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Friday, September 28, 2012

BY MERYL E. WILLETTVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

PUTNAM — After 10 yearsof planning, the EastPutnam Fire Department’saspirations to build a newfire station has finally beengiven its needed stamp ofapproval from taxpayers inthe East Putnam FireDistrict.

On Tuesday, Sept. 19 votersapproved the proposal at aSpecial Town Meeting,accepted a $3.3 million feder-al loan for the constructionof a new station, andendorsed the spending ofthat $3.3 million for the sta-tion.

Following the reading ofthe two questions, citizens

were asked to vote on ques-tions by District PresidentDoug Cutler Jr. At that point,many of the citizens presentstarted questioning why adecision of this magnitudewas being decided through aTown Meeting and not a ref-erendum.

“We’re talking $3.3 mil-lion,” Lee Konicki said.“Why didn’t we do thisthrough referendum soeveryone in the district couldhave the opportunity to vote,not just the 150 people whohave the ability to be heretonight?”

Cutler responded that his-torically the district hadapproved any appropriationsimilar to the one voted on

Tuesday night through aTown Meeting.

“We’ve met numeroustimes on this issue over thecourse of two years. Tonightis a legal meeting, donethrough a legal process. Wereally can’t move to a refer-endum at this point legally,”

he explained. “People can befor this project, they can beagainst it. You can be here tolearn more about it, but tosay it is somehow unfair thatwe are here tonight talkingabout it and having a votehas no bearing. It’s not true;it’s not factual. As president

of the district we have to dothings in accordance to law.Respect the fact that we’rehere legally.”

The $3.3 million loan fromthe United StatesDepartment of Agriculture

Please Read STATION, page A11

BY KERENSA KONESNIVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

POMFRET — Long before “Tiffany” was aname synonymous with the highest caliberof fine stained leaded glass lamps, fameddesigner Louis Comfort Tiffany lent his skillin glasswork to Christ Church in Pomfret,where several of his earliest stained glasswindows are housed.

Parishioners and clergy at Christ Churchhad long known the proud history of the sixTiffany windows that are original to the1880s rubble stone church, located across thestreet from the Rectory School.

It was those beautiful jewel toned windowsthat led to the discovery the marble bap-tismal font that has welcomed parishionersat the entrance to the nave for more than acentury is also a rare Tiffany piece.

When curators at the Museum of BiblicalArt in Manhattan visited the church last

Piece of local Tiffany historyheads to NYC

CHRIST CHURCHBAPTISMAL FONT TO BEDISPLAYED IN MOBIA

Meryl E. Willett photo

PUTNAM — Katie from Ellis Tech High School washelping to sell baked goods at the 13th Annual PutnamHigh School Clipper Invitational Saturday, Sept. 22 insupport of her sister, who marches in the PHS band. Formore photos, please turn to Pages A6 and A7.

Texts from mayor’s phone are releasedSMITH ALLEGES DEROGATORY STATEMENTS MADE ABOUT HIM, TOWN EMPLOYEE


PUTNAM — Selectman JohnSmith has received text messages —but not voicemails — he sought fromMayor Richard “Peter” Place’s town-issued cell phone, with a couple ofnames redacted for privacy reasons.

On Aug. 30, Smith submitted aFreedom of Information request tothe town asking for the release of allvoicemail and text messages fromPlace’s phone from Jan. 10 until thepresent.

At this time, Smith is stating hebelieves there are derogatory state-ments about himself and a townemployee on that phone.

“I believe there are statementsabout myself and a town employeebetween the mayor, deputy mayorand other officials and board mem-bers in town on Mayor Place’sphone,” said Smith.

In an Aug. 30 text message, Placetold Deputy Mayor Alma Morey, “Ithink [name redacted] is foolingaround with [name redacted] they

followed one another after a conver-sation in the parking lot last night.”

“Ha. That explains it,” Moreyresponded.

Place texted back, “Yep, Gloriawent in this week and she surprisedthem at the office.”

Then, in a separate message, Placewrote, “What a slut.”

“Wow,” Morey replied.The other text messages released

to Smith included Morey and Placemaking arrangements for an elec-tion night party for state Rep. Daniel

Rovero, messages between Place andhis secretary, Denise Roireau, in Julymaking arrangements for a picnicfor senior citizens, and a couple ofmessages in May to TownAdministrator Douglas Cutlerreporting someone had tried tobreak into Town Hall.

During the Sept. 17 selectmen’smeeting, Smith questioned Cutlerabout the status of his request.Cutler responded he was in posses-sion of Place’s phone at that time,

New East Putnam fire station earns voters’ OKPlease Read TEXTS, page A11


PUTNAM — The PutnamBoard of Selectmen has beenpresented with a prelimi-nary document drafted bythe General GovernmentCommittee that could beadopted as a blight ordinancefor the town.

At this time, selectmenhave been asked to reviewthe proposed ordinance,which is being referred to asthe Anti-Blight Ordinance,by their next meeting.

This is the first time in thetown’s history where a ruleor a governing body hasattempted to determine what

the term “blight” meansregarding privately ownedproperty and how the townmight be able to enforcemaintaining properties thatare considered to be blighted.

The General GovernmentCommittee was given thetask of drafting the ordi-nance that, if accepted by the

Board of Selectmen and theSpecial Services District,will be moved to a TownMeeting. Members believethey have come up with anordinance they thinkaddresses the needs of thetown.

Town AdministratorDouglas Cutler said that as

far as a need for a blight ordi-nance, there are a number ofcomplaints submitted to thetown concerning unkemptproperties.

“This will provide the toolsto the towns enforcementagents, whoever is deter-

Putnam boards mull proposed blight ordinance

Please Read BLIGHT, page A11

QUESTIONS RAISED ABOUT TMVOTE VS. REFERENDUM

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The rare Tiffany baptismal font, prior to its trans-port to MOBIA. Please Read TIFFANY, page A13

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A rendering of the proposed East Putnam fire station.

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Headliners announcedfor Last Green Festival

BROOKLYN — The Last GreenFestival, New England’s largest zerowaste environmental music festival,will be held Sept. 28-30 at theBrooklyn Agricultural Fairgrounds,15 Fairgrounds Road (Route 169),Brooklyn.

The three-day music, art, film, foodand environmentally-focused zerowaste “green” event will featurenearly 80 bands performing on threeseparate stages. Jeff Pitchell andThe Texas Flood (featuring J. Geils)headlines Friday night, Third EyeBlind graces the main stage onSaturday night, and Ricky Skaggs

will perform Sunday night. TheFestival is open from 4-10 p.m. Fridayand 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. both Saturdayand Sunday.

Tickets prices are extremely rea-sonable. Three-day passes are only$75 per person (a $105 value if pur-chased individually) and studentswill receive $20 off per ticket whenthey use the promo code “Student”(must possess a valid student ID).Friday admission is just $25 per per-son, and the festival is offering $10off per person when the promo code“Fun” is used. Saturday admission isonly $45, and an additional specialdiscount of $10 off per person isbeing offered when the promo code“Third Eye Blind” is used. Sundayadmission is $35, and children 12 and

under are free all day, everyday. There are a limited num-ber of VIP passes still avail-able, so be sure to get yourswhile you can and hang outwith the bands in the VIP tent.

“The Last Green Festival isvery different from othermusic festivals because its pri-

mary goals are to be a zero wasteevent, to provide information aboutmore sustainable approaches to pro-tecting our health and the environ-ment, and to bring awareness to TheLast Green Valley National HeritageCorridor,” said Zach Bond, owner ofBond Brothers Entertainment. “Thiscombined with a staggering numberof local and national acts, encom-passing musical styles ranging fromrock and alternative, to pop, reggae,rap and country, is sure to appeal to awide variety of musical interests aswell. The festival will also showcasemore than 100 quality food and retailvendors, will provide artistic andhealthy living venues, and will havespecial activities for children,including a musical petting zoo.”

For more information, the com-plete daily line up and to purchasetickets, please visitwww.TheLastGreenFestival.com, fol-low the festival on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/LastGreenFestival, and check out the video atwww.vimeo.com/47250962.

A2 • PUTNAM VILLAGERFriday, September 28, 2012

BY MERYL E. WILLETT VILLAGER STAFF WRITER

PUTNAM — Putnam MiddleSchool art teacher Ashley Larrowhas been recognized by Artsoniafor outstanding leadership in thearea of Arts Education.

Specifically, according toArtsonia’s website, Putnam’sonline student art gallery ranksNo. 4 in Connecticut. Artsonia pre-sented Larrow with the LeadershipAward on Monday, Sept. 24.

The award was given in honor ofteachers who go beyond the class-room walls to encourage familyand community involvement in

arts education. The award also rec-ognized significant achievementsin the area of technology integra-tion within the school arts pro-gram. State rankings are based onspecific criteria, which demon-strate both aspects of theLeadership Award.

Larrow became aware of theonline art program during hertime as a student teacher. In a pre-vious interview, Larrow said onceshe learned how Artsonia could beused in the classroom, whateverschool she went to next she knewshe wanted to incorporate it intoher curriculum.

While teachers in more than 100countries showcase their studentartwork on Artsonia, Larrow hascreated a school communitydeserving of recognition. Duringthe 2011-12 school year, the PutnamMiddle School gallery showcased2,009 pieces of artwork. Putnam’spopular collection of art has beenvisited more than 17,000 times andreceived 487 comments fromfriends and family.

After only one year of usePutnam Middle School was rankednumber one on the site for thenumber of comments being left.The way the site works, asexplained by Larrow, is that after astudent completes a piece of art-work it gets photographed and isthen uploaded to the Artsonia web-site.

“I always believe that artwork issomething to be displayed,”Larrow said. “The students put somuch more effort because theyknow it’s going online.”

One feature of the gallery isparental involvement. When newwork is posted, parents receive anemail alerting them their child hasa new piece of artwork up.

“They can leave comments. It’svery encouraging for the students,”said Larrow.

“Artsonia is a simple yet effectiveway to get parents and family mem-bers more involved in ArtEducation,” she said. “And my stu-dents love it,”

Putnam Superintendent ofSchools Bill Hull extended his con-gratulations to Larrow for her suc-

cess.“Ashley has done a great job of

inspiring all her students. Her loveof art is contagious,” said Hull.

Headquartered in Gurnee, Ill.,Artsonia is an online children’s artmuseum providing free, education-al resources for students, familiesand schools. Founded in 2000,Artsonia continues to integratetechnology in the classroom, devel-op multi-cultural understanding

through art and increased familyinvolvement in children’s educa-tion.

To view the Putnam collections,go towww.artsonia.com/schools/put-nam9.

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

School’s online art gallery attracts recognitionPUTNAM MIDDLE’S LARROW RECEIVES AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

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— Kim Leonard, mother of Gabriel, on a “memory box” givento her and her husband after their infant son died.

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BY KERENSA KONESNIVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

Losing a child is the worst kind of pain aparent can experience, but twoNortheastern Connecticut residents recent-ly learned that in the aftermath of a person-al tragedy the smallest kindnesses canbecome an everlasting gift.

With the help of the Renegade KnightsFirefighters Motorcycle Club Battalion 3,Plainfield residents Kim Leonard and KevinWells hope to share that gift with othergrieving parents.

On Sept. 30, the Renegade Knights will revtheir engines for the inaugural “Gabriel’sRun” poker run to raise money to purchaseitems for “memory boxes.” Those kits willthen be distributed to hospitals in the regionto help mothers and fathers grieve for chil-dren that die late in pregnancy or shortlyafter birth.

The motorcycle run is dedicated to thememory of Wells and Leonard’s infant son,Gabriel, who passed away at 22 weeks gesta-tion. An anatomy scan determined he hadbilateral renal agenesis, also known as“Potter’s Disease,” a lack of development ofthe kidney organs.

With her own health at risk, Leonard, aPlainfield Fire EMT, was induced into laborat Hartford Hospital May 29.

“He lived for 11 minutes and we were ableto hold him,” Wells recounted.

It was then the nurses brought in a smallgift that made a large impact for the griev-ing family, including the couple’s two youngdaughters.

“They gave us a memory box, with a babyblanket, a disposable camera, his footprints,an angel gown to dress him in and every-thing is in that photo box,” said Leonard. “Itdid help. We wrapped him in that blanketwhile we held him and now everything hetouched we have. They are the only thingswe have to help us grieve.”

The memory box has been cathartic, evenfor their young girls, added Leonard.

“My daughter drew a picture of me whileI was pregnant, and we put it in the box,”she said. “People who don’t have somethinglike this — I just feel so badly for them, andwe want to make sure that anyone who goesthrough something like this can have accessto one.”

Wells, vice president of the RenegadeKnights, called upon his friends and fellowfirefighters to organize “Gabriel’s Run,”

shortly after Gabriel passed away.Now, the club is proud to say that more

than 1,000 flyers have been posted for thepoker run from Hartford to New London andinto Rhode Island. “Gabriel’s Run” is expect-ed to draw more than 400 motorcycles, carsand other means of transportation for theride that will begin and end at The MusicLady in Central Village. Registration for thepoker run begins at 9 a.m., with the lasthand dealt at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $20 perrider and $10 per passenger, with all pro-ceeds going to the purchase of items to cre-ate memory boxes.

Wells said the number of boxes the club isable to assemble would depend on the num-ber of participants at “Gabriel’s Run.”

“The way I describe it — it’s a grievingtool and keepsake,” said Wells. “It’s some-thing to remember him by and now there’salways a part of him with us. To have that isbetter than to just say goodbye in thatmoment.”

The Sept. 30 ride will be bittersweet for thefamily.

“We’re having the ride on his due date,”Wells reflected. “As we put this together, itwrenches … we should be putting togetherthe nursery.”

Leonard and Wells hope the memoryboxes that will be made possible through thepoker run will help other families throughthe grieving process. The club plans to hold“Gabriel’s Ride” annually, with the proceedsto benefit neonatal causes.

“It’s important to memorialize my son and[the Renegade Knights] are really a brother-hood,” said Leonard. “This is therapeuticfor us, and we are able to pay it forward. It’shelping us heal and the whole point is thatwe want to be help another family — totouch one more family, because [losing aninfant to a disease] is an awful thing thatcan’t be helped.”

President of the Renegade KnightsBattalion III Matt Pendleton said the club,which has chapters throughout the state, isa tight knit family with a focus on charity.

“It’s all about people helping other peo-ple,” he said.

Pendleton said “Gabriel’s Run” would bethe first big fundraiser for the local chapter.

“With Kevin being the vice president andthe tragedy happening so recently, it was ano-brainer,” he said. “All of the guys are psy-ched that the run is finally here; it’s takenover our lives. We got together in June and

started planning right away. We’ve probablyput on 2,000 miles just soliciting and adver-tising and it’s all going to pay off Sunday.”

He said the memory boxes are a uniqueneed in the community that the club ishappy to fill.

“We’ve talked to people at hospitals whohave them but not enough, or they are out-dated,” said Pendleton. “If we do really well,we’ll make them as a nice as possible withdigital cameras instead of the old disposableones — it all depends on how well we doSunday.”

When the memory boxes are ready for dis-tribution, Pendleton said AmericanAmbulance of Norwich has donated anambulance for the day.

“We’ll have another motorcycle ride anddeliver them that way,” he said. “It’s a reallygood feeling.”

Locally, Day Kimball Hospital in Putnamis expected to receive memory boxes as aresult of “Gabriel’s Run.”

Jen Ruggirello, a registered nurse at theDay Kimball Birthing Center, said the mem-ory box is a huge support tool for familieswho experience the loss of a child.

“Most people just think that everything inmaternity is happy,” she said. “No oneexpects to out live their child.”

Ruggirello said that in the 26 years she’sworked in the birthing center, no family hasever refused a memory box.

“We’ll take the baby hat, an outfit, thebaby band and put them in the box. Even ifthe baby is not born alive, we treat it like itwas because that mother and child have abond,” she said.

Ruggirello said that while Day Kimballorders memory boxes, she believes the onesdonated through “Gabriel’s Run” will be aneven more powerful grieving tool for par-ents.

“The ones we have are commercial andpurchased,” she said. “If it’s made by some-body who actually had a loss, they know thethings that should be in it, and what tokenand keepsakes you would want.”

“Gabriel’s Run” will be held rain or shineSunday, Sept. 30.

For more information on how to partici-pate, head online to www.rene-gadeknightsffmcbat3.com.

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

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Itty Biddy Sports makesa return to Thompson

THOMPSON — ThompsonRecreation is pleased toannounce a new session of IttyBiddy Sports.

Join us for fun activities usingsports to develop skills and coor-dination and which reinforcepreschool concepts such asshapes, numbers and motorskills. Football will be the focusof this month’s program. Infuture months, look for streethockey and basketball.

Parents are welcome to stay,but are asked to remain withinthe Library/Community CenterComplex.

The program is open to ages 2-6. It runs on Thursdays from11:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 4-25 in theL.P. Faucher Community Roomin North Grosvenordale.

For registration received bySept. 27, the fee for Thompsonresidents is $32 and for non-resi-dents $35. For those receivedSept. 28 or later, the fee increasesby $5. Pre-registration isrequired. (Sorry, no walk-ins.)Registrations will be accepted ona first-come, first-serve basis.

Register and pay online atwww.thompsonrec.org, stop byThompson Town Hall to registeror call the Recreation office at(860) 923-9440 if you have ques-tions.

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Fall is in the air in The LastGreen Valley. The leaves arestarting to turn and the air iscrisp. And it is the season for TheLast Green Valley’s Walktober.

Walktober takes place everyOctober throughout the NationalHeritage Corridor and featuresmore than 125 walks, bikes, pad-dles and events. This is the 22ndyear for Walktober, the largest

ever and featuring horse ridesfor the very first time.

The kickoff will be “HarvestMoon Hike Along the Shetucket”on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Hikersshould meet at Giddings Park onRoute 207 in Franklin, Conn., fora special moonlit experience onthe Sprague Land Preserve. Thisis a moderate hike and leashed,well-behaved dogs are welcome.

“Games in the Woods” onSaturday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. inMansfield, Conn., is gearedtoward the young and the young

at heart. Fun-seekers are askedto meet at the DunhamtownForest and games will be playedalong the trail. There will beprizes.

Looking to paddle? On Oct. 7 at9 a.m., “Chief Ranger’sQuinebaug River Paddle” willtake place in Putnam, Conn. Youmust pre-register by calling (860)774-3300 for this fun 5-mile pad-dle.

No one will want to miss“Tornadoes, Twisters, andTerror” in Sturbridge, Mass., onSaturday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m.Walkers will meet at SturbridgeTown Hall (308 Main St.) andembark on a guided tour of thetown after a June 1, 2011 tornadosliced through and damagedmiles of land. This easy walk isappropriate for children 12 andover and leashed, well-behaveddogs are welcome.

“Why Walk When You CanRide?” takes place on Oct. 6 at 11a.m. in Ashford, Conn., and willbe one of Walktober’s first everhorse rides. Bring your ownhorse and helmet for this 3- to 4-mile ride sponsored byBakerwood’s Farm. A cowboylunch is included for $25 per per-son. Call (860) 487-1276 to registerand for directions.

The Last Green Valley’sWalktober brochure also fea-tures local events that take placein October and November. Theremay be a nominal fee associatedwith some events, which will bestated in the brochure descrip-tion. Take a hay wagon rideyou’ll never forget with BrooklynParks and Recreation’s SpookyNights on Oct. 19-20 in Brooklyn,Conn. Tickets are $6 in advanceand $8 at the gate and are sold atvarious local Brooklyn business-es. Please call (860) 774-5464 or seethe Walktober brochure for fulldetails.

The Last Green Valley’s 32-page full-color brochure is sureto have something for everyone.Call The Last Green Valley toll-free at (866) 363-7226 for a copy, orvisit its website, www.thelast-greenvalley.org, to view and/ordownload the completeWalktober schedule.

The Last Green Valley is aNational Heritage Corridor —the last stretch of dark night skyin the coastal sprawl betweenBoston and Washington, D.C. Adynamic nonprofit organization,TLGV is a steward of that specialplace, working to celebrate ourheritage, conserve our naturalresources and respect our work-



The Northeast ConnecticutCouncil of Governments held aspecial meeting Monday, Sept. 24at the Probate Court in Plainfield,where discussions continuedabout the best way to proceedwith Probate Judge Leah Schad’srequest to relocate the NortheastRegional Probate Court.

The court is housed atThompson Town Hall. WhileSchad would like to see it movedinto a new space, Thompson FirstSelectman Larry Groh is notready to let the court go, as theTown of Thompson spent thou-sands of dollars to retrofit thatspace for the court only a yearand a half ago.

While the conversations to relo-cate the court have increased overthe past several months,Brooklyn First Selectman AustinTanner had proposed more than ayear ago to have the court move toBrooklyn, specifically citing theSenior Center as an option. Heexplained that upgrades arealready planned for some of thebuildings in town, and he arguedmore space could be provided andthe probate court would then becloser to the children’s court.

The Northeast RegionalProbate Court covers the 26thDistrict, which includes Ashford,Brooklyn, Thompson, Putnam,Eastford, Pomfret and Woodstock.

