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FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2010

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Students shine atChristmas Program

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A11 — SPORTS

B1 — HOT SPOT

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AGvocate funded through June 2011SECOND GRANT RECEIVED LAST MONTH

BY MATT SANDERSONVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

The AGvocate program, a pilotinitiative formed last June to pro-mote and create action plans forfarm and agricultural viability inConnecticut towns, received its sec-ond round of funding last month.Now, individual AGvocate programstructures established last yearwill move into Phase II of develop-ment, according to officials.

The newly received $50,000 agri-culture viability grant from theDepartment of Agriculture willkeep AGvocate running from June2010 to June 2011. The original$46,000 grant keeps AGvocate run-ning until this June.

AGvocate Program CoordinatorJennifer Kaufman said the secondround of funding would not be pos-sible without the hard work of var-ious people from the steering com-

mittee.“It is your commitment and hard

work that has made the program asuccess so far,” said Kaufman.

AGvocate is comprised of sixtowns: Ashford, Brooklyn,Canterbury, Franklin, Sterling andThompson. Kaufman said the newgoals of the Phase II funding are to

School districts to analyze Race to the Top programBY MATT SANDERSONVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

Boards of Education all over theregion, state and country are con-sulting their state education leadersin taking on the ambitious task ofpreparing grant applications for thehighly competitive Race to the TopFund, which was announced byPresident Barack Obama and U.S.Secretary of Education ArneDuncan last July.

Area superintendents workedquickly this week to decide onwhether to sign a memorandum of

understanding (MOU) with theConnecticut Department ofEducation’s Commissioner MarkMcQuillan in order to be committedto the possibility of implementedstate funds via Race to the Top.

Obama and Duncan made theannouncement last year that statesleading the way on school reformwould be eligible to compete for$4.35 billion in Race to the Top com-petitive grants to support educationreform and innovation in class-rooms.

Race to the Top is aimed at four

significant areas of educationreform strategies: turning aroundthe lowest performing schools;building data systems that measurestudent success and communicatebetter practices to teachers; recruit,develop, reward and retain effectiveteachers and principals; and adoptinternationally benchmarked stan-dards and assessments that preparestudents for success in college andthe workplace.

Within Race to the Top, $350 mil-lion has been set aside to help fund

Probatecourtlocationdiscussed


BROOKLYN — Area leaders com-prised within the new Connecticutregional probate court district willdescend on the Pomfret SeniorCenter next Friday, Jan. 15, to con-tinue discussions of the best possi-ble location for a centralized facili-ty.

The towns of Brooklyn, Eastford,Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson,Woodstock, Ashford and Union arecontained within the northeast’sregional probate district. TheProbate Court RedistrictingCommission, organized last sum-mer, developed the new probate dis-trict boundaries and provisions togo along with Connecticut’s pro-bate court consolidation efforts,which originated last winter whenGov. M. Jodi Rell made theannouncement of the state’s direfinancial situation.

Some leaders and probate judgesfrom those respective towns went

Ordinanceproposalsreviewed

TOWN MEETING IS

JAN. 27BY OLIVIA BRAATEN

VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT

THOMPSON — A town meeting,scheduled for Jan. 27, will deter-mine the fate of three proposedordinances and an upgrade to theAir Line Trail. Residents will meetat the Thompson LibraryCommunity Center at 7 p.m.

The Board of Selectmen workedto finalize proposed language forthe ordinances during its Jan. 5meeting.

Two ordinances involve litterissues: one to clarify and updatelanguage from the garbage, rub-bish, refuse and recycling regula-tions written in 2002, and the sec-ond to institute an abandonedmotor vehicle policy.

The latter received the bulk ofattention, and editing, during themeeting.

In short, property owners will beliable for self-propelled vehicles —including cars, boats, aircraft andother equipment — that sit in anabandoned condition with nointention for acceptable use ormaintenance of the surroundingarea.

From co-op farms to CabotVALLEYSIDE PART

OF VERMONT-BASED

DAIRY GROUP

BY STEPHANIE JARVISVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

WOODSTOCK — Once, resi-dents looked to their local farm-ers to provide fresh milk,cheese and eggs, until timeschanged and people wantedone-stop shopping — a placewhere they could buy not justtheir dairy products, but every-thing else. Now, the focus isagain on growing local andbuying local, and ValleysideFarm is helping consumers dothat every day by being part ofthe Cabot Creamery coopera-tive.

Owned by dairy farms for 90years, Vermont-based Cabotbuilds on the principle of buy-ing local while helping to keepdairy farms — a strugglingindustry — in business. Onehundred percent of the compa-ny’s profits is returned to its1,200 member farmer-ownersthroughout New England andupstate New York, while allow-ing consumers to purchaseCabot’s products in their gro-cery stores.

At Valleyside Farm, ownerTim Young starts his day milk-ing cows at 3:30 a.m. After a sec-ond milking at 2:30 in the after-noon, his workday is usually

Turn To EDUCATION, page A13

Turn To COURT, page A14

Turn To AGVOCATE, page A15

Turn To VALLEYSIDE, page A13

Turn To SELECTMEN, page A14

Stephanie Jarvis photos

Valleyside Farm owner Tim Young stands in one of his barns with the cows. Thefarm is part of the Cabot Creamery cooperative, based in Vermont and owned by1,200 dairy farms.

A calf peeks out from her pen.


THOMPSON — The 2010 raceschedule for ThompsonInternational Speedway wasreleased last Wednesday, Dec. 30,and includes four new events.

According to Speedway officials,the schedule opens the NewEngland racing season with thetraditional Icebreaker on theweekend of April 10 and 11, andthe season closes with the tradi-tional World Series of Speedwayracing, slated for the weekend ofOct. 15 through Oct. 17.

“We feel that this could be one ofthe most exciting yeas of racing inour history,” Don Hoenig, trackowner, said in a statement.

The four new additions to theschedule feature tour-type modi-fied racecars competing in asprint-style, 35-lap events on June3, July 1, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2. Thepopular Thursday NightThompson Thunder series beginsMay 20 and runs through Sept. 16,according to officials.

The NASCAR Whelen ModifiedTour will visit Thompson againthree times, including those four,brand-new tour-type modified, 35-lap shoot-outs. This tour includestwo stops for the Modified RacingSeries (formerly the True ValueSeries), which is to make for some

e x c i t i n gchanges from previous years.

Also, Speedway officials said thePASS super late models will makea return appearance.

“We think we have an excitingmixture of brand-new race pro-grams along with events that havebeen popular with fans for manyyears,” Hoenig said. “Putting all ofthis together in one season’s raceschedule should make for a greatline up for competitors and fansalike.”

Speedway officials want toremind racers that it is time torenew their car numbers for nextyear. As in previous years, anyracer who secured track pointswith a registered car number in2009 has until next Friday, Jan. 15,to renew that number. Otherwise,it will then be assigned to the firstperson who requests it. ThompsonSpeedway does not charge competi-tors to register a racecar; however,if that car number is assigned butnot used by the end of June 2010,that number will then becomeavailable to another competitor.

Also included in the 2010 raceschedule are the traditional Eve ofDestruction Family fun Night onMemorial Day weekend, the popu-lar Vintage Antique CarExtravaganza and four open prac-tice sessions for competitors.

Copies of the 2010 schedule areavailable on the ThompsonSpeedway Web site at www.thomp-sonspeedway.com. Fans can alsocall the Speedway, located at 205East Thompson Road, at (860) 923-2280.

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

A2 • THOMPSON VILLAGERFriday, January 8, 2010

Week of Dec. 28:Bird sightings this week at Connecticut Audubon andWyndham Land Trust properties in the northeast corner ofConnecticut: Northern Harrier, Flicker, Bald Eagle, BlackDuck, Mallard, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Red-tailed Hawk,Cedar Waxwing and Hermit Thrush.

OPEN TO CLOSE

VILLAGER ALMANAC

QUOTATION OF THE WEEK“We think we have an exciting mixture of brand-new

race programs along with events that have been popularwith fans for many years. Putting all of this together inone season’s race schedule should make for a great line upfor competitors and fans alike.”

— THOMPSON SPEEDWAY OWNER DON HOENIG, ON THE TRACK’S2010 SCHEDULE

THOMPSON

TOWN HALLMonday through Friday ..................................8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.........................................................(Hours will vary by office.)

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Monday..................................................................10 a.m.-5 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ........................10 a.m.-8 p.m.Friday ..................................................................10 a.m.– 5 p.m.Saturday ................................................................10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Speedway releases 2010 schedule

File photos

In a Limited Sportsman race last summer, 73 Larry Barnett, 57 Joe Campbell, 96 RandyJurcik and 81 Jesse Gleason battle it out.

Last summer, a crowd at Thompson InternationalSpeedway takes in the views of a Thursday nightslate of races.

Ted Christopher, of Plainville, Mass., is interviewed and celebrates his big win last Juneat Thompson International Speedway in the Sunoco Modifieds division.

At left: Here, someSunoco modi-fied cars roundthe final turn ofT h o m p s o nInternat iona lSpeedway dur-ing a Thursdaynigh event.

FIVE QUESTIONS1. What was the Maginot line?2. This U.S. president served in Congress with John QuincyAdams and had a vice president from Tennessee. Who washe?3. Who was the first Polish pope of the Catholic Church?4. Is it that they flouted the fact that they flaunted the law orflaunted the fact that they flouted the law?5. How many letters look the same upside down?Please see answers on page A4.

Line dance classes start Jan. 11THOMPSON — The Thompson Recreation Commission is offering

line dancing classes for beginners and returning students.Enjoy music and movement with this weekly get-together.

Participants can move at their own pace, socialize and get a nice aero-bic workout. Line dancing also improves balance and enhances memo-ry. No experience is necessary.

Classes will be held on Mondays from Jan. 11 through March 22 at theThompson Public Schools in North Grosvenordale. Each week, oneclassic and one current dance will be taught. In subsequent classes, stu-dents will briefly review and practice the dances taught the previousweek, learn the new ones and dance them. Step sheets will be availaleto take home. Soft-soled shoes are required. The instructor is Betsy

Japp.The beginner class will run from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and the advanced stu-

dents class will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.. Beginners may stay for theadvanced class, and advanced students may attend the beginner classto review dances at no additional charge.

Registration is required. The cost is the cost is $39 for Thompson res-idents, $30 Thompson resident students, $43 non-residents, $34 non-res-ident students.

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

THOMPSON VILLAGER • A3Friday, January 8, 2010

PUBLIC MEETINGS

THOMPSON

Monday, Jan. 11• Board of Education — 7 p.m., MiddleSchool Media Center• Zoning Board of Appeals — 7 p.m.,Merrill Seney Community Room

Tuesday, Jan. 12• Water Pollution Control Authority — 7p.m., WPCA Treatment Plant• Inland Wetlands Commission — 7 p.m.,Town Hall Conference Room, second floor

Wednesday, Jan. 13• Housing Authority — 10 a.m., HousingAuthority Office

Thursday, Jan. 14• Northeast District Department ofHealth — 3 p.m., NDDH office

Tuesday, Jan. 19• Board of Selectmen — 7:30 p.m., TownHall Merrill Seney Community Room• Conservation Commission — 7 p.m.,Town Hall Conference Room, second floor

Wednesday, Jan. 20• Economic Development Commission —6:15 p.m., Merrill Seney Community Rom

Thursday, Jan. 21• Board of Finance — 7:30 p.m.,Library/Community Center• Town Hall/Highway/ Garage/LibrarySafety Committee — 10 a.m.,Library/Community Center• Library Board of Trustees — 2 p.m.,Library Conference Room

Friday, Jan. 22• Social Services Advisory Commission— 1 p.m., Merrill Seney Community Room


DANIELSON — A preservation group hasrecently been approved to take over owner-ship of a Danielson synagogue.

The membership of Congregation B’naiShalom of Temple Beth Israel, located at 39Killingly Drive, Danielson, agreed on Dec. 2to transfer land ownership of the syna-gogue to a group known as the Temple BethIsrael Preservation Society.

According to Dr. Gail Dickinson, presi-dent of Congregation B’nai Shalom, it wasdetermined last summer that since theDanielson synagogue merged withPutnam’s in 2003 (formerly the Sons of ZionSynagogue) and it has always been a smallsynagogue, it has been tough maintainingboth buildings.

“Financially, it was difficult,” she said.“Right now, this is tentative. Now, we haveto file the deed. A lawyer will set a datesometime this week or next week on theland transfer.”

Dickinson, of Woodstock, said TempleBeth Israel, the sister synagogue located at125 Church St., Putnam, will hold weeklySabbath, while the 50-plus-year-oldDanielson facility will still be used for holi-day services and other rituals, such as barand bat mitzvahs.

“We will still have use of the Danielsonbuilding for events,” she noted. “Putnam’slocation will be the main location, which it’sbeen for years anyway.”

Joel Rosenberg, of Brooklyn, is presidentof the preservation society. He was unavail-able to be reached for comment before the“Villager” deadline Wednesday, Jan. 6, butdid reply in an e-mail that there is a greatstory to tell about the Danielson synagogue,as well as a shared commitment of manypeople involved with preserving TempleBeth Israel.

In the near future, he said he plans to gointo more detail about its history and what

the preservation society intends to accom-plish.

Dickinson said the interior of Danielson’ssynagogue is beautiful and that Rosenberg’sefforts with the preservation society are tounveil the hard work done by many busi-nessmen and World War II Holocaust sur-vivors that came to Danielson to startTemple Beth Israel.

“After the war, a lot of people came,” shesaid. “A sanctuary was built. The upper partof the sanctuary was built in the late 1950s

and early 1960s. I’m not sure how old thedesign is. It was built after the flood.”

For more information on Temple BethIsrael, visit www.congrega-tionbnaishalom.org. Shabbat morning serv-ices are Saturdays at 9 at the Putnam build-ing and Shabbat evening services areFridays 7, also at the Putnam building.

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

Temple Beth Israel ownership being transferred


THOMPSON — Putnam Police arrested aThompson man on New Year’s Eve stemmingfrom a home burglary earlier that day.

Jesse Remillard, 29, of 491 Thompson Road,Thompson, was charged with second-degreerobbery, first-degree burglary, second-degreethreatening, third-degree criminal mischiefand criminal attempt at third-degree larceny,according to Putnam Police. He was released

from Putnam Police on a $100,000 surety bondand is scheduled to appear in DanielsonSuperior Court next on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Putnam Police and State Police from theDanielson barracks responded to a reportedburglary around 2:10 p.m. last Thursday, Dec.31, at a local residence on the Putnam andThompson town line. Police did not give theexact location of the residence.

The homeowner, according to police, con-fronted the burglar inside his home. Next, the

burglar fled the scene in a white Chevroletpickup truck, said police.

Later that day around 4 p.m., State Policelocated the pickup truck and Remillard wasarrested by Putnam Police.

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

Thompson man arrested in burglary

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Here is Temple Beth Israel, located at 39 Killingly Drive in Danielson. Last month, the synagogue’s congre-gation agreed on a land transfer of property ownership to a preservation society looking to expose the his-tory of the building and the people that started it. Full services are being held at its Putnam facility, whilespecial events will still be held at the Danielson facility.

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KILLINGLY — For those spending the lastday of 2009 in downtown Killingly, there was“something for everyone,” Parks andRecreation Department (KPRD) DirectorTom Dooley said.

In its seventh year, Frostival, the town’sfree New Years Eve celebration, spannedmore than 20 locations, offering games,crafts, concerts and demonstrations.

Snowfall earlier in the day set the mood forthe winter festivities, but some, Dooley sug-gested, may have stayed home, presumingthat the event would be canceled due to theweather, much like last year.

As it turned out, the weather was beautiful,even if mild temperatures days before left theMaple Street Park ice skating rink far too softto skate on. Only that and a hay wagon shut-tle were removed from the event schedule.

Instead, a KPRB van shuttled partygoersalong Main Street and Broad Street. Behindthe wheel sat Dooley, getting passing looks ateach venue throughout the night.

His estimate of attendance: 2,500. Ofcourse, with crowds flocking in and out of somany buildings, it’s hard to know for sure.

“You just can’t tell,” he said of the chal-lenge. Still, the popularity of the eventremained readily apparent.

Families began to trickle in by early after-noon, with the carnival opening in DavisPark. Many then found their way to Frosty’sFun Zone, a new element to this year’s eventthat proved to be a huge success. Held atKillingly Memorial School, the area con-tained activities designed just for kids.

“The Frosty Zone was the most popularthing we had,” Dooley said, calling the venue“jammed” with eager participants.

Nearly 10 bands performed throughout thenight, so there was ample opportunity tohead indoors and stay warm. Several busi-nesses toward the center of town openedtheir doors, too, many providing entertain-ment to visitors.

Alan Greene, owner of the Main Streetbranch of Jackson Hewitt, hosted Noodlesthe Clown. Welcoming parents and youngchildren, Greene passed out refreshmentsand a $25 coupon for tax preparation help.

It’s the first time Greene participated inFrostival, in part to “tell people we’re here

and available,” but also to support communi-ty-building efforts.

Nearly $10,000 in sponsorships — includingmajor donations from United Water, Frito-Lay, Savings Institute, The Citizens NationalBank, Sarantopoulos & Sarantopoulos,Sunnyside Farms, George’s Galley, UnitedNatural Foods Inc., Heart & Home, FriendlySpirits and U.S. Cosmetic Corp. — helped payfor the celebration.

“Times being as tough as they are, that’spretty good. I’m pretty pleased with that,”Dooley said.

For many, it was the little things that madethe night so enjoyable.

Craig and Sherry Miranda, of Killingly,brought their daughters, 11-year-old Hayleeand 6-year-old Courtney, and neighborhoodfriend Lexine Goldsmith to the event for thefirst time.

“We just wanted to spend time with them

and enjoy the sights,” Craig said.The best sights to see, the girls agreed,

were the bags of kettle popcorn in theirhands.

More food tempted the chilly at WestfieldCongregational Church, where a clam chow-der supper helped raise funds for thechurch’s youth group.

Leader Pat Mellen said there was no specif-ic fund-raising goal, but since the group sawso much success the past five years they’vedone it, they took it a step further this timearound: purchasing eight, not just seven,cans of chowder base and 100 pretzels.

“If we sell that, I’ll be happy,” she said.Frostival itself is expected to continue to

expand, too. Just days after the conclusion ofthe 2009 event, plans are already in the worksfor 2010’s big day.

“I’m going to make some changes,” Dooleysaid, suggesting, for example, the possibilityof more Frosty Fun Zones throughout thetown in hopes of making the event even morefamily-oriented.

What he hopes won’t change, however, isthe continued support of volunteers, staffand supporters.

“It was a great night, a fun night. I thinkour staff did a great job,” he said, offeringthanks to Tracy, Val, Moe, Pam, Anthony,Tammy and the Recreation Commission.

The event was also supported in large partby volunteers of theLions Club under thedirection of DavidGriffiths and theKillingly High Schoolcheerleading squad.

Snowfall sets stage for Frostival

Olivia Braaten photo

Labbe and 15-month-old Cameron Dobson, ofKillingly, prepare to ride the carousel in Davis Park.

Photo courtesy of Abigail Maerkel

Students from the Danielson Martial Arts Academy perform along Main Street.Olivia Braaten photo

Westfield Congregational Church Youth Leader PatMellen (left) stands with students Erin Bagdoian andJosh Pasco. The church held a clam chowder supperduring Frostival to raise funds for the youth program.


Greg Bugbee, of Dayville, and Patrick Kuhn, of Norwich, broadcast music from the Upbeat DJ, LLC, tent.


Several children mixed the best of the seasons,dancing in the snow with hula-hoops.

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1. A chain of French fortifications built between World Iand World War II.2. Abraham Lincoln3. John Paul II4. He flaunted the fact that he flouted the law.5. Seven: H, I, N, O, S, X, Z

Humans like to namethings. In the Bible,Adam gives “names toall cattle, and to the

fowl of the air, and to every beastof the field.” Humans have comeup with interesting monikers forcertain groups of animals. Someof my personal favorites are apandemonium of parrots, ahorde of hamsters, a rhumba ofrattlesnakes and a shiver ofsharks.

Children also like to associatesounds or words with things. Oneof the first vocalizations chil-dren learn is the sound animalsmake. Babies as young as 8months may know that a cowgoes “moo.” See ’N Say! was apopular talking toy when I wasgrowing up, back in the pre-Wiiage. (I also had a Thingmakerthat cooked Plastigoop CreepyCrawlers at sizzlingly-unsafetemperatures.)

The farmer version of See ’NSay has a dial that, when aimedat a picture of an animal like arooster, says “cock-a-doodle-do.” Ihad always assumed thesesounds, unlike words, would bepretty universal worldwide. I wassurprised to learn that aSpanish-speaking rooster says“kikiriki.” Frogs that say “rib-bit” in the U.S.A. apparently say“croa-croa” in France and quaak-quaak in Germany.

See if you can match up theanimal, bird or insect below withthe corresponding terms for agroup of them and their young.

Try it with a child. The answersare at bottom. Don’t feel toobadly if you can’t get them all —until recently, my husband Dougthought ponies were baby horses.

Bet Zimmerman is a certifiedenvironmental professional andmember of the WoodstockConservation Commission.Archived column articles are atwww.ourbetternature.org.

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NEWS BRIEF

New Free Thinkers publish book

THOMPSON — The NewFree Thinkers have publishedtheir first book, “Reformed.”

The New Free Thinkers area group of young people (ages15 to 22) who established andcontinue to maintain the Webs i t ewww.NewFreeThinkers.com.For one full year, their encour-aging articles have blessed

their local communities, inaddition to the global commu-nity available through theInternet.

Signed copies of the bookare available at InspirationsBookstore at Acts IIMinistries, 1366 RiversideDrive (Route 12), Thompson,and online at www.actsii.org.

In alphabetical order, theNew Free Thinkers areAmanda Brogan, PhilipHanson, Nathan Hardt,Nathalie Melendez, JoshuaSavary and Zachary Savary.

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The New Free Thinkers’book, “Reformed.”

On New Year’s Day, theFAFSA was availablefor you to submit, soit’s time to have a

chat about financial aid — themust dos, the should dos andthe don’t dos. Applying forfinancial aid the first time isa lot like doing your taxes —no fun, but if you are carefuland deliberate, you can getthem done without too much fanfare orhair-pulling. It’s important to get somebasic terms down so that you know whatyou need to do.

• FAFSA — Free Application for FederalStudent Aid, which evaluates the income ofboth the parent and the student and generatesan Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) thatwill determine for the college how much thefamily can be expected to pay each year forcollege. This is the same dollar number forone or more children — the EFC does notchange when more children (or parents) areattending college (what you can pay remainsthe same).

• CSS Profile — The College Board offersthis service to many private colleges (more onthat later).

• Self-Help Aid — These are really loans thatparents can take out; they are not studentloans and they have higher interest rates.

• Stafford Loans — These are student feder-al loans and they have lower interest rates.One is subsidized and one is not. For the sub-sidized one, the government pays the interestuntil after graduation. Neither is due until sixmonths after schooling ends. The combinedamount for the first year of college is at most$5,500; second year, $6,500; third and fourth,$7,500. This may increase in the next year.

• Grants — This is money that is not a loan.It is usually a tuition reduction offered by thecollege or university, often known as a “schol-arship.” It can be offered because of academicaccomplishments, leadership accomplish-ments, SAT or ACT scores, or if the college istrying to entice a student to go to the schoolwith a tuition reduction. You do not have topay it back. Renewal each year may be contin-gent on a high GPA during the first year of col-lege, which can at times be difficult to main-tain.

• Pell Grants — This is money offered by thefederal government for students whose par-ents qualify for pretty much full financial aid;these are rarer situations. It is given to theuniversity or college to then offset some of thetuition. It is not a loan and does not need to berepaid.

It all starts with the FAFSA — a serviceoffered by the federal government that ismandatory to fill out if you want your child tobe eligible for financial aid of any kind, oftenincluding institutional money or scholarshipgrants. Even Bill Gates’ children are eligiblefor a Stafford Loan, but only if they fill out theFAFSA first.

And here I digress with a short discussionof who should bear the burden of paying for

college. Loans like thoseoffered through Stafford areloans that the student carries— the student bears the soleresponsibility of paying themoney back when schooling isfinished. (If a student goesstraight to graduate school,the Stafford Loans will notmature until schooling is fin-ished/halted for six months. If

a student renews his or her studies after atime, the loans are again on hold — the unsub-sidized Stafford Loans will still require thatthe interest is paid, but the principle will notbe part of those payments until schoolingstops again. So, being loans the student car-ries alone, the federal government realized astudent may not be able to pay more than atotal $27,000 after four years of college; thus,this is why that is the limit.

For some students, their parents will needto take out more than that amount; for others,their parents could have paid the full tuitionfor all four years. The question is one of bal-ance. No student should finish college withsuch overreaching loan burdens that hr or shecannot survive, thus remaining at home forthe rest of his or her life, unable to pay rent orlive on his or her own. Some banks will offervery high-risk, high-interest loans to students,but these are dangerous because they onlylead to problems down the line. Remember,there is no “free lunch.” On the other hand, ifyour children are lucky enough to have theluxury of not facing loans, perhaps theyshould carry some of the burden of their edu-cation anyway. Perhaps they should commit toworking on campus to pay their living expens-es or book bills. Perhaps they should pay$2,000 a year (in a Stafford Loan) for theirschooling so they have their own investmentin making college a worthwhile experience.

Regardless, the FAFSA is the first step andis available to access through the govern-ment’s Web site at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.Don’t get distracted by the “.com” version thathelps you fill out the government’s Web sitefor a “small” fee — this is not a hard process.The home page is set up in steps: Step 1, get apin number. To do this, you need your SocialSecurity number and that of your child’s.Applying for it earlier will speed up yourprocess; your pin will be like your signatureand you will need it for every year your childapplies for financial aid, and if you have morechildren coming down along the line who willneed to apply for the FAFSA. This step alsooffers you a printable worksheet, a list of thematerials you are going to need to fill out theform and a chance to look up the code for eachcollege that will need the form sent to them.

Step 2 is the heart of the application — youcan fill it out, come back to it and submit itfrom this step. Step 3 is the step you click onwhen you have submitted your FAFSA andneed to make changes, add or delete a college,and check the status.

Even though you may not have filed your2009 taxes yet, don’t wait to start the FAFSA.

Most of your financial information may nothave changed, so you can begin with your W-2forms and paycheck stub information andthen base the rest off of your 2008 taxes. Whenyou know something has changed, then youcan go in and amend it on the FAFSA. Themost important thing to remember is when acollege is ready to distribute financial aid, itwill do so on a first-come, first-served basis.Get it done early and fix when you realize youneed to.

Every college has its own procedure for thefinancial aid process. Make sure you visit thefinancial aid web page for each school yourchild is applying to. Look to see what are thedeadlines for the FAFSA for each school. Lookto see if that college requires any additionalmaterials. Many colleges use their own formsas well as the FAFSA and may ask you todownload them and send them by mail alongwith a copy of your most recent tax returns.Many private colleges also use the CSSProfile, which is available through the CollegeBoard’s Web sitehttp://www.collegeboard.com; you may needyour student’s username and password toaccess it (this is the Web site they have beenusing to see and send their SAT scores). Byinputting the list of colleges that your studentis applying to, the College Board will generatea list of questions that each school is asking.Some schools want specific information abouta non-custodial parent; others want informa-tion about second homes, etc. All the ques-tions are grouped together, but not all theinformation will go to each college — onlythat which answers their questions. This isnot a free service, although based on your fam-ily’s income information, the College Boardmay waive the fee. Again, this is rare.

So, basically there are three key items a par-ent must address in the financial aid process:1. File the FAFSA (both the parent and the stu-dent need to do this); 2. Check to see if the col-lege requires additional forms; and 3. Checkto see if the college requires the CSS Profile.Most importantly: Check the deadlines!

Heather Cavalli is the director of collegecounseling at Hyde School and is an independ-ent college consultant. She can be reached [email protected].

A financial aid primer for freshmen-to-be and their parents

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Monday, Jan. 11: Baked ham, mashed pota-toes and gravy, green beans, dessert.Tuesday, Jan. 12: Soup and salad bar, rolland butter, dessert.Wednesday, Jan. 13: Kielbasa, macaroniand cheese, corn, dessert.Thursday, Jan. 14: Lasagna casserole, gar-lic bread, salad, dessert.Friday, Jan. 15: No school.

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As the 2009-2010 holiday season comes to anend, so begins another season for school andtown officials — that of the 2010-2011 “budgetseason.” Preparation of school and town budg-ets has already begun in what will likely be oneof the most difficult budget processes in recentmemory.

At the close of this column, I have listed thecalendar of school budget events, which is sub-ject to change, but should be relatively consis-tent.

As we prepare both town and school budgets,likely the greatest problem we will face is thatthe State of Connecticut has used a bit over $1million dollars in federal stimulus money to cover itsappropriation of education dollars to Thompson, meaningthat in the next year it will already be short this money.The same scenario is likely to play out in a similar way inmost other Connecticut cities and towns. Citizens areurged to participate as much as possible in the comingbudget forums discussing this and related topics.

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• Dec. 11 — All budgets to business manager/enteredinto MUNIS.

• Jan. 6 — Internal budget workshop with superintend-ent.

• Jan. 11 — Initial budget indication to Board ofEducation.

• Jan. 13 and 20 — Internal budget workshops with super-intendent.

• Jan. 25 and 26 — Budget presentations/hearings withBoard of Education (special meetings).

• Feb. 1, 8, 22 and March 1 — Board of Education work-shops.

• March 11 — BOE budget presentation/Board ofFinance budget hearing.

• March 18 and 25, April 8, 15, 22 and 29 — Board of

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ing these issues or other topics, please send by e-mail addressed to Danielle Pederson at [email protected], by mail addressedto Dr. Michael W. Jolin, Superintendent ofSchools, 785 Riverside Drive, NorthGrosvenordale, CT 06255, or dropped off at theThompson Public Schools Central Office.

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Students shine atChristmas program

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Eighth-graders who played the angels were (from left) Jacob Nedzweckas, Cynthia Briere, Sarah Pedersen,Alyssa Groh, Megan Pickett and Taylor Lovrien.

At left:Fourth-gradeband membersSkylaWesolowskiand OliviaAntonson.

At right:Jacob

Nedzweckasand NoahLussier, twoeighth-graderswho dressedas Wise Men.

At right: Some of thesixth- and seventh-gradestudents: Vesco Portev,Joshua Koneczny, AlexMurphy, Hunter Foisy,Emma Howe, AlysonCalabrese and AngelicaGould.

The St. Joseph School Christmas program was held in St. Joseph Church Friday, Dec. 11, andthe theme was the story of the Nativity. Every student had a chance to shine that night withtheir voice or musical instrument. They were directed by second-grade teacher Lori Proulx andmusic teacher Richard Lepore. Marilee Morse directed the Recorder Group, Cadet Band andAdvanced Band, which played songs like “Silent Night” and a rousing rendition of “How theGrinch Stole Christmas Medley.”

At right: Eighth-graderZachary Rood.

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Let’s skip some thingsin the New Year.Resolutions are grand,but now is the time to

banish some of the annoyingaspects of lifein 2009.

In 2010 Ihope wenever see ab i l l b o a r dwith an eld-erly personholding upboxing glovesas if ready tojump in thering and go around or two.The juxtapo-

sition of a well-endowedwoman advertising a bra com-pany with one for a nursinghome on a billboard on a sidestreet in Putnam was so funny,it was worth a special trip upGrove Street to see it. It shouldremain an amusing memory.

I hope we see the end ofhomely signs proclaiming thelocation of tag sales that stayup until Mother Nature takesthem down. People hosting thesales must wonder why theyget visitors weeks after theircommercial extravaganza.

Of course, notices about lostdogs and cats must remainposted. It is comforting tothink that our missing ani-mals are curled up in some-one’s home and will returnwhen the host family spots thereward poster.

The last election brought tooffice an articulate man,Barack Obama. In the NewYear, he needs to affirm hismastery of the language we alllove and stop saying, “Make nomistake,” all the time. Who ishe talking to when he saysthis? We all make mistakes. Hemakes mistakes. We will con-tinue to make mistakes. Thephrase reminds me of a sternteacher, who tries to changebehavior through threats.

Let’s also kiss the phrase, “Itis what it is,” goodbye. Unlessone takes an existentialapproach to life, it always iswhat it is, except when it isn’t.Enough.

In the next 12 months, I wantcalls to our home phone offer-ing new plans for our cellphones, television andInternet to stop. Every time ananonymous person calls, I tellthem they can’t deal with me,as I am incapable of making adecision. In many ways I amnot lying. I don’t know whichplan is better.

All offers promise they willcost more money. I have moreconnectivity than is good forme, so I turn them down. Ithink any telemarketer shouldhang up when informed thatthe person they called can’tmake a decision. It soundspretty definite, doesn’t it?

In 2010, let’s put all theSnuggies, which are really justrobes put on backwards, intotag sales. While we are at it,toss in all the sweaters andblouses that have layers offlimsy ruffles on the front.They don’t look good on any-one. The ads to buy brokengold jewelry with scary-sound-ing voiceovers need to go. Thechance to cash in old stuff isattractive, but the processcould sound less creepy.

Enough news about celebri-ties who behave badly. Moviestars and athletes are morefamiliar to us than some ofour neighbors, but achieve-ment on film or the golf coursedoesn’t confer common senseor moral rectitude. Let’s lumpreporting on bad behavior intoa couple of days each year.

The cell phone has changedthe world in many positiveways, but public etiquettearound the device is vague. In2010, people may realize thatwhat they are saying on theirphone is neither relevant norinteresting to people nearby.Loud, vulgar language is espe-cially jarring. A whispermechanism needs to be invent-ed that will drop the decibellevel when a four-letter work isuttered in public.

