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What do you like mostabout autumn in the

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Resident irked by tattered American flags‘THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE TO ME’

Dancing a dream

BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT,DINNER TO HELP DEFRAY

MEDICAL COSTSBY CLARE HOPKINSVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

KILLINGLY — Killingly residents AmandaCrowley and her husband Jerry Zolobkowskiare looking to the community for help in a timeof personal struggle.

A little more than a year ago, whenZolobkowski was 34, he was diagnosed with ahighly aggressive form of IgA Nephropathy,which is a common form of kidney disease,which shows little symptoms in those diag-nosed. Unfortunately, as in Zolobkowski’s case,about 25 percent of cases quickly develop tototal kidney failure. He is now in end-stage

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The Crowley family is holding a two-day charity event to help defraymedical costs for family member Jerry Zolobkowski who was diag-nosed with IgA Nephropathy a little over a year ago.

Animalcruelty casecontinued

againBY CLARE HOPKINSVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

BROOKLYN — Tang Quan“Jason” Lin, a Brooklyn poultryfarmer facing criminal chargesfor animal cruelty, had his casecontinued again on Thursday,Sept. 15.

Lin, 36, had 2,551 chickens andtwo ducks seized from his farm byConnecticut Department ofAgriculture officials earlier thisyear.

Lin, of Milford, Mass., was incourt briefly on June 21 to havehis case continued to the laterdate. Lin, owner of Sunrise Farmin Brooklyn, pleaded not guilty onFriday, Feb. 4, to 40 counts of ani-mal cruelty and sanitary viola-tions.

He was arrested Thursday, Jan.20, at Danielson Superior Court.Lin was scheduled to appear inDanielson Superior Court thatday to answer for animal crueltycharges from August 2010. Hefailed to appear at his scheduledtime and the court ordered that re-arrest warrants be issued for him.

According to the CT Dept. ofAgriculture, Lin was taken intocustody by the State Police andcharged with counts of cruelty toanimals as well as other criminal

BY CLARE HOPKINSVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

BROOKLYN — Brooklyn resi-dent and dancer Marisa Voccio willbe performing with the Boston TapCompany next month.

Voccio will be featured in a showtitled, “Rhythm of the Night,”

directed by Sean C. Fielder at theRoxbury Community CollegeSaturday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m.

“I am so excited, not so muchnervous,” said Voccio. “The compa-ny does up to eight shows a month,but those are like practices for us.‘Rhythm in the Night’ is it — it’snot a practice. When we haverehearsal for the show, we workour butts off because we all knowhow important this show is to Seanand the rest of the company. Wehave two rehearsals a week and the

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One of a series of American flags left tattered after TropicalStorm Irene. Brooklyn resident Michael Myslenski has beenurging officials to fix them or repair them.

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BROOKLYN — A Brooklyn resident hasrecently been vocal about requesting townofficials to remove severely damaged flags onRoute 6 and 169 and to “cease and desist” dis-playing flags on roadways and telephonepoles in the future, and he is looking for thesupport of other patriotic residents.

Michael Myslenski sent an e-mail to FirstSelectman Austin Tanner on Sept. 12 express-ing shock over the state of the tattered flags.

“I was shocked and physically ill last weekupon seeing the severely damaged U.S. flagson poles of Routes 6 and 169, greater than aweek after the Tropical Storm,” saidMyslenski in the e-mail. “It would be easy toblame the storm for their damage, however

they did not get like that overnight on Aug. 28.I again confirmed on Sept. 10 that they con-tinued to lie in a state of utter rags and disre-pair. I would venture to guess that townelders, leaders and highway/road crewmem-bers had to be witness to this, to and fromwork, daily, for nearly two weeks. This isunacceptable to me.”

Myslenski requested a published, writtenapology to the residents of the town and sug-gested town leaders look into maintainingone large flag they would be capable of caringfor.

“It is clear to me, the maintenance andupkeep, in accordance with flag etiquette,customs and traditions is too great a task for

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Jerry Z needs a kidney

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Marisa Voccio, a Woodstock Academyjunior, will be performing with theBoston Tap Company next month.

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BROOKLYN — CitizensNational Bank hosted the sec-ond annual Bark For Life onSunday, Sept. 18, to benefit theAmerican Cancer Society,earning $4,500 for the organi-zation.

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Barking for life

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Christine Berry and canine pal Wyley take a break atthe Bark for Life.

Cindy, Jordan, and Blake Reynolds with their dog Cody at the Bark for Life.

A2 • KILLINGLY VILLAGERFriday, September 23, 2011

In my Sept. 9 column, I wroteabout the Ezra Hutchins’ papersand David Buck’s account againstNathan Hartwell and Albin Russell.

Sally (Torrey) Lennon stopped atthe Center and said that I shouldcall Putnam Heights residentLyndon Whipple since his grandfa-ther was Hartwell Shippee.Unfortunately Lyndon could shednothing further on NathanHartwell or the Hartwell family.When I have time, I think I’ll do alittle checking.

In our discussion, Sally men-tioned that she remembered whenthe old Tucker District schoolhousewas still standing. Located just westof the intersection of that road andRoth Road, the small school hadplastered walls. Ardell (Burrell)Chapman was one of the teacherswho taught there. Sally’s grandfa-ther Chase went to the school (con-versations 9/10/11). I’d love to hearfrom readers who attended themany small schools that were oncepart of the fabric of Killingly’severyday life.

As I continued through MarilynLabbe’s extracts of the Hutchins’papers, I discovered an interestingtwist to the story. Two other papersin the collection revealed anotherside of the dispute.

First: “To Joshua Clapp andRobert Grosvenor, both of Killingly,you are commanded to make yourpersonal appearance before EzraHutchins, Esq., Justice of the Peaceat the dwelling house of ThomasMowry, Esq., innholder in Killinglyon the 4th Monday of Novemberinstant, to give in evidence in a cer-tain case to be heard and tried.Nathan Hartwell Junr. of Killinglyis plaintiff and Captain David Buckof Killingly is defendant (28 Nov.1796).”

The second paper revealed that inthe end Buck lost the dispute: “Thesheriff…Whereas Nathan Hartwelland Albin Russell both of Killingly,recovered judgment againstCaptain David Buck of Killingly on28 November 1796 for the sum of(pounds-pence-shillings) 0-16-1 debt;and for the sum 1-16-8 in like moneycosts of suit. Therefore you are to acause to be levied against DavidBuck in goods, chattels, of the saidfor the sum of 2-18-9…but if he doesnot pay then you are to take thebody of David Buck to the keeper ofthe Goal in Windham. 28 November1796. O my, that sounds like theBiblical account of the unforgivingservant which we just read theweekend of Sept. 11 from Matthew19:21-35!”

Searching through the Hutchins’papers, I discovered other cases ofdebt. In some, but not all instancesthe debtors also were to be taken tojail if they could not pay.

“To the sheriff…whereasBenjamin Brown of Killingly recov-ered judgment against BenjaminCapron of Sterling (?) and it was notpaid, so they took Capron to theGoal in Windham.” 1 May 1800. Itwas not just men that were sent tojail until debts were paid. “Elisha

Cady of Killingly recovered judg-ment against Sarepta Spalding ofKillingly (3 March 1812) for the sumof forty six dollars and 47 cents, andin want of such payment Sarepta tobe taken to the keeper of the goal inWindham.” 20 March 1812.

Of course, one of the mostfamous females arrested in early19th century NortheasternConnecticut was PrudenceCrandall of Canterbury who wasarrested the end of June 1833 forconducting her school for youngladies of color. When no one agreedto post $150 bond, she was taken tothe jail in Brooklyn. Anna Bensonoffered to spend the night with her.The following day bond was postedby Mr. Benson, and Prudence wasreleased and driven home toCanterbury. (See Chapter Five MissCrandall and the Law in MarvisWelch’s Prudence Crandall aBiography).

In some instances an animal orfarm item was taken in payment ofthe debt. “To the sheriff…whereasOliver Leavens of Providence, R.I.,recovered judgment against ElihuWarner of Killingly…and Elihu didnot pay, they took a black mare andsold her to the highest bidder for$9.05. 21 November 1807 (Note thesum is no longer in pounds but dol-lars and cents).

“William Leach of Killingly vs.Perly Whitmore of Killingly dated23 December 1808. Debt. The defen-dant did not appear and theyattached an ox wagon.” 25December 1808. (Business as usualon Christmas it appears!)

I can also recall that while doingland record research years ago, Icame across several instances whena portion of an individual’s landwas sold to satisfy a debt, but can-not immediately recall the individ-uals involved.

For those who may not know,after Connecticut’s Constitutionwas changed in 1818, according toVolume II of Ellen Larned’s Historyof Windham County, Connecticut,“The northern towns…obtained theremoval of the Courts fromWindham.” Hampton, the geo-graphical center of the county, wasunable to secure the courts. Instead“The committee reported in favor ofBrooklyn.”

By July 26, 1820 a courthouse andjail had been constructed inBrooklyn. The change did much toincrease the status of the communi-ty, and Brooklyn quickly grew.Lawyers soon appeared. A newspa-per, the Independent Observer andCounty Advertiser, printed and

published by Henry Webb, sent itsfirst issue July 1, 1820.

“Associated enterprise and effortsought the County centre. TheAgricultural Society hitherto limit-ed to Pomfret and adjacent townsnow embraced the whole County.An act incorporating WindhamCounty Agricultural Society waspassed in May 1820, and in the fol-lowing January the society was for-mally organized…In 1822,Windham County Bank was incor-porated … The new impulse wasmanifested in the quickening ofbusiness and development of manu-facturing enterprise. Young menwere drawn to the town to engage invarious avocations. Daniel C.Robinson, William Storrs &Company, C. W. Jenkins, advertisedlarge assortments of merchandiseat the fashionable store. Edwin C.Newbury of Mansfield, havingserved apprenticeship in Hartford,opened shop as a silversmith, find-ing a ready market for serviceablespoons and spectacles. Othersexperimented in making tinwareand furniture. Projects werebroached for utilizing the claydeposit east of the village. A greatcotton manufactory was built up onthe Quinebaug in East Brooklyn bythe Tiffanys of Killingly…” (SeeLarned II, pp. 467-473).

In Killingly at this time therewere two distinct “commercialareas” in what is now Danielson.The older was in the Westfield sec-tion, north of Killingly MemorialSchool, where the CongregationalChurch, several lawyers, and cabi-netmakers, resided. A second wassituated around the two mills of theDanielson ManufacturingCompany (present Franklin Street,Water Street area). Killingly Hill(now Putnam Heights) also houseda thriving community as did SouthKillingly. As you ride around youwill see the many old houses thatstill remain from this era. May yoube reminded of the prominence ofthis part of the county in the 1820’sand 1830’s. It is probably not some-thing that you reflect on very often.

Please remember to keep thememories coming by stopping in atthe Killingly Historical Center oremailing me. Thanks again toeveryone who has shared memo-ries.

Margaret M. Weaver is theKillingly Municipal Historian.Special thanks to Sally Lennon forsharing memories and to MarilynLabbe for preparing extracts of theHutchins’ papers used in this col-umn. For additional informationvisit the Killingly Historical CenterWednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. (or by appointment), visitwww.killinglyhistory.org, or call 860-779-7250. Margaret Weaver may bereached [email protected]: Neither the Killingly HistoricalCenter nor I have Caller ID. Pleaseleave your name and phone numberwhen calling. Thank you.

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Deary wins Last Green Valley canoe rafflePUTNAM — Peter Deary, of Killingly, has won a watercraft package

from The Last Green Valley.The raffle was part of a late summer fundraiser for the nonprofit.

The prize included an Old Town Saranac Angler XT 146 Series canoe,fishing gear, life jackets and paddles.

The canoe and accessories were donated to The Last Green Valleyby Five Mile Outfitters in Danielson, as well as an anonymous donor.

“We are pleased that the canoe package was won by a resident ofThe Last Green Valley who is such a fine steward of our environmentand works so hard for the success of our communities,” said TLGVExecutive Director Charlene Cutler.

For information about some of the wonderful places to paddle in theregion, visit The Last Green Valley’s website, www.thelastgreenval-ley.org and click on “Explore,” then “Where to Paddle.” The LastGreen Valley, Inc. is a member-supported non-profit organizationworking locally to preserve the irreplaceable land, water, and culturalresources of the region.

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KILLINGLY VILLAGER • A3Friday, September 23, 2011

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Native New Englander and AGvocateProgram Director Jennifer Kaufman, ofStorrs, has been involved with agricultureand environmental aspects most of heradult life.The AGvocate Program provides northeastConnecticut towns technical assistance toinitiate agriculture commissions and manyother aspects.In New Hampshire, Kaufman was the man-aging director of the EnvironmentalHazards Management Institute, a nonprofitenvironmental education program, whereshe directed research, product develop-ment, marketing and administrative activi-ties.When she and her family moved toConnecticut, she began working for theTown of Mansfield as their parks coordina-tor, where she works on the planning, acqui-sition and management of almost 3,000acres of town-owned land.In 2009, when Eastern ConnecticutResource Conservation and DevelopmentArea Inc. advertised a request for proposalsfor the AGvocate Program, she felt that thisproject could be the perfect complement toher work in Mansfield.Recently, Kaufman sat down with TheVillager to discuss this progressive agricul-ture program happening in the QuietCorner and how she handles it all.

What is your title with the AGvocateprogram, and what duties does thisposition entail?

“My title is AGvocate program director. Ifacilitate all aspects of the program. Oncehired for the program, I work with themunicipal leaders and agricultural produc-ers to examine ways their town can be morefarm friendly. There are numerous toolsavailable to towns to encourage agricultur-al viability. My job is to present the toolsand have them decide which ones they feelwould work best for their town.”

For those that are not familiar, what isthe AGvocate Program, and what does itdo?

“The AGvocate Program was developed by asteering committee composed of many indi-viduals who have been working to promotelocal agriculture for years. These individu-als saw a disconnect among towns. If youasked municipal officials and most resi-dents if their town is farm friendly, theywould say yes. In survey after survey, whenpeople are asked what they value mostabout this area, they say the rural charac-ter. The majority of our rural charactercomes from our region’s working lands —agriculture. Sometimes, however, town reg-ulations don’t reflect that the town is, infact, farm friendly.“As northeast Connecticut becomes moresuburbanized, fewer people are involvedwith the business of farming; fewer aremaking land use decisions. The AGvocateProgram was developed to bridge this gap— to encourage farmers to get involved withthe decision-making process in their townsand to show municipal leaders what toolsare out there to really make a town ‘farm-friendly.’“AGvocate towns are promoting agriculturein their towns by establishing a permanentagriculture commission/committee to pro-

vide a means for farmers to get and stayinvolved with all sorts of municipal deci-sions, policies, and regulations that impactagriculture, identifying and promotingagricultural producers.“Many citizens think that they do not haveany agriculture left in their towns. Whenthey start to investigate, however, they real-ize that there are still many farms in exis-tence, and there are new farms. The busi-ness of farming is changing. There is lessland in farming but more farms. In mostfarm families, at least one person has an off-farm job to provide additional income.”

How many towns are now apart of theAGvocate Program, and what steps doesa town need to take in order to becomepart of the program?

“The AGvocate Program is in its third year.Currently, there are 14 towns that have par-ticipated or currently participate in the pro-gram. The program provides one year oftechnical assistance. Currently, I am work-ing with the Towns of Bozrah, Killingly,Pomfret and Scotland.I consider the phase one towns Ashford,Brooklyn, Canterbury, Franklin, Sterling,and Thompson. Phase two towns areEastford, Hampton, Windham, andWoodstock to be ‘AGvocate Alumni.’“Towns apply to the program. In order to beaccepted into the program, a town has tohave prime farmland soils and existingfarms. Also, there must be a commitmentfrom farmers and municipal leaders thatthey will work with this program for a year.The towns have to identify the key playersin the program and commit their time. Ifthe AGvocate Program is going to provideassistance, we have to know that the townand its citizens want our assistance and willcommit the time to help implement the toolsavailable.”

Have you seen an influx in the amountof towns in the Quiet Corner that wantto be in the program recently?

“Yes. Because the program offers technicalor staff assistance for free, many communi-ties want to take part in the program. Asmentioned previously, there is a time com-mitment required by the town or volunteerswithin the town.“Interestingly, we are seeing that manytowns are now doing on their own some ofthe things that the AGvocate Program is‘agvocating.’ The towns of Coventry andSprague have recently established agricul-ture commissions. Sprague passed a right to

farm ordinance and farm tax incentives.Mansfield has had an agriculture commit-tee since the mid-1990s. Columbia has a con-servation and agriculture commission.There are towns all over the state that arebecoming involved. You don’t have to bepart of the AGvocate Program to look atways to make your town farm-friendly. Thisprogram just helps to jump start things.”

What is it about agriculture that madeyou want to be in this program?

“Our region’s agriculture benefits my qual-ity of life by providing me and my familywith local, fresh, healthy food, provides jobsfor my community, stabilizes my towns taxbase, keeps land open, and provides habitatfor wildlife, among other things. I believevery strongly in this.”

What are the latest numbers as far asthe economics of agriculture inConnecticut, and are things looking up?

“In 2007, without accounting for differencesin the number of farms or land in farms,Connecticut ranks third in New England inthe total market value of agricultural prod-ucts sold. Number one is Vermont; Maine isnumber two. However, Connecticut ranksfirst in terms of market value per farm andper acre [as referenced by] a recent study byUConn, which states that the agricultureindustry in Connecticut brings in $3.5 bil-lion to the state every year and producesapproximately 20,000 jobs.Today, Connecticut residents spend an esti-mated $13.75 billion on fresh, prepared, andprocessed foods from supermarkets, restau-rants, and other sources, but less than 1 per-cent of this money is spent on locally grownfood. The southern New England region has11 million people. People are becomingmore aware of the value of agriculture toour state. This makes our legislators, ourcommunities, and our farmers want to tapinto this opportunity to grow their busi-ness.”

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

‘Agvocating’ for the Quiet CornerPROGRAM DIRECTOR TALKS AGRICULTURE, ECONOMICS OF AGVOCATE PROGRAM

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It is officially autumn — the leaves are changing, a chill is in the air, and the Quiet Corner is in the midst of the annual harvest season. Last week, Villager staff writers Jack Meltzer and ClareHopkins hit the road to see what some residents thought of the coming of the new season.

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Quiet Corner residents reveal mindset as autumn approaches

Patricia Corey, Putnam — “It’s my favoritepart of the year. It’s not too hot, days are gor-geous.”

Katrina Somers, Charlton, Mass. — “I like itbecause we rake lots of leaves, play on therock, and see fireworks.”

Billy Cote, Putnam — “I love all the colors ofthe leaves.”

Jonathan Feser, Putnam — “Lots of leavesand its windy.”

Mike Chorazek and family, Dayville —“Changing of the leaves and all the good appleorchards around.”

Holly Blade and family, Dayville — “There’s alot of town activities. It’s great to get the kids outwhen its not so oppressively hot. There’s a lot ofgood apple orchards and pumpkin orchards.”

Alison Stewart and family, Putnam — “I’mfrom the Boston area, but around here there’sso many places to go apple picking, and pump-kin picking.”

Julia Feser, Putnam — “I just moved backfrom Arizona, and I like the trees in the fall.”

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Recycling tips that can save (and make) you money

In these tough economic times weare all looking for a way to make alittle extra money.In order to save money we all

work really hard to conserve energyand to reuse items. Sometimes,though, we’d like to make some addi-tional money while being “green.”Here are a few ideas for you.It’s an oldie but a goodie! Collectthose redeemable bottles and cansand turn them in for money; 5 centsadds up quickly. You can apply thecoupon/voucher rewards youreceive from the store’s take backmachines (for recycling beveragecontainers) to your total store bill.Plus you’re recycling! In addition, ifyou collect bottles and cans found onthe ground along the roadway or atthe local park, you are also keepingyour community litter-free.In another article I mentioned one ofmy favorite forward-thinking, recy-cling-enthusiastic companies calledTerraCycle. Based in Trenton, N.J.,TerraCycle’s “Eliminate the Idea ofWaste” campaign is really quiteremarkable. This program allowsyou to essentially “recycle the non-recyclable.” You decide what youwould like to try to recycle (examplesinclude: candy wrappers, pens, CapriSun juice pouches) and sign up foryour own program. Generally,TerraCycle pays the shipping feesand once you have sent them a cer-tain amount of the material, theywill donate a minimum of 2 cents toa school or charity of your choosing(note some programs do have fees).This program is perfect for commu-nity groups, schools, or even a groupof friends. For more information:http://www.terracycle.net/how-ter-

racycle-works.html.Goodbye plastic and paper bags! Atthis point many of us have our ownreusable grocery store bags, andmost of us know this grocery storedeal. However, if you don’t know, sev-eral supermarkets take money off ofyour total food bill if you bring inyour own reusable bags. For exam-ple, for each bag you bring in, Stopand Shop will give you 5 cents offand Price Chopper will give you 3cents off. As an added bonus you mayrecycle the plastic bags that you haveat many grocery stores. To find astore that recycles plastic bags nearyou: http://www.plasticbagrecy-cling.org/01.0/In this day and age we all use, andrely on, a lot of electronics. If youtake a quick look around your houseyou will see all of the different“techy” items. Perhaps, you havesome that you no longer need? Take agander at some of the following elec-tronics recycling websites: Buy MyT r o n i c s :http://www.buymytronics.com/howitworks.html; YouRenew:http://www.yourenew.com/; Gazelle:http://www.gazelle.com/; FlipSwap:http://flipswap.com/. If you areunable to get any money for yourunwanted electronic gadgets, haveno fear, many civic groups hold

annual free recycling events (anditems are recycled properly).Our printers often use a lot of ink ortoner. Staples, Inc. offers a toner andink recycling program through their“EcoEasy” initiative. Customers thatrecycle any brand or type of ink ortoner cartridge at Staples can earn$3 in Staple’s Rewards bucks. Youcan also try Toner Buyer:http://www.tonerbuyer.com/mylist.htmlOther ideas: If you are an artist, cre-ate your recyclable craft, and sell itonline. Try Etsy:http://www.etsy.com/. Sell some ofyour barely worn clothing to a con-signment shop or thrift store. If youhave the most unique gnome statueor vintage Smurf puzzle (that you nolonger want), try your luck on eBay.You never know what items peopleare searching for:http://www.ebay.com/. Perhaps, youare a golf enthusiast? You can earnup to 90 cents for each golf ball yourecycle with KnetGolf:http://www.knetgolf.com/topic/43-we-buy-used-golf-balls.aspx. Many ofthese tips I found on this “WiseBread” website: http://www.wise-bread.com/make-money-recycling.Have some fun earning some moneywhile being environmentally-friend-ly.

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 currently works for the Town ofFramingham, Mass., teaching recy-cling and conservation education.

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Be aware of key benefitsof life insurance

You may be unaware of it,but September is LifeInsurance Awareness Month.

And while a whole monthmay seem like a long time tofocus on life insurance, it’sactually a good opportunityfor you to realize the impor-tant role that life insurancecan play in your life.

Unfortunately, many peo-ple don’t have sufficient insurance. A recentreport by LIMRA, a research and consultinggroup, shows the following:

Individual life insurance ownershipamong U.S. households has reached a 50-yearlow. Three out of every 10 households (about35 million households) currently have no lifeinsurance — an increase of 11 millionhouseholds since 2004. These figures helpexplain why the nonprofit LIFE Foundationcoordinates Life Insurance AwarenessMonth each September. Simply put, manypeople don’t realize how many ways that lifeinsurance can help them and their families.