At this time there is no specificchosen location for the court tomove into, and at this point theCouncil of Governments is hash-ing out possible costs, locationand other challenges associatedwith a move. The involved townsare also still discussing what the

most cost effective option wouldbe, whether that be a new locationor flushing out the problemsaffecting the current location.

Schad identified her concernsduring the meeting, stating shefelt a new location would providethe 45,000 citizens served throughthe Northeast Regional ProbateCourt a better sense of privacy,while providing the staff moresecurity.

“One big issue we have is thelayout, and that is due to spacerestrictions,” Schad said. “Theclerk’s offices are wide open to thepublic. Our waiting room is verysmall. There is no window toclose to separate those in the wait-ing room from what could be con-fidential information being dis-cussed in the clerk’s office. Thereis no confidentiality and everyonecan hear everything.”

Security issues, environmentalconcerns and space issues, alongwith confidentiality issues, arethe main reasons a move is beingrequested. Schad said withbetween eight and 15 people arriv-ing for court cases, it alsobecomes a matter of comfort forthe public.

“At every hearing I hear at leastone or two complaints,” she said.“There is no air conditioning, andthe heat is difficult to control. Idon’t think we saw these issuescoming. Regardless, there arecomplaints having to do withthose environmental aspects ofthe space. People complain aboutnoise too, and confidentiality.That’s why these conversationsare taking place. The publicdeserves an adequate space, andwe tried in Thompson but I don’tfeel it’s adequate for what we

need.”Groh said cost is a concern for

him, as Thompson recently spentmoney to incorporate the probatecourt into its Town Hall.

“We spent a lot of money,” saidGroh, “and we made the space inaccordance to what the state pro-bate office specified as an appro-priate layout. It’s been in there ayear and a half, and we put in anestimated $12,000 worth of workinto retrofitting that space for aprobate court.”

Plainfield First Selectman PaulSweet asked the first selectmenpresent if they had received anycomplaints on the Thompsonspace. All in attendance — minusrepresentation from Eastford,Putnam, and Pomfret — shooktheir heads signifying that theyhad not.

However, Schad said she doesreceive a lot of feedback from thepublic and invited those select-men to view the space.

At the Plainfield location,Probate Judge David Griffithssaid he found the layout of thePlainfield court to be suitable forthe needs of that court. He citedthe window that separates theclerks from the public to be one ofthe most valuable features of thespace, a feature not found atThompson Town Hall.

“It comes in handy to have abarrier,” Griffiths said. “I have apanic button. I will press it andfollow through. We’ve had alterca-tions in the parking lot. It canhappen anywhere, any time.Security is very important.”

One option would be to ask theseven towns to help pay forupgrades to the ventilation sys-tem in the Probate Court, or help

pay for other modifications thatmight make the space moreacceptable and address the con-cerns stated by Schad. Sheexplained that might not beenough.

“My concern would be seeingeveryone putting money into aventilation system in a space thatI don’t think is a great layout forthe public anyway,” Schad said.“There isn’t room to expandeither.”

Woodstock First Selectman andNECCOG Chair Allan Walkersaid it’s a delicate decision that isto be made.

“The council has put a lot ofthought into what we’re going todo. All of the towns will have toput out money and it’s an addi-tional expense,” said Walker.

The result of the meeting is stillsubject to further discussion andwill be brought up again follow-ing this month’s NECCOG meet-ing, where representatives fromall seven towns will be on hand.

However, according to NEC-COG Executive Director JohnFilchak, it is important that adecision is made relatively quick-ly as budget season moves closer.He said whatever decision ismade by the seven towns willhave a financial impact on all ofthem.

“They need to make sure theycan afford it,” Filchak said. “Theymight not have the money in theirbudgets at this time.”

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

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As we head into the cooler – and soon to becolder – weather seasons, we tend to move less,eat more and neglect our bodies more than in thespring and summer months. Paying attention toour health remains important, regardless of theseason and here are a few helpful suggestions toensure you remain healthy throughout the year.On Wednesday, October 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00pm, Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing andRehabilitation Center is sponsoring aCommunity Health Fair. Together with localhealth care providers and businesses, PierceNursing and Rehab is encouraging communitymembers to attend. Here is just a sample of theservices and programs you can explore at theHealth Fair: Reiki & Reflexology; Masonicare-Home Health & Hospice; CCI-CommunityServices & Programs; Backus HomeHealthcare-CHF Telemonitoring; CreameryBrook-Senior Housing/Assited Living; IHCConsultants-Private Caregivers; Generations-Medical, Dental & Behavioral Health; VNAEast Agency-Homecare/Lifeline; HartfordOrthotics-Diabetic & Specialty Footwear; DayKimball Homecare-Chronic CareManagement. For more information and a fulllist of participants, see Pierce Nursing &Rehab’s ad in this week’s Villagers.

Both spring and fall are transitional sea-sons, and with all the changes they bring, manyof us experience seasonal allergies.Northeastern Asthma & Allergy Associates inPutnam is a great resource for communitymembers suffering from allergies or asthma.With three board-certified physicians specializ-ing in treating patients aged 14 and older,Northeastern Asthma & Allergy Associationcan assist with allergy testing and immunother-apy. As well, they are the only practice inNortheastern Connecticut that prescribes andadministers Xolair – the most effective treat-ment for moderate to severe asthma. Contactthem today for an appointment and see their adevery week in Villager Newspapers!

Sometimes making simple changes anddeciding to move more can have a positive andnoticeable impact on your health. Starting thismonth, head down to Muscle Max Gym onFridays from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and join inCommunity Yoga. Led by RYT200 RhondaWishart, “Yoga For The People” is an opportu-nity to become acquainted with the strengthen-ing and breathing benefits of yoga. The cost isa donation of non-perishable food or cash(checks can be made out to ACCESS). Headdown and stretch your way into better health!See “Yoga For The People” in this week’s TrustYour Neighbors section of Villager Newspapers!Don’t let yourself get run-down over the fall andwinter months! Make your health a priority –your body will thank you for it!

Have a great week, and be sure to get out andenjoy the crisp fall weather and colors of the sea-son. See you in next week’s Villagers!

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“Shine on, shine on harvest moon /Up in the sky”

— By Nora Bayes and JackNorworth (1903)

This Saturday, in the final week-end of September, we welcomethe Harvest Moon. Our gardens

are singing their swan song as thedays get shorter. We suffer from“Frost Worry” as we nervously checkthe temperature each morning, sigh-ing in relief when it’s just above thedamaging chill. We are savoring thefew crops that still offer their deli-cious, small bounty: cherry tomatoes,raspberries, cucumbers, basil, mint,rhubarb, beans, squash, pumpkins.The Harvest Moon, though gloriousin the night sky, does invite somelonging for our forever fruitful gar-dens of the summer days.

The Harvest Moon is the full moonthat brightens the night sky closest tothe autumnal equinox (the date onwhich night and day measure nearlythe same time in length). We thenknow fall is really here. The equinoxwas on Sept. 22. Generally, the fall-cel-ebrating moon appears one weekbefore or after the equinox. This yearit’s the full moon of Sept. 29-30. TheHarvest Moon can look “bigger orbrighter or more colorful than otherfull moons. The warm color of theMoon shortly after it rises is causedby light from the Moon passingthrough a greater amount of atmos-pheric particles than when the moonis overhead” (Wikipedia). The moonlooks larger to us because it is low inthe sky. A moon higher up appearssmaller.

According to the Farmers’Almanac: “Usually the full Moon

rises an average of 50 minutes latereach night, but for the few nightsaround the Harvest Moon, the Moonseems to rise at nearly the same timeeach night: just 25 to 30 minutes lateracross the U.S.” Farmers celebratethis night light. There isn’t a longbreak between sunset and moonrise,which allows farmers to continueharvesting crops into the nighttimehours. This was especially importantbefore the widespread use of electric-ity. The Harvest Moon has also beencalled the Full Corn Moon. This nameis credited to the Native Americanswho used this moon phase as a way tomark when their corn crops weremature enough to be gathered. Thismoon has also been referred to as theBarley Moon; at this point in the yearit’s also time to collect and thresh themature barley.

The SUPER Harvest Moon lit up thenight sky in 2010. As NASA reported,this rare event occurs when theappearance of Harvest Moon coin-cides with the date of the autumnalequinox. “The action begins at sunseton Sept. 22, the last day of northernsummer. As the sun sinks in the west,bringing the season to a close, the fullHarvest Moon will rise in the east,heralding the start of fall. The twosources of light will mix together tocreate a kind of 360-degree, summer-

autumn twilight glow that is onlyseen on rare occasions” (NASA). Thelast Super Harvest Moon occurred onSept. 23, 1991. We will see the next fab-ulous Harvest Moon in 2029.Interestingly, a Harvest Moon canhappen as late as October; one year itappeared on the 11th (Wikipedia).

The Harvest Moon is celebrated inliterature and song. Neil Young singsabout the Harvest Moon is his song ofthe same name: “But there’s a fullmoon risin’ / Let’s go dancin’ in thelight / We know where the music’splayin’ / Let’s go out and feel thenight.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellowdelights: “It is the Harvest Moon! ... oncountry lanes / And harvest-fields, itsmystic splendor rests!” In his harvestpoem, Carl Sandburg describes thenight sky: “UNDER the harvestmoon, When the soft silver / Dripsshimmering / Over the gardennights.”

You may not be glad that the coolerautumn has arrived. You may yearnfor your gardening time of the hotsummer. However, you will relish themagic of the night’s sky when theHarvest Moon shines bright. After all,harvesting your garden does have agreat satisfaction — you get toapplaud your hard work planting andweeding. You might say that you evenget bragging rights when you countup your garden’s bounty. Happy gath-ering under the Harvest Moon!

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

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DANIELSON — When Ralph and GinnyOriola got the call from QuinnipiacUniversity 16 years ago, they were devastat-ed.

“You need to come get your daughter,” theywere told. “She’s suicidal.”

“We didn’t know where to turn,” Ralphsaid.

So they went online and discovered theConnecticut chapter of the National Allianceon Mental Illness, and they attended theirfirst family support group at QuinebaugValley Community College.

“And it changed our lives,” Ralph said.“Once the 12 weeks were over, we formed ourown support group. Our charter says, ‘Thereis hope; you are not alone.’”

Their daughter has schizoaffective disor-der and major depression, has since goneback to school, and she graduated with highhonors from QVCC in May.

And the Oriolas, of Danielson, have madeit their mission to help others.

“We’ve gone to school systems, to collegesand done In Our Own Voice presentations,”said Ginny. “By doing these programs, kidsunderstand what it is like — It’s a wonderfulprogram. You feel like you are helping peo-ple.”

“One of the things that we faced with amental illness was the feeling that we’re theonly ones that are going through this. Beingin the support group, we were able to hearstories of many, many people coming to themeetings with similar tales,” Ralph said.

Together they learned and have taught oth-ers that persons with a mental illness can beindependent and stay in the community.

“We want to keep those with mental illnessin our community and not have them end upin nursing homes or, even worse, in prisons,”Ralph said.

Ralph Oriola went on to serve as presidentof NAMI-Connecticut, and this fall he andGinny are organizing their 13th candlelightvigil to combat stigma and raise awarenessfor Mental Illness Awareness Week.

The vigil, sponsored by NAMI WindhamCounty in association with QuinebaugValley Community College, will take placefrom 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the campus onMaple Street in Danielson. It is open to any-one who would like to attend.

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Annual Putnam High SchoolClipper Invitational was heldSaturday, Sept. 22 at the St.Marie Greenhalgh SportsComplex.

Putnam has been the hostcommunity of this traditionfor years, inviting local highschools to compete in what isgenerally the first competitionof the season. The event issponsored by the Putnam HighSchool Music Association andput on with the help of manydedicated volunteers.

Putnam High School put onan exhibition show, its firsttime performing in a competi-tion setting under the directionof Angelica Fadrowski.

Shepherd Hill Regional HighSchool started off the night,followed by Norwich FreeAcademy, Rockville, Killingly’sBig Red Band and PlainfieldHigh School. Shepherd Hill Regional High School is escorted by members of the PHS Band, preparing to take the field.

The Putnam High School Music Association was selling coasters, band T-shirts and air grams to help raisemoney to support the PHS Band.

Trophies were given out at the end of the night following each school’s performance.

The PHS Band cheered on every other high school band that took the field thatnight. Sitting with the band is Assistant Director Michael Paglione andPercussion instructor Tim Belliveall.

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This is the time of yearwe live for in NewEngland. The writerHenry James pro-

claimed “ summer afternoon”as the most beautiful wordsin the English language, but

that wasbefore theheat andh u m i d i t yturned fero-cious anddrove us tobuy air con-ditioners.

T h esteamy daysare over andnow is a timeof transitionwhen we slip

toward chilly mornings, ear-lier nightfall and turninginward to see what the interi-or life has to offer.

I know fall is truly upon uswhen my husband hauls outthe heavy pots and startscooking again. Summermeals are grilled meat,chopped vegetables or, best ofall, greasy or fried goodieseaten out-of-hand at our localroadside stands. Suddenlythose light meals are lost in arush toward apple dishes,soup and hearty roasts.

A big crop of chard addscolor to our straggly veg-etable garden, but has usstumped as to what to do withit. I began to imagine feedingit to chickens, after firstrefurbishing the old guineafowl coop, and erectingfences. Nighttime raids byhungry weasels and the sub-sequent heartbreak I wouldfeel crept next into my mind.Better by far to give the chardto someone who likes it thanto spend a small fortune try-ing to feed it to chickens.Perhaps this season I’m tran-sitioning into a more realisticassessment of what it meansto farm responsibly or I’vefinally learned my lessonabout keeping domestic fowl.

In the hour before dawn agreat-horned owl is keepingup a remarkable conversa-tion, or perhaps oration out-side the bedroom window. Iam not sure if it is one owlhooting or several, but thesound, which feels so lonelyin mid-winter, is comfortingthis time of year.

The owl is welcoming therising sun and the new sea-son or perhaps announcing tothe world how great he reallyis.

The new season bring withit countless local events,including the amazingWalktober, now celebratingits 22nd year with over 150walks in our region throughthe Last Green Valley organi-zation. The walks cover near-ly every nook and corner ofthe region with variousdegrees of difficulty. Thechance to follow a local guideadds incalculable charm andpersonality to the experience.

As part of Pomfret’s 300thAnniversary celebrations,talented Donna Dufresne willlead a walk to the Lost Villageon Oct. 13. Dufresne will por-tray Dorcas Higgenbotham, aformer inhabitant of the late18th century settlement.Imagine what the coming offall must have meant toDorcas as she filled the cellar,which is still in existence,with provisions for the win-ter. She wouldn’t have wastedher chard.

I picked up a woolly bearcaterpillar recently to exam-ine the black and orange onhis back, as the stripes aresupposed to be a sign of thestrength and length of winter.More brown foretells a hardwinter, or perhaps not, butthe little guy was on a mis-sion to find a place to spendthe winter no matter what itbrings. He was determined totransition from one side ofthe road to the other, no mat-ter where I put him down.

Kahlil Gibran, a poet wholived in Worcester and wasmuch loved by many of usonce, wrote: “ … accept theseasons of your heart, evenas you have always acceptedthe seasons that pass overyour fields.” As an invigorat-ing chill fills the air, the mostbeautiful words in my bookare “autumn morning.”

To the Editor:Imagine if you will a contemporary American

man.He has raised a family and for many years held a

straight job that was fulfilling, mostly because itpaid the bills. He has no complaints; he’s had a pret-ty happy life. A couple of years ago his wife whomhe loved dearly died. His adult children are off withfamilies of their own.

This fellow may have had a strange religiousexperience, or he may just have gotten up thecourage to do something that had floated in his sub-conscious for a long time. He has sold his house andall his belongings and given his money to his chil-dren. He’s started over, alone, or perhaps with God.Some of his old friends think he’s crazy and worryabout him.

He’s proficient with tools and at 60 is still fit andstrong. He’s been on this throwback, handymanvision quest thing for four years now and news ofhis deeds reaches his kids from time to time. He

seems to be mostly up in northern New England.He’ll help a family harvest a pumpkin crop, sleep intheir barn — just for free meals. He’ll help a guywinterize his dilapidated house, for the free mealsand beer and some smokes, and move on. Stuff likethat. No bank account, no Social Security, littleregard for tomorrow. Just helping people — one dayat a time.

Perhaps because he is on the road, he does notknow that he soon will be a lawbreaker. When hefinds that he is required by federal law to buy ahealth plan, he will not have any money, and thewhole idea will seem to have nothing at all to dowith the life he has chosen. He will be in the firstgroup of Americans charged a tax for the privilegeof merely walking the earth.

I am sick for him, and for us.

HAM MARTINWOODSTOCK

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What of the free man

To the Editor:To get rid of the national debt, all career politi-

cians in Congress that are millionaires should getminimum wage only.

They should be made to punch in and out on timeclocks like most people. And only get paid for hoursspent to serve the people, who voted them intooffice.

These career politicians should also pay 50 per-cent of their health insurance, like most peoplehave to.

Because they don’t want term limits, thereshould be an age limit of 75 years.

MARJORIE BELLBROOKLYN

To the Editor:I too would like to echo the sentiments of others

who say that I would like to see more of us submit“facts” when writing to the editor. There are far toomany “urban legends” traveling the Internet thathave no validity and too many people blindly for-ward them without checking the accuracy.

Having said that, here are some “facts” regardingthe upcoming presidential election. The currentadministration has succeeded in dividing us likewe have never seen. President Obama and his oper-atives are utilizing a page right out of SaulAlinsky’s playbook. For those who may not befamiliar with Mr. Alinsky, he is a former “commu-nity organizer” and writer who authored a booktitled “Rules For Radicals.” In his writings, hestresses that the best way to assume power andeffect the “change” that left-wing, “progressives”want, is to “divide and conquer” the opposition.That is exactly what is happening to our once greatcountry.

The current administration has divided us alongracial lines: 1. Vice President Biden while speakingto a predominantly African-American group of vot-ers in Virginia saying that “Republicans want toput y’all back in chains.” 2. “The Cambridge policeacted “stupidly” — before all the facts had evenbeen presented, facts which showed that theCambridge police acted exactly how they aretrained to act. 3. The Obama Department of Justiceand their refusal to file any charges against theNew Black Panther Party outside a polling place inPhiladelphia in 2008 with night sticks and dressedin military-style uniforms in an effort to intimidatevoters. Does anyone think the reaction would hethe same if members of the Aryan Nation or theKKK were partaking in the same action?

They have divided us along income or “class”lines also. We are forever being told that “everyonemust pay their fair share.” All the while it is nevermentioned that just over 48 percent of Americanspay no federal income taxes. (Yes, “federal incometaxes.” I know they pay Social Security taxes andlocal sales taxes, etc. I’m talking about “federalincome taxes”).

If you happen to believe that we should controlour borders and enforce current immigration laws,you are immediately branded “anti-Hispanic” or“anti-immigrant.” If you happen to believe thatmarriage is between one man and one woman, youare branded a “homophobe.” If you don’t feel thatyour tax dollars should be used to provide abor-tions and/or birth control services, you are “wag-ing a War on Women.” And, the “coup de grace,” ifyou happen to dare disagree (God forbid) with this

president’s policies, you are immediately branded a“racist.” “Divide and conquer” to a T.

Possibly one of the most disconcerting aspects ofthe current administration is their completerefusal to accept responsibility for anything.Everything is someone else’s fault. If it is a “posi-tive” result — i.e. increased and successful droneattacks against terrorists, or the successful raidthat killed Osama bin Laden — they can’t crowenough, as well they should. However, should a pol-icy or any action taken by them doesn’t have a pos-itive outcome, it is always someone else’s fault.President Bush, the Arab Spring, the tsunami inJapan, those nasty, heartless “Republicans thatrefuse to go along with absolutely everything Iwant” — the list is endless regarding who else toblame for a failed policy.

To me, the upcoming election is a very clear andsimple choice. If you hired a CEO or a consultant torun your floundering business, a business in diretrouble, and three and a half years later not onlywere things not improved, you could argue thatthey are worse, would you give him/her a new four-year contract? Rather than learn from the mistakesof others, we seem destined to follow and repeat.Almost one-third of the countries that comprisethe European Union are teetering on the edge ofbankruptcy. They are crumbling under the weightof deht and entitlements that have been promisedto the citizens. They have embraced “cradle tograve” entitlements that are unsustainable. We arenew borrowing $3.5 billion per day to pay the inter-est on our debt. We cannot “tax and spend” our wayto prosperity. Others have tried. Japan experiencedsuch an effect. It’s now called “The Lost Decade.”

So, the choice is clear. Do we want to continue tospend far more than we take in so that we can pro-vide more and more entitlements and governmentprograms? All in an effort to achieve “social jus-tice” so we can follow the EU into insolvency? Dowe want to create an atmosphere of more and moregovernment dependency? Or do we want to go backto what made this country great and made us themost successful “experiment” in the history of theplanet? Self-reliance, innovation and the ability toachieve whatever we, as individuals, want toachieve. A free market system that isn’t buriedunder the weight of endless government burdenand regulation.