2010 is filled with promise.Make no mistake. It is what itis. No. It is something new.

Nancy Weiss resides inPomfret and writes a weeklycolumn for VillagerNewspapers.

To the Editor:

My family and several of our neighbors arevery opposed to the proposal to construct a 130-plus-foot cell tower at 445 Prospect St. inWoodstock. This is a rural farming area wherecattle graze, wildlife abounds and crops such ascorn and hay are grown — not huge, unsightly,noisy, radiation-producing cell towers. This is partof The Last Green Valley. Why is it necessary to

dot the area with these ugly structures? This areahas wonderful views to the east, west and south,and I for sure do not want this ugly radiation-pro-ducing tower to be part of my view of The LastGreen Valley.

DANIEL KUPERPEG KUPER

WOODSTOCK

OPINION

EDITORIAL

Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Kupers: Against Woodstock cell tower proposal

To the Editor:

Well, it’s a new year and with it new attempts ataddressing the budgeting crisis facingConnecticut and soon the municipalities —including, in particular, Woodstock.

Gov. Rell vetoed the latest pitiful proposal bystate Democrats to address the shortfall in thecurrent budget and is asking for authority tomake more significant cuts on her own. Based onthe struggle going on to address the “meager”half-billion dollar shortfall in this budget year, it’shard to image how they are going to find ways toaddress the $3.2 billion shortfall projected by theGeneral Assembly’s Office of Financial Analysisfor the 2012 budget. While no one wants to addressthe politically hot issue of aid to municipalities,cuts are inevitable. As a reminder: Educationequalization, along with Medicaid, personnelservices and debt service, are the top four expenseline items at the state level and account for rough-ly 60 percent of the total budget.

For those who have been paying attention, noneof this is new. For those who have been asleep,time to wake up because it’s about to hit home. Tofurther illustrate the point: During the DecemberWoodstock Board of Finance meeting, ChairmanDave Hosmer distributed proposed letters to theBOE and BOS concerning the upcoming budgetyear, in which he stated, “Preliminary projections

indicate that there will be no allowable increase inProposition 46,” and so, “the best case scenario isa budget equal to last year’s budget” and that “ifthe taxpayers fail to approve a mill rate increasesufficient to cover a budget allowable under Prop.46, additional cuts may be necessary.” Mr. Hosmergoes on to suggest, “I urge you to request nosalary/wage increase from your personnel.” Allthis exactly one week after a referendum approv-ing a $3 million upgrade and cleanup of the townhighway garage, roughly three times what wasactually necessary.

Keep in mind that a flat, no increase budget,assumes taxpayers accept a mill rate increase — atax increase — and there are no cuts in state fund-ing. Any cuts in state funding would mean furtherincreases in the mill rate to compensate or realcuts in education funding and town services. Youcan thank your elected representatives inHartford and town officials for this New Year’s gift— the vicious cycle of tax and spend, or I guessnow it’s spend and tax, as borrowing seems to bethe way continues, and you can be sure it will aslong as you let it.

If this sounds familiar, perhaps it’s because youread my last few letters to the editor.

DAVE RICHARDSONNORTH WOODSTOCK

Richardson: A new year with same problems

To the Editor:

When I was doing interior renovation in some ofthe fine 19th-century homes in centralPhiladelphia back in ’70s, I noticed that most ofthem had raised plaques about the size of a hand-print by the front door. The plaques had varyingdesigns and names of different fire companies.One of my customers explained to me thatPhiladelphia once had private fire companies thatwere contracted to put out house fires. These com-panies would race to the home in conflagration,but, if it wasn’t their client, they would head backto the firehouse, sometimes blocking the contract-ed fire wagon in the narrow streets. If a fire com-pany had two clients on fire at the same time, onemight be allowed to burn, even though there was adifferent company with an unoccupied pumperjust a block away.

The citizens of the Cradle of Liberty soon real-ized that it was safer for everyone and cheaper totax themselves to support (wait for it) socializedfire suppression.

Some services are so necessary for the generalwelfare, in the Constitutional sense, that we, asour government, must step in to ensure our ownsafety. No one is suggesting that we nationalizeour health care providers, as England has. Ourdoctors and hospitals are effective providers asthey are. The part that is broken is the corporateinsurance system, which exists only to make prof-its for its stockholders.

That’s not socialist rhetoric. It’s the legal defini-tion of a corporation.

In Germany, they have private health careproviders and private insurance companies. Theymake it work by heavily regulating the insurancecompanies. We’ll never have that option until wehave real campaign finance reform. Don’t holdyour breath for that.

The only way to take control of our health care

back from the corporations is to include everyonein Medicare, or at least offer some competition tothe corporations with a real public option.

In this paper a few weeks ago, there was a pic-ture and article about a local resident who had aproblem with his Medicare. He appealed to Rep.Courtney’s office, and Joe was able to get him thecoverage he was entitled to. Courtney’sRepublican predecessor, Rob Simmons, was alsovery effective with such constituent services. Whydo these busy politicians go to bat for ordinarypeople who have trouble with their coverage?Because it’s their job, because they want your voteand because Medicare is a federal program. Theycan get action with just a phone call. Try that withyour private health insurance mega-conglomer-ate.

Unless you think you can go back to tradingchickens for health care, you must expect thatthere will always be a bureaucracy between youand your doctor. I want that bureaucracy to beultimately responsible to me, not the sharehold-ers.

I’ll buy my cars from corporations, but I want tobe taxed for a more efficient health care system.Considering what corporate health care now costsmy family, in money and denied services, I knowwe will come out ahead.

This past summer, my family spent two weeksin the Southwest on a bus with young touristsfrom a dozen European countries, plus Australiaand New Zealand. I asked each of them abouttheir country’s health care systems. After run-ning down a list of strengths and weaknesses,each ended with some version of, “But I’d nevertrade it for what you have here. I’m terrified ofgetting sick in the U.S.”

Good health to you all in the New Year.

G. LESLIE SWEETNAMWOODSTOCK

Sweetnam: Bureaucracy will always exist in health care

To the Editor:

In 2003, Ed Higgins (a longtime local guy whocares about his community) rallied a few of hisfriends to do a good thing: re-constitute highschool football at Woodstock Academy.

Beginning with the formation of the footballbooster club, organizing and running fund-rais-ers, dealing with the elements for three years sort-ing cans at the transfer station, and working tire-lessly as the head marketing Officer, Ed and thecommittee’s dream was realized in 2005 when theCentaurs took the field for the first time in 80years.

Since 2005, progress of the program has beensteady and consistent. The team is now morphinginto a Class L competitor, with only the secondgroup of four-year seniors showing the program’sfuture potential by beating NFA this past season.

While the team develops and competes on thefield, a varied, growing group of booster support-ers are behind the scenes to ensure the footballprogram has the resources it needs to continuedeveloping and growing.

Now in 2009, as he prepares to step back fromleading the program he created, Ed’s idea andvision has become a self-sustaining reality — onethat instills dedication, responsibility and com-

mitment (in addition to football) in those whocome out for the team; one that nurtures friend-ships and partnerships between people locallyand from neighboring towns; and one that pro-vides another great opportunity to showcase thevalue and quality of a Woodstock Academy educa-tion.

As this is the season to reflect and give thanks, Iwrite publicly to express my appreciation, to say,“Thank you!” to the WA football family — thescores of folks who continue donating time andresources; the players who come out and work sohard; the players’ parents, guardians and neigh-bors who sacrifice their time, rearrange theirschedules and make the extra effort to upholdplayers’ responsibility; and the WA administra-tion and staff for their ongoing support, opera-tional acumen and execution.

Finally, I encourage the community-at-large torecognize the great contribution made by EdHiggins (and his committee); these guys workedtirelessly to create a great program for all of theright reasons.

GARY BRINEHEAD FOOTBALL COACH

WOODSTOCK ACADEMY

Brine: Thanks to Higgins, WA football family

Forget theannoyances

of 2009

A big ‘thank you’

at StonebridgePress

As the minutes and hours tickedaway on 2009 and here in thenewsroom at Stonebridge Pressand Villager Newspapers, the last

days of this most eventful year were spentputting together a special Year in Picturesedition for our daily and weekly readers.

If you receive one of our free weeklynewspapers, please accept our apologies ifyou didn’t find your special commemorativeedition in your mailbox until Saturday,since Jan. 1 was a holiday.

As we open the door to 2010, peering withpalpable uncertainty and unyielding hope,the executive editor wishes to take time tooffer special thanks, appreciation and admi-ration to all those here at Stonebridge Pressand Villager Newspapers in our offices inSouthbridge, Winchendon and Connecticut.

During the toughest of economical times,with layoffs, pay cuts and general insecuritythroughout the industry, they continued towork tirelessly to try and deliver to ourreaders and advertisers the best possiblelocal newspapers, crammed with stories youwouldn’t find anywhere else and packedwith photos of the people, places and thingsthat make our communities go.

To our president and publisher, FrankChilinski: For his steady guidance througha most difficult time and for the optimismthat there are always better times ahead.

To our owners, John Coots and DavidCutler: For their unwavering faith in andcommitment to newspapers with a pulseand heartbeat unique to the communitiesthey serve.

To Jimmy DiNicola and everyone at ourprinting plant in Southbridge: For, quitesimply, making sure our readers have some-thing to read each and every day.

To our sales representatives and ad execu-tive Jean Ashton: For keeping up the goodfight when businesses scraped for everyadvertising dollar to be found.

To our circulation department, which isone person, Georgia: For absolutely every-thing.

To Nate in classifieds: For enduring atough situation and not missing a heartbeat.

To the pagination and composition depart-ments: For dealing with finicky editors,missed deadlines, complaints and all thatcomes with putting out a dozen or so news-papers each and every week.

To our accounting department: For thechocolate, the mail and, of course, the pay-checks and everything else we work for.

To the weekly editors and managing edi-tor: For accepting the mission of striving forperfection, even when asked to keep doingso with dwindling resources. Also, for thezany behavior and belly-busting laughs thatmake it all bearable.

To the reporters: For doing the work in thetrenches as the grunts that make it all cometogether. Writing stories, snapping pictures,dealing with few plaudits and long hours —it’s the backbone of the editorial product.

You don’t get into this business for pats onthe back, but if ever a group of peopledeserved one, it’s the men and women whorefused to pack up and go home when toldthey were working in a dinosaur business.

It only made them roar louder.So, a belated New Year’s toast from the edi-

tor: To dinosaurs. Extinction? Bah humbug.

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To the Editor:

I have come to the conclusion a longtime ago that this administration is total-ly out of touch about everything that isimportant to the people. Jobs, economy,senior citizens, veterans, HomelandSecurity, Medicare, Social Security, ourmilitary and (not to forget) health care aresome of the real important issues.

All presidents take over situations fromformer presidents, but this administra-tion has put all the blame on the previousadministration for almost a year, and itwill continue. This administration and allits players never take responsibility forjobs they are in charge of. I love hearingreading or listening to their damage con-trol. Distorting the truth of disinforma-tion, double talk and confusing everyoneseem to be the daily briefing. I think it’scalled “wag the dog.” This arrogantadministration truly believes theAmerican people are stupid and wouldbelieve what the president says. No onesays anything without the president firstapproving it, except maybe the VP, but hedoesn’t know any better.

This president has hired more incompe-tent people for his Cabinet, not to mentionthe czars he appointed who didn’t have togo through Congressional approval. Thesepeople are all in way over their heads, andwe, the American people are going to suf-fer. How can we have a president run thecountry when he has never run anythingin his entire life? Would you hire someoneto manage your company who has zeromanagerial experience? Of course not,but we have put such a person in charge ofmanaging the entire country.

This president has weakened this coun-try with his political correctness and hiseconomic policies. He has weakened thecountry with his bullying of Congress todestroy the health care system; by want-ing Cap and Trade, which will furtherweaken our economy and send manufac-turing out of the country; by insulting ourstrongest allies like Great Britain andIsrael and trying to kiss up to our enemiesby bowing and apologizing for Americarather than fighting the battles. If thisadministration had not dismantled mostof our security already in place, we would

not be having Islamic terrorist attacks onU.S. soil. They have accused the CIA ofwrongdoing; they have made our militaryread Miranda rights to battle-capturedterrorists; they tried to court martialthem for capturing terrorists. No wonderour security community is slacking, asthey are afraid of prosecution for doingtheir jobs.

Worst yet, we see politicians passinglegislation that most Americans don’twant. How is it that when politicians arein trouble, they try and push through allkinds of bills and legislation to makethemselves look good? This Congress hasthe lowest approval rating of any entity ingovernment, ever. They break more laws(many they impose on the American peo-ple) and commit more criminal acts thanany other single group, organization orcompany. They vote themselves raises, donot participate in Social Security, have aretirement plan for life and 100 percenthealth care for life, use military aircraftfor junkets for family and friends, and onand on and on. How can we have the gov-ernment force and run health care on theAmerican people when everything theyrun has failed or is failing? TakeMedicare, Medicaid, Social Security, U.S.Post Office, Cash for Clunkers, FannieMae, Freddie Mac and more.

Serving in Congress should be an honor,not a career, and they should have termlimits and then go home. I am tired ofCongress thumbing their noses and flip-ping the bird to the American people. I amtired of the “pork” they add to every billor law. I am sick of all the “closed door”meetings and their “deals” they makeamongst themselves. I am tired of thepresident and the Congress disgracingAmerica. They are bankrupting America,and we are in a severe economic crisesand the crippling of America with no endin sight.

When this president and administrationis more interested in personal gains, mak-ing deals and re-election, we must remem-ber all upcoming elections. Only then cana true change happen.

TOM PANDOLFIWOODSTOCK

Pandolfi: President, Congress weakened country

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor:

There is that old saying, “Cheer up; thingscould be worse. So I cheered up, and sureenough, things got worse.”

This happened to me the other day. Ithought the governor of Connecticut did herconstitutional duty in vetoing a law that didnot balance the state budget. It cheered meup. I thought: Things will get better and theConnecticut Legislature will make the neces-sary reductions in spending to take care ofthe $300-odd-million deficit.

But sure enough, things got worse. Seemsthis so-called health care bill has an unfund-ed mandate tucked into it that says the state

will pay for a whole new group of people thatthe federal government is putting onMedicaid. For Connecticut, it will be an addi-tion of at least a billion dollars or more to thedeficit. So now Connecticut must either makefurther cuts in spending, raise taxes or passadditional costs to the local towns. In anycase, I would call this a good example oftrickle-down taxation.

Thank you, my Connecticut Congressman,for looking out for the taxpaying con-stituents. We can’t go broke without him!

HAROLD REEVESDANIELSON

Reeves: Trickle-down taxation is coming

To the Editor:

As a bumper sticker slogan says, “Ifyou’re not outraged, you’re not payingattention.” We have the power to do some-thing about it.

Come meet Daria Novak and otherCongressional and Senatorial candidates asthe Tea Party Patriots hosts a Meet & GreetSocial Tuesday, Jan. 12, at PomfretCommunity School from 7 to 9 p.m. Look forour ad in this paper.

You may love the “promise” and allure offree health care for everyone. Free? Well,not to those of us who work. Taxes will beimposed on your employer-sponsoredhealth insurance … if you can keep it!Likely, the employers will be some of thefirst to send you to get government cover-age.

Rep. Joe Courtney voted for HR3200, theHouse version of the health care bill. He alsosaid that he and those in Congress “rule us.”Imagine that, Eastern Connecticut! Votersput this man in office to represent us, and hehas failed the people. We pay his salary. Atwhat point will enough be enough? HR2454,Cap and Trade, the “energy” bill? Rep.Courtney voted for this bill, too. He believeshe rules us and said so in Congress.

Rep. Courtney did a poll question on hisown Web site asking, “What effect will thehealth care bill have on the quality ofhealth care in America?” More than 84 per-cent of those in Eastern Connecticutanswering it said the quality of care willdecrease. If you value your freedom, yourealize this health care bill has nothing todo with advancing health care in America,but instead, has everything to do with con-trolling your life.

We have viable options. This November,Joe Courtney’s (House) and ChristopherDodd’s (Senate) terms will be up. We havegreat candidates to support, like DariaNovak, a Congressional candidate in the2nd District running against Courtney.Daria is well educated, distinguished as aReagan appointee and supports the princi-ples set forth for us in the Constitution andthe Bill of Rights. Become active now!

Any questions, please [email protected] or phone (617) 974-9735.

In freedom …

MARY SMUTNICKPOMFRET CENTER

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To the Editor:

What better outlet to defend newspaperpublications than in a newspaper? One of thefirst things I do after rising is go for my twodaily papers. Each week I look forward toreceiving the “Villager” in my mailbox. Iwould consider it an outrage if these simplepleasures were suddenly denied me. But thatseems to be in my future, as predicted bysome lifestyle analysts. They cite the high-tech speed of the Internet, e-mail and texting.However, I believe there’s much more to anewspaper than highlighting global events,historical trivia and encyclopedic data. I’llbegin with a newspaper’s positive offerings.

Reading from back to front after a glance atthe headlines (which has been my habit sinceI learned to read), I relax with the comics. Ioften smile at the antics of “Blondie,”“Peanuts” and “Dennis the Menace.” Toomuch sounding like Stone Age reminiscingfor you? Okay, I’ll include another of myfavorites, “SpiderMan.” Judging from videoattendance, he certainly fits into the modernera, high tech or not.

Next comes the crossword puzzle, which Ilay aside. I take it with me whenever there’sthe slightest possibility I may have to waitsomewhere. I’m not a good waiter. I simplycan’t sit or stand with nothing to do.

The advice columns often make me grin.All too frequently, the complaints are juvenileand even ridiculous. I can’t help but wonderwhat this group of writers would do if realcalamities such as disease, burglary, disabili-ty or the sudden death of a loved one befellthem.

Not that I’m in the market for a job or a placeto live, but the classifieds, housing prices andworking opportunities, respectively, paint afairly accurate picture of the economy.

Perhaps this may sound ghoulish. Yet sinceI’m getting on in years, I always consult theobituary page to see whether anyone I’veknown in the past has passed on to his/herreward before me.

Then there are the TV listings by which Iplan our evening entertainment. Of course, Idon’t overlook movie, video and theatricalreviews.

Approaching the serious side, I never missthe various editorials and reader submis-sions besides my own. The front of the news-paper leaves me with the hardcore news ofthe day. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,the political intrigue, the ugly crimes, espe-cially those perpetrated against children, thehomelessness and worldly starvation. Yes,these happenings appall me. Why do I readthem at all? For the purpose of having an ele-mentary knowledge of what’s going on. I dis-like being a dumb bunny in the midst of agroup conversation.

Dwell for a moment upon the cost. Thewealth of this information is available to any-one for the price of a candy bar. High-techcommunication is hardly that cheap. Also,bear in mind that newspapers are relativelyfree of profanity, obscenities, financial scams,unapproved medications and predatoryenticements involving children. It’s difficultto see how the Web can be regulated uniform-ly since it’s a global. Somehow I can’t imaginea New Guinea aborigine conforming to therules of Western civilization.

Whether one agrees or disagrees, one’sopinion will result from having read thisnewspaper. I say, long live this form of themedia!

ALAN SANDERSONDANIELSON

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OPINION

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Obama has a pressing duty in 2010

For President Obama, thetime is now for him toprove he is the leader weall need him to be.

While much of the latter part of2009 was spent shepherding a healthcare plan through Congress ofwhich most Americans disap-proved, something very disturbing,potentially disastrous, but not at allsurprising happened.Our shores were once more targetedfor calamity by terrorists.There have been, that we know of,several failed attempts at terroristactivity here in the U.S. since 2001.There are, quite probably, dozensmore we will never hear of.

For Obama not to make terrorismhis No. 1 priority in 2010 and beyondwould be a mistake of grave propor-tions. There is no longer any need toplay politics or water it down:Terrorism is the greatest threat toour national security.

Economical catastrophe might beon the minds of many Americans,especially as we close the door on a

decade that, fiscally, ended in the toi-let. Make no mistake, however, thatmuch as it did in 2001, a terroriststrike can spark a downward eco-nomic spiral.

Since he has come into office,Obama’s administration has takengreat pains to downplay the nasti-ness of this war on terror. Officialsare told not to refer to a “global war,”yet that is exactly what is happen-ing. This isn’t the U.S. versus alQaida. It is the world versus terror-ism, and if Obama doesn’t get it, andis unable to convince other worldleaders to get it, then we havealready begun the new decade in a

position of weakness.While domestically we fret about

health care and economy and jobs,we must not narrow our vision to afield that does not focus on terror-ism and the very real threat oftragedy well beyond that whichoccurred in 2001.Think about it: The decade startedoff with an attack on our soil thelikes of which we had not seenbefore and ended with an attempt tobomb a plane bound for Detroit. InSomalia, another plot was foiled lastmonth. We saw the arrests and/orinvestigations of many individuals,including a Sudbury man, for sup-posed ties to terrorism.

We cannot abandon the domesticagenda, but in pursuing the healthcoverage of every last American, wemust not also abandon the war on anenemy whose successful campaignwould render health coverage quiteunnecessary.

Obama must, in one of what aresure to be many more televisionappearances, convince our country

that, not only is a continued warneeded in Afghanistan, but it is timeto stop whining about perceivedinvasions of privacy and govern-mental conspiracies to strip us ofour rights.

He must convince the skepticsthat it is no longer about what theyfeel Bush and Cheney did wrong. Todo that, he must himself stop play-ing the blame game.

He must ensure folks that, whilethey may not be too keen about a fullbody scan at airports, the alterna-tive to is risk full body incinerationat the hands of an enemy sworn tovictory over the infidel.

That is no easy task.Having avoided any further physi-

cal attacks on our freedom since9/11, the collective American publichas grown emboldened in its per-ceived safety and increasingly tiredof war. The economic collapse thatenveloped the nation only served topull the blinds down even more onwhat is going on outside our coun-try. Worried about feeding our chil-

dren, paying our mortgages andkeeping our jobs, many of us haveaccepted that the polite speak of theObama administration and thepromise of a new hope are weaponsenough against a destructive enemy.

They are not.Terrorism is alive and quite well.

If our public conscious does notacknowledge this fact, it is not fearmongering to suggest that the conse-quences will, sooner or later, be dire.

Obama has a grand opportunity athand to strike the pose of the com-manding figure he was elected to be.It may not win him double-digitgains in the polls, but it is his callingas president to stand tall against oneof the most determined enemies thecountry has ever known. It is morethan just an opportunity — it is hisresponsibility and duty.

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

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Villager Newspapers, , P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Be sure to include aname and residence. Please refrain from sending letters via fax,and be sure to supply a home address and phone number to allow

for confirmation. Allow at least 48 hours for a response. Letters must be submittedby noon Monday to ensure publication in the following week’s issue. Every effortwill be made to accommodate late submissions, but inclusion can not be guaran-teed. The rules of good taste and libel will, of course, apply to all submissions.Personal attacks will not be published. The editor retains the right to edit all letters.

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WOODSTOCK — Sometimes it’s not aboutwhat you do on the court or athletic arena,but what you do off the court that really mat-ters.

Woodstock senior tri-captain (along withLangston Stokes and Matt Senick) CodySemmelrock isn’t your typical high schoolbasketball player. In fact, there’s much moreto the senior than just basketball and golf.

“We were at his Eagle Scout ceremony theSunday before Christmas and it was really,really special. It was nice. He takes it all theway to Eagle Scout, that’s pretty impressive,”said head boys basketball coach Greg Smith.

Semmelrock didn’t know for sure howmany individuals make it to Eagle Scoutthrough the Boy Scout ranks, but the honoris the highest achieved through the system.

“I’ve been involved with the Boy Scoutssince I was 12 years old,” said Semmelrock.“It’s nice to receive the award. It shows howmuch dedication and commitment to theorganization [it takes]. It’s a very, very smallpercentage that makes it.”

To help get the award, Semmelrock provid-ed leadership and volunteered last summerwhile overseeing a project to help put an irri-gation system into the Pomfret Recreationdepartment baseball field.

Coming through the Eagle Scouts is the tipof the iceberg.

“He tries hard at school, he tries hard atbasketball and he tries hard at golf. He justgives everything he’s got to whatever he’sdoing,” said Smith.

Semmelrock has already been admitted toWilliams College and even though he’s cur-rently involved with the basketball season,golf is his first love.

“I’m going to try out for the golf team. I’vebeen golfing since I could walk,” he said. “Imet the golf coach late summer. I’m definite-ly going to try out to make the team.”

Like last year, Semmelrock started off

slow in the basketball season; however, asthe old saying goes, it’s not how you start, it’show you finish.

“The first couple of games last year he did-n’t have an impact, but as the season wore onhe figured it out, which is CodySemmelrock,” said Smith.

Averaging around the 15 points per gamemark, the 3-point shooting specialist isn’tshy from shooting from “down-town.”

“I’m certainly happy with the numbers,but I still want to improve. When I startedplaying varsity as a sophomore, the coachput me in and said shoot the three,” he said.“From then on I’ve gotten confidence to hitthem. Shooting threes is my comfort zone onthe basketball court.”

The captain’s role is quite simple, but it’sunique to what Smith expects from all hiscaptains, including Semmelrock.

“I ask them to be outstanding young gen-tlemen both on and off the court, in the lock-er room and in the classroom and Cody cer-tainly holds up his end of the bargain,” saidSmith. “We have one rule: Don’t do anything

to bring disrespect to yourself, your familyor Woodstock Academy.”

“I’m trying to be a leader for the team anddoing the best I can in that role. Matt,Langston and myself are the three seniors soeveryone is looking up to us, so it’s just lead-ing by example right now,” said Semmelrock.

Also a part of being a captain this year,Smith has given the captains their first com-munity service project.

“We haven’t figured out what we want todo, but we’re thinking about having a benefitbreakfast for the community. Nothing is instone yet, but it’s in the works,” saidSemmelrock.

Last year Chris McGinn was on the all-state academic team from Woodstock. Thisyear Smith is looking forward toSemmelrock earning that honor.


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BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

THOMPSON — When DonScanlon dropped the ball picked itback up and shot it just before thebuzzer sounded, it was almost unbe-

lievable. When the shot rattledaround the rim and fell in, theTigers’ bench exploded.

To make sure the celebration was-n’t in error, the referee confirmedthe call as Canty Gymnasium alsoexploded, celebrating the Tigers’first win on the year, beating rivalPutnam, 57-55, in overtime Tuesday,Jan. 5.

“This game was more involved,more intriguing. It was a great winfor the Tourtellotte kids,” said headcoach Anthony Falzarano.

Like most Tourtellotte-Putnamboys basketball games the score usu-ally indicates how hard fought a bat-tle it was on the court and this gamewas no different.

The Clippers and the Tigers both

held leads of no more than fourpoints during regulation. TheTigers stormed out to a six-pointlead in overtime, but it was quicklyevaporated by the Clippers. Over 36minutes of basketball there wereeight ties and seven lead changes.

“Unfortunately, some of our shotsrattled out instead of in for ustonight,” said Putnam coach ShawnDeary. “These games are always thisway and I like it.”

The Clippers had a chance to getthe win. With the ball and less then aminute to play in regulation, theydecided to sit on it and call time outwith 15 seconds left. Setting up aplay, Deary went to Jon Abreauinside. His lay-up rolled off the frontof the rim with no time left on theclock.

In the overtime period the Tigersjumped out on a 6-0 run. Three con-secutive lay-ups by Shane Gliem,Scanlon and Evan Touchette liftedthe Tigers to a 55-49 lead with just1:30 left to play.

Trying to keep the Clippers offbalance Falzarano used the box-and-one defense, isolating guard RyanGunter from the offense. However,the Clippers without Gunter ralliedto make a 6-0 run of their own, scor-ing six points in less than a minute.Matt Daigneault stepped in front ofa Touchette pass and had an openlay-up, tying the score with 41 sec-onds left.

“He always scares me. He’s a goodheady point guard and controls thePutnam game plan very, very well,”said Falzarano. “Our man–to-manwasn’t working well, our full courtwasn’t working well, that’s all wehad left.”

The Tigers turned the ball overand the Clippers called time out toset up a play. Abreau, leading allscorers with 21 points, again misseda tough lay-up, giving the ball backto the Tigers with 5.2 seconds left.

Touchette got the inbound pass,dribbled up the side line and passedit to Scanlon, who passed it back toTouchette. He found Scanlon at thetop of the key for what is quicklybecoming known as “the shot.”

“I told Donnie Scanlon that for allhis sins and all his phasing out that

shot made up for everything,” saidFalzarano. “He’s not a big scorer forus, but he practices that shot every-day at practice. It’s good for theschool and good for the kids.”

Three Tigers were in double fig-

ures: Jordan Coty finished with 15points and John Ruoppo and ShaneGleim had 11 each.

For the Clippers, Gunter finishedwith 16 points, Daigneault withseven.

Photo courtesy of Justine Gendreau

Tourtellotte Junior Don Scanlon makes the winning basket at the buzzer of overtimeduring a Jan. 5 against rival Putnam.

Benjamin R. Kipp photo

Eddie Kopaz takes a jump shot during the Tigers’ 57-55 win over Putnam’

Benjamin R. Kipp photo

Tourtellotte’s Jordan Coty brings the ballup against the Clippers’ Shane Herlihy.

Semmelrock brings more than threes to Woodstock

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Woodstock senior tri-captain Cody Semmelrocktakes a shot on the court.


QUIET CORNER ROUND-UPRepublicans to caucus Jan. 12

THOMPSON — Scott Antonson, chairman of theRepublican Town Committee, announced that the ThompsonRepublican Party will caucus Tuesday, Jan. 12, for the pur-pose of choosing its 20-member Thompson Republican TownCommittee.

The meeting will take place at 8 p.m. in the ThompsonCommunity Center in North Grosvenordale. Antonson urgesany and all registered Thompson Republican voters to attend

the caucus and to help name the committee.Any Thompson Republican wishing to join the committee

is urged to contact Antonson by Jan. 10. He can be reached at(860) 935-5961. However, nominations will also be possiblefrom the floor at the time of the caucus.

Antonson noted that 2010 can and will be a very excitingelection year for the GOP and he, once again, urges membersof the party to get the year off to a fine start by attending thecaucus.

Thompson Together to meetJan. 14

THOMPSON — Thompson Together Inc. will holdits annual meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 in Room B at theThompson Public Library.

An accounting of the past year’s programs will begiven, officers will be elected and discussion will beheld concerning upcoming initiatives. Light refresh-ments will be served.

All Thompson residents are welcome.

Shelter needs kitty litter KILLINGLY — Passion 4 Paws, a registered non-

profit organization dedicated to finding loving homesfor abandoned, abused and homeless animals, is run-ning a kitty litter drive.

The organization desperately needs donations ofscoopable kitty litter. Please drop off donations ofany brand or size of scoopable litter at the KillinglyPublic Library.

Passion 4 Paws consists solely of volunteers.Jewelry made by the volunteers and animal toys arealso on sale at Food & Fudge in Killingly. All the pro-ceeds raised from the sale go directly to animal care.

For more information, visit online at www.pas-sion4paws.org.

Seniors’ driving course offered

PUTNAM — Drivers who are at least 60 years oldcan earn a 5 percent discount on their auto insurancerates by taking a two-day AARP Safe Driving CourseJan. 21 and 22.

Classes will be held from 10:3 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at thePutnam Public Library. Cost is $12 for AARP mem-bers and $14 for non-AARP members. Call (860) 963-6826 to register.

Tea Party Patriots to host candidate forum

POMFRET — The Tea Party Patriots of Districts 44,50 and 51 will host a “Meet and Greet the Candidates”event from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at PomfretCommunity School, 20 Pomfret St. (routes 169 and

101), Pomfret Center. Those scheduled to attend include U.S.Senate candidates Peter Schiff (R), Vincent Forras (I) andRob Simmons’ (R) representative- campaign assistant AntonVulai, and Congressional candidates Daria Novak (R), DanReale (L) and Scott Deshefy (G).

“For ordinary citizens looking to participate politicallyduring these extraordinary times, this event is a real oppor-tunity,” said Jen Ezzell, 2nd District Coordinator of theConnecticut Tea Party Patriots. “We support fiscal responsi-bility, limited government and free markets. The social onJan. 12 will be a chance to see where these federal candidatesstand on our issues.”

Organizers of the Meet and Greet Social are local mem-bers of the Connecticut 2nd District Tea Party PatriotsDistricts 44, 50 and 51. Some participants have attended TeaParty activities across the state and nation, including lastApril’s Tax Day Tea Party; March on Washington, D.C., onSept. 12; Washington, D.C., House Call on Nov. 5; and miniTea Parties across the state. More information on the groupcan be found at its Web site, www.ct2nddistrictteapartypatri-ots.com.

“Many of the Tea Party Patriots are first-time politicalactivists fed up with the way government is acting, who wishto effect change,” said Ezzell, who will deliver the keynoteaddress at the event. “They stand in opposition to morespending, more government and the elimination of our freemarket system, all of which our current government is prac-ticing.”

The program for the evening will include a presentation onthe Tea Party Patriots by Ezzell, a statement by each of thecandidates, and a prepared question and answer session, fol-lowed by social time to give attendees a chance to speak withthe candidates one on one.

“The midterm election in November 2010 is essential to thestability of the United States government,” said Ezzell. “Weencourage everyone to be involved in the process. The Meetand Greet Social is the first step in getting to know those whoseek to represent you.”

The snow date for the event is Jan. 26.

