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BY JASON BLEAUVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

PUTNAM — After head-ing oversees to the TungSoo Do WorldChampionships in

Rotterdam, Netherlands, agroup of local black beltshas returned to Putnam —and while first placeescaped them, theyreturned with both prideand an experience theywill never forget.

The women were out ofQuest Martial Arts inPutnam, a popular localgym that teaches TangSoo Do, a Korean martialart. Each of them went

oversees with their owngoals in mind and the uni-fied goal to do themselves,and their country, proud.

Kristin Duethorn, theco-owner of Quest MartialArts and one of the fourwomen who made the trip,described the experienceas an opportunity to learnand to test herself againstfighters she normallywouldn’t be facing in theUnited States.

“The competition was agreat experience for meand my three students. Wedefinitely grew and ourform got better. We allwere physically preparedwhen we went there, butwith 800 people watching Ithink that created thebiggest challenge becauseyou can’t really train forthat, having an audiencethat big,” said Duethorn.

Please Read QUEST, page A13


THOMPSON — TheThompson SchoolDistrict’s quiet Mondaywas interrupted on Oct. 21,after the district’s schoolswere evacuated due to abomb threat.

Superintendent Dr.Michael Jolin revealed thatthe threat was reported bystudents after a writtenmessage was found on oneof the girls’ bathrooms inthe schools, which are alllocated on the samegrounds. While no actual

device was found, the inci-dent draws attention backto the issue of school safetyand security, a topic thatmany school districts haveaddressed in 2013 followinglast December’s tragicshooting in Newtown.

According to Jolin,

response to the threat wentsmoothly and as planned.

“We have a written emer-gency plan that we follow,”said Jolin. “First step is tocall the State Police andevacuate the building. Wecall the fire departmentsand once the State Police

arrive on scene they takecontrol and we follow theirguidance.”

For this particular inci-dent, State Police searchedeach of the rooms on thecampus, utilizing bomb-

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Few people are strangersto the impacts of smokingand tobacco use on health.

Use of such products hasbeen known to lead to dif-ferent forms of cancer andother health issues for boththe user and those whocome in contact the smokeassociated with cigaretteand cigar use.

Here in the Quiet Corner,a few municipalities haveattempted to make changesto limit smoking in publicplaces as a way to preventthe side effects of smokingfrom reaching out to localchildren and non-smokers.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, theKillingly Town Council putan end to efforts to imple-ment an ordinance to limitpublic smoking in the town.According to TownManager Bruce Benway,this effort started when thetown’s Parks andRecreation Director postedsigns in virtually all ofKillingly’s active parks that

they were smoke free zones,a designation that could notbe enforced but was a wayof asking for courtesy byrequesting that peopleavoid smoking in thoseareas.

One of the biggest areasof concern was Owen BellPark, a location that con-tains a skate park, play-ground, softball and base-ball fields, and a splash pad— all attractions that drawin the youth of the commu-nity. The goal was to pre-vent the youngsters fromhaving to breath in smokefrom tobacco products thatcould negatively impacttheir health.

“What evolved was a con-cept where you can smokein the park, but at specificstations or designatedplaces,” said Benway. “Westill were having someissues in terms of gettingless than appropriateanswers from people whenthey were asked to go to a

BROOKLYN — For thesecond year, Brooklynheld its Spooky Night’sevent at the BrooklynFairgrounds, attractinghundreds for sellout rideson Oct. 18 and 19, explor-ing creepy scenes beforetaking a walk through aspooky haunted barn.

For more photos,turn to page A6!

Thompson School District responds to bomb threat


KILLINGLY — On Nov.5, when Killingly votershit the polls for the munic-ipal elections, they willalso have another item ontheir ballots that will needtheir attention.

For some time now, theKillingly Charter RevisionCommission has worked tocome up with effectivechanges to the town char-ter in hopes of improvingthe town’s processes and

government, as well as doaway with unneeded itemswithin the document.

Frank Aleman, the chairof that commission, said,in total, four changes areon the ballot this year forthe charter, which are theresult of long and exten-sive discussions.

Aleman noted that theprocess of examining thecharter occurs every fiveor six years and does notalways result in changes,

Black belts come home proud

Photo courtesy Kristin Duethorn

Local black belt KristinDuethorn (left) spars with a fel-low contestant at an interna-tional competition in theNetherlands.

Charlie Lentz photo

KILLINGLY — Killingly’s TylerStucke rushed for 144 yardsand two touchdowns but theRedmen fell to New London 56-14 on Oct. 18 at Killingly HighSchool. For more, turn toVillager Sports, starting onpage B1!

SPOOKY NIGHTS

Jason Bleau photos

Scary witches await the arrival of the first hayride of thenight.

OFFICIALS CONSIDERING WAYS TOLIMIT SMOKING ON TOWN PROPERTY

Killingly voters todecide fate of

charter changesITEMS WILL BE INCLUDED ON

NOV. 5 BALLOT

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Last week, I listed businessesadvertising in the Oct. 3, 1963Windham County Transcript inconnection with the HarvestBall at Wildwood Park spon-sored by the Fraternal Order ofPolice to benefit scholarships forseveral local schools.

The following additional busi-nesses and organizations hadsmall ads in the Oct. 10, 1963paper.

Arawana Mills Inc., 175Connecticut Mills Avenue,Danielson; E. Billington PavingInc., 103 Furnace Street,Danielson; Puritan ClothingStores, 39 Main St. Danielson;Danielson Fruit, Main St.Danielson; Allard’s Pharmacy,50 Main St., Danielson;LaPointe’s Jewelers, 83 Main St.,Danielson; Charon’sDepartment Store, 51 Main St.,Danielson; DanielsonSanitation; The County Bank &Trust Co. of Danielson; ThomasH. Ray, Dayville; AmericanLegion Leo L’Homme Post #21,Furnace St.; People’s Loan Co.,100 Main St., Danielson; TheSmart Shoppe, Danielson;Putnam Typewriter Service, 44Water St., Danielson; Perreault’sDoughnut Shop, Danielson;Joseph Ventura, GeneralContractor, Danielson; ThePlainfield Motel, Inc., Rte 14,Moosup; Danielson FederalSavings and Loan Association,Main Street, Danielson; Keech’sDepartment Store; S & SElectronics, 40 Main St.,Danielson; Attawaugan Hotel;Buddie’s Tavern, Main St.,Danielson; Norm’s Texaco

Station, South Main St.,Brooklyn; F. C. DavisTransportation Co., Inc., NorthMain St., Danielson; The AliceEleanor Shop, Inc., 54 Main St.;Tillinghast Funeral Homes;`Byrnes Agency; TheConnecticut Bank & Trust Co.;Brooklyn Package Store; MoldexInc., Wauregan; The M. J. OfficeEquipment & Machine Co.,North Main St.; Rivers VarietyStore, Maple St., Don & Bob’s A& W Drive In, Rte 6, Brooklyn;Putnam Tile Co., 25 Lewis Blvd.,Danielson; Sorel’s Garage,Brooklyn; Gagnon FuneralHome, 18 Reynolds St.,Danielson; Poirier’sBarbershop, Main St.,Danielson; LaBelle’s PackageStore, 81 Main St.; Lord’s ShoeStore, 97 Main St., Bonneville’sPharmacy, 41 Main St.; Nash’sFruit Store, 52 Main St.;American Legion AuxiliaryUnit 321, Furnace St.; WesternAuto (Alex McMillan-owner), 64Main St.; Hurme Radio, TV &Electric, 11 Commerce Ave.; R.A. Tillinghast Lumber, Inc.; TheShumway Clothing House, Inc.-Boy Scout Headquarters, 89Main St.; W. T. Grant Co., Main

St.; Giant Coin Wash-atthe railroad crossing onFurnace St. and next toA & P Main St.;

Danielson Travel Bureau, 1Center St.; Insurance AssociatesInc. 72 Main St.; Santerre MotorSales, Inc., (Stanley e.Poludniak, Pres.), Westcott Rd.;Redman’s Beauty Parlor, 59Furnace St.; Bissonnette’s CityService (Camil P. Bissonnette,prop.), Dayville; Mathieu’sJewelry Store, 106 Main St.; DelPesco’s Shoe Store, 81 Main St.;Beausoleil’s Market, 24Mechanic St.; Dragon’sBarbershop, Furnace St.;Despathy’s Furniture Store, 249North Main; Gerardi’sSupermarket, Inc., 116 Main;Walt’s Auto Body Works, LewisBlvd.; Zip’s Diner, Routes 101 &12; Eatmore Lunch, Main St.;Phil’s Radio, Inc., 71 Main;Frank’s Grill, 17 Furnace St.;Lavallee Furniture, 4 CommerceAve., Pulaski Café, 46 Main St.,Sunshine Card Shop, 27 MainSt.; Rudy’s Rexall Pharmacy, 100Main St., Windham Auto Body,Mechanic St.; Wells MobilService, 129 Main St.; DanielsonInn, 9 Furnace St.; Jerry’s OilService , Corner Mechanics St.,Walt’s Auto Body Works, 40Lewis Blvd (WCT 10/10/63).

How many do you recall?The following week, the paper

featured a photo of the newDanielson office of theConnecticut Bank and TrustCompany at 177 Main St. (nowBank of America). Ribbon cut-ting was scheduled for 9 a.m. thenext Monday with an openhouse that evening. The captionnoted that the new bank fea-tured easy parking, quick drive-in service and 10 teller stations(I’m sure many of you remem-ber when drive-though tellersand ATMs were non-existent).

J. Leo Bodo, vice president of

the branch, was host to a pre-view for officials. The newoffices replace a structure builtin 1822. (WCT 10/17/63)

One of the recent projects atthe Killingly Historical Centerhas been to reorganize the “dis-aster” articles and bookletssince the banker’s box that hadcontained them was overflowingand was not in good order. I hada great time scanning articles asI helped Marilyn Labbe andGary Wrobel organize fire arti-cles.

Of course, I came across a fewI thought you might find inter-esting. A photo of a fire at theend of July 1978 at an old wood-en mill in Killingly quicklycaught my eye.

“Fire of Undetermined originDestroys Portion of Old Mill”read the headline. The captionread as follows: “Billowingsmoke — smoke pours from avacant mill complex in Dayvilleowned by Morris Fisher andSons of Putnam. All sixKillingly fire departments bat-tled the blaze Monday. One ofthe three mill buildings wasdestroyed.”

Bill Neagus wrote, “Blacksmoke billowed at least 100 feetin the air as a fire of unknownorigin Monday destroyed a por-tion of a vacant old wooden milllast used by Hale ManufacturingCo. The mill complex on the cor-ner of Dog Hill and Cat HollowRoads, consisted of three wood-en structures — a small woodenhouse-like building thatappeared as if it was formerlyused for administrative purpos-es, a large three-story woodenmill, and a small mill attached tothe main three-story structure.The small mill building was

destroyed. Sidney Fisher, an offi-cial of Morris Fisher and Sonsof Putnam, which owns the mill,said Hale Manufacturing whichused the complex for storage,was the last occupant. He saidthe mill had been vacant for ‘acouple of years.’ … Dayville FireChief George Wakefield Sr.noted that hydrants around themill were not working so waterwas pumped from the WhetstoneBrook Dam behind the complex… The fire did reach the mainmill building, Wakefield said,but firefighters reached it intime and the damage was mini-mal … A portion of the roof onthe smaller one-story mill build-ing collapsed (according toKillingly Fire Marshall Page) asdid a portion of the building’sfloor.” (unidentified paper,7/26/78, perhaps NorwichBulletin since the Transcriptwas no longer being published).

I’m sure a number of youremember the fire and the wood-en mill complex that once stoodbehind the present brick mill inthe Elmville section of Killingly.The milldam is part ofKillingly’s Cat Hollow Park.

Margaret M. Weaver is theKillingly Municipal Historian.For additional information visitthe Killingly Historical CenterWednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. (or by appointment),visit www.killinglyhistory.org, orcall 860-779-7250. MargaretWeaver may be reached at [email protected]. Note:Neither the Killingly HistoricalCenter nor I have Caller ID.Please leave your name andphone number when calling.Thank you.

Remembering businesses from five decades ago

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“It’s extremely serious — it’s one ofthe worst things the student can do.

It violates the code of the school com-munity and puts everyone in fear and

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While listening to “At Home: A Short History of PrivateLife,” by Bill Bryson, I was struck by how well the informationin “At Home” melded with two other books that I’ve been read-ing recently.

Bill Bryson lives in a former rectory house in England builtin 1851 and each chapter in the book discusses a different roomin his house. As he was talking about the position of rector hebrought up an account of a Rev. James Woodforde who kept adiary for 45 years in which he wrote about every meal he con-sumed. “Woodforde scarcely ever had a meal that he didn’trecord lovingly and in full,” Bryson states.

That brought to mind another book written about food butfrom a servant’s perspective. “Longbourn,” by Jo Baker takesplace largely in the servants’ quarters of the Bennett house-hold (of “Pride and Prejudice” fame). All of the meals the gen-try consumed were labored over by their house staff to appeareffortlessly on their table, but this fictional account bears wit-ness to how difficult and time consuming the meal prepara-tions were. Sarah, the young housemaid who is the main char-acter, works with sore hands and exhausted muscles and littlehope for the future.

When we watch “Downton Abbey” on television we can clear-ly see how “the other half” lived, and the class distinction thatwas so important in 19th century Britain. ReverendWoodforde’s book also brought to mind a cooking memoir by ayoung woman who also writes about every meal, but withnewer technology.

Molly Wizenberg, author of “A Homemade Life: Stories andRecipes from my Kitchen Table,” blogs about her life and foodwith the addition of well-crafted photos on her websiteOrangette. The similar nature of Molly and ReverendWoodforde’s passion is an example of the links that we all shareand how literature can bring us together with shared experi-ences.

Now I need to get some red cabbage to make Molly’s RedCabbage Salad with Lemon!

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PUTNAM — From the spooky to the eccen-tric, businesses, local residents and organi-zations took their shot at claiming victory inthe fifth installment of the Putnam BusinessAssociation’s Annual Scarecrow Contest.Scarecrows of varying styles and themeswere scattered throughout the town, manymaking their home in downtown, showingvarious themes and levels of creativity. TheCitizens National Bank took the top prizewith Putnam Bank coming in second. Thewinners were named prior to the GreatPumpkin Festival, which brought in a largecrowd to view the many creepy and creativecreations.

Banks dominate fifth PBAscarecrow contest

KILLINGLYMonday, Oct. 28

Board of Recreation, 6 p.m., Town HallRepublican Town Committee, 7 p.m.,Town Hall

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Democratic Town Committee, 7 p.m.,Town Hall

Wednesday, Oct. 30

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BROOKLYNThursday, Oct. 31

Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Clifford B.Green Memorial Building

The Killingly Villager is commit-ted to accuracy in all its newsreports. Although numerous safe-guards are in place to ensure accu-rate reporting, mistakes can occur.Confirmed fact errors will be cor-rected at the top right hand cornerof page A3 in a timely manner.

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BRISTOL, R.I. — Tyler Harriott, a resi-dent of Danielson, was among more than1,080 students from Roger WilliamsUniversity to receive their degree duringthe University's Commencement ceremonyheld on May 18.

Harriott received a Bachelor of Sciencein Architecture.

Pomfret SchoolPOMFRET — As part of the Town of

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The conference will feature both concur-rent and plenary sessions with speakersfrom diverse backgrounds (from collegesand historical societies) discussing a rangeof topics from history, religion, Native peo-ples, economics and the environment toindustrialization, arts, and culture in theNortheastern Corner of Connecticutwhich, as the title suggests, was not soquiet. The time period of the presentationwill stretch from the Colonial era into the20th century.

Tickets are $30 for ASCH members,Pomfret parents and alumni; $45 for all oth-ers. Information about the day, the speak-ers, and registration is available on theASCH website at http://asch-cthistory.org.

Bracken Memorial LibraryWOODSTOCK — New York Times best-

selling author Jamie Ford will speak at theBracken Memorial Library Friday, Nov. 1,at 5 p.m.

His first book, “Hotel on the Corner ofBitter & Sweet,” spent 23 weeks on the NYTimes bestseller list. His latest book,“Songs of Willow Frost,” is currently at#11. This is free and open to the public andwe would like to encourage all communitymembers to attend. He is the first authorfor the 2013-2014 author series here atBracken Memorial Library. We will be hav-ing four other authors here this year.

Killingly Public Library• Wonderful Ones and Twos Story Time

— Fridays, 10-10:40 a.m., until Nov. 15.Come join us for stories, songs and a craftat this story time designed for childrenages 1-2 years. Your child must be 1 by Sept.26. Siblings are welcome!

Registration required.

Pomfret Public LibraryPOMFRET — Join us for an author pre-

sentation and book signing with WalterHinchman, editor of “Pomfret: Throughthe Years,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., atPomfret Public Library.

Hinchman, who serves as the Pomfrettown historian, compiled the book in hopesof introducing readers to the history of thetown, from the 1600s to the present. Thebook begins with a brief general historyand then is divided into sections onChurch, School, Organizations, Buildings,Movement, Work and People. Many peoplecontributed to the narrative vignettes,which Hinchman then edited and com-piled. The book is fully illustrated, withphotos, maps and documents on nearly allof the 219 pages.

Hinchman began working on Pomfret:Through the Years as part of his involve-ment with the Pomfret’s tercentennial cele-brations. All proceeds from the book willsupport the work of the Pomfret HistoricalSociety. Copies will be available for pur-chase ($20 each) and signing at the event.The Pomfret Public Library is located at449 Pomfret St., Pomfret, CT. Call 860-928-3475 for more information.

Killingly High SchoolKILLINGLY — On Friday, Nov. 1,

Freedom Loving Americans Guardians, orFLAG, and the Killingly High School MusicDepartment will be sponsoring our 5thAnnual Free Concert to Honor ourVeterans, Active Duty personnel and theirfamilies.

A reception sponsored by the KHSStudent Government will immediately fol-low.

Where: The Killingly High SchoolAuditorium, 226 Putnam Pike (Route 12),Dayville.

Start Time: 7 p.m.Special Guests: Civil Air Patrol,

Squadron #6074 Cadet Honor GuardKey Note Speaker: Mr. J. Richard

Watkins, U.S. Army (Ret.) 25th Infantry,Vietnam 1969-’70. Author: “Vietnam – NoRegrets, One Soldiers Tour of Duty.”

Book signing to follow concert. NOTE:This Concert is open to the public at nocharge. However, seating is limited so weask that you get there early.

News BriefsDKH receives Award ofDistinction for patient satisfac-tion

PUTNAM — Day Kimball HomeCare, aservice division of Day KimballHealthcare (DKH), received an Award ofDistinction for scoring in the top 25 percentof Fazzi’s National Patient Satisfactiondatabase for 2012.

The scores were obtained from the HomeHealth Care Consumer Assessment ofHealthcare Providers and Systems Survey

(HHCAHPS), which is designed to measurethe experiences of people receiving homehealth care from Medicare-certified homehealth agencies. Day Kimball HomeCarescored highest on the survey questions for“Overall Satisfaction” and “Likelihood ofRecommending.”

As a winner of this award, Day KimballHomeCare became a Fazzi HHCAHPS Top25 Agency.

“I am extremely proud and humbled hav-ing received this honor,” said JudieBlackmore, director at Day KimballHomeCare. “With a team as passionate aswe are, this validates our success with ourpatients that can only relate back to the

performance of our staff. For that, I amtruly grateful.”

Five-year anniversary exhibitcoming to Silver Circle Gallery

PUTNAM — The Silver Circle Gallery isproud to announce an upcoming fundrais-er and exhibit which will celebrate fiveyears of business.

The event will take place Saturday, Nov.9, from 6-9 p.m., and will be co-sponsored byneighboring downtown business, theStomping Ground. The exhibit will feature

six artists who show their work at TheStomping Ground: Alex Brennan, LauraLehto, Erin Elsey, Teresa Fortsch, SarahPaquette, and Ashleigh Kay. Tickets areavailable for $20 each and will includedrinks, live music by Blue Honey andSeamus McMullan, and food donated by sixlocal restaurants.

The exhibit will be on display Nov. 7-17.All proceeds will go to benefit improve-ments to the Art Center and its classroom.Tickets can be purchased at the gallery orat The Stomping Ground in downtownPutnam or online at

http://silvercircle.brownpapertickets.com/.


‘Spooky Nights’ brings the scary at Brooklyn Fairgrounds

This graveyard was just one of many scary scenes in the Better Living Building of the BrooklynFairgrounds, which was filled with a series of haunted displays.

Jason Bleau photos

Who wouldn’t be scared turning the corner to findthis creepy pumpkin creature?

Phantom piano player Kevin Longo (right) added an educational aspect to the haunted barn. His goalwas to get kids interested in piano while they enjoy a good scare.

Some of the costumes were rather detailed. This actor wore a backpack that was designed to includewings that could be spread out.

A group of creepy clowns pose for a quick photo before taking their places to scare unsuspectingguests.

BROOKLYN — For the second year,Brooklyn held its Spooky Night’s event at theBrooklyn Fairgrounds, attracting hundredsfor sellout rides on Oct. 18 and 19, exploringcreepy scenes before taking a walk through aspooky haunted barn. With elaborate setsand displays to match the artistic makeupdesigns, actors and designers went all out forthe event, which was a hit for both adults andchildren, who took the time to enjoy theHalloween season in Brooklyn. Sets includedchoreographed dancing and light shows,scary clowns, evil witches, and extra effectsthat assaulted the senses in all the scariestways.

Ed and Rebecca Holden, of Central Village, prepareto scare at their scene in the haunted barn.

Scary witches await the arrival of the first hayrideof the night.

A group of zombies perform their take of the“Thriller” dance.

The hayride began withthis light display, whichwas synchronized toDrowning Pool’s“Bodies.”


Great Pumpkin Festival hits downtown PutnamPUTNAM — The Great Pumpkin Festival took over Main Street in

Putnam once again on Oct. 19, bringing with it the one-of-a-kind feel-ing of fall. The event included many activities ranging from chalkart to an excursion on a train, courtesy of the Providence and

Worcester Railroad.The event brings vis-itors and locals todowntown every yearto celebrate the pre-Halloween festivi-ties. This year’sevent not onlyincluded Putnam’sofficial GreatPumpkin, but alsothe heaviest pump-kin in New England. Jason Bleau photos

True to the day’s theme, the event also included a pumpkin-carving contest.

New England’s heaviest pumpkin was on display in Putnam for the annual festival.

Visitors both young and old could draw their own chalk art along Main Street. Here a few youngstersshow their support for the city of Boston prior to the Red Sox winning the American League pennantover Detroit.

Jackson Maclure, 4, of Danielson, gets creative with a ceramic dog in one of many activities spreadthroughout Main Street for the festival.

Mixed media artist Clara Costabile worked on asculpture in the Gallery on Main for visitors toview.

Artist Tom Krivacs debuted one of his newestworks of art during the event.

Relative Sound provided the musical entertainment for the afternoon.

It’s the Great Pumpkin! It does exist.

The Providence and Worcester Railroad offered its90-minute excursion trip once again for 2013.

Tips to improve gas economyWith a long New England win-

ter ahead, it’s more importantthan ever to conserve energy use.

According to the experts, fuelconsumption records reveal gaso-line usage increases as much as50 percent during the cold weath-er driving! But thanks to goodold-fashioned Yankee ingenuity,trimming fuel costs doesn’t nec-essarily translate into sacrifice.From reviewing classic mon-eysaving tactics to revealing newstrategies, the following information is gearedtoward cutting the cost of gasoline this season andbeyond.

Your gasoline-saving strategies should starteven before you fuel up. Gas comparison sites andphone applications offer consumers instant pricesthat add up to optimum savings.

GasBuddy lists gas stations near you and theircurrent gas prices. The tool is engineered by acommunity of users working together to updatelocal gas costs. Online, GasBuddy.com offersonline price comparison, and you can download afree GasBuddy app for your phone for free.

Gasprices.mapquest.com uses a map format andvisual pinpoints to post real time prices of gas sta-tions in your area or destination.

Performing periodic vehicle “check ups” is acost effective way to keep from wasting gas. It’s nosecret a well-tuned engine burns less gas. Gettingregular tune ups and following through with rou-tine maintenance is your best insurance againstgas guzzling.

Did you know worn spark plugs can cause yourengine to use more gasoline? According to autorepair experts, a vehicle can have either four, six oreight spark plugs, which fire as many as three mil-lion times every 1,000 miles, resulting in a lot ofheat and electrical and chemical erosion. A dirtyspark plug causes misfiring, which wastes fuel.Spark plugs need to be replaced as recommendedby the manufacturer.

And be sure to check your air filter each timeyou have your oil changed. Clogged air filterscause engines to work overtime which eats upmore gas. Replacing a clogged air filter canimprove gas mileage by as much as 10 percent, sav-ing about 20 cents a gallon. And avoid reusable airfilters, as a good paper filter does a better job,according to the experts.

Periodic wheel alignments and keeping tiresinflated to the maximum recommended pressurereally does improve your gas mileage, according toexperts. When tires aren’t inflated properly it’slike driving with the parking brake on and can costa mile or two per gallon.

Keep in mind tires need special attention duringwinter. Cold temperatures decreased the air pres-sure in tires which just adds to the rolling resis-tance caused by snow and slush. Check tire pres-sure regularly, especially after there has been asharp drop in temperature. Be sure to removesnow tires in good weather. The deep tread and bigtires use more gasoline than regular tires.

Some careful thought at the pump pays off insavings and that begins with gassing up. Expertsadvise downgrading to upgrade gas efficiency. Youcan cut costs without sacrificing efficiency by buy-ing the lowest grade of octane that is appropriatefor the vehicle. Check with your mechanic or cardealer to see if it’s safe for you to switch to a lowergrade. This money saving method alone can savehundreds of dollars a year.

Auto advisers also recommend buying gasolineduring coolest time of day, such as early morningor late evening. During these times gasoline isdensest. Gas pumps measure volumes of gasoline,so it’s a better deal to buy it at its densest fuel con-centration. And don’t top off the gas tank as gaso-line as may seep out from expansion

Also, be sure your gas tank fits nice and snug. Ifnot, buy a new one. According to the experts, gascan easily evaporate from the tank through loosecaps.

You can literally drive down gas waste withsome careful strategies that won’t cost you anextra dime!

• The faster you drive the more gas you use. Infact, lowering driving speed from 65 to 55 mph canimprove fuel economy by an impressive two milesper gallon. Also, traveling at fast rates in low gearscan consume up to 45 percent more fuel than isneeded.

• If your car has a cruise control feature, use it.Using cruise control will save 5 to 10 percent of agallon of gas on long trips. And don’t forget to usethe overdrive shift as soon as your speed is highenough. It also acts as a fuel saver.

• Keeping a steady foot on the pedal also pre-vents gas waste. Tests show jerky starts and hardbreaking reduces travel time by only four percent,

but fuel consumption is increasedby nearly 40 percent.

• Opt for driving on smoothroads whenever possible. Roughroads with dirt or gravel rob youof up to 30 percent of your gasmileage. On the highway, closedwindows decrease air resistance,so it’s efficient to run the air con-ditioner in hot weather. However,in stop-and-go traffic, shutting offthe air conditioner and openingthe windows can lighten your fuel

use. Experts estimate using the auto A/C canlower your fuel economy by 10 percent to 20 per-cent.

• And the simple chore of cleaning out your

trunk can also translate into impressive fuel sav-ings. For every extra 250 pounds your enginehauls, the car loses about one mile per gallon infuel economy! And keep in mind removable skiracks like roof racks, increase a vehicle’s aerody-namic drag, so it’s a thrifty move to take themdown them when they are not in use.

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Some retirees are able to live solely onthe earnings that their investment portfo-lios produce, but most also have to figureout how to draw down their principal overtime.

Even if you’ve calculated how muchyou can withdraw from your savings eachyear, market volatility can present a spe-cial challenge when you know you’ll needthat nest egg to supply income for manyyears to come.

When you were saving for retirement,you may have pursued an asset allocationstrategy that balanced your needs forgrowth, income, and safety. You can take asimilar multi-pronged approach to turn-ing your nest egg into ongoing income.One way to do this is sometimes called the“bucket” strategy. This involves creatingmultiple pools of money; each pool, or“bucket,” is invested depending on whenyou’ll need the money, and may have itsown asset allocation.

BUCKETS FOR YOUR ‘BUCKET LIST’

When you’re retired, your top priorityis to make sure you have enough money topay your bills, including a few unexpectedexpenses. That’s money you need to beable to access easily and reliably, withoutworrying about whether the money willbe there when you need it. Estimate yourexpenses over the next one to five yearsand set aside that total amount as yourfirst “bucket.” Safety is your priority forthis money, so it would generally beinvested in extremely conservative invest-ments, such as bank certificates ofdeposit, Treasury bills, a money marketfund, or maybe even a short-term bondfund. You won’t earn much if any incomeon this money, but you’re unlikely to suf-fer much loss, either, and earnings aren’tthe purpose of your first bucket. Your cir-cumstances will determine the invest-ment mix and the number of years it’sdesigned to supply; for example, somepeople prefer to set aside only two or threeyears of living expenses.

This bucket can give you some peace ofmind during periods of market volatility,since it might help reduce the need to sellinvestments at an inopportune time.However, remember that unlike a bankaccount or Treasury bill, a money marketfund is neither insured nor guaranteed by

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.; a moneymarket attempts to maintain a stable $1per share price, but there is no guaranteeit will always do so. And though a short-term bond fund’s value is relatively stablecompared to many other funds, it maystill fluctuate.

REFILLING THE BUCKET

As this first bucket is depleted overtime, it must be replenished. This is thepurpose of your second bucket, which isdesigned to produce income that canreplace what you take from the first. Thisbucket has a longer time horizon thanyour first bucket, which may allow you totake on somewhat more risk in pursuingthe potential for higher returns. Withinterest rates at historic lows, you mightneed some combination of fixed-incomeinvestments, such as intermediate-termbonds or an income annuity, and otherinstruments that also offer income poten-tial, such as dividend-paying stocks.