In the words of the late President Ronald Reagan,“Government is not the solution to our problems.Government is the problem.” It’s up to us to choose.

PAUL GANGIPUTNAM

Gangi: Upcoming election offers ‘clear and simple choice’

Transitionof the fall

Tales from thenursing home

Yep, it’s me again. There’ll be a slightpause while two family memberssmile their fleeting approval. Forthose having no business of their

own, I was whisked to the hospital withpneumonia and an intestinal infection. Myeldest daughter says I was out of it for aweek and a half. She bases this assumptionon the fact I kept asking for a snow shovel. Itherefore can’t tell you anything about myhospital stay. But the powers that beshipped me to a nursing home for about 10weeks, so I can discuss these accommoda-tions.

Of course I have com-plaints. I wouldn’t be meotherwise. First people whowant personal privacy bet-ter just forget it. Patientsare well attended. Anotherhabit less than refreshingespecially after strugglingto get to sleep is being awak-ened to ask if I was awakeenough to take some med-ication and have my vitalsigns checked. Somehow Iavoided leaving this world.

I honestly feel thereshould be better relation-ships between doctors,nutritionists and thekitchen. Plainly printed on

my receiving statement at mealtime was mymedical advice to avoid eating red meat.You guessed it. I was served beef at leastthree times per week, which I sent back. Onanother occasion I was awarded a doughnutwith my breakfast. A nutritionist makingher rounds pointedly informed me I couldonly have one plain doughnut per week. Asis the case in life I got a sugared doughnutevery morning from then on. Don’t tell any-body, but I ate them all every time. I just lovedoughnuts.

Although I realize the harness was for myown good, I really didn’t enjoy my close con-tact with an oxygen tank 24 hours daily. Tobe honest I’ve had much better sleepingcompanions. And I’m certain that thisarrangement contributed substantially tomy sleepless nights. To make mattersworse, those attached little pegs wouldn’tstay in my nostrils.

Another bed tool I possessed was a buzzerfor summoning a nurse or nurse’s aide.Requests ran the gamut from a glass ofwater to a change of the bed linen. Toooften, though, three quarters of an hourmight elapse before a buzzer was answered.Now such a delay could have serious reper-cussions. For instance, new patientsweren’t allowed to use the bathroom alonefor fear of a fall. Personally, I had many aclose call while waiting. I don’t blame thegirls or women on the staff. They’re as busyas chickens answering their morning corncall. The solution lies in recruiting moreemployees. Yet, with all the nasty cleaningup it’s not a job I’d want. I have too weak astomach.

I’ve always concluded that a rule withoutenforcement is totally worthless. I had beentold in rumor-style that all televisions andvisitors had an 11 o’clock curfew. Thisapparently didn’t include my roommate,who had a bed as near me as what I’d keep acup of coffee. Taps for him arrived at 3 a.m.,which was another reason I couldn’t sleep.Certainly I complained, which is a talent ofmine. But my voice didn’t reach the properauthority. Instead, one of the aides came tome and said my TV was too loud during reg-ular viewing hours.

I should say something about rehabbing,one reason I’d been parked in a nursinghome. It was the custom for a therapist totake a bunch of us up to a gym. Fine as faras it went for me. But it didn’t go farenough. After spending five minutes withme my therapist went off to help the other“inmates” leaving me to twiddle my thumbsin a wheelchair with nothing to do. Thirtyor 40 years ago I wouldn’t have minded. Butat my age time is my most valuable com-modity. I don’t wish to waste any of it. Thistime my complaint reached the right ears. Iended up with the therapist and I going one-on-one walking in the hallway.

By now you must think I have a very neg-ative view of nursing homes. Not so. I owethe nursing home one huge benefit. Foryears I’ve been trying to shed weight. Noluck. However, in returning the majority ofmy forbidden foods I lost 27 pounds.Therefore, I heartily recommend nursinghome cuisine for weight-conscious individ-uals!

Bell: Some Congressional ideas to get rid of national debt

Pandolfi: Veterans will have their say in November electionTo the Editor:More than 1,000 American soldiers have lost their

lives in Afghanistan in the last 27 months. This ismore than the combined total of the nine yearsbefore. Thirty have died in August.

The commander in chief is AWOL. Not a peep,although he ordered the White House flag flown athalf-mast for the Sihks that were killed in August.There is deep disgust, a fury, growing in the ranksof the military against the indifferent incompe-tence of this president. It has taken on a dangeroustone. No one knows what to do about him, but theanger runs deep as the deaths continue with nostrategic end in sight to the idiocy of this war.

Obama has had four years to end this futile insan-ity, during which time he has vacationed, golfed,campaigned, and generally ignored the plight ofour men and women in uniform. But, there is now amovement afoot in the armed services to launch amassive get out the vote drive against this presi-

dent. Not just current active duty types, but theNational Guard, Reserves, the retired, and all otherprior service members. This is no small specialinterest group, but many millions of veterans whocan have an enormous impact on the outcome ofthe November election if they all respond. The mil-lion military retirees in Florida alone could meanan overwhelming victory in that state if they allshow up at the polls. It might not keep another 100U.S. troops from dying between now and November,but a turn out to vote by the military against thisheart breaking lack of leadership can make a pow-erful statement that hastens a change to the indif-ference of this shallow little man who just lets oursoldiers die.

Veterans take notice — your voice will be heardwhen you vote.

TOM PANDOLFIWOODSTOCK

NANCY WEISS

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‘Warriors, come out to play!’ in ThompsonTHOMPSON — Thompson International

Speedway was transformed into a 3-mileobstacle course Sept. 22-23, as thousands of“warriors” jumped, crawled and climbedtheir way through the Warrior Dash 5K.

The event was the second hosted at thespeedway this year, after a successful firstrun in June.

Participants leapt over flames and crawledthrough mud under barbed wire on their wayto the finish line. Held at locations through-out the United States and internationally, theWarrior Dash raises money to benefit St.Jude’s Research Hospital.

Photos courtesy of Justshootme Photography

One “warrior” dives headfirst into a mud pit underbarbed wire.

BELOW: Josh Kusek, Veronica Oleszewski andJason Page take a flying leap over the flames.

ABOVE: Amber Axtellnarrowly avoids slip-ping off a narrow ledgeinto a mud pit.

LEFT: John Wilburcame dressed for theparty.

There’s only one way to get clean after the Warrior Dash.

ABOVE: Runners leap over flames during one portion of the course.

BELOW: One warrior learns why looking down is never a good idea.

State Trooper Rick Oenning showed off what helearned at the Police Academy.

Tonya Park can’t help but smile after taking amuddy dip!

Ali Groh channels her inner “Superman” to getacross a narrow ledge.

Two ladies celebrate victory after conquering anobstacle.


This is Emeri. Emeri is a large graymale cat, known for his immense fluffi-ness!

He came to the shelter last year after hewas found and taken care of by the staff ofthe MRI department at Day KimballHospital, which is how he got his name! Hewas shy and scared at first but with lots oflove and coaxing from the volunteers here(often with toys and treats) he has becomequite the sweetheart. Now instead of hid-ing in his cage, he loves pets and cuddles,although it may take him some time to getcomfortable with new people. Emeri is asmart boy and has learned his life lessonsthe hard way. Now it’s time for this cuddlyand gentle giant to have a family to call hisown, where he will be loved and cherishedfor the rest of his life.

He is about two to three years old and ishappiest when sitting high above theground, where he can watch all of thedaily happenings. Emeri is tested negativefor FIV/FeLV and has been neutered.

If you would like to adopt Emeri andshow him just how special he is, please call

the PAWS number (860) 480-1104. Adoptionhours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdayand Thursday and 11-3pm on Saturdays orby appointment. The cat shelter is locatedbeside the Windy Acres Florist inWoodstock. The cats are for adoption bythe rescue group PAWS.

PET OF THE WEEK: EMERI

PUTNAM — The Theatre of NortheasternConnecticut at the Bradley Playhouse is excit-ed to present Agatha Christie’s suspensefuldrama “Witness for the Prosecution.”

The play opens Oct. 5 and runs for threeweekends. Performances are Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13,19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 7, 14 and 21 at 2p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 forseniors and students.

“Witness for the Prosecution” is one ofAgatha Christie’s best known titles, and itstarted life as a short story which Christieadapted into the successful stage play in 1953.As she said in her autobiography, “It was oneof my plays that I liked best myself. I wasnearly as satisfied with that play as I havebeen with any.”

Few writers are as good as Christie, “TheQueen of Mystery”, at creating a suspensefulwhodunit — one that keeps you guessingfrom start to finish. Her stories and dramasare full of horrid crimes, ingenious plottwists and devious characters, as well asnoble defenders of the law. In the best who-dunit tradition, with the Old Bailey as thecenterpiece to the production, Christie savesthe evening’s climatic twist for the final act.

Set in 1952, the play finds Leonard Volearrested and questioned for the murder of hiselderly friend Emily French. Vole claims tohave been at home with his wife Romaine onthe night of the murder, but when she acts asa witness for the prosecution – things turnfrom bad to worse! Can his barrister, SirWilfrid Robarts defend Vole and unravel theincreasingly complex relationships at theheart of this mystery when it goes to trial atthe infamous Old Bailey? Come, and be amember of the Jury at the murder trial ofLeonard Vole … will you find him guilty ornot guilty?

The British Court System of the 1950’s dif-fers greatly from the American setting we areall accustomed to. The “Old Bailey” is set inthe central part of London, and although ithas been re-built several times since 1674 itsbasic design remains the same. History’sfamous and infamous have held court withinit’s walls and will continue to for years tocome.

The TNECT production of Witness for theProsecution is directed by British born CarolAlderson, who is assisted by Paul Neuhardt.The talented cast includes Joshua Fontaine as

the accusedLeonard Vole andRick Skog as Mr.Mayhew, thedefense councel.The famous SirWilfred Robarts isplayed by DavidHopcroft andMichele Rogersappears as Vole’swife Romaine.Other cast mem-bers are JamesBronwell, SheilaH a r r i n g t o n -Hughes, SeanaH e n d r i c k s o n ,Robert Latino,Benjamin Lawver,Nicole Marchand,Craig Mortensen, Erik Peterson, ChristopherRuta, Roy Simmons and Sharon Starr.

The Bradley Playhouse is located at 30Front Street (Route 44) in Putnam.Reservations may be made with a major cred-it card online at

www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling860-928-7887. Tickets are available atWonderland Books, 120 Main Street andVictoria Station Café, 91 Main Street, both inPutnam. Tickets are also available at the door,but patrons are encouraged to make reserva-tions. All seating is general admission.

‘Witness for the Prosecution’ to debut at Bradley Playhouse

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Assistance is available for Quiet Corner vet-erans and their families.

Applicants must be residents of the State ofConnecticut at the time of application forassistance and while in receipt of assistance.If your request for assistance includes yourspouse, he or she must be residing with you. Ifthe request includes children, they must beyour natural or adopted children, under theage of 18, and residing with you.

You must have been honorably separatedfrom the military service. You must haveserved a minimum of 90 days on active dutyduring a statutory wartime period as specifiedin the Connecticut General Statutes, Section27-103, unless you were discharged prior to thecompletion of 90 days service for a service-connected disability which has been rated bythe Veterans Administration. You may qualifyif you served for the full duration of a conflictin a combat or combat-support role if the war,campaign or operation lasted fewer than 90days. Active duty service for TrainingPurposes Only (ACDUTRA) while a memberof the National Guard or Armed ForcesReserves does not constitute eligible statutoryservice.

PURPOSES FOR WHICH TEMPORARYASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE

• Weekly assistance• Assistance with rental payments or mort-

gage interest payments• Assistance with utilities such as gas, elec-

tricity, water and home heating fuel• Assistance with medical expenses• Assistance with emergent dental care• Prescription medications• Eye examination and eyeglasses• Audiological evaluation and hearing aids• Funeral expenses• Durable medical equipmentTo initiate an Application for Assistance

you must contact a designated FundRepresentative or Veterans Aid Investigatorin the community in which you reside. Thenames and addresses of the Representativesand Investigators are included on this website(Volunteers by Town). You may also contact alocal American Legion Post, where the PostService Officer may also be a FundRepresentative.

Additional information can be found athttp://www.ct.gov/ssmf/site/default.asp.

In the event you are unable to contact aFund Representative in your locality, you maycontact a Fund Representative in a nearbytown.

In cases of emergency or unusual circum-

stances, applications for assistance may becompleted by a person designated by theAmerican Legion Department of Connecticutor chartered Veteran Service Organizations.Once a decision is rendered by the Soldiers’Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund Administration,the case will be referred to a designated FundRepresentative in the town in which the veter-an resides. Subsequent renewal applicationsmust be filed through the designated FundRepresentative.

The application must be signed by the veter-an. In the event the veteran is incapacitated,or hospitalized, the application may be signedby the veteran’s spouse, adult child, parent,guardian, or other person holding Power ofAttorney or Conservatorship for the veteran.

The following information/documentationis required to complete the application:

• Certificate of honorable termination ofmilitary service (DD-214 or equivalent)

• Connecticut photo identification (CTDriver’s License or CT DMV issued ID)

• Social Security number(s): Veteran and/orspouse (if applicable)

• Marriage Certificate (if applicable)• Birth Certificates for minor children (cer-

tificate must show parents’ names)• Death Certificate for the veteran or spouse

(if applicable)

• Release of Information form signed by theveteran (and spouse if applicable)

• Documentation of income (salary, wages,pension, social security, VA disability com-pensation, unemployment compensation, dis-ability compensation, etc.)

• Documentation of liquid assets (savingsaccounts, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, etc.)

• Documentation of assistance being provid-ed by the Connecticut Department of SocialServices or non-profit/charitable entities(cash assistance, food stamps, rental assis-tance, Title XIX, etc.)

• The veteran is the primary source of infor-mation essential to the determination of need.The veteran bears responsibility for providingrequired documentation and for accuratelyand completely representing the facts and cir-cumstances of the situation occasioning theneed for assistance. The Fund Representativewill provide guidance, counsel and assistancewith the preparation of the application.

Fund representatives are available at theNortheast Connecticut Transit DistrictBuilding,125 Putnam Pike, Dayville, onThursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Also available atthe Putnam Town Hall, Rear Entrance onFriday from 9 to 11 a.m.

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Deary wins USA GymnasticsMember Services Award

POMFRET— This yearin San José,Calif., thenational gov-erning bodyof men’s andw o m e n ’ sgymnasticscalled USAGymnasticsrecognized

John Deary for his services to thesport of gymnastics in front of 250business owners at the USAGymnastics National BusinessOwners Conference.

This event is held in conjunctionwith a much larger event, 2012 USOlympic Trials and the NationalTrade Show & EducationalCongress.

“His kind spirit and willingness tohelp others is matched by hisdependability and overall profes-sionalism,” they said about JohnDeary. “He has helped to bridge thegap between industry members byimproving communication. He pro-motes USA Gymnastics through hisloyalty to the sport and his commit-ment to excellence. Whether he isneeded to lend a hand, give of histime, or just offer a listening ear,John is an incredible asset to thesport of gymnastics and a wonderfulhuman being.”

Westview names2012 Employee ofthe Year

DAYVILLE — SandraWalmsley, of Thompson,was recently namedWestview’s 2012 Employeeof the Year by theWestview Health CareCenter nomination com-mittee.

Announcement of heraward was made byWestview AdministratorDavid T. Panteleakos at theAug. 23 EmployeeAppreciation Dinner heldat Connecticut NationalGolf in Putnam.

Walmsley joined the Westviewteam on May 30, 1995 and works asthe full time Laundry andHousekeeping Supervisor.

In an effort to recognize outstand-ing employees, Westview imple-mented the Employee of The Yearaward in 2008 to enhance their estab-lished Employee of The Month pro-gram, which rewards outstandingemployees who demonstrate dedica-tion, outstanding work ethics, and apositive attitude that is reflected intheir day-to-day work.

“Sandy is an amazing individualwho takes great pride in her work”,states Panteleakos, Administrator of

Westview Health CareCenter. “I am proud tosay that Sandy personi-fies those distinct qual-ities that our Employeeof The Year program isdesigned for and we arethrilled that she hasbeen singled out for heroutstanding work andrecognized by herpeers. Her contributiongoes above and beyondthe call of duty.”

”I am humbled overbeing awarded thisgreat honor and I amgrateful that my co-workers have been sogracious,” remarkedWalmsley. “If I couldshare this award witheveryone I wouldbecause everyone here

at Westview puts their heart andsoul into their work daily and ittruly shows.”

Walmsley has lived in Connecticutall of her life and resides inThompson with her husbandJoseph. She has three children,David Ballard of Plainfield, HeidiBallard of Raleigh North Carolinaand Tyler Walmsley of Thompson.

As Employee of The Year, Sandyreceived a generous monetarybonus, an engraved keepsake clock,dozen roses, Westview logo shirt andcoat and three days off with pay.

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but after researching the process to retrievetext messages off a phone he discovered itwasn’t possible to obtain a backlog.

“I had to transcribe various messages andgive them to the town’s attorney for review,”Cutler said during the meeting. “He will givethe town his opinion on it and then we willknow where we stand. I had the phone and Ihad to go through each text message and

voicemail. They have been transcribed.”The transcripts of the text messages tran-

scribed by Cutler were released Monday,Sept. 24. Smith said he received a copy onSept. 24, and he has since filed a formal com-plaint with the state Freedom of InformationCommission.

“I filed a complaint because the mayor didnot respond properly to my initial request.Information is still being withheld,” Smithsaid. “I was told that all text messages weretranscribed except for those between familyand friends. I don’t know who is considered

family and friends. I am also not comfortablewith the town policing itself in this matter.”

Smith said he has been in contact with anattorney regarding this matter and explainedthat while he has filed a complaint with theFOI Commission it will be a matter ofmonths before the commission will be able toaddress it.

“The transcriptions do not include every-thing I am looking for, and I feel this is notgoing along with Mr. Place’s campaign topromise an open and honest governmentwhen the selectmen cannot even get informa-

tion,” said Smith.Questioned about the allegations being

made against him regarding derogatorystatements texted from his town cell phone,Place responded, “I’m not at liberty to sayanything at this point. I’m working withattorneys right now, and have been advisednot to give a comment.”

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

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Selectman gets text messages, but not voicemails, sought from mayor’s phone

East Putnam fire station plan moves ahead with citizens’ approval

has a 3.5 percent annual interest rate. Thatamount is payable in installments for nomore than 40 years. According to Cutler, theinterest rate will not increase beyond theagreed upon 3.5 percent, but may decreaseover time.

Earlier this year, the Board of Selectmenapproved supporting the East Putnam FireDepartment in its request to apply for a

$500,000 Small Town Economic AssistanceProgram (STEAP) grant. However, Cutlersaid, other financial support avenues are dif-ficult to find.

Denise Roireau spoke and defended the $3.3million loan, explaining that she works in themayor’s office and has seen numerous pro-jects pass through on a daily basis.

“I’ve seen a lot of projects come and go,”Roireau said. “This one has support from JoeCourtney and Danny Rovero. They are will-ing to put money behind it. The town has sup-ported half a million dollars in STEAP funds.

I have not seen a more put together projectcome through.”

After two hours of debate, a vote was takenby way of a secret ballot with both questionspassing — the first with a final tally of 48 infavor and 17 against, and the second 50-12.

Following the approval Cutler said he was-n’t anticipating the opposition, but is excitedto be moving forward.

“I knew there were people who were notcomfortable with the project, and they hadtheir say tonight,” he said. “That’s whatmakes this country so great. Now we take the

project out to bid, and we can tell the USDAthat we have approval from the taxpayers andthey can release the loan to us. Then it’s justa matter of putting the shovel in the ground.”

The new building is expected to be 13,000square feet and will be constructed on previ-ously purchased property at 263 ProvidencePike (Route 44).

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

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mined to act as the enforcementagent for this ordinance, anyway,”Cutler said. “This ordinance ifadopted will give them some toolsto actually try to enforce the provi-sions regarding whatever wouldconstitute blight.”

Discussions of the creation ofanti-blight rules being implement-ed in the town have been circulat-ing within the Board of Selectmenfor more than a year. It was a fewmonths ago when the board decid-ed to move the idea forward andhanded the responsibility of draft-ing the ordinance to the GeneralGovernment Committee.

According to the proposed docu-ment, any building, structure orparcel of land, including single

family or multi-family residentialor commercial, whether occupiedor vacant, in which one or moreconditions exist will be considereda blighted property and stands tobe issued a citation.

The conditions include the prop-erty not complying with anymunicipal, state or federal law,going against any regulation orany code provision specificallyincluding where applicable the reg-ulations of the Putnam SpecialService District regarding occu-pancy, care, maintenance andupkeep, including the town’sPlanning and Zoning regulations,state building code, state healthcode, the state fire safety code andthe District Department of Health.It also states if a property has beenthe site of a documented illegalactivity, the building’s conditions

or structure are unsafe posing seri-ous immediate danger, not beingadequately maintained or is next toa sidewalk for which the property’sowner is responsible to maintain,those properties will also be con-sidered in violation of the rule.