Computer classes being offeredTHOMPSON — Thomson Recreation is offering two basic

computer classes in January.The first class is a six-week “Computer Basics & More,”

which will teach participants about the computer, the key-board and shortcuts, e-mail, computer security, creating doc-uments, spreadsheets and more. No experience is necessary.

This class will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 20through March 3. The early bird price for registrationsreceived by Jan. 13 is $45 for Thompson residents and $51 fornon-residents. For registrations received after Jan. 13, theprice is $50 for Thompson residents and $56 for non-resi-dents.

The second class is “Computer Basics II,” which willexpand on the basics, including Internet Explorer andFoxfire. It will also delve further into Word, Excel,PowerPoint and more.

This class will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for four Tuesdays,Jan. 19 through Feb. 2. The early bird price for registrationsreceived by Jan. 12 is $32 for Thompson residents and $38 fornon-residents. For registrations received after Jan. 12, theprice is $37 for Thompson residents and $43 for non-resi-

dents.The instructor for both classes is

Christopher Nelson. All classes are held atThompson Middle School in NorthGrosvenordale.

For additional information or to register,download registration materials from onlineat www.thompsonrec.org, stop by ThompsonRecreation in Town Hall or call (860) 923-9440to have a registration form mailed.

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What does planning and zoning look like in your town? (part 1)

When you drivein your car orwalk around,what your

town looks like is seenfrom a street-level view.We are familiar with res-idential neighborhoodsof houses, commercialareas of stores andoffices, and industrialparks of manufacturingbuildings. However, haveyou taken a good look atall that is actuallyaround you?

You would not be able to see yourentire town at any given timebecause a ground-level view is lim-ited, but if you were to look downfrom a plane flying above, then theperspective would be much differ-ent. Laid out below you would beexpanses of various types of landuses: residential neighborhoods,commercial stores, industrialbuildings, public services, recre-ational facilities, farms and undis-turbed natural areas. If you were totake a photograph and highlightwith different colored markerseach type of land use, then youwould have a basic zoning mapshowing where in your town theland use zoning districts are locat-ed. These individual land uses maybe situated in separate parts ofyour town or these different typesof activities may be mixed in with

each other, sometimes in asensible way and othertimes in a haphazard man-ner. There would be (hope-fully) some type of munici-pal master plan to makeorderly common sense of itall.

Zoning regulations arosefrom the desire and plans ofcommunities to protect res-idential neighborhoodsfrom the growth of indus-trial and commercial devel-opment. Since growth wasinevitable, municipal plan-

ning and zoning was needed toguide it; otherwise once develop-ment occurred, it could not easilybe relocated or removed if, later, theend result was not appreciated.

The most prevalent type of zon-ing is called Euclidean, named forthe town of Euclid, Ohio, a suburbof Cleveland. In 1926, the U.S.Supreme Court reviewed a legalchallenge to Euclid’s zoning ordi-nance and upheld for the first timeas constitutional the government’sresponsibility to regulate the use,development and preservation ofland. The zoning ordinance ofEuclid stated the need “to preservethe present character of saidVillage and the public improve-ment therein, to prevent conges-tion, and to promote and providefor the health, safety, convenience,comfort, prosperity, and general

welfare of the citizens” and thatthe “various uses of propertyinconsistent with the proposedplan of Village of Euclid … wouldpermanently injure or partiallynullify such orderly plan of devel-opment.”

Does this sound familiar to you?We all share these same concernstoday.

Euclid’s zoning map and regula-tions were straightforward. Theentire town was divided into non-overlapping districts adjacent toeach other showing where certaintypes of land uses were permittedand prohibited. Incompatible useswere kept apart from each other. Apriority list was established suchthat “valuable” uses (residential)were the most protected and “lessdesirable” uses (industrial) werethe least protected. In small, quietneighborhoods, the only permitteduses were for single-family homes,agriculture, public parks and elec-tric railway stations (a transporta-tion concept considered importantin today’s “smart growth” urbanplanning). The converse of this wasthat many land use activities wereprohibited in the “valuable” zoningdistricts. Lesser-protected zoningdistricts were permitted to havemore and more varied, as well asbusier and larger, activities withinthem, so that in the least protectedzoning district (industrial), alltypes of land uses were allowed

(i.e., little or no prohibitions).Within each of Euclid’s zoning

districts, dimensional standardswere applied, serving as guides andlimits to the scope of permittedland use activities. This served asanother means of protecting the“valuable” zoning districts. Townscurrently use dimensional stan-dards to regulate the types of busi-nesses permitted; the size, bulk andheight of buildings; the layout ofneighborhoods; the design ofstreets and the setbacks of build-ings from them; the preservation ofland; the number of people livingin a certain area (population densi-ty); the use of signs and lighting;the infrastructure for public safetyand health; and the layout of park-ing. Some towns also use designguidelines to encourage a building’sstreet-level visual appearance to becompatible with the type of neigh-borhood it is located in (for exam-ple, how a store will look if builtnear houses).

The benefits of Euclidean zoningare its simple ease of use. A towncreates a zoning map and a set ofregulations based upon the masterplan of its desired future growth (aplan of conservation and develop-ment). You look on the map to seewhere a zoning district is locatedand then read the correspondingregulations to learn what you canand cannot do in that district. Yourapplication for a particular land

use is approved, modified or reject-ed by a planning and zoning com-mission based upon the regula-tions. Your town planner or zoningenforcement officer helps you to fol-low the regulations, enforcing themwhen necessary. Euclidean zoningdoes have its limitations and draw-backs, even while remaining a dom-inant form of zoning that yourtown uses, so some municipalitieshave looked at other planning andzoning concepts (a topic for upcom-ing articles in this series).

As your town’s growth continues,it will use its zoning map and regu-lations to find the balance betweenwhat you want to preserve of yourcommunity and what new aspectsof it you need and desire in thefuture. This is the foundation of thework being done by planning andzoning commissions. It has a literaldirect impact upon what your townlooks like now and in the future, bethat what you see at ground levelwhen you drive or walk around, orwhat you see from an aerial view-point looking down from a plane.

Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is the chair-man of Woodstock’s Planning andZoning Commission. This article ishis writing. It neither reflects anyofficial statement or position norany specific land use applicationbeing worked on by the WoodstockPlanning and Zoning Commission.

JEFFREY A.GORDON,

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THOMPSON HAS A HEART

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Cabot Creamery, farms help provide local connection to dairy products

finished about five hours later. The co-optrucks come every day to pick up one of thefarm’s two 2,000-gallon tanks full of milk,which is then transported and used to helpcreate Cabot’s award-winning cheeses andbutters.

For as long as Young can remember, thefarm has been part of a cooperative. He hasbeen running Valleyside, now in its fourthgeneration, since 2003. The farm originallybelonged to the Yankee Milk co-op, which laterdeveloped into Agri-Mark, the cooperativethat owns Cabot.

“Our feeling has always been, if you’regoing to produce milk, you have to have some-body who’s going to be your sales depart-ment,” Young explained. “We support our co-op to support our product — and see that itfinds a market for our product. The strongerour co-op is going to be, the stronger our prod-uct is going to be.”

Young has 220 milk cows, mostly Holsteins,and 175 to 180 young cows, which he will startmilking when they are about 23 months old.The farm grows all its own forage — meaning,“it’s a lot of mouths to feed,” he said. “They

can eat 120 pounds of feed a day.”Valleyside has one milking parlor, built 40

years ago, and two free stalls. One of the barnswas originally constructed in 1969 but waslater renovated, with three consultantsreviewing the facility. The barn is now focusedon the “latest and greatest in cow comfort,”Young said. The reason, he noted, is becausethe cows are happier inside and rarely graze.In addition, “a cow makes more milk lyingdown than standing up. Their greatest time isspent lying down.”

He added, “… I like to think we have a happyenvironment for them. We’re able to keepcows for a long time. A happy cow is a goodproducing cow. That’s what we try to do.”

And that is what Cabot seeks in its farmer-owners. “What contributes to Cabot’s greattaste is the dairy farmers’ commitment totheir cows and producing high-quality milkfor the cooperative,” said Rachel Greenstein,of Warner Communications, which handlespublicity for the cooperative.

The cooperative began in 1919, when thecost of farming was low and most farmersproduced more milk than they could marketon their own, according to the Cabot Web site(www.cabotcheese.coop). Cabot-area farmersthought that if they joined together, they

could make butter from their excess milk andsell it throughout New England. Ninety-fourfarmers joined — each paying $5 per cow andcord of wood to fuel the boiler — and togetherbought the village creamery. In 1930, Cabothired its first cheesemaker and began produc-ing cheddar cheese.

The cooperative’s membership reached 600owners by 1960, and then further increasedwhen it merged with Agri-Mark in 1992,although the number of operating farms inthe country was declining. Cabot’s numbersremain strong, but still, the dairy industry hasbeen in the news often lately, as farmers faceincreasing production and labor costs, butdecreasing profits. To offer some relief, theU.S. Department of Agriculture announcedDec. 18 that it will distribute $290 million asemergency aid to the nation’s dairy farmers.

For some farmers, like Young, this is why acooperative is essential and why they prefer it— to “make a living by the fair sale of ourproducts and not government subsidies,” hesaid.

“I don’t think we can afford in the northeastcorner to lose any more farms than we alreadyhave. This is enough,” Young said. “… As faras my day-to-day operation, I’d rather do thison my own. That’s the way it ought to be. Milk

is worth so much and it costs so much to pro-duce, and we ought to make a fair profit.”

Being part of the Cabot cooperative allowshim to do that. At the same time, consumerswho buy Cabot products in turn support thearea farmer-owners, such as the Young family,as well as the “buy local” concept.

“I think having our food source diversifiedacross the country is very important,” Youngsaid, using an example of buying cucumbers amile down the road at a farm or stand, ratherthan after the product has been trucked infrom California. “As we’ve learned in the past,there are things that can affect our foodsource, like salmonella, E. coli, mad cow. Tohave our food source diversified is certainly abetter choice.”

Greenstein said it is important for con-sumers to also understand the cheese-makingprocess — specifically, that Cabot does not useenzymes, which quickens the aging process —and the local connection. “Sometimes it’spriced a little bit more,” she said of the prod-ucts, “but there’s a reason behind it. It’s worthit to support the local economy and supportpeople like the Youngs.”

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

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MOUs must be submitted to Department of Education by Jan. 11

common assessments for states thatadopt common international stan-dards.

The first round of funding, accord-ing to the U.S. Department ofEducation, will be dispersed earlythis year. Applications were accept-ed last fall, and the second round ofapplications will likely be due inJune 2010 with final awards to bemade in September.

“States will have two chances towin,” Duncan said in a release.“They have plenty of time to learnfrom the first-round winners,change laws where necessary, buildpartnerships with all key stakehold-ers and advance bold and creativereforms.”

Since August, McQuillan and hisstaff have been working to respondto the complex requirements of thegrant. He called together trams oflocal superintendents, educationleaders, university and businessesrepresentatives and teachers to helpfashion Connecticut’s proposal forpublic school reform.

“This process is designed to haveus take a good honest look at our

education system and take action, atthe state and local levels, to bringour schools into the 21st century andmeet our responsibilities to our nextgeneration of workers and citizens,”he said in a November 2009 release.“We are requesting upwards of $150million over three years to effectmajor change in Connecticut’s 1,100public schools.”

McQuillan said the state’s firsttask is to focus how his department’sstate and federal programs alignwith the four goals required in Raceto the Top’s guidelines.

“Writing the application is onlyone part of the work,” he added.“Essential to our application is thethinking of principals, teachers, uni-versity leaders and other policy-makers. We’ve asked them to thetable to help us build the strategicvision and mission guiding thegrant.”

In a Dec. 30 letter to ThompsonSuperintendent Dr. Michael Jolin,McQuillan stated that the U.S.Department of Education suggeststhat Connecticut could qualify for upto $175 million over four years inRace to the Top funds. He added that50 percent of the awarded funds willflow directly to participating “localeducation agencies” that commit to

implement all or significant portionsof the state’s Race to the Top plan.This is based on a local educationagency’s relative share of Title I,Part A Regular and stimulus fundallocations in 2009.

McQuillan added that the state isdeveloping its Race to the Top pro-posal with an overarching goal ofnarrowing achievement gaps, driv-ing substantial gains in studentachievement, and improving highschool graduation and college enroll-ment.

“It is, without question, the organ-izing force behind districts’ continu-ous improvement efforts in K-12 lit-eracy, mathematics, dropout preven-tion and differentiating instructionfor students in all subgroups,”McQuillan said. “For the first timein a decade, we’ve begun to see thenarrowing of our achievement gapsfor black and Hispanic children, and,for the state as a whole, we’re seeingreal coherence in reform effortslaunched in the disadvantaged com-munities with whom we’ve worked.”

However, CAPT scores and SATscores at the secondary level remainflat, according to McQuillan; thenumber of graduates who enter acommunity or state college in needof remedial or developmental

coursework is growing; and the gapsare not closing fast enough.

“This is why secondary reform,reform starting in sixth grade andreaching into the first two years ofcollege, is so important. This is alsowhy the U.S. Department ofEducation is actively pushingreforms in high schools and middleschools,” McQuillan added.

According to Jolin, any local edu-cation agency that signed the memo-randum of understanding is able toopt out in case it is not appropriatefor the respective school district.

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Jolin saidhe has signed the document to sendalong to McQuillan and also for-warded it to Thompson Board ofEducation Chair Donna Lynch forher signature as well.

Killingly Public School’sSuperintendent Dr. William Silversaid they were going to discusswhether to sign the memorandum ofunderstanding at a special Board ofEducation meeting Wednesdaynight, Jan. 6, which is after the“Villager” deadline.

Putnam’s Superintendent WilliamHull brought the memorandum ofunderstanding timeframe to theBoard of Education’s attention at itsmeeting Dec. 15. He said they have

already submitted their memoran-dum of understanding.

“The ultimate goal is to improveschool system,” said Hull. “I haven’tseen the grant. The devil’s always inthe fine details. We did get the MOUand the Board of Education didauthorize me that I could sign it onbehalf of the district. I feel there’s achance for more money for the dis-trict. That is, of course, alwaysappealing. But at same time, thereare requirements we have to do.”

Hull cautions that he wants toread all the Race to the Top detailsbefore he fully commits the districtto participating. He said he wants toknow if Race to the Top is going toend up costing Putnam taxpayersmore in the long term, or if the townwill be covered.

“I don’t want to cost the taxpayersmore money and not get us where wewant to go,” Hull said.

For more information, visitwww.sde.ct.gov and www.ed.gov.There is also an RSS feed found onConnecticut’s Race to the Top athttp://racetothetopct.wordpress.com.

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

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Selectmen discusses ordinances, sewer project, Air Line Trail grant

Examples of “junk vehicles,”Selectman Ken Beausoleil indicat-ed, could be those without validregistration and that by lack of usehave become targets of vandalism.

Upon receiving notification ofthe issue, the property owner willhave the opportunity to meet with ahearing officer (either the firstselectman or an appointed repre-sentative).

The vehicle will be towed if noresponse is received. If it continuesto remain unclaimed, the town willseek state approval to fully disposeof the vehicle.

There are few exceptions. Theboard did, however, leave room forsuch vehicles to be stored in aroofed structure on private proper-ty, reasoning “out of sight, out ofmind.”

The board ultimately opted toremove drafted provisions detail-ing appropriate structures, as wellas a portion devoted to antique carsthat, according to state statute, isany vehicle more than 20 years old.

Attention also returned to theexpected sewer hook-up atMarianapolis Preparatory School.The town will vote on a proposedclause that permits Thompson Hillresidents to seek a waiver to opt outof the line.

Owners would need to make therequest, in writing, providing doc-umentation of recent installationor substantial repair and certifica-tion that the existing septic systemis in full working order. Waiverswill expire upon failure of the sys-tem or conveyance of the property.New owners, however, may stillapply for another waiver.

Property owners without a waiv-er will be required to hook into the

system within 150 days of its avail-ability.

“He still has an option eitherway,” First Selectman Larry Grohsaid of an owner’s choices.

Groh also briefly addressed a$37,000 grant received for enhance-ments to the Air Line Trail, whichruns along portions of Route 193.Though the grant application wasapproved a year ago, it cannot beused until the project receives a for-mal go-ahead at a town meeting.

The grant pays for half of the$74,000 project. The remainder,Groh said, would be covered by in-kind services from the town.

Other items discussed by theboard included a conservationeasement issue near Heritage Way.This summer, a minor infringe-ment was discovered when loggingactivity encroached into protectedwetlands.

“We felt it wasn’t an egregious

violation and nature rebounds,”Conservation Officer CarolynWerge assured the board.

As a result, though, the townbegan looking into the possibilityof marking boundaries.

Werge reported a surveyor’sservices may cost up to $3,500 toreview the 5,000-foot-long stretch ofland that bears 15 angle points —no easy task, she indicated.

“The bottom line is who’s payingfor it?” Beausoleil asked.

“That’s the bottom line,” Grohaffirmed.

The issue will be re-examined ata future board meeting, after fur-ther estimates are received.

Selectmen also endorsed a reso-lution designating Thompson’srivers and tributaries as part of theFive Mile River Greenway — join-ing Putnam and Killingly in doingso.

Wetlands Enforcement Officer

Judy Rondeau assured selectmenthat “the Greenway designation ofitself does not have restrictions.It’s simply a designation.”

Though the federally-grantedtitle carries with it particular goals— mainly to encourage recreation-al activities and enjoyment of theoutdoors — there are no restric-tions in development or activities,Rondeau said.

Putnam’s CommunityDevelopment Director Delpha Verylikened the designation toQuinebaug and Shetucket RiversValley National Heritage Corridor.

“Just like The Last Green Valleydoesn’t mean you can’t put up anylights that shine in the sky,” shesaid.

In fact, the designation mighteven open up doors of opportunityfor funding, she said.

“It could be a win-win,” shenoted.

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Town leaders to meet Jan. 15 on central probate court location

to Brooklyn’s Clifford B.Green Memorial Center lastmonth to begin the discus-sion of where the regionalcourt will be housed. Theyalso took a tour of the facili-ty to get an idea of how aregional probate court couldlook.

At the end of the meeting,it was determined thatPutnam might be the bestlocation for a future regionalprobate court.

Brooklyn First SelectmanAustin Tanner said he wouldprefer if the facility washoused at Clifford B. GreenMemorial Center, consider-ing the building is still rela-tively new and renovated,has adequate office spaceand conference rooms, andcurrently houses the region-al children’s probate court,which opened in the fall of2008. It also houses theNortheast DistrictDepartment of Health, theBrooklyn RecreationDepartment and theQuinebaug Valley SeniorCenter next door.

“We don’t have to have ithere,” said Tanner, “but I’dlike you to see the facilities.There are a lot of factors tolook at.”

Tanner added that theOffice of Probate CourtAdministrator has made itmandatory that the newregional facility must be cho-sen by March 31. The facilityneeds to be opened by Jan. 5,2011, according to the state.

However, John Bell Sr.,Thompson selectman, andKathleen Murphy,Thompson judge of probate,said the facility needs to becentrally located in theregion and not on the south-ern end.

“For the people ofThompson, that’s about 18miles,” said Bell, estimatinga commute from Interstate395 Exit 99. “I think it shouldbe centrally located.”

Murphy, who also servedon the Probate CourtRedistricting Commission,said there are many issuesthat remain unresolved withprobate court reform inConnecticut.

“It’s a fact that all con-stituents will be hurt by con-

solidation,” she said. “Howmuch does town budgetannually for a single probatecourt? How do we packagethis? What locations areavailable?”

Murphy defendedWoodstock, Union andEastford on the Brooklynlocation suggestion, citingthat the commute is too greatto be fair for everyone in thenew district.

She said the location mustappeal to everyone, in termsof square footage, cost andaccessibility to 47,000 peopleimpacted by regionalization.Also, she asked if regionalmunicipal probate courtscosts should be divvied up bypopulation, by caseload or bygrand list.

“It should be by the‘weighted workload’ of eachprobate court,” Murphy sug-gested. “The costs are space,utilities, maintenance,staffing and an IT person.”

Ernest Cotnoir, Putnamjudge of probate, echoedMurphy’s concerns duringthe Dec. 18 meeting inBrooklyn.

“Geographically, it’s just afactor of this region of

Connecticut, the nature ofthe roads we travel,” he saidabout the need for a centrallocation. “Being closer toDay Kimball Hospital andthe psych unit might bemore ideal to those popula-tions. It’s also near nursinghomes.”

Murphy and Cotnoir stat-ed that between Putnam,Thompson and Woodstockalone, there are more than26,000 people, which is overhalf of the population of thenewly proposed probate dis-trict.

Woodstock FirstSelectman Allan Walker reit-erated that it still has notbeen determined howregional probate districtswill be budgeted. Also, hesaid the level of service thatis not going to be able to beprovided is worse and will beworse.

According to the Office ofthe Probate CourtAdministrator, who is JudgePaul J. Knierim, a ProbateCourt Budget Committeewill be established no laterthan June 30. According tothe latest post on the state’sWeb site, this committee will

be charged to create a com-pensation plan, includingemployee benefits, foremployees of the courts ofprobate; establish staffinglevels for each probate court;and begin a miscellaneousoffice budget for each pro-bate court.

Knierim, who chairs thisbudget committee, is slatedto be in attendance nextFriday for the consolidationmeeting to provide input,according to Murphy.

Pomfret First SelectmanJim Rivers confirmed thathis town is the most central-ly located in the proposednew regional probate dis-trict, but it does not have thecommercial land or build-ings to house the facility. Hesuggested the new facilitycould have a main office andsatellite offices, in order tomeet the needs to those whoneed to commute.

However, Cotnoir said thestate will not allow that.

“But with the geographi-cal area we’re trying to coverhere, if we break it up, wemight be able to find cheaperspace than just one big, mainarea,” Rivers added.

Murphy also suggestedthat checking out future useof the old Putnam Armorybuilding on Keech Streetmight be worth looking into,as well as leasing space with-in an existing town hall.

Killingly, which was previ-ously included in the origi-nally proposed regional pro-bate district, has been movedto be a part of a district thatmakes up Canterbury,Plainfield, Sterling, Chaplin,Hampton, Scotland andWindham, which has rough-ly 71,000 people.

Last fall, the state Senateand House ofRepresentatives approvedthe consolidation of theConnecticut probate courtsystem, condensing theexisting 117 probate courtsinto 54 districts. Last August,Rell signed into law thereform of Connecticut’s 300-year-old probate court sys-tem.

For more information, goto www.jud.ct.gov/probate.

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

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BrooklynThursday, Dec. 31Brynn A. Blais, 22, 27 Plaza St., Brooklyn.Charged with a driving a motor vehicle whileunder the influence of drugs or alcohol.

DanielsonMonday, Dec. 28Darren L. Therrian, 40, 10 Prospect Ave., Apt.F, Danielson. Charged with two counts offourth-degree sexual assault.Christina Yater, 32, 29 St. James Row, Apt. B,Danielson. Charged with failure to respondto an infraction.Shannon Frechette, 27, 513 Fall BrookExtension, Danielson. Charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree larceny.Thursday, Dec. 31Lynda L. Burke-Glaude, 50, 239 School St.,Putnam. Charged with disorderly conduct.Thomas Goodall, 45, 373 Devotion Road,Scotland. Charged with failure to notifyaddress change in sex offender registry.Saturday, Jan. 2Matthew Kelly, 37, 101 High Street, Apt. B,Danielson. Charged with two counts of first-degree failure to appear in court.

KillinglyMonday, Dec. 28Timothy St. Jean, 26, 86 Gloria Ave.,Danielson. Charged with first-degree larcenyand third-degree burglary.Tuesday, Dec. 29Scott R. Authier, 37, 511 Lindenwood Drive,Danielson. Charged with risk of injury to aminor and breach of peace.Steven M. Poppie, 28, 35 Garden St., Norwich.Charged with operating a motor vehiclewhile under the influence of drugs or alcoholand second-degree assault with a motor vehi-cle.

Tiffany Despirt, 18, 480 Hartford Pike,Killingly. Charged with third-degree assaultand breach of peace.Joseph Higgins, 63, 180 Herrick Road,Brooklyn. Charged with driving a motorvehicle while intoxicated.Thursday, Dec. 31Xavier A. Maldonado, 26, 16 Elmwood Drive,Danielson. Charged with driving a motorvehicle while under the influence of drugs oralcohol, threatening and third-degree crimi-nal mischief.Friday, Jan. 1Allen D. White Jr., 36, 1174 Hartford Pike,Killingly. Charged with interfering with a 911call, disorderly conduct and third-degreeassault.Joel E. Wyrostek, 32, 245 Coomer Hill Road,Killingly. Charged with second-degree stran-gulation, risk of injury to a minor and disor-derly conduct.Tony Oates, 44, 17 Bolles St., Putnam.Charged with interfering with a 911 call,third-degree criminal mischief and failure tosubmit to fingerprinting.Saturday, Jan. 2Winona E. Brown, no age listed, 107 PrimroseCrossing, Killingly. Charged with disorderlyconduct.Tony Oates, 44, 17 Bolles St., Putnam.Charged with interfering with a 911 call anddisorderly conduct.Joseph Backofen, 29, 24 North Chestnut St.,Plainfield. Charged with driving a motorvehicle while under the influence of drugs oralcohol; operating a motor vehicle when thelicense or registration has been refused, sus-pended or revoked; and speeding.Andrew Connoe, 48, 77 North St., Norwich.Charged with driving a motor vehicle whileunder the influence of drugs or alcohol anddriving the wrong way on the road.Sunday, Jan. 3Joseph Bilinski, no age listed, 26 BurgessDrive, Litchfield, N.H. Charged with drivinga motor vehicle while intoxicated and failureto drive right.Kevin Cummings, no age listed, 174 WestQuassett Road, Woodstock. Charged withoperating a motor vehicle while under theinfluence of drugs or alcohol.Monday, Jan. 4Marshall F. Lambert, 18, 358 New SwedenRoad, Woodstock. Charged with third-degreeassault and second-degree reckless endanger-ment.

PutnamThursday, Dec. 31Vincent A. Lalli, 62, 169 Medway Road, Apt. 6,Milford, Mass. Charged with driving a motorvehicle while under the influence of drugs oralcohol, evading responsibility and operatinga motor vehicle without a driver’s license.Nicholas J. Holmes, 27, 262 Providence St.,Apt. B, Putnam. Charged with third-degreecriminal mischief and disorderly conduct.Jillian R. Cruz, 25, 262 Providence St., Apt. B,Putnam. Charged with third-degree criminalmischief and disorderly conduct.Friday, Jan. 1Seavor A. Skinner, 21, 600 School St., Apt. B,Putnam. Charged with possession of mari-juana, possession of drug paraphernalia,operating a motor vehicle without a driver’slicense and failure to wear a safety belt.

ThompsonThursday, Dec. 31Norman A. Hall, 59, 77.5 Chapman St.,Putnam. Charged with third-degree criminalmischief, threatening, criminal violation of aprotective order and breach of peace.Friday, Jan. 1Christopher J. Gross, 29, 61 Estabrook St.,Apt. 1, Athol, Mass. Charged with driving amotor vehicle while intoxicated and failureto wear a safety belt.Larry L. McCracken, 42, 34 Willow Road,Oakdale. Charged with second-degreeharassment, disorderly conduct and criminalviolation of a protective order.Saturday, Jan. 2John I. Dutcher, 35, 48 John St., Apt. 2,Marlboro, Mass. Charged with second-degreeharassment.

WoodstockTuesday, Dec. 29Aaron Parent, 21, 308 Route 171, Woodstock.Charged with third-degree assault, disorder-ly conduct, second-degree unlawful restraintand interfering with a 911 call.

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expand the program to four moretowns, provide the original sixtowns with additional staff sup-port to finish Phase I work and con-duct two workshops to allowAGvocate pilot communities to net-work.

“The first grant was to provideone year of staff support to thosesix towns,” said Kaufman. “Thisfunding allows us to broaden thereach, but also provide the existingsix with some staff support.”

In Thompson, Kaufman said thetown has taken steps to form anagricultural advisory committee,via the appointment of the Boardof Selectmen, in hopes that in thenear future, a commission can beformed.

She said that last fall, theAGvocate Steering Committee metin Thompson for an input sessionin order to compose a list of all ofThompson’s farmers and landown-ers.

“We will be sending them a letterhopefully by end of week, which isa survey, asking for their input,”added Kaufman. “It wouldn’t be aseffective of a program if we don’thave their input.”

She noted that the next meetingof Thompson’s AgriculturalAdvisory Committee is 9:30 a.m.Monday, Feb. 1, in the second floorconference room of ThompsonTown Hall.

“We’re hoping that people fromthe agriculture community willcome,” said Kaufman. “If theycan’t come, contact me or KevinKennedy.”

Kennedy is the town planner forThompson. As of Wednesdaymorning, Jan. 6, Kennedy wasunavailable for comment onAGvocate.

According to Kaufman, a “pro-moting agricultural viability”workshop held at Canterbury TownHall late last November was wellattended by 73 area farmers,municipal leaders and interestedcitizens.

She said that Ben Bowell, aregion representative for theAmerican Farmland Trust, pre-sented tools to attendees writtenwithin “Planning for Agriculture:A Guide for ConnecticutMunicipalities.” This material wasthe major focus of Bowell’s presen-tation at Canterbury Town Hall,said Kaufman, since the six origi-nal AGvocate towns are currentlyin some process of forming agri-culture commissions. These com-missions, like the recently estab-lished one in Brooklyn last week,will perform various tasks: spon-sor annual events celebrating agri-culture, hold workshops on farm-land preservation and successionplanning, review subdivision plansproposed near farms to minimizefarm and non-farm conflicts, anddevelop brochures and Web sitespromoting local farms.

Kaufman said that with the townmeeting approval last Wednesdaynight, Dec. 30, for Brooklyn to forman Agriculture Commission, it nowhas to work with the committeeupdating Brooklyn’s Plan ofConservation and Development toimplement functions that fallunder agriculture.

She said, as of Monday, Jan. 4,the commission in Brooklyn hasthree to four official members andis looking to fill in the remainingpositions with Brooklyn agricul-ture producers or those interestedin serving. The commission hasspace for five full members andthree alternates.

Tentatively, Brooklyn’sAgriculture Commission is to meet

on the fourth Tuesday of everymonth at 7 p.m. at Brooklyn TownHall.

“We’re trying to populate thatcommission,” added Kaufman.“The second order of business is toupdate the Plan of Conservationand Development, and then, thecommission will figure out itsgoals.”

Brooklyn resident David Fuss, amember of the AGvocate SteeringCommittee, said the town’s Boardof Selectmen will form theAgriculture Commission.

“Residents can fill out an applica-tion [at Town Hall] that will bereviewed by the selectmen,” hesaid in an e-mail. “There will be anorganizational meeting in Januaryto set the meeting dates and elect achairman, vice chairman and asecretary.”

On top of its original charge,Brooklyn’s AgricultureCommission will work to supportan economic and sustainable agri-cultural community in town, Fusssaid. He reiterated that all interest-ed Brooklyn residents are encour-aged and welcomed to attend thesemeetings.

“It is important for the residentsof the community to support ourlocal agriculture producers,” Fussadded. “With this support, we pre-serve our rural character whilesupporting a very important partof our economic base.”

The six original AGvocate townsteering committees continue tomeet monthly with Kaufman toimplement their goals, and applica-tions to solicit new towns to partic-ipate with be prepared in the com-ing weeks, she added.

“We will have another workshopin March,” said Kaufman. “We willreview the feedback we got fromthe Nov. 30 workshop to determinethe speakers and what farmers

need for information. As was thispast workshop, the next workshopwill be open to anyone, not just theAGvocate pilot towns.”

Also during the Nov. 30 work-shop, Joan Nichols, of theConnecticut Farm BureauAssociation, talked about growingissues various municipalities haveconfronted in the last couple ofyears, such as the “right to farm” ordinance, taxabatement programs for farmersand updated “farm friendly” townregulations.

Nichols reiterated that the trendof people that move to easternConnecticut is because of its ruralcharacter, citing that agriculturalbusinesses are a key component ofthat attribute. However, she saidthat people who do not have a back-ground in farming “do not alwaysunderstand the sights, sounds andsmells of farming.”

So, towns like Brooklyn andLebanon adopted “right to farm”ordinances in the last year, where-by normal operational practicesassociated with farming cannot bechallenged. It reinforces the statestatute, added Nichols.

“A right to farm ordinance is likea welcome mat for farmers in atown,” Wayne Budney, president ofthe New London County FarmBureau Association, said at theNov. 30 workshop. “It’s like sayingwe value what farms do for ourcommunity and we support them.”

Also during Nichols’ presenta-tion, she reviewed the tax abate-ment programs towns can adopt forfarmers. According to state statute,farms, forests and open space landare allowed to be assessed at itsvalue as opposed to its fair marketvalue. Nichols said that even if afarm falls under that statute (thePA 490 program), it requires fewservices. Also, she said that keep-

ing farms in a town makes goodeconomic sense, adding to town taxrevenue by being a businesses andaiding to keep property taxes low.

To elaborate on town’s generallybecoming more “farm friendly,”Nichols said that area cities andtowns need to adopt a definition offarm consistent with the state’s def-inition.

“It is important for the definitionof agriculture to be consistentacross all of Connecticut’s 169towns,” she said. “Regulationsrelating to farming need to be flexi-ble.”

Nichols said that each agricul-tural operation is different and thatdefining the number of livestockunits per acre does not make sensebecause there are so many differ-ent varieties of livestock that havedifferent needs. She added thatbuffers could minimize farm andresidential conflicts.

The 11-member AGvocateSteering Committee is comprisedof residents from each community,The Last Green Valley, theWindham County Farm ServiceAgency, the University ofConnecticut CooperativeExtension System, USDA NaturalResources Conversation Service,the American Farmland Trust andother educators.