With your first bucket, the damageinflation can do is limited, since your timeframe is fairly short. However, your sec-ond bucket must take inflation intoaccount. It has to be able to replace themoney you take out of your first bucket,plus cover any cost increases caused byinflation. To do that, you may need to takeon somewhat more risk. The value of thisbucket is likely to fluctuate more thanthat of the first bucket, but since it has alonger time horizon, you may have moreflexibility to adjust to any market surpris-es.

GOING BACK TO THE WELL

The primary function of your thirdbucket is to provide long-term growththat will enable you to keep refilling the

first two. The longer you expect to live, themore you need to think about inflation;without a growth component in your port-folio, you may be shortening your nestegg’s life span. To fight the long-termeffects of inflation, you’ll need invest-ments that may see price swings but thatoffer the most potential to increase thevalue of your overall portfolio. You’llwant this money to grow enough to notonly combat inflation but also to increaseyour portfolio’s chances of lasting as longas you need it to. And if you hope to leavean estate for your heirs, this bucket couldhelp you provide it.

HOW MANY BUCKETS DO I NEED?

This is only one example of a bucketstrategy. You might prefer to have onlytwo buckets — one for living expenses, theother to replenish it — or other buckets toaddress specific goals. Can you accom-plish the same results without designat-ing buckets? Probably. But a bucketapproach helps clarify the various needsthat your retirement portfolio must fill,and how various specific investments canaddress them.

Note: Before investing in a mutual fund,carefully consider its investment objectives,risks, fees, and expenses, which can befound in the prospectus available from thefund. Read it carefully before investing.Prepared by Broadridge InvestorCommunication Solutions, Inc. Copyright2013. Submitted by James A. Weiss, AAMS,RLP and Laurence N. Hale, AAMS, CRPS,financial advisors practicing at Weiss &Hale Financial, 697 Pomfret Street,Pomfret Center, CT 06259, 860-928-2341.They offer securities and advisory servicesthrough Commonwealth FinancialNetwork, www.FINRA.org/www.SIPC.org, a Registered Investment Adviser. Thefinancial services team at Weiss & Haleserves individuals, families, businesses &not-for-profit institutions and encouragesclients to Plan Well. Invest Well. Live Well.Visit www.weissandhale.com to learnmore. No offers may be made or acceptedfrom any resident outside these states dueto various state requirements and registra-tion requirements regarding investmentproducts and services.

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“We are just kicking the candown the road.”

If I hear that expression onemore time, I will scream.

Our civic discourse is farfrom civil these days, but theuse of clichés is out of control.Or should I say rampant, high-er than in the past, overused?I’m not sure, as the expression“out of control” isn’t clear

either. As forthreateningto scream if Ihear anothercliché, wellwhat is thepoint? Onlythe corgi andthe cat willhear me, andthey willmerely stir intheir sleep.

Our daugh-ter teaches

English at a Massachusettshigh school. She is tough asnails on the use of clichés andher vigilance makes me noticethe ubiquity of expressionsthat make for good conversa-tional filler. Are her nailstough, no, not really, but she isquick with a red pencil whenshe hears one pat phrase afteranother.

The Internet has a numberof sites to sort out issues withclichés. Clichés are overusedwords and expressions thatcome to mean something inthe culture. One writer sug-gests that a phrase is clichéwhen on hearing the first part,the ending become obvious.An example of a frequentlyused cliché for the past week is“ What goes around comesaround.” I suppose this mightbe a principle of physics, butI’m sure quantum mechanicsis not what speakers have inmind.

I may be a glutton for pun-ishment, but a site calledCliché Finder really made methink about giving 110 percentto hitting it out of the park,which would also be like hit-ting a home run, if I could ridmy writing and thinking ofclichés.

Sports announcers and writ-ers often communicate com-pletely in clichés, but becausethey are speaking to a groupwith a common frame of refer-ence, apparently everyoneunderstands and they can batthe idea around wheneverthey please.

Clichés lead to short cuts inthinking and can lead to mis-understandings even with anexpression in current usage.We believe we are makingsense by giving examples ofphrases that imply meaning. Ithink the cliché, “ kicking thecan down the road,” meansthat one is getting nowhere,just filling time with a point-less activity.

One friend thought it isabout delegating responsibili-ty to get something done by asubordinate. A luncheon part-ner said she believed it meansthat one is making progress.No wonder we have so muchtrouble agreeing on majorideas such as the proper role ofgovernment when the writingon the wall makes certainclichés as clear as mud.

The current level of dis-course almost makes me longfor the phrases of former VicePresident Spiro Agnew.Agnew, who stepped downfrom his position with theNixon administration due to ascandal, characterized themedia as “ nattering nabobs ofnegativism”. The alliterationalone was remarkable, but thereal author of the remark,William Safire, stayed in pub-lic view for many years as acolumnist in the Sunday NewYork Times with “ OnLanguage.”

Rome wasn’t built in a dayand clichés will persist foreveras what author BettyKirkpatrick, who has a bookon Amazon entitled, “Clichés:Over 1,500 Phrases Explainedand Explored,” calls the “law-less part of the English lan-guage.”

Now that we can communi-cate in letters, i.e. LOL, BFF,and emoticons, the little smi-ley faces, clichés will morph innew directions as shortcutsfor ideas and feelings.Meanwhile, I’ll avoid themlike the plague and clarify myideas, which is a bit like herd-ing cats.

To the Editor:This a letter of strong support for Lynn.She has been active in Killingly politics for

many years; a great worker for the KillinglyHistorical Society, and is presently a member ofthe Killingly Community Engagement Council,which promotes the town’s schools, member ofthe Danielson Borough Council, former TownCouncil representative, and has been positively

involved in numerous other town events.Lynn regularly attends many of the town’s

meetings, and is a strong supporter of Killingly asa great town. We need such a dedicated person, notnewcomers, to guide the town.

FRANK ALEMANKILLINGLY

OPINIONEDITORIAL

Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Lynn LaBerge for Killingly District 5

To the Editor:Respect, dignity and honor.Two years ago, I used these words to describe

my cousin, Dennis Alemian, a Republican candi-date running for the Killingly Town Council.

It is now two years later and Dennis hopes tocontinue representing the citizens of Killingly.Although I do not live in Connecticut I find myselfkeeping up with the issues Killingly residents arefaced with. No matter what part of this greatcountry you may live in we all face similar chal-lenges. I am proud to say Dennis Alemian has con-sistently stood tall in support of the Republicanvalues he campaigned on.

During Dennis’ time on the Killingly Town

Council he never tried to hide behind his positionor take the easy way out when faced with toughdecisions. Dennis has always worked with othersto do what was best for Killingly residents all thewhile never forgetting about those who put theirtrust in him and voted him into office.

Soon, you will take part in the time-honored tra-dition of voting for elected officials. I hope youwill once again place your trust in DennisAlemian and allow him to continue his mission todo what’s best for all those who live, work andvisit Killingly.

GREGORY H. ALEMIANSPRINGFIELD, VA.

To the Editor:To all the EMTs, nurses and other personnel of

the Community Fire Rescue Team — thank youfor getting my wife to Day Kimball Hospital safelylast Friday afternoon.

A hornet had bitten her — it took five hours toclear her out! Thanks to the many who helped.

NORM BABBITTTHOMPSON

Thanks to emergency responders

Clichés

The man Inever knew

My grandfather was a manof few words and a drysense of humor, a manwho lived in pain during

his later years, but a man who lovedhis family and served our countrywith pride.

He also died 10 years before I was born.The only details I can glean now about

the grandfather I never met are from pic-tures and stories from my father and hisside of my family. He is the spittingimage of my dad, and I am pretty much acarbon copy of my own father, so usingthe transitive property (if A=B and B=C,then A=C — that’s right, this Englishspecialist remembers some high schoolmath!) my grandfather and I look verymuch alike. It’s pretty scary.

What can I say? TheMinor genes run strongin the facial region.

A U.S. Army veteranof World War II and theKorean War, HenryWilliam Minor wasright in the thick of it.As my father tells me, hewas right there in thethick of it, fighting onthe front lines duringboth conflicts — fight-ing for our freedom.After returning home

from World War II, he would marry mygrandmother, Bette, and had four chil-dren, my father being the last in 1958.The second oldest son, my uncle —Henry Minor Jr. — is also an Army veter-an, and as I’m told, he was one rank awayfrom being a major. That’s right —almost a “Major Minor.” True story.

Anyway, being a journalist, but also acurious guy by nature, I have so manyquestions about my Grandpa Henry Ifear I’ll never get the answers to. I’m surethere are so many stories he could havetold me about the young life of my fatherand my uncles and aunt (and the troublethey got into) that only he knew and tookto the grave with him.

When my dad was a teenager, Henrywas a worker on neon signs, and hiswork regularly had him up on roofs — adangerous job, to be sure. That dangerwould eventually claim his life.

After taking a fall onto a roof, andbreaking many bones in his body, includ-ing vertebrae, a shoulder, arm, and jaw(among many others, I’m sure), he livedin pain for quite some time before dyingin 1973. My father was 14.

It’s now been 40 years since Henrydied, which I’m sure was a life alteringevent for my dad, but he has many clearmemories of his father as a youngteenager. Most of those stories I’ll leavebetween him and me, but even now, fourdecades later, he remembers his dad.

Talking to my father about his dad wasan interesting conversation, especiallynow that I am a father myself. I have tonsof memories of my early life with mydad, and I’m grateful I’ve had the time tospend with him that I have had — timehe was robbed of himself as a teen. Myfather is now a grandfather, somethinghis dad never got to be.

As for me and my grandfather, a part ofhim lives on in me. My middle name isthe one he carried all those years ago —William. My own name is a way mygrandfather’s legacy can be carried on.

I may never have known my grandfa-ther, but sometimes I do miss him. I won-der how he would feel about how his kidsturned out.

Something tells me he’d be very proud.

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

To the Editor:I am writing to endorse incumbent Chris

Roethlein for the Town of Pomfret Board ofEducation.

As a parent of three children attending PomfretCommunity School (PCS) and college professor atBryant University, he understands student,guardian, as well as teacher perspectives. Outsidethe school environment, Chris stays in touch withparents and the community as a youth sportscoach.

His experience as a Fulbright Scholar, aero-space engineer, and project manager serve

Pomfret high school students well as he repre-sents them on the Woodstock Academy Board ofTrustees.

He leverages all his roles to ensure Pomfret stu-dents receive the best possible educational experi-ence both at PCS and Woodstock Academy.

Please support Chris Roethlein on Tuesday,Nov. 5.

CAROLYN GERRITYPOMFRET CENTER

Roethlein for Pomfret Board of Education

Alemian shows ‘respect, dignity and honor’

An exceptional team for ThompsonTo the Editor:In my opinion, the Republican selectman candi-

dates, Paul Lenky and Kerstin Forrester, comple-ment each other to make an exceptionally strongteam for Thompson.

Paul’s experience in road construction, 13 yearscommunity service on the WPCA, and manage-ment of all aspects of small business will serve uswell with Highway Department and other day-to-day issues. Paul is very strong in demonstratingpersonal responsibility and teamwork, and evok-ing the same from others.

He is complemented by Kerstin’s experience as asitting selectman for two years and her extensive

business and financial background. Kerstin is thecurrent chair of the Fire Advisory Board and amember of the Solar Advisory Committee.Together they are equipped to deal with the mostpressing issues in our town, especially road andother needed improvements and encouragingsmall business growth to expand the tax base andshift some of the burden from the private taxpay-er.

Please join me in voting for Paul Lenky andKerstin Forrester on Nov. 5.

JOANNE BAKERNORTH GROSVENORDALE

Election thoughts in PomfretTo the Editor:We in Pomfret are fortunate to have such a good

slate of candidates.They are excellent in their positions — Peter

Mann, Republican; and Maureen Nicholson,Democrat — Mann is a selectman and theowner/CEO of a successful manufacturing busi-ness. Nicholson is the present first selectman andsuccessful business person.

The more important thing is for the people to getout and vote for the person, not the party. It is the

duty of all citizens to vote.Many people have died to make this country a

nation of free people. This is a country of the peo-ple, by the people and for the people.

The next time you see a veteran, give themthanks.

CLIFFORD BUTTERMARKRETIRED UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVES

POMFRET

Day Kimball response short on answers, long on excusesTo the Editor:After my previous two letters criticizing the

policies at Day Kimball Hospital, I finally receiveda response from CEO Robert Smanik and BoardChairman Jack Burke.

Burke’s letter published in this newspaper Oct.11, speaks to the hospital’s “transformation” and“integration.” I imagine this is supposed to pro-vide us with a false sense of comfort; that theadministration has a vision for the future.However, visionary leaders do not overextendtheir financial investments by purchasing physi-cian’s practices during difficult economic times.Burke fails to mention that to cover losses, theadministration is attempting to strong-arm physi-cians into moving, crowding more patients intoshorter appointments and firing physicians.

His letter seems to imply that the loss of stateand federal funding came as a complete surprise. Iwould counter that these cutbacks have been com-ing for years and find it difficult to believe thathospital management was caught blissfullyunaware. The only surprise to me was the fact thatBurke’s letter failed to mention the additional lossfar beyond government cutbacks, due to misman-agement, reckless expansion and high priced con-sultants.

During the last few weeks, I received an unex-pected number of phone calls and letters frompatients angry with the changes the hospital ismaking. The majority of responses dealt with theloss of good healthcare, loss of physicians andrushed appointments. Discussions with hospital

employees, however, dealt with working condi-tions describing what they claim is an atmosphereof insincerity from [hospital officials].

The employees I spoke with claimed there is lit-tle communication with the CEO, whose manage-ment style they note is secretive. Some employeessay that they were shocked at the extent of thefinancial problems and that a consultant wasbrought in. They were completely surprised that ahighly paid interim vice president of PhysicianServices was hired during such hard times. Whenconsidering healthcare, it is surprising that physi-cians are being fired, while money is being usedfor more administration.

Finally, in expressing their dissatisfaction,many employees that I spoke with expressed theirdeep disappointment with the Board of Directors,who they consider simply a “rubber stamp.”Those employees find it hard to understand whythe board seems to sit idly by while the hospitalmoves in the wrong direction. They believe achange in administration should have happenedlong ago.

Employees want everyone to realize this is a“community hospital” dedicated to the benefit ofthe community, not to provide sizable paychecks tothose in charge while our healthcare takes a stepbackwards. Our hospital staff is hard working,competent, always pleasant and helpful, anddeserves better, as does the community at large.

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To the Editor.Tony Falzarano is Putnam’s Democratic

candidate for mayor.Tony has lived in Putnam for 45 years.

His background in municipal finance andeducation uniquely qualifies him for thisimportant office. Tony has demonstratedleadership qualities in his career and pub-lic service responsibilities.

Tony is known for “telling it like it is.”This attitude is demonstrated positively inhis current position as chairman of theFinance Board and will transcend into themayor’s position.

Tony will continue to keep Putnam as a

viable presence in northeasternConnecticut. He has the ability to commu-nicate with regional and state officials andwill make sure that Putnam stays in thefront of the line. Tony is committed to lowtaxes, vibrant downtown and a diverse eco-nomic mix for the benefit of all its citizens.I urge all voters of Putnam to vote for Tonyand the democratic team that will continueto build upon our foundation set by ourpast Democratic leaders.

CYNTHIA DUNNEPUTNAM

Dunne: Falzarano for Putnam mayor

To the Editor:I will be voting for Paul Lenky,

Republican candidate for first selectman ofThompson.

He is, by far, the best choice to lead ourtown. Paul exemplifies leadership qualitiesin having served his country in the U.S. AirForce and as a reservist; he has served thiscommunity for 13 years on the ThompsonWater Pollution Control Authority, andmost importantly he has served his neigh-bors by always being there to lend a helpinghand when they are in need.

His background in the constructionindustry and grounds maintenance asdirector for Valley Springs Sportsman’sClub will be invaluable to the town of

Thompson in restoring our roads and otherinfrastructure and implementing a plan torepave them on a reasonable schedule.

His dedication to the youth of the com-munity has been demonstrated by hiscoaching of freshman basketball and youthsoccer teams for many years.

Paul Lenky exemplifies the fundamentalsmall town values we in Thompson respectand admire. That’s why the Team of Lenkyand Forrester and the Republican slate willget my vote on Nov. 5.

DONALD CIMOCHOWSKIU.S. ARMY VETERAN

THOMPSON

Paul Lenky for first selectman

To the Editor:It is precisely because I love Brooklyn

that I chose to participate in municipal gov-ernment and volunteer with local groups— from Planning & Zoning to the Board ofFinance, from coaching baseball and foot-ball to camping with the Boy Scouts.

I love our parks, fields and trails.Brooklyn Schools have provided my fourchildren with a world class education andall the attention to detail required.

Brooklyn deserves the kind of leadershipthat Rick Ives and Joe Voccio will providein the Selectman’s office. All great organi-zations, whether they are teams, business-

es or church groups have a commondenominator — strong leaders and openand honest communication.

Rick and Joe have a great vision forBrooklyn that starts with a desire to soliciteveryone’s input and considers all possibil-ities; to open lines of communication andto bring our citizens together for one com-mon goal — a better Brooklyn.

If you love Brooklyn like I do then votefor Rick Ives and Joe Voccio.

GENE MICHAEL DEARYBROOKLYN

Deary: I love Brooklyn

To the Editor:It is important that elected and appointed

officials in any town government work as ateam to achieve meaningful results.

Whether you live in town or visit;whether you run a business, do business orhave a job in town; whether your childrenare in public school or once were, or youonce were; whether you use the beautifulcountryside, lakes or beaches for recre-ation and sport or just for the enjoyment ofits quality of life; whether you have neededemergency services or not; whether youdrive town roads a lot or a little, or use theTransfer Station; whether you know or donot about the other municipal services thatbenefit you — we all as citizens and taxpay-ers depend upon town services in one wayor in multiple ways.

Woodstock Republicans understand itall. Because “we get it,” we achieve results.Here are some examples:

• Providing fiscal responsibility with andeffective use of your tax dollars.

• Keeping school services from being cut.• Keeping school sizes in check.• Building a new town garage to better

protect the environment and neighbors,while protecting valuable DPW equipmentso it lasts longer.

• Maintaining the many miles of publicstreets and keeping open a full-serviceTransfer/Recycling Station.

• Updating Zoning Regulations to respectindividual property rights while improv-ing the welfare of Woodstock’s neighbor-hoods.

• Maintaining a cost-neutral fee schedulefor land use permits so that your tax dol-lars are not used to subsidize private devel-opment, yet not overcharging people.

• Supporting agriculture and keepingWoodstock a “farm friendly” town.

• Supporting fire and emergency volun-

teer services to keep us safe.• Giving you opportunities to know what

is going on and to have your voices heard.• Listening to what you have to say.• Maintaining the highest levels of fair-

ness, accountability, responsibility andethics.

Woodstock Republican officials continueto work as a team with everyone to achieveresults. As chairman of our Woodstock’sPlanning & Zoning Commission, I see thisin my interactions with others not justwithin Woodstock town government, butalso with others elsewhere in regionaltowns and agencies. I see this in interac-tions with members of the public. I see it atpolicy and personal levels.

It is not just what we do that matters, butalso how we do it that matters.

Woodstock Republicans proudly presentthe following people for office:

• Allan Walker Jr. for First Selectman.• Chandler Paquette for Selectman.• Judy Walberg for Town Clerk.• Linda Bernardi for Tax Collector.• Donna Stefanik for Town Treasurer.• David Fortin for Planning & Zoning

Commission.• Joan Fortin, Marshall Tourtellotte,

Julie Woodland and Michele Woz for Boardof Education.

• Ronald Cabana, Wayne Durst and DavidRichardson for Board of Finance.

• Edward Larson for Board ofAssessment Appeals.

Let’s keep the balance that makes sensefor Woodstock and for you … commonsense!

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, please voteRepublican … the top row.

JEFFREY A. GORDON, MDWOODSTOCK

Let’s keep common sense for Woodstock

To the Editor:It would be easy for Democratic leader-

ship in Putnam to take credit for the suc-cess that Putnam enjoys.

However, that is not the case.Putnam’s success is due to the combined

efforts of Democrats and Republican lead-ers, going back to the days of former MayorJohn Dempsey, when the flood of 1955 near-ly destroyed this community.

Yes. Good Democratic leadership hasbeen at the forefront; but credit should begiven to the private organizations that havecontributed to Putnam’s success.

I’m not going to list the successes of thepast 58 years; the list is long and all one hasto do is just drive through the communityto see the results. However, I will bring afew to the forefront.

The Putnam Business Association, with135 members, and the Putnam RecreationDepartment, consisting of Democrats andRepublicans in partnership, have broughtmany events to Putnam. This didn’t hap-pen overnight and not without somenaysayers.

The Economic DevelopmentCommission with members of both par-ties, who work together with DirectorDelpha Very for the good of Putnam — in atown meeting in May of 2012, a group ofpeople attempted to cut Delpha’s budget;and had they been successful, would haveeliminated her job. The voters at that townmeeting rejected the cuts. Those of youwho were at the meeting are well aware ofwho the players were. Without an EDC

director, Putnam would have moved back-ward. Take that into consideration whenyou cast your ballot on Nov. 5 for theDemocratic slate.

On the EDC website, there is a quotefrom a former mayor: “There will alwaysbe a seat at the table for business in theTown of Putnam. We know in municipalgovernment that our most successful eco-nomic and community development pro-jects are accomplished in partnership withour business community.”

That says it all.I served as a selectman for 19 years.

During that time, we had Republicanminority members who worked withDemocrats for the good of the town. We hadour philosophical political differences, butin the end, we worked together for the peo-ple of Putnam. Republicans that I servedwith, that had my respect, were BillSimmons Jr., Fred Hedenberg and OwenTarr.

We need a mayor and a team of select-men that will work together to continue tomake Putnam prosper. Democratic may-oral candidate Tony Falzarano and hisDemocratic team of Owen Tarr, ReneeLasko, Alma Morey and J. Scott Pempekwill do what’s right for Putnam. On Nov. 5,please fill out the bubbles, on the ballot, for1B, 2B, 3B, 4B and 5B. And don’t forget tolike us on Facebook.

BOB GARCEAUPUTNAM

Putnam’s success: A team effort

To the Editor:When we had our town elections, I never

gave much thought to people running forLibrary Board.

They were at the tag end of the ballot anddid not seem to make much difference.

This year, I am giving them some thoughtbecause I think it is about getting kids toread. Increasingly I’m afraid they do not.Not just because of TV and video gamesbut the growing fascination of hand helddevices of one sort or another. Who reads?They’ll never know the joy of discoveringnew worlds colored by their own imagina-tions. Using their brains and creativity notjust their thumbs and fingers on key-boards.

I can’t think of three better additions toour library board than folk singer and

recording artist Sally Rogers, who hasstimulated and entertained kids all overNew England as well as here at home atPCS; Sue Black has been very involvedwith Pomfret children for years at PCS asan active member of the Pomfret board ofeducation and parent; and 34 year Pomfretresident Linda Cyr (and husband Little BigBand trumpet player, Nelson) whosedaughter Rebecca loved reading so muchshe worked at the Pomfret Library while astudent at Woodstock academy.

If we elect them on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Ithink they will bring fresh new energy tothe increasingly critical task of engagingour children in the adventure of reading.

GLORIA GLENNPOMFRET

Vote Rogers, Black, Cyr for Pomfret Library Board

To the Editor:On Oct. 16, I had my District 4 Killingly

Town Council radio debate on WINY.During the prior two Town Council

debates that occurred, there was a questionthat was asked that unfortunately we didnot have time for during my debate but Ithought it was worthy to post my com-ments on it and what I would have said onair if I had the opportunity.

The question was regarding whetherKillingly relies too much on grants andother state funding. Here is a summary ofwhat I would have said on the air.

“I think virtually every town/city in thiscountry relies too heavily on grants, and itis a huge problem that contributes to ourfiscal woes at all levels of government. Butit is systems of our own creation that wehave let grow out of control. We have theseunholy alliances that are in place acrossthe country where we are forced to sendour money to the next higher level of gov-ernment. It is laundered and redistributedthrough some bureaucracy and then we

have to ask for some if it back but only ontheir terms and with all the strings that areattached to it.

The real, long-term fix is break down thesystem of taxation and regulation thatleads to these twisted and interwovenreliance and return the power and controlto the towns and cities, where it belongs.We have plenty of money in our town tosupport our residents, schools, and to runour local operations. But we are so behold-ing to mandates and regulation that wehave to comply with first before we do any-thing else that it leaves us short every year,and forced to make choices no one wants to,nor should have to, such as cutting servicesor raising taxes.

It is a vicious cycle that has to be broke orwe will never get out of it and eventually itwill consume us.”

BRIAN GOSPERKILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL

Gosper: To answer your question…

To the Editor:As we look toward our town election

coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 5, we naturallytend to focus on the top candidates —selectmen and boards of finance and edu-cation.

But the Planning and ZoningCommission (PZC), Inland Wetlands,Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Boardof Tax Appeals probably have more person-al impact.

Want to build anything? First stop —Wetlands then PZC. This year two slots areup on PZC and another two on the ZBA.The Democrats have put up some remark-ably qualified people. Ted Tsanjoures, withbrother George, has been building customhomes in the area for more than 25 years(and they built mine). An unusually wellqualified person on construction issues,

formerly on the PZC, this year Ted is step-ping down to be an alternate while formeralternate Chris Burke is moving up to reg-ular PZC member. Chris is an attorneyrecently retired as clerk of the superiorcourt in Danielson. Another very useful setof skills for this panel — not just somebodyto fill the seats but serious, well qualifiedindividuals.

I hope you will vote for them inNovember as well as long time ZBA mem-ber, retired Woodstock Academy mathteacher Rich Galante and ZBA newcomer,but 35 year Pomfret resident, DebraThompson.

Sensible, qualified people for positionswhich really matter.

KEVIN JOHNSTONPOMFRET

Elect Tsanjoures, Burke, Galante, Thompson in Pomfret

To the Editor:Hi, Mr. Wesler — I’ve missed you.But since no one else wants to debate

you, I will.Some people, in fact, most, don’t want

socialized healthcare, or socialized any-thing for that matter — so yes, they arekicking and screaming as they are draggedinto it, and yes, it’s the law, but as we lookback into history, we will see many otherlaws that were legal but fundamentallywrong.

You must have been out of town whilethe Republicans passed bill after bill fund-ing everything in the government acceptObamacare, so you see it was Obama andReid who actually closed the government.It was they who refused to negotiate, likespoiled children and caused all the turmoil.It didn’t matter to them if the people werehurt, as long as they got their way. You saidwe don’t negotiate with terrorists, but wewill apparently put one in the White House.

I find it very hard to feel sorry for “fur-loughed” government workers. They getfour times the going rate of pay for beingincompetent, and in the end, it was just a16-day paid vacation for them — not a layoff like the peasants get. I did feel bad thatthey couldn’t bring their families to any ofthe parks or monuments though.

I could not be more disgusted whenObama denied the World War II troopsaccess to their memorial, and I could havenot been more proud when they stormed itjust like they did on the beaches of IwoJima or Normandy. Veterans and activeduty troops are watching and they will beon the side of the people in the end, not theruling class, because they are treated likegarbage by the government too.

Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve keepsprinting out billions of dollars inMonopoly money for the rich people to playthe stock market game. How does that stim-ulate anything but the already rich? Theyshould print up a million for each andevery legal citizen and let them go on aspending spree, that would actually workand cost less in the long run.

Watching the antics in Washington mademe think — it’s like the orchestra on theTitanic fighting over which song to play asthe ship sinks below the waves.

The Republicans have an uncanny ten-dency to snatch defeat from the jaws of vic-tory. All they had to do is shut up and sitback while Obamacare imploded as it even-tually will, and the people have not forgot-ten Benghazi, the IRS used as a politicalweapon, the spying scandals and givingguns to Mexican drug dealers wile takingthem away from us.

To me, this is so pathetic, it’s funny. TheRepublicans are stupid and the Democratsdon’t care if they destroy the country, aslong as they stay in power. We owe $17 tril-lion. If you took every cent made on earthin all currencies for a year, there would notbe enough to pay this off, and that’s noteven mentioning the $90 trillion in unfund-ed money we owe in Social Security, mili-tary, police, firemen and government work-ers’ pensions — so you see it’s all a game, ajoke, and both parties have been “playing”for too long, and we are like chickens withour heads cut off — too stupid to realizewe’re done.

GLENN LEEWOODSTOCK

More antics in Washington

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To the Editor:Pomfret is a very special community.As a 27-year resident, I truly appreciate

what we have here. This is the only placemy kids know as home and I have lived hereclose to half of my life.

I understand what makes a town a com-munity. I could tell you the first selectmanneeds business acumen, or this experienceor that skill, but that’s not what makes a dif-ference. I have the experience, businessbackground, project supervision, budgetingknow-how, and management experiencethat every candidate claims to have.

But, what really matters is a passion forwhat you do, caring about how you do it anda commitment to making a positive contri-bution.

I truly enjoy the position of first select-

man and hope I convey that and my seriouscommitment to keep Pomfret a cohesivecommunity, a positive, healthy, safe, afford-able — and special — place to live, raise afamily and retire. A place you are proud tocall home.

It’s up to you. I hope you will return me tothe office of First Selectman on Nov. 5. Youknow what you’re getting.

Thank you for the opportunity to servePomfret in various ways over the past 27years and as your first selectman for thepast year. I hope I have earned your vote andI hope to continue to earn your trust andsupport.

MAUREEN NICHOLSONPOMFRET

Nicholson addresses Pomfret voters

To the Editor:Although I am not running for re-elec-

tion on the Killingly Town Council, I wouldlike to say that I have admired CouncilmanBrian Gosper’s work during his first term.

He does two things that impress me. Helistens to all sides and does his homeworkbefore making his decision on an issue.This was very apparent with the issues of

the Dog Park and the Splash Park. He hadfirst hand knowledge and photos fromother towns as to how these projects work.Both of these projects are a success.

The Town of Killingly needs this kind ofperson for public service.

HAROLD REEVESDANIELSON

Reeves: Gosper should be commended for work on Council

To the Editor:The Town of Brooklyn needs a change in

leadership.As a former member of the Board of

Selectmen, I’m aware of the responsibilitythat comes with overseeing the operationsof the town. I believe Rick Ives has thequalifications to be the leader this townneeds.