To be specific, life insurance can:Educate your children — If you were to

die prematurely, your life insurance policycan pay, in whole or in part, your children’scollege education. And if you live a normallife span, life insurance can help to pay foryour grandchildren’s college education.

Pay off your mortgage — If you have suffi-cient life insurance, the death benefit canpay off your mortgage, so your familywouldn’t have to move.

Help pay for your spouse’s retirement —Your spouse might be counting on sharingsome of the money you eventually withdrawfrom your retirement plans — such as your401(k) and IRA — to help with his or her ownretirement. If you were to die early, yourspouse, as beneficiary, would receive theexisting account balances in these plans, butyour future contributions would, of course,die with you.

Help pay for your retirement — You don’t

even have to die to reapsome benefits from your lifeinsurance. If you’ve pur-chased some form of per-manent insurance, such aswhole life or universal life,you have the opportunity tobuild a cash balance. Andthrough policy loans orwithdrawals, you can tapinto this cash to help you

pay some of your expenses during retire-ment.

Help you leave the legacy you desire —Life insurance can be an important part ofyour estate plans. To use life insurance prop-erly for estate planning, consult with yourlegal advisor.

Of course, one big question that you mayask is this: How much life insurance do Ineed? You’ve probably seen those estimatesthat say you should have insurance that’sworth a certain number of years times yourannual income. While this might not be abad estimate, it’s not a hard-and-fast rule forevery single individual. The amount ofinsurance you need will depend on a varietyof factors: your age, income, size of family,value of home, employment situation and soon. Your financial advisor can help youdetermine the level of insurance that’sappropriate for your needs.

Now that you’ve seen how life insurancemay help you over the years, and you’ve gota sense of how to determine the amount ofcoverage you need, you can appreciate themessage behind Life Insurance AwarenessMonth — so take it to heart and make sureyou’ve got the proper insurance plan inplace.

This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor. Please call Jeff Burdick, your localEdward Jones Financial Advisor inSturbridge, at 508-347-1420.

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Constitution Day to be held atDavis Park

KILLINGLY — The US Constitution will bethe focus of a celebration on Saturday, Sept.24, at Davis Park on Main Street.

The event, free and open to the public from12 to 3 p.m., will feature a Founding FathersWalk of Fame, video presentations, speakers,a children’s coloring contest, free pocket con-stitutions and other educational informa-tion.

The activities will also include the kick-offof a constitutional essay contest for localeighth graders. The essays will be judged bylocal educators and communications special-ists. A cash prize of $100 will be awarded atthe conclusion of the contest by DariaNovak, candidate for the Republican nomina-tion for the Connecticut Second District con-gressional seat. Potential contestants whocannot make the event may call 860-564-0329for information.

The Constitution event and essay contestare sponsored by the Quiet Corner Tea Party

Patriots, a non-partisan educational groupthat promotes limited government, govern-mental financial responsibility, and the freemarket system. Go to www.qctpp.org forinformation.

Construction begins on USCosmetics Corporation

DAYVILLE — PDS Engineering &Construction will provide general contract-ing services for US Cosmetics Corporationlocated at 110 Louisa Viens Drive, Dayville,starting beginning of October for an 18,000square foot addition onto the existing build-ing.

PDS Engineering & Construction is thegeneral contractor for this project. PDS hasbeen in business for the last 46 years andoffers a full range of services from pre-con-struction services to complete contracting.PDS has the reputation of delivering a supe-rior project on time and within budget.

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WOODSTOCK — OnWednesday, Sept. 14, the townapproved (351-101) appropriating a$1.4 million sewer extension pro-ject that would tie WoodstockAcademy’s sewer system in withthe town’s.

The total of votes cast was 452,with 9 percent of registered voterscasting votes.

The costs relate to the extensionof a sanitary sewer main from theexisting sewer main near theintersection of Route 169 withFrog Pond Road and approximate-ly 4,800 linear feet within the

Route 169 and Academy Road nearthe Academy campus propertyline.

“The sewer project has been onour radar screen for a number ofyears,” said Headmaster KimCaron. “When I came in two-and-ahalf years ago, it was a high-prior-ity project, and we are dealingwith an aging septic system. It ismore important to be environ-mentally sound.”

Caron said that when he start-ed, the school was working inearnest with the Town ofWoodstock on this issue.

“The USDA had informed methat if the town owned the projectthen the town would qualify for a

45-percent reimbursement, essen-tially a 45-percent rebate,” saidCaron. “The Academy saw that asa no-brainier to not pass on anycost to the town.”

The new system won’t cost thetown anything and after the 45percent reimbursement of$630,000, the Academy will pick upthe balance.

“Now that the vote has passed,the Town of Woodstock is qualify-ing for the reimbursement,” saidCaron. “We are thankful to theselectmen, the Board of Financeand we are pleased with the out-come.”

As of now, no date has been setfor a scheduled ground breaking,

but Caron speculates that after thewinter season, it might be thetime.

Caron said that parts of the sep-tic system were updated in the1990s, but there are aging sectionsof the system that need attention.

The Water Pollution ControlAuthority (WPCA) is set to con-struct the project, approve expen-ditures sustained for the project,and to be in contract with engi-neers, contractors and others onbehalf of the town. The WPCAwill be authorized to determinethe scope and the specifics of theproject, and to reduce or modifythe scope of the project as neces-sary or desirable.

Also, the first selectman, theWPCA and other proper officersand officials of the town willauthorize, apply for and acceptfederal and state grants to helpfinance the appropriation for thesewer project.

“It was time to do something dif-ferent, allowing us to connect tothe sewer line allows us to flush ina worry-free and environmentallysound way,” said Caron.

Jack Meltzer may be reached at(860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mailat [email protected].

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Broadway Live Productions musicalfundraiser “DIVAS in Concert” raised$30,000 last month to benefit Day KimballHealthcare’s Deary Memorial Cancer Fundand Habitat for Humanity of NortheastConnecticut.

“The show was very exciting, attendanceexceeded our expectations. The communitysupport was absolutely amazing,” saidDirector David T. Panteleakos.

The concert featured 13 female perform-ers, an 18-piece orchestra, comedy, choreog-raphy, and songs made famous by divas offilm and stage.

“Both performances went off without ahitch. The northeastern Connecticut com-munity came to this performance with theirhands extended to help others, and theyfilled the Hyde Cultural Center auditoriumwith laughter, excitement and standing ova-tions. The show was filled with high-energymoments that had something special foreveryone in the audience. You could tell theaudience was enjoying themselves based ontheir response after each song,” said pro-

ducer Laura Lee Crosetti.Crosetti said that now that the show is

over the crew has received many calls, let-ters, and e-mails for a job well done.

“It brings us great joy because we are ableto make impact through our creativeendeavors all for the good of our two benefi-ciaries,” said Crosetti.

The funds given to Day KimballHealthcare will help provide preventativecare and cancer related services to people inthe area that otherwise could not afford it.

“The DIVAS effort provides a real boost toa fund that has become heavily relied-uponby so many in our community,” saidPresident and CEO of Day KimballHealthcare Robert Smanik. “We are grate-ful for the time and talents lent by everyoneinvolved in the production.”

Funds will also benefit Habitat forHumanity’s recent build in Brooklyn.

“Thanks to the generosity of BroadwayLive Production’s DIVAS in Concert, ourHabitat family hopes to be in their newhome before the holidays,” said President ofHabitat’s Northeast CT chapter JudyHaines. “During the concert, the song

‘Home’ really captured the emotion of whywe all volunteer our time to such specialcauses.”

Panteleakos created the production com-pany in 2000 as an outlet for creativity thatcould also benefit different causes in thearea.

“We take pride in putting together goodquality performances with some of thefinest talent in the area. Our intention is toraise funds for those in need, and leave ouraudiences with an empowering messagethat will help others. The concept of enter-taining to empower seems to work becausesince the inception of BLP, we’ve raisedover $500,000 to benefit local charities, andwe’ve had a lot of fun doing it,” he said.

“This experience was very rewarding.Also, Broadway Live Productions is excitedto have passed the $500,000 mark in grosstickets sales since 2000, with all net pro-ceeds benefiting 501(c)(3) non profits.”

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

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Owner of Broadway Live Productions LLC David T.Panteleakos presents checks to CEO RobertSmanik and Director of Development Pamela Wattsof Day Kimball Healthcare’s Deary Memorial CancerFund and Tonya Brock and Judy Haines of Habitatfor Humanity of Northeast Connecticut. BLP’sDIVAS in Concert held on Aug. 12-13 at HydeCultural Center in Woodstock raised $30,000 tobenefit the two organizations.

DIVAS raise $30K for local charities

Reader mail reveals top tipsIt’s time again for Reader Mail!Thanks to all the readers who

take the time to send in theirfavorite tip and tricks via e-mailand snail mail. I am alwaysimpressed by the fabulous ideassubmitted for publication, and thisweek’s column is no exception.Whether you want to save moneyon laundry supplies or save timerummaging through cupboards,the following tips help make every-day life a little easier!

***A wholesome breakfast can be

quick, easy, and fun, thanks to thisold fashioned idea from a reader’srecipe archive:

This recipe for “Egg in a Hole”(simple eggs and toast made in one pan) hasbeen an old family recipe for at least 100years.

Ingredients: Thickly sliced bread such asTexas Toast bread, Eggs. Place bread on aplate and with the rim of a juice glass pressdown firmly into the center of each bread,remove inner bread circles and put aside. Onstove top, melt oleo on a square flat panaround #5 on your stove’s temperature knob.Place bread into pan and put a crackedopened egg into each bread hole, place breadrounds in pan too. Cook eggs until desiredthen flip over (bread rounds too} add moreoleo and cook until your liking.

SONJA RAPOSOUTHBRIDGE

***A reader’s cost effective laundry tips

ensure you’ll never be “taken to the clean-ers” with high prices.

I was discouraged by how expensive it hasgotten to do laundry, so I made some changesthat have saved me money. Instead of usingthe recommended amount of liquid deter-

gent, I cut it down to one small scoop.As a result, I’ve been using the same100 oz. bottle since March 20. And Iadd a half-cup of baking soda, which Ibuy in bulk, to each load. I use equalparts of white vinegar and water forfabric softener. Whenever possible, Ihang my clothes out to dry. My clothesstill come out clean and soft, and mywallet stays fuller!

IRENE WHITEWEST BROOKFIELD

***Pizza Perfection can be a reality —

thanks to these prep pointers!A few problems people have while

making homemade pizza is the doughwont spread and sticks to your handsone solution is to put butter or olive

oil on your hands before spreading it.Another problem is the dough never cooksall the way through. Two things can helpwith this! First after spreading your doughthrow it in the oven for a few minutes beforeputting the sauce and toppings on. Anotherthing to do is not to put so many toppings onit. It’s harder for the dough to cook whenthere are so much other things to bake. Ifyou follow these easy tips you will have greathomemade pizza your whole family wouldlove!

ABIGAIL COOKWORCESTER

***There’s nothing like a cool soak on a hot

day, and this tip is “for the birds!”To combat hot birdbath water in summer,

fill empty cottage cheese or sour milk con-tainer and freeze it overnight, Place in bird-bath in the morning. It keeps the water coolfor hours.

ERIK OLSONPOMFRET CENTER, CONN.

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This reader discovered a no scrub way toremove soap scum!

Our kitchen and bathroom faucets attractsoap scum and brown and greendeposits/dirt very easily and it very difficultto clean, or used to be. Now what we do issoak paper towels or thin facecloths in whitevinegar then wrap them around the metalfaucets. Cover the faucet and water knobswith zipper seal bags and secure them withelastics, tightly. Leave the bags on for threeor four hours, forget about them, and thenremove and discard the paper towels. Thenwipe down the metal areas with clean, dampcloths and deposits and soap wipe away easi-ly

DAVID FLANAGANSCITUATE

***Searching for spices? This re-labeling trick

ups the find factor:Are you constantly searching your spice

cabinet looking for the one that you want? Ihave a graduated, (step-type) shelf but stillhad a hard time finding the right one. Itcould be because the spice companies put thename of the spice about half way down thebottle! I now make a small label with thespice name in ink and put it up near the lidor on the lid. This enables you to see thename of the spice much easier than before.Try it!

SHARON CONLONWHITINSVILLE

***A reader’s organization tip cleverly corrals

cornstarch, soda and other pantry staples.With items like baking soda or cornstarch,

you only use a small amount. Store theremainder in a glass jar t keep it dry and pro-

tected. The original product will have theproduct name printed on it. Cut the name outand tape it to the jar lid.

JANET ANTOSDUDLEY

***Prize Winner — Congratulations to Sonja

Rapo of Southbridge, whose name wasdrawn as winner for Dinner for Two at thePublick House in Sturbridge. She offered theegg recipe above.

***Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House

— Your tips can win you a great dinner fortwo at the historic Publick House HistoricInn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to beentered into a random drawing. One winnerper month will win a fabulous dinner for two(a $60 value) at the renown restaurant, locat-ed on Route 131 across the town common inhistoric Sturbridge. Because I’m in the busi-ness of dispensing tips, not inventing them(although I can take credit for some), I’mcounting on you readers out there to shareyour best helpful hints!

Do you have a helpful hint or handy tipthat has worked for you? Do you have a ques-tion regarding household or garden matters?If so, why not share them with readers ofThe Southbridge Evening News? Send ques-tions and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, C/o theSouthbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St.,Southbridge, MA 01550. Or [email protected]. Hints are entered into adrawing for dinner for two at the historicPublick House Inn.

For more great hints, tune into Take theHint! one-minute snippet tips aired twice dailyon ORC FM 98.9. And for more tips and talk,be sure to listen to my live hour long showfrom 9 to 10 am. each Friday on WARE 1250.

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A mixed bag of readers’ questionsW

e really do get a lotof readers’ ques-tions, both by e-mail and by tele-

phone, and that tells us thatthere are quite a few of youwho read this column regu-larly.Interestingly, some of thequestions refer to columnsthat were saved from severalmonths ago. Before we answera number of selected questions, we remind you to refer toour contact information at the bottom of this, and every, col-umn.We’re always glad to provide folks with information aboutany coin, accumulation, hoard, or collection — often passeddown from relatives.Question: Mark, of Connecticut, asked us about a large cop-per “cent” he found in the effects of his grandmother. Aphoto of a similar “coin” accompanies this column.Answer: What you have Mark is not actually a coin, but aHard Times Token (HTT). Coins can only be issued by a gov-ernment. Coins have a specific value in commerce. Tokensare issued by private entities and also have a specific valuein commerce. There are two periods in America’s historythat resulted in wide-scale issuance of tokens by privatecompanies. They were HTT’s from 1833-1843, and Civil WarTokens (CWT) generally in 1863.HTTs and CWTs were issued by merchants to offset thehoarding of U.S. government issued coinage due to financialcrises. HTTs mimicked the U.S. large cents of the period,while CWTs were the size of the U.S. small cents of the time.They always depicted a political or satirical message, alongwith info on the issuing merchant.In 1832, President Andrew Jackson called for the abolition ofthe 2nd Bank of the United States, whose charter was set toexpire in 1836. Jackson believed the Bank served the purposeof a rich few and not the common people. State and localbanks had to fill the paper money gap by issuing their ownnotes. Unfortunately, they over-issued notes, without ade-quate funds to back them up and this led to rampant infla-tion. Sound familiar?Jackson’s administration issued a circular that said that, asof Aug. 15, 1836, banks that accepted public funds could onlyaccept payments for public land in gold or silver coins. Thisled to public panic and the hoarding of funds. This led tobanks having financial shortages and a depression ensued.Jackson’s VP, Martin Van Buren, was elected president in1836, and his administration suffered under what becameknown as the “Panic of 1837”. This period was subsequentlyknown as “Hard Times”. The token pictured has both a polit-ical and satirical theme. It depicts former President Jacksonemerging from a strongbox (bank) with a bag of money anda sword. The reverse side provides information on the mer-chant who issued the token (company name, address, andtype of business). These tokens provided both advertisingfor the merchant and a means to purchase goods at the mer-chant’s store. However, due to the acute shortage of govern-ment coinage, they were accepted at most

stores in the geographic areawhere they were initiallyissued.

Question: Arthur, ofSpencer, asked a generalquestion about his dad’s col-lection of Indian Head cents.He noted that it was a largecollection of what looked tobe circulated cents. He want-ed to know what the collec-tion was worth.Answer: My response wasthat I really needed to see thecoins first hand before I couldtell him what the value was.

Remember that a coin’s value is based on two criteria — rar-ity and condition (state of preservation). The collection wasnot complete (1859-1909), but did contain a few rare coinswhich included an 1863 cent in VF30 condition (about $22retail), an 1878 in EF condition (about $70 retail), and a 1909-S in F12 condition (about $625 retail). The rest of the collec-tion was all common coins in average circulation conditionand were generally worth between 50 cents and $2 each.While there are many more readers’ questions, this is all Ihave space for in this column — so we’ll continue answeringquestions in our next column. Keep those questions andinquiries coming.

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From theunlikely con-cept thata n t i q u e scould spur ane c o n o m i crevival ofd o w n t o w nseveral yearsago, to thec u r r e n tvibrant com-m e r c i a l ,artistic and

civic energy that infuses theformer textile city with asteady stream of visitors, bothlocals and tourists, Putnam isjumping. Now we get to experi-ence something new in theform of public art on a verylarge scale.

The Big Dog Show arrivedon two flatbeds recently. I spot-ted them just as I turned on toKennedy Drive. I was lookingat Cargill Falls and marvelingat the power of the Quinebaugwhen a giant metal doggrabbed my attention.

I knew the show was com-ing. I have seen other exam-ples of Dale Rogers, the sculp-tor’s work, but seeing 20, hugedog sculptures lined up andsitting in Rotary Park was sowhimsical and unusual, thatfor a moment I really couldn’tbelieve my eyes.

I returned late in the dayand walked through the park.The Big Dogs are placed hereand there. Some seem to pre-side over the river while oth-ers look as if they might stepoff the grass and cross thehighway for a jaunt in theshopping center.

The first time I saw them, Ichuckled because there issomething so cheerful andaffirming about theirdemeanor that they made mehappy. I was not alone. Soonafter they arrived, Rotary Parkwas full of real dogs and theirowners merrily strolling fromone sculpture to another.

The Big Dog Show is billedas “New England’s largest solosculpture exhibit.” The scaleis part of what makes theshow so engaging. There are20 8-foot-by-10-foot steel sculp-tures. Each one weighs 800pounds. Rogers describes theanimals as half GoldenRetriever and half Labradorretriever.

Rogers, a handsome man inhis late thirties, grew up inHaverhill, Mass. He is talka-tive and open about himselfand his art. Classroom workwas difficult for him and hespent most of his time inschool in what he called “lockdown.” Art class was the onlytime when “they let me loose,”he said, and when given thechance, Rogers let his creativi-ty pour out. He learned weld-ing to repair equipment on hisfamily’s farm and foundexpression in stainless steeland CorTen, the material ofthe Big Dogs.

Rogers is not naïve aboutthe challenge of making artand making a living.Municipal installations, likethe Big Dog in Putnam, whichare sponsored by an anony-mous donor and the PutnamArts Council, are free to thepublic and appeal to Rogers.He has shown the dogs inmany locations and leftPutnam to install a showcalled Metal Monkey Mania inMichigan.

Dale Roger’s work isreferred to as American Art, agenre that is described asthought provoking and some-times humorous. When askedwhat he plans to make next,Rogers said he is planning aseries of sculptures aroundone word, such as “whatever”and an installation called theclock project that will be com-posed of gears and a time-piece.

There are 20 smaller “pup-pies” that the Arts Councilwill sell on Sept. 24 at thePutnam Lions Dog Walk. Theywill also have dog key chains. Iwant to own a version of thesculptures that make mesmile.

When visiting the Big DogShow take a moment to lookinside the dogs’ bellies. Youwill find a little symbol. It is abit unexpected but then againso is Putnam.

To the Editor:Pomfret came together as a community in the

best sense of the word during the aftermath ofTropical Storm Irene.

When the entire town lost power our Town Hallemployees shifted from their offices to the SeniorCenter and set up an emergency kitchen to feedthose out of power and water. They provided threemeals a day, sometimes feeding up to 80 people at asitting, and the menu was particularly “fine” din-ing. The newly installed (just days before the storm)generator at the Senior Center has been running forseven days as I write this.

Our very capable emergency manager, DerekMay, immediately went to work to set up an emer-gency operation center at the fire station. The towncrew under the supervision of road foreman GlennPostemski did a superb job clearing the almost 70miles of town roads which had more than 80downed trees or branches. The Fire Departmentwas on call and the Ambulance Service was inready mode, the constables were providing trafficcontrol as needed and assisted in the EOC. FirstSelectman Jim Rivers was calm and deliberate dur-ing a very demanding time and worked diligently tohelp where he could and provide resources as need-ed. He and Derek May made sure information wasgetting out through our local radio station WINY(1350 AM) as we lost cell phone reception and landlines went down, eliminating phone, 911 service andinternet. Citizens in the Town of Pomfret were invery good, capable, caring, and especially readyhands.

The sense of community and volunteerismbrought out the best in all of us as we rememberedwhy we choose to live in the “Quiet Corner” even asit became the “dark” corner of the state. There aretradeoffs to enjoying the rural beauty of this part ofConnecticut. What we have cannot be found in the

rest of the state and that may mean it takes a bitlonger to get to us and get the lights back on. Welearned that in the face of danger, we can count onthe community, our neighbors and our leaders.That is a very reassuring lesson and one that makesour community so special.

We might all use this as a learning experience forfuture challenges. Certainly there are lessons to belearned, and changes to be made. If not for thisstorm we would not know how to better fine-tuneour response next time when the damage could bemuch worse. However, the citizens in Pomfret spon-taneously rose to the challenge and took care ofeach other and that cannot be scripted or improvedon. I am very appreciative of the community I callhome. Thank you to all who are part of the Pomfretcommunity.

I particularly want to recognize Pam and JohnLewerenz, Bonnie Ryan, Sherri Grist, Staci Hattin,Barbara Gagnon, Pam Gaumond, Lynn Krajewski,Susan Larose and Dennis Knapp, Martha and TonyEmilio, Richard Simon, Pat Randall, Gary Ayersand the Pomfret Ambulance Service, Scott Davis,Ed Bates, Doug Hopkins, Bill Downer and thePomfret Fire Department, Richard Dunn and thePomfret Constables, First Selectman Jim Rivers,the Senior Center regulars for their good company,good cheer and good will, TEEG, and all who donat-ed their time, those who donated food and othernecessities. If I have failed to mention anyone,please be assured you are not forgotten and aremost definitely greatly appreciated.

Positively Pomfret Day is fast approaching (Sept.24) and as we have seen in this past week, we havemuch to celebrate about our community.

MAUREEN NICHOLSONPOMFRET

OPINIONEDITORIAL

Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Selectman thanks Pomfret’s volunteers

To the Editor:Some people are telling me that there is a move-

ment afoot in this country called DRIP.It stands for Don’t Re-elect Incumbent

Politicians. I hope they put out a bumper sticker.The reason I bring this up is because of

Congressman Joe Courtney’s indefensible conductat the Brooklyn Fair in Brooklyn this past Friday.

