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November 2, 2010 DIRECT MAILED WEEKLY TO AVON, CANTON, FARMINGTON, SIMSBURY & THE GRANBYS POSTAL CUSTOMER PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID HARTFORD CT PERMIT NO 1127 ECRWSS CRIER How about a dinner date?

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The Valley Crier, a weekly paper created by The Valley Book. You’ll love the classifieds, the local advertising, the bright color, local news tidbits and good humor. And it will save you $$$ with coupons sales, specials. We’ve got the best Direct Mail distribution, the Cheapest classified and display ads of any publication in the Farmington Valley. You can submit classifieds or calendar items 24/7 easily at www.thevalleycrier.com We’ll give you excellent personal service including weekly ad pick-up by our sales reps.

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November 2, 2010

Direct maileD weekly to avon, canton, farmington, simsbury & the granbys

POSTAL CUSTOMERPRESORTEDSTANDARD

US POSTAGEPAID

HARTFORD CTPERMIT NO 1127

ECRWSS

CRIER

How about a dinner date?

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CRIER

The Valley Crier is 100% recyclable and made with 30% post consumer content.

November 2, 2010 Vol. 1 No. 9

Trusted. Loved. Local. The Valley Crier is a publication of The Valley Book.

DeaDlines: Display Ads - Thurs. noonClassifieds - Thurs. 3 p.m. or 24/7 online

The Valley Crier is DIRECT MAILED to every residence and business in the Farmington Valley, CT: Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton, Simsbury, Weatogue, Tariffville, West Simsbury, Granby, West Granby, North Granby and East Granby. It’s HAND DELIVERED to 100 locations in the Valley and surrounding towns, including West Hartford, Bloomfield, New Hartford, Burlington, and Southwick, MA.

www.thevalleycrier.com690 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06070888-611-1312

6 Wilcox St., Simsbury, CT (Fiddler’s Green)www.theironfrogtavern.com • 860-408-9626 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

“Ladies Who Lunch”Dine with us at lunch with your group of 4 or more

and receive a free bottle of house wine!

Pasta SpecialsEveryday and Great Salads

Wednesday:TRIVIA with

Scott. Starts at 8:30 pm

Winning Team gets a $50

Gift Certificate! Also great prizes from Bud Light!

Saturday:Magic with Brian Miller Kids eat for $4.50 during the magic hours of 7-9 pm Uncle Polly

and the Family Jam

9:00 pm

2 forTuesdays!$22 Menu:

2 entrees, 2 house salads,

a bottle of house wine for $22.Open Mic

9 pm

50¢WingNight!

$2.50 Bud Light

Drafts

Thursday:

Albino Tree

7:30 pm

Friday:

Moose and the

High Tops

9:00 pm

UpcOMing EvEnts:nov. 12 GiggleJuicenov. 16 From the Florida Keys, Bill Kraus!nov. 23 ONE Year Anniversary Celebration! Rob Duguay Jazz Trionov. 26 Wilcox Brothers

15% senior citizen DiscountBetween 4:30-6:30 pm Mon. - Fri.

Weekly EntertainmentMonday: Tuesday:

Pasta & SinatraJoin us for an EvEning of rEminiscing...

Tuesday, November 9th • 6 - 9 p.m.

Dan Sabatino (former member of The Royal Teens) and Ray Kantor play the tunes of the Great American Song Book

Enjoy a 3 course meal featuring house salad, choice of 3 pastas, dessert and a glass of house wine for $17.50

Reservations Highly Recommended!

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The Valley Crier is 100% recyclable and made with 30% post consumer content.

The Valley Crier is a publication of The Valley Book.

Avon’s Oldest Coffee House

Enjoy time for yourself while bringing a piece of yesteryear into your home. Enjoy our unique

Antiques and Collectibles.

A complete Coffee House featuring: 80 Fresh Roasted Gourmet Coffees • Light Roast • Dark Roast • Swiss Water Processed® Decafs and a wide variety of flavors.

21 West Main Street, Rt. 44, Avon860-676-2661 www.thecoffeetrade.com

Mon-Fri 7:30-6, Sat 8:30-5, Closed Sunday

Bill SeligJewelers

Your Jewelry Box May be Your Treasure Chest

Bring in your old GOLD & DIAMONDS and let our designers create something new for you, or simply turn your gold

and diamonds into CASH!712 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury 860-651-0555

161 Broad St., Windsor 860-688-3111

billseligjewelers.com

All That Jazz!

A Dance Supply StoreRiverdale Farms, Bldg. 11 • 860-674-9987

[email protected]

20% OFFAny 1 Item

IN STOCK ITEMS ONLY.NOT VALID ON PREVIOUS

PURCHASES.EXPIRES 11/13/10.

MUST PRESENT COUPON.

InterIor PAIntIng: & paper hanging. Home/Historic resto-ration. Preparation specialist. Insured, CT HIC # 0619457. Charter Painting & Restoration. www.charterpainting.com 860-646-7668.

SImSbury AnD eASt grAnby: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments for rent. Please call Fish Enterprises for more infor-mation, 860-677-1381.

HIgH teA & etIquette: 1-1/2 hour extravaganza with tea sandwiches, scones and fruit tea. Through fun role play and games we will learn the basics of good etiquette, greetings and instruc-tion, table manners and host-ing. Ages 5-12, 11:30am-1pm, Saturday November 20. Over The Moon, 860-676-9599.

Pellet AnD WooDStove SAle!: 10% off for a limited time. Skyline Fence, LLC. 450 Farmington Avenue, Plainville. 860-410-1109.

For SAle: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Two Seat Roadster, Hard and Soft Tops, Milan Brown, Sheep Skin Seat Covers, Dayton Wire Wheels, Momo Wood Steering Wheel and Shift Knob, Excellent Condition. Asking $12,500. 860-693-2291.

For SAle: 2004 Ford F250 4WD with plow. 32,000 miles. $15,000 (this is not a missprint!). Call Cahills Motorcars, 860-653-0840.

CurbSIDe leAF removAl: gutter cleaning, fall cleanups; walkways, walls and patios. Valley’s Lawn & Landscape. 860-693-4355.

PIne treeS: 4’, $35. 6’, $75. 4’ spruce trees, $40. Includes plant-ing. Guaranteed. Pruned, fast growing. Nice trees for screening. Delivered. 20 years’ experience. Licensed. Dwight’s Trees, 860-485-4330.

CRIERWhat people are saying

October 27, 2010 “...I was reading your ‘Funnifieds’ and I was laughing out loud in my chair. It’s real Creative Comedy... It could be on SNL.” - Jack from Simsbury

RiddlesWeek’s BESTWhat gets wetter as it dries?

- A towel

Last LaughWeek’s BESTIn a London cemeteryHere lies Ann Mann, Who lived an old maidBut died an old Mann. Dec. 8, 1767

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Is your HOME ready for the holidays?

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E H R L I C H I N T E R I O R S

Plus cost of fabric*

R e u p h o l s t e r y o u r c h o i c e o f a S O FA o r 2 C H A I R S $ 489*

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE HOME OR OFFICE CONSULTATIONOUR DESIGNERS BRING OUR FABRICS & IDEAS TO YOU!

2 EAST VIEW DRIVE FARMINGTON, CT.SHOWROOM HRS: M-F 10-5, SAT 10-1, EVES BY APPT.

T h e o r i g i n a l E h r l i c h I n t e r i o r s s i n c e 1 9 0 2

ComPuter rePAIr: ABComputerHardware.com. Buy desktops, CPU, parts and accessories. We install these purchases for 1/2 price. Virus removal, software installation, upgrades, repairs and network configuration are our specialty. $39.95 for 1st hour. Call or text 860-372-0168 to schedule an appointment.

FAll CleAn uPS: and Curb Side Leaf Vac. For top quality work, call Sellitto Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance LLC, 860-670-8337.

DeADboltS: and doorknobs, locks and keys, that’s my busi-ness, and I aim to please. Door closers, door knockers, even safes, too. No need to fuss, because I’ll come to you. Lic. #560129. 24-hour emergency service. Lock, Stock & Barrel Locksmithing, Simsbury, 860-658-0542.

SAleS InDIvIDuAlS WAnteD: Art marketing agen-cies/sales professionals, with proven previous experience, to market (sell) unique handmade personalized gifts for all occa-sions (including holidays). Please email Mark, [email protected].

Judy

Something dawned on me today. I have an unusual talent — highly artistic in its own quirky way. You see, this morning, while single-handedly walking our two little dogs on twin 27-foot retractable leashes with a bag of poop swinging from my arm, I noticed two things: a car was coming and the dogs had crossed back and forth enough to snarl those retractable leashes completely. With just seconds to reign in the hounds (whose most recent amusement is the occasional, and hence totally unpredictable, lunge at moving cars) I flew into action. Juggling blue and red handles with awe-inspiring ease, I swiftly untangled those leashes — but to get us all to one side of the street together required one hell of a pirouette, during which that entire bag of poop flew gracefully over my head, not releasing so much as a pellet. Now, I’m not sure a performance like this is quite up to Cirque de Soleil standards — although it certainly qualifies as street entertainment, but it was a feat of derring-doo if there ever was one! Not that the dogs cared. Their thing is chasing cars.

