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Vol. IV, No. 47 Complimentary

Friday, August 21, 2009

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‘Vitality shows not onlyin the ability to persist

but in the ability to start over.’

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INSIDEA8-9 — OPINION

A12 — SPORTS

B1 — HOT SPOT

B4 — OBITS

B5 — RELIGION

B6-7 — CALENDAR

VVILLAGEILLAGE TTRIVIARIVIA

What was the occupation ofWilliam James Morrison,who invented the cottoncandy machine?

Answer on page 2.

Cutler Jr.petitionsunaffiliatedfor mayor

BY MATT SANDERSONVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

PUTNAM — The Democraticand Republican Town Committeeshave endorsed a full slate of can-didates for the 2009 municipalelection season taking place in thefall.

The 35-member DemocraticTown Committee, chaired byCynthia Dunne, voted to placeMayor Robert Viens, who is cur-rently finishing up his secondterm in office, on the Novemberballot.

Vying for Viens’ seat is residentDoug Cutler Jr., who petitionedhimself unaffiliated for the run atmayor.

The Democratic TownCommittee also voted to includeincumbent Selectmen Richard

Selectmenreject proceduresuggestions

BY OLIVIA BRAATENVILLAGER CORRESPONDENT

PUTNAM — Property and proce-dure were among the most widelydiscussed items during the Board ofSelectmen’s Aug. 17 meeting.

Town Planner Fred Wojick pre-sented recommendations from boththe Inland/Wetlands Commissionand Planning Commission regard-ing 31 town-owned properties. Mostof the properties are less than halfan acre, landlocked and unbuild-able.

Accordingly, the commissionsrecommended all 13 parcels valuedunder $10,000 be offered to abutters,who would pay any transaction-related costs.

“Let’s dispose of these one way oranother,” Wojick advised.

Of those valued higher than$10,000, members suggested offer-ing two to abutters, selling threeand keeping 14. The proposal willbe forwarded to the town’s attorney,Bill St. Onge, for further review.Any transfers of land must go

160th Brooklyn Fair opens Thursday


BROOKLYN — Coming off arecord high in 2008 for attendanceand ticket sales, the 160th BrooklynFair looks to continue the spiritedtradition of the Windham CountyAgricultural Society next weekend,when it is celebrating 200 years ofits own existence.

The fair takes place nextThursday, Aug. 27, through Sunday,Aug. 30, at the BrooklynFairgrounds at 15 FairgroundsRoad. Admission is $10. Childrenage 12 and under get in free. Seniordiscount day is Sunday, Aug. 30, fora $6 admission.

IWC favored in Unistar caseBY MATT SANDERSONVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

PUTNAM — In the most recentdecision in the case betweenUnistar Properties versus theConservation and Inland WetlandsCommission of the town ofPutnam, the state’s Supreme Courtin Hartford ruled in favor of theInland Wetlands Commission onAug. 18.

A panel of judges heard the casein April, after it had gone throughthe appeals process in the SuperiorCourt in Willimantic and bypass-ing the appellate court. They foundthat the application, represented bythe plaintiff for Unistar PropertiesKenneth Slater, was incomplete. In

2006, Unistar Properties, based inWhitinsville, Mass., sought to con-struct 34 single-family dwellings on62 acres of land at the junction ofFive Mile River Road and OldMoffitt Road in East Putnam.

“In my opinion, I feel that thiswas a victory for not only EastPutnam, but the entire town,” saidEast Putnam resident ScottPempek, who has been opposed tothe proposal with his neighborssince its origin. “Our group is notagainst development, but rather forresponsible development. The typeof development that Unistar wasproposing for this very environ-mentally sensitive area was farfrom responsible, focusing more on

return on investment than preser-vation of our precious naturalresources.”

After the commission rejectedthe first application from Unistarin 2006 for not having adequatelocal plant and animal data,Pempek said his group of neigh-bors tried petitioning the ZoningBoard to change all the land east ofRoute 21 up to Chase Road from aresidential to an agricultural zone.That meant that lot sizes would gofrom 40,000 square feet to 2 acres, ormore than 90,000 square feet.

“The process took a few monthswith public hearings,” he said. “No

Here’s a view of what the 2008 Brooklyn Fair looked like last year.

A cool cruise with many wishesBY OLIVIA BRAATEN

VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT

PUTNAM — Jean Sheldon setout to find the most impressiveclassic car on the lot. The 81-year-old Putnam woman wasn’t surewhat it might look like — she’dnever judged a car show before —but that, she said, was part of thefun.

Sheldon arrived at Saturdaynight’s Tri-State Cruisers eventwith half a dozen or so other DayKimball Hospital Well-Wishers, avolunteer organization raisingfunds for the hospital’s oncologycenter.

The two groups converge once ayear in the Putnam Parkade offRoute 44.

Typically, Tri-State’s summer-time weekly gatherings raisefunds for the Hole in the WallGang Camp in Ashford, but, eightyears ago, their path crossed withthe Well-Wishers. It remains awarm partnership.

“We’ve had great fun out herethis evening,” Well-Wisher PatHedenberg told the crowd, millingOlivia Braaten photos

Cliff Buttermark, 91, of Pomfret and Jean Sheldon, 81, of Putnam peruse one ofthe 250 classic cars showcased during the “Saturday Nite Cruise” in Putnam thispast week. Both are volunteers at Day Kimball Hospital.

Turn To ELECTION, page A5

Turn To SELECTMEN, page A11

Turn To FAIR, page A13

Turn To UNISTAR, page A13

Turn To CRUISERS, page A14

’09 ELECTIONS

SETTING UP

WINDHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY CELEBRATING ITS 200TH YEAR

A2 • PUTNAM VILLAGERFriday, August 21, 2009


PUTNAM — An Aug. 17 town meet-ing, held in the midst of the Board ofSelectmen’s meeting, resulted in unan-imous approval for Putnam’s new ped-dling, solicitation and vending ordi-nance. The resolution replaces a 1998version.

The change stemmed from problemsrecognizing licensed vendors duringsome of the town’s large communityevents.

“Now, everyone has to be identified.Before we had no idea who was who,”Selectman Tim Ford explained.

At times, vendors would come totown for events, having paid the fee forone license but actually employing 20salespeople. The town’s new ordinanceclarifies that each of those individualsactively selling a product must hold a

license in his or her own name.The 10-page ordinance makes

allowances, among other things, forchildren engaged in school or nonprof-it fundraising activities, veterans, orcharitable or nonprofit entities. Thenew ordinance is available in theoffices of the mayor and town clerk.

Selectmen also scheduled anothertown meeting for 7:30 p.m. Monday,Sept. 21, at Putnam Middle School.Residents will vote on a land use dealbetween the town and RawsonMaterials. Negotiations began twoyears ago.

The proposal would allow Rawson toexcavate gravel on town-owned proper-ty along the access road to the ashlandfill off Kennedy Drive. Rawson isfinalizing a separate agreement withan adjacent landowner, ultimatelyresulting in a 17-acre excavation site —

about 12 acres of which belongs to thetown.

Mayor Bob Viens said if approved,the agreement would result in elimi-nated costs and increased revenue forthe town.

Putnam currently spends more than$30,000 each year on road sand. Underterms of the agreement, however,Rawson will provide sand and trans-port it to the town’s sewer plant forstockpiling.

“It saves us money, and it’s a greenerway to do it,” Viens said, referring tolessened travel time of heavy trans-port vehicles.

Rawson will also pay a set fee to thetown for its sale of top soil and gravel.

The end result, Viens said, will be alarge pond situated near the town’sproposed technology park.

Town meeting approves vendor policy

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QUOTATION OF THE WEEK

“It’s a big oceanliner. It takes a long time toturn, but the nice thing is the teachers want to

change. They’re hungry for it.”

— Putnam Superintendent William Hull, talking about the proactive approach Putnam public school teachers aretaking to cure the poor Connecticut Academic Performance Tests

and Connecticut Mastery Tests

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QUOTE &TRIVIA

Trivia Answer: He was a dentist.

Front Page Quote: F. Scott Fitzgerald

FIVE QUESTIONS

1. The largest lake in the world is located in: Utah, theCongo, or Siberia, India?2. What were the Polo Grounds?3. Who wrote “To Kill A Mockingbird”?4. What are the three locations of television’s CSI?5. Columbus is the capital of what state?

Please see answers on page 12

1. That Old Cape Magic, Richard Russo2. The Girl Who Played With Fire, Stieg Larsson3. The Help, Kathryn Stockett, Amy Einhorn4. Inherent Vice, Thomas Pynchon5. Best Friends Forever, Jennifer Weiner6. The Defector, Daniel Silva7. Shanghai Girls, Lisa See8. Brooklyn, Colm Tóibín8. The Angel’s Game, Carlos Ruiz Zafón10. The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, KatherineHowe

The New England Independent Bestseller List, provided byWonderland Books, Putnam, for the week ending Aug. 9

1. Olive Kitteridge, Elizabeth Strout2. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows3. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson4. The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery 5. Sarah’s Key, Tatiana De Rosnay6. The Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein7. Unaccustomed Earth, Jhumpa Lahiri8. Netherland, Joseph O’Neill9. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Seth Grahame-Smith, Jane Austen10. The Shack, William P. Young

The New England Independent Bestseller List, provided byWonderland Books, Putnam, for the week ending Aug. 9

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AT THE AUDUBONWeek of Aug. 10:Bird sightings this week at Connecticut Audubon andWyndham Land Trust properties in the northeast corner ofConnecticut: Barred Owl, Indigo Bunting, Barn Swallow,Phoebe, Cooper’s Hawk, Bobolink, Meadowlark, Red-eyedVireo, Great Egret, Green Heron, Song Sparrow and CommonYellowthroat.

SEPT. 21 VOTE ON LAND USE DEAL


DANIELSON — Patrons ofSunnyside Farms convenience storesare helping to support a medical clinicin Haiti, one drink at a time.

Owner Peter Deary is redirecting fivecents of every cup of iced or hot coffee,cappuccino, cocoa or slushie purchasedto the Foundation Good Samaritan inAction (FGSA) Medical Clinic in LaPlaine, Haiti.

The promotion, which began sixweeks ago, is one of three area FGSAfund-raisers to be held this year.

“It’s a great opportunity for people tohelp and receive something of value inreturn,” said Deary, who serves on theBoard of Directors for the nonprofit,headquartered in Brooklyn.

The foundation, formally a 501(c)3 asof September 2007, serves as a statesidesupport network, raising funds and sup-plies for the clinic’s medical and socialoutreach programs.

The Board of Directors is comprisedof seven area residents who volunteertheir time. Accordingly, 100 percent ofevery dollar donated goes directly to theclinic.

The clinic itself opened in 2003 underthe leadership of a Haitian native whoset out to improve living conditions inwhat remains the poorest country in thewestern hemisphere.

Among Haiti’s harsh statistics: an average annualincome of $450 per person, just over half with access tosafe water, and a life expectancy of 57 years. Fewer thanhalf of children attend school, with one in five dyingbefore reaching the age of 5.

“It’s overwhelming at times,” FGSA’s Board PresidentRicky Bogert said. “It’s a shame that people are still livingthat way.”

At 23, Bogert is fully invested into the project, havingdevoted one summer so far helping out at the clinic andnow traveling between the countries twice a year. It’sbecome personal, he said.

“All it takes is to go there once,” Deary agreed. “You keephelping because you realize what would happen if you didstop.”

Among FGSA’s outreaches is a nationwide vaccinationprogram (so far administering shots to 30,000 children andpregnant women), malnutrition care, health education,and youth and women’s clubs.

In addition, the group recently distributed 75 water fil-tration systems, largely possible through a $4,000 grantfrom the Putnam Rotary and additional support from thePlainfield and Danielson clubs. Others who cannot affordto make a financial donation have given medical equip-ment and medication.

Patrons to Sunnyside’s locations — two in Danielsonand one in Webster, Mass. — don’t need to do anything tohave the five cents from beverage purchases donated toFGSA. It will happen automatically.

However, those interested in giving more will find dona-tion cans, labeled with Bogert’s photographs of Haitianchildren, on the cashier counters.

“Nothing’s too small,” Bogert noted. “It can have a hugeimpact.”

FGSA will also host “An Evening in the Barn” at TheGolden Lamb from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20. The annual fund-raiser — the largest for the foundation, last year netting$17,000 — features hayrides, music by local artists, a silent

auction and a buffet dinner. Tickets are $50 per person.During the group’s Christmas fund-raiser, supporters

can purchase cards, representing different amounts ofmoney that will go toward various medicines and suppliesneeded at the clinic. Last year, FSGA raised nearly $5,000from that venture.

For more information about the group’s work, visitwww.fgsahaiti.org or call Ricky Bogert at (860) 617-4311.

Sunnyside patrons drink to Haitian health

Courtesy photo

Above: A doctor attends to a patient at the Foundation Good Samaritan in Action MedicalClinic in Haiti. Below: Ricky Bogert, with a young Haitian girl.

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POMFRET — On the second Fridayof every month at the Harvest restau-rant, the Windham County ChristianWomen’s Connection sponsors abrunch and a special feature open toall interested guests.

On Aug. 14, Norwich residents Boband Melodye Whatley, with grand-daughter Hannah, presented“Colonial America … The Soundsand People of Our Past.” Followingtheir informative act, former radioand cable TV host, author and NewYork model Sherri Martinelli, ofSudbury, Mass., impressed the audi-ence with her life testimony, “Be WhoYou Are Designed to Be.”

“We’ve been doing some sort of his-torical reenactment for more than 25years,” said Bob, a military manretired from the Navy. “I’ve alwaysloved history, so when a friendapproached me with the idea, it was-n’t difficult for me to get involved.”

Dressed in colonial homespun can-vas pants, a calico-type shirt, woolsocks and high boots, Bob’s goal is toshow “what history really is”— likewhat is meant to an 11-year-old boywhen his father joined the militiamen. Here, his focus was on “early Americanhistory, from 1492 to 1763 muskets, me andmore.” Using humorous past stories, heshowed how some of his listeners knewabsolutely nothing about the facts he was por-traying.

Well versed in colonial music, his wife,Melodye, has been playing the bowed psalteryfor more than 15 years, performing and givingworkshops at schools, churches, museums,adult education workshops and retreats.

According to a flier she and a teammatewrote, “The bowed psaltery is a member ofthe zither family of instruments, and isplayed with a box, producing the sweet, ethe-real sound of a small violin or fiddle.”Because it is so easy to handle, it is becomingquite popular.

More information is available by calling(860) 822-1003, or on the Web site [email protected].

Peggy Norman, ticket chairman at theevent, offered some background informationon the Windham County Christian Women’sConnection, affiliated with StonecroftMinistries.

“The movement started in 1938, with asmall group of women searching for spiritual

answers. TheWindham club startedin 1981. I came onboard in 1984 and haveheld different posi-tions every since,” shesaid.

Prior to eachHarvest program, a 12-member planningteam meets in differ-ent homes —Canterbury, Brooklyn,Woodstock, Plainfieldand Danielson —throughout Windham County. On the firstFriday of the month, prayer leaders cometogether to pray for the upcoming program,for the country, for the government and forpersonal requests.

Stonecroft is a non-denominational, non-profit organization, with an emphasis onBible studies, on missionary work and onhelping women get a fresh start in life. It canbe reached at www.stonecroft.org.

The next meeting of the Windham CountyChristian Women’s Connection at TheHarvest will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 11. The special feature will be “ABig Basket Bonanza,” with Gwen Carbone asauctioneer and guest speaker Robin Harnest,of Roanoke, Va., bringing the message, “It’sWhat’s Inside ThatCounts.”

Free childcare isprovided; thegourmet brunch is$12.

For more informa-tion call Helen at(860) 774-5092 or Janieat (860) 412-0014


PUTNAM — The $18.8 millionbond package for the town’sdeteriorating sewer treatmentplant upgrade on QuinebaugAvenue at the Water PollutionControl Authority was approvedby voters during a referendumheld on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

According to Town Clerk SaraSeney, the item passed easilywith 143 votes for yes to approvethe funding and 63 votes for no.Of the 5,154 registered voters inPutnam, not including propertyowners who could also vote inthe referendum on Tuesday,there was an unsavory turnout.

“We had a 4 percent turnout,”said Mayor Robert Viens. “It’shigher than I expected, but it’sstill incredibly low. I like to seebetter turnouts, because withlarger ones, it’s more telling. Wetry to get the word out as muchas we can. When we get a voteresounding vote of ‘yes’ or ‘no,’it’s more clear.”

Viens said there is now $8 mil-lion lined up in stimulus fundsfrom the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture togo toward repairing the 40-year-old facility.

Bob Garceau, a commissioneron the WPCA, said he thoughtthe referendum votes were

going to be close since so manypeople in Putnam will be affect-ed by the sewer rate increasethat is slated to come with thebonding approval. However,even with the low turnout buthigh margin of approval, hesaid people apparently saw thebenefit of getting a hold ofthose stimulus funds.

Joseph DiPilato, chairman ofthe WPCA, said they will nowsit down with the engineeringfirm Fuss & O’Neill to begin theproject’s remaining schedule.

The project’s bonding willserve a conduit for millions fed-eral grants and loans comingfrom the USDA. The roughly

$11.4 million in loans are slat-ed to be paid back over thenext 40 years, hence, the pro-jected sewer rate increase of10 percent next fall, then byanother 15 percent each yearthrough 2012.

For more information on theproject, a Power Point presen-tation of its timelines is avail-able on the town’s Web site,www.putnamct.org, under the“Water & Sewer” tab for towndepartments.

Matt Sanderson may bereached at (860) 928-1818, ext.110, or by e-mail at [email protected].

PUTNAM VILLAGER • A3Friday, August 21, 2009

Putnam Monday, Aug. 24

• Board of Finance — 7:30 p.m.Selectmen’s Chambers

• Library Board — 7 p.m. LibraryConference Room

• Planning Commission — 7 p.m.Town Hall

• Putnam Youth Advisory Board — 5p.m. Housing Authority CommunityRoom

Tuesday, Aug. 25

• Recreation Commission — timesvary, selectmen’s chambers

Friday, Aug. 28

• Northeast Connecticut Council ofGovernments — 8 a.m. NECCOG office

Monday, Sept. 7

• Board of Selectmen — 7 p.m.Selectmen’s Chambers

Tuesday, Sept. 8

• Economic DevelopmentCommission — 9 a.m. EconomicConference Room

• Redevelopment Agency — 8 a.m.Redevelopment Conference Room

• Inland Wetlands Commission — 7p.m. Town Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 9

• Water Pollution Control Authority— 7 p.m. Town Hall

PUBLIC MEETINGS

CORRECTIONIn the August 14 Putnam Villager

article titled “$18.8 million sewerupgrade up for vote,” there was a mis-calculation to the anticipated sewerrate increase through 2012 for resi-dents tied into the municipal sewer.The impact on quarterly sewer ratesare a 10 percent increase on Oct. 1,2009, prior to the project’s bonding,then on Jan 1, 2010, through Jan. 12013, there is an annual 15 percentincrease for post project bonding.

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Place, Jitendra “Jay” Sinha, AlmaD. Morey and newcomer RichardLoomis on the November ballotfor two-year terms on the Board ofSelectmen.

The GOP committee, chaired byAngela Henderson, nominatedincumbents Owen Tarr andFrederick Hedenberg for moretwo-year terms on the board.

For the Board of Education, theGOP nominated James Purdon IIIfor another four-year term.

The Democrats nominated KateBousquet, David B. Gaudreau, J.Scott Pempek and Marieanne M.Viens for the Board of Education.Bousquet is the only candidatevying for a two-year term, whilethe rest are going for four-yearterms.

Current Town Clerk Sara Seneywas endorsed by both politicalparties to run again for her posi-tion.

Anthony Falzarano and SusanGardner were both endorsed bythe Democrats to run for four-yearterms on the Board of Finance.

Kathleen Noel-Johnson was nomi-nated to run as an alternate.

For the Republicans, JamesShaw and Adam Lehmann werenominated for four-year terms tothe Board of Finance, with resi-dent Peter Benoit endorsed to runas an alternate.

The Democrats endorsedGerard E. Cotnoir, Timothy Ford,Gerard J. Cotnoir and RaymondLajoie to run for DistrictAuthority slots. The Republicanshad no endorsements.

Resident Chris Coderre is run-ning for a spot on the Special

Services District for theDemocrats, while James Shaw isrunning for that spot for the GOP.

Robert Garceau was nominatedby the Democrats to run for thetwo-year term on the Board ofAssessment Appeals, whileJoseph Hopkins was nominatedby the Republicans to run for thatboard.

The GOP nominated Judy Whitefor the Library Board, while theDemocrats endorsed Lesley Neal,Susan Grant-Nash, John Dignamand Anne Lamondy for it.

Matt Sanderson may be reachedat (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at [email protected].


Connecticut is in the midst ofa Bad Bug News Trifecta.Asian Longhorned Beetles

are at our borders, mosquito popu-lations are exploding, and abouthalf of the state’s beehives areinfected with a potentially deadlybacteria.

Asian Longhorned Beetles threat-en thousands of acres ofConnecticut forests, especially

those with stands of maple, birch,elm and willow. These non-nativeinsects have no natural enemies. Nopesticides effectively control them.

“Once a tree is attacked by thebeetle, the only remedy is to cut itdown,” said Gov. M. Jodi Rell, whodeclared August as AsianLonghorned Beetle AwarenessMonth. This pest “has the potentialfor more damage than infestationsby gypsy moths, Dutch elm diseaseand chestnut blight combined,”said Rell.

Sixty percent of Connecticut iscovered by forests that support bothrecreation and a half-billion dollarforest product industry. This makesthe beetle, which was first found inNew York City in 1996, a seriousthreat to our economy. An infesta-tion in nearby WorcesterMassachusetts has alreadydestroyed 24,000 trees. The beetlehas not yet been seen inConnecticut. The most importantthing you can do to prevent it fromreaching us is this: Do not bringfirewood from other states intoConnecticut. You can also be on thelookout for the beetle when you areout in your yard or in the forest.

• • • •Heavy rainfall and humidity for

months on end have created a per-fect storm for hoards of mosqui-

toes. “We’re trapping 8,000 mosqui-toes a day,” noted TheodoreAndreadis, Connecticut’s chiefmedical entomologist. “Normallywe trap a couple of thousand.”

The steep decline in bat popula-tions does not help, although mos-quitoes probably only make upabout 4 percent of a bat’s diet.

The bite of an infected mosquitocan transmit West Nile and EasternEquine Encephalitis (EEE) virusesto people and pets. Last year, therewere eight confirmed cases of WestNile virus in Connecticut residents.There were no EEE cases inConnecticut, but there were somein abutting states. Both viruses cancause serious illness. EEE is moreoften fatal.

“If you’re out, especially at dusk,you need to wear repellent,” saidAndreadis.

Some communities likeStonington, Old Lyme and GrotonLong Point are preemptively usinglarvicide at breeding sites to try tokeep mosquito numbers in check.Larvicide briquettes can be used byprivate homeowners in ponds,catch basins or other problemareas. Dog owners should makesure their pets are up to date onheartworm medication. If you owna horse, vaccinations against bothWest Nile and EEE are recommend-ed.

• • • •American foulbrood, a bacteria

that kills honeybee larvae, has beenfound in about half ofConnecticut’s registered honeybeehives. Ten percent of the hives havea serious level of infection, accord-ing to scientists at the ConnecticutAgricultural Experiment Station.Infections have been confirmed inCheshire, Colchester, Durham,Lebanon, Middlefield, Middletown,Norwalk, Old Lyme and Portland. Ithas been found in Connecticutevery year since 1997, but it is morewidespread than usual this year.The bacteria can spread betweenapiaries when adult bees drift froman infected hive, or by equipmentthat has come into contact with aninfected hive, said Magnarelli.

Foulbrood can wipe out an entire

bee colony in a matter of weeks. Wedepend on bees to pollinate foodcrops like fruit and flowering veg-etables. Without honeybees, yieldswill be much lower. There is onlyone approved antibiotic that can beused to fight foulbrood. Infestedcolonies should be destroyed byburning.

Beekeepers with questions cancall Magnarelli at (203) 974-8466 orCarol Lemmon, deputy state ento-mologist, at (203) 974-474.

Bet Zimmerman is a certified envi-ronmental professional and a mem-ber of the Woodstock ConservationCommission. Archived articles canbe found atwww.ourbetternature.org.

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THOMPSON — The Thompson Lions aresponsoring a Community Day PosterContest. The theme for the posters is: “Whatdoes community mean to you?”

According to Lions representative, Jim

Naum, there will be four categories: elemen-tary school students, middle school, highschool and adult.

Posters must be on poster board. There isno size requirement. Deadline for submis-sion is Friday, Sept. 25. Posters should bedelivered to the Recreation Office at the townhall. Winners in each category will receiveprizes supplied by the Lions.

Community Day visitors will judge theposters which will be delayed at the event andwinners are expected to be announced at theconclusion of the day’s events.

Community Day is scheduled for Sunday,Oct. 4, from noon to 4 pm.


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inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Stephanie Jarvis [email protected].

KILLINGLY — Staples is making it easyfor teachers to have the tools they need to dotheir job by hosting a Teacher AppreciationDay Aug. 22 at store locations across thecountry, including 2079 Killingly CommonsDrive in Killingly.

According to the 2008 National SchoolSupply and Equipment Association(NSSEA) Retail Market Awareness Studyfrom Perry Research Professionals, teach-ers reported spending a total of $395 oftheir own money in the 2007-2008 schoolyear with first-year teachers spending anaverage of $770 of their own money onclassroom products.

“Every year, teachers reach into theirown pockets to pay for classroom supplies.They contribute generously and selflessly,putting their students’ well-being abovethemselves,” said Jevin Eagle, executivevice president of merchandising and mar-keting for Staples. “Now in its sixth consec-utive year, Teacher Appreciation Day is ourway of showing teachers how much theyare valued and helping them get the sup-plies they need to do their job.”

The first 100 teachers visiting Staplesstores on Teacher Appreciation Day, to beheld from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22,will receive an EcoEasy bag of supplies

such as notepads and writing tools.Teachers will also have the opportunity topreview new products and services atStaples, such as 3M supplies, Art SkillsNeon Quick Letters and Crayola ColorSwitcher Markers. New this year, Staples isoffering teachers a special Copy & Printpromotion throughout the back-to-schoolseason of 5-cent black and white copies ofclassroom materials.

Staples Teacher Rewards is another wayto help teachers who spend their ownmoney on school supplies. By enrolling,teachers earn 2 percent back in rewards upto $15 per quarter when they spend $200 ormore in a calendar quarter. During back-to-school’s Teacher Bonus Season, July 15through Sept. 15, every $1 Staples TeacherRewards members spend will count as $2toward earning rewards. Staples TeacherRewards members also get 20 percent backin rewards up to $200 on Copy & Print pur-chases when they spend $25 or more in aquarter.

Teachers can also recycle ink and tonercartridges at any Staples store and receive$3 back in Teacher Rewards for each car-tridge (limit 10 cartridges per month). Thecredit is in the form of Teacher Rewardsstatements, which are sent when $10 of

rewards is earned and can be used like cashin stores or online at www.staples.com.Teachers may enroll in the program at anyStaples store or online at www.staplesre-wards.com.

In addition to Teacher Rewards, Staplessupports the education community throughStaples Foundation for Learning (SFFL), aprivate foundation created by Staples Inc.,which has contributed nearly $15 million tonational and local charities that provideeducational opportunities for all people,with a special emphasis on disadvantagedyouth. In honor of Teacher AppreciationDay, SFFL is awarding the NationalEducation Association Foundation with$50,000 for their Green Grants program,which enables teachers to request funds forenvironmentally focused projects and Fundfor Teachers a $50,000 grant for theirTeacher Grants program that allows educa-tors to participate in educational enrich-ment activities that improve teaching meth-ods and further student learning andengagement.

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PUTNAM — School officials aretaking steps to combat “abysmal”proficiency test scores,Superintendent William Hull toldthe Board of Education during itsAug. 18 meeting.

Hull made no excuses for the dis-trict’s poor trends but urged boardmembers to retain faith, even whileconfronting brutal facts.

Results from the ConnecticutAcademic Performance Test(CAPT), taken by 10th-graders,show that while many Putnam stu-dents reached proficiency, most didnot meet the state’s higher goalstandard.