Courtney is the congressman for the entire 2ndDistrict of eastern Connecticut, yet he could notbring himself to walk the full length of SterlingHill Street at the fair. This was because to do sowould have brought him past the Republican boothrepresenting Brooklyn, Canterbury and Killingly

and the Tea Party booth. He also missed theWounded American Veterans booth.

Are not all these people 2nd District ConnecticutAmericans? His action of spotting these booths andthen turning around and going the other wayspeaks of cowardice, not leadership. He owes thepeople manning the booths an apology, especiallythe veterans. I can now understand why nothing isgetting done in Congress if this is how they act.

So Joe, be aware that your actions have put youon the DRIP list.

HAROLD REEVESDANIELSON

To the Editor:A thank you to all of our neighbors, friends, and

families who came to the Putnam RepublicanChicken BBQ.

With your generous support of the PutnamRepublican candidates you truly made the event anoverwhelming success. Special appreciation goesout to the following people — Lori Albee, KimGilbert, Pauline Dina, Angie Henrichon, ScottIrwin, Dolly Petrin, Kay Picciarelli-Small, John A.Smith, Steve Smith, Willie Smith, Sharon Stearn,

Don Steinbrick and last but not least DeanTrueman. Your dedication in the kitchen was gra-ciously appreciated.

To all who came, the candidates were delighted toserve you. We look forward to the endeavor of serv-ing you in an official capacity come Nov. 9. Onceagain, thank you.

TABETHA BABCOCKPUTNAM

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Expect the unexpected

Grocery storeetiquette

On a recent trip to the grocerystore, I was reminded of howoften shoppers violate an unwrit-ten law of grocery shopping eti-

quette.For the benefit of this col-

umn, I will call this the“Minor’s Guide to GroceryEtiquette” — a.k.a., Stuff MyMom Taught Me.

• Violation #1: Freebies —This is one of the mostannoying things I witness atthe grocery store, and forsome reason, I always noticewhen someone does thedeed. The most recent exam-ple occurred last weekendwhen I walked past a gentle-man (who I’m sure was anice guy) taking it upon him-self to sample grapes out a

bag while it sat on the shelf, make up hismind, and leave the open bag sitting there.Never mind the gross-out factor of a familybuying that bag, not knowing a stranger’shands were all over the fruit, but … um …isn’t that stealing? Nowhere on the bag doesit say “free samples.”

Other recently viewed examples include ahalf-eaten package of crackers, an openedpackage of Oreos on the shelf and we’ve allseen the “five-pack” of Coke, which used tobe a six-pack until someone got thirsty andjust couldn’t wait.

Exception to the rule — the deli. It isalways OK to take a free piece of cheese ordeli meat if the kind associate offers it to you.

• Violation #2: Look Both Ways/Auto-Pilot— Have you ever been minding your ownbusiness, pushing your carriage along theends of the aisles only to have a personcareen out of his/her aisle and crash intoyou? Yeah, join the club.

Whether it’s a case of texting and walking,or just not paying attention, always look bothways while pushing a carriage out of theaisle, especially if you have kids in the car-riage!

• Violation #3: Broken Pieces — The majoroffender in this category, in my book, is eggs.Now, I know we are supposed to check thepackage and the eggs inside before we buy it,but if an egg is broken, the package should bedisposed of, not left on the shelf for 25 morepeople to discover the runny contents.

• Violation #4: Look With Your Eyes —Again, there are exceptions to this rule, i.e.most washable produce, but to me, it seemslike everyone (especially those with a freshsneeze or cough) seems to rub their hands oneverything before ultimately deciding toleave it for the next customer.

• Violation #5: Running and Screaming —This one is pretty self-explanatory. Kids (andteens) running and screaming in the grocerystore is not only irritating — it’s also danger-ous.

• Violation #6: The Open Cough/Sneeze —This goes hand-in-hand with the “Look WithYour Eyes” guideline. Proper sneezing andcoughing etiquette (into the crook of yourarm — correct me if I’m wrong) should beobserved at all times, especially in the vicini-ty of uncovered food.

• Violation #7: Leave it Where You Found It— This one, unfortunately, is one I have beenguilty of from time to time, but for some rea-son, I hypocritically get annoyed at it when-ever I witness it. A box of Macaroni andCheese in the frozen foods section? A bag ofSmartfood in the bread aisle? A cucumbernext to a can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew?Really?

Every now and then, someone just decides,“You know what? I don’t really want thisitem anymore, so instead of walking back towhere I found it, I’m just going to drop it offright here where I stand.” It’s like the gro-cery store equivalent of littering.

This is but a mere sampling of the manyatrocities I’ve run into at my grocery store.Whether it’s a Shaws, Big Y, Wal-Mart, Stop NShop, Market Basket, Big Bunny, PriceChopper or your mom and pop market, fol-lowing these simple guidelines are a commoncourtesy that makes all our days a little lessfrustrating.

Happy shopping!

Did I miss an important piece of grocerystore etiquette? Adam Minor may be reached at860-928-1818, ext. 109, or by e-mail [email protected].

Reeves: Courtney on ‘DRIP’ list

Mann: The best choice for Pomfret selectmanTo the Editor:Peter Mann has the people’s and town’s interest

at the forefront.His dedication to community involvement is

never ending, having served on the Board ofFinance – 6 years, Chairman EconomicDevelopment – 6 years, Secretary Seely-BrownVillage – 12 years, and numerous other communitysupport activities.

He is very active as a member of Pomfret LionsClub and Christ Church. Peter is a successful local

businessman with a schedule that facilitates thetime and dedication to duties of the selectman’soffice.

Peter’s passion and dedication to Pomfret and itscitizens, together with his knowledge of town busi-ness, make him the ideal candidate for selectman. Iask that you vote for Peter Mann, he is the right can-didate for Pomfret.

ELLSWORTH E. CHASE JR.POMFRET

‘Do not be misled by misinterpreted figures’To the Editor:I once asked an accountant how much 2 + 2 was,

and his reply was, “How much do you want it tobe?”

It is important to look beyond the surface whendealing with numbers.

Several recent letters to the editor of theWoodstock Villager and the Pomfret Times havemade the statement that the current administrationreduced spending by 10 percent over the past sixyears. Poppycock! The only thing that reducedspending over the past six years was the final pay-ments on bonds issued 20-plus years ago for addi-tions to Pomfret Community School. These pay-ments (principal and interest) amounted to as muchas $586,381 per year. When payments stopped, thecurrent administration could have chosen to pass

those savings on to us as reduced taxes but theychose to spend every last penny! If you excludethose original bonds and do the comparison overthe past six years you will find that the general gov-ernment spending has actually increased byapproximately 13 percent. This is not a bad rate ofgrowth but far from the claimed 10 percent reduc-tion.

Do not be misled by misinterpreted figures.The Republican Party has put together an excel-

lent slate of candidates for the Nov. 8 election, can-didates that will be totally transparent with budgetsand finances. I urge everyone to vote and I encour-age you to vote for the Republican candidates.

DAVID E. FLATHPOMFRET CENTER

Thank you to Red Cross in midst of the stormTo the Editor:The real heroes in Hurricane Irene are the won-

derful volunteers at the Red Cross.I stopped at the RC truck after being without

water and electricity for seven days. The volunteersgave out food and water. They also gave out thingsjust as important as water and food. They gavekindness with smiles, they gave out hope and thefeeling that they care about our troubles and wantto help. They made people feel less alone in this cri-sis. The volunteers were wonderful!

My thank you to them couldn’t convey all that Iwanted to say to them. Sending a donation doesn’tseem like enough to tell all these wonderful peoplehow much their kindness meant to me. In this trou-bled world it is so comforting to know that thesepeople do this because they care, not because theyare being paid! To all the volunteers — THANKYOU!

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Rewind. An opening ceremony included stories of canine cancer survivors and victims. The event is an American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser meant to supplement the Relay forLife and honor the care giving quality of dogs. According to the ACS, Bark for Life events can help raise funds and increase awareness by involving dog lovers.

‘Bark for Life’ celebrates role of man’s best friend in cancer battle

Closing ceremonies at the Bark for Life included a balloon release.

Mark Terluk with pals Bentley andSara.

Riley Williams, of Thompson, withcanine pal Niko.

Walkers could stop at vendors, dog demonstrations, cleaners, microchippers,and more at the Bark for Life.

The band Rewind performs during the Bark for Life to keep walkers amped.

Jordan Nugent with Greg Roy and his dog Teagan at the Bark for Life.

Steve of the band Rewind plays saxophone during the Bark for Life.

The Bark for Life Committee read a poem during closing ceremonies.

The Putnam Police Department was on hand at the Bark for Life performing canine demonstrations for walkers.


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PUTNAM — On Tuesday, Sept. 6, Putnam Science AcademyAthletic Director Tom Espinosa named Muttalip Ozturkmen thenew boys’ soccer coach.

“He was hired last spring as a teaching position opened up,”said Espinosa. “He was also hired in conjunction of his heavysoccer background to help out with the soccer team.”

Ozturkmen was originally hired by Espinosa to be an assis-tant coach with former PSA soccer head Saeng Phongsa, whohas coached for the past five seasons and was hired by Espinosawhen the soccer program began. In his five years as the headcoach Phongsa had close to 40 wins.

“He really started the program and built it to where it istoday,” said Espinosa. “He was a big time professional and a

class act guy and he brought that to the players when hecoached.”

Phongsa informed Espinosa that he would not be able to coachthis fall due to a recent business commitment that would take upa considerable amount of his time. Phongsa recently becamethe owner of Athens Pizza in Putnam.

“It was a real big loss to the school,” said Espinosa. “He want-ed to continue to coach but just couldn’t do it with the time heneeded to devote to Athens Pizza.”

Ozturkmen was born in Turkey and comes to PSA with animpressive soccer resume, including four years of professionalsoccer and six years on the amateur side. With many PSA stu-dents hailing from Turkey, and with Ozturkmen as the newcoach, he’s able to identify with his players.

Espinosa has full confidence he’ll be able to relate to the team.

“We’re excited about Mutalip. He’s got a lot of soccer back-ground, and he’s a young energetic guy,” said Espinosa. “This ishis first high school coaching job, and he’s really excited to takeover the Mustangs and bring the program to the next level. He’svery knowledgeable and he’s great with the kids.”

Last season PSA went 3-8-1, and this year Ozturkmen has aveteran squad to work with.

“We return just about everybody from last year including ourtop scorer from the past two years in Fehmi Agaoglu,” saidEspinosa. “We should be tough and going at least 6-6 is a morethan a reachable goal.”

Espinosa is fully confident in Ozturkmen’s coaching ability.“This is his team and his program,” said Espinosa. “He’s run-

ning a tight ship in the preseason with the conditioning and get-ting the kids in shape for the season. I have a lot of trust in himand it’s his team and his show and I let my coaches do their ownthing.”

There are 180 kids attending PSA, 75 of which came out for thesoccer team. Espinosa doesn’t want to make cuts, however a fewhave dropped off, but between varsity, junior varsity, and ajunior varsity B team, there are plenty of kids to fill three teams.

“The kids love him because they can identify and communi-cate with him,” said Espinosa.

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KILLINGLY — Ledyard’s AlexManwaring rushed for 290 yards on31 carries, scoring two rushingtouchdowns and catching anotherto help the Colonels spoilKillingly’s home opener on Sept.16, 33-8.

“Too many mistakes and mentalerrors,” said Killingly Coach ChadNeal. “When you play a good teamlike Ledyard you can’t have thosemistakes. Plus we know he[Manwaring] is the real deal, andwe knew he was getting the ball.”

Ledyard didn’t waste any timescoring, taking the opening posses-sion 74 yards to grab a quick lead.

Colonels quarterback John Raineycapped the nine-play drive when hewas flushed out of the pocket anddecided to take it himself to thetune of 26 yards for the score.

Rainey also added two passingtouchdowns, finishing the nightgoing 5 of 10 with 108 yards.

“Our kids rose to the occasion,”said Ledyard Coach JimBounocore. “I thought we had goodbalance on offense and we threwthe ball when we needed to. We liketo run the ball, especially when wehave a kid like Alex.”

Killingly had a rough time mov-ing the ball, gaining only 38 totalfirst half yards while trying to fig-ure out the Colonels’ defense.Offensively, the Redmen had a few

opportunities to keep drives alive,but too many penalties anddropped balls stalled promisingdrives.

“We had opportunities to scoreand we just didn’t,” said Neal.“We’ve got to run to the ball, tackle,catch the ball, and in some phaseswe just didn’t do that tonight.”

The Redmen caught a break onthe only turnover of the game inthe middle of the third quarter, butcouldn’t capitalize on the Ledyardmistake. Jordan Kowalski of theColonels muffed a Randy Greenepunt, and then Tyler Stuckepounced on the loose ball on theLedyard 27-yard line. The Redmenoffense stalled again when JRRicheeds was stopped a yard short

on a fourth down play.“We moved the ball, we just

couldn’t finish drives and it hap-pened too many times,” said Neal.“Too many mental errors shouldn’thappen even in the first week ofthe season.”

Ledyard got the ball back, and itappeared that they would have topunt when a penalty forced theminto a third-and-15 from their own13. On the play, Manwaring wiggledin and out of tacklers for a 35-yardgain, deflating an already tireddefense. Four plays later Raineyfound Manwarning in the end zonefrom 25 yards out and a comfort-able 27-0 late third quarter lead.

Killingly finally got on the boardin the fourth quarter when

Richeeds took a Dezmond Kennawihandoff around the right side ofthe line for a 48-yard score, cuttinginto the lead.

“I got the ball off tackle andmade a cut to the outside of thefield,” said Richeeds. “DylanDesmarias made a great block andI just took the ball down the side-line into the end zone for thescore.”

Richeeds finished the game with92 yards on 19 carries.

Killingly will look to get on thewinning way as they travel toPlainfield to take on the Panthers,with a kickoff slated for 6:30 p.m.on Sept. 23.

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The New London High footballteam is a perennial powerhouse andone of the top 15 teams in the state,looking to improve on last year’s sea-son where they lost in the Class Mfinals. Their opening game of the sea-son saw Woodstock Academy travel-ing south to Cannamella Field lastFriday, and for the first half theWhalers looked like their dominantselves once again. The Whalers beatWoodstock 44-0, as the Centaurs hadno success trying to stop NewLondon’s dominant duo of KyleMcKinnon and Jevon Elmore.

McKinnon had a 30-yard touch-down run, Khaleed Fields caught apass from Rob Key and broke free 20yards for a score, McKinnon hadanother touchdown run (15 yards),and Elmore had a punt return

brought back 60 yards for a score.That was just the first quarter for

the Whalers, as they quickly werecoming to flirt with the “JackCochran Rule,” a decision imple-mented by the ConnecticutInterscholastic Athletic Conferenceafter the former New London coachwhere coaches will be suspended iftheir team wins by more than 50points.

The second half saw more sufferingfor Woodstock, as Elmore’s secondtouchdown after a 40-yard intercep-tion return, a McKinnon 48-yard rushfor his third score, and Key’s secondtouchdown pass connecting withElmore for a 15-yard play preservedthe victory.

Woodstock had four turnovers inthe first half, giving New Londongreat field position each time. TheCentaurs’ Devin Allen was sent away

via ambulance to the hospital aftergetting injured on the second of hisfumbles – the most serious of thethree injuries Woodstock faced in thegame.

For the second half, New Londonpulled their starters in favor of sec-ond and third stringers. The gameofficials kept the clock running withlimited interruptions and delay ofgame penalties. And then theCentaurs played on defense as theWhalers controlled the ball for morethan a quarter.

As for Woodstock, they could notget much done on offense either.Earning first downs were a signifi-cant challenge, as running back MikeStringer often was handed the ballfrom Nate Ploughman, and time andtime again could not get more than ayard or two past the line of scrim-mage.

Clippers hope to contend for playoffs in boys’ soccerBY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

PUTNAM — New Putnam HighSchool boys’ soccer coach ShawnTrainor has been more than excitedabout the start of the season. He hasbeen pleased thus far with the leader-ship of key senior tri-captains ChaseLessard, Alec Foucault, and DinoPorcinni, along with senior CalebGonyea.

“Especially in the middle of thefield,” said Trainor. “From the sweep-er to the striker position and we havesome promising underclassmen aswell.”

Lessard, Foucault, Porcinni, andGonyea will play up the middlebetween striker, center midfielder,stopper, and sweeper.

“They play the middle of the fieldand those four seniors are the back-bone of our team and the real leadersof our team,” said Trainor.

Even though the coach at Putnamhas changed, the goals remain thesame, and Trainor expects theClippers to accomplish them.

“Our goals are to go to the stateplayoffs and once we get there see how

far we can go, and that’s really it,”said Trainor. “I think it’s a realisticgoal and if they don’t make it I’ll bedisappointed.”

Even if the Clippers don’t reach theplayoffs, Trainor hopes to begin theprocess of shaping the boys intoyoung men.

“That’s the most fundamental thingthat they are going to take away fromthis in the long run,” said Trainor.“They may not remember certaingames or plays, but I want them takethe lessons they’ve learned and applythem to their own life when they getolder.”

Trainor believes that if an oppo-nent is going to beat them, it won’t bedown the middle of the field, forcingteams to attack from the outside.

“Our offensive strategy is to overlapplayers,” said Trainor. “Sometimeswe’ll have the sweeper come uptoward the midfield, especially if thedefense is keying on zones rather thana position player to overlap and createa mismatch in certain areas of thefield.”

Trainor also expects the Clippers tofight hard for loose balls.

“All these little things add up, and ifwe can win 50-50 balls I’m confidentthat we can win most games,” he said.“I also like to see the kids when takinga shot on goal to crash the net to tryand force mistakes.”

In the past three weeks since theseason has started, Trainor is morethan pleased with how well the teamis practicing and playing together as agroup.

“I have upperclassmen who areinjured on the sidelines coaching theyounger kids that have stepped in totake their position. I’ve also got kidscheering the team on when runningconditioning drills,” said Trainor.“We’re not there yet but I feel we havethe basics to form a really tight team.”

The Clippers opened their seasonwith a 5-1 loss to Classical Magnet onSept. 13, and Trainor felt that they did-n’t win loose balls, weren’t contestingat midfield, and weren’t flooding azone to create a mismatch. But withan entire regular season to go,Trainer – along with the Putnam ath-letes – are still confident that they canbe successful.

Return trip to semifinalswill be tough for Tigers


THOMPSON — LongtimeTourtellotte girls’ soccer coachDeb Spinelli isn’t expecting areturn trip to the semifinals ofthe Connecticut InterscholasticAthletic Conference this year, asher team is young, but the LadyTigers could exceed expecta-tions and still reach the tourna-ment. Spinelli has five totalseniors (only two of which arereturning players) on the team,seven juniors, five sophomores,and four freshmen.

“I was able to get a few upper-classmen to come out for thefirst time and they’re doing allright,” said Spinelli. “We’reinexperienced and we’re imma-ture as a team. There’s going tobe some early mistakes, that’sfor sure, on both sides of theball.”

The toughest thing as a coachis trying to find the right combi-nations, keeping both offensiveand defensive positions in mind.

“The problem is they may notbe ready for that position, or if Ihave to move a girl to a differentposition than what they’veplayed in the past,” saidSpinelli. “Sometimes I have tore-teach them new positions,then the whole thing becomes achess game.”

The good thing about thisyear’s team is that the kids areworking hard.

“Our conference is a veryphysical conference and wecan’t shy away from a ballbecause other teams play hardand will capitalize on you,”Spinelli said.

Elizabeth McKinnely and AllyPopiak are the only two return-ing seniors on the squad.Spinelli has both McKinnelyand Popiak in the back row infront of the net, helping out first

year senior goalie AshleyGendreau.

“I have to leave them wherethey are because I need them tohelp out Ashley because she’s afirst year player,” said Spinelli.“My sweeper, Julie Kopacz, splittime last year so she’s got someexperience playing, but not as asweeper.”

So far the team has beenenthusiastic about the seasonstarting and even though mostof the players weren’t starterslast year, they saw and experi-enced what it was like to be on asemifinal state level team.

“Even though they didn’t havea big part on the field, they allgot to feel the excitement of thatand they all want that to happenagain,” said Spinelli. “I hopethey can carry that excitementthrough the season and getenough wins to get into the statetournament.”

Underclassmen Colyn Petre,Samantha Bentely, Julie Kopacz,Nicole Dion, and Christy Kosakwill all see significant playingtime this season.

The Lady Tigers only have 15games scheduled this year asopposed to the normal 16, whichputs a little more pressure onthe girls to win at least eightcontests to make the tourna-ment. Also, what doesn’t helpthe Tigers is there are a fewweeks of playing three games,making rest difficult.

Spinelli feels St. Bernard andGriswold are the two teams tobeat in the Eastern ConnecticutConference small division.

“St. Bernard always puts out acompetitive group. They lostsome to graduation, but theystill seem to have some youngones that step up for them, andGriswold returns just abouteverybody,” she said.

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the Town of Brooklyn to honorand sustain,” he said.

“I have found that yearly, theflag display becomes less and lesstaken care of, and am concernedthat proper display, etiquette, andrespect are not being paid. Iassume the average, even thebelow average American citizenhas a basic understanding of flagcourtesy. Entry-level Cub Scouts

and Brownies (small children)seem to. Like any leader, theselectmen are overall responsiblefor all town business and activi-ties. When an issue comes toattention, it cannot be difficult tocontact the appropriateagent/department to make imme-diate corrections.”

Myslenski said he has also beenin contact with leaders from theAmerican Legion Post 11 inWoodstock who will be visitingthe Brooklyn Town Hall. He said

he also enlisted American Legionmembership to call and e-mailtown officials regarding the tat-tered flag.

“What has also disturbed me, isthat the town administration androad crew, all members andemployees, have been to and fromthe town hall over the last twoweeks since the storm, and nonehave taken note and corrected thisdefect,” he said.

Myslenski said he views the tat-tered flags as a stark contrast to

the patriotic fervor followingSept. 11, 2001, which he said in2011, has changed into “apathy,indifference, and lack of civicduty, pride and responsibility.”

A veteran himself, Myslenskiwas in Bosnia with the army onSept. 11 and said he “felt the pos-ture of the Army go from ‘peace-keeping,’ for us, to ‘warfighting.’”

“I have been deployed twicesince then, one year of Iraq in2004 and recently Afghanistan forthe troop surge in 2010. I have lost

friends to the enemy, and by theirown hand, with suicide, I am notan ‘activist’ but felt so sick overthis, I had to do something. I hadconsidered removing them myselfwith my pick up and a ladder, butfeared I could be arrested.”

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

Resident urges officials to replace, repair tattered flagsFLAGScontinued from page A1

charges for violations at SunriseFarm. The charges were the resultof the Department of Agricultureanimal seizure on Jan. 6.

The chickens and ducks wereeuthanized at the farm on TrippHollow Road after state officialsfound them to be in a state of dete-rioration.

“We had been investigating himand trying to obtain voluntarycompliance with animal carestandards since August,” said

Assistant Director of the StateDepartment of Agriculture’sBureau of Regulation andInspection Wayne Kasacek. “InDecember conditions were deteri-orating and we discovered moremortalities every time we went.We had lab results that showedavian diseases and lacking.”