Rick has lived in Brooklyn for almost 30years. He’s been a Board of Finance mem-ber for five years and currently serves aschairman. In the past, he served on theBoard of Education for 10 years, seven ofthose as chairman. In his professional life,

Rick held various managerial positions inthe insurance industry where he hired,trained and evaluated employees.

Rick’s time on various boards in towngive him a unique advantage. He under-stands that in order for the town to runproperly, they must communicate betterwith each other and with the residents ofBrooklyn.

Vote for Rick Ives on Nov. 5 for a betterBrooklyn.

GEORGE J. MEEHANBROOKLYN

Vote for Rick Ives ‘for a better Brooklyn’

To the Editor:Pomfret real estate commands a bit of a

premium over surrounding towns.Some think it’s because PCS has a great

reputation, others because we have a doc-tor/lawyer cluster (perhaps because ofPCS).

I think it is because we have excellenttown government. Our taxes are moderateand steady. PCS is an excellent school, ouropen space is unmatched, roads are in goodshape and we have excellent recreation andsenior programs.

Nothing illustrates the point so well aswhen our long term First Selectman JimRivers, in essence, traded places withSelectman Maureen Nicholson. Maureenhas had years of experience as member,then chair, of the Board of Finance and aterm and a half as selectman. Her first

town budget not only passed — almostunanimously — but was part of thePomfret 300 celebration and held at thePomfret First Congregational Church.

Now we have Selectman Barry Jessurunbringing years of business experience asowner of Pomfret’s beloved Vanilla Bean,PCS and Woodstock Academy parent, ZBAmember, member of Pomfret Proprietors,and many other community service organi-zations in northeastern Connecticut.

Good managers make good governmentand our real estate premium reflects thatexcellence. Please vote Tuesday, Nov. 5, andkeep Maureen and Barry moving Pomfretpositively forward.

MARTHA PAQUETTEPOMFRET

Pomfret has excellent government, let’s keep it that way

To the Editor:On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the people of District

5 will choose the person to represent themfor the next two years.

You will choose between fresh ideas withan eye for the future or business as usual.

In order to have a flourishing downtownDanielson we need more than cosmeticchanges of decorative lighting and bikeracks. That is why if you stand with me Iwill push for the passage of a blight ordi-nance to make building owners and out-of-state landlords responsible for maintainingtheir properties. It is not fair to businessowners who struggle to do business in run-down-looking buildings while their land-lords write the decay off on their taxes.

There are those who see mill revitaliza-tion as something that should not beattempted. Where they see difficulty, I seeopportunity. Revitalizing the town’s millswill provide the space needed for businessattraction and expansion. By bringing inmanufacturing and similar businesses thetown can soften the blow to its retail sectorwhen the new Wal-Mart in Brooklyn opens.But there are those who shy away from

such problems but I will not.Safety has become a growing concern for

the people and businesses of our town.That is why if elected I will push for a town-wide constable force with all the power andauthority of a police department. It wouldbe more fiscally responsible to establishsuch a force since bringing two or threestate troopers would set the town back$200,000 or $300,000 whereas we can spendthis on half a dozen or more constables andtheir equipment. Crime is no longer just indowntown Danielson, but is spreading toDayville and the more rural parts of town.The duty of a councilor is to keep towns-people safe. There are those who will hesi-tate on this issue, but as your next coun-cilor this will be a top priority.

The Norwich Bulletin stands with me. Ifyou do not want business as usual, if youfeel as I feel, and if you seek as I seek thenI ask you to stand with me in November.The choice is clear…it is time to stand!

WILLIAM RITTERDANIELSON

Time to stand

To the Editor:Before I start this letter, let it be known

that I am a giving a partisan perspective.After attending the candidate forum

[Oct. 17] in Brooklyn, it is clear to me thatthe Democrat candidates cannot state acompelling case to change the leadership inTown Hall. The apparent theme and strate-gy of the campaign seems to be morale atTown Hall and the attempted characterassassination of the standing first select-man.

The morale problem, as I see it, is muchlike a child having a temper tantrum aftertheir father establishes rules for the house-hold. The solution is to send the child totheir room to cool off and reflect on theiractions. The Democrat candidate wants toinstead give them ice cream and call in atherapist to have a group encounter for selfesteem and to bring closure to the traumaof being given guidelines in the workplace.

Moving on, I couldn’t help but notice theDemocrats intend to go on a spendingspree.

Let me explain. The Democrat candidateaccording to his statements wants to startacquiring land for future municipal use as

well as for open space. In addition he istalking about moving entire departmentsfrom established work space to the commu-nity center after, of course, improving thelighting and making it a safe place for peo-ple to go (I have been attending meetingsthere at night for nine years and have neverfelt threatened) as well as a total major ren-ovation that could cost hundreds of thou-sands.

I agree that Tiffany Street needs somecosmetic sprucing up but I believe he hasvisions of grandeur. When I asked thequestion how is he planning to pay for this,his first response was (in Obama like fash-ion) he had not said anything aboutincreased spending.

In closing, my point here is I believe thetown of Brooklyn is doing pretty well rightnow, thank you very much, and as I lookaround the state at all the cities and townsin distress, the one thing they all have incommon is that a Democrat has been incharge for quite some time.

JOHN UNDERWOODCHAIRMAN, BROOKLYN REPUBLICAN

TOWN COMMITTEE

Underwood: Democrats don’t have a case

To the Editor:It is refreshing to see a young woman

with roots in northeastern Connecticut asa candidate for the Board of Selectmen inthe Town of Thompson.

I have known Shaina Smith for severalyears, and in my opinion she would be anexcellent choice for the position.

Shaina is very aware of the issues in ourtown. She has excellent people skills, as evi-denced by her position as director ofAmbassadors for the U.S. Pain Foundation,a national non-profit organization.Previously, she served as news director forWINY; this experience allowed Shaina tobecome very familiar with matters thetowns in our area face and how those townsinteract with each other. In addition, sheunderstands the needs of small businesses,as she and her husband own and operatetheir own Thompson-based business, The

Farmer’s Plate.As a parent, she is personally invested in

the quality of life that Thompson has tooffer her family, and wants to maintain therural character that attracted her to ourcommunity. Shaina also recognizes theneed to expand our tax base in order tokeep Thompson affordable.

I’m certain she will work diligently withfirst selectman candidate Ken Beausoleiland the Economic DevelopmentCommission to seek solutions to ease theburden on local homeowners such asmyself.

I urge you to support Shaina’s candidacy,along with Ken Beausoleil and the entireDemocratic ticket on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

JONATHAN RIELTHOMPSON

Riel: Smith a ‘refreshing’ choice for selectman

To the Editor:Over the past year, since my resignation

as first selectman, I have observed from adistance my successor, Maureen Nicholson,as she has taken the reins.

Maureen has done an excellent job. Iknow what the position entails, the require-ments, and the day-to-day challenges. Yournew first selectman has gone above andbeyond the call of duty. I resigned just afterHurricane Sandy and just before theHalloween snowstorm of a year ago. Shehandled both extremely well and has con-tinued throughout the year with the samecalm, decisive, confident leadership. Herselectman’s budget was presented at thewonderfully ceremonial 300th AnnualTown Meeting that she orchestrated. The

budget was essentially flat and very fiscallyresponsible.

I urge everyone who ever supported me tosupport Maureen and the candidates run-ning with her. You have a superior slate ofcandidates from the topNicholson/Jessurun team to the LibraryTrustees candidates Rogers/Black/Cyr. Isincerely believe Pomfret will be betterserved with these fine candidates and Ihope you will show your support for themby voting on Nov. 5.

Thanks for staying the course and keep-ing Pomfret positive.

JIM RIVERSPOMFRET

Rivers endorses Nicholson and her team

SOUND OFF:Hunters — you may want to take notice if

you don’t already know.You can no longer buy ammo without a

State Ammo Card. Recently, while down atWal-Mart, a young hunter came in with aHunter Safety Card that he probablyshowed to purchase shotgun shells. He wastold, to his dismay, that it was no good. As

of Oct. 1, he needed an Ammo Card.It seems the more mentally ill people

commit crimes, the more the Democratparty within this state passes laws to stopthis by attacking hunters and target shoot-ers.

If you have a problem with this, calleither Gov. Dannel Malloy or Sen. DonWilliams.

Issues with ‘ammo card’ requirements

SOUND OFFS

To The Editor:Here we are, the day after the historic

vote to end the government shut down andto what avail?

Yes, there was yet once again a nationalstage for the politicians in Washington todemonstrate their inept “statesmanship”at piloting our country forward. Yet, I can’tseem to see much difference today fromthree weeks ago, other than there was agreat deal of smoke and mirrors along theway, like what’s been going on year afteryear.

Many years ago, Albert Einstein defined“insanity” as doing the same thing overand over again and expecting differentresults.” Does it appear that our govern-

ment continues on the path of insanity?Aren’t we continuing with our out-of-con-trol spending, increasing debt limits, notaddressing long term serious issues, suchas Social Security and Medicare solvency,yet again increasing the national debt?

The country continues to flounder andwhat did all this hoopla and theatricsaccomplish? We merely kicked the candown the road yet again, only to be goingthrough this fiasco again in the next 90days.

Insanity? I think Dr. Einstein had it right.

ALFRED KONESNIPUTNAM HEIGHTS

Insane governance

To the Editor:Too often, I hear: “I’m not going to vote

because it’s only local elections.”Municipal elections are where the lead-

ers of our town are chosen. These leadersmake decisions that greatly impact ourdaily lives and the future of our town. Onlythe people make the choice with their vote.It is important to have your voice heardand take a part in deciding who our nextleaders will be.

Even one vote can make a difference inthese types of elections. We should beproud and excited to be a part of the elec-toral process. This is what living inAmerica is all about — our freedom and

our right to elect people that will be the bestfit for the job at hand.

I am hoping that you decide to visit yourpolling place (Pomfret’s polling place is atthe Pomfret Community School) on Nov. 5between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Change your “I’mnot going to vote because…” to “I votedtoday!” Be gratified in knowing that youplayed an important role in government.

Wear that “I voted today” sticker proud-ly!

PAMELA S. LEWERENZ,POMFRET REPUBLICAN TOWN

COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Let your voice be heard at the polls

To the Editor:The recent partial shutdown of the U.S.

government was basically a fight betweenthose who want to continue business asusual — i.e. spend, spend and spend evenmore — and those fewer who see the U.S.deficit spending as unsustainable andrequiring major program reforms.

The last-minute compromise was to kickthe can down the road for a few moremonths. However, absolutely nothing wasdone to solve the ever-growing problem ofunsustainable spending levels. This bringsto mind the first law of holes — if you arein one, then stop digging.

We are increasingly likely to see a repeatof the Carter Presidency years when bondinvestors rebelled and refused to buy U.S.debt. Result? Interest rates will skyrocketand the economy tanks, again.

Is there a bipartisan solution to this mad-ness? I believe there is.

We need major reforms of entitlement,military and income security spending,which in 2012 soaked up 45 percent, 19 per-cent and 19 percent, respectively, of the fed-eral budget.

Why is this reform needed? Because our

nation is essentially bankrupt. This mayseem hard to swallow, but much of the con-fusion is caused by government itself giv-ing us far less than the whole truth with itsmany statistical reports on unemployment,inflation, money printing, etc. The bottomline is that our government has grown to asize and cost that can no longer be reason-ably supported by a shrinking taxpayerbase. Our societal answer to this problemhas been mainly increased deficit spendingaccompanied by as many tax increases ascan be rammed through Congress.

The question, thus, naturally arises as towhich party, throughout all levels of gov-ernment, can do the best job of reigning inspending with needed reforms? Based onmy study and personal observations of gov-ernment over roughly the past 50 years, Ibelieve the answer is the Republican Party.That is why I support the Republican candi-dates for Pomfret town office in thisNovember’s election. Please join me andvote to help save America.

WILLIAM B. HULLPOMFRET CENTER

Why I will vote Republican

To the Editor:As a Putnam voter, I’ve always felt that

the most effective local leaders are thosewho are able to reach across the aisle andwork effectively for the community regard-less of party affiliation.

This year’s municipal election featuressuch a man.

Peter Benoit is an individual who has aproven record of openness and respectwith the ability to work harmoniously forthe good of Putnam.

Running for the office of selectman, hebrings experience as a member of theBoard of Finance. Additionally, Mr. Benoit

has served as the president of theNortheastern Connecticut Chamber ofCommerce, longtime treasurer and formerpresident of the Putnam Rotary Club, andFinance Committee chairman for St.Mary’s Parish.

Mr. Benoit understands budgets andfinance and will add dignity to the Board ofSelectman. A vote for Peter Benoit is a votefor continued growth and progress forPutnam.

RONALD P. CODERREPUTNAM

Coderre: Vote for Benoit a vote for continued growth


OPINIONOpinions on Republican Party are ‘hyperbole,’ ‘inaccurate’I

n a letter to the edi-tor, “Republicanparty needs to ‘learnto play by the

rules,’” Mr. Wesler offersan opinion regarding theRepublican Party thatcontains much hyper-bole and many inaccura-cies, of which I address afew.

Typical of elitists, Mr. Weslerclearly does not like minority opin-ion. As far as he is concerned,Republicans should be told “theymay return only when they play bythe rules.” Spoken like King GeorgeIII himself, a ruling class arbitrat-ing the rules, self determiningwhen someone may return and becounted. For libertarians and any-one who understands and loves lib-erty and our Constitution, this typeof thinking is anathema.

Oddly, in Mr. Wesler’s letter, henever states a single rule he says isbeing broken by the “small group ofzealous Republicans” that he soapparently despises.

As it concerns the budget battleand “hostage taking,” he claims the“spoiled children” are using an“unprecedented tactic” to shutdown the government.

Factually, since 1976, there havebeen 17 government shutdownsand legislating through appropria-tions is common and used by bothparties when in control of theHouse. So, no, in fact, there is noth-ing unprecedented about whatoccurred in Washington.

Factually, as a senator in 2006, Mr.Obama voted against raising thedebt limit when George W. Bushwas president, stating: “The factthat we are here today to debateraising America’s debt limit is asign of leadership failure. It is asign that the U.S. government can-not pay its own bills. Instead,Washington is shifting the burdenof bad choices today onto the backsof our children and grandchildren.America has a debt problem and afailure of leadership. Americansdeserve better.”

You have to wonder if Mr. Weslerreferred to Senator Obama in 2006as a “hostage taker,” “extremist,”

“terrorist,” “cheat,”“reckless” or a “spoiledchild.” Today, if you areconcerned about “shiftingthe burden of bad choices… onto the backs of ourchildren and grandchil-dren” and believe ournational debt to beimmoral, you are labeledextreme, a racist, an

arsonist, an anarchist to name afew of the routine pejoratives usedby the president and Democratleaders to describe those they dis-agree with.

Mr. Wesler states, “A small groupof zealous Republicans … haverefused to pass a national budget.”

Well, no — that is also not true.According to the CongressionalRecord, the GOP-controlled Housesent over numerous budget plans tothe Senate prior to the shutdown,and all were rejected by Harry Reidand the Democrat-controlledSenate (e.g. the GOP sent over a billto fund all of government, delayObamacare’s individual mandateby one year, and eliminate the spe-cial exemption the president pro-vided to Congress and his executivestaff). What I believe Mr. Weslermeant, was that the House did notpass any budget he liked, which isquite different than claiming theypassed no national budget.Factually, it is the Democrat con-trolled Senate that did not pass abudget for more than four years asrequired by our Constitution.

Factually, the Senate and thepresident had a choice, and factual-ly they chose not to fund the gov-ernment and shut it down. That istheir right, but to suggest there isno responsibility for these actionsis disingenuous. The House sentover a bill that would have fullyfunded the government with somemodifications as described, and theSenate and president chose not toact on it. When they did not act, thegovernment shut down.

Factually, Mr. Wesler is incorrectto describe our system of govern-ment as a “democratic republic.”We are not, and purposefully so,and with great foresight by ourFounders. In the world, only nine

governments self describe them-selves as a Democratic Republic,including North Korea. As a matterof fact, we are not one of them.Anyone that suggests we are ademocratic republic clearly doesnot understand our Constitution asdesigned by our Founders.

Factually, and for those whoremember their grade and highschool civics lessons, we are aConstitutional Republic that usesdemocratic processes to elect ourrepresentatives. In a ConstitutionalRepublic, democratically electedfederal and state representativesswear an oath to defend and protecta Constitution, the rule of law. Ruleof law is paramount; not the collec-tive, majority rule in a 51 to 49 per-cent vote where minority, individ-ual, and natural rights are subju-gated to the collective whims andopinion of the daily mob.

As most people understand,direct democracy is nothing morethan mob rule, two wolves and asheep voting on what to have fordinner. Most people also under-stand that our Constitution wasspecially designed to protect minor-ity rights, to protect individualrights against oppression from ourgovernment.

In my view, tyranny delivered by545 people in Washington is no dif-ferent than tyranny delivered by amob, a king or a dictator. Tyrannyis tyranny whether delivered byone or by many.

As John Adams put it, “You haverights antecedent to all earthly gov-ernments; rights that cannot berepealed or restrained by humanlaws; rights derived from the greatlegislator of the universe.”

Slavery is an example of Mr.Wesler’s democratic republic atwork. Servitude of an individual issanctioned and implemented by thelaw/majority vote of men govern-ing through democratically electedrepresentatives. Our country wasfounded on the principal that weare a country based on the republicof a United States and the rule oflaw, not of men.

Now, I’m not a big fan of theRepublicans, but I do believe Mr.Wesler’s arguments faulty, illogical

and offering an opinion not basedon facts, rather, the feelings of aprogressive illiberal whose thirstfor collective, statist governmentcontrol is insatiable, and clearlyintellectually at odds with anexpressed delight with our consti-tutional principles and democraticprocesses.

Factually, our Constitution inArticle I, sections 7 & 9 clearlystates that government taxing andspending bills and appropriationsoriginate in the House. So to sug-gest that some House Republicans,duly elected by their voters/con-stituency to stop Obamacare andall unconstitutional federal spend-ing as “racist,” “arsonists” or“extremists,” as done by the mainstreet media is beyond hyperbole,and becomes slander, the argumentof losers and their ideas.

Mr. Wesler mocks those that maystill challenge a law that allows thegovernment to take over and con-trol 20 percent of our entire coun-try’s GDP. Anyone that dare chal-lenges such a concept is an“extremist,” “reckless” or “child-ish.”

Think about that, questioningthe government takeover of 20 per-cent of our economy is an extremeposition for an American citizen.Honestly, a government takeover of20 percent our economy throughhealth care is extreme, and an act ofsocialism. To argue otherwise ismore than disingenuous.

Our Founders created a unique,grand experiment of self govern-ment wherein our Constitution ispurposefully written to restrict thepower of our federal governmentthrough division of power withvarious procedural checks and bal-ances, and to place in preeminencestate’s rights, and the natural,inalienable rights of individuals tolife, liberty and property endowedby our Creator — rights andresponsibilities not able to be relin-quished by individuals, nor super-seded by any manmade govern-ment. As a matter of fact, our Billof Rights was principally con-cerned with enacting the rights ofindividuals and states and limitingthe power of our Federal govern-

ment, honestly, there is no otherinterpretation.

He proffers that majority rule isthe essence and goodness of his“democratic republic” our “systemof governance,” a method of gov-ernment soundly rejected by ourFounding Fathers who well new theevils and dangers of direct democ-racy, or majority rule as so admiredby Mr. Wesler and other progres-sive liberal’s from both the left andthe right.

I find it odd that Mr. Weslerseems to extol the virtues of ourconstitutional principles and thoseof democracy, yet finds it astound-ing and considers it “hostage tak-ing” if the people’s representativesin the U.S. House ofRepresentatives actually disagreeswith Mr. Wesler’s opinion, andactually exercise its Constitutionalpower of the purse and to appropri-ate funds.

Individual and minority rightssubservient to mob rule where 51percent of the people can do what-ever it wants to the other 49 percentof the people, including taking ofproperty, eliminating their freespeech, or taking away of the rightto defend themselves to name a few.

To suggest they have no right todo such a thing is contrary to ourConstitution and the rule of law.

For Mr. Wesler, he finds itadmirable that our president refus-es to negotiate with the lawfullyelected congressman from theHouse of Representatives. Theyclearly understood that directdemocracy or majority rule by thecollective was dangerous anduntenable for a country to survive,nothing but two wolves and a sheepvoting on what to have for dinner.Minority individual rights are thepriority, clearly protected by ourConstitution.

For example, our Constitution,through our Bill of Rights, guaran-tees individual freedoms, protectedfrom mob rule, not to be legislatedaway.

Why? Because they are naturalrights or natural law.

‘McDonald’s medicine’ being tolerated by public“Welcome to Medical Clinic Drive-

Thru. May I take your order?” asksthe teenage girl with headgear on.

“Um, I’ll have value package #1 —the flu shot, blood pressure check,and refill on my Toprol,” replies Mr.Smith.

“Will that complete your order?”“No, actually I was wondering if I

could have a discussion with the doc-tor about preventative care so I canavoid a heart attack.”

“Sorry, that is not important right now.That will require another visit as I can onlygive you one value package. You can comefour weeks from now and see the physicianassistant.”

“I really wanted to talk to my doctor, isthere any way that…”

“Please pull forward to the next windowand stick out your arm for the flu shot andhave your co-pay ready.”

“But I was wondering…”“Next!”“McDonald’s Medicine” is the current

trend that seems to be gaining momentumwith the new healthcare changes and lack ofresources in underserved areas. This trendhas decimated primary care practices andprompted medical students to avoid tradi-tional medicine as a career choice. A recentsurvey of fourth-year medical students dis-played that less than 2 percent of U.S. med-ical school graduates wish to pursue primarycare. It is also the driving force that hassprouted the impersonal Urgent Care clinicsall across the United States.

The question is — why is thisoccurring? Whose fault is this? Aredoctors to blame? Are hospitals toblame?

The dream of hanging up a shin-gle and opening your own privatepractice has become a nightmare.It is not feasible as the headachesof dealing with multiple payers(i.e. insurance companies), reim-bursement denials, accounts

receivable lags, pre-authorizations, andmore. A solo practitioner is forced to hire atleast three extra employees just to deal withthe insurance companies, collections andbilling. This is why physician practices inthe area failed and were bought by the hospi-tal. No physician in their right mind wouldrelinquish their independence and allowtheir office to become “corporate.”

Unfortunately, finances dictate crucialdecisions in life. And the finances are beingcontrolled by insurance companies — not bydoctors, hospitals, or clinics, but insurancecompanies. Just follow the money trail tounderstand why decisions are made.

Hospitals have bargaining power, capital,large credit lines, cash flow and infrastruc-ture. This is why they have the power to buyout practices. Moreover, the patients associ-ated with a particular practice representmarket share, which can feed the hospital’sancillary services. A symbiotic relationshipexists between doctors and hospitals. Doctorshave to remember that without a hospital,you do not have an anchor for your practice.You don’t have a place to admit your sick

patients, operate on them, conduct invasiveworkups, or have a host of ancillary servicesavailable. Hospitals have to remember thatwithout doctors, you have no revenue.Therefore, hospitals and doctors need tounderstand and foster a respectful relation-ship. An adversarial relationship hurtspatients and only emboldens the true villain… (start play of deep dark musical notes) theinsurance companies.

Insurance companies reward proceduresand punish intellectual property. For exam-ple, healthcare providers are quickly andhandsomely reimbursed for a colonoscopy orknee replacement — thus, the impetus formedical students to subspecialize. A primarycare physician who does his due diligence indoing a thorough history and physical, differ-ential diagnosis generation, ordering ofappropriate labs, and spending time explain-ing his/her thought process as well asanswering concerns of a patient is punished.Yes, punished horribly.

Why? Because, the insurance companydoes not reimburse for time spent or accu-rate diagnosis. Intellectual property thephysician provides the patient is not valued.A hospital or conglomerate organizationwould frown upon spending 45 minutes witha patient in follow up (because during thatsame time, four patients could have beenseen). Yet, spending 10 minutes sticking ascope in the patient is rewarded by both thehospital and insurance companies.Therefore, patient volume (i.e. McDonald’sMedicine) and procedures are disproportion-ately rewarded.

How do we attract U.S. medical studentsinto the fields of primary care? Majority ofmedical students have a debt burden on aver-age of $250,000 to $300,000. The answer is sim-ple. Show me the money! Provide govern-ment loan debt relief for those who chooseprimary care as a profession. Also, reim-bursement for intellectual services versusprocedural services needs to be more equallybalanced.

It is sad when you have students wanting tobecome a doctor for altruistic reasons, yetafter 11 to 17 years of schooling their deci-sions start to become financially driven.

“Healing is an art, medicine is a profes-sion, and healthcare a business.” Mixing artand business is like sending a disco dancerout on a date with a Catholic nun. How canchanges come? Well, the plane has beenhijacked by the insurance companies and thehealthcare providers have their mouthsstuffed with a sock and are tied up in the gal-ley. The healthcare providers need to untietheir hands, take the sock out of their mouth,and re-enter the cockpit.

This is why I am putting down my stetho-scope and now pursuing a MBA to have myvoice heard. I want a legitimate platform tomake attitude and policy changes. It seems abusiness suit carries more weight than awhite coat in our healthcare system.

However, the most powerful party that canmake change is the public. The public needsto vociferously state that “McDonald’sMedicine” is unpalatable.

‘Our military is the core and backbone of our great country’

From the begin-ning of time, mensettled disputesby war and com-

bat.Senators, cabinet offi-

cers, even generals, cus-tomarily settled their dis-putes with weapons. Asmilitary veterans, weunderstand only too well.Having served, I know what warcan do to the combatant!

I also understand what stress thefamilies left at home endured aswell, always wondering.

As a volunteer, I never fully real-ized what our government mightask of us. Senators Bob Dole, DanielInouye, John McCain, and mostrecently, Congresswoman TammyDuckworth, even our newestSecretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel,all have served and made sacrificesthat are beyond comprehension —but are still willing to give more.

Recently, Frank Lautenberg, ourlast standing World War II veteranstill serving in the Senate, died atage 86. His passing leaves the rest of

us with leaders who knowlittle about war, never hav-ing served themselves.There is a lot to be saidabout “been there, donethat.” Most of our currentleaders are not militaryoriented. They are quasi-political managers. Howcan anyone in good con-science make an intelli-

gent decision on something theyknow so little about? There areresponsibilities one should beaware of before volunteering.

There are a myriad of reasons forenlisting, everything from justwanting to pay something back, toexpanding one’s life horizons, orjust wanting to get out of dodge. Inactuality, it became a definitive les-son for those of us who became vet-erans. It’s an experience that, forthe most part, we will cherish, andtake to the grave with us forever,thankful it is someplace familiar,not in a lonely grave thousands ofmiles from home and our lovedones.

If sent into a war zone, and actu-

ally experiencing combat, one willreturn as a changed person, evenpossibly never being the same per-son again. Are we asking too muchof our volunteers today?

The solution is simple — we onlyneed to learn to get along with eachother as the world is getting smallerevery day. We also need to redirectour resources to not depend on prof-its from war dependency — that hasdriven our economy for the last 100years.

In Custer’s time, the SiouxIndians knew that “to win a battlewas not to win a war.” We can’t wina war with one hand tied behind outbacks either! In Korea, GeneralMcArthur was ordered byWashington not to go above the 38thparallel, and when he oversteppedthe boundary he was summarilydisciplined by being relieved ofduty.

In the early days of Vietnam, Iwas a military police officer and anadvisor. We were safe at day havingspent the night guarding an ammoand supply depot on a plateau inLong Binh, just below the Iron

Triangle. We could socialize withthe locals in town without muchfear of risking death or injury,because we made friends. Historypaints various pictures how it wasthen — not all accurate.

In Iraq or Afghanistan, there isno safe haven. The stress level isover the top. Haven’t we learnedenough about war yet? How manymore hundreds of men and womenneed to be incapacitated by physicaltraumatic injuries or even the lessobvious “PTSD” mental injuries?

When I was on active duty in thelate 50’s and early 60’s, if one of uswere ordered into a combat zoneour tour would be for 12 monthsonly. We could be never sent back.However, if we volunteered, wecould earn extra pay — $2.57 extra aday if rations were not available,and later on, combat pay. As wewere not earning much to beginwith, could money be an incentiveor a driving force for war?

Today, our volunteers are beingcombat trained and in all probabili-ty will end up in a support role insome remote, unforgiving outpost

at least once. But to be ordered backtwo, three, or four times again isunconscionable. There are alsomany veterans who were drafted inthe early days, who did not have achoice. One could volunteer or onecould wait to be drafted when yournumber came up.

For those who answered the call,thank you for your service. For allthe volunteers and draftees whohave served, all became soldiers. Itwas a real “wakeup call.”

Our military is the core and back-bone of our great country — let’snot sell them short. They are ouronly hope for a secure future. Yoursupport is what gave us the courageto enlist in the first place! We can-not thank you enough!

Please remember to fly your flagevery day, not just on certain patri-otic holidays. In doing so, you aresaying to the rest of us that you areas proud as we are of our greatcountry, and that you support ourveterans and believe as we do, thatwe all will rest in peace someday.

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but this time around thecommission members feltthere were areas thatcould be improved on.Composed of a diversemix of seven individualsfrom different politicalparties and backgrounds,the group took sugges-

tions from a variety ofsources, including thepublic, that resulted in 16items bring put up for con-sideration, and eventuallyonly four bring addressed.

“We went through aprocess of deciding whichones were the most impor-tant and we came to thefour we worked on,” saidAleman. “The biggest one,

in my opinion, is thechange in how to vote.”

The current format,which will be applied tothis year’s elections, is bydistrict with two individu-als being elected in four ofthe Killingly’s five dis-tricts and the fifth onlyelecting one individual,bringing the elected offi-cials on boards and com-

missions, including theTown Council, to nine.

Aleman says the bigchange being proposedwould be a hybrid of an at-large election and a dis-trict-based election.Aleman detailed thechange.

“About five or six yearsago, during the lastchange, there was a ques-tion of going town-widewith voting – it was even-tually defeated and a lot ofpeople have said theywould like to go townwide, but others want tokeep the district-basedvoting,” he said. “This sys-tem we’ve put forward is acompromise, with fourindividuals elected atlarge, and one individualelected from each of thefive districts to make upthe nine board members.”

