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Centaurs, Redmen,Tigers all suffer losses

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New job in Putnamis music

to Motola’s ears

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INSIDEA8-9 — OPINION

A12 — SPORTS

B1 — HOT SPOT

B5 — OBITS

B6 — RELIGION

B7 — CALENDAR

VVILLAGEILLAGE TTRIVIARIVIA

What recreational activitydid Joseph Merlin of Belgiumdemonstrate for the first time in1760 at a London Masqueradeparty?

Answer on page 2.

Pomfret voters head to the pollsFIRST SELECTMAN CANDIDATES ‘TIE’ IT TOGETHER AT DEBATE EMILIO,

NICHOLSON VIEFOR REMAINING

BOS SEATS

EastfordBOEcandidatesoffer experience

BY MATT SANDERSONVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

POMFRET — IncumbentDemocrat First Selectman JimRivers, wearing a suit and blue tiewith donkeys, and Republican chal-lenger Peter Mann, sporting a bluetie with elephants, squared off in alukewarm debate on Monday night,Oct. 26, at Pomfret CommunitySchool. It was sponsored byWoodstock Academy’s civics class,where 10 different students asked 10questions to the candidates regard-ing various municipal issues.

Rivers admitted halfway throughthe debate that Mann bought himthe tie years ago.

Agreeing on many issues, Rivers

BY MATT

SANDERSONVILLAGER STAFF

WRITER

P O M F R E T— DemocratM a u r e e nNicholson andR e p u b l i c a nA n t h o n yEmilio are therunningmates

for incumbentF i r s tSelectman JimRivers andc h a l l e n g e rPeter Mann,respectively,in this year’sm u n i c i p a lelections onwho will fillthe remainingseats on theBoard ofSelectmen.Once the first

selectman iselected, it is

then a tally of who, out of theremaining three candidates,received the most votes to serve onthe remaining two positions on thethree-member executive board.

Nicholson is the current Board of


EASTFORD — In the 2009 munici-pal elections for the Board ofEducation in Eastford, five incum-bents are seeking re-election, withone newcomer aiming for a seat as atwo-year member.

The five incumbents seekingreelection, in an uncontested race,are Democrats Kimberly Page andThomas Hughes, and RepublicansMichelle Bibeault, Dennis Barlowand Christine Hustus.

Democrat Gerald Marmat is seek-ing a new seat on the board for a two-year term.

Eastford first selectman race is on

Courtesy photos

Mary Duncan Allan Platt

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Incumbent Democrat First SelectmanJim Rivers responds to a question pre-sented to him Monday night, Oct. 26.

First selectman Republican challengerPeter Mann answers a question duringat a debate at Pomfret CommunitySchool.

BY OLIVIA BRAATENVILLAGER CORRESPONDENT

EASTFORD — Both candi-dates for Eastford’s first select-man seat say they offer years ofexperience and leadership. Bothhave called the rural town homefor nearly 25 years. Both havechildren who have graduatedfrom the local school, and bothrecently retired from successfulcareers.

Still, Democrat Mary Duncanand Republican Allan Platt sharetheir differences, too.

At 64, Duncan is completingher seventh term on the Board ofSelectmen. Shortly after movingto Eastford 24 years ago — she isa California native — she beganvolunteering on various commit-

Two seek Eastford selectmen seat

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Thomas Latham Terry Cote

BY OLIVIA BRAATENVILLAGER CORRESPONDENT

EASTFORD — Two longtimeEastford residents are battlingfor a chance to serve on theBoard of Selectmen. BothThomas Latham and Terry Coteare no strangers to the town’spolitical scene.

Latham, a Republican, servedas town treasurer for 17 yearsand is running under the bannerof “prudent fiscal management.”

Born and raised in Eastford,Latham, now 60, went on to earna Bachelor of Science degree inbusiness administration andaccounting from the Universityof Connecticut in 1972. Soonafter, he pursued certification asa public accountant, ultimately

Republican Anthony Emilio

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Democrat Maureen Nicholson

Turn To DEBATE, page A11

Turn To EDUCATION, page A14Turn To EASTFORD BOS, page A11

Turn To RUNNING MATES, page A15

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It’s Halloween time again, soyou’ll probably be seeing a lot ofghosts, goblins, witches and were-

wolves. While you may find thesesightings more amusing than fear-inducing, you don’t have to look farto find things that really are frighten-ing — such as scary investmentmoves.

Fortunately, by recognizing thesesinister steps, you can help avoidthem. Here are a few to consider:

• Scary Move No. 1: Trying to“time” the market — If you alwaysknew when to “buy low and sellhigh,” you’d be a tremendously suc-cessful investor. Unfortunately, noone can accurately predict highs andlows — and if you try to jump in andout of investments in response tospeculation about where the marketis heading, you could end up missinggood opportunities. You’re typicallybetter off by staying invested andinvesting based on your individualrisk tolerance, time horizon andneed for diversification. (Keep inmind, though, that diversification,by itself, cannot guarantee a profit orprotect against a loss.)

• Scary Move No. 2: Chasing after“hot” tips — You can get “hot” invest-ment tips from anybody — yourneighbor, your brother-in-law or eventhat guy you always see at the busstop. But while these tips may be well

intentioned, they may be flawed, for acouple of reasons. First, if an invest-ment really was “hot,” by the timeyou hear about it and get around topurchasing it, it may already be cool-ing off. But more importantly, itmight not be suitable for your indi-vidual needs. Look for investmentsthat you understand and that canhelp you meet your goals.

• Scary Move No. 3: Investing tooaggressively — or too conservatively.If you invest too aggressively, youcould be taking unnecessarychances. On the other hand, if youinvest too conservatively, you maynever achieve your long-term objec-tives. Try to find a mix of invest-ments that fits your individual risktolerance.

• Scary Move No. 4: Leaving yourportfolio “unbalanced” — Over time,your individual situation willchange, as will the fundamentals ofsome of the investments you own.That’s why it’s important that you

regularly rebalance your portfolio,possibly with the help of an experi-enced financial professional.

• Scary Move No. 5: Failing to takeadvantage of investment opportuni-ties — To help meet your goals, suchas a comfortable retirement, it’simportant to take advantage of suit-able investment opportunities.Contribute as much as you can affordto your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, as well asyour IRA and other retirementaccounts you may have. As aninvestor, your greatest ally is time, sothe more years you invest — especial-ly when you’re investing in tax-advantaged accounts such as a 401(k)and an IRA — the greater yourprospects for achieving your finan-cial objectives.

You can’t elude all the pitfalls thatlife may hold in store. But by avoid-ing these terrifying investmentmoves, you can help improve yourprospects for long-term success —and that’s not a scary thought at all.

This column is submitted by JeffBurdick at Edward JonesInvestments, 113 Main St.,Sturbridge, Mass. Jeff is licensed inConnecticut. He may be reached byphone at (508) 347-1420 or by e-mail atjeff.burdick@ edwardjones.com.

Avoid these scary investment moves

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New Birthing Center policy in effectPUTNAM — Due to the presence of the influenza virus

in the community, Day Kimball Healthcare has establisheda new visitation policy for the Burdick Family BirthingCenter at Day Kimball Hospital protect the health of moth-ers and babies from the H1N1 flu virus.

Effective immediately, visitors into the Birthing Centerare limited to two healthy visitors, including visitors dur-ing the mother’s labor process. In addition, no childrenunder the age of 18, including siblings of the newborn,will be allowed to enter the Birthing Center. In order forfamilies to enjoy the special occasion of the birth of achild, siblings may view the newborn through the nurseryroom window.

“We must do everything we can to protect our most vul-nerable patients,” said Mary Ellen Snyder, clinical opera-tions coordinator for the hospitals maternal child healthunit. “The H1N1 flu virus is particularly dangerous tomothers and babies, and we want to keep them healthy.”

Visiting hours for the Birthing Center are noon to 8 p.m.Fathers and grandparents of the newborn may visit anytime. Please note that all visitors will be screened beforeentering the Birthing Center for influenza symptoms.

For all areas of the hospital, please use common senseand do not visit any patient if you have any of the follow-ing symptoms: fever, cough, chills, sore throat, runny noseor body aches or have been exposed to the flu within thelast two days.

This new visitation policy will be in effect until furthernotice.

BY STEPHANIE JARVISVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

PUTNAM — Kristen Motola isused to making her own way andher own music. As a teacher atGrasso Southeastern TechnicalHigh School, she created a musicprogram; now, in Putnam, she ishelping the bands reach a newhigh note.

Motola started her new job asmusic director at Putnam HighSchool July 1, and since then, shehas immersed herself fully in theprogram, running the chorus,Putnam Clipper Marching Bandand color guard at the high school;giving instrument lessons andbeginning new courses. Althoughit has been a “big change,” shesaid, from a large technical schoolsetting that did not have a musicprogram until she was hired, sheis fully enjoying Putnam studentsand the community.

“I like the small school. You getto know all the kids. It’s really likea family,” she said.

Motola had spent two years atGrasso Tech when the position atPutnam High School becameavailable. Although she graduatedfrom Lyman Hall High School inWallingford and currently lives inNew London, she was alreadyfamiliar with the Quiet Corner —she had once worked with themarching band at East Lyme HighSchool and had attended theClipper Invitational, the competi-tion that Putnam High sponsorseach fall. Her twin sister is also amusic teacher at WoodstockAcademy.

“When the position opened up, I

thought it would be a great oppor-tunity, and I saw so much poten-tial in the students. I know a lot ofdirectors in the area and heard alot about the community,” Motolasaid.

Not only have her studentsshown potential, but they havealso improved greatly, she pointedout. Many of them come before orafter school, as well as duringstudy halls, to practice on theirown.

“The kids are unbelievable,”she said, noting that although themarching band is “young,” withabout half of its members onlyfreshmen, “they’ve improved somuch.”

Forty students are involved inthe marching band and 25 in thechorus. “It’ll grow,” she said.“We’ve already doubled in size forthe marching band.”

A typical day for her consists ofguitar classes in the morning, fol-lowed by marching band and thenchorus classes, after whichMotola heads to Putnam MiddleSchool to run the fifth-grade band.After school, percussion and colorguard practice Mondays and thefull band on Tuesdays. Fridays arereserved for rehearsal and homefootball game performances. Onweekends during the marching

season, the band travels to variouscompetitions and performances,arriving at the school about fivehours beforehand to rehearse andchange into uniforms.

This year, the band performedat its own home show, the 10thAnnual Clipper InvitationalMarching Band Festival, heldSept. 19, and participated in fivecompetitions — Rockville, RockyHill, Chesire, Norwich FreeAcademy and the U.S. ScholasticBand Association (USSBA) NewEngland States Championship,which was held Tuesday, Oct. 27,after being delayed by rainSaturday. At the championships,the band came in second place andwon best percussion and bestcolor guard awards.

“It was an amazing end to theseason,” Motola said, noting thateach time the band performed, thestudents improved.

“They’ve been really competi-tive with the other bands,” shesaid. She added, however, “It’snice to get shiny medals, but ourgoal is to really perform each timeand get the audience excited. Wesay, leave it all out on the field.”

Motola highly praised the bandmembers’ parents and thePutnam Music Association, whichorganizes and runs the ClipperInvitational. The group alsorecently bought the band a newpodium and eagerly sold tickets tothe USSBA championships to helpmeet the 30-ticket minimum inorder to participate.

“We wouldn’t be able to haveband without them,” she said ofthe parents and the association.

“… It’s really community basedhere.”

Likewise, just as music is woventhroughout the Putnam communi-ty, the same could be said forMotola’s family. Her father, nowan assistant principal, worked asa band director for about 30 years,and she and her sister both fol-lowed in his footsteps. Motolabegan playing the piano, thenswitched to clarinet and finally tobassoon — but having a career inthe field was not always her firstchoice. Originally, she aspired tobecome an astronaut, but onesummer, she attended the NewEngland Music Camp in Maine. “I

had such a positive experiencethat I wanted to make music mycareer,” she recalled.

At both Lyman Hall HighSchool and the University ofConnecticut, where she studiedmusic education, she wasinvolved with the bands and

eventually became drum major.She then received her master’sdegree in bassoon performancefrom Hartt School, the music con-servatory at the University ofHartford. After graduating, shewas hired at Grasso Tech and nowis finding a home in Putnam,where she hopes to continue themomentum. She also has plans tostart two new courses, MusicAppreciation and Introduction toInstruments, and also would liketo add a piano class if enough stu-dents are interested.

“I’m so excited to be here,” shesaid. “The community has been sowelcoming and really supportsthe program. You feel at homeright away. I hope to stay here formany years to come.”

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

WOODSTOCK

Saturday, Oct. 31• Farm Machinery Exemptionsand Farm Building AbatementForms due — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Town Hall

Monday, Nov. 2• Garden Club — cancelled• Inland Wetlands andWatercourse Agency — 7:30 p.m.,Town Hall Room B

Tuesday, Nov. 3• Election Day — 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.,Town Hall

Wednesday, Nov. 4• Republican Town Committee— 6 p.m., Town Hall Room C• Camp Nahaco ParkCommission — 6:30 p.m., TownHall Room B• Little League — 7 p.m., TownHall Room B• Democratic Town Committee— 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Room A

Thursday, Nov. 5• Board of Selectmen — 4 p.m.,Town Hall Room A• Woodstock Fair — 6 p.m., Town

Hall Room B• Quassett School Committee — 7p.m., Town Hall Room C• Planning and ZoningSubcommittee — 7:30 p.m., TownHall Room 1 (big room)

POMFRET

Monday, Nov. 2• Board of Selectmen — 7 p.m.,Town Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 3• Election Day — 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4• Inland Wetlands andWatercourses Commission — 7p.m., Senior Center, 207Mashamoquet Road

Thursday, Nov. 5• Republican TownCommittee — 7 p.m., Loos &Company

EASTFORD

Monday, Nov. 2• Board of Selectmen — 7p.m., Town Office Building

• Registrar of Voters — 9 a.m. tonoon, Town Office Building

Tuesday, Nov. 3• Election Day — 6 a.m., to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4• Zoning Subcommittee — 8 a.m.,Town Office Building• Camp Nahaco ParkCommission — 6:30 p.m., TownOffice Building• Recreation Commission — 6:30p.m., Town Office Building• Boy Scouts — 7 p.m.,Congregational Church basement

Thursday, Nov. 5• School Facility StudyCommittee — 7 p.m., EastfordElementary School

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Kristen Motola, music teacher and band director at Putnam High School.

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THOMPSON — The annualmeeting of the Board of Directorsfor the Thompson EcumenicalEmpowerment Group (TEEG) tookplace Tuesday night, Oct. 27, at theThompson Public Library andCommunity Center, where theregional social services agencytouted its community supporters ofthe last year, as well as its accom-plishments.

The board recognized severalgroups and individuals who wentabove and beyond with communitysupport during the agency’s lastfiscal year.

“About 60 percent of our admin-istration budget, actually probablyabout 75 percent, is coming fromcommunity,” said Donna Grant,executive director of TEEG.“Almost all of our grant dollars gointo these programs. At this point,the community is funding theangle behind the TEEG work.”

United Natural Foods Inc., basedin Providence, R.I., and Dayville,has been a partner with TEEG formore than 12 years, where TEEGand UNFI management began topick up surpluses of food com-modities on a monthly basis.

“This surplus of food has beensupplemented by the food thatTEEG receives from theConnecticut Food Bank,” said

Grant. “The fresh food from UNFIhas allowed TEEG to deliver freshdairy products, eggs and assortedstaples on site to the local seniorscongregated at housing centersand adds wholesome, natural foodto our monthly distributions.”

The board noted that UNFI haseasily donated more than a milliondollars of food to the local effort toend hunger in northeasternConnecticut. When UNFI hadcalled TEEG to say the companyhad chosen the agency as the bene-ficiary of its annual golf tourna-ment, the TEEG board expressedits gratitude to be UNFI’s commu-nity partner.

TEEG also recognized the effortsfrom the Tourtellotte MemorialHigh School students that

embarked on the firstHomelessness Awareness Nightearlier this year to raise funds todonate to the agency. TEEG beganits focus on homelessness in 2004.

Earlier this year, TMHS officialshad asked TEEG to come and speakon issues of homelessness innortheastern Connecticut and theorganization’s role on the issue.

“We explained that there are infact homeless people in our com-munity and explained the waysthat we are able to provide someassistance,” said Grant. “Throughtheir sponsors, they raised $4,052 todonate to the local cause, butimportantly, they slept outdoors incardboard boxes, becoming person-ally familiar with the plight ofmany in our region.”

She said the school’s NationalHonor Society has continued thiseffort, and with their most recentdonation to TEEG, specifically tohomelessness intervention, theyouth in the community haveraised more than $16,000 to TEEGin the last year toward the cause.

“Even more noteworthy is thatsix years of our students havebecome more aware of very impor-tant issue,” added Grant.

The Board of Directors acknowl-edged Woodstock’s Muddy BrookFire Department for their effortlast year to address the skyrocket-ing costs to home heating.

“Woodstock residents heeded thecall to help their neighbor,” saidGrant.

A boot drive organized by the firedepartment raised $1,377.Employees at Crabtree & Evelynraised $2,100, and their employeradded another $500 to that.Individual residents gave at the2008 Election Day Food and FuelDrive.

“Together, they raised $5,288 tohelp Woodstock residents experi-encing trying to heat their homes,”Grant added.

This year, Muddy Brook and theWoodstock Town Hall are back atthe effort to raise those funds.Grant said the Woodstock FuelFund could yield $2,600 this yearfrom placing boots at theChristmas Barn, Sweet Evalina’s,Java Jive and Woodstock Orchards.

TEEG recognized Dr. RolandLupien, of Pomfret Center, for hislongtime support of the agency. Hewas recognized Tuesday night asthe 2009 TEEG Ambassador.

“Dr. Lupien has been a faithfulparticipant of our Have a HeartAuction, bidding early and often,”said Grant. “Each year, he has sup-ported us through generous pur-chases, in addition to his regularcontributions as a donor.”

Grant noted that during lastyear’s auction, Lupien put an $850bid on “nothing,” which was a newauction item.

TEEG gave credited to AngellHouse Designs of Plainfield andMAD Communications of EastHampton for their distinguishedwork designing TEEG’s 2008 annu-al report. They will be puttingtogether the 2009 report to berelease in the near future.

“This document has taken onseveral forms over the past 23years,” said Grant, “but never hasit been so impressive. May Ann andKyle Dostaler of MADCommunications have donatedtheir time and talent for the pastseven years, elevating the profes-sional quality of TEEG’s annualreport to an award-winning level.”

Earlier this year, the PublicRelations Service of America gavetwo awards to TEEG and itscrafters for the 2008 annual report.

“Without ever having to pay fortheir talent, we have been blessed,”said Grant.

For information on TEEG, pleasevisit www.teegonline.org, or givethem a call at 923-3458.

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

TEEG board holds annual meeting

BY BLANCHE GOSSELINVILLAGER CORRESPONENT

PUTNAM — Putnam BusinessAssociation’s Web site had specified that thefirst annual Northeastern Connecticut GreatPumpkin Festival scheduled for Saturday,Oct. 24, would take place “rain and shine.”Spectators, therefore, took it all in stridewhen light mist or heavy downpours fol-lowed them from station to station.

According to Dave Anderson, spokesmanfor the PBA, “The Great Pumpkin Festivalwas absolutely phenomenal. We had a greatturnout. Not counting the 300 travelers thatcame by train from Pawtucket, R.I., spon-sored by the Blackstone Valley TourismBoard, the event easily drew over 2,000 partic-ipants. We’re expecting an even greater suc-cess next year. We have great ideas already inprocess. Our goal is to enhance Putnam’salready secure reputation as a destinationspot.”

As early as 8:30 a.m., a giant flea market,housed in the former video store next to thePutnam Super Market on Providence Street(the historic “North End”), and in the formerViens/Brooks pharmacy across the street,drew hundreds of bargain seekers.

In a group effort, Dick Loomis, of LoomisReal Estate, coordinated the event, with real-tors from Tedeschi, Prudential, ExitHometown Realty, Stonehouse Real Estate,Johnston Associates and Partner Network.

“All they did was make the plans known,and donations streamed in from all over,”explained one volunteer worker.

“Remember, all proceeds go to Habitat forHumanity,” loudly announced another, asvisitors picked through and bought all kindsof still-usable items.

At Rotary Park, along the Putnam RiverTrail, where Riverfire is held periodically,crafters and vendors of local produce had setup shop. Here, too, as in all other town ven-ues, visitors could buy various foods andenjoy musical entertainment provided byone of the seven bands enlisted for the occa-sion.

Because free shuttle transportationbetween all locations was made available,cars remained parked in designated lots andfamilies traveled to different destinations: ahuge book sale at the Putnam Public Library,the always-popular face painting for chil-dren, hay rides, areas where they could min-gle with clowns, or the pumpkin carving andpainting station at The Citizens NationalBank.

All along Main Street, up to Union Station(“Old Towne Putnam), various exhibits fasci-

nated passersby: homemade Christmas orna-ments, an artists’ show, fresh and jarredproducts from Lapsley Farms and more.Since Main Street was fenced off from vehi-cles, with policemen at crossings where traf-fic was allowed, pedestrians enjoyed goingsafely from booth to booth.

Past the building that houses the Shopper’sGuide offices and the Someplace Specialrestaurant, Putnam Bank representativesoffered small pies — a choice of apple, blue-

berry, pecan and pumpkin — to its first 600visitors.

It was the railroad station across the street,however, that claimed the largest attendance.Ringing his clearly audible bell, “TownCrier” Romeo Blackmar, of Putnam PRIDE,had alerted people at The Citizens NationalBank that the trainwas coming in ontime fromCumberland, R.I.

After a short stop, it would take on other pas-sengers for an historic ride.

A long line had already formed outside thetrain gate, where Thompson resident“Disney Doodles” and the Steve Caddick andAvalon three-piece band were keeping thingslively. All the while, the WINY mike was on.

Despite inclement weather, the first annualNortheastern Connecticut Great PumpkinFestival was in all ways a memorable accom-plishment. On one Wednesday a month, thePutnam Business Association meets abovethe Victoria Station Café at 8:30 a.m., “withthe unified goal of promoting local business-es by making the most of local events, gener-ating ‘buzz’ with group marketing/PR andproviding an environment in which localbusinesses can communicate and flourish.”

More information about PBA is availableat www.discoverputnam.com.

Festival poured on the fall charmPUTNAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FIRST-EVER PUMPKIN EVENT A SUCCESS

Blanche Gosselin photos

(Left to right) Steve Caddick and Paul Poirier, of Seekonk, and Putnam resident Rene Marion, members ofthe Steve Caddick and Avalon band, entertain their audience at the Putnam train station.

Courtesy photo

Ken Lee and Susan Brown (from left) from United Natural Foods Inc. presented a$3,500 check donation to Donna Grant (second from right), executive director of theThompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, and Dushy Mahendran (far right), presi-dent of the TEEG Board of Directors, at the social service agency’s annual meetingTuesday night, Oct. 27.

The Citizens National Bank mascot, Clicker, poseswith “Town Crier” Romeo Blackmar, of PutnamPRIDE, on the pavilion where pumpkins are beingcarved and painted.

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These beneficial insects(Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) stowedaway on ships and were also intro-duced by the U.S. Department ofAgriculture as a biological control.They were recorded in Connecticutin 1994. They will dine on morethan 50 species ofagricultural/landscape pests suchas aphids and scales.

Unfortunately, because of theirhabit of swarming homes whilelooking for a place to overwinter,they can become a nuisance. Theycrawl inside through cracks andcrevices and often cluster in cor-ners by window or doorframes.

What NOT to do:• Don’t crush or swat them — the

beetles discharge a stinky yellowfluid that can stain walls, paint andfabrics. (All lady beetles do thisreflex bleeding from their leg jointswhen alarmed — it is a protectivemechanism to keep them from get-ting eaten.)

• Don’t use insecticides. They arebeneficial insects and do not bite,sting, carry disease, eat your foodor clothes, or reproduce inside yourhouse. Aerosol foggers or “bugbombs” will not control lady bee-tles.

• Don’t suck them into the vacu-um cleaner. If they die inside thevacuum, they can stink. If theydon’t die, they will crawl back intohouse.

• Buy a Biocare Alb6 Ladybugtrap. It comes with a plastic jar youfill with water, a pheromone and ablack light left on at night. I caughtmore beetles in a glass of water on

my desk than I did with this trap.Commercial black light traps maybe more effective.

The following methods will helpcontrol a home invasion:

DO keep them outside.• Before autumn arrives, seal

cracks and openings around win-dows, doors, siding and utility pipeswith a quality silicone or silicone-latex caulk or weather stripping.Larger gaps can be sealed with ure-thane foam, glass wool or stainlesssteel wool, etc.

• Install tight-fitting door sweepsor thresholds at all exterior entrydoors. Around garage doors, installa rubber seal rather than vinyl,which seals poorly in cold weather.

• Install insect screening (20-meshmaximum) over attic and exhaustvents. Replace and repair damageddoor and window screens using reg-ular window screening (about 18-by-16 mesh size).

DO collect them indoors.• Gently collect beetles using a

broom and dustpan. Duct or stickytape can also be used.

• “Bag” the beetles inside a knee-high nylon stocking that has beeninserted into the extension hose orwand of a vacuum or shop-vac andsecured with a rubber band. Assoon as the vacuum cleaner isturned off, remove the stocking sothat the captured beetles can’tescape and release them outdoors.

• Try taping a damp paper towelon a window to attract and collectthem. (I was too lazy to try this.)

DO repel them.• Camphor may repel them short

term. Put camphor cakes or crystal-lized camphor in a knee-high nylonstocking. Knot the stocking andhang it on the outside of the housenear known entry points, or put cot-ton balls containing a few drops ofcamphor essential oil in the cornerof the windows. Re-apply oil often.Camphor cakes can be found on theWeb at http://www.kilianhard-ware.com. Camphor crystals can beobtained from Stony MountainBotanicals, 155 N. Water St.,Loundenville, OH, (888) 994-4857,http://www.wildroots.com.

• If you’re really desperate, paintyour house. Dark vertical contrasts,such as black shutters against lightcolored walls, or white shuttersagainst a dark background, attractthese beetles.

Bet Zimmerman is a certified envi-ronmental professional and memberof the Woodstock ConservationCommission. Archived articles are atwww.ourbetternature.org.

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H1N1 vaccine offered to target groupsPUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare’s physician prac-

tices, as well as many private practices in the area, are nowreceiving a limited number of doses for the H1N1 influen-za vaccine on a periodic basis. The initial doses are beingoffered only to those patients at highest risk for complica-tions and hospitalization from the infection.

Other population groups will be added when additionalvaccine supplies are available. Therefore, please beassured that eventually everyone will be offered the vac-cine after the priority groups are vaccinated.

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on ImmunizationPractices (ACIP) has recommended “Initial TargetGroups” for persons at greatest risk of serious illness fromthis flu infection. However, it further identified a “Subsetof Initial Target Groups” if the initial supplies of vaccinesare limited.

Because the H1N1 influenza vaccine currently is avail-able only in limited quantities, Day Kimball Healthcarephysicians are strictly adhering to the ACIP recommenda-tions to vaccinate the subset of Initial Target Groups atthis time as follows (order of target groups does not indi-cate priority):

• Pregnant women.• Persons who live with or provide care for infants

younger than 6 months (e.g., parents, siblings and daycareproviders).

• Health care and emergency medical services personnelwho have direct contact with patients or infectious materi-al.

• Children aged 6 months through 4 years.• Children and adolescents aged 5 through 18 years who

have medical conditions that put them at higher risk forinfluenza-related complications.

As H1N1 influenza vaccine availability increases, vacci-nation programs will be expanded to include all membersof the Initial Target Groups (order of target groups doesnot indicate priority):

• Pregnant women.• Persons who live with or provide care for infants

younger than 6 months (e.g., parents, siblings and daycareproviders).

• Health care and emergency medical services person-nel.

• Children and young adults aged 6 months through 24years.

• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have medicalconditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-relat-ed complications.

Vaccination of other adult populations is recommendedas vaccine availability increases.

Please note that the Day Kimball Hospital emergencyroom will not be giving the vaccine.

Local residents are asked to keep in touch with their pri-mary care providers to determine when the vaccine will beavailable through his or her office. Or, visit the NortheastDistrict Department of Health’s Web site at www.nddh.orgfor a schedule of public health H1N1 flu vaccine clinics.For additional H1N1 information, including helpful tipsfor preventing and spreading the flu, please visit the hospi-tal’s Web site at www.daykimball.org and the CDC’s Website at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.

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LEARNINGWoodstock Elementary SchoolMonday, Nov. 2: Meatball grinder, greenbeans, low-fat cookie, fruit, milk.Tuesday, Nov. 3: Pancakes, turkey sausage,hash browns, fruit, milk.Wednesday, Nov. 4: Chicken tenders,whipped potatoes, corn, fruit, milk.Thursday, Nov. 5: American chop suey,garden salad, pudding, fruit, milk.Friday, Nov. 6: Pizza, zucchini, fruit, milk.

Woodstock Middle SchoolMonday, Nov. 2: Baked chicken, butternutsquash, fruit, milk.Tuesday, Nov. 3: American chop suey,salad, fruit, milk.Wednesday, Nov. 4: Chicken nuggets,whipped potatoes, corn, fruit, milk.Thursday, Nov. 5: Meatball grinder, greenbeans, fruit, milk.Friday, Nov. 6: Pizza sticks, zucchini, fruit,milk.

Pomfret Community SchoolMonday, Nov. 2: Meatballs with gravy,mashed potatoes, green beans, fresh fruit.Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election day. No school.Wednesday, Nov. 4: Sliced turkey sand-wich with lettuce and tomato, snack mix,peaches.Thursday, Nov. 5: Cheese pizza, tossedsalad, chocolate chip cookie, fresh fruit.Friday, Nov. 6: Chicken nuggets, potatopuffs, carrots, Pomfret apples.

Ellis TechMonday, Nov. 2: Turkey or beef hot dog ina bun (2), oven baked fries, fruit, milk.Tuesday, Nov. 3: School closed.Wednesday, No. 4: Macaroni and cheese,broccoli, assorted fruit, milk.Thursday, Nov. 5: Turkey sloppy Joe on aroll, corn, assorted fruit, milk.Friday, Nov. 6: Chef ’s choice, vegetable,fruit, milk.

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“Reading is the fundamentalskill upon which all formal edu-cation depends. Research nowshows that a child who doesn’tlearn the reading basics early isunlikely to learn them at all.Any child who doesn’t learn toread early and well will not easi-ly master other skills and knowl-edge, and is unlikely to everflourish in school or life” [Moats, L. C. (June1999), “Teaching reading IS rocket science:What expert teachers should know and beable to do.” Washington, DC: AmericanFederation of Teachers].

Consider this real-life preschool scenario.It is “morning meeting” and the preschoolchildren and their teacher are sitting togeth-er in a circle practicing what sounds individ-ual letters make. The teacher holds up a pic-ture of a cat and several children respondwith, “Cat starts with /k/.” Then the teacherholds up a picture of a pig, and again the chil-dren give the correct answer, “Pig starts with/p/.”

One child in the group is not raising herhand because she has no idea what any lettersounds are, despite the fact that they arepracticed daily. In fact, for two years thischild has participated in this preschool classmorning meeting daily routine. She is nocloser now to recognizing the letter soundsthan she was last year or the year before.

The teacher moves on to read a story withrhymes. At times she repeats a word from thestory and asks the class to give her wordsthat rhyme with it. Cat, hat, bat, mat and satare correct answers eagerly given by the chil-dren. Again, the same one child does not par-ticipate because she does not understandwhat a rhyme is, even after multiple dailyexposures and practice activities.

This child is not being lazyor defiant, and she does notlack intelligence. She hasbeen raised in a literacy-richhome and has been read todaily since she was born. Sowhat is going on?

This student may be show-ing early warning signs fordyslexia. Unfortunately, most

children with dyslexia are never identified.Dyslexia, a difficulty in learning to read, is

the most common reason a bright studentwill struggle with reading, spelling and writ-ing.

The current definition from theInternational Dyslexia Association states:Dyslexia is a specific learning disability thatis neurological in origin. It is characterizedby difficulties with accurate and/or fluentword recognition and by poor spelling anddecoding abilities. These difficulties typical-ly result from a deficit in the phonologicalcomponent of language that is often unex-pected in relation to other cognitive abilitiesand the provision of effective classroominstruction. Secondary consequences mayinclude problems in reading comprehensionand reduced reading experience that canimpede growth of vocabulary and back-ground knowledge (adopted by theInternational Dyslexia Association Board ofDirectors, Nov. 12, 2002).

Some other warning signs to look for inpreschoolers include:

• delayed speech;• mixing up the sounds and syllables in

long words;• chronic ear infections;• severe reactions to childhood illnesses;• constant confusion of left versus right,

top versus bottom or before versus after;• late establishing a dominant hand;

• difficulty learning to tie shoes;• trouble memorizing their address, phone

number or the alphabet;• can’t create words that rhyme and• a close relative with dyslexia, as it often

runs in families.The student who struggles with reading

and spelling often puzzles teachers and par-ents. He or she displays average ability tolearn and receives the same classroominstruction that benefits most children; how-ever, the student continues to struggle withsome or all of the many facets of reading andspelling.