A USDA inspector alertedKasacek to Lin’s operation afterseeing him bringing birds into alive bird market in Boston andquestioning whether he had alicense to do so. Lin had allegedlybeen bringing birds from

Pennsylvania and was holdingthem at the Brooklyn locationuntil he sold them to the live birdmarket in Boston.

Kasacek said they decided toeuthanize the chickens and twoducks after seeing the conditionsthey were living in and findingavian disease in some birds. Hesaid the condition of the poultrywas made worse by the coldweather.

“When we did the search andseizure we came to conclusionthat we had to euthanize theflock,” he said. “The determina-

tion was made that the birds werenot marketable. They just weren’tsuitable for consumption.”

He said the birds were lethargicand in very poor condition andthat the floor was also coveredwith dead chickens.

“The biggest problem was venti-lation and water, there was justnot adequate water for them,” hesaid. “There was also a high levelof ammonia due to poor sanita-tion and the birds were not in verygood condition.”

“The health and welfare of alldomestic animals need to be pro-

tected,” said ConnecticutCommissioner of Agriculture

Steven K. Reviczky in a releaseafter the arrest. “The Departmentof Agriculture takes a hard stancewhen it comes to rogue operationssuch as Mr. Lin’s. This type ofoperation does not reflect in anyway the good animal husbandrypractices of the Connecticut farm-ing industry.”


Brooklyn poultry farmer case continuedCRUELTYcontinued from page A1

renal failure and undergoing fre-quent dialysis treatments whileawaiting a donor.

“We all love Jerry, and have con-sidered him a part of our familysince my sister introduced him tous all. When it became apparentthat their dramatically increasedmedical costs and a lack ofincome was going to put signifi-cant pressure on them, we allcame together as a family to dowhat we can,” said Zolobkowski’sbrother-in-law, Ben Crowley.

Zolobkowski’s condition hasrapidly progressed from an initial

diagnosis last June into end stagerenal failure, and he currentlyawaits a donor. Furthermore, hisdisease requires frequent dialysistreatments, meaning Jerry, aschool teacher, has not been wellenough to go back to the class-room since last year. Whilefinances are often an afterthought in times like these, themedical costs associated with anyorgan transplant as well as losingan income puts even more pres-sure on an already stressful situa-tion.

Much of his immediate familyhas been eliminated as potentialdonors, but they are hopeful amatch will be found soon.

“One of the most importantthings for a parent is to see theirchildren happy. Jerry is a good,kind person who makes mydaughter happy. He deservesevery chance possible to live along, healthy and happy life,” saidhis father-in-law Dave Crowley.

The Crowley family is askinglocal businesses and friends fortheir support in sponsoring the“Jerry Z Needs a Kidney Charity

Event” golf tournament.“By being a sponsor you can do

your part to help a daughter ofour community and her husbandthrough a difficult time, and youcould even join us, and many oth-ers, for golf and an evening of eat-

ing, drinking, and dancing,” saidCrowley. “One thing I can tell youis that, as a family, we are sincere-ly touched by the overwhelmingsupport we have received frombusinesses and people in our com-munities thus far. It’s been trulyheart-warming. We are all verythankful.”

The two-day event beginsSaturday, Oct. 8, at the DanielsonElks with a dinner dance from 7p.m. to 12 a.m.; then over to FosterCountry Club in Foster, R.I. for an18-hole scramble at 12 p.m. onSunday, Oct. 9.

Each golfer’s $110 donationincludes golf, prizes, hot dogs andhamburgers during the round and

admission to the smorgasborddinner/dance on Saturday. Non-golfing supporters are welcome tothe dinner/dance for a $15 dona-tion. All proceeds go to AmandaCrowley and Jerry Zolobkowski tohelp defray their medical costs.Those unable to sponsor a holecould consider donating a raffleprize for the party.

For more information contactBen Crowley at (860) 208-9634 oremail [email protected]


Fundraiser set to help family with medical billsFUNDRAISERcontinued from page A1

rest of the time, we practice likecrazy to make things as perfect aswe can get it on our own.”

“Rhythm of the Night” will fea-ture choreography by Fielder andmusic that navigates from swing,salsa, hip-hop, and reggae.

Voccio, a junior at WoodstockAcademy, has been dancing sincethe age of four at the PutnamDance Center, studying tap, hiphop, ballet, pointe, contemporary,

lyrical, modern, and acro. She hashad the opportunity to compete ata state and national level and hasstudied under names like ChloeArnold, Aaron Tolson, BarbraDuffy, Dianne Walker, MichelleDorrance, Tezz Yancy and JuliaBoynton. When she is not dancingherself she is teaching tap and hiphop at the Putnam Dance Centerand is a choreographer at theBradley Playhouse.

Voccio said when she reachedhigh school she narrowed herfocus down to tap.

“I had wanted to focus on just

tap since it was my favorite andmy strength,” she said. “I hadfound Julia Boynton inCambridge, Mass., and had beentaking classes with her for about ayear. Shortly after starting withJulia, I started taking classes withSean Fielder weekly. He wouldalways tell me about the company,but I didn't ever think to audition.My mom had asked me one day ifI wanted to audition and I thoughtshe was kidding. I said sure andshe told me the auditions were thefollowing weekend. I got all ner-vous, but I still did it.”

Voccio said when Fielder askedher how the audition went shetold him she thought she bombedit.

“So we continued with the class,not knowing I was learning aBoston Tap Company routine. Atthe end of the class, he asked me ifI was ready for my call. As wewere leaving, he started talking tomy mom and told her basicallythat if you made the company, yougot a call and if you didn't, you gotan e-mail. That weekend, I got aphone call, but I didn't recognizethe number and I usually don't

answer those, but then I remem-bered I'm expecting a call — so Ianswered it. I had gotten into thecompany. I was happy, excited andnervous. I didn't know what beingin the company had entitled. Iwent to the first rehearsal and Iloved it and have been committedever since. I’d never let my BTCfamily down.”


Voccio excited to start BTC production in OctoberVOCCIOcontinued from page A1

Editor’s Note: The information containedin these police logs was obtained througheither press releases or other public docu-ments kept by each police department, andis considered to be the account of police.All subjects are considered innocent untilproven guilty in a court of law.

TROOP D POLICE LOGS

KILLINGLYTUESDAY, SEPT. 13

Stephen Avery, 31, of 239 Lake St.,Moosup, was charged with burglary 3rddegree and criminal mischief 2nddegree.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14

Christopher Privee, 32, of 415 Maple St.,Killingly, was charged with breach ofpeace.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Ryan Phillips, 24, of 35 Kara Rd.,Killingly, was charged with larceny 3rddegree.

Joshua Hall, 23, of 404 East Main St.,Jewett City, was charged with failure to

appear.

Daniel Deuyour, 30, of 43 Hubbard HillRd., Danielson, was charged with failureto appear 2nd degree.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18

Jaqueline Mainville, 44, of 1267Thompson Rd., Thompson, was chargedwith operation of a motor vehicle underthe influence of drugs/alcohol.

Rae-Lynn Malboeuf, 21, of 45 Quebec Sq.,Brooklyn, was charged with breach ofpeace.

THOMPSONTHURSDAY, SEPT. 15

Alta Derosier, 53, of 16 Marshall St.,Thompson, was charged with breach ofpeace and interfering with an officer.

David St. Laureant, 48, of 16 Marshall St.,Thompson, was charged with violation ofprotective order.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

Chad Remillard, 28, of 24 Old Route 12,Thompson, was charged with failure toappear 2nd degree.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18

Lisa Gaucher, 35, of 12 Breaults Lane,Thompson, was charged with violation ofprotective order.

DAYVILLE SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

Sean Maurer, 47, of 959 Upper Maple St.,Killingly, was charged with carrying adangerous weapon, drug paraphernalia,use of improper high beams.

DANIELSON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14

Jason Billings, 34, of 120 North St.,Danielson was charged with violation ofprotective order.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Arline Dumais, 71, of 14 Cove Rd.,Preston, was charged with issuing a badcheck.

PUTNAMTHURSDAY, SEPT. 15

Elaine Ranhoff, 50, of 12 Jericho Road,Pomfret, was charged with larceny 6thdegree.

PUTNAM POLICE DEPARTMENT LOGS

TUESDAY, SEPT. 13

Jeremy Tyler, 28, of 336 Church St.,Putnam, was charged with breach ofpeace, disorderly conduct, and threaten-ing.

Brian Hart, 51, of 328 Church St.,Putnam, was charged with disorderlyconduct and interfering with an emer-gency call.

Barrett Phagan, 31, of 93 Loyola Rd.,Woodstock, was charged with failure toobey traffic control.

Paul Pawlowski, 49, of 65 Railroad St.,Putnam, was charged with assault thirddegree, unlawful restraint, breach ofpeace, criminal mischief 3rd degree, pos-session of narcotics, and possession ofdrug paraphernalia.

Nicholas Holmes, 29, of 262 ProvidenceSt., Putnam, was charged with disoreder-ly conduct.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14

Dennis Lafantasie, 50, of 96a PowhattanSt., Putnam, was charged with cruelty toanimals.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15

Troy Doyle, 36, of 97 Powhattan St.,Putnam, was charged with breach ofpeace.

Osee Delmas, 24, of 6 Middle St.,Brooklyn, was charged with operatingunder the influence.

Tammy Billings, 31, of 68 Smith St.,Putnam, was charged with breach ofpeace.

William Cole, 27, of 68 Smith St., Putnam,was charged with violation of a protec-tive order, threatening 2nd degree, andbreach of peace.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Nadine Dileo, 44, of 58 Main St., Webster,was charged with traveling fast.

Steve Charron, 44, of 147 Groveland Ave.,Putnam, was charged with operatingunder the influence and failure to driveright.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18

Jessica Hale, 32, of 460 West Quasset Rd.,Woodstock, was charged with breach ofpeace and assault 3rd degree.

Cheyenne Robertson, 30, of 18 Ballou St.,Putnam, was charged with breach ofpeace and assault 3rd degree.

Kimberly Warren, 25, of 69 Chapman St.,Putnam, was charged with disorderlyconduct.

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KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ B1Friday, September 23, 2011

Saturday, September 24, 20119:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Woodstock Fairgrounds Rte 169, Woodstock Connecticut

Free Admission /Free Parking Open to the Public / Rain or Shine!

Join us for a Hearty Farm Breakfast 9:00 - 11:00 AMDonations: $5 Adults, $3 Children under 10

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Join the Connecticut Poultry Association for a

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Circa 1800 stately beauty sited proudly on 1.3 acres on

Historic Woodstock Hill to take in the expansive side yard andestablished gardens and far reaching western hillside views.Mature plantings and frog pond and lattice topped brick ter-

race. Hard woods and built-ins. Four bedrooms and nine ramblingrooms with flexibility in use (easily first floor master). Remodeledkitchen (new cabinets and granite) and dining room with "china room".A side porch, stone paths, garden and storage and workshop and garageoutbuildings. Mature flowering and fruit trees (pear and apple) andbushes (blueberry). Home Sweet Home!

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The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Touring throughoutConnecticut and even NewYork state this year, Finding

Reason has continued been a stapleof the Central Massachusetts livescene.

The high-energy, Monson, Mass.-based rock band is performing thisSaturday, Sept. 24, at TJ O’Briens inSturbridge. The power trio playsthe best of classic, modern, reggaeas well as their original rock songs.All former members of the 90’sband of the band “The Geckos,”after being on the scene for yearsthey decided to come together tocreate music on a professionallevel. Founded in November 2007,Finding Reason consists of RyanMorgan on lead vocals andacoustic guitar, Doug Moomjian onbass and backing vocals, and HughBrockmyre on drums. They coverthe music of popular artists includ-ing Pearl Jam, Bob Marley, LedZeppelin, U2, Beatles, Oasis, PinkFloyd, Grateful Dead, Sublime,Eric Clapton, The Who, Nirvana,Tom Petty and many more. Thetrio’s original music has been com-pared to the sounds of Goo GooDolls, Third Eye Blind, JohnMayer, and Dave Mathews. Theyhave recently gained the support oflocal radio station WLZX Lazer99.3, with the band’s newly releasedsingle “I Can’t” receiving airplay.That song, along with five otherstudio tracks, can be previewedform the band’s website. Or checkout some live “in studio” videos of

the band performing atwww.reverbnation.com/findin-greasononline, and find the intri-cate guitar and dynamics of theirsong “Getting Over”. Saturday’sshow starts around 9 pm and thereis no cover charge. TJ O’Brien’s islocated 407 Main Street (Route 20)in Sturbridge, MA. On the web:www.findingreasononline.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Rigagoo, 9 p.m., Lake LashawayInn, 308 East Main Street, EastBrookfield, Mass.

• Joe Macey, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.,Buca di Beppo, Shrewsbury, Mass.

• FTI (Fighting the Influence),Mill Church, 45 River St., Millbury,Mass.

• Rob Adams, 7 p.m., UglyDuckling Loft, Sturbridge, Mass.

• Auntie Trainwreck, 9 p.m.,Admiral T.J. O’ Brien’s, 407 MainStreet, Sturbridge, Mass.

• Next To Nothing, Burns FromWithin, The River Neva, OrangeDiesel & Imposter, 8 p.m., MillStreet Brews, Southbridge, Mass.

• Sharp Drezzed Man, 9 p.m., The

Pump House, Southbridge, Mass.• Tom DiBuono, 7 p.m., Fort Hill

Farms, Thompson, Conn.• White Rose Confession, 9 p.m.,

The Village, Route 171, Woodstock,Conn.

• Stu Krous, 9 p.m., J.D. Coopers,Putnam, Conn

SATURDAY SEPT. 24

• Wibble - Solo Acoustic, 8 p.m.,Dunny’s Tavern, 291 East MainStreet, East Brookfield, Mass.

• Dan & Doreen, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.,Buca di Beppo, Shrewsbury, Mass.

• Mark Renburke & TripleShot, 1

to 5 p.m., Highland Orchard,Sturbridge, Mass.

• Finding Reason, 9 p.m., AdmiralT.J. O’ Brien’s, 407 Main Street,Sturbridge, Mass.

• Amy and Jared, 7 p.m., UglyDuckling Loft, Sturbridge, Mass.

• Rob Adams, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.,Rovezzi’s Ristorante, Rte 20,Sturbridge, Mass.

• Wildcat O’Halloran, 9 p.m., ThePump House, Southbridge, Mass.

• Sharp Drezzed Man, 9 p.m., J.D.Coopers, Putnam, Conn.

• Alan Privee, The Gold Eagle atThe Laurel House, 395 exit 94,

Dayville, Conn.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 25

• Wibble & Friends, 1 p.m.,Brookfield Orchards, 12 LincolnRoad, North Brookfield, Mass.

• Rob Adams and the Living Bras,4 to 8 p.m., (Blues Jam from 5:30 -7:00), Dunny’s Tavern, EastBrookfield, Mass.

• Blues Jam w/Bootsy and DaFunk, 3 to 7 p.m., Chooch’s, NorthBrookfield, Mass.

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WOODSTOCK — GeraldH. Ralston, 74, a long-timeresident of Woodstock,died peacefully on Monday,Sept. 5, 2011 with his lov-ing wife, Jane, at his sideat St. Francis Hospital inHartford after a long battlewith heart disease and atwo-month battle with

lyme disease and babesiosis.His life began in Conway, Mass., on June 27,

1937, the son of Hugh and Ethel (Matteson)Ralston.

He graduated from the University ofMassachusetts and later on obtained hisMaster’s degree in Education from theUniversity of Hartford.

He was a Social Studies and History teacherat Tolland Middle School in Tolland for 23years.

His life as a History teacher permeated hisbeing and fueled his passion for antique cars,stream trains, trolleys and tractors. He wasan active member of the Shelburne FallsTrolley Museum in Shelburne Falls, Mass.,and the Wiscasset, Waterville & FarmingtonRailway Museum in Wiscasset, Maine.

After his retirement, he and his wife ran anantique business with the theme of “Welcometo Yesterday.” Together, they enjoyed this lifetremendously and traveled all over NewEngland buying and selling at AntiqueShows.

He was a trustee of the Conway, Mass.Historical Society where he enjoyed con-tributing myriads of bits of local history andanecdotes of local life gone by. He held aplethora of Conway information that he lovedto share with all who were interested.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, JaneRalston; his daughter, Leslie Wolf, her hus-band, Jonathan and their sons, Rowan andJasper; his son, Peter; his brother, Paul andhis wife, Joanne; his stepson, Charles Gleimand his children, Brittany, Charles, Shane,Colin, Julia and Connor and Charles’s com-panion, Moira Manning and her children,Mary and William and a stepdaughter, PaigeGleim and her companion Craig Bard.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 1 at the South WoodstockBaptist Church at the intersection ofRoseland Park Road and Route 169. All whoattend are invited to share a memory of Jerrywith others.

Gerald H. Ralston, 74POMFRET CENTER,

Conn. — Christy LigoriSkarani, 82, of PomfretCenter, died Monday, Sept.5, 2011, at home surroundedby his family, following atwo-year battle with pan-creatic cancer.

He was the loving hus-band of Arlene Mae (Booz)

Skarani.Christy was born in Woonsocket, R.I., on

August 13, 1929 and was the son of the lateGregory Ligori Skarani and Effermia(Anastas) Skarani.

In addition to his wife, Christy is survived bya son, Christopher Mark Skarani of DaytonaBeach, Fla. and Pomfret Center, CT; two sis-ters, Shirley Hanlon of Southbridge, Mass. andHelen Poulin and her husband George ofSouthbridge, Mass.; two brothers, Joe Skaraniof Southbridge, Mass. and Henry Skarani andhis wife Doris of Southbridge, Mass.; andmany nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister-in-law, CarolSkarani and a brother-in-law, Reed Hanlon.

He was a member of the graduating class ofCole Trade High School, class of 1947, and wasthe owner (along with his brothers and sisters)of Skarani’s Market, American Lanes Bowling

Alley, The American Motor Lodge,Globeamatic Vending and Skarbros Reality allof Southbridge and Sturbridge, Mass.

The Skarani family has lived in Pomfret andhave been active community members since1971. Chris was a dear, kind, loving husband,who always supported Arlene and their sonMark in every way possible.

Christy is remembered for his keen sense ofhumor, generosity and his dedication to hisfamily and friends. He was an extremely hardworker who enjoyed maintaining his beautifulproperty and spending time with his familyand pets.

The Skarani family would like to expresstheir sincere appreciation to all of theHarrington and Brigham and Women’sHospital staff, in addition to Hospice andPalliative Care of Northeastern CT, who pro-vided Chris with such excellent care.

His funeral service was held on Thursday,Sept. 8, 2011, at the Daniel T. Morrill FuneralHome, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, followedby a gathering at the Publick House inSturbridge.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made tothe St. Nickolas Albanian Orthodox Church,P.O. Box 650, Southbridge, MA 01550.

http://www.morrillfuneralhome.com

Christy Ligori Skarani, 82

STURBRIDGE — Jeffrey J. Wiggin, 41, ofSturbridge, formerly of Eastford, Conn., diedFriday, Sept. 9, 2011, peacefully in his sleep athome.

He was the son of John and Susan (Evans)Wiggin of Eastford.

In addition to his parents, he is survived bya brother, Jason Wiggin, and his wife Barbaraof Manchester, Conn.; a sister, Nicole Wigginof Eastford; three nieces, Zoe, Hannah andJillian Wiggin; and many uncles, aunts andcousins.

He was born in Hartford, Conn. on Nov. 7,1969, and grew up in Eastford.

He was a 1987 graduate of WoodstockAcademy.

Jeffrey was a disabled veteran of the U.S.Air Force.

He was a lover of live music, Sci-Fi and thevisual arts, and had numerous friends inSouth-Central Massachusetts and NortheastConnecticut.

His funeral service and burial will be pri-vate.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on

his behalf to Windham SpecialOlympics, c/o Karen Schenck,P.O. Box 213, Sterling, CT, 06377.

Arrangements are under thedirection of the Daniel T.Morrill Funeral Home inSouthbridge. http://www.mor-rillfuneralhome.com

Jeffrey J. Wiggin, 41

OBITUARIES

LYNN GROVE, Texas —John (Bob) Condon diedpeacefully at home onSept. 13, 2011 in LynnGrove, with his loved onesat his side.

He was born in Putnam,Conn. in 1933.

He served two years inthe Army.

He worked as a chemist at Union Carbide,and then Exxon Chemicals in Linden, N.J.and Houston, Texas.

He was an active community member, serv-ing as a member of the School Board, Scoutleader and hospital volunteer. Enjoyingnature, John loved camping, hiking, canoe-ing, bird watching and traveling.

John is survived by his wifeEleanor; his children, JoanneTerry and son Paul and his wifeVicky of Lynn Grove andRichard and his wife Tinda ofVero Beach, Fla.; grandchil-dren, Nicholas Terry and hiswife Mandy, Megan Condon, Eric Condon,Pattrick Tucker and his wife Gwen, and twogreat-grandchildren, Matthew and Erika.

If you wish to send a remembrance, pleasedo so to The Cen-Tex Parkinsons SupportGroup, 1600 Joseph Drive, Bryan, TX 77802 orThe National Audubon Society atwww.audobon.org.

To share memories visit www.noblesfuner-al.com.

John Condon

• Muraski and Mercier, 1 to 5 p.m., HighlandOrchard, Sturbridge, Mass.

• Pure Country Band, 5 to 8:30 pm, MoosupVFW, Route 14, Moosup, Conn.

• Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m.,Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, WestGlocester, R.I.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 27

• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm,Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass.

• Open Mic, 8 p.m., English Social Club, 29Camp St, Worcester, Mass.

• Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 6:30 p.m., PointBreeze, Webster, Mass.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28

• Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.,The Lashaway Inn, 308 E Main Street (Rt 9West Bound), East Brookfield, Mass.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29

• Open Mic, 8 pm, Statz Sports Bar & Grill,North Bookfield, Mass.

• Scotty Marshall, 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern,East Bookfield, Mass.

• Ken Macy, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Buca di Beppo,Shrewsbury, Mass.

• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm,Junior’s Pizza, Worcester, Mass.

• Jared Fiske, 8 to 10 p.m., Uno’s, Sturbridge,Mass.

• Open Mic with the Village All-Stars, 9 p.m.,

The Village, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn.• Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The Music

Lady, Central Village, Conn.

If you’re a live act that would like to be fea-tured, know of someone else who is, or simplywant to let us know about an upcoming gig,email me at the address below. Events must bewithin 10 miles of the readership area and sub-mitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of each week tobe printed the following week’s papers. Keep themusic live and not soquiet here inNortheastern CT &Central MA! E-mailMark: [email protected].

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PUTNAM – Doris (Raymond) Paquin, 93, ofLiberty Highway, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, inthe Transitional Care Unit at HubbardRegional Hospital, Webster, Mass. She was theloving wife of the late Elmer Paquin.

Doris is survived by her sons, Paul Paquin ofPutnam and Robert Paquin of Wilmington,Mass.; her grandchildren, James Paquin,Michael Paquin, Susan Freudenthal, AliciaPaquin, Jamie Paquin and Chad Paquin; hergreat-grandchildren, Ryan Freudenthal,Ashley Martinez, Makayla Martinez and TylerMartinez; her nieces and nephews, Joanne andDale Warren of Eastford, Evelyn and RichardSamborski of N. Grosvenordale and FatherLarry LaPointe of Willimantic and her closefriend, Evelyn Russell of Putnam.