Secret Talent Unleashed. Dogs Couldn’t Care Less.

Thinking Out LOUD

RiddlesWeek’s BESTKings and lords and christians raised them, since they stand for higher powers. Yet few of them would stand, I’m certain, if women ruled this world of ours. - A tower

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CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER… We do the work!Cash Paid for Junk Cars

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Basements • Attics • Garages CleanedAppliances and Household Items Hauled Off

Moving • Demolition • Brush RemovalFence Installation & Repair

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Are you

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Are you

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413-569-1155800-322-6855

17 S.Highland St.West Hartford, CT

860-218-2838

243 Kind St.Ste. 247

Northampton, MA413-582-0311

C C E N TW I N D O W S & D O O R S , L L C

860-651-4146

WINDOWS • DOORS • SIDING • HOME IMPROVEMENTS

E-mail: [email protected]

License #578181 • Fully Insured

“Where the ACCENT is on Quality!”FALL CLEANUPSReasonable, Reliable & Professional

Call Roots Lawn Service860-614-0563

YES - We are Open! • Happy Hour: Tues.-Fri. 3-7 • www.fiddlers-ct.com

- Early bird specials 4-6 - Happy hour drafts $2, Mixed $4, Wine $3

- catering to Italian food

buy one entreeGet One

Half price(Higher price prevails.

With coupon. One per table)

8 Wilcox St. (Upstairs) Simsbury • 860-264-1604

Live Violin MusicFriday & Saturday Nights

HelP neeDeD?: Is your child struggling? Are they lacking confidence, anxious about aca-demics, sports, or fitting in? Hypnosis can help. It’s perfectly safe and is pediatrician approved. Learn more today. Mind Matters Hypnosis Center, Canton, 860-693-6448.

Auto: Auto and homeowners insurance savings. We quote lots of companies for you. Call Christensen Insurance, LLC in Simsbury 860-651-8236.

room: Available in beautiful Simsbury country home, main-taining home clean, quiet, smoke-free. Shared utilities, security deposit, lease. $525 monthly or $575 with garage. 860-658-2442.

$99 SeWer CAblIng: Avoid winter emergencies. This offer is for residences only per/stoppage cabling to 75’ with reasonable access during business hours. Excludes roof vents or advanced methods. Same-day camera, jet-ting, or cleanouts discounted. Rooter Plumber Express, 860-658-0631. Licensed, Insured.

bookCASe For SAle: Black distressed finish w/ stained bead-board backing. 6’ tall X 36” wide X 12 “ deep. Brand new, beauti-ful piece. I made a decorating mistake. Paid $450 will sell for $275. Please call 860-658-6791.

AFForDAble HouSeCleAnIng: Bonded, insured since 1995. 20% off second cleaning for first time customers. Free estimates. Sandy, Morawski Cleaning, LLC. 860-651-4601.

eleCtrICIAn: Brannack Electric, Inc. Upgrades, new wir-ing, lighting, phone, cable, service work. Residential/Commercial 24 hour emergency service. 860-242-6486.

neeD FInAnCIAl ADvICe?: Call Keith Deyo, a certified Financial Planner TM serving Massachusetts and Connecticut. Free, no obligation consultation. 413-998-3075.

Riddles

- A tower

For SAle: Women’s clothes. Owned by future ex-wife, need to sell quick before divorce.

Week’s BEST Funnifieds

PLACE A CLASSIFIED ADthevalleycrier.com

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Katherine RyanCollectibles

Hand Painted Gifts With YOUR Pet’s Likeness

AnimAL LOveR GiftsH Ornaments H Glassware H more!

www.katherineryancollectibles.com 860.573.4775

10% of ornament sales goes to The CT Humane SoCieTy

“not all animals are fortunate to be called someone’s pet.”

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DvDS: CDs and LPs: Most $.99-$6.99. Buy 3; get 1 free. Stop by Trading Post at our new location across from Canton Citgo. 860-693-4679.

CHAnge your belIeFS: change your world. This empow-ering workshop assists you in discovering your subconscious mind’s extraordinary abil-ity to uncover limiting beliefs and change them. Limit 12. Call: Nishanto Kane. Certified Ericksonian Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner, Reconnection Practitioner. 860-658-9678, www.minddesigning.net.

DumP runS: Clean outs. Junk, trash, furniture, appliances, metal, wood, brush removal from basements, attics, garages, busi-nesses, yards. Serving Central Connecticut. Stephen Tareila. 860-388-9362.

tWo ACre: completely approved building lot with brook, $85,000. Please call Lucy 860-978-9954.

neeD HelP?: A Polish-American lady living in Granby, who is young, energetic, detailed & high-ly organized is seeking homes/offices to clean, housekeeping or elder care/companionship in the area. Have many local refs. Call 860-844-8981.

10% oFF For FIrSt tIme CuStomerS: Computer Solutions, Virus removal, net-working, laptop repair, parental controls, tutoring, web-design. PC or Apple. Expedited onsite service, guaranteed work. $55 hourly, 860-670-1862.

PHone meSSAge: “Are the funnifieds real? Like I think one of those dogs is like our lost dog. Can you give me a call if you have anymore info?” - Pamela, Avon. Left no phone number.

Week’s BEST Funny Phone

As I type, my mom is on our home computer, design-ing tickets for an event. Not only is she doing so in Microsoft Word, she made me go and look for MY laptop, turn it on, and look up addresses and such for her. While she uses HER perfectly-functioning, Inter-net-enabled computer. - Camille C.

Week’s BEST Technically Challenged

For SAle: 1993 Chevy Lumina. Black exterior with beige interior. Runs and drives great. Sorry, no tires included.

Week’s BEST Funnifieds

PLACE A CLASSIFIED ADthevalleycrier.com

McClean Landscape & Nursery, LLC.Fall Cleanups Curbside Pickups860-559-5298 or 860-413-9813

for a free estimateCT HIC 603700 Est. 1999 Fully Insured

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An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.

Burlington InnAntiques

Vintage Jewelry and Accessories for her

Knives, Coins, and Sports for him

Wednesday thru Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.304 Spielman Hwy. (Rt. 4), Burlington, CT 860-404-1780

www.burlingtoninnantiques.com

ConneCtICut SeCurIty oFFICer trAInIng: Connecticut Security Officer Training Certification (Guard Card),Connecticut Security Officer Firearms Certification (Blue Card), 860-738-1911 or [email protected]

FIreWooD For SAle: Cords and 1/2 cords, free delivery. Sign up now for snowplowing. Call Skyline Fence at 860-410-1109 or Chris at 860-733-5630.

CrItter SItterS llC: Daily & vacation in-home pet care ser-vice, bonded/insured/experienced. Pets stay safe, healthy & happy at home while you’re away. Visit us at www.crittersittersct.com or call 860-214-5518.

WInDoWS: doors and siding. Replacement windows - all kinds. Porch enclosures and remodeling. A-1 Windows and Doors, LLC. Ct Reg. # 550804. Member of the BBB. a1windowsanddoors.com 860-651-9093.

eleCtrICIAn: Eriksson Electric. Get connected to the Swedish Connection. Over 40 years’ experience. No job too small. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Fully insured. License #10362. 860-521-1849.

AlterAtIonS: Expert tailor-ing done professionally. Over 20 years’ experience. Meral’s Tailoring & Alterations, SimsburyTown Shops, lower level, Simsbury. 860-217-1924.

Technically Challenged DadismsWeek’sBEST

“You’re always gonna be my little girl.” = A real tear jerker, this dadism is reserved for special moments like her first date, prom night, leaving home for college, and the wedding proces-sional. *Yes, that was a tear he quickly wiped away.

BESTWeek’s Late Season Golf

Tunxis Plantation, RT 4, Farmington. Stays open until Christmas if it doesn’t snow. Whole Course: 45 holes with cart $108.49. About 10 hrs. So plan ahead.

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H A R M O N YHome Improvement

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Call Now for our Fall Roofing SALE

Brannack Electric Inc.Residential Commercial IndustrialCall todayfor your FREE, no obligationconsultation & estimate.

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24 Hour Emergency Service• New home wiring• Upgrading or rewiring• Lighting work, interior & exterior• Generator installation• Telephone & cable TV wiring• Service work• And lots more!

License #103858 & 103859 - Fully Insured

SnoWPloWIng: Farmington Sanitation Services offers residential/commercial plowing. Servicing Simsbury, Avon, Canton, Farmington, Burlington and Plainville. Call today for a free quote, 860-404-2990.

g.I Joe: Figures and vehicles for sale from 1982-1983. 12 figures, 5 vehicles perfect condition. 860-236-4352.

WooD Stove: Fireplace Insert for Sale. (Buck.) Includes blower. $75.00. 860-202-8100.

FIreWooD: Firewood for sale. Seasonal hardwood, multiple cord discounts. Call Brian 860-883-9048.

tIme runnIng out: for tax energy credit on new doors and windows. Call Precision Windows and Doors now! 860-653-5275.

AntIque lIgHtIng reStorAtIon: Full-service sales and repair business at Old Lamps & Things in Avon. Need lighting? Choose from 300+ restored/rewired pieces. Have a lamp that needs repair, rewir-ing, conversion or custom work? Contact Cheryl for an appoint-ment: 860-655-6507.