Because children do not outgrow readingfailure or dyslexia, early intervention isessential. Between the ages of 5.5 and 6.5years old, dyslexia is identifiable, with 92 per-cent accuracy.

Although most public schools are reluctantto test children before third grade, and oftenencourage parents to wait and see if theirchild will “outgrow” his or her reading,spelling or writing difficulties, researchshows that waiting is the worst thing you cando.

If it’s dyslexia, a child will not outgrow hisor her difficulties. And it takes less time to fixthe reading and spelling difficulties whendyslexia is discovered at age 5 or 6 than whenit is not discovered until age 9 or even older.

In the next column, we will discuss warn-ing signs in elementary school-aged childrenand how to test a child for dyslexia.

Doreen Bentley is a certified Orton-Gillingham-based Barton reading andspelling tutor, a dyslexia testing specialist anda Montessori preschool teacher. She can be con-tacted at [email protected] or (860) 923-9823.

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POMFRET — Nearly 200 votersapproved for the town to spend $2.76million last Thursday, Oct. 22, dur-ing a town meeting at PomfretCommunity School on the purchas-ing rights to more than 700 acres ofland for open space and conserva-tion.

Town officials have been working

since February 2008, when residentsapproved a $4 million bond resolu-tion to purchase land for varioususes, to negotiate land parcels forpurchase.

First Selectman Jim Rivers saidthe purchasing of 17 land parcels inone town meeting might be thelargest single preservation effort inPomfret’s history, and maybe eventhe state.

The properties that will serve as

future use for open space, recreationor conservation include all or por-tions of parcels from 9, 86, 89 and 107Tyrone Road; 81 Putnam Road; 555Mashomoquet Road; 36 and 47Freedley Road; 343 and 339 WrightsCrossing Road; 492 and 512 Taft PondRoad; 21 Page Road; 74 Seth KimballRoad; 202 and 228 Searles Road; and312 Pomfret Street.

“That’s an awful lot of landown-ers,” said Rivers. “We voted based on

ownership. Eight owners for 17parcels.”

Rivers said this is another step inthe town’s efforts in preservationefforts. The town is purchasing fullrights to some of the parcels to usefor recreation, such as biking, walk-ing and horseback riding, whiledevelopment rights of other parcelsare what is being purchased.

“Now we’ve picked the parcels,”he added. “They’re not protected

until we get the owners to sell theproperties.”

Rivers said the town is looking atanother 400 to 600 acres that could bebrought to town meeting for conser-vation efforts next year.

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

Voters approve conservation acquisitions

Board of Finance contests on Woodstock ballotSELECTMEN RUNNING UNOPPOSED

BY STEPHANIE JARVISVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

WOODSTOCK — With no races for theBoard of Selectmen this year, the biggest con-tests voters will find on the ballot Tuesday,Nov. 3, are for two full-term slots and one alter-nate seat on the Board of Finance.

Running for the full seats on the Board ofFinance are incumbent Republican GeorgeMcCoy, current alternate member andDemocrat Richard T. Cass, Democrat CharlesSuper and Independent David W. Richardson.(For complete profile information on the can-didates, please see the Oct. 23 issue of theWoodstock Villager.) Republican MichaelDougherty and Democrat Margaret A.Wholean are vying for an alternate seat on theboard.

Allan D. Walker Jr. is unopposed for firstselectman. He was first elected to the board in2007 and is seeking his second two-year term.

“One of my favorite things is we’re able tohelp some people who need it the most,”Walker said as to why he enjoys serving on theboard.

He cited the fuel assistance program andfood drive for low-income residents that thetown runs, with the cooperation of theThompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group(TEEG). The main lobby of the Town Hall is acollection point for non-perishable food andfuel dollars all year long, but residents are alsoasked to bring donations particularly onElection Day.

Both Selectmen Chandler L. Paquette and D.Mitchell Eaffy, who are also running unop-posed for re-election, agreed that the bestaspect of the job is serving the public.

“It’s the duty of all of us to give back to thecommunity. I feel I can do that somehow byserving on the board,” Eaffy said. “I enjoy theinteraction with the other two selectmen andthe people at the Town Hall. They work hard.… I’m grateful to the citizens and taxpayers ofWoodstock for keeping me in office for five anda half years and look forward to serving themanother two years.”

Paquette added, “Anyone who has been inTown Hall the past two years can tell every-thing is running smoothly. We have a goodgroup of people.”

The three board members all mentionedthat during the upcoming year, they wouldlike to see the highway garage renovation andexpansion project completed. “We’ve receivedhalf a million in STEAP grants that are goingtoward the highway facility upgrade project,”Walker pointed out.

Paquette, who is the chairman of theHighway Study Committee, added that a refer-endum for town approval of the STEAP grantsfor that purpose will take place in December.

The upcoming budget will be one of thebiggest issues facing the town of Woodstock,all three said.

“I’m really pleased we were able to present a0 percent increase in our budget last year,”Paquette said. This year, he added, “… I’mhoping to get as close to a 0 percent increase aspossible. Because we had a 0 percent increase

last year, it’s going to be difficult again thisyear.”

“We’d like to get through the budget seasonwith minimal impact to the townspeople andstill provide the services,” Walker said.

Eaffy added, “It’s going to be a tough budgetseason coming up, and I’m crossing my fin-gers we’re able to keep up the services.”

In the coming year, Walker said, he wouldlike to continue discussion of regionalizingcertain services among towns in the QuietCorner. At the forefront currently is a propos-al to regionalize the revaluation process,which would save towns money, Walker noted.

Paquette pointed out the importance of thecircuit breaker program, which provides sen-ior seniors and disabled residents with prop-erty tax relief. “There were several people whoweren’t aware they were eligible,” saidPaquette, who was responsible for sending aninformational flier to residents who could ben-efit from the program. “It’s a win for everyone.The citizens get a break on the property taxes.Renters can take advantage of it, too. Thetown doesn’t lose any money through the cir-cuit breaker program.”

Also on the ballot are uncontested electionsfor several incumbents: Town Clerk Judy E.Walberg, Town Treasurer Barbara P. Rich andTax Collector Linda R. Bernardi and Board ofAssessment Appeals member Edward N.Larson. Also running uncontested arePlanning and Zoning Commission members— Republican and current alternate DavidFortin and Democrats Joseph M. Adiletta, acurrent alternate; incumbent Gail L.Dickinson and incumbent Syd H. Blodgett.Running for an alternate seat on the Planningand Zoning Commission is Democrat KenGoldsmith.

In addition, voters will have a choice forthree contested races on the ballot. For thejudge of probate, they will select betweenRepublican Mary Ann Champney andDemocrat Bill Brower to fill a vacancy for oneyear. For the Economic DevelopmentCommission, Republican Nora Valentine andDemocrat Richard W. Canavan III are vying

for one five-year term beginning this year, andRepublican Michael J. Bernardi andDemocrat Richard T. Cass are squaring off fora five-year term starting in 2010.

For the Board of Education, Democrat SaraHarkness and Republicans Scott Sincerbeauxand Anthony B. Walker are all running unop-posed, and all three are political newcomers,seeking election for the first time. Althoughvoters may choose only two on the ballot, allthree will be elected to the board. Outgoingmembers are Vice Chairman William Loftus,Christine Swensonand Francis Corden.

Harkness is a pro-fessor at theUniversity ofConnecticut in humandevelopment, familystudies, pediatrics andpublic health and isalso the director atUConn for the Centerfor the Study ofCulture, Health andHuman Development.She has lived inWoodstock for 11years. Sincerbeaux, aresident for three anda half years, is thevice president ofretail at Crabtree &Evelyn in Woodstockand is a coach for the

town Little League. Walker has lived in townsince 2002 and works for Legrande, a Frenchdata communications company that hasoffices based in West Hartford. (For completeprofile information, please see Oct. 16 issue ofthe Woodstock Villager.)

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at theTown Hall.

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Everyone has a ghost storyto tell. From childhood,we love spooky tales of

apparitions, strange noises inthe night and odd experiences.Perfectly rational people sud-denly become expressive, emo-tional and speak in low, con-spiratorial tones when the topicof the paranormal comes up.Halloween brings out an assort-ment of ghosts and goblins anda chance for people to tell theirown scary stories.

In his book, Just a Thought,Woodstock author Paul DrydenLynn includes a chapter called“The Caretaker’s Ghost.” Lynn

describes afamily whomove to ac o l o n i a lhouse inS o u t hWo o d s t o c kthat had oncehoused aM a s o n i cLodge in anell. As thenew ownersbegin torepair rotted

flooring, they discover thename of the caretaker writtenon the bottom of a board. Thestory continues by detailing themany visits the spirit of thedeceased caretaker makes tothe household. There are mys-terious footsteps and the soundof a latch on a door that hadlong before been removed.

Lynn’s story has all the ele-ments of a good ghost story.There are clues to the identityof the ghostly visitor, Mr.Moore, the old caretaker, andreasons suggested for his ram-blings. In this story, the ghost isa benign presence who wants tocheck on the worthiness of theinhabitants of his house andthe quality of the repairs theyare making on the structure.

Not every story is as gentle.Harry Chase, once Pomfret’sresident historian, tried most ofhis life to document the pres-ence of otherworldly peopleand energy. He designed amachine that was made out of aclock case with the pendulumin place and the clock worksremoved. He believed he couldmeasure places that werecursed.

Chase moved the apparatusaround the area. His inventionpointed to the present locationof Day Kimball Hospital, theintersection of Tyrone Roadand Grosvenor Road, and thewest end of Holmes Road inPomfret as areas where badthings would happen.

The hospital is a place wheregood and bad things occur. Amurder was committed at theend of Holmes Road. Legendhas it that two boys drownedmany years apart in a smallpond at the intersection ofTyrone and Grosvenor.

Chase, who according to hisold friend, artist Peter Nelson,would be called a mystic today,took a photograph of a ghost.With a camera hung in a treeand equipped with a trippingdevice, Chase snapped a photoof a ghostly apparition floatingin the branches at the LostVillage in Pomfret. For fun, heonce put a stuffed wolf in themouth of the Wolf Den.

A Thompson native and herfamily recently moved to ahome they purchased from anelderly neighbor. The old gen-tleman had lived in the housefor more than half a century.His wife died there in child-birth. Missing articles plaguethe new residents. The wife losta book, the husband his papers.Their daughter can’t locate hershoes. Folklore says that theghosts of children hide thingsand later return them as a formof otherworldly play.

The Warrens, famous ghosthunters, investigated a hauntedhouse on a lonesome road inWoodstock. After their excur-sion, a woman who had gonealong called me. She told a hair-raising story of mysteriousnoises, spots of dried blood anda feeling of gloom.

Ghost stories appeal to some-thing deep within humannature. Every culture has them.As darkness falls, we can sitback and swap stories while lis-tening closely to the creakingfloorboards in the attic.

Nancy Weiss resides inPomfret and writes a weekly col-umn for Villager Newspapers.

To the Editor:

The Halloween Administration! And who’s theghostly figure behind this administration’s policiesand behavior? The prankster himself, Obama plus33 czars. It’s the “Trick or Treat” administration.They “treat” themselves to spending and benefits,while “tricking” working class taxpayers and busi-nesses into paying for redistribution.Unfortunately, it doesn’t stop there. The “tricks”continue with health care reform haunting; ghostlyclunker and housing bucks; serpents that rulebank, financial and automobile takeovers; a cap andtrade smokescreen; and the coffin of free speech.

If you believe in this administration, you’re beingtricked, not treated. That house or new car rebate,that bailout and/or stimulus check are “treats”?

But remember, what goes around eventually comesaround, and it’s called inflation. Enter the insur-mountable ghoul of debt, trillions that taxpayersget tricked into paying, but will never repay.Inflation plummets the dollars value, making it vic-tims’ currency.

Enjoy your treats, but be ready for the tricks.Beholding the bag of treats soon will lose its over-burdened bottom. It’s then our fundamental rightsof liberty and freedom disappears into the trick-sters’ den of inequity.

Proverb: “All is not gold that glitters.” Amen.

DON YOSTNORTH GROSVENORDALE

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Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Yost: Trick or treat with the government

To the Editor:

With the approach of Halloween, televisioncable channels are advertising a fright night ofhorror movies. In the vanguard of these thrillersis Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 tale Psycho starringTony Perkins, Janet Leigh and Vera Miles. Ms.Leigh once wrote of Hitchcock stating he’d nevermatch the excellence of Psycho again. Such astatement is utterly incredible. The horror of thisfilm is the fact it was ever distributed to theaters.I’m sure a 10-year-old could pick out the flaws,which I’ve never seen mentioned by reputablereviewers. I’ll list those I’ve found. I findHitchcock’s lack of attention to detail nothingless than appalling.

1. The opening credits set the time of the taletwo weeks prior to Christmas. Yet during theentire running of the 109-minute movie, not onesymbol of our greatest holiday is on display. NoChristmas trees, Santa Clauses, twinkling coloredlights or decorations are on view. (The latterwrapped around the Bates Motel might have beenan appropriate macabre joke.) Nobody extendspersonal wishes for a Merry Christmas, an over-sight even indulged in by a minister near the endas people leave his church.

2. To the best of my knowledge, no automobiledealership sells cars already affixed with statelicense plates. Yet, Ms. Leigh, in her flight, pur-chases such a vehicle to avoid being caught. I’mcertain a set of dealer plates wouldn’t have beenany trouble to attach.

3. Why is it that the policeman discovering Ms.Leigh asleep in her car by the roadside uses herdriver’s license to check out her license plates?Her registration is never requested. The same canbe said for evidence of financial responsibility.

I’ve always had to produce at least my registra-tion with my license. How about you?

4. For what reason does Hitchcock feel Ms.Leigh, who holds down an important position in areal estate office, needs a pen and paper to sub-tract the cost of her car from the stolen $40,000?The scrap of paper her sister, Vera Miles, findslisting the deduction was a silly clue. In the bookby Robert Bloch, from which the movie is based, amuch more plausible clue is left for Ms. Miles inthe concept of a lost earring.

5. No mention is made of what Norman Batesdoes for a living. Does he have money put awayfrom an inheritance or does he receive paymentsfrom his “hobby” of taxidermy? According toBates himself, little income is derived from themotel since the new highway was constructed,leaving him in a profitless backwash. He has ahabit of saying “12 rooms, 12 vacancies.”

6. The sheriff played by John McIntire admitsto Vera Miles and Ms. Leigh’s accompanyingboyfriend, John Gavin, that two other womenvanished near or around the Bates Motel.However, evidently no serious investigation wasever conducted.

How did Hitchcock get away with all this?Almost as difficult to digest is the commentattributed to Janet Leigh in a book co-authored byChristopher Nickens: “I stopped taking showers. Itake baths, only baths. I leave the shower curtainopen.”

Hmmmmmmm. The name of the book isPsycho: Behind the Scenes of the Famous Thriller.

ALAN SANDERSONDANIELSON

To the Editor:

Several weeks ago, a Letter to the Editorappeared in these same pages condemning JaneDion, principal of Pomfret Community School, forsupposedly “inviting parents to protect their chil-dren from an uplifting educational speech by the44th president of the United States” (sic). Preparedunder the joint signatures of the superintendentand the principal, the document in question wasissued to parents simply to notify them of theupcoming speech; there was absolutely no invita-tion contained within to shield students from theevent or to advocate any dismissive action againstthe president.

For being transparent administrators and formaintaining open communication with the com-munity, the superintendent and principal wereridiculed rather than applauded, but the worst of itwas that they were likened to “Right wing, BibleBelt, conspiracy-ridden” Texans who operateunder the cover of racism. It is one thing to debatein honesty and full disclosure how PCS decided tohandle the president’s address, but it is anotherthing entirely to paint our superintendent and

principal with the brush of racism. This, I believe,is the temperature to which our political climatehas warmed, that anyone may be thusly character-ized if he is suspected of being less than complete-ly enamored of the new administration. This is theresult of identity politics, which seek to gather tac-tical advantages by placing gender and race at thecenter of campaigns.

In a statement that purported to underline theimportance of the president’s remarks on educa-tion, it was distasteful that the author found humorand irony in the academic credentials of PresidentBush. It was equally unfortunate that the authorinvoked an historically inaccurate comparisondesigned to link “right-wing” conservatism to the“old confederacy,” which was in fact the basis ofthe Democratic Party, the origins of which areentombed in the ruins of the slave society that boreit. Democrats of the mid-1800s were fixated on gen-der and race then, and, in spite of what was meantto be a post-racial presidency, remain curiously fix-ated on both now.

DR. TAHIA THADDEUS REYNAGAPOMFRET CENTER

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When thegoal is fameat any cost ...

We’ve all heard the catchy jingle,“What would you do for aKlondike Bar?” With “reality”

TV, the question morphs into, “Whatwouldn’t you do for fame and fortune?”

Jon and Kate Gosselin and the parentsof all those juvenile “beauty contest”children on television are among a dis-turbing trend of parents who answer thelatter question: “We would willinglyscar our children for life for 15 minutesof notoriety today.”

The latest duo to join that club isRichard and Mayumi Heene ofColorado. Now forever known as the par-ents of “balloon boy,” this prize pair notonly employ their three sons in theirunending quest for fame, they also will-ingly put emergency responders — andmembers of the National Guard —through the nightmare of searching forwhat they feared might be the lifelessbody of a 6-year-old. And never said aword.

Something had been seen falling fromthat inadequate balloon. When youthink a child is up there and you don’tfind him when the balloon lands, well,put yourself in that place.

The parents stuck with their plan,kept their mouths shut and hoped noth-ing scotched their hopes for a new TVshow.

Thanks in part to 6-year-old FalconHeene blurting out on “Larry KingLive” that it was done “for a show,” hisparents are now facing richly deservedfelony charges.

If convicted, they should serve time —up to six years and a $500,000 fine. Theyshould, in any case, be forced to payrestitution to the responders for the costincurred in the “search.” The BostonHerald quotes the cost of military heli-copters at $14,000. Then there’s the costof other agencies’ time and to anyonewho missed airline flights when DenverInternational Airport was closed.

And they owe the American public abig apology. Not one of those trendy “if Ioffended anyone” apologies, either. Theyshould be required to apologize for scar-ing the life out of people and forevercasting doubt on news coverage of liveevents.

Maybe then they’ll be able to tellAmerica honestly what undeservedfame can cost.

Sanderson: The horror of Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’

LETTERS POLICY

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Peace Prize’s purpose lost in giving Obama the award In announcing that President Barack

Obama had been awarded this year’sNobel Peace Prize, Thorbjoern Jagland,

chairman of the Norwegian NobelCommittee, was greeted with gasps from hisaudience. Those gasps were soon echoedaround the world and by people of everypolitical stripe. Reliably liberal WashingtonPost columnist Richard Cohen mocked thechoice (while also taking an obligatory swipeat Sarah Palin, natch). Conservative com-mentator Jonah Goldberg’s initial reactionwas to laugh at the selection. Former Nobellaureate, human rights activist and PolishPresident Lech Walesa asked, “Who, Obama?So fast?” When the press sought out the opin-ion of the public at large to Obama’s receiv-ing the award, they were frequently met witha question: “What for?”

Over the past seven years or so, the NobelCommittee has been fairly transparent in thegiving the Peace Prize two other times forone of the same reasons Barack Obama isreceiving it this year: to spite formerPresident George W. Bush. Jimmy Carter’s2002 and Al Gore’s 2007 Peace Prizes are gen-erally acknowledged to have been awardedmore as a way of taking a slap at GWB thanfor either of those “esteemed gentlemen’s”accomplishments. However, obvious themotivation for Carter and Gore’s awards, anargument (albeit a weak one) can be made fortheir having received it for some other sort ofmeritorious achievement. Not so with thisyear’s recipient. Nominated after being inoffice less than two weeks, Obama and his“accomplishments” since that time remainto be anywhere in evidence. Iran and NorthKorea continue to build or plan for danger-ously destabilizing nuclear arsenals.Afghanistan daily threatens to revive thatold Vietnam-era phrase, “quagmire.”Terrorists don’t appear to be even mildly

chastened by Obama’s appearance on thenational stage. Peace is not breaking out inreaction to the Obama charm that has so van-quished the Nobel Committee.

The other reason Obama came in for this(formerly) high honor is the committee’sdesire to influence U.S. policy. In an effort tokeep Obama true to his natural inclination toview negotiations as the be-all and end-all ininternational conflict resolution, the com-mittee adds pressure on him to keep to thespirit of his Peace Prize by not resorting toother, more muscular alternatives. As well asapplying pressure, this award also plays toObama’s ego. If we had a president whoplaced American security and interestsabove his own venality, this ploy would beembarrassing, but aimed as it is towardObama, it may well prove effective.

There is something deeply immoral in allof the Nobel Committee’s calculations here.In the past, the Peace Prize frequently livedup to its original purpose delineated inaward founder Alfred Nobel’s will, going to“… the person who shall have done the mostor the best work for fraternity betweennations, for the abolition or reduction ofstanding armies and for the holding and pro-motion of peace congresses.”

The wide fame and high esteem in whichthe Peace Prize was held focused world atten-

tion on areas of grave human rights abuseand was itself a tool of moral suasion. Thefact that the committee has decided to honora man utterly lacking in any real accomplish-ment beyond the ability to convincinglymouth platitudes written by others for himinstead of to a person of real substance canonly be seen as an enormous lost opportuni-ty.

This year’s award could have been given toVoice of the Martyrs, a nonprofit, inter-denominational Christian organization dedi-cated to stopping the persecution ofChristians around the world. As Christianityis not a favored group among the cognoscen-ti, scant attention is paid the awful abusesChristians face in places like Gaza and theWest Bank, China, Indonesia, Egypt andIran, among others. VOM works peacefully tosupport persecuted Christians and bringpressure to bear on the governments thatallow and often encourage and participate insuch persecution. A Peace Prize to thisorganization would have brought muchneeded attention to an often neglected prob-lem.

If the Nobel Committee wished to give theaward to someone not in synch with Bush’spolicies, it could have made its point butgiven the Peace Prize to the more worthyGreg Mortenson, who has dedicated his lifeto building schools and educating the poor inPakistan and Afghanistan at great personalrisk. He was once kidnapped for eight days inWaziristan and regularly confronts threatsfrom Muslim clerics opposed to his attemptsto educate girls. He is not a conservative (heopposed much of George Bush’s efforts tofight terrorism militarily), but his choicenonetheless would have been a way to high-light the narrowness and cruelty of Muslimextremism.

Another worthy recipient would have been

Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe’s formerprime minister and brutal quasi-MaoistPresident Robert Mugabe’s chief opponent.Since taking power in 1980, Mugabe hasturned Zimbabwe from an economicallydynamic nation into one of the world’s mostdesperate basketcases, while employingsome of the most violent and repressivemethods seen in the world today. Surviving atleast three assassination attempts (in one ofwhich his wife was killed), arrests and intim-idation, Tsvangirai continues to try to bringdemocratic change to Zimbabwe. Awardingthe Peace Prize to Tsvangirai would have hadthe effect of adding to the pressure onMugabe and perhaps forcing most ofZimbabwe’s neighbors (who have been tepidsupporters of change, at best) to take moreforceful measures to unseat or moderatehim.

Ignoring all these and many more veryworthy potential recipients of the award infavor of a man not only utterly lacking inaccomplishment, but not even with enoughtime in office to determine his actual com-mitment to the principles upon which theaward is ostensibly given, is an act of willfulneglect of such magnitude that it constitutesnothing less than a moral crime. In an act ofpetulant, ideological spite and childish capri-ciousness, the Nobel Committee has takenwhat had been a moral weapon that held thepossibility of bringing positive change to suf-fering people and turned it into a punch line.The concept of peace has been diminished bythis award and shame has a new face, aNorwegian one.

Edmond D. Smith is a social worker, adjunctcollege instructor and freelance writer. He canbe contacted at [email protected].

OPINION

Some basics of a town’s planning and zoning As you drive about northeast-

ern Connecticut, you cannothelp but to notice the beauty

that is around you: the rural charmof towns and villages, scenic roadsand vistas, forests and open spaces,farms and orchards, stone walls,peaceful neighborhoods and smallshops. For many of us, it is theallure of these things that makesthis the area where we want to live,work or enjoy our time. We takethese things for granted, but unlessthere is constant attention to them,they will not stay that way by them-selves. The work that Planning andZoning commissions do has a liter-al direct impact upon all that isaround us.

In a series of articles, I hope toconvey to you what Planning andZoning commissions are doing. Iwill also provide explanations ofpertinent concepts and discussionsof current issues. Let us start outwith a discussion of some basics ofplanning and zoning.

Planning is the process by whicha community decides collectivelywhat it wants for its future andhow it wants to achieve those goals.As our towns inevitably facegrowth, we want to effectivelyguide how that growth happens:There are things we want to seehappen, there are things we wantto prevent, and there are things wewant to prepare for because we

know they will happen. Masterplanning is the deliberate, forwardthinking and ongoing effort of acommunity to manage itsresources. Without planning,growth can occur haphazardlywithout a clear, comprehensiveregard for its natural surroundingsand neighbors. Think of what youwould want (or not) built near yourneighborhood or where you wouldthink a new neighborhood shouldbe built in your town.

Zoning is a hands-on means ofregulating land use. Its goal iskeeping incongruous uses apartfrom each other and protectingexisting uses from being improper-ly expanded or encroached upon. Amunicipality creates zoning regu-lations that spell out in detail howland is to be used, how such usescan be undertaken and how excep-tions (variances) are allowed.General land use categories mayinclude residential, agricultural,

commercial, industrial, open/pre-served, special use and mixed use.Specific land use regulations candetail the locations of structures,size and height restrictions, typesof signs and lighting, layouts ofparking, population densities,open/conservation land set aside,or the types of permissible busi-nesses. Variances provide the flexi-bility to handle, in a case by casemanner, allowable land uses thatare restricted by zoning regula-tions because of unique circum-stances caused by the land (notcaused by the property owner).

Zoning laws consist of two parts:the zoning map and the zoning reg-ulations. The zoning map showshow a town is divided geographi-cally into different districts (zones)according to use. It is drawn toshow precise locations of land usebased upon what is permitted with-in those specific locations. Thereare fixed zones that allow only cer-tain uses in designated parts of atown but not elsewhere (for exam-ple, industrial). There are floating(overlay) zones that allow for spe-cific purposes that could occur any-where in town: village greens, floodhazards or historic districts, asexamples. The zoning regulationsprovide the detailed rules thatapply to each land use district onthe zoning map and specify theprocesses of applying and enforc-

ing such uses. Development anddesign standards may be utilized toencourage growth that is aestheti-cally consistent with the characterof the town or the part of town inwhich it is built.

Zoning is thus inextricably inter-twined with master planningbecause it provides the actual foun-dation for the rules of order whichgive substance to and enforcementof the master plan. In this way,towns can address such public con-cerns as safety, health, quality oflife, recreation, infrastructuralneeds and environmental responsi-bilities.

So, how does all of this cometogether in a legal, common senseway that suits the needs anddesires of your town? EachConnecticut municipality musthave a Plan of Conservation andDevelopment (its master plan).Zoning maps and regulations arecreated consistent with this plan.Land use requests are reviewedand decided upon based upon whatthe zoning regulations allow or donot allow. Your town’s officials fol-low up to make certain that what isrequired to be done is accom-plished in the way that is approvedand to bring into compliancethings being done contrary to theregulations (and the master plan).

Planning and zoning is a con-stant balance between different

needs, perspectives, visions andinterests. For example, how toattract businesses that provide jobsand diversify the tax base, yet donot contribute to sprawl. We wantregulations that are not vague andof little substance, yet we do notwant rules that are overly restric-tive and demanding either. All resi-dents of a town can participate insuch discussions so that the ulti-mate decisions reflect the consen-sus of the community. I am remind-ed of the Norman Rockwell series,the “Four Freedoms.” One of thepictures shows an “average” manstanding up in a town meeting,exercising his right to speak hismind before a group of his peers.That person could be any one of usor it could be all of us participatingin the democratic process. So, thenext time you drive around yourtown, be reminded of what it takesthrough planning and zoningefforts to achieve for your townwhat you and others want.

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

JEFFREY A.GORDON, M.D.

COMMENTARY

EDMOND D.SMITH

COMMENTARY

A wild journey from book to movie?Ihave to admit that I was a

bit wary of the new movie,Where the Wild Things Are,

when my friends at graduateschool — all of whom are olderthan me — suggested we bandtogether to go see it on its open-ing night.

Now, I’m not above going tosee a good animated featurefilm. I liked Finding Nemo, andI’ve heard Wall-E got rave reviews. What Iwas more wary of was the fact that a bookthat had 10 — count ’em, there are only 10sentences — was being made into a moviethat was an hour and 34 minutes long.

The book was obviously a popular one andwas well regarded by critics of children’s lit-erature when it was published by Harper &Row in 1963. It has won a slew of awards overthe past few decades, including the 1964Caldecott Medal and, close to home, the 1981Boston Globe-Horn Book Award forIllustration. It was named to the NotableChildren’s Books of 1940-1970 by theAmerican Library Association.

As a children’s book, it is an imaginativesuccess and a classic in the genre for illus-trated story books. But even its publisher’sWeb site (now Harper Collins) could sum upthe whole of Maurice Sendak’s plot line inone sentence: “Max is sent to bed without

supper and imagines sailingaway to the land of WildThings, where he is madeking.”

This version of the filmisn’t even the first. It wasmade into an animated shortin the 1970s and was re-released in the 1980s. Clearly,the quality of illustrationscould inspire some great cine-

matic imagery, I thought, but I was still stuckon the sparse plotline as I entered the theaterwith my friends.

But I knew there was going to have to be asignificant amount of writing and imagininga new version of the screenplay with morecomplex themes and plotlines in order to sus-tain the whole of the hour and 34 minutes ofscreen time.

It was on the strength of one of the screen-play writers’ work that I decided to go. As agraduate student in writing, I am familiarthe writer Dave Eggers, who foundedMcSweeney’s publishing house and was afinalist for the National Book Award in 2006.And he was credited (along with directorSpike Jonze) with writing the movie’s script.

And I have to say that I was pleasantly sur-prised with the end result, overall.

The plot elaborates on the home situationof Max, the main character, whose single

mother is too busy to pay him the kind ofattention he needs and wants, and whoseolder sister isn’t that interested in hangingout with him. This causes Max to run away— in a wolf costume — as his mother chaseshim. After spending a day and a night on aboat, he arrives, for lack of a better descrip-tion, where the wild things are.

It’s here that the fantastical elements ofthe plot are really elaborated and expanded:The wild things all take on names and per-sonality quirks, and Max isn’t just namedking — he is told he is responsible for bring-ing a fragmented family back together. Andwhile I won’t give away the ending, therewere some humorous moments that madethe whole theater laugh: For example, whenone of the wild things, Carol, gets so angrythat he accidentally rips off the feathers andskin on the wing of a fellow wild thing. Andthe bird-like just stares down at the bone thatis still hanging off his body, saying only:“That was my favorite arm.”

Kids and adults were laughing at momentslike these, which came every several minutesas the time with the wild things dragged on.The images on screen were really imagina-tive and unexpectedly entertaining, even forthis skeptic.

The issues Max and the wild things dealtwith were difficult, depressing, and unre-solved, though — and it made me wonder

how much, exactly, a young child would real-ly enjoy this movie.

I have to agree with writer Bruce Handy,who recently wrote the following in theSunday Book Review section of the New YorkTimes, when he said that as a child, he hadn’treally enjoyed the book as much as otherseemed to. I remember thinking it was inter-esting as a 6-year-old but having been moreinterested in the pictures. So in a lot of ways,the film got it right when it put a majority ofthe plot in the land of the wild things — aftersafely anchoring it in reality with an extend-ed set of scenes in the beginning to provideMax’s back story.

It left me, as a young 20-something, agree-ing with Handy’s more current observation:“What an empowering, psychologicallyastute parable about a child learning that hisanger, while sometimes overwhelming andscary, can be safely expressed and eventuallyconquered, I thought, when I had occasion toreread the book in my 30s.”

And while I wished the movie had beenmaybe 20 or 30 minutes shorter, for what itwas — an adaptation of a 10 sentence story— I was impressed, though I’m not sure ifyounger kids will be.

Kris Reardon writes an occasional columnfor Villager Newspapers.

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and Mann complimented one anoth-er on the work they have accom-plished together over the years.Questions ranged from thoughts onlowering taxes, major capitalimprovement projects, how SmallTown Economic AssistanceProgram grants should be best spentand the regionalization of townservices,

Kim Jalet, Academy civicsteacher, said this was the fourth orfifth debate that her civics classeshave hosted over the years duringelection season. Last year, her classhosted a debate at the Academy withcandidates vying for state offices,which included Brooklyn residentSherri Vogt, state Rep. Mike Alberts(R-Woodstock) and state Sen. TonyGuglielmo (R-Stafford).

“It made the research tougher,”Jalet admitted about the work herstudents had to do to craft theirquestions. “We asked theirRepublican and Democratic TownCommittees, asked citizens toanswer surveys and read the news-paper. State officials are easier toresearch because their informationis online.”

One thing the candidates dis-agreed on was the appropriate timesto call for Town Meetings and whento call for referendums.