The Eastern ConnecticutResource, Conservation andDevelopment Area Inc. managesthe project.

For more questions or informa-tion about AGVocate, contactKaufman at (860) 450-6007 or via e-mail to [email protected]. TheThompson Planning Office can bereached at (860) 923-9475.

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

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PUTNAM — RickPlace, president ofPutnam FordMercury, and hisemployees heldtheir 10th annual“Christmas is forKids” Party at theirPutnam car dealer-ship Friday, Dec. 11.

Each year, theemployees host thechildren of areahuman servicesorganizations. Thisyear the event bene-fited the children ofUnited ServicesInc., which runs thearea domestic vio-lence shelters andprevention pro-grams, as well asseveral other programs thatassist children and familiesthroughout the region.

The evening included snacksand home-baked cookies;Christmas carol sing-alongs;visits by special guests, includ-ing Frosty the Snowman, theCat in the Hat, Rudolph the

Red-Nosed Reindeer; and a spe-cial appearance by Santa andMrs. Claus, who provided pres-ents for each of the children.

Over the last 10 years, Placeand the employees of PutnamFord Mercury have hosted hun-dreds of children and familiesfor this special holiday party.


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Pictured standing are Rick Place (president ofPutnam Ford Mercury), Rudolph (AKA Dave Pomes,business manager), The Cat in the Hat (AKA BillJackson, auto technician), Santa’s Elf (AKA LaerkeAlbrecht, warranty administrator), Master ofCeremonies (AKA Patty Hoyt, assistant office man-ager) and Frosty the Snowman (AKA Mike Place,Internet manager). Seated in Santa’s sleigh areMrs. Claus (AKA Luanne Kelly) and Santa Claus(AKA Ed Kelly, service advisor).

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Two extraordinary guitarist-vocalists join the Sundayjam this month at Trumbull

Bar & Grill in Spencer, Mass. OnJan.10, from 4 to 8 p.m., JoeyVellucci joins the house T’RumbleBand for several sets of excitingsoul, funk and jazz rock, and onJan. 24, it’s Evan Goodrow.Playing guitar since 1982, Velluccihas had a very respectful careeras both a live performer and a stu-

dio musician on many TV andfilm projects. Among his influ-ences are Wes Montgomery,Albert Lee and George Benson.“Joe has this thing where hestarts a groove, any groove, andweaves a handful of populartunes through it,” said jam drum-mer George Dellomo. “Then hecan and will shift gears, some-times dramatically, to anothergroove for more improv of eitherclassic rock, or the finest in soulmusic.”For more information on Vellucciand to preview his music, visitwww.myspace.com/joeyvelluc-ciband.

Imagine if James Brown had ason who cut his teeth playing inSteely Dan, Prince and JimiHendrix. That’s one way todescribe Goodrow, who joins theJan. 24 jam with his “modernsoul” music that is still groundedin the glory of Motown. An ener-getic and engaging performer,Vellucci has opened for BB Kingand is just returning from a three-week stint performing on St.Barths in the French West Indies.Dellomo described Goodrow as “aguy on the rise, both musicallyand technologically.”Visit www.evangoodrow.com tolearn more and hear tracks fromhis more than a half-dozen origi-nal CDs.For more information on theSunday jams and the T’RumbleBand, visitwww.myspace.com/trumbleboys.

FRIDAY, JAN. 8

• Dissension, Cacophonous Death,Nemecide, The Bathory Silence,Random Mandatory Beatings,Engraved, Axiom — 8 p.m.,London Billiards/Club Oasis, 70James St., Worcester, Mass.• Mark Renburke — 7:30 p.m.,Tavern on the Common, 249 MainSt., Rutland, Mass.• Instagators — 9 p.m., Wales IrishPub, Wales, Mass.• Rob Adams — 8 p.m., UglyDuckling Loft at The WhistlingSwan Restaurant, Sturbridge,

Mass.• Kill Shot — 9:30 p.m., The PumpHouse, Main Street, Southbridge,Mass.• Zink Alloy — 9 p.m., Cady’sTavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, WestGlocester, R.I.• RAM — 9 p.m., Altones, JewettCity, Conn.

SATURDAY, JAN. 9

• Chris Reddy’s “Celtic Loopsfrom Hell” — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., TheGreyhound “An Cu Liath,” KellySquare, Worcester, Mass.• Fourth Gear — 9 p.m., Chooch’s,Route 67, North Brookfield, Mass.• Charlie Johnson — 8 p.m.,Granville’s Pub, 40 Chestnut St.,Spencer, Mass.• Rob Adams — 8 p.m., UglyDuckling Loft at The Whistling

Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge,Mass.• Jabooda, triphelin hot mess — 9p.m., Mill Street Brews,Southbridge, Mass.• Trigger — 9:30 p.m., The PumpHouse, Main Street, Southbridge,Mass.• “Just Brad” acoustic — 9 p.m.,

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Wales Irish Pub, Wales, Mass.• Jeffrey Foucault — 8 p.m., The VanillaBean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret,Conn., $15.• Ken Macy — 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle atThe Laurel House, Dayville, Conn.• The King Pins — 7 to 9 p.m., Fred’sBrickhouse Cafe, 1681 Main St, Willimantic,Conn.• The Emerald City Band with Steve Malec— 9 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike,

West Glocester, R.I.• Open mic — 7:30 to 11 p.m., WoodlandMeeting House, 115 East Killingly Road,Foster, R.I.

SUNDAY, JAN. 10

• Blues Jam with Joey Vellucci — 4 to 8 p.m.,Trumbull Bar & Grille, Spencer, Mass.• Jam with Brett and Lisa — 4 to 8 p.m.,Frank’s Pub, Route 9, East Brookfield, Mass.• Alastair Moock “Cocoa Bean For Kids” — 4p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 DeerfieldRoad, Pomfret, Conn., $5.• Open mic with Rick Harrington Band — 3

p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, WestGlocester, R.I.

TUESDAY, JAN. 12

• Lynn Jolicoeur and The Pulse — 7:30 p.m.,The Copper Stallion, 538 Main St.,Sturbridge, Mass.

THURSDAY, JAN. 14

• Mark Renburke — 7:30 p.m., The CopperStallion, Sturbridge, Mass.• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic — 7:30 p.m., TJO’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.• Mike Bloomer’s Jam-a-long — 7 p.m., Fred’s

Brickhouse Cafe, 1681 Main St, Willimantic,Conn.

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FRIDAYJanuary 8

‘THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL’ willbe presented Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., withSunday matinees at 2 p.m., at the Spirit of Broadway Theater, 24Chestnut St., Norwich. There’s a new tenant at ArmadelloAcres and she’s wrecking havoc all over Florida’s most exclu-sive trailer park, in this side-splitting musical comedy. WhenPippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr.-Phil-lov-ing agoraphobic, Jeannie, and her tollbooth collector husband,Norbert, the storm begins to brew. Performances run throughFeb. 7. Contact the SBT Box Office at (860) 886-2378 for tickets,special events or information, or visit online at www.spiritof-broadway.org.

AA MEETING will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Westford HillCongregational Church, 368 Westford Hill Road, Ashford. Thisis an open meeting. All are welcome to attend.

SATURDAYJanuary 9

MONTHLY CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE, a fund-raiser ofTourtellotte Memorial High School Project Graduation 2010Committee, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the ThompsonTown Hall parking lot. A bake sale will be held at the PostOffice, same parking lot.

MEAT RAFFLE, featuring five large tables of meat plus doorprizes, will begin at 3 p.m. at PACC, 37 Harris St., Webster, Mass.

STUFFED CABBAGE SUPPER will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. atthe Killingly Grange. The cost is $8 per person, all you can eat.The supper will be followed by a square dance starting at 8 p.m.Admission to the dance is $5 per person. For further informa-tion, call (860) 774-8928.

HEARTSONG SINGERS FOR CHRIST will perform from 7 to9:30 p.m. at the Outreach Café, in the Slater Mills, 39Wedgewood Drive, Jewett City. This event is free. For moreinformation, call Bob at (860) 774-2809 or e-mail [email protected] or visit online at http://www.heartsongsingers-forchrist.com/.

SUNDAYJanuary 10

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST will be held from 8 to 11a.m. at the American Legion Family Post 67, Route 200, NorthGrosvenordale. The menu will include eggs, bacon, sausage,hash, beans, kielbasa, pancakes, English muffins, coffee andjuice. The price is $6 per person and $3 for children 7 and under.Proceeds will benefit the Relay For Life of NortheasternConnecticut.

DON TAYLOR’S NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT PHO-TOGRAPHY EXHIBITION AND SALE OPENING RECEP-TION will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Connecticut AudubonSociety Center at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center.Taylor, a Brooklyn resident and accomplished artist, has shownhis paintings, drawings and photos in collections throughoutNew England. A percentage from all sales will benefit theCenter at Pomfret. The reception is free to the public. Exhibitand sale is through Feb. 28.

MONDAYJanuary 11

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of the town ofPomfret, will be open from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at its newly renovat-ed location at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 MashamoquetRoad (Route 44) in Pomfret. Please bring proper I.D. and proofof residence (copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.). The foodpantry will be open Monday evenings and also most Tuesdaysfrom 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

EAST KILLINGLY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIREC-TORS will meet at 7 p.m. at the EKFD Hall on Route 101 in EastKillingly.

TUESDAYJanuary 12

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of the town ofPomfret, will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at itsnewly renovated location at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207Mashamoquet Road, Route 44 in Pomfret. Please bring properI.D. and proof of residence (copy of a phone or electric bill,etc.). The pantry will be open most Tuesday afternoons and alsoon Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP will meet at 2:30p.m. in the meeting room at the Thompson Public Library, 934Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. The group will discuss“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by MaryAnn Shaffer and Annie Barrows. For more information, call

(860) 923-9779 or visit online at www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org.

MONTHLY BIRD WALK will begin at 1 p.m. at theConnecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret, 189 PomfretSt., Pomfret Center. Property Manager Andy Rzeznikiewiczwill lead the group to various locations in search of winter res-idents such as winter finches, roosting saw-whet owls, hornedlarks, ducks and raptors. Note the early afternoon time sincebirds tend to be more active than during the colder months.Bring binoculars and/or a spotting scope if available. Fee is $5for CAS members and $10 for non-members. For more informa-tion, call (860) 928-4948.

THOMPSON REPUBLICAN PARTY CAUCUS will be held at8 p.m. in the Thompson Community Center in NorthGrosvenordale, for the purpose of choosing a 20-memberThompson Republican Town Committee. Any and all regis-tered Thompson Republican voters are urged to attend the cau-cus and help name the committee. Any Thompson Republicanwishing to join the committee is urged to contact ChairmanScott Antonson by Jan. 10 by calling (860) 935-5961. However,nominations will be possible from the floor at the time of thecaucus.

LOST ACCESS CONNECTICUT SUPPORT GROUP forgrandparents with visitation issues will be held from 5 to 6:30p.m. in Room 2 of the Thompson Public Library, 934 RiversideDrive, Thompson. Share, listen, learn and connect. All grand-parents with grandchildren visitation issues are welcome. Thefacilitator is Deborah Lamiotte. For more information, e-mailher at [email protected] or visit online atwww.grandparentchildconnect.org.

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ELKS VISIT AREA NURSING HOMESCourtesy photo

Members and friends of the Danielson Elks Lodge No. 1706 visited five area nursing homes in December and sang Christmas carolsto the residents. This has been a tradition in the Lodge for more than 20 years. The residents look forward to their visit, and the Elkshad fun bringing joy to the residents as well. This year, the Elks were joined by celebrity guest Shelly Martinez, from WCTY 97.7.Pictured above are the carolers: (back row, left to right) Paul Swantek; Marty Weiss; Maureen Brodeur; Mark Pacheco; MelanieSwantek, treasurer; Larry Rondeau; Mark Lefebvre Jr., inner guard; Jerilyn Pacheco, esquire; Tina Hilton, exalted ruler; Jim Paquin, lec-turing knight; Shelly Martinez, WCTY; and (front row) Santa; Jennifer Loring, chaplain; Joelle Rondeau and Mark Hilton.

December 21, 2009PUTNAM MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.C.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTIONand

NOTICE TO CREDITORS1. Putnam Medical Associates, P.C.2. Putnam, Connecticut3. Claims to be presented to:

Nicholas A. Longo, Esq.Bachand, Longo & Higgins168 Main Street, P.O. Box 528Putnam, CT 06260

4. Claims to be presented by March 31, 2010By Jeffrey B. Howe, M.D., President

January 8, 2010

TOWN OF WOODSTOCKThe Planning and Zoning Commission hasscheduled a Public Hearing for January 21,2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodstock TownHall, 415 Route 169, Lower Level for the fol-lowing applications: #590-09-12 Shawn P.Murphy & Jean Terrill Murphy, – Child DomeRd, south side, 400 ft +/- past 79 Child DomeRd, family transfer (Map 5165 Block 9 Lot

25); #591-09-12 Robin Marinelli, Rt 198 –northwest of 1914, 1940 & 1960 Rt 198, 2-lotre-subdivision, family transfer (Map 5709Block 1 Lot 18-1)

Chair Dr. Jeffrey GordonJanuary 8, 2010January 15, 2010

LEGAL NOTICETOWN OF WOODSTOCK

TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE

The second installment of taxes listed on theOctober 1, 2008 Grand List becomes dueand payable to the Town of Woodstock onJanuary 1, 2010. Payment must be post-marked or brought into the office byFebruary 1, 2010 to avoid an interestcharge. Interest will be charged on February2, 2010 on all delinquent payments at therate of one and one-half percent per month,or a minimum charge of $2.00 on each bill.

Motor Vehicle Supplemental taxes notpaid by February 1, 2010 will be reported asdelinquent to the Motor Vehicle Department.

If you have any questions, please con-tact the Tax Collector’s Office at 860-928-9469 ext. 318 or the Assessor’s office at 860-928-6929 ext. 326.

The Tax Collector’s office hours areMonday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The office will be closed on Friday,January 1, 2010 for New Year’s Day Holidayand on Monday, January 18, 2010 in obser-vance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Linda BernardiWoodstock Tax Collector

415 Route 169Woodstock, CT 06281

December 25, 2009January 8, 2010January 29, 2010

WITCHES WOOD TAX DISTRICTNOTICE TO PAY TAXES

The second installment of taxes listed on theTown of Woodstock Grand List of October 1,2008 due and payable to the Witches Woods

Tax District on January 1, 2010 throughFebruary 1, 2010.

Interest will be charged on February 2,2010 on all delinquent payments at the rateon 11⁄2 % per month or a minimum charge of$2.00 per tax bill, in accordance with Section12-146 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Failure to receive a tax bill does notinvalidate the tax nor the interest. (Section12-130 C.G.S.) If you do not receive a tax bill,please contact the treasurer immediately.

Payments must be sent to:WITCHES WOODS TAX DISTRICT

25 CROOKED TRAIL,WOODSTOCK, CT 06281-2601

Mail must be postmarked no later thanFebruary 1, 2010

Rande R. ChmuraTreasurer

December 25, 2009January 8, 2010January 29, 2010

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PUTNAM — Wallace H. Maheu, 90, ofBlood Road, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at theWestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was the husband of Dotty Maheu, whodied in 2005.

He leaves a daughter, Melanie and CharlesAulerich of Danielson; his son, Darin andDenise Maheu of Putnam; his son-in-law,James Wheeler, of Glastonbury; eight grand-children; three great-grandchildren; and hisspecial friends, Glenn and Missy Godley ofPutnam.

He was predeceased by his sons, Wallaceand Todd; his daughter, Sharon; and a grand-son, James Wheeler Jr.

He was the son of the late Henry and Pearl(LaPrey) Maheu.

Mr. Maheu was a World War II veteran, hav-ing served in the U.S. Navy. He was a retiredelectrician from I.B.E.W. Local No. 35. A tal-

ented woodworker, he was anavid outdoorsman who contin-ued to hunt and fish up until his80s.

A graveside service will beheld at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1,in St. Mary Cemetery,Providence Street, Putnam. The Smith andWalker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam,is directing arrangements.

Donations may be made in his memory tothe Day Kimball Hospital Alzheimer’sSupport Program, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT06260; the Westview Recreational Fund, P.O.Box 428, Dayville, CT 06241 or the JimmyFund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10Brookline Place West, Sixth Floor, Brookline,MA 02445-7226.

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

Wallace H. Maheu, 90

PUTNAM — Elizabeth L. McGovern, 99,died Dec. 31, 2009.

She was the wife of the late John T.McGovern.

She is leaves her children, Vera Flight(David), John H. McGovern and Jane Cartier(James); her grandchildren, David H. Flight,Ellen Flight, Susan Larabee (Whit), John E.McGovern, Judy Mossy (David), MichaelMcGovern, Nancy Piasta, Steven Cartier(Debbie) and Sheila Gadaree (Chris); hergreat-grandchildren, David, Zachary, Emma,Angela, Ron, Davy, Garrett, James andAudrey; and one great-great grandchild,

Anthony.A half-sister, Caroline Grundlock; a half-

brother, Everett Campbell; and a grandson,Scott J. Cartier, predeceased her.

Born June 11, 1910, she was the daughter ofLily May Stevens and Henry Hurdman.

Family and friends gathered at the Smithand Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St.,Putnam, Wednesday, Jan. 6. Burial will fol-low at a later date.

Donations may be made to the AspinockHistorical Society or to the charity of one’schoice.

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MOOSUP — Elma M. Robertson, 95, passedaway peacefully Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009.

She leaves her son Robert and his wifeMaura of Moosup, as well as their children,Melanie Jordan and her husband Michael ofSterling, Derek Robertson and his wifeAlyssa of Plainfield, and Jason Robertsonand his wife Lisa of Dayville; her son J.Richard and his wife Sandra of Old Lymeand their children, Aaron Robertson ofMelrose, Mass., and Sarah Robertson ofBrooklyn, N.Y.; a sister, Elsie Hill, ofDanielson; six great-grandchildren; and sev-eral nieces and nephews.

She was born July 15, 1914, in Cobalt,Canada. She was the second youngest of sixdaughters born to Abel and Aune (Maata)Larson, who had emigrated to the silver min-ing region of Canada five years earlier fromFinland. When she was 2 weeks old, the fam-ily came to the United States and settled on afarm in Canterbury.

In 1938 she married John W. Robertson,

who predeceased her, and they settled inMoosup, where she and the family later ran apoultry farm for many years. In addition, shewas a superb homemaker and worked for anumber of years at several local manufactur-ing facilities.

In her spare time, Mrs. Robertson loveddoing lawn work and tending to her expan-sive shrub and beautiful flower gardens.

She will be remembered for her hard work,generosity, and being a wonderful wife, moth-er and grandmother.

The family wishes to thank MoniqueVerian, who provided exceptional homecarefor the past two years.

The funeral was private. The TillinghastFuneral Home, 25 Main St., Central Village,directed the arrangements.

Donations in her memory may be made tothe TVCCA, Meals on Wheels Program, 81Stockhouse Road, Bozrah, CT 06334 or thecharity of one’s choice.

DANIELSON — Barry P.Harvey, 44, of Danielson,died unexpectedly,Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, athome.

He was the beloved hus-band of Colleen (Osborne)Harvey. They were mar-ried May 5, 1990.

The son of Merton Harvey Jr. and Joan(Barry) Harvey of Danielson, he was bornMay 28, 1965, in Putnam.

He leaves his daughter, Alyssa MaryHarvey; his brother, Daren Harvey Sr., ofDanielson; his sister, Brenda Harvey, ofMystic; two uncles, Dennis and CandaceHarvey of Columbia and Edward and GlendaBarry of Danielson; an aunt, Sandra Wilson,of Putnam; his cousins, Todd Harvey of LosAngeles, Calif., Carrie Harvey of NewLondon, Tracy, Haley, Emma Paulhus ofColumbia, Trevor Wilson of Putnam,Jennifer Wilson Raymond of NorthGrosvenordale, and Lee Ann, Tracy, Jackieand Jessica Barry of Danielson; his mother-in-law, Carol Osborne, of Putnam; a brother-in-law, Paul and Kim Osborne, of Sturbridge,Mass.; his nephews, Sean Osborne ofPutnam, Daren Harvey Jr. and his wifeKelley, Charlie Harvey of Hebron; his nieces,Lindsey and Ashley Osborne; and a grand-nephew, Jason Harvey.

He was predeceased by a nephew, JeremyBarry Harvey, who died Jan. 14, 2006.

Mr. Harvey was a 1983 graduate of MorganHigh School in Clinton and a 1988 graduate ofthe University of Connecticut School ofPharmacy. He worked at BonnevillePharmacy for 23 years and loved to take careof his customers.

Mr. Harvey was a communicant of St.James Church in Danielson and a member ofthe Knights of Columbus in Danielson. Heenjoyed being with his family, watchingmovies and reading. A Red Sox and Patriotsfan, he also enjoyed playing golf and havinga good cigar. He could always take a negativeand make it a positive.

Please take a moment to say an “OurFather” and know that he will never have tosuffer the pain that he was dealing with.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldSaturday, Jan. 2, at St. James Church inDanielson. Burial was in Holy CrossCemetery. The Gagnon and Costello FuneralHome, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, directedthe arrangements.

Donations may be made to his family, theHarvey Family, 3021 David Ave., Danielson,CT 06239.

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Elma M. Robertson, 95Barry P. Harvey, 44

WEBSTER, Mass./PAS-COAG, R.I. — Daniel P.Blake, 52, of 75 StagheadDrive, died unexpectedlyFriday, Jan. 1, inHubbard/Har ringtonHealthcare.

He leaves his wife,Deborah (Jason) Blake;one daughter, Stephanie

Blake, of Pascoag, R.I.; two sons, ShawnBlake of Webster and Scott Blake ofWarwick, R.I.; his father, Edward Blake, ofClaremont N.H.; one sister, Brenda Roy, ofDudley; and six brothers, David Blake ofThompson, Conn., Paul Lindstrom ofWoodstock, Conn., Duane Lindstrom ofWebster, Donald Chase of Quinebaug, Conn.,and Jason Blake and Jeremy Blake, both of

Claremont, N.H. His pride and joy were hisgrandchildren, Haley and Tyler Blake.

The son of the late Dorothy (Gion) Blake,he was born and raised in Webster. He hadmade his home in Pascoag for the past 27years.

Mr. Blake was a truck driver with S.P.I. inAuburn. He previously worked 25 years atthe former Angelo Fabrics in Webster.

He enjoyed spending time with his familyand was an avid sports fan, following the RedSox and Patriots.

The funeral was held Monday, Jan. 4, in theBartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 SchofieldAve., Dudley.

Memorial contributions may be made tothe American Heart Association, MAAffiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA01701-4688.

Daniel P. Blake, 52

KILLINGLY — Frederick L. Peabody ofValley Road, East Killingly, died Wednesday,Dec. 30, 2009, at West View Nursing Care.

He leaves two brothers, Wallace V. Peabodyof Brooklyn and Paul F. Peabody of WestHartford; a nephew and two nieces.

He was the son of the late Verdi W. Peabodyand Augusta E. (Stueckle) Peabody. He gradu-ated from Killingly High School in 1948 andBoston University in 1955.

Mr. Peabody served two yearsof active duty in the UnitedStates Coast Guard. He was lastemployed by Hale Mfg. Co. from1960 to 1989.

The funeral was private.Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433Main St., Danielson, was in charge ofarrangements.

Frederick L. Peabody

Elizabeth I. Regan, 87

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WEBSTER, Mass. — Elizabeth I. (Kloss)Regan, 87, formerly of Golden Heights, diedSaturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Lanessa ExtendedCare, Webster.

She was the wife of the late John Regan.She leaves a sister, Mary T. (Kloss)

Pawelczyk of Webster, and a nephew, JosephJ. Pawelczyk of Woodstock, Conn.

The daughter of the late John andCornelia (Bowen) Kloss, she was born inWebster and lived there most of her life.

Mrs. Regan was a retired nurse’s aide, hav-ing worked many years at the ShrinersHospital.

A private funeral and burial were inCalvary Cemetery, Dudley. Shaw-MajercikFuneral Home, 48 School St., Webster, direct-ed arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memo-ry can be made to Lanessa Extended Care,Patient Activities Fund, 751 School Street,Webster, MA 01570.

MOOSUP — George Martin Lukin, 72,went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Dec. 26,2009, surrounded by his loving family atUMASS Medical Center in Worcester, Mass.

He leaves the love of his life, Jean (Dufault)Lukin, whom he wed Oct. 5, 1957, at AllHallows Church.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his chil-dren, Cindy and Aaron Carignan of CentralVillage, Linda Lukin and Jim Gannon ofMoosup, and George and Pam Lukin ofBrooklyn. The greatest joys of his life werehis three grandchildren, Jamie Dumas,Derek Lukin and Callie Carignan. He alsoleaves his sister, Amelia Mello, of Lovelock,Nev.; his brother, Matthew Lukin, of Moosup;his twin brother, Peter Lukin, of Woodstock;and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three brothers,John, Nicholas and Christy Lukin, and onesister, Mary Lukin.

He was the son of the late Mate and Stosija(Gercich) Lukin of Olib, Yugoslavia, andlater of Moosup.

Mr. Lukin graduated from Plainfield HighSchool and completed his post-secondaryeducation at the former Putnam TechnicalSchool. He was employed by the formerRoyal Metal in Plainfield and later retired as

the Plant Engineer at Gem Case in Cranston,R.I.

His volunteer work included 30 years as aLittle League umpire, CYO basketball coachand a basketball referee. He also volunteeredat All Hallows School and Church. Heenjoyed helping at local soup kitchens.

Mr. Lukin was a fixture of Moosup all ofhis life and will be missed by many. He wasmost noted for his witty comments, sense ofhumor and his ability to make his family andothers laugh.

He loved the New York Yankees, countrymusic, traveling and sitting on his porch. Heenjoyed sports and played basketball andbaseball during high school years. Followingschool, he continued playing local football,softball and tennis. He loved watching Jamieplay basketball, Derek play baseball andCallie play soccer.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldWednesday, Dec. 30, at All Hallows Church,Moosup. Burial was in All Hallows Cemetery.Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home, 595 NorwichRoad, Plainfield, directed the arrangements.

Please send donations to the American RedCross, 209 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT06032.

PUTNAM — Elena (Smilgevicius)Miknius, 91, of Thurber Road, died Jan. 1 inMatulaitis Nursing Home.

She was the loving wife of the late StasysMiknius.

She leaves her daughters, Laima Price andher husband George of Wellesley Mass., andAngela Miknius and her husband JamesFrenzel of New York, N.Y.; her sister, JaninaPetrusis, of Putnam; two grandchildren,Elyte Moffat and her husband Brian ofHopkinton, Mass., and Edward Mockus andhis wife Ruth of Whitinsville, Mass.; and fivegreat-grandchildren, Stephanie, Shannon,Jenna, Kelley and Erik.

Born in 1918 in Uzventis, Lithuania, shewas the daughter of the late Jonas andStefania (Bucevicius) Smilgevicius.

In Lithuania, Mrs. Miknius graduatedfrom Dotnova University with a degree in

agronomy. Due to the soviet occupation ofLithuania after World War II, her familyimmigrated to the United States in 1949, liv-ing in New Jersey and Connecticut.

Mrs. Miknius worked in the PathologyLaboratory for Pfizer for 23 years. Sheenjoyed reading, classical music, travel, gar-dening and playing bridge.

Relatives and friends are invited to herMass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.Saturday, Jan. 9, at Matulaitis Chapel, 10Thurber Road, Putnam. Burial will takeplace in Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a laterdate. Gilman Funeral Home is entrustedwith her arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made in hermemory to the Immaculate ConceptionConvent, 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam, CT06260.

Elena Miknius, 91

George Martin Lukin, 72

PUTNAM — Irene M. Raszowski, 87, diedSunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Matulaitis NursingHome.

She was the loving wife of the late JosephRaszowski. They were married Jan. 31, 1942.

She leaves two daughters, Bette Wojick andher husband Michael of Gaston, S.C., andJudi Lachance and her husband John ofThompson; her grandchildren, AudraCollins and her husband Scott, MaryjaneWinkler and her husband Paul, RebeccaWhite and her husband Mark, AndrewWojcik and his wife April, Jay Lachance andhis wife Erica, and Robert Marion II; 10 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces andnephews.

She was predeceased by her daughter,Jacqueline Marion; her brothers, WilliamGauthier Jr. and Eugene Gauthier; and hersister, Mildred Credit.

Born in Manchaug, Mass., she was thedaughter of the late William and Eva(Lambert) Gauthier.

Mrs. Raszowski stayed at home to raise herchildren until they were older and then shereturned to work at Belding Hemingway.Later, she worked for Putnam manufacturingin North Grosvenordale until she retired.

In 1987, after her husband passed away,Mrs. Raszowski moved to the Ella Grassoapartments in Putnam, for 17 years until herhealth became an issue and she took resi-dence in Matulaitis Nursing Home in 2004.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held in St.Mary Church of the Visitation in PutnamWednesday, Dec. 30. Burial was in St. MaryCemetery. The Gilman Funeral Home, 104Church St., Putnam, directed the arrange-ments.

Irene M. Raszowski, 87

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PUTNAM — Lloyd “Sam” Dunton, 86, ofSabin Street, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, inWorcester, Mass.

He leaves his daughter, ElizabethGoldsmith (husband Edward Jr.), ofThompson; his son, James (wife Jane), ofMarshall, Va.; and seven grandchildren,Alexandra, Christina and CatherineRadcliffe, Edward III and Myles Goldsmith,and Ian and Luke Dunton.

He was born in New York City in 1923 andin 1953 married Janet Nicholson of Auburn,Mass., who died of cancer in 1998.

Mr. Dunton was a World War II veteran ofthe U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in NorthAfrica and Italy. He survived 10 months in aGerman prison camp and an 86-day DeathMarch.

He was a 1949 graduate of Holy CrossCollege, where the returned veterans con-stantly “challenged” the rules of the Jesuits.

Mr. Dunton’s 30-year career with the Bell

System involved him in theSpace Race and Cold War pro-jects. His last career, retiringonly in November, was deliver-ing Meals on Wheels for 14years, brightening the lives ofthose he served, a responsibilityhe took very seriously.

He was the “Nicest Guy You Will EverMeet” and the “Guy Who Won the War byHimself.” His storytelling was remarkable,and he was generous to all who knew him.The UConn women’s basketball team has losta great fan.

A memorial Mass and luncheon was heldTuesday, Jan. 5, at St. Mary’s Church,Providence Street.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to TVCCAMeals on Wheels Commissary, 81 StockhouseRoad, Bozrah, CT 06334 or to the SalvationArmy for the help it gave Mr. Dunton as aPOW.

Lloyd Dunton, 86

THOMPSON — JosephF. “Chubby” Carito Jr., 72,of Thompson, diedSunday, Jan. 3, at DayKimball Hospital inPutnam after an illness.

He was the husband ofClaire (Picard) Carito,who died in 1988.

He leaves two sons, Joseph F. Carito III andhis wife Bernadette of Killingly and RonaldCarito of Southbridge, Mass.; three daugh-ters, Debra Berube and her husband Williamof North Grosvenordale, Diana Sharples andher husband Kenneth of Thompson, andLinda LePine of Brooklyn; a sister, MarleneKeefe, of Amston; 15 grandchildren and 11great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, RichardCarito.

The son of the late Joseph F. and Marie(Daigle) Carito, he was born April 3, 1937, inThompson. He had made his home inThompson most of his life, moving to the

Pierce Home in Brooklyn threeyears ago.

Mr. Carito worked as a cabi-netmaker at the former RisomMill in Thompson for manyyears, retiring in 1973. He wasthe dog warden and a constablefor the town of Thompson. In the 1970s, heowned and operated the Old Stone HouseGame Farm in Thompson. In the 1980s, heand his wife owned and operated Claire’sPlace, a restaurant in Thompson.

Mr. Carito served in the U.S. Navy from1955 to 1957 as a cook.

Private graveside services were held in St.Joseph Cemetery, North Grosvenordale.Arrangements were handled by Smith andWalker Funeral Home, Putnam.

Donations may be made in his memory tothe Community Fire Company, P.O. Box 874,North Grosvenordale, CT 06255.

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

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DANIELSON — LloydJ. “Mac” McMerriman,75, of Brickhouse Road,Danielson, died Friday,Dec. 25, 2009, after a shortillness, at the Universityof Massachusetts MedicalCenter in Worcester,Mass., with his loving

family at his side.He was the husband of Marcella

(Malboeuf) McMerriman. They were mar-ried April 12, 1958, in St. James Church.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his son,John McMerriman, and his wife Alma ofDanielson; three daughters, LaurieBrunsdon and her husband Edward ofKillingly, Judith Graves and her husbandStephan of Killingly, and Sandra Schena andher husband Jeffrey of Brooklyn; his sib-lings, Eugene McMerriman and JoanMcMerriman, both of Brooklyn; a specialsister-in-law, Docina Bourque, of Killingly; 10grandchildren, Ryan, Devon, Jordan, Riley,Randy, Amanda, Avery, Max, Sarah andDylan; and his dog Chloe.

He was predeceased by his twin sister, LoisVandale.

The son of the late James L. and Mary(Shimski) McMerriman, he was born Dec. 20,

1934, in Putnam. He had made his home inKillingly all his life.

For 37 years, Mr. McMerriman worked atthe former Pervel Industries as office manag-er. After retiring, he worked at Foxwoods formore than 15 years.

Mr. McMerriman was a communicant ofSt. James Church and a member of theKnights of Columbus.