In math, 72.5 percent met profi-ciency, while 26.1 percent met thegoal. In science, 72.9 were at profi-ciency, 21.4 percent at goal. In writ-ing, 65.7 reached proficiency, 30 per-cent at goal. And in reading, 61.6percent achieved proficiency, just12.3 at goal.

Accordingly, Putnam ranks at ornear the bottom of its district ref-erence group, a comparison

between 16 other Connecticutschools with similar demograph-ics.

Results from the ConnecticutMastery Test, given to students ingrades three through eight, alsoshow room for improvement.Overall, fewer students are profi-cient in math (81 percent), reading(62 percent) and writing (64 per-cent) than last year. Science scoresincreased by a 10th of a percent (79percent). On average, just over halfof students met the state goal.

While many struggling schoolsare reacting by lessening recesstime and doing away with arts andphysical education programs, Hullstressed the importance of a wholeeducation. Many of its componentsare not reflected on tests.

Still, he said, “the most impor-tant things we can teach kids to dois to think, read and write.”

That return to the basics is justpart of what’s in store for Putnamstudents.

More than 30 teachers gatheredthis week for a two-day workshopon boosting student achievement.

The district plans to institutebiweekly assessments and uniformteaching practices — part of ashifting paradigm Hull explainedby asking, “If I taught it and no onelearned it, did I really teach it?”

Hull cautioned that there will beno overnight fix, estimating it mayinstead be a three-year process.

“It’s a big oceanliner. It takes along time to turn,” he said, “but thenice thing is the teachers want tochange. They’re hungry for it.”

Board member Jeanine Doddsaid she’s tired of hearing it willtake years to make a difference.Dodd has been a member of theboard for seven years and active inthe school system for nearly 15.

“I want to hear what’s being donenow to educate these kids,” shesaid. “I’m not willing to wait thosethree, four or five years anymore.”

Hull, who was hired earlier thisyear, formerly served as assistantsuperintendent in Montville. Whilethere, Montville’s scores rose from60 to 80th percentiles within fiveyears. Hull assured the board thatsimilar gains could be expected in

Putnam.Board Chairman Michael

Morrill said he hopes to see morefocus on middle school achieve-ment.

“That’s where the bottom dropsout,” he said, referring to years oftest data.

A notable exception is fifth-gradescience scores, which exceededstate averages. Hull attributes thesuccess to the district’s only“viable curriculum,” a science pro-gram specifically designed to helpstudent’s meet state standards.

Administrators will be lookinginto improving curriculum,smoothing the transition of stu-dents entering new schools, insti-tuting systematic hiring and train-ing processes, making data-drivendecisions, and, chiefly, Hull said,focusing on literacy.

The board also approved creationof a new literacy coach positionduring its meeting. Putnam hasreceived two year’s worth of fund-ing, through government stimulusfunds, to accommodate the coordi-nator.

In other matters, the board dis-cussed recent purchases made witha year-end budget surplus. Using$55,000 of the $76,000 balance, thedistrict acquired additional text-books, laptops, docking stations, e-mail licenses, a storage network,and other technology and curricu-lum items. Leftover funds werereturned to the town.

Another surplus of sorts mayalso result from lower-than-expect-ed bids for middle school roofrepairs.

Voters approved a June 16 refer-endum, allotting $2.2 million forthe project. Almost 75 percent ofcosts will be reimbursed by thestate, leaving Putnam taxpayerswith what they thought would be a$500,000 price tag.

However, Board member JamiePerron reported that constructionbids were only half of what thetown expected. As a result, the pro-ject is likely to cost the town only$300,000 or so. The project willmove forward once the state budgetis finalized and grant monies aredisbursed.

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THOMPSON — It was tough notto cry. Shelbi Lamothe had dancedwith one friend for 15 years,another for 14 and a third forseven. As the four graduatingseniors took to the stage at the2009 Headliners National DanceCompetition, the lyrical routine— to the tune of Green Day’s“Time of Your Life” — represent-ed a final farewell.

“We mixed in our own voices,our own little stories about howmuch we were going to miss this,”Lamothe recalled. “Everybodywas crying all the time, all year.”

The teens qualified in regionaltournaments and competed in thenational competition along with29 other Turning Pointe DanceAcademy students, ranging in agefrom 8 to 18. The NorthGrosvernordale studio runs pro-grams for children and adultsfrom September through May.

“To go to nationals is just anexperience in itself,” co-ownerMeagan LaPierre said.

LaPierre, then 16, and colleagueAmanda Bonin, then 20, pur-chased the former Kimberly’sSchool of Dance in 2003. Recentlyranked No. 2 in Connecticut andNo. 37 in the nation by DancerMagazine, Turning Pointe nowoperates in a 6,000-square-footfacility, teaching 200 students inmore than 70 classes.

The studio earned 53 awardsranging from elite gold (the high-est possible level) through silver

during the national competition,which was held in Asbury Park,N.J., June 28 through July 2.

Turning Pointe submitted 60separate dance entries. Each ofthe students competed in a solo,duet, trio and studio-wide dance.

“There was a lot of practicinginvolved,” LaPierre said.

Typically, each company gath-ered three times a week, practic-

ing at least two hours straight, allthrough the year.

Parents, too, competed in a“Parent Challenge” — for twomonths, meeting an hour a weekto learn a routine for the nationalcompetition.

“It gives them an idea what thechildren go through getting readyfor nationals,” LaPierreexplained. Though TurningPointe parents haven’t won yet,they’ll keep trying, she added.

Though Lamothe won’t be backin the competition next year —she’ll be studying nursing in col-lege — she said she, too, will find away to keep dancing.

“I can’t give it up. I’d probablydie if I just stopped,” theWoodstock teen said. Her teamwon fifth overall at nationals.

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Company members at Turning Pointe Dance Academy competed at the 2009 Headliners National Dance Competition, held inAsbury Park, N.J., June 28 through July 2.

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Parents of the dancers also competed at the national competition in the “ParentChallenge.”Turning Pointe students gather at the awards ceremony.

PUTNAM — The town of Putnam will have ametal and appliance pick-up during the week ofAug. 24. Residents should put metal and metalappliances at the edge of the road for pick-upstarting on that day through Friday, Aug. 28.

Pick-up will be done according to the regulartrash routes, the same day as residents’ pick-upday. Please remove doors from refrigerators.

No stickers are required for metal pick-up,although only metal items will be accepted. Donot put out other bulky waste items such assofas, chairs, tables, etc. Those items should goout with regular trash pick-up with the appro-priate stickers.

For more information, please see the trashand recycling flier or call 963-6818.

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Do you have your cellphone? Garmin?Charged the batteries

for the digital camera? Whereis the laptop? Oh, no, don’t tellme someone has taken the lap-top. Whew. Here it is. Have youseen the latest app on theiPhone that features the Red

Sox? Howabout thewoman whogoes toG o o g l eEarth tocheck outher drivewayto see if herchildren arehaving aparty whileshe is away?Ah, the 21stcentury and

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A neighbor told me he hadmore than 1,000 songs on hisiPod. Low-tech public radio, ablast from WINY or books-on-tape work for me, but not formost people.

If I want to talk on the phonewhile driving, I need aBluetooth. When I noticedsomeone with a Bluetooth onhis ear in the supermarket, Ithought it was a hearing aid. Iwatched him surreptitiously tosee if he needed to speak or lis-ten in a certain way to benefitfrom it.

I have a Tom Tom naviga-tional device in my car. On arecent trip to Crane’s Beach onBoston’s north shore, we trav-eled in a caravan with our chil-dren. Their devices took themone way while mine directed usright through a residentialarea. The residents of the littlestreets we traversed must won-der why there is an increase intraffic in their area.

Eventually we will lose themind maps we have in our headthat tell us the direction to taketo get to various places. Withthe voice of the navigationaldevice or the fancy picturesthey generate, we can drive orwalk without using our ownsense of direction or memoryof previous visits. The mapbusiness must be dead.

In a basket near the TV, thereare five remotes. Two are actu-ally needed. We added anoption to our cable bill so thatwe could record programswhen we are not home or whenthey come on too late. I wantedto record Masterpiece Mysteriesand Charlie Rose. Now I have togo though several steps just toturn on the television, whichonce worked with a little but-ton.

Charger cords rule our lives.Don’t misplace the cord for onephone or mix it up with anoth-er. There are car charger cordsand home charger cords. Thereis a cord to charge the laptopand one for the Bluetooth andthe iPod. There are enoughmiscellaneous cords to stretchfrom here to China. Yet thechances of grabbing the cor-rect one are slim. Wonder if anew fund-raising event couldbe developed that wouldinclude swapping chargercords.

As I move toward the doorladen with high-tech devices, Iwonder how I ever managed todrive without my GPS or go allday without five or six calls onmy cell phone. I arrived atplaces more or less on timewith just my watch to regulatemy pace. I imagine the nextwave of technology will featuredevices implanted in our bod-ies. We will plug ourselves in atnight or stand in energizingbeams. Until that happens, Iwill waste a lot of time lookingfor, charging, upgrading or fid-dling with my high-techdevices.

Nancy Weiss resides inPomfret and writes a weekly col-umn for Villager Newspapers.

To the Editor:

Edmond Smith’s argument in recent Villagerletters, that our present economic crisis is theresult of too much government regulation, putshim in an extreme minority. His opinion might geta laugh out of the boys at AIG who spent the firstdecade of the new century inventing ways topump the housing bubble while the SEC lookedaway.

I blame both parties for this mess. Bill Clintonsigned every bit of anarchic-market legislationthe corporation lawyers handed him, GATT,NAFTA, the lot, and he gave up on health-carereform because Harry and Louise, two peoplewithout even last names, opposed it.

T.M. Barton, of Dayville, used a Paul Krugmanquote to refute one of Smith’s points, but ratherthan answer it, Smith attacked Krugman and thehorse he rode in on. Krugman is less liberal thananti-establishment, critical of both Bush andObama. He’s neither fool nor flack and his opin-ions deserve more than a string of dismissiveinsults from Smith.

In an odd digression, Smith attacked PaulKrugman’s credentials as a Nobel EconomicsPrize winner by dismissing the Nobel Committeefor giving climate campaigner Al Gore the“Peace” prize. After calling names at Gore heasks, “Can anyone please name the war that wasstopped and peace that was spread by Gore?”

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Nobel Committee warned that global warmingcould produce “increased danger of violent con-flicts and wars, within and between states.” Theygave the Peace Nobel to Gore because they believethat climate change is a future war and peaceissue.

Perhaps Smith thinks that the NobelCommittee, being European, must be socialistsand therefore wrong about everything, so let’s goto a different authority on the matter of cli-mate/economic destabilization.

In 2003, the Pentagon commissioned a reportfrom two members of the Global BusinessNetwork on the threat to U.S. security. These con-servatives from a conservative organization pro-

duced “An Abrupt Climate Change Scenario andits Implications for United States NationalSecurity.” It said, in part: “Violence and disrup-tion stemming from the stresses created by abruptchanges in the climate pose a different type ofthreat to national security than we are accus-tomed to today. Military confrontation may betriggered by a desperate need for naturalresources such as energy, food and water ratherthan by conflicts over ideology, religion, or nation-al honor. ... Because of the potentially dire conse-quences, the risk of abrupt climate change,although uncertain and quite possibly small,should be elevated beyond a scientific debate to aU.S. national security concern.”

Corporate conservatives, who believe that thesolution to everything is less regulation of theiractivities also believe that there should be no col-lective effort to reduce climate destabilizationbecause it might affect their corporate profits.

I’m not prepared to predict what rising temper-atures will mean. Climate changes have happenedbefore, but we’ve never had such climate changewhen there have been so many humans on Earth,stretching it’s abilities to feed us. This could makethe Irish Potato Famine look like running out ofchips at the church picnic.

As these changes disrupt regional food produc-tion, Smith’s other greatest fear, that of unwashedhordes with foreign languages and religions, flee-ing starvation and invading the United States(like my Irish ancestors), may be realized, dwarf-ing our current immigrant problem.

All these issues are linked. “Hypocritical envi-ro-dilettante” is a witty barb with which to tag AlGore, but it’s time for the ultra-conservatives tostop throwing mud balls and come back to thisdesperate but civil discussion. Unlike Mr. Smith, Ibelieve both extremes have truths we must notreject.

George Orwell reminds us: “Sooner or later afalse belief bumps up against solid reality, usuallyon a battlefield.”

G. L. SWEETNAMWOODSTOCK

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sweetnam: Both extremes have truths to be considered

To the Editor:

I have government health care. Thank goodness!I now receive federal Medicare. What a huge reliefit is to reach age 65, to know that you are guaran-teed affordable health care and are not in danger ofgoing bankrupt from medical bills. UnderMedicare, I am free to choose my own doctor andcan change doctors whenever I want. I do not needa referral to see a specialist or to use only oneprovider network. I do not have to get pre-approvalfrom my health insurance company for a neededprocedure.

When I received insurance through my employer,I knew that each year my costs were likely to go upfar more than the rate of inflation. I knew that eachyear my plan could change, and I might be forced to

change to a new primary care doctor. I knew thatmy insurance company could refuse to cover a pro-cedure my doctor considered medically necessary.The one good thing about aging is to finally be ableto stop worrying about obtaining health care.

The proposed government health plans wouldallow everyone to keep their present health insur-ance plans if they choose. For those who consider apublic option health plan, just ask the opinion ofsomeone who already has government health care.Ask those on Medicare and Medicaid, VA healthcare, the children’s health insurance programs andall the federal employees what they think of theirgovernment health care.

JOYCE WIZATHOMPSON

To the Editor:

Definitions for health insurance in America:• CORPORATOCRACY: A nation in which big

business effectively manipulates the direction andgovernance of a country.

• FOR-PROFIT: Businesses that show a financialprofit at the end of a reporting cycle; i.e., AETNA($9 million average yearly profit for 2006-’08);CIGNA ($1.5 million for same); WELLPOINT ($18million for same).

• CORPORATE PROTECTION: The effort bylarge corporations to maintain a system mostfavorable to their bottom line, even via misleadingand manipulative marketing and/or disseminationof information.

• CORPORATE WELFARE: Government support

via our tax dollars; i.e., Medicare Advantage, a $177billion subsidy to insurance companies for insur-ing Medicare patients.

• REFORM: The improvement or amendment ofwhat is wrong, corrupt and/or unsatisfactory.

• TERROR: The emotion experienced by corpora-tions when faced with the prospect of working forthe good of the people instead of for the good oftheir bottom line.

• UNDEFINEABLE: The mental state of individ-uals who side with corporations, believe their mis-information and allow themselves to be manipulat-ed into voting against their own best interest.

TIMA SMITHPOMFRET

Smith: U.S. health insurance definitions

To the Editor:

The big discussion in America today is healthcare reform, and if you were unaware of that,you’ve been asleep. There are a few things abouthealth care reform I’d like to take the time to clearup.

1. According to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, therecent protests and outbursts occurring during the“town meetings” (since when is a town meeting adevice to sell a plan devised in Washington?) arenothing more than AstroTurf — meaning that theyhave no real grassroots origin. The argument isthat these people are either simply dissentingRepublicans or shills for insurance and pharma-ceutical companies. The beauty of the argument isthat it seizes the opportunity to shoot down thoseevil-doing major insurance corporations. Theinherent flaw in the argument, of course, is thatmost big pharmaceutical and insurance companieshave spent millions to endorse health care reform,because they stand to receive a huge increase incustomers. Everyone who couldn’t afford healthcare would be pushed into it and profits increase.

2. Obama has repeatedly stated that the proposedbill would cost $1 trillion over the next 10 years.Politicians have a long history of grossly miscalcu-

lating the cost of health care (and other) related leg-islation. Medicare and Medicaid reform cost some600 percent more than it was advertised. Oh, andremember how much the Iraq War was supposed tocost? This type of health care reform is a bad ideaat any time, but when the nation’s deficit inFY2009’s budget is $2 trillion, and our debt world-wide is $10 trillion, does it make any more sense tostrain the economy with bureaucratic legislature?

3. The biggest myth of all of this is that politi-cians have the ability to effectively manage 15 per-cent of the nation’s economy. As we’ve seen inMassachusetts this past month, politicians canscarcely manage to station an RMV in a placewhere people won’t get hit by cars. Most politiciansin Washington haven’t even owned their own busi-ness. I also guarantee none of them will read the1,000-page bill, nor all the pre-existing laws it refer-ences and updates, because that would probablytake three years.

And for the record, I am neither a Democrat nora Republican, nor do I work for a giant pharmaceu-tical or insurance company, Miss Pelosi.

CORY SMITHWOODSTOCK

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Funny.

When it’s a Republican president in chargewho comes up with ideas on health care orother domestic policies, and liberals want toshoot it down, they do so with glee and byranting and raving about how ridiculous anidea it is and how it will only hurt the mostvulnerable of Americans.

When the shoe is on theother foot, as it is in this casewith the most left of all left-ists in office at the moment,and it’s their health care idea— suddenly, it’s the rest of uswho are ridiculous and mis-informed.

What’s happening in the so-called “debate” over nationalhealth care is something thatshould be studied closely andrecorded for history’s sake,for this is the real BarackObama, folks. Forget thesmiling “aw shucks,” “I can’tbelieve they’re actually buy-ing this” Obama of

Campaign 2008. He’s long gone.No, this is Barack Obama the president. And

this president wants to be the one who over-hauled the nation’s health care system. Hewants to do so over the loud objections of agreat many of you.

So he’s ignoring you.Instead, what Obama and so many others on

the left are doing right now is the very thingthey accused the right of doing to them duringthe campaign — demonizing them.

Those Town Hall meetings? All the folksgoing to them and yelling down people?

All whackos. Every one of them. Bonkers.Nuts. Right-wing radicals.

That’s right. The opposition that has beengrowing by leaps and bounds in this countryto the president’s health plan? All an orga-nized effort by right-wing zealots for theirown personal gain.

So how about you? Are you skeptical of thepresident’s proposal to completely overhaulhealth care and replace it with a government-run system? Because that is precisely whathe’s proposing, folks.

And, no, that’s not misinformation. You cango ahead and read it for yourself. Just GoogleObama health care. You’ll pull up any numberof sites, including www.barackobama.com.

There, you’ll find “Barrack Obama and JoeBiden’s plan to lower health care costs andensure affordable, accessible health coveragefor all.”

Go ahead and give it a read. It’s better to beinformed than uninformed, especially ifyou’re going to mount an argument againstthis health care proposal. Then you can standup to those who think you’re just misinformedif you’re against it.

Why do you think the polls show over-whelming opposition among the voting popu-lace? Are they all right-wing nut jobs?

Funny how polls are an accurate barometerwhen they’re gauging Republican perfor-mance in government, but they’re to beignored when they reflect poorly on aDemocrat-engineered idea.

To be sure, there are some good pieces toObama’s plan, such as supporting diseasemanagement programs. Competition amonginsurance companies also sounds like a win-ner for the common man.

When you read through the plan, however,you have to keep an objective mind. It’s easy toread it and get lulled into a deep trance, wherevisions of perfect health care dance throughyour head.

Underneath it all, however, is exactly whatthe critics say: another government-run pro-gram. There’s also an exorbitant price tag.Everywhere in the Obama-Biden plan are thewords “will increase funding.” That’s anawful lot of increasing.

The president has grown fond of shootingdown your financial concerns by warning of“the cost of doing nothing at all.”

Now, my friends, that’s rhetoric and fearmongering.

So if you decide to exercise your freedom ofspeech and express your desire for less gov-ernment intrusion, you’re a zealot, a nut, acrackpot who has been programmed by theRush Limbaughs and Sean Hannitys of theworld.

Much has been made of the recent uprisings

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As I was making a mentalchecklist of what I need-ed to do on what should

have been a stress-free after-noon while I was in Slovenialast month, I had to take amoment to step back andassess why, exactly, I wasstressing out trying to fit somany things into so few hourson a continent famous for after-noons spent with friends at cafes.

Then it hit me: It was, of course, because ofthose afternoons spent with friends at cafes.

My schedule in the U.S. revolves around dri-ving from one part-time job to another inbetween classes at graduate school, while try-ing to somehow get my homework done andrun the million errands that spice up my day.Most Slovenians would think my schedule isdownright crazy, if not completely absurd.

Yet I watched my cousin, Marjeta, runaround — just as busily as I do at home — try-ing to make it from one friend’s birthday partyto another friend’s daughter’s baptism to onecousin’s family picnic to her mother’s tradi-tional dinner and back to entertain the visit-ing American cousin all within the matter ofa few hours.

Stressful? In a different way, for sure. I swearthere wasn’t a soul in the entire town ofKocevje, where Marjeta lives, that she isn’trelated to or doesn’t know. (On the off chancethat this isn’t true, I can guarantee you thatthe person in question inevitably knows some-one she is related to or is friends with.)

That puts a lot of social engagements onyour plate, in a way that’s totally differentfrom what I was used to here in the U.S.

Beyond the simple impossibility of notbeing able to refuse an invitation, there is thesheer inability to politely get out of a situationwith a friend or relative because you are toobusy or just plain old can’t make it.

The phrase “say what you mean and meanwhat you say” comes to mind.

In places like Slovenija, when someone says

something, they actually meanit — if I mentioned grabbingcoffee or a drink with someone,they wanted to pin down a timeand place we’d meet up, if notgo right in that moment.

I met a German girl aroundmy age at the summer schoolfor language in Ljubljana, andshe told me about her study-abroad year in a part of Canada

that touches the Maine border. Everyone, shesaid, looked so much friendlier on the outsidethan in Germany or Slovenija. People werealways smiling and seemed happy to see eachother, whereas big smiles and overly effusivegreetings are not the norm in Slovenija ormuch of Europe. I was told more than a fewtimes that it was my mouth — rows of big,straight, white teeth and my constant smiling— that give me away as an American beforemy accent as I speak Slovenian ever would.

Well, my German friend told me that shewas genuinely shocked to realize that inCanada — and in the U.S. — that the same girlswho smiled and waved every day, greeting heras if she were an old friend, and who wouldmention the fact that they should all gettogether for coffee some time, didn’t actuallymean it. That is, they said they wanted to grabcoffee but actually didn’t have time to, andonly said that to seem nice.

This didn’t sound too out of the ordinary tome. It didn’t even sound malicious. I can’t evencount the number of times I’ve mentioned tofriends or acquaintances that we should sitdown to talk or grab coffee but somehowhaven’t been able to find the time to. And I’vehad friends say similar things to me andwatched them not follow through without giv-ing it much thought. We all get busy, anddespite our best intentions, these kind ofthings happen to the best of us, right?

Well, to most Europeans I met while I wasaway, that would be a big fat maybe.

You can forget trying to weasel your way outof an awkward situation while you’re in a

rush by casually saying that at some(unnamed) time in the (unforeseeable) futureit would be great (read: not going to happen) toget together.

I sheepishly learned that one pretty quickwhen my afternoons became booked with lit-tle meet-ups with new acquaintances — who,in the end, I was very glad to spend time with… if only I hadn’t had to somehow figure outhow to get my language class homeworkassignments done in the wee hours of themorning as a result.

I remember being in the Frankfurt airportin Germany a few years ago, on my first tripaway from home with a high school group.Having never left North America before, Iwanted to mail my family a postcard fromGermany. At a gift shop in the airport, I wasable to get a postcard and write it out, but I did-n’t have stamps or a mailbox. A store clerk,who I’d noticed had been very brisk in dealingwith my single postcard purchase, almostgrimly offered to mail it for me. I gave him afew Euro coins, my friends all telling me thatthe postcard would never make it home —laughing that he would probably take mycoins and throw the postcard away as he leftthe airport.

Well, we were wrong, and even though hedidn’t smile as he offered, he did buy thestamp, affix it onto my hastily scribbled mes-sage to my family, and it arrived at home a

week later.Say what you mean and mean what you say?

That just seems to be the normal way of life inplaces other than America … no confusingcomments to navigate your way through …except for the fact that … well, it sometimes isjust as not nice, only in a different way.

Case in point: My family members fromSlovenija in America are a little more directthan most Americans.

When flipping through photos of relativesthey hadn’t seen in years, the running com-mentary of my mother’s Slovenian-Americancousins ran something like this:

“Wow, she looks old. Really old. Like, a lotolder than I remember.”

“Glad I have more hair left than him. He isreally bald now. Totally bald.”

It’s safe to say there were no polite commen-taries about how happy everyone looked to seeeach other.

Seems like no matter which way you chooseto go, there’s always something lurkingbeneath the surface of the comments we makein social situations.

Kristina Reardon is a Stonebridge Press andVillager Newspapers columnist.

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SOUND OFFS Americans are forfeiting their freedoms

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Sound Off:

I thank Rep. Courtney for meeting with usAugust 6 and acknowledging we are allDistrict 2 residents. And thanks to theDemocratic Party and Woodstock Academyorganizers for their efforts and for the formatthat kept order and allowed an hour for audi-ence participation.

Although this Town Hall meeting was notpublicized, at least half of the audience hadserious concerns about this HR3200 healthcare bill. Many of us spoke up against thisbill. No one gave us “talking points” or fundsan organization for us. We are your neighborsand have had our hours cut at work just likeyou.

People asked, “How can you sleep atnight?” when people with “pre-existing con-ditions” cannot get insurance. We can’t. Weare as upset and worried as he is. But spend-ing trillions of dollars to create whole neworganizations and government jobs instead offocusing on and fixing the few but seriousproblems just does not make sense.

Remember, all state and government jobsget funded by public taxes. And we can onlyfund those positions if enough of us areworking “outside” the state and government.We “baby boomers” cannot work forever.There simply are not enough of our kids andgrandkids to pay for all this extreme spend-ing.

People can say we’ll take it from the big

companies, and they will move their tax-pay-ing headquarters to other countries. They’vedone it before. People can say you will take itfrom the rich, and they will stop running thecompanies where we have our jobs. Everyaction has an equal and opposite reaction. Ifwe spend it, someone has to pay. Please folks,we cannot afford this.

I ask myself — why are so many politicianswilling to spend so much money when it isnot good for us? Who is getting what out ofthis? The answer is always money and power.Someone wants different groups to get richinstead of who — capitalists? People who cre-ate jobs? Someone wants to control who getsto say what in our country. For what — votes?To stay in power?

We can let them do this, but it will no longerbe the America of our parents and forefa-thers. We are forfeiting our freedoms. We are.Those of us speaking up are not stupid orhateful or uncaring. We are your neighbors.This many of us speaking up must meansomething is askew. Please join us in askingour elected officials to focus on and fix theproblems, not bankrupt us and steal our free-doms just to shift money and power. They arenot looking out for us. We are neighbors andwe are the ones who will be there for eachother to share our homes and food to survive.Please consider sharing your voices nowbefore it comes to that — more than it alreadyhas. Thank you.

Regardless of politics, health care is important issueOn Thursday, Aug. 6, the notori-

ous “Healthcare Town HallMeeting” road show came to

Woodstock, being sponsored by theWoodstock Democratic TownCommittee and featuringCongressman Joseph Courtney ofthe Connecticut 2nd District. Theextent of turnout was striking,despite that no communication ofthis event was provided by theWDTC or by Mr. Courtney. In fact,there was no mention of this meet-ing on Mr. Courtney’s Web site, andwhen I called his Norwich office toinquire why this was not communi-cated, the aide could not articulate areasonable response. I found thislack of communication to be a littlestartling and very undemocratic. Isit no wonder then that tensions runhigh in these meetings, and ironical-ly, it is the people complaining aboutthis tension who are the ones creat-ing it. While Mr. Courtney’s con-stituents found out by word ofmouth, out-of-district special inter-est groups and union membersstacked the local taxpayer fundedfacility … leaving many taxpayersunable to enter!

After Mr. Courtney’s brief open-ing remarks, he introduced attorneyJudith Stein, founder and executivedirector of the Center for MedicareAdvocacy in Willimantic. She gaveus some historical background onMedicare and the honorable serviceshe has done on its behalf. She was avery passionate, sincere person, butwhat disturbed me about her com-ments were that while she seemed tobe reasonably intelligent, her takeon the issue was not so much infor-mational or substantiative, butrather, appeared emotionalized andexploitative of people’s compassionas means to push liberal health carereform.

She also touted her work and thesuccesses of the Medicare program,but failed to mention its fiscalrecord, its encroaching insolvency,its breadth of bureaucracy and therampant fraud that occurs underthis government run program.