“It gets down to the point ofmaintaining property values,”Cutler said. “If everyone in a par-ticular neighborhood is maintain-ing their property value and thereis one property that is not beingkept up to those standards, we wantto make sure that is corrected.There have been issues with publichealth.”

Possible enforcement agentsinclude any police or other munici-pal enforcement officer, such as thebuilding official and assistant, zon-ing enforcement officer and assis-tant, and the fire marshal. Under

special circumstances, they candesignate other enforcement ifneeded.

“There is a citation. We will startout as an educational process,”Cutler said. “If neighbors are beingcited we won’t go right intoenforcement action but if this isapproved then the town would havethe teeth available if there is a vio-lation.”

The penalties would be $25 perday for each day the violation con-tinues.

Putnam Police Chief Rick Hayessaid he has reviewed the documentand understands what the commit-tee was looking to accomplish withthe draft. However, Hayes saidthere are some questions he wouldlike answered before the SpecialServices District gives its finalapproval.

“I looked over it and there arecouple of questions that I have,” hesaid. “I think there will be some dif-ficulties in enforcing it. However, Ibelieve they accomplished whatthey set out to accomplish, but as Isaid trouble lies in the enforce-ment.”

Hayes said he would bring theproposed ordinance before the spe-cial services board. He added hedoes not think it will prevent theordinance from proceeding, butrather will request clarification onsome areas and possibly requestword changes be made.

The next Board of Selectmen’smeeting is scheduled for Monday,Oct. 1.

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

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Community fundraiserkeeps home fires burning

POMFRET — CelebrationsGallery & Shoppes in PomfretCenter plans to help keep the homefires burning for more than 10,000local families who will need heatingassistance this winter.

Celebrations will be selling wood-

en matches in decorative boxes andColonial Candles Votives for $10each from Oct. 5 through Jan. 15.Celebrations will donate 100 percentof the sales to the Access Agency’sLIHEAP (Low Income HeatingAssistance Program).

Shirley Riemann, director ofCommunity Services, and a repre-sentative from Colonial Candles willhelp kick off the second annualfundraiser on Friday, Oct. 5 from 2-4

p.m. Celebrations will serve compli-mentary tea and sweets.

With the support of their cus-tomers, Celebrations raised morethan $2,300 last year. According toRiemann, the need to assist thesefamilies continues grow while theprice of oil continues to climb. Eachbox of matches (in a variety of deco-rative styles) and each votive (in sev-eral fragrances) sold at Celebrationswill be festively gift wrapped and

come with a donation card. “Keepthe Home Fires Burning” matchesand candles will make thoughtfulholiday gifts and, more importantly,warm neighbors in need during thecold winter months. To find outadditional ways to assist AccessAgency’s programs, contactRiemann at (860) 412-1603 [email protected].

Celebrations thanks the PomfretSchool’s Community Service Club

for helping wrap the candles andmatches for customers’ gift givingconvenience. Colonial Candles,founded in Cape Cod more than 100years ago and made in the UnitedStates, has generously donated apercentage of the votives to supportthis effort.

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Junior Soccer Associationannounces first New PremierSoccer Club in Quiet Corner

The newly formed Premier-Level “LastGreen Valley Mavericks Soccer Club” is beinglaunched as a place for serious young soccerplayers, ages 6-12, to improve their game andincrease their technical ability necessary tocompete at a higher level and advance intoPremier Soccer competitions as well as devel-op into a potential collegiate athlete. In orderto become an elite soccer player, players must

practice and play all year round. TheMavericks will be the only place in the QuietCorner that will offer top-notch developmentwith outdoor fall sessions, indoor winter ses-sions, as well as spring and summer practices,clinics and camps.

The Mavericks will begin its fall season nowwith online registration at www.maver-ickssoccer.com, for its first training sessionsthat begin in October at several area fields inWoodstock.

Former professional soccer player RyanFitzgibbons will serve as head coach anddirector of premier player development.Fitzgibbons’ professional career began at age19 and he played for eight seasons in the U.S.and Mexico.

Ladies golf tournament for breastcancer awareness pushed back toSept. 29

The Ladies fourth annual golf tournamentfor breast cancer awareness, originally sched-uled for Aug. 18, has been pushed back to Sept.29. Proceeds of the tournament will still go tothe Deary Foundation. The tournament willbe held at Brooklyn Country Club with theshotgun start going off at 1 p.m. The cost is $65per person and $260 per foursome. The costincludes golf, a cart and a meal. Anyone inter-ested in playing please call Ginny at (860) 774-5419 or Terri at (860) 617-8170.

Chemistry the key for Clippers’ volleyball teamBY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

PUTNAM — Team chemistrymight sometimes be overrated,unless you’re Putnam girls’ volley-ball head coach Curt Hull. Duringthe first five games of the season theLady Clippers are only 3-2, but rightnow it’s not about the overall recordalthough Hull and the Clippers willtake it.

“Right now it’s good,” he said. “Wedon’t have the greatest players butthe chemistry of the girls is workingfor us. In a recent game the wholeteam got into the game, not only thegirls on the court, but the bench aswell. I keep telling them it’s a team

effort. Everyone has a part to play.”Kaylee Shippee is the center of the

offense as the team’s setter. As asenior on the team, Shippee is defi-nitely one of the girls that Hull hascounted on.

“She’s the bulldog,” he said. “Shehates to lose and you never see hergive up on a play.”

Fellow senior Darien Jewell is agirl that Hull didn’t know what toexpect from this season, but surpris-ingly she has contributed in a majorway to the success thus far.

“Right now she’s playing throughan injury, and she’s one of theteam’s best passers,” he said. “She’sbeen focused and dedicated and

she’s doing a great job and it’s madea big difference for the group.”

Zandalee Vannerkeirk was select-ed as this season’s team captain.

“She’s the psychological glue thatholds this team puzzle together,”said Hull. “She’s not a big player, butshe plays all the way around. She’snever down, always upbeat and shealways has a smile on her face. Shebalances the team out. She’s themost even tempered of all of them.”

As always, Putnam’s goal is tomake the playoffs. Last season theLady Clippers made the state tour-nament but missed out on the con-ference tournament.

“I’m not going to lie, we should be

able to make our conference tourna-ment,” said Hull. “We want to dothat this season along with the statetournament. We want to be there.”

Former player turned coachMichelle Gamarri is helping Hull onthe coaching staff, a blessing forHull as Gamarri has greatly benefit-ed the team.

“Each year she gets better atasserting her will,” Hull said.“Every year she’s set a higher expec-tation not just on play, but to be a bet-ter unit and a better group. I don’tbring that, I’m the X’s and O’s part ofteam. It’s a reflection of her, not me,and it’s good for the betterment ofthe team. The girls follow her lead,

she’s doing a good job.”Two freshmen, Gabriel Wilson

and Noelle Pechie, have already seensteady varsity action and haveimpressed Hull.

Hull is certainly optimistic aboutthe team going forward.

“It’s been all about attitude,” hesaid. “We have losses against EllisTech and Wheeler and we beatGrasso Tech, who beat both of thoseteams.

“They realize they can play as ateam,” added Hull. “I’ve been tryingto get them to buy into it and the winagainst Grasso was a really goodwin and it was a pleasant surprise.”

Putnam Science Academy playing host to many Division 1 recruits, courtesy of SmithBY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

PUTNAM — As is the case with every sum-mer for the past three years, Putnam ScienceAcademy guard Dayshon Smith has been play-ing AAU basketball. This summer — whileplaying AAU — things have been different forSmith who has recently seen a large numberof major Division 1 college recruiters andcoaches call him and his high school basket-ball coach, Tom Espinosa.

“He had an outstanding spring and summerand he just blew up,” said Espinosa. “He’s gotnumerous major Division 1 offers right nowon the table.”

Providence College, the University ofDayton, the University of Illinois and PennState University have all offered Smith a

scholarship. Drexel, UMass, the University ofRhode Island, Duquesne, the University ofRichmond, Pittsburgh, Boston College, Tulsaand numerous other lower Division 1 schoolshave also inquired about Smith.

“My phone is ringing off the hook lately, it’sbeen crazy,” said Espinosa. “It’s a new thingfor me for sure and it’s a crazy business andit’s really interesting.”

Smith’s AAU team, the New York Lightning,has played in tournaments across the countryon the Nike AAU circuit, and because he’splayed so well, his stock has kept going up andup.

“He’s shooting the ball much, much betterand he’s getting to the basket at will, anddefensively he’s just really stepping up andplaying at a much higher level,” said

Espinosa. “He’s just gaining much more confi-dence; he really believes he’s the best playeron the court.”

Since all the AAU tournaments are in July,college coaches can go and see kids play. FromAug. 1 until Sept. 8 college coaches are not per-mitted to talk to any potential prospect. OnSept. 9, though, college coaches can call andvisit potential recruits, and since then the tinygym at PSA has consistently seen numerousrecruiters.

“The first day we had 15 Division 1 coachesin the gym looking at Dayshon,” saidEspinosa. “It’s been crazy. We’ve had Division1 coaches before, but not this many. They’vebeen here in the morning, afternoon andnight. It’s not just Dayshon, but it’s been otherguys that have brought coaches into the gym

as well.”Espinosa has seen just how busy Smith has

been with the collegiate coaches.“I think he’s enjoying it, but at the same

time it’s difficult on him as well,” saidEspinosa. “That first day he had meetingsevery hour from noon until 9 o’clock with adifferent coach. These coaches call me and Ihave to schedule it with them. He’s doing welland he’s handling it good.”

This past week Smith was taking one of hisofficial visits to the University of Dayton.

“Every recruit gets to take five official visitsto a university,” said Espinosa. “I know he’ssmart enough to where he’ll find the best fitfor him. He’s not going to just go to a big schooljust because it’s a big school. This is the firstone he’s committed to.”

Capital Prep punishes Quinebaug Valley Pride with versatile offenseBY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

PUTNAM — In the latest edition of theConstitution State Conference EasternConference rivalry game, Capital Prep contin-ued its undefeated streak over the QuinebaugValley Pride on Sept. 21. The Trail Blazers’potent and versatile offense left little doubt asto who was the superior team as they beat thePride 40-13.

Capital Prep quarterback Antwan Byrdthrew for 141 yards and three touchdowns.

“I think he’s a really good quarterback andhe made a lot of good plays,” said Capital Prephead coach Chris Fulton. “He gives us somany options and I’m pleased with how heplayed tonight.”

The game got out of control early for thePride. On its opening possession Marcus Grayblocked a Quinebaug Valley punt attempt, andpicked up his own block returning it 30 yardsfor the opening score of the game, giving theTrail Blazers the early 6-0 first quarter lead.

Capital Prep didn’t waste any time on itsnext possession striking through the air asByrd hit Daquan Clark for a 20-yard comple-tion for his first of two touchdown catches giv-ing them the 12-0 first quarter lead.

“Talented quarterback and good teamspeed, and very skilled at the skilled positionsand that’s a good recipe for a good team,” saidPride head coach Joe Asermelly.

The Trail Blazers continued to embark onimpressive drives, finishing them by finding

the end zone. Needing only three plays,Capital Prep went 69 yards for its next score,and then on their next offensive possessionthey needed only one play good for 49 yards tograb a 20-0 lead before Quinebaug Valley couldfind pay dirt.

“I feel blessed,” said Fulton. “We had morespeed and we knew we could move the balldown the field. We wanted to throw the balland our offense is designed to score quick andbig plays. That’s what we do, we run powerand spread the ball.”

Pride running back John Sanderson was abright spot rushing for 111 yards on 22 carriesand one touchdown. Sanderson’s 47-yard gal-lop to Capital Prep’s 1 set up the lone first halftouchdown as Hector Fuentes took it in from a

yard out to cut the second quarter lead downto 20-6.

“That kid’s work ethic is second to none andas the game went on he got stronger and as acoach we love to see that,” said Asermelly ofSanderson. “Week by week, game by game hewas just getting more carries and he’s going tobe very good for us and we are excited abouthis potential.”

Sanderson scored the second and finaltouchdown of the game capping a 10-play, 80-yard drive that started on its own 20-yard line.Sanderson’s 4-yard score was the final touch-down of the game, making the score 40-13.

The Pride are now 0-2 on the young season.

Thompson Speedway declares 2012 track championsTHOMPSON — The 2012

NASCAR Whelen All-American Series trackchampions at ThompsonInternational Speedwayhave been named followingthe conclusion of the regu-lar weekly race programs.The final review of thepoints standings for eachrace run since the season-opening Icebreaker hasbeen completed and a cham-pion for each of the track’sseven racing divisions hasbeen declared.

Ryan Preece, the 21-year-old from Berlin, claimed theSunoco Modified title. Thetrack’s premier division ran19 races in the 2012 seasonand Preece won 10 of them.He managed to bank some922 track points in theprocess and, in so doing,bested some of the most tal-ented Modified drivers inthe Northeast. Preece hadan outstanding year drivingfor Al and Kathy Moniz ofNorth Falmouth, Mass.Veteran Kerry Malone, the2008 division champ, fin-ished second and was fol-lowed by rookie DennisPerry, 2003 and 2010 champTed Christopher, and 2006title holder Woody Pitkat.

The Super Late Modeldivision ran a limited sched-ule during the 2012 season,but that did not stop DerekRamstrom from claiminghis third title in four years

at the Thompson Speedway.The Worcester, Mass. nativealso won the Pro All-StarsSeries (PASS) race in July.Following Ramstrom in thechampionship standingswere Jim Banfield, 2007champ, Mike O’Sullivan, thedefending 2011 divisionchampion, Larry Gelinasand veteran Dick Houlihan.

This year ushered in abrand new division atThompson. TheLKQ/Keystone LiteModifieds made their debuton May 20 and defendingThompson Modified divi-sion champion CamMcDermott won the inau-gural event. He went on towin 13 more races duringthe season on his way to asecond Thompson crown.Troy Talman won three ofthe events and finished inthe runner-up position inthe final standings.Rounding out the top fivewere Nikki Ouellette, EricLeclair and Shawn Brule.

The Thompson Modifieddivision saw John Lowinski-Loh, Jr. claim nine victoriesand the division title. JaySundeen ended the seasonin the standing’s secondposition after winning fourof the races. Brian Tagg,who also claimed a win, fin-ished third and was followedby Chad LaBastie andDanny Gamache, Jr. BothLaBastie and Gamache, Jr.

also visited Victory Lane.Tommy O’Sullivan made

it two Late Model titles in arow. His 11 wins cementedhis 2012 crown as he rackedup 868 track points. JohnFalconi ended the year inthe second spot and was fol-lowed by Randy Tucker,Mike Scorzelli and DamonTinio.

The 2008 XtraMartLimited Sportsman champi-

on returned to the top in2012. Scott Sundeen woneight of the division’s racesover some very stiff compe-tition. By virtue of his out-standing season, Sundeenwon not only the ThompsonTitle but a NASCARNational Championshiphonor as well. He will soonbe featured on the NASCARHome Tracks web page forhis accomplishments. JesseGleason ended the seasonwith a second place finish inthe Limited Sportsmanpoints standings and wasfollowed by Jason Chicolas,Steve Kenneway and CoreyFanning.

Chad Baxter reignedsupreme in the MonsterMini Stock division byclaiming three wins andsome 13 top five finishes inthis extremely competitivedivision. Eric Bourgeoisended a very successful sea-son with three wins tosecure a second place in thefinal standings. Third place

in the final tally went toSteve Violette followed byJoe Baxter and SteveMichalski.

The Thompson andNASCAR points races maybe over for the season, butthe racing is not.Thompson’s Sunoco-TownFair Tire World Series ofSpeedway Racing, a three-day racing spectacle thatfeatures 16 different racingdivisions and hundreds ofrace cars and race trucks,will be held on the weekendof Oct. 12-14. Thompson’sweb page (www.thompson-speedway.com) contains acomplete listing of the rac-ing divisions along with aday-by-day schedule of thisamazing, season-endingrace program. Tickets forthe World Series ofSpeedway Racing are avail-able by calling theThompson track office at(860) 923-2280.

File photos

Ryan Preece won the 2012Sunoco Modified title.

Derek Ramstrom was the SuperLate Model division champion.

Cam McDermott won 14 races inthe Lite Modifieds, which was goodenough to become champion.

After a terrific season, JohnLowinski-Loh was crowned theThompson Modified division winner.

Late Model title-holder TommyO’Sullivan poses in his car afterwinning a race.

Scott Sundeen won the LimitedSportsman title as well as aNASCAR National Championshipthis summer.

Chad Baxter was the Mini Stockdivision champion.


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Church’s baptismal font to be displayed at New York City museum

summer to photograph and study the Tiffanywindows in the church for an exhibit thatwill run at MOBIA this fall, they were “flab-bergasted” by the sight of the Tiffany font.

The church agreed to loan the font toMOBIA for its exhibit titled “The Louis C.Tiffany Art of Devotion,” which will runfrom October through the New Year.

On Tuesday, Sept. 18, MOBIA ActingDirector Tricia Pongracz and a specializedteam of movers arrived in Pomfret to care-fully pack and crate the 900-pound font fortransport.

“It’s exceptional in that it exists,” Pongraczsaid of the piece. “It is a distinct iteration ofwhat Tiffany was doing with style.”

The font, carved in four pieces and stand-

ing waist high, is intricately laid withTiffany’s trademark favrile glass and motherof pearl.

“I don’t normally go to oversee all trans-ports, but this one is a challenge,” she said.

The Rev. David Carter was joined by ahandful of parishioners, art enthusiasts andphotographers as the font was separated anddressed for transport in a painstaking andlabor intensive fashion.

While other fonts are listed in the TiffanyCatalog, the one within Christ Church isexceptional, according to Pongracz, becauseit belongs to the congregation and wasdesigned specifically to exist within thespace. Architectural details of the church,including the faces of cherubim that appearmounted above the altar, are carved aroundthe basin of the font.

Also exceptional — Carter noted that thebaptismal font is still in use.

“Although we no longer put water directlyinto it,” he assured. “We had one parishionerwho was very sad that the font will be gone, atthe time of her fourth child’s baptism, as ithad become a family tradition.”

While it came as a surprise that the bap-tismal font was a Tiffany, the history of thesix Tiffany windows was more documented,although incomplete.

“We knew about our Tiffany windowsbecause they are listed in the catalog,”explained Carter. “But how early they arewas a surprise because they predate whatwas famous in the 1920s. The lamps camelater — this was his experimental stuff.”

According to Caroline Sloat, a parishionerwho wrote a history of the church, the win-dows were gift to the church from the Vintonfamily, in honor of Dr. Alexander HamiltonVinton and his wife, Eleanor StockbridgeVinton.

“The baptismal font was a great surprise,”said Sloat. “But if you know Tiffany’s work itmakes very good sense.”

Unfortunately, very little is known aboutthe details of the gifted Tiffany pieces.

“We don’t have the bills, and we don’t knowwhat they paid,” explained Sloat.

“The wonderful part about it is we have anactive congregation that uses it — it’s not amuseum,” she said. “It’s a hub of activity aswell as a work of art.”

Christ Church’s Tiffany baptismal font willbe on display alongside pieces from theMetropolitan Museum of Art and private col-lections at MOBIA from Oct. 12 through Jan.20.

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

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PUTNAM — New officers were recentlyelected to serve the Sisters and the ResidentCouncil at the Holy Spirit Health Care Centerin Putnam.

After a two-year term Sr. Imelda Lagacépassed on the leadership role to Sr. Mary AnnBisaillon, who had served as her vice presi-dent. Replacing Sister Bisaillon is Sr. FloreTrudeau who will be assisted by Sister MarieMichaud who is taking over the Hospitalitychair position from Sr. Giselle Brouillard.

Claudia Bettez and Allison Hennequin,recreation director and social worker respec-tively, assisted the election process to theCouncil that is a mandated entity for all nurs-ing facilities in the State of Connecticut. Intheir new roles the officers will help assurethe residents voice in expressing good prac-tices and in naming and identifying thoseareas that may need attention or improve-ment to ensure quality of life for all residentsat the Center.

The photo captures the handing over of theResident Council portfolio by Sr. Imelda (left)to Sr. Mary Ann. Claudia Bettez stands in thebackground overseeing the official transac-tion.

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PUTNAM ARRESTSWEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19

Kelly Amado, 48, of 67 Perry St.,Putnam, was charged withbreach of peace.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 20

Yolanda Oates, 28, of 29 TremontSt., New Britain, was chargedwith disorderly conduct andbreach of peace.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22

Jonathan Waldron, 20, of 24Wilkinson St., Putnam, wascharged with operating a motorvehicle with suspended registra-tion and insufficient insurance.Scott Beaudreault, 36, of 168Prospect St., Moosup, wascharged with violation of a pro-tective order and disorderly con-duct.

MONDAY, SEPT. 24

Kristopher Campion, 29, of 20Smithfield Ave., Putnam, wascharged with breach of peace.