Mann said he would like to see ref-erendums utilized more and more,especially on budget matters, whichwould allow more residents to voicetheir stance by voting.

“I propose not a town meeting, buta town public meeting,” said Mann.“I also want to separate capitalimprovement projects line items[when presented] in the budget.”

“Mr. Mann is looking for an auto-matic referendum,” said Rivers.“We’ve tried this. In a town meetingforum, you can change a budget andchange things at the meeting. Justhanding it to the public, instead oftaking responsibility for what’sspent, even if it was wrong, is justtoo blind.”

Resident Judy Miller commentedthat she does like the question andanswer portion of town meetings,but conceded that the town may get“truer” results from citizens whohave more confidence to vote pri-vately rather than publicly.

Rivers gave credit to Mann, cur-rent chairman of the EconomicDevelopment Commission andBoard of Finance member, for hisinput to town projects. Mann saidPomfret has been running smoothlyprior to and during Rivers’ time inoffice.

In his opening statements, Mannsaid he would like to be first select-man and that he is up for the chal-

lenge. He credited the suc-cess of its school system,keying that education is key

to Pomfret’s future.“The economy has put pressure

on us local leaders to bounce back,”said Rivers during his openingremarks.

On keeping taxes low, both candi-dates agreed that the budget hasbeen kept low in Pomfret. Mannadded that Rivers, who is vice chairof the Northeast ConnecticutCouncil of Governments, has beenworking with local leaders over thepast year to bring regional revalua-tions to Quiet Corner towns, in aneffort to save money.

“One thing I’ve learned is youcan’t promise lower taxes and moreservices,” added Mann.

On capital improvement proj-ects, Rivers said the town isgoing to continue to renovateits roads into the next year, aswell as place the highwaydepartment’s fleet of trucks.

“We’re making a lot of openspace investment,” addedRivers.

Mann said he agreed with thenecessary roadwork needed intown, but added that sometimein the next few years, the townis going to have to fund thebuilding of a new publicschool.

“With the school and whenthe time is right, we’re going tohave to figure out a way to funda new facility,” said Mann. “Inthe next 10 years, somethingshould happen.”

Mann added that makingcapital investments on land intown is a smart move to keeptaxes low.

“Here, we’re about smallbusiness,” added Rivers. “Weare interested in eco-tourism.We’ve got to keep our farm-lands open.”

Rivers said Pomfret has beenfortunate over the last fewyears to receive STEAP fundsthat went toward work at thestate park in Pomfret, accessroads, the recreation park,repair to local bridges, theupcoming senior center andtoward an information kioskabout what the town has tooffer.

“Not that I don’t like recre-ation parks and all the work,”said Mann, “but I question theneeds of the state to spendmoney on these programsbecause we’re in so muchdebt.”

On education issues, bothcandidates deferred to theBoard of Education to makethe tough decisions on

Pomfret’s public education.Mann did say that one of the bet-

ter ways to improve the educationsystem is to get rid of any “deadweight” in districts.

“Not to say that we don’t alreadyhave better teachers,” he said, “butthere is dead weight.”

Rivers added that Pomfret needsto keep pressure on local lawmakersto keep education cost sharing fairand equal for the rural community.

“No matter who is elected, it willbe the best Board of Selectmen thistown has seen in years,” said Rivers.“We are here for Pomfret, more thananything else.”

Rivers has a master’s degree inbusiness administration fromRensselaer Polytechnic Instituteand earned his bachelor’s degree

from Eastern Connecticut StateUniversity. He also has some experi-ence in the Army National Guard inConnecticut and Rhode Island.

Rivers has worked for severalmanufacturing companies in thestate, particularly Rogers Corp. for14 years. His runningmate for theBoard of Selectmen is MaureenNicholson, current Board ofFinance chair.

Mann has lived in the QuietCorner since 1971. He was born inTorrington and spent some of hischildhood in nearby Scituate, R.I. Heworked in town government as a res-ident in Killingly before moving toPomfret.

Mann earned his bachelor’sdegree in French from IowaWesleyan College. From 1968 to 1973,

he was a high school French teacher.From 1973 to 1976, he worked in salesat Loos & Co. From 1976 to the pres-ent, Mann has been the owner andmanufacturing representative ofMantec, located in Danielson, whichdoes various commercial, militaryand international product testing.

Mann’s runningmate for firstselectman is resident Anthony J.Emilio, EDC member.

Polls will be open next Tuesdayfrom 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the PomfretCommunity School gymnasium.

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


Latham, Cote vying for Eastford Board of Selectmen seats

opening a sole proprietorship inEastford.

For the past 30 years, he has pro-vided accounting services and, forthe last 10, focused largely on invest-ment management.

Now, he hopes to use that experi-ence to “make the next board one ofthe most effective, productive, for-ward looking and fiscally prudent toever serve our community,” hewrote in a letter to voters.

As a volunteer on three commit-tees, he said he’s become familiarwith the “operation of our town gov-ernment and elementary school, aswell as the possibilities and issueswe face in considering further landuse regulation.”

On the School Facilities StudyCommittee, he and fellow memberslooked at various options for schoolrenovation. The committee’s recom-

mendations await a decision by theBoard of Selectmen, which mayappoint a building committee to pro-ceed.

Members of the Zoning StudyCommittee reflected varying towninterests — Latham represented thebusiness community — in craftingpotential zoning regulations. Thetown has yet to determine whetheror not to adopt zoning.

Latham also chaired the TownOffice Building RenovationCommittee, a group charged withfinding better space utilization andenergy efficiency within the townhall.

Latham said he’s running forselectman because he’s enjoyed vol-unteer roles in the past and is,again, “interested in a volunteer jobwhere I could make a contributionto the community.”

Cote, now 56 and recently retired,is currently the chair of the LibraryBoard of Directors.

Thrice-elected to that position,she also serves as a justice of thepeace and as a member of theCommunity ConversationsCommittee looking at school facilityoptions; the Zoning StudyCommittee exploring whether zon-ing would benefit Eastford; and theTown Office Building Committeereconfiguring office space and infra-structure at the town hall.

In addition to work as a constableand member of the Transfer StationCommittee and Library ExpansionStudy Committee, she chaired theLibrary Building Committee, dur-ing which she applied for state andfederal grants to renovate the IvyGlenn Memorial Building andexpand the library into the secondfloor.

“I really love Eastford,” she said.“I love that one person can make adifference in this town.”

Cote moved to Eastford from thecenter of the state 20 years ago.

“Even though I still commuted toHartford for work, it was very nour-ishing to come back home,” she said.“It’s like living in a state park.”

In July, Cote retired from seniormanagement after 34 years at thestate’s Department ofDevelopmental Services. In 1974, shehad earned a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in psychology and, in 1984, amaster’s degree in community psy-chology, both from CentralConnecticut State University.

If elected to the Board ofSelectmen, Cote said one of her pri-orities will be to, at a minimum, ren-ovate the elementary school.

“Right now Eastford schools pro-vide a great education,” she said.“We need to make sure they have afacility that can meet their educa-tional needs and challenge them tobe competitive.”

But recognizing “these are leantimes,” Cote said it will be impor-tant to “budget with care.”

She also hopes to attract environ-mentally-friendly businesses totown, maintain support for the firedepartment, and, overall, preservethe rural character of the area.

“I take pride in Eastford and whatI contribute to the town, but the bot-tom line is that I think it’s reallyimportant to ask the right questions,to get input from people in the town,to promote discussion and buildconsensus,” she said. “It really is upto the people in town, how they wanttheir town to be run.”

All three Board of Selectmenseats are open. While Latham andCote are running for selectman, twoother candidates are on the ballotfor First Selectman. Ultimately, thethree candidates with the highestvotes will be elected, filling all seatsof the board.

The polls will be open from 6 a.m.to 8 p.m. in the lower level of theTown Office Building, 16 WestfordRoad.

EASTFORD BOScontinued from page 1

Duncan, Platt challenging each other for first selectman

tees.“I just fell in love with the town,” Duncan

said. “I call it my adopted hometown.”Having served on 17 boards and committees

along the way, she is currently involved withthe Eastford Historical Society, the town’sHealth and Safety Committee and TransferStation Advisory Committee, and serves aseditor of both the Historical Society’s quarter-ly newsletter and the Eastford Communicator.For the past six years, she’s also chaired theHeritage Day Committee.

Other work includes membership on theBoard of Education — her son completed hismiddle school education in Eastford, ultimate-ly following his sister’s footsteps at WoodstockAcademy — as well as the RecreationCommission, School Expansion Committeeand Library Expansion Committee.

The next step, Duncan said, is to “step upand serve the people even more than I’ve donein the past.”

If elected, Duncan said she’ll focus on ongo-

ing issues like renovating the school, whileencouraging “green” businesses to come totown.” That, she said, will “protect the ruralnature of town while expanding our tax baseas much as possible.”

“I know the importance of keeping taxesdown,” she said, noting her recent retirementas superintendent of Union schools in 2006.“We don’t want to tax anyone out of Eastford.”

Overall, Duncan said she believes can offer“experience and dedication to make the hardchoices that may need to be made in the nextcouple of years given the economy, and to tryto do that as wisely and compassionately aspossible.”

Duncan holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychol-ogy from the University of California at LosAngeles, a master’s degree in special educa-tion and reading from the University ofCalifornia at Sacramento, and a Ph.D. in edu-cational leadership from the University ofConnecticut.

As for 55-year-old Allan Platt, when heretired in August after 31 years with the Stateof Connecticut, he considered the possibilityof shortening his commute from 50 miles to

Hartford to just 500 yards to the town hall.An Eastford resident for 25 years, having

been raised in Southbury, Platt said he seesthe role of a first selectman as that of a facili-tator.

“My view of being a selectman is not toimpose my view, but to be a shepherd of thepeople’s interest,” he said.

Platt said, certainly, he’ll have an opinion onmatters, but once an issue is up for debate at atown meeting or in the voting booth, “my voteis exactly equal to every other citizen,” hesaid.

“My job is to get it there,” he noted.A former appointed and elected member of

the Board of Education, Platt said his two chil-dren benefited from a strong education both inEastford and at Woodstock Academy.

“I’m very supportive of our education struc-ture,” he said. “I don’t believe in regionaliza-tion.”

Juggling myriad part-time jobs in farm, hos-pital and business settings in addition to hisfull-time job as engineer, inspector and ulti-mately supervisor of the Department ofPublic Safety’s Bureau of Boilers, Platt’s work

included service on the National Board ofBoiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. In thatrole, he wrote national safety codes andrevamped Connecticut’s statutes.

That technical and administrative experi-ence, he said, would be of help in managingtown issues.

“I’m pretty much a process person. I really,truly believe we have to keep the process cleanto keep it fair to everybody,” he said.

Platt said issues on the horizon likelyinclude, among other things, renovation ofthe town hall and elementary school.

“As first selectman, I’d have to shepherdprojects in a way they don’t all take place atthe same time, to prioritize,” he said.“Obviously, we’ll have to balance them withavailable resources.”

Platt studied at Waterbury State TechnicalCollege, Naugateuck Valley CommunityCollege, Eastern Connecticut State Collegeand Quinebaug Valley Community College.

The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. inthe lower level of the Town Office Building, 16Westford Road.

EASTFORD 1STcontinued from page 1

First selectman debate hosted by Academy civics classDEBATEcontinued from page 1

BY BENJAMIN R KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

WOODSTOCK — The BaconAcademy Bobcats spoiledHomecoming Weekend for theWoodstock Centaurs by handingtheir hosts a second consecutiveloss, 48-16, Saturday, Oct. 24.The rain didn’t hamper theCentaurs’ ability to move the ball,though. Running back MikeGreen carried the ball for 124yards and quarterback NickThibodeau threw for over 100yards; however, the Bobcats new

“wildcat” offense kept theCentaurs off guard the entiregame.“It was not what we expected, itwas well below par,” saidCentaurs head football coachGary Brine. “It really wasn’t any-thing they did, it was what we didor didn’t do.”By halftime the Centaurs weredown, 22-0. Things didn’t go wellfor the Centaurs the entire game.Bobcats return man Alex Couturereturned the opening second halfkick-off for a touchdown putting

the Centaurs in a deeper hole at29-0.“Too many turnovers, too manymissed tackles, too many penal-ties. We just didn’t play well,” saidBrine. “We had a total breakdownin many areas.”Woodstock got on the board late inthe third quarter on a trick play.Thibodeau threw a lateral to GregDunn, who then threw to TimFogarty for a 60-yard touchdownstrike, cutting into the Bobcats’lead.Their second touchdown was late

in the fourth quarter, when BenHoyt caught a 9-yard touchdown,with 35 seconds left to play.“The offense had one of their bet-ter days,” said Brine. “We movedthe ball and we had two touch-down passes.”

REDMEN FALL

NORWICH — The KillinglyRedmen didn’t have any luckeither, although their game inNorwich against Norwich FreeAcademy Saturday, Oct. 24 was atighter affair. The Redmen lost,10-2, an odd score for a footballgame in a game Killingly headcoach Chad Neal felt, “we shouldhave been able to win.”Killingly had numerous chancesto score, but for whatever reasoncouldn’t punch it in. In the firstquarter the Redmen were in afirst-and-goal situation from theWildcats 1-yard line and in fourdowns couldn’t punch it in.The second time in the red zone,this time in the second quarter,the Redmen threw an intercep-tion, stalling the drive. Also in thesecond quarter the Redmen onceagain got the offense going andhad scored a touchdown, but apenalty negated the score andpushed them back. Late in thegame, the Redmen were onceagain driving, but as fate wouldhave it, they were interceptedagain with less than 2 minutes toplay in the game.“We had four good opportunitiesto score touchdowns and wecouldn’t capitalize on them and itwas very frustrating knowing thatwe could have come out of therewith a win,” said Neal.Killingly’s lone points came in thefirst quarter, when a snap over thehead of Wildcats quarterbackTecumseh Champlain went out ofthe end zone for the safety. TheRedmen held the lead until 41 sec-onds left in the third, when NFAkicked a field goal to take the lead3-2. Killingly fumbled the ball,which gave it back to the Wildcats,who used the Wildcat offensebehind running back Anthoney

Facchini to score the game’s onlytouchdown on a 17-yard run in thefourth quarter. Facchini carriedthe ball 22 times for 127 totalyards.Even in the loss Neal was happywith the way the defense played.Dan Jones, Colin Beloin, TJGraffam, and Randy Greene allperformed well.

TIGERS TAMED

DANIELSON — TheTourtellotte/Ellis Tech Tigers hadtheir hands full with BullardHavens losing, 32-6. Havens quar-terback Lorens Wilson almostalone beat the Tigers. Wilsonrushed for two scores plus 178yards, threw for two touchdowns,had one sack, kicked two touchbacks and also kicked an onsidekick, which he recovered. He wasa one man wrecking crew for theTigers.“What a one-man show,” saidPanteleakos. “He’s been the bestfootball player I’ve seen this year.”For two quarters the teamsseemed evenly matched, but thegame changed when a snap flewover the head of Tigers quarter-back Justin Girouard for the safe-ty. On the Havens’ next possessionWilson found receiver JordanTaylor for the touchdown and the8-0 halftime lead.From then on Bullard Havensdominated the game, scoring thenext 18 points.The Tigers got on the board in thefourth quarter. Girouard wasknocked out of the game in thethird quarter, so second stringerAnthony Mantelli had to step in atquarterback. Mantelli threw threeinterceptions and was sacked fivetimes. However, he managed tocome into his own in the fourthquarter. Brandon Bourey inter-cepted a Havens ball and then gotthe return gift from Mantelli, whocapped a drive that started intheir own territory, finding himon an 18-yard touchdown strikefor the lone Tigers score withroughly seven minutes left in thegame.

Three step to fore as soccer captainsBY BENJAMIN R KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

WOODSTOCK — Being a captainon this year’s boys’ soccer team atWoodstock Academy doesn’t entailjust showing up for practice, doingwhat you’re told by the coach andhelping your team win. It getsmuch more involved than that.

Current head soccer coach JasonGerum typically doesn’t like toname captains, but lets the teamdecide who this year’s captainshould be because of the unique sit-uation.

“I think if you have good kidsthat can be captains, and if theycan be extensions of the coachingstaff, not your best buddy but startpractice if a coach doesn’t show up,be a positive example on and off thefield, give 110 percent every day, I letthe kids vote and they chose thesethree,” said Gerum.

Seniors Mark Hoffower (outsidemidfielder), Langston Stokes,(sweeper) and Scott Converse (cen-ter/midfielder) were chosen as theteam’s captains.

“They are similar to last year’scaptains,” said Gerum. “We lost 12seniors from last year, but wereturned 11 seniors this year. Allthree have been on varsity for threeyears.”

Stokes has been a two-year

starter. At the sweeper spot he’searned all-conference and all-statehonors.

The depth from last year, both atthe captains’ positions and theteam as a whole, has stayed rela-tively the same.

“When you lose that many sen-iors you kind of lose it and rebuild.We didn’t rebuild, we justreloaded,” said Gerum.

Hoffower isn’t the biggest vocalleader of the three; however he letshis play do the talking, which hasbeen more than enough to validatehis captain status.

“He just brings so much experi-ence to the table and he’s so impor-tant from his size, being a big phys-ical player, and he also brings hismaturity to both games and prac-tice,” said Gerum.

Gerum isn’t shy about Converseas well. A three-year starter, he’sbeen in the heat of the battle as aseasoned veteran.

“Scott’s our midfielder on ourteam, which puts him up there withthe better center/midfielder in theleague, which is generally our bestplayer on the field.” said Gerum.

Stokes’ actions as the team’s topdefensive specialist speak for them-selves.

“You don’t see a lot of sweepersget all-state recognition, so you’ve

got to be dominate back there andhe gives you that burst of energy inthe back where it’s just like shutout soccer all the time,” saidGerum.

To date, the Centaurs are 7-3-3,and sit just a percentage pointbehind Norwich Free Academy asthe top team in the EasternConnecticut Conference. In total,the Centaurs have given up 15goals, while scoring 24; however,Stokes had to sit out a game inwhich the team lost, 3-0, againstLyman Memorial, which meansthey haven’t given up to many withhim in there at the sweeper spot.

“As a whole it’s been a minimum,and our whole backfield is seniorsaround them, including ourgoalie,” said Gerum.

Hoffower has been more than atrooper for the team this year. Histraditional position is a midfielder;however, Gerum has moved him tothe forward position to help gener-ate some offense, which has beenthe Centaurs Achilles Heel thisyear.

“We’ve had five overtime games,so we’ve haven’t given up many, butwe’ve haven’t scored like I hope wewould, either,” said Gerum. “I hadhim (Hoffower) move up to help cre-ate some havoc because he’s a fasterand older player.”

BY NATE DANFORTHSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

WOODSTOCK — The WoodstockAcademy boys’ soccer team played host to apowerful Norwich Free Academy teamFriday afternoon, Oct. 23.

In a close battle that tightened up the racefor the ECC Large championship, the tworivals played to a 2-2 tie in front of a largehomecoming crowd at Bentley Field inWoodstock.

In their first meeting this season the twoteams finished with the same result, makingif difficult to determine which is the betterteam.

The scoring opened about halfway throughthe first half with NFA taking the early lead.Senior forward Bryan Gaska controlled abouncing ball in the box following an NFA

throw-in and volleyed in the first goal of thegame from fifteen yards out to put the visit-ing Wildcats on the scoreboard first.

Less than10 minutes later the Centaursevened the score on a powerful header fromsenior captain Scott Converse. The ball waslobbed toward the goalmouth on a cornerkick and flicked across to the far post by sen-ior forward Ian Howley. Converse was wait-ing 10 yards out on the back post and buriedthe ball in the back of the net.

The first half ended with the score tied at 1and both teams hungry to get back on thefield.

The visiting Wildcats and host Centaursbattled for a majority of the second half with-out breaking the tie.

Both teams had numerous chances to goahead, but the teams remained tied until 15minutes to go when Frank Salazar put thevisitors up with a lofty strike from the leftside of the18-yard box. Salazar had the ballnear the left sideline and cut back to his rightfood, sending the ball over the head of theWoodstock keeper and into the back of thenet to take the lead.

The goal seemed to knock the wind out astunned Woodstock crowd, but the Centaurplayers were fueled by the goal and upped theintensity almost immediately. Led by fierysenior captain Langston Stokes, the Centaursattacked the Wildcat defense and evened thescore with only seven minutes to go in thegame. Howley controlled a through ball sentfrom the midfield and popped the ball overthe Wildcat defense to a running Stokes whofinished the ball with his left foot to draw theCentaurs even and excite the crowd onceagain.

After the end of regulation and two hard-fought overtimes thetwo teams remainedtied at 2 apiece.

Woodstock coachJay Gerum was proudof his team’s effort inthe Homecoming

game.“We have a good senior group and they

showed it today,” NFA coach Rob Briones wasimpressed by the Centaur group as well. “Igive credit to Woodstock in terms of the waythey played,” Briones said, “they didn’t giveup.”

Senior goalkeeper Erik Hazelton did hispart to keep the Centaurs in the game, com-ing up with big stop after big stop during thesecond half and overtime. “He had a greatgame,” said Briones.

The game was a battle throughout and bothcoaches acknowledged the skills of the otherteam. “Woodstock has a lot of speed in thefront,” said Briones. “They utilize theirspeed [well].”

“They are a good team,” said Gerum ofNFA. “Basically that is the game of soccer;two good teams battling.”

Coach Gerum had high praise for his

defense, which did a good job of holding a tal-ented NFA offense in check for most of thegame.

“Our defense is pretty strong, it wasunlucky today we just couldn’t finish it.”

“We have a tough division. It is like thatevery year, with East Lyme and us and NFA,”said Gerum. “In the second half we reallyshowed what we were capable of.”

Woodstock (7-3-3, 5-0-3 in ECC Large) andNFA (9-1-3, 6-0-2 in ECC Large) have the bestchances of winning the division this year.With a tough road ahead for both teams,given the difficulty of the conference, it willbe an entertaining finish to the fall season.

On Friday, Oct. 30 the Centaurs will hostWaterford, with kickoff set for 4:15 p.m.

SPORTS

Centaurs, Redmen, Tigers all suffer losses

Woodstock soccer team plays to 2-2 draw

Photos courtesy of Julie Danforth

(From left to right) Kevin Bonitz, Goalkeeper Erik Hazelton, John Sherman, Langston Stokes

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Eastford Board of Education candidates offer experience, ideas for future

GERALD MARMAT

It is Marmat’s first time runningfor the Board of Education or anypublic office. He has lived inEastford for 15 years and said heenjoys the sense of community, fam-ily and friends.

“A small town where most peopleknow you and are extremely friend-ly,” he said.

Marmat said he wants to be ableto make a difference by providingthe children and teachers ofEastford with the best quality educa-tion and resources for today andinto the future.

“I’m passionate about our chil-dren’s education and their future,”he said.

Marmat is campaigning not onlyabout ensuring the best educationfor the district, but wants to bringlong-term renovation to the elemen-tary school to support the quality ofeducation and the utilization ofspace. He also wants to ensure thatthe town administration is beingsupportive and financially responsi-ble.

“I want to provide a real-world orin-classroom experience to theBoard of Education as a parent, vol-unteer and supporter of EastfordElementary School,” Marmatadded.

While elected, Marmat proposedseveral items he would like to prior-itize and bring to the discussiontable.

“I want to make a serious andlong-term investment in the agingschool facilities and not just routinemaintenance,” he said. “It’s aboutthe educational utilization of space,providing a save and healthy envi-ronment and providing an environ-ment where our children can learn.”

Marmat said he will continue topromote the school’s “ReadingNaturally” program due to it being asuccess and enjoyable for all stu-dents.

“The students are very proud oftheir success,” he said. “Theachievements learned from this pro-gram and other educational experi-ences can be used in the review andchanges of academic, curriculum,programs and services we offer.”

Marmat added that the boardneeds to continue focusing on pro-fessional development, qualityinstruction, teacher and school col-laboration, retaining high-qualityprofessionals and conducting mean-ingful assessments.

On the state and national land-scape, Marmat said that reliance oninformation technology will contin-ue to grow.

“And students in elementaryschools going to high school withouta solid foundation will be at a disad-vantage,” he said. “Having morethan 25 years experience in informa-tion technology and education, I canhelp guide the Board of Education

toward a sound future.”Marmat holds a bachelor’s degree

in business administration andmanagement and a minor in infor-mation management fromUniversity of Massachusetts. Healso holds an MBA from NicholsCollege in Dudley, Mass.

He is involved with informationmanagement and professional devel-opment and is currently an applica-tion architect designing informa-tion systems for a Fortune 100 com-pany.

Marmat is an active parent in thedistrict, on the PTO and on theSchool Facilities Study Committee.He has prior experience managingeducational organizations, pro-grams, budgets and other adminis-trative tasks.

MICHELLE BIBEAULT

Republican Bibeault said it is herfirst time running in an election forthe Board of Education because shewas appointed 1.5 years ago to fill avacant seat.

“I have strong ethical standards,am a good listener, and I believe thatall community voices should beheard and not by just those who siton a board,” she said.

Bibeault has lived in Eastford for15 years and all of her family mem-bers went to Eastford ElementarySchool and Woodstock Academy.She has been a kindergarten teacherfor nine years.

“I would like to be a part of a pos-itive collaborative relationshipbetween the Board of Education andthe selectmen’s office,” she said. “Ifeel that this communication is veryimportant and should always beopen and working toward mutualgoals, the children. I also believethat my priority as a Board ofEducation member is to ensure thatour teachers and staff are providingthe best possible education for allEastford students.”

During her appointed term,Bibeault has been involved with theCommunity Conversations group ofthe elementary school to gather anddiscuss information on the future

status of the school.“Community members were invit-

ed to learn about the options beingconsidered and to openly discuss allideas,” she said. “As a mediator, Iwas able to listen to people’sthoughts, values and points of dis-cussion. I value everyone’s opinionand I felt fortunate to have been apart of such a positive open dia-logue between many communitymembers.”

Bibeault said she is interested incontinuing that work of the optionsfor the future of EastfordElementary School, which are torenovate the existing facility, relo-cate or regionalize services withneighboring school districts.

“I also believe that technology hasan invaluable position in educationtoday and needs to be looked upon assuch,” she added. “I think theadministration and staff at ourschool do a wonderful job integrat-ing technology into the curriculumand are mindful of the cost of tech-nology and therefore seek grantfunding whenever possible.”

As a kindergarten teacher,Bibeault said she has seen first-handthe importance of giving all chil-dren the opportunity for a high-quality preschool education.

“Education begins at the youngestof ages with sometimes the simplestof concepts,” she said. “But educa-tion does begin here and not withCMT testing. I am passionate aboutcreating public awareness about theneed for all children to have a pre-school education.”

Bibeault holds a bachelor’s of sci-ence degree in early childhood edu-cation, a bachelor’s degree in psy-chology and a master’s of science ineducation technology.

For three years she has been amember of the Eastford School-AgeChildcare Care Committee and twoyears on the Easford ReadinessCouncil.

KIMBERLY PAGE

Democrat Page is going for herthird term in the Eastford Board ofEducation.

“I’m very pro education,” shesaid. I’ve worked at UConn for 30years. It’s a high priority for me toeducate. I’m also on the Board ofTrustees at Woodstock Academy. I’minterested in giving the kids the besteducation for what we can get for theamount of fiscal responsibility andlooking to the future.”

One of Page’s key issues, when re-elected, is making sure the studentsare prepared for high school with aquality grammar school education,so they are ready for success at thatlearning level.

“Part of what we’re also workingon is the school facilities report,”she said. “It needs repairs. I justserved on the School FacilitiesStudy Committee. We just came outwith a report.”

Page said the education ofEastford students is “very good.”

“They succeed very well at theAcademy and well at college,” sheadded.

Page’s main concerns lie with thelong-term concerns on the status ofthe aging elementary school.

She has had three children gothrough the Eastford school system.

“It’s a good school,” she said. “Itmay be small, but you get that closecontact. You know your teacherswell and they know you.”

Page moved to Eastford in 1985.She holds a master’s degree in edu-cation leadership from UConn andcurrently works in the registrar’soffice at UConn in charge of theawarding of academic degrees.Prior to that she worked in the uni-versity’s liberal arts and sciencesadvisory center.

DENNIS BARLOW

Incumbent Republican Barlow isrunning again for a seat on theBoard of Education.

“I’m proud of the Eastford schoolsystem,” he said. “We have a highparent participation. We have ahighly qualified and motivatedteaching staff. The Board ofEducation works well together andwith the administration. We haveabove average student achievement,

they also do well on CMTs and whenthey reach secondary school.”

When re-elected, Barlow said hewants to continue working on theSchool Facilities Study Committeetoward the future recommendationof how to approach the status of theelementary school for the future.

“It’s hard to say a timeframe forthe renovations,” he said. “The townhas to approve new school buildingcommittee. Hopefully it can happenwithin the next 12 months.”

Barlow said that in past few years,the board started a successful pre-school program.

“The curriculum there is alwaysbeing improved,” he said. “In thenext few years, we’re going to con-tinue efforts to improve curriculumand to make sure that all students doas well as they can.”

Barlow admitted that he is notunhappy with the statewide testing.

“It gives baseline to show how youare comparing with other schools,”he said. “I think that without astatewide comparison, you can befooled that your kids are doing bet-ter than they actually are.”

Barlow was born and raised inEastford, moved away for about 15years and moved back about 14years ago. He has three children thathave gone through the school sys-tem and Woodstock Academy.

He is a medical doctor and emer-gency room physician at RockvilleGeneral Hospital and ManchesterMemorial Hospital.

THOMAS HUGHES

Incumbent Democrat Hughes islooking for his fifth term on theboard.

“I feel it’s important to make acontribution to the community and Ifeel that I bring a set of skills and aperspective to the board,” he said.

The appointed chairman of theSchool Facilities Study Committee,Hughes said he commissioned thestudy of the facilities’ conditionswithin the elementary school, andwas the principal authority in iden-tifying problems of the aging schoolbuilding.

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Incumbent RepublicanDennis Barlow

Republican Michelle Bibeault

Democratic newcomerGerald Marmat

Incumbent Democrat Thomas Hughes

Incumbent RepublicanChristine Hustus

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John L. Bell, Sr. ............................................................................Selectman

Jeffrey C. Barske ........................................................................Town Clerk

Rene J. Morin (endorsed) ........................................................Tax Collector

Sean F. Monahan ...............................................................Board of Finance

Donna R. Lynch .............................................................Board of Education

William J. Van Dyke ......................................................Board of Education

Dorothy C. Berube ........................................Board of Assessment Appeals

Scott A. Antonson .........................................Board of Assessment Appeals

Randolph C. Blackmer, Jr. ........................Planning & Zoning Commission

Robert W. Werge, Sr. ................................Planning & Zoning Commission

Daniel L. Touchette ...................................Planning & Zoning Commission

Aaron McGarry .........................................Planning & Zoning Commission

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Robert M. Brodeur ...............................................Zoning Board of Appeals

Samuel M. Stilwell .................................Water Pollution Control Authority

Stephen B. Lewis (endorsed) .................Water Pollution Control Authority

Charles W. Seney ...................................Water Pollution Control Authority

Anna A. Naum .....................................................Library Board of Trustees

Robert A. LaChance (endorsed) ..........................Library Board of Trustees

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BrooklynSunday, Oct. 25Joseph W. Vargas, 20, 91 Quebec Square, Brooklyn.Charged with third-degree assault, breach of peaceand risk of injury to a minor.Richard R. Lambert, 29, 85 Quebec Square,Brooklyn. Charged with violation of protectiveorder.

DanielsonWednesday, Oct. 21Charles Belkap, 31, 30 Battey St., Putnam. Chargedwith violation of probation.Thursday, Oct. 22David Whipple, 24, Hartford Correctional Center.Charged with second-degree criminal trespassing,second-degree conspiracy to commit criminal tres-passing and second-degree criminal mischief.Ian Mark Atkins, 40, Bergin CorrectionalInstitution. Charged with second-degree criminaltrespassing, second-degree conspiracy to commitcriminal trespassing and second-degree criminalmischief.Michael R. Pipkin, 21, 7 Water St., Apt. B, Danielson.Charged with failure to make notification of achange of address at the sex offender registry.Sunday, Oct. 25Jeffrey Bowden, 22, 265 Mason Hill Road, Dayville.Charged with third-degree criminal mischief anddisorderly conduct.Monday, Oct. 26Celeste J. Mullaly, 40, 72 Academy St., Danielson.Charged with third-degree larceny.

KillinglyTuesday, Oct. 20Glen L. Merril, 44, 53 Neck Road, Litchfield, Maine.Charged with first-degree failure to appear in court.Jason S. Lafontaine, 32, 88 Main St., Thompson.Charged with failure to respond to an infraction.Thursday, Oct. 22John Garvey, 39, 4 Tanager Lane, Gales Ferry.Charged with driving a motor vehicle while underthe influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding and fail-ure to maintain lane.Friday, Oct. 23Chad Dandria, 21, 219 Allen Hill Road, Brooklyn.Charged with second-degree failure to appear incourt.Saturday, Oct. 24Gregory W. Thibodeau, 46, 351 Hillside Road,Westfield, Mass. Charged with driving a motor vehi-cle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Carl Shanholtzer, 43, 45 East Main St., Clinton.Charged with driving a motor vehicle while underthe influence of drugs or alcohol and operating amotor vehicle when the license or registration hasbeen refused, suspended or revoked.Tuesday, Oct. 27Roger P. Lefebvre, 18, 37 Erin Drive, Brooklyn.Charged with first-degree burglary, third-degreecriminal mischief and conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny.