DumP runS: Furniture, appli-ances, garages, attics, junk, construction debris, fallen trees. Whole house clean outs. Save money; we remove your unwant-ed items. Lawn mowing. Fast service, 7-days-a-week. Granby, Simsbury, Avon, Farmington areas. Call Scott’s Discount Hauling. Cell 860-716-0555.

mAtH tutorIng: Grades K-12. Masters in elementary education. Math major at Bates College. Nadine’s Math Tutoring, 860-673-1811.

PrInCe oF FAll CleAnIng: Gutters hand-cleaned, rinsed, $50-plus. Windows cleaned in/out, $7 each. Siding hand-cleaned, $175-plus. Carpet removal, $80/room. Wood and Kitchen floors machine-cleaned, $70. Carpets shampooed, then steam-cleaned, $35/room. Dump runs, $80/truckload. Insured. Josh Langdon, 860-922-4621.

b&b HAulIng: Cheaper than a dumpster! Dump runs, cleanouts, hauling of appliances and house-hold items, moving, demolition, brush removal, fence installation and repair. 860-675-7261, 860-777-6314.

Opening November 5, 2010Due Date R Robert Downey Jr. is forced to hitch a ride with Zach Galifianakis on a cross-country road trip that goes wrong at every possible turn.

Fair Game PG-13Naomi Watts stars in the story of Valerie Plame, a covert CIA officer whose status was leaked to the public by the White House.

For Colored Girls RJanet Jackson, Loretta Devine and Thandie New-ton star in director Tyler Perry’s adaptation of the poetic, award-winning play.

Megamind PGWill Ferrell is the voice of Megamind, the most brilliant (and least successful) supervillian the world has ever known.

127 Hours RJames Franco stars in the true story of a hiker and his struggle to survive when he becomes trapped under a boulder.

Four LionsA satire about a group of disillusioned (and dim-witted) young Muslim men who hatch a plan to become suicide bombers.

Client 9:The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer RAn in-depth look at New York governor Eliot Spitzer, whose rapid rise in politics suddenly turned into scandal.

Red Hill R A young Australian police officer must survive a deadly prison break on his first day of duty in a small country town.

New Movie Releases

BESTWeek’s Christmas Tree Ornaments

Katherine Ryan will hand paint a picture of your dog on a Christmas tree ornament. Amazingly cute, an incredibly memorable keepsake. Just don’t ask him to “fetch” it! $29.95 for one, $40 for 2. Katherineryancollectibles.com, 860-573-4775.

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Weight loss surgerycan change your life.Learn how.Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has helped thousands of people toregain their lives and restore their health. Our Center for Bariatric Surgery is now locatedin Farmington at 11 South Road, Suite 130. Our highly skilled and experienced surgeonsperform the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries with verysmall or even single incisions. These include:

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Call 866-668-5070 today to register for a free, informational session with our surgeons, Carlos A. Barba, M.D., medical director, and Nissin C. Nahmias, M.D., at our new location, 11 South Road, Suite 130, Farmington.

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WAnteD: Desk clerk and Housekeeping help at Best Western. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS! (760) 375-2311.

Week’s BEST Funnifieds Last LaughWeek’s BESTOn the grave of Ezekial Aikle in East Dalhousie Cemetery, Nova Scotia Here lies Ezekial Aikle. Age 102. The Good Die Young.

SALE! 10% OFF ALL STOVESSkyline

Fence LLCwww.skylinefence.com

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9-5pmThurs: 9-6pm, Sat: 9-12pm

Regency13100 LargeWood Insertwith FREEBlower

Hampton H1301Medium Blackface Wood Insertwith FREE Blower-Black or Brown

Hampton Large Cast IronGas Stovewith FREERemote

Your Choice -Green Fire Pellet Stove orInsert with Free Nickel or Copper Plated Door

Hampton H300 Wood Stove FREE Blower IncludedEligible for a 30% tax credit up to $1500 through 12/31/10.

RegencyF3100 LargeWood Stovewith FREEBlower

6” LINER KITFor Wood StoveS

3” LINER KITFor PeLLet StoveS

450 Farmington Ave., Plainville, Ct • 860-410-1109

Ash Vacuum $149

order by NooN — Kit Arrives Next day!!*

*Subject to availability

Pellets Available

Where Children Come First

40 West Avon Road, Avon 860-673-0155

Quality learning and child care at affordable rates Hourly, Daily or Weekly

Serving Children and Families since 19766 weeks thru 8 years

Our age appropriate programs feature the Connecticut Preschool Curriculum and the “Letter People”

Lunch, snacks, field trips, swim lessons, specials and more with no additional fees

7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mon. through Fri. Lic. 12659

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ADD VALUE NOT JUST SPACE

Green Building Solutions for Today

Priced for Today’s economyWE WELCOmE SmALL/LArGE PrOJECTS

• Kitchens• Bathrooms• 3 Season Rooms

• Additions with Distinction• Exteriors

William H. AtkinsonAvon, CT: 860-693-3207 • Westport, CT: 203-227-3630

West stre e tWines & spirits

s e l e c t i o n

131 West Street Simsbury, CT860-658-5482

weststreetwine.com

Simsbury’s OriginalFine Beverage Shop

Jim and dave are here to help everyday

s e rv i c e

• Wines for every budget• Specialty spirits• Craft beers• Special orders welcomed

s av i n g s• We will match any legal CT advertised price.

• Personalized attention is our trademark• Over 40 years experience

This Week’s specialsMeridian Chardonnay,Cabernet, Merlot$14.99 1.5 LChateau Ste. Michelle Washington Chardonnay$19.991.5 LRobert Mondavi Private Selection Varietals$18.99 1.5 LKendall-Jackson Vintner’sReserve Merlot, Cabernet$16.99 750 MLJim Beam Bourbon$27.991.75 LDewar’s Scotch$34.991.75 LAbsolut Vodka$29.991.75 LStolichnaya Vodka

$34.991.75 L

BESTWeek’s Soup and TartHighland Park Market, RT 10, Farmington. This may sound like a strange combo. But what could be more sublime than a steaming bowl of chunky lobster bisque, followed by a tart topped with strawber-ries, kiwi slices and fresh blueberries. It’s take out, so nobody will notice. Around $10.

Last Laugh

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SenIor muSIC: Have you always wanted to play guitar? Or, is it time you picked it up again, just for the fun of it? Local expe-rienced musician gives affordable guitar lessons to seniors and students of all ages in his com-fortable, home studio. All levels welcome. Experience the joy of playing your own music. Call Tim at 860-653-4095 for more infor-mation.

ArtWork: Home portraits, done in pen & ink or watercolor. Visit www.woodlandspiritart.com for details or call for information. Portfolio available. Sally 860-977-9340.

mAnu’S CleAnIng ServICeS: Homes, Offices, Apartments, etc. We clean homes the way you want it cleaned! Call Manuela 860-748-3713 (cell) or 860-748-2713. Free estimates.

For SAle: HP Laser Jet 3380 all-in-one printer, fax, scanner, copier. Great for small office or home. Well-maintained, good condition. Includes new toner. Asking $125. Call 860-658-2626.

guItAr rePAIr: I can make your instrument play to its full potential. Expert repairs, res-torations, customizing on most stringed instruments. Over 35 years’ experience. All work guar-anteed. For an appointment call Ron Bolduc’s Fretwerks, 860-916-8027.

For SAle: Black Tuxedo only worn once and now divorced.

Week’s BEST Funnifieds

REaL ESTaTE396 Meadow Road, Farmington, CTSold On: 9/27/2010 $650,000

7 Bailey Court, Unit 7, Farmington, CTSold On: 9/22/2010 $333,456

15 Knollwood Road, Farmington, CTSold On: 9/21/2010 $232,500

4 Ashford Court, Farmington, CTSold On: 9/21/2010 $452,750

8 Exeter Park, Farmington, CTSold On: 9/17/2010 $1,550,000

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• Aluminum • StAinleSS • Steel• mig. tig & Arc Welding • FAbricAtion

860-380-7420Calls Promptly Returned

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PoRtaBle aluminum tig WelDing

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The Valley’s Leading Holistic Pet Food Supplier!The PeT RouTe

of CanTonWe’re fully stocked with these brands:

Nature’s Variety • Pinnacle • Innova/Evo • Merrick Canidae • Taste of the Wild • Premium Edge

Chicken Soup • By Nature Organics • Evangers Eagle Pac •Orijen and more!

163 Albany Tpke., Canton 860-675-4564Mon-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5 www.ThePetRoute.com

10% OFFnew customers with this ad thru 12/31/10

FrequentBuyer PrOgram

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yOur PurCHaSe

mOSt COmPetitive PriCeS in tHe area

tulmeADoW FArm Store: Ice cream, Vegetables, Local fruit, too many other good things to mention individually. Open everyday 9-8, till 9:00 Friday & Saturday, 255 Farms Village Road, West Simsbury. 860-658-1430, Tulmeadowfarmstore.com

Home: improvement/landscap-ing contractor. Specializing in design/installation/maintenance of all landscaping and home improvement needs. Fall clean-ups/aeration/overseeding/gutter cleaning. Decks, walks, walls, patios. Bathroom, kitchen, base-ment remodeling. Tile/hardwood flooring. Interior painting, siding. Harvey windows/doors. John Little. License #622289. 518-361-9016, 860-658-5574.