TROOP D ARRESTSSTERLING

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19

Thomas Hall, 47, of SterlingRoad, Sterling, was chargedwith sale of narcotics, posses-sion of narcotics and criminalpossession of firearms.Ethel Driscoll, 56, of 33 DeerField Road, Sterling, wascharged with violation of a pro-tective order.Cody Lassen, 20, of 740 SterlingRoad, Sterling, was chargedwith failure to appear in the sec-ond degree.

THOMPSONTHURSDAY, SEPT. 20

Wallace Warster, 47, of 232Pampeo Road, Thompson, wascharged with driving under theinfluence.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 23

Robert Wells, 42, of 887BRiverside Drive, Thompson, wascharged with sexual assault,assault in the third degree anddisorderly conduct.Christopher Kelly, 20, of 385Quinebaug Road, NorthGrosvenordale, was chargedwith driving under the influ-ence.

DANIELSONTHURSDAY, SEPT. 20

Richard Vandales, 52, of 38BOyer St., Danielson, wascharged with sexual assault inthe third degree.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 21

Michael Pepe, 53, of 65AReynolds St., Danielson, wascharged with disorderly con-duct.

SUNDAY SEPT. 23

Bethany Kuuttila, 23, no certainaddress, was charged with bur-glary and larceny.

MONDAY, SEPT. 24

Kristen Lamontagne, 20, of 18ASt. James St., Danielson, wascharged with conspiracy to com-mit burglary in the third degreeand conspiracy to commit larce-ny in the sixth degree.

WOODSTOCKTHURSDAY, SEPT. 20

Emily Butts, 25, of 11 Spring HillRoad, Woodstock, was chargedwith larceny in the fifth degree,credit card theft and illegal useof a credit card.

PUTNAMTUESDAY, SEPT. 18

Jesse Brown, 22, of 51 Dyer St.,Danielson, was charged withpossession of narcotics, posses-sion of narcotics with intent tosell, operating under suspensionand operating a motor vehiclewhile using a cell phone.At approximately 6:15 p.m.,members of the Troop D Qualityof Life Task Force were travel-ing on Grove Street in the areaof Route 12 in Putnam. At thattime, they observed a vehicletraveling westbound on GroveStreet stop at the intersection.One of the members observedthe operator of the vehicle to beJesse Brown, who is known topossess a suspended operator’slicense. Brown was also talkingon his handheld cell phone.At that time a motor vehicle stopwas conducted on Grove Street,just west of Route 12. A subse-quent search of the vehicle bythe task force members located41 bags of heroin (8.8 grams),three plastic baggies containingcocaine (29.7 grams), 23 units ofecstasy and $2,744 in cash. Mostof the alleged narcotics werefound in a Son of a Gun tirespray concealment containerhidden under the passengerseat.Also, Melissa Wagner, 23, of the

same address, was charged withpossession of narcotics.Brown and Wagner were held on$10,000 bond and will appear inDanielson Superior Court onTuesday, Oct. 2.Anyone with tips on narcotic orcriminal activity occurring inthe northeast area is urged tocall the Troop D-QLTF TIPSLINE at (860) 779-5950.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 21

Howard Williams, 43, of 95Powhattan St., Putnam, wascharged with larceny in thesixth degree.Joseph Harwood, 37, of 25 BuckSt., Putnam, was charged withdriving while intoxicated andpossession of marijuana.

KILLINGLYFRIDAY, SEPT. 21

Paul Adams, 23, of 46 HutchinsSt., Killingly, was charged withpossession of narcotics and nar-cotics out of original bottle.

BROOKLYN Jazmine Tyler, 21, of Brooklynwas charged with larceny in thefourth degree.

NEWS BRIEF

Creating a nation of readers: TheBig Read

DANIELSON — Inspiring people across thecountry to pick up a good book, listen to radioprograms, watch video profiles, and read briefessays about classic authors is the goal of anew program sponsored by the NationalEndowment for the Arts.

The Big Read brings selected communitiestogether to read, discuss, and celebrate one of31 selections from U.S. and world literature.Quinebaug Valley Community College is part-nering with Eastern Connecticut StateUniversity’s Big Read program and will hostseveral events this fall. The selected book forthis year is Sun, Stone and Shadows: 20 Great

Mexican Short Stories.As part of the program, QVCC students will

take part in community engagement activitiesin both Danielson and Willimantic thatencourage literacy within their communities.

Events are free and open to the public.Please bring a non-perishable food item todonate to the local food bank.

• Tuesday, Sept. 18: The Big Read Kick-Off, 2-4 p.m. Betty Tipton Room, ECSU. Speakersinclude Dr. Elsa M. Nunez, president of ECSU,Dr. Ann Anderberg, assistant professor atECSU, Dr. Lucy Ferriss, writer-in-residence atTrinity College, and Denise Merrill, secretaryof the state.

• Thursday, Sept. 20: Mariachi Fiesta delNorte, Interactive band performance, 3-5 p.m.Student Center Café, ECSU. Arnaldo Rivera &

Friends join The Big Read, Concert and dis-cussion on the influence of Latin music, 6-8:30p.m. QVCC Willimantic Center.

• Wednesday, Oct. 3: Theatrical Readings ofStories Found in Sun, Stone and Shadows, 12-1:30 p.m. Student Center Theatre, ECSU.

• Friday, Oct. 5: Hispanic Culture MovieServices. American Experience: A ClassApart; Lost in Detention: The Hidden World ofImmigration Enforcement; The Latina Vote2008, 5-8:30 p.m. Student Center Theatre, ECSU

• Tuesday, Oct. 9: Everything Esmeralda –Hispanic Culture Movies Series, 4:30-8 p.m.Student Center Theatre, ECSU.

• Friday, Oct. 12: Hispanic Culture MovieSeries, Brown is the New Green: George Lopezand the American Dream, The Life and Timesof Frida Kahlo, 5-8:30 p.m. Student Center

Theatre, ECSU.• Tuesday, Oct. 16: Interactive Video

Conference with Author Esmeralda Santiago,5-6:45 p.m. Student Center Theatre, ECSU.

• Friday, Oct. 19: Hispanic Culture MovieSeries, Latin Music USA, 5-9 p.m. StudentCenter Theatre, ECSU.

• Thursday, Nov. 1: ACT (Arts at the CapitolTheater) presents Sun, Stone and Shadows: 20Great Mexican Short Stories, 7-8:30 p.m.Capitol Theater ARTS Academy, Willimantic.

For more information about The Big Readevents, contact Rob Sheftel at 860-423-1824.Additional information about the programcan be found at http://www.neabigread.org/.


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Learn yoga for stressreduction in Thompson

THOMPSON — Join ThompsonRecreation for Yoga for StressReduction. Classes run on Mondaysfrom 6:45-8 p.m. for eight weeksbeginning Oct. 15 at the Louis P.Faucher Community Room in NorthGrosvenordale.

In this yoga class you will buildyour awareness, strength, flexibilityand mindfulness through a series ofyoga postures that will help to bringbalance to your mind and body. Thisclass with instructor AlicjaCzerwinska is recommended for alllevels and encourages participationof athletes working with imbalances,exercisers looking for a good work-out, and stressed individuals in needof some time to relax and reenergize.

Pre-registration is required. EarlyBird fee for registrations received byOct. 8 is $62 for Thompson residentsand $67 for non-residents. For regis-trations received Oct. 9 or later, thefee is $67 for Thompson residents and$72 for non-residents. Online regis-tration and payment can be made atwww.thompsonrec.org, stop byThompson Town Hall to register orcall the Recreation office at (860) 923-9440.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Posi-Track

Live entertainment at

The Gold Eagle at Laurel House

8 Tracy Rd., Dayville, CT

860-779-7777

GRAMPA’S Kettle Korn

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (weather permitting)

Wibble & Friends

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Brookfield Orchards

12 Lincoln Rd.,

North Brookfield, MA

508-867-6858

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30


11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

(weather permitting)

Wibble & FRIENDS

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Brookfield Orchards

12 Lincoln Rd.,


508-867-6858

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

Celebration of Locally

and Nationally Made Products

To be held in the field behind

American Products Store

187 Main St., Cherry Valley, MA

at the eagle head

Gifts, jewelry, home goods,

clothes, fiber and other arts.

Many products are hand-made

locally;

others are manufactured in New

England

or elsewhere in the United States

The events has a family fun table

Another event is scheduled for

October 20

To participate October 20

contact the store at 508-892-1066

Wibble & Friend

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.


11 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Brookfield Orchards

12 Lincoln Rd.,


508-867-6858

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

Korn Kob Band

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.


11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (weather permit-

ting)

Brookfield Orchards

12 Lincoln Rd.,


508-867-6858

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 (COLUMBUS DAY)


11 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Brookfield Orchards

12 Lincoln Rd., North Brookfield,

MA 508-867-6858

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

Harrington on Wheels

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

October is Breast Cancer

Awareness Month

Harrington Hospital’s mobile unit

will educate,

share information on the disease

and provide greater access to serv-

ices

Klem’s

117 West Main St., Spencer, MA

www.klemsonline.com


Open House at the Farm

Farm tours available

Meet local farmers 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Pumpkins, cornstalks, gourds,

great produce and hay for sale

Pick your own flowers and herbs

available

Overlook Farm

15 Long Hill Rd., Brookfield, MA

508-867-2099

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7th Annual

Dog Costume Contest!

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

All dogs are welcome!

Awards and trick-or-treating for

dogs

Klem’s


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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

Larry the Talking Pumpkin

Halloween Party

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Please wear a costume

Free candy apple for all children

Dunk for apples (any type of weath-

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Brookfield Orchards

12 Lincoln Rd.,


508-867-6858

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ONGOING

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Buy local! Fresh is best!

Located in the field next to Klem’s


Saturdays from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Now through October 6

For more information visit

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown

Comedy Escape

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

$20 per person (except special

events)

Biagio’s Grille/Park Grill and

Spirits

257 Park Ave., Worcester, MA

508-756-7995

Conversations with Keith

Fridays 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

A live talk radio show on WARE

1250AM

and downloadable on the internet

anytime

Sponsored by The Holistic Center

West Brookfield

508-867-3409

Live Entertainment Friday Night

Hexmark Tavern at Salem Cross

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260 West Main St.,

West Brookfield, MA

508-867-2345

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Wagon Rides through the

Orchard

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (weather permitting)

Every weekend and Columbus Day

$2.00 per person (Infants are free)

Brookfield Orchards

12 Lincoln Rd.,


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room for dining at the breakfast bar or even at a corner Bistro table and forlarger sized entertaining, there is a generous sized dining room accessiblethrough a French door. The warm and cozy living room boasts of newercarpeting. There are 2 bedrooms plus a first floor laundry room which

could be converted back to a 3rd bedroom. The home isheated by a warm air system and as a bonus, there is cen-tral A/C as well! The tastefully landscaped yard has anabove ground pool and a storage shed. Move in condi-tion, this home is priced at just $159,900

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

Ann Tremnlay [email protected]

The calendar page is a free serviceoffered for listings for government,educational and nonprofit organiza-tions. Send all calendar listings andhappenings by mail to Ann Tremblayat Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90,Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at(508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Pleasewrite “calendar” in the subject line.All calendar listings must be submit-ted by 3 p.m. on Friday to be pub-lished in the following Friday’s edi-tion. Villager Newspapers will printsuch listings as space allows.

ONGOINGWOODSTOCK — The following

programs will be held at theWoodstock Seniors at the WoodstockTown Hall, 415 Route 169: Tuesdays,EXERCISE from 9 to 10 a.m.;

Wednesdays, ARTS AND CRAFTSfrom 9:30 to 11 a.m. and DOMINOESfrom 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursdays, exercisefrom 9 to 10 a.m. If you have anyquestions, call Connie at 860-974-2685.

WOODSTOCK — Children’s StoryHour will be held at 10 a.m.Wednesdays at the West WoodstockLibrary, 5 Bungay Hill Connector,Woodstock. Join us for stories,songs, crafts and friends! We wel-come all little ones, from babies topreschoolers! No registrationrequired. For more information, call860-974-0376.

WOODSTOCK — The WestWoodstock Library, 5 Bungay HillConnector, Woodstock welcomeskids 8-11 years old to join our month-

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Kids Book Club! We meet at 6 p.m. onthe first Tuesday of each month fordiscussion, activities and crafts, andsnacks related to the book we haveread. Register by calling the library860-974-0376, or [email protected].

FRIDAYSEPTEMBER 28

MOOSUP — A FREE MEAL willbe served at noon every Friday atthe United Methodist Church, 11South Main St., Moosup. All are wel-come. Community Kitchens is anon-profit organization that is ableto serve the community with thesupport of churches, businesses,community groups, towns and peo-ple in the northeastern Connecticutarea. There would be no CommunityKitchens without volunteers. Thereare many ways you can help us. Youcan give money, donate food items orvolunteer your time. You can wrapplastic utensils, help set up or cleanup tables or serve meals. Volunteerhours are Monday through Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail [email protected] orcall 860-779-2645 with your prefer-ences and a telephone numberwhere you can be reached duringnormal business hours. (www.nect-communitykitchens.org)

DAYVILLE — There will be aWHIST PARTY at 7 p.m. everyFriday in St. Joseph Church Hall inDayville. $1 admission charge.Refreshments included. Raffles.Come join the fun. For more infor-mation, call 860-774-9935.

REGIONAL — WORDS OFPEACE, a practical way to go insideand experience that joy on CTV14Channel 14 at 7:30 p.m. Fridays forThompson, Woodstock, Pomfret,Brooklyn and Eastford.

BROOKLYN — The Last GreenFestival will be held Sept. 28, 29 and30 at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Rte.169, Brooklyn. The Last GreenFestival promotes sustainability,greener living and helps to supportThe Last Green Valley and thepreservation of our region. Musicperformances by Third Eye Blind,Ricky Scaggs, Jeff Pitchell andTexas Flood (featuring J. Geils), as

well as many other musicians willbe some of the many highlights ofthis festival. This event includesexhibitors, demonstrations, publicspeakers, music, art, film and a vari-ety of local food vendors and locallyproduced products. For a videodescribing the zero-waste event, goto https://vimeo.com/47250962. Formore information or to purchasetickets visit www.thelastgreenfesti-val.com.

SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 29

W. WOODSTOCK —The FallChicken BBQ at Bungay FireBrigade, 1256 Rt. 171, WestWoodstock, will be held from 4 to 6p.m. Sept. 29. The cost is $10 per per-son, take out only. For tickets orinformation, call 774-230-7843, 860-974-0316 or 860-974-0689.

QUINEBAUG — The QuinebaugSeventh-day Adventist Church, 768Quinebaug Road, Route 131,Quinebaug, will hold Visitor’s Dayfrom 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday,Sept. 29. Visitors are invited tochurch services followed by a freevegetarian potluck lunchInternational Supper. For moreinformation, call 860-935-5412 orvisit http://quinebaug22.adven-tistchurchconnect.org.

SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 30

THOMPSON — AnnualCommunity Day from noon-4 p.m. atRiverside Park. Event features localbusinesses, organizations, enter-tainers and craftspeople. PopularBest Pizza in Thompson contest.Announcing Volunteer of the Yearand a reunion of past recipients.Refreshments available. Free admis-sion and free parking.

KILLINGLY — Get outside andwalk. Killingly has many outdoorresources for your exploration. JoinConservation Commission leaderNorm Spraske to enjoy another“hidden treasure” open space ofKillingly. On Sunday, Sept. 30, at 1p.m., walk about a mile on windingtrails through the woods at town-owned Owen Bell Park in Dayvillearea of Killingly. Directions: ParkEntrance is off Rt. 101 on Town

Farm Road (across from KillinglyCommons). Meet at the pavilion onthe right. See full walk schedule atwww.walkkillingly.webs.com

www.killinglyconservation.org

MONDAYOCTOBER 1

N. GROSVENORDALE — A FREEMEAL will be served at noon everyMonday at the United MethodistChurch, Riverside Drive (Route12),N. Grosvenordale. All are welcome.Community Kitchens is a non-profitorganization that is able to serve thecommunity with the support ofchurches, businesses, communitygroups, towns and people in thenortheastern Connecticut area.There would be no CommunityKitchens without volunteers. Thereare many ways you can help us. Youcan give money, donate food items orvolunteer your time. You can wrapplastic utensils, help set up or cleanup tables or serve meals. Volunteerhours are Monday through Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail [email protected] orcall 860-779-2645 with your prefer-ences and a telephone numberwhere you can be reached duringnormal business hours. (www.nect-communitykitchens.org)

DANIELSON – There will be aWHIST PARTY at 7 p.m. everyMonday in the Maple CourtCommunity Room, Maple Street,Danielson. $1 admission charge.Refreshments included. Come jointhe fun. For more information, call860-774-9324.

POMFRET — The Pomfret FOODPANTRY for residents of the town ofPomfret is open Monday nights from5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring properI.D. and proof of residence, forexample, a copy of a phone or elec-tric bill, etc. Easy access at rear ofthe Pomfret Senior Center elimi-nates any climbing of stairs.

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

PUTNAM — There will be a

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OBITUARIESOBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected]

or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format.

PUTNAM — Roxane“Rocky” Acquarulo, 31, ofPomfret Street, Putnam,died Saturday, Sept. 22,2012 at Day KimballHospital in Putnam, aftera battle with colon cancer.

She was the beloved wifeof Anthony L. Acquarulo.

She leaves in addition toher husband Anthony, herfather and mother, Rene

and Donna; her daughters, AlexandraiLawson and Savannah Acquarulo, both ofPutnam; two brothers, Stan Dashnaw andJeremy Deloge and his wife Ashley all ofPutnam; her mother-in-law and father-in-law,Anita and Stuart Caskinett of Rogers; hergrandfather, Rene Deloge, Sr. of Plainfield;Grampy Bob Burnham of Rogers; a brother-in-law Joey Acquarulo and his wife Beth of

Rogers; a sister-in-law, Brandy Perez and herhusband Jake all of Rogers, many aunts,uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was a caring and loving wife, mother,daughter, sister and friend.

She was predeceased by her son, DylanThomas Acquarulo in 2002.

She was born Dec. 18, 1980 in Putnam,daughter of Rene and Donna (Dashnaw)Deloge, Jr. of Putnam.

She was a graduate of the Killingly HighSchool Class 1999.

Roxane was active with the NECT Relay forLife.

A gathering will be held from 5 to 9 p.m.Friday, Sept. 28, at the Gaudreau’s FunctionCenter (formerly St. Ignatius Church), 21Williamsville Road, Rogers with a memorialservice at 6 p.m.

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

PUTNAM — Dorina G. (Flagg) Foden, 87,passed away on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, athome.

Her husband of 61 years, Finley Foden,died in 2006.

She leaves two sisters, Jackie Croteau ofWoodstock and Germaine Beck ofCalifornia; her children, Ronald Hade andhis wife Barbara of Charlton, Mass., DarleenMorway and her husband Thomas ofPutnam and Kim Blaney of Putnam; hergrandchildren, Troy Bernard, Nathan Hade,Heather Hade, Josh Hade, Jamie Anderson,Michael Heidelberger, Lauren Heidelbergerand Kiersten Heidelberger and her great-grandchildren, Kennedy Bernard, EmersonBernard, Conor Leonard, Brenden Womack,Thomas Anderson, and twins, Christopherand Evan Anderson.

She was predeceased by her siblings, Louis

Flagg, Richard Flagg, Donald Flagg, GeraldFlagg, Gertrude Paquette, Dorothy Maheuand Juliette M. Kruzel.

Dorina was a homemaker for most of herlife. She enjoyed being with children, grand-children and her great-grandchildren. Sheloved to sew, knit, crafts, drawing and makebraided rugs.

There are no calling hours. Funeral ser-vices and burial are at the convenience of thefamily.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made tothe National Osteoporosis Foundation, 115017th Street N.W., Washington DC 20036 – Inmemory of Dorina Foden. Shaw-MajercikFuneral Home, 48 School St., Webster isdirecting arrangements.

A guestbook is available at www.shaw-majercik.com.

Roxane Acquarulo, 31Dorina G. Foden, 87

MILLBURY – Albert P.“Big Al” Noiseux, 67, ofMillbury, died Friday,August 17, 2012 at UMASSMedical Center.

Al and his wife, EleanorT. (Kash) Noiseux werebest friends and compan-ions for 42 years. He alsoleaves a brother, Robertand his wife Denise

Noiseux of Brooklyn, Conn.; two sisters,Anna and her husband James Naum ofThompson, Conn. and Gloria and her hus-band James Singleton of NorthGrosvenordale, Conn.; his uncle, Armur(Buster) Houle; and several nephews andnieces to whom he was affectionately knownas Uncle Fafa.

Al was born in Webster and brought up inN. Grosvenordale, Conn., a son of Ange A.and Cecile (Houle) Noiseux.

He graduated with honors from St. JosephSchool, North Grosvenordale, Conn. as classpresident, class of 1963. He earned aBachelor of Arts in Russian History andminored in French from University ofConnecticut in Storrs.

He was also an Army veteran who servedin Panama in Communications.