An avid Boston Red Sox fan and New YorkGiants fan, Mr. McMerriman had a great pas-sion and love of all sports, over the yearsattending his children and grandchildren’ssporting events. He enjoyed playing golf andshooting pool.

He will be remembered as a compassionatehusband, father, grandfather, brother andfriend.

A Memorial Mass was held at St. JamesChurch in Danielson. Arrangements werehandled by Gagnon and Costello FuneralHome, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be madein his memory to the St. Jude’s Children’sHospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN38105.

To share a memory with his family, “light acandle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com.

OXFORD, Mass. —Gloria J. (Duchaine) Card,81, formerly of ParkStreet, died Wednesday,Dec. 30, 2009, at DayKimball Hospital inPutnam, Conn., with herfamily by her side.

She leaves her husbandof 65 years, Harry F. Card

Sr.; 11 children, Karen Aubrey of Spencer,Lucille “Lou” Grace and her husbandRichard of Omaha, Neb., Priscilla “Penny”LaFortune and her husband Robert ofDouglas, Susan Werbecki and her husbandJoseph of Dudley, Sandra Card and her com-panion Stephen Cranska of Kalispell, Mont.,Brian Card of Holyoke, Gloriajean Card ofSouthbridge, Sheila Dupre and her husbandDonald of Danielson, Conn., Faith Nault andher husband Michael of Oxford, JacquelineLeBlanc and her husband Ricky of Charlton,and Hope Hartland and her husband Josephof Woodstock, Conn.; a daughter-in-law,Mary “Peggy” Card, of Dudley; a brother,Edward Duchaine, of Tolland, Conn.; 27grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sixgreat-great-grandchildren; and manynephews and nieces.

She was predeceased by two sons, Harry F.Card Jr., who died in 1989, and Bruce S. Card,who died in 1965; two sisters, Rose Garceauand Rita Kniskern; and two brothers,Norman Duchaine and Francis “Dutchey”Duchaine.

The daughter of the late Napoleon andRose Marie (Bedard) Duchaine, she was bornin Worcester and lived in Oxford and Dudleybefore moving to Woodstock, Conn., in 2001.

Mrs. Card was a member of St. Roch’sChurch in Oxford for more than 30 yearsbefore moving to Woodstock, Conn., with herhusband to reside with their daughter Hope.

She loved her large family. She enjoyed cro-cheting, reading, camping and making puz-zles and was especially fond of Elvis, ShirleyTemple, and Snow White and the SevenDwarfs.

A funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 6, fromParadis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford,followed by a Mass at St. Roch’s Church inOxford. Private burial will be at a later dateat St. Roch’s Cemetery, Oxford.

Memorial contributions may be made tothe Alzheimer’s Association, MassachusettsChapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA02472.

Lloyd J. McMerriman, 75Gloria J. Card, 81

EAST BROOKFIELD, Mass. — Helen M.McCrillis, longtime member of the EastBrookfield Baptist Church, died Wednesday,Dec. 30, 2009, at home.

She leaves two sons, Fred M. McCrillis ofWoodstock, Conn., and Michael J. McCrillisof East Brookfield; a brother, Luther Miller,and a sister, Carol A. Miller, both ofMissouri; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Her son, Donald R. McCrillis, died inFebruary 2009. A brother, Quincy Miller ofCalifornia, also predeceased her.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daugh-ter of Quincey and Jennie (Stite) Miller.

The funeral was held Tuesday, Jan. 5, in theEast Brookfield Baptist Church. Burial wasin Podunk Cemetery. The Pillsbury FuneralHome, 44 Gilbert St., North Brookfield,directed the arrangements.

Helen M. McCrillisDAYVILLE —

Marguerite (Clarke)Greene, “GrandmaGreene,” 91, ofRobinwood ApartmentsKillingly Village, diedThursday, Dec. 31, 2009, inDay Kimball Hospital.

She leaves her son,Richard Watson, and his wife Janet ofWoodstock Valley; her daughter, EvelynWade, of Windham; a stepdaughter, BarbaraDavis, of Dayville; a brother, Joseph Clarke,of Brooklyn; three grandchildren, JustinWade, Rosalyn Watson and Rhonda Wishart;several great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren;nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her siblings, PedroClarke, Monroe Clarke, Mary Hutchins,Elizabeth Waller and Edna Watkins.

Born in Putnam, she was the daughter ofthe late Pedro and Albertina (Leach) Clarke.

Mrs. Greene worked for 49 years in thepacking department at William Pryms. Shewas a communicant of St. Joseph’s Churchin Dayville, where she worked in the rectoryas a housekeeper. She had also assisted at St.Mary Star of the Sea Church in New Londonand St. Sebastian in sMiddletown.

Most recently known as “GrandmaGreene,” she was a beloved volunteer grand-mother at Killingly Central School. She lovedgardening and blueberry picking and the joyof sharing them with others. Mrs. Greenecollected frog figurines and the hearts ofmany children in her latter years.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldWednesday, Jan. 6, at St. Mary Church of theVisitation in Putnam. Burial was in St.Joseph Cemetery, Dayville. The GilmanFuneral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam,directed the arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to DailyBread, 53 Grove St., Putnam, CT 06260.

Marguerite Greene, 91

Joseph F. Carito Jr., 72

WOODSTOCK — RobertH. Lillibridge, 66, of WestQuasset Road, diedSaturday, Jan. 2, inPutnam.

He was the loving wife ofMarie (Mathurin)Lillibridge for 22 years.

Born in West Warwick,R.I., he was the son of

Marion (Smith) Lillibridge of Clayville, R.I.,and the late Henry Lillibridge.

In addition to his wife and mother, heleaves three brothers, Dennis Lillibridge ofChepachet, R.I., William Lillibridge ofHopkinton, R.I., Richard Lillibridge ofClayville, R.I., and several nieces andnephews.

He was the brother of the late JohnLillibridge.

Mr. Lillibridge worked as a steamfitter forSteamfitters Union Local 51 (formerly local

476) of East Providence, R.I., for30 years, retiring in 1998. Heserved in Seabees during theVietnam War.

Mr. Lillibridge was a memberof the Royal Travelers and theNational Riffle Association. Heenjoyed traveling, caring for his cat and feed-ing the birds that visited his handmade feed-er. He collected antique cars and watchingantique car auctions on TV. He was a jack-of-all-trades, tinkering and fixing just aboutanything.

The funeral was held Jan. 7, at the GilmanFuneral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, fol-lowed by a Mass at Most Holy Trinity Churchin Pomfret. Burial with military honors willbe at a later date in Quasset Cemetery,Woodstock.

Memorial donations may be made to theAmerican Heart Association, 1 Union St.,Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.

PUTNAM — Robert H. Fredette, 56, diedSunday, Dec. 28, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospitalin Worcester, Mass., from complications ofcancer.

He leaves his wife of 35 years, Susan K.(Grisham) Fredette, of Putnam; four chil-dren, Katherine M. Fredette and her fiancéJoshua Robillard of Charlton, Mass., Keith R.Fredette and his wife Toni of Charlton, MarkJ. Fredette and his wife Gabrielle of Nahant,Mass., and Matthew S. Fredette and his wifeMaryann of Tucson, Ariz.; his mother, AliceM. (Leger) Fredette, of Oxford, Mass.; twobrothers, Norman G. Fredette of Hudson,N.H., and Kenneth J. Fredette of Fitchburg,Mass.; a sister, Robin M. Rutana, of NorthBrookfield, Mass; 11 grandchildren; and sev-eral nephews and nieces.

The son of the late Henry L. Fredette, hewas born in Worcester and lived in Oxford,Dudley and Charlton, all in Massachusetts,before moving to Putnam two years ago. Hegraduated from Oxford High School in 1970.

Mr. Fredette owned and operated

Executive Mechanical ServiceInc. for the past seven years.

He was a U.S. Air Force veter-an of the Vietnam War. He wasa member of the Air ForceReserve and was activated inJanuary and deployed toBagram Airbase inAfghanistan for Operation EnduringFreedom.

Mr. Fredette was a member of St. Mary’sChurch in Putnam and was a member of theKnights of Columbus Council 11379 inCharlton.

He enjoyed woodworking and cared most ofall for his wife, children and grandchildren.

His funeral was held Wednesday, Dec. 31,from the Paradis Funeral Home, 357 MainSt., Oxford, followed by a Mass at St. Roch’sChurch, also in Oxford. Military burial wasin St. Roch’s Cemetery, Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributionsmay be made to St. Mary School, 23 MarshallSt., Putnam, CT 06260.

Robert H. Fredette, 56

Robert H. Lillibridge, 66

NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Scott E.Brown, 80, of North Grosvenordale, a super-visor with U.S. Plastics & Chemical Corp.until retiring, died Dec. 23, 2009, in Worcester,Mass.

He was the husband of the late Margery M.(Hirons) Brown.

He leaves his children, Deborah A. Ortt ofNewcomerstown, Ohio, Scott S. Brown andhis wife Carole J. of North Grosvenordale,Raymond E. Brown and his wife Deborah J.of Hoffman, N.C., and Linda M. Brown(Morin) of Waterville, Maine; 12 grandchil-dren; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and his siblings, MichaelBrown, Patricia Seminic, Beverly Matteson,Dottie Stone, Ted and Bobby Daniels.

A son of the late Earl J. and Lillian

(Walton) Brown, he lived inChepachet, R.I., before movingto North Grosvenordale.

Mr. Brown was a U.S. Navyveteran of the Korean War anda life member of the VFW Post5446, Plainfield, and theAmerican Legion, Post 67, NorthGrosvenordale.

A memorial service was held Monday, Jan.4, in the Chepachet Union Church inChepachet. Committal was at HighlandMemorial Park, Johnston, R.I. The AndersonWinfield Funeral Home, of Greenville, R.I.,handled arrangements.

Donations in his memory may be made toLinda M. Brown, 137 Pleasant St., Apt. 1Waterville, ME 04901.

Scott E. Brown, 80

PUTNAM — William“Bill” B. Rogers Jr., 76, ofHawkins Road, diedTuesday, Dec, 29, 2009, atMatulaitis NursingHome in Putnam.

He was the belovedhusband of 55 years ofPhyllis (Labossiere)Rogers.

In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons,William Rogers III and his wife Debra ofVernon and John Rogers and his wife Susanof Putnam; two daughters, Kathleen Royceand her husband Brian of Newington andMaureen Dexter and her husband Mark ofEllington; grandchildren William, Crystal,Desirae, Ramon, Alexis, Emily, Patrick,Madison and Marek; great-grandchildrenWilliam and Adonis; his sisters, ShirleyLavin of Ledyard and Susan Duquette andMary Violet Santerre, both of NorthGrosvenordale; and several nieces andnephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, RoseMary.

The son of the late William B. and Susan(O’Donnell) Rogers, he was born Dec. 12,

1933, in Holyoke, Mass. In his youth, he was astandout athlete in several sports at PutnamHigh School. He made his home in Putnammost of his life.

Mr. Rogers was a manufacturing engineerwho started his working career with Prattand Whitney in its Apprenticeship Program.He worked 32 years for Kaman Aerospace inMoosup and Bloomfield, retiring in 1991.

A communicant of St. Mary Church of theVisitation, Mr. Rogers was an avid Red Soxand New York Giants fan. He enjoyed bowl-ing, golf, bird watching and playing cardswith friends. He was a former member of thePutnam Elks.

After his retirement, he wintered with hiswife in Florida for several years.

The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 2, fromthe Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam, followed by a Mass ofChristian Burial in St. Mary Church of theVisitation. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made toAlzheimer’s Association, 279 New BritainRoad, Suite 5, Kensington, CT 06037.

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

William B. Rogers Jr., 76


EAST KILLINGLY — Genevieve Kohl, 101,died Dec. 30, 2009, at Regency Heights after along and productive life.

She was the wife of the late Joseph O. Kohl,who died in 1988.

She leaves her sons, Bruce Kohl of Betheland Thomas Kohl and his wife Laurel of EastKillingly; her grandchildren, Stacey Clearyand her husband Matt, Robin Dropkin andher husband David, Aimee Genna and herhusband John, Heather Kohl and her hus-band Chris Parden, Toby Kohl and TylerKohl; her great-grandchildren, Alex, Sarah,Emily, Austin, Madison, Cody and Anthony;a dear niece, Jane Engel, of Long Island; aclose friend, John Langle; and honorarygrandchildren Pascal Carpentier of Belgiumand Nina Puetz of Germany.

Mrs. Kohl worked for many years at the

Brooklyn Savings Bank, retiring in 1975. Shecame out of retirement to work for GreenThumb and RSVP as the “grandmother” atKillingly Central School.

She enjoyed a game of Scrabble with herfriends Irene, Anna and Norma; baking; acup of tea; cheering on the New YorkYankees; and sitting in the sun with aChihuahua in her lap.

A family gathering will be held at a laterdate. The Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433Main St., Danielson, is in charge of arrange-ments.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be madeto the charity of the donor’s choice or to theKillingly Quiet Corner Lions for MacularDegeneration Research at KQC Lions, P.O.Box 183, East Killingly, CT 06243.

Genevieve Kohl, 101

OBITUARIESJohn W. LaGarde, 69

DANIELSON — John W.“Jack” LaGarde, 69, ofJacques Road, diedSunday, Dec. 27, 2009, aftera courageous battle withcancer at the University ofMassachusetts MedicalCenter in Worcester,Mass.

He was the beloved husband of Lorraine J.(Almon) LaGarde. They were married April25, 1964.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his daugh-ter Kimberly and granddaughter Jordan,both of Killingly; his sister, Claire Ouelette,of Johnston, R.I.; two nieces and fournephews.

The son of George and Claire (Bilodeau)LaGarde, he was born Dec. 2, 1940, inBrockton. He had made his home inDanielson for the last 36 years and was for-merly of Providence.

Mr. LaGarde was a 1959 graduate ofLaSalle Academy, attended Bryant Collegeand was a graduate of the Rhode IslandSchool of Photography.

For more than 38 years, he was a sales rep-resentative for H.B. Communications ofNorth Haven, retiring in 2004.

He was a communicant of St. JamesChurch.

Mr. LaGarde served the town of Killinglyon the Planning and Zoning Commission, aswell as the Board of Education for 12 yearsand as its chairman. He was also on the TownCouncil and was recently elected to his fifthterm. The liaison to the Public Safety Boardfor the town, he was a member of the SouthKillingly Fire Department for several yearsand had currently been serving as a memberof the Board of Directors. For more than 20years, he served on the Killingly DemocraticTown Committee and was a former chair-man.

Mr. LaGarde will be remembered as a kindand generous person, a devoted and lovinghusband, father, grandfather, brother andfriend.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldThursday, Dec. 31, at St. James Church inDanielson, followed by burial in Holy CrossCemetery, also in Danielson. The Gagnon andCostello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St.,Danielson, directed the arrangements.

Donations may be made in his memory tothe John W. “Jack” LaGarde ScholarshipMemorial Fund, c/o the Superintendent ofSchools, 369 Main St., Danielson, CT 06239,ATTN: Christine Clark.

To share a memory with his family, “light acandle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com.

RELIGION

“O taste and see that the Lordis good: blessed is the man thattrusteth in him” (Psalm 34:8)

Here we are, just beginninga new year. Maybe you are oneof those who are determinedto make some changes in yourlife this year. You have thesame desire now as you havehad before; you are motivatedand driven by the same determination tomake the necessary changes in your life nowas you had this time last year.

But much to your frustration and disap-pointment, the changes you desired nevercame about. All the resolutions to do betterfell through because you just couldn’t ridyourself of the old habits no matter howhard you tried.

Perhaps you tried to change yourself bychanging the friends that you had. But yourealized that your friends couldn’t changethe loneliness and the emptiness you feltinside. Perhaps you tried by changing jobs.Maybe you thought a change of pace or anew work environment was just what youneeded, but you soon realized that you car-ried the same problems you had before toyour new workplace. Perhaps you tried get-ting into a new relationship, thinking thatthings would be different this time for sureand that life would be so much better, but,again, you quickly realized that the pres-sures and the demands of life didn’t change,even though you entered into a new relation-ship. And then, perhaps as a last-ditch effort,you thought you would try religion. Youthought surely that if anything could helpmake a difference in your life, religionwould, and so, you decided to give it a try.But along with everything else, religion leftyou as empty and confused as all the rest.

And so, you came to the conclusion thatyour year was going to be like every otheryear — full of empty dreams and shatteredhopes, and so you gave up the idea of tryingto make changes because the changes youmade didn’t work. And be honest with your-self — the same thing will happen again thisyear if you decide to keep doing what youhave always done.

But may I offer a suggestion to you? Whydon’t you try something different this year?I mean, after all, you have tried everythingelse, so why not try this? Instead of resolu-tions, new friends, new jobs, new relation-ships and religion, why don’t you purpose inyour heart to make a change in your life bytrying Jesus? Jesus, my friend, will indeedchange your life. It’s not just wishful think-ing or the belief of a narrow-minded, igno-rant Christian; it is indeed the truth.

Jesus has the power to change your lifebecause he is God, and with God all thingsare possible. Why shouldn’t you believe thatJesus has the power to change your life?Nothing else has! If you will but accept thefact that he is real and that he alone has the

power to change your life, hewill change you if you will lethim. The challenge from thescripture is, “O taste and seethat the Lord is good: blessed isthe man that trusteth in him.”The idea behind the words “Otaste and see” is to try him foryourself. Don’t take my wordfor it or anybody else’s wordfor it; take his word for it. Put

him to the test yourself. If Jesus Christ does-n’t work, then nothing works, so what haveyou got to lose? But if you will trust himwith all of your heart and ask him to comeinto your life, he will change your life forev-er. God in his word promises you that “if anyman (or woman) be in Christ, he (she) is anew creature: old things are passed away;behold, all things become new.”

This coming year can indeed be a newyear for you if you will let Jesus come intoyour life. He alone can fill your life with thepeace, the joy, the contentment and the satis-faction that you have been searching for allthese many years and have not yet found.And all it takes is for you to have a personalrelationship with him. If you are honest andsincere in your desire for him to changeyour life, he will.

So what do you have to do? How can you“taste and see that the Lord is good”? First ofall, you must believe that he truly exists;“but without faith it is impossible to pleasehim: for he that cometh to God must believethat he is, and that he is a rewarder of themthat diligently seek him,” Hebrews 11:6 says.Unless you believe in his existence, you’renot going to come to him; but “blessed is theman that trusteth — has faith — in theLord,” for he will reward your faith.

Secondly, you must turn from and give upeverything that you have been trusting in ordepending upon to change your life up untilnow, and turn totally and completely toJesus Christ. And thirdly, you must placeyou faith in his power to change your lifeand make you new. Remember, it is Jesus’responsibility to change you; it is yourresponsibility to trust in him to do so.“Blessed is the man that trusteth in theLord.” Then, after you have trusted in him,you need to daily work on that relationshipby reading his Word — the Bible — prayingand attending a solid Bible preachingchurch where you can learn and grow in theWord.

It is my desire and prayer for you that youwill “try out” Jesus this year. He is readyand waiting to help you have the best NewYear you’ve ever had. But more importantly,he is ready and waiting to give you the lifethat you’ve never had. Today, why don’t you“taste and see that the Lord is good”?

Ricky Davis is pastor of Open Bible BaptistChurch in Brooklyn.

Try something different for the new year

CHURCH DIRECTORYEASTFORD

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

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

NORTH GROSVENORDALE

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

POMFRET

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

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

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

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

PUTNAM

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

East Putnam Community Church250 East Putnam Road928-2193Services: 10:30 a.m. SundaySunday School: 9:30 a.m.Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8

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

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

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

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 63 Grove St., Putnam(860) 928-3510Holy Eucharist or morning prayer: 9:30 a.m.Sundays. The Rev. Helen Moore will celebrate HolyEucharist.Women’s Bible Fellowship Church: 7 to 8:30 p.m.Thursdays

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

Putnam Assembly of God25 Kennedy Drive928-2794Pastor: Gregg McKechnieService: Sunday, 10 a.m.Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; FridayYouth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m.

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

Jehovah Witnesses81 Thurber Road928-4442

THOMPSON

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

Weekend schedule summer: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday8 a.m.St. Stephen ChurchJunction of Routes 131 and 197130 Old Turnpike Road P.O. Box 222Quinebaug, CT 06262 935-5205Masses: 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.Thursday through SaturdayHoly Day as announcedWeekdays: 8 a.m. Tuesday through SaturdayPastor: Very Rev. Michael Phillippino Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. LouiseLeFortReligious education grades 1 through 6, Sunday 10 to11:30 a.m; grades 7 though 9 (confirmation), 10 to11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

HighPoint Church1028 Thompson RoadThompson, CT 06277935-0357 www.gotohpc.orgwww.goto24seven.comServices: Sun. 9, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m, Sat. 5pm.Classes for infants though fifth grade; 24-7 youthministryTuesdays 6 to 8:30 p.m.: 6th through 8th gradesThursdays 6 to 8:45 p.m.: 9th through 12th grades

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

Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church768 Quinebaug RoadRoute 131953-5412Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; SaturdaySabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings,Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

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

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

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Church of the Good Shepherd12 Bradford Corner Road974-2047Service: 10:30 a.m. SundayPastor: Brian C. BaederDeacons: Justin Bressette, Brenda Houghton,Carolyn Mannand Mary Vertefeuille

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

Evangelical Covenant Church24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock928-0486 www.WoodstockCovenant.orgStanley Allaby, interim pastorSunday school for all ages: 9 a.m.Worship: 10:30 a.m.AWANA clubs: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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Healthcare’s Integrative Medicine, will be heldfrom 5 to 7 p.m. in Day Kimball’s PrivateDining Room. Vision Maps are fun and power-ful visualization tools to help you realize yourdreams. Bring your curiosity, your sense offun and play and a pair of scissors. DayKimball will supply the poster board, maga-zines and glue. A light supper will be served.

MEET AND GREET THE CANDIDATESEVENT, hosted by the Tea Party Patriots ofDistricts 44, 50 and 51, will be held from 7 to 9p.m. at Pomfret Community School, 20 PomfretSt. (routes 169 and 101), Pomfret Center. (Snowdate is Jan. 26.) Those scheduled to attendinclude U.S. Senate candidates Peter Schiff (R),Vincent Forras (I) and Rob Simmons’ (R) rep-resentative-campaign assistant, Anton Vulai,as well as Congressional candidates DariaNovak (R), Dan Reale (L) and Scott Deshefy(G). For more information, call (617) 974-9735 ore - m a i [email protected].

WEDNESDAYJanuary 13

‘COLORFUL BOOKS’ CHILDREN’S STORYTIME will be held at 9 a.m. at the WestWoodstock Library, located at 5 Bungay HillConnector in West Woodstock. All children arewelcome for some great books, crafts, songsand an opportunity to make great friends.There is no registration or fee required; pleasefeel free to just drop in. Please seewww.WestWoodstockLibrary.org or phone(860) 974-0376 for more details.

‘THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARKMUSICAL’ will be presented Wednesdaysthrough Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday mati-nees at 2 p.m., at the Spirit of BroadwayTheater, 24 Chestnut St., Norwich. There’s anew tenant at Armadello Acres and she’swrecking havoc all over Florida’s most exclu-sive trailer park, in this side-splitting musicalcomedy. When Pippi, the stripper on the run,comes between the Dr.-Phil-loving agorapho-bic, Jeannie, and her tollbooth collector hus-band, Norbert, the storm begins to brew.Performances run through Feb. 7. Contact theSBT Box Office at (860) 886-2378 for tickets, spe-cial events or information, or visit online atwww.spiritofbroadway.org.

FRIDAYJanuary 15

PUTNAM MS SUPPORT GROUP will meetat 7 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital, 320 PomfretSt., Putnam. The National Multiple SclerosisSociety, Connecticut Chapter, offers more than25 support groups throughout Connecticut.These groups bring together people who sharea common life experience as it relates to MSand its effects. For more information, pleasecontact Pat at (860) 779-0398. The group meetsat 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month.

‘WINTER CONSTELLATIONS’ will begin at7 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon SocietyCenter at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., PomfretCenter. The cold, crisp skies of January are themost clear for observing the constellations.Educator and passionate stargazer Dr. RalphYulo returns to introduce the winter skies. APowerPoint presentation will be followed witha walk on the sanctuary to the star field. Dresswarmly. Cost is $5 for CAS members and $10for non-members. For more information, call(860) 928-4948.

CLAM CAKES AND CHOWDER DINNERwill be held from noon to 8 p.m. at the Knightsof Columbus Council 2087, 1017 RiversideDrive, North Grosvenordale. The menuincludes red and white chowder ($4 for a 16-ounce serving) and clam cakes ($3 for a halfdozen; $6 for a dozen). For more information,call (860) 923-2967 or [email protected].

COMMUNITY JAM SESSIONS will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center onBroad Street. All string players are welcome.The jam sessions are for people of all ages.Additional sessions will be held Feb. 12 andMarch 12. For more information, call Trudy at(860) 877-5069.

SATURDAYJanuary 16

OWL WALK will begin at 4 p.m. at theConnecticut Audubon Society Center atPomfret, 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. JoinAndy Rzeznikiewicz as he attempts to call invarious owl species. Screech, Barred andGreat-Horned owls are the species typicallyobserved at this time of year. Bring binocularsif available. Participants will carpool to sever-al locations, and the majority of our owls willbe seen from the road. Cost is $5 for Audubonmembers and $10 for non-members. For moreinformation, call (860) 928-4948.

THOMPSON’S FOURTH ANNUAL BON-FIRE, sponsored by Thompson Recreation, theCommunity Fire Department and theThompson Highway Department are sponsor-ing will be held today at Phelps Pond, MainStreet, North Grosvenordale, with eventsbeginning at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free, andthe event is open to the public. New this year,the Awesome Airborne Jugglers will juggleand eat fire in a show at theLibrary/Community Center at 5:30 p.m. Thebonfire will follow from 6:30 to 8 p.m., alongwith Judi Jones Hoop Dancing with a ring of

fire. Hot chocolate and baked goods will beavailable. WINY will provide musical enter-tainment. Bring marshmallows to toast bythe fire, skates for skating on the pond and

sleds for sledding! Donations are welcome tosupport TEEG’s private fuel fund. Park in thelibrary lot and follow the signs. Inclementweather date is Jan. 17. For more information,please contact Thompson Recreation at (860)923-9440. For cancellation information, call onSaturday and listen for outgoing message.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST will beheld from 7 to 11 a.m. at the QuinebaugMasonic Lodge in Southbridge, Mass. Themenu includes French toast, Belgium waffles,bacon, sausage, eggs, beans, toast and customomelets. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors andfree for children under 8. For information, callEric at (508) 943-0106.

SUNDAYJanuary 17

MADE-TO-ORDER BREAKFAST will beheld from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights ofColumbus Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, NorthGrosvenordale. The menu includes eggs, steak,pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage,corned beef hash, ham, beans, home fries andmore. The cost is $7 per person. For more infor-mation, call (860) 923-2967 or e-mail [email protected].

SUNDAY AFTERNOON WALK will begin at2 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon SocietyCenter at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., PomfretCenter. Longtime volunteer and naturalistFran Baranski and other Center volunteerswill lead walks on the Bafflin Sanctuary andWyndham Land Trust properties. Walk for funand exercise while visiting different locationseach week. A tracking lesson will, no doubt,present itself. The event is free for CAS mem-bers and $3 for non-members. For more infor-mation, call (860) 928-4948.

MONDAYJanuary 18

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents ofthe town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to6:30 p.m. at its newly renovated location at thePomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road(Route 44) in Pomfret. Please bring proper I.D.and proof of residence (copy of a phone orelectric bill, etc.). The food pantry will be openMonday evenings and also most Tuesdaysfrom 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAYJanuary 19

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL CLUB4719 MEETING begins at 7 p.m. in RoomW102 at Quinebaug Valley Community Collegeon Upper Maple Street in Danielson. Visitorsare welcome to become acquainted with theclub’s state-of-the-art leadership and publicspeaking program. For information, call SteveRechner at (860) 974-1050 or Jennifer Masielloat (401) 487-2690 or e-mail [email protected].

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents ofthe town of Pomfret, will be open from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at its newly renovat-ed location at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207Mashamoquet Road, Route 44 in Pomfret.Please bring proper I.D. and proof of residence(copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.). Thepantry will be open most Tuesday afternoonsand also on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

HEIFER COMMUNITY MEETING will beheld at 6:30 p.m. in the Putnam Library, 225Kennedy Drive, Putnam. Learn about HeiferInternational and its mission to work withcommunities to end hunger and poverty andcare for the earth. The 2010 events calendarwill be discussed, and the recent visit toHeifer’s FRESH project in New London will bereviewed. Also, learn about the requirementsfor Give a Day, Get a Disney Day. For moreinformation, e-mail [email protected] visit www.heifer.org.

WEDNESDAYJanuary 20

‘BUILDING WITH BOOKS’ CHILDREN’SSTORY TIME will be held at 9 a.m. at the WestWoodstock Library, located at 5 Bungay HillConnector in West Woodstock. All children arewelcome for some great books, crafts, songsand an opportunity to make great friends.There is no registration or fee required; pleasefeel free to just drop in. Please seewww.WestWoodstockLibrary.org or phone(860) 974-0376 for more details.

‘THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARKMUSICAL’ will be presented Wednesdaysthrough Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday mati-nees at 2 p.m., at the Spirit of BroadwayTheater, 24 Chestnut St., Norwich. There’s anew tenant at Armadello Acres and she’swrecking havoc all over Florida’s most exclu-sive trailer park, in this side-splitting musicalcomedy. When Pippi, the stripper on the run,comes between the Dr.-Phil-loving agorapho-bic, Jeannie, and her tollbooth collector hus-band, Norbert, the storm begins to brew.Performances run through Feb. 7. Contact theSBT Box Office at (860) 886-2378 for tickets, spe-cial events or information, or visit online atwww.spiritofbroadway.org.

FRIDAYJanuary 22

ICE FISHING PROGRAM will begin at 6:30p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon SocietyCenter at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., PomfretCenter. Connecticut DEP Fisheries staff willpresent a program about fish identificationand life under the ice, as well as ice fishingequipment, safety and ethics. This will helpprepare contestants for DEP’s Ice FishingDerby to be held Saturday, Jan. 30, onCoventry Lake. Registration is required, asspace is limited. Free to the public. Call (860)928-4948 to register.

TWEEN GAMING DAYS will be held from 1to 3 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library. Thisgame club is for kids ages 9 through 11. Thisspecial afternoon game day will be held on aKillingly Schools’ early release day. Thegroup will play a variety of board games, aswell as the Wii. Registration is required.

SATURDAYJanuary 23

ROAST BEEF DINNER, featuring Beatlesfor Sale, New England’s premier Beatles trib-ute band, will be held at Knights ofColumbus Council 2087 Hall, 1017 RiversideDrive, North Grosvenordale. Beatles for Saleperforms at venues around New England torave reviews. Using no sampled or pre-recorded tracks, they recreate the Beatlesexperience through their profound apprecia-tion for the music and close attention todetail in arrangements and harmonies.Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 and themusic begins at 8. Cost is $15 per person. Formore information, call (860) 923-2967 or [email protected].

‘BLACK BEARS IN CONNECTICUT’ PRO-GRAM will begin at noon at the ConnecticutAudubon Society Center at Pomfret, 189Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. In recent years,there has been a dramatic increase in theblack bear population. Felicia Ortner, DEPmaster wildlife conservationist will presentan informative program on bears, their histo-ry, facts and myths, and how we can best co-exist with them. This event is free to the pub-lic. Snow date is Saturday, Jan. 30. DEP’sBlack Bear traveling display will be at theCenter through Feb. 3. For more information,call (860) 928-4948.

THOMPSON RECREATIONAL BASKEB-TALL REGISTRATION will be held from8:30 a.m. to noon at Tourtellotte High School.The cost is $50 per player, $90 per family max-imum. For more information, call KeithTremblay, treasurer, at (860) 933-7982.

SUNDAYJanuary 24

ANNUAL POTLUCK AND MEETING ofthe Friends of Trail Wood will begin at 2:30p.m. at 93 Kenyon Road, Hampton. The fee isa pot or platter of a favorite recipe. To make areservation, call (860) 928-4948. In case ofinclement weather, the potluck/meeting willbe held Jan. 31.

MONDAYJanuary 25

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents ofthe town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to6:30 p.m. at its newly renovated location atthe Pomfret Senior Center, 207 MashamoquetRoad (Route 44) in Pomfret. Please bringproper I.D. and proof of residence (copy of aphone or electric bill, etc.). The food pantrywill be open Monday evenings and also mostTuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAYJanuary 26

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents ofthe town of Pomfret, will be open from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at its newly reno-vated location at the Pomfret Senior Center,207 Mashamoquet Road, Route 44 in Pomfret.Please bring proper I.D. and proof of resi-dence (copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.).The pantry will be open most Tuesday after-noons and also on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30p.m.

THOMPSON LITTLE LEAGUE REGIS-TRATION will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.at the Thompson Town Hall. The cost is $50per player, $90 per family maximum. Formore information, call Keith Tremblay, trea-surer, at (860) 933-7982.

WEDNESDAYJanuary 27

‘BOOKS ON THE MOVE’ CHILDREN’SSTORY TIME will be held at 9 a.m. at theWest Woodstock Library, located at 5 BungayHill Connector in West Woodstock. All chil-dren are welcome for some great books,crafts, songs and an opportunity to makegreat friends. There is no registration or feerequired; please feel free to just drop in.Please see www.WestWoodstockLibrary.orgor phone (860) 974-0376 for more details.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEwill be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Thompson

Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive, NorthGrosvenordale. To make an appointment, callthe library at (860) 923-9779 or register onlineat www.givelife.org. For questions or moreinformation, please call the library at (860)923-9779.