Creeture ComFortS: In-home pet sitting, small-group doggie daycare and home-like canine boarding. Call Elayne Cree at 860-651-7773.

CountertoPS buIlt: Installed with a craftsman’s pride by Scott’s Cassin’s Custom Countertops. We are your reli-able local fabricator for Corian, Formica, Wilsonart & more. Attention to detail, honest value, no gimmicks. Visit our factory & showroom at the Tariffville Mill, Simsbury. 860-218-3010 or www.scottscustomcountertops.com

InSulAtIon: Is your home or business ready for the cold weather? Cut your energy bills to 50%! Free estimates, expert advice, over 35 years experience. Existing and new construction. Residential and commercial. Hurry, tax credit thru 2010! Licensed and insured. Green Energy Saver, 860-693-8289.

mInutemAn FurnIture reStorAtIon: Kitchen cabi-nets and fine furniture refinished. Heirloom antiques professionally preserved. Minuteman Furniture 877-653-4341, 860-653-4341.

REaL ESTaTE

DadismsWeek’sBEST

“Check your oil.” = As far as Dad’s concerned, you can never check your oil or tires too often, especially when you are far away from home. This is a confirmation that he does worry.

5 Autumn Way, Unit 161, Farmington, CTSold On: 9/8/2010 $486,450

12 Salisbury Way, Farmington, CTSold On: 9/07/2010 $705,000

118 Parkview Drive, Avon, CTSold On: 9/21/2010 $407,000

4 Muirfield Lane, Unit 4, Avon, CTSold On: 9/21/2010 $514,000

36 Orchard Farms Lane, Avon, CTSold On: 9/17/2010 $635,900

RATTAN & WICKER• Braxton Culler • Brown Jordan • Gloster • Hanamint

• Lloyd Flanders • Summer Classic • Tropitone• Telescope • Winston • Woodard

WETHERSFIELD CANTON974 Silas Deane Highway

860-563-100065 Albany Turnpike (Rt. 44)

860-693-0436www.newenglandpatioandhearth.com

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www.husqvarna.com

Exceptional Productsfor Exceptional Results.

GTH27V52LS•27 hp Endurance V-Twin engine with a 52” fabricated deck•Pedal operated high speed hydrostatic transmission•Heavy duty chassis and integrated deck washout port

$2,999.95

350BT Back Pack Blower•X-Torq® engine reduces fuel consumption up to 20% and emissions up to 60%•Deluxe ergonomic harness with hip belt•50cc, 180 mph/692 cfm. 22.5lbs

$299.95

BreMar Rental Inc. 364 ALBANY TURNPIKE, CANTON, CT 06019860-693-1867 • www.bremarrental.com

bread • pastries • sandwiches • soup

8 Wickett Street • Pine Meadow, CTwww.collinsvillebaking.com 860-238-7691

Lic. #103632 & Insured

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERICAL - INDUSTRIAL

Get Connected To The Swedish Connection

Serving the Farmington Valley For Over 40 Years

ERIKSSON ELECTRIC

860-521-1849

remoDelIng: Kitchens, bath-rooms, additions & basements. Call for free estimate. MasterCard and Visa accepted. Finished Splinters LLC. Licensed and insured. 860-874-4088, www.finishedsplinters.com.

tHe mClovInS: Live at Hoops N’ Hops in Simsbury on Saturday, November 13th. Rolling Stone - “a trio of Connecticut kids who have managed to harness the musical ferocity of Trey Anastasio, Les Claypool and Stewart Copeland.”

HelP WAnteD: Local NAPA store, Canton Auto Supply has a F/T position open for an Automotive Counter Sales Associate. One year experience is required. Contact Gary after 3pm at 860-693-0777, or stop in and fill out an application.

treeWork: logging, land clear-ing, firewood, dump runs and scrap removal. Pete Nicolle, CT lic. #000567. Call 24/7, 860-712-8583, [email protected].

Weather11/2/2010 Tuesday:

Partly cloudy. High 53°. Low 34°.

11/3/2010 Wednesday: Few showers. High 50°. Low 39°.

11/4/2010 Thursday: Few showers. High 55°. Low 40°.

11/5/2010 Friday: Partly cloudy. High 54°. Low 39°.

11/6/2010 Saturday: Sunny. High 53°. Low 41°.

AnecdotesWeek’sBEST

• Why is it that when most people drive every-one going slower than they are is a moron, and those going faster are maniacs ?

• The Police have stopped my wife so many times for speeding, they decided to just give her a season ticket.

FALL CLEANUPSCurbside Leaf Removal

Commercial

License #B2328

Residential

Insured860-693-4355

Gutter Cleaning Walkways • Walls • Patios

Snow Removal

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SSSSuburban Sanitation

Service

Complete Septic Tank & System Maintenance

Quality Customer ServiceSince 1955

860-673-3078 • 860-693-2737www.subsanserv.com

Yunan’s AccentsDesire A House Full of Elegance

552 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070Tel: 860-408-9797 Web: www.yunansaccents.com

Hours:Tue - Fri: 10am - 6pmSat: 11am - 4pmSun & Mon: Closed

Make your home elegant, beautiful

& romantic!

Bring in this ad to receive 10% OFF

your entire purchase.

Furniture Antiques

Home Decor Fine Gifts

Silk FlowersNeedlepoint

ArtworkHome Staging

Building Excellence Since 1977

Design & New Construction u Gunite & Vinyl Lined Pools u SpasIn-ground Swimming Pools u Renovations u Liner Replacements

Walk-On Winter Covers u Renovation of Gunite Pools Waterfalls & Water Features

860-306-7557 or 860-693-0538 www.barberpoolconstruction.com

CT Lic. #555-322

Landscape & Lawn Maintenance

LL

C

Fall Clean-Ups | Curb Side Leaf Pick Ups

P.O. Box 817, Simsbury, CT | 860-670-8337 | [email protected] Sellitto, Member

top quality work for great ratesbeautifying neighborhoods one home at a time

Anecdotes HoroscopeScorpio 10/23 – 11/21

Weekly Overview (Week starting on November 1)

You could go either way. You can see both sides. You’d love a lot of toppings on your ice cream, but ordering it without toppings has an appealing simplicity as well. You’re in love with so-and-so; you’re not in love. Sheesh! How do people make decisions in this world? Have patience. Toward the second half of the week, an amazing thing happens: Many answers become apparent. They reveal themselves. You barely have to decide anything. The people you’re drawn to are suddenly drawn to you. Chalk it up to chemistry. This weekend, caught up in the magic, you may go on an unlikely adventure.

RiddlesWeek’s BESTSoft and fragile is my skin. I get my growth in mud. I’m dangerous as much as pretty, for if not careful, I draw blood.

- A thorn

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Salvage ChiCFurniture Painting

Have your own furniture & accessories reinvented with color and a finish

that reflects your design style.Reuse...Repurpose...Refurbish

Contact: Laura • Simsbury, CT • 203-241-9474 email: [email protected]

www.salvagechicfurniturepainting.com

JUNK & WRECKED CARS BOUGHT

STEWART’S USED AUTO PARTS 1-800-726-0871 • 860-379-7541

Farmington Sanitation Service will pumpyour septic tank.

LOWEST RATES - SCHEDULE TODAY

“Flush the rest... Call the best...”License # 005926 Office: 860-404-2990 Cell:860-324-3034

WINTER’S COMING...DON’T DELAY

Replacement Windows - All Kinds • Entry Doors Sliding Glass Doors • Storm Windows & Doors • Vinyl SidingFeaturing Mercury Excelum Windows Porch Enclosures & Remodeling

$1500Tax Credit

Still Available

A-1Windows & Doors LLC

860-651-9093CT Reg #550804a1windowsanddoors.com

Route 20Automotiveoffering Full Service Automotive repAir at Affordable PricesFRee FALL insPection With every

oil changeOwned and operated by Tim Holland • Serving the Valley 35 Years

M-F 8-5:30pmCall for appt.108 Rainbow Rd. (Rt. 20), East Granby • 860-844-8149

HeAltHy lIvIng: Lose pounds and inches, up to 30 lbs/30 days. Healthy, real results! 30-day money back guarantee. 1 on 1 coaching. Call Lisa 860-379-3232.

gutter CleAnIng: Hand cleaned and flushed. Debris removed from property. Please call Comes A Time Powerwashing & Gutter Cleaning at 860-693-1465.

AntIque WHeeler & WIlSon SeWIng mACHIne: made in Bridgeport, CT. Family heirloom. Has all parts for sew-ing, needs belt to wheel. $100, can email pictures. 860-471-0907.

Web ProFeSSIonAl: Need help designing or running your website? Building a social media presence? Get up to date on the latest web trends and learn how to effectively market your web-site. Call or e-mail DST Design 860-462-8091, [email protected].

WorDSmItH: Need help with your words? Quality, professional resumes from $50. Editing of manuscripts, websites and term papers. Audio transcription and typing services. Free estimates. Iron out the wrinkles in your writ-ing. Contact Nancy at Wordsmith, 860-651-0777.