Sadly, I soon realized, this emotionalrhetoric, rather than an informativedebate, would be the prevalent pat-tern of this meeting. This is a clas-sic “red herring” and it workedtoward subterfuging any attempttoward pragmatic, intelligent analy-sis of the issues and concerns peo-ple had with the proposed reformtactics of the progressive (liberal)majority in congress .

After Ms. Stein concluded, a localdairy farmer, Jenny Bass fromScotland, gave a lengthy personalnarrative. While painstakingly mov-ing, the inappropriateness of dis-closing personal financial andhealth history to strangers at aTown Hall meeting was disturbing.However, the staged pandering forsympathy as a means to recruit sup-port for a political agenda was justplain old insulting. Like Ms. Steinand many of the other liberal speak-ers, they simply made emotionalpleas rather than intellectual ones— and had the audacity to think wewould buy it. No one deserves to feelguilty or made to feel that they lackcompassion because they do notsupport the Democratic party planfor health care reform

Despite some of the staged andegregious emotionalizing by theDemocrats, the proponents for truereform made their points consis-tently, quite clearly, and in a wellbehaved manner. These points are asfollows:

1. Need for tort reform. This wasthe number one issue that receivedthe greatest amount of applausefrom the audience on the right.While Mr. Courtney recognized theneed for tort reform and hoped tokeep politics out of creating it, noth-ing thus far coming out ofWashington addresses this impor-tant issue. Not only is the cost forcovering exorbitant claims passedon from insurance companies totheir clients, but the hidden cost ofdefensive medicine is huge, andreform would save billions of dol-lars. I wonder if the parasitic depen-dence on huge donations of trial

lawyers by the Democratic Partyhas anything to do with this?Coincidently, most of the specialinterest Democrats in the audiencewas silent in response to this sug-gestion.

2) Medicare/Medicaid reform. Notonly are these government pro-grams (precursors of Obamacare)wrought with fraud and inefficiency,but their shrinking reimbursementto physicians and hospitals is thereason the AMA is leery about a“public option.” This shrinkingreimbursement has actually limitedaccess to health care for the peoplewho need it most. In Massachusetts,where a universal healthcare law isin place, a major medical center(Boston Med.) is now suing the statebecause from lack of state reim-bursement, the hospital faces a $38million deficit. If we can’t make itwork right with Medicare andMedicaid first, it is irresponsible toexpand government-run entitle-ment programs even further. Noapplause to this comment camefrom the Democrats in the crowd.One woman made a point of corner-ing me after the meeting to remindme that this was all George Bush’sfault. When all else fails, blameGeorge Bush. I should have expectedthat one.

3) Regulatory reform. The need toroll back the onerous rules thatforce doctors, nurses, hospitals andpharmaceutical companies that arepilloried if they do not satisfybureaucratic dictates rather thansolve patient problems. In medicineand nursing, the call for researchedevidenced-based practice is the stan-dard, but not so with governmentregulatory agencies that act in knee-jerk fashion, which adds to grossinefficiencies with unprovenmethodologies. Anyone ever apatient in the hospital can easilynotice that the health care providersare running non-stop, but nothing ishappening too quickly. There is areason for this and its governmentover-regulation. Again, none of theDemocratic speakers raised concern

for these issues.4) Re-examine the policy of fee-for-

service reimbursement policies forhospitals and doctors. This open-ended payment system, along withlack of tort reform, encouragesgreater spending and use of healthcare resources. These reform effortsare the crux for providing truereform, and Mr. Obama has not con-fronted any of them. His motive isonly to provide universal coveragerather than creating true reformthat would actually allow for moremoney to close some of the gaps inour health care system that peoplelike Jenny Bass suffer from. Butnone of the Democrats in the audi-ence mentioned this. I was begin-ning to see that the Democrats arethe party of “Me” and not the partyof solutions.

5) Stop illegal immigration. Astudy by the Federation forAmerican Immigration Reform esti-mated that in 2004, the annualuncompensated cost of medical carefor illegal immigrants in Californiawas $1.4 billion. Total uncompensat-ed educational, health care andincarceration costs were estimatedto be $10.5 billion. That’s just inCalifornia and that’s in 2004. We allknow what’s happening inCalifornia now and it isn’t pretty. Dowe want California to be our future?It is estimated that we are nowapproaching 10 million to 15 millionillegal immigrants in this country.The Democrats tout that there are 40million uninsured people in thiscountry. What they don’t tell you isthat at least 10 million of them areillegal. The person in the crowdmaking the suggestion to controlillegal immigration received astanding ovation. The Democrats inthe crowd remained silent and seat-ed.

6) The need for greater personalaccountability. While difficult to leg-islate this, the need for individualsto take control of their own healthand actively work toward a healthylifestyle in order to prevent illnessand injury is an important discus-

sion to be had in discussing healthcare reform. We live in a societywhere health is valued only when itis infringed upon, and the priority toexercise, eat right, stop smoking andremain compliant with a medicalregimen is slowly eroding as evi-denced by the ever-increasing rate ofobesity, cardiovascular disease anddiabetes. If the Democrats want toexpand insurance, without makingtrue reform, in a society that lackspersonal responsibility, we better beprepared to face huge expense.Please take note of theCongressional Budget Office esti-mates of cost for the Democraticplan (“health care for clunkers”)and ask yourself if we could affordthis. Is it truly sustainable? Whilecompassion is a relevant argument,cost is a necessary one and nary apeep about cost came from the liber-al special interest groups in theroom.

All in all, the meeting went well.Mr. Courtney was very reassuring,and his pleasant personality, hispoliteness and his sincerity are allquite remarkable. One Republicannoted that if all the politicians werelike him, we wouldn’t be so afraid.I’m not so certain. For me, actionsspeak louder than words. However,it is with hope and trust that I expectMr. Courtney to live up to hispromises. I would also like to thankMr. Kaeding, chair of the WDTC, forgiving me the opportunity to speakand magnanimously accepting mycriticism. Regardless of politics, theissue of health care is an importantone, and while we have all have ourdifferences in opinion, respectingthe right to voice these opinions iscrucial to the Democratic process.

Bill Sowka is a resident ofWoodstock, secretary of theWoodstock Republican TownCommittee, and a certified registerednurse anesthetist at UMass-MemorialMedical Center in Worcester, Mass.

at these town hall-style meetings. The pres-ident himself went out on the road — toPortsmouth, N.H. — to try and stem thetide. Except, at his meeting, everything waswine and roses; not an oppositional peep tobe heard.

What? You thought they’d let just any-body into the president’s Town Hall meet-ing?

Down in Lebanon, Pa., Arlen Specter hada much, much tougher time; not nearly thewarm reception afforded the president.

Unfortunately, what’s happening at manyof these public forums is that the loonies,the nut jobs, the zealots, the whackos —they are coming out in force and making

the rest of us look like idiots. And there area great, great many of us. Again, just lookat the polls.

So long as Obama and his band of healthcare reformers can keep the light shiningon the less stable among us, they’ll comeout just fine.

If you’re afraid of the large price tag andinflated government attached to Obama’shealth care plan, don’t give up the fight.Keep letting your voice be heard. Just becareful not to be labeled a “right wing nutjob.”

That’s exactly where the president wantsthe light to stay.

Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at (508) 909-4107 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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Selectmen also discussed apotential land swap involvingHabitat for Humanity of NortheastConnecticut. The proposal con-cerns a trade of two parcels ofland: the town’s 27 Grove St. inexchange for Habitat’s 73 HarrisonStreet piece. The board agreed totable the matter until Habitat direc-tors can attend a future meeting tofurther discuss specific intentions.

Town Administrator DougCutler announced the receipt of a$105,000 Department ofEnvironmental Protection FederalHighway Administration grant.Funds will be used to extend a mileand a half portion of the RiverTrail.

“It’s part of our continued effortto make Putnam a more walkablecommunity,” he said.

Cutler also indicated quotes per-taining to the marketing and devel-

opment of the proposedTechnology Park business centerwill be in by Sept. 4. Thus far, 12consulting firms have indicated aninterest in the project. Plans for thecenter, which began in 1996 with arequest to the state for a bridge tobe built across the QuinebaugRiver, involve a 13-lot, 229-acre site.Negotiations for the land, locatedoff Kennedy Drive near thePutnam ash landfill, are currentlyunderway.

A significant portion of theboard’s two-hour meeting, howev-er, centered on its procedure — atense and, clearly for some, exas-perating discussion.

Putnam resident Doug Cutler Jr.,who is also a candidate for mayor,followed up on an earlier sugges-tion that board meetings be video-taped and made available to thepublic. Selectmen indicated thecost of equipment — the town’scamera is only capable of takingthree-minute video clips — andhaving a town employee do sowould be sizeable.

Cutler Jr. suggested volunteersmay be willing to help, askingMayor Bob Viens, “If someonehanded you footage of meetings,would you put it on the town-spon-sored YouTube site?”

Viens declined, saying the world-wide video sharing Web site is notthe appropriate avenue.

“I’d rather have it on publicaccess TV, instead of on YouTubefor a handful of people,” Vienssaid.

The Mayor’s Office currentlyuses the YouTube channel to show-case short videos of communityevents.

A number of board membersagreed they’d be open to havingmeetings broadcast on television,but ultimately the expense andtime involved in editing videos pre-cludes them from pursuing thematter further. Relying on volun-teers, Selectman Tim Ford said,was not realistic.

Cutler Jr. also asked that theagenda structure be changed togive citizens a second opportunity

to comment at each meeting. (Theboard currently opens each sessionwith public participation. The restof the agenda is closed to publicfeedback.)

All board members present —Jay Sinha was absent — indicatedreluctance to do so.

“Suddenly, it becomes a townmeeting and we have to debate allthe issues after the fact,”Selectman Fred Hedenberg said ofthe idea. “I, for one, would like toget home before the 11 o’clocknews.”

Ford stressed the sufficiency ofcitizens’ ability to attend the nextsession to talk about anything thatoccurred during a past meeting. Totack on a second time for publicparticipation would result in citi-zens giving an “op-ed piece” about“how they felt the meeting went”with no clear, defining end pointfor the meeting, he explained.

“It doesn’t seem at all productive.Once the votes have been done, thevotes are done,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Peter Place

echoed colleagues’ comments,describing meetings as a time forthe board to conduct administra-tive business.

“It’s our meeting. It’s the Boardof Selectmen’s meeting, not yourmeeting. That’s the way I see it,”Place explained. “To have youcome back and second-guess every-thing we do at each meeting is notconstructive.”

Cutler Jr. noted that though hehad been added to the Aug. 17 agen-da to discuss the matter, othersattending could not join in the con-versation.

“Everyone behind me mustwatch the proceeding and cannotspeak. You’re effectively mutingeveryone behind me on this issue,”he said.

Selectmen agreed to take noaction, with Place noting he didn’tthink Cutler Jr. “deserves aresponse.” The board traditionallyvotes on an official order of busi-ness after each election cycle.

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PUTNAM — Like his good friendChris Bisson, John Carpenterraces at Thompson Speedway inthe Limited Sportsman division.His 1985 Monte Carlo 355 Chevyengine bears the number 46 afterhis father’s stepbrother, who essen-tially got Carpenter into racingroughly nine years ago.

“He was racing back in the early’80s. I used to watch him race,”Carpenter recalled. “Then I metChris Bisson where I work, and Ibegan helping him with his carthen, we built one for myself.”

It only took Carpenter andBisson a winter to put his cartogether.

“I had to finish up a couple of

bars, then we put a body on it,added a motor and we were done,”said Carpenter.

So far, Carpenter wishes he couldbe doing better. As of two weeksago, he was 10th in points, but inhis last race he lost two positions,dropping him down to 12th inpoints. In the process he wreckedhis racecar. But, Carpenter isn’tworried about the rest of the sea-son.

“I’d like to finish the season inthe top 10 in points with seven oreight races left,” he said. “Thetoughest thing about racing is justtrying to be consistent.”

Thompson Speedway is his homecourse, but he has aspirations ofrunning at Waterford at some pointin the future. However, he likes the

challenges of his home track.“Just trying to get through traf-

fic and to get through the cornersat a good speed,” Carpenter said ofthe Speedway’s challenges.

He gets his Monte Carlo up to atleast 100 miles per hour on thestraightaways and roughly 80 milesper hour on the turns.

Carpenter’s full-time job is amechanic at Fifth Dimension inPutnam, with Bisson. When he’snot working, he’s with his father,his cousin on occasion and anotherteammate working on his car nearJC’s Pizza in Thompson. His spon-sors include Bates Auto Parts, FifthDimension, JC’s Pizza, ExoticTans, The Airbrush Shack, andSavluks Auto and Equipment inLisbon.

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John Carpenter’s 1985 Monte Carlo that he races at Thompson Speedway.

For Ramos, high speed is a stress relieverBY BENJAMIN R. KIPP

VILLAGER SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

PUTNAM — According toPutnam’s Bart Ramos, driving hisNo. 28 car at Thompson Speedwayis like driving an oversized go-cart.

The division Ramos races in isthe Thompson Limited Sportsmandivision, which means his car isan opened wheeled car that is usu-ally heavier, and compared toother divisions, the car is also afull body car. It doesn’t necessari-ly mean the car can go faster, butit goes fast enough. The car is con-sidered to be what is called an“outlaw prowler” body.

“We get well over 100 miles anhour on the straightaways,” saidRamos, “and on the corners we hit80 to 85 miles an hour.”

Ramos got into racing 15 yearsago in the Limited Sportsmandivision when he was helping afriend who was running a LateModel car. The next winter, hesaid, “I thought it would be fun to

build one, and we built one.”In the Limited Sportsman divi-

sion, Ramos can be seen runningagainst 12 to 15 other drivers.

“This division is relatively new.I’ve just been at it for roughly fouryears now, and it, actually as race-cars go, is not very expensive,”said Ramos.

Ramos’ full-time job is a policeofficer with the Plainfield PoliceDepartment, and for him and hiswife Susan, racing at times hasbeen a “stress-reliever” for him.

“It gives me something to do,and one of the best things about itis the people you race with are areally good group of people,” hesaid.

Ramos has several sponsors —Godley Spirits and Pyzzz inPutnam and Yac Industries, alongwith recently added Oak HillTrucking to help with the highfuel costs.

Ramos’ wife is increasinglybecoming a part of the team.

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races and listens in on the conver-sations I have with my crew andmy spotter,” said Ramos.

As a kid, Ramos was a hugeDavey Allison (Spring Cup Series)fan, and because Allison ran theNo. 28 car, Ramos wanted thesame number.

The highest finish so far thisyear was a third-place finish, andtwo weeks ago they placed fifth,which isn’t easy. Ramos wreckedhis car earlier in the season andit’s just now getting into shape forfinal stretch. In an earlier race,Ramos ran over a piece of debrisand ended up destroying a tire,which destroyed the entire race-car. He missed three races.

“From the stands it looks a loteasier that what it actually is,”said Ramos.

Even during his first-ever race,he thought twice about it.

“My first thought was what did Iget myself into. Once I got outthere, it was side-by-side, nose-to-nose cars, but it’s been a good

experience so far.”Ramos has six crew members —

his brother, cousin and a fewfriends.

“We get together a couple of

nights a week. They don’t let metouch certain things. The last timeI touched a head bolt, I ended upbreaking it,” Ramos said.

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Bart Ramos stands with his car at Thompson Speedway.

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Johnson to shoot hoops for Western Wyoming SPORTS BRIEF

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPPVILLAGER SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

PUTNAM — Former Putnam ScienceAcademy basketball standout JeremiJohnson has a new home, although it’s farfrom home. This past week, Johnson signed anational letter of intent to attend and playbasketball for Western Wyoming CommunityCollege in Rock Springs, Wyo. The Mustangsfinished the season with a school record of 25wins and only eight losses under coach TraceBevell.

“It’s a good opportunity and a good situa-tion, and I’m looking forward to play at thecollege level,” Johnson said. “I can’t wait tojust see the atmosphere and intensity of col-lege basketball. I could have played anotheryear of prep high school basketball, but Iwanted to start working toward my degree.”

Ideally, Johnson and current PSA headcoach Tommy Espinosa were expecting aminimum of at least a lower Division I orDivision II college wanting his services, but

because of an ankle injury late in the season,he had to wait it out to see who would knockon his door.

“He didn’t get the offer he wanted, but hegets to go to school for free, so it’s a good situ-ation for him,” Espinosa said. “I think it willbe good for him.”

In Johnson’s only season with the PSAMustangs, he averaged 19.6 points, 10.2rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. His 29points twice in a game against St. Luke and inthe championship game against St. Andrewsled all scorers in all three contests. Johnsonwas the Coastal Prep League Player of theYear and helped PSA to its first-ever CoastPrep League Championship.

Johnson moves from one Mustangs team toanother Mustangs team.

Western Wyoming has had a few playersfrom Waterbury, which is where Johnson isoriginally from. “My AAU coach knows thecoach out there and they heard about me, andI knew the point guard that was there last

year,” Johnson said. “And things just kind ofclicked. He sold me on it — and the coach —and it went from there.”

After school ended, Johnson went homeand Espinosa had limited contact with him.

“To be honest, I think he wanted a biggerschool, and so I think he’s kind of disappoint-ed,” Espinosa said. “He waited and waited inhopes that something would come up.”

But Espinosa feels that Johnson will dowell, because he’s a top-notch person and atop-notch student. With the work, and withone year of junior college under his belt,Johnson could be off and running to aDivision II college like he had hoped.

“It’s unfortunate he has to do the junior col-lege thing first, but it’s not a bad thing,” saidEspinosa. “He’s a great kid, solid student andhopefully go out there and be seen and tear itup, so he can get to at least a Division I or IIschool.”

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When Unistar came back witha second application thatreduced the number of homes to33, the commission turned itdown for the same reason, nothaving enough local plant andanimal data that would indicatewhat habitats and wetlandswould be affected negatively bythe development.

“They did give some genericdata from the state that saidbased on the state’s research thatcertain creatures and plants

should or should not be found,”added Pempek. “It was the find-ing of a very rare blue spottedsalamander that the state saidwould not be found in the area,and was, that I really feel madethe commission doubt Unistar’sapplication.”

The development was slated tobe The Pines of Putnam Heights.

According to former commis-sion member Kathleen Taylor, in2006, when she flipped throughthe new application fromUnistar, she found that thewildlife inventory on the proper-ty had some hand-written addi-tions, which had left out localanimal species. At the time, shealso noted that the buffer zonesin the proposal by the town’sengineering firm and Unistar’s

were way off.In the opinion of one of the

Supreme Court Justices, it wasconcluded “the [wildlife] inven-tory lacked information on thediversity structure and densityof these species that are keyedspecifically to each of the wet-lands.”

The court concluded that theInland Wetlands Commission’sdecision to reject Unistar’s appli-cation was supported based onsubstantial evidence.

“At the outset, it is clear thatthe plaintiff ’s contention that noevidence was presented thatthere would be a change in thephysical characteristics of thewetlands was not supported bythe record,” states the judges’opinion in the court document.

“Throughout the course of thepublic hearing, evidence clearlydemonstrated that the wetlandswould be impacted in a variety ofways, and the commission need-ed to resolve whether thatimpact would be adverse.Significantly, the plaintiff ’s ownexpert testified that the naturalwater flow to the vernal poolswould be interrupted by the pro-posed roadway and that the wet-lands would be replenished bystorm water from the develop-ment that had been filtered topublic health standards.”

Matt Sanderson may bereached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110,or by e-mail at [email protected].

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160th Brooklyn Fair runs next Thursday through Sunday

There is an advance admissionticket offer of buy three and get onefree, as well as ride bracelets inadvance. These are available onlineat www.brooklynfair.org and atmany local merchants.

To kick off the AgriculturalSociety’s 200 years, the organiza-tion is a bringing back a fireworkscelebration to take place at 9:30 p.m.Thursday night, Aug. 27. It is con-sidered the first time in 30 years thefair has had fireworks.

Joyce Eber, secretary of the soci-ety, said they will also be handingout hundreds of beach balls, mag-nets and yo-yos on select days of thefair in celebration of the 200 years.She added that there are two beachparties on site on Sunday after-noon.

Singer, songwriter and countrymusic recording artist Luke Bryanwill be performing at 8 p.m.Thursday night, Aug. 27, on themain stage. On Friday, Aug. 28,country music recording artistJulianne Hough will perform onthe main stage at the fairgrounds at8 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 29, countrymusic singer Jake Owen do a showat 8 p.m. on the main stage.

The fair budget has increasedthis year, which included boostingits entertainment accounts andspending on vendors and other fairnecessities months prior to theopening night next Thursday.

Matt Greene, vice president ofthe Windham County AgriculturalSociety, said the fair’s family and

children area has grown extensive-ly this year as a result from theirbudget increase.

“It’s a façade village, with pedalcars and stop signs,” he said. “It’snot a full building, but a plywoodfaçade of what a building wouldlook like. There’s about eight ofthem, I believe. They are differentbuildings that you would find in asmall New England town, so chil-dren and families can interact withthat. It should be fun and interac-tive.”

Greene also said the society pur-chased a piece of land that has been

used over the years as a park-ing lot across the street fromthe fairgrounds. Now, theAgricultural Society owns it.

He added that the fair hasalso purchased a new build-ing on the fairgrounds tohouse the central offices of

the Agricultural Society.A new building at the fair is com-

pletely aimed at home and garden,and food demonstrations will betaking place there.

“It’s where people grow and showtheir vegetables all year long andexhibit them,” he added.

Amusement rides this year arebeing provided by RockwellAmusements. There is also a widearray of livestock competitions,demonstrations and educationalexhibits taking place all weekend.

For more information and direc-tions to the Brooklyn Fair, pleasegive them a call at 779-0012 or visittheir Web site,www.brooklynfair.org.

Matt Sanderson may be reached at(860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mailat matt@villager newspapers.com.

Above: The Gardiner family, of Pomfret, enjoys Sunday at the Brooklyn Fair last year.Right: Changes in Latitude, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, rocked out on stage Sundayat the Brooklyn Fair in 2008.

Above left: Two steers enjoy each other’s company Sunday at the Brooklyn Fair lastyear. Right: Steve Melady (pictured) and David Hageman did the first blacksmithexhibit at the Brooklyn Fair last year. They came representing New EnglandBlacksmiths and the Connecticut Blacksmiths Guild.

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Editor’s Note: The information con-tained in these police logs wasobtained through either press releas-es or other public documents kept byeach police department, and is con-sidered to be the account of police. Allsubjects are considered innocent untilproven guilty in a court of law.

PutnamAug. 10Tyrone Spence, 18, 3 May St.,Worcester, Mass. Conspiracy to com-mit larceny (sixth degree).Marc Siemiatkoski, 48, 45 Van DenNoort St., Putnam. Criminal mis-chief (third degree), conspiracy tocommit criminal mischief.Aug. 11Bradford Kiff, 25, 332 Branch BrookRoad, Groton, Vt. Failure to appear(second degree).Aug. 12Patricia Roberts, 47, 40 LaconiaCourt, Putnam. Breach of peace,reckless endangerment.Aug. 17Richard Leighton, 38, 22 Granite St.,Webster, Mass. Failure to appear(second degree), two counts.

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Michael Riley, of the Norwich Worship Center, World Mission Outreach, enjoyedbeing dunked into his own Big Splash Dunk Tank at the 2008 Brooklyn Fair.

Tri-State event cruises to benefit Well-Wishers around 250 or so classic cars.

“It’s been wonderful,” colleagueRita Conrad agreed.

As the two presented trophies tothe top three cars, Tri-State coordi-nator Dick Salvas stirred a plasticbin nearly half full of orange raffletickets. The Cruisers, famousamong other things for the largest50/50 raffle in the tri-state area,generated $800 of ticket sales with-in three hours.

“You don’t have to have a car toget in on it,” Salvas had announcedearlier. “You just have to have a dol-lar” — $1 for one ticket or seven for$5.

Ultimately, half of the proceedswent to a randomly-drawn winner,the other half to the Well-Wishers.

“We didn’t have that money at 5o’clock when they started this,”Conrad said gratefully.

Raffle winner Darla Salvas gave$50 of her proceeds to the Well-Wishers, as well.

Funds will go toward the pur-chase of privacy curtains andmedia headsets for patient use.Thus far, Well-Wishers have pur-chased treatment chairs, televisionsets for each chair, electronic exam

tables accommodating wheelchair-bound patients and a refreshmentcenter.

Sheldon knows firsthand theimpact such gifts can have. She is acancer survivor herself, for 46years now.

“Anything we can do to help ourcancer center, it’s not too much,”she said.

The Well-Wishers is comprised ofhospital employees and communi-ty members. The group hosts com-munity-wide events like a GuestBartender Night and Annual BlockParty, raising support for the RoseBove LaRose Oncology Center atDay Kimball Hospital. For moreinformation about the Well-Wishers, contact Pat Hedenberg at(860) 928-0119.

Volunteers awarded Saturday’sfirst-place trophy to Bill Senuta ofGriswold with a 1966 Pontiac GTO.Second place was presented toLarry Ferris and his 1957 ChevyBel Air. Third place was given toDonald Eastman of Dayville’s 1969Chevy C10 pick-up truck. Trophieswere donated by Tri-State Cruisers.For more information about theCruisers, contact Dick Salvas at(860) 928-5635.

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Paul Paquin, of Putnam, stands in front of his 1955 Buick Special. Paquin is a member of the Tri-State Cruisers car club.

Left to right: Russell Larson, of East Douglas, Mass., dives into the raffle bin. Ed and Linda Grab, of Plainfield, make it a habit toattend Tri-State Cruisers events. They own a 1966 Chevy truck and 1969 Volkswagen Beetle. The latter purchase, they explained,was largely inspired by “Herbie” movies. Pat Hedenberg and Rita Conrad talk to several hundred car enthusiasts gathered inPutnam, Saturday, Aug. 15, about the mission of the Day Kimball Hospital Well-Wishers.

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Local band ELEVENTHOURwill perform Friday, Aug. 21,at the Sturbridge Host Hotel

in Sturbridge, Mass. The showstarts at 8 p.m. and is free, with alldonations going to the JimmyFund and the Dana Farber CancerInstitute.The band does numerous benefitconcerts for the PanMassChallenge throughout the yeararound the state, and band mem-bers are involved withPOWERcure, an annual bicycleriding events that raises funds forcancer cure research.Concert-goers can expect a littlesomething for everyone — a widearray of both covers and originaltunes including rock, jazz andblues from the ’50s through today.Bring blankets for lawn and beachseating. In case of rain, the eventwill still go on indoors at thehotel. There will also be araffle/auction for a Red Sox blan-ket, DVD player, and various localrestaurant and store gift cards.Please come out to this event amake a donation to this importantcause. Visit www.teampower-cure.com for more information.Marc Douglas Berardo performs

this Sunday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 4p.m. outside on the deck at StoggyHollow in West Woodstock, Conn.In case of rain, he’ll still be play-ing inside in the restaurant area.Berardo is one of those raresinger-songwriters you don’tcome across very often. FairfieldCounty Weekly writes MDB

“sounds like a fishing-town BruceSpringsteen ... a soft-toned DonHenley ... James Taylor with a lit-erary side ... comparisons tosinger-songwriter greats are infi-nite.” His deeply soulful andaward-winning songs are deliv-ered with a powerful voice andintricate guitar work. But whatmakes Berardo most unique andstand out from the pack is the easewith which he creates suspensionof disbelief in his songs. Unlikemany songwriters who writeabout real topics or their own lifeexperiences, much of whatBerardo performs is song-lengthworks of fiction, or, as he likes tocall them, “something I made up.”Berardo sings about circusretirees, expatriates in Floridarum bars, old poets, aimless NewYork City debutantes, near-deathcar crashes, hard-nosed fisher-men and, most poignantly, thechanges that experience brings toeveryone. These “imaginary” peo-ple, places and events are broughtto life in way that is both beautifuland very real. But not all his

works are purely fictional, assemi-autobiographical songs like“Working” (from the 2006 albumHarbor) give you insight into theformative life experiences of anexceptional performing artist.In addition to the Stoggy Hollowevent this Sunday afternoon,there are two more upcomingQuiet Corner chances to catch thehard-working Berardo — Friday,Sept. 10, at the Vanilla Bean inPomfret and Saturday, Oct. 3, atThe Gold Eagle in Dayville, bothin Connecticut. For more infor-mation, visit marcdouglas.com —or hear some full-length song sam-ples at www.myspace.com/marc-douglasberardo.