Al was a warehouse managerfor Sweet Life for 20 years;worked as operations managerfor Martin Brower; managedCosta Fruit; worked as ware-house manager at The BostonFood Bank; and finally workedfor 11 years as a window clerkfor the Post Office in Clinton retiring in 2008.

Al loved to golf and was a fan of football,baseball and horse racing.

He was very particular about his music,enjoying New Orleans jazz and the earlyblues.

He was a prolific reader of paleontology,archeology, Russian history and cookbooksto name a few of the subjects that had cap-tured his enthusiastic interest. He especiallyenjoyed reading with his Kindle and KindleFire.

Funeral services for Al will be private andat the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to theWounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517,Topeka, KS 66675.

Funeral arrangements are under the direc-tion of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 EastMain St., Webster, MA.

www.scanlonfs.com

Albert P. Noiseux, 67

DANIELSON — Joao M.Lameira, 88, of SchoolStreet, Danielson, diedWednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 athis son’s home inDanielson after an illness.

He was born inBrunheiras, Vila Nova deMilfontes, Portugal, Jan.

18, 1924, son of the late Joao Bastista andMaria Luisa Lameira.

He was the husband of Idalia (Domingos)Lameira. They were married in 1950 in St.DaGraca Church in Portugal. She diedJanuary 22, 1996.

He leaves his son, Manuel Lameira and hiswife Pamela of Dayville; grandchildren,Linda Lameira and Miguel Lameira; greatgrandchildren, Blake Briere, Brianna Briere,Trent Briere; his brothers, Francisco andAlxandre; sisters, Alzenda, Fernanda and

Mandelal and many nieces and nephews.He worked and lived on the family farm in

Portugal. In 1973, he moved with his wife andfamily to the United States settling inDanielson. He worked as a card tender at theWhite Cross Inc. in Dayville for 13 years.

He served in the Portuguese Army duringWorld War II as a surgical nurse.

He enjoyed gardening, raising plants andvegetables, fishing and his greatest love wasspending time with his grandchildren.

His funeral was held Monday, Sept. 24 fromthe Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33Reynolds St., Danielson, followed by a Massof Christian Burial at St. James Church, 12Main St., Danielson. Burial was in HolyCross Cemetery, Danielson.

To share a memory, “Light a Candle” atwww.gagnonandcostellofh.com.

Joao M. Lameira, 88

DANIELSON — PriscillaJ. (Lavallee) Savoie, 70 ofMashentuck Road,Danielson, passed awaySept. 19, 2012.

She was the beloved wifeof Donald Savoie. Theywere married July 2, 1960.

She leaves her husbandDonald; five daughters, Donna LaPorte ofPlainfield, Cheryl Mayo of Thompson,Sandra Goyette of Putnam, MichelleLevesque of Dayville and Lynn Estabrooks ofMoosup; three sons-in-law, Bob Mayo, TJGoyette and Corey Estabrooks; four sisters;

nine grandchildren; four great-grandchil-dren and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son, GaryAndrew Savoie in 1961.

She was born April 25, 1942, daughter ofthe late Alphonse and Eliza (Warrender)Lavallee.

She enjoyed working in her flower gardensand fishing in the ocean.

There will be a private memorial service ata later date.

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

Priscilla J. Savoie, 70

Entertainers neededTHOMPSON — Entertainers are needed to

roam the crowd at Thompson Community Day,Sunday, Sept. 30 from noon to 4 p.m. Singers,musicians, jugglers, or any other venue arewanted to share their skills with the commu-nity. Performances can go on for an hour or allafternoon or any amount of time desired.

To obtain more information, or sign up toshare talent, contact Wendy Kirkland [email protected] or contact theThompson Recreation Office at 860-923-9440.

Haunting trip to SalemDANIELSON — There will be a Haunting

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

Vendors wantedWOODSTOCK — The First Congregational

Church of Woodstock, 543 Route 169,Woodstock, is holding an Art Show andChicken Pot Pie Luncheon from 1 a.m. to 4p.m. Oct. 13 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14.Vendors are wanted. Vendor tables are $30 perday, or $50 for both days. For information, call860-933-8667.

Annual ‘Keep the Home FiresBurning’ community fundraiser

POMFRET — Celebrations Gallery &Shoppes plans to help keep the home firesburning for more than 10,000 local families

who will need heating assistance this winter.Celebrations will be selling wooden matchesin decorative boxes and Colonial CandlesVotives for $10 each from Oct. 5 throughJanuary 15. Celebrations will donate 100 per-cent of the sales to the Access Agency’sLIHEAP (Low Income Heating AssistanceProgram). Shirley Riemann, Director ofCommunity Services, and a representativefrom Colonial Candles will help kick off thesecond annual fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m.Friday, Oct. 5. Celebrations will serve compli-mentary tea and sweets.

With the support of their customers,Celebrations raised over $2,300 last year.According to Riemann, the need to assist thesefamilies continues grow while the price of oilcontinues to climb. Each box of matches (in avariety of decorative styles) and each votive(in several fragrances) sold at Celebrationswill be festively gift wrapped and come with adonation card. “Keep the Home FiresBurning” matches and candles will makethoughtful holiday gifts and, more important-ly, warm neighbors in need during the coldwinter months. To find out additional ways toassist Access Agency’s programs, call ShirleyRiemann at 860-412-1603 or visit [email protected].

Celebrations thanks the Pomfret School’sCommunity Service Club for helping wrap thecandles and matches for customers’ gift givingconvenience. Colonial Candles, founded inCape Cod over 100 years ago and made in theUSA, has generously donated a percentage ofthe votives to support this effort.

For more information, visitwww.CelebrationsShoppes.com or find us onFacebook.

Fall clinic to focus on livestockemergency

DUDLEY — It’s themiddle of the nightand the call comesinto the fire depart-ment — barn fire withlivestock inside. Thefirst of the respondersarrive on the sceneand there is smokeflowing from the barnwith the sound ofscared frantic ani-mals coming frominside. The respon-

ders put on their full gear: helmet, oxygenmask and tank, jacket, pants and boots,unknowingly transforming into a horse’sworst nightmare. He enters the burning build-ing ready to risk his life in order to rescue any-thing living inside. He approaches the firsthorse that is rearing up and kicking out; theresponder has never been this close to a horsenever mind a frantic one with kicking legs.What is he suppose to do now?

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

MSPCA Livestock Emergency & DisasterTraining to 40 First Responders.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The club can be reached at [email protected].

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

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TOWN OF EASTFORD WARNING OF A SPECIAL TOWN

MEETINGThe legal voters and those qualified to voteat a town meeting of the Town of Eastfordare hereby warned that a

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Will be held at the Eastford ElementarySchool, 12 Westford Road in said Town on:

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012 AT 7:00 PM

To consider and act upon the followingitems:

1. To act on nominating a Moderator topreside at said meeting.

2. To accept the 2010-2011 AnnualReport

3. To act on authorizing the transfer of$5,000 from the Revaluation CapitalAccount to the General Fund.

4. To act on authorizing the transfer of$18,000 from the School CapitalProjects/Windows Account to the GeneralFund.

5. To act on approving the expenditurefrom the Town General Fund of $45,000 forexpansion to the Union Society Building.

Dated at Eastford, ConnecticutThis 24th day of September, 2012

Melissa M. Vincent, Town ClerkAllan E. Platt, First Selectman

Terry Cote, SelectmanRichard Torgeson, Selectman

September 28, 2012October 5, 2012

TOWN OF THOMPSONAt the September 11, 2012, meeting of theThompson Inland Wetlands Commissionthe following action was taken: Application#WAA12028, Barbara Neff, 53 WrightsonDrive (Map 143, Block 17, Lot 11A) -replace an existing retaining wall and con-struct a concrete deck extending from top ofretaining wall to existing residence.

Thomas Ryzewski, ChairSeptember 28, 2012

TOWN OF WOODSTOCKAt the September 20, 2012 RegularMeeting, the Planning & ZoningCommission approved the following appli-cation: #606-09-12 Leslee Ruggeri – 50Millbrook Lane & Steven D. & PaulaSchimmel – 48 Millbrook Lane, boundaryline adjustment of previously approved sub-division.

Chair Dr. Jeff GordonSeptember 28, 2012

LEGALS


CHURCH DIRECTORYEASTFORD

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

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

POMFRET

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

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

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

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

PUTNAM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jehovah Witnesses81 Thurber Road928-4442

THOMPSON

Creation Church47 West Thompson Road,Thompson, CT860-923-0455Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6thgrade 10 a.m., Sundays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WOODSTOCK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REGION

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

COMMUNITYCALENDAR

Heifer International Community Meeting at6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 at the Putnam Library.Discover how you can help end poverty andcare for the earth. We will be planning our fallevents.

Everyone is welcome. We especially needvolunteers to help at display tables at local hol-iday fairs. Training and materials will be pro-vided. For more information, call 860-377-4563.

TUESDAYOCTOBER 2

PUTNAM — A FREE MEAL will be servedat noon every Tuesday at the UnitedMethodist Church, Grove and Bradley Streetsin Putnam. All are welcome. CommunityKitchens is a non-profit organization that isable to serve the community with the supportof churches, businesses, community groups,towns and people in the northeasternConnecticut area. There would be noCommunity Kitchens without volunteers.There are many ways you can help us. Youcan give money, donate food items or volun-teer your time. You can wrap plastic utensils,help set up or clean up tables or serve meals.Volunteer hours are Monday through Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail [email protected] or call 860-779-2645with your preferences and a telephone num-ber where you can be reached during normalbusiness hours. (www.nectcommunityk-itchens.org)

WOODSTOCK — Come and learn about theWORD OF GOD from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.Tuesdays at the North WoodstockCongregational Church, 1227 Route 169,Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study leader. Formore information, call 860-963-2170.

REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi-cal way to go inside and experience that joy onCTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays forThompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklynand Eastford.

POMFRET — The Pomfret SeniorsAssociation will have a chicken pot pieanniversary luncheon meeting at noon onTuesday, Oct. 2 at the Pomfret Senior Center,207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret. Members $3,non-members $10. Please RSVP by Sept. 24 bycalling Gail 860-974-0426.

DANIELSON — NAMI Windham County(National Alliance on Mental Illness) in asso-ciation with QVCC will hold a Candle LightVigil on the QVCC campus from 6 to 9 p.m.There will be an informative presentation onmental illness including personal accountsand supportive guest speakers. Light refresh-ments will be served along with free raffleprizes. Our Candle Light Vigil is open to all.For further information contact Ralph Oriolaat [email protected] or call 860-377-9682.

WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 3

DANIELSON — A FREE MEAL will beserved at noon every Wednesday at the UnitedMethodist Church, 9 Spring St., Danielson. Allare welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is able to serve thecommunity with the support of churches,businesses, community groups, towns andpeople in the northeastern Connecticut area.There would be no Community Kitchens with-out volunteers. There are many ways you canhelp us. You can give money, donate fooditems or volunteer your time. You can wrapplastic utensils, help set up or clean up tablesor serve meals. Volunteer hours are Mondaythrough Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. [email protected] or call860-779-2645 with your preferences and a tele-phone number where you can be reached dur-ing normal business hours. (www.nectcom-munitykitchens.org)

THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (aChrist-centered life RECOVERY PROGRAM)from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the HighPoint Church, 1208 Thompson Road,Thompson Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do youwear a mask that hides your depression,anger, addiction, pain, guilt, fear? Check usout online, or attend a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more information.

WOODSTOCK — Children’s STORY HOURmeets each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the WestWoodstock Library at the 5 Bungay HillConnector, Woodstock. Join us for stories,songs and crafts! We welcome all little ones,from babies to preschoolers! No registrationrequired. For more information, call 860-974-0376.

DAYVILLE — We would like to invite you tovisit our chapter, the Quiet Corner BNI(Business Network International) from 7:30 to9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Comfort Inn &Suites, 16 Tracy Road, Dayville. BNI is one ofthe strongest business networking groups inConnecticut. Twenty-five business ownersfrom the Quiet Corner BNI chapter meet toexchange business referrals and leads. BNIfollows the Killingly School System for clo-sures. If the schools are closed or late start,the meeting is canceled. For more informa-tion, call Rhonda Rooney at 508-987-0700 ([email protected]); Judy Haines at 860-774-3459 ([email protected]) or DebTavernier at 860-928-0545 ([email protected]).

DANIELSON — There is BINGO at St.James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielsonevery Wednesday night in the downstairschurch hall. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Gamesstart at 7 p.m. Over $2000 is given away eachweek. There are also progressive games. Foodis available by the Knights of Columbus. Allprofits benefit St. James School.

PUTNAM – There will be free Tai Chi inRotary Park, Putnam, from 5:30 – 6 p.m.Wednesdays through October 10. In case ofrain, Tai Chi will be held in Farmer’s MarketPavilion in Rotary Park. For more informa-tion, call 860-576-0126.

POMFRET — BIBLE STUDY of “The Lifeand Ministry of Christ” from 7 to 8 p.m. everyWednesday at the First CongregationalChurch of Pomfret, 13 Church Road, PomfretCenter. For more information, call 860-928-7381or visit fccpomfret.org.

THURSDAYOCTOBER 4

MOOSUP— A FREE MEAL will be served atnoon every Thursday at the All HallowsChurch, 130 Prospect St., Moosup. All are wel-come. Community Kitchens is a non-profitorganization that is able to serve the commu-nity with the support of churches, businesses,community groups, towns and people in thenortheastern Connecticut area. There wouldbe no Community Kitchens without volun-teers. There are many ways you can help us.You can give money, donate food items or vol-unteer your time. You can wrap plastic uten-sils, help set up or clean up tables or servemeals. Volunteer hours are Monday throughFriday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail [email protected] or call 860-779-2645 with your preferences and a telephonenumber where you can be reached during nor-mal business hours. (www.nectcommunityk-itchens.org)

DANIELSON — Steak Night at theDanielson Elks Lodge #1706, 13 Center St.,Danielson, will be Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.Enjoy all you can eat steaks, salads, bakedpotatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter for $15per person. You may contact the lodge at 860-774-9775 for tickets or more information.

FRIDAYOCTOBER 5

MOOSUP — A FREE MEAL will be servedat noon every Friday at the United MethodistChurch, 11 South Main St., Moosup. All arewelcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profitorganization that is able to serve the commu-nity with the support of churches, businesses,community groups, towns and people in thenortheastern Connecticut area. There wouldbe no Community Kitchens without volun-teers. There are many ways you can help us.You can give money, donate food items or vol-unteer your time. You can wrap plastic uten-sils, help set up or clean up tables or servemeals. Volunteer hours are Monday throughFriday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail [email protected] or call 860-779-2645 with your preferences and a telephonenumber where you can be reached during nor-mal business hours. (www.nectcommunityk-itchens.org)

DAYVILLE — There will be a WHISTPARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. JosephChurch Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge.Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join thefun. For more information, call 860-774-9935.

N. GROSVENORDALE — The Knights ofColumbus Council 2087 will hold its monthly“First Friday” Fish Fry from noon to 7 p.m.Friday, Oct. 5 at the Knights Hall, 1017Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale. The menuconsists of fish and chips ($9); baked haddockwith baked potato and vegetable ($11); bayscallops ($11); platters — clams and bay scal-lops, fish with clams or bay scallops or bakedhaddock and bay scallops ($13); and fisher-man’s platters ($16). For more information,call 860-923-2967 or visit [email protected].

SUNDAYOCTOBER 7

CANTERBURY — A fine art and craft saleand exhibit will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Finnish AmericanHeritage Society, 76 North Canterbury Road,Canterbury. It will include multimedia itemsand demonstrations (wood carving, weaving,spinning for example; a free children’s artactivity- found object art; make-it-and-take-it;refreshments available; lunch, snacks,Finnish Pulla, salmon chowder and theCanterbury Cones ice cream truck will bethere. For more information, call Beverly at860-974-2760 or email [email protected].

KILLINGLY — “Chase the Reservoir” at 1p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. Walk newly-protectedtown-owned woodland ridge and the ChaseReservoir. Learn about successional fields,woodcock habitat, and vernal pools. Choose amoderate 3.5, or 5 mile walk. Leashed dogswelcome. Directions: I-395, Exit 93, go east onRoute 101, 2.2 miles. Turn left on Pratt Road, toKiosk Entrance. Address: 85 Pratt Road.

Information: call Eric Rumsey at 860-779-5310 or 860-234-0196.KillinglyConservation.org Sponsored by theKillingly Conservation Commission andWyndham Land Trust.

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**************Bestway Pool

Ladder36”, breand new, still

in box!$50 OBO

Call: 860-576-5462**************

**************GovernorWinthrop

Secretary Desk$275

Old Chairs$7 each

Call: 508-277-6017**************

(1) Formal Dining Room Set

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

and (4) straight back chairs.

Best Offer

Located in PaxtonPlease Call:

508-892-3488

(1) Maytag LP Gas Clothes Dryer

Excellent condition, willguarantee 30 days, recently

overhauled.Best Offer

Call: 508-765-5190

(2) Behind CabWeather Guard

Tool Boxes(1) Like new

$350(1) In good condition

$150

(1) In Bed Tool Box

In good condition$150

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

•(2) Blue floralstriped sofas

$160 eachRugs:

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

animal-$85

Or Best OfferCall: 774-312-0105

or 508-943-3105

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(3) PressureTreated Wood Deck Railings

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

(10) Vinyl Post Sleeves

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

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

(4) BoxesMachinist and

Mechanic’s ToolsAsking $2,000

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

Stools$25 each

4x7 Harvard Electronic Air Hockey Table

with accessories, brandnew condition!

$200

14” Snare Drumwith stand and case

$100

Best offer on all

Call: 860-935-9154

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

Bedroom Set$1,000

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

Grandfather Clock$800

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

$500

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

and FilingCabinet

$800

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

Dryer$300

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

$300

Call: 508-361-0839

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100% Wool MultiColored Hand Braided Rug

$700

Nichols and Stone Rocking Chair

$200

Green PlaidFlexsteel Easy

Chair and Ottoman$350

(2)Matching Stiffel 3-Way Lamps

$100

508-867-8948

11’ Aluminum Metal Brake

w/legs

10’’ Contractors Table Saw

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

Both in excellent hardly ever used!!!

Best Reasonable OfferCall: 860-923-014612’ Aluminum

V Hull with 6HP gas engine and

36lb trolling motor included. On trailer.

$1,200 OBO

Compound BowPSE Model

11 arrows with case.$400 OBO

Call: 508-764-605814K Marquis

Diamond RingNever worn, .70 carats, 22 years old, still in jewelers

box. Have appraisalpaid $3,250

will sell $1,500firm

Call: 860-774-6373

17 or 17 1/2 Stubben Jumping Saddle For SaleNeedsflocking, in great

condition.

Needs To Sell ASAP!!$400

Call: 860-634-0392

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1950’s BlondBedroom Set

Bureau, Mirror, Chest,Full & Twin

Headboards.$75.00 or best offer!

Call 508-735-9493

1984 Honda Elite Scooter

250cc, runs great!$900

Auto Body StudWelder

$80

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

$125

Call: 860-230-7438

2 New Bucket Seats

for Mini Van$100 OBO

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

2000Sports Cards

Mostly Stars & RookiesBaseball, Football, Hockey,

Basketball, And More!

$45Call: 508-864-9223

2003 HolidayRambler

Vacationer 33ft M/H

Ford V10 engine/trans-mission package. 47K

miles, 2-slideouts.Professionally main-

tained, all synthetic fluids (Amsoil) Great oak

cabinets throughout, many extras!!Rides Great!!

$39,900Call: 860-420-9906

3 Piece DoubleBedroom Set

$350

Kitchen Table Setwith 6 chairs, solid

walnut wood$400

Call: 508-943-5324

Air Hockey TableFull size, stainless steel top

52”x102”, commercialquality but great for

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

must be picked up inWoodstock, CT.

860-458-9225

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30+ MiniatureCarousels and

Individual HorsesFrom 2” to 14” tall.

Many S.F. Music Box and Princeton Gallery

Items

Price Ranges from$5-$60

Call: 860-576-0983Come See!!

3’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing 20Min Fire Door

Primed casing, aluminum sill. New in wrap

Paid-$307Sell for-$200

508-885-5347

4-Foot Steel Shelves

Very Heavy Duty$50

Call: 413-245-7388

9 Piece FormalTraditional Dining Room Set For Sale

From the GlenwoodCollection, in great condition.

$800 firmCall: 508-407-7244

9Ft Fisher PlowHas frame and angle hydraul-

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

$700Call: 860-774-2559

AAA Sports CardsStars 1950’s-1970’s

Great shape

All cards at50% off book!!

Call: 508-864-9223

All For Inground Pool...

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

Pump/Trap•EZ Adjustable

Steps/Rails•Arneson Pool Vac/Leaf

Cannister & Hose•Aluminum Ladder

BEST OFFERCall: 860-923-9781

Diamond RingGents 14K Yellow & White

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

All Fine Brilliance26 Year Old Appraisal Was

$5560Will Sell For Same Now!

774-232-0407

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Amana 25 cu. in.Double Door

Refrigerator/FreezerIce, crushed ice and water dispenser in door. Glass shelves, vegetable bins,

white, in excellent condition.