InFAnt & CHIlD CPr: New and expectant parents, grand-parents and babysitters will learn how to perform CPR to relieve a foreign airway obstruction. Led by certified American Heart Association instructor. Also learn pediatric chair of survival, $35 per person, 6-9pm. Wednesday, November 17. Over The Moon, 860-676-9559.

Pool tAbleS: New and used. Moving and repair service. Quality work, reasonable rates. www.billiard-warehouse-ct.com. Canton, CT. 860-693-1565.

gArDenerS lAnDSCAPerS: Now is a great time to build up your soil for next year’s gardens. We have “compsoil” almost pure organic matter that will make anything grow. Also leaf mold and chicken manure. Flamig Farm, 860-658-6070.

WHoleSAle buyIng Club: Organic groceries, cleaning sup-plies, supplements and skin care wholesale pricing. No meetings, no dues, no work! Interested? Log onto www.granbyvillagehealth.com, or call 860-844-8608.

CAt For SAle: This cat will eat anything and go to the bathroom anywhere too.

Week’s BEST FunnifiedsuSeD tombStone: Perfect for someone named Homer Hendelbergenheinzel. Sorry but only one.

Week’s BEST Funnifieds

Week’s BEST Bible Tips

Are lonely or fearful- Ps. 27, 91; Luke 8; I Peter 4.

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860-646-7668www.charterpainting.com

Celebrating 41 years of Maintaining 7000+ of Connecticut Homes!Paper Removal/HangingHome/Historic Restoration - Interior & Exterior Hardwood Floor Finishing Carpentry ServicesTextured Ceilings/Special EffectsPreparation Specialist- Detailed FormatFully Insured - CT HIC. 0619457Family Owned Business For 41 Years

89 Tonica Spring Trail • Manchester, CT 06040

PROFESSIONAL GRANITE CLEANING & SEALING

$55 SQ.FT.CHOOSE ONE FROM EACH CATEGORY FOR

BLACK PEARLGIALLO NAPOLI

GIALLO ORNAMENTALSURF GREENTAN BROWN

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MIN. 35 SQ.FT • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST• NO SUBSTITUTIONS

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& CLEANINGSERVING THE PUBLIC SINCE 1984

HONEST DEPENDABLE SERVICE

VALLEY CHIMNEY SWEEP, LLCwww.valleychimneysweepllc.com • 860-693-3404

Fully Licensed, Insured & Certified #HIC 0521398

CLEANING & SERVICING(1) FLUE CLEANING

$25 OFF$20 OFF(NOT TO BE COMBINED W/ANY OTHER OFFER)

With this ad - expires 11/30/10(NOT TO BE COMBINED W/ANY OTHER OFFER)

With this ad - expires 11/30/10

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

PELLET STOVE

PoWerWASHIng kIngS: Others wash, we clean. Gutter black lines/streaks, black mildew, green mold, dirt, grease and grime, gone. Pressureless house washing, like bringing the spa to your house. Insured. Visit thepowerwashingkings.com. 860-839-1000.

StevenS eleCtrICAl ComPAny: Over 20 years serving the Farmington Valley. Commercial/residential, remodel-ing, service/repair, computer/cable, site lighting & design. 860-651-7600.

CASH: paid for newer wrecked cars and trucks, running or not. Licensed auto recycler. Stewarts Used Auto Parts. 1-800-726-0871 or 860-379-7541.

CoInS: Paper money, collectibles bought, sold and appraised for over 40 years. Call Bob Kevorkian for appointment. 860-658-1344.

PAWlICIouS Pet: Providing calming and natural supplemen-tation for your pets. Also, over 100 assorted vitamins/minerals including haircare products. Heidi 860-921-1011.

SePtIC PumPIng: Don’t get caught with a mess! Our friendly staff can assist you with any questions you may have. Over 25 years experience. Knowledgeable, certified, licensed. Christopher Bryant Co. 860-651-7060.

golFerS: Put your clubs away for winter ready for next spring with great Fall regrip specials. farmingtonvalleygolf.com, 860-302-6380.

HoPmeADoW PlACe rentAl: Rarely available 2BR condo facing the brook. Carefree living with many amenities. Great community, steps to Simsbury Center. $1850/mo. Call 860-985-6167.

AmAnA: refrigerator gaskets for sale and door handles, white, like new. Refrigerator has bottom pull-out freezer. # ABB222FEQ. Bisc color. 860-521-1849.

BESTWeek’s Rack of LambAmelia’s. RT 10/185, Simsbury. Flavorful, tasty, tender chops, double the portion of elsewhere. At $32, pricey, but sometimes you deserve something comfortingly earthy. Call for a reservation – for parking.

Bible Tips

PLACE A CLASSIFIED ADthevalleycrier.com

WelcomeWINE

LIQUOR&

6 & 12 BOTTLEDISCOUNTS

OLD AVON VILLAGE 33 East Main Street

Avon, CT • 10-9 Mon-SatNext to the Giant Rocking Chair

Fine Wine, Beer & Liquor

860-269-6222Free Wine Tasting Every Saturday 2–5pm

— November Specials — Johnnie Walker Black 750ml...........................................$3799

Black Opal Shiraz 750ml....................................................$999

Cook’s Sparkling Brut 750ml...........................................$1099

CK Mondavi All Varieties 1.5ltr......................................$2599

Malibu Coconut Rum 1.5ltr...............................................$1099

Plungerhead Zinfindel 1.5ltr............................................$1099

Now Have Skinny Girl Margaritas In Stock

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Fruits & Vegetables, Bedding Plants, Perennials, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn,

Herbs, Pumpkins, Pies and Local Christmas Trees

Visit Our Website at www.tulmeadowfarmstore.com

255 Farms Village Road, •Downtown West Simsbury, CT

860-658-1430

Free In-Home Consultation, Measuring& Installation

Hunter Douglas rebates available on many products thru December 15, 2010.

Hunter Douglas offers stylish options for every décor.

Window Ware LLC

West Simsbury CT 06092

Commercial Residential

We Bring The Showroom To You! (860) 408-9654

windowwarellc.com

©2008 Hunter Douglas Inc.® and TM are trademark of Hunter Douglas Inc.

Whether your look is cottage chic or high-rise elegance, we have Hunter Douglas window fashions just for you. We can help you choose from a wide variety of styles, textures and colors.

We also offer:One Stop Shopping For Custom Draperies, Toppers, Cornices, Blinds, Shutters, Upholstery and Repairs.

beer - breW your oWn: We have everything in stock to brew your own specialty ale. Kits make a perfect gift! Stop by Granby Village Health or call 860-844-8608.

reClIner For SAle: Remote controlled and also has heat and vibration. Covered in micro-fiber fabric. Color is merlot. Storage under both arms. Excellent condi-tion. $100. 860-284-4408.

ComPuter: repair and instruc-tion, senior discount. Remove viruses, fix slow computers, add memory/upgrades, webpage design. Select and set up new equipment based on your needs. Move files to Windows 7. Small business and home experts, reli-able and patient. 860-249-1609, www.SuperGeek.biz.

CuStom boAt CoverS: Repairs, vinyl window and zipper replacement. Book now for off-season rates. We come to your boatyard or backyard. Precision Canvas, LLC. 860-693-2353.

For SAle: Basketball Hoop and backboard. Only used for dunking kid brother.

Week’s BEST Funnifieds

REaL ESTaTE

ONLINE EDITION ATthevalleycrier.com

12 Bryon Drive, Unit 12, Avon, CTSold On: 9/13/2010 $235,000

44 Sky View Drive, Avon, CTSold On: 9/9/2010 $3,580,000

10 Sky View Drive, Avon, CTSold On: 9/2/2010 $1,050,000

Mitchell Hair Design, Inc.By Bill Francis • Certified Artistic Colorist

924 Hopmeadow Street, Simsburytown Shops,Simsbury, CT • 860-658-0311

Offers BRAZILIAN Keratin treatment & maintenance smoothing formula- No Thio or Lye - Formaldehyde FREEA safe, natural processderived from botanicals

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Look out for our new name LazFly. Coming Soon!

35 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT • 860-623-0228

Airport Parking Deals

SELF PARKING

$495PER DAY

Does not include 4% airport access fee & service fee. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 2-28-11.

Code: TVCS1110

Under new Management.

4 WILCOX ST.(in Fiddlers Green)860-658-1544

934 QUEEN ST.Southington, CT860-621-8334

Do you neeD a

sexy, Fall TransFormaTion?

Call Peter & his Angels -

Loreen, Penny and introducing Nicky

— Champion Stylists — — Gift Certificates —

10% OFF FOR NEW CLIENTS

Purchase a10-class card

Thurs 1:30Pm

Tues11am

A Dancer’sPalette

www.adancerspalette.com 12 Cheryl Drive, Canton • 860-707-4198

CLASSES

with a certified instructor

Thurs 1:30Pm

Tues11amTues11am

L.L.C.

Don’t: replace windows or add ugly storms, Magnetite them. The affordable option to replacement windows. Optically clear, acrylic windows mounted magnetically inside. Specializing in historic homes and condos. Registration #554796. Visit our website at clearview-systems.com. Call Clear View Systems, 860-653-0500.

reuPHolStery: Residential and commercial reupholstery, repairs, rebuilds, spring work. 11 years experience. Your fabric or ours. Beauregard Restorations, LLC, 860-325-0572.

