 OBOCall: 508-344-0394

720 CLASSICS

1975 ChryslerImperial Lebaron

2 door, 440 cubic inch engine good driver,

needs TLC.$2,500

Pick-Up truck side boxes

(2) 8ft, good condition, also have ladder rack free if you

buy boxes!$500

Call: 508-885-4651

1976 MGBRoadster

ConvertibleExterior bodywork newly

redone, 85,000 miles, comes with cover.

$5,000 OBOCall: 508-414-7574

1978 FirebirdFormula

V8, 4-speed, too many new parts to list! Nice cruising car, includes custom fit car

cover, color black.

$8,500 OBOCall: 508-278-6219

After 5pm

1986 Camaro Z28305 V8, 700R4 overdrive transmission w/shift kit.83K miles, recent paint,new tires, newer brakes,T-tops. Runs well, needs

TLC, good driver.

$3,850

Call Dan:860-208-9707

BEAUTIFUL 1993 REDSEDAN DEVILLE

CADILLAC61,000 original miles

Excellent condition 1 owner Always garaged, V8,

Front wheel drive, 4-doorA must see!

Paid $28,200 new $8,500 firm

Call 508-234-9955

725 AUTOMOBILES

1991 MercuryColony Park

Station WagonBurgundy leather interior,

burgundy faux wood exterior. 75,000 original miles, great

condition, needs new battery.

$2,200Call: 508-478-8538

1991 MercuryColony Park

Station WagonBurgundy leather interior,

burgundy faux wood exterior. 75,000 original miles, great

condition, needs new battery.

$2,200Call: 508-478-8538

2000 CHRYSLER SEBRINGCONVERTIBLE95,000 miles

Many updates, new tires, new alt, new battery

Good condition $3,200

Call 508-949-2270

725 AUTOMOBILES

1996 ChevyLumina

Grey, in good condition, has recent inspection sticker

mileage: 144,000.

Asking $800Call: 508 434-0630

1999 VolvoV70 Wagon

Turbo, Auto, LeatherRuns, Check Engine Light On. Needs Electrical Work

To Pass Emissions.Good Engine, Drive Train

& Body Parts.$1,200

Call: 860-974-1801

2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Engine has 5000 miles, new paint, new tires and wheels.

Excellent condition - no rustAsking $6500.00

Call 508 764-1520725

2004 Pontiac GTOTorrid red with black leather

interior, 5.7L LS1 V8,automatic transmission,

73,000 miles.

Asking $10,900Call: 508-949-1816

2006 FordTaurus SEL

Excellent condition, 21,900 miles, remote starter, keyless

entry, loaded with options.

$9,850Call: 774-230-4156

2008 Nissan Versa Hatchback

Silver, 4 door, 74,000 miles. In excellent condition,

one owner!

$7,995


[email protected]

2009 ChevyColorado 4x4LT

Black w/grey interior, 77,000 miles, well maintained, bed cover & factory liner. Selling truck w/Fisher Homesteader

plow in perfect condition.

Truck&Plow$18,750

Truck w/out plow$16,800

Call:508-987-3975

Classic1984- 500 SELMercedes Benz4 door sedan, 134,000

miles, very good condition.

Best OfferCall for more information:

508-867-2774

732 SPORTS UTILITY

2004 Land Rover Freelander

78K miles. Extremely well maintained, clean Carfax. Sport leather interior, faux wood grain console, AWD, tow hitch, cargo area with

privacy canopy.

$11,400 Call 508-846-0986

WOMAN’S 21 SPD, 26” BIKE

Excellent condition Asking $225 (negotiable)

Call 860-779-9097

740 MOTORCYCLES

1977 Harley SFE

Many upgrades and extras 3.5” Open Primary,

Wide Glide, Arlen Ness chrome swing arm,

180 rear tire, etc, etc

$5,800 OBOCall: 860-974-9811

1994 Honda 300EX Quad

5 speed with reverse. New tires, in great condition. Must

see to appreciate.

$1,500 OBOCall: 508-885-9963

1996 HARLEYDAVIDSON

883 SPORTSTERLow miles

$4,000774-402-4624

1999 KawasakiVulcan Classic9,000 miles, excellent

condition, $2,000 worth of chrome, (all original parts for chromed) extra set of seats, owners manuals, 2 new tires

this year!!!

$5,500860-774-5020

2 MotorcyclesFor Sale

2007 Roadstar Warrior-

Metallic Gray, VERY LOW MILES, Samson Ground Pounders, Very Clean.

$7,000 OBO

2008 Yamaha FZ6-

600CC, Royal Blue, VERY LOW MILES, Very Clean,

Slider Guards.$5,200 OBO


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2004 Honda VT750Fuel injected, shaft drive,

liquid cooled, full windshield, saddle bags, custom seat.

Excellent condition!

$3,000 FirmCall: 860-774-6334

740 MOTORCYCLES

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500

13,360 miles $5,400 inaccessories beautiful bike

w/Corbin seat, Boss saddle bags, lots of leather and

chrome, must see!!