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

Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790Normally Sells For $700

$90 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Antique Mirror$45

Old Trunks$45 Each

Student’s Desk& Chair

$50

Two End Tables$45 each

Call: 774-452-3514Art Deco Bedroom

Set- 1920’sHeadboard w/footboard

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

seat solid, lovely condition!

$1,275 OBOBeautiful leather sofa also

Call: 508-320-7941

BEAUTIFULDark Wood

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

drawer cabinet.71Wx34Hx19D

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

CALL JEFF:860-930-4522

Beautiful LargeVintage 50’sBedroom Set

$500

Electric Recliner$150

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

All In Excellent Condition.508-885-3717

Brand new GE refrigerator

and electric stoveBoth white

$200.00 eachCall 860-753-2096

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Brand NewPillow-topMattress

Unopened set, still in bags. Comes with warranty.

$150Can Deliver

Call Karl:774-823-6692

Brass Fireplace Screen and doors

With accessories$100

Please Call Janet:508-867-8415

Bricks and block of all kinds and all

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

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

New with original price tags, never altered.

10/$500Call: 860-299-5925

Bridgeport Milling Machine

$1,500

Bench Top Lathe South Bend

$400

Phone Skip:860-774-1212Coats 700ComputerBalancer

Used one year, no longerin business.

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

COCA COLABUTTON SIGN

from 1950’s,diameter 3 feet, red with

white letters, some rust but solid metal.

No Coca Cola collection is complete without one of

these! $200.00

Can email photo Call 860-963-0791

Computer Desk$30

15” Color RCATelevision

$75

Cabinet/TV Stand$30

All are in brand newcondition!!

Call: 508-344-6015

Craftsman Radial Arm Saw

10” 2.5HP$150

Craftsman Table Saw

10” 2HP, large steel table$100

Call: 860-222-3168Cub Cadet WalkBehind Mower

33” deck, 10.5HP, like new!

$900Call: 860-974-2525

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DarkroomEquipment

Almost everythingyou need!

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

condition.

$450 for all508-885-5277

Desktop ComputerLenovo Windows 7.

Purchased November 2011.

Paid $400Asking $250

have original receipt

Call: 774-633-7014Dining Room SetDark wood, colonial style.70x40 rectangular table

with (2)leaves, (2) captain’s chairs, (4) straight backed chairs. Custom glass top,

hutch with lighted top.

$750 OBOCall: 508-765-5800

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Dickens Village Series

18 lighted buildings includ-ing 5 from the A Christmas

Carol Series. Also manyaccessory characters and

decor items. Mint condition in original boxes.

$600Call: 860-963-7236

Dining RoomTable

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

$1,500 OBO

Deer FeederW/Auto feed

$100

Call Lisa:508-612-8609

Or Joe:860-334-8253Dining Room

ThomasvilleWalnut

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

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

Custom Table Pads.$1800

Call Between4:00pm & 6:30pm

508-867-4773

Direct Vent Wall Furnace

35,000 BTUModel- Empire. Excellent

condition.

$500 OBOCall: 508-943-3449

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it, call us toremove your ad!!**Town To Town**

Classifieds508-909-4111

Double Burial PlotIncludes bronze marker in

Hillsboro memorial Gardens Brandon, Florida 33511

$3,800

Call: 774-289-3622

DoubleCemetery LotIn All Faith Swedish

Cemetery, Worcester, MA.Lot #119 Section I

$1,400Call: 508-867-8350

Electric StoveGlasstop, timer.

$150

Love Seat5 years old, brown, fold-out

bed, matching foot stool.$250

Old ComfyRecliner

$50

SquareCoffee Table

$100

Free delivery774-402-4262

Electrical MaterialIndustrial, Commercial,

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

FOR SALE• 4 Anderson patio

windows with frames

• Outside wooden door with glass and frame,

plus storm door

Best Offer860-774-5020

MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V

1725RPM, 56 Frame.$45 OBO

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

$125 OBO5HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$125 OBO

4 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best Offer

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


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FIREARMS WANTED:Collector looking WWII US Firearms

M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols,1911/1911 A1’s

TOP PRICES PAIDHave all necessary federal licenses

Call Wally At508-234-5860

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY010 FOR SALE

For Sale6 month old full

electric bed$1,000

Whirlpool gas stove$250

Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge $500

Go-go UltraXelectric chair

$300

Kuper Washer$150

Call: 860-908-7295

FOR SALEAntique Dining Room Set-

Chippendale Mahogany table with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch

and credenza.Excellent condition!!

Asking $800 Call: 508-943-8712

FOR SALECemetery or Pet

Monuments:Beautiful stained glass &

concrete cemetery stones.Hexagon 16”x18”

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

landscape.$125.00 ea

Call: 860-299-5925

FOR SALEStone Walls &

Stones

Call: 860-933-5608

Fort Meyers Beach1 bedroom cottage, fully

equipped, across street from beautiful beach. Clean, quiet,

close to all attractions.

$4,400 Jan. & Feb. 2 month rental

Off season rates from $350 weekly

239-463-3369727-204-4457

Garden Wedding?Perfect straplessinformal wedding

dress:White with lace overlay.

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

$75Call: 508-765-5867

Gas Log For SaleJotul GF200 LP Gas

$650 OBO

Mini Kota Electric Fishing Motor36lb thrust, 5 speeds

$125 OBO

Fitness PowerRider

$100 OBO

Call: 508-943-2174headboard full adj.

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

Coffee/Espresso Maker82-12 cups$75 OBO

Honeywell Air Cleanerrm. sz. 15x20

$50 OBO

Call: 508-765-0621

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

ments, cameras,1500 records, art.

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

99 Ranger$2,750

31’ Pacemaker$7,500

Call: 860-608-2327

JET SKI2003 Kawasaki 1100 STX D.I., only 80 hours,

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

excellent condition, super fast,

great fun forthe whole family.

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

JukeboxFor Sale

1951 Rowe AMIModel “D” 40

Excellent Condition.Converted To Play 45’s.

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

Real Solid Wood.$2000

774-200-0501

Kitchen Table SetWith 4 chairs,solid oak wood

$400 OBOCall: 508-278-5064

SauderComputer Armoire

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

With Slide-OutKeyboard Tray

$100Eastford

Call: 860-377-4961

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Life FitnessElliptical Trainer

18 months old, rarely used.Best Offer

Stressless CocoLeather Recliner

with OttomanMint condition

$700

Tiffany PearlBracelet

Mint conditionBest Offer

Call: 508-344-5334

Lumber1,000+ board feet

2’’ Pine12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths

Dried 30+ years indoors

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

Marcy Exercise CycleAbs Lounge

Viamaster TreadmillExercise Ball

$300/Lot

Call: 508-731-5621Maytag Neptune

Drying CenterElectric, lower section tumble

dryer. Upper section steam airflow wrinkle release

motion lay-flat drying. Fra-grance & humidity control.

New $1,200

Asking $500Call: 860-933-3678

Milk Can$15

Steel Trunk$12

Car Ramp$10

Ready Heaters$45

2,000 3/4 100psiPlastic Pipe

$60

Steel Shelf$45

Kubota Generator A5000

New battery$350

Call: 413-245-7388

Most BeautifulWedding GownLong sleeved, beaded

bodice, size 4-6.

$200 Call: 508-885-6988

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Blessings Farm50 H Foote Road

Charlton508-248-1411

• New TempurPedicBed- Twin

• Reclining Chair-excellent condition

• Hammond Player Organ• Stromberg Carlson

Record Player• Moveable Dish Cabin

• Sheet Music-w/music cabin

Call: 860-974-1422Before 10am

Oak Dining Roomcolonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent)

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

$1,000

10 FishingOutboards

3-25HP$250-$500 each

Call: 508-885-6657Paperback Books

Mostly New Titles,Mostly Romance Novels.

Very ReasonableCall For More Information

Or Leave Message508-764-1156

PIANO1928 Henderson upright

player piano. With 35 music rolls and bench. Rarely used needs tuning, on first floor.

$250 OBOCall: 508-892-4609

Trees for Sale

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

All 10 trees for $85Norway Spruce 3 1/2’

5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall 5/$99.

Excellent Privacy Border/Ornamental

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

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Primitive Honey-tone Pine Hutch

6x4x2$525

(5) Antique Windsor Chairs

(3) Thumb-back,(2) Bird-cage

$450

Antique Child’s Rocker$125

Like New OakComputer Hutch

$550

Charlton508-248-0684

Quoizel Pendant Light

Floral design deep redflowers with green leaves,

gold chain, three light bulbs, approximate diameter 18”.

$175Call: 413-245-9221

Racoon CoatSize 12

$95

Call: 508-234-3933

Rascal ScooterWith Lift

In excellent condition,4 wheel deluxe model,brand new batteries,

weight capacity 450 lbs.

$1,800 OBOCall: 508-476-3058

Sears Gas Trimmerwith supply of lines

$100

John Deere GasLeafblower

$100

1974 Suzuki 100CC$1,000

B&H Movie ProjectorDual8

Best Offer

Assortment of cameras & photo equipment

Call: 508-885-3136Series 1555

Med-Lift Power Recliner

Low volt motor, four years old, cranberry color.Excellent condition!!

Call: 508-476-7642

Shade CuttingMachine2 years oldpaid $1,600

asking $800 OBO

Solverus ChargeMachinepaid $650

asking $300

(2)Sharp model ER320 Cash Registers

paid $250eaasking $100ea

Call: 774-745-0226Ask for Bruce

Sidekick Electric Scooter$450 OBO

Lift ReclinerSadly only used 2 months

Paid $550Asking $400 OBO

Call: 860-315-7090

Sofa and MatchingChair,

Art Deco RetroPastel Upholstery

Above-Average ConditionAsking $125.00

White-Wash Oak CoffeeTables, Floor and Table Lamps Also Available

Separately. 860-928-6308

Solid MapleDining Set

Table, hutch and 6 chairs.$800 OBO

Antique Man’s Highboy Dresser

$800 OBO

Harden Cherry4-Poster King

Bed Frame$800 OBO

Call: 508-207-0966

Stamp Collectors:Commerative mint sets,

first day issues, kids starter kits and more!!

Also stamped warshippostcards.

Call: 860-928-2677

Watercraft 1994Sea-Doo

1996 Yamaha Wave Runners

With double trailer, both run excellent. Ready to go!

$3,995 OBO

S-10 RearWindshield

$50

Call: 860-928-1495

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Stove &Refrigerator

21cu. ft.$135 each OBO

A/C’s:5,000 BTU

$40

8,000 BTU$50

Exercise Bike$75

Old 3000WGenerator

$75

Cherry Antique Dinning Table

$225

Call: 860-933-0281

TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11

8x8 $7258x10 $9008x12 $9758x16 $1275

Delivered AndBuilt On-Site

Other Sizes AvailableCall 413-324-1117

Toro RidingLawnmowerOnly used twice!

$800 OBO

12,000 BTUWindow A/C With Heat

Required 220watt$250 OBO

Napoleon Pellet Stove

Less than 1yr old w/allequipment, including (2)

pallets of pellets$2,500 OBO

508-461-7224

Trestle Table7’ 3 1/2’ Pine

Matching BenchesNeeds Refinishing

$250

London FogLuggage

Garment Bag, Carry-on,Duffle Bag

$60

32’ ExtensionLadder

250lb Capacity$150

Call: 508-347-7052

Vermont Castings Wood stove

$400

Pot Belly Woodstove$300

2003 SkidooRenegade

$3,500 OBO

Skidoo Blizzard $1,000 OBO

1995 SkidooFormula SLS

$500 OBO

2000 F150 PartsCall for pricing

1987 Honda XR200$1,000 OBO

860-377-4225

VISION FITNESSFitness machine Model X60005

Excellent condition,used only one month

Paid $1,100.00 Asking $575.00

HONDA 250EX4-wheeler. Barely used

$2,500.00

Call 508-560-5056

Whole-House Ventilator

$25(3) Antique Wood

Windows$75 Each

Small Shutters$4 Each

Call: 413-245-7388

Wooden High Chair

Refinished$50 each

Call: 774-452-3514

Worcester County Memorial Park

Paxton, MA

Garden of Heritage(1) Grave

#121D plot 2

Asking $2,800Call: 508-476-1621

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Worcester CountyMemorial Park

(2) Grave SitesIn Heritage I

$2,200Call: 508-832-5065

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

CARE NET of NECTNeeds volunteers!!

For more informationPlease call:

860-779-0218please leave message if

no answer

IN REMEMBRANCEJulie Ann Bainton

(Knurowski)36 Year Senior Secretary

Bay Path High SchoolDear Friend, Please Visit

Our Guest Book And Leave A Note To Pay Your Respectswww.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton

JULIENov. 26th, 1954Nov. 30th, 2008

Send Your Love To:888-974-1977 (FAX)

Or Mail To:PO Box 979

Charlton City, MA 01508God Bless

107 MISC. FREE

Free Upright Piano

Genuine Netzow,full sized.

Call: 774-452-1293

FREE WOOD PALLETS

You pick up. Monday thru Friday 8am-noon.Stonebridge Press 25 Optical Drive

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

130 YARD SALES

MULTI-FAMILY MOVING

SOMETHING-FOR- EVERYONE SALE

EVERYTHING MUST GO! Thursday, September 27

12-4 Friday, September 28

9-4 Saturday, September 29

9-4 11 Shawn Lane

Webster, MARain or shine

Reasonable prices

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

Saturday, September 298 a.m.-2 p.m.

20 Gore Gable DriveWebster

YARD SALE9 Rollingwood Drive

Oxford, MASaturday, September 29

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Miscellaneous household

items, college items, clothing, prom dresses. TV’s,

printer and much more

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

2003 SKIDOO 600GRAND TOURING

And2004 SKIDOO

500SS LEGENDWith 2006 Karavan Tilt

Trailer. Low mileage on all. Excellent condition.

Asking $12Kbut reasonable offers

consideredCall 508-769-3167

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

454 350HPMarine EngineComplete & Running.

Includes Alternator, Power Steering Pump, Raw Water

Pump, Etc.$3500

Call 508-259-8805

Floating Pontoon Dock/Swimming

PlatformWith ladder.

10’x5’, in good condition, newly painted!!

$500 OBOCall: 508-347-9081

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

Tandem KayakFor Sale

Good design, and goodcondition.Was $1,100

Little used, sell for$600

Call: 860-974-1993

205 BOATS

1995 Glastron 17ft Fiberglass Boat(open style) with 88HPEvinrude SPL outboard.

Includes trailer. Easily seats 8. Used in fresh water for

water skiing.

$5,000Call: 508-234-5676

2008 Sea Ray185 Sport

Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha 190PHP. 50 hours, pearl

and black, many features.Outstanding condition with

trailer.

$18,000Call Mark:

781-801-4061

2011 Bentley L.E. Pontoon Boat

20’, bought new 7/1/12.Has a Mercury 25HP

4-stroke motor, playpencover, depth finder, 2012

drive-on trailer. Inexcellent condition.

$12,500Call: 508-949-1320

9 1/2HP Johnson2 Stroke

Very powerful, many new parts, prop, points etc...

$750will negotiate

Call: 860-481-0877

Hand Crafted Custom Built

Cedar Strip CanoeProspector Design

16 1/2 feet longby 36 inches wide.

$3,200Call: 401-339-4598

Polar Kraft 2010 SC Outlander

Pro staff boat, Yamaha F115. Minnkota Fortex, Lowrance fish finders, custom trailer.

Pampered, great familyboat. 21’ long, 8’ wide.

Fishing/tubing fun!$22,000

Dan: 508-527-3820

215 CAMPING

Membership to Stateline Camp

Resortin Killingly, CT

Family activities, pool,playground, fishing,

expires 2045.$800 OBO

Call for details:508-476-7382

Check the resort out online at statelinecampresort.com

255 PHOTOGRAPHY

CameraPentex K1000 35mm, 50mm lens, Vivitar lens, 28mm wide angle, Series1 70-210 macro

zoom, 2x+3x converter.Vivitar flash & more.

Asking $450Call: 860-779-2246

265 FUEL/WOOD

Eliminate yourheating bills

OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE

from Central Boiler

Mainline Heating& Supply Inc860-429-9663

FIREWOODGreen $150 per cordor Seasoned $200

per cordCut, Split, Delivered

WOOD LOTS WANTEDCall Paul:

508-769-2351508-987-5349

275 FLEA MARKET

DudleyFlea MarketAntiques, Collectibles

& GeneralOpen Every Saturday-Sunday

8am-4pm

SPECIAL DEAL!!$10 daily spaces

andFree Outdoor Spaces

Now Through Labor DayCOME Join US

Something For Everyone!Behind BP Gas

At Dudley/Webster Line2 Acres, Indoors!

www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767

281 FREE PETS

(2) Male CatsCurrently Homeless

Due to Eviction

William is solid white with one green and

one blue eye.Jack is black and white.

These two are brothers, both are fixed, they are6-7 years old and arein desperate need of

a home!!

Call: 774-545-0330

Cat Needs Home“Acushla” is desperate

for a home. Youngneutered male healthy with all shots. gallant and brave, will make

someone a loving and loyal companion.

Call: 508-832-5512if not home please leave

a message

283 PETS

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

Did you find your pet? Or find a home for one?

LET US KNOW!!!Please call us so that we can take your ad out of the paper...Town-To-Town


Found 1/8On Worcester St In Southbridge...All black male catGreen eyes, very lovable,

not fixed, definitely a house cat.

Call: 774-287-5043

Found!!5/04/2012

Young male cat. He is mostly white with black markings. Found on the

Killingly/RI border.He is not neutered, and

thin, but friendly!

Call: 860-774-1490

FREE TO GOOD HOME

Our owner is moving and cannot take us

with them...2 year old “Molly” &

“Princess” are sisters, preferably kept together.

Both cats are spaded and have multi colored

patchwork fur.

Please Call:774-452-1293

or email:[email protected]

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

Lost CatMissing from Hillview

Lane Whitinsvilleon 8/24/12

“Mollie”Is a longhaired tabby

black & brown in color. She has 4 white paws and a white bib. She weighs 12lbs and is2 years old, she is

microchipped #985121006650768

Call: 508-266-0929

285 PET CARE

FAN-C-PETMMoobbiillee

GGrroooommiinngg SSaalloonnVicki Kelley

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaallGGrroooommeerr

20 Years Exp.“We Go Right to

Your Door”508-987-2419

JJ && LLPPeett SSiittttiinngg

SSeerrvviicceeProfessional at Home

Pet Sitting and Dog WalkingMember of National

Association of Professional Pet Sitters

Established 1996Certified • Bonded • Insured

508-347-3826

Same OwnersTom & Camila

New Stuff!Reconnective Healing

Animal MassageAnimal Communication

As Always!Reiki/Feng ShuiNatural Foods

Flower EssencesAlpha Wave Music

BoardingIndoor/Outdoor Runs

SkylightsHeated/Air Conditioned

Day CareSupervised GroupsDaily/Weekly RatesLarge Play Yards

TrainingBasic - AdvancedGroup Or Private

New - Open Enrollment

GroomingBaths To Full Grooms

Certifications!PCSA Levels I & II

CPR CertifiedReiki Master

Lighterian Reiki VIIReconnective Healing IIICNDF Certified Trainer

Experienced, Caring StaffIndividualized CareAttention To Detail

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill Road

Oxford, MA

starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

QualityHorse Hay

3’x3’x8’Square Bales Weigh

Approximately 800lbs Each.Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa

No Chemicals or Preservatives

Second Cut AvailableRock Valley Farm

W. Brookfield508-867-2508

298 WANTED TO BUY

Wanted To Buy By Collector

Old comic books-1940’s and up, old baseball and

sports cards, Beatles memorabilia-1960’s and

up, old toys, oldadvertisement signs;

soda, food etc.

Call: 860-779-2469

298 WANTED TO BUY

ROUTE169

ANTIQUES884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA

Looking To PurchaseAntiques

And CollectiblesSingle Items

Or Entire EstatesWe Buy It AllAnd Also Do

On-Site Estate SalesAnd

Estate AuctionsCALL MIKE ANYTIME508-765-9512

$$$Make Money

SellingYour Unwanted

Stuff!!!Quality Dealers Wanted

Best Deal Around.Clean, Indoor Flea MarketEvery Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm

Route 12Dudley

(Behind BP)

www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767See You There!

$$$-CASH PAID-$$$For Unusual Bicycles

1870’s-1970’sHi-Wheel

Balloon TireStingray

ChoppersSchwin

ColumbiaShelbyColsonRaleigh

Etc.I Pay More For Bikes

For My Museum!All Conditions Considered1-800-336-2453 (BIKE)

WARRELICS

&WAR

SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!

Helmets, Swords,Daggers, Bayonets,

Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call David

1-508-688-0847I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

Drivers:Start up to $.41/mi.

Home weekly.CDL-A 6 mos. OTR exp. req.

Equipment you’ll be proud to drive!

888-406-9046

311 PART-TIME HELPWANTED

Part-TimeBookkeeper

SturbridgeFlexible hours. Accounting background/comfort with

accounting softwarerequired.