Aleman noted that thissystem actually allows cit-izens more of a say intheir local government.While the current systemallows voters to cast theirballots for only one or two

people to be on a board orthe Town Council, the newsystem would give them asay on five of the nine thatwill eventually make upthe elected body.

“We feel that this is apossible advantage,” saidAleman. “We think it’s agood way to spread it out— it is a way to test thewaters with the at largevote and if they don’t likeit they can always changeit in the future. It’s a trial,in a way.”

Aleman added that hehopes citizens will givethe new election setup achance.

“I’m hoping people willlook at this and try it,” hesaid. “In four years if itdoesn’t work they can getrid of it, or they may saythey love it and want to gotown-wide all around. Isay let’s give it a try.”

In addition to thechanges in election for-mat, Aleman noted theother change that hascaused a lot of conversa-tion is the elimination ofelected constables.

“There are no duties forthe constables anymore,the state has taken overjudicial marshals’ duties,so there is no real job forthem,” Aleman said. “Thethought is that by remov-ing the requirement toelect constables the townwill have a chance toexplore what’s best for fill-ing these positions in thefuture.”

The other two changes

proposed for the charterare rather minor accord-ing to Aleman. Onechange would slightlyalter the final appoint-ment of the TownAttorney from Decemberto February, and the finalchange would eliminateobsolete language in thecharter, including posi-tions that don’t exist orare unneeded in the towntoday.

One thing Alemanstresses is that thesechanges will not be imme-diate. The election setupspecifically will not applyuntil the 2015 municipalelections. He also notedthat voters need to beaware that each of thefour changes is it’s ownitem and that the four pro-posals can be approvedseparately.

“If you don’t like one,then vote no, but that doesnot mean you have to voteno on the other three,”said Aleman.

That being said, he ishoping to see the hardwork of his commissionresult in positive changesfor the town going into2014, and he would like tosee Killingly take a chancewith some of the alter-ations that are on the Nov.5 ballot.

Jason Bleau may bereached (860) 928-1818, ext.112, or by e-mail [email protected].

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Every auction house runstheir auctions differently.

Some run major auctionsand only accept consignmentsof items valued at $5,000 ormore. I’ve also attended auc-tions where the auctioneerwill start items as low as $1.

A company based in a largecity has much higher over-head. They typically have alarge staff, advertising budgetand rent expense. Conversely,I’ve seen country auction list-ings where they were sellingantiques and chickens andother livestock on the sameday. Many country auction-eers have a barn built next totheir home where they runweekly sales.

We employ a variety ofmethods to make our auctionsenjoyable and convenient for a wide range of bid-ders. At our live auctions in Worcester, some itemstypically sell for thousands of dollars. We seek out“fresh to the market’ merchandise for our sales.Almost all of the items are obtained directly fromdecedent estates or from “living estates” wherepeople are downsizing or may be moving to assist-ed living. Collectors and dealers want “fresh” mer-chandise as opposed to items that a dealer may

have been trying to sell unsuccessfully for sometime and then consigned to auction.

New auctioneers in Massachusetts are requiredto attend an auctioneer school. The owner of the“Yankee School of Auctioneering” told us that his

goal was to have “something foreveryone” at his auctions. I findthat by obtaining items from anumber of estates we have a nicemix of items. One estate maycontain a large amount of estatejewelry; another may have early1800’s furniture and accessoriesand another could have a largecollection of vintage toys. Wespecialize in moderate to higherend antiques and collectibles butwe often take less valuable itemsas a courtesy for our consignors.Toward the end of our sale westart the bidding at $5 on many ofthe more inexpensive items andbox lots in keeping with the“something for everyone” adviceI received in auctioneer class.

There are exceptions to the“something for everyone” idea.In August we ran a specialty coinauction. We had two estates thathad so many coins that they war-ranted a sale of their own. Wesold coins with rarer dates, gold,

silver and a wide variety of others. Competitivebidding brought strong prices. Family membersfrom one of the estates told me that they were verypleased with the results and buyers seemedpleased.

The Internet has changed auctions considerably.By picturing items on our website, we’ve had bid-ders from around the world bidding by telephoneor leaving absentee bids.

A number of companies offer auctioneers liveonline and timed online bidding options. We’veoffered online biding at some of our auctions.We’ve typically used the timed online auction for-mat when there are a number of valuable items ina home and many aren’t antiques. The auctionstypically run for about 3 weeks. Prior to the end ofthe auction, whenever possible, we offer prospec-tive bidders the opportunity to view the itemsonsite on a weekend. The bidding ends during thefollowing week and buyers pickup their items thefollowing weekend.

We are currently preparing for an online sale inSwansea at the living estate of a couple who owneda boat business. The owner has a large number ofmachinist tools and boat and automotive tools.There is a 350 Chevy engine, an aircraft engine anda partially restored wooden Chris Craft boat withtwo engines. There is a Victorian cylinder desk aswell as other antiques. As usual, we hope to have“something for everyone!”

Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula,Auctioneer/Appraiser, Central Mass Auctions forAntique Auctions, Estate Sales and AppraisalServices, www.centralmassauctions.com (508-612-6111), [email protected].

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Courtesy photoA partially restored wooden Chris Craft boat.

News BriefGrant-Nash named Employee of theMonth at DKH

PUTNAM — Susan Grant-Nash, LCSW, med-ical social worker for hospice and palliativecare, has been named employee of the month forSeptember at Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH).

“Sue is a core member of our hospice team,”said Carol Emmerthal, RN, MSN, DKH directorof hospice and palliative care. “She extendsover-and-over again to provide comfort topatients and their families during the most diffi-cult times in their lives. The patient is always atthe center of her care. Sue also provides support to her colleagues onour hospice team so they can continue to provide excellent care. Sheis the total package of caring and does not hesitate to help when oth-ers are in need.”

As a student intern at Day Kimball, Grant-Nash developed theGood Grief Group, a children’s grief support program which is stillavailable today. She officially joined DKH in 2009. In her currentposition as a medical social worker, Grant-Nash assists patients withthe social and emotional illnesses associated with their conditionsand supports families in order to improve the patient’s response totreatment. Grant-Nash’s duties include providing grief therapy toimprove management and adjustment to illness as well as ongoingsocial work services to assist patients and families with personaland environmental difficulties. This position is core among theHospice Interdisciplinary Team.

“Amazed” by the recognition, Grant-Nash said that she feelsdeeply honored to join DKH colleagues whose employee of themonth celebrations she has joyfully attended and whom she greatlyadmires.

Grant-Nash previously worked as a family relations counselor anda Connecticut Department of Children and Families social workerfor the State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch. She also served as aschool social worker in the Thompson schools. A graduate of theUniversity of Connecticut with a B.S. in Sociology, Grant-Nashearned a M.S. in Counseling from Southern Connecticut StateUniversity. She resides in East Putnam with her husband Joe.

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designated space. It’s notuncommon to see youngchildren on swing sets withpeople in the near vicinitysmoking.”

According to Benway,this eventually broughtabout the idea amongmembers of the town’sParks and RecreationCommission of an ordi-nance being put in place.Passing that regulationwould make the non-smok-ing designation enforce-able.

“The Public SafetyCommission endorsed theconcept and the TownCouncil’s Ordinance Sub-Committee sent it to theCouncil for consideration,

despite a few members vot-ing against it,” addedBenway.

The ordinance wasbrought to a public hear-ing, where the biggest con-cern was the impact theordinance would have onthe rights of smokers.Some officials argued thatchewing tobacco and othersimilar products needed tobe excluded and dealt withdifferently, and othersvoiced concern over thecost of enforcement.

Citizens who attendedthe hearing seemed to havea different take. Whilesome did speak on theimpact the ordinancewould have on the rights oftobacco users, othersturned that sentimentaround arguing that smok-

ing in public places takesaway the rights of non-smokers to remain healthy.

While some councilorsbelieved the health con-cerns were enough to sup-port the regulation, themajority voted against it ina 5-3 vote that turned theordinance down.

Killingly is not the onlymunicipality that has hadto address this issue in thepast year. Putnam has longbeen working on solvingthe issue of smoking inpublic places spawned by ayouth movement in thecommunity to bring aboutnew regulations to limitthe practice.

Town AdministratorDoug Cutler says thebiggest hurdle town offi-cials in Putnam have run

into is contradictions instate policy.

“We’ve been going backand forth because the townattorney has come up withtwo different state statutesthat seem to be contradic-tory,” noted Cutler. “Onesays you can control it,another says maybe not, sowhen adopting an ordi-nance, particularly oneconcerning people’s abilityto smoke, we want to besure that the enforcementis not impacted by contra-dictory state statutes.”

With that in mind, ratherthan passing an ordinancethe district is looking intoimplementing a policy, onethat would not necessarilyimpact the rights of peopleto smoke in public placesbut would still help with

the cause.Cutler revealed that the

town’s RecreationCommission has authorityover properties like OwenTarr Park and Rotary Park,which are just a few areasof concern, and can imple-ment its own policy toapply to these areas.

“It was thought to go tothe RecreationCommission to come upwith something that mightbe a voluntary compliancetype of thing rather thanan ordinance. It would be apolicy that could be adopt-ed by the Commission andhave an education cam-paign to notify people thatit is appreciated not tosmoke during events. Thatwas the approach thattown officials thought we

should take and theRecreation Commission ison board,” said Cutler.

While the book is farfrom closed on this issue, itappears local town leadersare starting to pay closeattention to smoking inlocal parks and other pub-lic, town owned areas inhopes of finding a balancethat considers the individ-ual rights of both tobaccousers and those who maynever use tobacco in theirlifetimes, but can still findthemselves at risk ofhealth issues from beingexposed to it.

Jason Bleau may bereached (860) 928-1818, ext.112, or by e-mail [email protected].

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Thirteen countries were rep-resented and each brought certi-fied black belts of different lev-els to the table for whatDuethorn simply described as “ahard and very competitive con-test.” In addition to the crowd ofspectators, the black belts werealso web cast over the Internetduring their fights and had toendure the stresses of being inthe spotlight, sparring withfighters with unknown experi-ence and persevering throughvery physical events time andtime again.

Three of the four women whomade the trip, includingDuethorn, returned withnotable placements in theirevents. Phuong Nilo placedfourth in open weapons, whichincludes using non-traditionalweapons, in her case, fans. Nilocompeted three times due to tiesto reach her achievement.

Third degree black beltKristen Finnemore was added toa second team for the UnitedStates in sparring when shearrived in Amsterdam.Duethorn was on the otherAmerican team and while nei-ther teams went on to placeDuethorn said that it was a greatopportunity for both her and herstudent. Finnemore did, howev-er, excel in individual fighting,placing fourth in a contest with

rather large brackets.While the third black belt,

Michelle Lengyel, did not takeany places, she was able to gainsignificant experience compet-ing against other black beltsfrom around the world.

Duethorn flew home with herown hard fought honor.

“I placed second in weaponsusing a bow. I didn’t have anyfemale competition so I was inthe men’s division and also tooksecond in individual fighting,”she said. “The United Statesswept the top three in myweapons contest and it was coolto beat the guys.”

She went on to explain that thenumber of women that flew overfrom the United States overallwas rather impressive. TheUnited States included 19women and 14 men, a first forDuethorn.

“That was the first time any ofus had seen where a travelingteam had more female competi-tors than male competitors – Ireally like seeing women, adultwomen specifically, get theopportunity to travel, to meetpeople, to put themselves outthere and to challenge them-selves,” she said, adding that allthe competitors that made theirway to Amsterdam learned morethan just how to improve theirfighting and form.

“When you first get there youkind of judge everything, yousay that’s not how we do it, youknow,” said Duethorn. “There

judging was different and theirrules were different but youcome to realize that it’s OK for itto be different. It’s not bad, it’sjust ‘other’ and being able tolearn and deal with that is agood skill that broadens yourview of the world in a very dif-ferent way. You ultimately endup with a different perspective,even if you don’t agree with it.”

She added that the best part ofgoing to the international com-petition was that the fourwomen got to share their love forTang Soo Do with completestrangers and their unified pas-sion for the practice allowedthem to make immediate friendsin the process.

Even though the competitionis over, Duethorn says she isn’tlooking forward to taking abreak anytime soon.

“Competition lets you knowhow your training was andmakes you say ‘What am I goingto do differently.’ It makes melove what I do even more andtrain even harder and that’ssomething you don’t get unlessyou get out of the gym and testyourself and what you’velearned in a new environment. Ialready have my next contestpicked out.”

Jason Bleau may be reached(860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Quest Martial Arts welcomes backmaster, students from Amsterdam

QUESTcontinued from page A1

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As we established in one of my previous columns,I love all things Halloween. As we approach the end ofthe month, Halloween-themed events pop up allaround the towns of the Quiet Corner. Whether youhave little ones or if you simply like to celebrate thethrills and chills of the season, here are some sugges-tions to get your family out and about this weekend!On Friday, October 25th, there will be ghosts, goblinsand ghouls a-plenty in downtown Putnam withTrick-or-Treat Street starting at 5:00 pm. Adding tothe spooky feeling in the air, Main Street will also fea-ture the first ever Zombie Fashion Show!Rescheduled from First Friday, the Zombie FashionShow invites all ages to come dressed in yourundead best and walk the catwalk. Don’t miss afiendishly fun evening!

The Halloween festivities continue on Saturday,October 26th with the Scarecrow Kingdom & MadMonster March in Danielson! This family eventbegins at 1:00 pm, with participants encouraged tobring old clothes to help build a ScarecrowKingdom in Davis Park. Then, from 2:30 to 4:00 pm,children 12 and under (in costume and accompa-nied by an adult) are invited to Trick or Treat onMain Street. For more information, see the KillinglyBusiness Association’s ad on the Be Active, BeHealthy, Be Killingly page in this week’s KillinglyVillager!

On Sunday, October 27th, the community is invit-ed to the Trunk or Treat Harvest Party at HighPointe Church in Thompson. A “Trunk or Treat” isa safe and fun alternative to traditional Trick orTreating. Festivities begin at 5:00 pm at 1208Thompson Road. For more information, see HighPointe Church’s ad in all four papers, and visitwww.gotohpc.org!

With Halloween coming next Thursday, now isthe time to get your supplies for any Halloween fes-tivities you might be planning. Head to Buell’sOrchard in Eastford and get your carving pumpkins,gourds, Indian corn, and cornstalks for decorating.Don’t forget, Buell’s also has apples for bobbing,cider and mulling spices. See Buell’s Orchard in thisweek’s Villagers!

A special thanks to the communities of the QuietCorner for providing family-friendly events for all toenjoy! Remember, don’t eat too much candy, and besafe as you travel the streets on Halloween night.Regardless of how you choose to spend yourHalloween, have fun and be safe!

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QUIET CORNER ROUNDUPBradley forced to cancel ‘WhiteChristmas’

PUTNAM — The Bradley Playhouseannounced last week that the Board ofDirectors has regretfully voted to cancelthe December production of “WhiteChristmas” due to the ongoing ceilingrestoration project and the difficultiesassociated with staging the musical pro-duction beyond the Bradley’s stage.

In September, a section of the 112-yearold theatre’s ceiling failed, promptinginspections to assess safety and consulta-tions with experts to determine compre-hensive remedies.

“The ceiling project is progressing moreslowly than we had hoped,” BradleyPlayhouse Business Manager PatriciaGreen said. “We are still interviewing con-tractors and engineers, obtaining reports,and determining the best way to proceed.We are moving forward as quickly as isprudent to be certain that our theatre isrestored in the safest manner possiblewhile maintaining the building’s originalacoustics.”

While local schools’ stages in the regionwere investigated as an alternative venue,their previously scheduled programs andlogistical and contractual issues connectedwith “White Christmas” prevented theBradley from offering the musical at anoth-er location. Though keenly aware of thedisappointment this decision will causetheir patrons, actors and donors, the Boardof Directors felt that they had no otherchoice.

Major musicals traditionally requireeight to 10 weeks of intensive rehearsaltime. Dancing, vocal and acting rehearsalsextend late into the evenings, which pre-sent a problem for spaces beyond theBradley, and restricted access to buildingswould also hamper set construction.Hundreds and hundreds of man-hours typ-ically go into every production, and theeffort required for “White Christmas” ismore extensive than for most productions,Green said.

Patrons who have already purchasedtickets may request a full refund or creditto a future production by calling 860-928-7887 or by e-mailing [email protected]. Season Ticket and Flex Passholders may also receive a refund or credittowards next year’s tickets for the value oftheir “White Christmas” tickets.

The Bradley thanks their loyal patronsand supporters for their understandingand patience in this matter, and Green stat-ed that every effort would be made to con-tact ticket holders either by phone, e-mailor regular mail. The Board of Directors iscommitted to re-opening the Bradley forthe 2014 season when renovations are com-plete and the long-awaited entryway wheel-chair lift is installed. Office hours will beas usual for Season Ticket and Flex Passsales.

In addition, the original play “Life As IKnew It,” has been rescheduled to the sec-ond and third weekends in November. Thatproduction has been moved to the newKillingly High School’s auditorium, but isstill being produced by the Bradley.

Celebrations to host ‘SmallWorks: Artful Treasures’

POMFRET — Celebrations Gallery &Shoppes invites you to the 5th Annual“Small Works: Artful Treasures” ArtExhibition & Sale, which will run fromNov. 2 to Jan. 5, 2014.

There will be a Meet the ArtistsReception with festive complimentaryrefreshments on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 4-7p.m.

During this exhibition, Celebrationsoffers a variety of “Small Works” originalartwork all less than 200 square inches andpriced under $200, with a variety of pricepoints. Excitement is building as cus-tomers and collectors anticipate what trea-sures await at this 5th annual event. Salesfrom this exhibition support the localartist community and enable gift-givers topresent the cherished gift of original art-work to loved ones. Glass ornaments,painted and embellished by artists, are anadditional offering to celebrate the fifthyear of this event.

Thirty different local and regionalartists will be featured, with many makingtheir debut at Celebrations. A variety ofmedia and styles including paintings, mul-timedia, frescos, photography, fiber art,pastels, encaustics, printmaking andframed jewelry pieces will be available.Participating artists are Diane Blasius,Marguerite Bride, Carol Conley, NancyDougherty, Judy Doyle, Bernice Harmyk,Sandee Harraden, Tina Haverl, Joan BladeJohnson, Melanie Johnston, AdeleKarbowski, Merrill Park Keeley, MaggieKendis, Susan Scott Kenney, FrancesKornbluth, Donna O'Scolaigh Lange,Susan Rosenstone Larrow, Linda Littleton,Jacqueline Lucier, Anna Mancini, LizbethMcGee, Marian O'Connell, Julie Prohaska,Katie Samuelson, Monique Sourinho, ScottTaylor, Carol Wallace, Sharon Way-Howard, Carol Wontkowski, and MargaretYoung.

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PUTNAM — The following studentswere promoted at the SeptemberGraduation at Mike Bogdanski’s andKristin Duethorn’s Quest Martial Arts.

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• Blue/Green: Evan Antonson, KylePazienza

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Alvarez, Alaina Salkiewicz, Conor Stewart• Red/White: Christopher Martineau,

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AGvocate program announcesfall workshop, grant support

CANTERBURY — This year’s FallWorkshop for Agriculture Commissions,“How Your Town Can Support New andBeginning Farmers,” will be held onThursday, Nov. 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at theCanterbury Community Center, 1Municipal Drive, Canterbury.

Learn about the challenges of being anew farmer in Connecticut, and find outwhat your town can do to encourage andsupport them. The Fall Workshop will alsohost the quarterly meeting of theNortheast Connecticut AgricultureCommissions. Agriculture Commissionmembers from throughout the state areinvited and are welcome to share theirexperiences with other attendees.

The Fall Workshop is free, but registra-tion is requested for planning purposes.For more information or to register, pleasecontact John Guszkowski, AGvocateProgram Manager, at 860-455-8251 [email protected].

Over the last three years, the AGvocateProgram has worked successfully tostrengthen the farm-friendliness of munic-ipal regulations and to improve the long-term viability of agricultural businessesin The Last Green Valley. With AGvocatesupport, more than a dozen towns haveestablished Agriculture Commissions orCommittees; reviewed municipal land useplanning documents and regulations toensure they support agricultural business-es; passed Right-to-Farm ordinances;amended tax classifications; preservedfarmland in perpetuity; and sought cre-ative ways to publicize and promote localagriculture.

In recognition of the Program’s success,the CT Department of Agriculture hasawarded an Agriculture Viability Grant tothe Eastern CT Resource Conservation andDevelopment Council. The grant will beused to strengthen the AGvocate networkin The Last Green Valley and to expand theProgram statewide.

The AGvocate Program is managed bythe Eastern Connecticut ResourceConservation and Development Area, Inc.(RC&D) in cooperation with a SteeringCommittee comprised of members fromThe Last Green Valley (TLGV), participat-ing communities, agricultural businesses,and many federal, state, and nonprofitagencies and organizations. The AGvocateProgram is funded in part by matchingfunds from the Connecticut Department ofAgriculture through the CommunityInvestment Act, 05-228.

Hyde postgraduate year programincreasing in popularity

WOODSTOCK — For seniors not readyto take the leap to independence that colle-giate life brings, many are opting to take apostgraduate year following high schoolgraduation, typically spent at a privateschool.

At the Hyde School, a leader in family-based character education with a campusin Woodstock, the number of post-graduatestudents has more than doubled in the lastfive years, currently with 15 students, witha lone female student in the group.

“With our postgraduate program, Hydeprovides a dynamic learning environmentfor those students who have the desire tonot only achieve their goals and broadenthe college acceptance list, but also to gainconfidence, courage and character theyneed to be successful in college andbeyond,” said Hyde President MalcolmGauld.

This extra year allows a student tomature socially and/or academically, pro-vides another year of academic prepared-ness and time to enhance study skills andtime management, perhaps another year tostrengthen athletic ability to pursue asport in college.

As postgraduates, these students willhave already earned a high school diplomaso will be making academic choices thatwill enhance their profile for college by fill-ing in gaps on their transcript or takingsome more advanced courses. Hyde workswith each postgraduate student to developan individualized plan that might includeAP courses, electives in the arts, SAT prep,college counseling, hands-on leadershiptraining, and internship opportunities.

Robert Ficara, a Woodstock campus post-graduate student from Fairfield, who wasdrawn to Hyde because of the school’sfocus on character and academics, was alsoimpressed by its college acceptance record.In the past five years, Hyde graduates havebeen admitted to 25 of U.S. News & WorldReport’s Top 50 National Universities.

“A few of the schools I was looking atwere on that list, so I knew I was spendingmy year wisely,” said Ficara. A graduate ofFairfield Ludlowe High School, a large pub-lic school, Robert liked Hyde’s small classsizes and rigorous schedule and in just twomonths he has seen improvement in hisgrades, time management and leadershipskills.

“My attitude and motivation to excel inschool has never been more positive than ithas been this postgraduate year,” he said.“I was always focused solely on soccer andtrack and field, but now want to give it myall on the field as well as in the classroom.”

Eliana Goldberg, from Henniker, N.H.,graduated from the Woodstock campus thisyear and decided to take a postgraduateyear at the Bath, Maine campus.

“For me, this extra year is all aboutimproving my grades, changing my studyhabits by overcoming my procrastinationand becoming more of a leader. I am fullycommitted to achieving all of my goals andwill be that much more ready for collegenext year,” she said.


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Editor’s Note: The information con-tained in these police logs wasobtained through either pressreleases or other public documentskept by each police department, andis considered to be the account ofpolice. All subjects are consideredinnocent until proven guilty in acourt of law. If a case is dismissedin court or the party is found to beinnocent, The Villager, with properdocumentation, will update the logat the request of the arrested party.

STATE POLICE TROOPD LOGS

Train kills pedestrian inKillinglyOn Wednesday, Oct. 16, at approxi-mately 7:28 p.m., Eastern DistrictDispatch was contacted byProvidence Worcester Railroad,who advised that one of theirtrains was traveling southboundapproaching the intersection ofRoute 101 in Killingly when thetrain struck a pedestrian who waslocated on the railroad tracks.Troopers and EMS personnelarrived on scene and the pedestri-an, later identified as Larry Hart,63, was pronounced deceased.The incident is still under investi-gation. Anyone with informationand/or who has witnessed the inci-dent is urged to contact EasternDistrict Dispatch/Troop D at 860-779-4900.

THOMPSONTUESDAY, OCT. 15

Mark Alexander, 19, of 341 WestThompson Road, Thompson, wascharged with possession of nar-cotics and driving without head-lights.

Gianna Renzi, 18, of 341 WestThompson Road, Thompson, wascharged with possession of nar-cotics and driving without head-lights.

Arrest DetailsTHOMPSON — On Oct. 15, atapproximately 9:40 p.m., membersof the Troop D Quality of LifeTask Force (QLTF), assisted bypatrol Troopers from theDanielson barracks, stopped avehicle on Westcott Road nearTroop D because the operator wasdriving the car without headlightson.During the traffic stop, the opera-tor, Mark Alexander, 19, of 341West Thompson Road, Thompson,admitted that he had narcotics onhim. Troopers subsequently locat-ed crack cocaine, heroin andSuboxone on his person.Troopers then conducted a searchof the vehicle and locatedSuboxone in a purse belonging tohis passenger, Gianna Renzi, 18, of341 West Thompson Road,Thompson. Both parties wereplaced under arrest without inci-dent and transported to theDanielson barracks.Alexander and Renzi wereprocessed and later released on a$500 dollar non/surety bond andwill appear in Danielson SuperiorCourt on Nov. 15, for the aforemen-tioned charges.Members of the CT State Policeare committed to combating drugactivity in the “Quiet Corner” andanyone with information regard-ing the illegal sale of narcotics and/or synthetic marijuana areencouraged to call the Troop DQLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at

860-779-4950 or message the QLTFFacebook page.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16

Katie Dickson, 29, of 62 Church St.,Thompson, was charged with riskof injury to a child and disorderlyconduct.

SUNDAY, OCT. 20

William Gongeallaz, 31, of 3 TotemPole Road, Thompson, wascharged with disorderly conduct.

KILLINGLYTUESDAY, OCT. 15

Eric Sheridan, 33, of 40 ProspectAve., Apt. C, Killingly, was chargedwith threatening.

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

Eric Brown, 35, of 21 RailroadAve., in Killingly, was chargedwith failure to appear.

DANIELSONTHURSDAY, OCT. 17

Frank Mayo, 47, of 65 Coomer HillRoad, Danielson, was chargedwith breach of peace.

FRIDAY, OCT. 18

Jennifer Young, 26, of 48Edwardson St., Danielson, wascharged with possession of nar-cotics and possession of narcoticsoutside of their original container.

MONDAY, OCT. 21

David Klingensmith, 31, of 18Hubbard Hill Road, Danielson,was charged with disorderly con-duct and assault in the 3rd degree.

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

Robert Boncek, 32, of 29A CarterSt., Danielson, was charged withfailure to respond or pay infrac-tion.

PUTNAMSATURDAY, OCT. 19

Ryon Diyon, 21, of 14 Marshal St.,Apt. A, Putnam, was charged withrisk of injury and disorderly con-duct.

DAYVILLEFRIDAY, OCT. 18

Matthew Hall, 25, of 46 Mason HillRoad, Dayville, was charged withfailure to respond to an infraction.

Jacob Mayo, 20, of 307 Ross Road,Dayville, was charged with failureto pay or make a plea.

BROOKLYNJohn Jones, 36, of 49 Pomfret Road,Brooklyn, was charged with pos-session of narcotics and posses-sion with intent to sell.

EASTFORDRobert Loiselle, 31, of 6A GeneralLion Road, Eastford, was chargedwith burglary in the 3rd degreeand criminal mischief in the 3rddegree.

PUTNAM POLICEDEPARTMENT LOGS

TUESDAY, OCT. 15

Joshua Mooney, 33, of 160 BroadSt., Providence, R.I., was chargedwith illegal sexual contact, sexualassault in the 4th degree, and vio-lation of probation.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1

Eric Sheridan, 33, of 496 HartfordPike, Dayville, was charged withcriminal trespassing in the 1stdegree, and breach of peace in the2nd degree.

THURSDAY, OCT. 17

Mark Cunningham, 52, of 4Longmeadow Drive, PomfretCenter, was charged with illegaluse of a cell phone.

FRIDAY, OCT. 18

Spencer Breton, 19, of 40 StetsonRoad, Brooklyn, was charged withfailure to stop at a stop sign.

SATURDAY, OCT. 19

Rebecca Zhukov, 45, of 29 SessionsSt., Providence, R.I., was chargedwith operating without a license.

Robert Connors, 18, of 403 SchoolSt., Putnam, was charged withoperating without a license, oper-ating without registration, operat-ing on a public highway and exces-sive noise.

MONDAY, OCT. 21

Aislin Myers, 18, of 136 MeehanRoad, Woodstock, was chargedwith speeding.

Sherry Magnan, 41, of 12Sheppards Landing, Woodstock,was charged with traveling toofast.

John Aubin, 48, of 147 Church St.,Willimantic, was charged withfailure to appear in the 1st degreeand two counts of failure to appearin the 2nd degree.

Zachary Blain, 23, of 15 School St.,Putnam, was charged with disor-derly conduct, risk of injury to aminor, threatening, assault 3rd inthe third degree, reckless endan-germent, and animal cruelty.

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

Jessica Devivo, 27, of 67 RailroadSt., Putnam, was charged with fail-ure to appear in the 2nd degree.