‘THAILAND’ SLIDESHOW will be present-ed by Aileen Witkowski at 6:30 p.m. in thelibrary meeting room at the ThompsonPublic Library, 934 Riverside Drive, NorthGrosvenordale. For more information, callthe library at (860) 923-9779.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST willbegin at 7 p.m. at the Connecticut AudubonSociety Center at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St.,Pomfret Center. Join the Quinebaug ValleyNature Photography Club for an informalcontest. Bring up to four nature photographsin any combination of color, black and white,prints, slides or snapshots. Pictures shouldbe of nature. Do not include domestic ani-mals or cultivated flowers, and the “hand ofman” should not dominate. Consider attend-ing even if not entering any photos. Thisevent is free for CAS and QVPC members and$5 for non-members. For more information,call (860) 928-4948.

‘THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILERPARK MUSICAL’ will be presentedWednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m.,with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., at the Spiritof Broadway Theater, 24 Chestnut St.,Norwich. There’s a new tenant at ArmadelloAcres and she’s wrecking havoc all overFlorida’s most exclusive trailer park, in thisside-splitting musical comedy. When Pippi,the stripper on the run, comes between theDr.-Phil-loving agoraphobic, Jeannie, and hertollbooth collector husband, Norbert, thestorm begins to brew. Performances runthrough Feb. 7. Contact the SBT Box Office at(860) 886-2378 for tickets, special events orinformation, or visit online at www.spiritof-broadway.org.

SATURDAYJanuary 30


TUESDAYFebruary 2

TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGHSCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION 2010COMMITTEE will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. inthe Thompson Library in Community Room1.

WEDNESDAYFebruary 3

‘THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILERPARK MUSICAL’ will be presentedWednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m.,with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., at the Spiritof Broadway Theater, 24 Chestnut St.,Norwich. There’s a new tenant at ArmadelloAcres and she’s wrecking havoc all overFlorida’s most exclusive trailer park, in thisside-splitting musical comedy. When Pippi,the stripper on the run, comes between theDr.-Phil-loving agoraphobic, Jeannie, and hertollbooth collector husband, Norbert, thestorm begins to brew. Performances runthrough Feb. 7. Contact the SBT Box Office at(860) 886-2378 for tickets, special events orinformation, or visit online at www.spiritof-broadway.org.

SATURDAYFebruary 6

MONTHLY CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE, afund-raiser of Tourtellotte Memorial HighSchool Project Graduation 2010 Committee,will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in theThompson Town Hall parking lot. A bake salewill be held at the Post Office, same parkinglot.


FRIDAYFebruary 12

COMMUNITY JAM SESSIONS will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center onBroad Street. All string players are welcome.The jam sessions are for people of all ages.Another session will be held March 12. Formore information, call Trudy at (860) 877-5069.

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$800508-867-6837

5000Sports Card

LotsMostly Stars & Rookies

Baseball, Football, Hockey, Basketball, And More!

$100 Each Lot508-864-9223

53” PanasonicHD TV

$800860-564-6658

6 Shaper BitsNever used w/factory

coating. 1/2 inch shank. NOT FOR HAND ROUTER.

$185.00Delta LatheReproducer

Fits 12" & 14" DeltaLathes $450

BackpackNever Used

$100Call (508)943-7215

6-Drawer Table$20

HP All-In-OnePrinter(G85)

$45

New HP Printer$29

Bike$40

And More!480-282-2490

8-Foot Tonneau Cover

For Pickup Truck$200

(4) Chrome Wheels15-Inch, WereOn Dodge Van.

Asking $200 For All 4

Call 508-873-13948-Inch/10-Inch

Porcelain PlatesAll With Children’s Pictures

By Well-Known Artist.With Certificates & Numbers,

Still In Original Boxes.If Interested, Call

508-347-3238Will Discuss Prices

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

Honda 250R, $700. ‘93Honda XR80, $600.

Please leave a message at (860)315-7048

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

Insulated Cover & Redwood Steps. Years Left On Factory

Warranty. Always Been In House - Never Been

Outdoors.$2,800

Call Ron 860-779-1371

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9 Pc. DiningRoom Set

All Items High QualityLike New $1300

Paid $2372 A Year AgoEmail For Photos

[email protected] ONLY!

A/C’s2 Panasonic Energy Star

11,500 BTU.Window/Wall-Units. Clean.

$150 EachFor Details

860-315-7262

MotorizedWheelchairPronto Sure-Step M91

Motorized, With Footrest,Holds 300-400lbs.

Holds Oxygen Tanks.Incl. 2 Brand New Batteries

Asking $1650 firm

Antique 1860’sOak TableWith 5 Legs

With ‘Engraved’ Design& 2 Matching Chairs

$500774-452-2391

Ab-Lounger Sport Model

Excellent ConditionPaid $100+

Will Take $50 OBO508-949-6340

Children’sSchwinn Electric

ScooterRuns, But Needs

New Battery$35

413-245-3429

Air ConditionerFloor Model.

8700 BTUAsking $45

2 50-Pound Barbell Plates

$30 For Pair

12-Inch 3-WaySpeakers$35 For Pair

413-245-7995

Air ConditionerGeneral Electric

24,000 BTU, Window Mount, 230 Volts. Used One

Summer. With RemoteControl$400

Call Bob Or Joyce508-885-2400

Air ConditionersGeneral Electric 10,000 BTU

Window Mount AirConditioner, $150.

Samsung 5,000 BTUWindow Mount AirConditioner, $75.00

Call Jeff at(802)380-0844

Brand New Bunk Beds and 2 Dressers

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

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

010 FOR SALE

All French CountryEthan AllenFurniture

Variety Of TablesFairly New

Kitchen Pub TableButler

End TablesNested Tables

Leave Message508-208-8401

Can schedule viewingin Oxford.

Alum-A-PoleSystemLike New

Complete $3300 System,Including 24’ Poles, Braces,

Jacks, & Two 24’ PlanksOnly $1100 FIRM

508-987-6313

Amana Air Conditioner18,000 btu only used 4

summers, 2 heavy for me to lift. $400 new, sell for $200.

Ask for Pat,(508)885-5542

AmanaSelf-Cleaning Electric Oven

Lightly Used & Very Clean.$150

GE 650 DishwasherLightly Used & Very Clean.

$125

6’x8’ ShedOn Stilts

$250508-434-0315

AndersonWindows

New therm. 1 double hung, R.O. 30”x32” $50.

Casement-R.O. 283”x48” $50. 1 34”x34” 11OV

Commercial-Residential.Louvers fan. Excellent

condition, $100. 1 Sears Best water pump. 110-220V.Excellent cond. $65.00.Call (860)774-7167

Antique 1892Kitchen

Wood StoveMagee Mystic Kitchen

Coal/Wood Stove. With Side Copper Water Reservoir. 6

Burners, Oven.Good Condition

Approx 30” Deep x 54” Wide.$1200

Call Nancy508-867-3900

Antique AladdinKitchen

Cook StoveComplete.

BO Over $500860-928-3858

Antique DresserBird’s-Eye Maple.Beautiful, In Great

Condition.$275

508-885-2170

Antique RedVermont Casting

Gas HeaterExcellent Condition.Asking Price $1700Call 508-867-5677

Or Office 508-755-0972

Antique Singer Portable Sewing

MachineDog Crate (Boxed)

For 40-60 lb Dog1972 Matching His & Hers

Columbia Bikes26”, 5-Speed

Jason TelescopeRotary Power508-278-2045

Antique Stool& Lavatory

Porcelain Handles.(2)Glass Doors For Kitchen

Cabinet2 Solid Wood Doors

6’8”x32”(1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights

3 Wood Frame SolidGlass Door

24”x50”30-Gallon ElectricHot-Water Heater

LP Gas Wall heater712-299-5239

Antique Victorian8pc. Black Marble

FireplaceMantle Surround

Good ConditionBest Offer For Both

Leave Message860-923-2987

Antique Wedding Gown

with train. Fits size 6/7.Excellent condition. $200.

Call (860)935-0116

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

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APARTMENT LIQUIDATION

Everything Must Go!Furniture

Men’s ClothingPictures

Many MiscellaneousItems

No ReasonableOffer Refused508-949-6425

Athena Stereo Speakers

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

speakers. Asking $380 for pair.

Call (508)341-4659

AuthenticRevolutionaryWar HistoricAutographs

Genuine Original Signature Autographs Of

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

Authenticity508-476-1068

Baby StuffGreat Condition

Highchair $50Greico Double-Stroller $125

Eddie Bauer Bassinet $50Fisher-Price Baby Swing $50Greico Infant Carseat WithSnugglie & Two Bases. $75

Crib Mattress $50508-949-8949

Backup PowerpackFor Computer, $100

Antique Stainless-SteelMilkcan

$25Antique Singer Sewing

Machine$50

508-461-9097

Beach CruiserBicycles

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

$195 Each508-476-1935

Beautiful WurlitzerOak Piano

$3000Reduced To $500

Or Best OfferFull Keyboard With Bench.

508-949-1283

Beautifully Etched Oak King-Size

Waterbed FrameWith Drawers &

Storage Underneath.Frame Is Less Than 10 Years

Old And In Very GoodCondition. Waterbed

Heater Included If Interested. Heater Is Less Than

3 Years Old.Bed Frame Is Too Big

For Our BedroomAsking $250 OBO508-234-8731

BicycleMen’s Trek Pilot 5.2, 58cm

$1700Wedding Gown

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

All In Excellent Condition508-943-2007

Brand NewFront load washer & dryer

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

Brand-NewAutomatic Scrubbing

Power-Head$500

Reconditioned Prop19” Pitch, FitsMerc Cruisers

$85

508-826-2029

Bunk Bed For SaleHeavy Duty, Solid Pine,

VERY Sturdy. Colonial Maple Finish, 2 Under-Bed Drawers.

Can Email Picture.$500

[email protected]

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

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

Californa King Bedroom SetNew Matress, Split

Boxsprings, Headboard.With Beveled Glass-TopBureau & 2 Endtables.

$2500 OBOAsk For Ron Jr.508-943-1000

Clawfoot Tub$400

508-867-9566

010 FOR SALE

Camcorder$140

Audio Equipment$60

Electric Guitar$95

Amp $60Receiver $120

Canon Film Camera $45DVD Player $25

GPS $95Computer $150DJ Equipment

Dale Earnhardt Sr.Magazines

860-963-7087

CanoeOld Town Tripper w/Bonded

Stem-Guards.$500

Water-Proof, Tripper-Fitted, In-Canoe/Truck/PortageCases, & Motor Mount,Extra. Everything ForCanoeing The NMW/

Allagash/St. John508-892-4912

Cargo CarrierFor 2-Inch Receiver

New $40

8HP Briggs & Stratton Motor

New Short Block,Runs $150

508-248-6783

Case Tractor1948 VAC With

Sickle-Bar Mower.Asking $1650 OBO

International HarvesterTwo-Row Corn Planter

Trailer-Type, WithHydraulic Lift.

$800 OBO860-974-9811

Cedar Chest &Rocker

Multi-Colored Cushioned Top, Cherry Wood Cedar

(Hope) Chest and Matching Rocker. Both In Excellent

Condition.Asking

Cedar Chest $300Rocker $200

Call 508-756-2607

Cherry DaybedWith Twin Mattress

$300860-974-2881

Chevy PrizmWanted

Any Year. Must Have Very Low Miles.

Will Consider A Civic508-764-1439

Chickering Spinet PianoBaby Grand &

Bench$700. 1993 Chevrolet

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

Call (508)765-9316 leave message

China Cabinet & Dining Room

TableWith 6 Chairs. Hard Wood,

Excellent Condition.Cabinet $550, Table $400.

Prices Negotiable, Must Go.860-851-9578

[email protected](Email For Pictures)

ChristmasSports Card

SpecialsBaseball/FootballBasketball/Hockey

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

Including Vintage Cards LikeMantle/Williams/Etc.

508-864-9223

Coca-ColaMachines

& CollectiblesGlassware, Pictures, Signs,

X-Mas Items, SewingMaterial, Etc., Etc.

Call For AppointmentWeekdays 4pm-8pmWeekends Anytime

Liz And Mike508-949-7277

Webster

ColemanGenerator

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

Wire With Connectors.Great Condition.

$400860-933-5900

CollectiblesDicken’s “Dept. 56”Christmas Village

Eleven Buildings(Some Retired!) AndNumerous FigurinesExcellent Condition.Would Like To Sell

All Together.Call For More Information

508-278-3973

DressesWedding, Prom, Cocktail. All

brand new.Call (508)981-6762


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Complete Master Bedroom Furniture

Includes CaliforniaKing-Sized Waterbed Frame,

Large Armoire, LargeDresser With Mirror,

(2) Large End Tables. Sturdy Cherry In Excellent

Condition.$2000 OBO

MUST SACRIFICE AT$1295

(3) Original FactoryHubcaps

For Hyundai Sonata$35 Each

Call Alan At508-509-5407

ComputerCompaq FS7600

Lexmark Printer/Copier/FaxLexmark Printer

All For $550 OBOComputer Desk (Corner)

$195 OBOOffice Chair (Cully)

$65Entertainment Center

58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood$300

Numerous DogBreed Books

508-867-9734

Coolant System1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase

6-Gallon Flood-Type$175 OBO

120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Coolant System

$175 OBO

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

CouchLike New $200

Cushman Maple Dining Room Set

4 Straight Chairs,2 Captain’s Chairs,

1 Hutch.$350

860-774-8479

Crystal GlasswareOf All Kinds

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

413-245-6246

Dale Ernhardt Sr.Letter Coat

New, With 2 Cars In Case$150

New CraftsmanKey Start Mower

Self-Propelled, BaggerAssembly

$200Spongebob 13” TV

$50Lil Tykes Car

$20508-434-0315

Dark Wood Curio55” Wide x 77” Tall,

18” DeepGlass Doors On Top, With

Three Drawers Below.$500

Highchair$50

White CribMattress Included $300

508-885-2866

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

Call (508)987-3143

Designer Wedding

DressNever Worn!

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

with organza & silk/satin material. $700.

Call (508)949-2528

Diamond Bridal Set

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

surround with 16 small diamonds. Includes Kay

Jewelers receiptfor $2227.92Asking $800.

Call (860)923-9894

Diamond Ring14KT 6PR Tiffany Setting

.80CT Diamond$1000

Call 860-774-0667

Dining Room SetGolden Oak Oval Table.

60”x42” Closed,90”x42” Open.

6 Chairs (4 Side, 2 Captains)Matching Lighted Buffet Hutch, 54”Wx18”Dx76”T

Asking $1500 OBO

Manchester MahoganyWood Valet Chair

With Drawer$100 OBO

508-476-7572

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

sides, 2 captains). Matching mirrored/lighted china

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

(860)928-1618

Dirt Bike2003 RM65 Suzuki

Great condition, asking $1200.

Call (774)696-3360

Electric Scooter&

ElectricWheelchair

For Sale$500 Each

(508)987-3143

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DISHWASHERHot Point Dishwasher $100

ALSO:Brand New CasioKeyboard LH100

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

Music Inside!Paid $199 On Sale

Sell $100Email:

[email protected] Pictures Or Call Marty

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

860-779-2611

Double WindowNew, Vetter High Pro 4

With Screens.Measures 76”Long

61”High$650 OBO

Marine HemiEngine

1959 With Latham Blower And Four Carburetors

$8000 OBO

Call 508-259-8805

Downsizing Sale!Solid Maple 2-Piece

Formal Hutch68”Hx40”Lx18”W

$300Solid Maple DeskWith Attached Hutch

(Basset)76”Hx42”Lx18”W

$200Solid Maple Tea Cart

With Drawer$50

Stainless Steel FlatwareService For 10, Some

Service Pieces$25

(2) Large Crystal-Base Lamps

$20 EachMedium Crystal-Base Lamp

$15Horizontal & Vertical

Decorative Plate HoldersFree-Standing Jewelry

Armoire$30

Ann Klein Womens Dress Winter Coat

Black, Calf-Length,Never Worn, Size 2X

$75Ann Klein Womens Grey

Dress Winter CoatCalf-Length, Worn Only

Few Times, Size 12$50

Call Chris508-764-3736

DOWNSIZING!Washer

Hotpoint Heavy Duty, White

White SewingMachineLike New!

Antique SingerSewing Machine

Gold Leafed

Student/Computer DeskWood

508-234-3908

Early 1900’sColonial-StylePorch Posts

8 Posts, 9 Matching Railings With Spindles Attached.

(4) Antique Wood& Coal Stoves

Glenwood & Magee BrandFor More Information

413-967-8169

Early 1950’s8-Piece

Wrought IronDen Set

In Excellent Condition.$550 OBO

413-245-7819

Early 2-DrawerBlanket Chest

4-Drawer BureauHoosier Cabinet

GlasswareLamps

Old DishesExcellent Condition

Other AntiquesAvailable!

508-764-8801

Electric DryerUsed 6 months, $100.

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

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

Apartment size freezer, $50. Works well.

Call (508)340-2098

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

eMachinesDesktop PC

With 20” Samsung LCD Monitor

140GB Hard Drive, 1GB RAM. CD/DVD Burner,

Digital Media CardReader (4 Slots).

Running Vista Smoothly!Asking $500 For

The Combo!774-232-6617

010 FOR SALE

ElectronicsHuge Speakers

Paid $500 EachAsking $300 For Pair

Bose 3-2-1 SystemPaid $1000Asking $500

Sony Surround-SoundSystem

$250

Set Of 4 Speakers$300

Call 508-949-7040

ELECTRONICS(Sturbridge, MA)SAMSUNG LN52A850

LCD 1080p HDTV52”, Slim 1.9” Thin

120Hz RSS$3099$1799

SONY VCR/VHSSLV-780HF

$199$99

SONY DSC-H1Digital Camera

$299$179

SONY FX330Video Camcorder

$299$149

BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 SOUND SYSTEM

$2999$1499

Call Mr. Desai732-309-9366 (Cell)

ENTIRE CONTENTSOF 2 STORAGE

UNITSMust Go!

Moving Out Of State.Come Find Your Treasures,

Large & SmallCall For Appointment

774-232-0064

Farm EquipmentCultivator Toolbar

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

$350Lime Spreader

Tow-Behind, Ground Driven.$150

860-974-7099

Farmer’s Hutch$200

Call 508-943-3711After 6pm

Fine ArtSigned in the plate Tarkay

Seriolithograph 2002 Indigo Chapeau. Professionally

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

gallery Certificate &Appraisal. Can e-mail pic

$300 OBO(508) 867-2250

Fish Tanks125 & 75 Gallon

Complete Setups, Including Wood Cabinet Stands,

Canister Filters For Salt Or Fresh Water, Heaters,

Pumps, Lights & Extras.$600 & $500 FIRM

Call 508-949-7040

Flat BeltPTO Pulley

$80

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

Deep. Can Be Lighted.$150

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

Ford Tractor1958 4-Cycle, Power

Steering, Bucket With Down Pressure And Extras.

$4800 OBO508-867-7345

Four TiresGenerals Ameri GS60

B/W P235-75-R15Good Condition

$175 SetCall 508-259-8805

FURNITUREBeautiful Brown Paisley

Couch, ChairWith Matching

Large Beveled Mirror.$700

(5) Solid MapleFan-Back Chairs

$200(4) Solid Oak Pressed

Back Chairs$200

Antique OakRocking Chair

$100Antique Pine Buffet

$200

508-867-8948

Garage Air Lift Jack$400

Fish Tankw/Stand & Accessories

$100

860-774-1485

Gem GK340Electronic Keyboard

With StandGreat Christmas Gift.

$100508-987-0743

Girls Clothing& Shoes

Toddler Sizes Through 10/12Shoe Sizes 1-3

Gently Used & Brand NewMany Styles & Brands

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

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Glass-Top 36”Octagonal Table

$50Oak Queen Post

Headboard/Footboard$50

Gas 32” Fireplaces$50 each

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

Oak TV Cabinet $40508-347-5782

GroomingEquipment

1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer1 Romani Clipper Vac

(B&B Model)1 42 Inch Hydraulic

Grooming Table1 Hydro Surge Bather

Asking $2500 For All508-987-2419

Gymnastic MatsGymnastic Mats 4’x8’x2”

$100 EachLanding Pad 6’x12’x8”

$200

Rock Wall Panels4’x6’ $200 Each

Reasonable OffersConsidered

Leave Message For Jennifer508-397-6426

Hand PumpFor Fuel Tank

$95Call (860)429-6632

Hand-Beaded Wedding Gown

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

Tiara-Style Headdress &Veil. Museum-Quality

Preservation.$600 OBO

508-987-3781

Hand-CraftedJewelry

Many VarietiesRings

Lucite BraceletsEarrings

And More!508-410-5783

HaywoodWakefield

Bedroom SetDouble(Full-Sized) Bed With Mirror, Bureau, And Table.

$350508-943-8482

Heavy DutyCommerical

Fitness EquipmentBody Masters Standing

Leg CurlBicep CurlPec Deck,

Abdominal Machine.$400 Each

TrotterPrecor

Treadmills, SteppersElipticals, Bikes

$100-$500Lockers

Tanning Beds$400

Many Other Body Masters Machines Also Available!

860-774-8008

Hewlett PackardColor Printer

$25

WhirlpoolAir Conditioner

Energy-Efficient, 8000 BTU$125

Computer DeskGlass Top, Pull-Out Leaf,

Attached File Cabinet$150

Beige ShermagGlider & Ottoman

$225Call 508-949-8851

High-Low ElectricHospital Bed

Like New!With Scoop Mattress

$500 OBO413-245-6182

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

Email: [email protected]

Or 774-402-1274

HONDAGENERATOR

3000 Watts#EU3000ISA

Like New, Super Quiet.$1650

Mike 860-935-0072

Hosier CabinetIn Original Condition

$900Over-Stuffed Upholstered

Green Chair$250

Huntington Green Floral2-Cushion Sofa

$700Kitchen Set

Drop-Leaf, 5 Chairs$625

VariousUsed Appliances

Call For Details

508-943-8693

Hot Tub‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets,

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

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

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

Llama WoolFor Sale

UnfinishedCall For More Information

508-335-8239

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Hunting Camo Clothes &Equipment

Mostly New, Some Used.Sizes Medium, Large & XL.

Insulated Suit, Jackets, Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants.

Archery, Shotgun,Black Powder

Call For Prices508-949-1320

Husqvarna Garden Tractor

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

$2800774-200-0395

Inflatable BoatWest Marine 9 Ft. Boat With

Oars And Footpump.Motorguide 47lb Thrust

Electric Motor. West Marine Deep Cell Battery

With Charger.$495

Call 860-230-8542

Jackie Kennedy Doll

In original box by Franklin Mint. Includes accessories,

display case and stand.Certificates of authenticity.

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

JewelryNew 14K Ruby & Diamond Yellow gold cross pendant,

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

offers.Call Shirley

(508)248-3005

John Deere 2243Greens Mower

$5900 OBOJohn Deere 220A

Walk-Behind Greens Mower$1995 OBO

508-764-8330

Johnson Wood &Coal Furnace

Firebrick Lined, Shaker Grate, Ash Pan, Blower

System.$650

1940’s Coca-ColaIce Cooler

Lift-Top With Rack Body.$250

860-928-3972

JukeboxAMI/Rowe, 45’s

Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of 45’s With Extra Records.

$400 OBOCan Deliver For Gas Money

With My Pickup TruckDayville, CT

Cell 401-523-5670

Kawai OrganAsking $2000

Bumper Pool Table$75

Refrigerator4 Years Old

$175

ToolsAll Kinds Of Home ToolsSome New, Some Lightly

UsedHam Radio Equipment

Exercise Bike508-347-3380

KenmoreWasher & Dryer

Like New$100 EachCall Phil

508-234-3348

Kia Rio Or Hyundai Accent Wanted

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

Will Pay Your PriceFor The Right One

508-764-1439

Kirby GL2000Vacuum Cleaner

w/Accessories. Hardly Used.$275

Golf ClubsMens/Womens

Complete Set With Bag$75

Campbell 100 PSICompressor

$65

Dorm Microwave $30

Falcon Fishing RodsBrand New $100

Okuma Fishing RodsBrand New $75

Wood Fishing Rod Rack12 Rods - $40

Assorted Okuma Reels$50-$100

Boy’s BMX Bike $20

508-390-3717

Kitchen CenterBy Oster

Complete Set Of Attachments For Food Processing,

Cooking & Baking.Great Condition.

$65508-949-1320

Kitchen Table & 6 Chairs

Sturdy, Real Wood, Tile-Top$200

Buffet w/Mirrored Hutch$200

(2) Bookcases$100 For Both

Desk w/Matching 2-Drawer Filing Cabinet

$100Call 508-949-7040

Men’s SkisDynastar Skis & Boots,

Size 10$135

508-832-3118

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Lace WeddingGown

Full-Length, Size 12.$200

Brown ItalianLeather Jacket

Medium, $200All Excellent Condition

508-757-7796Noon-6pm

LADIESDRESSER

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

HandmadeLead ChandelierContemporary Style$150 (Negotiable)

508-892-1107

Ladies’ Genuine Black Shearling

SheepskinFur Coat

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

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

Bust 40-42”$250 OBO

508-885-8940Leave Message

LandscapeEquipment

Trailer$995 OBO

Aluminum FoldingStaging/Scaffolding2 Sections w/Platforms,

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

$950 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Lexmark Printer$50 OBO

TV StandWalnut

$25Wood Piano Bench

With Storage$25 OBO

Denise Austin ManualTreadmill$75 OBO

Call508-892-1679

Like New!Large Two-Level Light

Oak Coffee Table$125

Good Condition8’ x 11’ Karastan

Oriental RugNew Fringe &

Professionally Cleaned$350

Call Rich508-826-2029

Liner TrayFor Cargo Area/Floor For

2008 Subaru OutbackNever Used.

Cost $70Asking $45 CASH

Brookfield508-867-2224

Living Room Set90” SofaLove Seat

Oriental Rug(Machine-Made)

2 Matching End-TablesTake The Whole Set For

$1000 Or Best Offer508-867-9650

Living Room Sofa & Chair

Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Frame, Excellent Quality.Floral Pattern, Country

Styling.Solid Wood Coffee

& End TableOver $3500 New$800 Steals It!

Call 508-949-7040

LK StainlessSteel Sink

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

New $400Asking $125508-832-9877

Machinist ToolsTool chest, also other odds

and ends.Call (508)234-8034

Mags With TiresFor E-Z-Go Golfcart

Plow For John DeereGarden Tractor

Truck Liner For 6’ BedRug (7’x10’)

w/Seashell Border508-987-1504

MahoganyBedroom Set

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

$1500 Negotiable

Mahogany Cedar Chest$600 Negotiable508-234-2897

MahoganyBedroom Set

Full-Size Bed. Highboy,Mirrored Dresser,

Nightstand.Excellent Condition.

$1200

Solid Oak BedFull-Sized.

Excellent Condition.$850

508-756-6120774-289-6982

010 FOR SALE

Memory Foam Authentic

Therapeutic NASA Mattress

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

Call Tom (978)597-3033

Men’s BicycleGiant 6061

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

Only 4 Times.Original Cost $800

Asking $350508-764-9309

Men’s Burberry Prorsum

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

$100860-974-9946

“Merits”Power Wheelchair

Like newPLUS

Hercules 3000 Chair LiftFor Van

Cost over $5500.00Will sell for $2000.00Call (860)774-5114

MiscellaneousItems

Broyhill Shaker PineEntertainment Center

w/doorsFits 36” Or Smaller

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

Breyer Model HorsesOlder, For Collector

(860)774-3309

Miscellaneous Items

Maytag Wall-Mount Microwave Oven

Works Fine. $50Head Skis,

Bindings & PolesNever Used!

$150

Sony Viao Computer$150

Pioneer & TechnicsStereo Components

Best Offer

Call 508-949-7040

Modine Forced Hot Air Furnace

170,000 BTU. Excellentcondition. Set up for natural

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

MOST ITEMS HALF ORIGINAL

PRICE!Arien Tractor

Arc WelderWood-Burning StoveFishing EquipmentArchery EquipmentMachinist Tools

Auto ToolsAntenna Tower35mm Camera

146 VHS DisneyMovies

508-885-5189

MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V

1725RPM, 56 Frame.$45

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

$1505HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$150

1/2HP 208/230/460VLarge Overhead Door-Opener

$1304 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best OfferCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Moving Must SellGarden Leisure 6 Seater

Hot Tub with lounger, $3800/BO.

Weider Pro 9940 dual weight bench, $150.

Trampoline, $75.Brand new computer

armoire, $450.Please call

(508)404-5470

MovingMust Sell!

Ethan AllenNew MahoganyDining Room

Large Crystal Chandelier11x14 Oriental Wool Rug

Painted Bureau2 Olive-Green Swivel

Rocker ChairsPilates MachinesQueen Brass Bed

Best Offer AcceptedFor All

508-867-6730

Moving South!Entire House Including:

Sofa, 2 Recliners, Tables, Dining Room Table & Chairs,

Dry Sink, Server,Bedroom Set(s) PlusQueen Mattresses.

All In Excellent Condition!Best Offer Over $2000

860-963-2065

010 FOR SALE

MTD Lawn Tractor1994 Model, 16HP, 42 Inch

Blade. Good Condition,With Heavy-Duty Trailer.

$350508-266-0330586-419-1040

MUSICDukes Of Dixieland Record

CollectionHandel’s “The Messiah”

Volume 1 & 2 AND MORE

Make An Offer!Hammond Organ

With Upright Leslie Speaker$1000

860-774-2454

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Just In Time ForChristmas

Saddles$100 Each

Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc.Blessings Farm

50 H Foote RoadCharlton

508-248-1411

NASCAR Models283 Pieces1994-1999

1/64th, 1/87th, 1/144thHot Wheels, Revelle, Racing

Champions, HighPerformance, Winners Circle.Cars, Transporters, Trucks,

Pit Crews.Asking $400 FIRM

860-974-2795

New BunkbedsPaid $900

Asking $500Just Purchased In March!

Includes Mattresses774-200-1561

New Diamond Ring

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

stone plus 6 smalldiamonds) paid $1500.

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

(860)234-3128NEW

Esante Top-Of-The-Line Home EmbroiderySewing MachineDoes Up To 6x10 Designs.

MANY Extras.Serious Calls Only.

Must Sell (Ill Health)860-779-9808

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

1996 Dodge CaravanNew Engine Parts,

Runs Great!$700

Saab 1997 900SCold A/C, New Tires &

Battery$2200

Troybilt RototillerUsed 5 Times, Like New!

$700860-774-1950

New Snap-OnHarley Davidson

Collectors Edition Toolbox

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

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

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

New! 8 American Craftsman

ReplacementWindows

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

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

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

for Justin

NFL Autographed Helmet Collection

Five Ridell Team Helmets Signed By MVP Icon

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

$3000 OBO508-476-1068

Nordic TracWalk Fit Skier/Rower

$125Jane Fonda Non-Motorized

Treadmill$125

Technalon Car CoverFits Car 16’-17’6”

$60508-885-9992

Oak Bedroom SetQueen bed and mattress, hutch, nightstand and

dresser with mirror. All inexcellent condition. Mattress

brand new. $1300 or BO. Mahogany TV and

Video Stand$50.

Brand NewEntertainment Center

Black chrome and glassasking $500 or BO.

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

Oak ComputerArmoire

$150Trumpet $100

Electric/Acoustic GuitarVinci Brand $100

508-864-7159


REPORTERVillager Newspapers, a division of Stonebridge Press publishing four weekly

newspapers in the northeastern Connecticut towns of Killingly, Putnam, Thompson and

Woodstock, seeks a passionate, driven and talented reporter to join a dedicated staff.

This is an entry level, 40-hour-a-week position perfect for someone with a passion for

print journalism. The ideal candidate should have some newspaper reporting

experience, either at a small daily or weekly or with a college paper or internship.

At Villager Newspapers, you will cover public meetings, cover local news and school

events, develop and write feature stories, take photos and more. A good personality and

professional work ethic are expected. The right candidate should be able to juggle

multiple tasks, work well under pressure and on deadline, and want to be part of a team

atmosphere. The position entails some night and weekend duties, as needed. Familiarity

with Macs and AP style, as well as photography experience, are helpful.

Villager Newspapers offers paid vacations, health insurance, 401K and mileage

reimbursement. Candidates living in or around northeast Connecticut are encouraged to

apply, but all applicants will be considered. If applying from outside the area, please

indicate how you would be able to relocate.

Send cover letter, resume, references and three clips to:Reporter Position, c/o Stephanie Jarvis, Editor,

Villager Newspapers, P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281

Or e-mail: [email protected](Please put "Reporter Position" in the subject line).

No Phone Calls, Please.Stonebridge Press, owner of 12 daily and weekly newspapers in Central Massachusetts

and Northeast Connecticut, is an equal opportunity employer.

010 FOR SALE

Oak EntertainmentCenter

Oak King Bedroom SetOak Table

(3) Craftmatic Twin BedsDesk

ShredderExercise Bike

Oreck Vacuum &Shampooer

Singer Sewing MachineAnd Much More!860-974-1396

Old Oak Rolltop Desk

Great Original Condition!54” Long, 30” Wide

$600860-774-4019

Old-Time TrunkGood ConditionNeeds Straps

Best Offer508-234-2712

OrganTechnics SXEN4

Best OfferRascal Scooter

600 SeriesBest Offer

508-892-8316

Outdoor Garden Fountain

Very Large, Gorgeous,3 Tiers, Excellent Condition

Must Be Seen!Originally $1500

Asking $650508-867-3900

PanasonicColor TVCT-36SX12F

36” HDS Flat Screen With Remote & Operating

Instructions.$475

Call 508-943-1206After 7pm

Park Model RV2002, 12x40

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

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

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499

Pellet StoveWhitfield Tradition

By LennoxFree-Standing, Cast Iron,

Hunter Green Enamel Finish.Replaced With Larger Stove.