PutnamTuesday, Oct. 20Glenn St. Onge, 49, 309 Walnut St., Putnam. Chargedwith evading responsibility and failure to grant aright of way.Saturday, Oct. 24Reinaldo Natal, 29, 72 Main St., Putnam. Chargedwith disorderly conduct.Shawn Beaudry, 31, 91 Wildwood Ave., Worcester,Mass. Charged with driving a motor vehicle whileunder the influence of drugs or alcohol and failureto drive right.

POLICE LOG Eastford Board of Education candidates offer experience

“Based on that study, we had a meetingwith Board of Selectmen, and based on thatand issues we identified, we appointed atown-wide committee of what the townwould like to do with aging school,” he said.

Hughes said that his issue from the begin-ning of his time on the board is his beliefthat the students deserve a modern schoolfacility with the appropriate technology init.

“Right now, some of the classrooms havenot been renovated since 1949 when theywere built,” he said. “There’s been somerenovations, but the kids need an updated,modern facility. They need an education ina new facility to compete for new jobs in21st century, like how to think, frame ques-tions and analyze information. It’s a wholedifferent workplace now and, in the future,the classroom needs to teach kids how toexcel in the work place.”

Hughes said he also wants a curriculumthat responds to the changing work place,also to make students more competitive.

He has lived in Eastford for five years andhas two children in the school system.Hughes is a lawyer for corporate counsel for

an electrical contracting business.Hughes holds a bachelor’s degree in phi-

losophy from Central Connecticut StateUniversity and a Juris Doctorate fromNortheastern University in Boston.

CHRISTINE HUSTUS

Incumbent Republican Hustus has servedfor nine years on the Board of Educationand it will be her third term running for theboard.

“I consider it an honor to be a member ofthe Eastford Board of Education,” she said.“I have served as secretary for severalyears, as well as serving on the executive,fiscal, policy and transportation commit-tees. I am running for re-election because Iwant to continue to support the students ofEastford and to ensure the continued excel-lence in the education they currentlyreceive from Eastford Elementary Schooland Woodstock Academy.”

Hustus said that at the same time, shewill continue to advocate for the taxpayersin Eastford to ensure the best possible edu-cation at a reasonable cost.

“Over the past nine years on the board, Ihave seen many positive changes takingplace at the elementary school,” she said.“The effective use of staff members’

strengths, response to intervention toensure success for every student and theaddition of enrichment programs are allbenefiting the students in Eastford as wellas the community as a whole.”

Hustus echoed concerns about the spaceneeds issues with the elementary school.

“Addressing these issues will be a priori-ty in the coming years,” she added.“Eastford is a wonderful community to livein and I am honored to serve the citizens ofEastford and give back a portion of whatEastford has given to me and my children.”

Hustus has lived in Eastford for most ofher life, going through the school systemherself, as well as the Academy. She holds abachelor’s of science degree in businessadministration, with a concentration inaccounting, from Eastern ConnecticutState University. Her three children allattended Eastford Elementary School.

Hustus is employed with the town as theassistant tax collector, and is currently run-ning for the full-time position in thatdepartment. She is also a bookkeeper forWoodstock Farms and Creative Realty.

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

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Finance chair. She served onthe prior Land UseCommission, which turnedinto the Planning and ZoningCommission. She was also thetreasurer of the RecreationCommission many years ago.

Nicholson is the town’s treewarden, as well as a co-editorof a local monthly publicationcalled The Pomfret Times.

What’s even more substan-tial about the 2009 Board ofSelectmen elections in Pomfretis that Nicholson could becomethe first female to serve on theboard in the town’s history.

“I think it’s long overdue,”she said. “The surroundingtowns have had women ontheir boards of selectpeople. Itjust for some reason hasn’thappened in Pomfret. I thinkI’d be very honored to hold thatposition. I think I’m qualified. I[also] think the DemocraticTown Committee put a womanup years ago. It’s not the firsttime a woman has run.”

Nicholson said she has a lotof experience and a proventrack record in many facets ofthe civic duties to Pomfret.

“A lot of my goals in thoseareas have been achieved,” sheadded. “It’s been a great oppor-tunity to work with Jim. We’vehad a great working relation-ship over the years. I’m veryimpressed with the accom-plishments that have beenachieved in the last four years,and that’s obviously JimRivers. For the first time in alot of years, we’ve had aDemocratic majority, and theachievements [from them] inthe last four years have been

phenomenal.”Nicholson credited her con-

tributions to begin the workturning the town’s formerGrange into a senior center,approving expenditures forvarious road maintenance andreclamation projects, as well asobligating the grants that thetown receives toward its neces-sary capital improvement proj-ects and land conservationefforts.

“There’s been a hugeincrease of activity from theBoard of Selectmen,” she said.“There’s a lot that has beendone, and there’s still more todo. I look forward to workingwith Jim in finishing up someinitiatives and starting somemore. I’ve been very active onworking on land acquisitionand land preservation.”

Nicholson added thatPomfret is becoming wellknown for its initiatives, and ithas become cutting edge on alot of issues.

“A lot of things have beenaccomplished by workingtogether, working with differ-ent groups and different peo-ple,” she said. “We had a 0 millincrease this year. It’s impres-sive, but we positioned our-selves financially, the Board ofFinance, to work with otherboards in town, putting us in aposition to pursue open space,land acquisition and hopefullya new school.”

At the state level, Nicholsonsaid she is concerned about theupcoming budget years.

“The money coming back toPomfret is going to be verytight, putting us in tough posi-tion,” she noted. “We’re goingto have to work collaboratively.There’s always a way to work

together for everybody’s caus-es.”

Nicholson has lived in townfor about 20 years, while in theQuiet Corner for about 25years. She is originally fromwestern New York State. Shehas two children that havegone through the Pomfretschool system.

She holds a bachelor’s degreein plant science and horticul-ture from Cornell University,and holds a master’s degree inlandscape architecture andregional planning from theUniversity of Pennsylvania.

Nicholson is a landscapedesigner and architect, basedin Old Lyme.

She also serves on theWomen’s Board at Day KimballHospital, a member of thePerforming Arts of NortheastConnecticut and a board mem-ber of the Connecticut TreeWardens Society.

It is Republican AnthonyEmilio’s first time running ona selectman ticket, but he hasmunicipal experience and isready to get involved.

He is the current chairmanof the Board of AssessmentAppeals, a member of theEconomic DevelopmentCommission and has been onthe fire district’s board. Emiliohas also run for a position onthe Board of Finance.

“I think that I have the expe-rience in a number of differentareas in how our town worksand what’s important to peo-ple,” he said. “And I think I’d bea good voice for other towns-people on our town’s future.”

Emilio has known Mann fora long time, since they haveboth been involved on the EDCas well as with the local

Republican Party and the SeelyBrown Village group.

“I love Pomfret,” he said.“Pete’s a great guy.”

Emilio said he likesPomfret’s small-town atmos-phere, and that is what hehopes to work toward if elect-ed. He said his main reason torun is to keep Pomfret as acommunity where anybodycan still live.

“And by that, I mean artists,writers and photographers,”he added. “If you don’t keepcontrol of your tax rates, youdrive people out of the area. Ithink we need to always keepan eye for something that’swithin our community.”

Emilio moved to Pomfretover 20 years ago and is origi-nally from Simsbury.

“I moved to Pomfret becauseit reminded me of whatSimsbury was like when I wasgrowing up,” he said.

He holds a bachelor’s degreein economics from theUniversity of Rhode Island.Emilio has worked in the sure-ty bond area for about 15 yearsuntil he and his wife Marthabought the business Majilly’s,where they design and importtableware from Italy.

He has a daughter who hasgone through the Pomfretschool system.

Polls will be open nextTuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. inthe Pomfret CommunitySchool gymnasium.

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

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• Variance Application ZBA 09-04 –Jason A. St. Onge, 139 Riverside Drive,Thompson, CT, Vol 0570, Page 150, Map 67,Block 52, Lot 1, Zone R20. Installation of inground swimming pool. Requesting a reduc-tion from 30’ to 9’ in front lot facing Route 12

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NORWICH — Raymond M. Fish Jr., 65, of382 Laurel Hill Ave., died Oct. 11 at BackusHospital.

He was married to Barbara (Fontaine)Fish, who survives him.

In addition to his wife, he leaves one son,Raymond M. Fish III, of Norwich; threedaughters, Sandra Claman of Norwich, PaulaFish of Taftville and Lynn Fish of Shelton;one brother, Gary Fish, of Brooklyn; one sis-ter, Sandra Dumais, of Plainfield; 12 grand-

children; nieces and nephews.Born in Norwich Feb.14, 1944, he was the

son of the late Raymond M. and Mavis(Belnecht) Fish Sr.

Mr. Fish was employed for 35 years as atruck driver before retiring.

The funeral and burial were private. Therewere no calling hours. Guillot Funeral Home,75 South B. St., Taftville, was in charge ofarrangements.

Raymond M. Fish Jr., 65

EASTFORD — HermanEverett Barlow Sr., 90, ofEastford, died peacefullySaturday, Oct. 24, surround-ed by his family.

He leaves Jean (Trepal)Barlow, his loving wife of 59years; his six sons anddaughters-in-law: Davidand Ruth of Coopersburg,

Pa., Glenn and SuAnn of Eastford, Bruce andLinda of Marshall, Mich., and Herman Jr. andDiane, Dennis and Joan, and James and KathyJean, all of Eastford; a brother, Clement Barlow,of Brielle, N.J.; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces andnephews.

Born at home in Westford Jan 16, 1919, Mr.Barlow moved with his family at an early age toEastford, where he resided until his death.

In 1954, together with his father-in-law, thelate Edward A. Trepal, Mr. Barlow established a

hardware store in Storrs. He continued to man-age Mansfield Supply until his retirement atage 87. He was well known and respected in theStorrs community as an honest and hard-work-ing businessman and friend.

For more than 40 years, Mr. Barlow was anactive member of the Eastford Baptist Church.

He will be greatly missed by all who knewhim. Three words that can be used to character-ize his life are integrity, service and humility.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Oct.29, at Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Road.The Smith & Walker Funeral Home, ofPutnam, handled arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to theEastford Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 133Union Road, Eastford, CT 06242, a scholarshipfund he started upon the death of his mother, orto the Camp Nahaco Park Commission, P.O.Box 98, Eastford, CT 06242.

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

Herman Everett Barlow Sr., 90

LEICESTER, Mass. — Daniel A. O’Neil, 63,previously of Leicester, died Sunday, Oct. 25,at UMASS Memorial Hospital, BelmontStreet, Worcester.

He leaves his daughter, Maureen Britt, andher husband Timothy of Auburn; a brother,James E. O’Neil, and his wife Dorothy ofCherry Valley; three sisters, Mary B. O’Neil

of North Grosvenordale, Conn., Margaret H.Partenheimer and her husband Paul ofLeicester, and Elizabeth A. Larson and herhusband David of Leicester; and nieces andnephews.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of Leo A.and Margaret (Mulvey) O’Neil. He was agraduate of St. John’s High School inShrewsbury.

Mr. O’Neil was a licensed practical nursewho worked as an administrator at OakwoodRehabilitation and Nursing Center inWebster for 25 years, retiring in 2005.

He enjoyed going to the Cape with his fam-ily.

At the family’s request, services were pri-vate. Burial was at the convenience of thefamily in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Leicester.The Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131Main St., Leicester, directed the arrange-ments.

Contributions may be made to the charityof one’s choice.

OBITUARIESOBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to sjarvis@villagernewspa-

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

HARWICH, Mass. —Mary Elizabeth “Betty”Korswig, 66, of Harwichand East Woodstock,Conn., passed away peace-fully Tuesday morning,Oct. 20, at her home inHarwich, surrounded byher loving family.

She was the wife of KarlKorswig. They married Sept. 1, 1962, and cel-ebrated 47 years of marriage.

In addition to her husband, she leaves herchildren and their families: Karen and BillDoyle of Woodstock, Terri Ducharme andDoug Huot of Woodstock, Joann and RickAinslie of Harwich, and Jamie and MattThompson of Orleans; grandchildrenHannah, Dylan, Luke, Raymond, Elizabeth,Tracey and Ben; great-grandchildren Evan,Carter, Alison and Axil; her sisters, VirginiaMcEwen of Texas, Marilyn Freyman ofColorado, Shirley Johnson of Florida, PatAldridge of Florida, Lois Swenson ofConnecticut; and Gloria Bates ofConnecticut; and her sister-in-law, Sally Mayof Connecticut.

She was predeceased by brothers WilfredGagnon, Norman Gagnon and Dick Gagnon.

Born Jan. 5, 1943, in Southbridge, Mass.,she was the youngest of 10 children of thelate Wilfred and Mary Gagnon. She was agraduate of Woodstock Academy.

Mrs. Korswig stayed at home to raise her

children, and when the youngest were off toschool, she went to work for LinemasterSwitch in Woodstock. She and Karl moved toCape Cod in 1988. She worked as a CNA atRosewood Manor, as well as provided privatecare to the elderly, which she thoroughlyenjoyed. She worked at Thompson’s Printingand retired in 2007 to care for her grandchil-dren.

Mrs. Korswig was a dedicated wife, mother,grandmother and true friend. She enjoyedcamping, reading, chatting on the phone, vis-iting with friends and family, and cooking forand feeding anyone who came by —especial-ly her friends and their children in the neigh-borhood.

Mrs. Korswig loved sports and was a dedi-cated supporter of the Boston Red Sox andNew England Patriots, as well as TigerWoods.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the East WoodstockCongregational Church, 220 WoodstockRoad, East Woodstock. The Smith andWalker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St.,Putnam, is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributionsmay be made to the East WoodstockCongregational Church, P.O. Box 156 EastWoodstock, CT 06244 or The Family Pantry,133 Queen Anne Road, Harwich, MA 02645

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

CANTERBURY — Donald J. Lema, 73, ofCanterbury, entered into his eternal kingdomMonday, Oct. 19, surrounded by his family, atDay Kimball Hospital in Putnam.

He the husband of Elizabeth (Herr) Lema,whom he married Feb. 11, 1989.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his children,Mishelle Lema Gallagher and husband Sean ofWaterford, Nicole Lema Toolan and husbandBrian of Suffield, Richard Coderre ofPlainfield and Donna Montstream Coderre ofPutnam; a sister, Shirley Coderre, of Moosup;his grandchildren, who were the light of hislife: Sara, Kassidy, Daniel, Tiffany and Nathan;and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, PaulCoderre; two brothers, Reginald Martel andWallace Lema; and two sisters, MargueriteGeorge and Claire Shippee.

Born in Providence, R.I., Nov. 23, 1935, he wasthe son of the late Manuel J. and Theresa(Charland) Lema.

Mr. Lema was a graduate of All HallowsSchool in Moosup, Mt. St. Charles Academy inWoonsocket, R.I., and Eastern ConnecticutState University.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the KoreanWar and for many years in the Army Reserves.

For 30 years, Mr. Lema was employed as anelementary school teacher, including at St.James School, Canterbury, Groton, West

Stafford, Staffordville andPlainfield schools. He also was atractor-trailer driver. During hisdays of tractor-trailer driving, hewould sign off with the followingwords of encouragement to otherdrivers: “May the good Lord takea liking to you. The Educator said that.” Afterhis retirement, he was a substitute teacher andmost recently a driving instructor forAAA/Briarwood Driving Academy in Bozrah.

Mr. Lema was a communicant of All HallowsChurch, where he served as lector and aEucharistic minister. He was a member of theCanterbury Lions Club, Moriah Lodge ofMasons No. 15 of Brooklyn, the Knights ofColumbus All Hallows Council, NEA and CEA.

Mr. Lema loved his family, friends, churchand educating students. He was an avid reader,a New York Giants fan and a “Jeopardy” buff.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will beheld at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in All HallowsChurch, Moosup. Burial will be at the conve-nience of the family. The Tillinghast FuneralHome, 433 Main St., Danielson, is in charge ofarrangements.

Donations in his memory may be made tothe Donald J. Lema Education Scholarship atPlainfield High School, c/o Savings Institute,P.O. Box 8, Canterbury, CT 06331.

Mary Elizabeth Korswig, 66Donald J. Lema, 73

ROCHDALE, Mass. — Kathleen M.(Dumas) Jyringi, 84, of 5 Foster St., in theRochdale section of Leicester, died Saturday,Oct. 24, at Oakwood Rehabilitation andNursing Center in Webster after an illness.

Her husband, Aarne E. Jyringi died in2002.

She leaves four sons, Craig Jyringi and hiswife Sheryl of Rochdale, Brian Jyringi andhis wife Sheryl of Palmer, Mark Jyringi andhis companion Catherine of Seattle, Wash.,and Cris Jyringi and his wife Donna ofLeicester; a daughter, Lynn Auger, and herhusband Robert of Thompson, Conn.; a sis-ter, Theresa LaPlante, of Charlton; 12 grand-children; four great-grandchildren; and sev-eral nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, DennisDumas, and three sisters, Vivian Southard,Ruth Cobb and Dorothy Jyringi.

Born in Malone, N.Y., she was the daughter

of Alfred and Mamie (LaBrake) Dumas.Mrs. Jyringi was a secretary at Sawyer

Lumber Co. in Worcester before retiring. Shealso worked for many years at CarltonWoolen Mills in Rochdale.

She took several computer classes atWorcester State College. She enjoyed bingo,reading and playing cards and was an avidScrabble player. She loved the New EnglandPatriots.

The family wishes to extend special thanksto Giselle Desrochers and Katie Knox for theexcellent care given to Kathleen.

The funeral was held Monday, Oct. 26, atMorin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 MainSt., Leicester. Burial was private at the conve-nience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to V.N.A.Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA01608.

Kathleen M. Jyringi, 84

MILFORD, Mass. — Ronald L. Parkin, 73, ofMilford, died Friday, Oct. 23, at home sur-rounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of the late Naomi L.(Lipman) Parkin, who died in September.

He leaves one son, Craig S. Parkin, ofNorth Grosvenordale, Conn.; two daughters,Jodi M. Claflin of Douglas and Tracey L.Emond-Parkin of Worcester; three brothers

and six grandchildren.The funeral service was held Friday, Oct.

30, at the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home, 42Congress St., Milford. Interment with mili-tary honors was in the MassachusettsNational Cemetery in Bourne.

Memorial contributions may be made tothe American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St.,Framingham, MA 01701.

Ronald L. Parkin, 73

Theresa M. Gravel-Duquette, 81

Daniel A. O’Neil, 63

BROOKLYN — Theresa M. Gravel, 81, ofCanterbury Street, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, atPierce Memorial Baptist Home.

She was the former wife of the late MauriceDuquette.

She leaves her son, Maurice “Mick”Duquette, and his wife Grace of Escondito,Calif.; her daughters, Linda Menard and herhusband Jerry of North Grosvenordale,Lucille Raynsford of Danielson, Judy Lefevreand her husband Bob of Danielson, DianeMorris and her husband Kenny of Escondito,Calif., and Tammy Duquette of Woodstock;her sister, Jeannette Taratuta, of Clinton,Mass.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her daughter,Marlena Boucher, and her sister, Lucille

Houle.Born in 1928 in Clinton, she was the daugh-

ter of the late Albani and Amerilda (Harvey)Gravel.

Mrs. Gravel worked at Bates Shoe and alsofor American Optical in Southbridge, Mass.Upon her retirement, she worked part time atCady Brook chicken farm in East Putnam forgood friends Cathy and Fern. She enjoyedmaking puzzles and trips to the casino andespecially loved her bird BJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Massof Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday Nov. 7,at St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., NorthGrosvenordale. Burial will be private. GilmanFuneral Home has been entrusted with herarrangements.

PUTNAM — SisterRegina Fortier, DHS, 84, amember of the Daughtersof the Holy Spirit, diedFriday, Oct. 23, at the HolySpirit Health Care Center.

She leaves two sisters,Bella Pavlak of CorpusChristi, Texas, and Sister

Irene Fortier, DHS, of Brooklyn; one brother,Henry of Waterbury; and several nieces andnephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Born in St. Theodore D’Acton, PQ Canada,she was the daughter of the late Arthur andRegina (Berger) Fortier.

Sister Regina entered religious life in 1945and made her religious profession Aug. 16,1949, at the Holy Spirit Provincial House,Putnam. She was then known as SisterRegina des Anges. Her first assignment in

1949 was at St. Joseph’s Guest House, NewHaven, and from 1953 to 1965, she taught inelementary schools in Burlington, Vt.,Bridgeport and Fitchburg, Mass.

In 1966, Sister Regina took an LPN coursefrom Bullard Haven Vocational TechnicalSchool in Bridgeport, and from 1967 to 1979,she served as a nurse in Putnam, Providence,R.I., Danielson and Mansfield. She retiredfrom nursing in 1979 and did gardening at theProvincial House thereafter until 1998.

A Mass of Christian burial was heldTuesday, Oct. 27, in the Holy Spirit ProvincialHouse Chapel, 72 Church St., Putnam, fol-lowed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, inPutnam. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 ChurchSt., Putnam, directed the arrangements.

Donations may be made to the Daughtersof the Holy Spirit Retirement Fund, 72Church St., Putnam, CT 06260.

DANIELSON — Mary D. Lumbra, 71, ofDanielson, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, at UMassMedical Center in Worcester, Mass.

She was the wife of the late Norman E.Lumbra. They were married for 52 years untilhis passing on Nov. 11, 2006.

She leaves two sons, Albert Lumbra and hiswife Darlene of Dayville and Kenneth Lumbraand his wife Jill of Danielson; six daughters,Helen Sawyer and her husband Darien ofJackman, Maine, Geraldine Paquin and herhusband Chris of Woodstock, GenevieveDubois and Kenneth Duquette of NorthGrosvenordale, Joyce Wonoski and her hus-band Vie of Dayville, Dorinda Keene and herhusband Mark of North Smithfield, R.I., andTammy Heath and her husband Jesse ofThompson; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grand-children; many nieces and nephews; sistersBetty Blanchette of Groton and Dee DeeBrooker of Danielson; brothers Eddie Dubyand Herrick Alexander of Enfield and JohnAlexander of Troy, Vt.; and also John Boudahand his wife Stacia of Montville, and Barbara

Weed and her husband Perley of Burlington,Vt.

She was predeceased by daughter TinaLouise Lumbra; son Norman E. Lumbra Jr.;grandson Robert Griggs III; and brothersArnold Duby, William Duby, Forrest Duby,Hettrick Alexander and Larry Alexander.

Born June 4, 1938, in Ferrisburg, Vt., she wasthe daughter of the late Albert and Bertha(Osborne) Alexander.

Mrs. Lumbra was a stay-at-home mother whoenjoyed cooking, reading, racing, fishing, doingpuzzles and having tea with Florence Carito.But most of all, she enjoyed her many grand-children and great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held in Williston, Vt. atthe convenience of the family. There are no call-ing hours. The Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433Main St., Danielson, is in charge of arrange-ments.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memorymay be made to Day Kimball Hospital OncologyLab, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260.

Mary D. Lumbra, 71

WOODSTOCK — Sandra L. Safford-Bright,of Woodstock, died Oct. 17.

She leaves her husband, Frank Bright; herthree daughters, Sherry Borders, DawnFlowers and Melissa Reid; four brothers,Charles, James, Frank and John Safford;four grandchildren and three great-grand-children.

She was the daughter of Charles and

Waneda Safford.A memorial service was held Thursday,

Oct. 22, at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home,148 Grove St., Putnam.

Donations may be made to the AmericanDiabetes Association.

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Sandra L. Safford-Bright

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RELIGION

Ask and it will be given toyou; seek and you will find;knock and the door will beopened to you. For everyonewho asks receives; he whoseeks finds; and to him whoknocks, the door will beopened. “Which of you, ifhis son asks for bread, willgive him a stone? Or if heasks for a fish, will givehim a snake? If you, then,though you are evil, knowhow to give good gifts to your children, howmuch more will your Father in heaven givegood gifts to those who ask him! So in every-thing, do to others what you would have themdo to you, for this sums up the Law and theProphets. — Matthew 7:7-12

Irecently read an amazing story aboutDavid Livingstone......................................He was born in 1813 in Scotland and died

in 1873 in Zambia, Africa. He was an extra-ordinary man with a heart for God and oth-ers. His adventuresome spirit took him toplaces few, if any, had seen up to that time.His skill with medicine gave him a doorwayto ministry. He was the first medical mis-sionary to Central Africa.Toward the end of his life, he lost contactwith the outside world for about six years.Henry Morton Stanley, a reporter for theNew York Herald, was sent to find him in1869. He found Livingstone in the town ofUjiji in October 1871.He greeted him with the now famous words,“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” to which heresponded, “Yes, and I feel thankful that Iam here to welcome you.” In less than twoyears, Livingstone would die of malaria anddysentery.After his death, Britain wanted the tribe inZambia to return the body of their country-man for a proper burial. At first the triberefused. Eventually they sent his body back,but without the heart. They placed a note onhis body that said, “You can have his body,but his heart belongs in Africa.”Livingstone’s heartless body is buried atWestminster Abbey in London. Today thereis a statue of Livingstone at the place wherethey buried his heart.Question: If your heart were to be buried atthe place you loved most, where would thatbe?The above passage tells us a great deal aboutthe heart of our Heavenly Father. It teachesus:• Our Heavenly Father is approachable —“Ask and it will be given to you; seek andyou will find; knock and the door will beopened to you.” For everyone who asksreceives, he who seeks finds, and to him whoknocks, the door will be opened. Threetimes he invites us to approach him. “Ask!”“Seek!” “Knock!” The repetition is meant toget across the idea that the door of yourHeavenly Father’s house is open. He wantsus to approach him. If you ever need any-thing from him — just ask. If you need itreal bad, seek. And if you’re desperate,knock on the doors of heaven — he won’t

mind. He’d love to hearfrom you; he’d like toknow your concerns.There is no red tape, nohoops, no drills, noappointment secretariesto mess with. Just askanytime, anywhere — anyof you, and you’ll have anaudience with him.• Our Heavenly Father isbenevolent — “Ask” and itwill be given to you;

“seek” and you will find; “knock” and it willbe opened to you. For everyone who asksreceives, and the one who seeks finds, and tothe one who knocks it will be opened. YourHeavenly Father is kind. He is compassion-ate; he is generous. Be encouraged to come.Pray to him. It is not in vain that you pray.God is not toying with you. He answers. Hegives good things when you pray.Understand his benevolence.• Our Heavenly Father is wise — “Which ofyou, if his son asks for bread, will give hima stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will givehim a snake? If you, then, though you areevil, know how to give good gifts to yourchildren, how much more will your Fatherin heaven give good gifts to those who askhim?We have a heavenly Father who is willing toanswer and wise enough to give us what wereally need. The emphasis here is on God’swisdom. We often don’t know what to askfor. But God knows what we need, and hewill not answer our prayers by giving usanything that contradicts his heart of lovetoward. A loving human father wouldn’tgive his child a stone or a snake when he ishungry. That would violate the boundariesof common sense and concern. If we knowwho to respond to our children in lovingways, how much more will our HeavenlyFather know how to respond to us when weask anything of him?What’s the point of all this? If you knew hisheart, you would never stop pursuing him.When you pause to consider that God is infi-nitely strong and can do all that he pleases,and that he is infinitely righteous so that heonly does what is right, and that he is infi-nitely good so that everything he does is per-fectly good, and that he is infinitely wise sothat he always knows perfectly what is rightand good, and that he is infinitely loving sothat in all his strength and righteousnessand goodness and wisdom, he raises theeternal joy of his loved ones as high as itcan be raised — when you pause to considerthis, then the lavish invitations of this Godto ask him for good things, with the promisethat he will give them, is unimaginably won-derful.Livingston’s heart was kept by the people towhom he gave it. Your Heavenly Fatherwants you to know that he has given to youhis heart through the cross of Jesus Christ.Will you receive it today?

Tim Vamosi is the pastor at Eastford BaptistChurch in Eastford.

The heart of the Heavenly FatherCHURCH DIRECTORY

EASTFORD

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

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

NORTH GROSVENORDALE

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

POMFRET

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

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

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

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

PUTNAM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jehovah Witnesses81 Thurber Road928-4442

THOMPSON

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

Weekend schedule summer: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday8 a.m.St. Stephen ChurchJunction of Routes 131 and 197130 Old Turnpike Road P.O. Box 222Quinebaug, CT 06262 935-5205Masses: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.Thursday through SaturdayHoly Day as announcedWeekdays: 8 a.m. Tuesday through SaturdayPastor: Very Rev. Michael Phillippino Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. LouiseLeFortReligious education grades 1 through 6, Sunday 10 to11:30 a.m; grades 7 though 9 (confirmation), 10 to11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WOODSTOCK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass.• Pucker — 9 p.m., The Pump House,Southbridge, Mass.• Dead By Six, Tuesdays With Morrie,Halfhearted Comeback, Battleships, Rite OfPassage, Damsels, Under Lying Truth, KelenHeller, Ashes Of The Lost, Welcome TheTide, Lesions, Vociferance and A Cold NightFor Aligations — 9 p.m., Mill Street Brews,Southbridge, Mass.• Weight of Gravity with Uncle Billy’sSmokehouse — 9 p.m., The Cannery, 12Crane, Southbridge, Mass., $5.• Dana Lewis — 8:30 p.m., The Whistle Stop,Oxford, Mass.• Beth Colegrove — 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean,Pomfret, Conn., $10.• Billy Pilgrim — 9 p.m., Lake Tavern,Dayville, Conn.• Zinc Alloy — 9 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, WestGlocester, R.I.• Ozzmosis (Ozzy Osbourne tribute band) — 8p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino,Uncasville, Conn.Sunday, Nov. 1• Open mic with Rick Harrington Band — 3p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, WestGlocester, R.I.• Gary Puckett — 7 p.m., Wolf Den, MoheganSun Casino, Uncasville, Conn.Monday, Nov. 2• Jason Mitchell — 7 p.m., Wolf Den,

Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn.Tuesday, Nov. 3• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic — 7:30 p.m.,Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass.• Strictly Sinatra with Mike Dutra — 6 to 9p.m., Oxford’s Casual Dining, Oxford, Mass.• Decades By Dezyne — 7 p.m., Wolf Den,Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn.Wednesday, Nov. 4• Jared Adams — 6 to 9 p.m., Oxford’s CasualDining, Oxford, Mass.• RAM — 9 p.m., Lucky’s, Foster, R.I.• Tall Heights — 7 p.m., Wolf Den, MoheganSun Casino, Uncasville, Conn.Thursday, Nov. 5• Rob Adams — 8 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft atThe Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge,Mass.• Jazz with Rich Falco, Rich Jarvais, JerryWilfong — 6:30 to 9 p.m., Oxford’s CasualDining, Oxford, Mass.• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic (upstairs) — 8p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.• Gary Lewis & The Playboys — 8 p.m., WolfDen, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn.

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BEYOND

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FRIDAYOctober 30

ANNUAL FALLFEST will be held from 7 to9 p.m. at Acts II Ministries, 1366 RiversideDrive, Thompson. Saddle up and mosey onover for a yee-hawing good time of food, funand laughter. Come dressed in best westerngear and get entered into the Best DressedCowboy and Cowgirl Contest. Call (888) 433-9901 for more information or to schedule aride. Visit online at www.actsii.org.

‘THE SANCTUARY — LANDSCAPES OFNEW ENGLAND,’ an exhibit by award-win-ning artist Barbara Lussier, will open at 6:30p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Center, 189Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. The exhibit willrun through Nov. 22 and is free to the public.A percentage from all sales will benefit theCenter at Pomfret.

SAW-WHET OWL BANDING will be heldat 7 p.m. at the Audubon Society Center atPomfret, 189 Pomfret St. (Route 169), PomfretCenter. The smallest species in theNortheast, this owl typically migrates southin early winter. This is the Center’s thirdyear banding the owls. Seeing these remark-ably docile pint-sized owls up close is some-thing to behold, Cost is $15 for Audubonmembers/$25 for non-members. Registerearly, as space is limited. Call 928-4948 tomake a reservation.

‘BROADWAY NIGHT,’ a cabaret of songsperformed by members of the PomfretSchool Chorus to benefit their internationaltour in 2011, will begin at 8 p.m. in the JahnReading Room at Pomfret School. Donationis $15 per person. For more information,please visit www.pomfretschool.org.

SATURDAYOctober 31

ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY will be heldfrom 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the VFW KillinglyBrooklyn Memorial Post No. 2650, 29Mechanic St. Danielson. Call 774-5916 formore information.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUF-FET will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at theAttawaugan Fire Co., 20 Country Club Road,Attawaugan. Cost is $5 per person, $4 forseniors and free for children 12 and under.Call 942-4880 for more information.

MONDAYNovember 2

‘INTO THE WILD’ will be shown at 1 p.m. inthe meeting room of the Thompson PublicLibrary, 934 Riverside Drive, NorthGrosvenordale. It is free and open to the pub-lic. This movie is rated R. Children under 10must be accompanied by an adult. Lightrefreshments allowed. For more informa-tion, call (860) 923-9779 or visit www.thomp-sonpubliclibrary.org.