FRIDAY, AUG. 21

• Mulligan’s Stew — 9 p.m.,Fiddler’s Green, Worcester, Mass.

• The Babe Pino Band — 9:30p.m., Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass.

• Bill Cameron — 9 p.m.,Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass.

• White Chocolate, Hey Now ...Morris Fader, The Dirge Carolers,The Fictional Monsters — 8 p.m.,Lucky Dog, Worcester, Mass.

• Mark Renburke — 9 p.m., YeOlde Tavern, West Brookfield,Mass.

• Ultimatum — Crossroads,Route 20, Palmer, Mass.

• The Brian Kearsley JazzCombo — 6 to 9 p.m., Oliver WightTavern, Old Sturbridge Village,Sturbridge, Mass.• Rob Adams — 8 p.m., Ugly

Duckling Loft at The WhistlingSwan Restaurant, Sturbridge,Mass.• Arno & the Low Down — 9 p.m.,The Pump House, Southbridge,Mass.• Sammy Kershaw with Goldrush— 8 p.m., Indian Ranch, Webster,

Mass.• Jackson Schoolhouse — Cady’sTavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, WestGlocester, R.I.• RAM — 9 p.m., Altones, JewettCity, Mass.• Vertical Horizon — 8 p.m., Wolf

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Saturday, Aug. 22• Road Dawgs — 9:30 p.m.,

Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass.• No Alibi — 9 p.m., Greendale’s

Pub, Worcester, Mass.• Crumb, World on Trial,

Another Soldier Down — 8 p.m.,Lucky Dog, Worcester, Mass.

• Chris Reddy — 5 to 10 p.m.,Emerald Isle, Millbury Street,Worcester, Mass.

• Route 9 — 9 p.m., Ye OldeTavern, West Brookfield, Mass.

• Rob Adams — 8 p.m., UglyDuckling Loft at The WhistlingSwan Restaurant, Sturbridge,Mass.

• 2nd Annual End of SummerBash featuring The Weight OfGravity, New Pilot, Gutta, Jabooda,Goodnite Ghost, Hey Now …Morris Fader, Lesions and JeffBujak — 8 p.m., Mill Street Brews,Southbridge, Mass.• The Franks — 9 p.m., The PumpHouse, Southbridge, Mass.• Copperhead — 9 p.m., 12 Crane,Southbridge, Mass., $7.• The Shakey Ground Band withB&E Band, Larry, Dave andGerry— 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.,PACC, 37 Harris St., Webster, Mass.• Three Dog Night with TheReminisants — 8 p.m., IndianRanch, Webster, Mass.

• Mary Fahl — 8 p.m., TheVanilla Bean, Pomfret, Conn., $12.• Mark Renburke — 6 to 8 p.m.,Stoggy Hollow Restaurant, 492

Route 198, Woodstock,Conn.• Reminisce (doo wop anddancing) — 7 to 10 p.m.,

Rotary Park, Putnam, Conn.• Dave & Rick (of Smokehouse) —9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle at TheLaurel House, Dayville, Conn.• Jukebox Junkies — Cady’sTavern, West Glocester, R.I.• Badfish, 8 p.m., Kobra Kai, 11 p.m.— Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino,Uncasville, Conn.Sunday, Aug. 23• Steve Willey — 2 to 5 p.m., VinnyTesta’s, Shrewsbury, Mass.• Dana Lewis — 8 p.m., CaffeSorrento, Milford, Mass.• George Jones with Don CampbellBand — 2 p.m., Indian Ranch,Webster, Mass.• Marc Douglas Berardo — 2 to 4p.m., Stoggy Hollow Restaurant,492 Route 198, Woodstock, Conn.• David Foster & The Mohegan SunAll-Stars — 7 p.m., Wolf Den,Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville,Conn.Monday, Aug. 24• Crosseyed Cat — 8 p.m., Wolf Den,Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville,Conn.Tuesday, Aug. 25• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic — 7:30p.m., Greendale’s Pub, Worcester,Mass.• Lynn Jolicoeur and The Pulse —7:30 to 10 p.m., The Copper Stallion,Sturbridge, Mass.• Dr. K’s Motown Revue — 8 p.m.,Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino,Uncasville, Conn.Wednesday, Aug. 26• Steve Willey — 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.,

TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.• Jared Adams — 6 to 9 p.m.,Oxfords Casual Dining, Oxford,Mass.• Jazz Night with Tim Peck &Friends — 8 to 10 p.m., VictoriaStation Cafe, Putnam, Conn.• RAM — 9 p.m., Lucky’s, Foster,R.I.• Colin Hay — 8 p.m., Wolf Den,Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville,Conn.Thursday, Aug. 27• Dana Lewis — 7:30 p.m., CaffeSorrento, Milford, Mass.• Steve Willey — 7 to 10 p.m., VinnyTesta’s, Shrewsbury, Mass.• Rob Adams — 8 p.m., UglyDuckling Loft at The WhistlingSwan Restaurant, Sturbridge,Mass.• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic(upstairs) — 8 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s,Sturbridge, Mass.• Blues with Chet Williamson &Michael Williams — 6 to 9 p.m.,Oxford’s Casual Dining, Oxford,Mass.• The Neville Brothers — 8 p.m.,Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino,Uncasville, Conn.

If you’re a live act who would liketo be featured, know of someone elsewho is or simply want to let us knowabout an upcoming gig, e-mail mea [email protected]. Anything I get before Friday ofeach week will make the followingFriday’s paper. Keep the music liveand not so quiet here inNortheastern Connecticut andCentral Massachusetts!

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Acts II hosts Faith ForumTHOMPSON — Acts II Ministries invites the public to be a part of a

Faith Forum. This new event will be held Sunday evenings in Septemberand October at Acts II Ministries, 1366 Riverside Drive, Thompson.

Faith Forum will be discussion groups, covering topics based on articlesconcerning the Christian faith. All participants will have an opportunityto read and discuss the articles in small groups. Some of the subjects to bediscussed are: when bad things happen to good people, salvation, holiness,miracles, abortion and evil.

These discussions will provide a forum for people from different faiths,different walks of life and different backgrounds to share their points ofview.

Faith Forum dates are Sept. 13, 20 and 27 and Oct. 11, 18 and 25 from 5:45pm to 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call 1-888-433-9901 or visit online athttp://www.actsii.org/.

Gill is hospital’s August employeePUTNAM — Brenna Gill, lead admitting registrar

of the Patient Access Department, has been chosen asDay Kimball Hospital’s August Employee of theMonth. The Employee Council, a group of 20 hospitalrepresentatives, selected Gill for the honor afterreviewing various nominations from hospital man-agement.

In 2001, Gill began working in Patient Access,where she gathers patient information, registers

emergency department patients, collects co-pays andverifies insurances. Before joining the Day Kimballfamily, Gill worked for the Bay Tact Corp. in

Woodstock as an editorial assistant.“I am completely surprised to be the Employee of the Month,” said Gill.

“It’s really exciting, and I feel even more appreciated and valued than I didbefore. I work with a great group of people and it is nice to be a part of sucha great team.”

“Brenna is the second shift lead and handles the responsibility withease,” said Melissa Vigeant, Patient Access manager. “I leave at the end ofmy day and know that whatever comes up, Brenna will be able to handleit.”

Gill resides in Ballouville with her husband. She enjoys vegetable gar-dening, reading historical books and traveling the East Coast to partici-pate in harness racing.

Last year, Day Kimball Hospital’s Emergency Department had morethan 28,000 visits at all hours of the day and night with 24-hour access, ateam of highly trained emergency physicians and nurses, and a newstreamlined admitting process designed to reduce wait times.

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TOWN OF WOODSTOCKThe Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduleda Public Hearing for August 25, 2009 at 7:30p.m., Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169,lower level, Meeting Room B, to hear the fol-lowing:

09-03 David W. Hmielowski & Gail L.Hmielowski (applicant), 610 New SwedenRd (Map 5783, Block 70, Lot 9C) – frontagerequirement (Art VI, Section 1, Para. 2).Chair Martin Nieski.August 14, 2009August 21, 2009

TOWN OF EASTFORDANNUAL TOWN MEETING

The legal voters and those qualified tovote at town meetings of the Town of EastfordConnecticut are hereby warned that the

ANNUAL TOWN MEETINGWill be held at the Eastford ElementarySchool, 14 Westford Rd., in said Town on:

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 at7:30 pm

To consider and act upon the following items:1. To act on nominating a Moderator to

preside at said meeting.2. To accept the 2007-2008 Annual

ReportDated at Eastford, ConnecticutThis 18th of August, 2009

Melissa Vincent, Town ClerkRichard L. Woodward, First Selectman

Mary A. Duncan, SelectmanLisa A. Brunnell, Selectman

August 21, 2009

LEGAL NOTICETHOMPSON INLAND WETLANDS

COMMISSIONThe Thompson Inland Wetlands

Commission voted on the following applica-tions at its July 14, 2009 meeting:

1) APPROVED: Permit Application #09-06-02 – Michael Cornell, 35 Totem PoleDrive, Map 141, Block 17, Lot 61. To conductregulated activity associated with the con-struction of a 1-story 25' x 4' addition to exist-ing cottage and 22 ft long concrete retainingwall. Conditions.

2) APPROVED: Permit Application #09-07-02 – Richard Samborski – Robbins Road,Map 87, Block 53, Lot 8A-1. To conduct reg-ulated activities associated with the con-struction of a single-family house, garage,septic system, well and driveway. Conditions.

Francesca Morano, ChairThompson Inland Wetlands Commission

August 11, 2009August 21, 2009

LEGAL NOTICETOWN OF THOMPSON

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSThe Zoning Board of Appeals, at their reg-

ular meeting held on August 10, 2009 votedto:

DENY - Variance Application #ZBA09-01 – Kenneth & Barbara Griffiths for SunsetHill Road - Vol 460, Page 215, Map 103,Block 43, Lot 1A, Zone R-80. Approve vari-ance of Article V, Section 1, front yard set-back from 50 feet to 30 feet to allow the con-struction of a single family residence.

APPROVE - Variance Application #ZBA09-03 – Edward Mead III, 12 Murolo Road,Vol 709, Page 291, Map 83 – Front yard &side yard encroachment. CONDITIONS

John Bell, Sr., ChairmanZoning Board of Appeals

August 10, 2009August 21, 2009

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF WOODSTOCKBOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS

Citizens of Woodstock are hereby informedthat the Board of Assessment Appeals for theTown of Woodstock will hold its sessions onthe following date:

September 9, 2009-Wednesday,beginning at 6:00PM

Appointments must be made by callingthe Assessor’s Office at 928-6929 Ext 326or Ext 327.Such sessions are held solely for appeals onMOTOR VEHICLES for the October 2008Grand List.Sessions will be held in the Assessor’s Officeat the Town Hall Office Building at 415 Route169, Woodstock, CTNotice given of sessions held to conform tosection 12-110 of the General Statutes of theState of Connecticut.

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALSFrederick M. Chmura

Nancy J. NystromEdward N. Larson, Chairman

August 21, 2009

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Thompson — Brian C.Berthiaume, 28, ofLiberty Lane, Thompson,died Monday, July 20,from injuries sustainedin a motorcycle accident.

He was the beloved sonof Kevin and Elaine(Gelineau) Berthiaume of

Thompson.He also leaves a son, Aden Berthiaume;

Aden’s mother, Amanda Millett, ofThompson; a sister, Kristin Berthiaume, ofWebster, Mass.; his maternal grandmother,Dorothy Gelineau, of Webster, Mass.; hispaternal grandparents, George and EileenBerthiaume, of Webster; several aunts,uncles and cousins; his best friend, ChadQuinn, and the Liberty Lane boys.

Born July18, 1981, in Putnam, Mr.Berthiaume lived in Thompson all his life.He was a 1999 graduate of TourtellotteMemorial High School where he excelled atsports — in baseball as a pitcher and short-stop, as well as in cross country.

Mr. Berthiaume was a machinist whoworked for several years at Rol-A-Vac inDayville. He enjoyed fishing and jet skiingwith his son. He was a big Red Sox andPatriots fan and once helped build a giantsnow sculpture emblem of the Patriotsshown on Channel 3.

The funeral was held July 25 at the Smithand Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St.,Putnam.

Donations may be made to benefit his sonAden Berthiaume at Commerce Bank, 25Worcester Road, Webster, MA 01570.

Brian C. Berthiaume, 28

PUTNAM — Rita M. Glinski, 87, belovedwife of the late J. Stanley Glinski, died Aug.17 at Matulaitis Nursing Home.

She leaves her children, Paul C. Glinski(Janet) of Portland, Michael J. Glinski(Christine) of Thompson and Janet M. Bates(Alan) of Putnam; her grandchildren, MaryBjunes (Todd), Heather Chaale (Daniel),Michelle Shine (William), Kevin Glinski(Aleia), Michael Glinski, Alissa Bates, ScottGlinski and Eric Bates; her great-grandchil-dren, Megan and Ryan Bjunes, Cailey andWilliam Shine, and Brady and AddisonGlinski; and her sisters, Margaret Magnanand Mary Hall.

She was predeceased by a daughter, JudithDickenson; a brother, Henry Rivers; and asister, Theresa Boutin.

The daughter of the late Omer and CeciliaRivers, she was born Sept. 30, 1921, in WestThompson. Mrs. Glinski was last employedas a secretary in the Putnam School System.Over the years, she also held positions at St.

Mary Church of the Visitation, BeldingHemingway and the U.S Government. Shehad been a volunteer at Day KimballHospital, St. Mary School and the PutnamDemocratic Town Committee. A communi-cant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation,she enjoyed golf, painting, reading and trav-eling. She was a member of the North EastArt Guild, the Putnam Travelers, Daughtersof Isabella and the Day Kimball HospitalWomen’s Board.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldThursday, Aug. 20, at St. Mary Church of theVisitation in Putnam. Burial was in St. MaryCemetery, Putnam. The Smith and WalkerFuneral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, han-dled arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be madeto the DKH Deary Memorial Fund, P.O. Box632, Putnam, CT 06260.

To share a memory with the family, “light acandle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.

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PUTNAM — SergioBerti, of Putnam, passedaway peacefully Aug. 9 inthe arms of his wife.

In addition to his wife,Leah Berti, he leaves a sis-ter, Anita Rossi, ofPutnam; nieces andnephews Edie Rossi Pearce(George) of Woodstock,

Mary Ann Rossi (Don Hoenig) of Thompson,Bruno Rossi (Donna) of Thompson, EnzoRossi (Donna) of Buffalo, Wyo., NormanBerti of Burlington, Maine, Ronnie Berti(Ilene) of Thompson, and Arlene Lamothe(Roger) of Putnam; two godchildren, LauraPearce and Melissa Rossi, nephew JasonPratt (Megan) and niece Stacie Dolby(Jeremhy), all of Cape Cod, Mass.; and manygreat nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, DinoBerti, and a sister, Nella Palombo (John).

The son of Aldo Berti and the late Ines(Simonzi) Berti, he was born in SantaGiustina, bordering Rimini, Italy. He movedto Putnam with his family at the age of 13.

Mr. Berti worked at American Optical andretired after 47 years. After retirement, heenjoyed working as a realtor with LoomisReal Estate. He served in United States Armyand was stationed in Korea. He met and mar-ried his wife of 33 years, Leah Berti.

Mr. Berti was highly respect-ed for his kindness, caring, gen-erosity, and devotion to his fam-ily and friends. He was also anavid hunter, horseman andsports fan, especially of the RedSox. He loved traveling to Italyand being with his family and friends. Heremained a dedicated and devoted husband,brother, uncle, godfather and friend through-out his life. Known for his spirit, kindness,courage and strength of character, he will besorely missed by his wife, Bella, family andfriends forever.

Mr. Berti enjoyed 16 years after being diag-nosed with cardiomyopathy with hiscourage, support of his wife and family, andthe dedication and care of Dr. GeraldSullivan, Dr. Gerald Aurigemma, Dr. TheoMeyer and Maggie Cabral, RN.

The funeral was held Thursday, Aug. 13, atthe Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam, with a Mass of ChristianBurial at St. Mary Church in Putnam. Burialwith military honors was in St. MaryCemetery, Putnam.

Flowers for those who wish and condo-lences will be received online by the family atwww.smithandwalkerfh.com, and/or dona-tions may be sent to East Putnam FireDepartment, P.O. Box 272 Putnam, CT 06260.

DANIELSON — Beverly Woodmancy Haas,83, of Cook Hill Road, died Friday, Aug. 14, atUMass Memorial Medical Center inWorcester, Mass.

She the wife of the late Maurice E. Haas,whom she married Oct. 17, 1947. He died Dec.9, 1956.

She leaves two daughters, Joanne Paar ofSpringfield, Mass., and Deborah Streule andher companion Arthur Radcliffe ofWatervliet, N.Y.; her sister, Dorothy W.Terwilleger, of Danielson; grandchildrenJennifer Whalon, Chelsea Paar, NicholasPaar and Heather Streule Harbin; threegreat-grandchildren, Anna Whalon, KailaHarbin and Dakota Harbin; and many niecesand nephews.

She was predeceased by her brothers,George H. Woodmancy and Charles A.Woodmancy.

The daughter of the late Charles A. andEdythe (St. John) Woodmancy, she was bornMay 20, 1926, in North Stonington.

Mrs. Haas graduated from Killingly HighSchool in 1944, as a registered nurse fromRoger Williams General Hospital inProvidence, R.I., in 1947, with a Bachelor ofScience from Eastern Connecticut StateUniversity in 1968 and a Master of Science in1972.

From September 1944 to September 1947,Mrs. Haas was a member of the U.S. CadetNurse Corps. She worked for the Veteran’sAdministration Hospitals in Bronx, N.Y., andTucson, Ariz. She was an industrial nurse forfive and a half years for Kaman Aerospace inMoosup and at area hospitals. For two years,she worked as a Killingly school nurse andcontinued to maintain her registered nurselicense until her passing.

Mrs. Haas also worked for the KillinglyBoard of Education as an elementary schoolteacher for 29 years, retiring in June 1997,and was a substitute teacher until 2003. Shewas a life member of the CEA, NEA andWindham Tolland Retired TeachersAssociation and a member of theAssociation of Retired Teachers ofConnecticut Inc.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 22, at Tillinghast FuneralHome, 433 Main St., Danielson. Burial will beat the convenience of the family. There are nocalling hours.

The family suggests memorial contribu-tions be made to the American HeartAssociation, 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022,Wallingford, CT 06492-7522.

Sergio BertiBeverly Woodmancy Haas, 83

PUTNAM — Elaine C.Bates, 63, of GilmanStreet, Putnam, died unex-pectedly Wednesday, Aug.12, at home.

She was the belovedwife of the late Louis F.Bates, whom she marriedMay 23, 1971. He died Dec.

7, 2006.She leaves three children, Shawn Bates and

his wife Jennifer of Putnam, Stacy Bates-Trombley and her husband Tyler ofSpringfield, Vt., and Kyle Bates ofManchester, N.H.; two sisters, JaniceLavallee of Brooklyn and Edra “Cookie”Codding of Danielson; a brother, TomLavallee of Danielson; and five grandchil-dren, Crystal, Kristopher, Kobie, Karson andNevaeh.

She was predeceased by a brother, Henry“Bobby” Lavallee.

Born Dec. 17, 1945, in Putnam, she was thedaughter of the late Henry “Rusty” and EdraPearl (Morse) Lavallee. She had made herhome in Putnam all her life.

Mrs. Bates had worked for more than 25

years in the Office at NADS in Pomfret. Shewas a communicant of St. Mary of theVisitation Church in Putnam and was amember of the Putnam Emblem Club, hold-ing many offices. A member of theQuinnatisset Country Club, she enjoyed play-ing golf. She also enjoyed bowling and bowledon the Women’s League and on the CouplesLeague at Friendly Bowl in Brooklyn. Mrs.Bates was a girls’ softball coach and volun-teered for the Putnam Little League. She wasa big fan of the UConn girls’ basketball pro-gram, a season ticket holder to theConnecticut Sun Basket ball of the WNBAand an avid New England Patriots fan.

The funeral was held Sunday, Aug. 16, atthe Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be madein her memory to the Putnam FireDepartment Scholarship Fund, 189 ChurchSt., Putnam, CT 06260 or to the PutnamRecreational Department, Children’sActivity Fund, 126 Church Street, Putnam,CT 06260.

To share a memory, “light a candle” atwww.smithandwalkerfh.com.

Elaine C. Bates, 63

PUTNAM — SisterLucille Dénommé, 75, amember of the Daughtersof the Holy Spirit, diedSaturday, Aug. 15, at theHoly Spirit ProvincialHouse, 72 Church St.,Putnam.

She leaves a brother,Robert, a retired University of VirginiaFrench Professor of Charlottesville, Va. Shewas predeceased by two brothers, Msgr.George Dénommé, a priest of the diocese ofWorcester, Mass., and Richard, a religiousbrother of the Missionaries of LaSalette.

Born Jan. 7, 1934, in Fitchburg, Mass., shewas the daughter of George and Sara(Richard) Dénommé. She entered religiouslife in 1953 and made profession on April 13,1955, at Holy Spirit Provincial House in

Putnam. She was then known as SisterGeorge Edward.

Sister Dénommé’s teaching careerspanned the years of 1957 through 1974, fol-lowing which she was named registrar atAnnhurst College, and in 1980, she served asassistant to the dean of students at The ElmsCollege in Chicopee, Mass. In 1993, she wasnamed provincial secretary until the end ofher term in 2002, after which she stayed on asassistant to the provincial secretary.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebratedTuesday, Aug. 18, at Holy Spirit ProvincialHouse, followed by burial at St. MaryCemetery in Putnam. Gilman Funeral Home,104 Church St., Putnam, was entrusted withher arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be madeto the DHS Retirement Fund, 72 Church St.,Putnam, CT 06260.

Sister Lucille Dénommé, 75

Julie Markley, 67

Rita M. Glinski, 87

POMFRET CENTER — Julie Markley, 67,of Seely Brown Village, Deerfield Road,Pomfret Center, died Monday, Aug. 10, at theUniversity of Massachusetts Medical Centerin Worcester, Mass.

She was the wife of Edward J. “Butch”Markley Jr., who died in 2007. She leaves noimmediate family.

Mrs. Markley was born Nov. 10, 1941. Shehad made her home in the Pomfret and

Putnam area for more than 20 years.A volunteer at the Day Kimball Hospital

for several years, Mrs. Markley was an avidBoston Red Sox fan and UCONN women’sbasketball fan. She also enjoyed her catPrecious. She will be remembered as a caringand compassionate person.

A prayer service was held at the Gagnonand Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St.,Danielson.

DUDLEY, Mass. — Thomas J. Rafferty, 72,of 173 West Main St., died peacefullyThursday, Aug. 13, at Overlook MasonicHealth Center in Charlton.

He leaves one son, Jim Rafferty, ofThompson, Conn.; two daughters, KathleenScott of Tomball, Texas, and Kelli McCune ofLa Quinta, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.

The son of the late James J. and Florida M.(Donais) Rafferty, he was born and raised inWebster. He graduated from St. Louis HighSchool.

Mr. Rafferty served in the National Guard.He was a member of the American Legion inCathedral City, Calif. In his youth, he was a

scratch golfer.Mr. Rafferty worked 30 years

in southern California for GTETelephone before retiring as asupervisor. He returned toDudley in 2002.

Memorial services were heldSaturday, Aug. 15, at Bartel Funeral Home &Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley.

Please omit flowers. Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph, 34Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040.

BROOKLYN — Florence C. Monroe, 91, ofVina Lane, Brooklyn, formerly ofThompson, died peacefully Saturdayevening, Aug. 15, at Day Kimball Hospital inPutnam.

She was the beloved wife of RichardWinthrop Monroe, who died Dec. 22, 1992.

She leaves her children, David R. Monroeof Middletown, R.I., Stephen P. Monroe ofNew London and Dr. Alice V. Ennis ofBrooklyn; a brother, William H. Lester, ofJamestown, R.I.; nine grandchildren; ninegreat-grandchildren; and nephews andnieces.

She was predeceased by a son, William C.Monroe.

The daughter of the late William H. andAlice (Collinson) Lester, she was born Sept.19, 1917, in Pawtucket, R.I. She was a 1936graduate of Bryant College. She had madeher home in Thompson for more than 35years, moving to Creamery Brook inBrooklyn in 2000.

Mrs. Monroe was a devoted member ofChrist Episcopal Church in Pomfret, and shealso attended the Trinity Episcopal Church

in Brooklyn. She was a member of the BettyPutnam Chapter of the OES and was a pastWorthy Matron. A member of the PhiliaChapter of the OES No. 13 in Chepachet, R.I.,she served the Order as GrandRepresentative to Iowa from Connecticut inthe 1980s. In addition, she was a member ofthe Putnam Women’s Club, serving as itspresident, and also was a member of theBrooklyn Grange.

Mrs. Monroe will be remembered as a lov-ing, caring and devoted mother, grandmoth-er and great-grandmother. She had volun-teered many hours at the Day KimballHospital and for the American Red Cross.

The funeral was held Thursday, Aug. 20, atChrist Episcopal Church in Pomfret. Burialwas in Oak Wood Cemetery, Pawtucket, R.I.The Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam, handled arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to theChrist Church, P.O. Box 21, Pomfret, CT06258.

To share a memory, “light a candle” atwww.smithandwalkerfh.com.

Florence C. Monroe, 91

NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Stella A.(Fournier) Lafontaine, 90,formerly of First Street,died Saturday, Aug. 8, atMatulaitis Nursing Home.

She was the wife ofWilbrod C. Lafontaine,who died in September2008.

She leaves two sons,Normand A. Lafontaine

and his wife Caroline of Pelham, N.H., andJean Lafontaine and his wife Doris of NorthGrosvenordale; her sister, Noella Carita, ofGrosvenordale; five grandchildren and sixgreat-grandchildren.

Born April 3, 1919, in Fitchburg, Mass., shewas the daughter of the late Joseph andAgnes (Daigle) Fournier.

Mrs. Lafontaine worked as an assemblerfor Bentley Shoe. She was a member of theVFW Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed knit-ting and reading in her spare time.

A gathering was held Wednesday, Aug. 12,at Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., NorthGrosvenordale, with a Mass of ChristianBurial at St. Joseph’s Church. Burial was inSt. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be to MatulaitisNursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam,CT 06260.

Stella A. Lafontaine, 90

Thomas J. Rafferty, 72

Send all obituarynotices to the

Putnam Villager,P.O. Box 196,

Woodstock, CT06281, or by

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RELIGION

In the past,the crosswas a sym-

bol of shame.It representedthe criminalelement ofsociety, for itwas used as ameans of pun-ishment and awarning toothers. It lifted you up in pain and agonywhile naked for the world to see. Often,those on the cross were made fun of, hit andspit upon. Our Lord Jesus Christ was notspared any of these things, which are evenhard to describe.

While anyone — even pagans — now usesthe cross as decoration or as an occult sym-bol, Christians must continue to treasurethe cross of Calvary. The very thing thatJesus died on, which was typically anemblem of disgrace, has been changed byGod into a symbol of victory!

Let’s look at what is said of the cross inthe scriptures:

• I Corinthians 1: “17”: For Christ sent menot to baptize, but to preach the gospel: notwith wisdom of words, lest the cross ofChrist should be made of none effect.

Here the cross is the Gospel message ofJesus that is preached by Paul. He wasfocused on his mission because Jesus wentto the cross willingly for all.

• I Corinthians 1: “18”: For the preachingof the cross is to them that perish foolish-ness; but unto us which are saved it is thepower of God.

This is the opposite view of the world.While still others see it as foolishness,Christians let us realize the cross of Christand the preaching of it is the power of God.

• Philippians 2:”8”: And being found infashion as a man, he humbled himself, andbecame obedient unto death, even the deathof the cross.

It was a death for those who had commit-ted crimes and Jesus had not done, so buthe humbled himself to the cross, so chang-ing forever what it represents.

• Philippians 3:”18”: For many walk, ofwhom I have told you often, and now tell you

even weeping, that they are the enemiesof the cross of Christ.

Many who are enemies of the cross(those who have rejected Christ) arewearing the symbol. Pray for thosewho need to be saved that their heartswould be changed by God and theywould come to realize what the mes-sage and person of the cross is thatthey are wearing.