PoWerWASHIng/gutter CleAnIng: Residential and commercial. 24-hour service. Licensed and insured. Call Marc at Comes A Time Powerwashing, 860-693-1465.

For rent: Retirement condos available for rent or sale near the center of Simsbury. Weekly housekeeping, local scheduled transportation, most utilities and daily activities included. For infor-mation visit www.BeldenForestCourt.com or call 860-651-0438. M-F 8am-4pm.

Inspired Gifts and Home Accents

Come in and let us help you find the perfect gift or accessory

Simsburytown Shops, 926 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury651-8966 • Monday - Saturday 10-5

www.theworkshoppect.com

There is more to make yourhome Sparkle for the Holidays!

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Why we should be yourSeptic Company

We are a local, family owned company well suited for helping our neighbors maneuver through the process of various types of septic issues. Whether it is a cleaning or an installation, when you work with us, you are working with a group of uniquely talented, licensed, and certified, professional members of a customer-driven team. Our team members constantly improve their skills by attending continuing education and licensing programs. This allows us to be on the cutting edge of the design and installation of all the services we offer.

Ask your neighbors about us!www.thechristopherbryantcompany.com

If you have a basement or yard that is a chronic headache - give us a call - we can help. As a 12 person company we have the skills and resources to complete your project on time and on budget while treating you with the respect you deserve.

We Do Drainage Work Too(860) 651-7060

Chris and Bryan(t) Litchfield - Then and Now

December 31, 2010

We are centrally located at 123R West Street,behind Gulf and Salters, in Simsbury

A climate controlled storage facilitywith free moving van and movers available!

eleCtrolySIS: Safe, perma-nent hair removal. State licensed professional electrologist. Over 18 years experience, board certi-fied. Technology uses blend of shortwave and galvanic waves for faster results, less discomfort. All treatment done in strict privacy with impeccable sterilization. Free private consultation. Donna Crump, 860-678-1972.

CelIAC: The area’s most complete selection of wheat, gluten, soy and dairy-free foods. Fresh wheat-free bakery bread. Informative books and supple-ments. Open 7 days. www.granbyvillagehealth.com, 860-844-8608.

tAg SAle: Sat. Nov. 6, 2010 only. 9-4 pm. 21 Southgate, Avon. Beautiful girls white bed-room dresser/mirror, desk, book-shelf. Navy leather sofa, hand- painted girls’ nightstand, table, cabinet, kids pinball and pool table, household items, lamps, sleds, toys and more.

HouSe CleAnIng: I will clean your home for a good price, good references. Please call Gabriella Gomes, 860-478-9990.

PerSonAl ASSIStAnt-CAregIver: Seeking new clients that need assistance with personal care and companion-ship. Transportation, shopping, cooking, outings etc.Experienced with mental and physical dis-abilities. Dependable, trustworthy, reference available. Call James 860-818-6876.

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WE BUY CLEAN, LATE MODEL CARS…TRUCKS… SUVs… FROM THE PUBLIC!

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Flamig Farm Steak DogS

On the menu at:The Iron Frog, Simbury

Max Burger, West Hartford

At Retail Stores:The Meat House, Avon

Kane’s Market, SimsburyFitzgerald’s Market, Simsbury

No Hormones!No Antibiotics!

Includes all Prime Steak Cuts!Rich in Omega-3!

100% grass Fed Black angusall Beef Dogs

Mon-Thurs: 11am-3pm; 4:30pm-10pmFriday: 11am-3pm; 4:30-11pmSaturday: 11am-11pm Sunday: 11:30am-10pm

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www.yume-ct.comtel: 860-321-7463

fax: 860-321-7462

HibacHi Steak SuSHi

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www.igorsons.com • Fully Insured

original $3,200 SALE $2,750

Sheds, Gazebos, Lawn Furniture

& More!

10x12 Wood New England Cape Cod

New England Deluxe Vinyl Cape Cod

Fan Back Rocker Fan Back

PREMiuM Wood and Poly Lumber

ANy CoLoR

Poly Hickory Rocker

original $3,950 SALE $3,750

10’ KeystoneWood Gazebo

original $3,200

SALE $2,800

Super FALL Sale!

w/ cupola+ weathervane

lookIng to be your oWn boSS?: Simplicity Hair Care has an opportunity for you. Come join our upscale salon today. Call Dawn at 860-459-8794.

CHoColAte: Organic, gluten free, vegan. Locally made and the most decadent chocolate you’ve ever had! Bring this ad in for a free piece. It’s divine. www.granbyvillagehealth.com, 860-844-8608.

ken’S Home ImProvement: Small and large jobs including finished basements, room res-torations, exterior/interior trim. Senior discounts. Free Estimates. Licensed, insured. 860-413-9447.

HelP WAnteD: Nightly clean-ing position. Mon.-Fri., 5:00-10:00 pm. Avon/Simsbury area. Must have own transportation. Prior professional experience a MUST. Background check and drug test required. $9.00/hour to start. Please call 860-651-8406.

TipsCommon SENSEFor sparkling clean windows — mix 1 cup rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol, 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon white vinegar in a spray bottle.

Week’s BEST Bible Tips

Are becoming lax and indifferent—Matt. 25; Rev. 3.Wanting to live successfully with your fellow men—Rom. 12.

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Addicted? Not Sure? Let’s Talk About It… SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING

Scott Gourson LLCDual Diagnosis Specialist

lpc, ms, ladc, ccdp, cac• Diagnosis/Treatment • Substance Abuse/Dual Diagnosis Counseling• Addictions (food, gambling, etc.) • Codependency issues • Recovery coaching• Office, Online (Skype & Email) & Telephone Counseling• Individual, Family & Group Counseling • Recovery plans tailored to your needs• Strengths-based counseling

Recovery is a journey of healing and finding happiness, joy, and freedom in life from that which binds us.

www.scottgourson.comemail: [email protected] Ask about insurance/alternative payment plans

Natural BeautySkin Care and Waxing Services

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Eminence Handmade Organic Skin Care of Hungary

20% off ProductsThis Fall

Melissa Lammers, Owner/AestheticianCall Today! 860-213-1793

Open TuesdAy - sATurdAy

PlAnnIng A HolIDAy PArty?: Sonic Sound DJ Service specializes in holiday parties, weddings and celebrations, offers extensive on-line planning forms and a customized music request list. We can provide lighting, music videos, karaoke, remote sound systems and projection services, 860-653-5885, www.sonicsounddjservice.com.

SurrounD SounD: Sony 5 speaker surround sound system. Built-in 5 disc DVD/CD player. Only a couple years old, looks new. $75. Call Annie 860-490-6880.

WelDIng: Stainless steel, alu-minum and steel. Custom fabrica-tion. On-site welding available at your home or business. Small jobs welcome. 30 years experience. Meticulous work. Calls promptly returned. Sottile Welding, 11-C, Herman Drive, Simsbury, [email protected], 860-380-7420.

PIAno tunIng AnD rePAIr: State of the art service. Registered member of the Piano Technicians Guild. Over 25 years of extensive concert and resi-dential experience. Mention this ad for $10 discount. E-mail Ray Zeiner, [email protected] or call 860-651-0836.

HyPnoSIS: Stop smoking, remove self-sabotaging habits re: depression, anxiety. Release limiting beliefs, address health concerns and more. Also offer-ing Reconnective Healing. Nishanto Kane Certified Ericksonian Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner, Reconnection Practitioner, 860-658-9678, www.minddesigning.net.

For rent: Sunset Beach NC; beautiful 3 bdrm, 2bath furnished cottage home inside Sea Trail. 6 or 12 month lease. $1100/month. Contact owner for details and photos. 860-314-0343 or [email protected].

Tips

Bible Tips

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Channel Surfing??

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eStAte lIquIDAtIonS: The Kensington Company has been assisting realtors and private clients liquidate entire or partial contents of homes for 33 years. Estate sales, appraisals, refer-ences. For information, please call Mr. Sean Mahoney, 860-978-6743.

ClImAte ControlleD SelF StorAge: The only humid-ity controlled storage in the Farmington Valley. West Street Storage, Simsbury. 860-988-0002.

ZumbA FItneSS ClASSeS: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. with a certi-fied instructor. Get in shape while having fun! A Dancer’s Palette, 12 Cheryl Dr., Canton, 860-707-4198.

PleASe PASS tHe tAble mAnnerS: Prepare your child for the holidays with this fun class over a delicious 3-course meal at First & Last Tavern. Ages 6-12 will learn good table man-ners. $45. 4:30-6pm. Tuesday, November 16. Over The Moon, 860-676-9599.

tHAnkSgIvIng turkeyS: Tulmeadow Farm is taking orders for Miller’s fresh turkeys on November 1st thru the Thursday prior to Thanksgiving. Stop by or call us at 860-658-1430. Miller turkeys are chill packed, not frozen. You can also reserve your bake and serve Chef Pierre fruit high pies and your Tulmeadow ice cream. 255 Farms Village Road, West Simsbury, Tulmeadowfarmstore.com.

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RiddlesWeek’s BESTYou heard me before, yet you hear me again, then I die, ‘till you call me again.