Sacrifice for $4,750860-774-6782

for photos and more info

2005 HarleyDavidson

Fat BoyAnniversary Edition10,250 miles, a lot of chrome, drag bars,

Super G carb

$13,500 OBOCall: 508-340-7950

2005 HondaVTX 1300

6,600 miles, new battery, harley saddle bag, turn

key and go!$6,000 OBO

1998 Honda 1100 Tourer

With trailer, excellentcondition, new battery,

front brakes & tires.$6,000 OBO

with trailer

Call: 860-923-9067

2007-2009Yamaha VStar

1300 Stock Seat

$200Call: 774-230-7158

2008 HondaCRF150F

Awesome red & whitedirtbike!!!

$2,000 OBOCall: 860-935-9374

BMW MOTORCYCLE

1997 R85OR T2KNew tires, hard bags,

tank bag.$3,500

OR will trade for 2-wheel drive pickup of equal value

Call Joe at:860-315-7181

MID SEASON DEAL

2006 SuzukiBoulevard

Grey, VL800K, great bike, mint condition, under 2,200

miles (always garaged). Shield, saddle bags, and

sissy bar.

$5,500Must See!

Call: 774-329-9160

740 MOTORCYCLES

MOTORCYCLE2004 YamahaV Star 1100

ClassicExcellent condition, must be

seen to be appreciated. Like new, well kept

Asking $5,000Call: 508-347-5179

or774-230-5924

Yamaha 2007PW 80 MotorcycleBought new for grandkids. No utilization. Less than 15

hours total use.Original MSRP $1,499

$775Cell: 203-574-0692

Brimfield

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1997 35’Holiday

VacationerChevy 454 engine, 58,000 miles, (6) Michelin tires, queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan

7.0 generator, backup camera, (2) new batteries, hydraulic leveling jacks,

many extras,excellent condition.

$18,000Call: 508-892-4102

2007 MOTORHOME

31 ft. Class “C”Itasca Impulse

11.5 ft. slideout queen bedOwners are

non-smokers/have no pets

Only 14,136 milesMany extras!

Asking $58,000.00Serious buyers call

508-320-2944

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1994 DamonEscaper 32’ Fifth Wheel Camper

Great condition, real clean! New tires, custom orderdeluxe queen size bed

and microwave.Everything works!

$5,000Call: 508-335-2747

1998 30’ Cavalier Gulf Stream

TrailerWith screen room,

seasonal use atcampgrounds.

$5,500 will negotiateCall: 860-923-2445

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1998 Dutchman Hardtop Pop-Up

CamperModel 1002XS, King &

Queen Beds, sleeps 8, front storage compartment,canopy, many extras.

$2,695 OBOCall: 860-935-5228

2002 Flagstaff 25ftUltra Light CamperLIKE NEW! Dual axle, sleeps

6, double doors, heated queen bed, microwave, bath-

tub, air conditioning/heat, awning and more.

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Call: 413-245-9036

Motor Home1998 Holiday

RamblerEndeavor Diesel1 Slide, Low Mileage,Washer/Dryer, Very

Good Condition.

$30,000Call 860-774-6128

MUST SELL!!!1997 Skyline

Camper Seaview Deluxe 40’

Furnished, two bump outs, very good condition, lots of

cabinet space, nice bath-room. Everything in great

working order!!

$6,000 Call: 860-974-8702

Summer Fun!Woodstock Campground Activities include: fishing

pond, pool, etc. Open April 15 thru October. 35’ Trailer with attached 8x16 screen

porch, includes lot.

End of SeasonReduction!!!

$6,000Call: 860-963-2065

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath,

No Undercarriage Rust.Good Mechanics.

$1500978-760-3453

1987 Chevy Pickup6in. lift, completely rebuilt, 383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots

of new parts. Awesomemonster truck. Great for

mud runnin!!Serious Inquiries Only

$3,500 OBROCall Neal: 508-612-5658

or: 508-488-0566

2002 WhiteChevy Van

Express 2500

Best OfferCall: 774-482-0408

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1992 GMCDiesel TruckUPS Truck-Style,

Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt

Transmission/Motor,New Fuel Tank, Radiator,

Steering Box. Dual Wheels,11’ Area Behind Seats

Excellent Condition14,100GVWR

Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546

1997 DodgeDakota

Extended Cab2 wheel drive, dark green

58,000 miles, 5 speedstandard transmission,

good condition.

$2,700 Call: 508-713-3066

or 508-779-0194

2001 Dodge 2500Pickup, 4 wheel drive,

automatic, single cab with 8” body, V-8, new snow tires,

fisher plow ready.$4,500

Call: 860-974-1801

2002 GMCSierra SLT

1500, Z71 off road package. Extended cab, Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new

Mastercraft tires. 224,000 miles

$6,000 OBOCall: 774-922-2098

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

MichiganBackhoe

PayloaderDiesel, Runs Good

$9997Chevy Box Truck

UPS-Style$3500

John DeereSkidloader

Needs Motor Work

Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!

Call (508)347-7300

767 VEHICLES WANTED

Vehicle NeededElderly woman looking for

donated vehicle. Even if it is in need of minor repairs. Does not need to pass

inspection if it is a minor fix.

Call: 774-230-2564

Vehicle Needed!!If anyone has a car that

runs and can get a sticker and they want to donate it to an old man that needs a

car to get to the stores.Let him know he may be willing to give you some-

thing for the car.

Here is his number!!Call: 508-764-0594

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