• Ephesians 2:”14”: For he is ourpeace, who hath made both one, and

hath broken down the middle wall of parti-tion between us.

For the Christian, the cross representsour peace between us and God, which wewould not have if it were not for Jesusgoing to the cross in our place.

• Ephesians 2:”15”: Having abolished inhis flesh the enmity, even the law of com-mandments contained in ordinances; for tomake in himself of twain one new man, somaking peace.

“16”: And that he might reconcile bothunto God in one body by the cross, havingslain the enmity thereby.

To reconcile means to call back intounion. The cross of our Lord Jesus Christallows you and I to be called into to unionwith God, with whom we previously hadnone.

• Hebrews 12: “2”: Looking unto Jesus theauthor and finisher of our faith; who for thejoy that was set before him endured the cross,despising the shame, and is set down at theright hand of the throne of God.

Jesus endured the agonies and despisedthe shame of the cross that we would nothave to.

Let us remember when we see a crosswhat it means to us as Christians andremember when he was on the cross, wewere on his mind and share this Good newswith others who may not know. We can givehonor to our Lord when we share theGospel with others. For although the crosswas once a symbol of shame and reproach,it now is a symbol of the eternal victoryover sin for which we are now can be calledthe sons of God [John 1:12]. Praise the Lord!

John Caskey is the associate pastor ofCalvary Bible Baptist Church in Danielson.

Cross is no longer a symbol of shame

JOHN CASKEY

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CHURCH DIRECTORYEASTFORD

Congregational Church8 Church Road(860) 974-0294Pastor Mike MoranSunday Service — 11 a.m. (10 a.m. summer)Sunday School — 9:30 a.m. (no S.S. in summer)Sunday Evening Service — 6 p.m.Sunday Youth Groups — 1 to 4 p.m.Monday Cancer Support Group — 7 p.m.Tuesday — Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.Thursday Women's Bible Study — 7-8:30 p.m.Friday Pioneer Club — 6:30 p.m.Saturday Men's Fraternity — 7 a.m.

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 sxenior high school, child care pro-vided.

NORTH GROSVENORDALE

Creation Church915 Riverside DriveNorth Grosvenordale, CT(860) 942-4760Lead pastor: Chris CroweSunday service: 10 a.m.Kidstrack Ministries: nursery through sixth grade

POMFRET

Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church568 Pomfret St.928-5830Mass: 4 p.m. Saturday; 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.SundayRev. Ryszard Sliwinski, Administrator

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 97974-1476Service: 10 a.m. SundayRev. Dr. Bruce Hedman

First Congregational Church13 Church Road (Pomfret Center)928-7381Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Service: 10:30 a.m. SundaySummer Schedule: No Sunday school; Service: 9:30a.m. SundayPastor John Eklund

PUTNAM

The Congregational Church of Putnam175 Main Street, Putnam (860) 928-4405Web site: www.putnamcong.comRev. Thomas H. Meyer, PastorSunday worship: 10:30 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 Road928-2193Services: 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

Putnam United Methodist Church53 Grove St.928-9705Pastor: David BairdServices: 10:45 a.m. Sunday (9:30 a.m. during thesummer)

St. Mary’s Church218 Providence St.928-6535Rev. Roland CloutierMasses: 4 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.Sunday

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 63 Grove St., Putnam(860) 928-3510Holy Eucharist: 9:30 a.m. Sundays with DavidBrown as celebrantWomen’s Bible Study: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, ParishHouse, 35 Grove St.

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.

Putnam Assembly of God25 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 Shalom (ConservativeSynagogue)Sons of Zion building, 125 Church St.928-4496Lay Leader: Alan Turner, 774-7187President: Linda Simons, 928-4806Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. SaturdayHebrew School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday (during the schoolyear). Contact Hebrew School Director JenniferWright at 774-6404 for information.Special services may be held at our Danielson build-ing, 39 Killingly Drive.

Jehovah Witnesses81 Thurber Road928-4442

THOMPSON

St. Joseph Church 18 Main Street, North Grosvenordale(860) 923-2361www.stjoseph-sacredheart.netVery Rev. Michael Phillippino, pastorWeekday Masses: Monday 5 p.m., Tuesday 7:15 a.m.,Wednesday 7:15 a.m. Weekend schedule winter:Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:45 a.m., 11 a.m.Weekend schedule summer: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday8 a.m.

St. Stephen ChurchJunction of Routes 131 and 197130 Old Turnpike Road P.O. Box 222Quinebaug, CT 06262 935-5205Masses: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.Thursday through SaturdayHoly Day as announcedWeekdays: 8 a.m. Tuesday through SaturdayPastor: Very Rev. Michael Phillippino Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. LouiseLeFortReligious education grades 1 through 6, Sunday 10 to11:30 a.m; grades 7 though 9 (confirmation), 10 to11:30 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

HighPoint Church1028 Thompson RoadThompson, CT 06277935-0357 www.gotohpc.orgwww.goto24seven.comSunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Classes for infants though fifth grade; 24-7 youthministryTuesdays 6 to 8:30 p.m.: 6th through 8th gradesThursdays 6 to 8:45 p.m.: 9th through 12th grades

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 RoadRoute 131953-5412Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; SaturdaySabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings,Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church954 Riverside Drive860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133Pastor: David BairdServices: Sunday services at Putnam UnitedMethodist Church;Wednesday Evening Prayer & Praise, 7 p.m.

Thompson Congregational Church347 Thompson Road860-923-2431Rev. Dr. Stanley PossellServices: 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. SundayActing Pastor: Brian C. BaederDeacons: Justin Bressette, Brenda Houghton,Carolyn Mannand Mary Vertefeuille

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 Road, Woodstock928-0486 www.WoodstockCovenant.orgWorship: 9 a.m. No Sunday School.Awana Clubs: 6:30 p.m. WednesdayInterim pastor: the Rev. Stanley AllabyVisitation pastor: Phil CannistraciYouth pastor: Dave MageeElders: Dave Johnsen, Dan O’Neill, Mark Parker,John Person, Craig Wood

Faith Bible Evangelical Free587 Route 171974-2528Service: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. SundayPastor Mitch Santell

First Congregational543 Route 169928-7405Service: 10 a.m. Sunday(Children attend for 10-15 minutes before going tochurch school class)Pastor James S. Harrison

North Woodstock Congregational1227 Route 169963-2170Pastor Jesse Phagan Service: 10 a.m. Sunday; Bible Study: 7:30-8:30 p.m.Wednesday

South Woodstock Baptist Church23 Roseland Park Roadwww.southwoodstockbaptist.org(860) 928-9341Sunday worship service: 9 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

‘Living Free’ seminaroffered

THOMPSON — A “Living Free” seminarwill be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 7 and14, at the Quinebaug Volunteer FireDepartment, 720 Quinebaug Road,Quinebaug.

This free seminar will teach participantshow bad habits and addictions develop andwill give them practical guidelines on how toovercome addictions; create a positive men-tal, spiritual and physical environment; andchange their lives, for good. Each sessionincludes tasty, healthy food samples, videopresentations by experts, interactive groupdiscussions, and colorful PowerPoint presen-tations.

Registration is free for all six nights, butthere is a $25 charge for the workbook, whichis strongly recommended.

To register, call or e-mail your reservationto: (860) 935-5412/ [email protected].

For more information, visit online athttp://quinebaug22.adventistchurchcon-nect.org.

Chinese yoga with Qi offered

THOMPSON — The Thompson RecreationCommission is offering a new class for seniorcitizens, “Chinese Yoga with Qi (energy),”from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginningSept. 1.

Classes will be held the ThompsonLibrary/Community Center in NorthGrosvenordale.

Chinese yoga with Qi emphasizes range ofmotion versus holding poses. Over the eightweekly sessions, 10 range of motion tech-niques will be practiced and refined, andincluded will be techniques for reducing highblood pressure and addressing the pain ofarthritis.

Participants should wear thin-soled shoes orsocks for practice. No previous experience isneeded. The instructor is Laddie Sacharko.

Registration is required. Early bird registra-tion runs through Aug. 25; the cost forThompson seniors is $24 and for non-residentseniors $28. The cost for Thompson residentsage 59 and under is $36 and for non-residentsage 59 and under $40. For registrationsreceived after the deadline, add $5 to the fees.

Download registration materials from theWeb site, www.thompsonrec.org, stop byThompson Town Hall to register, or callThompson Recreation at (860) 923-9440 to havea registration form mailed.

Vanilla Bean Café celebrates 20 years

POMFRET — The Vanilla Bean Café, a fam-ily-run restaurant located in Pomfret, will cel-ebrate its 20th anniversary Aug. 26.Complimentary coffee, cake and Vanilla Cokewill be offered all day (until it is gone), withraffles and live piano music in the dining roomall day.

Twenty years ago, the Jessurun familyopened a sandwich and ice cream shop with 16seats in a restored barn on the corner ofroutes 169, 44 and 97. The Bean, as it is knownby locals and regulars, has expanded andevolved over the years and is now a 90-seatrestaurant with a larger, more modernkitchen, a patio for outdoor dining and anexpanded dining room where live entertain-ment can be seen on Saturday nights.

While this may be the last undeveloped areaon the east coast from Boston to D.C., highquality food and entertainment are not miss-ing here. The menu now offers plenty of coun-try comfort food mixed with a variety ofsophisticated and current entrees. There arefresh and seasonal specials on the menu everyday. Weekend mornings from 8 a.m. to noon isthe time to enjoy the breakfast offerings,which include original and traditionalomelets, French toast and country berry-filledpancakes served with 100 percent local maplesyrup, and top-quality bacon and sausages.

The café is a small folk club with a capacityof only 90 people but the performers are notsmall-town singers. In fact, the Vanilla BeanCafé is a significant stop on the national folkcircuit, but mainly draws entertainers fromthe area that traverses the northeasternUnited States. Renowned folk singer MariaSangiolo and co-owner Barry Jessurun are ahusband-and-wife team who together bookand promote folk, blues, bluegrass and jazzmusicians who perform original music at thecafé on Saturday nights (and some Sundays).

In addition, the main dining room is agallery displaying artwork by local artists. Afour-panel installation in the original diningroom by Pomfret School’s art teacher, JPJacquet, depicts café life.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listingsis Monday at noon. Send to

Stephanie Jarvis at [email protected]

The calendar page is a free service offered forlistings for government, educational and non-profit organizations. Send all calendar list-ings and happenings by mail at P.O Box 196,Woodstock, CT 06281, by fax at (860) 928-5946,or by e-mail [email protected]. All calen-dar listings must be submitted by noonMonday to be published in the followingFriday’s edition. Villager Newspapers willprint such listings as space allows.

FRIDAYAugust 21

PUTNAM MS SUPPORT GROUP will meetat 7 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital, 320Pomfret St., Putnam. The National MultipleSclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter, offersmore than 25 support groups throughoutConnecticut. These groups bring togetherpeople who share a common life experienceas it relates to MS and its effects. For moreinformation, please contact Pat at (860) 779-0398. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the thirdFriday of each month.

‘MOTHS OF THE NIGHT’ will be held at 8p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society, 189Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. Volunteer andlifelong entomologist Ben Williams will havea fraction of his extensive museum-qualitymoth and butterfly collection on display. Hewill share his love of studying moths both athome and around the world. The programwill be followed by a trip to his light standdesigned to attract moths. All will have funtrying to identify the many that arrive. Fee is$5 for CAS members and $10 for non-mem-bers. For more information, call theAudubon Society at (860) 928-4948.

SATURDAYAugust 22

INDOOR TAG SALE will be held from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spirit of BroadwayTheater, 24 Chestnut St., Norwich. Both the-ater items and patron donations will fill thetheater and lobby, including costumes (fortheater productions or Halloween), props, setpieces, office furniture, chairs, file cabinets,miscellaneous household items and electron-ics, glassware, dishes, bolts of fabric, craftsupplies, artificial flowers and plants, babyneeds, books and more. Admission is free;refreshments available for purchase. Forinformation, call (860) 886-2378 or visitwww.spiritofbroadway.org. All proceeds willbenefit the Spirit of Broadway Theater, aunique black box theater dedicated to the fullproduction of new musicals.

MOVIE IN THE PARK: ‘TARZAN,’ hostedby the Thompson Recreation Commission,will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at Riverside Parkin Thompson. Park at the the ThompsonLibrary/Community Center or by the gazeboat Riverside Park. Bring a blanket and lawnchairs. Snacks will be available for purchase.In the event of inclement weather, callThompson Recreation at (860) 923-9440 foroutgoing message of cancellation notice.

BENEFIT DINNER FOR DAWNLUCIANO’S SURGERY will begin at 6 p.m.at Four Corners Restaurant, 142 OldTurnpike Road, Thompson. A pizza buffetwill be available from 6 to 9 p.m., with musicby 5:15, a WHO tribute band, from 9:30 to11:30 p.m. Donation is $15, and tickets can bebought at the door. For more information,please contact Steph at (860) 382-3308 or Al at(860) 935-5771.

SUNDAYAugust 23

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST will beheld from 8 to 11 a.m. at the American Legion

Post 67, Route 200, North Grosvenordale.Cost is $6 per person, and proceeds will ben-efit Legion projects.

MONDAYAugust 24

ADULT SCRABBLE CLUB will meet from 6to 8 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library, 225Kennedy Drive, Putnam. For more informa-tion, drop by the library or call 963-6826.

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY for residents ofthe town of Pomfret will be open from 5:30 to6:30 p.m. at its temporary location at theTracy House (next to the AbingtonCongregational Church) on Route 97 inAbington. Please bring proper I.D. and proofof residence (copy of a phone or electric bill,etc.). The Food Pantry will be open Mondayevenings and on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. every week.PUBLIC FORUM on Woodstock’s Plan ofConservation and Development update willbe held at 7 p.m. in the community room ofthe East Woodstock Congregational Church,on Woodstock Road. All members of the com-munity are welcome. The forum will be con-ducted by Town Planner Delia Fey; the mem-bers of the commission plan to be in atten-dance. For more information, a copy of thecurrent Plan of Conservation andDevelopment (2002), or to submit questionsin writing, contact Delia Fey, Planner at 963-2128.

TUESDAYAugust 25

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY for residents ofthe town of Pomfret will be open from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at its temporary location atthe Tracy House (next to the AbingtonCongregational Church) on Route 97 inAbington. Please bring proper I.D. and proofof residence (copy of a phone or electric bill,etc.). The Food Pantry will be open Tuesdaysand on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. everyweek.

COMPUTER BASICS CLASS will be held at1 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library, 225Kennedy Drive, Putnam. Classes will focuson helping those unfamiliar with computers

to develop the skillsthey need to use thecomputer, conductbasic Internet search-es, use an e-mailaccount and createdocuments using

word processing. The small, intimate classsize is ideal for those with very little to noexperience using computers. Please call thelibrary at 963-6826 to register for this freeclass.

WEDNESDAYAugust 26

WEDNESDAY LUNCH WALK will begin atnoon at the Connecticut Audubon Society,189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. Join staff forsome fresh air and exercise. Seniors and par-ents with babes in backpacks are welcome.This is a free event. For more information,call the Audubon Society at (860) 928-4948.

ABEL JOSLEN IRREGULARS FIFE ANDDRUM CORPS will hold practice from 6 to 7p.m. in Emanuel Lutheran Church hall,Main Street, North Grosvenordale. Newmembers are welcome. There will be freeinstruction in fife and drum for children andtheir parents. No experience necessary. Formore information, call (860) 303-4567.

ART RECEPTION, hosted by HarringtonHospital and the Harrington HospitalAuxiliary, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.in the main hospital building at 100 SouthSt., Southbridge, Mass. Local artists whoseworks are on display will be in the halls, andlight refreshments will be served. The publicis invited. The exhibit, which concludes atthe end of August, is part of the hospital’soutreach to the community it serves.Harrington plans to hold these free exhibitsfour times a year, with a new one beginningSept. 1. For more information on the recep-tion or the Art Exhibit at Harrington in gen-eral, please call (508) 765-6471 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

THURSDAYAugust 27

NIGHTHAWK WATCH I will be held at 6p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society, 189Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. Join AndyRzeznikiewicz to watch for migrating com-mon nighthawks. Other bird species shouldbe observed as well. Bring binoculars. Fee is$5 for CAS members and $10 for non-mem-bers. For more information, call theAudubon Society at (860) 928-4948.

FRIDAYAugust 28

CLAM CAKES ANDCHOWDER/CELEBRITY BARTENDERNIGHT will be held from 7 p.m. to close atthe Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Tosupport the Thompson Community of Heartprogram, the Knights of Columbus Council2087 will serve clam cakes and chowder andhold a celebrity bartender night in the newlyrenovated downstairs bar and dining room.Proceeds go to the Thompson Community ofHeart project for the continued purchase ofautomated external defibrillators (AED) andCPR/AED training for the community.Scheduled to work behind the bar areThompson First Selectman Larry Groh Jr.;state Rep. Shawn Johnston (D-NorthGrosvenordale); Deb Spinelli, athletic direc-tor for Tourtellotte Memorial High School;and Barbara Lesniewski, health servicecoordinator for the Thompson PublicSchools. For more information, call (860) 923-2967 or e-mail [email protected].

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEwill be held from noon to 5:15 p.m. at DayKimball Hospital in the Robert H. FieldConference Center. All donors are asked toenter the hospital through the rear laborato-ry entrance. Donors must be at least 17 yearsold and weigh at least 110 pounds. All donorsare required to provide acceptable proof ofidentification. Two days prior to donating,blood donors should drink plenty of fluids,such as water or juice. They should alsoallow eight weeks between donations. To reg-ister for an appointment to give blood, pleasecontact Day Kimball Hospital’s CorporateCommunications office at (860) 963-6384 orthe American Red Cross at 1-800-448-3543.Visit www.bloodct.org to receive more infor-mation on donating blood.

SATURDAYAugust 29

ROSELAND COTTAGE BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR will be held from 1 to 2:30p.m. This in-depth tour explores sections ofHenry C. Bowen’s Gothic Revival summerretreat not typically seen by visitors.Visitors have the opportunity to see thehouse and barn from the attic to the base-ment, including the servants’ quarters, backstaircases, water cisterns and barn haylofts.Visitors are encouraged to take a regulartour of the house prior to the Behind theScenes tour. Admission for this special touris $5 for Historic New England members and$8 for non-members. Registration isrequired. Visitwww.HistoricNewEngland.org or call (860)928-4074 to register.

NIGHTHAWK WATCH II will be held at 6p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society, 189Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. Join AndyRzeznikiewicz to watch for migrating com-mon nighthawks. Other bird species shouldbe observed as well. Bring binoculars. Fee is$5 for CAS members and $10 for non-mem-bers. For more information, call theAudubon Society at (860) 928-4948.

MONDAYAugust 31

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY for residents ofthe town of Pomfret will be open from 5:30 to6:30 p.m. at its temporary location at theTracy House (next to the AbingtonCongregational Church) on Route 97 inAbington. Please bring proper I.D. and proofof residence (copy of a phone or electric bill,etc.). The Food Pantry will be open Mondayevenings and on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. every week.

TUESDAYSeptember 1

PRIMARY ENROLLMENT SESSION forEastford residents will be held from 6 to 8p.m. in the lower level Eastford Town Office

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Jean Cyr, director of the Friends of Assisi Food Pantry; Laura Kroll, executive assistant; and pre-sent Pastor John Eklund of Pomfret with a “Let there be light” shirt to show appreciation for a win-dow he installed in the food pantry.


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WEDNESDAYSeptember 2


FREE SAMPLE MUSIC CLASS for the fallsemester of Music Together® classes will beheld from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Quiet CornerMusic Together Studio 114, 114 WestcottRoad, Danielson. Classes are for infants, tod-dlers and preschool children and their par-ents or caregivers. Please RSVP for freeclass. Call Amy Apperson, director, at 779-3006 or email [email protected] formore information.

SUNDAYSeptember 6

SHEPHERD HILL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSOF 1979 30-YEAR REUNION will be heldtoday with a barbecue at the Westville Damand Recreation Area. For information,please contact the reunion committee at [email protected].

TUESDAYSeptember 8

THOMPSON CUB SCOUT REGISTRA-TIONS will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. atthe Thompson Public Library for all boysages 6 through 10. Both Pack 29 and Pack 66will be on hand to accept registrations andfees. Come meet fellow Scouts and leadersand learn firsthand what all the fun is about.For further information, please contact Pack

66 Cubmaster Larissa Benoit, (860) 935-9324,or Pack 29 Cubmaster Mark Blackmer, (860)974-1712.



SATURDAYSeptember 12

HARRINGTON HEALTHCARE AT HUB-BARD’S 2009 HEALTH FAIR, sponsored byKindred Healthcare, will be held from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the Webster campus, 340Thompson Road, Webster, Mass. Healthscreenings include blood pressure, skin dam-age, spine and body fat analysis. The Masonsof Massachusetts will offer MYCHIP (childidentification) kits. Life Flight is scheduledto land. Other features include SightMobile,senior health and home care, rehabilitation,digital mammography and breast cancerawareness and more. Bring the family andcelebrate health.

FRIENDS OF THE BROOKLYN LIBRARYMUMS/BAKE/YARD SALE will be heldfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, at theFederated Church of Christ, Route 6,Brooklyn. Brooklyn landmarks by Cat’sMeow and jewelry, including Pandora-stylebeads, will be available for sale.


ABEL JOSLEN IRREGULARS FIFE ANDDRUM CORPS will hold practice from 6 to 7p.m. in Emanuel Lutheran Church hall,Main Street, North Grosvenordale. Newmembers are welcome. There will be freeinstruction in fife and drum for children and

their parents. No experience necessary. Formore information, call (860) 303-4567.

FRIDAYSeptember 18

PUTNAM MS SUPPORT GROUP will meetat 7 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital, 320Pomfret St., Putnam. The National MultipleSclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter, offersmore than 25 support groups throughoutConnecticut. These groups bring togetherpeople who share a common life experienceas it relates to MS and its effects. For moreinformation, please contact Pat at (860) 779-0398. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the thirdFriday of each month.

SUNDAYSeptember 20

NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT ARTGUILD EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTIONwill be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at theConnecticut Audubon Society on Route 169in Pomfret. The exhibit will be on display atthe Audubon Society from Sept. 4 to Oct. 14.All art lovers are invited.

TUESDAYSeptember 22

PUBLIC FORUM on Woodstock’s Plan ofConservation and Development update willbe held at 7 p.m. at the Woodstock GrangeHall, lower level, on Route 169. All membersof the community are welcome. The forumwill be conducted by Town Planner DeliaFey; the members of the commission plan tobe in attendance. For more information, acopy of the current Plan of Conservationand Development (2002), or to submit ques-tions in writing, contact Delia Fey, Plannerat 963-2128.


ABEL JOSLEN IRREGULARS FIFE AND

DRUM CORPS will hold practice from 6 to 7p.m. in Emanuel Lutheran Church hall,Main Street, North Grosvenordale. Newmembers are welcome. There will be freeinstruction in fife and drum for children andtheir parents. No experience necessary. Formore information, call (860) 303-4567.

SUNDAYSeptember 27

2009 BREAST CANCER 5K, sponsored byHarrington Hospital and HarringtonHealthCare at Hubbard, will be held today at340 Thompson Road in Webster, Mass.Registration forms available at the Websterand Southbridge locations, as well as onlineat www.harringtonhospital.org. All proceedswill go back to the health care system,including the brand-new Harrington CancerCenter in Southbridge. Please gather friends,get some sponsors and help raise money fora great cause. For more information, call(508) 943-2600, ext. 309.

MONDAYSeptember 28

DOUBLE ‘L’ GOLF CLASSIC will be held atthe Putnam Country Club with registrationat 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon.Proceeds will benefit Our Lady of LaSaletteand Our Lady of Lourdes Churches. Formore information please call (860) 774-6275 or(860) 779-3092.

FRIDAYOctober 9

NINTH NEW ENGLAND HOUSECHURCH CONFERENCE will be held todayand tomorrow in Putnam. The conference isfree, but registration is required. To register,go to www.housechurch.info. Conferenceorganizer is Matthew Durning, who can bereached at (860) 928-7658 [email protected].

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1995 Lincoln Town Car

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1996 TigersharkTwo-Seat Jetski

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5-Phone Executone Office Telephone System

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20” CommercialScrubber/Floor Buffer

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‘89 Sno Scoot$1800. Mint. Electric start. ‘89 Sno Scoot, $1400. ‘83

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A/C’s2 Panasonic Energy Star

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Potvin Gold

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Air ConditionersGeneral Electric 10,000 BTU

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Men’s ClothingPictures

Many MiscellaneousItems

No ReasonableOffer Refused508-949-6425

Artesian Hot TubSeats Three, 30 Jets With Ozonator. Also Includes

Insulated Cover & Redwood Steps. Years Left On Factory

Warranty. Always Been In House - Never Been

Outdoors.$2,800

Call Ron 860-779-1371

Athena Stereo Speakers

3ft tall x 1ft wide, excellent quality, fantastic sound. 2

speakers. Asking $380 for pair.

Call (508)341-4659

Brand NewFront load washer & dryer

set. $1200.Call (774)364-0367

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AuthenticRevolutionaryWar HistoricAutographs

Genuine Original Signature Autographs Of

American Icons.George Washington $3000Benjamin Franklin $3000Thomas Jefferson $1500All Have Certificates Of

Authenticity508-476-1068

Beach CruiserBicycles

NEW! Red, Blue,Green, Orange.Balloon Tires.

$195 Each508-476-1935

Beautiful WurlitzerOak Piano

$1000Full Keyboard With Bench.

508-949-1283

Beautifully Etched Oak King-Size

Waterbed FrameWith Drawers &

Storage Underneath.Frame Is Less Than 10 Years

Old And In Very GoodCondition. Waterbed

Heater Included If Interested. Heater Is Less Than

3 Years Old.Bed Frame Is Too Big

For Our BedroomAsking $250 OBO508-234-8731Bernina 640

Sewing MachineNew In April ‘08. Used Only

A Few Hours. Comes With All Accessories Including BSR

Stitch Regulator Foot,Walking Foot, 1/4 Inch Foot.

Has 570 Stitch Patterns,5 Alphabets, Thread Cutter

And More. REDUCED! $3500

Call Nancy508-867-3900

BicycleMen’s Trek Pilot 5.2, 58cm

$1700Wedding Gown

Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, Used. $150

All In Excellent Condition508-943-2007

Bowflex Xtreme 2With Leg Attachment

Perfect Condition. Hardly Used. Originally Paid $1300

$700 OBOCall 508-234-2647

Brand New Bunk Beds and 2 Dressers

Beautiful wood frameincludes mattresses, pillows, ladder (never used). $2000

or best offer.Call (508)987-1594, leave message will return call.

Brand-NewAutomatic Scrubbing

Power-Head$500

Reconditioned Prop19” Pitch, FitsMerc Cruisers

$85

508-826-2029

Brilliion Grass SeederModel Sl8

8-Foot Wide, Like NewCondition. Always

Stored Inside.$4,900 OBO

508-764-8330

Business ItemsCash register with scanner and credit card machine. Large/small bag holders.

Sign Stand. Approximately 400 assorted plastic tags for pricing items. $600 or best offer. Call (860)774-3309

Cake DecoratingSupplies

Birthday, Wedding, AndAll Occasions

Too Much To List!$150

860-923-2048

Camcorder$140

Audio Equipment$60

Electric Guitar$95

Amp $60Receiver $120

Canon Film Camera $45DVD Player $25

GPS $95Computer $150DJ Equipment

Dale Earnhardt Sr.Magazines

860-963-7087

China Cabinet & Dining Room

TableWith 6 Chairs. Hard Wood,

Excellent Condition.Cabinet $550, Table $400.

Prices Negotiable, Must Go.860-851-9578

[email protected](Email For Pictures)


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Car-Top CarrierYAKIMA

“Space Cadet”Like Brand New!Used Only Once.

Cost $348Will Sell For $199Fits Most Cars With

A Roof Rack.Superior Construction

860-779-9371

Case Tractor1948 VAC With

Sickle-Bar Mower.Asking $1650 OBO

International HarvesterTwo-Row Corn Planter

Trailer-Type, WithHydraulic Lift.