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY for residents ofthe town of Pomfret will be open from 5:30 to6:30 p.m. at its temporary location at theTracy House (next to the AbingtonCongregational Church) on Route 97 inAbington. Please bring proper I.D. and proofof residence (copy of a phone or electric bill,etc.). The Food Pantry will be open Mondayevenings and on Tuesdays (except Nov. 3)from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every week.

TUESDAYNovember 3

TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGHSCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION 2010will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the ThompsonLibrary in Community Room 1.

COMPUTER BASICS CLASS will be held at1 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library. Classeswill focus on helping those unfamiliar withcomputers develop the skills they need to usethe computer, conduct basic Internet search-es, use an e-mail account and create docu-ments using word processing. The smallclass size is ideal for those with very little tono experience using computers. Please callthe library at 963-6826 to register for thesefree classes.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME will be held atthe Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret St.,Pomfret, with a morning session at 10 a.m.and the afternoon session at 1 p.m. Stories,songs and crafts with a different theme areoffered each week for children ages 3through 5. Online registration is required atwww.pomfretlibrary.org/kids.

SENIORS’ BROWN BAG LUNCHEON willbegin at noon at Tracy House, Route 97,Pomfret. All Pomfret senior citizens areinvited to join the Pomfret SeniorsAssociation for lunch.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP will meet at6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of theThompson Public Library, 934 RiversideDrive, North Grosvenordale, to discuss

“Privileged Information” by Stephen White.For more information, call (860) 923-9779 orvisit www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org.

WEDNESDAYNovember 4

ABEL JOSLEN IRREGULARS FIFE ANDDRUM CORPS will hold practice from 6 to 7p.m. in Emanuel Lutheran Church hall,Main Street, North Grosvenordale. Newmembers are welcome. There will be freeinstruction in fife and drum for children andtheir parents. No experience necessary. Formore information, call (860) 303-4567.

LITTLE ONES STORY HOUR, “Falling intoBooks,” will be held at 9 a.m. at WestWoodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill Connector,Woodstock. All children are welcome for sto-ries, songs and crafts. For information,please call 974-0376.

AWANA KIDS CLUB meets 6:30 to 8 p.m.every Wednesday for children ages 3 years tograde 6 at the East Putnam CommunityChurch, 250 East Putnam Road, Putnam. Formore information, call (860) 928-2193.

YOUNG MARINES OF QUINEBAUG VAL-LEY SIGN-UPS and informational meetingwill be held at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 1523,207 Providence St., Putnam. The YoungMarines is a youth education and serviceprogram for boys and girls, ages 8 throughcompletion of high school. The YoungMarines promotes the mental, moral andphysical development of its members. Theprogram focuses on character building andleadership and promotes a healthy, drug-freelifestyle. The Young Marines is the focalpoint for the U.S. Marine Corps’ youth DrugDemand Reduction efforts. Please bring anoriginal birth certificate, Social Securitycard and insurance card. The registrationfee is $30. The first week of boot camp will beDec. 2. For additional information, [email protected], call Victoriaat (860) 705-2142 or check out www.young-marines.com. Any adults interested in join-ing the unit staff are encouraged to speak tothe unit adjutant regarding requirements.

‘THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD AND LOEBSTORY’ will be presented at 8 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m.Sundays at The Spirit of Broadway Theater,24 Chestnut St., Norwich, through Nov. 22.This two-character musical drama recountsthe legendary duo who committed one of themost infamous and heinous crimes of the20th century. Focusing on their obsessiverelationship and utilizing Leopold’s 1958parole hearing as the framework, “ThrillMe” reveals the series of events in 1924Chicago that led about-to-be law studentsNathan Leopold and Richard Loeb to be for-ever remembered as “the thrill killers.” Fortickets or information, call the SBT BoxOffice at (860) 886-2378 or visit www.spiritof-broadway.org.

‘CREATIVE BOOKMAKING’ will beoffered at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret PublicLibrary, 449 Pomfret St., Pomfret. From pop-ups and pockets, to inserts and slides, learnsome fun and inspiring card and bookmak-ing techniques to record family events andmemories. This workshop is led by CarlyMartin and Lisa Andrews of Silver CircleStudio and is part of the “PicturingAmerica/Picturing Pomfret” series.Individuals and families are welcome. Pleaseregister at www.pomfretlibrary.org.

HEIFER COMMUNITY MEETING will beheld at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam PublicLibrary, 225 Kennedy Drive, Putnam. Learnabout Heifer International and its mission towork with communities to end hunger andpoverty and care for the earth. Also learnabout projects around the world and in localneighborhoods. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visitwww.heifer.org.

‘ART IN THE QUIET CORNER’ by theNortheast Connecticut Art Guild will be onview from today until Nov. 29 at theThompson Public Library, 934 RiversideDrive, North Grosvenordale. A receptionwith refreshments will be held at 6:30 p.m.tonight. For more information, call thelibrary at (860) 923-9779 or [email protected].

THURSDAYNovember 5

TODDLER STORY TIME, with stories,bounces, songs and rhymes for children agesbirth to 3, will be offered at the PomfretPublic Library, 449 Pomfret St., Pomfret.Online registration is required at www.pom-fretlibrary.org/kids.

STEAK NIGHT will be held at 7 p.m. at theDanielson Elks Lodge No. 1706, 13 Center St.,Danielson. Tickets are available at the Lodgefor $15 per person. Call the Lodge at (860) 774-9775 for details.

‘TWELFTH NIGHT,’ a comedy by WilliamShakespeare and updated to the 20th century,will be performed by a cast and crew of morethan 20 students at 7:30 p.m. tonight; Friday,Nov. 6; and Saturday, Nov. 7, in the HardAuditorium of the Pomfret School. The pub-lic is invited free of charge. For more infor-mation, please visit www.pomfretschool.org.

CONNECTICUT FARM ENERGY PRO-GRAM WORKSHOP will be held at 10 a.m.in Norwich and at 2 p.m. in Brooklyn. TheConnecticut Farm Energy Program is anewly formed partnership between EasternConnecticut RC&D Area and USDA RuralDevelopment. The workshops are designed

to inform eligible agriculture producers andagriculture-based small businesses locatedin New London and Windham Counties onhow to apply to Rural Development for ener-gy assistance in the form of REAP Grants(Rural Energy for America Program) and thegrant assistance available to them throughthe Connecticut Farm Energy Program. Toregister, call Amanda at (860) 345-3977.

FRIDAYNovember 6

FOUR SEASONS AUCTION, to benefit theFamily Flock Relay For Life Team, will beheld at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall,Houghton Street, Webster, Mass. Auctionpaddles are $1 each. New items between 25cents and $1 will be auctioned. Snacks,desserts, coffee and apple cider will beserved. The downstairs bar will be open.Guests have chances to win free door prizes,and there will also be a cash and carry crafttable. For more information, please callTammy at (860) 923-3437 or Donna at (860) 923-3532.

FISH FRY will be held from noon to 7 p.m. atthe Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Menuchoice includes fish and chips ($9), scallops($10), clams ($12), fish and scallops or fishand clams ($15), and a fisherman’s platters($15). For more information, call (860) 923-2967 or e-mail [email protected].

‘TWELFTH NIGHT,’ a comedy by WilliamShakespeare and updated to the 20th century,will be performed by a cast and crew of morethan 20 students at 7:30 p.m. tonight andSaturday, Nov. 7, in the Hard Auditorium ofthe Pomfret School. The public is invited freeof charge. For more information, please visitwww.pomfretschool.org.

‘HOLIDAY SHOPS, HOPS AND POPS,’featuring well known local and national ven-dors, will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at theDanielson Elks Lodge 1706, 13 Center St.,Danielson. Beer, wine and Bourbon tastingwith appetizers and treats are available for$10 per person.

SATURDAYNovember 7

ASHFORD FALL FAIR/BAKE SALE willbe held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SeniorCenter, 25 Tremko Lane, Ashford (Route 44across from Town Hall). Lunch will be avail-able. For more information, call (860) 487-5122.

MONTHLY CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE, afund-raiser of Tourtellotte Memorial HighSchool Project Graduation 2010, Thompson,will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the TownHall parking lot. A bake sale will also be heldat the Post Office, same parking lot. In addi-tion, orders from the G-7 Chicken Potpie Saleshould be picked up during these samehours. Potpies are $6 each and benefit TMHSProject Graduation 2010. To order, contactLisa at 923-9942 or Laurie at 935-5804 or [email protected].

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, CARGILLCOUNCIL 64, will be at all Masses at St.Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnamtoday and tomorrow speaking about whatCargill Council does to help its members,their families, St. Mary Church of theVisitation in Putnam, Most Holy TrinityChurch in Pomfret and for the community ingeneral. All Roman Catholic men 18 andolder will be given the opportunity to join.For information, please contact CargillCouncil 64 Membership Director John Ryanby phone at (860) 928-7241 or by e-mail [email protected].

VETERANS DAY ROAST PORK DINNERwill be held at the American Legion FamilyPost 67, Route 200, North Grosvenordale,with cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner served at6 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Call ArmurHoule at 923-2191 for tickets. A limited num-ber of tickets may be available at the door.

ROAST BEEF SUPPER will be held from 5to 7 p.m. in the Congregational Church ofPutnam’s dining room (Livery Street)entrance. Tickets, available at the door or bycalling 928-4405, are $12 for adults and $5 forchildren 12 and under. Take-out will be avail-able.

VENDOR AND BAKE SALE, sponsored bythe Abington Congregation Church Women’sGuild, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theTracy House on Route 97 in Abington.

HOLLY ‘N’ HARVEST FAIR will be heldfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East WoodstockCongregational Church. For more informa-tion, contact 928-7449.

HAWAIIAN HARVEST DINNER, anevening of food, fun and fellowship, will beheld at 6 p.m. at Eastford Baptist Church.Come dressed in your favorite Hawaiianshirt and enjoy the unique musical comedyof Christian entertainer Tom Brennan. Afree, delicious meal of Hawaiian tropicalfruit salad, stuffed roasted pork loin withpineapple-cherry glaze, roasted potatoes,sweet and sour corn mix, bread and butter,and homemade pineapple upside down cakeand whipped cream will be served. Therewill also be door prizes. Invite friends, butact soon, because seats are limited. For tick-ets, call the church office at (860) 974-1414, orpick them up at the following locations: inEastford at Buell’s Orchard or Bowen’sGarage; in Woodstock at Pine Knoll RealEstate or Valley Market; in Chaplin atNickerson Campground; and in Union,Chapell Tire.

STITCHES, a group for needle workers of alltypes, will meet from 11 a.m. to noon at thePutnam Public Library, 225 Kennedy Drive,Putnam. Twenty minutes of knitting canlower heart rate and blood pressure. Bring aproject or come learn to knit. For more infor-mation, call (860) 963-6826.

THOMPSON LIONS CLUB 15TH ANNU-AL FAMILY STYLE ROAST BEEF SUP-PER, featuring Butts famous roast beef, willbe held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knights ofColumbus Hall, Route 12, NorthGrosvenordale. Tickets are $12 for adults and$6 for children and are available from anyThompson Lions member or at the door.Drive-through take-out dinners will be avail-able.

LASAGNA DINNER will be held from 4:30to 6:30 p.m. at the Federated Church, Route 6,Brooklyn. Cost is $ per person and includesmeat or vegetable lasagna, salad, rolls andcake. Take-out only.

BREAKFAST BUFFET will be held from 7to 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church,954 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale.Donation is $6 for adults and $3 for children.

INDOOR YARD SALE/CHILIDINNER/OPEN HOUSE will be held at theMoriah Masonic Lodge, Route 6, Brooklyn.The yard sale will take place from 10 a.m. to3 p.m. The Cincinnati “Skyline” Chili Dinnerwill begin at 2 p.m., with an open house from2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend.During these events, the Moriah MasonicLodge will also be collecting new boxers andbriefs and gently worn men’s clothing forhomeless veterans.

HARVEST AND HOLLY FESTIVAL, spon-sored by the Thompson Memorial Auxiliary10088 VFW, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the VFW Post, Route 131, Quinebaug.There will be attic treasures, crafts, a bakesale, theme baskets, a luncheon and more.

‘WARM HEARTS, WARM HOMES’ BEN-EFIT CONCERT will begin at 7 p.m. at theWestfield Congregational Church. TheKillingly Brooklyn Interfaith Council is pre-senting this free evening of delightful enter-tainment. Donations are appreciated.Proceeds will benefit the council’s FuelFund. Refreshments will follow. For moreinformation, call the Westfield Church at774-8438.

SMORGASBORD SUPPER AND BAKESALE will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at theOneco United Methodist Church, Route 14A,Oneco. The buffet-style meal includes ham,lasagna, meatballs, beets, potato salad, maca-roni salad, baked beans, gelatin salads, rolls,rolls, beverages and pies. Tickets are $9 foradults, $3 for children under 12 and free forpreschoolers. Tickets will be on sale at thedoor beginning at 4 p.m.

YARD SALE will be held from 8 a.m. to 2p.m. at the Attawaugan Fire Co., 20 CountryClub Road, Attawaugan. Vendors are want-ed. Cost is $10 per table. Call 942-4880 formore information.

‘TWELFTH NIGHT,’ a comedy by WilliamShakespeare and updated to the 20th century,will be performed by a cast and crew of morethan 20 students at 7:30 p.m. in the HardAuditorium of the Pomfret School. The pub-lic is invited free of charge. For more infor-mation, please visit www.pomfretschool.org.

BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE, to help home-less animals, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. at Wibberley Tire, junction of Routes 12and 101 in Dayville. Dry cat food is urgentlyneeded. Purina brands are preferred. Cashdonations are always welcome. Proceeds willbenefit homeless and needy animals. Formore information, call Pet Pals at (860) 546-1280. Do not call Wibberley’s.

SUNDAYNovember 8

PENNY SOCIAL, hosted by the VFW Post5446 Ladies Auxiliary, will be held at the PostHome, Winsor Avenue, Plainfield. Doorsopen at noon. Proceeds will benefit theNational Home for Children. Refreshmentsavailable.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST will beheld from 8 to 11 a.m. at the American LegionPost 67, Route 200, North Grosvenordale. Theprice is $6 per person. Proceeds will benefitLegion projects.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, CARGILLCOUNCIL 64,will be at all Masses at St.Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnamtoday and tomorrow speaking about whatCargill Council does to help its members,their families, St. Mary Church of theVisitation in Putnam, Most Holy TrinityChurch in Pomfret and for the community ingeneral. All Roman Catholic men 18 andolder will be given the opportunity to join.For information, please contact CargillCouncil 64 Membership Director John Ryanby phone at (860) 928-7241 or by e-mail [email protected].

MONDAYNovember 9

SOAPMAKING WORKSHOP with KarenButera will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at thePutnam Public Library, 225 Kennedy Drive,Putnam. Get prepared for Christmas giftsearly with this hands-on workshop.Materials fee is $6. Please register for thisprogram by calling 963-6826.


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(2) 8 Foot ElectricBaseboard Heaters

With Thermostats.$100 For Pair860-974-1841

(2) Circular Clothing Racks

(1) Circular Belt RackPricing Gun & Tags

(2) Crates Coat HangersAssorted PicturesOnly Used 7 Months

Will Sell For $400Or Separately

(860)974-9946

(2) CommercialShowcases6’Wx2’D, 82” High

$3004’Wx2’D, 82” High

$250Both For $500

413-245-1241

(2) Mercedes-Benz Alloy Wheels

Fit 190-124 Body Style, 1985-1992. Wheel Size Is

6.5” x 15”1 Wheel Includes Michelin

XM+S Alpin Radial(195-65-15) In Near-New

Condition.$165 For All

774-230-8816

(2)25 Ft. &(2)18 FootParking LotLight Postsw/Double Lamps

New $1500508-764-8330

(2)Sofas$150 & $200

Or Best Offer508-278-2729508-282-9997

(4) Poker TablesSeats 8-10

With Built-In Cup Holders.Black, With Green Velvet

Surface.$50 OBO Each

Ask For Ed508-754-3900508-612-9462

(4) Suzuki King Quad Stock Tires

Brand New $150

Yamaha V-Star 1100Studded Seat & Pillion Pad

$200

FitnessQuest EdgeCrosstrainer

Used Only A Few TimesAsking $250

Sears CraftsmanGas-Powered Edger

$75508-892-1550

(6) HEPA Filters1/3HP, 120V

2x4 Area OutputFloor Or Wall-Mount

Great For Woodworking Area.

Cost New $1000Sell For $150 Each

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

1 PassiveSubwoofer

“Home” $50

Chevy Prizm WantedAny Year. Must Have Very

Low Miles.Will Consider A Civic

508-764-1439

1974 Suzuki TC1001000 Original Miles, Always Garaged. Hasn’t Been Used

In 4 Years!$1000

508-885-3136860-888-5207

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Paying TopDollar

For Silver Coins,Silver Dollars,Gold Coins,

Paper Money.Banks Recommend Us!

We Travel To You!FREE Honest Appraisals

We Operate By The Golden Rule!

L&L CoinCall Tom

508-450-1282

12 Outboards3HP to 35HP

Johnson, Evinrude,& Mercury.

All Tuned Up, Checked Out, And Ready To Go.

$250-$650508-885-6657

140 Patio Blocks(Approximately)

1 5/8” Thick, 15 3/4” Long,8” Wide

$80 For All508-832-3808

16-Year OldDouble Pane

WindowsWith Screens:

(4) 22.75”W/40”H(10) 22.75”W/48”H(9) 22.75”W/56”H

With Crank Opening(1) 40.75”W/41”H

(2) 34.75”W/48”HAsking $50 OBO Per Set

774-262-8929

1929 Ford Model A Tudor

Nice Original Car WithNumbers Matching.

Has Restored Drivetrain,New Interior, Repainted

Original Colors.$12,500

Ask For Barry508-764-6059

Or George508-347-9654

1960’s DeskAnd Chair

$35508-735-9493

19th CENTURYSTAFFORDSHIRE

Comforter Dogs,Cottages, HistoricalFigures And More!Call 860-774-2459

2 AndersonVenting Skylights

22”x46 1/2”$50 Each

8-Foot Tonneau CoverFor Pickup Truck

$200(4) Chrome Wheels

15-Inch, WereOn Dodge Van.

Asking $200 For All 4

Call 508-873-1394

27’ AboveGround Pool

Top Of The Line Quality(Ester Williams)

Includes Brand New Liner, Large Deck, Stairs, Filter,

Pump, And All TheAccesories.

Over $10,000 NewBEST OFFER

508-344-0195

010 FOR SALE

2 GrayishBucket Seats

Fit In 1999 Plymouth MinivanExcellent Condition

$70 EachOr Both For $1002 IBM Selectric

TypewritersWith Many Elements &

Ribbons.$75 Each OBO508-885-3136860-888-5207

2 PianosBoth in excellent condition and tuned, Price includes

move to 1st floor location in Worcester County. Please

call 508-885-3705

200+ Music CD’s$8.00 each or 10 for $75. No

rap. Email your want list:[email protected] Miter Box with

back saw. This is not cheap plastic. $65.00.

Call (508)943-7215

2006 New England Pellet Stove

50k BTU, 9 Feed Settings,9 Blower Settings, 60 lb.

Hopper, Auto-Start.Asking $1495

Call Bill860-774-0578

All Calls/Offers ConsideredAnswering Machine Available

2007 Ariens522 Snowblower

With Electric Start$400 FIRM

774-230-3870

2007 Husqvarna Electric Start

Self-Propelled Mower

15 Minutes Running Time.Paid $340

Sell For $200

15’ Canoe$125

Trailer TiresTwo Pair, 8” & 12”No Cracks On Rims

Cheap1-508-248-6783

3 Gigantic,Insulated Dog

Houses,$500. each.

Delonghi toaster oven/broil-er, Alfredo Elite, never used.

New, $100,Asking $70.

Call (860)923-9056

300+ Slightly Used Paperback

NovelsFrom well known authors

(Steele, Roberts, Mac Comber,...) for $1 per book.

Call on weekends (860)974-2456or email any time

[email protected](Woodstock)

35mm Minolta Maxxum 5000

CameraAF50 Lens & AF70-210 Lens,

Flash & Case.$150

508-278-6123

38 AssortedJigsaw Puzzles

$50 For All

Over 100 Assorted Cassette Tapes

$50 For AllCall 860-928-2677

010 FOR SALE

3HP HorizontalShaft Motor

Runs $25

Cargo CarrierFor 2-Inch Receiver

New $408HP Briggs & Stratton

MotorNew Short Block,

Runs $150508-248-6783

3’x4’ MetalComputer Desk

With shelf, $70 OBO.Call (860)774-5048

4 Cubic YardDumpster

For SaleCall For Details

1986 Hudson 4-Ton TrailerGVW 9,500 lbs860-774-3147

4 Michelin TiresX-Metric MS 185/70/R14

$200123 Paperback &

34 Hardcover Books$100 For All

Decorative Drapery Rod12’x20’

$20New Echo Gas 17’ TrimmerChainsaw & Accessories

$800508-867-6837

5 Sets Of Windows5 Are Sliding Windows,

Appx 48”x48”, To Go With5 Awning Windows

(Appx 30”x48”)Purchased For $2200

Sell For $1200Perfect To Enclose A Porch!

508-987-8067

53” PanasonicHD TV

$800860-564-6658

6 Shaper BitsNever used w/factory

coating. 1/2 inch shank. NOT FOR HAND ROUTER.

$185.00Delta LatheReproducer

Fits 12" & 14" DeltaLathes $450

BackpackNever Used

$100Call (508)943-7215

6-Drawer Table$20

HP All-In-OnePrinter(G85)

$45

New HP Printer$29

Bike$40

And More!480-282-2490

8’ FiberglassTruck Cap

Front & Side SlidingWindows, Locking

Rear Door. Like New!Only $495

860-928-3181

8-Inch/10-InchPorcelain Plates

All With Children’s Pictures By Well-Known Artist.

With Certificates & Numbers, Still In Original Boxes.

If Interested, Call508-347-3238

Will Discuss Prices

9 Lobster TrapsGood Shape

Take All - $250Call Jim

860-963-7780

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‘89 Sno Scoot$1800. Mint. Electric start. ‘89 Sno Scoot, $1400. ‘83

Honda 250R, $700. ‘93Honda XR80, $600.

Please leave a message at (860)315-7048

9’ FisherHeavy Duty

Highway PlowWith Blade

Set up for backhoe or truck$550

Heavy Duty HobartMeat Grinder

With Large Bowl &Attachments

$225Used 15” Monitor

$15Call (508)461-9097

9 Pc. DiningRoom Set

All Items High QualityLike New $1300

Paid $2372 A Year AgoEmail For Photos

[email protected] ONLY!

A/C’s2 Panasonic Energy Star

11,500 BTU.Window/Wall-Units. Clean.

$150 EachFor Details

860-315-7262

MotorizedWheelchairPronto Sure-Step M91

Motorized, With Footrest,Holds 300-400lbs.

Holds Oxygen Tanks.Incl. 2 Brand New Batteries

Asking $1650 firm

Antique 1860’sOak TableWith 5 Legs

With ‘Engraved’ Design& 2 Matching Chairs

$500774-452-2391

Ab-Lounger Sport Model

Excellent ConditionPaid $100+

Will Take $50 OBO508-949-6340

Accordion120 Base Soprani

Student-Size.In Good Condition.

Best Reasonable Offer508-885-2443

Air ConditionerGeneral Electric

24,000 BTU, Window Mount, 230 Volts. Used One

Summer. With RemoteControl$400

Call Bob Or Joyce508-885-2400

Air ConditionersGeneral Electric 10,000 BTU

Window Mount AirConditioner, $150.

Samsung 5,000 BTUWindow Mount AirConditioner, $75.00

Call Jeff at(802)380-0844

All French CountryEthan AllenFurniture

Variety Of TablesFairly New

Kitchen Pub TableButler

End TablesNested Tables

Leave Message508-208-8401

Can schedule viewingin Oxford.

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Amana Air Conditioner18,000 btu only used 4

summers, 2 heavy for me to lift. $400 new, sell for $200.

Ask for Pat,(508)885-5542

AmanaSelf-Cleaning Electric Oven

Lightly Used & Very Clean.$150

GE 650 DishwasherLightly Used & Very Clean.

$125

6’x8’ ShedOn Stilts

$250508-434-0315

AndersonWindows

New therm. 1 double hung, R.O. 30”x32” $50.

Casement-R.O. 283”x48” $50. 1 34”x34” 11OV

Commercial-Residential.Louvers fan. Excellent

condition, $100. 1 Sears Best water pump. 110-220V.Excellent cond. $65.00.Call (860)774-7167

Antique 1892Kitchen

Wood StoveMagee Mystic Kitchen

Coal/Wood Stove. With Side Copper Water Reservoir. 6

Burners, Oven.Good Condition

Approx 30” Deep x 54” Wide.$1200

Call Nancy508-867-3900

Antique AladdinKitchen

Cook StoveComplete.

BO Over $500860-928-3858

Antique RedVermont Casting

Gas HeaterExcellent Condition.Asking Price $1700Call 508-867-5677

Or Office 508-755-0972

Antique Singer Portable Sewing

MachineDog Crate (Boxed)

For 40-60 lb Dog1972 Matching His & Hers

Columbia Bikes26”, 5-Speed

Jason TelescopeRotary Power508-278-2045

Antique Stool& Lavatory

Porcelain Handles.(2)Glass Doors For Kitchen

Cabinet2 Solid Wood Doors

6’8”x32”(1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights

3 Wood Frame SolidGlass Door

24”x50”30-Gallon ElectricHot-Water Heater

LP Gas Wall heater712-299-5239

Antique Victorian8pc. Black Marble

FireplaceMantle Surround

Good ConditionBest Offer For Both

Leave Message860-923-2987

010 FOR SALE

Antique Wedding Gown

with train. Fits size 6/7.Excellent condition. $200.

Call (860)935-0116

APARTMENT LIQUIDATION

Everything Must Go!Furniture

Men’s ClothingPictures

Many MiscellaneousItems

No ReasonableOffer Refused508-949-6425

Arien Two-StageSnowthrower

Model 624Asking $300 FIRM

About 2-3 Years OldReady To Go!508-765-5739

Artesian Hot TubSeats Three, 30 Jets With Ozonator. Also Includes

Insulated Cover & Redwood Steps. Years Left On Factory

Warranty. Always Been In House - Never Been

Outdoors.$2,800

Call Ron 860-779-1371

Athena Stereo Speakers

3ft tall x 1ft wide, excellent quality, fantastic sound. 2

speakers. Asking $380 for pair.

Call (508)341-4659

AuthenticRevolutionaryWar HistoricAutographs

Genuine Original Signature Autographs Of

American Icons.George Washington $3000Benjamin Franklin $3000Thomas Jefferson $1500All Have Certificates Of

Authenticity508-476-1068

Baby StuffGreat Condition

Highchair $50Greico Double-Stroller $125

Eddie Bauer Bassinet $50Fisher-Price Baby Swing $50Greico Infant Carseat WithSnugglie & Two Bases. $75

Crib Mattress $50508-949-8949

Backup PowerpackFor Computer, $100

Antique Stainless-SteelMilkcan

$25Antique Singer Sewing

Machine$50

508-461-9097

Beach CruiserBicycles

NEW! Red, Blue,Green, Orange.Balloon Tires.

$195 Each508-476-1935

Beautiful WurlitzerOak Piano

$3000Reduced To $500

Full Keyboard With Bench.Needs Tune Up508-949-1283

Brand NewElectric Hospital

Bed$350 OBO

413-436-8116

010 FOR SALE

Beautifully Etched Oak King-Size

Waterbed FrameWith Drawers &

Storage Underneath.Frame Is Less Than 10 Years

Old And In Very GoodCondition. Waterbed

Heater Included If Interested. Heater Is Less Than

3 Years Old.Bed Frame Is Too Big

For Our BedroomAsking $250 OBO508-234-8731

BicycleMen’s Trek Pilot 5.2, 58cm

$1700Wedding Gown

Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, Used. $150

All In Excellent Condition508-943-2007

Books & ToysPLUS!

Early Childhood Paperback Books, Puzzles, Board Games. Many Toys -

Matchbox Cars, RemoteControl Cars, Children’s VCR

Videos, Sega & Gameboy.Doll’s Crib, Highchair.

Shopping Cheryl (In Box), Barbie Doll.

508-278-2045

Brand New Bunk Beds and 2 Dressers

Beautiful wood frameincludes mattresses, pillows, ladder (never used). $2000

or best offer.Call (508)987-1594, leave message will return call.

Brand NewFront load washer & dryer

set. $1200.Call (774)364-0367

Brand-NewAutomatic Scrubbing

Power-Head$500

Reconditioned Prop19” Pitch, FitsMerc Cruisers

$85

508-826-2029

Brilliion Grass SeederModel Sl8

8-Foot Wide, Like NewCondition. Always

Stored Inside.$4,900 OBO

508-764-8330

Business ItemsCash register with scanner and credit card machine. Large/small bag holders.

Sign Stand. Approximately 400 assorted plastic tags for pricing items. $600 or best offer. Call (860)774-3309

Cake DecoratingSupplies

Birthday, Wedding, AndAll Occasions

Too Much To List!$150

860-923-2048

Camcorder$140

Audio Equipment$60

Electric Guitar$95

Amp $60Receiver $120

Canon Film Camera $45DVD Player $25

GPS $95Computer $150DJ Equipment

Dale Earnhardt Sr.Magazines

860-963-7087


The Village at KillinglyAvailable Now! Affordable 2 BR

Townhouse ApartmentsMinimum Rent $655

Must Income Qualify – NO RentalAssistance Available for these units.

Section 8 Vouchers or RAPCertificates Welcome

Security Deposit = 1 month rent or DSS Sec. Dep.Guarantee

Move In NOW – 2 mo. rent free(Not Valid for subsidized units)

(860) 779-0876 – CALL FOR ANAPPLICATION TODAY!

599 Lindenwood Drive, Dayville, CT 06241Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. 9-11, 1-3

010 FOR SALE

Case Tractor1948 VAC With

Sickle-Bar Mower.Asking $1650 OBO

International HarvesterTwo-Row Corn Planter

Trailer-Type, WithHydraulic Lift.

$800 OBO860-974-9811

Cedar Chest &Rocker

Multi-Colored Cushioned Top, Cherry Wood Cedar

(Hope) Chest and Matching Rocker. Both In Excellent

Condition.Asking

Cedar Chest $300Rocker $200

Call 508-756-2607

Ceramic Flower Pot

With Pedestal$25

For More InformationCall 508-347-7441

Cherry DaybedWith Twin Mattress

$300860-974-2881

Cherry Dining Room Table

With 2 leaves, 4 side chairs and 2 captains chairs.

Only $500.Cherry TV Armoire

Only $300.Must be seen to appreciate.

Prices are negotiable.(508)864-1092

Chickering Spinet PianoBaby Grand &

Bench$700. 1993 Chevrolet

Camaro; 21,270 miles, all original, $5000.

Call (508)765-9316 leave message

China Cabinet & Dining Room

TableWith 6 Chairs. Hard Wood,

Excellent Condition.Cabinet $550, Table $400.

Prices Negotiable, Must Go.860-851-9578

[email protected](Email For Pictures)

ChristmasSports Card

SpecialsBaseball/FootballBasketball/Hockey

Racing/BoxingRookies/Stars/Sets/SinglesAll Cards 75% Off Book!

Including Vintage Cards LikeMantle/Williams/Etc.

508-864-9223

Clawfoot Tub$400

508-867-9566

Clawfoot TubWith ornate feet, in very good original condition,fixtures included, $350.Call (860)779-3785

ColemanGenerator

5000 Watt, 9HP BriggsOn Wheels, 75’ 4 Cond. #10

Wire With Connectors.Great Condition.

$400860-933-5900

Complete Master Bedroom Furniture

Includes CaliforniaKing-Sized Waterbed Frame,

Large Armoire, LargeDresser With Mirror,

(2) Large End Tables. Sturdy Cherry In Excellent

Condition.$2000 OBO

Piggy-Back Washer/Dryer Combo

Kenmore, ExcellentCondition, All Brochures.

$600 OBO(3) Original Factory

HubcapsFor 2005 Hyundai Sonata

$35 EachCall Alan At

508-509-5407

ComputerCompaq FS7600

Lexmark Printer/Copier/FaxLexmark Printer

All For $550 OBOComputer Desk (Corner)

$195 OBOOffice Chair (Cully)

$65Entertainment Center

58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood$300

Numerous DogBreed Books

508-867-9734

Computer DeskWooden Bunk/Twin

Bed FramesWooden Table & 2 Chairs

Metal Bed FrameLawn Dethatcher

Hose ReelsFertilizer Spreader

Reasonably PricedCall 508-867-0508

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

6-Gallon Flood-Type$175 OBO

120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Coolant System

$175 OBO

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

Corner TV Cabinet$100

Call 508-943-3711After 6pm

010 FOR SALE

CouchLike New $200

Cushman Maple Dining Room Set

4 Straight Chairs,2 Captain’s Chairs,

1 Hutch.$350

860-774-8479

Crystal GlasswareOf All Kinds

Plus A Few Bowls, Etc.Good Stuff, For Cheap!