POLICE LOG



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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26Fabulous Fall HarvestOpen House at RosemeadeApartmentsCome see our beautifulremodeled apartments10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Come and enjoy refreshmentsand talk with us as we introduceyou to our community andall we have to offerTake a tour and be enteredto win one of 10 gift cardsApply and put a depositand be entered to wina large gift basket657 Worcester St., Southbridge, MAwww.rosemeade.rentourspace.com508-765-1610

Live music with Posi-Track9:30 – closeGold Eagle at Laurel House8 Tracy Rd., Dayville, CT860-779-7777

Anti-Bullying Seminar for kidsFREE!!11 a.m.Midtown Fitness75 Railroad St., Putnam, CTTo reserve spot: 860-928-9218

Mad Monster March for kidsDavis Park, Danielson, CT1:00 p.m.860-779-5390Then trick or treat on Main St.2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Klem’s 8th AnnualDog Costume Contest11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.Awards for scariest, mostoriginal and funniestPostponement date:Sun., Oct. 27117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA

Halloween Party andLive music with Zink AlloyCady’s Tavern2168 Putnam Pike (44)Chepachet, RI401-568-4102

Scarecrow Kingdom andMad Monster March1:00 p.m.Davis Park, Danielson, CTTrick or treating on Main St.2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27Harvest Party5:00 p.m.High Pointe Church1208 Thompson Rd., Thompson, CTwww.gotohpc.org

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29Free Halloween PartyOpen to the public6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Costumes, treats, face paintingMazie the ClownIn the main dining room ofLanessa Extended Care751 School St., Webster, MA508-949-1334www.lanessa.net

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2Live performance“Trout Fishing in America”2:00 p.m.$10 in advance; $12 at doorHyde Cultural Center150 Rte. 169, Woodstock, CT860-928-2946

Open House atBody & Soul9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.--Massage & spa therapy--Tanning & sunless tanning--Synergist health systems

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8Live music with WsQStarts at 7:00 p.m.Hank’s416 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT860-774-6071

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9St. Roch’s ParishHarvest Fair8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.White elephant table, craftsUsed books, baked goodsRaffle items, foodMoney rafflesCome for lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.334 Main St., Oxford, MA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10CNB 5K Cross Country Turkey Trot9:00 a.m.West Thompson Lake, Thompson, CTCall 860-923-9440, Thompson Recreation

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 168th Annual Toy CollectionWoodstock Volunteer Fire Station399 Route 169, Woodstock, CTBring new unwrapped toy

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17Open House at Marianapolis School26 Chase Rd., Thompson, CT860-923-9245

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Piano Bar withDon & YvonneSunday nights6:00 p.m.Carmellas Italian Restaurant55 South Maple St. (Rte. 9)Brookfield, MA

Wise Guys Team TriviaEvery Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.Cady’s Tavern2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44)Chepachet, RI401-568-4102

Roadhouse BluesEvery Sunday 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.Special guests every SundayCady’s Tavern2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44)Chepachet, RI401-568-4102

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sniffing dogs to ensure there was no deviceon the grounds or in the buildings.

While the Thompson School District andother schools in the Quiet Corner are nostrangers to such pranks as bomb threat,they are not taken lightly. Jolin says thereare criminal aspects to these threats, andthere is punishment on the school level aswell.

“It’s extremely serious — it’s one of theworst things the student can do. It violatesthe code of the school community and putseveryone in fear and danger and that’s oneof the worst things you can do,” said Jolin,who added that the consequences on theschool level are “severe” for students whoare identified as making these threats inany situation.

While bomb threats are obviously notwarranted, it did give the district an oppor-tunity to look at how effective its responsewas to the situation, and according to Jolin,the results were very enlightening.

“I think it went quite well — there arealways things we can improve on, but ingeneral, I was extremely pleased by thework of our staff,” said Jolin, who alsonoted that the protocols followed in the dis-trict under such circumstances are nothingnew. They were in place even before theincidents in Newtown and have beenemployed before for similar situations,which are always taken as serious threats

and never assumed to be pranks.After the threat was discovered, students

were evacuated from the campus andreturned to the building around 2:30 p.m.,delaying their return home by about halfhour in some cases. Jolin took the time toaddress one major concern that he hasheard from parents following the incidentabout when parents are informed of any-thing that has occurred at the school.

“I received expressions of concern ofwhy don’t we do a one call now explainingwhat’s going on sooner, calling all the par-ents and letting them know what’s goingon,” explained Jolin. “What we don’t wantto do is inform people before we have accu-rate information. So, for example, we couldsend out a message like, ‘We have a problemat the schools and have not accounted for allthe students yet,’ but why would I want tosend a message out like that without accu-rate documented information? Once wehave confirmation of documented informa-tion and the status of everyone, then weinform the appropriate parties.”

As for the investigation into this mostrecent threat, Jolin said it’s in the hands ofthe State Police.

“At this time they have some leads theyare following through on to determine whowas behind the writing and the investiga-tion is ongoing,” Jolin said.

Jason Bleau may be reached (860) 928-1818,ext. 112, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Thompson protocols testedafter threat found on wall

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PUTNAM — On Saturday, Sept. 7, Grandmaster David Sgro, a karate master and missionary, visit-ed Mike Bogdanski and Kristin Duethorn at Quest Martial Arts in Putnam. He taught karate semi-nars for children and adults and collected donations for his project, GO Ministries. The project iscollecting items to sponsor Christmas for 5,000 Mayan poor and orphans in Guatemala.

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New London’s weapons wear down KillinglyBY CHARLIE LENTZ

VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR

DAYVILLE — Killingly High’sTyler Stucke returned to the back-field against New London last Fridayafter spending most of the three pre-vious games on the sideline with asprained right ankle. And whileStucke returned to form against theWhalers with 144 yards and twotouchdowns — New London matchedhim on the ground with 108 yards andfour touchdowns from Orrin Parke.

“Parke’s a good player. He runshard. We talked about it all week, sawit on film. One guy’s not going to beable to take him down,” said Killinglycoach Chad Neal. “He’s going to keepgoing so play to the whistle.”

Along with Parke on the groundthe Whalers whistled past theRedmen through the air with 250yards and four touchdown strikes enroute to a 56-14 victory on Oct. 18 atKillingly High.

“We had to send our guys off theedge a little bit more because theywere getting outside,” Neal said.“That opened the pass-ing game, opened thatwheel pattern there.You got to take yourchances with them.Hats off to NewLondon. They played agreat game.”

The Redmen made agame of it early. Stuckeput Killingly up on itsfirst possession with a12-yard touchdown runto cap a five-play, 44-yard drive with 9:45 leftin the first quarter.

The Whalersanswered with a 21-yard touchdown passfrom Danny Marandato Nico Ramos with7:59 left in the first

quarter. On the ensuing kickoffKillingly’s Marquee Pipken fumbledthe return to give the ball back to theWhaler’s at the Redmen’s 26-yard line.New London scored five plays lateron an eight-yard run from Parke andled 14-6 with 6:39 left in the first quar-ter.

Killingly responded with an 17-play,87-yard march that ate up 8:41 of theclock. Stucke capped the drive with afive-yard touchdown run. Stuckerushed for the conversion to tie it at14-14 with 9:49 left in the second quar-ter.

New London answered with 42unanswered points.

“We played with them early. Wetalked about it in pregame. We’ve gotto play 48 minutes,” Neal said. “We’vegot to play an entire game to win agame against New London. Idon’t think New London is 42points better than us by anystretch. Early on, we fumble akickoff — just those mistakes wecan’t have against a team likethis.”

Parke added touchdown runsof two and six yards to close outthe half and put the Whalers up28-14 at the intermission. Parkeadded another rushing touch-down in the second half andMaranda connected on threescoring strikes in the secondhalf including a 57-yard touch-down to Ramos and an 80-yardscore to Jose Garcia to put NewLondon up 56-14 with 5:20 left inthe game.

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Killingly’s Tyler Stucke picks upyardage against New London onOct. 18 at Killingly High. NewLondon defeated Killingly 56-14.

B2 ☎ KILLINGLY VILLAGER ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, October 25, 2013

Pride dominates Whitney TechBY CHARLIE LENTZ


ANSONIA — WhitneyTech’s football program isin its second season and theScreaming Owls don’t havea useable home field ontheir Hamden campus — sothey played host to theQuinebaug Valley Pridedown the road at O’BrienTech’s Sports Complex.With a start-up program ona borrowed field WhitneyTech was no match for thePride last Saturday.

The Pride forced fourfumbles and grabbed fourinterceptions. QuinebaugValley held the Owls to justone series of downs on theirfirst four possessions whilescoring five touchdowns inthe first half en route to a41-0 victory on Oct. 19.

The victory liftedQuinebaug Valley’s recordto 4-2. Despite WhitneyTech’s disadvantages, coachJoe Asermelly said thePride can’t afford to takeany team lightly.

“Granted (Whitney Tech) doesn’thave a lot of depth but they hadsome quality athletes over there,”Asermelly said. “Their program’syoung. I’m happy we are wherewe’re at as a program.”

And the Pride is looking to betterlast season’s 5-5 record.

“We’ve built a reputation nowwe’ve got to live up to that reputa-tion. The positive thing about todaywas not just the points but how wescored. I thought special teamsworked depth and got field posi-tion. And also we got some inter-ceptions and that’s huge,”Asermelly said. “If our defense cangenerate turnovers that’s a goodsign all around.”

The Pride used just two plays toscore on its first possession.Quarterback Tylor Genest cappedthe 55-yard drive with a 45-yard rundown the right sideline with 9:17left in the first quarter.

On the Owls ensuing possessionQuinebaug Valley forced a fumbleand Joe Scanlon recovered onWhitney Tech’s 30-yard line. Afteran Owls offside penalty, the Pride’sRaiff Santerre completed the scor-ing drive in one play, bulling 25yards for the score with 8:09 left inthe first quarter for a 13-0 lead.

On its first possession of the sec-ond quarter Quinebaug Valley tookpossession at Whitney Tech’s 15-yard line after a fake punt by theOwls failed. From the 15, the Pride

scored in one play with Genest loft-ing a scoring pass to senior tightend Ben Brissette with 11:47 left inthe half.

Quinebaug Valley stretched themargin to 27-0 with a six-play, 62-yard drive. John Sanderson fin-ished the march with a two-yardburst with 6:07 left in the half andConnor Pion’s point after put thePride up 27-0.

Quinebaug Valley drove 51 yardsin four plays to cap the scoring inthe first half. Cody LaScola rushedfor the score from the 2-yard lineand the Pride led 34-0 at the half.

Quinebaug Valley completed thescoring on a 48-yard interceptionreturn by Saige Louis with 6:31 leftin the fourth quarter. In addition tothe interception by Louis —Jeremee Perez, Michael Davis andJoJo Gonzalez also had pickoffs forthe Pride.

Quinebaug Valley (4-2) did notlose any players to injury againstthe Owls and is looking for its fifthwin this weekend, which wouldmatch last season’s victory total.

“Right now it looks like we’repretty healthy,” Asermelly said.“We can’t do anything about those

two losses but we can do a lottowards getting a few more wins.We’re working hard towards ourteam goals and I’m appreciative forthe players I have right now.”

The loss dropped Whitney Tech’srecord to 0-6. The Pride next playhost to Wolcott Tech (1-4) on Friday,Oct. 25 and the game will be playedat Ellis Tech in Danielson withkickoff scheduled for 6 p.m.

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Quinebaug Valley’s John Sanderson runs to daylight with Jeremee Perez, right, leading the blocking against Whitney Tech on Oct.19 at O’Brien Sports Complex in Ansonia. The Pride won 41-0.

BOX SCORESQUINEBAUG VALLEY 41, WHITNEY TECH 0Quinebaug 13 21 0 7 - 41Whitney 0 0 0 0 - 0

FIRST QUARTERQuinebaug-Tylor Genest 45 run (Connor Pion kick) 9:17Quinebaug-Raiff Santerre 25 run (kick failed), 8:09

SECOND QUARTERQuinebaug-Ben Brissette 15 pass from Genest (Pion kick),11:47Quinebaug-John Sanderson 2 run (Pion kick), 6:07Quinebaug-Cody LaScola 2 run (Pion kick), 1:49

FOURTH QUARTERQuinebaug-48 interception return (Pion kick) 6:31

Quinebaug WhitneyFirst Downs 10 6Rushes-yards 26-231 32-85Passing 28 40Att-Comp-Int 2-4-0 4-11-4Punts-Avg. 1-31 2-31Fumbles-Lost 0-0 4-4Penalties-Yards 4-40 7-45INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-Quinebaug, Genest 2-45 and TD, Sanderson 7-71 and TD, Raiff Santerre 4-88 and TD, Jeremee Perez 4-8, LaScola 3-17 and TD, Michael Davis 5-1, Pat Garrett 1-1. Whitney, Anthony Jennings, 4-(minus 3), Brandon Robles21-57, Terran Weston 4-13, Hubert Wearing 3-18.

PASSING-Quinebaug, Genest 1-2-0 for 15 yards and TD,Chuck Innes 1-2-0 for 13 yards. Whitney, Jennings 4-11-4for 40 yards.

RECEIVING-Quinebaug, Brissette 1-15 and TD, KyleLoomis, 1-13. Whitney, Robles 1-3, Damon Perry 2-12,Cam Carmon 1-25.

Woodstock Academy defeated by Stonington BearsBY CHARLIE LENTZ


WOODSTOCK — Small steps were takenby Woodstock Academy in a 48-8 loss toStonington on Oct. 19 and big gains weremade by Centaurs senior running backJustin Cutting — who picked up 116 yardsand one touchdown on 21 carries.

The Centaurs held an 8-7 lead after Cuttingrushed 45 yards for a score with 6:22 left in thefirst quarter and then Cutting rushed for thetwo-point conversion. Stonington’s ZachPoirier responded to Cutting’s score with anine-yard touchdown run to begin 42 unan-swered points as the Bears topped WoodstockAcademy at Bentley Athletic Complex.

The win lifted Stonington’s record to 3-2.Woodstock Academy’s record fell to 0-6. Inaddition to Cutting’s performance, some ofthe small steps made by Woodstock Academyincluded driving inside Stonington territorytwice in the first half and once in the secondhalf.

“I was very pleased with the offense. Justinrushed for over 100 yards and (quarterback)Billy Harrington rushed for almost 100 yardsalso,” said Woodstock Academy coach ClayKillingsworth. “Both of those guys, com-bined, really stepped it up. We did some dif-ferent things on offense this week and we’regoing to continue to build on that hopefully.”

Killingworth modified the Centaurs spreadoffense against Stonington. Senior receiverPatrick Falkowski and junior receiver TrentAppleton have both moved to an inside receiv-er/wingback position. Sophomore Kyle Proutyand freshman Mason DeFocy are the outsidereceivers.”

“We want to get the ball in (Falkowski’s)hands more, he ran the ball several times in thegame — giving him and Appleton some moretouches in the game. Instead of going threereceivers all the time, four receivers spread,

we’re now running more of a spread-optiontype — where we have two wingbacks — (quar-terback) Billy (Harrington) is still in the shot-gun but he’s much closer to the center. JustinCutting is now in a pistol set for the most part

— running a lot of double- and triple-option,”Killingsworth said. “This is better suited forthem and they definitely showed that thisweek. They performed a lot better than theyhave in the past. Harrington’s a very strongrunner. That’s his strongpoint. We challengedhim to get a couple first downs in the gamethere on fourth down and he stepped up and gotseveral of those and that’s big on his part.”

Killingsworth said the Centaurs were able tosustain longer drives that traversed intoStonington terrain. On four of seven posses-sions in the first half the Centaurs had driveswhere they gained more than one first down.

“I challenged them, hey, we haven’t got multi-ple first downs on drives all year. And let’s tryto make that one of our small goals during thegame,” Killingsworth said. “Obviously, wewant to win the game but let’s make somesmaller goals and try to achieve those and seewhere that takes us.”

Woodstock Academy junior linebacker TrentAppleton snared an interception and Centaursjunior lineman Dan Whittenburg recovered aStonington fumble. Woodstock Academy (0-6)travels to Ledyard (5-1) on Friday, Oct. 25, withkickoff set for 6:30 p.m.

“They just continue to come to practice andwork hard. They picked up that new offenselike they’ve been running it for a couplemonths now,” Killingsworth said. “I’m excit-ed to get back to practice and continue towork on that offense.”

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Photo courtesy Julie Quinn

Woodstock Academy’s Justin Cutting picks up yardage against Stonington on Oct. 19 at Bentley AthleticConference in Woodstock. Cutting gained 116 yards and scored a touchdown.

“They’ve got a lot of weapons, a lot ofspeed,” Neal said. “Covering them in openspace was difficult. We’ve just got to get betterat it.”

Neal was pleased to see Stucke get back onsolid footing and junior running back MikeElsey added 60 yards on 15 carries and caughttwo passes for 41 yards.

“Tyler ran well. Michael ran well,” Nealsaid. “The passing game was kind of non-exis-tent. Like I said, we can’t make mistakes. Themistakes killed us.”

New London coach Duane Maranda said theWhalers wanted to establish the running gamewith Parke leading the way.

“The way they were playing our receiversthey were daring us to run the football inside,”Maranda said. “So we had to be able to do that.We’ve been working really hard on our rungame and this is our fifth game in a row wherewe’ve had a rusher over 100 yards. Orrin’sdoing a great job with that. The offensive lineis starting to gel and come together and makethe right calls so that was a big part of our suc-cess. And it opened up some other things upinside. We start to get our outside run game

going and it opens up the inside stuff. And thatpays off big dividends, especially when we’redown inside the tight red zone.”

With success on the ground the Whalers (3-2)were able to mix in the pass effectively.

“Once we do that now it starts to open upeverything else,” Maranda said. “So it all kindof builds on one another.”

Killingly (3-3) next plays host to Montville (4-2) on Friday, Oct. 25, with kickoff scheduled for6:30 p.m. Against New London, Killingly fresh-man quarterback Kyle Derosier completed 4-of-11 passes for 66 yards and was interceptedonce. Coach Neal said with Stucke back inform and Elsey running well, the Redmen willhave to utilize both their talents againstMontville and complement them through theair.

“I think our combination of Elsey, Stucke inthe backfield keeps teams off-balance. We defi-nitely have got to improve our passing gameand play action, look at our pass blocking,”Neal said. “Defensively, we’ve got to get betterat tackling. We spend a lot of time on tackling.We’ve just got to play to whistle, we’ve got topursue, and keep going.”

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NEW LONDON 56, KILLINGLY 14

New London 14 14 14 14 - 56Killingly 6 8 0 0 - 14

FIRST QUARTERKillingly-Tyler Stucke 12 run (runfailed) 9:45New London-Nico Ramos 21 passfrom Danny Maranda (GarrettBurdick kick) 7:59New London-Orrin Parke 8 run(Burdick kick) 6:39

SECOND QUARTERKillingly-Stucke 5 run (Stucke run)9:49New London-Parke 2 run (BurdickKick) 5:58New London-Parke 6 run (Burdickkick) 2:24

THIRD QUARTERNew London-Jose Garcia 2 passfrom Maranda (Burdick kick) 9:46New London-Parke 1 run (Burdickkick) 2:28

FOURTH QUARTERNew London-Ramos 57 pass fromMaranda (Burdick kick) 10:54

New London-Garcia 80 pass fromMaranda (Burdick kick) 5:20

New London KillinglyFirst Downs 18 16Rushes-yards 27-174 43-225Passing 250 66Att-Comp-Int 14-20-0 4-11-1Punts-Avg. 0-0 2-28Fumbles-Lost 1-1 4-3Penalties-Yards 4-25 8-48

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING-New London, Maranda4-12, Parke 18-108 and 4 TDs, Ramos2-12, Jon Rivara 3-(minus 1), Garcia1-5, Jelani Lucas 1-10. Killingly,Stucke 23-144 and 2 TDs, Derosier2-(minus 7), Mike Elsey 15-60, TroyChappell 1-2, Austin Caffrey 1-1,Marquee Pipkin 1-14.

PASSING-New London, Maranda14-20-0 for 250 yards and 4TDs.Killingly, Derosier 4-11-1 for 66 yards.

RECEIVING-New London, Garcia 3-98and 2 TDs, Leo Clinton 2-23, Ramos3-101 and 2 TDs, Troy Gray 3-21,Lucas 1-5, Parke 1-0, Rivara 1-2.Killingly, Nick Hewitt 2-25, Elsey 2-41.

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SPORTSEllis Tech tops Tourtellotte on Senior Night

BY CHARLIE LENTZVILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR

DANIELSON — Seniorgoalkeeper Matt Snay would-n’t mind having another fouryears on Ellis Tech’s soccerteam. As Snay and fellowsenior Kyle Watson near theend of their careers for theGolden Eagles each gamebecomes more valuable andnone was more special thanEllis Tech’s 5-0 victory overTourtellotte Memorial onOct. 21. Watson scored fourgoals and Snay earned theshutout on Senior Night.

“It was great. I loved play-ing under the lights for thelast few years — I wish Icould do it again,” said Snay,who made four saves tonotch the shutout.

Snay and Watson were theonly two seniors on thisyear’s team.

“I’m glad I got to playalongside Kyle all four ofthese years,” Snay said.“Ellis Tech’s been a greatschool to me, a great team. Ienjoyed playing with every-body.”

Watson, a center-midfield-

er, scored at 1:14 of the firsthalf with an assist fromTyler Hubert to put EllisTech up 1-0. Watson tallied at36:55 of the first half to pushthe margin to 2-0. HarrisonBasley scored at 21:49 of thesecond half for a 3-0 cushion.Watson scored at 24:40 of thesecond half to stretch thelead to 4-0. Watson notchedhis fourth goal at 31:45 of thesecond half to complete thescoring.

Ellis Tech coach MattPapuga said Senior Nightplayed out perfectly for Snayand Watson.

“You couldn’t draw up abetter scenario for them. Imean this is their SeniorNight, their night — Kyle,four goals, and Matt, ashutout — you couldn’t havea better scenario,” Papugasaid.

The victory was EllisTech’s sixth win in a row andlifted its record to 8-6-1.Papuga said the team isrolling as the ConstitutionState Conference tourna-ment nears.

“In year’s past we’vepeaked too early but now

we’re playing our best soccergoing into the tournament,”Papuga said. “As a coach,you couldn’t ask for any-thing more than that.”

Snay hoped the GoldenEagles could keep rollingthrough the CSC tourna-ment.

“We’re playing very wellright now. We’re passing theball. We’re moving. We’retalking to each other,” Snaysaid. “We’re just dominatingthe field right now. It’s greatto be doing it right nowbecause we’re going into thetournament with a lot ofpromise right now. We’regoing to be playing well as ateam going into this tourna-ment.”

Ellis Tech outshotTourtellotte 22-5 and led 2-0in corner kicks. Tourtellottegoalkeeper Mattheus Bastosmade seven saves.

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Tourtellotte’s Andrew Valentine moves upfield with Ellis Tech’s Cameron Glaude defending on Oct. 21 at EllisTech in Danielson.

Late goal by New London ties Killingly boysBY CHARLIE LENTZ


KILLINGLY — In an up-and-down game, New London’sKingderly Thony scored with just8:24 left in regulation to tieKillingly at 1-1 and the Redmenand Whalers battled through two10-minute overtimes but could notbreak the deadlock in boys soccerat Old Killingly High School onOct. 18.

The late goal and 1-1 tie wasdeflating for Killingly’s hopes ofqualifying for the state tourna-ment. The loss dropped Killingly’srecord to 4-7-2. New London liftedits record to 4-8-1.

“It was a pretty even gamethroughout the game,” saidKillingly coach Ron Frechette. “Inovertime we pressed hard. We hadsome chances, just didn’t convert,New London had one or two, weprobably had four or five. Thepoint was, it was up and down the

field. Both teams wanted to win.Both teams are struggling to try tomake the state tournament.”

Coach Frechette said theRedmen had to play well in theirfinal three games of the season inorder to make the state tourna-ment.

“The bottom line is we’ve got toget a win and a tie at a minimum,it’s obtainable,” Frechette said.“We’ve still got a good chance toget to the states but we’ve got tofind a way.”

Killingly went up 1-0 at 6:05 ofthe first half when New Londonknocked the ball into its own goal.

New London led 22-16 in shotsand 4-2 in corner kicks.Goalkeeper Andrew Klawittermade 14 saves for Killingly. EddieSantiago made 12 saves for NewLondon. The Redmen’s defensegave up just one goal.

“They played well. We had cor-rected a couple mistakes in the

first half, what I call stabbing ordiving in on the ball,” Frechettesaid. “Their kid that scored, he’svery talented with the ball. Wemade a couple of mistakes, justdidn’t stay organized at the post.”

Coach Frechette said Klawitterplayed well in goal but that Thonyis a talented player and had a goodshot on his game-tying goal.

“Andrew did a good job of get-ting to everything he could,”Frechette said. “When you getthat close to the goal, it’s just amatter of whether the other guygets a chance or not. Andrew felldown trying to get to the ball. It’sone of those balls that’s bouncingaround, came through at a differ-ent speed, it just kind of got overthe line.”

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New London’s Kingderly Thony splits Killingly defenders Owen Guillot, left, and Kyle Bulmer,right, and shoots a game-tying goal with 8:24 left in the second half in a 1-1 tie at Old KillinglyHigh School on Oct. 18.

Perez and Putnam girls celebrate Senior Day

BY CHARLIE LENTZVILLAGER

SPORTS EDITOR

PUTNAM — With six victo-ries through 15 games seniorAyanna Perez knew PutnamHigh was not going to qualifyfor the Constitution StateConference girls soccer tour-nament this season. AfterPerez helped Putnam win theCSC tourney last season theClippers lost eight of 11starters from that champi-onship team. And six fresh-men joined the roster thisyear. So Perez likely knew thiswould be a rebuilding year.But one of her last chances toshine came on Senior Dayagainst Windham Tech lastTuesday, Oct. 22, at St. MarieGreenhalgh Complex.

Perez scored two goals andnotched one assist to helpPutnam defeat Windham Tech 3-0.Saige Morin added one goal and oneassist for the Clippers and KassieKania earned one assist. Perez scoredat 21:52 and 26:30 of the first half andPutnam led 2-0 at the intermission.Morin tallied at 1:52 of the secondhalf.

“It was amazing to get this wholewin on our Senior Night and I waspretty happy, satisfied with my teamtoday,” Perez said. “I was kind ofhappy to score today. We kind ofstepped it up today and got the win.”

Perez and fellow seniors AshleyTerinni and Illysa Derry were hon-ored in a ceremony before the kickoff.

“It’s always nice to have a win onSenior Day. You don’t want to go outon a negative so that was great for thekids,” said Putnam coach RickKonieczny. “It’s a nice tradition, tohave the parents come — I’m reallyhappy for the seniors. It’s a nice wayto finish off our home schedule.”

Freshman goalkeepr AlyssaFrederick made six saves for theClippers (6-9 overall, 5-5 CSC).Putnam outshot Windham Tech 10-8.

Windham Tech led 3-1 in cornerkicks. Mikaila Shirsac made six savesfor Windham Tech (1-15).

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Putnam High’s Ayanna Perez, right, and WindhamTech’s Myriah Shepaum go after the ball on Oct. 22at St. Marie Greenhalgh Complex in Putnam.

Putnam rallies for five-set win over Ellis TechBY CHARLIE LENTZ


DANIELSON — Putnam coachCurt Hull would prefer the volley-ball season was just starting ratherthan nearing its conclusion. TheClippers lost seven seniors and 10players overall from last year’steam and began this season withfour sophomores and five freshmenon the roster. It’s been a work inprogress.

“I wish we had another month inthe season, seven or eight moregames,” Hull said. “We might goabove .500 if we did.”

Putnam has been steadily gain-ing confidence with its revampedlineup and the Clippers ralliedwith a five set victory at Ellis Techon Oct. 21. The Clippers won 17-25,25-12, 16-25, 25-23, 15-13 — rallyingfrom a 1-0 and 2-1 deficit in sets.The win lifted Putnam’s record to4-13. The Clippers close out the reg-ular season at home on Monday,Oct. 28, against New London withthe first serve scheduled for 5:15p.m.

“They’re really starting to cometogether as a group. They’re start-ing to communicate more, trust ineach other more and they’re get-ting better — we’ve seen a lot ofadversity this year — they’re get-ting better at being down andunderstanding they can come back

from being down,” Hull said.Tied at 13-13 in the fifth set,

Putnam junior Maja Sari servedout the final two points to give theClippers the win. Down2-1 in sets and trailing15-18 in the fourth set,Sari notched four ser-vice points to put theClippers up 19-18.

“That’s mental matu-

rity really, especially in the lastgame five where Maja had to servethe last two points,” Hull said.“Honestly, last year it would havebeen 50-50.”

Sari finished with nine aces.Caitlyn Verrett made four digs forPutnam, Gabby Simpson had oneblock and three kills, and NoellePechie notched four kills.

“Our record wouldn’t show it. Ireally feel like the last two or threegames they are starting to comearound, we’re getting there,” Hullsaid.

Ellis Tech coach MichelleMurray said the Golden Eaglesinability to serve with consistencyhurt their chances againstPutnam.

“Serving kind of fell apart oncein a while, that wins you games.Our non-consistent serving kind ofput us in a bind. But they playedhard,” Murray said.

Kailah Liskey had 18 servicepoints for Ellis Tech (5-10). KaseyMarrier notched eight servicepoints for the Golden Eagles.

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SPORTSWu’s overtime goal lifts Redgals over NFA


KILLINGLY — Kathy Wu is abeliever in visualization. IfKillingly’s junior center midfieldercan imagine herself scoring a goalthan she believes she can make it so.Wu’s methodology came in handyduring overtime against NorwichFree Academy on Oct. 18.

“Our coach tells us to always visu-alize what we’re going to do duringthe game and then go and play ourgame,” Wu said. “Whatever we visu-alize is what we’re going to do.”

Tied 1-1 after 60 minutes of regula-tion play, Norwich Free Academywas whistled for an infractioninside the penalty area and Wu wasawarded a penalty stroke with 4:50left in the 10-minute overtime ses-sion. Her teammates gave her confi-dence.

“I don’t really work that wellunder pressure but all my girls,right before I went for my stroke,they had so much faith in me,” Wusaid. “And they’re so supportive ofme. They we’re like ‘You can do it.You can do it. Just close you eyesand imagine it and you can do it.’

And that’s exactly what I did.”Wu put her visualization tech-

nique to work before taking herpenalty stroke. She imagined herselfputting the ball into the upper right

corner past NFA goaltender BeccaArpin.

“It went exactly where I wanted itto go,” Wu said.

The ball found the back of the

cage with 4:50 left in sudden-deathovertime to give the Redgals the 2-1victory over NFA. The win liftedKillingly’s record to 8-3-1. NorwichFree Academy’s record fell to 7-5.

Killingly coach Souki Syharatsaid Wu handled the weight of tak-ing the penalty stroke.