$800 OBO860-974-9811

Cedar Chest &Rocker

Multi-Colored Cushioned Top, Cherry Wood Cedar

(Hope) Chest and Matching Rocker. Both In Excellent

Condition.Asking

Cedar Chest $300Rocker $200

Call 508-756-2607

Ceramic Flower Pot

With Pedestal$25

For More InformationCall 508-347-7441

Cherry DaybedWith Twin Mattress

$300860-974-2881

Cherry Dining Room Table

With 2 leaves, 4 side chairs and 2 captains chairs.

Only $500.Cherry TV Armoire

Only $300.Must be seen to appreciate.

Prices are negotiable.(508)864-1092

Chickering Spinet PianoBaby Grand &

Bench$700. 1993 Chevrolet

Camaro; 21,270 miles, all original, $5000.

Call (508)765-9316 leave message

ChristmasSports Card

SpecialsBaseball/FootballBasketball/Hockey

Racing/BoxingRookies/Stars/Sets/SinglesAll Cards 75% Off Book!

Including Vintage Cards LikeMantle/Williams/Etc.

508-864-9223

Clawfoot Tub$400

508-867-9566

Clawfoot TubWith ornate feet, in very good original condition,fixtures included, $350.Call (860)779-3785

ColemanGenerator

5000 Watt, 9HP BriggsOn Wheels, 75’ 4 Cond. #10

Wire With Connectors.Great Condition.

$400860-933-5900

Colonial Kitchen SetBuffet With Display Hutch.

4 Ladder-Back Chairs,2 Arm-Chairs, Cane Seating.

$200203-679-0634413-245-7522

CompleteBedroom SetBrass Headboard &

Footboard With Rails. Twin Sized, Includes White

3-Drawer Dresser.Asking $200

1940’s Headboard &Footboard

Veneer Wood With Spring & Rails. Includes Nightstand,

Rugged Post. Full-SizedAsking $200

774-318-1024

Complete Master Bedroom Furniture

Includes CaliforniaKing-Sized Waterbed Frame,

Large Armoire, LargeDresser With Mirror,

(2) Large End Tables. Sturdy Cherry In Excellent

Condition.$2000 OBO

Piggy-Back Washer/Dryer Combo

Kenmore, ExcellentCondition, All Brochures.

$600 OBO(3) Original Factory

HubcapsFor 2005 Hyundai Sonata

$35 EachCall Alan At

508-509-5407

ComputerCompaq FS7600

Lexmark Printer/Copier/FaxLexmark Printer

All For $550 OBOComputer Desk (Corner)

$195 OBOOffice Chair (Cully)

$65Entertainment Center

58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood$300

Numerous DogBreed Books

508-867-9734

Corner TV Cabinet$100

Call 508-943-3711After 6pm

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Computer Table$20

6-Drawer Table $20Toshiba 5-Megapixel

Camera $45HP All-In-One Printer(G85)

$45New HP Printer $29

DVD Player $20Bike $40

AT&T Blackberry Curve $140

And More!480-282-2490

CouchLike New $200

Cushman Maple Dining Room Set

4 Straight Chairs,2 Captain’s Chairs,

1 Hutch.$350

860-774-8479

Crystal GlasswareOf All Kinds

Plus A Few Bowls, Etc.Good Stuff, For Cheap!

413-245-6246

Dark Wood Curio55” Wide x 77” Tall,

18” DeepGlass Doors On Top, With

Three Drawers Below.$500

Highchair$50

White CribMattress Included $300

508-885-2866

Dental ChairElectric operates well, Would be great for tattoo parlor, etc. 3 to choose from. $50 each.

Call (508)987-3143

Designer Wedding

DressNever Worn!

Christina Wu Strapless Gown with train. Size 8. Purchased at Kleinfelds NYC. Elegant beading

with organza & silk/satin material. $700.

Call (508)949-2528

Diamond Bridal Set

14K gold ring with 60pt.diamont solitaire, plus 14K

surround with 16 small diamonds. Includes Kay

Jewelers receiptfor $2227.92Asking $800.

Call (860)923-9894

Dinette SetSeating For Four w/GlassTop And Three Bar Stools.

$200Call Matt at

508-943-6771

Dining Room SetLight Oak, farm style. Table extends to 60”. 6 chairs (4

sides, 2 captains). Matching mirrored/lighted china

cabinet, 73” tall x 13” deep x 30” wide. $800/OBO.

(860)928-1618

Dirt Bike2003 RM65 Suzuki

Great condition, asking $1200.

Call (774)696-3360

DISHWASHERHot Point Dishwasher $100

ALSO:Brand New CasioKeyboard LH100

Digital Screen Prompts,Keys Light Up With Voice Prompts. Lots Of Stored

Music Inside!Paid $199 On Sale

Sell $100Email:

[email protected] Pictures Or Call Marty

(Dayville, CT, 06241,Near MA & RI Line)

860-779-2611

Disney Area Stay7 Days, 6 Nights

2 Adult Disney TicketsPaid $750

Sell For $249Good For One Year508-301-0266

Dog PenFor Medium/Large Dog

With Dog HouseExcellent Condition

$300Call Rick

508-987-2486

Double WindowNew, Vetter High Pro 4

With Screens.Measures 76”Long

61”High$650 OBO

Marine HemiEngine

1959 With Latham Blower And Four Carburetors

$8000 OBO

Call 508-259-8805

DressesWedding, Prom, Cocktail. All

brand new.Call (508)981-6762

Early 1900’sColonial-StylePorch Posts

8 Posts, 9 Matching Railings With Spindles Attached.

(4) Antique Wood& Coal Stoves

Glenwood & Magee BrandFor More Information

413-967-8169

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Electric DryerUsed 6 months, $100.

Washer used holds x-large loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100 or best offer. Good condition wrought iron & glass coffee

table & end tables inlay w/stone, very nice, $50.

Apartment size freezer, $50. Works well.

Call (508)340-2098

Electric Scooter&

ElectricWheelchair

For Sale$500 Each

(508)987-3143

Electrical MaterialIndustrial, Commercial,

ResidentialWire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays,

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

ENTIRE CONTENTSOF 2 STORAGE

UNITSMust Go!

Moving Out Of State.Come Find Your Treasures,

Large & SmallCall For Appointment

774-232-0064

Everything Must Go!!

Portable Dishwasherwith butcher block top, $250. Farmers table with 5 chairs, $200. Oak cabinets, various

sizes, six pieces, $400.Call (508)328-3438

Farm EquipmentHarrow

Deere 5-Foot, 3-Point$400

Cultivator Toolbar5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine,2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point

$350Lime Spreader

Tow-Behind, Ground Driven.$150

860-974-7099

Farmer’s Hutch$200

Like-New 3-Year-Old Lopi Pellet Stove &Ash Vacuum

$1400Call 508-943-3711

After 6pm

Fine ArtSigned in the plate Tarkay

Seriolithograph 2002 Indigo Chapeau. Professionally

framed 36 1/2"x37".Comes with Park West

gallery Certificate &Appraisal. Can e-mail pic

$300 OBO(508) 867-2250

Flat BeltPTO Pulley

$80

Aluminum CrossFor Church, Cross Arm 6’, 10’ High, 10” Surface, 7”

Deep. Can Be Lighted.$150

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

FOLDINGCREEPER

For automotive purpose - sit or laying position. $10.00

413-262-9990

Garage Heater2Mark Brand,

Thermostatically Controlled.w/Hanging Brackets.

Paid Over $600Best Offer!

508-885-3136860-888-5207

GeniePush-Around

Arial Platform LiftWill Fit Through 29.5”Wide

Doorway. 24’ Platform Height. 120V Hydraulic.

1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase6-Gallon Flood-Type

Coolant System.120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type

Coolant System.

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

Girls Clothing& Shoes

Toddler Sizes Through 10/12Shoe Sizes 1-3

Gently Used & Brand NewMany Styles & Brands

To Choose From.Call 508-943-2007 For Appt.

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Glass-Top 36”Octagonal Table

$50Oak Queen Post

Headboard/Footboard$50

Gas 32” Fireplaces$50 each

Freezer (17cu.ft.) $2005’x8’ Oriental Rug $30

Oak TV Cabinet $40508-347-5782

GorgeousKing Sized

Bedroom Set5 Pieces. Paid $6000

At Rotman’s$1500 FIRM

MovingContact Laurie508-450-5740

GroomingEquipment

1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer1 Romani Clipper Vac

(B&B Model)1 42 Inch Hydraulic

Grooming Table1 Hydro Surge Bather

Asking $2500 For All508-987-2419

Gym EquipmentMarc X Platinum

3100 BenchIn Excellent Condition

$125 OBOCall 860-933-6369

Gymnastic MatsGymnastic Mats 4’x8’x2”

$100 EachLanding Pad 6’x12’x8”

$200

Rock Wall Panels4’x6’ $200 Each

Reasonable OffersConsidered

Leave Message For Jennifer508-397-6426

Hand PumpFor Fuel Tank

$95Call (860)429-6632

Hand-Beaded Wedding Gown

Plus Size (18-20), Cathedral Train, Plus Bustle &

Tiara-Style Headdress &Veil. Museum-Quality

Preservation.$600 OBO

508-987-3781

Heavy Duty 9’ FisherHighway Plow

One-way plow, set up for backhoe or truck, $650.

Fisher Snow-Foil Type Heavy Duty 8’ Plow for truck

$500Heavy Duty Hobart Meat

Grinder. Floor type with large bowl. $375

Briggs & Stratton 12HPVertical Riding Mower

Engine, $95Used 15” Monitor

$25Call (508)461-9097

High-Low ElectricHospital Bed

Like New!With Scoop Mattress

$500 OBO413-245-6182

HO Scale TrainComes With Engines, Cars, Buildings And Accessories. Lots Of Time & Money Put Into It! Pictures Available.

Email: [email protected]

Or 774-402-1274

Home StereoEquipment

for SaleExcellent condition.2 Klipsch RF-5 floorstanding speakers.

Yamaha RX-595 receiver,Yamaha CDC-755 5 disc cd changer, Sony RDC-W CD-R/RW, 4 component

stereo cabinet. Allcomponents Black. *Glass

breaking power withsuperb sound quality.Pictures emailed on

request.BEST OFFER!

(508)868-1619

HONDAGENERATOR

3000 Watts#EU3000ISA

Like New, Super Quiet.$1650

Mike 860-935-0072

Kia Rio Or Hyundai Accent Wanted

One With Very Low MileageAuto, Air. ‘06-’08.

Will Pay Your PriceFor The Right One

508-764-1439

010 FOR SALE

Hot Tub‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets,

with all options. Waterfall,aroma-therapy, lighting, with

cover, full warranty. Brand new in wrapper. Cost $7000,

sell for $3800.Call (860)244-9544

Husqvarna Garden Tractor

54 Inch Mowing Deck.Includes Bagger System.Kawasaki 25HP Engine.4 Years Old. Runs Great!

$2800774-200-0395

Inflatable BoatWest Marine 9 Ft. Boat With

Oars And Footpump.Motorguide 47lb Thrust

Electric Motor. West Marine Deep Cell Battery

With Charger.$495

Call 860-230-8542

Jackie Kennedy Doll

In original box by Franklin Mint. Includes accessories,

display case and stand.Certificates of authenticity.

Selling for $100 or best offer.Call (860)774-7194

JewelryNew 14K Ruby & Diamond Yellow gold cross pendant,

$300 or best offer. Also gem-stone rings & pendants, best

offers.Call Shirley

(508)248-3005John Deere 3235A

Fairway Mower$5900 OBO

John Deere 2243Greens Mower

$5900 OBOJohn Deere 220A

Walk-Behind Greens Mower$1995 OBO

508-764-8330

John DeereSnowthrower

For LX And GT Series Lawn & Garden Tractors.

42 Inch,Used Once(Honest!)

Includes Chains, Weights, And Operator’s Manual

$1500774-745-0242

Email For Pictures Or Questions

[email protected]

Johnson Wood &Coal Furnace

Firebrick Lined, Shaker Grate, Ash Pan, Blower

System.$650

1940’s Coca-ColaIce Cooler

Lift-Top With Rack Body.$250

860-928-3972

Llama WoolFor Sale

UnfinishedCall For More Information

508-335-8239

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KenmoreWasher & Dryer

Like New$100 EachCall Phil

508-234-3348

KennedyMachinist Toolbox20 Inch, 7-Drawer, Several

Micrometers, Indicators, Etc.Kenmore Top-Load

WasherGood Condition2 1/2 Years Old

Only Used 3x/Week$100 CASH OBO

Afternoons & Evenings860-974-1912

Kirby GL2000Vacuum Cleaner

w/Accessories. Hardly Used.$275

Golf ClubsMens/Womens

Complete Set With Bag$75

Campbell 100 PSICompressor

$65Dorm Fridge

Used 1 Year $75Dorm TV w/DVD $75Dorm Microwave $30

Falcon Fishing RodsBrand New $100

Okuma Fishing RodsBrand New $75

Wood Fishing Rod Rack12 Rods - $40

Assorted Okuma Reels$50-$100

Boy’s BMX Bike $20

Dell 15-Inch Laptop $100

508-390-3717

Lace WeddingGown

Full-Length, Size 12.$200

Brown ItalianLeather Jacket

Medium, $200All Excellent Condition

508-757-7796Noon-6pm

LADIESDRESSER

Large, With Mirror& 2 Armoires$1700 For All(Negotiable)

HandmadeLead ChandelierContemporary Style$150 (Negotiable)

508-892-1107

MUSICDukes Of Dixieland Record

CollectionHandel’s “The Messiah”

Volume 1 & 2 AND MORE

Make An Offer!Hammond Organ

With Upright Leslie Speaker$1000

860-774-2454

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Ladies’ Genuine Black Shearling

SheepskinFur Coat

Medium. Like New. Worn One Or Twice. Length 30”

(Collar To Hem), Shoulders 19”, Sleeves 25”,

Bust 40-42”$250 OBO

508-885-8940Leave Message

LandscapeEquipment

Trailer$995 OBO

Car TrailerPaid $2500$2300 OBO

Aluminum FoldingStaging/Scaffolding2 Sections w/Platforms,

On Wheels, w/Steps4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H

$950 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Like New!Large Two-Level Light

Oak Coffee Table$125

Good Condition8’ x 11’ Karastan

Oriental RugNew Fringe &

Professionally Cleaned$350

Call Rich508-826-2029

Living RoomFurniture

Best Offer For:FlexSteel Couch,Chair & Ottoman.

La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner.All Items High Quality,

Like New.Email For Photos

[email protected]

Living Room Set90” SofaLove Seat

Oriental Rug(Machine-Made)

2 Matching End-TablesTake The Whole Set For

$1000 Or Best Offer508-867-9650

LK StainlessSteel Sink

Model #CCR2522-4Brand New, In Box.“Celebrity Classic”.

New $400Asking $125508-832-9877

Machinist ToolsTool chest, also other odds

and ends.Call (508)234-8034

Modine Forced Hot Air Furnace

170,000 BTU. Excellentcondition. Set up for natural

gas. $600 or best offer.Call (860)774-3771

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Mags With TiresFor E-Z-Go Golfcart

Plow For John DeereGarden Tractor

Truck Liner For 6’ BedRug (7’x10’)

w/Seashell Border508-987-1504

MahoganyBedroom Set

Bed, Dresser With Mirror, Chest On Chest, Night Table.

$1500 Negotiable

Mahogany Cedar Chest$600 Negotiable508-234-2897

Memory Foam Authentic

Therapeutic NASA Mattress

Queen, $399. Brand new in plastic full warranty.

Call Tom (978)597-3033

Men’s 5-Speed Blue Bicycle

Paid $130Asking $60

Ladies’ One-Speed Red Bicycle

Paid $110Asking $50

Both Bikes Only Used Twice. Great For X-Mas!

860-774-2755

Men’s BicycleGiant 6061

23” Frame, 24 Gears,Shimano 105 Derailer.Black & Gold, Ridden

Only 4 Times.Original Cost $800

Asking $350508-764-9309

Men’s Burberry Prorsum

TrenchcoatSize ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly Worn, But Good Condition.

$100860-974-9946

Men’s SkisDynastar Skis & Boots,

Size 10$135

508-832-3118

“Merits”Power Wheelchair

Like newPLUS

Hercules 3000 Chair LiftFor Van

Cost over $5500.00Will sell for $2000.00

Call (860)774-5114

Moving Must SellGarden Leisure 6 Seater

Hot Tub with lounger, $3800/BO.

Weider Pro 9940 dual weight bench, $150.

Trampoline, $75.Brand new computer

armoire, $450.Please call

(508)404-5470


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MiscellaneousItems

Broyhill Shaker PineEntertainment Center

w/doorsFits 36” Or Smaller

TV/DVD/Stereo$300.00 o.b.o.

Breyer Model HorsesOlder, For Collector

(860)774-3309

MOST ITEMS HALF ORIGINAL

PRICE!Arien Tractor

Arc WelderWood-Burning StoveFishing EquipmentArchery EquipmentMachinist Tools

Auto ToolsAntenna Tower35mm Camera

146 VHS DisneyMovies

508-885-5189

MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V

1725RPM, 56 Frame.5HP, 230/460V

1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC5HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC1/2HP 208/230/460V

Large Overhead Door-Opener4 Speed Controls

Hitachi J100, 400/460VCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

MovingMust Sell!

Ethan AllenNew MahoganyDining Room

Large Crystal Chandelier11x14 Oriental Wool Rug

Painted Bureau2 Olive-Green Swivel

Rocker ChairsPilates MachinesQueen Brass Bed

Best Offer AcceptedFor All

508-867-6730

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

Saddles$100 Each

Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc.Oak Kitchen Chairs

$15 Each10 For $125

Blessings Farm50 H Foote Road

Charlton508-248-1411

New BunkbedsPaid $900

Asking $500Just Purchased In March!

Includes Mattresses774-200-1561

New Diamond Ring

Size 5 1/2 white gold, .80 carat total (1/2 carat center

stone plus 6 smalldiamonds) paid $1500.

Asking $1000.Call (860)928-4661 or

(860)234-3128

New PaversMany Styles, Colors, Shapes. Half Price!.60-.85 Cents Per!

1996 Dodge CaravanNew Engine Parts,

Runs Great!$700

Saab 1997 900SCold A/C, New Tires &

Battery$2200

Troybilt RototillerUsed 5 Times, Like New!

$700860-774-1950

New Snap-OnHarley Davidson

Collectors Edition Toolbox

Black and chrome withHarley logos & flames. 5, H x

3, W 12 drawers. Must be seen. $4000 firm.

Contact Dale(508)943-8692 after 6pm.

New WoodmasterPlaner/Molder

With 18” Drum Sander Attachment. 5HP Motor.

Weighs 420lbs.Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Fox Vacuum With All

Attachments, Hooks Up To All Three.

Mint Condition.Books/Manuals Included

Asking $3500 OBOCall John

508-949-1051

New! 8 American Craftsman

ReplacementWindows

9500 series. Low E, full screen, 6 over 6 grille. White

vinyl, 34 1/4 x 48. Paid $1400. Asking

$1000 or best offer.Call (508)779-0438 ask

for Justin

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NFL Autographed Helmet Collection

Five Ridell Team Helmets Signed By MVP Icon

Quarterback Tom Brady,Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Joe Namath, And Peyton Manning. All Have COA’s

$3000 OBO508-476-1068

Nordic TracWalk Fit Skier/Rower

$125Jane Fonda Non-Motorized

Treadmill$125

Technalon Car CoverFits Car 16’-17’6”

$60508-885-9992

Oak Bedroom SetQueen bed and mattress, hutch, nightstand and

dresser with mirror. All inexcellent condition. Mattress

brand new. $1300 or BO. Mahogany TV and

Video Stand$50.

Brand NewEntertainment Center

Black chrome and glassasking $500 or BO.

Call (860)377-7549 or (860)928-1135

Oak ComputerArmoire

$150Trumpet $100

Electric/Acoustic GuitarVinci Brand $100

508-864-7159

Oak EntertainmentCenter

Oak King Bedroom SetOak Table

(3) Craftmatic Twin BedsDesk

ShredderExercise Bike

Oreck Vacuum &Shampooer

Singer Sewing MachineAnd Much More!860-974-1396

Old Oak Rolltop Desk

Great Original Condition!54” Long, 30” Wide

$600860-774-4019

Old-Time TrunkGood ConditionNeeds Straps

Best Offer508-234-2712

Outdoor FountainVery Large, Gorgeous,

3 Tiers, Excellent ConditionMust Be Seen!

Originally $1500Asking $650

508-867-3900

Paddleboat$100

Coleman Canoe17 Foot, Green,Good Condition

$250508-347-5969

Park Model RV2002, 12x40

(like brand new) on beautiful lot in campground can be

used for a full 6 months (15 April-15 October every year)

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499

Penn 6 wt. FlyrodNew Condition

Call 508-278-6419

PianoBaldwin Spinnet With

Bench. Good Condition.$950

SaunaFinnleo, Portable, Comes

In 2 Pieces. PerfectFor Two. AssemblesIn Minutes. SimplyPlugs Into StandardHousehold Outlet.

$500508-347-5725

PianoBy Baldwin

With BenchExcellent Condition

$500 OBO508-943-6654

PianoMaghogany, Werlitzer

Spinnet, With Bench. Good Condition.

$800Includes Training Books

508-987-8885Call After 5pm

Picnic Table7’11” x 29”

Built To Easily Accomodate Handicapped Persons,

Needs Staining.$50 Or B/O

860-935-9240

Pipe ThreaderToledo 999, Floor Model,

On Wheels.Angle Iron Cutter For

Shelving4W296, HK Potter 2790

Snowblower49.5” Wide, For PTO

McCullough 16” ChainsawOld $50

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

Radio/Control Air Planes

(3) Ready to fly with Futaba transmitters and 4 cycle

engines. Loads of misc. flight & building equipment.

Former member of Neds R/C club.

Call Bob (860)779-6484

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PlowDearborn 2-Bottom,

3-Point Hitch$225

CanoeOld Town Stillwater, Paddles,

Life-Jacket. Like New!$590

Truck CapARE Fiberglass, Sliding Front

& Side Windows,Boat/Ladder Rack, 6 Clamps.

$350860-779-1565

Pool HeaterExtend your swimming

season. Aqua Comfort Heat Pump for above ground pool.

$1000 or best offer.Call (860)928-1377

Pool Table8’, 3/4” Slate Brunswick,

Drop Pockets.$3700 New.

Sell For $2250860-887-5933

Pride BrandCombinationLift Recliner

Wine Color,Only Used 3 Times

Cost $850$700 OBO

Shower Seat/Stool For Tub$25

Gazelle Exercise EquipmentGood Condition

$150 OBOBack Massage Chair Pad

Good Condition$50

860-774-0794860-481-5570

Prom Dress SaleCurrent Gowns-Daughter is Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally

priced from $200-$300. Some shoes and jewelry.

Cash only.Call (508)832-9981

Pub/Bar SetMahogany Braided Edge Table With Center Wine

Rack. Includes TwoBarstool Chairs,

Beautifully Designed,Fabric Still Covered In

Plastic, Brand New.Asking $400Please Call

508-987-2798

Refinished ChairsNatural Or Painted Finish,

Some Decorated. Singles To Sets Of Six.

Very Reasonable!508-764-4493

RototillerAriens, Rear Tine, Electric

Start. Newly Serviced,7HP Engine.

$550508-234-6096

Rough Sawn 5x5x8 Ft.Pine Timbers

Air Dried, Two Years.$8.00 Each

(2)25 Ft. & (2)18 FootParking Lot Light Posts

w/Double LampsNew $1500

508-764-8330

Salon Equipment For Sale

Mint Condition!Price Reduced!

$3000Call For Information

860-564-3771After 6pm

Samsung 61” HDTV-DLP TV

with stand for sale for $1500. Call (508)733-5047 for

appointment.

Santa BarbaraSpa/Hot-Tub

105 Jets, 7 Person. UprightTherapy Lounge, Neck &

Foot Massage, 2 AdditionalTherapy Seats Plus

Cooldown Area.Waterfall/Volcano, Lights(Different Colors). Starry

Night Blue With RedMaintenance Free VinylCabinet. One Year Old

Paid $8000 NewAsking $6000Will Deliver

Call (508)864-8578

SchwinnElectric ScooterNeeds new battery, $60.

(508)764-6560

Shopsmith SawWith Attachments

For SaleIncludes Wood Lathe,Drill Press, Table Saw,

And Converts To Sander.Asking $500

860-617-0182

Small Club ChairPink Fabric & Light Wood

$60Small Black Rocker

$40B.O. For All

508-278-2729508-282-9997

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used TwicePaid $1295

$950

TracVacModel 385-IC/385LH

Used Once.Paid $1300

$1100

Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295

Used TwicePaid $2772

$1900508-765-5763

010 FOR SALE

Snow Tires4 P225-60-R17. Tires like

new, winter ‘07. $300 or best offer.

Call (508)234-7930

SnowblowerSnapper 8HP 26” $500

WasherMaytag, Heavy Duty $100

DryerWhirlpool, Electric $100Entertainment Center

Solid Oak $100Queen-Sized BedSolid Oak $200

Triple Dresser w/Mirror$150

Sterns & Foster MattressNew $400

Computer Desk $100Shop Smith

w/Accessories $500Joiner/Planer $75

LCD Monitor 17” $75Maple Dresser

Two w/Hutch $50 EachCall 774-262-3336

Leave Message

Sofa7’ La-Z-Boy With 3 Cushions,

In Sage Green.Great Condition

$500

Entertainment CenterPine Corner Unit. Height 6’,

Holds 32” TV,Great Condition.

$500860-963-7880

Solid MahoganyDining Room

Tablew/Leaf(extends to 72"),

one-armed chair, Five side chairs and Buffet

(62"wx36"Tx17.5 D)Both pieces in excellent

condition sell together for $500.00

860-935-5981

Solid Oak Queen Bedroom Set

$750. Lighted round curio end table, $50. Iron twin bed,

$200. Steins, $25. Dolls, $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each

Call (508)867-9222

Solid Oak Set48” round table w/18”

extension, 66x48” oval, 4 matching chairs w/cloth

seats, a corner hutch 26”Dx44”x78”H, $1500/BO

Electronic PianoCasio Model# CTK1000

w/stand, $250/BO.Call (860)974-0236

Solid TeakDining Table

Rich natural color, oval with trestle base, 43”x70” with

30” attached dropextension leaf.

Only $600 OBO.Call (774)452-4631

Sony 50” XBRProjection TV$1100 or best offer.

Lane 2 piece sectionalwith recliner, $1000 or

best offer.Queen size bedwith cherry wood

frame, $700.Call (508)347-2764

Speedaire Air Compressors

3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan Generators 5k W. Scale 1k

lbs. Best offer on all listings. Call (508)347-1223

Spinet Piano and Bench

$800. Country Blue plaid loveseat and chair. $450. Wilson ladies clubs, bag, cart, $200. All excellentcondition. Will consider

reasonable offers.Call (508)867-8532

Spinnet Piano (Steinert)

$1000. Sunfish sailboat w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard &

sail (new), $500. Dresser set, $200. Player piano w/rolls,

$600. Lexmarkprinter, $50.

Call Karen (508)885-3192

Square DancingOutfits For SaleSize Small & Medium.

Good Condition, All Colors.$10 A Set

Call 860-774-5262

State QuartersUn-circulated, rolled. Boxes

of 500. Starting at $21per roll. Also Gold

Presidential dollar rolls.Call for moreinformation,

(508)832-3029 or (508)272-3433

Steam Radiator Covers

43” long x 40” high x 13” deep, 37”x40”x13” and

24”x40”x13”. All white, in good condition. Over $1000

if new. All three for $400Call (508)832-5546

Stereo SystemOnkyo Components With

Bose Acoustimas Speakers $350

Call (508)943-0089

Stereo With Speakers

$50Call 508-278-7958

Wedding DressIn sealed box. White with veil, worn once. $200 or

best offer.Call (508)248-6601

010 FOR SALE

Three 7 Foot Tall Desert Cacti

$500 each or best offer. Call (860)208-1320 or

(860)963-0849Would be great for someone

with a Mexican restaurant

TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11

8x8 $6258x10 $8008x12 $8758x16 $1175

Delivered AndBuilt On-Site

Other Sizes AvailableCall 413-324-1117

Toro CommercialLawnmower

Pro-Line Series, With 44”Deck And Trac VacCollection System.