She was predeceased by her sisters, the lateLaura Cady, Lorena LaPointe and BeatriceSpielman.

Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of thelate Wilfred and Albertine (Breault) Raymond.

Mrs. Paquin worked as a waitress for theStateline Restaurant. She also worked in thePutnam High School cafeteria and the IsraelPutnam School cafeteria.

She was a member of the Putnam SeniorCitizens, AARP and served for 50 years as thePutnam Alumni Association’s secretary.

She enjoyed knitting, reading, traveling andcooking.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldMonday, Sept. 19 in St. Mary Church of theVisitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burialwas in St. Mary Cemetery.

The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St.,Putnam, directed the arrangements.

For memorial guestbook, visitwww.GilmanAndValade.com.

Doris Paquin, 93

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LEGALSNOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Elmer A. Fairfield (11-331)

The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Courtof Probate, Northeast Probate District, bydecree dated July 28, 2011, ordered that allclaims must be presented to the fiduciary atthe address below. Failure to promptly pre-sent any such claim may result in the loss ofrights to recover on such claim.

Brenda Duquette, ClerkThe fiduciary is:

Amber F Bierkan2692 Sunset LaneAllison Park, PA 15101

September 23, 2011

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Irma F Ford (11-437)

The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Courtof Probate, Northeast Probate District, bydecree dated September 14, 2011, orderedthat all claims must be presented to the fidu-ciary at the address below. Failure to prompt-ly present any such claim may result in theloss of rights to recover on such claim.

Brenda Duquette, ClerkThe fiduciary is:

David Ford906 Willett Ave.Riverside, RI 02915 401-433-0961

Donna J Hickey112 Circuit DriveRiverside, RI 02915 401-433-2566

September 23, 2011


PUTNAM — Mark PeterDesaulnier, 36, of SchoolStreet, Putnam, diedFriday, Sept. 16, 2011 in anauto accident in Putnam.Mark had made his homefor the last 15 years in west-ern Connecticut, movingback to Putnam in July of2011.

He was born in Putnam, April 14, 1975. Hewas the beloved son of Ronald G. Desaulnier ofThompson and Peggy (Crowley) Desaulnier ofWoodstock.

In addition to his father and mother, heleaves a brother Michael Desaulnier and hiswife Leanne of Rockaway, N.J.; two nieces,Charlotte and Chloe; uncles, DennisDesaulnier and his wife Pam of Eastford,David Desaulnier, and his wife Pati of Putnamand Daniel F. Crowley, Jr. of Dana Point, Calif.,aunts, Beverly Spink and her husband Paul ofBrooklyn, Joanne Woodfall and her husbandGordon of Amesbury, Mass. and severalcousins.

Mark attended Woodstock Elementary

School, Marianapolis Prep School Class of1993, and received his Bachelor’s of ScienceDegree from Western Connecticut Universityin 1998. He was a member of the MarianapolisBasketball Team, which won the Class S “1993State Championship.”

Mark worked for several years as a realestate appraiser in the Waterbury - Meridenarea.

He had a great passion for sports, hisfavorites - Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins,Boston Celtics and the Oakland Raiders.

He was a communicant of Most HolyTrinity Church in Pomfret.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldThursday, Sept. 22 in the Most Holy TrinityChurch, 568 Pomfret St., Pomfret. Burial wasin St. Mary Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Mark’s memoryto the Connecticut SPCA of Connecticut, 359Spring Hill Road, Monroe, CT 06468.

The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam, directed the arrangements.

To share a memory with his family “Light aCandle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com

Mark P. Desaulnier, 36

POMFRET — Madelyn C. Deitert, 75, ofPomfret, passed away Sept. 13, 2011.

She was the beloved wife of John T.Deitert; mother of Ted Deitert, IV, KristinWalker, Kim Duval and Eric Deitert. Funeralservice was held Saturday, Sept. 17 at theEvangelical Covenant Church, Child Hill

Road, Woodstock. Burial was in ElmvaleCemetery.

Donations may be made in her memory tothe Dana Farber Cancer Institute, SarcomaResearch, 10 Brookline Place West,Brookline, MA 02445.

www.smithandwalkerfh.com

KILLINGLY – Sabastian Richie DuClau, 18,died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 with his bestfriend, Jake Sterczala, as a result of a motorvehicle accident in Ashford.

He was born in Charlottesville, Va. on Oct.24, 1992. He was the son of Richard A. DuClauand Melissa (Hooper) Bonner and her hus-band, Bert Bonner.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his sis-ter, Destinee DuClau; maternal grandparents,Robert and Mary Hooper of Dayville; paternalgrandparents, Richard Sr. and Pamela DuClauof Freeport, Fla.; Uncles and Aunts, RobertHooper and Amanda Champagne of Lebanon,Ore.; Misty and Joseph St. Pierre of Ashford,Lisa and Bruce Desmarais of Dayville, Adamand Sabine DuClau of Freeport, Fla, and six

cousins. He was especially close to his cousins,Dakota DuClau and Sharie Desmarais.

Sabastian was employed as a ground manfor Asplundi.

He attended Killingly High School and hadplayed football for the Killingly BrooklynMidget Football Program.

His beloved hobby was restoring cars; espe-cially Chevys. A Mass of Christian Burial washeld on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at St. JosephChurch, Dayville. Burial was in DayvilleCemetery.

Donations may be made to the family to helpwith final expenses.

Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St.,Danielson, directed the arrangements.

CANTERBURY –Samuel A. DeFilippo, 64,of Bingham Road, diedThursday, Sept. 15, 2011 inWilliam W. BackusHospital.

He was the loving hus-band of Sandra (Credit)DeFilippo. Born in

Webster, Mass., he was the son of the lateSamuel and Josephine (Krukowski)DeFilippo.

Sam worked for 37 years and retired as aConsumer Safety Inspector for the U.S.D.A.

He loved gardening almost as much astraveling around the country with his wifeSandy. He was an avid and loyal Red Sox and

New England Patriots fan. In his retirementyears, he enjoyed the outdoors kayaking andriding around in his Jeep.

In addition to his wife, Sam is survived byhis son, Anthony DeFilippo of Norwich; hisdaughters, Iris Sattar of Coventry, LisaChareunsri of San Diego, Calif., and AleishaDeFilippo of Portland, Ore; his brother,Frank DeFilippo of Phoenix, Ariz.; hisgrandchildren, Nathan, Haley, Leah, Elise,Tallulah, Myca, and Nico.

As requested by the family, services will beprivate and have been entrusted to theValade Funeral Home, 20 Main St, N.Grosvenordale, CT 06255.

For memorial guestbook visitwww.GilmanAndValade.com.

Sabastian Richie DuClau, 18Samuel A. DeFilippo, 64

PUTNAM – Leo C. Adams, 84, of KillinglyAvenue, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 in DayKimball Hospital.

He was the loving husband of Rose M.(Lamiotte) Adams for 58 years.

In addition to his wife, Leo is survived bysix sons, Leo J. Adams and his wife Claylene,of Putnam, John E. Adams of Putnam, DavidR. Adams and his wife Karen, of Nanjemoy,Md., Richard P. Adams of Putnam, Bruce P.Adams of Putnam, and Francis A. Adamsand his companion Pamela Benoir Walker, ofPutnam; a daughter, Christine M. Adams ofDanielson; many grandchildren and manygreat-grandchildren.

He was the father of the late Joseph R.Adams and Donna M. Robichaud.

Born in Killingly, he was the son of the lateHenry and Alice Adams.

Mr. Adams worked in highway mainte-nance for the towns of Woodstock, Pomfret,and Putnam. He had also worked for thePutnam Water Department, Cluett Peabody,Hale Manufacturing, Joe’s Sanitary Service,Plainfield Greyhound Park, Senexet

Landscape, Pomfret LiveryCommunity Cab and as ahandyman.

He was a World War II Armyveteran and was a member ofVFW, DAV, and the AmericanLegion.

He played the electric guitar in a countryband.

He was a member of the Pomfret FireDepartment.

He was an avid auto-racing fan and enjoyedwatching his sons compete. He enjoyed doinganything outdoors including fishing, garden-ing and riding his motorcycle. He was a hardworker and loved his family and friends.

A graveside service with military honorswas held Friday, Sept. 16, in St. MaryCemetery, Providence Street, Putnam.Memorial donations may be made to Hospiceof Northeast Connecticut, 320 Pomfret St.,Putnam, CT 06260. Arrangements wereentrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. ForMemorial Guestbook visitwww.GilmanAndValade.com.

Leo C. Adams, 84AUBURN – David E.

Gerber, 52, of WatermanRoad, died suddenly onSaturday, Sept. 17, 2011, atSt. Vincent Hospital inWorcester.

He is survived by hiswife of 24 years, Diane S.(Cadarette) Gerber ofAuburn; two children, Eric

D. Gerber of Webster and Shannon L. Gerberof Auburn; his father, Richard E. Gerber ofAuburn; a sister, Diane M. Nelson of Dayville,Conn.; three grandchildren, Jayden M.Courtney, Taryn M. Gerber and Jameson C.Gerber, all of Webster; nieces and nephews.

He was born in Worcester, the son of the lateJeannette N. (LeClaire) Gerber, and lived inOxford before moving to Auburn 21 years ago.

He graduated from Bay Path High School inCharlton in 1977.

Mr. Gerber was a mechanic for B.F.I. inAuburn for over 10 years.

He enjoyed New England sports and was acar enthusiast. He loved anything outdoors,especially fishing and hunting.

A funeral was held on Wednesday, Sept. 21,2011, from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 MainSt., Oxford, followed by a Mass at St. Joseph’sChurch, 194 Oxford St. N., Auburn. Burial willbe private at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to theAlzheimer’s Association, MA Chapter, 311Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 or to theAmerican Diabetes Association, MA-NHOffice, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA02210.

www.paradisfuneralhome.com

David E. Gerber, 52

Pauline C. Bourdia, 79

Madelyn C. Deitert, 75

GROSVENORDALE —Pauline C.(Mathew) Bourdia 79, of Riverside Drive,died Saturday Sept. 17, 2011 in HartfordHospital.

She was the loving wife of Edward J.Bourdia, Sr. for 51 years.

In addition to her husband, Pauline is sur-vived by her four sons, Donald Genest andhis wife Sue of Woodstock, Leonard Genestand his wife Kelley of Putnam, James Genestand his companion Linda Simmons ofWoodstock and Edward Bourdia, Jr. and hiswife Pam of Grosvenordale; her five daugh-ters, Donna Drake and her husband Jack ofOneco, Theresa Chiras and her husbandJames of Hubert, N.C., Mary Preston and herhusband Raymond of N. Grosvenordale,Cora Grider and her husband Ben ofGrosvenordale and Lorinda Radzik and herhusband Paul of Grosvenordale; four step-sons from California; 20 grandchildren; 24

great-grandchildren and a great-great-grand-child.

Born in Westerly, R.I., she was the daugh-ter of the late Norman and Cora (Mayhew)Burdick

Mrs. Bourdia worked in the inspectiondepartment at Colts Plastics.

She was an avid Red Sox and UConnHuskies fan.

She loved caring for her husband, children,grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and hergreat-great-grandchild.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldWednesday, Sept. 21 in St. Joseph Church, 20Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial was in St.Mary Cemetery in Putnam.

The Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N.Grosvenordale, directed the arrangements.

For memorial guestbook visitwww.GilmanAndValade.com.

N. GROSVENORDALE— William A. Menard, 79,of 35 Pompeo Road, diedSunday, Sept. 11, 2011, atRadius Health Care Centerin Southbridge, Mass.

He leaves his wife of 58years, Stasia B. (Collins)Menard of NorthGrosvenordale; a son,

Michael W. Menard of New Hartford; a daugh-ter, Renee B. Miller and her husband PhilipMiller of North Grosvenordale; a brother,Omer Menard of North Grosevenordale; a sis-ter, Blanche Czernicki of Putnam; a sister-in-law, Gert Menard; one grandson, Austin Millerand several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three brothers, GeneMenard of North Grosvenordale, ErnestMenard of Danielson, Robert Menard of

Thompson and by three sisters, DoraGrochowski of Webster, Aurore Barthlet ofJewett City and Elaine Moran of Webster.

He was born in Oxford, Mass., son of the lateEphraim and Letitia (Roberts) Menard and helived in North Grosvenordale most of his life.

He owned and operated Elm Press and thenColonial Printing.

He was a past President of the ThompsonLions Club, was a member of the IndependentOrder of the Forresters in Auburn.

He loved woodworking and traveling.A Celebration of Life will be held from 11

a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 with a servicebeginning at 12:15 p.m. in the Shaw-MajercikFuneral Home, 48 School St., Webster. In lieuof flowers, donations may be made to Sol AMor Hospice, 15 Midstate Drive, Suite 215,Auburn, MA 01501.

NEWVILLE, Pa.— Lois Ann Banister, 87,died peacefully at home Saturday, Sept. 10 atGreen Ridge Village, Newville. She livedmost of her adult life in Woodstock, Conn.

Born in Newton, Mass., she was the daugh-ter of Seth W. and Elizabeth MontgomeryBanister.

She graduated from the University ofMassachusetts.

She is survived by two nieces, KimBanister and Robin Banister; two nephews,William Banister and James Banister; sevengrandnieces and grandnephews, Caleb andWilliam Banister, Tyler and EmmaHeishman, Rachel Schor, and Hugh andAnne Banister and by many close friends inPennsylvania and Connecticut.

Lois worked for Rogers Corporation for

many years.She traveled extensively throughout the

United States, and Europe, notably Greeceand Japan.

She was a volunteer at the Pink House inWoodstock and at the Public HousingAuthority in Putnam, Conn., and later in lifevolunteered in different capacities at GreenRidge Village.

She will be fondly remembered for her con-stant optimism and sense of humor.

Memorial contributions can be made inher name to the Green Ridge VillageAuxiliary, c/o Pete Falk, 134 Birch TreeCircle, Newville, PA 17241 or to Historic NewEngland in support of Roseland Cottage (ThePink House), 141 Cambridge St, Boston, MA02114-2702.

Lois A. Banister, 87

DANIELSON – Thomas Edward Lavallee, 61,of Danielson, passed away on Wednesday,Sept. 14, 2011.

He was born Jan. 11, 1950, the son of the lateRusty and Dede Lavallee.

Tom was a lifelong resident of theDanielson/Putnam area. He is survived by hisfour children, Shawn and Toni Lavallee ofLaVista, NE, Kelly Lavallee of Port Neches,Texas, Kara Lavallee of Groves, Texas andKimberly Lavallee of Des Moines, Iowa; four

grandchildren: Tyler, Dominick, Alexis andAdelyn; two sisters, Janice Lavallee and Edra(Cookie) Codding and numerous nieces,nephews and a host of lifelong friends.

He was predeceased by his brother, BobbyLavallee and sister, Elaine Bates.

Burial will be in Grove Street Cemetery,Putnam at a later date.

Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St.,Danielson, is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas E. Lavallee, 61

William A. Menard, 79

PUTNAM — Charles L.Oates, 83, of Thayer Street,Putnam, died Sept. 10, 2011at Regency Heights inDanielson.

He was the beloved hus-band of Eva (Pipkin)Oates.

He leaves his children,Linda Oates of Dunn, N.C.;

Anthony Oates of Dunn, N.C.; Jim Oates ofDunn, N.C.; Edna LaPointe of Putnam; KenPipkin of Enfield; Lynwood Pipkin of Putnam;Sheila Oates of Putnam; Mattie Oates ofPutnam; Jill Epps of Putnam; Tony Oates ofPutnam; a sister, Jean Oates of Dunn, N.C.; 27grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and

three great-great-grandchildren.He was born March 14, 1929 in Fayetteville,

N.C., son of the late Sylvester and MattieOates. He had made his home in Putnam forover 21 years.

He was a member of Act II Ministries inThompson.

He was a truck driver, working for theConnecticut Charcoal Company for over 30years.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 17in the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam. Burial was in EastThompson Cemetery, East Thompson.

To share a memory with his family, “Light aCandle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.

Charles L. Oates, 83

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Garden City Baptist Church227 Ballouville RoadBallouville, CTPhone 860-412-9502Services will be Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. andSundays 11:00 a.m.

BROOKLYNCommunity Bible Chapel, 385 South St.,Brooklyn, 774-7115. Pastor: Services: FamilyBible hour and Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Federated Church of Christ, 15 HartfordRoad, Brooklyn, 774-9817. Pastor: Rev. PauletteHarwood. Services: 10 a.m. Sundays

Open Bible Baptist, 198 Prince Hill Road,Brooklyn, 779-7595. Pastor: Ricky Davis.Sunday School, 10 a.m. Services: 11 a.m. and6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 7p.m.

Our Lady of La Salette Church25 Providence Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234Mailing address: P.O. Box 211, Brooklyn, CT06234(860) 774-6275/Fax: (860) 774-0679Web site: www.lasalette-lourdes.orgPastor: Rev. Daniel Scott, M.S.Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 8:00 and11:15 a.m., daily Mass Tuesday throughFriday at 8 a.m. Holy Days: 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 620Wauregan Road, Brooklyn, 774-6892. Services:Saturday at 5:30 p.m. 564-2668.

St. John Lutheran Church9:30 AM Sunday Faith Formation for All Ages10:30 AM Worship with Holy CommunionSeptember 11th: Rally Day and Peace Day aswe remember those who lost their lives on9/11/2001All are welcome to worship with us.445 Providence Road in Brooklyn; 860-774-0029; [email protected]

Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, 774-9352. Pastor: The Rev. James Kellaway.Services: Sunday morning Holy Eucharist 9a.m., on Sunday morning, no WednesdayEucharist at 7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Society inBrooklyn, Rts. 6 and 69, Brooklyn, 779-2623.President: Ann Barry. Services: 10:30 a.m.,two Sundays per month at BrooklynCommunity Center January to April, at meet-inghouse on the Green, April to December.

DANIELSON

Cornerstone Baptist Church,247 Broad St., 860 774-3907 www.cbcct.us,S.S. at 9:00 a.m.Worship with the Rev. GregThomas at 10:30 a.m.

Congregation B’Nai Shalom: Sons of Zionbuilding, 125 Church St., Putnam. Beth Israelbuilding, 39 Killingly Dr., Danielson. Fridayevening services: 7 p.m. in Putnam. Saturdaymorning services: 9 a.m. in Putnam.Hebrew school meets Sunday mornings.Hebrew School Director Jennifer Wright, 774-6404; Lay Leader Alan Turner, 774-7181;President Linda Simons, 928-4806.

Gospel Light Christian Fellowship, 132Wauregon Road, Danielson, 779-2418. PastorRalph Stravato. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.(Children’s Church at same time), Wednesday,6:30 p.m.

Great Faith Independent Baptist Church162 Main St., Second Floor, DanielsonServices: 11 a.m. Sundays, with SundaySchool at 10 [email protected]

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church,254 Broad St., DanielsonHoly Eucharist Sundays 10AM

St. James Church, 12 Franklin St.,Danielson, 774-3900. Pastor: Rev. John J.O’Neill. Morning Masses: Monday – Friday 7and 9 a.m. Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ConfessionsSaturday, 3:45 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass, 4:30p.m. Sunday Masses at 7, 9 and 11 a.m.

United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9Spring, Killingly, 774-2839. Office, 779-2018.Pastor: Susan Feurzeig. Services: Sundays,10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Westfield Congregational Church210 Main St., Danielson774-8438Rev. Alice O'DonovanWorship & Sunday School at 10 a.m.e-mail: [email protected]

DAYVILLESt. Ignatius Church — closed. No services asof Sept. 1, 2008. St. Joseph Church have theSaturday vigil Mass at 4 p.m. that was former-ly at Ignatius.

St. Joseph Church Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10a.m.

Calvary Bible Baptist Church801 Hartford Pike (Route 101), Dayville(860) 779-7267Pastor: Michael J. RizzutiServices: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesday prayer and Bible study: Call forinformation.

KILLINGLYChurch of the Nazarene, 440 Westcott Road,Killingly, 774-5844. Pastor: Rev. WendyAmbrefe. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Sunday ser-vices, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday prayerand Bible study, 7 p.m. Thursday youth socialtime, 7 p.m.

First Apostolic Church of Danielson, 6Academy St., Killingly, 774-3564. Services:Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30p.m.

South Killingly Congrega-tional Church,160 Halls Road, Killingly, 774-3871. Pastor:Frank C. Perkins. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Union Baptist Church, 1369 Hartford Pike,Killingly 774-6653. Pastor: William P. Pearl.Services: Sunday, 10 a.m.,, including chil-dren’s Sunday School. Tuesday Bible study, 7p.m.

REGIONSt Columba Anglican ChurchNichols College ChapelCenter Rd. Dudley, MA 860 243-3606 Canon John Wesley Westcott III10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

DANIELSON — Alfred J. Socquet, 95 ofDanielson, died Sept. 16, 2011 at WestviewHealth Care.

Born Feb. 7, 1916 in Killingly, he was the sonof Hubert and Ernestine (Herve) Socquet.

He was a schoolteacher in the New YorkSchool System for many years retiring in1971.

He was a veteran of World War II servingwith the U.S. Army.

He received his Master’s Degrees fromUCONN and Springfield College.

He leaves two brothers,George Socquet and his wifeJeanne of Downey, Calif., andGermain Socquet and his wifeMadeleine of Danielson andseveral nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by sevensiblings.

Funeral services will be private.Arrangements by Gagnon and Costello

Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.www.gagnonandcostellofh.com

Alfred J. Socquet, 95

AUBURN, Mass. — Francis J. Papierski, 82,of Auburn, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011 atthe Rose Monahan Hospice Residence,Worcester, Mass., following an illness.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Dorothy(Johnson) Papierski; his four children, Paul,Karen, Susan and Walter and their spouses;six grandchildren; his brother, JohnPapierski of Wilsonville, Conn. and a sister,Patricia Brochu of Windsor Locks, Conn.

He was predeceased by his son, Peter andhis brother, Raymond.

He was born in Webster, son of the late

Peter and Florence Papierski and made hishome in Auburn for 51 years.

He retired from Raytheon after more than30 years as a test engineer.

A funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph’sChurch in Auburn on Sept. 3, 2011.

Following cremation, a private burial wasin Worcester County Memorial Park inPaxton, Mass.

The Britton-Wallace Funeral Home ofAuburn, Mass., was in charge of funeralarrangements.

Francis J. Papierski, 82

ASHFORD – Elizabeth “Betty” (Ladson)Rauert, 88, of Ashford Center Road, formerlyof Broad Channel, N.Y., died Saturday Sept.17, 2011 in Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.

She was the loving wife of the late JohnRauert.

Elizabeth is survived by her son, John M.Rauert, Jr. of Woodstock; her daughter, CarolOlsen of Ashford and her granddaughter,Ginger Ann Olsen.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daugh-ter of the late Archibald and Caroline(Kolgen) Ladson.

Mrs. Rauert was a homemaker.Burial was in Long Island National

Cemetery in Calverton, N.Y.The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St.,

Putnam, directed the arrangements.For memorial guestbook visit

www.GilmanAndValade.com.

Elizabeth Rauert, 88

SHREWSBURY and SOUTHBRIDGE —Loretta M. (Blanchette) Parenteau, 95, for-merly of Durfee Street, Southbridge, diedSaturday, Sept. 17, 2011 in the ShrewsburyNursing and Rehab Center after a long illness.