“So much pressure on one person.We practice a lot, mentally and phys-ically, in terms of our approach to astroke,” Syharat said. “She reallyhad it together today.”

Although Norwich Free Academyoutshot Killingly 16-6, the Redgalsmade their shots count. At 1:55 ofthe first half, the Redgals took thelead on a goal by Madison Weaverwith an assist from Alyssa Rainey.Norwich Free Academy tied it on agoal by Christina Konstantinidis at10:33 of the second half.

“We try to play offensive but ourfront line is very young. But ourdefense is very strong so I’m confi-dent that we could defend with anyteam,” Syharat said.

Arpin made four saves forNorwich Free Academy. NorwichFree Academy led 5-4 in penalty cor-ners. Goaltender Kristy Gallant

made 14 saves for Killingly.“(Gallant) is an experienced

goalie. She’s been with us for awhile. She’s very mature mentally,”Syharat said. “She’s a leader in theback. Pretty much communicateswith the defensive backs so I giveher a lot of credit. They had a coupleof good looks at us, obviously theydidn’t get it.”

Syharat said winning in overtimeagainst a good team can give theRedgals a lift as they head towardthe state tournament.

“This type of game helps us men-tally to play at the next level,”Syharat said. “We are qualified forstates and we want to move forwardfrom here. It does help prepare usmentally — in the next chapter wecan handle this type of game.”

Wu can likely visualize the nextchapter if she finds herself underpressure again.

“We feel so much better as ateam,” Wu said. “We know we can doit.”

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Killingly’s Kathy Wu carries the ball against Norwich Free Academy defenders MeganWeir, right, and Emily Devito, left, at Old Killingly High School on Oct. 18. Wu scoredon a penalty stroke in overtime to give the Redgals a 2-1 victory.

Ellis Tech serves its way past Prince TechBY CHARLIE LENTZ


DANIELSON — Ellis Tech backed up astrong serve with solid play at the net to getpast Prince Tech in straight sets on Oct. 15.The Golden Eagles defeated Prince Tech 25-21, 25-18, 25-4. Ellis Tech did not let up oncethey got the lead and coach Michelle Murraywas pleased with her team’s all-around per-formance.

“Service was strong. We also talked abouthow the front row has to get points whenthere’s a server behind the line because itjust can’t be all just be on the server. They’restarting to make that connection,” Murraysaid. “It’s really starting to pay off in differ-ent situations.”

Ellis Tech built an early lead in each setand never fell behind. Murray said theGolden Eagles did a good job of stayingfocused.

“We talked about how we can’t turn it onand off when we’re in those situations,”

Murray said. “We have to work harder whenwe’re in those situations and not give in a lit-tle bit because it’s not giving all the respectto your opponent, because they can come upand sneak behind you and capitalize on yourmistakes.”

In the second set Ellis Tech led 13-5 andPrince Tech was able to cut its deficit to 16-10before the Golden Eagles closed out the set.

“They were scrappy because we weregoing corner, corner, angle deep in the court,short in the court. And Prince Tech just was-n’t stopping, so I think the kids finally under-stood that they couldn’t stop. We have to con-tinue to come at them and continue to gostrong,” Murray said.

Ellis Tech closed out the match with a deci-sive final set of 25-4. Coach Murray said herplayers we’re determined not to allow aPrince Tech comeback.

“That third game that we won 25-4, the kidsset a goal to keep them under five. So it’s niceto see them setting their own goals now, on

the floor, paying attention to the score andputting it all together,” Murray said.

Taylor Blanchard-Saucier led Ellis Techwith 15 service points. Kasey Marriernotched 12 service points. VeronicaGalloway had 10 kills for the Golden Eagles.Ellis Tech’s record was 5-9 through 14 games.Prince Tech’s record fell to 3-13.

“I think we need about four more wins tomake the state tournament. The kids arefocused on that. We’ll see how we go,”Murray said. “Hopefully we can continue toimprove on that throughout the season.”

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Ellis Tech’s Taylor Blanchard-Saucier attempts aspike as Prince Tech’s Ana-Kay Anthony, left, andPerla Vega defend at Ellis Tech on Oct. 15.


DANIELSON — Kyle Watson missed half of Ellis Tech’ssoccer season but he’s making up for lost time. The seniorcenter midfielder scored two goals for the Golden Eaglesincluding the game winner in overtime to lead Ellis Techpast Norwich Tech 2-1 on Oct. 15.

“It feels good to be back,” said Watson, who injured hisright ankle in a pre-season jamboree. “It’s a little sore still,just working through it, keep pushing.”

Tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, Watson kept pushingand scored at 1:00 of the second five-minute overtime ses-sion to give Ellis Tech the victory. He said every play ismagnified during overtime.

“You have to take advantage of every shot you get, everypass, every move, you have to be right on,” Watson said.“Lots of pressure.”

Norwich Tech scored first on a goal by Stephen Oasais at10:00 of the first half. Watson scored at 22:00 of the first halfto tie it at 1-1.

After watching the Golden Eagles not finish on severalscoring opportunities from close range in regulation,coach Drew Mizak told his team to concentrate on puttingthe ball on goal during overtime.

“We told them, we stressed to them right at the end ofregulation, we said ‘You guys have had lots of opportuni-ties. You just need to keep our composure, relax, and exe-cute,’ ” Mizak said. “And even in overtime, we had oppor-tunities again, and just sailed it. When the ball is rightthere in front of the goal, instead of just taking a simple

tap-in for thegoal we havethis kind ofbelief that youhave to havethis amazingbullet to theback of the netand that’s ourproblem.”

W a t s o nscored thegame-winnerfrom five yardsout, simply tak-ing an easyswing androlling the ballinto the goal.His coach waspleased.

“I stress torelax, it doesn’tmatter what itlooks like. Kylecame up, keptit composed,walked rightin. His ankle isstill kind ofbothering him,which makes itmore impres-sive,” Mizaksaid. “And hefinished the

shot. That was nice.”Watson stayed composed on the game-winning shot.“You’ve got to focus on putting it in the corner. Focus on

the ball, where you want it,” Watson said. “Felt good, I did-n’t have to look back. It was in.”

Ellis Tech goalkeeper Matt Snay made six saves for theGolden Eagles (7-6-1) including several stops at the end ofregulation and in overtime.

“Matt did a very nice job and there were multiple savestoday he made under pressure,” Mizak said. “Snay cameout and had some really impressive saves.”

Mike Clapsaddle made 10 saves for Norwich Tech (4-10).Both teams had four corner kicks. Ellis Tech outshotNorwich Tech 25-13.

Coach Mizak said he was glad to get the victory but thatGolden Eagles missed several shots by shooting the balljust wide or inches over the cross bar.

“At the end of the day a win’s a win. But I think wherewe are in the season — three quarters of the way through— we’ve got to be judging ourselves against ourselves andnot against our opponent,” Mizak said. “I just was upsetwith some of the effort I saw compared to other games. Iknow our team can play better.”

But Mizak is glad to have Watson back.“It’s been huge. We lost him at a jamboree at the begin-

ning of the season,” Mizak said. “And he came back abouthalfway through. And the presence of his leadership andthe ability has been huge. A senior, up there at the center-mid position, just having someone in the center of the fieldwho can distribute the ball — who is comfortable in thatposition, and he’s the one who ended up scoring the win-ning goal. So having him has been huge. And the differ-ence he’s made has been incredible. This game could haveeasily ended up 1-1. He put that little extra in at the end andgot us a ‘W’. ”

Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, orby e-mail at [email protected].

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SPORTSWPTP Hawks nipped in battle with CoventryWOODSTOCK — The

WPTP Hawks A team playedhost to the Coventry Panthersat the Bentley Complex Oct.20. The Hawks are in a battleto make the playoffs butdropped a hard fought game18-16. Coventry scored thefirst two touchdowns but wasunable to convert the extrapoints and led 12-0.

The Hawks scored twotouchdowns, added conver-sions on both and led 16-12 atthe half. In the second halfthe Panthers scored on a longrun and led 18-16. The HawksCameron Large and WillMcGlynn forced a Coventryturnover late in the game andthe Hawks drove deep intoPanthers territory. On fourth-and-six at the 8 yard line withtwo seconds left Coventry wasflagged for running into thekicker on a field goal attemptand the Hawks had oneuntimed play at the threeyard line but were unable toconvert on a run. The Hawks

B team faced Coventry andimmediately set the tone witha monster tackle by Jaden

Dennett. The offensive linewas led by Jaylen Brinson,Seth Libby, C.J. Burrows, Joel

Comeau, Anthony Navedoand Bailey Canedy.Quarterback Nick Bedard

continued to add to his rush-ing yards with a solid groundgame. Bedard spread the fieldwith Dominick Kollbeck andTravis White and handed offthe only touchdown of theday to White. The Hawks (2-5)backfield received solid playfrom AdamSchimmelpfennig, DannySuitum and Patrick Perryand shut out Coventry 6-0.

The Hawks C team won 40-14 and opened the scoringwith a touchdown pass fromColby Livingston to MarkCaswell. Livingston alsothrew touchdowns to JackRindge and Dylan Bemis andscored bot two-point conver-sions. L.J. Schiavetti rushedfor a touchdown and CooperLivingston threw a touch-down pass to Cashel Noel.River Favreau rushed for 56yards. The Hawks defensewas led by Dustin Veach,Coady Bell, Lucas Reardonand Tyler Green. The winsecured a home field game in

the first round of playoffs forthe Hawks (6-1).

The Hawks’ D Squad playedtheir best game of the seasonand notched a shutout. Thedefense was led by NoahRudman, Denahi Fontaineand Zack Parker. The Hawksscored on every drive.Braiden Saucier had a longtouchdown run and laterfound Rudmam for a 60-yardthrow-and-catch for theHawks second touchdown.Jace Boutin found the endzone three times. Colby Smithhad a great day on the groundbreaking tackles for a fewlong runs and two touch-downs.

The Hawks will play host toSuffield in their last regularseason game on Sunday, Oct.27, at the St. MarieGreenhalgh field in Putnam.The day will kick off at 9 a.m.with the D game followed by Cat 11, A at 1 p.m. and B at 3.

Photo courtesy Heidi Caswell

Dominick Kollbeck picks up yardage agsint the Coventry B squad at Bentley Athletic Complex in Woodstockon Oct. 20.

Woodstock Academy tops Fitch in girls soccerGROTON — Woodstock

Academy defeated Fitch 6-1 ingirls soccer on Tuesday, Oct. 22.The victory lifted the Centaursrecord to 11-1-1 overall. WoodstockAcademy has wrapped up the regu-lar season championship of theEastern Connecticut Conference.

Emily Becher scored four goalsand Elaina Becher and Elly Redfieldeach scored goals against Fitch.Deanna Guilani notched two assists.Emily Becher and Elaina Bechereach added one assist and ColleenTopliff had one assist.

Lauren Szczesny scored for Fitch.

The Centaurs led 36-6 in shots.Annabel Shacket and MachaylaThompson each made two saves ingoal for Woodstock Academy. SheaBerry stopped 14 shots for Fitch.

WOODSTOCK 3, LEDYARD 2

LEDYARD — The Centaursknocked off previously unbeatenLedyard on Oct. 21 in volleyball.Sarah Swenson led WoodstockAcademy with 23 kills, 12 service

points, and 17 digs. LexieSoja had 27 sets and KendallWilcox had 22 digs. TheCentaurs have qualified for

both the Eastern ConnecticutConference and the state tourna-ment.

WOODSTOCK 2, FITCH 1

WOODSTOCK — Austin Beaupreand Cameron Hartland scored goalsto lead the Centaurs over Fitch inboys soccer on Oct. 21. AdamConverse and Chandapaul Hamiltonnotched assists for WoodstockAcademy.

WOODSTOCK CROSS COUNTRY

The Woodstock Academy boystook second place and theWoodstock Academy girls capturedfifth place at the EasternConnecticut Conference LargeDivision Cross CountryChampionships on Oct. 17. SylviaLawrence was the top runner for thegirls team finishing in third placewith a time of 20 minutes, 45 sec-onds. Patrick Clarke was the topCentaur finishing 11th overall witha clocking of 17:59 over the 3.1-milecourse.

Also competing for WoodstockAcademy was Chris Lowry, 16thplace (18:08), Brent Sorensen, 17th,(18:10), Matt Rich, 23rd, (18:26),William Bourgeois (42nd) 19:22, DanMurphy, 47th, (19:28) and MattMcMerriman, 59th, (19:48).

Also finishing for WoodstockAcademy in the girls division wasAbigail Lamarre, 14th place (22:03),Jordyn Woodland, 34th, (23:10),Brittany Eber, 35th, (23:11), Shai-LinGothreau, 42nd, (23:30), NicoleCadro, 45th, (23:37) and KeelingChiu, 101st, (28:34).

HIGH SCHOOL ROUND-UP

DANIELSON MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMYCourtesy photo

Danielson Martial Arts Academy members competed in The Connecticut Yankee Nationals open karatetournament, hosted by Grand Master Robert Cheezic of the Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation. DanielsonMartial Arts Academy chief instructor is Master Daryl Laperle. DMAA members took seven first placetrophies, five second places, four third places, and one fourth place trophy. From left, Skyler Randolph,1st breaking, 3rd forms, 3rd sparring, Master Donald Laperle, 1st breaking, 2nd, Dan Michael Peloquin,ring judge, Ian Hussey, 2nd sparring, Audrey Hussey, 1st sparring, 2nd forms,Veronica Hussey, 1st sparring, Zachary Costamello 2nd forms, 2nd weapons, 4th sparring, 3rd DanAlison Lane, ring judge, 1st, Dan Felicia Baker, 1st sparring, 3rd forms. Not pictured: MasterChristopher Cavar 2nd, weapons, 4th sparring, 2nd, Dan Taylor Peloquin, 1st forms, 3rd sparring, OliviaHussey 1st sparring, 1st weapons, 2nd forms.

THEY’VE GOT SOCCER SKILLSCourtesy photo

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kate Carlson, Cassie Carlson, Ashley Laframboise, Abbie Burgess, Lacey Tatro andBeka Dagenais are a local competitive 3v3 soccer team, formed from QVSA Travel League. They qual-ified for the Challenge 3v3 Soccer Nationals at the ESPN World Wide of Sports in Orlando, Fla. Aug. 1-4. They made it to the playoffs and won third place in their U10 Silver Division. Pictured, Coach RichCarleson and Coach Ryan Tatro with Kate Carlson, Cassie Carleson, Tatro, all from Plainfield, AbbieBurgess, from Killingly, Beka Dagenais from Plainfield, and Ashley Laframboise from Canterbury.


B7Friday, October 25, 2013

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THURSDAYOCTOBER 24

KILLINGLY — There will be a VeteransDinner and Concert fro 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday,Nov. 1 at Killingly High School. Reservationsare required for dinner. Dinner is free for vet-erans and one guest. All other dinner guestsare $5 each for dinner. To make a reservation,call Linda Lamoureux at 860-774-2827 beforeOctober 24. Everyone is welcome to come

honor our veterans, current military person-nel and enjoy the patriotic music performedby the KHS students. Sponsored by theDanielson Rotary Club, KHS MusicDepartment, KHS Student Council, F.L.A.G.For more information about the concert, callKaren Lagace at 860-779-6663.

DANIELSON – The Green ValleyToastmasters Club will meet at 7 p.m.,Thursday, Oct. 24 in Room W202 at QuinebaugValley Community College on Upper MapleStreet, Danielson. Visitors are welcome toattend and become acquainted withToastmasters’ dynamic state-of-the-art self-directed public speaking and leadership pro-grams. See how being a Toastmaster can helpyou to develop and enhance the confidenceand self-esteem you’ll need to succeed intoday’s fast-paced highly competitive businessand social arenas. For information, contactSteve Rechner at 860-974-1050 or Stephen.rech-

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FRIDAYOCTOBER

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Halloween Stroll at the CongregationalChurch of Putnam 5 – 7 p.m. Oct. 25. See ourghouls, vampires, and other generic spookythings … if you dare! There might even be atreat or two! Part of Putnam’s HalloweenStroll festivities.

PUTNAM — The Complex Performing ArtsCentre, 95 Front St., in Putnam is proud tohost a collection of one act plays written,directed, and performed by local artists. Don’tmiss this generous sharing of work by ourown community members. (Mature concepts)Authors: Real Carpentier and NicolePanteleakos. Directors: Keri Danner, CaroleHayes, Real Carpentier, Kathy Parker, and RobLatino. The One Acts Play Festival will takeplace at The Complex at 8 p.m. October 25 and26 and at 2 p.m. October 27 at 2:00. Tickets are$15 for adults and $10 for students and seniorcitizens. Reservations are suggested and canbe made by calling 860-963-7170. The Complexis a performance venue and a performing artseducation centre. www.thecpac.org

SATURDAYOCTOBER 26

BROOKLYN —Take Out Lasagna Dinner

Saturday, October 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. atthe Federated Church of Christ, Routes 6 and169 in Brooklyn. Tickets are $8. Meal includesLasagna, Salad, Bread and Cake.

POMFRET — The First CongregationalChurch of Pomfret, 13 Church Road, presentsDinner and a Movie “Beyond the NextMountain” at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 26.Tickets are $10 per person or $25 per family. Atthe close of the 19th century, the British con-sidered the Hmar people of northeast India as“the worst headhunters.” It was a label welldeserved at the time. But in 1910, a single copyof the New Testament Gospel of John cameinto this village and changed the course ofhistory for the Hmar people. Through that sin-gle copy of John’s Gospel, Chawnga, the fatherof Rochunga Pudaite, was introduced to a rev-olutionary “new life in Christ.” He and a fewtribesmen “forsook all and followed Christ”transforming them from headhunters to hearthunters. Filmed in India, Hawaii, Scotlandand America.

CENTRAL VILLAGE — There will be an all-you-can-eat Turkey Supper Saturday, October

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PUTNAM — Sr. ThérèseLaPlante, 88, a member ofthe Daughters of the HolySpirit died on October 18,2013 at the Holy Spirit HealthCare Center in Putnam, CT.

Born Marie Thérèse RitaLaPlante in Manchester, NHon June 6, 1925, she was the

daughter of Frédérick and Florida (Turgeon)LaPlante.

She entered religious life in Putnam andmade her novitiate at the Motherhouse in St.Brieuc, France in 1949 and her religious pro-fession there in 1950. She was then known asSr. Marguerite de l’Eucharistie.

Early in her career, Sr. Thérèse was ateacher at St. Anne School in Waterbury, CT.In September 1953 she began studies at HolyGhost Hospital in Cambridge, MA andbecame a Licensed Practical Nurse. From1955-2005, Sr. Thérèse ministered in HomeNursing in Fall River, MA, in Newport andProvidence, RI and in Bridgeport, CT.During most of her 50 Years of HomeNursing — from 1967-71 and again from 1978-2005 — she served and ministered to ill andfragile people in their homes throughout thegreater Bridgeport area. She did so under

the auspices of The Queen’s Daughters inBridgeport and the United Way ofSouthwestern CT.

In 2005, Sr. Thérèse began her retirementat the Holy Spirit Provincial House inPutnam. Following some health issues, shewas admitted to Holy Spirit Health CareCenter in early October, 2013.

In addition to her religious family of theDaughters of the Holy Spirit, Sr. Thérèse issurvived by one brother, John P. LaPlante ofCanterbury, NH and 3 sisters, Mrs. PaulineD’Orazio of Manchester, NH, Mrs. IreneYurksaitis

Of Goffstown, NH and Mrs. MarcelleBeneat of Naples, FL.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebratedon Tuesday, October 22 at Holy SpiritProvincial House in

Putnam.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made

to the DHS Retirement Fund, Holy SpiritProvincial House, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT,06260.

Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St.,Putnam, CT is in charge of arrangements.

For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

OBITUARIESOBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected]

or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format.

EAST KILLINGLY — Edith JuneShekleton, 98, of East Killingly, died Monday,October 14, 2013 at Day Kimball Hospital inPutnam.

She was the wife of Leonard Shekleton. Hedied in 1980.

Born July 21, 1915 in Thompson, she wasthe daughter of George and Carrie Chase, Sr.She made her home in East Killingly most ofher life.

She enjoyed crocheting and feeding birds.She leaves her children: Robert Shekleton

of East Killingly, Kathleen Hurm of East

Killingly; Linda Schmeelk of Thompson, FayPasay of Longs, SC, Edward Shekleton ofWillington and James Shekleton of EastKillingly; siblings, George Chase, Jr. andFrances Shippee of Thompson; 14 grandchil-dren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces andnephews.

Funeral services are private.Arrangements by Smith and Walker

Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam.To share a memory with her family “Light

a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.

DANIELSON — James“Jim” R. Audet, 40, ofDanielson, CT, died unex-pectedly Monday, October 14,2013 at Harford Hospital.

He was born November 26,1972 in Putnam, son ofEugene Alfred and CaroleAnn (Daigle) Audet.

Jim was a Supervisor at StaplesDistribution Center in Killingly. He had beenemployed at Staples for 23 years.

He was a 1990 graduate of Killingly HighSchool, a lifelong resident of Danielson, anda communicant of St. James Church inDanielson, a member of the Moose Lodge inBozrah, the French Club in Jewett City andwas a past member of the Knights ofColumbus in Danielson.

Over the years Jim participated in manycharity motorcycle runs, an avid golfer, andplayed on many area golf leagues and was amember of the Foster Country Club. Heenjoyed playing horseshoes, LCR, and Scat.

Jim loved professional sports, and was agreat fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Boston RedSox and the Boston Bruins.

He leaves his mother and father, Caroleand Eugene of Danielson; his siblings,Coleena (Audet) Moreau and her husbandRichard of Canterbury and Carrie Audet andher fiancé Chad Langlois of Danielson;nieces, Mindy and Shelby of Canterbury;nephews, Devin and Dustin and niece,Hanna of Danielson; many family membersacross the United States and Canada, and hiscousin-brother-best friend Keith Audet andhis wife Nicole of Sterling.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldSaturday, October 19, in St. James Church, 12Franklin Street, Danielson, CT.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be madein Jim’s Memory to the Wounded WarriorProject, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas66675.

To share a memory with his family “Lighta Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com.

Edith J. Shekleton, 98

James R. Audet, 40

POMFRET — Paige Streit Coombs, 58,wife of Charlie Coombs, died of Melanomaon October 14, 2013 at her home in Pomfret.

The daughter of Mackey Metcalfe Duttonof Chestertown, MD and the late Donald L.Streit of Cincinnati, OH, Paige was born inHartford, CT and grew up in Cincinnati. Shealways considered Chestertown as her sec-ond home and loved spending time with herlate grandmother, Frances Perry Metcalfe.

A graduate of Hillsdale School, Cincinnatiand Washington College, Chestertown, Paigepursued a career in theater in New York Cityfor several years. When she returned toChestertown, she was employed by the KentCounty Board of Education and also workedas an Innkeeper for the White Swan Tavern.

In 1986 Paige married Charlie Coombs andmoved to Rappahannock County, Virginiawhere they lived for 20 years. The Coombsextensively restored The Cabin on Mill Run,a 200-year-old log cabin at the foot of the BlueRidge Mountains.

She loved her work in the SpecialEducation Department of RappahannockCounty High School and was the ExecutiveDirector of Headwaters, a non-profit educa-tional foundation.

Paige was President of the RappahannockCounty Chapter of the American CancerSociety, President of the Board for Child Careand Learning Center of Rappahannock,President of the Board of the RappahannockCounty Library and Volunteer Coordinatorfor Hospice of the Rapidan.

The Coombs moved to Pomfret 6 years agowhere Paige worked, until she became ill, asan Associate Editor for Early American LifeMagazine.

Her volunteer work included membershipon the Women’s Board of Day-KimballHospital and the Connecticut AudubonSociety Center at Pomfret.

Paige was an excellent cook and an excep-tional hostess. She enjoyed gardening andwas quite knowledgeable about antiques. Shewill always be remembered for her quick witand her generous and giving spirit.

Paige is survived by her husband, Charlie;her mother; a brother, Stuart Streit ofCincinnati; a sister, Molly Streit ofChestertown; a step-sister, Kristin Korkunisof La Canada, CA; two step-children, DavidCoombs of Williamsburg, VA and SusanImperati of Old Saybrook, CT; three nieces,Katie and Kelsey Streit and Grace Korkunisand four step-grandchildren, Amanda andEd Coombs, Sadie Gross and Joe Imperati.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m.Saturday, October 26 at Emmanuel EpiscopalChurch in Chestertown. Burial at St. Paul’s,Kent will be private. Honorary pall bearerswill be Mike Baum, Craig Cheyne, GlenDash, Phil Hoon, Tony Korkunis, BryanMatthews, Luke Short and Daron Young.

A memorial celebration will be held at alater date in Pomfret.

Memorial contributions may be made toHeadwaters Foundation, PO Box 114,Sperryville, VA 22704; Hospice of theRapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2320,Culpepper, VA 22701; The ConnecticutAudubon Society Center at Pomfret, 218 DayRoad, Pomfret, CT 06259 or Hospice &Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut,320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260.

Paige Combs, 58

OCALA, Fla. — Donald W.Sidebottom, 72, of Ocala, FL,formerly of Southbridge,MA, passed away peacefullyon October 7, 2013 after abrief illness.

Don was born in Waltham,MA, the son of Sidney andEileen (Miles) Sidebottom on

January 17, 1941.He graduated from St. Louis School in

Webster, MA in 1958.He then joined the United States Navy.Don worked as the office manager of

Boston Gas Company in Southbridge formany years. He was also manager of the Cityof Sunrise, FL Gas Department and the Cityof Milton, FL Gas Department.

Upon retirement, he relocated to Ocala, FLwith his wife of 18 years, Lillian “Bunny”(Lussier) Sidebottom.

Don enjoyed going to the gym, golfing,playing cards, and traveling to New Englandto visit with his family.

In addition to his wife, he leaves three chil-

dren, Jill Proulx of Milton,FL, Paula Fontaine and herhusband James of EastBrookfield, MA and JohnSidebottom of NorthBrookfield, MA; a stepson,D.J. Clark and his wifeChristine of FortLauderdale, FL; nine grandchildren, Melanieand Nicholas Proulx, Kayla, Jamie, Heatherand Raymond Fontaine, Jack and PeytonSidebottom and Anthony Clark; and threegreat-grandchildren, Autumn and TaylorHyman and Justin Proulx. He also leaves abrother, Sid Sidebottom of Webster, MA, anda sister, Jeanette Veinot of Thompson, CT.

He was predeceased by his sister, FrancesSidebottom.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held at 11a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013 at BurncoatBaptist Church, 475 Burncoat Street,Worcester, MA.

The family requests that flowers be omit-ted.

Donald W. Sidebottom, 72

Rhea M. LaChance, 95

Sr. Thérèse LaPlante, 88, DHS

PUTNAM – Rhea M.LaChance, 95, of Ware Road,died Wednesday, October 16,2013 in Westview Healthcare.

She was the loving wife ofthe late Armand J.LaChance. Born in Putnam,she was the daughter of thelate Joseph and Aldea

(Vaillant) Laflamme.Mrs. LaChance worked as a buyer in the

children’s department at BugbeeDepartment Store for 30 years.

Rhea is survived by her sons, RobertLaChance and his wife Pauline of N.Grosvenordale, and James LaChance and hiswife Nancy of Guilford; grandchildren,Catherine, Michael, David, Matthew andKeith; and great-grandchildren, Cynthia,

Timothy, Lauren, Brittney, Keith Armand,and Rhea Marie.

She was predeceased by her brothers,Lionel Laflamme and J. Roland Laflamme;her sisters, Angeline Nelson and Irene Ryan;and her great-grandchild, Joseph.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldFriday, Oct. 18 in St. Joseph Church, N.Grosvenordale. Burial was in St. MaryCemetery.

The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St.,Putnam, directed the arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to St.Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,Memphis, TN 38105; www.stjude.org.

For memorial guestbook visitwww.GilmanAndValade.com.

CHAPIN, SC — Phyllis R.(Konarski) Galinis, 85, ofCross Creek Trail, Chapin,SC, formerly of PomfretCenter, CT and Waukegan,IL, died October 10, 2013 inSouth Carolina.

She was preceded in deathMarch 2006 by her husband

of 13 years, Charles C. Galinis.She was born May 30, 1928 in Chicago,

eldest of three children born to Michael andHedwig (Szeluga) Ruszczak. She graduatedfrom St Philomena Commercial School inChicago, IL.

She worked for Harris Trust and SavingsBank in downtown Chicago for many years,then worked at Browning Farris Industries(BFI) in Barrington, IL prior to relocating toFlorida and worked for Bartow County untilher retirement in 1990.

She leaves her children, Raymond MKonarski (Saifon) of Chapin, SC, Lawrence

Konarski of Chapin, SC, Kenneth WKonarski (Tina) of Pomfret Center, CT;stepchildren, Barbara Petrovic of Gurnee,IL, Charles Galinis Jr. of Cherokee Village,AR and Kathleen Laurino of Des Plaines, IL;15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren;her sister, Jeanette (Jim) Lambert of Aurora,IL, anda sister-in-law, Virginia Ruszczak ofLombard, IL.

A daughter, Louise Ann Hodnett; a brother,Clarence; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild and her previous husband,Raymond W. Konarski, predeceased her.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St.Stephen’s Church, Quinebaug, CT.

Burial was in West Ridge Cemetery,Charlton, MA.

The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove Street, Putnam, CT, directed thearrangements.

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

Phyllis R. Galinis, 85

PUTNAM — Charlotte K.Trahan, 93, of Putnam, diedSunday, October 13, 2013, atthe Matulaitis Nursing Homein Putnam.

She was the wife of DonatTrahan for twenty years. Hedied November 25, 2005.

She was born September27, 1920 in Putnam, daughter of the lateRobert A. and Hazel (Marlow) King. She hadmade her home in Putnam and Pomfret allher life.

Charlotte served as a Girl Scout Leader forseveral years.

She worked as a bookkeeper at the formerBenoit’s Radio and Putnam Furniture.

She enjoyed her cats and watching cookingshows. She was an avid reader and a bigNASCAR fan, her favorite driver was DaleEarnhardt, Sr. She also enjoyed motorcyclerides with her husband.

Charlotte will be remembered as a lovingand caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother andsister.