Great For Picking Up Grass Clippings And

Leaves.$3000

508-832-7414

Toshiba36 Inch TVUsed Very Little.Plays Like New!

MUST SELL!Cost $895

Sell For $399Call 508-885-9754

Traditional Fruit Wood Dining Room Table

with 2 extension leaves, 2 arm chairs, 4 sides. Excellent

condition, $1300.Traditional Fruit Wood

with Inlaid Entertainment Armoire

$600.Oak Computer Desk

$200.Upright freezer

$50.Craftsman Garden Tractorbaggers, mulcher and trailer.

Works great $600.(860)974-9950

Trees for Sale

Evergreen Trees, Colorado Blue Spruce, Potted Trees,Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall.

Excellent Privacy Border/OrnamentalAll 10 trees for $85.

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

Twin Loft BedBy Broyhill

Built In Desk, With Light.7 Drawers & Bookshelves.

$225860-779-2664

TWO FIRESTONE LT/SUV TIRES

Size P235/70R16, 1 Week Old. $250

Trailer HitchFits Honda Pilot - $100

Coin-Operated Electric Dryer, $250

860-942-0368

Unique BarSolid Oak with lighted

stained glass canopy, brass top and foot rail, 2 chairs,

72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep.$1200 or BO.

Call (508)450-5836

Upright ImperialCommercial

FreezerExcellent Condition

$100413-245-3429

Upright PianoGood Condition

$150860-779-3749

Used RestaurantEquipment10-50% Off OurPurchase Price

Refrigeration6 Burner Stove

Convection OvenBar Top & Barstools

FreezersSinks

508-347-5503

Used Tractor TiresSize: 18-4-28 6-Ply Rating

Appx. 1 1/4 “ Tread LeftAsking $200

508-335-8239

Very NiceOak China ClosetLighted mirrored back. Two glass shelves on top, two

drawers on bottom.Measures

72 1/2”H, 34 1/2 ”W, 17” D.Asking $450

Call (860)779-7838

VHS Tapes & Cabinet$250

Will Sell VHS TapesSeparately If Wanted

Dark Shadows VHS TapesSome Original,Some Recorded(45 Volumes)

$50413-262-9990

Water HeaterWhirlpool 60-Gallon

Programmable. Never Been Used, Brand New.

Originally $459$350

12-Inch Band SawVirtually Brand New,

Only Used Once.Purchased Fall 2008

$325508-867-8374

010 FOR SALE

Weider Pro 240Weight Bench

With Exercera VinylBarbell Set (150#)

Brand New In Boxes$75

Call (860)923-3833

Welding Cable$2 per foot. New.

Call (860)935-9193

Western SaddleBlack, With Pad. OnlyUsed A Few Times.

$150Also:

Child’s Western SaddleWith Bridle, Black

$150508-943-4365

White Wedding Gown

Never WornSize 8, long sleeves beaded and lace. Terra mid length

veil, cathedral veil, slip. Paid $1400 for all, asking $800 or

best offer. Call (508)-365-8528

Women’s &Teen’s Clothing

Times Are Tough, Money’s Short. I Have An Array Of Clothes, All In ExcellentCondition. Handbags,Boots, Sweaters, Etc.LOW LOW Prices!

I’m A Call Away508-278-5745

Women’s BurberryProrsum

TrenchcoatSize 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out

Lining. Excellent Condition.$500

Women’s Burberry Prorsum

Dress CoatSize 14 Petite, Brown,Excellent Condition.

$400860-974-9946

Women’s Designer ClothingShoes &

AccessoriesShoes, Sizes 5-11

Clothing Sizes 0-1240 Plus Crates!!!Excellent SecondHand Condition.

Over 300 Pair Designer Jeans.

Many High-End Items.860-974-9946

Women’s Escada Coat/Jacket

Cashgora/Angora Wool,Gold Color. US Size 10 Or 12, Excellent Condition.

$400860-974-9946

Women’s Riding Leathers

Size Small Walter Dyer Chaps, Medium Gloves,

Fringe Coat With Two Liners (Medium), Harley Helmet

(Small).Excellent Condition.$275 CASH ONLY

508-341-9282

Women’s Salvatore Ferragamo

Leather BlazerJacket

Soft, Buttery,Golden Brown Color.Excellent Condition.

Size 6 Or 8$200

860-974-9946

Wood StoveSmall, Pedestal-Style

With Glass Door. Black.Will Fit 16 Inch Logs.

Good For Small Ranch Or Workshop.

Excellent Condition.New Glass & Fire-Brick

This Winter$300

860-974-9946

WoodenQuilt Frame

3 Rail System - FoldsDown. 2 Swing Arm

Lamps IncludedQuilting Area Is 18” x 72”

For Photos,Use This URL:

www.flickr.com/photos/mlm7154/sets

Call 860-963-7932

XBOX 360Premium

20GB hard drive 2 wireless controllers, 1 wireless

headset, 2 games, (Skate & Halo). Excellent condition, 2

month old. Asking $450for all.

Call (508)278-3317

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

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

107 MISC. FREE

FREE WOOD PALLETS

You pick up. Monday thru Friday 8am-noon.Stonebridge Press 25 Optical Drive

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

109 MUSIC/ARTS

Learn To PlayThe Fife

Join Abel Joslen Fife And Drum Corps For $30,And Get Free Weekly

Instruction. Practice North Grosvenordale, Wednesday

6-7pm Weekly.All Ages Welcome

860-303-4567

130 YARD SALES

YARD SALE -POMFRET

SATURDAY, AUG. 22, 9-213 Putnam Road (Route 44

next to Xtramart)Housewares, computer stuff,

books, women’s clothes, kitchen stuff, and more.

No early birds

135 LOST AND FOUND

FOUNDRound-Back

Wooden ChairMoving? Did You Lose It

Off Of Your Truck?Found Monday, August 10th

Main Street In SpencerCall 508-885-4496

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

1995 Ski DooFormula 600cc

Fast Studded Track

1993 Ski DooMXZ 470ccWith Tilt Trailer

All Heated.

$3200 For AllCall Paul 860-923-3092

2002 PolarisEdge X

Electric Start, Reverse,2992 N. Maine Miles.

$2800 Or BRO

1996 Skidoo MXZ 5833717 N. Maine Miles.

Runs Great.$1800 Or BRO508-949-7388

2005 Arctic CatF7 SnowmobileLow Miles, Real Fast.

2005 Arctic Cat440 Z-ModelSnowmobileLike Brand New!$7500 For Both508-987-9313

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

1994 Sea-Doo Bombardier SP94

With TrailerExcellent Condition, Runs

Great. Seat Just Recovered, Low Hours On Jet Pump.

Has Been Winterized.$1450Call Deb

508-965-7077

205 BOATS

15 Ft. Birch RiverWooden Canoe

With Wicker Seats.In Very Good Condition.

$800 OBOCall Jimmy At 860-974-3086

16 FootWhitewater Canoe“Dagger Reflection” Model

Red, Good Condition.$300

860-774-2502

16’ HurricaneTri-Hull

Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500Trolling Motor,

Electric Winch, EvinrudeTanks, Bimini Top,

'96 Conversion Van,Black Water Pipe,

Gas Grill, Chiminea.

518-480-1143

17 Foot GlastronSierra 177 4.3Mercruiser I/OOnly 156 Hours On

EnginePower Steering, Trim

Control, AM/FM Radio,Soft Top, Mooring Cover,w/Glastron Trailer, Skis,

Vest & Etc., MaintenanceManuals and Supplies

$8000For More Info Call

413-245-7501

18 FootGrumman CanoeFlat Bottom, Aluminum.Will Not Sink. Seats 4Comfortably. Excellent

Condition. Includes Paddles, Side Motor Mount And

Original Brochure.$400 OBO

508-478-8538

1980 GradyWhite 24’

With 235 Johnston Motor (Overhauled 2004) And Holes Claw Break-Away

Trailer. StandardElectronic, Cabin.

Many Extras. NeedsCosmetic Work.$10,000 OBODanielson, CT401-487-8677

1981 GalaxyBowrider

I/O 120 Merc CruiserWith Dual Axle Trailer.

Only Used In Fresh Water, Always Garaged.

Excellent Condition. Excellent For Skiing & Fishing.

Asking $3000860-214-8302

205 BOATS

1990 Glasport20 Foot

Open Bow Ski BoatNew 350 Engine, Zero Hours. New Interior, New Flooring.

Drive-On Trailer.Sacrifice At $7200

12 Foot Jon BoatSeats, Electric Motor,

On Trailer.$1500

508-234-6096

1992 Sunbird19’ with trailerCuddy cabin, fully equipped,

low hours on engine.Very good condition. $7,900.

Call 508-885-3689

2001 Aquatron 18’ with Trailer

Bimini top, depth fish finder. Excellent shape, maintained

my mechanic. Only 100 hours on boat. NADA value $8630 before extras. Skis, towables all extras valued

over $1200. Buy now. $7600.

Call (860)928-2477

2006 17’ Maxum Boat

with Karavan trailer bimini top w/boot cockpit & bow

well covers power steering, AM/FM stereo, CD player w/4

speakers, mercruiser I/O 135HP motor. $15,500.

(860)974-3334 or (860)377-0574

2006 Bayliner 185 Runabout

135 I/O HP w/extended swim platform, custom cover,

trailer, coast guard safety package, used at most 20

hours. $13,750.Call (508)868-1972

71 Chris Craft 31ft Flybridge Cruisertwin 327 engines sleeps 6, full head and shower, all

fiberglass. $7350.Call (508)333-1790

Johnson Outboard Motor

4H.P. around 1979 model, have service manual. Bought on Ebay. Children bought a new Mercury for me. Had tune up at Action Marine.

Ran once. $400.Call (860)5329 or cell

(508)314-6373

Larson 1997Ski-Boat

19 Foot, With Volvo PentaEngine. With Trailer.

$7000508-373-8413

Mercury 5hpOutboardperfect, $750.

Force 4 rigid inflatable, alum. 10ft dinghy, $300. Road king

trailer (dinghy/jetski) 14ft, perfect. $500.

Call (860)881-9052

Sailboat For Sale2000 Hunter 212

Great Day Sailer!21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin,

Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib.Great Shape,

Used Very Little.30% Under NADA Retail

$5400508-340-7697

260 ANTIQUES

Route 169 Antiques884 Worcester

Street,Southbridge MALooking to purchase

antiques andcollectibles, single items

or entire estates.We buy it all also do

on site estate sales and estate auctions.

Call anytime, Mike 508-765-9512

265 FUEL/WOOD

Pellet StoveWhitfield Tradition

By LennoxFree-Standing, Cast Iron,

Hunter Green Enamel Finish.Replaced With Larger Stove.

Completely RefurbishedTo New Condition. Works

Perfectly, 6 Years Old.$1800

Call 508-234-8139

Red OakSEASONED FIREWOOD

Full Cord128 cu.ft. Every LoadCut, Split & Delivered.

$225Quality & Quantity

GuaranteedSTANDING TIMBER

WANTED413-364-2689

Vermont CastingsAspen Woodstove

16” Firebox, Glass Front, Top Or Rear Vent, Brick Lined.

Needs New Top, EasilyAvailable From Dealer.

Was $700 Retail$250

Call 860-933-9184


283 PETS

AKC BeaglePuppies

Good Bloodlines, Adorable, Smart, Well Socialized.

Great Family Dogs!Vet Checked.

Parents On Premises.Private Breeder.

2 LeftOnly $250 Each

508-949-7040

Lovebird CagesMany Types, Includes A

Variety Of Bird Toys.Breeding Boxes, Supplies

& Information.All Offers Considered.

All Calls Returned.aviary-amore.com

Spencer774-745-0173

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

MISSINGSmall Grey Cat

Shorthaired Male, Not Fixed.Sneezing Problem. No Collar.

From Maple Street Area (Webster) Around July 28th.

508-949-9013

285 PET CARE

New Owners!New Energy!New Stuff!

BoardingLuxury suites,

walks, treats, & one on one playtimes available.

Natural foodsReiki

Flower EssencesFeng Shui

DaycareDaily/weekly rates

TrainingBasic-AdvancedGroup or private

Experienced caring staffTours 10am-4pmOther times by appt.

please!

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill

RoadOxford, MA

www.starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Bagged ShavingsKiln-Dried Pine

Paper Bags.3.25 Cubic Feet

$4.75 Each (No Limit)Pick Up In

West BrookfieldRock Valley Farm

508-867-2508

295 BUILDING SUPPLIES

Harvey WindowsNew - Still Wrapped(2) Big 41 1/2 x 57R.O. Double Hung,

Vinyl, WhiteBoth For $300508-278-7835

297 CHILD CARE

Dr. Day Care’s Part-Time &

Full-Time RatesFree Breakfast And Lunch.We Accept CT Care 4 Kids.

Call (401)647-7241drdaycare.com

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

BuyingGold,

Jewelry,Diamonds

BEST POSSIBLEPRICES

INSTANT PAYMENT

Also Rolexes,Antique Clocks,

Silver, Coins, Watches

Licensed for 30 years

3 minutes fromI-84.

[email protected]

413-245-4244

MusicalInstruments InAny Condition

CASH PAIDsellyourmusicalinstruments.com

Local Affiliates:Wonderland Comics

112 Main StreetPutnam, CT

(Ask For Dana)860-963-1027Gordon Music

339 Main StreetSouthbridge, MA

508-765-9352

WANTEDCat’s Meow VillageReproduction Of TheUnibank Of Uxbridge

(No Longer Made)If You Have One To Sell,

Call 508-234-4722Ask For Tom OrLeave Message

WANTEDContractor’s Table

Saw (10”)Will Also Buy Platform To

Cut Large Sheets If Available.Oxford

(But R.I. Phone Number)401-440-5363

WAR RELICS&

WAR SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!I’ll Come To You AtYour Convenience.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call: 1-508-688-0847

All Calls PromptlyReturned.

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

DriverValet Parking Attendant-to work at several locations

in Worcester, MA.IMMEDIATE OPENING! F/T-P/T available. Potential to

earn $11 and more to start. Great benefits health, dental, 401k plan, plenty of room for

growth! Applicant must be over 18, must be able to

drive standardtransmission vehicles, have

valid license, and priorcustomer service experience

a plus!!!Please contact us at877-455-5552 or at:

www.valetparkofamerica.com/employment

Mystery ShoppersEarn Up To $100 Per Day!

Undercover ShoppersNeeded To Judge Retail &

Dining Establishments.Experience Not Required

877-787-6583

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

TRAVELU.S.A.!

Publication Sales Company now hiring 18 sharp

enthusiastic individuals to travel the U.S. Training,

Travel, lodging andtransportation furnished.www.LSIMAGS.com

1-800-781-1344

333 SURROGATEMOTHERS

SurrogateMothersNeeded

From MA & CTEstablished SurrogacyProgram seeks loving

women to carry couples’biological babies. 21-43,

prior birth experiencerequired, non-smokers, generous compensation.

1-888-363-9457reproductivepossibilities.com

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaann

FREE BBQ RemovalRemoval of Metal,

Appliances,Furniture, TV’s.

ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed. Small Residential Moves. Trees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

Furnaces RemovedCheck-our-down-to-earth prices first!

Weekends also!Central Mass

and Connecticut550088--334477--77880044

MMoobbiillee441133--226622--55008822

433 CLEANING

AffordableResidential

& Commercial Cleaning

At The Time of AdvertisingA Cleaning Service, We All

Announce The Same.Let Affordable Residential& Commercial Cleaning

Show You The Difference!We Guarantee You ThatYour Satisfaction Will Be

Our Best Reference.We Specialize In Carpets,

Upholstery, Floors,And Auto Detailing.

Registered/Insured/BondedReferences Available

Give Maria A Call At508-764-2500

508-344-2263 (Cell)

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.

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENT

JOHN F.McNAMARAPLASTERING

Charlton, MAQuality Plastering

Blueboard &Stucco Work

Fully Licensed & Insured20 Years

Of Experience, WithReferences Available

For AFREE Estimate

Call John(508)248-6080

457 LAWN/GARDEN

CompostedSheep Manure

Available At Farm!20lb Bags

At $10 Per BagCall 508-867-6111

Leave Message

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

WANTED3 Bedroom Condo

1200 Sq. Ft.Brimfield, Brookfield,

Holland, Sturbridge, WalesUnder $150,000

WANTEDSmall House

w/YardSturbridge, Warren,

BrookfieldsUnder $125,000No ‘Fixer-Uppers’

Stephanie BaylissKeller Williams(508)523-1314

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

N. GrosvenordaleSpacious Half-Duplex

For Rent3 Bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 Baths.

For Inquiries, Call508-234-1510

SOUTHBRIDGEBRAND NEW

APARTMENTS!2 Bedrooms/$775.

Available now.Stove, refrigerator anddishwasher included.

Secure building.Off-street parking.

NO Pets.Call (508)765-5852

Dayville4 Bedroom Apartment.

Fully Applianced.$825/Month

No Pets.References Required.

860-774-6941


BrooksideTerrace

JULY RENT FREE!!!Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent.

Spacious, FullyApplianced.

A/C In Every Unit!Starting at $759

• Pool• Basketball Court

• Playground• On-Site Laundry• Heat/Hot Water

Included!INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Weekend & EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

Dudley1 Bedroom

Quiet, Includes All Utilities$575

Off-Street Parking,Close To 395.

First/Last & Deposit508-949-7013

Killingly, CT9 Rooms, 4 Bedrooms,

2 And A Half Baths$1200/Month

First Month FREE!Also:

2 & 3 Bedroom Units$650-$850/Month

Call GRN860-779-9182

OXFORDNew

Orchard Hill

1 & 2 BedroomApartments.

1 Month Free RentHeat & Hot Water

IncludedMust Income Qualify

SECTION 8CERTIFICATES

WELCOME

Call508-987-8121

EHO

Pomfret, CTRenovated 2 Bedroom On

Route 101. Nice Views And Convenient To 95 & 395.

$800/Month Plus Security Deposit & Credit Check.No Pets, Non-Smoking.

860-204-9711

River MillVillage

N. Grosvenordale, CTVery Spacious

1, 2 & 3 BedroomApartments

ONE MONTHFREE RENT

Rents starting at $525*Must Income Qualify*

Section 8 Vouchers Accepted

•Recently RemodeledBuilding Exteriors

• Close to 395• Adjacent to Riverside Park

•On-site professionalmanagement andmaintenance staff

Please call(860)923-3919

for more information


Southbridge141 Elm Street

Recently Remodeled Large One & Three Bedroom

Apartments. Appliances, Washer/Dryer Hookups.

No Pets.$525 & $725/MonthNo Utilities Included.

1-508-328-9093

SouthbridgeOne Bedroom Apartment

Very Plush & Modern,Fully Applianced.

Two Bedroom ApartmentAll Hardwood Floors.

Washer/Dryer Connection. Refrigerator & Stove.

Off-Street Parking.Heat & Hot Water Included

774-230-0680

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

ONE MONTH’SFREE RENT

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please call (508)987-1595

WebsterCute One BedroomApartment. Stove,

Refrigerator, All-NewFlooring. Nicely Kept Home,

Owner Occupied.Trash Pickup. No Utilities.Available September 1st

$500/MonthCall 508-943-3112

WebsterProspectEstates

1 & 2 BedroomApartments.

1 Month Free RentNow Available:

Historical BuildingsMust Income Qualify

SECTION 8 CERTIFICATESWELCOME

Call(508)943-9567

E.H.O.

WoodstockBrookwood Apartments

One & Two Bedroom.Immediately Available.

Heat & Hot Water Included With Most Units.

Large Rooms, SituatedOn Three Acres. Good

Neighbors.Starting At $750/Month

Call Doug781-771-2810

Or A&A Properties860-779-2325

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

Webster7500 Sq. Ft.

Free-Standing BuildingExcellent For Child Care

Center Or Church.Very Clean & Bright!

3200 Sq. Ft.Drive-In Space

Large Overhead Door

Call 508-753-3670

WebsterFor Rent

1000 Square FeetTo

14,000 Square FeetAnd AnythingIn Between...

Owner Will Give You Price You Can’t Refuse!

508-753-3670

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

PomfretHouse For Rent

Very Quiet Street,Nice Location.

Three Bedrooms, One Bath. Two-Car Garage.

Available August 15th860-933-0259

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

PutnamHome For Rent

Antique Cape WithinBusiness District, Offering Some Privacy With Small

Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Gas Heat, City Water. Close Proximity

To Highway, Shopping,Hospital.

$600/MonthNo Cats. No Exceptions

Inquire In Writing:RENTAL

PO Box 83Dudley, MA 01571

530 HOUSES FOR SALE

Cocoa BeachTime Share

First week in October on the beach, see the Rockets at Cape Canaveral. $2000.Call (860)774-2755

FOR SALE BY OWNER

THOMPSON - QUADDICK LAKE

1860 sq. ft. yr rnd home.2 bedrms, master suite, 2 bths, fireplace, pine floors, new siding. Motivated sell-er. Serious inquiries only.

$240,000.00 860-450-6668

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Cemetery LotFor Sale

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA.

Garden Of Heritage II, 609B,2 Lots (1 & 2)

$1500 For BothCall 508-347-3884

Leave Message If No Answer

Cemetery Lots for Sale

Worcester County Memorial Park-Paxton, MA

2 Lots (#408A) available in the beautiful Garden of Valor

II. $5,000 for both.Call (508)987-0531

CEMETERY LOTS:Two in the

Garden of Valorat Worcester Memorial

Park in Paxton. $1500/best offer.Please call

508-885-5133

Cemetery Plots at Worcester County

Memorial Parkin Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200.

Call (508)987-6180

Two CemeteryLots

Worcester CountyMemorial Park

In Paxton$900 For Each,$1800 For Both

Call Cheryl413-245-4181

Two LotsAvailable At WorcesterCounty Memorial Park

In Paxton.Non-Selected.

Asking $1200 For BothOr Best Offer

508-885-1071

Two PlotsIn Worcester County

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAAt Garden Of Heritage II

$1500 OBO For Both508-864-7159

Worcester CountryMemorial Park

Section Valor IIGraves 1 & 2

Valued At $5600Asking $2500 For Both

508-885-6489Ask For Karen

WORCESTER COUNTYMEMORIAL PARK;

Paxton, MA2 adjoining lots.

Asking $1500 or Best Offerfor both call (508)867-3820

Worcester CountyMemorial Park

Paxton, MAPlots In Garden Of Honor.

2 Lots & 2 Vaults.Asking $2700 For All

774-745-0026Please Leave Message

Worcester County Memorial Park,

Paxton4 lots in the Garden of the Cross, which is the oldestgarden in the park. Value

$7000, asking $6000.Will sell separately.

Call (508)892-8685

550 MOBILE HOMES

14x70 Mobile Home

W/56ft addition whichincludes 24x12 den, 14x12 work room w/sink and 18ft porch w/handicapped ramp. Large hallways/doors, for

wheelchair.New roof/windows.

$75K plus park share.Bill (508)344-7495

BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile

Home Park(55 And Over)

2 Bedroom with 1-1/2Bath, Living Room, LargeKitchen, Laundry RoomWith New Appliances,

And Door To Back Porch.MUST SELL!!!

$64,000508-868-4662

Mobile HomeFor Sale

Dayville CT12 Conrads Park(860)774-8884

Mobile HomeFor Sale

In Sturbridge RetirementCo-Operative.

44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Area). Air Conditioning,

Corner Lot, 2 Sheds.For Appointment

508-347-9370

REDUCED $85,000Mobile Home In Sturbridge

Retirement ParkTwo Bedrooms, One And

One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, New Roof, New Windows,

And Many Updates.Beautifully Landscaped.

508-347-8791

SturbridgeMobile Home2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath.

Hardwood Floors, Berber Carpet, Fully Applianced,

2-Car Driveway, Central Air, 2 Sheds, Sunroom,

Large Deck.$59,900Plus PS

774-230-8118

SturbridgeMobile Home 55+1 Bedroom, IdealLocation, Close To

Everything. New Floors,Carpets, Paint, Windows,

Shower, Cabinets & Counters. Newer Furnace,

A/C & More.Washer/Dryer.

$37,500Owner Financing

AvailableCall For Details508-347-7027

Sturbridge RetirementCommunity

Completely Rebuilt In 2002. New Floors, Walls, Doors,

Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom. Carpeting On All

Floors Except Kitchen & Bath. New Vinyl Siding.

508-735-9639

TemporaryStorage

Problems?Utilize This 14x70

Mobile Home!Large Rooms, Plenty

Of Open Space.First $2500

Takes It Away(860)774-6989

Year Round OR Winter

HomeThis 1475 sq.ft. 2

Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Fully Furnished, Like New Home

Inside And Out, Is In A Beautiful 55 And OlderGated Community. It’s

Located In Fort Pierce, FL, Just Minutes FromBeaches And GreatFishing. Many Other

Extras.$69,900

($59,900 Unfurnished)Make An Offer

Call (508)779-0311

575 VACATION RENTALS

WELLS, MAINEVillage By the Sea

2 bedroom/2 bath condo.Pool complex, with

jacuzzi and exercise room,outdoor pool, in-unit laundry,

A/C, cable.$80-$90 Daily RateCall For Information

(508)429-7568


Aut motive700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

(3) ContinentalContra-Track Tires

Size P245-65R17On Polished Aluminum

Premium Wheels, Excellent Condition, Lots Of Tread!

$100 EachOr $250 For All

Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, Trailblazer, Rainier &

Ascender.508-347-9629

(4) 17 Inch RimsWith Tires

6 Lug$200 OBO

860-933-6369

4 Cooper Weather Master S/T Tires

Steel Belted, 205/65 R15Like New $150

4 Cooper WeatherMaster S/T Snow

Groove Tires225/55 R17

Like New $200508-867-2560

Evenings

8 Ft. High-Rise Truck Cap

Glasstite, Roof Rack, From 86 Ford F350.

Good Condition.$250 OBO

508-234-8186

Shortbed Hard-TopTonneau Cover

Good Shape

Truck Tire & Wheel

Inflated, Ready For Use

Take It All! $75Email

[email protected]

SnowplowWestern 7’ Steel

Good To GreatCondition

Fits Tacoma 1997-2004$995 OBO

860-923-9047

Third RowBench Seat

For Ford Expedition(Eddie Bauer)

Tan Leather, ExcellentCondition.

Fits Model Years ‘97-’02$150

860-935-0039

Tires & RimsBlack custom rims andYokohama tires, 16x7,

205/55R16CSell $275 or best offer.Call (860)974-1043

Truck Cap6’ 4” Sedco, “Ford Style”,

Fiberglass Truck Cap. Front & Side Sliding Windows,

Locking Rear Door, Clamps & Seal. Colored Red.

Taken off Toyota TacomaExtra-Cab.

$400860-974-1349

Truck CapChevy/GMC,

Color Match “Pewter”. S-10, X-Cab, Fiberglass. Hi-Rise, Sliders, Locks, Roof Rack

Brackets.$300

860-974-7099

Truck RailsChrome Tube For 8’ Bed

Great Condition$95 For Set

GM ChromeSlotted Wheels

15”, 5-Lug Bolt PatternFor Full-Size GM.

$200 Set Of 4454 Complete

GM BlockWith Fuel Injection

$1200508-259-8805

715 AUTO SERVICES

Junk Cars &Trucks Wanted

Large Trucks &Equipment

Cash PaidFREE REMOVAL

401-965-8949

720 CLASSICS

1930 Model AFord Coupe

Green, With Extra Parts.Good Condition.

$10,000Call Karen

508-885-3192

1995 Toyota SupraTwin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed.

Original. 60k,Black-On-Black, Leather,

Two-Owner Car.$50,000 FIRM

1973 PontiacTrans-Am

4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Burgundy Interior, Original, Matching Numbers. 90k.

$50,000 FIRM

508-344-2660

720 CLASSICS

1953 Ford2-Door SedanMild Custom, $11,000

1955 Oldsmobile 4-Door

Original, $10,000

1975 Ford Flatbed$1600

1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Pickup

Solid, Needs Restoration, $2500

Collection MUST BE SOLD!978-760-3453

1973 GreenVW BeetleRecent Engine,

Good TiresBest Offer

413-245-3530

1978 CorvetteSilver Anniversary Model

Limited Edition, RunsStrong, Looks Real Sharp!