413-245-6246

Dale Ernhardt Sr.Letter Coat

New, With 2 Cars In Case$150

New CraftsmanKey Start Mower

Self-Propelled, BaggerAssembly

$200Spongebob 13” TV

$50Lil Tykes Car

$20508-434-0315

Dark Wood Curio55” Wide x 77” Tall,

18” DeepGlass Doors On Top, With

Three Drawers Below.$500

Highchair$50

White CribMattress Included $300

508-885-2866

Dental ChairElectric operates well, Would be great for tattoo parlor, etc. 3 to choose from. $50 each.

Call (508)987-3143

Designer Wedding

DressNever Worn!

Christina Wu Strapless Gown with train. Size 8. Purchased at Kleinfelds NYC. Elegant beading

with organza & silk/satin material. $700.

Call (508)949-2528

Diamond Bridal Set

14K gold ring with 60pt.diamont solitaire, plus 14K

surround with 16 small diamonds. Includes Kay

Jewelers receiptfor $2227.92Asking $800.

Call (860)923-9894

Dining Room SetLight Oak, farm style. Table extends to 60”. 6 chairs (4

sides, 2 captains). Matching mirrored/lighted china

cabinet, 73” tall x 13” deep x 30” wide. $800/OBO.

(860)928-1618

Dining Room SetWalnut With Pads. 42” Wide,

98” Long. With 8 Chairs.$1800

Unique Oak Table72” Round

$2000Must See To Appreciate

774-289-6982

Dirt Bike2003 RM65 Suzuki

Great condition, asking $1200.

Call (774)696-3360

DISHWASHERHot Point Dishwasher $100

ALSO:Brand New CasioKeyboard LH100

Digital Screen Prompts,Keys Light Up With Voice Prompts. Lots Of Stored

Music Inside!Paid $199 On Sale

Sell $100Email:

[email protected] Pictures Or Call Marty

(Dayville, CT, 06241,Near MA & RI Line)

860-779-2611

Disney Area Stay7 Days, 6 Nights

2 Adult Disney TicketsPaid $750

Sell For $249Good For One Year508-301-0266

Double WindowNew, Vetter High Pro 4

With Screens.Measures 76”Long

61”High$650 OBO

Marine HemiEngine

1959 With Latham Blower And Four Carburetors

$8000 OBO

Call 508-259-8805

ElectronicsHuge Speakers

Paid $500 EachAsking $300 For Pair

Bose 3-2-1 SystemPaid $1000Asking $500

Sony Surround-SoundSystem

$250

Set Of 4 Speakers$300

Call 508-949-7040

Electric Scooter&

ElectricWheelchair

For Sale$500 Each

(508)987-3143

010 FOR SALE

Downsizing Sale!Solid Maple 2-Piece

Formal Hutch68”Hx40”Lx18”W

$300Solid Maple DeskWith Attached Hutch

(Basset)76”Hx42”Lx18”W

$200Solid Maple Tea Cart

With Drawer$50

Stainless Steel FlatwareService For 10, Some

Service Pieces$25

(2) Large Crystal-Base Lamps

$20 EachMedium Crystal-Base Lamp

$15Horizontal & Vertical

Decorative Plate HoldersFree-Standing Jewelry

Armoire$30

Ann Klein Womens Dress Winter Coat

Black, Calf-Length,Never Worn, Size 2X

$75Ann Klein Womens Grey

Dress Winter CoatCalf-Length, Worn Only

Few Times, Size 12$50

Call Chris508-764-3736

DressesWedding, Prom, Cocktail. All

brand new.Call (508)981-6762

DryerWhirlpool Dryer, 5-Cycle,

3 Temp., Extra-LargeCapacity, Excellent Condition.

$100860-933-6713

Early 1900’sColonial-StylePorch Posts

8 Posts, 9 Matching Railings With Spindles Attached.

(4) Antique Wood& Coal Stoves

Glenwood & Magee BrandFor More Information

413-967-8169

Early 1950’s8-Piece

Wrought IronDen Set

In Excellent Condition.$550 OBO

413-245-7819

Early 2-DrawerBlanket Chest

4-Drawer BureauHoosier Cabinet

GlasswareLamps

Old DishesExcellent Condition

Other AntiquesAvailable!

508-764-8801

Electric DryerUsed 6 months, $100.

Washer used holds x-large loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100 or best offer. Good condition wrought iron & glass coffee

table & end tables inlay w/stone, very nice, $50.

Apartment size freezer, $50. Works well.

Call (508)340-2098

Electrical MaterialIndustrial, Commercial,

ResidentialWire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays,

Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Breakers, Meters,

Punches, Pipe-Benders.New Recessed Troffer

Flourescent 3-TubeT-8 277V Fixtures

Enclosed$56 Each

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

eMachinesDesktop PC

With 20” Samsung LCD Monitor

140GB Hard Drive, 1GB RAM. CD/DVD Burner,

Digital Media CardReader (4 Slots).

Running Vista Smoothly!Asking $500 For

The Combo!774-232-6617

Gem GK340Electronic Keyboard

With StandGreat Christmas Gift.

$100508-987-0743

010 FOR SALE

ENTIRE CONTENTSOF 2 STORAGE

UNITSMust Go!

Moving Out Of State.Come Find Your Treasures,

Large & SmallCall For Appointment

774-232-0064

Everything Must Go!!

Portable Dishwasherwith butcher block top, $250. Farmers table with 5 chairs, $200. Oak cabinets, various

sizes, six pieces, $400.Call (508)328-3438

Farm EquipmentCultivator Toolbar

5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine,2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point

$350Lime Spreader

Tow-Behind, Ground Driven.$150

860-974-7099

Farmer’s Hutch$200

Like-New 3-Year-Old Lopi Pellet Stove &Ash Vacuum

$1400Call 508-943-3711

After 6pm

Fine ArtSigned in the plate Tarkay

Seriolithograph 2002 Indigo Chapeau. Professionally

framed 36 1/2"x37".Comes with Park West

gallery Certificate &Appraisal. Can e-mail pic

$300 OBO(508) 867-2250

Fish Tanks125 & 75 Gallon

Complete Setups, Including Wood Cabinet Stands,

Canister Filters For Salt Or Fresh Water, Heaters,

Pumps, Lights & Extras.$600 & $500 FIRM

Call 508-949-7040

Flat BeltPTO Pulley

$80

Aluminum CrossFor Church, Cross Arm 6’, 10’ High, 10” Surface, 7”

Deep. Can Be Lighted.$150

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

FOLDINGCREEPER

For automotive purpose - sit or laying position. $10.00

413-262-9990

Ford Tractor1958 4-Cycle, Power

Steering, Bucket With Down Pressure And Extras.

$4800 OBO508-867-7345

FURNITUREBeautiful Brown Paisley

Couch, ChairWith Matching

Large Beveled Mirror.$700

(5) Solid MapleFan-Back Chairs

$200(4) Solid Oak Pressed

Back Chairs$200

Antique OakRocking Chair

$100Antique Pine Buffet

$200

508-867-8948

FutonWith Steel Frame,

Black Cushion. Good ForCollege Dorm

$50

Schwinn Electric Scooter

Runs, But NeedsNew Battery

$35413-245-3429

Garage Air Lift Jack$400

Fish Tankw/Stand & Accessories

$100

860-774-1485

Garage Heater2Mark Brand,

Thermostatically Controlled.w/Hanging Brackets.

Paid Over $600Best Offer!

508-885-3136860-888-5207

010 FOR SALE

Girls Clothing& Shoes

Toddler Sizes Through 10/12Shoe Sizes 1-3

Gently Used & Brand NewMany Styles & Brands

To Choose From.Call 508-943-2007 For Appt.

Glass-Top 36”Octagonal Table

$50Oak Queen Post

Headboard/Footboard$50

Gas 32” Fireplaces$50 each

Freezer (17cu.ft.) $2005’x8’ Oriental Rug $30

Oak TV Cabinet $40508-347-5782

GroomingEquipment

1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer1 Romani Clipper Vac

(B&B Model)1 42 Inch Hydraulic

Grooming Table1 Hydro Surge Bather

Asking $2500 For All508-987-2419

Gym EquipmentProForm TreadmillWide Jogging Surface,

Easy Storage, EasyProgrammable Monitor.In Excellent Condition

$250 OBOCall 860-933-6713

Gymnastic MatsGymnastic Mats 4’x8’x2”

$100 EachLanding Pad 6’x12’x8”

$200

Rock Wall Panels4’x6’ $200 Each

Reasonable OffersConsidered

Leave Message For Jennifer508-397-6426

Hand PumpFor Fuel Tank

$95Call (860)429-6632

Hand-Beaded Wedding Gown

Plus Size (18-20), Cathedral Train, Plus Bustle &

Tiara-Style Headdress &Veil. Museum-Quality

Preservation.$600 OBO

508-987-3781

HaywoodWakefield

Bedroom SetDouble(Full-Sized) Bed With Mirror, Bureau, And Table.

$350508-943-8482

Heavy DutyCommerical

Fitness EquipmentBody Masters Standing

Leg CurlBicep CurlPec Deck,

Abdominal Machine.$400 Each

TrotterPrecor

Treadmills, SteppersElipticals, Bikes

$100-$500Lockers

Tanning Beds$400

860-774-8008

High-Low ElectricHospital Bed

Like New!With Scoop Mattress

$500 OBO413-245-6182

HO Scale TrainComes With Engines, Cars, Buildings And Accessories. Lots Of Time & Money Put Into It! Pictures Available.

Email: [email protected]

Or 774-402-1274

John DeereSnowthrower

For LX And GT Series Lawn & Garden Tractors.

42 Inch,Used Once(Honest!)

Includes Chains, Weights, And Operator’s Manual

$1500774-745-0242

Email For Pictures Or Questions

[email protected]

010 FOR SALE

Home StereoEquipment

for SaleExcellent condition.2 Klipsch RF-5 floorstanding speakers.

Yamaha RX-595 receiver,Yamaha CDC-755 5 disc cd changer, Sony RDC-W CD-R/RW, 4 component

stereo cabinet. Allcomponents Black. *Glass

breaking power withsuperb sound quality.Pictures emailed on

request.BEST OFFER!

(508)868-1619

HONDAGENERATOR

3000 Watts#EU3000ISA

Like New, Super Quiet.$1650

Mike 860-935-0072

Hot Tub‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets,

with all options. Waterfall,aroma-therapy, lighting, with

cover, full warranty. Brand new in wrapper. Cost $7000,

sell for $3800.Call (860)244-9544

Husqvarna30-Inch ZTR

MowerNew In 2009

$1950Will Take Riding MowerOr Lawn Tractor With

Mower In Trade.Call 860-974-1912

Afternoons & EveningsUntil 9pm

Husqvarna Garden Tractor

54 Inch Mowing Deck.Includes Bagger System.Kawasaki 25HP Engine.4 Years Old. Runs Great!

$2800774-200-0395

Inflatable BoatWest Marine 9 Ft. Boat With

Oars And Footpump.Motorguide 47lb Thrust

Electric Motor. West Marine Deep Cell Battery

With Charger.$495

Call 860-230-8542

Jackie Kennedy Doll

In original box by Franklin Mint. Includes accessories,

display case and stand.Certificates of authenticity.

Selling for $100 or best offer.Call (860)774-7194

JewelryNew 14K Ruby & Diamond Yellow gold cross pendant,

$300 or best offer. Also gem-stone rings & pendants, best

offers.Call Shirley

(508)248-3005

John Deere 2243Greens Mower

$5900 OBOJohn Deere 220A

Walk-Behind Greens Mower$1995 OBO

508-764-8330

Johnson Wood &Coal Furnace

Firebrick Lined, Shaker Grate, Ash Pan, Blower

System.$650

1940’s Coca-ColaIce Cooler

Lift-Top With Rack Body.$250

860-928-3972

KenmoreWasher & Dryer

Like New$100 EachCall Phil

508-234-3348

KennedyMachinist Toolbox20 Inch, 7-Drawer, Several

Micrometers, Indicators, Etc.Afternoons & Evenings

860-974-1912

Llama WoolFor Sale

UnfinishedCall For More Information

508-335-8239

010 FOR SALE

Kia Rio Or Hyundai Accent Wanted

One With Very Low MileageAuto, Air. ‘06-’08.

Will Pay Your PriceFor The Right One

508-764-1439

Kirby GL2000Vacuum Cleaner

w/Accessories. Hardly Used.$275

Golf ClubsMens/Womens

Complete Set With Bag$75

Campbell 100 PSICompressor

$65

Dorm TV w/DVD $75Dorm Microwave $30

Falcon Fishing RodsBrand New $100

Okuma Fishing RodsBrand New $75

Wood Fishing Rod Rack12 Rods - $40

Assorted Okuma Reels$50-$100

Boy’s BMX Bike $20

508-390-3717

Kitchen Table & 6 Chairs

Sturdy, Real Wood, Tile-Top$200

Buffet w/Mirrored Hutch$200

(2) Bookcases$100 For Both

Desk w/Matching 2-Drawer Filing Cabinet

$100Call 508-949-7040

Lace WeddingGown

Full-Length, Size 12.$200

Brown ItalianLeather Jacket

Medium, $200All Excellent Condition

508-757-7796Noon-6pm

LADIESDRESSER

Large, With Mirror& 2 Armoires$1700 For All(Negotiable)

HandmadeLead ChandelierContemporary Style$150 (Negotiable)

508-892-1107

Ladies’ Genuine Black Shearling

SheepskinFur Coat

Medium. Like New. Worn One Or Twice. Length 30”

(Collar To Hem), Shoulders 19”, Sleeves 25”,

Bust 40-42”$250 OBO

508-885-8940Leave Message

LandscapeEquipment

Trailer$995 OBO

Aluminum FoldingStaging/Scaffolding2 Sections w/Platforms,

On Wheels, w/Steps4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H

$950 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Lexmark Printer$50 OBO

TV StandWalnut

$25Wood Piano Bench

With Storage$25 OBO

Denise Austin ManualTreadmill$75 OBO

Call508-892-1679

Men’s SkisDynastar Skis & Boots,

Size 10$135

508-832-3118

010 FOR SALE

Like New!Large Two-Level Light

Oak Coffee Table$125

Good Condition8’ x 11’ Karastan

Oriental RugNew Fringe &

Professionally Cleaned$350

Call Rich508-826-2029

Liner TrayFor Cargo Area/Floor For

2008 Subaru OutbackNever Used.

Cost $70Asking $45 CASH

Brookfield508-867-2224

Living RoomFurniture

Best Offer For:FlexSteel Couch,Chair & Ottoman.

La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner.All Items High Quality,

Like New.Email For Photos

[email protected]

Living Room Set90” SofaLove Seat

Oriental Rug(Machine-Made)

2 Matching End-TablesTake The Whole Set For

$1000 Or Best Offer508-867-9650

Living Room Sofa & Chair

Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Frame, Excellent Quality.Floral Pattern, Country

Styling.Solid Wood Coffee

& End TableOver $3500 New$800 Steals It!

Call 508-949-7040

LK StainlessSteel Sink

Model #CCR2522-4Brand New, In Box.“Celebrity Classic”.

New $400Asking $125508-832-9877

Machinist ToolsTool chest, also other odds

and ends.Call (508)234-8034

Mags With TiresFor E-Z-Go Golfcart

Plow For John DeereGarden Tractor

Truck Liner For 6’ BedRug (7’x10’)

w/Seashell Border508-987-1504

MahoganyBedroom Set

Bed, Dresser With Mirror, Chest On Chest, Night Table.

$1500 Negotiable

Mahogany Cedar Chest$600 Negotiable508-234-2897

MahoganyBedroom Set

Full-Size Bed. Highboy,Mirrored Dresser,

Nightstand.Excellent Condition.

$3000

Solid Oak BedFull-Sized.

Excellent Condition.$850

Lane Cedar ChestWith One Drawer.

Excellent Condition$75

774-289-6982

Memory Foam Authentic

Therapeutic NASA Mattress

Queen, $399. Brand new in plastic full warranty.

Call Tom (978)597-3033


010 FOR SALE

Men’s BicycleGiant 6061

23” Frame, 24 Gears,Shimano 105 Derailer.Black & Gold, Ridden

Only 4 Times.Original Cost $800

Asking $350508-764-9309

Men’s Burberry Prorsum

TrenchcoatSize ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly Worn, But Good Condition.

$100860-974-9946

“Merits”Power Wheelchair

Like newPLUS

Hercules 3000 Chair LiftFor Van

Cost over $5500.00Will sell for $2000.00

Call (860)774-5114

MiscellaneousItems

Broyhill Shaker PineEntertainment Center

w/doorsFits 36” Or Smaller

TV/DVD/Stereo$300.00 o.b.o.

Breyer Model HorsesOlder, For Collector

(860)774-3309

Miscellaneous Items

Maytag Wall-Mount Microwave Oven

Works Fine. $50Head Skis,

Bindings & PolesNever Used!

$150

Sony Viao Computer$150

Pioneer & TechnicsStereo Components

Best Offer

Call 508-949-7040

Modine Forced Hot Air Furnace

170,000 BTU. Excellentcondition. Set up for natural

gas. $600 or best offer.Call (860)774-3771

MOST ITEMS HALF ORIGINAL

PRICE!Arien Tractor

Arc WelderWood-Burning StoveFishing EquipmentArchery EquipmentMachinist Tools

Auto ToolsAntenna Tower35mm Camera

146 VHS DisneyMovies

508-885-5189

MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V

1725RPM, 56 Frame.$45

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

$1505HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$150

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

$1304 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V

Best OfferCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Moving Must SellGarden Leisure 6 Seater

Hot Tub with lounger, $3800/BO.

Weider Pro 9940 dual weight bench, $150.

Trampoline, $75.Brand new computer

armoire, $450.Please call

(508)404-5470

MOVINGMUST SELL

RefrigeratorWasher & Dryer

Portable DishwasherCall For Details508-410-5683

MovingMust Sell!

Ethan AllenNew MahoganyDining Room

Large Crystal Chandelier11x14 Oriental Wool Rug

Painted Bureau2 Olive-Green Swivel

Rocker ChairsPilates MachinesQueen Brass Bed

Best Offer AcceptedFor All

508-867-6730

Moving South!Entire House Including:

Sofa, 2 Recliners, Tables, Dining Room Table & Chairs,

Dry Sink, Server,Bedroom Set(s) PlusQueen Mattresses.

All In Excellent Condition!Best Offer Over $2000

860-963-2065

010 FOR SALE

MTD Lawn Tractor1994 Model, 16HP, 42 Inch

Blade. Good Condition,With Heavy-Duty Trailer.

$350508-266-0330586-419-1040

MUSICDukes Of Dixieland Record

CollectionHandel’s “The Messiah”

Volume 1 & 2 AND MORE

Make An Offer!Hammond Organ

With Upright Leslie Speaker$1000

860-774-2454

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

Saddles$100 Each

Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc.Oak Kitchen Chairs

$15 Each10 For $125

Blessings Farm50 H Foote Road

Charlton508-248-1411

New BunkbedsPaid $900

Asking $500Just Purchased In March!

Includes Mattresses774-200-1561

New Diamond Ring

Size 5 1/2 white gold, .80 carat total (1/2 carat center

stone plus 6 smalldiamonds) paid $1500.

Asking $1000.Call (860)928-4661 or

(860)234-3128

New PaversMany Styles, Colors, Shapes. Half Price!.60-.85 Cents Per!

1996 Dodge CaravanNew Engine Parts,

Runs Great!$700

Saab 1997 900SCold A/C, New Tires &

Battery$2200

Troybilt RototillerUsed 5 Times, Like New!

$700860-774-1950

New Snap-OnHarley Davidson

Collectors Edition Toolbox

Black and chrome withHarley logos & flames. 5, H x

3, W 12 drawers. Must be seen. $4000 firm.

Contact Dale(508)943-8692 after 6pm.

New! 8 American Craftsman

ReplacementWindows

9500 series. Low E, full screen, 6 over 6 grille. White

vinyl, 34 1/4 x 48. Paid $1400. Asking

$1000 or best offer.Call (508)779-0438 ask

for Justin

NFL Autographed Helmet Collection

Five Ridell Team Helmets Signed By MVP Icon

Quarterback Tom Brady,Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Joe Namath, And Peyton Manning. All Have COA’s

$3000 OBO508-476-1068

Nordic TracWalk Fit Skier/Rower

$125Jane Fonda Non-Motorized

Treadmill$125

Technalon Car CoverFits Car 16’-17’6”

$60508-885-9992

Oak 24”Captain’s Back

Stool$50

Tempered GlassCocktail Table

40” x 40” $75

(3) BrassHanging/Ceiling Lights

2 With 3 Lamps1 With 4 Lamps

$15 Each

508-987-1104

Oak Bedroom SetQueen bed and mattress, hutch, nightstand and

dresser with mirror. All inexcellent condition. Mattress

brand new. $1300 or BO. Mahogany TV and

Video Stand$50.

Brand NewEntertainment Center

Black chrome and glassasking $500 or BO.

Call (860)377-7549 or (860)928-1135

Oak ComputerArmoire

$150Trumpet $100

Electric/Acoustic GuitarVinci Brand $100

508-864-7159

Old-Time TrunkGood ConditionNeeds Straps

Best Offer508-234-2712

010 FOR SALE

Oak EntertainmentCenter

Oak King Bedroom SetOak Table

(3) Craftmatic Twin BedsDesk

ShredderExercise Bike

Oreck Vacuum &Shampooer

Singer Sewing MachineAnd Much More!860-974-1396

Oak RoundPub Table

48” Round, With 18” Leaf. 36” High. Pull-Out Drawer

Underneath Table.6 Months Old.

$200508-234-3652

Old Oak Rolltop Desk

Great Original Condition!54” Long, 30” Wide

$600860-774-4019

OrganTechnics SXEN4

Best OfferRascal Scooter

600 SeriesBest Offer

508-892-8316

Outdoor Garden Fountain

Very Large, Gorgeous,3 Tiers, Excellent Condition

Must Be Seen!Originally $1500

Asking $650508-867-3900

PanasonicColor TVCT-36SX12F

36” HDS Flat Screen With Remote & Operating

Instructions.$475

Call 508-943-1206After 7pm

Park Model RV2002, 12x40

(like brand new) on beautiful lot in campground can be

used for a full 6 months (15 April-15 October every year)

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499

Pellet StoveWhitfield Tradition

By LennoxFree-Standing, Cast Iron,

Hunter Green Enamel Finish.Replaced With Larger Stove.

Completely RefurbishedTo New Condition. Works

Perfectly, 6 Years Old.REDUCED!

$1500Call 508-234-8139

Penn 6 wt. FlyrodNew Condition

Call 508-278-6419

PianoBaldwin SpinnetLight brown color. Bought at Steinerts. Good condition,

$700.Call (508)885-4320

PianoMaghogany, Werlitzer

Spinnet, With Bench. Good Condition.

$800Includes Training Books

508-987-8885Call After 5pm

Picnic Table7’11” x 29”

Built To Easily Accomodate Handicapped Persons,

Needs Staining.$50 Or B/O

860-935-9240

Pipe ThreaderToledo 999, Floor Model,

On Wheels.$100

Angle Iron Cutter ForShelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790$100

Snowblower49.5” Wide, For PTO

$200Call 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

PlowDearborn 2-Bottom,

3-Point Hitch$225

CanoeOld Town Stillwater, Paddles,

Life-Jacket. Like New!$590

Truck CapARE Fiberglass, Sliding Front

& Side Windows,Boat/Ladder Rack, 6 Clamps.

$350860-779-1565

Pool HeaterExtend your swimming

season. Aqua Comfort Heat Pump for above ground pool.

$1000 or best offer.Call (860)928-1377

Pool Table8’, 3/4” Slate Brunswick,

Drop Pockets.$3700 New.

Sell For $2250860-887-5933

Pub/Bar SetMahogany Braided Edge Table With Center Wine

Rack. Includes TwoBarstool Chairs,

Beautifully Designed,Fabric Still Covered In

Plastic, Brand New.Asking $400Please Call

508-987-2798

010 FOR SALE

Portable GarageBy Shelter LogicPurchased Oct ‘09.20’Dx30’Wx16’H

Paid $3800Asking $3000

Brunarhans 12-GunHutch-Style Gun Cabinet

$500Dry Bar With 2 Stools

All Oak$500

JukeboxWith Over 500 45’s!

$600

Scuba GearTanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins,

Regulator With Octopus, Etc.$300

860-779-6171

Pratt & Whitney Flat-Belt Driven

Metal LatheOverall Dimensions;7’ Long By 2’ Wide

Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Chucks.

$450860-923-3532Ask For Ron

Pride BrandCombinationLift Recliner

Wine Color,Only Used 3 Times

Cost $850$700 OBO

Shower Seat/Stool For Tub$25

Gazelle Exercise EquipmentGood Condition

$150 OBOBack Massage Chair Pad

Good Condition$50

860-774-0794860-481-5570

Project LumberShed Door

Interior Bi-Fold Doors4x4’s, 2x4’s

PlywoodMUCH MORE!$85 For All

508-248-1951

Prom Dress SaleCurrent Gowns-Daughter is Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally

priced from $200-$300. Some shoes and jewelry.

Cash only.Call (508)832-9981

Propane Gas Heater

$100Excellent Condition

860-923-9708

Radio/Control Air Planes

(3) Ready to fly with Futaba transmitters and 4 cycle

engines. Loads of misc. flight & building equipment.

Former member of Neds R/C club.

Call Bob (860)779-6484

Rascal ScooterModel 600T, 3 WheelHas Two New 35 Amp

Batteries. Runs Excellent, Very Good Shape.

Has All Light Package.Asking $600 OBO

508-577-7717

Refinished ChairsNatural Or Painted Finish,

Some Decorated. Singles To Sets Of Six.

Very Reasonable!508-764-4493

Rolex WatchStainless Steel PerpetualPearl Face, Original Box.

Excellent, Near-MintCondition

$1200 FIRM(Appraised Much Higher)

CASH OnlyCall 508-949-7040

RototillerAriens, Rear Tine, Electric

Start. Newly Serviced,7HP Engine.

$550508-234-6096

Ruby & Diamond14K Ladies’ Ring

Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct2 Diamonds Are Set To The

Side. Fine Color &Good Quality.

Documented Replacement Value $1375

Asking $750Call 508-347-5813

Samsung 61” HDTV-DLP TV

with stand for sale for $1500. Call (508)733-5047 for

appointment.

Santa BarbaraSpa/Hot-Tub

105 Jets, 7 Person. UprightTherapy Lounge, Neck &

Foot Massage, 2 AdditionalTherapy Seats Plus

Cooldown Area.Waterfall/Volcano, Lights(Different Colors). Starry

Night Blue With RedMaintenance Free VinylCabinet. One Year Old

Paid $8000 NewAsking $6000Will Deliver

Call (508)864-8578

SchwinnElectric ScooterNeeds new battery, $60.

(508)764-6560

Shopsmith SawWith Attachments

For SaleIncludes Wood Lathe,Drill Press, Table Saw,

And Converts To Sander.Asking $500

860-617-0182

010 FOR SALE

Slate Coffee TableVery Sturdy $40

(2) Window 16”Box Fans3-Speed $20

Panasonic Vacuum$15

Computer MonitorCRT-Style $25

MANY Beanie BabiesCall For DetailsLeave Message508-347-9325

Small Club ChairPink Fabric & Light Wood

$45Small Black Rocker

$35B.O. For All

508-278-2729508-282-9997

SnapperRoto-Tiller

IR5003, Used TwicePaid $1295

$950

TracVacModel 385-IC/385LH

Used Once.Paid $1300

$1100

Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro

Models 72085, 72285, 72295

Used TwicePaid $2772

$1900508-765-5763

Snow Tires4 P225-60-R17. Tires like

new, winter ‘07. $300 or best offer.

Call (508)234-7930

SnowblowerSnapper 8HP 26” $500

WasherMaytag, Heavy Duty $100

DryerWhirlpool, Electric $100Entertainment Center

Solid Oak $100Queen-Sized BedSolid Oak $200

Triple Dresser w/Mirror$150

Sterns & Foster MattressNew $400

Computer Desk $100Shop Smith

w/Accessories $500Joiner/Planer $75

LCD Monitor 17” $75Maple Dresser

Two w/Hutch $50 EachCall 774-262-3336

Leave Message

Sofa7’ La-Z-Boy With 3 Cushions,

In Sage Green.Great Condition

$500

Entertainment CenterPine Corner Unit. Height 6’,

Holds 32” TV,Great Condition.

$500860-963-7880

Solid MahoganyDining Room

Tablew/Leaf(extends to 72"),

one-armed chair, Five side chairs and Buffet

(62"wx36"Tx17.5 D)Both pieces in excellent

condition sell together for $500.00

860-935-5981

Solid OakEntertainment

Center$200

Sharp 36” TV$200

Beige Color LoveseatRecliner

$350Zenith 27” TV

$100RCA 19” TV With Stand

$100Dog Cage (Medium Sized)

$20Sanyo VCR

$10Christmas Items/

DecorationsVarious Prices

Therapeutic Tub Seat$10

508-450-1054

Solid Oak Queen Bedroom Set

$750. Lighted round curio end table, $50. Iron twin bed,

$200. Steins, $25. Dolls, $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each

Call (508)867-9222

Solid OakS-Bent Windsor

Chairs4 Oak Finish, 2 Antique Black

Finish Captains Chairs.In Perfect Condition.

$180(3) Adult Small Jobe

Life VestsBarely Used

$25508-234-2647

Solid Oak Set48” round table w/18”

extension, 66x48” oval, 4 matching chairs w/cloth

seats, a corner hutch 26”Dx44”x78”H, $1500/BO

Electronic PianoCasio Model# CTK1000

w/stand, $250/BO.Call (860)974-0236

Stereo With Speakers

$50Call 508-278-7958

010 FOR SALE

Solid TeakDining Table

Rich natural color, oval with trestle base, 43”x70” with

30” attached dropextension leaf.

Only $600 OBO.Call (774)452-4631

Sony 50” XBRProjection TV$1100 or best offer.

Lane 2 piece sectionalwith recliner, $1000 or

best offer.Queen size bedwith cherry wood

frame, $700.Call (508)347-2764

Sony Wega 32” TVLike New!

$150

Beautiful Oak41”W x 54”H x 23”D

Cabinet For TVWith Recessed Doors.

Paid $800Asking $200

Photos Available By Email508-764-4103

Speedaire Air Compressors

3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan Generators 5k W. Scale 1k

lbs. Best offer on all listings. Call (508)347-1223

Spinet Piano and Bench

$800. Country Blue plaid loveseat and chair. $450. Wilson ladies clubs, bag, cart, $200. All excellentcondition. Will consider

reasonable offers.Call (508)867-8532

Spinnet Piano (Steinert)

$1000. Sunfish sailboat w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard &

sail (new), $500. Dresser set, $200. Player piano w/rolls,

$600. Lexmarkprinter, $50.

Call Karen (508)885-3192

Square DancingOutfits For SaleSize Small & Medium.

Good Condition, All Colors.$10 A Set

Call 860-774-5262

Steam Radiator Covers

43” long x 40” high x 13” deep, 37”x40”x13” and

24”x40”x13”. All white, in good condition. Over $1000

if new. All three for $400Call (508)832-5546

Stereo SystemOnkyo Components With

Bose Acoustimas Speakers $350

Call (508)943-0089

Table Saw10-Inch With Steel Stand

Band SawWith Steel StandMade By Delta

Great For Any WorkshopHardly Used!

New Cost $1500-$2000Selling For $600

For BothCall 508-949-7040

ThomasvilleCherry

Bedroom SetDresser, Mirror, Chest,

Nightstand, Headboard & Footboard. With QueenMattress & Boxspring

Included.Very Good Condition!

Seldom Used.$750 Steals It!

Call 508-949-7040

Three 7 Foot Tall Desert Cacti

$500 each or best offer. Call (860)208-1320 or

(860)963-0849Would be great for someone

with a Mexican restaurant

TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11

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

Delivered AndBuilt On-Site

Other Sizes AvailableCall 413-324-1117

Toro CommercialLawnmower

Pro-Line Series, With 44”Deck And Trac VacCollection System.

Great For Picking Up Grass Clippings And

Leaves.$3000

508-832-7414

Toshiba36 Inch TVUsed Very Little.Plays Like New!

MUST SELL!Cost $895

Sell For $399Call 508-885-9754

Trees for Sale

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

Excellent Privacy Border/OrnamentalAll 10 trees for $85.

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

010 FOR SALE

Traditional Fruit Wood Dining Room Table

with 2 extension leaves, 2 arm chairs, 4 sides. Excellent

condition, $1300.Traditional Fruit Wood

with Inlaid Entertainment Armoire

$600.Oak Computer Desk

$200.Upright freezer

$50.Craftsman Garden Tractorbaggers, mulcher and trailer.

Works great $600.(860)974-9950

TreadmillPro-Form Model 730CS

$300

ExerciserAero Pilates Performer 295

$150

Gas WeedwhackerCraftsman Brand

$50860-935-0355

Trestle TableAntique, 72”x32”Wide

Boards. Brimfield $3500Asking $1250

Attorney AntiqueGlass-Front Bookcase

In 3 Sections34”Wide And 50”High

Value $750$225 Firm

Also Antique Victrola,Melodeon, And More

508-248-1951

Truck CapBlack With Sliding Window

Fits 6 1/2 Foot Bed.$150

Truck BedDark Green, 6 1/2 Feet Long

x 64” Wide. IncludesTailgate, Lights,Gas Cap Door.