Her beloved husband of 53 years, Sylvio M.Parenteau, died in 1991.

She leaves two daughters, Rachel Parenteauwith whom she lived in Shrewsbury andTheresa Dean and her husband Louis also ofShrewsbury; one son, Donald Parenteau ofHolden; one sister, Rita Gaumond of Webster;one brother, Roger Blanchette of NorthGrosvenordale, Conn.; and several nieces andnephews.

She was born in North Grosvenordale, thedaughter of Henry and Aldora (Lajoie)Blanchette.

Loretta was a member of the former SacredHeart of Jesus Parish in Southbridge and itsLadies of St. Anne’s Society. An attentivehomemaker, Loretta loved to bake. She was anavid reader and loving mother. She lovedspending time with her children. She was adevoted Catholic who loved her faith. She willbe forever missed by her family and friends.

Her funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Sept 20in St. Mary’s Church of the Blessed John PaulII Parish, 267 Hamilton St., Southbridge.Burial in New Notre Dame CemeterySouthbridge will be private.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’sAssociation, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA02472.

http://www.morrillfuneralhome.com

Loretta M. Parenteau, 95

BROOKLYN – JoanParsons, 80, of Brooklyn,died Thursday, Sept. 15,2011 at Day KimballHospital in Putnam.

She was born in London,England on Nov. 12, 1930,daughter of the lateCharles and Mary (Clark)

Quinn. Joan was one of 15 children. She emi-grated from England in 1966.

She was employed at Delta Rubber for over20 years.

She was a former president of the LadiesAuxiliary Irish-American Club in Putnam, avery active member of the Quinebaug ValleySenior Center and an avid bowler.

She is survived by her sons, Alan D.

Parsons and wife Cindy of Brooklyn, StephenJ. Parsons and wife Janene of Tacoma, Wash.;a daughter, Linda M. Atsales and husbandChristopher of Brooklyn; a brother, DaveQuinn of Luton, England; a sister, Rose ofLuton, England; grandchildren, Stacy, David,Emma, Lauren, Jason, Michelle andStephanie; great-grandchildren, Logan,Delaney and MaryKate; many friends includ-ing Everett Mayhew and Clare Jenkins; andmany nieces and nephews.

Burial will be private.Donations in her memory may be made to

The Quinebaug Valley Senior Center, P.O. Box742, Brooklyn, CT 06234.

Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St.,Danielson, directed the arrangements.

Joan Parsons, 80

RELIGION

How did Americabecome the most sol-vent, most free, mostgenerous nation on theplanet? And why is thatchanging?

Until more recentpolitically correct eras,there was no doubt inanyone’s mind as to whowas behind America’ssuccess — God blessedAmerica to the extentthat she employed His principles. If Godwas behind our success, then why do Hisblessing seem to wane?

An objective look at history reveals thatAmerica used to unashamedly:

• Include God in their pledges and oaths;• Sing about His blessings;• Etch quotes about God on their govern-

ment buildings;• Include the Bible in their children’s

education;• Take time each week to attend corpo-

rate worship;• Declare a national day of prayer;• Take time to begin school days and con-

gressional sessions with prayer.Unfortunately, it appears that America

has forgotten God. In doing so we haveinspired our citizens to “forget” thosethings that accompany a God-awareness,such as decency, morality, temperance,respect and gratefulness. Many havemissed the connection, because there is adelayed reaction between abandoning Godand the fruit of that mistake. This is notunlike the delayed reaction between over-spending and eventually becoming bank-rupt. At first it seems like you’re gettingaway with it, then it must be propped up,but eventually it falls apart. Like a home-owner that ignores termites, an employeewho ignores pink slips, or a consumer whoignores mounting credit card debt, or aparent that ignores the rift between themand their children – life has a way of catch-ing up.

America’s social and economic woeshave been a long time coming. Believershave been waving red flags for decades.

This is not about national-ism or feelings of superi-ority over other coun-tries; this is about beingwise enough to live life bythe principles God laidout for us. I would that thewhole world would obeyGod and have abundantlife. I pray for success inevery nation. I pray thatall men, everywhere,would discover the bene-

fits of remembering God.One of the oldest books in the world said

it like this: “For we were born but yester-day and know so little; our days here onearth are as transient as shadows. But thewisdom of the past will teach you. Theexperience of others will speak to you,reminding you that those who forget Godhave no hope. They are like rushes withoutany mire to grow in; or grass withoutwater to keep it alive. Suddenly it begins towither, even before it is cut. A man withoutGod is trusting in a spider’s web.Everything he counts on will collapse. Ifhe counts on his home for security, it won’tlast. At dawn he seems so strong and virile,like a green plant; his branches spreadacross the garden. His roots are in thestream, down among the stones. But whenhe disappears, he isn’t even missed! That isall he can look forward to! And othersspring up from the earth to replace him!But look! God will not cast away a goodman, nor prosper evildoers. He will yet fillyour mouth with laughter and your lipswith shouts of joy.” (Job 8:9-19 TLB)

The solution is simple — remember God.Recognize that He is King of kings andLord of lords. Obey the rules that He gaveus; rules that were designed to make ussucceed as individual, as families and asnations. There are wonderful conse-quences for those who remember God.

Bishop John Hanson oversees Acts IIMinistries in Thompson CT where God isthe center of everything. You can visit themonline at www.actsii.org.

The consequences of forgetting God

JOHN HANSON

BEYOND

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OBITUARIES

OBITUARIESPUTNAM – Ross A. Tufts, 57, of 79 Pierce

Road, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at homeafter an illness.

He leaves his partner, Mark C. Dieterle ofPutnam; a brother, Michael Tufts ofLeominster, Mass.; two sisters, TammyWoodard of Peterboro, N.H. and GailBissonnette of Leominster, Mass.; and hisparents, Wilbur and Fern (Batten) Tufts ofGardner, Mass.

He was born in Fitchburg and lived theremost of his life, moving to Putnam in 2003.

He was an antique dealer and collector.He enjoyed NASCAR racing.Donations may be made to Hospice of

N.E.C.T., Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260.Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School

St., Webster, directed the arrangements.

Ross A. Tufts, 57

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FRIDAYSEPTEMBER 23

THOMPSON — The air at Fort Hill Farmsand Gardens in Thompson will be filled withthe sounds of music and the scent of flowersall summer long as the “Folk on the Farm”series will bring some of the area’s most pop-ular folk artists to the area for free FRIDAYNIGHT CONCERTS. The concerts will takeplace adjacent to the farm’s large outdoor gar-dens that include one of New England’slargest collections of lavender plants.Continuing until the end of September, artistssuch as Mark Mandeville, Raianne Richards,Curtis Brand, Steve Pavao, and more will playa free concert every Friday evening from 7 to 9p.m. Attendees can enjoy ice cream and othertreats from the farm’s Creamery while sittingand listening – or dancing - under the fadingsunlight. Performing artists will also haveCDs and other materials available for pur-chase. For a complete list of dates and artistwho are performing visitwww.forthillfarms.com/folk or join the farm’sFacebook page at www.facebook.com/forthill-farmsct.

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.

SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 24

WOODSTOCK – Behind the Scenes atRoseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, from noon to1:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24The cost is $6 Historic New England membersand $10 non-members. Registration required.This IN-DEPTH TOUR explores sections ofRoseland Cottage that are not typically seenby visitors. Visitors have the opportunity tosee the house and barn from the attic to thebasement. By exploring areas such as the ser-vants’ quarters, kitchen, water cisterns, andbarn haylofts, visitors learn how this wealthyhousehold functioned. Visitors are encour-aged to bring a flashlight.

POMFRET — The Pomfret Recreation Dept.is hosting Positively POMFRET DAY at theRecreation Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 24. There will be giant inflat-able rides, THE CASH CUBE, live music,games, food, craft vendors and much more.Free parking and admission. If you’d like to bea vendor at this event, please call 974-1423 or goto www.pomfretct.org. Click on government,recreation commission and scroll down to findthe form.

N. GROSVENORDALE — There will be aROAST PORK DINNER from 5 to 7 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 24 at the American LegionFamily Post 67, Route 200, N. Grosvenordale.The cost is $10 per person. Call 860-923-9203 fortickets. Tickets will also be available at thedoor.

N. GROSVENORDALE — The EmanuelLutheran Church, 83 Main St., NorthGrosvenordale presents its ROAST BEEFSUPPER from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.24, served family style. Tickets are $10 foradults and $5 for children and will be availableat the door.

WOODSTOCK — CELEBRATINGAGRICULTGURE will be held from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds on Route169, Woodstock. Free admission, free parking,open to the public, rain or shine. FarmBreakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Donation is $5 foradults and $3 for children under 10. PancakeCooking Demonstration from 11:30 to 1:30 plm.For more information, call 1-860-774-8397, Ext.109 or visit www.celebratingagriculture.org.

S. KILLINGLY — The So. Killingly FireDept., Providence Pike, Route 6, will hold itsannual Chicken BBQ from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday,Sept. 24. The cost is $10 per person andincludes 1/2 chicken, baked potato, pasta,beans, salad, dessert and all the fixings. Take-out available.

POMFRET — There will be a TURKEY DIN-NER at Christ Church Pomfret, 521 PomfretSt., Pomfret, to benefit Integrated Refugee &Immigrant Services (I.R.I.S) at 6 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 24. Tickets are $10 for adultsand $6 for children under 12 and are availablefrom the church office (860) 928-7026 or at thedoor.

SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 25

BROOKLYN — ARTISANS AT THE BARNwill be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept.25 at the Golden Lamb Buttery Restaurant, 499Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn. Local artisans ofall kinds will display and sell their hand-craft-ed items, and light refreshments will be avail-able. For information, call 860 774-2561 oremail [email protected].

WOODSTOCK — There will be a FREEEXHIBIT from noon to 4 p.m. Sundaysthrough December celebrating Woodstock’s325th Anniversary at the WoodstockHistorical Society, 523 Route 169, Woodstock.For more information, call 860-928-1035.

PUTNAM — There will be a DOUG JR. FORPUTNAM Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser from4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the PutnamKnights of Columbus Hall on ProvidenceStreet. The donation is $8 per person.

BROOKLYN – There will be a POTATO PAN-CAKE FESTIVAL and OPEN HOUSE atMoriah Lodge #15, 220 Providence Road,Brooklyn, from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25.Dine in or take out. $10 per person! Mealincludes maple syrup, apple sauce, sourcream, jelly and more as well as coffee andjuices! Tour Moriah Lodge #15 and learn moreabout Freemasonry. Call (617) 688-8448 formore information or email [email protected].

N. GROSVENORDALE — There will be anall-you-can-eat BREAKFAST of scrambledeggs, bacon, sausage, hash, home fries, andmuch more from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday,Sept. 25 at the American Legion Family Post67, Route 200, N. Grosvenordale. The cost is $7per person and $4 for children 7 and under.Proceeds will benefit legion programs.

BROOKLYN – There will be a KNITTINGWORKSHOP at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at thePutnam Elms, 191 Church St., off Rte. 6,Brooklyn. 19th c. Hand Knitting - come seeperiod pictures, books, patterns, originals andreproduction pieces. With RebeccaBayreuther Donohue, Head of Costume Shop& Lead Roleplayer in 1876 at Mystic SeaportMuseum. Please bring Questions - Comments- Your Knitting - $20. Call 860-774-1567 or [email protected] to reserve a place.www.putnamelms.org

MONDAYSEPTEMBER 26

DANIELSON – There will be a WHISTPARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the MapleCourt Community Room, Maple Street,Danielson. $1 admission charge.Refreshments included. Come join the fun. Formore information, call 860-774-9324.

POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRYfor residents of the town of Pomfret is openMonday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bringproper I.D. and proof of residence, for exam-ple, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. Easyaccess at rear of the Pomfret Senior Centereliminates any climbing of stairs.

DANIELSON — The TOASTMASTERSCLUB #4719 will meet at 6:45 p.m. Monday,Sept. 26, 2011 in Room E237 at QuinebaugValley Community College, Upper MapleStreet, Danielson. Visitors are welcome toattend the meeting and acquaint themselveswith Toastmasters’ state-of-the-art publicspeaking and leadership programs. See howbecoming a Toastmaster can impact yourcareer and/or your personal growth. For fur-ther information contact Stephen Rechner at(860) 974-1050 or visit www.Toastmasters.org.

TUESDAYSEPTEMBER 27

WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLESTUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. atthe North Woodstock Congregational Church,1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, studyleader. For more 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 FOOD PANTRYfor residents of the town of Pomfret is openTuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pleasebring proper I.D. and proof of residence, forexample, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.Easy access at rear of the Pomfret SeniorCenter eliminates any climbing of stairs.

BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn HistoricalSociety will sponsor a program in commemo-ration of the 150th anniversary of the CIVILWAR, “An Evening With U.S. Grant” at 7:30p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Federated ChurchChapel, Route 6, Brooklyn. Living historyinterpreter Herb Loughery will portrayUlysses S. Grant,

the complex and controversial UnionGeneral of the Civil War and our 18thPresident. The portrait will also allow us todiscover the reality behind the myths byanswering the all-important question: Was hea drunken unimaginative butcher who cal-lously sacrificed the lives of his troops or

was he a brilliant strategist, the architect ofvictory and the finest greal modern industrialage general? Following the dramatic mono-logue, a question-and-answer period will allowdiscussion of the two-term Grant presidency,a period with its own controversies. There isno charge to attend the program.

Refreshments will be served. For more infor-mation call (860) 774-7728.

WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER 28

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.

PUTNAM — Day Kimball HomeMakers andChristopher Heights present the 2011 SENIORDANCES from 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourthWednesday of the month at the Putnam Lodgeof Elks. There will be door prizes, raffles andrefreshments.

* September 28 - TBA* October 28 – Halloween themeDonations toward food and beverages

always accepted. Sponsored by Day KimballHomeMakers and Christopher Heights.

For more information call (860) 928-5441 or(508) 949-0400.

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 tours of PUT-NAM ELMS, historic house museum. See howDaniel Putnam and his family lived here in1800 - how his descendant lived here in 1900,giving free vacations to mill women. Visit onthe hour, 1-4 p.m., free will offering gratefullyaccepted.

PUTNAM — The YOUNG MARINES ofQuinebaug Valley, Putnam, are having sign-ups for boot camp from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday,Sept. 28 at the Putnam VFW. Boot camp isscheduled to being at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5.For further information, please email UnitCommander Bill Schmidt at 860-634-3673 [email protected].

FRIDAYSEPTEMBER 30

THOMPSON — The air at Fort Hill Farmsand Gardens in Thompson will be filled withthe sounds of music and the scent of flowersall summer long as the “Folk on the Farm”series will bring some of the area’s most pop-ular folk artists to the area for free FRIDAYNIGHT CONCERTS. The concerts will takeplace adjacent to the farm’s large outdoor gar-dens that include one of New England’slargest collections of lavender plants.Continuing until the end of September, artistssuch as Mark Mandeville, Raianne Richards,Curtis Brand, Steve Pavao, and more will playa free concert every Friday evening from 7 to 9p.m. Attendees can enjoy ice cream and othertreats from the farm’s Creamery while sittingand listening – or dancing - under the fadingsunlight. Performing artists will also haveCDs and other materials available for pur-chase. For a complete list of dates and artistwho are performing visitwww.forthillfarms.com/folk or join the farm’sFacebook page at www.facebook.com/forthill-farmsct.

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.

WOODSTOCK —The Women’s Fellowshipof the First Congregational Church, UnitedChurch of Christ of Woodstock, 543 Route 169,Woodstock, will sponsor a Fall RUMMAGEAND WHITE ELEPHANT SALE at thechurch. Hours for this event are on Friday,Sept. 30 from 2-5 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 1from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Junior YouthFellowship will sponsor a Bake Sale duringthe Rummage Sale – So bring your sweettooth! On Saturday, ONLY, clothing items willbe part of the Bag Sale. This sale usually pro-vided items for Fall re-decorating andHalloween fun! Plan to bring your spouse anda bargain hunter’s frame of mind. For moreinformation call 860-923-2887.

SATURDAYOCTOBER 1

QUINEBAUG –The Ladies Auxiliary of theQuinebaug Volunteer Fire Department willhold a fundraising Craft, Vender and ArtisanFAIR from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 atthe Quinebaug Fire Department, QuinebaugRoad (Route 131), Quinebaug. Table rentalsare available for $25. For more informationcall Nancy @ 860-935-5613.

N. GROSVENORDALE — There will be anAll-You-Can-Eat BREAKFAST BUFFET from 7to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Living FaithUnited Methodist Church, Riverside Drive,North Grosvenordale. On the menu: Pancakes,French Toast, Warm Fruit Toppings,Scrambled Eggs (made to order also avail-able), Kielbasa, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, CornedBeef or Roast Beef Hash, Home Fries, HomeMade Baked Beans, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy,Fresh Baked Muffins, Fruit, Coffee, Tea,Orange Juice, Milk. Tickets are $6 for adultsand $3 for children.

The Bungay Fire Brigade will hold a takeoutCHICKEN BARBECUE from 4 to 6 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 1. You must bring ticket(s) at $9each to pick up your dinners. Includes: 1/2chicken, baked potato, salad, dinner roll, icecream. For tickets call Brenda at (860) 974-2125or Linda at (774) 230-7843. Tickets are alsoavailable at the Woodstock Valley CountryStore & Café and the Transfer Station on Sept.24 and Station 77, Sept. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Youcan also visit http://www.bungay.com.

ONECO — There will be a SmorgasbordSUPPER (served buffet-style) and BAKESALE from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 atOneco United Methodist Church, Route 14A,Oneco. The menu will include baked ham,lasagna, meatballs, Harvard beets, potatosalad, macaroni salad, baked beans, gelatinsalads, rolls, beverages and pies. Tickets at $9for adults and $3 for children under 12 will beon sale at the door. There is no charge forpreschoolers.

SUNDAYOCTOBER 2

WOODSTOCK — There will be a FREEEXHIBIT from noon to 4 p.m. Sundaysthrough December celebrating Woodstock’s325th Anniversary at the WoodstockHistorical Society, 523 Route 169, Woodstock.For more information, call 860-928-1035.

PUTNAM —The Aspinock HistoricalSociety of Putnam will host a talk by ED PER-RON, retired chief of the Putnam PoliceDepartment, on the history of the PutnamPolice Department, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 atthe Putnam Town Hall, selectman’s chamber,second floor (handicapped accessible). Opento the public, and light refreshments will beserved.

MONDAYOCTOBER 3

DANIELSON – There will be a WHISTPARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the MapleCourt Community Room, Maple Street,Danielson. $1 admission charge.Refreshments included. Come join the fun. Formore information, call 860-774-9324.

POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRYfor residents of the town of Pomfret is openMonday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bringproper I.D. and proof of residence, for exam-ple, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. Easyaccess at rear of the Pomfret Senior Centereliminates any climbing of stairs.

TUESDAYOCTOBER 4

WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLESTUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. atthe North Woodstock Congregational Church,1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, studyleader. For more 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 Brown Bag LUN-CHEON MEETING at noon Tuesday, Oct. 4 atthe Pomfret Senior Center, MashamoquetRoad, Pomfret. All Pomfret seniors are invit-ed.

WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 5

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.


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1 Pair A/RBookshelf Speakers

$100508-764-1439

10’x10’Aluminum& Glass

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15 Hummels Age 20-40 Years Old,

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860-779-6373

1950’s BlondBedroom Set

Bureau, Mirror, Chest,Full & Twin

Headboards.REDUCED!! $100

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1985 PalaminoPop-Up Camper

For SaleSleeps 6, Very CleanCondition, Like New

$1,100Call: 774-230-9017

2 PianosBoth In Excellent Condition

Price Includes Tuning & Move To 1st Floor Location

In Worcester County.Please Call

508-885-3705

2004 PolarisPreditor 90Always Garaged

$1100860-608-3402

Antique CrawfordParlor Stove

Square Model,Dated 1919.

When Refurbished,Sells For $3800Asking $1400

(Un-Refurbished)508-873-7348508-476-7250

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2009 Triumph America

865cc, 1,800 miles, many options!!!

$5,995

1988 John Deere332 Lawn Tractor18HP diesel mower. plow.

cart & rake included$1,200 OBO

Call: 860-212-8794

2200Sports Cards

Mostly Stars & RookiesBaseball, Football, Hockey,

Basketball, And More!$50

508-864-9223

4 Boxes OfUSBORNE-BOOKSLearning Wrap-Ups& Kids Kits, 40% OffFloor Racks $20 EachTable Racks $10 Each

Misc Business Supplies $35Call 508-867-9650

454 350HPMarine EngineComplete & Running.

Includes Alternator, Power Steering Pump, Raw Water

Pump, Etc.$3500

Call 508-259-8805

55 Gallon Plastic Drums$20 Each

860-923-3569

60 Boxes ofAntiques!!!

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framed artwork prints and pictures, metal top table,

cookbooks, etc.

Call: 860-481-9276

9 Piece FormalTraditional Dining Room Set For Sale

From the GlenwoodCollection, in great condition.

$800 firmCall: 508-407-7244

AC & DCWELDER180-140$250.00

ElectricWood Splitter

6-ton Mod$300.00

Irish Parlor Heater 14”, Wood, Air Tight,

Blue Met.$300.00

Call Joe at1-508-278-3211

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AFFORDABLE USED FURNITUREWe have good used furniture

at low prices and newmattress sets of all sizes.

Twins-$89Full-$119

Queen-$159

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100 Grand StreetWorcester, MA 01610

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at low prices and newmattress sets of all sizes.

Twins-$89Full-$119

Queen-$159

Pickup or Delivery!!!Call Phil: 508-752-0100

100 Grand StreetWorcester, MA 01610

Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790Normally Sells For $700

$90 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Antique Open JellyCupboard

Household ItemsFurniture

Kitchen ItemsCollectibles

Everything Must Go!508-367-0756

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Antique Open JellyCupboard

Household ItemsFurniture

Kitchen ItemsCollectibles

Everything Must Go!508-367-0756

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ARCTICWEARSnowmobile Thinsulate Jacket, Liner, Bibpants.

Women’s Medium.“Like New”$175 OBO

BOSSCAT HelmetWith Fog-Reducing 3-Way

Vapor Control System.Unisex Small.

$150 OBO508-783-3825

ATVPolaris Magnum 4254x4, complete $2,000

overhaul six years ago used very little since. New battery

Best Offer Over $1,000

2 New Bucket Seatsfor Mini Van$100 OBO

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

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BaldwinSpinnet Piano

Light Brown Color$500

508-885-4320

Bassett KingWaterbed SetFeaturing Solid Oak

Construction With Dovetail Design, Four Drawer

Pedestal Stand, Bookcase Headboard, Monterey 1000 Firm Mattress With Heater,

Side Rails, Dresser And Nightstand.

Regular Mattress Can Be Substituted If Desired.

(But Not Included)$450

860-779-3304

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

Biolet Composting Toilet

Great For Cabins!$600

Whole-House Ventilator$25

(3) Antique Wood Windows$75 Each

Small Shutters$4 Each

413-245-7388

Blue Cushion Rocking Chair

$20Stephen King’s

Books$1 each

508-764-2274Brand New14” Chrome

Knock-Off RimsWith New Radial Tires!