Completely RefurbishedTo New Condition. Works

Perfectly, 6 Years Old.REDUCED!

$1200 Or Best OfferCall 508-234-8139

Penn 6 wt. FlyrodNew Condition

Call 508-278-6419

PianoBaldwin SpinnetLight brown color. Bought at Steinerts. Good condition,

$700.Call (508)885-4320

Picnic Table7’11” x 29”

Built To Easily Accomodate Handicapped Persons,

Needs Staining.$50 Or B/O

860-935-9240

Pine HutchShelves & Drawer

On Top. Drysink In Middle With Door Opening Upwards,

And Doors Below.Very Old.

$200Maple Headboard &

Footboard&

Maple 6-Drawer DresserFull-Sized w/Rails,

From 1950’s$200

774-452-2391

Pioneer Stereo System

With All Original Manuals.Includes Turntable, Radio

Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For Speakers. Cassette Tape

Player/Recorder, CD Player.Original Cost $1250Excellent Condition

$550413-245-3402

Pipe ThreaderToledo 999, Floor Model,

On Wheels.$100

Angle Iron Cutter ForShelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790$100

Snowblower49.5” Wide, For PTO

$200Call 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Pool HeaterExtend your swimming

season. Aqua Comfort Heat Pump for above ground pool.

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

Pool Table8’, 3/4” Slate Brunswick,

Drop Pockets.$3700 New.

Sell For $2250860-887-5933

Solid MahoganyDining Room

Tablew/Leaf(extends to 72"),

one-armed chair, Five side chairs and Buffet

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

condition sell together for $500.00

860-935-5981

010 FOR SALE

Portable GarageBy Shelter LogicPurchased Oct ‘09.20’Dx30’Wx16’H

Paid $3800Asking $3000

Brunarhans 12-GunHutch-Style Gun Cabinet

$500Dry Bar With 2 Stools

All Oak$500

JukeboxWith Over 500 45’s!

$600

Scuba GearTanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins,

Regulator With Octopus, Etc.$300

860-779-6171

Pratt & Whitney Flat-Belt Driven

Metal LatheOverall Dimensions;7’ Long By 2’ Wide

Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Chucks.

$450860-923-3532Ask For Ron

Pride BrandCombinationLift Recliner

Wine Color,Only Used 3 Times

Cost $850$700 OBO

Shower Seat/Stool For Tub$25

Gazelle Exercise EquipmentGood Condition

$150 OBOBack Massage Chair Pad

Good Condition$50

860-774-0794860-481-5570

Project LeftoverLumber

Shed DoorInterior Bi-Fold Doors

4x4’s, 2x4’sPlywood

MUCH MORE!$85 For All

508-248-1951

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

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

Cash only.Call (508)832-9981

Propane Gas Heater

$100Excellent Condition

860-923-9708

Radio/Control Air Planes

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

engines. Loads of misc. flight & building equipment.

Former member of Neds R/C club.

Call Bob (860)779-6484

Real RanchMink Jacket

Very Good Condition$800 or best offer508-943-2444

Refinished ChairsNatural Or Painted Finish,

Some Decorated. Singles To Sets Of Six.

Very Reasonable!508-764-4493

Rolex WatchStainless Steel PerpetualPearl Face, Original Box.

Excellent, Near-MintCondition

$1200 FIRM(Appraised Much Higher)

CASH OnlyCall 508-949-7040

RototillerAriens, Rear Tine, Electric

Start. Newly Serviced,7HP Engine.

$550508-234-6096

Ruby & Diamond14K Ladies’ Ring

Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct2 Diamonds Are Set To The

Side. Fine Color &Good Quality.

Documented Replacement Value $1375

Asking $750Call 508-347-5813

Samsung 61” HDTV-DLP TV

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

appointment.

Santa BarbaraSpa/Hot-Tub

105 Jets, 7 Person. UprightTherapy Lounge, Neck &

Foot Massage, 2 AdditionalTherapy Seats Plus

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

Night Blue With RedMaintenance Free VinylCabinet. One Year Old

Paid $8000 NewAsking $6000Will Deliver

Call (508)864-8578

SchwinnElectric ScooterNeeds new battery, $60.

(508)764-6560

Scooter StorePower Chair

Model “Jazzy”Travels 8 Miles On One

Charge! New, Never Used.Purchased In March 2009.

Paid $6800Sell For $2500 OBO

Ray Or Debbie508-277-2795508-277-2658

010 FOR SALE

Set Of 4Bridgestone

Blizzak Snow Tires185-65 R14

Only Used One Season!$100

508-347-9044

SeveralQueen-Sized

Bedroom Setsw/Box & Mattress, Cherry

Mirrored Dressers,Drawered Nightstand

$1200 Each

RugsBird Of Paradise(2)9x12, 9x14

$295 EachOriental Style(2)Red 9x12$300 Each

508-943-8693

Shopsmith SawWith Attachments

For SaleIncludes Wood Lathe,Drill Press, Table Saw,

And Converts To Sander.Asking $500

860-617-0182

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used TwicePaid $1295

$950

TracVacModel 385-IC/385LH

Used Once.Paid $1300

$1100

Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295

Used TwicePaid $2772

$1900508-765-5763

Snow Tires4 P225-60-R17. Tires like

new, winter ‘07. $300 or best offer.

Call (508)234-7930

SnowblowerSnapper 8HP 26” $500

WasherMaytag, Heavy Duty $100

DryerWhirlpool, Electric $100Entertainment Center

Solid Oak $100Queen-Sized BedSolid Oak $200

Triple Dresser w/Mirror$150

Sterns & Foster MattressNew $400

Computer Desk $100Shop Smith

w/Accessories $500Joiner/Planer $75

LCD Monitor 17” $75Maple Dresser

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

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Sofa7’ La-Z-Boy With 3 Cushions,

In Sage Green.Great Condition

$500

Entertainment CenterPine Corner Unit. Height 6’,

Holds 32” TV,Great Condition.

$500860-963-7880

Solid Oak Queen Bedroom Set

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

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

Call (508)867-9222

Solid OakS-Bent Windsor

Chairs4 Oak Finish, 2 Antique Black

Finish Captains Chairs.In Perfect Condition.

$180(3) Adult Small Jobe

Life VestsBarely Used

$25508-234-2647

Solid Oak Set48” round table w/18”

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

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

Electronic PianoCasio Model# CTK1000

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

010 FOR SALE

Solid TeakDining Table

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

30” attached dropextension leaf.

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

Sony Wega 32” TVLike New!

$150

Beautiful Oak41”W x 54”H x 23”D

Cabinet For TVWith Recessed Doors.

Paid $800Asking $200

Photos Available By Email508-764-4103

Speedaire Air Compressors

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

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

Spinet Piano and Bench

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

reasonable offers.Call (508)867-8532

Spinnet Piano (Steinert)

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

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

$600. Lexmarkprinter, $50.

Call Karen (508)885-3192

Square DancingOutfits For SaleSize Small & Medium.

Good Condition, All Colors.$10 A Set

Call 860-774-5262

Steam Radiator Covers

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

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

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

Stereo SystemOnkyo Components With

Bose Acoustimas Speakers $350

Call (508)943-0089

Stereo With Speakers

$50Call 508-278-7958

StoveFranklin StyleWood-Burning

$275

Gas LogNever Used

$90508-832-6234

Table Saw10-Inch With Steel Stand

Band SawWith Steel StandMade By Delta

Great For Any WorkshopHardly Used!

New Cost $1500-$2000Selling For $600

For BothCall 508-949-7040

Tan Genuine Sheepskin Men’s

JacketSize 46, Never Worn.

$150

Portable Olympia Typewriter

In Case. In Good Condition$75

Vintage Royal TypewriterTable Model

$35 OBO508-756-3690

ThomasvilleCherry

Bedroom SetDresser, Mirror, Chest,

Nightstand, Headboard & Footboard. With QueenMattress & Boxspring

Included.Very Good Condition!

Seldom Used.$750 Steals It!

Call 508-949-7040

Upright PianoGood Condition

$150860-779-3749

010 FOR SALE

Three 7 Foot Tall Desert Cacti

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

(860)963-0849Would be great for someone

with a Mexican restaurant

Toro CommercialLawnmower

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

Great For Picking Up Grass Clippings And

Leaves.$3000

508-832-7414

Toshiba36 Inch TVUsed Very Little.Plays Like New!

MUST SELL!Cost $895

Sell For $399Call 508-885-9754

Total Gym XLUsed Very Little Since

Purchased 5 Years.Paid $1000Best Offer

Antique 1930’sWalnut Dining Room

TableIn Good Condition

$300 OBO508-461-7224

Traditional Fruit Wood Dining Room Table

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

condition, $1300.Traditional Fruit Wood

with Inlaid Entertainment Armoire

$600.Oak Computer Desk

$200.Upright freezer

$50.Craftsman Garden Tractorbaggers, mulcher and trailer.

Works great $600.(860)974-9950

Trampoline13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame &

Frame Pad (Red)$75

Ladies 26” MongooseHilltopper Mountain Bike

Red$35

24” Mongoose MGX/DXR Mountain BikeDual Suspension,

21 Speed, Red$35

24” Mongoose DXR AL Mountain Bike

Dual Suspension, Aluminum, 21 Speed, Silver

$35860-935-0072

TreadmillPro-Form Model 730CS

$300

ExerciserAero Pilates Performer 295

$150

Gas WeedwhackerCraftsman Brand

$50860-935-0355

Trees for Sale

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

Excellent Privacy Border/OrnamentalAll 10 trees for $85.

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

Trestle-StyleLibrary Table

Antique, 72”x32”Wide Boards.

Asking $250Also Antique Victrola,Melodeon, And More

508-248-1951

Welding Cable$2 per foot. New.

Call (860)935-9193

010 FOR SALE

Truck BedDark Green, 6 1/2 Feet Long

x 64” Wide. IncludesTailgate, Lights,Gas Cap Door.

$250Both For Dodge Dakota

508-867-6168

Unique BarSolid Oak with lighted

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

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

Call (508)450-5836

Unique Oak Table72” Round

$550Must See To Appreciate

508-756-6120774-289-6982

Used RestaurantEquipment10-50% Off OurPurchase Price

Refrigeration6 Burner Stove

Convection OvenBar Top & Barstools

FreezersSinks

508-347-5503Very Nice

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

drawers on bottom.Measures

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

Call (860)779-7838

VHS Tapes & Cabinet$250

Will Sell VHS TapesSeparately If Wanted

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

$50413-262-9990

WeddingGown (Satin)From David’s Bridal

Worn Only Few Hours.Like New! Size 12/14

With Sequins, MatchingVeil & Train. Gorgeous!

$99 OBOLeave Message508-981-2636508-885-4580

Weider Pro 240Weight Bench

With Exercera VinylBarbell Set (150#)

Brand New In Boxes$75

Call (860)923-3833

Western SaddleBlack, With Pad. OnlyUsed A Few Times.

$150Also:

Child’s Western SaddleWith Bridle, Black

$150508-943-4365

White Wedding Gown

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

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

best offer. Call (508)-365-8528

Women’s &Teen’s Clothing

Times Are Tough, Money’s Short. I Have An Array Of Clothes, All In ExcellentCondition. Handbags,Boots, Sweaters, Etc.LOW LOW Prices!

I’m A Call Away508-278-5745

Women’s Designer ClothingShoes &

AccessoriesShoes, Sizes 5-11

Clothing Sizes 0-1240 Plus Crates!!!Excellent SecondHand Condition.

Over 300 Pair Designer Jeans.

Many High-End Items.860-974-9946

010 FOR SALE

Women’s BurberryProrsum

TrenchcoatSize 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out

Lining. Excellent Condition.$500

Women’s Burberry Prorsum

Dress CoatSize 14 Petite, Brown,Excellent Condition.

$400860-974-9946

Women’s Escada Coat/Jacket

Cashgora/Angora Wool,Gold Color. US Size 10 Or 12, Excellent Condition.

$400860-974-9946

Women’s Riding Leathers

Size Small Walter Dyer Chaps, Medium Gloves,

Fringe Coat With Two Liners (Medium), Harley Helmet

(Small).Excellent Condition.$275 CASH ONLY

508-341-9282

Women’s Salvatore Ferragamo

Leather BlazerJacket

Soft, Buttery,Golden Brown Color.Excellent Condition.

Size 6 Or 8$200

860-974-9946

Wood StoveEnergy HarvesterGood Condition With

Fire Screen.$350 OBO

413-245-3008

Wood StoveVermont Castings Resolute

Excellent Condition. Very Clean Burning, Firescreen

And Warming ShelvesIncluded.

$2100 NewAsking $1100

508-943-0277

WoodenQuilt Frame

3 Rail System - FoldsDown. 2 Swing Arm

Lamps IncludedQuilting Area Is 18” x 72”

For Photos,Use This URL:

www.flickr.com/photos/mlm7154/sets

Call 860-963-7932

XBOX 360Premium

20GB hard drive 2 wireless controllers, 1 wireless

headset, 2 games, (Skate & Halo). Excellent condition, 2

month old. Asking $450for all.

Call (508)278-3317

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

IN REMEMBRANCEJulie Ann Bainton

(Knurowski)36 Year Senior Secretary

Bay Path High SchoolDear Friend, Please Visit

Our Guest Book And Leave A Note To Pay Your Respectswww.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton

107 MISC. FREE

FREE WOOD PALLETS

You pick up. Monday thru Friday 8am-noon.Stonebridge Press 25 Optical Drive

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

130 YARD SALES

ESTATE SALESunday,

January 17th, 201010am-3pm

15 Westside DriveSuite #108

North Grosvenordale, CT

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

1995 Ski DooFormula 600cc

Fast Studded Track

1993 Ski DooMXZ 470ccWith Tilt Trailer

All Heated.

$3200 For AllCall Paul 860-923-3092

1998 Yamaha VMax 500

3400 Miles.$1700

508-987-7686

2002 PolarisEdge X

Electric Start, Reverse,2992 N. Maine Miles.

$2800 Or BRO

1996 Skidoo MXZ 5833717 N. Maine Miles.

Runs Great.$1800 Or BRO508-949-7388

2005 Arctic CatF7 SnowmobileLow Miles, Real Fast.

2005 Arctic Cat440 Z-ModelSnowmobileLike Brand New!$7500 For Both508-987-9313

Arctic CatSnowmobiles

2006 570 Panther2-Up, 579 Miles,

Automatic Start & ReverseLike New

1996 ZR5802300 Miles, Real Fast Sled!Take Them Both For $5900

508-340-5334204 WATER EQUIPMENT

1994 Sea-Doo Bombardier SP94

With TrailerExcellent Condition, Runs

Great. Seat Just Recovered, Low Hours On Jet Pump.

Has Been Winterized.$1450Call Deb

508-965-7077

2005 Ski-Doo JetskiApple Green & Black.Less Than 65 Hours.3-Cylinder 15003cc

Supercharged Engine.3-Seater, 130 Inches Long.

$7500Includes Dock & Trailer

508-347-8956

205 BOATS

15 Ft. Birch RiverWooden Canoe

With Wicker Seats.In Very Good Condition.

$800 OBOCall Jimmy At 860-974-3086

16’ HurricaneTri-Hull

Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500Trolling Motor,

Electric Winch, EvinrudeTanks, Bimini Top,

'96 Conversion Van,Black Water Pipe,

Gas Grill, Chiminea.

518-480-1143

16-FootSolar-Powered

Electric Fiberglass Boat

Excellent Condition, Interior Is All Refurbished. Uses No Fuel, 100% Solar Powered.

Includes A Galvanized Trailer.$3000

860-774-1845

1990 Glasport20 Foot

Open Bow Ski BoatNew 350 Engine, Zero Hours. New Interior, New Flooring.

Drive-On Trailer.Sacrifice At $7200

12 Foot Jon BoatSeats, Electric Motor,

On Trailer.$1500

508-234-6096


205 BOATS

17 Foot GlastronSierra 177 4.3Mercruiser I/OOnly 156 Hours On

EnginePower Steering, Trim

Control, AM/FM Radio,Soft Top, Mooring Cover,w/Glastron Trailer, Skis,

Vest & Etc., MaintenanceManuals and Supplies

$8000For More Info Call

413-245-7501

18 FootGrumman CanoeFlat Bottom, Aluminum.Will Not Sink. Seats 4Comfortably. Excellent

Condition. Includes Paddles, Side Motor Mount And

Original Brochure.$400 OBO

508-478-8538

1980 GradyWhite 24’

With 235 Johnston Motor (Overhauled 2004) And Holes Claw Break-Away

Trailer. StandardElectronic, Cabin.

Many Extras. NeedsCosmetic Work.$10,000 OBODanielson, CT401-487-8677

1985 Ski Nautique “2001”

400 Hours On Engine,Newer Upholstery.

$4000 OBO413-222-2058

1987 25 Ft MarlinCabin Cruise260 HP, I/O Merc.,

Runs, Needs Little TLC$5200 OBOWith Trailer

1978 22 Ft SearayCabin Cruise

Needs Motor & Outdrive, No Trailer. Needs Work.

$2001990 Kawasaki 650

TS JetskiNeeds Work.

$300 OBO413-245-6130508-981-6400

1992 Sunbird19’ with trailerCuddy cabin, fully equipped,

low hours on engine.Very good condition. $7,900.

Call 508-885-3689

2001 Aquatron 18’ with Trailer

Bimini top, depth fish finder. Excellent shape, maintained

my mechanic. Only 100 hours on boat. NADA value $8630 before extras. Skis, towables all extras valued

over $1200. Buy now. $7600.

Call (860)928-2477

2004 Carver 360Sport Sedan

(2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Engines. 7.3KW Kohler

Generator, 2 State Rooms, Fresh Water Vacu-Flush

Head, Full Galley.$199,000

Call 774-230-8295

2006 17’ Maxum Boat

with Karavan trailer bimini top w/boot cockpit & bow

well covers power steering, AM/FM stereo, CD player w/4

speakers, mercruiser I/O 135HP motor. $15,500.

(860)974-3334 or (860)377-0574

2006 Bayliner 185 Runabout

135 I/O HP w/extended swim platform, custom cover,

trailer, coast guard safety package, used at most 20

hours. $13,750.Call (508)868-1972

71 Chris Craft 31ft Flybridge Cruisertwin 327 engines sleeps 6, full head and shower, all

fiberglass. $7350.Call (508)333-1790

Johnson Outboard Motor

4H.P. around 1979 model, have service manual. Bought on Ebay. Children bought a new Mercury for me. Had tune up at Action Marine.

Ran once. $400.Call (860)5329 or cell

(508)314-6373

Larson 1997Ski-Boat

19 Foot, With Volvo PentaEngine. With Trailer.

$7000508-373-8413

Mercury 5hpOutboardperfect, $750.

Force 4 rigid inflatable, alum. 10ft dinghy, $300. Road king

trailer (dinghy/jetski) 14ft, perfect. $500.

Call (860)881-9052

205 BOATS

Sailboat For Sale2000 Hunter 212

Great Day Sailer!21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin,

Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib.Great Shape,

Used Very Little.30% Under NADA Retail

$5400508-340-7697

260 ANTIQUES

Route 169 Antiques884 Worcester

Street,Southbridge MALooking to purchase

antiques andcollectibles, single items

or entire estates.We buy it all also do

on site estate sales and estate auctions.

Call anytime, Mike 508-765-9512

265 FUEL/WOOD

Vermont CastingsAspen Woodstove

16” Firebox, Glass Front, Top Or Rear Vent, Brick Lined.

Needs New Top, EasilyAvailable From Dealer.

Was $700 Retail$250

Call 860-933-9184

281 FREE PETS

FREE DOGAmerican

Stafford TerrierMale, 2 Years Old. Neutered.

Tan With White Spots.FREE To Good Home

508-987-8569Leave Message

283 PETS

(3) AKC Registered Mini Dachshound

Puppies6 Weeks Old

As Of October 27th)$600 Each

Call Jordan508-637-1281

Cavalier King CharlesSpaniel

Female Blen, 9 Weeks Old. Registered, Vet Checked,

Shots, Nice & Healthy.$900

413-245-7339

Chinese Crested Puppies

Hairless & Powder-PuffSweet, Loveable Toy

Hypo-Allergenic Breed.For More Information

401-397-6499

Lovebird CagesMany Types, Includes A

Variety Of Bird Toys.Breeding Boxes, Supplies

& Information.All Offers Considered.

All Calls Returned.aviary-amore.comWest Brookfield508-637-1303

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

MISSING DOGOne Year Old Male Golden

RetrieverAnswers To Name Of “Cody”Lost Near Indian Ranch In

Webster, On December 28th(Bob) 508-439-0510

(Lissa) 803-860-3870

285 PET CARE

New Owners!New Energy!New Stuff!

BoardingLuxury suites,

walks, treats, & one on one playtimes available.

Natural foodsReiki

Flower EssencesFeng Shui

DaycareDaily/weekly rates

TrainingBasic-AdvancedGroup or private

Experienced caring staffTours 10am-4pmOther times by appt.

please!

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill

RoadOxford, MA

www.starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Bagged ShavingsKiln-Dried Pine

Paper Bags.3.25 Cubic Feet

$5.00 Each (No Limit)Pick Up In

West BrookfieldRock Valley Farm

508-867-2508

Horse TackBits, Bridles, Saddles,

Accessories. New, Used, English, Western, Blankets,

Gift Items, Reins.Almost AnythingHorse-Related

Rock Valley FarmWest Brookfield508-867-2508

286 FEED

Quality Horse Hay800 Pound Square Bales

Timothy & Orchard GrassesFertilize Fields

First Cutting $100 EachSecond Cutting $130 Each

Delivery Fee ExtraRock Valley FarmWest Brookfield508-867-2508

295 BUILDING SUPPLIES

Harvey WindowsNew - Still Wrapped(2) Big 41 1/2 x 57R.O. Double Hung,

Vinyl, WhiteBoth For $300508-278-7835

297 CHILD CARE

Dr. Day Care’s Part-Time &

Full-Time RatesFree Breakfast And Lunch.We Accept CT Care 4 Kids.

Call (401)647-7241drdaycare.com

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

LOOKING TO BUYWooden Or VinylPost & Rail

FencingWill Pay Reasonable

Price For Either.508-885-3132

MusicalInstruments InAny Condition

CASH PAIDsellyourmusicalinstruments.com

Local Affiliates:Wonderland Comics

112 Main StreetPutnam, CT

(Ask For Dana)860-963-1027Gordon Music

339 Main StreetSouthbridge, MA

508-765-9352

298 WANTED TO BUY

WANTEDCat’s Meow VillageReproduction Of TheUnibank Of Uxbridge

(No Longer Made)If You Have One To Sell,

Call 508-234-4722Ask For Tom OrLeave Message

WANTEDOld/Used/Any

ConditionKitchen Cabinets

If They Are What We Want, We Will Even Remove Them

From Your Kitchen!We Are A Re-Facing

Company That Needs TheseCabinets For Our Home Show Booth, To Show“Before” and “After”

Kitchen OptionsMonday-Friday

9am-5pm508-987-3384

WAR RELICS&

WAR SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!Helmets, Swords,

Daggers, Bayonets,Medals, Badges, Flags,

Uniforms, etc.Over 30 Years Experience.Call: 1-508-688-0847

I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED

305 BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

Cleaning BusinessFor Sale

No Money Down!Financing Available

Call For Details774-578-0718

325 PROFESSIONAL

THE BROOKLYN SCHOOLhas the following opening:

SpecialEducation

ParaprofessionalQualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application and resume

as soon as possible.Experience working with middle school students

is preferred.Application forms are

available in the Brooklyn Middle School office.This position will be

open until filled.Applications are to be

sent to:Office Of The

SuperintendentThe Brooklyn School119 Gorman Road

Brooklyn, CT 06234The Brooklyn School is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

333 SURROGATEMOTHERS

SurrogateMothersNeeded

From MA & CTEstablished SurrogacyProgram seeks loving

women to carry couples’biological babies. 21-43,

prior birth experiencerequired, non-smokers, generous compensation.

1-888-363-9457reproductivepossibilities.com

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaann

SnowplowingFALL CLEANUPS

Removal of Metal, Appliances,

Furniture, TV’s.ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed. Small Residential Moves. Trees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

Furnaces RemovedCheck-our-down-to-earth prices first!

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

550088--334477--77880044441133--226622--55008822

433 CLEANING

AffordableResidential

& Commercial Cleaning

We Offer Quality Work At An Affordable Price!

• Offices & Homes• Weekly & Bi-Weekly• One-Time Cleanings• Carpet Cleaning• Auto Detailing• Floors• Upholstery• Janitor Work• Windows

We Guarantee YourSatisfaction Will BeOur Best Reference!

REGISTERED,INSURED & BONDEDGive Maria A Call

508-764-2500

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.

Licensed Home Day Care

Has Full-Time/Part-Time & Before/After School

Openings.Organized Activities

Lots Of Free PlayLarge Fenced-In YardCPR/First Aid Certified

Nutritious Meals & Snacks

Extended Hours - FlexibleLicense #2087686

Call Michelle774-230-7008508-943-2526For More Info!

457 LAWN/GARDEN

CompostedSheep Manure

Available At Farm!20lb Bags

At $10 Per BagCall 508-867-6111

Leave Message

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

WANTEDLand Near

Spencer/Paxton Line

Area Of Camp MarshallFor A Single Family Home.

Please Call John413-813-5712

**************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 any

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law.

Our readers are herebyinformed that all dwellings

advertising in this newspaper are available on and equal

opportunity basis. Tocomplain about

discrimination call TheDepartment 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

BrooksideTerrace

RENT FREE UNTILJANUARY 2010

Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent.

Spacious, FullyApplianced.

• Heat/Hot WaterIncluded!

Starting at $759• Pool

• Basketball Court• Playground

• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Weekend & EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

DanielsonApartments For RentTwo & Three Bedrooms.

$796-$860No Pets.

Heat & Appliances Included.Off-Street Parking.

First & Security Deposit.ALSO:

Garage For RentFor More Details

860-774-1634

E. WoodstockCountry Apartment

Overlooking River. 4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Second Floor. Laundry Room, 3-Season

Porch. Stove,Refrigerator, Dishwasher

Included. Extra-LargeBathroom.

$685/MonthUtilities Not Included

First/LastCall After 6pm860-928-2205

OXFORDNew

Orchard Hill

1 & 2 BedroomApartments.

CALL FOR SPECIALS!Heat & Hot Water

IncludedMust Income Qualify

SECTION 8CERTIFICATES

WELCOME

Call508-987-8121

EHO

River MillVillage

N. Grosvenordale, CTVery Spacious

Studio,1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

Apartments

ONE MONTHFREE RENT

Rents starting at $525*Must Income Qualify*

Section 8 Vouchers Accepted

•Recently RemodeledBuilding Exteriors

• Close to 395• Adjacent to Riverside Park

•On-site professionalmanagement andmaintenance staff

Please call(860)923-3919

for more information

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

SOUTHBRIDGEBRAND NEW

APARTMENTS!2 Bedrooms/$775.

Available now.Stove, refrigerator anddishwasher included.

Secure building.Off-street parking.

NO Pets.Call (508)765-5852

SouthbridgeLarge One Bedroom,First Floor Apartment.Refrigerator & Stove.

5 Minute Walk To Main Street. Heat & Hot Water

Included.Call 774-230-0680

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

ONE MONTHFREE RENT!

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please call (508)987-1595

WebsterGranite Street

Available January 1st.Large, Clean 3 Bedroom

Apartment. W/D Hookups.First/Last & Security &

Credit Check.$700/Month

Section 8 Welcome508-943-5935

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

SouthbridgeFor Lease

10,850+ S.F. BuildingIdeal For

Commercial/IndustrialUse. Town Water/Sewer,Loading Dock. Includes1,400 S.F. Office Space.Located On Worcester

Street (Route 169)Call

(508)765-5421

SouthbridgeFor Lease

9,400+ S.F. Ideal ForCommercial/Light

Industrial Use.Town Water/Sewer.Includes 1,850 S.F.

Office Space.Located On Worcester

Street (Route 169)Call

(508)765-5421

WebsterFor Rent

You Are Lucky We Still Have Space Available!From 1000 Sq.Ft.To 15,000 Sq.Ft.

Will Divide!Call Owner For Best Price

508-753-3670

520 HOUSEMATES

RoommateWanted

Male, Southbridge,Route 169.

Heat, Hot, RentNegotiable.

[email protected]

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Cemetery LotFor Sale

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA.

Garden Of Heritage II, 609B,2 Lots (1 & 2)

$1500 For BothCall 508-347-3884

Leave Message If No Answer

Cemetery Lots for Sale

Worcester County Memorial Park-Paxton, MA

2 Lots (#408A) available in the beautiful Garden of Valor

II. $5,000 for both.Call (508)987-0531

CEMETERY LOTS:Two in the

Garden of Valorat Worcester Memorial

Park in Paxton. $1500/best offer.Please call

508-885-5133

Cemetery Plots at Worcester County

Memorial Parkin Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200.

Call (508)987-6180

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Two CemeteryLots

Worcester CountyMemorial Park

In Paxton$900 For Each,$1800 For Both

Call Cheryl413-245-4181

Two LotsAvailable At WorcesterCounty Memorial Park

In Paxton.Non-Selected.

Asking $1200 For BothOr Best Offer

508-885-1071

Two PlotsIn Worcester County

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAAt Garden Of Heritage II

$1500 OBO For Both508-864-7159

Worcester CountryMemorial Park

Section Valor IIGraves 1 & 2

Valued At $5600Asking $2500 For Both

508-885-6489Ask For Karen

WORCESTER COUNTYMEMORIAL PARK;

Paxton, MA2 adjoining lots.

Asking $1500 or Best Offerfor both call (508)867-3820

Worcester County Memorial Park,

Paxton4 lots in the Garden of the Cross, which is the oldestgarden in the park. Value

$7000, asking $6000.Will sell separately.

Call (508)892-8685

550 MOBILE HOMES

1977 Mobile Home$70,000

Plus Park ShareFOR SALE BY OWNER

Located In Wagon Wheel Park, Brookfield, MA

508-347-3837

BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile

Home Park(55 And Over)

2 Bedroom with 1-1/2Bath, Living Room, LargeKitchen, Laundry RoomWith New Appliances,

And Door To Back Porch.MUST SELL!!!

$64,000508-868-4662

Mobile HomeFor Sale

Dayville CT12 Conrads Park(860)774-8884

Mobile HomeFor Sale

In Sturbridge RetirementCo-Operative.

44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Area). Air Conditioning,

Corner Lot, 2 Sheds.For Appointment

508-347-9370

N. GrosvenordaleCT

Mobile Home For Sale14x64 Doublewide

2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Large Kitchen, Living Room.

Laundry Room.Appliances Included.

Plenty Of Cabinet Space.$65,000

For Appointment860-923-0421

REDUCED $85,000Mobile Home In Sturbridge

Retirement ParkTwo Bedrooms, One And

One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, New Roof, New Windows,

And Many Updates.Beautifully Landscaped.

508-347-8791

SturbridgeMobile Home 55+1 Bedroom, IdealLocation, Close To

Everything. New Floors,Carpets, Paint, Windows,

Shower, Cabinets & Counters. Newer Furnace,

A/C & More.Washer/Dryer.

$37,500Owner Financing

AvailableCall For Details508-347-7027

SturbridgeMobile Home Park, 55+. Close To Major Highways. Two Bedrooms, One Bath.All Applianced, Including

Washer & Dryer.$25,500 OBONot A Co-Op!

508-347-2182

Sturbridge RetirementCommunity

Completely Rebuilt In 2002. New Floors, Walls, Doors,

Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom. Carpeting On All

Floors Except Kitchen & Bath. New Vinyl Siding.

508-735-9639

TemporaryStorage

Problems?Utilize This 14x70

Mobile Home!Large Rooms, Plenty

Of Open Space.First $2500

Takes It Away(860)774-6989

BANKS,STOCKS ANDLOANS, OH MY!FIND THEM ALL ON OUREASY-TO-USEONLINE DIRECTORY.

All local.All the time.

ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com


700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

(3) ContinentalContra-Track Tires

Size P245-65R17On Polished Aluminum

Premium Wheels, Excellent Condition, Lots Of Tread!

$100 EachOr $250 For All

Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, Trailblazer, Rainier &

Ascender.508-347-9629

4 Cooper Weather Master S/T Tires

Steel Belted, 205/65 R15Like New $150

4 Cooper WeatherMaster S/T Snow

Groove Tires225/55 R17

Like New $200508-867-2560

Evenings

5th WheelSteel Drop Center

Tailgate$200

508-943-2572

Car-Top CarrierYAKIMA

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

Cost $348Will Sell For $175Fits Most Cars With

A Roof Rack.Superior Construction

860-779-9371

Chrysler IndustrialV8 400HP Engine

Rebuilt, Zero Miles.Sitting On Ground,

Ready To Go$2200

With Rebuilt FittedTransmission(Zero Miles)

$3000 Package DealTransmission Only

$1800508-461-9097

Rims For Sale15 Inch Aluminum RimsOff 1991 Honda Accord.