$250508-867-6168

TWO FIRESTONE LT/SUV TIRES

Size P235/70R16, 1 Week Old. $250

Trailer HitchFits Honda Pilot - $100

Coin-Operated Electric Dryer, $250

860-942-0368

Unique BarSolid Oak with lighted

stained glass canopy, brass top and foot rail, 2 chairs,

72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep.$1200 or BO.

Call (508)450-5836

Upright PianoGood Condition

$150860-779-3749

Used RestaurantEquipment10-50% Off OurPurchase Price

Refrigeration6 Burner Stove

Convection OvenBar Top & Barstools

FreezersSinks

508-347-5503Very Nice

Oak China ClosetLighted mirrored back. Two glass shelves on top, two

drawers on bottom.Measures

72 1/2”H, 34 1/2 ”W, 17” D.Asking $450

Call (860)779-7838

VHS Tapes & Cabinet$250

Will Sell VHS TapesSeparately If Wanted

Dark Shadows VHS TapesSome Original,Some Recorded(45 Volumes)

$50413-262-9990

WashingMachine

Kenmore Washing Machine, Heavy Duty,

Excellent Condition$100

860-933-6713

WeddingGown (Satin)From David’s Bridal

Worn Only Few Hours.Like New! Size 12/14

With Sequins, MatchingVeil & Train. Gorgeous!

$99 OBO508-885-4580

Weider Pro 240Weight Bench

With Exercera VinylBarbell Set (150#)

Brand New In Boxes$75

Call (860)923-3833

Welding Cable$2 per foot. New.

Call (860)935-9193

Western SaddleBlack, With Pad. OnlyUsed A Few Times.

$150Also:

Child’s Western SaddleWith Bridle, Black

$150508-943-4365

White Wedding Gown

Never WornSize 8, long sleeves beaded and lace. Terra mid length

veil, cathedral veil, slip. Paid $1400 for all, asking $800 or

best offer. Call (508)-365-8528

010 FOR SALE

Winco Generator7500 Watt,

Industrial/Commercial16HP Briggs & Stratton

Engine. Older Unit,But Runs Good!

$300508-248-6783

Women’s &Teen’s Clothing

Times Are Tough, Money’s Short. I Have An Array Of Clothes, All In ExcellentCondition. Handbags,Boots, Sweaters, Etc.LOW LOW Prices!

I’m A Call Away508-278-5745

Women’s BurberryProrsum

TrenchcoatSize 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out

Lining. Excellent Condition.$500

Women’s Burberry Prorsum

Dress CoatSize 14 Petite, Brown,Excellent Condition.

$400860-974-9946

Women’s Designer ClothingShoes &

AccessoriesShoes, Sizes 5-11

Clothing Sizes 0-1240 Plus Crates!!!Excellent SecondHand Condition.

Over 300 Pair Designer Jeans.

Many High-End Items.860-974-9946

Women’s Escada Coat/Jacket

Cashgora/Angora Wool,Gold Color. US Size 10 Or 12, Excellent Condition.

$400860-974-9946

Women’s Riding Leathers

Size Small Walter Dyer Chaps, Medium Gloves,

Fringe Coat With Two Liners (Medium), Harley Helmet

(Small).Excellent Condition.$275 CASH ONLY

508-341-9282

Women’s Salvatore Ferragamo

Leather BlazerJacket

Soft, Buttery,Golden Brown Color.Excellent Condition.

Size 6 Or 8$200

860-974-9946

Wood StoveSmall, Pedestal-Style

With Glass Door. Black.Will Fit 16 Inch Logs.

Good For Small Ranch Or Workshop.

Excellent Condition.New Glass & Fire-Brick

This Winter$300

860-974-9946

WoodenQuilt Frame

3 Rail System - FoldsDown. 2 Swing Arm

Lamps IncludedQuilting Area Is 18” x 72”

For Photos,Use This URL:

www.flickr.com/photos/mlm7154/sets

Call 860-963-7932

XBOX 360Premium

20GB hard drive 2 wireless controllers, 1 wireless

headset, 2 games, (Skate & Halo). Excellent condition, 2

month old. Asking $450for all.

Call (508)278-3317

100 GENERAL

105 BULLETIN BOARD

IN REMEMBRANCEJulie Ann Bainton

(Knurowski)36 Year Senior Secretary

Bay Path High SchoolDear Friend, Please Visit

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

107 MISC. FREE

FREE15 GallonAquarium

With Cabinet On Bottom.Includes 5 Tropical Fish!

All Set Up, Good Condition.860-935-9960

FREE WOOD PALLETS

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

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

1995 Ski DooFormula 600cc

Fast Studded Track

1993 Ski DooMXZ 470ccWith Tilt Trailer

All Heated.

$3200 For AllCall Paul 860-923-3092


203 SNOWMOBILES

2002 PolarisEdge X

Electric Start, Reverse,2992 N. Maine Miles.

$2800 Or BRO

1996 Skidoo MXZ 5833717 N. Maine Miles.

Runs Great.$1800 Or BRO508-949-7388

2005 Arctic CatF7 SnowmobileLow Miles, Real Fast.

2005 Arctic Cat440 Z-ModelSnowmobileLike Brand New!$7500 For Both508-987-9313

Arctic CatSnowmobiles

2006 570 Panther2-Up, 579 Miles,

Automatic Start & ReverseLike New

1996 ZR5802300 Miles, Real Fast Sled!Take Them Both For $5900

508-340-5334204 WATER EQUIPMENT

1994 Sea-Doo Bombardier SP94

With TrailerExcellent Condition, Runs

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

Has Been Winterized.$1450Call Deb

508-965-7077

2005 Ski-Doo JetskiApple Green & Black.Less Than 65 Hours.3-Cylinder 15003cc

Supercharged Engine.3-Seater, 130 Inches Long.

$8500Includes Dock & Trailer

508-347-8956

205 BOATS

15 Ft. Birch RiverWooden Canoe

With Wicker Seats.In Very Good Condition.

$800 OBOCall Jimmy At 860-974-3086

16’ HurricaneTri-Hull

Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500Trolling Motor,

Electric Winch, EvinrudeTanks, Bimini Top,

'96 Conversion Van,Black Water Pipe,

Gas Grill, Chiminea.

518-480-1143

17 Foot GlastronSierra 177 4.3Mercruiser I/OOnly 156 Hours On

EnginePower Steering, Trim

Control, AM/FM Radio,Soft Top, Mooring Cover,w/Glastron Trailer, Skis,

Vest & Etc., MaintenanceManuals and Supplies

$8000For More Info Call

413-245-7501

18 FootGrumman CanoeFlat Bottom, Aluminum.Will Not Sink. Seats 4Comfortably. Excellent

Condition. Includes Paddles, Side Motor Mount And

Original Brochure.$400 OBO

508-478-8538

1980 GradyWhite 24’

With 235 Johnston Motor (Overhauled 2004) And Holes Claw Break-Away

Trailer. StandardElectronic, Cabin.

Many Extras. NeedsCosmetic Work.$10,000 OBODanielson, CT401-487-8677

1985 Ski Nautique “2001”

400 Hours On Engine,Newer Upholstery.

$4000 OBO413-222-2058

1990 Glasport20 Foot

Open Bow Ski BoatNew 350 Engine, Zero Hours. New Interior, New Flooring.

Drive-On Trailer.Sacrifice At $7200

12 Foot Jon BoatSeats, Electric Motor,

On Trailer.$1500

508-234-6096

1992 Sunbird19’ with trailerCuddy cabin, fully equipped,

low hours on engine.Very good condition. $7,900.

Call 508-885-3689

1994 SweetwaterChallenger

15’ 25HP, Newer Top.Excellent Seats, Runs Great!

$3000 OBO508-637-1162

2001 Aquatron 18’ with Trailer

Bimini top, depth fish finder. Excellent shape, maintained

my mechanic. Only 100 hours on boat. NADA value $8630 before extras. Skis, towables all extras valued

over $1200. Buy now. $7600.

Call (860)928-2477

205 BOATS

2004 Carver 360Sport Sedan

(2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Engines. 7.3KW Kohler

Generator, 2 State Rooms, Fresh Water Vacu-Flush

Head, Full Galley.$199,000

Call 774-230-8295

2006 17’ Maxum Boat

with Karavan trailer bimini top w/boot cockpit & bow

well covers power steering, AM/FM stereo, CD player w/4

speakers, mercruiser I/O 135HP motor. $15,500.

(860)974-3334 or (860)377-0574

2006 Bayliner 185 Runabout

135 I/O HP w/extended swim platform, custom cover,

trailer, coast guard safety package, used at most 20

hours. $13,750.Call (508)868-1972

71 Chris Craft 31ft Flybridge Cruisertwin 327 engines sleeps 6, full head and shower, all

fiberglass. $7350.Call (508)333-1790

Johnson Outboard Motor

4H.P. around 1979 model, have service manual. Bought on Ebay. Children bought a new Mercury for me. Had tune up at Action Marine.

Ran once. $400.Call (860)5329 or cell

(508)314-6373

Larson 1997Ski-Boat

19 Foot, With Volvo PentaEngine. With Trailer.

$7000508-373-8413

Mercury 5hpOutboardperfect, $750.

Force 4 rigid inflatable, alum. 10ft dinghy, $300. Road king

trailer (dinghy/jetski) 14ft, perfect. $500.

Call (860)881-9052

Sailboat For Sale2000 Hunter 212

Great Day Sailer!21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin,

Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib.Great Shape,

Used Very Little.30% Under NADA Retail

$5400508-340-7697

260 ANTIQUES

Route 169 Antiques884 Worcester

Street,Southbridge MALooking to purchase

antiques andcollectibles, single items

or entire estates.We buy it all also do

on site estate sales and estate auctions.

Call anytime, Mike 508-765-9512

265 FUEL/WOOD

AbsolutelySEASONEDFIREWOOD(Mixed Hardwoods)

Cut, Split & Delivered$225

Mann’s ForestlandManagement

508-949-0777Or

508-864-1230

Vermont CastingsAspen Woodstove

16” Firebox, Glass Front, Top Or Rear Vent, Brick Lined.

Needs New Top, EasilyAvailable From Dealer.

Was $700 Retail$250

Call 860-933-9184

WANTEDOutdoor

Wood FurnaceSuitable For Home & Two

OutbuildingsCan Assist With Removal

860-974-0746

281 FREE PETS

FREE8 Large Feral

Barn CatsCombo Tested, Spayed,Neutered, Shots, And

Wormed.To Approved Barn HomesSpencer Animal Control

508-885-2306

283 PETS

Chinese Crested Puppies

Hairless & Powder-PuffSweet, Loveable Toy

Hypo-Allergenic Breed.For More Information

401-397-6499

Lovebird CagesMany Types, Includes A

Variety Of Bird Toys.Breeding Boxes, Supplies

& Information.All Offers Considered.

All Calls Returned.aviary-amore.com

Spencer774-745-0173

283 PETS

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

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

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

LOST DOGMINIATURE DOBERMAN

CHIHUAHUA MIXBlack With Tan Spots,

Named “Buddy”Lost Around Tillyer Ave &

Vista Lane Area InSouthbridge

Missing Since Saturday,9/26 Around 6am

Sadly Missed!508-764-4215

285 PET CARE

CollinswoodK-9 Services

Exceptional boarding environment with

unique daycare setting

Monday-Fridaydaycare available

State of the art indoor training facility

Group or private day and evening classes

Agility obedience and conformation

Puppy KindergartenStarting Soon

Beginner Obedience Starting Soon

Beginner AgilityStarting Soon

New CompetitionObedience

All BreedGroomingAvailable

“It’s all about the dogs!”

Call Terri508-832-9394or visit our website

www.collinswoodk9.com

New Owners!New Energy!New Stuff!

BoardingLuxury suites,

walks, treats, & one on one playtimes available.

Natural foodsReiki

Flower EssencesFeng Shui

DaycareDaily/weekly rates

TrainingBasic-AdvancedGroup or private

Experienced caring staffTours 10am-4pmOther times by appt.

please!

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill

RoadOxford, MA

www.starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Bagged ShavingsKiln-Dried Pine

Paper Bags.3.25 Cubic Feet

$5.00 Each (No Limit)Pick Up In

West BrookfieldRock Valley Farm

508-867-2508

286 LIVESTOCK

Horse TackBits, Bridles, Saddles,

Accessories. New, Used, English, Western, Blankets,

Gift Items, Reins.Almost AnythingHorse-Related

Rock Valley FarmWest Brookfield508-867-2508

NorthernHigh Farm

Horseback RidingLessons

Indoor ArenaSafe, Well-Trained Horses

Evening ProgramsLimited Enrollment

Pony LoversAge 4-7

Own Your Own PonyAges 8-11

Private LessonsAll Ages & Levels

NorthernHighFarm.com413-205-9050

286 FEED

Quality Horse Hay800 Pound Square Bales

Timothy & Orchard GrassesFertilize Fields

First Cutting $100 EachSecond Cutting $130 Each

Delivery Fee ExtraRock Valley FarmWest Brookfield508-867-2508

295 BUILDING SUPPLIES

Harvey WindowsNew - Still Wrapped(2) Big 41 1/2 x 57R.O. Double Hung,

Vinyl, WhiteBoth For $300508-278-7835

297 CHILD CARE

Dr. Day Care’s Part-Time &

Full-Time RatesFree Breakfast And Lunch.We Accept CT Care 4 Kids.

Call (401)647-7241drdaycare.com

298 WANTED TO BUY

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

LOOKING TO BUYWooden Or VinylPost & Rail

FencingWill Pay Reasonable

Price For Either.508-885-3132

MusicalInstruments InAny Condition

CASH PAIDsellyourmusicalinstruments.com

Local Affiliates:Wonderland Comics

112 Main StreetPutnam, CT

(Ask For Dana)860-963-1027Gordon Music

339 Main StreetSouthbridge, MA

508-765-9352

WANTEDCat’s Meow VillageReproduction Of TheUnibank Of Uxbridge

(No Longer Made)If You Have One To Sell,

Call 508-234-4722Ask For Tom OrLeave Message

WANTEDContractor’s Table

Saw (10”)Will Also Buy Platform To

Cut Large Sheets If Available.Oxford

(But R.I. Phone Number)401-440-5363

WAR RELICS&

WAR SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!I’ll Come To You AtYour Convenience.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call: 1-508-688-0847

All Calls PromptlyReturned.

300 HELP WANTED

305 BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

Cleaning BusinessFor Sale

No Money Down!Financing Available

Call For Details774-578-0718

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

Become ADental

AssistantIn Just

120 Days!A Career You Can

Smile About...Tuition $960Includes Books,

Supplies, & Materials• Evening Classes• Registering For

Classes NOW!• In-Office Real WorldTraining

N.E. DentalAssistant School120 Stafford Street,

Suite #201Worcester, MA

www.nedentalschool.org

508-425-6644Call Now For More

Information!

HELP WANTED5 Hours Per Month

Duties: Transcribe Minutes Of Community Collaborative

Meeting. Email MinutesTo Members.

Must Have Computer And Transportation.

Stipend: $50/MonthEmail Intent AndQualifications To:

[email protected]

Mystery ShoppersEarn Up To $100 Per Day!

Undercover ShoppersNeeded To Judge Retail &

Dining Establishments.Experience Not Required

877-787-6583

NorthEastVehicle Services

In Spencer, Is Hiring Drivers To Unload Autos FromRailcars And To ShuttleAutos Throughout The

Terminal. Outdoor Work, Fast Paced & Physically

Demanding Environment. Must Be Able To Drive A Standard, Have A Valid

Driver’s License.Pre-Employ Physical, Drug Screen, Background Check.

FT & PT Available.FT Positions Include

Benefits.Please Call

1-877-493-7981

333 SURROGATEMOTHERS

SurrogateMothersNeeded

From MA & CTEstablished SurrogacyProgram seeks loving

women to carry couples’biological babies. 21-43,

prior birth experiencerequired, non-smokers, generous compensation.

1-888-363-9457reproductivepossibilities.com

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaann

SnowplowingFALL CLEANUPS

Removal of Metal, Appliances,

Furniture, TV’s.ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed. Small Residential Moves. Trees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

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

Weekends also!Central Mass

and Connecticut550088--334477--77880044

MMoobbiillee441133--226622--55008822

420 STORAGE/RENTALS

IndoorSecure Storage

For Boats, RV’s, Etc.Located In Webster, MA.

November 1st To April 1stMust Have Own Insurance.

For Information & RatesCall 508-832-5555

Or 508-612-4785 (Cell)

433 CLEANING

AffordableResidential

& Commercial Cleaning

We Offer Quality Work At An Affordable Price!

• Offices & Homes• Weekly & Bi-Weekly• One-Time Cleanings• Carpet Cleaning• Auto Detailing• Floors• Upholstery• Janitor Work• Windows

We Guarantee YourSatisfaction Will BeOur Best Reference!

REGISTERED,INSURED & BONDEDGive Maria A Call

508-764-2500

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

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

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

Daycare Services in thestate of Connecticut must

include your license/registration number.

Home Day CareIn Dudley

Has OpeningsOrganized Activities

And Free PlayLarge Fenced-In Yard

Nutritious Meal & SnacksOpen Extended Hours

License #2087686Call 508-943-2526

For More Info!

457 LAWN/GARDEN

CompostedSheep Manure

Available At Farm!20lb Bags

At $10 Per BagCall 508-867-6111

Leave Message

FALL CLEANUPSGUTTERS CLEANEDBRUSH REMOVEDBAGS OF LEAVES

REMOVEDSnow Plowing

Liming & FertilizingAsk For Dave

508-867-2564413-262-5082

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

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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

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505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

Fiskdale2 Bedroom

Heat/Hot Water IncludedRent Is 30% Of Income

Elderly HousingAvailable Now!

Call 508-347-2200For More Information

WEBSTERHartley Terrace

Now AcceptingApplications For

2 BedroomApartments

Must Income QualifySection 8 Certification

WelcomeModern Kitchens

Wall-To-Wall CarpetSpacious ClosetsOn-Site Laundry

Easy Highway AccessFor More Information

Call 508-949-9567


BrooksideTerrace

NOVEMBER RENT FREE

With Move-In By 11/1Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent.

Spacious, FullyApplianced.

A/C In Every Unit!Starting at $759

• Pool• Basketball Court

• Playground• On-Site Laundry• Heat/Hot Water

Included!INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Weekend & EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

North Brookfield2 Apartments Available

1-2 BedroomsBoth First Floor

$550-$650Call Mike Edson AtGodin Real Estate

(978)249-8131 x15Or View Online At

www.beremco.com

Out Of TownOwner?

Need Help ManagingYour Property?Need Help With

Tenant Placement?

Providing RealtyManagement Services

To Eastern Connecticut & Central Massachusetts.

____________________

Looking To SellYour Property?I am buying Multi-Family

& Condo Properties,With Assumable

Mortgages,Seller-Financing, or

Creative Terms.Let’s Make A Deal That Works For Both Of Us!

____________________

*APARTMENTS** AVAILABLE *SOUTHBRIDGE

Coombs Street2/3 Bedroom,

Washer/Dryer Hookups. Section 8 OK

Main StreetOne Bedroom,

First Floor, Off-Street Parking, Heat & Hot

Water Included.$700/Month

36-38 Main StreetSouthbridge, MA(860)256-7582

OXFORDNew

Orchard Hill

1 & 2 BedroomApartments.

1 Month Free RentHeat & Hot Water

IncludedMust Income Qualify

SECTION 8CERTIFICATES

WELCOME

Call508-987-8121

EHO

WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please call (508)987-1595


River MillVillage

N. Grosvenordale, CTVery Spacious

1, 2 & 3 BedroomApartments

ONE MONTHFREE RENT

Rents starting at $525*Must Income Qualify*

Section 8 Vouchers Accepted

•Recently RemodeledBuilding Exteriors

• Close to 395• Adjacent to Riverside Park

•On-site professionalmanagement andmaintenance staff

Please call(860)923-3919

for more information

SOUTHBRIDGEBRAND NEW

APARTMENTS!2 Bedrooms/$775.

Available now.Stove, refrigerator anddishwasher included.

Secure building.Off-street parking.

NO Pets.Call (508)765-5852

SouthbridgeOne Bedroom Apartment

Very Plush & Modern,Fully Applianced.

Two Bedroom ApartmentAll Hardwood Floors.

Washer/Dryer Connection. Refrigerator & Stove.

Off-Street Parking.Heat & Hot Water Included

774-230-0680

SturbridgeTwo Bedroom Apartment

In Nice Duplex. LivingRoom, Eat-In Kitchen.

Minutes FromMass Pike And I-84.

First & Security Deposit.No Utilities Included.

$850/MonthAvailable 11/15508-882-9588

WebsterTwo Bedroom Apartments.

Coin-Op &Off-Street Parking.

Third Floor Available.$600/month

First/Last & References508-943-1076

After 5pm

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

SouthbridgeFor Lease

10,850+ S.F. BuildingIdeal For

Commercial/IndustrialUse. Town Water/Sewer,Loading Dock. Includes1,400 S.F. Office Space.Located On Worcester

Street (Route 169)Call

(508)765-5421

SouthbridgeFor Lease

9,400+ S.F. Ideal ForCommercial/Light

Industrial Use.Town Water/Sewer.Includes 1,850 S.F.

Office Space.Located On Worcester

Street (Route 169)Call

(508)765-5421

SturbridgeCommercial/Office Space

At 425 Main StreetStarting At

$425 Per MonthGreat Startup Location!

508-248-0847

WebsterFor Rent

You Are Lucky We Still Have Space Available!From 1000 Sq.Ft.To 15,000 Sq.Ft.

Will Divide!Call Owner For Best Price

508-753-3670

513 LEASED REALESTATE

Webster2 Large

Industrial GaragesOverhead Doors, Gas Heat, Offices, Bathrooms, Fenced

Yard-Space, Secure.508-341-1365

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Cemetery LotFor Sale

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA.

Garden Of Heritage II, 609B,2 Lots (1 & 2)

$1500 For BothCall 508-347-3884

Leave Message If No Answer

Cemetery Lots for Sale

Worcester County Memorial Park-Paxton, MA

2 Lots (#408A) available in the beautiful Garden of Valor

II. $5,000 for both.Call (508)987-0531


546 CEMETERY LOTS

CEMETERY LOTS:Two in the

Garden of Valorat Worcester Memorial

Park in Paxton. $1500/best offer.Please call

508-885-5133

Cemetery Plots at Worcester County

Memorial Parkin Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200.

Call (508)987-6180

WORCESTER COUNTYMEMORIAL PARK;

Paxton, MA2 adjoining lots.

Asking $1500 or Best Offerfor both call (508)867-3820

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Two CemeteryLots

Worcester CountyMemorial Park

In Paxton$900 For Each,$1800 For Both

Call Cheryl413-245-4181

Two LotsAvailable At WorcesterCounty Memorial Park

In Paxton.Non-Selected.

Asking $1200 For BothOr Best Offer

508-885-1071

Two PlotsIn Worcester County

Memorial Park, Paxton, MAAt Garden Of Heritage II

$1500 OBO For Both508-864-7159

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Worcester CountryMemorial Park

Section Valor IIGraves 1 & 2

Valued At $5600Asking $2500 For Both

508-885-6489Ask For Karen

Worcester County Memorial Park,

Paxton4 lots in the Garden of the Cross, which is the oldestgarden in the park. Value

$7000, asking $6000.Will sell separately.

Call (508)892-8685

Worcester CountyMemorial Park

Paxton, MAPlots In Garden Of Honor.

2 Lots & 2 Vaults.Asking $2700 For All

774-745-0026Please Leave Message

550 MOBILE HOMES

14x70 Mobile Home

W/56ft addition whichincludes 24x12 den, 14x12 work room w/sink and 18ft porch w/handicapped ramp. Large hallways/doors, for

wheelchair.New roof/windows.

$75K plus park share.Bill (508)344-7495

1977 Mobile Home$70,000

Plus Park ShareFOR SALE BY OWNER

Located In Wagon Wheel Park, Brookfield, MA

508-347-3837

Mobile HomeFor Sale

Dayville CT12 Conrads Park(860)774-8884

550 MOBILE HOMES

BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile

Home Park(55 And Over)

2 Bedroom with 1-1/2Bath, Living Room, LargeKitchen, Laundry RoomWith New Appliances,

And Door To Back Porch.MUST SELL!!!

$64,000508-868-4662

Central FloridaAvon Park

55+ Mobile Home Park.FOR RENT

1 Bedroom, 24’x33’ Trailer.Months Of December & April

By Week, Or By Month860-974-3849

550 MOBILE HOMES

Mobile HomeFor Sale

In Sturbridge RetirementCo-Operative.

44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Area). Air Conditioning,

Corner Lot, 2 Sheds.For Appointment

508-347-9370

REDUCED $85,000Mobile Home In Sturbridge

Retirement ParkTwo Bedrooms, One And

One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, New Roof, New Windows,

And Many Updates.Beautifully Landscaped.

508-347-8791

550 MOBILE HOMES

SturbridgeMobile Home 55+1 Bedroom, IdealLocation, Close To

Everything. New Floors,Carpets, Paint, Windows,

Shower, Cabinets & Counters. Newer Furnace,

A/C & More.Washer/Dryer.

$37,500Owner Financing

AvailableCall For Details508-347-7027

Sturbridge RetirementCommunity

Completely Rebuilt In 2002. New Floors, Walls, Doors,

Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom. Carpeting On All

Floors Except Kitchen & Bath. New Vinyl Siding.

508-735-9639

550 MOBILE HOMES

TemporaryStorage

Problems?Utilize This 14x70

Mobile Home!Large Rooms, Plenty

Of Open Space.First $2500

Takes It Away(860)774-6989

565 ROOMS FOR RENT

AshfordMotel

Low Daily &Weekly Rates

Including Utilities!Rooms Include

Microwave, Refrigerator, Phone & WiFi Internet.

860-487-3900ashfordmotel.com

Aut motive700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

(3) ContinentalContra-Track Tires

Size P245-65R17On Polished Aluminum

Premium Wheels, Excellent Condition, Lots Of Tread!

$100 EachOr $250 For All

Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, Trailblazer, Rainier &

Ascender.508-347-9629

(4) 17 Inch RimsWith Tires

6 Lug$175 OBO

860-933-6713

4 Cooper Weather Master S/T Tires

Steel Belted, 205/65 R15Like New $150

4 Cooper WeatherMaster S/T Snow

Groove Tires225/55 R17

Like New $200508-867-2560

Evenings

5th WheelSteel Drop Center

Tailgate$200

508-943-2572

Car-Top CarrierYAKIMA

“Space Cadet”Like Brand New!Used Only Once.

Cost $348Will Sell For $175Fits Most Cars With

A Roof Rack.Superior Construction

860-779-9371

Chrysler IndustrialV8 400HP Engine

Rebuilt, Zero Miles.Sitting On Ground,

Ready To Go$2200

With Rebuilt FittedTransmission(Zero Miles)

$3000 Package DealTransmission Only

$1800508-461-9097

Rims For Sale15 Inch Aluminum RimsOff 1991 Honda Accord.

Factory Set - 5 Total$25 Each

860-923-0457

Third RowBench Seat

For Ford Expedition(Eddie Bauer)

Tan Leather, ExcellentCondition.

Fits Model Years ‘97-’02$150

860-935-0039

Tires & RimsBlack custom rims andYokohama tires, 16x7,

205/55R16CSell $275 or best offer.Call (860)974-1043

Truck Cap6’ 4” Sedco, “Ford Style”,

Fiberglass Truck Cap. Front & Side Sliding Windows,

Locking Rear Door, Clamps & Seal. Colored Red.

Taken off Toyota TacomaExtra-Cab.

$400860-974-1349

Truck RailsChrome Tube For 8’ Bed

Great Condition$95 For Set

GM ChromeSlotted Wheels

15”, 5-Lug Bolt PatternFor Full-Size GM.

$200 Set Of 4454 Complete

GM BlockWith Fuel Injection

$1200508-259-8805

715 AUTO SERVICES

Junk Cars &Trucks Wanted

Large Trucks &Equipment

Cash PaidFREE REMOVAL

401-965-8949

720 CLASSICS

1930 Model AFord Coupe

Green, With Extra Parts.Good Condition.

$10,000Call Karen

508-885-3192

1940 Plymouth Deluxe

2-Door SedanRuns, Original,

Needs Restoration.Stored 30+ Years.

Asking $3950

1968 PlymouthFury VIP Model2-Door Hardtop, Solid,Colorado. 383 Engine.

Power Windows.Needs Restoration

Asking $2900508-317-7092

1950 Chevrolet4-Door Sedan

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

Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Needs Interior & Minor Work

To Be Road-Worthy.$5900

978-760-3453

1953 Ford2-Door SedanMild Custom, $11,000

1955 Oldsmobile 4-Door

Original, $10,000

1975 Ford Flatbed$1600

1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Pickup

Solid, Needs Restoration, $2500

Collection MUST BE SOLD!978-760-3453

1963 King MidgetNew Engine, Comet Clutch, All-New Brakes, New Paint, New Convertible Top With

Side Curtains. All-New Tires.Fun Car, Good Runner!

$5500Ask For George Or Barry

508-347-9654508-764-6059

1966 Mustang Coupe

(Not Fastback)Rust-Free! Georgia Car

(Always Garaged)Paint’s Faded. All Ready For

YOUR 289 V8 Engine.$6900

Utility TrailerThat Dumps

Removable Sides,Very Solid.

$550978-760-3453

1971 Corvette Stingray

Runs Mint! T-Tops,Removable Rear Window.

350 Automatic.Steel City Grey.

Original, Matching Numbers. 95k Miles.

Asking $11,500508-341-0915

1973 GreenVW BeetleRecent Engine,

Good TiresBest Offer

413-245-3530

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Light Blue, Drives & Looks Great. Original North Carolina

Car. Needs Nothing!$3800

Ed Stanley508-764-3068

1978 CorvetteSilver Anniversary Model

Limited Edition, RunsStrong, Looks Real Sharp!

Excellent Driver. L82Engine, T-Tops. A/C,

Tilt Wheel.$7900

Serious Inquires Only!508-340-5334

1995 Toyota SupraTwin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed.

Original. 60k,Black-On-Black, Leather,

Two-Owner Car.$50,000 FIRM

1973 PontiacTrans-Am

4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Burgundy Interior, Original, Matching Numbers. 90k.

$50,000 FIRM

508-344-2660

Antique BlackJaguar

1972 XJ6. Body, paint and chrome nearly perfect, New Michelin pin stripe tires and

many spare parts.Best Reasonable Offer.Call Tom (Spencer)

(774)745-0173

725 AUTOMOBILES

01 Buick RegalOlympic Edition

3.8 Supercharged, 56k Miles. Power Everything, Heated Seats, Monsoon Stereo

With CD & Cassette.$8200

Call Steve After 2pm508-278-3930

1967 Mustang Coupe

289 C.I. 3 speed manual transmission, 63K original miles, excellent condition.

$14,500 or best reasonable offer. Serious inquiries only

please.Call (860)428-9455

1981 MercedesBenz 240DOriginal Owner

$4,000860-774-0587

1985 Pontiac TransAm

Tuned Port Fuel Injection 5.0T-Tops, Cruise, A/C, Tilt, Power Locks/Windows.

50k Original Miles.$3500 OBO

508-662-0649

1989 Camaro RS350 Auto, T-Tops.Too Many Extras

$30001985 Merkuer5-Speed XRT4

Sunroof$2000

1967 GMCDump Truck

HM7700, V-6, 5-Speed & 2-Speed Rear

$2500(860)428-3478

1989 LincolnTown Car

Tuned Up Engine. About 7k Miles On Engine, Car In Good

Running Condition.Must Sell As I Am Not

Able To Drive ForMedical Reasons.

Appx. 30 mpg(Highway).Can be seen at 7 Church Rd

in Eastford.Asking $1100 OBO

860-974-1190

1990 Mustang GT Convertible

Burgundy paint with Black top. Runs/sounds great. Just tuned up. Everything works. Ready for Spring/Summer

cruising. $4500.Call Charlie

(401)523-5670

1992 DodgeStealth ES

V6 With 95k Miles. Custom Dual Exhaust. Red With White Racing Stripes.

$3300 OBO508-476-5357

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix

Asking $5500 OBO508-943-1593

1992 DodgeStealth

Red, Mint Condition.$6500 OBO

508-347-3613

1994 BuickPark Ave

Good Condition.Excellent Gas Mileage.

$2000508-248-3824508-328-5676

1994 Ford EscortStation Wagon

“Everyday Runner”Asking $650

Call Between 3pm & 9pm508-764-1179

1995 Geo Prizm110K miles, Red, 4 door

sedan, recently,reconditioned, new starter,

runs great.Moving must sell quick!!

$2500 or best offer.Call (508)341-4434 or

(860)857-4168

1995 Volvo850 Turbo

In Good Condition.With Snow Tires.