She leaves her children: Margaret AnnPurdon, Judith Anne White, Heidi AnnGregory and her husband Henry and Jo-Anne Joslin and her husband Alan; grand-children: Robin Purdon, Jamie Purdon andhis wife Lori, Angela Stringer and her hus-band Jon, Beth Joslin and MichaelBoledovic; great-grandchildren: ColinPurdon, Paige Purdon, Michela Purdon,Keely Purdon, Brooke Stringer, KyleStringer, Carter Stringer, Reagan Boledovicand Benjamin Boledovic; a great-great-grandson Liam Purdon and a sister, MarionLanglois.

Funeral service will be private.Donations may be made in Charlotte’s

memory to the Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10Thurber Road, Putnam, CT 06260.

The gamily would like to thank the entirestaff of Matulaitis Nursing Home and Dr.Alessandro for the “Care and kindness givento our Mother.”

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

Charlotte K. Trahan, 93

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Garden City Baptist Church227 Ballouville RoadBallouville, CTPhone 860-412-9502Services will be Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. andSaturday 3:00 p.m.

BROOKLYNCommunity Bible Chapel, 385 South St.,Brooklyn, 774-7115. Pastor: Services: FamilyBible hour and Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Federated Church of Christ, 15 HartfordRoad, Brooklyn, 774-9817. Pastor: Rev. BarbaraM. Marston. Services: 10 a.m. Sundays

Open Bible Baptist, 198 Prince Hill Road,Brooklyn, 779-7595. Pastor: Ricky Davis.Sunday School, 10 a.m. Services: 11 a.m. and6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 7p.m.

Our Lady of La Salette ChurchRT. 6, 25 Providence Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234Mailing address: P.O. Box 211, Brooklyn, CT06234(860) 774-6275/Fax: (860) 774-0679Web site: www.lasalette-lourdes.orgPastor: Elson KattokkaranMasses: Sunday at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m.,Holy Days: 6 p.m.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 620Wauregan Road, Brooklyn, 774-6892. Services:Saturday at 5:30 p.m. 564-2668.

St. John Lutheran Church9:30 AM Sunday Faith Formation for All Ages10:30 AM Worship with Holy CommunionSeptember 11th: Rally Day and Peace Day aswe remember those who lost their lives on9/11/2001All are welcome to worship with us.445 Providence Road in Brooklyn; 860-774-0029; [email protected]

Trinity Episcopal Church, Rts 6 and 169Brooklyn, 774-9352. Pastor: The Father ChuckBaker. Services: Sunday 10am HolyEucharist Godly Play Sunday SchoolProgram 9:30am

Unitarian Universalist Society inBrooklyn, Rts. 6 and 69, Brooklyn, 779-2623.President: Ann Barry. Services: 10:30 a.m.,two Sundays per month at BrooklynCommunity Center January to April, at meet-inghouse on the Green, April to December.

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Cornerstone Baptist Church,247 Broad St., 860 774-3907www.cbcct.us, S.S. at 9:00 a.m.,Worship with the Rev. Greg Thomas at 10:30 a.m.

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

Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society39 Kilingly DriveDanielson, CT 06239President: Joel Rosenberg(860)779-2686

Gospel Light Christian Fellowship, 132Wauregon Road, Danielson, 779-2418. PastorRalph Stravato. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.(Children’s Church at same time), Wednesday,6:30 p.m.

Great Faith Independent Baptist Church162 Main St., Second Floor, DanielsonServices: 11 a.m. Sundays, with SundaySchool at 10 [email protected]

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church,254 Broad St., DanielsonHoly Eucharist Sundays 10AM860-774-8833

St. James Church, 12 Franklin St.,Danielson, 774-3900. Pastor: Rev. John J.O’Neill. Morning Masses: Monday – Friday 7and 9 a.m. Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ConfessionsSaturday, 3:45 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass, 4:30p.m. Sunday Masses at 7, 9 and 11 a.m.

United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9Spring, Killingly, 774-2839. Office, 779-2018.Pastor: Susan Feurzeig. Services: Sundays,10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Westfield Congregational Church210 Main St., Danielson774-8438Rev. Jonathan ChapmanWorship & Sunday School at 10 a.m.e-mail: [email protected].

DAYVILLESt. Ignatius Church — closed. No services asof Sept. 1, 2008. St. Joseph Church have theSaturday vigil Mass at 4 p.m. that was former-ly at Ignatius.

St. Joseph Church Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10a.m.

Calvary Bible Baptist Church801 Hartford Pike (Route 101), Dayville(860) 779-7267Pastor: Michael J. RizzutiServices: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesday prayer and Bible study: Call forinformation.

KILLINGLYChurch of the Nazarene, 440 Westcott Road,Killingly, 774-5844. Pastor: Rev. WendyAmbrefe. Sunday Services Contemporary at9:00 a.m. and Traditional at 10:45 a.m. SundaySchool for all ages 9:30 a.m. Bible StudyWednesday at 7 p.m. Friday Youth Group at6:30 p.m.

First Apostolic Church of Danielson, 6Academy St., Killingly, 774-3564. Services:Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30p.m.

South Killingly Congrega-tional Church,160 Halls Road, Killingly, 774-3871. Pastor:Frank C. Perkins. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Union Baptist Church, 1369 Hartford Pike,Killingly 774-6653. Pastor: William P. Pearl.Services: Sunday, 10 a.m.,, including chil-dren’s Sunday School. Tuesday Bible study, 7p.m.

REGIONSt Columba Anglican ChurchNichols College ChapelCenter Rd. Dudley, MA 860 243-3606 Canon John Wesley Westcott III10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship

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RELIGION

Icautiously approachedthe campfire, nervousabout what may hap-

pen at this nighttime ren-dezvous with a religiouszealot.

This could ruin me, butI was compelled. Iwatched the flames stabthe air and lick hungrilyat the dead cedar branch-es his friends had draggedinto the fire pit. Thesemen were camping out - living off donations.I had to admire them. The flames almostseemed symbolic of the hunger I felt in mysoul.

The man whose fire I was nearing had cap-tured my attention. He spoke with authority.He commanded disease, demons and the ele-ments. As I stepped into the light of his fire,He rose and we greeted one another. He intro-duced his friends and offered me a seat andsome refreshment as we engaged in smalltalk. He was easier to talk to than I expected.I was a high-ranking leader in my communi-ty, but I had requested a covert meeting forfear of what others might say. If my cow-ardice was evident, He didn’t let on.

I complimented Him and admitted that Ibelieved he was sent from God. I thought hewould blush and express humility, so Hisresponse seemed a little odd. Jesus replied, “Itell you the truth, unless you are born again,you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”

I was taken back and intrigued. He obvious-ly felt it was an important point to make — orelse he could see right through me. But I was-n’t sure what he meant. I knew this must be akey concept so I asked, “How can a man beborn when he is old? can he enter the secondtime into his mother’s womb, and be born?”

Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one canenter the Kingdom of God without beingborn of water and the Spirit.” He probablysaw the confusion in my eyes, because hewent on to explain. The wind blows whereverit wants. Just as you can hear the wind butcan’t tell where it comes from or where it isgoing, so you can’t explain how people areborn of the Spirit.”

The Spirit thing sounded so powerful andwonderful. But I didn’t know if I had thecourage to leave the comfort of flesh and livein the spirit. I wanted it … but then again.

I have to admit, I didn’t understand every-

thing he was saying, but Iwas beginning to see Hispoint. We were all focusedon the signs and wonders,but he was focused on eter-nity and saving souls...including my soul. That iswhy he agreed to meet mein the dark of night. He wasgiving me a chance to reallybelieve.

He went on to explainthat “God’s light came into

the world, but people loved the darkness morethan the light, for their actions were evil. Allwho do evil hate the light and refuse to gonear it for fear their sins will be exposed. Butthose who do what is right come to the lightso others can see that they are doing whatGod wants.”

Jesus had me in a corner so I was forced toask myself, “Did I love darkness more thanlight. Did I believe? Down inside I was as hun-gry as those flames that now flickered anddanced. At the same time I was intimidatedby my family and friends and colleagues. WasJesus asking me why I wanted this meetingin the dark? It almost felt like he was chal-lenging me stand up and be a man.

Later I understood that you can’t justbelieve with your head. You can’t just believein a miracle worker. You have to believe inJesus enough to buy in with your whole life.You’ve got to fear God more than man.

That meeting changed my life. Although itwas an uncomfortable conversation it was apivotal moment in my life. I eventually foundthe courage to go public with my faith a littleat a time. I gave evidence in favor of Christ atthe trial before Pilate. When Jesus was killedI took spices and anointed his body. Soon afterPentecost Peter and John baptized me.Because of my faith, I was eventuallydeprived of office and banished fromJerusalem by the hostile Jews. I had bravelyleft the darkness and walked into the light.Most of my colleagues never got it. Until youlive in the spirit you can’t understand it. Howabout you?

(A story from John chapter 3, from theviewpoint Nicodemus may have had).

Bishop John W Hanson oversees Acts IIMinistries in Thompson Conn., where peopleare routinely born of water and spirit. Formore information please visit www.ActsII.org.

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26 at the Central Village CongregationalChurch, Route 12, Central Village. The menuincludes turkey, stuffing, potatoes and all thefixings plus dessert. Takeouts starting at 4p.m. Sit-down buffet starting at 4:30 p.m.Adults $12, seniors $11, children 5-12 years $5,under 5 free. Call 860-564-0353 for informationor visit CentralVillageChurch.com.

N. GROSVENORDALE — Community FireCompany’s Roast Beef Sandwiches from 11a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at CommunityFire Co., 862 Riverside Drive, NorthGrosvenordale. Sandwich with fries and adrink are $6; french fries $3 and Golumpkis, 2for $5.

PUTNAM — There will be a HalloweenDance from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 26 featuring theLittle Big Band at St. Mary’s Church, 218Providence St., Putnam. There will be ghoul-ish dancing, frightening food and freaky fun.Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. $10 per person,tickets available at the door, Joseph’s Jewelersand the Church Office. Costumes are optional.Prizes awarded for the best costume! Proceedsto benefit the purchase of new altar servervestments and altar candleholders.

PUTNAM — Nationally acclaimed anti-bully activist Master Mike Bogdanski willconduct a free “Anti-Bully Seminar” for chil-dren age 6 and up at 11 a.m. Oct. 26 at 756Railroad St., Putnam. The program, calledH.E.R.O., stands for Help Everyone RespectOthers, and teaches kids how to identify bully-ing, how bullying affects their well being, whykids bully, how not to be a target and muchmore. Bogdanski has a degree in Psychologyand a Masters

Degree in counseling. All participants willreceive a free gift. Call 860-928-9218 to reserve a

spot.

KILLINGLY — Autumn is here! Celebratewith The Eight Mile River Band along withNick Anderson and Shady Creek at 7 p.m.Saturday, October 26, at the Killingly GrangeHall, Route 101 at Dog Hill Road, Killingly. Adonation of $12 is requested. This program ispresented by Hawk’s Nest Farm Productions.Doors open at 6 p.m. Delicious homemadesoups, tasty sandwiches, good coffee, andyummy desserts are available from TheKillingly Grange. For more information, callNick @ 860-564-1018 or email:[email protected]. The Kids On Stagefeature continues, so if you’re a kid and play aBluegrass instrument, bring it along and takea turn.

SUNDAYOCTOBER 27

THOMPSON — There will be a Trunk orTreat Harvest Party at 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at theHigh Pointe Church, 1208 Thompson Road,Thompson. For more information, visitwww.gotohpc.org.

N. GROSVENORDALE — The AmericanLegion Family Post 67, Route 200, N.Grosvenordale, will hold an all-you-can-eatBreakfast (scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage,hash, home fries, beans and kielbasa, Frenchtoast, toast, coffee, juice) plus “made to order”omelets and Belgian waffles from 7:30 to 10:30a.m. The cost is $7 per person and $4 for chil-dren 7 and under. Proceeds will benefit Legionprograms.

TUESDAYOCTOBER 29

POMFRET — The Pomfret SeniorAssociation will have a Chicken Pot PieAnniversary Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Nov.5 at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207

Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret. Members $5;non-members, $10. All Pomfret senior citizensare invited. RSVP by Oct. 29. Call Gail at 860-974-0426.

FRIDAYNOVEMBER 1

N. GROSVENORDALE — The Knights ofColumbus Council 2087 will hold its monthly“First Friday” Fish Fry from noon to 7 p.m.Friday, Nov. 1 at the Knights Hall, 1017Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale. The menuconsists of fish and chips ($9); baked haddockwith baked potato and vegetable ($11); bayscallops ($11); platters — clams and bay scal-lops, fish with clams or bay scallops or bakedhaddock and bay scallops ($13); and fisher-man’s platters ($16). For more information,call 860-923-2967 or [email protected].

WOODSTOCK — Windham CountyChristian Women’s Connection BringingLadies and men to The Inn at Woodstock HillRestaurant, 94 Plaine Hill Road, Woodstock,Friday, November 8, 2013 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.The cost is $12 per person. ThanksgivingTurkey – Carving Demonstration by ChefRichard of the Inn at Woodstock Hill. SpecialGuest Speaker Marjorie Donovan from SouthDennis, MA (Cape Cod), “A Picture is Worth aThousand Words .”

Marjorie will be presenting a photo journeythat has a dynamic outcome! Country stylemusic by – Quiet Corner Fiddlers.Reservations Required by Friday, November 1.Free childcare, 3 months to 5 years.Reservations also needed by Nov. 1. Call Helenat 860-774-5092 or Janie at 860-412-0014 or e-mailto [email protected]. Sponsored byStonecroft Ministries www.stonecroft.org

WOODSTOCK — The Bracken MemorialLibrary on the Woodstock Academy campuson Route 169 will host the first of its 2013 – 2014

Author Series events. The author is JamieFord. The event starts at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.Mr. Ford’s last book, Hotel on the Corner ofBitter and Sweet spent 23 weeks on the NYTimes Best Sellers List. His newest book,Songs of Willow Frost is also getting ravereviews. If you have questions about any ofthese events, please call Bracken MemorialLibrary: (860) 928-0046 or email Deb Sharpe [email protected]. All eventsare free and open to the public.

SATURDAYNOVEMBER 2

ASHFORD — The Ashford Senior CenterOrganization will hold its Fall Craft andBake Sale on Saturday, November 2, from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center. Lunch isavailable. Tables are $15. For information,call the Ashford Senior Center at 860-487-5122.

PUTNAM — There will be a Roast BeefSupper from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 in thedining room at Congregational Church ofPutnam. Menu includes roast beef withmarsala mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes,butternut squash, desserts, beverages andmore. Adults $12, kids 12 and under $5.Proceeds shared with community charities.Takeout available.

EAST WOODSTOCK — The EastWoodstock Congregational Church will hostthe Holly Fair on Saturday Nov. 2, 2013 from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Coffeehour will take place all day. A luncheon willbe served beginning at 11:30 a.m. Manytables will be loaded with various items.There will be the Bake Shop, Candy Store,Jelly and Relish Cupboard, ChristmasCorner and a Silent Auction to name a few.

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CUSTOM PINE TRESTLE TABLE

leaves (opens to 10'), lazy susan,

protective pads, 8 chairs.

Matching work island with 2 drawers, 2 doors,

removable plexiglass cover.

$3,000 negotiable.508-765-1514

010 FOR SALE

Danish Teak Dining Room Set.

Excellent Condition. Table (39.5 x 59)

with 2 leafs, 2 arm chairs, 2 side chairs

(reupholstered 8/13). Made in Denmark.

$750.00Price Neg.

413-668-8890.

Desk/Bureau$75.00

Lg. Pet Carrier$30.00

New Tire Rim 60 R16$30.00

Small Desk$85.00

Golf Clubs/Bag$45.00

Antique Printers Drawers

$15.00 ea.

Display Cabinet $50.00

774-452-3514Diamond Ring

Gents 14K Yellow & White Gold. Center Diamond 90/100 Surrounded By6 03/100 Diamonds.

All Fine Brilliance26 Year Old Appraisal Was

$5560Will Sell For Same Now!

774-232-0407

Dickens Village Series

18 lighted buildingsincluding 5 from the A

Christmas Carol Series.Also many

accessory characters anddecor items. Mint condition

in original boxes.

$600Call: 860-963-7236

DINING ROOM TABLE

$175.00Maple, very good condition,

beautiful base, 42”x 66” four leaves extend

table to 106” inches (almost 9’ feet)

Call 508-764-1268or 203-610-9807

DINING ROOM SET48” table w/2-12” leaf

Six chairs andglass-front hutchMint condition

$450 or best offer508-885-9906

Dining Room SetSoild Maple

Table, 5 Chairs and HutchAsking

$275.00

CHINA DINNER SET8 piece place settingwhite background

w/pink roses$50.00

508-789-0864DINING SET/ HUTCH

$450.00

ROLL TOP DESK$375.00

BOSTON ROCKER$100.00

BRASS GLASS TABLE SET$200.00

CASTOR CONVERTER$75.00

39 CHEVY COUP PROJECT$5,000.00

BODY SHOP TOOLS

508-494-7857

DISHWASHERWhite

Admiral by MaytagUnder the counter

Used only two yearsAll hoses and

manual included$200.00

508-943-5033

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

450 B John DeereTrack Loader.$7500.00

Morbark 10" ChipperPerkins Diesel Engine.

$7500.00

Both in good condition.

Call 508-347-9112

010 FOR SALE

DOG KENNEL12x12x6

w/large dog house$180.00

EAZY-LIFTTOW HITCH

$40.00

TROY-BILT TILLERJust tuned up

Oldie but a goodie!$450.00

2 SCHWINNANTIQUE BIKES

$100.00

CEDAR CHESTCALL

401-486-4051

ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR

1 year oldNever used

Runs and looks new$650.00

or best offer

(508)981-7012

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

ELVIS PRESLEY’S CHRISTMAS

ALBUMThe first live recordings,

various other lp’sand box sets

Call for details508-885-9992

ENTERTAINMENT CENTERCorner unit,

Medium oak, Bottom has 2 storage doors w/4 shelves.

Top holds 39” TVSide storage for

DVD’s/TapesExcellent condition

Asking $200For more info 860-774-5228

Estate ItemsAntique Bricks

Drill PressTerracotta Floor Tiles

Granite Slabs508-248-7812

EXCEL STAIR LIFT13.5’ rail$1400

ALADDIN reading magnifier

$160

HAIER 4 cu,ft refrigerator

$110

HOSPITAL BEDcrank $50

REALISTIC DX100Receiver

$70

WOODWORKING TOOLS

815-222-9323

FARM FRESH EGGS

$2.00 dz.(860)576-5462

FLAT SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT

CENTER 19” w x 24” h x 54” lExcellent condition

$100.00

508-867-3729

FOR SALE• 4 Anderson patio

windows with frames

• Outside wooden door with glass and frame,

plus storm door

Best Offer860-774-5020

For Sale Maple Hutch,

Dining Table & ChairsFrench Provincial bedroom,

Maple bedroom, love seats, couch, wingback chair, entertainment center,

all good condition, reasonable,

call for details508-769-2199 Putnam Area


010 FOR SALE

For sale ...KING/QUEEN OAK

HEADBOARDwith Lights, Mirrors,

Bookcases, Cupboards, Drawers, etc.

$400.00 or best offer860-974-0367

For sale9-FOOT ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE

Pre-lit with stand and storage bag included

Excellent condition$175.00

2005 COACHMAN CLIPPER POP-UP

CAMPERwith toilet, sink, fridge

Sleeps 6$3,000

(860) 774-3365

FOR SALEBaby Carriage

CribPlaypen

Baby Sled with Handle/Wheels

Band SawTable Saw

508-347-7013(Sturbridge)

FOR SALEChild’s Rocker $10Boyds Bears $50

508-867-6775

For SaleCRAFTSMAN -

40 INCH2 STAGE SNOW

THROWER ATTACHMENTExcellent condition

$500 or B.O.Call (860) 428-5759

FOR SALEExercise Bike--$35

Golf Clubs/Bag--$50Table Saw--$50

Vintage Table Jig Saw--$50Wooden Boat in Glass Case -

- $10016,000 BTU Air Conditioner -

- $40Upright Freezer -- $100

508-764-2054For sale

HOTPOINT ELECTRIC STOVE

FRIGIDAIREREFRIGERATOR (Black)

50” JVC TVBuy all or separate

Call 1-774-571-0189For sale...

COMPLETE4-CYLINDER

ENGINEOne 4-speed and

one 5-speed to go with itFits Jeep P.U. 1985-1990

Sell all or part$350.00

Call 860-774-4469FULL-SIZE FUTON

Oak with 2 drawers9” Soft Touch mattress

$250.00

STUDENT COMPUTER CHAIR

Black$10.00

COMPUTER DESKOaktone$25.00

Call 860-963-2318

Gas Log For SaleJotul GF200 LP Gas

$650 OBO

Mini Kota Electric Fishing Motor36lb thrust, 5 speeds

$125 OBO

Fitness PowerRider

$100 OBO

Call: 508-943-2174GE ELECTRIC STOVE

Double oven/4 burnersGood shape,

Working area on stoveBeige

Call Paul at508-756-0227

GERNERATOR/INVERTER

Honda EU3000is. Excellent Condition.

Very low usage.Electric start & pull start.

Very quiet. Great for electronics.

Asking $1500.00. 860-935-0072

Mike.

Got a truck?Phenomenal bargainsGas range, gas clothesdryer, air hockey table,

Maitlin Smith game table, piano. Boxes & boxes of

good items!!

All must go!!Buy some, buy all

508-341-8292

HandiCap Shower (4 foot fiberglass).

Base & 3 piece wall with seat fits both ends.

Shower was installed, but never used.

$300.00 860-377-8374

MAHOGANY HUTCH$150.00

508-943-8107

010 FOR SALE

Headboard full adj.micro suede, oatmeal w/esp.

wood trim$125 OBO

Coffee/Espresso Maker

82-12 cups$75 OBO

Honeywell Air Cleanerrm. sz. 15x20

$50 OBO

Call: 508-765-0621

HISTORICAL PIECE OF LITERATUREA pictorial record of the

devastation from thetornado in Worcester on

June 9,1953

Published by Davis Press in Worcester

In original mailing sleeve$1,000.00

508-765-5072

Honda powered air compressor

motor runs good; handles and wheels Ingersoll Rand

$375.00 860-377-8374

HOVEROUNDUsed Once, New Battery

Comes with bookand charger

Excellent Condition

$950.00or Best Offer

Call413-245-9651

HP PHOTOSMART PRINTER A636

Model #Q8637A ,$30.00

Or Best Offer508-347-3145

HUGE SALEHousehold items

Furniture SetsSchool Items, Binders, Lawn

Tools, Patio Set, chairs, Save up to 90% OFF

Many New, Snow Boots, Jacket, $1 to $120

Other Clothes

480-282-2490

Jackie Kennedy Doll$75

Cash onlyCall: 860-774-7194

King Size Bedroom Set6 piece cherry wood

sleigh bed


508-272-7110

LARGE FISHER SPEAKER

$50.00

ANTIQUE CHAIR$75.00

SWORD SET32” Long$55.00

SMALL DROP LEAF TABLE ON WHEELS

$65.00

MANY RECORD ALBUMSMANY HARDCOVER BOOKS

774-452-3514

LazyBoy Reclining Couch

Gold ChenilleBrand New

$995.00774-200-1194

LED R-30 INDOOR FLOODLIGHTS

by Philips12w = 65w

Instant on, very bright plus dimmable

Lasts 22.8 yearsBig box stores sell for

$26-$30YOU PAY $15.00 eachor 4 per case $50.00

Call Keith508-524-9328

Lexmark PrinterBrand New$50.00

Wolfgang Puck Rotisserie

Toaster/Roaster Oven$25.00

40’s Oak Kitchen Table

42x42$120.00

Polish Stoneware(Value $1000)

$200.00

Victorian SetteeExcellent Condition

$500.00

(774)641-7676

Like New Golf Balls For Saleall Kinds. Only 33 cents each

Also some Golf Clubs

Call 860 234-9377

010 FOR SALE

LOWREY ORGAN ROYALE

In beautiful, excellent condition. Selling for

fraction of cost. One family owned

$3500.00 or BOCall 860 974-1627

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Mahogany Gold Cup Race Boat

26 ft Replica of 1926 race boat. 5-step bottom327 chevy engine.

Includes Trailer $65,000

Call 508-259-8805

Mamiya Medium Format

711 Pro camera w/80mm F4 lens & super

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

Almost new, in perfect condition

$1850.00 860 923-9407

MARX LEATHER MATCHING

RECLINING CHAIR AND OTTOMAN

By LaneOriginal price $699.00

Asking $300.00

RATORO 22” PERSONAL PACE

MWRUsed once for 1 hour

$280.00

Call 413-245-9312between 1-6 p.m.

Maytag Neptune Drying Center

Electric, lower section tumble dryer. Upper section steam

airflow wrinkle releasemotion lay-flat drying. Fragrance & humidity

control.New $1,200

Asking $500Call: 860-933-3678

MILLER 300 SHOPSMITH WELDER

$450.00

‘74-’78 CAMARO HOOD$40.00

‘99 SIERRA TAILGATE$60.00

MARY STATUEwith base$75.00

401-486-4051

Mitutoyo 8”Digmatic Calipier

Rebuilt$25.00

10” Delta Compound Miter Saw with Bench

Locking Wheels$75.00

508 867-3729MOTORS

1/2HP 230/460V1725RPM, 56 Frame.

$45 OBO5HP, 230/460V

1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$125 OBO

5HP, 230/460V3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC

$125 OBO4 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best Offer

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

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Blessings Farm50 H Foote Road

Charlton508-248-1411

NEW H D MEZZANINE

3500 sq. ft. 15 ft. highTons of load factorIncludes decking

66% offOnly $34,900.00

Call 774-696-3397

Oak PedestalTable

and 4 round-back spindle chairs.

Oval with grey/blue tiled top. One Extension

Excellent condition

Asking $450.00 or BO Call 508 892-1783

Old Trunks$45 Each

Student’s Desk& Chair

$50

Two End Tables$45 each

Call: 774-452-3514

010 FOR SALE

ORIGINAL CAST IRON STOVEBlack, Great Shape

Waverly Heating Supply Co. Boston

Stove $5000.00 and your truck takes it

860-935-5424

Original Harley Davidson Black Leather Jacket

with fringe & belt. Mens size large.

Excellent conditionWorn 3 times

Paid $350.00Will Sell $199.00

Call 508-478-8538

ORIGINAL SEQUOIANORDIC TRACK,

Handmade Silk Screen,Tins (some antique), Royal Dalton China,

Christmas Items, Gevalia Coffee Machines,

Original Paintings and other items

Call 860-455-6222

PELLET STOVE FOR SALE

Enviro EF-111 Bay IVery Good Condition

$1,800.00Call Pete

508-864-2848Pet Training & Live-in Crate24”Lx19”Wx19”H

Heavy duty 11-gaugeblack epoxyLike new

$40

508-347-3145

PLOW TRUCK1989 Chevy S10 4x4

with FisherQuick Switch Plow

$2,000 or best offer508-867-7388

PORTABLE PODIUM $30.00

GLIDER CHAIR $50.00

OLD END TABLE $45.00

BENCH TOP $50.00

CALL774 452-3514

POWER CHAIRRascal Turnabout

Power ChairGreat condition

$750.00 or best offer860 928-2693

POWER WHEELSJOHN DEERE JEEP

$150.00

HARLEY DAVIDSONRIDE-ON TOY

$50.00

OAK DINING SET/HUTCH$1250.00

OAK ROLL-TOP DESK$500.00

OAK MISSION CHAIR$35.00

Call 860-974-0367

PRESSURE WASHER6 months old

$200.00

Will deliver757-705-5106

Rascal ScooterWith Lift

In excellent condition,4 wheel deluxe model,brand new batteries,

weight capacity 450 lbs.

$1,800 OBOCall: 508-476-3058

ROTOR TILLERCrafstman 6.0HP,

17” Tine widthwith counter rotating tines

Used, Great ConditionRecently Tuned-Up

$395.00Call 508-943-4342

SSCCHHWWIINNNN TTRREEAADDMMIILLLLMade in America.

Measures speed, distance, time, calories, incline.

Automatic or manual mode.

Programs for easy, medium, advanced walks; easy, medium, advanced,

and fat burn runs. Safety features and

owners manual. Cadillac of treadmills.

Excellent condition.Never any problems.

$1200 new.Asking $250

Call 508-347-9093or 774-230-1639

Sears Gas Trimmerwith supply of lines

$100

1974 Suzuki 100CC$1,000

Assortment of cameras & photo equipment

Call: 508-885-3136

010 FOR SALE

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used Twice$900 or/BOTracVac

Model 385-IC/385LHUsed Once.$900 or/BOBear Cat

Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295. Used Twice

$1995 or/BO

Call508-765-5763

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used Twice$900 or/BOTracVac

Model 385-IC/385LHUsed Once.$900 or/BOBear Cat

Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295. Used Twice

$1995 or/BO

Call508-765-5763

Solid MapleDining Set

Table, hutch and 6 chairs.$800 OBO

Antique Man’s Highboy Dresser

$800 OBO

Harden Cherry4-Poster King

Bed Frame$800 OBO

Call: 508-207-0966

STAINED GLASS CHRISTMAS

Beautiful Tiffany Style Lamps

Santa Clause or Snowman available.

Each lamp approx. 11” tall and has approx. 100 pc. of

cut glass.Lamps are new and still in boxes ready for gifting.

$21.99 each 860-299-5925

Stamp Collectors:Commerative mint sets,

first day issues, kids starter kits and more!!

Also stamped warshippostcards.