- An echo

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WeIgHt loSS WorkSHoP: Using hypnosis. 7 weeks. 2 hours on Thursday evenings. Limit 12. Starts Nov 4th to Dec 16th. Location:Simsbury, CT. Reserve your space today. Call Nishanto Kane, Certified Ericksonian Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner, Reconnection Practitioner. 860-658-9678, www.minddesigning.net.

buyIng: Why sell for less? We at Gallery One buy old books, old costume/gold/antique jew-elry, postcards, paintings, coins, stamps, silver antiques, estates, etc. Any condition. 25+ years experience. Call Ed or Tami 860-658-1191 or email [email protected].

DonAte: your car or truck for fire department extrication courses. Stewart’s Auto, 860-379-7541.

InterIor PAIntIng: & paper hanging. Home/Historic resto-ration. Preparation specialist. Insured, CT HIC # 0619457. Charter Painting & Restoration. www.charterpainting.com 860-646-7668.

Riddles

- An echo

DadismsWeek’sBEST

“Go tell your mother, she wants you.” = “I’ve had just about enough of you for the day. Now it’s your mother’s turn. Do not come back in this room until I consume this six-pack and fall asleep on the couch. AND you better NOT wake me.”

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30 Trailsend Drive, Canton, CTSold On: 9/1/2010 $289,900

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30 White Oak Lane, Simsbury, CT Sold On: 09/13/2010 $247,000

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Please Join Us For a Special

check us out at www.cghairdesigns.comCG Hair Designs (formerly Serendipity Salon)

3 Turkey Hills Road • East Granby, CT860-413-9925

BazaarSunday, Nov. 7th

11am-4pmGet a jump start on

your shopping!

Featuring a Variety of Crafters with Unique Holiday Gifts

SImSbury AnD eASt grAnby: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments for rent. Please call Fish Enterprises for more infor-mation, 860-677-1381.

HIgH teA & etIquette: 1-1/2 hour extravaganza with tea sandwiches, scones and fruit tea. Through fun role play and games we will learn the basics of good etiquette, greetings and instruc-tion, table manners and host-ing. Ages 5-12, 11:30am-1pm, Saturday November 20. Over The Moon, 860-676-9599.

Pellet AnD WooDStove SAle!: 10% off for a limited time. Skyline Fence, LLC. 450 Farmington Avenue, Plainville. 860-410-1109.

For SAle: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Two Seat Roadster, Hard and Soft Tops, Milan Brown, Sheep Skin Seat Covers, Dayton Wire Wheels, Momo Wood Steering Wheel and Shift Knob, Excellent Condition. Asking $12,500. 860-693-2291.

For SAle: 2004 Ford F250 4WD with plow. 32,000 miles. $15,000 (this is not a missprint!). Call Cahills Motorcars, 860-653-0840.

motorCyCle: 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic. Great mid-size cruiser. Only 4,050 miles. Showroom condition, never been dropped. Everything is stock, customize it the way YOU want. $4,900. If interested contact Ryan at 860-712-3465.

PIne treeS: 4’, $35. 6’, $75. 4’ spruce trees, $40. Includes plant-ing. Guaranteed. Pruned, fast growing. Nice trees for screening. Delivered. 20 years’ experience. Licensed. Dwight’s Trees, 860-485-4330.

ComPuter rePAIr: ABComputerHardware.com. Buy desktops, CPU, parts and accessories. We install these purchases for 1/2 price. Virus removal, software installation, upgrades, repairs and network configuration are our specialty. $39.95 for 1st hour. Call or text 860-372-0168 to schedule an appointment.

FAll CleAn uPS: and Curb Side Leaf Vac. For top quality work, call Sellitto Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance LLC, 860-670-8337.

Equal housing opportunityPublisher’s NoticeAll advertising herein is subject to the Federal fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or dis-crimination.” The Valley Crier will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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DeADboltS: and doorknobs, locks and keys, that’s my busi-ness, and I aim to please. Door closers, door knockers, even safes, too. No need to fuss, because I’ll come to you. Lic. #560129. 24-hour emergency service. Lock, Stock & Barrel Locksmithing, Simsbury, 860-658-0542.

SAleS InDIvIDuAlS WAnteD: Art marketing agen-cies/sales professionals, with proven previous experience, to market (sell) unique handmade personalized gifts for all occa-sions (including holidays). Please email Mark, [email protected].

CHIlDren’S room ArtWork: Artwork for your baby’s nursery or child’s bed-room. Handmade to match decor or bedding in room. Local artist focuses on child’s name or ini-tials. Contact Annie Lane 860-490-6880.

Auto: Auto and homeowners insurance savings. We quote lots of companies for you. Call Christensen Insurance, LLC in Simsbury 860-651-8236.

room: Available in beautiful Simsbury country home, main-taining home clean, quiet, smoke-free. Shared utilities, security deposit, lease. $525 monthly or $575 with garage. 860-658-2442.

$99 SeWer CAblIng: Avoid winter emergencies. This offer is for residences only per/stoppage cabling to 75’ with reasonable access during business hours. Excludes roof vents or advanced methods. Same-day camera, jet-ting, or cleanouts discounted. Rooter Plumber Express, 860-658-0631. Licensed, Insured.

bookCASe For SAle: Black distressed finish w/ stained bead-board backing. 6’ tall X 36” wide X 12 “ deep. Brand new, beauti-ful piece. I made a decorating mistake. Paid $450 will sell for $275. Please call 860-658-6791.

AFForDAble HouSeCleAnIng: Bonded, insured since 1995. 20% off second cleaning for first time customers. Free estimates. Sandy, Morawski Cleaning, LLC. 860-651-4601.

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Want to know the way of prayer—I kings 8:12-61; Luke 11, 18.Want a worshipful mood— Ps. 24, 84, 116; Isa. 1:10-20; John 4:1-45.

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Does Your Hair Need ASpecialist?Our talented staff specializes in ALL Color Services such as

Color Placement • Dimensional ColorFoil Highlights • Baliage Color Techniques

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Our staff will also provide you with the information and the tools to maintain your color and style.

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eleCtrICIAn: Brannack Electric, Inc. Upgrades, new wir-ing, lighting, phone, cable, service work. Residential/Commercial 24 hour emergency service. 860-242-6486.

neeD FInAnCIAl ADvICe?: Call Keith Deyo, a certified Financial Planner TM serving Massachusetts and Connecticut. Free, no obligation consultation. 413-998-3075.

DvDS: CDs and LPs: Most $.99-$6.99. Buy 3; get 1 free. Stop by Trading Post at our new location across from Canton Citgo. 860-693-4679.

CHAnge your belIeFS: change your world. This empow-ering workshop assists you in discovering your subconscious mind’s extraordinary abil-ity to uncover limiting beliefs and change them. Limit 12. Call: Nishanto Kane, Certified Ericksonian Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner, Reconnection Practitioner. 860-658-9678, www.minddesigning.net.

DumP runS: Clean outs. Junk, trash, furniture, appliances, metal, wood, brush removal from basements, attics, garages, busi-nesses, yards. Serving Central Connecticut. Stephen Tareila. 860-388-9362.

tWo ACre: completely approved building lot with brook, $85,000. Please call Lucy 860-978-9954.

neeD HelP?: A Polish-American lady living in Granby, who is young, energetic, detailed & high-ly organized is seeking homes/offices to clean, housekeeping or elder care/companionship in the area. Have many local refs. Call 860-844-8981.

10% oFF For FIrSt tIme CuStomerS: Computer Solutions, Virus removal, net-working, laptop repair, parental controls, tutoring, web-design. PC or Apple. Expedited onsite service, guaranteed work. $55 hourly, 860-670-1862.

TipsCommon SENSE• Year-round car-window-washer solvent: com-bine 1 quart of rubbing alcohol, 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons liquid detergent. It won’t freeze above minus-35°.

• Freeze leftover wine in an ice cube tray to use in sauces and casseroles, even meatloaf! Wrap celery in aluminum foil before storing it in the ‘frig — it’ll keep for weeks.

• My grandma sent me a gift card to Steak ‘n Shake and a note informing that the gift card only has $5.29 left on it. She sent it because “there isn’t enough on here for your grandfather and I to go again.” Thanks, Grandma! - D Money

• My mum called up to ask me if she should install Quicktime on her PC. She thought it was used for downloading things quicker than in ‘computer time.’ - Sam B

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Call 860-218-3010www.scottscustomcountertops.com

Every job built & installed by Scott & his team.No Subcontractors are ever used.

Visit Our Showroom at The Tariffville Mill, SimsburyHIC #584361

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• My parents got their first new computer in eight years while I was in town over Christmas, so I set it up for them and helped them get used to Vista. I left my dad to transfer files from his old computer on floppy disks, but soon got called back in to help him. He thought he had gotten the wrong size floppy drive. I came back in and found him under the desk, trying to fit a disk into the subwoofer.” - Daniel L.

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g.I Joe: Figures and vehicles for sale from 1982-1983. 12 figures, 5 vehicles perfect condition. 860-236-4352.

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DumP runS: Furniture, appli-ances, garages, attics, junk, construction debris, fallen trees. Whole house clean outs. Save money; we remove your unwant-ed items. Lawn mowing. Fast service, 7-days-a-week. Granby, Simsbury, Avon, Farmington areas. Call Scott’s Discount Hauling. Cell 860-716-0555.