$125 EACH(Set Of 4 Available)

508-885-1071

BRAND NEW BISSELL SPOT

BOT RUG CLEANERFOR SALE

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CamerasSeveral 35MM Cameras

Cannons & Pentex.Also:

8MM Movie CamerasTripods

Lots Of Extras!$300 For The Lot

Call After 4pm508-987-5515

ChildcraftSleigh Crib

$200

Antique Oak China Closet (1940’s)

Asking $300

Cradle BedFor Infant

$300

508-234-2631

COAL STOVEFOR SALE

Alaska Channing III Stoker with legs, green along with 6’’ piping. Has all original

paperwork.$2,000 firm

New Stove alone is $2,650!!call : 508-347-2050

Coleman ElectricGenerator5000W, 10HP

$425

Stihl ChainsawMS290, 20”

X-Chain.$325

Craftsman AirCompressor

5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras.$150

Reddy Air HeaterKerosene, 65k BTU

$40

Traveling Sprinkler$20

Spray Doc3 Gallon

$10586-419-1040

Commercial Equipment

Slush Puppy Machine,Upright Freezer (2 Door),

2-Door Soda Cooler,Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, Donut Machine, Counters.

Each piece for $150.00All Must Go ASAP!

508-278-7522

ComplimentYour Living RoomEthan AllenLove Seat

With Wood/FabricOttoman. 30 Years Young!

Excellent Condition.$400 FIRMWebster

860-657-6128

DINING ROOM SET2 leaves, 6 chairs.Excellent condition.

$200.00.Call 860-779-6575

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Computer/TVArmoire

$75

Circa-1955Stereo Console

$50MAKE AN OFFER!

508-347-3193

Computer/TVArmoire

$75

Circa-1955Stereo Console

$50MAKE AN OFFER!

508-347-3193

Coolant System1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase

6-Gallon Flood-Type$300 New$150 OBO

120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Coolant System

$300 New$150 OBO

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Craftsman Model 113 Dual Sander

For Sale 24x6’’ Belt

9’’ Side SanderOn Stand With Legs

and Wheels.$125

call: 860-974-1841

Desk$70

Solid Wood, Glass& Wood Top 42” x 76”,

Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers508-987-9211

Desk$70

Solid Wood, Glass& Wood Top 42” x 76”,

Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers508-987-9211

DiamondMarquis RingBeautiful, New,

Appraised& Paid $470014kt 18 Rd. 58

Semimount Diamond Marquis .74 Carat, Will

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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!

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Dining RoomThomasville

WalnutFrench Provincial

38”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

DoorsSoild Wood Interior

(1) 78”x18”$15

(1) 78”x30”Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad Wood Core 32” x81” With

65” x 17” Glass Panel$30

Windows(4) Double-Pane Sunroom

Tinted, 47” x 31”

508-949-7608

Double WindowNew, Vetter High Pro 4

With Screens.Measures 76”Long

61”High$650 OBO

Call 508-259-8805

ElectricDentist’s ChairFull Lift & Tilt. Would

Make A Great Tattoo Chair.$250 OBO

508-987-6395

Electric RascalWheelchair

Large, Never Been Used.$1500

Old Tavern TableOver 100 Years Old!

$400

Slant-Top DeskOver 100 Years OldIn Perfect Condition

$300508-764-8801

FOR SALEOil Filled Electric Radiator

$20

Machine Stand$20

Brimfield...Call: 203.574.0692

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Electric RascalWheelchair

Large, Never Been Used.$1500

Old Tavern TableOver 100 Years Old!

$400

Slant-Top DeskOver 100 Years OldIn Perfect Condition

$300508-764-8801

ELECTRIC TYPE WRITER

Never UsedPaid $200

Asking $150508-987-5137

ELECTRIC TYPE WRITER

Never UsedPaid $200

Asking $150508-987-5137

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

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) Includes Glass Curio

With Lighting, Component & TV Space,

Open And Enclosed Storage, Very Good Condition,

$1200 OBO508-461-9285

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) Includes Glass Curio

With Lighting, Component & TV Space,

Open And Enclosed Storage, Very Good Condition,

$1200 OBO508-461-9285

ExerciseEquipment

Gunthy RinkerFitness FlyerHealth Rider

Weslo Cadence ElectricMotorized Treadmill

Bmi Universal Weight Center Cable/Pulley

Guided,All in good condition

Lot price$350.00

Takes It All!508-867-0196

Farmer’s DropLeaf Table

Pine, 6’x6.5’ long, Beautiful!!

$350Call: 508-867-8513

Five Piece Pine Bedroom Set

Queen Headboard36” 6-drawer chest

64” 9-drawer dresserW/Mirror,

Excellent Condition3 Drawer Night Stand

$550.00If No Answer Please Leave A

Message860-779-9868

Five Piece Pine Bedroom Set

Queen Headboard36” 6-drawer chest

64” 9-drawer dresserW/Mirror,

Excellent Condition3 Drawer Night Stand

$550.00If No Answer Please Leave A

Message860-779-9868

FOR SALE• Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V

$50• Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V

$35• Twin Window Fan

Thermostat/Reversible Motor $20

Call: 508-347-7013

FOR SALE• 4 Anderson patio

windows with frames

• Outside wooden door with glass and frame,

plus storm door

Best Offer860-774-5020

GOLF CLUBSTaylorMade

3 Through Wedge$150

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FOR SALEMotor Guide Electric Motor

46lb Thrust- $135

Spotting Scope 20 Power With Car Window Attachment- $60

Call: 508-867-9386

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 SALEBoiler- Natural Gas,

Burnham, nice shape. Paid $2,100 sell for $600.

Water Heater- 40 gallon, natural gas, GE Smart Water.

Paid $450 sell for $15016’ Canoe- one end square 2 horsepower gas motor $450

15’ Canoe- $150

Call: 508-373-2792

FOR SALEBoiler- Natural Gas,

Burnham, nice shape. Paid $2,100 sell for $600.

Water Heater- 40 gallon, natural gas, GE Smart Water.

Paid $450 sell for $15016’ Canoe- one end square 2 horsepower gas motor $450

15’ Canoe- $150

Call: 508-373-2792

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

Dirt Bikes for sale:(1) 2004 Honda CRF70(1) 2005 Honda CRF50

Like new, garaged w/less than 5hrs riding time on each

$750ea

Call: 860-299-5925

FOR SALEGraco Tradeworks 150 Spray Painter- 2 years old, used only twice!!

Priced over $700Asking $500

Call after 5 pm:774-452-2667

For SaleLiving room furniture,

Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment Center, Glass Tables,

Bedroom Set, Paintings and Nordic Trac Exercise

Equipment.

508-839-3142508-839-2181

For SaleParlor Natural Gas Heater-

$200/OBO9x12’ Wool Braided Rug-

$200/OBO34’’x28’’ Vinyl Replacement

Window- $10Glass Sliding Tub Door-$1010 Vinyl Storm Doors- $50

takes lotLawn Thatcher- $40

Call: 508-867-6775

FOR SALEUsed Cement Blocks-

around 200 to 300-$0.50ea

(2) 2,500 BTU Gas hanging Furnaces $500ea

Call: 413-245-1241

Ford GrillFits 82-86 F-150

$20

Pine Coffee Table$40

CD/DVD CabinetHolds 100 Or More

$25413-262-9990

Ford GrillFits 82-86 F-150

$20

Pine Coffee Table$40

CD/DVD CabinetHolds 100 Or More

$25413-262-9990

Full-LengthFaux Fur Coat

Large Size.Will Sell For $75

Call 860-944-1816

Furniture For Sale•Colonial love seat rocker

•Hall mirror•Oak TV cabinet

•Rock maple bedroom set•Dropleaf desk

•Twin headboard/frame•Bookcase

•Computer desk/chair•2 beige recliners

•Small storage cabinet•Antique suitcase stand

Call: 508-795-3865

Furniture For Sale•Colonial love seat rocker

•Hall mirror•Oak TV cabinet

•Rock maple bedroom set•Dropleaf desk

•Twin headboard/frame•Bookcase

•Computer desk/chair•2 beige recliners

•Small storage cabinet•Antique suitcase stand

Call: 508-795-3865

010 FOR SALE

GeneratorsGenerac 6500 XL- Low oil

shut down, idle down, wheel kit, mint condition!

$650 Firm

Generac basic 4000 watt-Good condition.

$350

Winco 5000 watt- electric and recoil start, older unit.

$450

Call: 860-774-6539

Golf ItemsFor Sale

•Golf-Wilson Bad $50•Callaway/Big Bertha

Irons 3-9 Great Big Bertha #10,p,w mint $225

•Putters, Wedges, SW,Retriever, Travel Bag, Covers

& Golf Caddy, Mint, Holds Bag, Clubs, Shoes $55

Call (860)315-7365

Heavy ColonialTable

Trestle BaseSolid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3”

Captain’s ChairMate’s Chair

4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs(2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats)

ALL $250508-683-6386

HOT WATERHEATERS

Natural GasBrand New!

40, 50, & 80 GallonsLarge Selection!$150 And Up.Call Keith

508-524-9328

HOVEROUNDNew, Used 2 Times Only, Serious Buyers

Only $1300

CribNew, Used Only Once,

All Parts &Mattress

$100Call

413-245-9651

Invacare ProntoM51 Power

Indoor/OutdoorPower

WheelchairSure Step Technology

That AutomaticallyAdjust To Keep All Six

Wheels On The GroundAt All Times. High-Back

Van Seat, Deep BluePearl Base. The

Cadillac Of PowerWheelchairs.MSRP $3500

Selling For $2000 FIRM

508-410-1784Webster, MA

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

Junior Wooden Loft Bed

With Desk And Dresser.Paid $700

Will Take $250 OBOMattress Not Included.

860-608-3402

Kimball PianoCherry Finish,

Excellent Condition.$200

Antique MahoganyDrop-Leaf Dining

Room TableAnd 4 Ladder-Back Chairs.

All Need Refinishing$100

Edison Phonograph$50

Call 860-974-1647

Kitchen CraftCookwareBasic SetSells For $1495At Home Show

$800Cargo Trailer Axle

With Tires$300

508-476-7382

Kitchen Queen480 Wood

Cooking StoveWith Stainless

Water Tank Option$650

Elmira StoveworksSweetheart Wood

Cook StoveAntique Show Piece

$2600 OBOCall Ron

860-779-7007401-864-6082

Laine Couch& Chair

Floral Print On BeigeBackground.

Very Good Condition.$300

60” E.R. BuckRock Maple Dining

Room HutchExcellent Condition.

Paid $1200.Sell For $700

Call 508-476-2056

010 FOR SALE

LandscapeEquipment

Trailer$995 OBO

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

Large Doghouse$50

Coffee Table$35

End Table$40

Antique Mirror$40

Old Trunks$30 Each

Student’s Desk & Chair$45

774-452-3514

LARGE FRANKLIN STOVE

Reconditioned, new paint, gaskets and fire brick.

Will help load. $250.00

Call Lou at 508-341-6941

LARGE FRANKLIN STOVE

Reconditioned, new paint, gaskets and fire brick.

Will help load. $250.00

Call Lou at 508-341-6941

Large Jointer$175

Heavy-Duty Motor Lift$225

Antique Cast-IronCoal Stove

$2001929 Chevy Engine

$275Generac Generator

$250Radial Arm Saw

$125Band Saw

$150Call 508-752-8569

After 6PM

Large Jointer$175

Heavy-Duty Motor Lift$225

Antique Cast-IronCoal Stove

$2001929 Chevy Engine

$275Generac Generator

$250Radial Arm Saw

$125Band Saw

$150Call 508-752-8569

After 6PM

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

1/2HP 208/230/460VLarge Overhead Door-Opener

$120 OBO4 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best OfferCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

MOVINGKimball Console

Piano/Bench$500

Woman’s Alpina Cross Country Skies and Boots

Size 9$75

508-885-2971

MOVING SALE•Baby Car Seat- $25

•2 Endtables- $50 both•2 Carpets:9x12’- $507x5’- $35

508-450-1054

MOVINGSerious buyers and

collectors only. All kinds of collectables and house-hold items. may be seen

by appointment.Call 508-867-8766

ask for Nancy

MOVINGSerious buyers and

collectors only. All kinds of collectables and house-hold items. may be seen

by appointment.Call 508-867-8766

ask for Nancy

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Blessings Farm50 H Foote Road

Charlton508-248-1411

New Queen Mattress Set

Still In PlasticWith Factory Warranty,Can Deliver For A fee,

List Price $399Sacrifice For $190

Call860-377-2025

010 FOR SALE

NordicTrac$50

4-Foot Steel ShelvesVery Heavy Duty

$50413-245-7388

Old WoodenOffice Chairw/Padded Seat

$20

Older Dark Wood Rocker

w/Pink Stenciled Flowers$ 50

Other Assorted Household Items.

860-779-0272

Old-FashionedCherry Wood

Sewing MachineTable

With Drawers$200 OBO

Set Of 2 Bureaus1 With Mirror, One Without.

$250 OBO

Beige Couchw/2 Chairs, Ottoman.

$600 OBO508-943-1428774-242-7515

Panasonic Air ConditionerWireless Remote

10000/BTU$125

Quaser-6000/BTU Air Conditioner

$60Hutch

Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3

Shelves Above$150

Call 508-867-4546After 6:30pm

Pellet StoveEnviro EF2Free-StandingTwo Years Old,

Used One Season.Originally $2400Asking $1500

774-200-0558

PINE BUREAU SETNight stand with mirror

Good conditionAsking $200

Cherry HutchHenedon Brand

From North Carolina$2000 Brand New

Asking $600774-452-1668

POOL TABLE7 Foot, Used

Solid base, Balls,Rack Ball return,3 Surface levelers

8 Leg levelers.

Best offer – Come seeYou must transport

508-885-5848

POOL TABLES7 Foot8 Foot9 Foot

$900 EachDelivery Available

413-245-7480

Refinished ChairsNatural Or Painted Finish,

Some Decorated.Very Reasonable!

508-764-4493

RefrigeratorFor Sale

Frigidaire, White,Ice & Filtered Water On

Door. 26 Cu.Ft.6 Years Old.

$500508-864-1313

SauderComputer Armoire

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

With Slide-OutKeyboard Tray

$100Eastford

860-377-4961

SERIOUSBUYERS &

COLLECTORSAll Kinds Of Collectibles!

May Be SeenBy Appointment.

Call 508-765-0812Ask For Gloria

SINGER SEWING MACHINE

Model 401 Slant-O-MaticIn cabinet with attachments

$150Call 413-544-1168

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used TwicePaid $1295TracVac

Model 385-IC/385LHUsed Once.Paid $1300

Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295

Used TwicePaid $2772

508-765-5763

Vented Visual Glass FrontGas Heater

50,000 BTU with auto start,

4 years old and like new. Cost new $1400,Price negotiable.

508-892-8588No calls after 8pm

010 FOR SALE

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 Ash NicholsAnd Stone Co.Dining Table

(41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs,Six Chairs And Hutch!

Perfect Condition!$1500

508-943-1117

Spinet Piano FruitwoodLike New

Speakers In Piano LegsBack Lift Like Baby Grand

$3,200860-779-6373

St. Joseph’sBasilica Books“Our Gift Our Legacy:“Our First 100 Years”

Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Slight Damage

Antique Beige Kitchen Range

By White Warner

508-943-4565

Stepback KitchenCupboard

Lots Of Storage With Work Surface.

48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H$400

China CabinetGlass Doors,

Underneath Storage.47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H

$200

Antique Singer SewingMachine

w/Oak Cabinet$100

508-765-6067Offers Welcome

Temple StuartMaple Dining Room Table &

Chairs.Stenciled double drop leaf table. Black legs with gold trim, corner hutch, glass top doors, lighted shelf, bottom doors black with

hand painted design.

$440 for the set508-885-3732

TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11

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

Delivered AndBuilt On-Site

Other Sizes AvailableCall 413-324-1117

TOYSFlexible Flyer Rocking Horse,

Fisher-Price Little Kitchen With Accessories, Little

Tykes Wagon, Balloon Tire Tricycle With Pull Cart,

Small Picnic Table.Many Other ToysCall 860-935-5513

Trees for Sale

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

Excellent Privacy Border/OrnamentalAll 10 trees for $85.

Norway Spruce, 3-4’ tall5 for $99

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

Various Camping Items For SaleMake Me an Offer!!Call 774-318-0275

Wheel HorseLawn Tractor

Model 257H, With 37”Mower Deck. Hydrostatic

Transmission Not Working. Excellent 17HP Kawasaki

Engine And Body.$325 OBO

508-476-5007

White FrigidaireRefrigerator

One Year OldExcellent Condition

$200

Gas CozyParlor Heater

Excellent Condition$450

Kevin508-909-6585

Wood-Burning Fireplace

Insert StoveOnly Used One Month

Paid $1100Asking $900 OBO

508-667-9916

010 FOR SALE

Wooden Computer Desk With Two Box File And

Attached Storage Cabinet.$150

HP Printer$35

Steel String Guitarw/ Nylon Cover Case,

2 DVDs,2 Lesson BooksAnd Cord Chart.

Used For 3 Months.$90

860-481-5949

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

IN REMEMBRANCEJulie Ann Bainton

(Knurowski)36 Year Senior Secretary

Bay Path High SchoolDear Friend, Please Visit

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

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 WOOD PALLETS

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

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

POOL TABLE7 Foot, UsedNot slate, has

3 Surface levelersVery solid foundation

Balls, Rack, Ball return8 Leg levelers

Come see – Free,But you must transport

508-885-5848

130 YARD SALES

DEADLINE FORYARD SALE

SUBMISSIONSIS 1:30PM MONDAY

FOR ALL MASS.WEEKLY PAPERS*Deadlines Subject To

Change Due To HolidaysCall For More Info.

HUGE YARD SALEEast Thompson Rd

Thompson, CTSaturday Sept. 17 &Saturday Sept. 248:00am-2:00pm

Kitchen ware, furniture,Princess House glassware,

Wilton pans, tools, andmuch more!!

135 LOST AND FOUND

FOUND!!!On Rt.197 In Dudley...

Chocolate brown, leather couch cushion. New still

in cling wrap. Has a Marshalls tag on it.Call: 774-276-0866

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

Snowmobile2008 Yamaha RS Vector ER

Electric Start, Reverse, Studs, Mirrors,

2 Windshields, Cover.1700 Miles, Like New.

Call 860-774-6976Or 860-617-4000

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

1994 Sea-Doo Bombardier SP94

With 95 TrailerExcellent Condition, Runs

Great. Seat Just Recovered, Low Hours On Jet Pump.

Has Been Winterized. 60 HPTeal/Pink$1500

508-965-7077

Floating Pontoon Dock/Swimming

PlatformWith ladder.

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

$500 OBOCall: 508-347-9081

205 BOATS

14’ 2003 PolarKraft Bass Boat

& Trailer25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke,Minkota trolling motor,

New batteries,Excellent condition.

$5,000.Call 508-347-3575

16’ STAR CRAFT Boat

81” BeamJupiter Class

Complete w/Two 20 HP Mercury Motors,

One Motor Very Good,Other Needs Work,

4 Down Riggers With Rods & Lures

$2500508-832-3015

205 BOATS

16’ STAR CRAFT Boat

81” BeamJupiter Class

Complete w/Two 20 HP Mercury Motors,

One Motor Very Good,Other Needs Work,

4 Down Riggers With Rods & Lures

$2500508-832-3015

1987 31 FootSilverton

ConvertibleTwin Crusaders 350’s,270 HP. 800 Hours.

F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, Color Garmin GPS,Fish-Finder, ManyNew Amenities.

Boat In Water, Ready To Go,Excellent Condition.

$15,000860-974-1841

1994 Fling FourWinns Jet Boat

Used Only 4-5 Times Per Year & Serviced By

Marina Yearly.Includes Summer& Winter Covers,

Bimini Top,4 Life Vests,

Skies & Boat Trailer.Loads Of Fun!!!!

In Good ConditionAsking $2300

Call860-923-3532

FOR SALE1984 Formula 24’350 Merc CruiserWith trailer. GPS Finder.

and more!! Wellmaintained, must sell

moving!!

Asking $8,500 OBOCall: 508-476-3824

215 CAMPING

StatelineCamp Resort

Killingly CTWeekend Activities, Rec. Hall, Adult Club House,Fishing, Pool, Shady &

Sunny Sites, Camp Store.$1500

Please Call For Details,After 4PM

508-476-7382

260 COLLECTIBLES

AuthenticRevolutionaryWar HistoricAutographs

Genuine Original Signature Autographs Of

American Hero Icons.George Washington $2200Benjamin Franklin $2200Thomas Jefferson $1000All Have Certificates Of

Authenticity.Clear Signatures508-476-1068

AuthenticRevolutionaryWar HistoricAutographs

Genuine Original Signature Autographs Of

American Hero Icons.George Washington $2200Benjamin Franklin $2200Thomas Jefferson $1000All Have Certificates Of

Authenticity.Clear Signatures508-476-1068

NFL Autographed Helmet Collection

Five Ridell Team Helmets Signed By MVP Icon

QuarterbacksTom Brady, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Joe Namath,

And Peyton Manning.All Have COA’s$2000 OBO

508-476-1068

NFL Autographed Helmet Collection

Five Ridell Team Helmets Signed By MVP Icon

QuarterbacksTom Brady, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Joe Namath,

And Peyton Manning.All Have COA’s$2000 OBO

508-476-1068

265 FUEL/WOOD

FREEConstruction

Kindling WoodAll Different Types Of Widths, Lengths &

Thicknesses Of Wood.2x4, 2x6, Plywood.

Good For Wood Stove Or Outdoor Burners/Stoves.

Delivery AvailableBy The Truckload

508-867-2564

281 FREE PETS

FREE3 beautiful kittens

need home

Call: 860-328-5304

283 PETS

Powder-PuffChinese Crested

PuppyMale. Sweet, Loveable,

Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic Breed.

For More Information401-397-6499

283 PETS

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

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

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

LOST CATANSWERS TO EDDIEOrange Marmalade with a

little white.CONTACT HEATHER:

603-781-2419

285 PET CARE

5 Large Bird Cages With Stands

$75 Each.

Fish TanksOne 25

Gallon With StandAnd Filters.

One 20 Gallon Also Available.

774-230-3539

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

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

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

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

$$$Make Money

SellingYour Unwanted

Stuff!!!Quality Dealers Wanted

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

Route 12Dudley

(Behind BP)

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

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

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


Do you have a nose for news? Are you a writer atheart? Do you love to capture the moment you’re inwith a photograph? Do you have an interest in thegoings on in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut, andwant to get involved in your town?

Villager Newspapers, your best source for weeklylocal news, is looking for a hard-working, flexiblereporter to cover Connecticut’s Quiet Corner.

Job will include writing at least seven stories perweek, photography, information gathering and net-working — you will be the face of the towns youcover!

Candidates must be able to work nights and week-ends. Experience in newspapers is helpful but notnecessary. Recent college grads welcome to apply!Residence of the Northeast Connecticut are preferred,but not required.

The position is full-time with a competitive salary,health and dental benefits, 401k, and mileage reim-bursement. Villager Newspapers is an equal opportu-nity employer.

So what are waiting for? Send your résumé to Editor Adam Minor at

[email protected],or mail to Villager Newspapers, ATTN: Editor,

P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281.