Call: 860-928-2677

STURBRIDGE, MAFRIEDRICH

Kuhl Plus SeriesSQ08n107500 BTU$449.00

FRIEDRICH FRA 064VU1

6000 BTU$149.00

Both for $500.00

New-3 Days Used

Mr. DesaiCell: 732-309-9366

Home: 508-347-2764

TAN CAP FOR CHEVY S-10

$75.00

FISHER PRICE INTERACTIVE/TV HORSE

$25.00

2 AIR PURIFIERS$25.00 each

2 MICROWAVE CARTS$5.00 each

Call 860-923-9465

Women’s Clothing(3) Leather Jackets

2X, 1XL $50.00/each

Columbia Hiking Boots$25.00

Lands End Zero Degree Boots

$20.00

Black Dress Shoes4 pairs,

$10/pairall size 7 1/2

Red/BlackBoil Wool Jacket

2X$20.00

Klein Full-lengthBlack Wool Coat

2X$50.00

Call 508 764-3736

Two Professional Trombones

For SaleIn Good Condition

Call to Inquire508 278-3988

010 FOR SALE

Technics organIncludes Stool and

User Reference Guide

From the very first noteyou play on the

Technics EA5 organ,you’ll marvel at their rich

authentic instrument sound. Like a well-tuned pipe organ, these instru-

ments are finely crafted to deliver robust sounds.

What’s more, their elegant-ly designed

wood-grain finish cabinet makes them fashionably perfect for your music

room. This organ is in very good condition and would suit anyone from beginner

through to moreexperienced players

A range of features includ-ing: *Upper keyboard 44 keys lower keyboard 44

keyspedal keyboard 13 keys *100’s of dynamic PCM

true to life sounds*Superb organ voices

including realtime Hammond style digital

drawbars*Easy to use large

LCD display* Large capacity

16-track sequencer* Built-in digital

disk recorder

Price: $1000 or B/O

508 266-0035or 508 612-9053

TimeshareMid January

White Mountains3BR/2 Baths, Kitchen,

Fireplace, LR. Close to ski areas, indoor pool, sauna,

hot tub, cross-country skiing, weight room.

Lifetime Deed

Asking $3500Call 860 974-0470

TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11

8x8 $7258x10 $9008x12 $9758x16 $1275

Delivered AndBuilt On-Site

Other Sizes AvailableCall 413-324-1117

TREAD MILLOlder Pro-Form Electronic

Trainer-CombinationTreadmill & Workout Bench.

Very heavy-Bring stong back & truck

$25.00 or B.O. 508-765-2817

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Trees for Sale

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

All 10 trees for $85Norway Spruce 3 1/2’

5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall 5/$99.

Excellent Privacy Border/Ornamental

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

Truck Mounted Carpet Cleaning

Van Ford 99 E250

with Bane-Cleane System IVGood Condition

Asking $8,500.00

Von Schrader VS2 Dry Foam

Upholstry Extractors$850.00 ea.

Extra VS II Brush Unit$275.00

Von Schrader VS III Wall Cleaning Machine

$325.00

17” Pacific Floor Machine$275.00

413-967-7567

VERY LARGE VINTAGE OAK OFFICE DESK

$240 or b.o.

CHILD’S DESK$40

VINTAGE WATER AND SNOW SKIS

Reasonable offers accepted

802-258-1599

VICTORIAN LIVING ROOM SET

Like newSofa and 2 chairs

$1,900Call 774-696-3397

Vintage Coke Machine

$600.00Westinghouse Model number

WC-60-6

2 Great Canadian Ripple kayaks

They are 10 feet long, barely used and in great condition.

$350.00 each

Call 860-377-9401

010 FOR SALE

WANTEDCash for your cell phones, iPods,

laptops & gadgetsPlus repairing for all of

the above

Call Access Wireless 860-412-9010561 Hartford Pike

Dayville, CtNear Killingly Commons

Weathertech Floor Mats

Gray, Front and RearFits Jeep Liberty

2008-2012

Like New$100.00

508-347-3145

WHEEL HORSE LAWN TRACTOR

w/Trac Vac SystemMower Deck

Snow blower attachment& roller

Wheel weights & chains

Asking $2500Well maintained

Ask for Bill508-248-3612

WOODEN SWING SET

by Creative Playthings4-Swing Stations,

Monkey Bars, Sand Box, Fireman’s Pole,

Ladder to Club House(includes cover) & Slide

Will help disassembleWill need trailer

$1000508-892-4370

~Antiques~Hoosier Cabinet

Oak Round Table/chairsOak Hutch

Mahogany Secretary DeskMahogany HutchPie Safe Hutch

Oat Bureau2 Drop-leaf Mahogany Tables

Maple Rocker/GliderOak Book Seat

508-344-9555

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

AUBURN RESIDENT NEEDS RIDES

For errands and groceries 1-2 times per month508-335-3728

CARE NET of NECTNeeds volunteers!!

For more informationPlease call:

860-779-0218please leave message if

no answer

107 MISC. FREE

FREE WOOD PALLETS

You pick up. Monday thru Friday 8am-noon.Stonebridge Press 25 Optical Drive

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

2003 SKIDOO 600GRAND TOURING

And2004 SKIDOO

500SS LEGENDWith 2006 Karavan Tilt

Trailer. Low mileage on all. Excellent condition.

Asking $12Kbut reasonable offers

consideredCall 508-769-3167

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

2000 Seadoo 720 with caravan trailer,

red & whiteVery Fast & Fun!

$1500Call 774-244-6781

508-234-8297

205 BOATS

10 ft ALUMINUM

BOATmint condition

$300 OBO 860 576-5462

14’ ft. ALUMINUM BOAT

$750 OBO 860-576-5462

14’ Ft.Aluminim Boat

$500.00

1976 7hp ESKA Motor

$200.00

(860)576-5462

205 BOATS

17’ BASS TRACKER45 HP MERCPOWERTRIMTrolling motor,

electronics + moreGreat condition,includes trailer

$3800 OBOCall Nate at

401-269-6070

18’ C.CONSOLE KEYLARGOFIBERGLAS

BOAT75 4 Stroke Honda

Fish FinderLife Jackets, Auto Bilge

Bimini Boat Motor, TrailerExcellent

Never in Salt WaterCan Be Driven

$8,700860-974-1276

1983 CHRIS CRAFT CABIN

CRUISER26’ Fiberglass New 350

Chevy engine. With trailerGreat fishing boat

or family boat Has kitchen and table, beds forward and aft

Great condition $12,000.00

Call 508-259-8805

1995 Glastron 17ft Fiberglass Boat(open style) with 88HPEvinrude SPL outboard.

Includes trailer. Easily seats 8. Used in fresh water for

water skiing.

$5,000Call: 508-234-5676

BOAT FOR SALE17’ ft x 7’ ft wide. Grumman 17TC

Twin Console, Split Windshield, trailer

with spare tireFull cover for shade

5 seats (4 removable)Can use 2 for pedestal

25 horse, 4 stroke Yamaha motor,

12 Volt trolling motorw/remote foot controlFull cover for weather

Depth/Fish finderPlus Extras!

Mint Condition508-347-3145

BOAT, MOTOR & TRAILERChrysler Tri-hull

Bow Riderw/60HP

Evenrude motorGalvanized trailer

Set up for fishing or pleasure

$1200.00extras call for details

508-949-1320

Hand Crafted Custom Built

Cedar Strip CanoeProspector Design

16 1/2 feet longby 36 inches wide.

$3,200Call: 401-339-4598

OUTBOARD MOTOR

1976, 7 hp Eska Runs mint

$300 OBO 860 576-5462

260 COLLECTIBLES

HORSE LOVERSBreyer Horse & Animal Models

Over 200!Great Prices!

Charlton Flea Market in first building

on Sundays

Michelle 508-434-0114

Precious Moments Collection

and stands28 pieces

$600.00 Firm508-867-2887

265 FUEL/WOODCentral Boiler E-Classic

1400/2400OUTDOOR WOOD

FURNACECleaner & Greener

EPA Qualified25-Year Warranty

Call Today508-882-0178

CrystalRockFarm.com

SEASONEDFIREWOOD

Cut, Split, & Delivered

Wood Lots Wanted

Call Paul508-769-2351508-987-5349

WOODSeasoned, not split

$100 OBO Pickup only

860 576-5462


FIREARMS WANTED:Collector looking WWII US Firearms

M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols,1911/1911 A1’s

TOP PRICES PAIDHave all necessary federal licenses

Call Wally At508-234-5860

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY275 FLEA MARKET

DudleyFlea MarketAntiques, Collectibles

& GeneralOpen Every Saturday-Sunday

8am-4pm

COME Join USSomething For Everyone!

Behind BP GasAt Dudley/Webster Line

2 Acres, Indoors!

www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767

GREATFLEA MARKET

Every Saturday and Sunday year round

Dealers, leave your stuff set-up in our secure facility

Dealer days every Wednesday and Friday, 12-6

Ever-changing array of cool, cool stuff

800-551-7767 dudleyflea.com

283 PETS

Powder-Puff PuppyToy Size

Long Haired Coat Hypo-Allergenic Breed. wonderful temperment

$800.00 For More Information

401-397-6499

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

Did you find your pet? Or find a home for one?

LET US KNOW!!!Please call us so that we can take your ad out of the paper...Town-To-Town

Classifieds508-909-4111

Found 1/8On Worcester St In Southbridge...All black male catGreen eyes, very lovable,

not fixed, definitely a house cat.

Call: 774-287-5043

285 PET CARE

FAN-C-PETMMoobbiillee

GGrroooommiinngg SSaalloonnVicki Kelley

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaallGGrroooommeerr

20 Years Exp.“We Go Right toYour

Door”508-987-2419

285 PET CARE

Same OwnersTom & Camila

New Stuff!Reconnective Healing

Animal MassageAnimal Communication

As Always!Reiki/Feng ShuiNatural Foods

Flower EssencesAlpha Wave Music

BoardingIndoor/Outdoor Runs

SkylightsHeated/Air Conditioned

Day CareSupervised GroupsDaily/Weekly RatesLarge Play Yards

TrainingBasic - AdvancedGroup Or Private

New - Open Enrollment

GroomingBaths To Full Grooms

Certifications!PCSA Levels I & II

CPR CertifiedReiki Master

Lighterian Reiki VIIReconnective Healing IIICNDF Certified Trainer

Experienced, Caring StaffIndividualized CareAttention To Detail

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill Road

Oxford, MA

starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Bag Shavings$4.75 each

3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, small to medium flakes,

plastic bags

Rock Valley FarmW. Brookfield508 867-2508

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ aaa

ROUTE169

ANTIQUES884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA

Looking To PurchaseAntiques

And CollectiblesSingle Items

Or Entire EstatesWe Buy It AllAnd Also Do

On-Site Estate SalesAnd

Estate AuctionsCALL MIKE ANYTIME508-765-9512

$$$Make Money

SellingYour Unwanted

Stuff!!!Quality Dealers Wanted

Best Deal Around.Clean, Indoor Flea MarketEvery Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm

Route 12Dudley

(Behind BP)

www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767See You There!

WANTEDMopeds and Scooters

Any ConditionCall Travis

774 242-9227

298 WANTED TO BUY

Wanted To Buy By CollectorOld comic books-

1940’s & up,Beatles memorabilia-

1960’s and up.Famous Monster

Magazines, Godzilla, Frankestien and monster items, Old toys and

advertising items

Call: 860-779-2469

WANTEDVERY USED

Kitchen CabinetsThe older the better. We are a kitchen refacing company and we use

these cabinets at home shows for

“BEFORE & AFTER”

Call between 9 & 5 M-For leave message

KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW ENGLAND

508-987-3384or 860-749-6998

www.mykitchenoptions.com

WARRELICS

&WAR

SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!

Helmets, Swords,Daggers, Bayonets,

Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call David

1-508-688-0847I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for experienced Over The Road CDL-Class A drivers with company located in

Webster, MAFlatbed experience a plus

Excellent pay, health, dental, paid holidays, paid vacation

and retirement plan

Call 800-446-4089or visit

www.specializedmachinerytransport.com

OIL DELIVERY DRIVER

"B" License Required"A" License Desirable

508-764-31787am to 5pm

313 CLERICAL

RECEPTIONIST in our Webster office

to answer phones,take messages, filing, etc.Call 508-721-2227

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaannTrees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

WE NOW TAKEYOUR AUTOSFOR CASH!

Removal of Metal, Appliances,

Furniture, TV’s.ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed.

Residential Moves. Furnaces Removed

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

550088--886677--22556644441133--226622--55008822

FREEMetal PickupA/C, Refrigerators,

Washers, Small Trailers, Batteries.

WE PAY YOUTop Dollar For Your

AUTOSTRUCKS

Or TRACTORS

550088--886677--22556644441133--226622--55008822

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

***************Per CT General Statutes

19e-87b-5g,All advertisements for

Daycare Services in thestate of Connecticut must

include your license/registration number.

***************The Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Office of Child Care Servicesrequires that all ads

placed in the newspaper for child care (daycare) in your home include your license number.

448 FURNITURE

FURNITUREBedroom 1

Solid Brass Bed w/2 white laminate

bureaus/matching mirrors $1000.00

Bedroom 2 Oak

Armoire, Bureau/matching mirror,

cylinder waterbed, w/matching headboard

$1000.00

Dining RoomCustom-Made Racetrack

Glass Top Table6 chairs, buffet

$1200.00

Living RoomDrexel beige leather, 2 chairs, loveseat, couchLiving Room 3-piecesectional, brick color

$1200.00

Must be Seen508 278-7659

481 POOLS/SPAS

18 FT. ABOVE

GROUND POOLUsed only one season!

Moving must sell. Everything included

$1000.00Or Best Offer

Call 508-796-5192Leave 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

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

Townhouse Apartments

A Quiet Area w/ Good Schools

No Waiting List Today If You Have A HUD Voucher or CT RAP Certification &

Can Income Qualify

To Income Qualify You Must Be Able To Afford USDA Base Rent Of...

2 BR $655/mo3BR $791/mo

For applicants who canincome qualify

The Caleb Foundation will pay the security

deposit.Still Accepting

Applications ForSubsidized Units.

HUD & USDA

Call... 860.779.0876x128

The Village at KillinglyDayville Affordable

Housing599 Lindenwood Drive,

Dayville, CT 06241By App’t Please

Mon-Thurs 9-11, 1-3“This Institution Is An Equal

Opportunity Employer &Provider. Financed By

Connecticut Housing Authority, Equal Opportunity Housing.”

530 HOUSES FOR SALE

For Sale315 sq ft Cottage

in Narragansett, RILocated 1200 ft from state

beach on lease land in private area.

Open May to mid October. Newly renovated

most contents includedphotos available

$48,[email protected]

or call 860-928-6103

546 CEMETERY LOTS

2 CEMETERY PLOTS

in Garden of Valor I Worcester County

Memorial Park, Paxton, MA

Call 610-787-0068

4 PLOTS AVAILABLE IN WORCESTER

COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK

(Garden of the Cross section)Paxton, MA

Sold for $4,850Asking $3800

203-315-9291

CEMETERY PLOTSWorcester County

Memorial ParkPaxton, MA

Garden of Gospels1 Plot #1502 grave sites

Asking $2800

386-576-6663Leave message

CEMETERY PLOTSWorcester County Memorial Park

Valor II SectionGraves 1 & 2

Valued at $7600Asking $4000

508-885-6489508-885-4278

DoubleCemetery LotIn All Faith Swedish

Cemetery, Worcester, MA.Lot #119 Section I

$1,400Call: 508-867-8350

PINE GROVE CEMETERYWhitinsville, MA2 plots for sale

Yew Ave. section

Asking $2400.00Valued at $3000.00

508-849-7939WORCESTER COUNTY

MEMORIAL PARK Paxton, MA2-grave-plot

Section Heritage 1Asking $3,250

Call 413-245-4340Email: [email protected]

Worcester County Memorial Park

Paxton, MAPLOT FOR SALE

667BGraves 1 and 2 in

Garden of Heritage 2Value $6500Asking $4200

Call Lorraine 508-789-8188

WORCESTER COUNTY

MEMORIAL PARK2 plots in Good Shepherd

Plot #97$2,500.00

Will pay transfer fee508-867-3729

WORCESTER COUNTY MEMORIAL PARKS

Two grave plots: Valor I {#291 unit A,

graves 1 and 2}Current value $8200.00

Offered: $5,850.00508-499-7957

[email protected]

Worcester County Memorial Park

Paxton, MAFaith/Crypts

Lot 84C #1 Space$4200

508-943-0671

WORCESTER COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK

Paxton, MAGarden of Gospels

1 plot (#85)with 2 grave sites

$4,000.00774-200-1194

550 MOBILE HOMES

BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile

Home Park (55+)Mobile Home For Sale.

Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Large Kitchen & Living Room. Screen Porch

& Carport.Park Rent $120/MonthIncludes Taxes, Water,

Sewerage, Trash and Road Maintenance

CALL FOR PRICE774-262-7307

For SaleMobile Home

2 bedrooms in a quiet park in

Dayville, CT

$28,000 includes all appliances

Call 860-774-3195

or 860-608-6407

575 VACATION RENTALS

CAPE COD TIME SHARE FOR SALEEdgewater Beach Resort

95 Chase AvenueDennisport, MA 02639

Across the street from the water

Studio (Unit 706)Fixed week 33 (August)

Deeded rights

508-347-3145

RV in Co-op Park $30,000

Woodstock, CT

Seasonal campsite Meadowside of Woodstock,

Own your own lot. Trailer with add-ons which contain large family room,

two bedrooms, dining room, screened porch, vinyl siding, large shed, outdoor fire pit,

mostly furnished. Park ammenities: large

swimming pool, rec hall. pavilion, mini golf, bocci, horseshoes, fish pond, playground-low yearly

maintenance fees.

Rte.25 197, Woodstock, CT

Unit #5

772-233-1555

575 VACATION RENTALS

GREAT SUMMER RETREAT$30,000.00

Meadowside of Woodstock, CT

is a cooperative seasonal campground offering 100 owner owned sites, a lagre

pool, fishing pond, mini golf course, laundry,

sm. rec room, and pavilion.Season runs from

April 15-October 15. Weekly pump out is included

in annual fee which runs from $990.00 to $1320.00 per season depending on

when you payyour assessment.

This Unit#58 has a wonderful site placement with a back yard to house car and shed with rock garden and front

yard for nice lawn, small fish pond and more flowers.

Roof over (20x36) an 8 x38 trailer with two slide outs, screened porch (8x29) and front deck (8x16) all built in 1997. Unit has been com-

pletely redecorated to include ceiling fans, carpeting, floor-

ing and paint, has lots of storage and comes

completely furnished.25 Rte 197

See Craigs List for more pictures

Call 508-864-3008

WELLS, MAINEVillage By the SeaPrice Reduction $795

AUGUST 17-242 bedroom/2 bath condo.

Pool complex,w/jacuzzi, exercise room,

outdoor pool, in-unit laundry,A/C, cable.

Fall dates availableCALL FOR DAILY RATES

(508)429-7568

576 VACATIONRESOURCES

TIME SHAREVelas VallartaPuerto Vallarta

2-WeeksStudio Apartment

Pay Maintenence Fee$1200.00

For more info call 508-885-2661

WINTER RETREATPark model and shed

Close to Gulf of MexicoAsking $35,900

Call 251-284-2375for more details

LOOK DAD!I’m in the paper!!Order your photo reprint today,

Call Villager Newspapers for details(860)928-1818

ALL AT GREAT PRICES!DIGITAL COPY $5

4”X6” $5 • 8.5”X11” $10.00(GLOSSY PRINTS)

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Closings - Attics - CleanoutsAppliances - BasementsExpert Demo Services

1-413-531-1936

ALL MAJOR CREDITCARDS ACCEPTED

www.acallwehaul.com

10% OFF WITH THIS AD


CCCHECKHECKHECK UUUSSS OOOUT!UT!UT!

What you need, when you needit_every day in the classifieds!

Look in the classifieds first when you’re inthe market for a car, a home, a job, a pet or

almost anything!

To place your ad today, or for more information, Call

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700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

4 WINTER TIRES205/60R16

Mounted on rimsFits Honda Accords508-885-5639

Passenger side rear view mirror for ’05 Silverado Mirror has signal, heat and power in & out for hauling trailer (plastic casing piece

broke off), black $200.00

860-377-8374

Rebuilt C6Transmission with

Transfer Case$200

1987 GMC PartsNice chrome front

bumper, heater core, misc.

Chevy 283 & 327 crankshafts

Call: 508-892-8481

TIRES AND RIMS FOR JEEP LIBERTY AND

FORD RANGER235/70/16

Nordsman M+S Presure valve stem system

on Voxx racing rims $600.00

860-779-2246

720 CLASSICS

1965 MUSTANG FASTBACK

347 Stroker EnginePaxton Supercharger

5-Speed Transmission9 inch Locker

Front Disk BrakesRed Exterior/Black Interior

$23,000508-867-7642

1977 CORVETTE COUPE T

White/Red Interior,350 Auto, AC, Tilt Steering,

New Tires, Exhaust, Power Steering Pump and Steering

Control Valve

$6000 OBO 401 374-3374

‘68 FORDMUSTANGTrophy Condition

46,000 original miles289 Engine

$10,500appraised for $15,000

Also ‘47 FORD HOOD

860 974-0500

BUICK 19324-door Sedan ST8

Series 50 Model 57

Make Offer(860) 779-1270leave message

Early 1964 1/2 Mustang Coupe

with factory 260 V8White w/red interior,Excellent condition,

All receipts, Complete documentation.

No disapointments.


Tom 413-245-3402

For sale1986 CORVETTE350-AUTOMATIC

79K original milesRemovable top, black with

tan interiorNew wheels

$7,900 or B.O.

508-764-7193725 AUTOMOBILES

1997 MERCURY SABLE4 door, tan

132,000 miles300V6

Runs excellent4 new tires, battery$1,200 or best offer

Call 508-713-3066 or508-779-0194

2000 ARE 6 1/2 Ft. Cap.Grey/Mint condition!

Fits GM pickups

$1,200

‘97 F250 4x4 ext. cab, 3dr. Great winter vehicle

runs good.Many new parts2-new rear tires.

Some repairs/parts

$1,200/OBOFor more info

1-508-523-9831

2000CHEVY MALIBUBlue Book Value $3000. Great first car for young

adult but needs some work. Second Owner 132,000 miles

Call for additional details $2,000

860 455-5832

2000 Chrysler Concorde LXI86K mi. New Battery

and TiresRuns Good, Looks Good

$2500 - As Is860-617-5501

2001 DODGE 2500

4-wheel drive w/plow138,000 miles

Needs transmission work$3500

860-377-57422002

Chevy ImpalaRuns good, but needs some

TLC Silver 120,000 miles

Asking $2500Call 508 278-6304

2010 PONTIAC VIBE

(Toyota Matrix) 4-door, 5-speed, FWD,

Silver, 35 MPG, 99K Excellent condition $8,495.00 or BO 508-208-6042

2002 DODGE CONVERSION VAN

V/8 Overdrive Full power4 Captain Seats

Full Bench Seat (Bed) 74,000 miles$6000.00

Antique Glass Cabinet

Glass Door, Class Panels4 Drawers,Solid Mahogany

$250.00

860 928-3972

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING

CONVERTIBLEWhite with tan top

Runs excellentMany new items

$4800.00 or best offer508-769-3262

2004 Pontiac GTOTorrid red with black leather

interior, 5.7L LS1 V8,automatic transmission,

73,000 miles.

Asking $10,900Call: 508-949-1816

730 AUTOMOBILES

1980 MGB$7,000

Nice interior, runs greatMany new parts, top, engine,

suspension, brakes, etc.508-987-1228

2005 LOTUS ELISE

Sport and TouringPackages

Arctic Silver metallic paint with black leather interior

Star Shield paint protection11,000 miles

Dealer maintained$35,000

508-847-5274

732 SPORTS UTILITY

2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport

4/door, white4.0-liter/6 cyl4-wheel drive

Excellent condition139,000 milesRuns excellent

New tires, Automatic,

Power windows,(Was in Florida for a time)

$2900.00Call 508-713-3066 or

508-779-0194

WOMAN’S 21 SPD, 26” BIKE

Excellent condition Asking $225 (negotiable)

Call 860-779-9097

740 MOTORCYCLES

1996 HARLEYDAVIDSON

883 SPORTSTERLow miles

$4,000774-402-4624

1998 Yamaha VStar 650

BlackLow Milage$1835.00

774-232-2999

2 MotorcyclesFor Sale

2007 Roadstar Warrior-

Metallic Gray, VERY LOW MILES, Samson Ground Pounders, Very Clean.

$7,000 OBO

2008 Yamaha FZ6-

600CC, Royal Blue, VERY LOW MILES, Very Clean,

Slider Guards.$5,200 OBO

Call: 908-242-2016or email:

[email protected]

2004 Honda VT750Fuel injected, shaft drive,

liquid cooled, full windshield, saddle bags, custom seat.

Excellent condition!

$3,000 FirmCall: 860-774-6334

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500

13,360 miles $5,400 inaccessories beautiful bike

w/Corbin seat, Boss saddle bags, lots of leather and

chrome, must see!!

Sacrifice for $4,750860-774-6782

for photos and more info

2006 HARLEY

DAVIDSON ROAD KING

Loaded with HD Cover and Helmets8000 miles

$12,000 OBOCall 401-419-8974

2007 SUZUKI BURGMAN 400

SCOOTERLike new

Less than 3K miles$4,000

Call 508-335-2747

91 Sportster883 c.c.’s

bored to 1200 c.c.’sLots of new chrome

Parts updateRuns strong

$3,400

860-382-3634Motorcycle for sale2001 HARLEY

DAVIDSONNIGHT TRAIN

1450Less than 20,000 miles

Selling because bought new bike

$10,000 firm860-753-2096

WWAANNTTEEDD Kawasaki

Motorcycles1968-82

(3 cylinder prefered)Any Condition

CAll JOE(978)760-5042

or (508)481-3397

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

2001 ITASCA SUNDANCER

MOTOR HOME30 ft. with slideout

Sleeps 7Ford F450, low mileage

Good condition

Call 508-892-3612for appointment to view

2003 CONDOR 33 ft CLASS A

MOTORHOME 8.1V8 Engine, Slide-out,Generator, Levelers,

33,600 miles. Basement Model, Loaded,

Very Good Condition.Selling because medical

$29,500 or BOCall 860 377-7807

2007 MOTORHOME31 ft. Class “C”Itasca Impulse

11.5 ft. slideout queen bedOwners are

non-smokers/have no pets

Only 14,136 milesMany extrass

Asking $58,000.00Serious buyers call 508-320-2944

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1989 PROWLER LYNX

19 FT. CAMPER$2500

Clean and good conditionAppliances in good working

orderDual wheels with 2-year-old tires

Includes trailer hitchMany extras

508-764-6250

2000 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 34B

Jadestone/White, Cummins 275HP Diesel Pusher, Allison

5-spd Trans, tow packageSleeps 5

Retractable Slide, auto leveling, full kitchen, bath,

queen bedroom, Corion tops, wash/dry hook-up, 10-gal.

hot water tank Central air/heat, oak wood/rug floor, elec.

fireplace, satellite system, beautiful oak cabinets, 2 TVs, VCR, back-up camera, solar

panelMany extras...must see

$38,000860-779-9868

2002 FORD XLT65,000 miles

With hitch22 ft. 5th wheel

Wilderness w/extrasGreat condition

$12,000 for both508-987-3796 or

508-612-2623

2003 ULTRA LITE TRAVEL TRAILER

$7,00028 feet, queen bed,

2 bunks, convection oven,

double sink, counter top stove,

full frig, stand up shower, great condition.

Plenty of storage.

Call 508-887-2190

2004 Motor Home40’ Class A

Phaeton 330 Catapillar Diesel

3 Slide-outsBack-up CameraHydrolic-Levelers

2 TV’s Surround Sound

2 AC’s, Washer/Dryer

Asking $65,000 or Best Offer

860-928-7629 or 401-255-5332

2005 JAYCOJAYFLIGHT 29 FBS

CAMPERBunkhouse in rear, Queen

bed in front. Table and couch fold out into double beds. Excellent condition.

Full slide-out. Stove, micro, stand-up separate shower, cable, awning, surround

sound, etc.

$12,000 OBO508-400-2073

Uxbridge MA

2005 Palomino Pop-Up

Camping TrailerExcellent Condition

Garaged during off seasonsOne Owner

Used only 4 weeks a year Sleeps 6, 3 burner gas stove, small gas/electric refrigerator

$3995508-885-7680

2007 8317SS Rockwood Trailer

Pristine condition 11,500 and/or largest lot

double size QCC Brimfield

packaged or separate

Make an offer!Call 508-892-8027

or email [email protected]

LAKESIDERV RESORT

Own RV lot for less than renting

Developers final phaseAll Lots 50% off

Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool,Activity Center

508 989-8165

PARKMODELwith LOFT

and full length additionFurnished

12x16 with Washer/dryerCampground season

Apr. 15-Oct 15941-567-8719

or941-592-5318

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

2000 F150 Ford4x4 115K

Extended Cab4 Door

Fair ConditionHas Rust

$1800 or best offer

508-892-4800

2000 TOWN AND COUNTRYMINIVAN

No rust, awesome shape in and out

All wheel drive, leather,every option

New headlights, brakes, wa-ter pump

$3600 or best offer508-847-3281

2002 WhiteChevy Van

Express 2500

Best OfferCall: 774-482-0408

2004 SIERRA TRUCK EXT

4X4 PICK-UPGray, Z21 Pkg.

Alloy Rims, CD Player150,000mi.

Runs like new

Reduced $7,800Mike

(860)420-9827

2004 NISSAN TITAN

Crew Cab w/Off-Road and Tow Package.

One owner Truck runs like new

Never off-road or plowed All service records

Flowmaster exhausts Deep water blue

211K highway miles $6995.00 or b/o

508-208-6042

3/4 ton CHEVY SILVERADO

4-wheel drive, 1986Selling for parts

$600 Firm Call Mike 508 832-2566 Please leave message

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

MichiganBackhoe

PayloaderDiesel, Runs Good

$9997Chevy Box Truck

UPS-Style$3500

John DeereSkidloader

Needs Motor Work

Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!

Call (508)347-7300

767 VEHICLES WANTED

ANTIQUE AUTO PARTS NEEDED

1937-1960Car and truck sheet metal

trim and exterior parts only No mechanical parts

whatsoeverAlso 1949-1951 Mercury

trim and sheet metal978-760-3453

Vehicle Needed!!If anyone has a car that

runs and can get a sticker and they want to donate it to an old man that needs a

car to get to the stores.Let him know he may be willing to give you some-

thing for the car.

Here is his number!!Call: 508-764-0594

PHOTO REPRINTSAVAILABLE

Call for details 860-928-1818


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