Factory Set - 5 Total$25 Each

860-923-0457

Truck Cap6’ 4” Sedco, “Ford Style”,

Fiberglass Truck Cap. Front & Side Sliding Windows,

Locking Rear Door, Clamps & Seal. Colored Red.

Taken off Toyota TacomaExtra-Cab.

$400860-974-1349

Truck RailsChrome Tube For 8’ Bed

Great Condition$95 For Set

GM ChromeSlotted Wheels

15”, 5-Lug Bolt PatternFor Full-Size GM.

$200 Set Of 4454 Complete

GM BlockWith Fuel Injection

$1200508-259-8805

720 CLASSICS

1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan

Nice Original Car WithNumbers Matching.

Has Restored Drivetrain,New Interior, Repainted

Original Colors.$12,500

Ask For Barry508-764-6059

Or George508-347-9654

1930 Model AFord Coupe

Green, With Extra Parts.Good Condition.

$10,000Call Karen

508-885-3192

1940 Plymouth Deluxe

2-Door SedanRuns, Original,

Needs Restoration.Stored 30+ Years.

Asking $2950

1969 PlymouthFury VIP Model2-Door Hardtop, Solid,Colorado. 383 Engine.

Power Windows.Needs Restoration

Asking $1950508-317-7092

1950 Chevrolet4-Door Sedan

6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. New Factory-Built Motor.

Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Needs Interior & Minor Work

To Be Road-Worthy.$5900

978-760-3453

1973 GreenVW BeetleRecent Engine,

Good TiresBest Offer

413-245-3530

720 CLASSICS

1952 Pontiac Woody

Tin Woody Beach Wagon,In Need Of Complete

Restoration. Engine Turns, Major Components In Place. Good Interior. Solid Frame,

Straight Eight,Automatic Transmission.

$3950978-760-3453

1953 Ford2-Door SedanMild Custom, $11,000

1955 Oldsmobile 4-Door

Original, $10,000

1975 Ford Flatbed$1600

1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Pickup

Solid, Needs Restoration, $2500

Collection MUST BE SOLD!978-760-3453

1963 King MidgetNew Engine, Comet Clutch, All-New Brakes, New Paint, New Convertible Top With

Side Curtains. All-New Tires.Fun Car, Good Runner!

$5500Ask For George Or Barry

508-347-9654508-764-6059

1966 Mustang Coupe

(Not Fastback)Rust-Free! Georgia Car

(Always Garaged)Paint’s Faded. All Ready For

YOUR 289 V8 Engine.$6900

Utility TrailerThat Dumps

Removable Sides,Very Solid.

$550978-760-3453

1978 CorvetteSilver Anniversary Model

Limited Edition, RunsStrong, Looks Real Sharp!

Excellent Driver. L82Engine, T-Tops. A/C,

Tilt Wheel.$7900

Serious Inquires Only!508-340-5334

1979 Pontiac Trans-Am

Virginia Car. Great Condition. Smokey & The Bandit Look. Runs Well. Black Interior & Exterior, Lots Of New Parts

(Including Seats, Tires,Carpet, RebuiltTransmission)

Matching Numbers$15,000

508-615-7358

1995 Toyota SupraTwin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed.

Original. 60k,Black-On-Black, Leather,

Two-Owner Car.$50,000 FIRM

1973 PontiacTrans-Am

4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Burgundy Interior, Original, Matching Numbers. 90k.

$50,000 FIRM

508-344-2660

What’s The Good Word?

Thunderbird!Sporty Antique T-Bird In

Like-New Condition, In And Out, Plusd Runs Great!

An Excellent Daily DriverAnd Show Car. A Rare Find

With Low Mileage.Only $5900

Call 1-860-942-4299

725 AUTOMOBILES

1967 Mustang Coupe

289 C.I. 3 speed manual transmission, 63K original miles, excellent condition.

$14,500 or best reasonable offer. Serious inquiries only

please.Call (860)428-9455

1981 MercedesBenz 240DOriginal Owner

$4,000860-774-0587

1989 Camaro RS350 Auto, T-Tops.Too Many Extras

$30001985 Merkuer5-Speed XRT4

Sunroof$2000

1967 GMCDump Truck

HM7700, V-6, 5-Speed & 2-Speed Rear

$2500(860)428-3478

1989 LincolnTown Car

Tuned Up Engine. About 7k Miles On Engine, Car In Good

Running Condition.Must Sell As I Am Not

Able To Drive ForMedical Reasons.

Appx. 30 mpg(Highway).Can be seen at 7 Church Rd

in Eastford.Asking $1100 OBO

860-974-1190

725 AUTOMOBILES

1990 Mustang GT Convertible

Burgundy paint with Black top. Runs/sounds great.

Just tuned up. Everything works. Ready for

Spring/Summer cruising.$3900 OBOCall Charlie

(401)523-5670

1992 MercurySable

$995

2003 Volkswagen Passat

4WD Station Wagon$7050

2002 Honda Civic5-Speed$4050

1997 MitsubishiGallantAutomatic

$1950

2003 Subaru ForesterAutomatic, 25XF

$8050

2001 Subaru ForesterAutomatic, F Model

$7050

1999 Subaru Forester$4150

1999 Honda Accord5-Speed$4050

1999 Volvo StationWagon$2950

Call Bert617-699-7428

Sullivan Auto Sales33 Main Street

&2 Main Street(Route 131)

Sturbridge, MAwww.sullivanautosales.net

1993 Volvo 240GL4-Door Sedan, 132k Miles. Runs Fine. No Rust. CD, Automatic.

$2300 OBO508-867-6023

1995 Geo Prizm110K miles, Red, 4 door

sedan, recently,reconditioned, new starter,

runs great.Moving must sell quick!!

$2500 or best offer.Call (508)341-4434 or

(860)857-4168

1995 Volvo850 Turbo

In Good Condition.With Snow Tires.

$2500508-333-3340

1996Oldsmobile 88

Runs Good.$1100

508-885-5861

1996 Oldsmobile Ciera

Navy Blue, good mechanical condition, a few cosmetic scratches. Asking $2400.

Call (860)928-2624

1996 PlymouthNeon

Excellent Gas Mileage,Runs Good.Asking $650

Call 508-764-1179

1996 ToyotaCamry

Green, 5-Speed Manual, 170k Miles. Runs Well. New August Inspection Sticker.

$2595413-245-6006

1997 FordExplorer XLT85k Miles, Loaded,One Owner. $3500

Scott’s RidingLawn Tractor

20HP, 48” Mower Deck,With Bagger. $800

860-382-5928

1997 Olds RegencyNice solid driver 105K

highway miles, loaded with moonroof, needs nothing.

Asking $3500.Call (860)974-3022

1998 Chevrolet Malibu

New brakes and tires. $2700 or best offer.

Call (860)753-1103

1999 BuickPark Ave

Loaded, like new, leather, 122K miles. $4500.

Call (508)752-8683

1999 MercuryCougar

92k, V6, 5 Speed, AllOptions. College

Forces Sale$3800 OBO

Call508-476-3907508-335-1283

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix

Asking $5500 OBO508-943-1593

725 AUTOMOBILES

2000 ChryslerSebring

Convertible97k Miles, No RepairsNeeded. Carfax Report

Provided.$3500 Firm

860-634-4632

2000 DaewooNubira

4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Miles. Excellent. Automatic

Transmission, PowerWindows

$2500860-774-1485

2000 Dodge Stratus4-Door Sedan,

Power Everything.In Good Condition.Asking $1500 OBO

508-410-6017774-402-1397

2000 FordMustang GT

$11,500 OBOCandy Apple Red,Pristine Condition!

33,010 Miles.Fully Loaded, Including

MagnaFlow Exhaust,AEM Intake, Lojack.

Stored Winters.Serious Inquiries Only

860-923-9618

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

SedanWhite, Appx 60k Miles.

Owned By Elderly Driver. Selling As Part Of Estate.

Excellent Condition!Asking $4795 OBOCall 508-769-0512

2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX

4 MotionV6, 2.8 Fuel Injected.

Excellent Condition, Well Maintained. Low Miles.

Custom Wheels & Exhaust. Leather Interior, Black

On Black.$5500 OBO

508-865-5085617-519-9051

2000 Volvo S80 Sedan FWD

Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc.Fully Loaded. 180k Miles.

Original Owner. Garage Kept.Includes 4 Blizzak Snow

Tires.Excellent Condition

$5500 OBO860-928-5266

2000 Volvo X70 Crossroad

Loaded, Leather Interior. Runs Good, But Needs Work.

Call 774-745-0085Or 774-262-9414

2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Many Options. 75k Miles. Maintained & Garaged.

Sporty Model With50-Series Tires & Spoiler. Looks & Runs Excellent.

$4995Call Bob

508-278-9577(After 5pm)

518-796-4223 (Cell)

2001 SubaruOutbackLimited

1 Owner, 122k Miles,5-Speed, Wintergreen,Leather, Wood Trim,

Moonroof, CD/Cassette,Subwoofer,

AM/FM/Weatherband, Heated Seats/Mirrors, Windshield

De-Icer, Halogen Fog Lamps, Compass/Auto-Dim Mirror.

MintAsking $6600508-864-4934

2002 BMW 325ciConvertible

Excellent Condition.38,883 Miles. Automatic

Transmission With Sports Shift Mode. Grey Leather

Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Harmon-Kardon Sound

System, PremiumWheels, Etc.

$19,999Contact Josh508-885-7085

2002 Chevrolet Malibu

3.1 Liter V6.Greenish Blue. Automatic.

Needs Some Work.Kelly Blue Book

Fair Condition $3000.First $1000 CASH

Takes It Away!Carl (Woodstock)

860-974-0164

2002 Lincoln LSBlack/Tan, Leather, 40k,Fully Loaded, Chrome

Rims/Grill/RockerPanels/Pillars,

Brand New Snow Tires,Extra Set Of 18” Chrome

Rims with Tires. New Brakes

Sharp Car! Mint!$13,500 obo

774-289-9074FOR SALE OR TRADE

1977 Corvette Stingray

For A Motorcycle OfEqual Value

Call 774-280-0866

725 AUTOMOBILES

2002 LincolnLS V8

***MUST SELL***Luxury-comfort-style-all-in

this Metallic Silver 2002Lincoln LS-Loaded with a V8. Automatic transmission, A/C, power heated memory seats,

power windows, power locks, power mirrors,

sunroof, leather interiors,alloy wheels, alpine premium stereo, six disc CD, air bags ABS tilt wheel cruise control.

This vehicle is in fabulous condition, must see. If you

are in the market for aLincoln LS, don’t pass this

one! Even and iPodDirect Connection...

$11,495 obo.Call 888-457-2333

2002 MitsubishiGallant ES

Runs Good, Rear Quarter Dented, Replaced Engine.

$2400508-987-2045

2003 FordMustang Mach 1

Azure Blue with Blackleather. 18K miles, like brand

new. Couple aftermarket parts. $17,500.Call (508)987-8486

2003 MitsubishiEclipse

ConvertibleGrey, Runs & Looks New. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles.

New Tires.Asking $10,500508-410-3078

2004 BuickRendezvousFront-Wheel Drive,

Automatic, SUV. Recent Tires, Brakes. Economical

3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. 90k, Super Heater & A/C.

Totally Reliable.Asking $6250508-248-1951

2004 SubaruImpreza WRX

All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, Heated Seats & Mirrors.Custom Green Paint &

Spoiler. 5-Speed.Asking $14,900 OBOCall 774-289-3929Or 508-764-7986

2005 ChryslerPacifica

AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Highway. New Tires, Great

Family Car, Well Maintained.$6500 OBO

Photos AvailableCall Bill & Andrea860-377-0396860-928-1064

2005 ToyotaCamry LE

4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive.

76k Miles. Loaded, A/C,CD Player, Front Disc Brakes,

Automatic Steering.Runs Beautifully. Clean,

Good Condition.REDUCED!$10,600

Leave Message508-885-4580508-981-2636

2005 ToyotaCamry

Top Of The Line.Fully Loaded!

40k Miles.$14,500

Will Trade

2004 Toyota Camry76k Miles.$11,500

Will Pay Top DollarFor Clean Cars!

Rutland Auto SalesRoute 122

Rutland, MA508-886-2720

2006 HondaCivic EX

1 Owner, 70k Miles.Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. Carfax & Photos Available.

$9,500 OBO508-922-8688

2006 Kia Spectra4-Door Sedan

New Engine With 32K Miles, Under Warranty.

New Tires, Belts. Also Has Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” Warranty, For Over 3 Years

(Over 36K Miles).$7890

508-847-3861(Oxford)

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 disc CD changer, heated seats & mirrors, sunroof, front, side & rear air bags.

$14,900.Call (508)949-6914

2007 DodgeCharger SXT

Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien

$19,595 OBOMust See!

Sharon 774-287-2031

725 AUTOMOBILES

2007 Ford Focus SE Sedan

Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Locks/Windows/Mirrors,Alloy Wheels, UpgradedRemote Start, CD/MP3,Fog Lights. 35k Miles,

Nice Condition!Asking $10,000 OBO

860-418-9762

WantedOld Camaros

1967-1969 including parts, pieces in any condition. Will

consider other models.Call (860)633-0869

732 SPORTS UTILITY

1994 Jeep GrandCherokee Laredo170k Miles, Engine Runs

Great. Has Special Features.Recently Repaired.

$1000 OBOCall Sarah In Dayville At

214-636-9758

1995 Ford ExplorerSport Utility

4WD, Automatic, V-6, A/C,Tilt, Cruise, Power

Windows/Locks. 138,500Miles. Dark Green, w/Grey

Leather Interior.AM/FM/CD/Cassette.

$3000 OBO860-774-0757

Ask For Art

1995 Nissan PathfinderWhite, 5-Speed.

$3300

(4)5-Lug Truck Rims& Tires$300

860-208-7010

1996 Ford Explorer4WD, Cruise Control, Power

Windows/Locks, Powder Blue With Ski Racks &

Trailer Hitch.High Miles, But Good

Condition. Needs Inspection.Asking $1000 OBO508-949-7983

1998 GMC JimmySport Utility 4D

V6 Engine, 4WD,Automatic Transmission,

92k Mileage, ExcellentCondition, Loaded.Asking $4995.95860-928-6853

1999 InfinityQX4 SUV

Good Condition Inside & Outside. 165k Miles.

Recent Brakes & Tires.Asking $6000Please Call

508-943-3812

2001 ChevyBlazer LT

Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4

Wheel Drive. Very Clean, Runs Great, Needs Nothing!

94k Miles, 22MPG.Asking $6000

508-864-3846

735 GARAGE RENTALS

WANTEDYear-Round Garage

Space For Antique CarMust be at least 20 feet long.

Respond to John508-832-3966 or [email protected]

740 MOTORCYCLES

1982 Honda900 CBF

Super Sport40,200 Miles. New Battery,

Runs Good.$1000

508-755-3660

1985 Harley Sportster1000 XLH

New S&S Carb., Ignition Module, Tires, Battery & Coil.

$3500 OBO508-987-2838

Ask For Stephen

1987 YamahaXV535 Motorcycle59,920 Miles, New Battery, Owner’s Manual, Service

Manual Included.$900 OBO

Call Robert508-987-5167

1988 HarleyDavidson 1200cc

One Owner, 32k Miles.Selling Because Of Illness

Always Garaged.$3000

774-230-6848

1994 HarleyDavidson

Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, good shape, extra lights,extra chrome, forward

controls. $7500.Call (508)864-3198

1996 Honda Goldwing SE

Excellent condition, must see, loaded. Asking $10,500. Call Steve (860)963-9030

740 MOTORCYCLES

1998 Harley Davidson

1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, excellent condition,

registered, many extras!$7000 or BO

508-764-8754

1999 HarleyDavidson

MotorcycleDyna Wide Glide.

18k Miles. Some Extras.$9000

Call 508-943-5911

1999 HarleyDavidson Sportster

XL1200CBlack, Chrome Swing-Arm.

Vance & Hines Pipes,S&S Carb.

2 New Tires, Tons OfChrome & Extras.Mint Condition!12,300 Miles.

REDUCED $5000508-347-5734

1999 Road KingBlack, 10k Miles, Mint

Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Must See! Always Kept

Inside.$13,000 OBOEmail Me At

[email protected]

1999 SuzukiTLS 1000

V-Twin, Strong Runner.The Hot Set-Up! Carbon

Fiber Mufflers. Grey.$3500

860-315-7417

2000 HarleyDavidson XL883

CustomPearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs,

Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots

Of Chrome Added, 1,493 Miles, Flawless.Asking $5800

860-792-1168

2000 HarleySportster18,000 Miles

Mint ConditionCall Cliff$7000

508-764-7068

2002 HarleyDavidson XL 1200

Dealer serviced, 5000original miles, many

screaming eagle accessories. Red Black, lots of chrome, a

must see @ $6500.Call (860)774-7615

2002 HarleyXLH 883 Sportster

9500 Miles, Crash Bars, Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags,

Passenger Pegs & Pillion, Custom Grips.

Excellent ConditionLooks & Runs Great.

Asking $4500860-617-7335

2003 Yamaha YZ125R

Mint Condition, Garaged.Hardly Ridden.

$1700 OBOCall 508-254-8663

After 4pm & WeekendsOr 508-248-5466

And Leave Message

2004 BMWK1200 GT

Absolutely Perfect!Dark Blue, Very Low Miles.

New Tires & Battery.$11,000

860-315-7417

2004 HarleyDavidson Ultra

Classic5500 miles, $17000.Call (508)943-0242

2004 XL 883 Harley

Davidson3400 miles, lots of

upgrades, mintcondition, handles

great. $7200 or best offer. Won’t last long!

Call (508)347-8969

2005 Aquila 250 Cruiser

356 miles, showroomcondition, bike can be seen at 364 Main Street, Oxford.

$2700.Call (774)280-2630

2005 HarleyDavidson

1450 Low RiderExcellent Condition, Extras.

$10,500 OBO508-867-8374

2005 HondaAero VT 750c

Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, With After-Market Straight Pipes, New Original Pipes, Jet Kit, Honda Back Rest,Honda Carrier, 2 Helmets.

Like New!Asking $4000

Call 860-933-0372

740 MOTORCYCLES

2005 Honda VT750Shadow SpiritMint Condition, Low

Mileage, Always Garaged.Pearl Blue/Metallic SilverFlame, Chrome Backrest.

Asking $4500 OBOCall 860-792-0506

2006 HarleyDavidson

Sportster XL883CWhite with saddle bags. 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Harley helmet, jacket and

gloves for sale.Call (508)949-0621

2006 HondaXR 650L

On/Off-Road BikeNew Rear Tire, Excellent Shape. With 3800 Miles.

$4000 OBOOr Trade For 4WD Or Car

Call After 4pm508-867-6152

Dirt Bike2003 Yamaha YZ 125

Barely Ridden, Never Raced. Excellent Condition. New

Renthal Handlebars & Grips. New Front Tire.

$1800 Or Best OfferCall 860-928-1466

HARLEY DAVIDSON

1997 Sportster XL`12009,900 miles. Custom paint,

with extras. $5000,00.Call 508-347-3093

Harley Davidson2000 Custom

Soft-Tail28k Miles, Pearl White.

Excellent Condition.Lots Of Extras.

One Owner Bike!Asking $9500508-987-8928

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parts

& AccessoriesFor Sale

For EVO, Twin Cam,Sportsters.

Custom ChromeWomen’s New

InsulatedLeather Jacket

Police-Style, Size Large.$125

508-949-1320

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1998 Kawasaki 750 Xi Sport JetskiTwo seater, new battery and recently serviced. Excellent condition. Includes trailer and cover. $2500 or bestoffer. Call (508)234-0252

1998 Polaris ATVMagnum 425, 4x4

Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Years Ago. Used Very Little

Since. Needs Battery.Asking $3000508-885-3136860-888-5207

2003 HondaTRX250 EX ATV

Runs Great! Looks Great!$1600 OBO

860-634-0581

2004 90cc Polaris Predator ATVExcellent Condition,

Aftermarket Lights, Brand New Battery, New Tires,

Electric And Kick Start And Runs Like New. Garage Kept.

Comes With Kids Racing Boots & Gloves.A $1600 Value

For $900 FIRM“A REAL MUST SEE”,

Moving, Must Sell!Call Randy

508-765-5097

2004 Honda Foreman

Rubicon 500cc“very low miles and hours”

must sell. baby on the way!!! used 25 times tops. $5000 or

best offer.Call (860)315-7167

2007 Yamaha Raptor 700R

Fuel Injection, Electric Start, One Owner. Very, Very Clean.

Turn Key And Ride.$4500

508-769-9073

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

10 Foot TravelTrailer

Excellent Condition, Heater, A/C, Microwave, DVD, TV, Refrigerator, Sink, Stove.

Sleeps 4-6.$3000

860-974-0742

1985 WildernessCamper

Sleeps 6, Very GoodCondition

All Original Paperwork,Lots of New Parts.$3000 or best offer

860-774-0100



1989 24’ TerryTravel Trailer

Excellent Condition, NewBattery, Tires, & More.Receiver & Sway BarsIncluded. Must See To

Appreciate.$3400 or best offer.

508-885-6215

1990 Ford 350 Class-C Camper

50k Miles, Twin Beds In Rear. Sleeps 6, Very Good

Condition. Roof Air,Furnace, Generator, Fully

Self-Contained.With Tow Dolly.

Ready To Go$10,900

508-347-3262

1990 NomadIn Campground

Sleeps 6, Screen & Rain Room On Deck, New

Plastic Shed, 3-Burner Gas Grill, Deck Funriture, Or Towable With P/Jack.

Many ExtrasBest Offer!

413-433-1479

1995 Allegro Bay28 foot diesel RV, 15,000 miles (original) sleeps 5,

$24,000.Call (860)774-4331

1997 24’Dutchman Pop-Up

CamperModel 1007

Sleeps 6Great Condition. Heat,

Refrigerator, Stove, Etc.$2700

413-537-0619

1997 Class ADiesel Gulf Stream

Scenic Cruiser36 Foot Extra Wide.

Low Mileage.1 Slideout, Sleeps 7

Washer/Dryer, Cruise ControlMany Extras.

Asking $22,000860-935-9117

1997 FordConversion Van

Excellent Condition.Great For Camping!

$4900508-347-2621

2001 7000 lb Car Trailer

Made by CarMate. Asking $1800.

Leather Sofa and Love Seat

Black. Paid $1000,asking $500.

Treadmill by Sportcrafthas cupholder, $250.

2 Dog Pens$50 for both.

Call (860)774-3989 or (860)617-1371


2001 Fleetwood Elkhorn Truck

CamperLike new, used only a few times. Fits 6’ truck bed.

Queen, sleeps 4, allamenities, asking $8,700.

Must see! Truck alsoavailable.

Call (508)892-8861

2001“Woodland Park”Beautiful Custom Design,

40’ Park Model Trailer.Sliding Glass DoorEntrance, Full Bath,

3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8Central Air

Winter Insulation PackagePaid $47,000 New.

Asking $29,995 OBO617-524-6220

2002 12x40 Park Model RV

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

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

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499

2004 29’Springdale

Travel TrailerSuper slide, A/C, sleeps 6,

like new, $13,500.Call (860)753-0185

2004 Sunliner T2199

Stable Jack, Patio Awning, Furnace, AM/FM/CD Player, Spare Tire, Outside Shower, Monitor Panel, Skylight, TV

Antenna, A/C, EnclosedBathroom, Shower.

Unit Like New, Very Clean!$7995

860-774-2984

2005 Fleetwood PaceArrow 37A

Motorhome18K miles, loaded, no

pets/smokers. Two slide outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. Electric awning & levelers, workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5

speed, lots of extras.Low $90’s.

Call (508)885-4727

2006 THULE TRAILER(6’ x 12’ Enclosed)Aluminum, Dual Axle,

GVW 6000 lbs.Model #C65X12238200,

Under 200 Miles.$5250

Mike 860-935-0072

32 Foot 2004 RVOn Waterfront

LotOn 1 1/2 Mile Lake,In Beautiful Resort

CampgroundREDUCED FORQUICK SALE!!!

$34,999508-989-8165


33’ Travel TrailerCurrently On-Site In Park

(Woodstock, CT)Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen Porch, Corner Lot, Shed.

Park Features: FamilyActivities, Pool, Inexpensive

& Comfortable Living.Park Is Open April-October.

$35,000(Includes Lot)860-923-2549352-314-0003

33’ Travel TrailerWith 12’x32’ Addition

Excellent Condition.Own Your Own Lot!

Seasonal Camping At A Lovely Campground.

Asking $30,000Call After 5pm508-885-4358

Coleman NiagraPop-Up

Great Condition! Heat,Inside/Outside Stoves,

Slide-Out Dinette,Refrigerator, Inside/Outside

Shower, Toilet, Lots OfStorage. Sleeps 6-8.

Asking $6800508-248-5620

Motor Home2005 Dutch Star (Newmar)

38’9”, Like New, 24,600 Miles. 370 Cummins Diesel Pusher, Spartan Chassis,4 Slides, 7.5 Onan DieselGenerator. Silver-Plum.

$134,000 OBOCall 860-608-2967

Wells, Maine2005 40’ Breckenridge

Park Model HomeEnclosed Room Addition,

Plus Screen Room & Deck.Double Loft, Sleeps 10.

Fully Furnished &Landscaped.

Meadow Ledge ResortMay-October

$64,500508-278-6123

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1967 International4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires,

9 Foot Bed, Straight 6.$1000

Call 860-928-9210

1969 GMC Pick-Up6ft Stepside, 350 V8 4 bolt main, chrome stacks, three

on the tree headers,edelbrock, much more.

Call for details,(860)963-1000. Leave

message

1978 ChevyPickup Truck

With 8-Foot Fisher Plow$1500

508-867-6393

1996 ChevyK3500 Pickup

6.5 Diesel, Auto, 4x4, 8’ Bed, 149k. New Batteries, Tires, Front-End Bushings, Brake

Lines, Bedliner, Fuel Tank/Pump/Lines, Engine

Cooler Lines, Clean.$9000

860-779-2568

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1979 Ford F-350Pickup Truck

4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Miles. NO TITLE.

Floor In Bed Is Missing, Needs Replacing.

Solid Frame,Very Good Mechanics.

One Original Owner$1650

978-760-3453

1982 Chevy C10 Silverado

350 Motor, PartiallyRestored. Needs Carburetor.

$500 OBOCall Sam

774-318-1121

1982 GMC 350Stake Body With Power Gate.

Rebuilt Engine.$1200

508-461-9097

1985 Ford F-600 Box Truck

low miles, runs good, needs some new brake lines. $1000

or best offer.Call (508)922-3936

1989 Chevy 1500 Short bed Z71 off road.

$1500 or best offer.Call (774)280-2480

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

1993 Dodge Power Ram 250LE

4x4, 318 Automatic With Overdrive. New Front End,

Bearing, Ball Joint, U-Joints. Recent Brakes, Rotors, Drums, Pads & Shoes.E-Brake Cable, Exhaust, Computer, Crank Sensor.

Maintenance By The Book!Drivetrain Very Good. Body

Is Good. Recent Sticker.A/C, Power Windows, Cruise,

Tilt, Sliding Glass, Power Mirrors. 8’ Bed, Bedliner,

Cargo Light. Never Plowed!Original Owner.

190k Miles. Truck HasYears Of Life Left.

$4500508-892-1229

1994 Chevy3/4 Ton

350 V8, 2WD, excellentcondition, 190k miles, new

tires, recent brakes andtuneup. $3000.

Call (774)272-1192

1998 Nissan Frontier Pickup4 cylinder auto, bedliner,

$4700.Call (508)499-6748

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1994 Plymouth Van

Needs Alternator,Good Body & Motor.Parts Only - No Title.

$400

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath, No Rust.

Good Mechanics.$1500

978-760-3453

1996 FloridaPick-Up TruckDodge Ram 1500

SLT Club Cab8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum),

Power Everything, 4Brand-New Tires With

Rims, New Battery.Asking $5500

Make An Offer!508-867-3741

1996 Ford E-2503/4 Ton Heavy Duty,Extended Utility Van.

75k Miles On Engine,186k Original Miles.

Well Maintained. A/C,Tool Shelves. Great For

Floor Coverings!$2100

Call Mike508-269-2420

1997 Chevy TahoeBeautiful Maroon & GreyAll Major Parts Replaced, Good Tires, High Miles,

Leather.Wife Got Another Car.$2500 Cash Takes It!

Runs Strong508-615-2540

1997 FordConversion Van

Power Locks/Seats/WindowsCruise Control.

Excellent Condition.Great For Camping!

$4900508-347-2621

1999 Ford Ranger

5 speed, 2WD, 181K miles,bedliner, ladder racks,

alloy wheels,PRICE REDUCED

$1,800 OBOCall (860)779-0818

1999 Ford RangerExtended Cab Pickup

V6, 4.0L131,780 Miles. RecentTuneup, Tires, Brakes.

Runs Well.$3500

(Book Value $6000+)860-923-1848

2001 GMC Sierra Turbo Diesel 4x4

Pick Up94,000 miles, loaded,

leather, $15,500.Call (860)753-0185 or

(860)779-1886 evenings

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2002 FORDF-150

4-Door King Cab, 2WD.Extra-Clean. 75,000 miles.

$8500 FIRMCall 508-243-2157

2002 GMC Safari4.3L, AWD/ABS/Cruise, New Tires, Seats 8, Fr.

Green, Clean$8000

860-963-7484

2003 ChevyVenture

75K miles, in very goodcondition. Asking $6000 or

best offer.Call Tatyana,

(508)949-6082

2003 Ford CargoEconoline

Model E-350 Super-Duty VanExcellent Condition.

68k Miles.For More Information

Call Kevin508-943-0467

2003 FordRanger XLT

Long bed with liner, 3.0 liter v-6, 5 speed auto, 26k ,

excellent condition. $8900. Call (860)963-7458

2003 Isuzu NPU 16 ft Box TruckV8 automatic transmission,

power steering, power brakes. Runs great, very clean, 10 ft loading ramp.

$10,000.Call (774)230-1437

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2003 Silverado 2500 HD

Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, grey, loaded, leather,

tonneau, chrome step, tow package, excellent condition.

Call (978)697-0706

97 DodgeConversion Van

Excellent Shape$4700

Or Best OfferCall After 5pm Or

Weekends860-917-7381

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1983 Ford Dump Truck

Ford 9000 6-WheelerNeeds A Little Work

Asking $2500

2003 Rawson Portable Screener Plant

Model 3618/SN:SN82320324 Point OV Twin Honda

Motor. Low Hours,Well MaintainedAsking $28,000508-347-8956

CAT D8HBulldozer

Cable Blade - Power ShiftRuns Good

$12,000(860)928-3477

Yale Towmotor Forklift

All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent$2400

860-774-1485

767 VEHICLES WANTED

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

High-top Mini WheelchairVan Needed

In excellent runningcondition with fully

automatic wheel chair lift and closing doors.

Please leave message(508)764-2807

Lincoln Town Car Wanted

2002 Or NEWERChuck Gander508-335-1153

WANTEDOld Ford

Automobile/TruckParts

Motors, Fenders, Doors, Complete Or Parts Cars.

1933-1960, Nothing Newer!978-760-3453

Joint Health Tips(NAPS)

If you or someone you care about is everamong the 46 million Americans who areconcerned about their joint health, here’s abit of advice that may move you: An activelifestyle can help your joint health. To help,fitness expert, author and member of thePresident’s Council on Physical Fitness andSports Denise Austin shares five easy tips:

Tip #1—Stretch and Flex: Daily stretchingis crucial for helping to keep joints mobileand flexible. Take “flex” breaks throughoutthe day to help keep your muscles and liga-ments flexible and strong.

Tip #2—Move Your Body: Ex–ercise pro-tects joints by strengthening the musclesaround them. Strong muscles keep yourjoints from rubbing against one another,wearing down cartilage. One of the bestways to help your joints is through low-impact activities, such as walking. Walkingcan promote joint comfort, build strong mus-cles around the joints and increase flexibili-ty and endurance. Walk at least 30 minutesevery day, even if you have to break that upthroughout the day.

Tip #3—Be Diet and Supplement Savvy: Tomake eating healthfully easy, keep precutveggies and fruits in your refrigerator athome or work. Take a quality joint supple-ment that can naturally replenish your bodywith key nutrients needed for daily mainte-nance and renewal of joints. Austin recom-mends Nature Made TripleFlex® LiquidSoftgels, which are easy to swallow and for-mulated for easy absorption, providing fast

joint comfort. It contains glucosamine tosupport cartilage health, chondroitin sulfateand white willow bark that provide jointcomfort in as little as seven days*, along withhyaluronic acid to help lubricate joints.

Tip #4—Be Properly Equip?ped: Make sureyour shoes provide good support and wearcomfortable exercise clothing. Have a watchwith a second hand, stopwatch or pedometerto help you track your progress.

Tip #5—Learn More: For more informa-tion, visit www.Triple Flex.com or call (800)276-2878. TripleFlex is also a proud sponsorof the Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Walk.To learn more, visitwww.LetsMoveTogether.org.

*Contains chondroitin sulfate and whitewillow bark that provide joint comfort in aslittle as seven days. These statements havenot been evaluated by the Food and DrugAdministration.

If you or someone you care about is everamong the 46 million Americans who sufferfrom joint health problems, here’s a bit ofadvice that may move you: An active lifestylecan help your joint health.

HEALTHY IDEAS

A quality joint supplement can naturallyreplenish key nutrients needed for dailymaintenance and renewal of joints. NatureMade TripleFlex® is a liquid softgel that’seasy to swallow and works in as little asseven days. Learn more atwww.TripleFlex.com andwww.NatureMade.com or call (800) 276-2878.

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