Send resume andsalary requirements to:

Human ResourcesPO Box 600

Sturbridge, MA 01566or email to:

[email protected]

325 PROFESSIONAL

BilingualSpanish/English

Early Intervention Home Visitor

To work with families,infants and toddlers.

Minimum qualification BA in early education, Special education, psychology with infant and toddler experi-ence. Must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Submit resume to:Robin Weber

486 Worcester StSouthbridge, MA 01550

400 SERVICES

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

***************Per CT General Statutes

19e-87b-5g,All advertisements for

Daycare Services in thestate of Connecticut must

include your license/registration number.

***************The Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Office of Child Care Servicesrequires that all ads

placed in the newspaper for child care (daycare) in your home include your license number.

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENTDon’t get busted with bad paint!

Call the PAINT POLICE!

A full service paint company providing exceptional

service! Interior/exterior painting and powerwashing.

Your color is our commitment!Call 860-315-0932

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

**************EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

**************All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to The Federal Fair Housing Act

of 1968, which makes itillegal to advertise any

preference, limitation ordiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap,

familial status (number of children and or pregnancy),

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any

intention to make an such preference, limitation or

discrimination. Thisnewspaper will not

knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate

that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby

informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper

are available on and equal opportunity basis. To

complain aboutdiscrimination call The

Department of Housing and Urban Development “HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD ad 617-565-5308,. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

BrooksideTerrace

Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments

For Rent.Spacious, Fully

Applianced.Starting at $698• A/C In Every Unit

• Pool• Basketball Court

• Playground• On-Site Laundry

Heat/Hot WaterIncluded!

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pmSaturday 10:00am

to 4:00pmEvening Appointments Available

Brookside Terrace

11 Village DriveSouthbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

River MillVillageThompson, CT

Affordable1,2 & 4 Bedroom Apartment Homes

W/D Hook-ups& On-Site Laundry

Ample ParkingSpacious Floor Plans

Near-by Park &Library

Close to I395, RT12

SummerMove-In Special*2 BR ONE MONTH

FREE*Must Income Qualify

Voucher HoldersWelcome

Call Today(860)923-3919rivermillvillage@

winnco.com

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

Seely-BrownVillageIn Pomfret

Is Accepting Applications For Our Waiting List.

We Currently Have AOne-Bedroom Apartment

Available

Seniors 62 AndOlder May Apply.

Call: 860-928-2744Or Email:

[email protected] a brochure & application

Townhouse Apartments

A Quiet Area w/ Good Schools

No Waiting List Today If You Have A HUD Voucher or CT RAP Certification &

Can Income Qualify

To Income Qualify You Must Be Able To Afford USDA Base Rent Of...

2 BR $655/mo3BR $791/mo

For applicants who canincome qualify

The Caleb Foundation will pay the security

deposit.Still Accepting

Applications ForSubsidized Units.

HUD & USDA

Call... 860.779.0876x128

The Village at KillinglyDayville Affordable

Housing599 Lindenwood Drive,

Dayville, CT 06241By App’t Please

Mon-Thurs 9-11, 1-3“This Institution Is An Equal

Opportunity Employer &Provider. Financed By

Connecticut Housing Authority, Equal Opportunity Housing.”

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please Call (508)987-1595

EHO

Woodstock CTCountry Manor

Apartments undernew ownership.

Newly renovated 1 &2bedroom units available.

New kitchens, bath, flooring. Hot water included in rent.

Call: 508-622-1258or email:

[email protected]

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

Dayville3BD 2BA home for rent. Built in 2004, 1,500 SF PLUS new

finished basement. W/D, CENTRAL AIR, hardwoods.

$1,600/MonthUtilities not included

First/Last/Security RequiredCall: 401-258-6097

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Four PlotsIn Worcester Country

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAIn The

“Rememberance Section”All Four For $4500 OBO

(Currently Sells For$1800 Each)

508-721-2572

550 MOBILE HOMES

For sale bymotivated owner:Sturbridge, MA5 Room updated fully

applianced clean, mobile home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath,

large kitchen and living room. 4 season sun porch, lots of storage, central air,2 large electrified sheds (1 insulated) Nice private yard

with patio screen house,mature plantings plus more!

DRASTICALLYREDUCED!!

plus park shareCall for more details:

860-315-7122

550 MOBILE HOMES

Mobile HomeIn well established

resident owned adultpark in Quinebaug CT.

Many extras!!!

Call for anappointment:508-847-1562

SturbridgeSmall 55+ park,only 12 units:

Recently renovated mobile home. New windows, paint plumbing, insulation, slider door. Walking distance to

everything. Near OldSturbridge Village.

Priced for quick sale!!$25,000

Monthly Fee $220

617-799-1379

550 MOBILE HOMES

Park ModelMobile HomeFor Sale By Owner

Fully Furnished, New Porch Addition, Also Nice Shed & Great Place For A Garden.

On Beautiful Lot NearSwimming Pool.

Located At HighviewCampground InWest Brookfield.

Begin Camping 4/15-10/15

Asking $28,000508-867-8736



Sale Ends Oct. 1st

Aut motive700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

(4) Winter TiresMounted on Honda Rims205/55 R16, good thread.

Call: 508-885-5639

1983 Ford 351Windsor Rebuilt trans

and transfer case$350

1952 Chevy Power Train$350

1987 GMC PartsNice chrome front

bumper, heater core, misc.

Chevy 283 & 327 crankshafts

Call: 508-892-8481

LEER FIBERGLASS TONNEAU COVER 700 series New ‘08. Used one season. Fits Ford SD

1999-2007 shortbed

$300 OBO Call: 508-278-0810

Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Kwik-Slide

15K for 6 ft bed, never used, will need to buy mounting

brackets.$600 OBO


[email protected]

720 CLASSICS

1950 Chevrolet4-Door Sedan

6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. New Factory-Built Motor.

Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Needs Interior & Minor Work

To Be Road-Worthy.$5,900

978-760-3453

1963 FordFairlane 500Rebuilt 260 V8, new

automatic transmission, floors and interior. New dualexhaust, paint and chrome

good.$8,400 OBO

Will consider trades and cashCall Chuck:

508-248-5928

1966 Dodge Dart2 door sedan, automatic 6, third owner, 92,000 miles,

well maintained, solid excel-lent paint. Fun cruiser

$6,900 OBOCall: 860-774-1891

before 9pm

720 CLASSICS

1971 Corvette Convertible

350, 4 speed. Originalengine. Torch Red, black

top & interior.

$25,000 OBOCall: 508-344-0394

1975 ChryslerImperial Lebaron

2 door, 440 cubic inch engine good driver,

needs TLC.$2,500

Pick-Up truck side boxes

(2) 8ft, good condition, also have ladder rack free if you

buy boxes!$500

Call: 508-885-4651

1976 MGBRoadster

ConvertibleExterior bodywork newly

redone, 85,000 miles, comes with cover.

$5,000 OBOCall: 508-414-7574

1978 FirebirdFormula

V8, 4-speed, too many new parts to list! Nice cruising car, includes custom fit car

cover, color black.

$8,500 OBOCall: 508-278-6219

After 5pm

1986 Camaro Z28305 V8, 700R4 overdrive transmission w/shift kit.83K miles, recent paint,new tires, newer brakes,T-tops. Runs well, needs

TLC, good driver.

$3,850

Call Dan:860-208-9707

725 AUTOMOBILES

1991 MercuryColony Park

Station WagonBurgundy leather interior,

burgundy faux wood exterior. 75,000 original miles, great

condition, needs new battery.

$2,200Call: 508-478-8538

1999 VolvoV70 Wagon

Turbo, Auto, LeatherRuns, Check Engine Light On. Needs Electrical Work

To Pass Emissions.Good Engine, Drive Train

& Body Parts.$1,200

Call: 860-974-1801

725 AUTOMOBILES

2004 BMW Z4Black with red interior,

2.5L engine, 21,000 miles

$16,500508-282-2884

2004 Pontiac GTOTorrid red with black leather

interior, 5.7L LS1 V8,automatic transmission,

73,000 miles.

Asking $10,900Call: 508-949-1816

2006 FordTaurus SEL

Excellent condition, 21,900 miles, remote starter, keyless

entry, loaded with options.

$9,850Call: 774-230-4156

2008 Nissan Versa Hatchback

Silver, 4 door, 74,000 miles. In excellent condition,

one owner!

$7,995


[email protected]

2009 ChevyColorado 4x4LT

Black w/grey interior, 77,000 miles, well maintained, bed cover & factory liner. Selling truck w/Fisher Homesteader

plow in perfect condition.

Truck&Plow$18,750

Truck w/out plow$16,800

Call:508-987-3975

Classic1984- 500 SELMercedes Benz4 door sedan, 134,000

miles, very good condition.

Best OfferCall for more information:

508-867-2774

732 SPORTS UTILITY

2004 Land Rover Freelander

78K miles. Extremely well maintained, clean Carfax. Sport leather interior, faux wood grain console, AWD, tow hitch, cargo area with

privacy canopy.

$11,400 Call 508-846-0986

WOMAN’S 21 SPD, 26” BIKE

Excellent condition Asking $225 (negotiable)

Call 860-779-9097

740 MOTORCYCLES

1994 Honda 300EX Quad

5 speed with reverse. New tires, in great condition. Must

see to appreciate.

$1,500 OBOCall: 508-885-9963

1999 KawasakiVulcan Classic9,000 miles, excellent

condition, $2,000 worth of chrome, (all original parts for chromed) extra set of seats, owners manuals, 2 new tires

this year!!!

$5,500860-774-5020

2 MotorcyclesFor Sale

2007 Roadstar Warrior-

Metallic Gray, VERY LOW MILES, Samson Ground Pounders, Very Clean.

$7,000 OBO

2008 Yamaha FZ6-

600CC, Royal Blue, VERY LOW MILES, Very Clean,

Slider Guards.$5,200 OBO


[email protected]

2004 Honda VT750Fuel injected, shaft drive,

liquid cooled, full windshield, saddle bags, custom seat.

Excellent condition!

$3,000 FirmCall: 860-774-6334

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500

13,360 miles $5,400 inaccessories beautiful bike

w/Corbin seat, Boss saddle bags, lots of leather and

chrome, must see!!

Sacrifice for $4,750860-774-6782

for photos and more info

2005 HarleyDavidson

Fat BoyAnniversary Edition10,250 miles, a lot of chrome, drag bars,

Super G carb

$13,500 OBOCall: 508-340-7950

2007-2009Yamaha VStar

1300 Stock Seat

$200Call: 774-230-7158

740 MOTORCYCLES

2005 HondaVTX 1300

6,600 miles, new battery, harley saddle bag, turn

key and go!$6,000 OBO

1998 Honda 1100 Tourer

With trailer, excellentcondition, new battery,

front brakes & tires.$6,000 OBO

with trailer

Call: 860-923-9067

2008 HondaCRF150F

Awesome red & whitedirtbike!!!

$2,000 OBOCall: 860-935-9374

BMW MOTORCYCLE

1997 R85OR T2KNew tires, hard bags,

tank bag.$3,500

OR will trade for 2-wheel drive pickup of equal value

Call Joe at:860-315-7181

MID SEASON DEAL

2006 SuzukiBoulevard

Grey, VL800K, great bike, mint condition, under 2,200

miles (always garaged). Shield, saddle bags, and

sissy bar.

$5,500Must See!

Call: 774-329-9160MOTORCYCLE2004 YamahaV Star 1100

ClassicExcellent condition, must be

seen to be appreciated. Like new, well kept

Asking $5,000Call: 508-347-5179

or774-230-5924

Yamaha 2007PW 80 MotorcycleBought new for grandkids. No utilization. Less than 15

hours total use.Original MSRP $1,499

$775Cell: 203-574-0692

Brimfield

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1997 35’Holiday

VacationerChevy 454 engine, 58,000 miles, (6) Michelin tires, queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan

7.0 generator, backup camera, (2) new batteries, hydraulic leveling jacks,

many extras,excellent condition.

$18,000Call: 508-892-4102

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1994 DamonEscaper 32’ Fifth Wheel Camper

Great condition, real clean! New tires, custom orderdeluxe queen size bed

and microwave.Everything works!

$5,000Call: 508-335-2747

1998 30’ Cavalier Gulf Stream

TrailerWith screen room,

seasonal use atcampgrounds.

$5,500 will negotiateCall: 860-923-2445

1998 Dutchman Hardtop Pop-Up

CamperModel 1002XS, King &

Queen Beds, sleeps 8, front storage compartment,canopy, many extras.

$2,695 OBOCall: 860-935-5228

2002 Flagstaff 25ftUltra Light CamperLIKE NEW! Dual axle, sleeps

6, double doors, heated queen bed, microwave, bath-

tub, air conditioning/heat, awning and more.

[email protected] picture

Call: 413-245-9036

Motor Home1998 Holiday

RamblerEndeavor Diesel1 Slide, Low Mileage,Washer/Dryer, Very

Good Condition.

$33,000Call 860-774-6128

Tilt-Quad TrailerWith sides, like new!!

$325Call: 508-259-8805

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

MUST SELL!!!1997 Skyline

Camper Seaview Deluxe 40’

Furnished, two bump outs, very good condition, lots of

cabinet space, nice bath-room. Everything in great

working order!!

$6,000 Call: 860-974-8702

Summer Fun!Woodstock Campground Activities include: fishing

pond, pool, etc. Open April 15 thru October. 35’ Trailer with attached 8x16 screen

porch, includes lot.

End of SeasonReduction!!!

$6,000Call: 860-963-2065760 VANS/TRUCKS

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath,

No Undercarriage Rust.Good Mechanics.

$1500978-760-3453

1987 Chevy Pickup6in. lift, completely rebuilt, 383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots

of new parts. Awesomemonster truck. Great for

mud runnin!!Serious Inquiries Only

$3,500 OBROCall Neal: 508-612-5658

or: 508-488-0566

1992 GMCDiesel TruckUPS Truck-Style,

Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt

Transmission/Motor,New Fuel Tank, Radiator,

Steering Box. Dual Wheels,11’ Area Behind Seats

Excellent Condition14,100GVWR

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

1997 DodgeDakota

Extended Cab2 wheel drive, dark green

58,000 miles, 5 speedstandard transmission,

good condition.

$2,700 Call: 508-713-3066

or 508-779-0194

2001 Dodge 2500Pickup, 4 wheel drive,

automatic, single cab with 8” body, V-8, new snow tires,

fisher plow ready.$4,500

Call: 860-974-1801

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2002 GMCSierra SLT

1500, Z71 off road package. Extended cab, Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new

Mastercraft tires. 224,000 miles

$6,000 OBOCall: 774-922-2098

2002 WhiteChevy Van

Express 2500

Best OfferCall: 774-482-0408

2003 Ford F3501 Ton Van

Low mileage, clean, good running condition.

$6,000

Small UtilityTrailer

$900

Call: 508-909-6460765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

MichiganBackhoe

PayloaderDiesel, Runs Good

$9997Chevy Box Truck

UPS-Style$3500

John DeereSkidloader

Needs Motor Work

Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!

Call (508)347-7300

767 VEHICLES WANTED

Vehicle NeededElderly woman looking for

donated vehicle. Even if it is in need of minor repairs. Does not need to pass

inspection if it is a minor fix.

Call: 774-230-2564

Vehicle Needed!!If anyone has a car that

runs and can get a sticker and they want to donate it to an old man that needs a

car to get to the stores.Let him know he may be willing to give you some-

thing for the car.

Here is his number!!Call: 508-764-0594

What’s OnYour Mind?We’d Like to Know.

Send your letters to:Letter to the EditorVillager Newspapers283 Rte169 Unit #2

Woodstock, CT06281

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We’d Like to Know. Email us yourthoughts to:

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BY KEITH GRIFFIN

Is it wrong to be indifferent about acar costing $106,000? If it is, thencolor me guilty because the 2012 BMW650i coupe kind of gave me a case ofthe blahs for the week it sat in mydriveway.

Of course, a major reason for thatcould be I was reduced to using thevehicle as my main family car. It’s notso much that I had to but I wanted to.After all, the 2012 BMW 650i coupe, inthe M trim, is a vehicle that demandsto be driven. It can’t just sit there,even if that means packing it full for aLabor Day Weekend jaunt to theConnecticut shore.

OK, so there is an obvious sense ofconflict for me with this car. It’s awork of art. It has an abundance ofpower and it’s fun to drive. Yet, itnever called to me to be driven – some-thing that cars costing tens of thou-sands less have done.

The best part of the BMW 650i is its4.4-liter V-8 engine that develops amaximum 400 horsepower between5,500 and 6,400 rpm, and makes peaktorque of 450 lb-ft between 1,750 and4,500 rpm.

It’s a powerful engine that justwants to run all day long. This is defi-nitely a car that requires judicioususe of the cruise control because iteasily slips into illegal speeds thanksto the powerful engine and a smoothride and quiet cabin.

I must admit to enjoying that power,though, on Labor Day when toolingalong the highway. A climbing lanewas coming to an end and a tractortrailer driver decided he was comingback into my lane a little early. I madea quick lane change with not quite theamount of room I favor and gunned itfrom 70 to 90 and back down to 70.Maneuver safely accomplished andmy family none the wiser.

The 2012 BMW 650i has a “ìreverse-

flow”î engine, as BMW describes it,“whose two turbochargers are posi-tioned in the V-area between thecylinder banks, produces an instanta-neous and sustained wave of power”that I can attest to. The engine can bepaired with either BMW’s new 8-speed Sport Automatic gearbox orBMW’s traditional 6-speed manualtransmission. The model loaned to mefor a week by BMW had the automatict r a n s m i s s i o n .The new BMW 650i Coupe, accordingto the German automaker, completes

the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 sec-onds with either the 6-speed manualor the 8-speed automatic transmis-sion. Top speed is electronically limit-ed to 155 mph.

BMW likes to tout the fuel efficiencyof the 4.4-liter V8 when combinedwith the eight-speed automatic. Keepin mind that fuel efficiency is all rela-tive when discussing a 4.4-liter V8that runs on premium fuel but theofficial EPA numbers aren’t bad at 15-mpg city and 23-mpg highway. My fueleconomy, which was more highwaybut also with a full car, came in about18 mpg combined. The previous gen-eration BMW 650i was rated at thesame fuel economy with a biggerengine.

It surprises me to see such a big carclassified as a compact because itslength is 192.8 inches. That’s less thana half-inch shorter than the BMW 5series, which is considered a midsize.I know that it has more to do with pas-senger volume than length but it’sstill a surprise.

The 650i needs to choose betweenbeing a true two-seater or a four-pas-senger vehicle. My 7-year old daugh-ter, just a shade taller than four feet,could not put her legs behind my seat,even if moved it up a little bit into aless-than-comfortable driving posi-t i o n .The 2012 650i I drove had a startingMSRP of $83,000, which includes along list of standard equipmentincluding 19-inch wheels; moonroof,Xenon headlights; navigation system;HD radio; Nappa leather seats; sportsuspension and run-flat tires.

Then the options show up. Oh, howGerman automakers like to pile onthe expensive options as packages.Lane departure warning (whichworks extremely well) and activeblind spot detection (which reallyshould be mandated equipment) haveto be bought with the side-and-top-view cameras that didn’t really helpme backing up and the head-up dis-play, which is really little more than atoy, for $3300.

The full LED headlights, whichdeliver amazing visibility at night,are paired with 20-inch wheels foranother $2900. The luxury-seatingpackage, which does include ventilat-ed front seats, will run you $2000.

Then there is the M sport package,which adds the M steering wheel,aerodynamic kit, LED fog lights; 20-inch, double-spoke wheels with per-formance tires; and anthracite alcan-tara headliner for another $4000.

There’s also a $3700 premium soundpackage with Bang & Olufson Sound;night vision with pedestrian detec-tion for $2700; and all of the suddenyou’re talking about a car that costs$106,000.

Is it worth it? In my opinion, no.Give me a BMW 535 xi sedan fullyloaded for less than $80,000 and Ithink you have a better car. This isdefinitely a matter of personal taste.

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VITAL STATISTICSWheelbase: 112.4 inchesLength: 192.8 inchesWidth: 74.6 inchesHeight: 53.9 inchesCurb weight: 4001 lbs.Engine: 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8Horsepower: 400 hpTorque: 450 lb. ft.EPA estimated mpg city/highway:15-city/22-highwayBase price: $83,000As-tested price: $106,000[RTF bookmark start:}_GoBackAlso consider: (a com-parative vehicle) Jaguar XK, AudiS5, Mercedes SL 550[RTF book-mark end: }_GoBack

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2012 BMW 650i a Stunning Coupe that Failed To Incite a Passion for Driving

The 2012 BMW 650i is a stunning coupe that is beautiful inside and out with a powerful, twin-turbo V8 yet it failed to inspire much driving passion.

The 2012 BMW 650i is stunning both coming and going – and with its powerful V8 a lot more people arelikely to see you going than coming.

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The interior of the 2012 BMW 650i is cramped for more than two adult passengers unless they tend tobe less than 5’7” in height.


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