Excellent Driver. L82Engine, T-Tops. A/C,

Tilt Wheel.$7900

Serious Inquires Only!508-340-5334

1985 BuickRiviera

Must Sell My Beautiful, Restored Pride & Joy!

135k Original Miles. Pretty Blue With Black Landau

Roof. Plush Interior.Mechanically Good.

$2500 OBO508-476-1721

Antique BlackJaguar

1972 XJ6. Body, paint and chrome nearly perfect, New Michelin pin stripe tires and

many spare parts.Best Reasonable Offer.Call Tom (Spencer)

(774)745-0173

725 AUTOMOBILES

$500!Police Impounds

For Sale!1999 Honda Civic $890!

For listings800-559-4138 ext. 3468

01 Buick RegalOlympic Edition

3.8 Supercharged, 56k Miles. Power Everything, Heated Seats, Monsoon Stereo

With CD & Cassette.$8200

Call Steve After 2pm508-278-3930

1967 Mustang Coupe

289 C.I. 3 speed manual transmission, 63K original miles, excellent condition.

$14,500 or best reasonable offer. Serious inquiries only

please.Call (860)428-9455

1981 MercedesBenz 240DOriginal Owner

$4,000860-774-0587

1986 Camaro Z28305, 4-Bbl, Auto, Nice Body.

Red Paint, Iroc Wheels, Flowmaster, KNN, Tints, CD/Amp, Racing Seats,

Tune-Up And More.$2500 OBO

860-774-6567Leave Message

1989 Camaro RS350 Auto, T-Tops.Too Many Extras

$30001985 Merkuer5-Speed XRT4

Sunroof$2000

1967 GMCDump Truck

HM7700, V-6, 5-Speed & 2-Speed Rear

$2500(860)428-3478

1989 LincolnTown Car

Tuned Up Engine. About 7k Miles On Engine, Car In Good

Running Condition.Must Sell As I Am Not

Able To Drive ForMedical Reasons.

Appx. 30 mpg(Highway).Can be seen at 7 Church Rd

in Eastford.Asking $1100 OBO

860-974-1190

1990 Mustang GT Convertible

Burgundy paint with Black top. Runs/sounds great. Just tuned up. Everything works. Ready for Spring/Summer

cruising. $4500.Call Charlie

(401)523-5670

1990 Mustang GT Convertible

Burgundy paint with Black top. Runs/sounds great. Just tuned up. Everything works. Ready for Spring/Summer

cruising. $4500.Call Charlie

(401)523-5670

725 AUTOMOBILES

1992 DodgeStealth ES

V6 With 95k Miles. Custom Dual Exhaust. Red With White Racing Stripes.

$3300 OBO508-476-5357

1992 DodgeStealth

Red, Mint Condition.$6500 OBO

508-347-3613

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood

Florida car. 46k miles,regular gas; 17-18 in city

27-28 highway. Fully loaded, Light Blue with Light

Blue leather interior. $6200.Call (508)832-3029 or

(508)272-3433

1993 MercuryCougar

151,500 Miles$900

Good Condition

Propane Gas Heater$100

Excellent Condition860-923-9708

1994 Geo Prizm LSIBlue 4-Door, 70,845 Actual Miles. Excellent Condition.

$2150508-867-4105

1995 BuickLeSabre

4-Door, Fully Equipped.Female Driven, New Battery,

Always Garaged.$2350

1979 Ford F-3504x4 With Plow. 49k Original Miles. Some Rust On Bed,

Good Frame.$1650

978-760-3453

1995 Geo Prizm110K miles, Red, 4 door

sedan, recently,reconditioned, new starter,

runs great.Moving must sell quick!!

$2500 or best offer.Call (508)341-4434 or

(860)857-4168

1995 Volvo850 Turbo

In Good Condition.With Snow Tires.

$2500508-333-3340

1996Oldsmobile 88

Runs Good.$1100

508-885-5861

1996 Oldsmobile Ciera

Navy Blue, good mechanical condition, a few cosmetic scratches. Asking $2400.

Call (860)928-2624

1997 FordExplorer XLT85k Miles, Loaded,One Owner. $3500

Scott’s RidingLawn Tractor

20HP, 48” Mower Deck,With Bagger. $800

860-382-5928

1997 Olds RegencyNice solid driver 105K

highway miles, loaded with moonroof, needs nothing.

Asking $3500.Call (860)974-3022

1998 Cadillac SedanDeville

100k+ Miles, 20-30 MPG,Northstar Engine

Exceptionally GoodCondition, No Dents, Clean!Silver/Gray, Sharp Looking,

Loaded With Extras.Fully Serviced. Florida Car,

Non-Smoker.$3300 OBRO

508-347-5460

1998 Chevrolet Malibu

New brakes and tires. $2700 or best offer.

Call (860)753-1103

1999 BuickCentury

4-Door, Original Owner.$4500 OBO

508-277-5944

1999 Buick Park Ave

Loaded, like new, leather, 122K miles. $4500.

Call (508)752-8683

1999 MercuryCougar

92k, V6, 5 Speed, AllOptions. College

Forces Sale$3800 OBO

Call508-476-3907508-335-1283

2000 ChryslerSebring

Convertible97k Miles, No RepairsNeeded. Carfax Report

Provided.$3500 Firm

860-634-4632

725 AUTOMOBILES

2000 FordEscort ZX2

5-Speed, 86k Miles,Excellent Condition.

$2000Call 774-230-9583

2000 FordMustang GT

$11,500 OBOCandy Apple Red,Pristine Condition!

33,010 Miles.Fully Loaded, Including

MagnaFlow Exhaust,AEM Intake, Lojack.

Stored Winters.Serious Inquiries Only

860-923-9618

2000 HyundaiAccent

Silver w/Grey Interior.Runs OK, But Needs Timing Belt & Front Bumper Work. 80k Miles On Rebuilt Motor.

5-Speed Manual. AM/FM/Cassette Stereo.

Retails $2950$1250 OBO

860-779-2736

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

SedanWhite, Appx 60k Miles.

Owned By Elderly Driver. Selling As Part Of Estate.

Excellent Condition!Asking $4795 OBOCall 508-769-0512

2000 Volvo S80 Sedan FWD

Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc.Fully Loaded. 180k Miles.

Original Owner. Garage Kept.Includes 4 Blizzak Snow

Tires.Excellent Condition

$5500 OBO860-928-5266

2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Many Options. 75k Miles. Maintained & Garaged.

Sporty Model With50-Series Tires & Spoiler. Looks & Runs Excellent.

$4995Call Bob

508-270-9577(After 5pm)

518-796-4223 (Cell)

2001 SubaruForrester

Standard, Recent Brakes, A/C, Roof Racks. Looks

& Runs Great.$5,500 OBO

508-987-3244

2002 BMW 325ciConvertible

Excellent Condition.38,883 Miles. Automatic

Transmission With Sports Shift Mode. Grey Leather

Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Harmon-Kardon Sound

System, PremiumWheels, Etc.

$19,999Contact Josh508-885-7085

2002 Lincoln LSBlack/Tan, Leather, 40k,Fully Loaded, Chrome

Rims/Grill/RockerPanels/Pillars,

Brand New Snow Tires,Extra Set Of 18” Chrome

Rims with Tires. New Brakes

Sharp Car! Mint!$13,500 obo

774-289-9074

2002 LincolnLS V8

***MUST SELL***Luxury-comfort-style-all-in

this Metallic Silver 2002Lincoln LS-Loaded with a V8. Automatic transmission, A/C, power heated memory seats,

power windows, power locks, power mirrors,

sunroof, leather interiors,alloy wheels, alpine premium stereo, six disc CD, air bags ABS tilt wheel cruise control.

This vehicle is in fabulous condition, must see. If you

are in the market for aLincoln LS, don’t pass this

one! Even and iPodDirect Connection...

$11,495 obo.Call 888-457-2333

2002 MitsubishiGallant ES

Runs Good, Rear Quarter Dented, Replaced Engine.

$2400508-987-2045

2003 FordMustang Mach 1

Azure Blue with Blackleather. 18K miles, like brand

new. Couple aftermarket parts. $17,500.Call (508)987-8486

2003 MitsubishiEclipse

ConvertibleGrey, Runs & Looks New. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles.

New Tires.Asking $12,500508-410-3078

725 AUTOMOBILES

2004 ChevroletMonte Carlo LS

Black/Grey, ExcellentCondition, 43k Miles.

$8000508-987-1350

2004 ChevyCavalier

2nd Owner, 2-Door, GoodOn Gas. Less Than 70k

Miles. A Couple Of Minor Dents, Runs Good.

$5500 OBOHave Title. CASH ONLY

Call Rene/Joyce508-909-6156

2004 SubaruImpreza WRX

All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, Heated Seats & Mirrors.Custom Green Paint &

Spoiler. 5-Speed.Asking $14,900 OBOCall 774-289-3929Or 508-764-7986

2005 ChryslerPacifica

AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Highway. New Tires, Great

Family Car, Well Maintained.$6500 OBO

Photos AvailableCall Bill & Andrea860-377-0396860-928-1064

2005 ToyotaCamry

Top Of The Line.Fully Loaded!

40k Miles.$14,500

Will Trade

2004 Toyota Camry76k Miles.$11,500

Will Pay Top DollarFor Clean Cars!

Rutland Auto SalesRoute 122

Rutland, MA508-886-2720

2006 GT MustangConvertibleBright Red, Black

Top/Interior. Automatic, 49k Miles (Mostly Long Trips).

Shaker 1000 Sound System. Stored In Winter. FordAnti-Theft & Lojack.

MUST SELL!$22,000

508-987-0947

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 disc CD changer, heated seats & mirrors, sunroof, front, side & rear air bags.

$14,900.Call (508)949-6914

2007 DodgeCharger SXT

Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien

$19,595 OBOMust See!

Sharon 774-287-2031

2007 HyundaiBlack Accent 4-Door

Retiree’s #2 CarAuto, Air, Remote Start.

Mint Condition! 22,500 MilesAsking $9,500Leave Message508-234-5918

Corvette 1988Excellent Condition. NewT-Top, Tires & Interior.

Over $11k Invested.Asking $7500 OBO1-508-943-11281-508-341-3164

FOR SALE OR TRADE1977 Corvette

StingrayFor A Motorcycle Of

Equal ValueCall 774-280-0866

WantedOld Camaros

1967-1969 including parts, pieces in any condition. Will

consider other models.Call (860)633-0869

732 SPORTS UTILITY

1994 Jeep GrandCherokee Laredo170k Miles, Engine Runs

Great. Has Special Features.Recently Repaired.

$2200 FIRMCall Sarah In Dayville At

720-841-0455

1995 Ford ExplorerSport Utility

4WD, Automatic, V-6, A/C,Tilt, Cruise, Power

Windows/Locks. 138,500Miles. Dark Green, w/Grey

Leather Interior.AM/FM/CD/Cassette.

$3000 OBO860-774-0757

Ask For Art

1995 Geo Tracker Hard-Top

2-Door, SUV Model.Automatic Transmission, 4WD, Good Condition.

$1900401-864-3413

732 SPORTS UTILITY

1995 Nissan PathfinderWhite, 5-Speed.

$3300

(4)5-Lug Truck Rims& Tires$300

860-208-7010

1998 GMC JimmySport Utility 4D

V6 Engine, 4WD,Automatic Transmission,

92k Mileage, ExcellentCondition, Loaded.Asking $4995.95860-928-6853

2001 ChevyBlazer LT

Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4

Wheel Drive. Very Clean, Runs Great, Needs Nothing!

94k Miles, 22MPG.Asking $6000

508-864-3846

2003 Jeep Liberty Limited

Silver, Automatic, 4-Wheel Drive. Sunroof, AM/FM/CD.

186,300 Miles.Original Owner!

$6000 OBOCall 508-347-2277

2004 JeepLiberty SportSilver, 49k Miles.

Excellent Condition.CD/AM/FM Radio.Asking $14,200774-364-1133Or After 5pm

508-886-7184Ask For Linda

740 MOTORCYCLES

1982 Honda900 CBF

Super Sport40,200 Miles. New Battery,

Runs Good.$1300

508-755-3660

1987 YamahaXV535 Motorcycle59,920 Miles, New Battery, Owner’s Manual, Service

Manual Included.$900 OBO

Call Robert508-987-5167

1988 HarleyDavidson 1200cc

One Owner, 32k Miles.Selling Because Of Illness

Always Garaged.$3000

774-230-6848

1994 HarleyDavidson

Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, good shape, extra lights,extra chrome, forward

controls. $7500.Call (508)864-3198

1996 Honda Goldwing SE

Excellent condition, must see, loaded. Asking $10,500. Call Steve (860)963-9030

1998 Harley Davidson

1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, excellent condition,

registered, many extras!$7000 or BO

508-764-8754

1999 HarleyDavidson

MotorcycleDyna Wide Glide.

18k Miles. Some Extras.$9000

Call 508-943-5911

1999 Road KingBlack, 10k Miles, Mint

Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Must See! Always Kept

Inside.$13,000 OBOEmail Me At

[email protected]

2000 HarleyDavidson XL883

CustomPearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs,

Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots

Of Chrome Added, 1,493 Miles, Flawless.Asking $5800

860-792-1168

2000 HarleySportster18,000 Miles

Mint ConditionCall Cliff$7000

508-764-7068

2002 HarleyDavidson XL 1200

Dealer serviced, 5000original miles, many

screaming eagle accessories. Red Black, lots of chrome, a

must see @ $6500.Call (860)774-7615

2005 Aquila 250 Cruiser

356 miles, showroomcondition, bike can be seen at 364 Main Street, Oxford.

$2700.Call (774)280-2630

740 MOTORCYCLES

2002 HarleyXLH 883 Sportster

9500 Miles, Crash Bars, Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags,

Passenger Pegs & Pillion, Custom Grips.

Excellent ConditionLooks & Runs Great.

Asking $4500860-617-7335

2003 Yamaha YZ125R

Mint Condition, Garaged.Hardly Ridden.

$1700 OBOCall 508-254-8663

After 4pm & WeekendsOr 508-248-5466

And Leave Message

2004 HarleyDavidson Ultra

Classic5500 miles, $17000.Call (508)943-0242

2004 XL 883 Harley

Davidson3400 miles, lots of

upgrades, mintcondition, handles

great. $7200 or best offer. Won’t last long!

Call (508)347-8969

2005 HondaAero VT 750c

Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, With After-Market Straight Pipes, New Original Pipes, Jet Kit, Honda Back Rest,Honda Carrier, 2 Helmets.

Like New!Asking $4000

Call 860-933-0372

2005 Honda VT750Shadow SpiritMint Condition, Low

Mileage, Always Garaged.Pearl Blue/Metallic SilverFlame, Chrome Backrest.

Asking $4500 OBOCall 860-792-0506

2005 Yamaha TTR90 Motorcycle

3-Speed Transmission,Electric Start. Purchased

Brand New Off Showroom Floor, But Never Used.ZERO Miles On Bike.

Paid $2000Asking $1500

I Have All Paperwork508-765-9431

2006 HarleyDavidson

Sportster XL883CWhite with saddle bags. 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Harley helmet, jacket and

gloves for sale.Call (508)949-0621

2006 HondaXR 650L

On/Off-Road BikeNew Rear Tire, Excellent Shape. With 3800 Miles.

$4000 OBOOr Trade For 4WD Or Car

Call After 4pm508-867-6152

50cc Red SCOOTERAverage 85 MPG. No

Reg/MC License For CT/MA.Great For City, Or RV-er’s

Mint, Garaged.Only 75 Miles.

$1500

Pair Of Red Helmets$100

Peter (Woodstock)860-974-3470

Dirt Bike2003 Yamaha YZ 125

Barely Ridden, Never Raced. Excellent Condition. New

Renthal Handlebars & Grips. New Front Tire.

$1800 Or Best OfferCall 860-928-1466

Harley Davidson2000 Custom

Soft-Tail28k Miles, Pearl White.

Excellent Condition.Lots Of Extras.

One Owner Bike!Asking $9500508-987-8928

YAMAHA2004 TTR225

dirtbike and 2001 utility trailer with loading ramp.

Helmet, riding boots, chest plate, gloves and more.

Asking $2,000.00Call 508-248-6570

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1998 Kawasaki 750 Xi Sport JetskiTwo seater, new battery and recently serviced. Excellent condition. Includes trailer and cover. $2500 or bestoffer. Call (508)234-0252

1998 Polaris ATVMagnum 425, 4x4

Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Years Ago. Used Very Little

Since. Needs Battery.Asking $3000508-885-3136860-888-5207

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

2004 90cc Polaris Predator ATVExcellent Condition,

Aftermarket Lights, Brand New Battery, New Tires,

Electric And Kick Start And Runs Like New. Garage Kept.

Comes With Kids Racing Boots & Gloves.A $1600 Value

For $900 FIRM“A REAL MUST SEE”,

Moving, Must Sell!Call Randy

508-765-5097

2004 Honda Foreman

Rubicon 500cc“very low miles and hours”

must sell. baby on the way!!! used 25 times tops. $5000 or

best offer.Call (860)315-7167

2007 Yamaha Raptor 700R

Fuel Injection, Electric Start, One Owner. Very, Very Clean.

Turn Key And Ride.$5000

508-769-9073

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

10 Foot TravelTrailer

Excellent Condition, Heater, A/C, Microwave, DVD, TV, Refrigerator, Sink, Stove.

Sleeps 4-6.$3000

860-974-0742

1985 WildernessCamper

Sleeps 6, Very GoodCondition

All Original Paperwork,Lots of New Parts.$3000 or best offer

860-774-0100

1989 24’ TerryTravel Trailer

Excellent Condition, NewBattery, Tires, & More.Receiver & Sway BarsIncluded. Must See To

Appreciate.$3400 or best offer.

508-885-6215

1990 NomadIn Campground

Sleeps 6, Screen & Rain Room On Deck, New

Plastic Shed, 3-Burner Gas Grill, Deck Funriture, Or Towable With P/Jack.

Many ExtrasBest Offer!

413-433-1479

1995 Allegro Bay28 foot diesel RV, 15,000 miles (original) sleeps 5,

$24,000.Call (860)774-4331

1997 24’Dutchman Pop-Up

CamperModel 1007

Sleeps 6Great Condition. Heat,

Refrigerator, Stove, Etc.$2700

413-537-0619

1998 American Star 5th Wheel 34’

Electric Jacks, LargeSlide-Out In Living

Room/Dinette Area. Queen Bed, Bathroom Tub &

Shower Enclosed.27” Color TV.

Excellent Condition$12,000 OBO508-943-2572

1998 Lance Squire 9800

Truck Camper11’ 3” A/C, electric jacks, 3

burner stove/oven, sleeps 5, 30 gallon propane tank,generator ready. Full dry

bath, solar panel, 2 awnings, double sinks.

$6800Call Mike (508)949-9174

2001 7000 lb Car Trailer

Made by CarMate. Asking $1800.

Leather Sofa and Love Seat

Black. Paid $1000,asking $500.

Treadmill by Sportcrafthas cupholder, $250.

2 Dog Pens$50 for both.

Call (860)774-3989 or (860)617-1371

2001 Fleetwood Elkhorn Truck

CamperLike new, used only a few times. Fits 6’ truck bed.

Queen, sleeps 4, allamenities, asking $8,700.

Must see! Truck alsoavailable.

Call (508)892-8861

2005 Fleetwood PaceArrow 37A

Motorhome18K miles, loaded, no

pets/smokers. Two slide outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. Electric awning & levelers, workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5

speed, lots of extras.Low $90’s.

Call (508)885-4727


Aut motive


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FOR HUNTINGISN’T YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE.

FIND AN AUTO BODY SHOPON OUR EASY-TO-USE

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2001“Woodland Park”Beautiful Custom Design,

40’ Park Model Trailer.Sliding Glass DoorEntrance, Full Bath,

3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8Central Air

Winter Insulation PackagePaid $47,000 New.

Asking $29,995 OBO617-524-6220

2002 12x40 Park Model RV

(like brand new) on beautiful lot in campground can be

used for a full 6 months (15 April-15 October every year)

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499

2002 Citation 31Ft. Travel

Trailer$12,999

One owner, kept on site,nice camper, includes back

ladder, spare tire,awning, electric jack, sleeps

6, lots of storage, hugebathroom, queen bed, 1 large

slide-out in living room &dinette area. Pictures onwww.breezybendrv.com

Call (508)987-1519 for more details

2004 29’Springdale

Travel TrailerSuper slide, A/C, sleeps 6,

like new, $13,500.Call (860)753-0185

2004 Sunliner T2199

Stable Jack, Patio Awning, Furnace, AM/FM/CD Player, Spare Tire, Outside Shower, Monitor Panel, Skylight, TV

Antenna, A/C, EnclosedBathroom, Shower.

Unit Like New, Very Clean!$8995

860-774-2984


2006 Big Horn Camper

3200RL, 35ft Fifth Wheel. Two Slides, King SizedBed, Fireplace, Lots Of

Storage, Generator.Like New!

$34,000 OBO860-774-4620

2006 Camp Out Truck CapGray, 6ft with sliding front window & side windows &

locking back window. Used 2 months, brand new. Stored in heated garage. Fits 2005

Ford F-350 Truck Super Cab. $1100.

(508)729-91772006 THULE TRAILER

(6’ x 12’ Enclosed)Aluminum, Dual Axle,

GVW 6000 lbs.Model #C65X12238200,

Under 200 Miles.$5250

Mike 860-935-0072

32 Foot 2004 RVOn Waterfront

LotOn 1 1/2 Mile Lake,In Beautiful Resort

CampgroundREDUCED FORQUICK SALE!!!

$34,999508-989-8165

33’ Travel TrailerCurrently On-Site In Park

(Woodstock, CT)Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen Porch, Corner Lot, Shed.

Park Features: FamilyActivities, Pool, Inexpensive

& Comfortable Living.Park Is Open April-October.

$35,000(Includes Lot)860-923-2549352-314-0003

Wells, Maine2005 40’ Breckenridge

Park Model HomeEnclosed Room Addition,

Plus Screen Room & Deck.Double Loft, Sleeps 10.

Fully Furnished &Landscaped.

Meadow Ledge ResortMay-October

$70,500508-278-6123


35’ Park Model Trailer

Fully equipped, furnished with 10’x35’ attached

enclosed room. Heated, A/C, friendly neighbors, large

field, family activities, access to new built in pool,

inexpensive comfortableliving, located in Woodstock

CT. Park open April-Oct. $25,000 includes lot. 2009

assessment and the R.E. Tax (508)278-7616 or

(508)450-0689

Coleman NiagraPop-Up

Great Condition! Heat,Inside/Outside Stoves,

Slide-Out Dinette,Refrigerator, Inside/Outside

Shower, Toilet, Lots OfStorage. Sleeps 6-8.

Asking $6800508-248-5620

Gulfstream B Touring Cruiser

2004Full Bath, Twin Beds, Slide. Exceptional Unit, 12MPG

$32,900 OBO

2007 ScooterBy Redstreak50cc TURBO With

Luggage Rack$1050

Call (508)476-9885

Motor Home2005 Dutch Star (Newmar)

38’9”, Like New, 24,600 Miles. 370 Cummins Diesel Pusher, Spartan Chassis,4 Slides, 7.5 Onan DieselGenerator. Silver-Plum.

$134,000 OBOCall 860-608-2967


VanMotor Home

19 Feet, Has Hot & ColdWater, Full Bath. 16 MPG

(City), 19 MPG (Highway).Heater w/Thermostat,Registered & Insured.Appraised At $6,500

$4195 OBO508-754-2323

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1969 GMC Pick-Up6ft Stepside, 350 V8 4 bolt main, chrome stacks, three

on the tree headers,edelbrock, much more.

Call for details,(860)963-1000. Leave

message

1982 Chevy C10 Silverado

350 Motor, PartiallyRestored. Needs Carburetor.

$500 OBOCall Sam

774-318-1121

1985 Ford F-600 Box Truck

low miles, runs good, needs some new brake lines. $1000

or best offer.Call (508)922-3936

1986 Ford F3504x4, 97k Miles, 460 4-Speed Transmission. Runs Good,

Has Some Rust. Great Farm Truck Or Clunker Trade.

$600 OBO508-234-8186

1989 Chevy 1500 Short bed Z71 off road.

$1500 or best offer.Call (774)280-2480

97 DodgeConversion Van

Excellent Shape$4700

Or Best OfferCall After 5pm Or

Weekends860-917-7381

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

1994 Chevy 3/4 Ton

350 V8, 2WD, excellentcondition, 190k miles, new

tires, recent brakes andtuneup. $3000.

Call (774)272-1192

1994 Ford F150XLT 4x4 Xtracab

PickupLooks Good, RunsExcellent! V8, PW,

PL, Cruise, 5-Speed,Cold A/C.

$2,900 OBO

2003 HondaTRX250 EX ATV

Runs Great! Looks Great!$2100 OBO

860-634-0581

1996 ChevyK3500 Pickup

6.5 Diesel, Auto, 4x4, 8’ Bed, 149k. New Batteries, Tires, Front-End Bushings, Brake

Lines, Bedliner, Fuel Tank/Pump/Lines, Engine

Cooler Lines, Clean.$9000

860-779-2568

1996 Ford E-2503/4 Ton Heavy Duty,Extended Utility Van.

75k Miles On Engine,186k Original Miles.

Well Maintained. A/C,Tool Shelves. Great For

Floor Coverings!$2100

Call Mike508-269-2420

2002 FORD F-1504-door King Cab, extra clean.

75,000 miles. 2 WD. $8500.00 firm.

Call 508-243-2157

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1996 Town & Country LXI Van

240k Miles, Recent Sticker& Tires. Needs Exhaust.

$900 OBOCall 508-943-3812Or 508-259-9403

1997 Chevy TahoeBeautiful Maroon & GreyAll Major Parts Replaced, Good Tires, High Miles,

Leather.Wife Got Another Car.$2500 Cash Takes It!

Runs Strong508-615-2540

1997 DodgeDakota Sport 4x4

Power everything, 122K miles, looks good, runs good. Rhino spray on

bedliner.Asking $4000.

Call (508)867-3741

1997 Ford F-250 Diesel 4x4 Dump

TruckNew Brakes, Rebuilt

Transmission, New Tires. Needs Primer On Dump.

$8500 OBO

1991 Dodge Dakota Xtra-Cab PickupNew Brakes & Hubs,

Needs Electrical Work.$500 OBO

508-347-9865

1998 Nissan Frontier Pickup4 cylinder auto, bedliner,

$4700.Call (508)499-6748

1999 Ford Ranger

5 speed, 2WD, 181K miles,bedliner, ladder racks,

alloy wheels,PRICE REDUCED

$1,800 OBOCall (860)779-0818

1999 Ford RangerExtended Cab Pickup

V6, 4.0L131,780 Miles. RecentTuneup, Tires, Brakes.

Runs Well.$3500

(Book Value $6000+)860-923-1848

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2001 GMC Sierra Turbo Diesel 4x4

Pick Up94,000 miles, loaded,

leather, $15,500.Call (860)753-0185 or

(860)779-1886 evenings

2002 GMC Safari4.3L, AWD/ABS/Cruise, New Tires, Seats 8, Fr.

Green, Clean$8000

860-963-7484

2002 GMC Safari4.3L, AWD/ABS/Cruise, New Tires, Seats 8, Fr.

Green, Clean$8000

860-963-7484

2003 ChevyVenture

75K miles, in very goodcondition. Asking $6000 or

best offer.Call Tatyana,

(508)949-6082

2003 FordRanger XLT

Long bed with liner, 3.0 liter v-6, 5 speed auto, 26k ,

excellent condition. $8900. Call (860)963-7458

2003 Isuzu NPU 16 ft Box TruckV8 automatic transmission,

power steering, power brakes. Runs great, very clean, 10 ft loading ramp.

$10,000.Call (774)230-1437

2003 Silverado 2500 HD

Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, grey, loaded, leather,

tonneau, chrome step, tow package, excellent condition.

Call (978)697-0706

2005 Ford F3504x4 Crew Cab XLT

6.0L V-8 DieselExcellent ConditionLoaded - Including

FX4 Package.58k Miles$27,000

Call 508-885-9371

760 VANS/TRUCKS

Truck CapWhite Fiberglass, With

Sliding Windows, Tinted Glass, Cargo Rack.

4 Years Old, Fits ‘97-’03F-150 Extended Cab (6’ Bed).

Asking $500508-736-3114

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

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