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Dumb and DumberKaren Lee Joachimmi, 20, was arrested in Lake City, Florida for robbery of a Howard Johnson’s motel. She was armed with only an electric chain saw, which was not plugged in.

Donald Gaynor Unionville, CT Arrested: 10/24/2010Arrested after spitting in his sister’s face and slapping her during an argument.

Leo Jay braultNew Hartford , CT Arrested: 10/22/2010Involved in a fight with a co-worker

Derek StockwellSimsbury, CTArrested: 10/26/2010Charged with Evading Re-sponsibility and Fail to Drive in Proper Lane.

Gary bermanSimsbury, CTArrested: 10/21/2010Charged with Disorderly Conduct

Joshua bermanTorrington, CTArrested: 10/21/2010Charged with Disorderly Conduct, Interfere 911, and Assault 3.

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PrInCe oF FAll CleAnIng: Gutters hand-cleaned, rinsed, $50-plus. Windows cleaned in/out, $7 each. Siding hand-cleaned, $175-plus. Carpet removal, $80/room. Wood and kitchen floors machine-cleaned, $70. Carpets shampooed, then steam-cleaned, $35/room. Dump runs, $80/truckload. Insured. Josh Langdon, 860-922-4621.

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ArtWork: Home portraits, done in pen & ink or watercolor. Visit www.woodlandspiritart.com for details or call for information. Portfolio available. Sally 860-977-9340.

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guItAr rePAIr: I can make your instrument play to its full potential. Expert repairs, res-torations, customizing on most stringed instruments. Over 35 years’ experience. All work guar-anteed. For an appointment call Ron Bolduc’s Fretwerks, 860-916-8027.

• I’ve worked at an internet company for about a year. One day, a lady called and told me her computer wouldn’t turn on no matter what she did. I said “Ok, can you look at the back of the computer and make sure the power cable is plugged in.” She responded, “Just give me a second, I have to find a flashlight because the power is out here at my house.” - Nick P.

• My mom asked me to send my sister an e-mail telling her to “check her e-mail.” - Jeff A

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tulmeADoW FArm Store: Ice cream, vegetables, local fruit, too many other good things to mention individually. Open everyday 9-8, till 9:00 Friday & Saturday, 255 Farms Village Road, West Simsbury. 860-658-1430, Tulmeadowfarmstore.com

Home: improvement/landscap-ing contractor. Specializing in design/installation/maintenance of all landscaping and home improvement needs. Fall clean-ups/aeration/overseeding/gutter cleaning. Decks, walks, walls, patios. Bathroom, kitchen, base-ment remodeling. Tile/hardwood flooring. Interior painting, siding. Harvey windows/doors. John Little. License #622289. 518-361-9016, 860-658-5574.

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CalendarNovember 5, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm The Auxiliary of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is sponsoring a Christmas sale called the Christmas Walk. It will be held Friday, in the Patient Care Rotunda on the first floor of the hospital. Many Christmas Gift Shop items, handcrafted Christ-mas items, clothing, jewelry, baked goods, and special merchan-dise from the Repetitions Thrift Shop will be sold. There will also be drawings for Lottery Trees, raffle items and our Signature Doll House. The public is invited.

November 6, 9 am - 3 pmTag Sale & Bake Sale at the Parish Hall of Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Harris Rd., Avon. A collection of household and recreational items, along with CDs, books, jewelry, etc. will be available.

November 8, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmSimsbury Library Program, The Busy Professional’s Guide to Estate Planning & Peace of Mind. This discussion presented by Guest Speaker, Attorney Tegan Blackburn, will focus on the importance of estate planning for professionals of every age. 725 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT 860-658-7663.

November 9, 3:30 - 6:30 pmFlu Clinic. Call 860.653.5514 to set up an appointment with the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurses Association.

November 11, 10:00 - 12:00 noonHopmeadow Nursery School Open House for prospective fami-lies. Enrolling 3, 4, & 5-yr-olds for 2011-12. For more informa-tion, call 860-658-4990. Betsy Hoople, Director.License #13006. 689 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CTwww.hopmeadownurseryschool.org

November 12, 7:00 pm Avon Land Trust Hosts Moose & Fisher Cat ProgramMeet your new neighbors, Connecticut! The Avon Land Trust is hosting a program on area Moose and Fisher Cats on Friday at the Senior Center, 635 West Avon Road. Furbearing expert Andrew LaBonte from the Wildlife Division of the CT DEP will be giving the presentation.

November 13, 9 am - 2 pmYankee Peddler Fair: Three rooms of crafters, bake sale,holiday cafe, kid’s room & free hourly adult gift drawings.Admission: Food item for Berlin Food Pantry. Berlin Cong. Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin.860-828-6586.

November 15, 12 noonThe Garden Club of Avon will meet at the Prince of Savoy Italian Club, Avon. Light lunch will be served. A Riverside Nursery designer will demonstrate how to create new innova-tive trends plus traditional holiday decorations. $5 guest fee paid at the door. Call 860-673-4586 for reservations and for more information.

November 15Mohegan Sun Casino. Come on board with us to Mohegan Sun. Try your luck, explore boutiques or dine at numerous restaurants. Bus will depart at 9:00 am, and return to Simsbury approx. 4:45 pm. Cost $15.00 includes round trip transporta-tion via deluxe motor coach, and a $30.00 bonus ($15.00 meal voucher and three $5.00 bets). Sign up at the Canton Senior Center Office.

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November 16, 2:00 – 3:30 pmSimsbury Library Program, Breaking Through the Employ-ment Barriers: The Inside Scoop. Marcia LaReau PhD of Forward Motion has spent over two years working with job seekers, recruiters, and HR professionals. She will present key findings regarding the barriers that slow the road to employ-ment success. 725 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT 860-658-7663.

November 17, 8 am- 8 pmJack Bannan’s Annual Farmington Valley Turkey Drive. The refrigerated trailer will be located at Henry James Middle School at 155 Firetown Road in Simsbury, main parking lot by the soccer field. Another option is to leave your donated turkey and non-perishable fixings with volunteers at one of the follow-ing merchants: Andy’s Supermarket in Simsbury, Fitzgerald’s Supermarket in Simsbury, Geissler’s in Bloomfield, Shop Rite in Canton, Stop & Shop in Simsbury, Millers Foods in Avon, Geissler’s in Granby, Kane’s Market in Simsbury, Stop & Shop in Granby or Big Y in Avon. Cash and checks made out to Foodshare are always appreciated. For more info or to volunteer contact Bob Gauthier 860-658-2071.

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November 19 , 8 - 10 pm Simsbury Library Music Event, The Kenn Morr Band (Roots/ Americana) 860-658-7663, Simsbury Library, 725 Hopmeadow St., Simbury, CT

November 20, 5:00 - 6:30 pmUnitarian Society of Hartford, 50 Bloomfield Ave, Hartford.Exhibits Cry for Safe Energy. Featuring drummers introducing Harvey Wasserman, famous author of Solartopia.www.solartopia.org

November 20White Christmas at The Bushnell by way of Getaway Tours, Inc. Cost $136.00 per person. Deposit: $70.00 due Sept. 17. Final payment due: November 19, 2010.Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, complete lun-cheon, orchestra/front mezzanine tickets to White Christmas, and driver’s gratuity.

The Town of Canton Senior/Social Services Department is coordinating a collection for the victims of the devastating house fire that occurred October 20 on Gildersleeve Ave. in Canton. Any gift card donations are appreciated to help with food, clothing and furnishings. Three adults have been displaced by this disaster, two being the homeowner and his girlfriend and the other a tenant who had been living there for almost a year. Please direct donations of gift cards to the Senior/Social Services department during office hours (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm; Thurs 9am-7pm) located at 40 Dyer Avenue. Please send checks made out to “House Fire Fund”. Any questions 860.693.5811.

December 4 Food Drive & Tea Cup Auction for Gifts of Love 10-4 pm, Craft Show 10-4 pm; Santa Fest 10-4 pm; Santa 12:30- 3:30 pm; Hayride 12-4 pm; Kids Craft Workshop 10-4 pm in Old Avon Village, Rt 44, Avon, CT. More at OldAvonVillage.com

December 6, 6 - 8 pm Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St. How to use the Full Edit feature of Photoshop Elements to make basic image corrections. 860-658-7663, www.simsburyli-brary.info

December 19UConn Women’s Basketball at Madison Square Garden in New York City by way of Getaway Tours, Inc. Cost: $61.00 per person. Payment Due: November 19, 2010. Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation; tickets to the UConn Women’s Basketball Game (the ticket also includes admission to the Rutgers vs. Texas A&M game) and driver’s gratuity.

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Brewed in Belgium, this malt beverage is liked for its

refreshing qualities, its crisp body, and its ability to accommodate many different types of food.

This unique IPA brewed with a blend of hops from top German, English, and American growing regions all located close to the 48th latitude within the “hop belt” of the Northern Hemi-

sphere. The combination of hops in this beer creates a distinctive but not overpowering hop character. It has a citrus, earthy aroma with a balanced slight sweetness and full body flavor.

SALE $14.99

plus tax & deposit

Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA – 6 Pack

$8.99

plus tax & deposit

sale prices valid 11/2/10 - 11/8/2010.

$19.99 750ML

$31.99 1.75 L

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