REPORTERWANTED- LOCAL NEWSPAPER SERVING NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT

298 WANTED TO BUY

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

HELP WANTED

SurrogateMothersNeeded

Be part of a miracleThe rewards are more

than financialSeeking Women

21-43 Non-SmokersWith Healthy

Pregnancy History

For MoreInformation Call

888-363-9457reproductivepossibilities.com

IMMEDIATEOPENINGS for

Experienced CDL-Class Adrivers with company

located in Webster, MA. O.T.R./long haul routes

available. Flatbed experi-ence necessary. Excellent pay, health, dental, paid

holidays, paid vacation and retirement plan.

Call: 800-446-4089or visit:

www.specializedmachinerytransport.com

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

FREEMetal PickupA/C, Refrigerators,

Washers, Small Trailers, Batteries.

WE PAY YOUTop Dollar For Your

AUTOSTRUCKS

Or TRACTORS

508-867-2564

402 GENERAL SERVICES

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaannWE NOW TAKEYOUR AUTOSFOR CASH!

Removal of Metal, Appliances,

Furniture, TV’s.ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed.

Residential Moves. Trees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

Furnaces RemovedCheck-our-down-to-earth prices first!

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

550088--334477--77880044441133--226622--55008822

412 ELDER CARESERVICES

Seely-BrownVillage

In Pomfret Center, CTIs accepting applications for senior housing 62+. We currently have three

vacancies.Please contact us at:

860-928-2744or email to:

[email protected] more information

433 CLEANING

AffordableCleaning ServiceWe Offer Quality Work At

An Affordable Price!• Homes & Offices• Carpet Cleaning• Floors• And Much More!

REGISTERED,INSURED & BONDEDGive Maria A Call

508-764-2500

454 HOMEIMPROVEMENT

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

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

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

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

of 1968, which makes itillegal to advertise any

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

familial status (number of children and or pregnancy),

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

intention to make an such preference, limitation or

discrimination. Thisnewspaper will not

knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate

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

informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper

are available on and equal opportunity basis. To

complain aboutdiscrimination call The

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

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

BrooksideTerrace

Heat/Hot WaterIncluded!

FREE RENTThru October 1st!!Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments

For Rent.Spacious, Fully

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

• Pool• Basketball Court

• Playground• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

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

to 3:00pm

Evening Appointments Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please Call (508)987-1595

EHO

WEBSTER, MA1 Bedroom, large rooms,

stove, new stainless fridge, sewage, water

garbage collection.No Pets

$500/month

Call: 508-943-3112

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

FREE RENT!Heat/Hot Water

Included!FREE RENT

Thru October 1st!!

Affordable 1 2, and 3 Bedroom Apartments

For Rent.Spacious, Fully

Applianced.

Starting at $698

• Pets Considered

• A/C In Every Unit

• Pool• Basketball Court

• Playground• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday 10:am to 3:00pm

EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

The Village At Killingly

Free December RentIf In By July 1st!2/3BR Townhouse

Apartments 15 AcresUnsubsidized

(USDA Affordable)Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome

Must Income QualifyCall For Application

Today860-779-0876

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

HOLLAND MA.Summer by the Lake!2 Bedroom cottage, year round rental on Hamilton Reservoir. Pellet stove.

No Wimps PleaseCall KPI: 508-476-7399

530 HOUSES FOR SALE

CHARLTONEnjoy one level living in this two bedroom ranch. New hardwoods, pellet stove,

appliances, garage and deck. Minimal yard maintenance. Beach and boating rights to

private lake.

$155,900978-842-0422

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

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, new roof and windows, deck and

patio. In Sturbridge 55+ park.$68,000

Call: 508-347-8791

550 MOBILE HOMES

N. GrosvenordaleCT

Mobile Home For Sale14x64 Doublewide

2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Large Kitchen, Living Room.

Laundry Room.Appliances Included.

Plenty Of Cabinet Space.$65,000

For Appointment860-923-0421

WARRENBemis Road

MOBILE HOME FOR SALEBeautiful 1985 14’ x 66’

Two Bedroom,Gas, Hot Water, And Stove. Large Open Kitchen With

Breakfast Bar ToLiving Room,Porch, Deck,

Upgrades Throughout.$59,900 DASAP413-593-9961

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 4/15-10/15Price Includes Seasonal

Payment(April-October 2011)

Asking $28,000508-867-8736

550 MOBILE HOMES

SturbridgeRetirement1993 Doublewide,

2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood Fireplace. New WoodLaminate Flooring.

Enclosed Porch. 2 Carport.3 Sheds. Beautiful Large

Landscaped Lot.Reasonable.

508-867-5511

565 ROOMS FOR RENT

ThompsonOn Quaddick

LakeRooms For Rent!!

$120 per weekUtilities Included

Pets Ok/ Smokers Ok

Call: 774-280-9437



Aut motive700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

(4) 17 x 8 ASAChrome Wheels

For 2005 Acura RLExcellent Condition,

Never Seen Snow Or Salt.Must See!

Purchased New $1000Asking $500

508-987-2839

TOWING EQUIPMENTClassic

Brake Buddy.Model 69,076

$600Blue OX Towing

Base PlateWith Tow Bar And

Accessories. BX1665 For04-05

Chevy Malibu$175

Blue Ox Heavy DutyTowing Package.

Deadbolt Hitch Lock With Keys, 8” Drop Receiver,

Lexus Tow Bar With Cables And Wire.

$800Call 508-320-2944

720 CLASSICS

1923 Ford Model TTouring CarSuperb Frame Off

Restoration In ExcellentCondition. Winner Of

National AACA First PrizeAt Hershey And Many Other Shows. All Stock, 4-Cylinder,

20 HP, Electric Start Must See To Fully

Appreciated This Vehicle. Must Be Sold Due To

Failing Health.$16,500 OBO

860-774-0820

1929 Model A Street Rod

350 Ramjet Fuel InjectionEngine.

350 Trans., Vintage Gauges.$22,500

Four ToolboxesOf Mechanic &

Machine-Builder Tools$2500

508-867-6706

1950 Chevrolet4-Door Sedan

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

Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Needs Interior & Minor Work

To Be Road-Worthy.$5900

978-760-3453

1973 Triumph TR6Red, Many New Parts -Interior, Top, Exhaust,Electrical, Brake Lines,

And More!$6500 OBO

508-248-1592

1977 Corvette L82Low Mileage. Original 350

Engine With 350HP.Runs Goods. Needs TLC.

$5000 OBO508-892-9583774-696-7697

720 CLASSICS

1986 ToyotaCargo Van

Classic, automatic, rare in NE. My third one of these. Purchased from Arizona.

Price includes parts from last one. 179,000 original miles, drives, inspected until May. RWD, not a winter vehicle, not a previa. Needs a good

project home.

$3,000 for vehicleincludes extra parts

508-476-3677

RestorationProject

1953 Mercury Monterey4 door w/Flathead 8

Has Been Garaged Since 1962.

Car Is All There And Solid.Rear Quarters Need Work.

Excellent Restoration Project. Asking $3200.

Call Al For More Info 508-248-3932

725 AUTOMOBILES

1979 ChevyEl Camino

Rebuilt engine, transmission and rear end. Many new

parts included forrestoration. Garaged for years, runs great, 6cyl, 3

speed manual.

$3,500 or best reasonableCall:508-885-2110

1992 CadillacSeville

White, v-8, 80K miles,immaculate, leather, moon

roof, power seats, windows, rear a/c. Excellent condition, super clean, excellent tires. Must sell medical condition!

$4,000Call: 860-774-0820

1998 Ford F150 XLT Pick Up Truck

Excellent-ConditionNon Smoker Vehicle

2/WD$3,900

1989 Ford F450Cab/Chassis43,000/Miles

No-Rust$2,400

Call781-248-4385

1999 LincolnTown Car

Florida Car!!! 54K miles.V8. Rear wheel drive.16” wheels. 6 pass.

Oxford light with royalblue leather interior.

AM/FM/CD

Reduced: $6,000Call: 508-234-1230

2005 FordMustang

ConvertibleExcellent Condition

$11,500.00413-324-1117

725 AUTOMOBILES

1999 LincolnTown Car

Florida Car!!! 54K miles.V8. Rear wheel drive.16” wheels. 6 pass.

Oxford light with royalblue leather interior.

AM/FM/CD

Reduced: $6,000Call: 508-234-1230

1999 VolvoV70 Wagon

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

To Pass Emissions.Good Engine, Drive Train

& Body Parts.$1500 OBO

860-974-1801

2000 Ford WindstarSE Van

147k Miles, Dark Green, AWD. Good Condition.

$2400508-254-3858

2002 Jeep GrandCherokee

Overland EditionFully Loaded, Running

Boards, Sunroof, Towing Package, Leather, CD,

4WD, 71k Miles.Very Good Condition.

NADA $10,925Asking $9,000

Jeff 508-867-6358

2002 Jeep GrandCherokee

Overland EditionFully Loaded, Running

Boards, Sunroof, Towing Package, Leather, CD,

4WD, 71k Miles.Very Good Condition.

NADA $10,925Asking $9,000

Jeff 508-867-6358

2004 Honda CivicStandard transmission,

CD player, moonroof, very good on gas!!

$7,100call:508-865-3838

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

2005 Honda VTX 1300 Retro

Exellent Condition$7,500 OBO

(2)1966 Ford Galaxy1 hardtop

1 convertible$4,000 for both OBO

Both Fords For Partsor RestorationCall for details860-923-9067

2006 Chevrolet Silverado For Sale4 Door, A/C, V-8, Bed Liner, Running Boards, Remote

Starter.Call: 857-636-8913

725 AUTOMOBILES

2006 Mazda 6S6 cylinder, 4door, all

power, a/c, traction control, 25 mpg, 73,000 miles.

In Excellent Condition!!$11,599 OBO

call: 508-769-8324

2006 Mazda 6S6 cylinder, 4door, all

power, a/c, traction control, 25 mpg, 73,000 miles.

In Excellent Condition!!$11,599 OBO

call: 508-769-8324

2006 ToyotaCamry

61,800 one owner miles, economical 4 cylinder, over 30mpg, gold/tan interior.Mother-in-law’s car from

South Carolina in excellent condition. Cafax available.

Looks and runs 100%.

$10,875 OBOCall: 508-949-7499

2006 ToyotaCamry

61,800 one owner miles, economical 4 cylinder, over 30mpg, gold/tan interior.Mother-in-law’s car from

South Carolina in excellent condition. Cafax available.

Looks and runs 100%.

$10,875 OBOCall: 508-949-7499

2006 Volvo S60TLeather Heated Seats

Power Everything.New Tires.

Excellent Condition.78k Miles.$15,200

774-200-5015

2006 Volvo S60TLeather Heated Seats

Power Everything.New Tires.

Excellent Condition.78k Miles.$15,200

774-200-5015

2007 HyundaiSonata

4-door sedan, dark blue,automatic, 4 cylinder, cd, mp3, power seat, 97,660 miles, good condition and

runs excellent!!$7,499

Call: 774-200-0694

2007 NissanAltima 3.5 SE

4-Door, Dark Blue/Black Leather Interior. Power

Options, Traction, Moonroof, Power Heated Seats,

Bose, Auto. 143k Miles.$9,400

508-266-0878

2007 NissanAltima 3.5 SE

4-Door, Dark Blue/Black Leather Interior. Power

Options, Traction, Moonroof, Power Heated Seats,

Bose, Auto. 143k Miles.$9,400

508-266-0878

2007 ToyotaCamry XLE

4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, Leather/Loaded,

Premium Condition.$21,000 OBO

Call After 6PM860-974-0069

725 AUTOMOBILES

2010 Taurus SELBlack exterior, black leather,

moonroof, Sync, Sirius,heated seats, keyless entry,

30K, clean, must see!!!

KBB $22,500Asking $21,300

Call: 781-258-2565

FOR SALE1997 Volvo Station

WagonWhite, 5 cylander automatic

transmission.Needs Work$800 OBO

Call: 508-867-9566

732 SPORTS UTILITY

2002 NISSAN XTERRA SE

Supercharged, California Yellow. Only 90,000 Miles.

4-Wheel Drive,Great Condition.

New Exhaust System Battery, Brakes, Tires.

$9,900 Firm 860-923-0133Leave Message

GREY NISSAN PATHFINDER SE

192K automaticw/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range .

Great condition inside,good condition outside.

Sunroof/Cooper tires/new battery. Runs great.

Asking $3,500.Call 774-200-7604

GREY NISSAN PATHFINDER SE

192K automaticw/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range .

Great condition inside,good condition outside.

Sunroof/Cooper tires/new battery. Runs great.

Asking $3,500.Call 774-200-7604

740 MOTORCYCLES

1984 Gold Wing Motorcycle

Custom Paint Job (Burgundy)

43,000 Miles FOR SALE OR TRADE

508-909-6559

1984 Gold Wing Motorcycle

Custom Paint Job (Burgundy)

43,000 Miles FOR SALE OR TRADE

508-909-6559

1997 YamahaRoyal Star

Black, 19,550 MilesGreat Condition

Saddlebags, Cover New Tires/BatteryReady To Ride!

$4,000 OBOCall Jim

508-523-5980

1998 HarleyDavidson

883 SportsterOriginal owner, 9,000

miles excellent condition$3,600

860-974-8721

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

740 MOTORCYCLES

1999 HarleyDavidson

ElectraGlideClassic

1450cc EngineFuel-Injection. 62k Miles,

Well Maintained. Full Touring Package, AM/FM/Cassette,

New Seat w/Gel Packs. Needs A New Windshield.Call And Make An Offer

508-867-3741

2 MotorcyclesFor Sale

2005 Roadstar Warrior-Metallic Gray, VERY LOW MILES, Samson Ground Pounders, Very Clean.

$7,000 OBO

2008 Yamaha FZ6- 600CC, Royal Blue, VERY LOW MILES, Very Clean,

Slider Guards.$5,200 OBO

Call: 908-242-2016or email:

[email protected]

2007 HARLEYDAVIDSONSoft Tail Deluxe.

Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Many Extras. 6000 Miles

$15,000Call 860-942-0464Or 978-355-2389

2007 HarleyDavidson

XL 1200 N Roadster5096 Miles. Mint Condition.

Many Added CustomizedAccessories. Including Vance

Hines Exhaust.$7800

Call 860-966-1660

2009 Kawasaki Falcon

Custom 900, 1,450 miles.Like new, dark blue,

windshield, always garaged!!

$5000 OBONorth Grosvenordale CTCall: Lefte 978-407-9211

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

Dirtbike - 2003 Honda XR70R

Runs Good; Great Beginner Bike; Recently Tuned-Up

Asking $650 508-867-9608

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1988 33 FootSouthwindMotorhome

69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New Tires, New Batteries,

Hydraulic Leveling Jacks.Price Reduced For

Quick Sale!$7500 FIRM

Can Be Seen On CraigslistCall 860-923-0406

2000 Sunnybrook 34 Foot Travel

TrailerTwo Slideouts,

Removable Or Remain On Park Lot With 200 Acre Lake In Wildwood, Fla.

Maintenance $220 Per Month,One Hour From

Orlando, Fla.1-860-974-0704

Brimfield/Sturbridge

Must SellCampground Lot!

Was $19,000NOW $9500

My Loss, Your Gain!508-989-8165

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

2000 Sunnybrook 34 Foot Travel

TrailerTwo Slideouts,

Removable Or Remain On Park Lot With 200 Acre Lake In Wildwood, Fla.

Maintenance $220 Per Month,One Hour From

Orlando, Fla.1-860-974-0704

2010 40’ Hideout Camping Trailer

(ball type)Paid $24,000,

2 Slideout QueenMaster Bedroom,

Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom,Used 1 Season.

$16,000,Sacrifice, My Loss

Is Your Gain.Very Nice Unit!

Call Rich860-576-0526 or

860-382-5071

35 Foot CamperWith Newer ScreenedPorch (Built In 2009)

Seasonal CampgroundApril-October

$12,000Reduced to

$9,900Includes Lot.

860-963-2065

For RV-Towed Vehicles

Blue Ox Tow BarWith Safety Cables

$250

Brake BuddyWith Wireless Monitor

$400860-963-0362

Motor Home1998 Holiday

RamblerEndeavor Diesel

1 Slide, Low Mileage,Washer/Dryer, Very

Good Condition.$37,000

Call 860-774-6128

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1980 Blazer2-Door, Very Rusty Body.

Needs Work.With 7-Foot Fisher Plow

(In Good Condition)Runs And Plows.

See It, Drive It, MakeAn Offer

508-764-6543

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath,

No Undercarriage Rust.Good Mechanics.

$1500978-760-3453

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

1995 Dodge 1500 Series

Fully PoweredNew Tires

Excellent Condition$3500.00

860-315-7309

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2001 Dodge 2500Pickup, 4 wheel drive,

automatic, single cab with 8” body, V-8, new snow tires,

fisher plow ready.$6,000 OBO

Call: 860-974-1801

2001 Ford F-250 4x4Extra Cab Pickup

With Matching Cap & Liner. 33” Tires With Lift.

131k Miles, Well Kept.$6795

508-885-2884

2002 Ford Ranger

Extended cab, tow hitch, bedliner, excellent condition.

97,534 miles$11,000

Call: 413-245-7937after 5pm

2006 F250XLwith 8FT Boss

PlowHeavy duty Knapheide

utility body, 4x4, 5.4L V8,Automatic, 44,400 miles,

title in hand. In good shape, will need tires.

Asking $15,950Call: 508-738-1236

2007 ChevyColorado Extreme

Pickup TruckReal Clean! Cowl Induction

Hood, Tonneau Cover,Extra Set Of Wheels.Must See! 37k Miles.Always Garaged. OneResponsible Owner.

$18,000860-923-0146508-612-6974

2009 ChevySilveradoClub Cab1500 Series

Has Z-71 Package.Silver Blue Color. WithTonneau Cover & Liner.8k Miles, One Owner.

Asking $25,000Fran 508-791-9885

FOR SALE1999 Ford F-150

4x4 Club CabAutomatic,Low Miles!!!

$3,500!!!

Call: 860-208-5566

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

MichiganBackhoe

PayloaderDiesel, Runs Good

$9997Chevy Box Truck

UPS-Style$3500

John DeereSkidloader

Needs Motor Work

Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!

Call (508)347-7300

767 VEHICLES WANTED

VEHICLE WANTEDNeed Donated VehicleIn Running Condition

774-922-0384

VEHICLE WANTEDNeed Donated VehicleIn Running Condition

774-922-0384

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BY KEITH GRIFFIN

The previous generation M56 was

always a luxury performance sedan

that I liked. It had a sense of oomph to

it while providing a luxurious, com-

fortable ride.

The one thing it lacked was a real

sense of design. It had a bland feel

about its exterior that was not in keep-

ing with the rest of Infiniti's sharp

looks.

That's all changed with the M56 that

underwent a complete redesign for the

2011 model year. [The 2012 M56 loaned

to me by Infiniti is largely unchanged.]

The new M56 (and M35, which has a

smaller, 3.5-liter V-6 engine) has been

given more aggressive dimensions and

a sportier appearance. One no longer

fails to notice the M56 when it's on the

road. Before it was a candidate for

Witness Protection it was that bland.

There was little to complain about

the previous generation M56's interior

but Infiniti has succeeded in improv-

ing that as well. The new M maintains

the roomy cabin of its predecessor

while providing a longer, lower and

wider shape. The M wheelbase is

unchanged at 114.2 inches, but the

width has been increased by 1.5 inches

(to 72.6 inches), the length increased by

0.6-inch (to 194.7 inches) and the over-

all height lowered by 0.3-inch (to 59.1

inches).

The Infiniti M56 gets some credit for

decent fuel economy numbers at 16

mpg city and 24 mpg highway from its

5.6-liter V8 with advanced VVEL

(Variable Valve Event and Lift) sys-

tem, standard 7-speed automatic trans-

mission and direct injection gasoline

technology. In a week of mostly high-

way driving, my numbers hovered are

23 mpg.

It's the M Hybrid that intrigues me,

though. It sounds like a true competi-

tor to luxury hybrids like the

Mercedes S hybrid and the Lexus LS

600h. The 2012 Infiniti Hybrid is pow-

ered by the Infiniti Direct Response

Hybrid System. It offers more than 350

horsepower (360 net horsepower) with

estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city

and 32 mpg highway, with combined

fuel economy rated at 29 mpg. That's

great fuel economy for that kind of

power.

One thing I have always associated

with Infiniti is superb driving technol-

ogy. Among the included technological

features that I found most intriguing

are:

• Infiniti drive mode selector, a four-

mode driver-selectable control of

throttle and transmission mapping

that helps optimize vehicle perform-

ance;

• active noise control, which reduces

undesirable engine harmonics, pro-

viding a quieter cabin; eco pedal,

which provides driver feedback to

encourage eco-driving behavior;

• active trace control, which adjusts

engine torque and the control of brak-

ing at each of the four wheels to help

enhance cornering performance; and,

• available blind spot intervention

(BSI), a world’s first system that pro-

vides selective braking if the vehicle

approaches an adjacent lane while

another vehicle is detected in the blind

spot area to help the driver return the

vehicle back toward the center of the

lane of travel.

It's this last feature that is going to do

more to save lives than practically any

other feature on the car. I've always

said the best accident is the one you

never have. The blind spot interven-

tion is going to help distracted drivers

stay put. Sure, there's something to be

said for the thinning of the herd by

eliminating bad drivers but unfortu-

nately bad drivers sometimes take

good, innocent drivers with them.

All this technology, performance and

luxury add up to a vehicle that is

superbly pleasurable to drive. It's the

kind of car that you invent reasons to

drive. It was a sad moment when it had

to depart my driveway for a different

vehicle. It's a sedan I could enjoy pilot-

ing for years to come.

Well, not that I could afford a new

one. The M56 starts at $59,100 with a

delivery charge of $875 for a starting

price of $59,985. The model I drove had

the optional technology package that

included the blind spot intervention

and intelligent cruise control, among

other items, for an additional $3000;

the deluxe touring package with

things like Japanese white ash wood

trim, 5.1 channel, 16 speaker Bose sys-

tem, and suede-like headliner among

other options for another $3000 and 18-

inch aluminum, alloy wheels for $650.

The bottom line is $67,425.

That's not in my budget but if the

Infiniti M56 is, put it on your shopping

list. You won't be disappointed in a test

drive.

(For the latest new car news, followme on Twitter at aboutusedcars. Youcan also read the latest automotivenews at TorqueNews.com, where I am acontributor, or learn about buying andselling a used car atUsedCars.About.com.)

VITAL STATISTICS

Wheelbase: 114.2 inches

Length: 194.7 inches

Width: 72.6 inches

Height: 59.1 inches

Curb weight: lbs.

Engine: 5.6-liter V8

Horsepower: 420 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque: 417 lb. ft. @ 4600 rpm

EPA estimated mpg city/highway:

16/24

Base price: $59,985 (with $850 deliv-

ery)

As-tested price: $67,425 (with $850

delivery)

Also consider: (a comparative vehi-

cle) Mercedes E550, BMW 5 series,

Lexus 460

Aut motive

Auto Review

The 2012 Infiniti M56 packs a lot of power under its hood while providing a luxurious ride in a handsome package.

The 2012 Infiniti M56 Comes Packed withLuxury, Performance and Technology

Photos © Infiniti

Call it the Starship M56. The Infiniti M56 is packed with futuristic technology that might have you saying, "More power Scotty."

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