$2500508-333-3340

1996Oldsmobile 88

Runs Good.$1100

508-885-5861

1996 Oldsmobile Ciera

Navy Blue, good mechanical condition, a few cosmetic scratches. Asking $2400.

Call (860)928-2624

1996 ToyotaCamry

Green, 5-Speed Manual, 170k Miles. Runs Well. New August Inspection Sticker.

$2595413-245-6006

1997 FordExplorer XLT85k Miles, Loaded,One Owner. $3500

Scott’s RidingLawn Tractor

20HP, 48” Mower Deck,With Bagger. $800

860-382-5928

1997 Olds RegencyNice solid driver 105K

highway miles, loaded with moonroof, needs nothing.

Asking $3500.Call (860)974-3022

1998 Cadillac SedanDeville

Northstar Engine 20-30 MPG

Exceptional Condition, Silver/Gray, Sharp Looking,

Loaded With Extras.Fully Serviced. Florida Car,

Non-Smoker.$2995 OBRO

508-347-5460

1998 Chevrolet Malibu

New brakes and tires. $2700 or best offer.

Call (860)753-1103

1999 Buick Park Ave

Loaded, like new, leather, 122K miles. $4500.

Call (508)752-8683

1999 MercuryCougar

92k, V6, 5 Speed, AllOptions. College

Forces Sale$3800 OBO

Call508-476-3907508-335-1283

2000 ChryslerSebring

Convertible97k Miles, No RepairsNeeded. Carfax Report

Provided.$3500 Firm

860-634-4632

2000 DaewooNubira

4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Miles. Excellent. Automatic

Transmission, PowerWindows

$2500860-774-1485

2000 FordEscort ZX2

5-Speed, 86k Miles,Excellent Condition.

$2000Call 774-230-9583

2000 FordMustang GT

$11,500 OBOCandy Apple Red,Pristine Condition!

33,010 Miles.Fully Loaded, Including

MagnaFlow Exhaust,AEM Intake, Lojack.

Stored Winters.Serious Inquiries Only

860-923-9618

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

SedanWhite, Appx 60k Miles.

Owned By Elderly Driver. Selling As Part Of Estate.

Excellent Condition!Asking $4795 OBOCall 508-769-0512

2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX

4 MotionV6, 2.8 Fuel Injected.

Excellent Condition, Well Maintained. Low Miles.

Custom Wheels & Exhaust. Leather Interior, Black

On Black.$5500 OBO

508-865-5085617-519-9051

2000 Volvo S80 Sedan FWD

Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc.Fully Loaded. 180k Miles.

Original Owner. Garage Kept.Includes 4 Blizzak Snow

Tires.Excellent Condition

$5500 OBO860-928-5266

2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Many Options. 75k Miles. Maintained & Garaged.

Sporty Model With50-Series Tires & Spoiler. Looks & Runs Excellent.

$4995Call Bob

508-270-9577(After 5pm)

518-796-4223 (Cell)

2001 Oldsmobile Alero

Silver, AutomaticTransmission, 4 New Tires.

$500 OBO860-974-3849

2001 Volvo S-80Only 68k Miles

1 Owner, Always Garaged.Leather, Sunroof,Good Condition.

$6500860-928-3728

2002 BMW 325ciConvertible

Excellent Condition.38,883 Miles. Automatic

Transmission With Sports Shift Mode. Grey Leather

Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Harmon-Kardon Sound

System, PremiumWheels, Etc.

$19,999Contact Josh508-885-7085

2002 Lincoln LSBlack/Tan, Leather, 40k,Fully Loaded, Chrome

Rims/Grill/RockerPanels/Pillars,

Brand New Snow Tires,Extra Set Of 18” Chrome

Rims with Tires. New Brakes

Sharp Car! Mint!$13,500 obo

774-289-9074

2003 FordMustang Mach 1

Azure Blue with Blackleather. 18K miles, like brand

new. Couple aftermarket parts. $17,500.Call (508)987-8486

2002 LincolnLS V8

***MUST SELL***Luxury-comfort-style-all-in

this Metallic Silver 2002Lincoln LS-Loaded with a V8. Automatic transmission, A/C, power heated memory seats,

power windows, power locks, power mirrors,

sunroof, leather interiors,alloy wheels, alpine premium stereo, six disc CD, air bags ABS tilt wheel cruise control.

This vehicle is in fabulous condition, must see. If you

are in the market for aLincoln LS, don’t pass this

one! Even and iPodDirect Connection...

$11,495 obo.Call 888-457-2333

2002 MitsubishiGallant ES

Runs Good, Rear Quarter Dented, Replaced Engine.

$2400508-987-2045

2002 SubaruLegacy OutbackStandard Transmission

$7250

2001 Honda Civic EX50k Miles

$7050

1994 Honda Accord Wagon EX

$25501998 Subaru Wagon

5-Speed, Sunroof$3850

1999 VolkswagenPassat Wagon5-Speed, 1.8T

$3250

2001 Subaru Forester5-Speed$4650

Call Bert617-699-7428

Sullivan Auto Sales33 Main Street

&2 Main Street(Route 131)

Sturbridge, MAwww.sullivanautosales.net

2003 MitsubishiEclipse

ConvertibleGrey, Runs & Looks New. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles.

New Tires.Asking $10,500508-410-3078

2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible

Automatic, Loaded, BlackExterior & Top. Black

Leather Interior.40k Miles, Great Condition.

Asking $11,500508-943-3978

2004 BuickRendezvous

FWD Automatic, Cross-Over Wagon. Recent Tires, Brakes,

Bearing. Economical 3.4Engine, 27MPG Highway. 89k, Winter Ready, Super

Heater & A/C. TotallyReliable.

Book $10,990Asking $8250508-248-1951

2004 ChevyCavalier

2nd Owner, 2-Door, GoodOn Gas. Less Than 70k

Miles. A Couple Of Minor Dents, Runs Good.

$5500 OBOHave Title. CASH ONLY

Call Rene/Joyce508-909-6156

2004 SubaruImpreza WRX

All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, Heated Seats & Mirrors.Custom Green Paint &

Spoiler. 5-Speed.Asking $14,900 OBOCall 774-289-3929Or 508-764-7986

2005 ChryslerPacifica

AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Highway. New Tires, Great

Family Car, Well Maintained.$6500 OBO

Photos AvailableCall Bill & Andrea860-377-0396860-928-1064

2005 ToyotaCamry

Top Of The Line.Fully Loaded!

40k Miles.$14,500

Will Trade

2004 Toyota Camry76k Miles.$11,500

Will Pay Top DollarFor Clean Cars!

Rutland Auto SalesRoute 122

Rutland, MA508-886-2720

2006 Kia Spectra4-Door Sedan

New Engine With 32K Miles, Under Warranty.

New Tires, Belts. Also Has Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” Warranty, For Over 3 Years

(Over 36K Miles).$7890

508-847-3861(Oxford)

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 disc CD changer, heated seats & mirrors, sunroof, front, side & rear air bags.

$14,900.Call (508)949-6914

2007 DodgeCharger SXT

Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien

$19,595 OBOMust See!

Sharon 774-287-2031

2007 HyundaiBlack Accent 4-Door

Retiree’s #2 CarAuto, Air, Remote Start.

Mint Condition! 22,500 MilesAsking $9,500Leave Message508-234-5918

FOR SALE OR TRADE1977 Corvette

StingrayFor A Motorcycle Of

Equal ValueCall 774-280-0866

WantedOld Camaros

1967-1969 including parts, pieces in any condition. Will

consider other models.Call (860)633-0869

732 SPORTS UTILITY

1994 Jeep GrandCherokee Laredo170k Miles, Engine Runs

Great. Has Special Features.Recently Repaired.

$1000 OBOCall Sarah In Dayville At

214-636-9758

1995 Ford ExplorerSport Utility

4WD, Automatic, V-6, A/C,Tilt, Cruise, Power

Windows/Locks. 138,500Miles. Dark Green, w/Grey

Leather Interior.AM/FM/CD/Cassette.

$3000 OBO860-774-0757

Ask For Art

1995 Geo Tracker Hard-Top

2-Door, SUV Model.Automatic Transmission, 4WD, Good Condition.

$1900401-864-3413

1995 Jeep GrandCherokee Limited White, Tan Leather, Loaded,

CD Stereo, Tow Package. High Mileage, V8, Runs Great. Good Condition.

Needs Minor Exhaust Work. Great Winter Driver.

$1500 OBO774-745-0173

1995 Nissan PathfinderWhite, 5-Speed.

$3300

(4)5-Lug Truck Rims& Tires$300

860-208-7010

1998 GMC JimmySport Utility 4D

V6 Engine, 4WD,Automatic Transmission,

92k Mileage, ExcellentCondition, Loaded.Asking $4995.95860-928-6853

2001 ChevyBlazer LT

Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4

Wheel Drive. Very Clean, Runs Great, Needs Nothing!

94k Miles, 22MPG.Asking $6000

508-864-3846

2004 JeepLiberty SportSilver, 49k Miles.

Excellent Condition.CD/AM/FM Radio.Asking $14,200774-364-1133Or After 5pm

508-886-7184Ask For Linda

735 GARAGE RENTALS

WANTEDYear-Round Garage

Space For Antique CarMust be at least 20 feet long.

Respond to John508-832-3966 or [email protected]

740 MOTORCYCLES

1982 Honda900 CBF

Super Sport40,200 Miles. New Battery,

Runs Good.$1000

508-755-3660

1985 Harley Sportster1000 XLH

New S&S Carb., Ignition Module, Tires, Battery & Coil.

$3500 OBO508-987-2838

Ask For Stephen

1987 YamahaXV535 Motorcycle59,920 Miles, New Battery, Owner’s Manual, Service

Manual Included.$900 OBO

Call Robert508-987-5167

1988 HarleyDavidson 1200cc

One Owner, 32k Miles.Selling Because Of Illness

Always Garaged.$3000

774-230-6848

1994 HarleyDavidson

Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, good shape, extra lights,extra chrome, forward

controls. $7500.Call (508)864-3198

1996 Honda Goldwing SE

Excellent condition, must see, loaded. Asking $10,500. Call Steve (860)963-9030

1998 Harley Davidson

1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, excellent condition,

registered, many extras!$7000 or BO

508-764-8754

1999 HarleyDavidson

MotorcycleDyna Wide Glide.

18k Miles. Some Extras.$9000

Call 508-943-5911

1999 HarleyDavidson Sportster

XL1200CBlack, Chrome Swing-Arm.

Vance & Hines Pipes,S&S Carb.

2 New Tires, Tons OfChrome & Extras.Mint Condition!12,300 Miles.

Asking $5400508-347-5734


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740 MOTORCYCLES

1999 Road KingBlack, 10k Miles, Mint

Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Must See! Always Kept

Inside.$13,000 OBOEmail Me At

[email protected]

1999 SuzukiTLS 1000

V-Twin, Strong Runner.The Hot Set-Up! Carbon

Fiber Mufflers. Grey.$3500

860-315-7417

2000 HarleyDavidson XL883

CustomPearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs,

Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots

Of Chrome Added, 1,493 Miles, Flawless.Asking $5800

860-792-1168

2000 HarleySportster18,000 Miles

Mint ConditionCall Cliff$7000

508-764-7068

2002 HarleyDavidson XL 1200

Dealer serviced, 5000original miles, many

screaming eagle accessories. Red Black, lots of chrome, a

must see @ $6500.Call (860)774-7615

2002 HarleyXLH 883 Sportster

9500 Miles, Crash Bars, Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags,

Passenger Pegs & Pillion, Custom Grips.

Excellent ConditionLooks & Runs Great.

Asking $4500860-617-7335

2003 Yamaha YZ125R

Mint Condition, Garaged.Hardly Ridden.

$1700 OBOCall 508-254-8663

After 4pm & WeekendsOr 508-248-5466

And Leave Message

2004 BMWK1200 GT

Absolutely Perfect!Dark Blue, Very Low Miles.

New Tires & Battery.$11,000

860-315-7417

2004 HarleyDavidson Ultra

Classic5500 miles, $17000.Call (508)943-0242

2004 XL 883 Harley

Davidson3400 miles, lots of

upgrades, mintcondition, handles

great. $7200 or best offer. Won’t last long!

Call (508)347-8969

740 MOTORCYCLES

2005 Aquila 250 Cruiser

356 miles, showroomcondition, bike can be seen at 364 Main Street, Oxford.

$2700.Call (774)280-2630

2005 HarleyDavidson

1450 Low RiderExcellent Condition, Extras.

$10,500 OBO508-867-8374

2005 HondaAero VT 750c

Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, With After-Market Straight Pipes, New Original Pipes, Jet Kit, Honda Back Rest,Honda Carrier, 2 Helmets.

Like New!Asking $4000

Call 860-933-0372

2005 Honda VT750Shadow SpiritMint Condition, Low

Mileage, Always Garaged.Pearl Blue/Metallic SilverFlame, Chrome Backrest.

Asking $4500 OBOCall 860-792-0506

2006 HarleyDavidson

Sportster XL883CWhite with saddle bags. 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Harley helmet, jacket and

gloves for sale.Call (508)949-0621

2006 HondaXR 650L

On/Off-Road BikeNew Rear Tire, Excellent Shape. With 3800 Miles.

$4000 OBOOr Trade For 4WD Or Car

Call After 4pm508-867-6152

Dirt Bike2003 Yamaha YZ 125

Barely Ridden, Never Raced. Excellent Condition. New

Renthal Handlebars & Grips. New Front Tire.

$1800 Or Best OfferCall 860-928-1466

HARLEY DAVIDSON

1997 Sportster XL`12009,900 miles. Custom paint,

with extras. $5000,00.Call 508-347-3093

Harley Davidson2000 Custom

Soft-Tail28k Miles, Pearl White.

Excellent Condition.Lots Of Extras.

One Owner Bike!Asking $9500508-987-8928

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1998 Kawasaki 750 Xi Sport JetskiTwo seater, new battery and recently serviced. Excellent condition. Includes trailer and cover. $2500 or bestoffer. Call (508)234-0252

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1998 Polaris ATVMagnum 425, 4x4

Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Years Ago. Used Very Little

Since. Needs Battery.Asking $3000508-885-3136860-888-5207

2003 HondaTRX250 EX ATV

Runs Great! Looks Great!$1600 OBO

860-634-0581

2004 90cc Polaris Predator ATVExcellent Condition,

Aftermarket Lights, Brand New Battery, New Tires,

Electric And Kick Start And Runs Like New. Garage Kept.

Comes With Kids Racing Boots & Gloves.A $1600 Value

For $900 FIRM“A REAL MUST SEE”,

Moving, Must Sell!Call Randy

508-765-5097

2004 Honda Foreman

Rubicon 500cc“very low miles and hours”

must sell. baby on the way!!! used 25 times tops. $5000 or

best offer.Call (860)315-7167

2007 Yamaha Raptor 700R

Fuel Injection, Electric Start, One Owner. Very, Very Clean.

Turn Key And Ride.$4500

508-769-9073

Dirt Bike2008 KX450FExcellent Condition.

Must Sell.$5500 OBO

860-933-6713

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

10 Foot TravelTrailer

Excellent Condition, Heater, A/C, Microwave, DVD, TV, Refrigerator, Sink, Stove.

Sleeps 4-6.$3000

860-974-0742

1985 WildernessCamper

Sleeps 6, Very GoodCondition

All Original Paperwork,Lots of New Parts.$3000 or best offer

860-774-0100

1989 24’ TerryTravel Trailer

Excellent Condition, NewBattery, Tires, & More.Receiver & Sway BarsIncluded. Must See To

Appreciate.$3400 or best offer.

508-885-6215

1995 Allegro Bay28 foot diesel RV, 15,000 miles (original) sleeps 5,

$24,000.Call (860)774-4331


1990 Ford 350 Class-C Camper

50k Miles, Twin Beds In Rear. Sleeps 6, Very Good

Condition. Roof Air,Furnace, Generator, Fully

Self-Contained.With Tow Dolly.

Ready To Go$10,900

508-347-3262

1990 NomadIn Campground

Sleeps 6, Screen & Rain Room On Deck, New

Plastic Shed, 3-Burner Gas Grill, Deck Funriture, Or Towable With P/Jack.

Many ExtrasBest Offer!

413-433-1479

1997 24’Dutchman Pop-Up

CamperModel 1007

Sleeps 6Great Condition. Heat,

Refrigerator, Stove, Etc.$2700

413-537-0619

1997 FordConversion Van

Excellent Condition.Great For Camping!

$5900508-347-2621

2001 7000 lb Car Trailer

Made by CarMate. Asking $1800.

Leather Sofa and Love Seat

Black. Paid $1000,asking $500.

Treadmill by Sportcrafthas cupholder, $250.

2 Dog Pens$50 for both.

Call (860)774-3989 or (860)617-1371

2001 Fleetwood Elkhorn Truck

CamperLike new, used only a few times. Fits 6’ truck bed.

Queen, sleeps 4, allamenities, asking $8,700.

Must see! Truck alsoavailable.

Call (508)892-8861

2001“Woodland Park”Beautiful Custom Design,

40’ Park Model Trailer.Sliding Glass DoorEntrance, Full Bath,

3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8Central Air

Winter Insulation PackagePaid $47,000 New.

Asking $29,995 OBO617-524-6220

2002 12x40 Park Model RV

(like brand new) on beautiful lot in campground can be

used for a full 6 months (15 April-15 October every year)

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499


2002 Citation 31Ft. Travel

Trailer$12,999

One owner, kept on site,nice camper, includes back

ladder, spare tire,awning, electric jack, sleeps

6, lots of storage, hugebathroom, queen bed, 1 large

slide-out in living room &dinette area. Pictures onwww.breezybendrv.com

Call (508)987-1519 for more details

2004 29’Springdale

Travel TrailerSuper slide, A/C, sleeps 6,

like new, $13,500.Call (860)753-0185

2004 Sunliner T2199

Stable Jack, Patio Awning, Furnace, AM/FM/CD Player, Spare Tire, Outside Shower, Monitor Panel, Skylight, TV

Antenna, A/C, EnclosedBathroom, Shower.

Unit Like New, Very Clean!$7995

860-774-2984

2005 Fleetwood PaceArrow 37A

Motorhome18K miles, loaded, no

pets/smokers. Two slide outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. Electric awning & levelers, workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5

speed, lots of extras.Low $90’s.

Call (508)885-4727

2006 Big Horn Camper

3200RL, 35ft Fifth Wheel. Two Slides, King SizedBed, Fireplace, Lots Of

Storage, Generator.Like New!

$34,000 OBO860-774-4620

2006 THULE TRAILER(6’ x 12’ Enclosed)Aluminum, Dual Axle,

GVW 6000 lbs.Model #C65X12238200,

Under 200 Miles.$5250

Mike 860-935-0072

32 Foot 2004 RVOn Waterfront

LotOn 1 1/2 Mile Lake,In Beautiful Resort

CampgroundREDUCED FORQUICK SALE!!!

$34,999508-989-8165

33’ Travel TrailerCurrently On-Site In Park

(Woodstock, CT)Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen Porch, Corner Lot, Shed.

Park Features: FamilyActivities, Pool, Inexpensive

& Comfortable Living.Park Is Open April-October.

$35,000(Includes Lot)860-923-2549352-314-0003


33’ Travel TrailerWith 12’x32’ Addition

Excellent Condition.Own Your Own Lot!

Seasonal Camping At A Lovely Campground.

Asking $30,000Call After 5pm508-885-4358

Coleman NiagraPop-Up

Great Condition! Heat,Inside/Outside Stoves,

Slide-Out Dinette,Refrigerator, Inside/Outside

Shower, Toilet, Lots OfStorage. Sleeps 6-8.

Asking $6800508-248-5620

Gulfstream B Touring Cruiser

2004Full Bath, Twin Beds, Slide. Exceptional Unit, 12MPG

$32,900 OBO

2007 ScooterBy Redstreak50cc TURBO With

Luggage Rack$1050

Call (508)476-9885

Motor Home2005 Dutch Star (Newmar)

38’9”, Like New, 24,600 Miles. 370 Cummins Diesel Pusher, Spartan Chassis,4 Slides, 7.5 Onan DieselGenerator. Silver-Plum.

$134,000 OBOCall 860-608-2967

VanMotor Home

19 Feet, Has Hot & ColdWater, Full Bath. 16 MPG

(City), 19 MPG (Highway).Heater w/Thermostat,Registered & Insured.Appraised At $6,500

MOVING!MUST SELL!

$3700508-754-2323

Wells, Maine2005 40’ Breckenridge

Park Model HomeEnclosed Room Addition,

Plus Screen Room & Deck.Double Loft, Sleeps 10.

Fully Furnished &Landscaped.

Meadow Ledge ResortMay-October

$64,500508-278-6123

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1969 GMC Pick-Up6ft Stepside, 350 V8 4 bolt main, chrome stacks, three

on the tree headers,edelbrock, much more.

Call for details,(860)963-1000. Leave

message

1989 Chevy 1500 Short bed Z71 off road.

$1500 or best offer.Call (774)280-2480

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1979 Ford F-350Pickup Truck

4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Miles. NO TITLE.

Floor In Bed Is Missing, Needs Replacing.

Solid Frame,Very Good Mechanics.

One Original Owner$1650

978-760-3453

1982 Chevy C10 Silverado

350 Motor, PartiallyRestored. Needs Carburetor.

$500 OBOCall Sam

774-318-1121

1982 GMC 350Stake Body With Power Gate.

Rebuilt Engine.$1200

508-461-9097

1985 Ford F-600 Box Truck

low miles, runs good, needs some new brake lines. $1000

or best offer.Call (508)922-3936

1992 GMCDiesel TruckUPS Truck-Style,

Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt

Transmission/Motor,New Fuel Tank, Radiator,

Steering Box. Dual Wheels,11’ Area Behind Seats

Excellent Condition14,100GVWR

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

1993 Dodge Power Ram 250LE

4x4, 318 Automatic With Overdrive. New Front End,

Bearing, Ball Joint, U-Joints. Recent Brakes, Rotors, Drums, Pads & Shoes.E-Brake Cable, Exhaust, Computer, Crank Sensor.

Maintenance By The Book!Drivetrain Very Good. Body

Is Good. Recent Sticker.A/C, Power Windows, Cruise,

Tilt, Sliding Glass, Power Mirrors. 8’ Bed, Bedliner,

Cargo Light. Never Plowed!Original Owner.

190k Miles. Truck HasYears Of Life Left.

$4500508-892-1229

1994 Chevy 3/4 Ton

350 V8, 2WD, excellentcondition, 190k miles, new

tires, recent brakes andtuneup. $3000.

Call (774)272-1192

1994 Plymouth Van

Needs Alternator,Good Body & Motor.Parts Only - No Title.

$400

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath, No Rust.

Good Mechanics.$1500

978-760-3453

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1996 ChevyK3500 Pickup

6.5 Diesel, Auto, 4x4, 8’ Bed, 149k. New Batteries, Tires, Front-End Bushings, Brake

Lines, Bedliner, Fuel Tank/Pump/Lines, Engine

Cooler Lines, Clean.$9000

860-779-2568

1996 Ford E-2503/4 Ton Heavy Duty,Extended Utility Van.

75k Miles On Engine,186k Original Miles.

Well Maintained. A/C,Tool Shelves. Great For

Floor Coverings!$2100

Call Mike508-269-2420

1996 Town & Country LXI Van

240k Miles, Recent Sticker& Tires. Needs Exhaust.

$900 OBOCall 508-943-3812Or 508-259-9403

1997 Chevy TahoeBeautiful Maroon & GreyAll Major Parts Replaced, Good Tires, High Miles,

Leather.Wife Got Another Car.$2500 Cash Takes It!

Runs Strong508-615-2540

1997 DodgeDakota Sport 4x4

Power everything, 122K miles, looks good, runs good. Rhino spray on

bedliner.Asking $4000.

Call (508)867-3741

1997 DodgeRam 1500

Pickup Shortbed4 Wheel Drive, 318 Engine, Automatic. New Tires, New

Battery, Recent Brakes(Lining, Rotors & Calipers).

Bed-Liner & Cover.96k Miles. Excellent Running

Truck.Asking $3700508-248-5309

1997 FordConversion Van

Excellent Condition.Great For Camping!

$5900508-347-2621

1997 Ford F-250 Diesel 4x4 Dump

TruckNew Brakes, Rebuilt

Transmission, New Tires. Needs Primer On Dump.

$7000 OBO508-347-9865

1998 Nissan Frontier Pickup4 cylinder auto, bedliner,

$4700.Call (508)499-6748

2003 Ford CargoEconoline

Model E-350 Super-Duty VanExcellent Condition.

68k Miles.For More Information

Call Kevin508-943-0467


2006 CHEVY AVALANCHE LT66K, LEATHER, AWD, AC, PW, PL, CD

$19,990*

2006 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRYONLY 24K, AUTO, AC, 7 PASS, MINT

$12,800*

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA SAUTO, AC, SPOILER, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS, BLUE

$11,900*

2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA4X4, 4 DOOR, 71K, PW, PL, AC

$16,995*

2005 CHEVY K1500 SILVERADO 4X449K, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, EXT CAB

$16,900*

2006 MAZDA 3AUTO, AC, 4DR, CRUISE, PW, PL, CD

$9,990*

2007 FORD F150 XLT4X4 SUPERCAB, WHITE, ALLOYS, AC, PW,PL, AUTO, MINT CODITION.

$19,990*

2006 FORD F150 XLT 4X4 SUPERCAB GREY, MATCHING CAP, AUTO, AC, PW, PL,CRUISE, ALLOYS

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2005 CADILLAC STS4LOADED, AWD, ROOF, CHROME WHEELS, PW,PL CRUISE, CD

$14,900*

2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT35K, PW, PL, CRUISE, AC

$12,495*

2002 HONDA ODYSSEY EXPW, PL, P SLIDING DOORS, 7 PASSANGER, EXC CONDITION

$9,990*

2006 NISSAN ALTIMA SEAUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ONLY 35K

$13,990*

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$22,990*

2007 FORD F2504X4, SUPER DUTY XLT, PW, PL, SUPER CAB

$19,999*

2006 CHEVY K1500 SILVERADOEXT CAB, 4X4, AUTO, AC, CC, PW, PL, CD, EXC CONDITION

$15,990*

2005 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4 SE5 SPEED, PS, PB, SOFT TOP

$10,900*

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2006 VW RABBITGLS, AUTO, AC, CD, PW, PL, CC, EXCELLENT COND!

$9,990*

2004 PONTIAC VIBE62K, PW, PL, CRUISE, AC, CD

$8,477*

2006 ACURA TL45K, LUXURY LOADED, POWER EVERYTHING,LEATHER, CD, WHITE

$19,995*

2006 CHRYSLER 300 AWDLEATHER, ROOF, CD, ALLOYS, PW,PL, CRUISE, LOADED

$16,900*

2006 ACURA TSXAUTO, AC, SPOILERS, LOADED, ALLOYS, SUNROOF, CD, CC, PW, PL

$16,900*

2006 TOYOTA MATRIXAUTO, AC, PW,PL, CC, CD

$10,990*

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2007 CHEVY VENTURERARE CARGO VAN WITH 3 PASS, AUTO, AC,EXCELLENT CONDITION

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$12,990*

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$8,990*

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FRONTIER SE 4X4CREW CAB, 23K, AUTO, AC,

CD, PW, PL,CC, ALLOYS,SPEC BEDLINER, MINT, RED

$19,999*

2003 TOTOTA TACOMA EXTENDED CAB, 5 SPEED,

4 WHEEL DRIVE, 46,000 MILES, TONNEAU COVER,

ALLOY WHEELS

$14,999*

2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA LIMITED4X4, CREW CAB, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS,

AUTO AC, ALLOYS, TRD PKG, BEDLINER, SUNROOF

$19,990*

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Aut motive760 VANS/TRUCKS

1999 Ford Ranger

5 speed, 2WD, 181K miles,bedliner, ladder racks,

alloy wheels,PRICE REDUCED

$1,800 OBOCall (860)779-0818

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1999 Ford RangerExtended Cab Pickup

V6, 4.0L131,780 Miles. RecentTuneup, Tires, Brakes.

Runs Well.$3500

(Book Value $6000+)860-923-1848

760 VANS/TRUCKS

97 DodgeConversion Van

Excellent Shape$4700

Or Best OfferCall After 5pm Or

Weekends860-917-7381

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2003 Isuzu NPU 16 ft Box TruckV8 automatic transmission,

power steering, power brakes. Runs great, very clean, 10 ft loading ramp.

$10,000.Call (774)230-1437

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2000 Chevy TruckGood Shape With Cap

3/4 Ton, 4WD.$4800 OBO

12-Foot ElectricDump Trailer

2008, Very Little Use.Has New Spare Tire & Rim.

$2800

6-Foot Metal BrakeWith Some Extra Metal.

$400 OBO508-867-8374

2001 GMC Sierra Turbo Diesel 4x4

Pick Up94,000 miles, loaded,

leather, $15,500.Call (860)753-0185 or

(860)779-1886 evenings

2002 FORD F-1504-door King Cab, extra clean.

75,000 miles. 2 WD. $8500.00 firm.

Call 508-243-2157

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2002 GMC Safari4.3L, AWD/ABS/Cruise, New Tires, Seats 8, Fr.

Green, Clean$8000

860-963-7484

2003 ChevyVenture

75K miles, in very goodcondition. Asking $6000 or

best offer.Call Tatyana,

(508)949-6082

2003 FordRanger XLT

Long bed with liner, 3.0 liter v-6, 5 speed auto, 26k ,

excellent condition. $8900. Call (860)963-7458

2003 Silverado 2500 HD

Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, grey, loaded, leather,

tonneau, chrome step, tow package, excellent condition.

Call (978)697-0706

760 VANS/TRUCKS

Truck CapWhite Fiberglass, With

Sliding Windows, Tinted Glass, Cargo Rack.

4 Years Old, Fits ‘97-’03F-150 Extended Cab (6’ Bed).

Asking $500508-736-3114

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

CAT D8HBulldozer

Cable Blade - Power ShiftRuns Good

$12,000(860)928-3477

IH HoughPayloader

4WD, Runs Well. Hydraulics Tight. Set Of Chains

& Spare Tires$4500

Yale Towmotor Forklift

All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent$2400

860-774-1485

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1933-1960, Nothing Newer!978-760-3453


BY KEITH GRIFFIN

There’s a lot of passion that goes

into car ownership. After all, we

invest major portions of our

income into our vehicles. It’s only

right that we get a little excite-

ment in return for spending thou-

sands of dollars annually.

Yet, ultimately it is the lack of

excitement that best serves us as

car owners. My wife and I own a

2002 Dodge Neon that has given us

only minor problems in seven

years of ownership that I have

been mostly been able to fix. Same

thing with our 2008 Mazda5.

While I enjoy driving both of

these cars and love them for their

reliability, neither sets my heart

pumping with excitement. (OK,

sometimes when I’m alone I can

get the Mazda revving.)

The same can be said with the

2009 Toyota Venza that I recently

spent a week with in a model

loaned to me by Toyota. At the

end of the week I had nary a com-

plaint with it and found myself

happy to drive it in all situations.

There is nothing about this car I

did not like, yet it did nothing to

set my heart aflutter.

The Venza is best described as a

crossover utility vehicle.

According to Toyota, “The Venza

… is a versatile five-passenger

vehicle that couples the styling

and comfort of a passenger car

with the flexibility of a sport utili-

ty vehicle, to give customers a styl-

ish alternative to the traditional

sedan.” Marketing speak is not

normally a favorite of mine, but

Toyota is right. This is an alterna-

tive to the traditional sedan.

At its most basic level, the Venza

is a Camry on steroids. It handles

like a car. It’s comfortable to exit

and enter and it has great sight-

lines for every day driving. There

was not one situation in a week’s

time where the Venza came up

short, whether it was grocery

shopping in the rain or going

through the car seat shuffle at the

babysitter’s house.

It’s a Camry on steroids with

exceedingly good taste I might

add. The Venza I tested came with

an optional feature that should be

required just to make our driving

experience more civilized: auto-

matic high beams. When needed,

the high beams come on but shut

themselves off as other cars as

detected. No more flashing your

high beams at other drivers or

being blinded by others because

you forgot to shut yours off (not

that anything like that has ever

happened to me). The system

comes with the optional high

intensity discharge headlamps

and costs $815.

Other available luxuries include:

chrome-accented front door han-

dles that lock and unlock all four

doors and the liftgate; panoramic

roof with power tilt/slide func-

tion and a separate fixed glass

panel over the rear seats; and

power windows with auto

up/down function and jam pro-

tection on all four doors.

The Avalon is pegged as Toyota’s

“flagship passenger car”

(Toyota’s words – not mine) but I

think the mantel has been passed.

The Venza, even though not tech-

nically a car except on its window

sticker where it is called a sedan,

is now Toyota’s flagship passen-

ger car. I can’t think of anything

more luxurious for people to

drive that has the Toyota badge

on it. Plus, it’s less expensive

than the Avalon and delivers a

much better driving experience

and is available in front-wheel or

all-wheel drive. The model I drove

came pretty fully loaded for less

than $30,000.

The Venza I drove was the 2.7-

liter, four-cylinder model with 182

horsepower and 182 lb. ft. of

torque. There’s a six-cylinder ver-

sion that will give you 268 horse-

power but I can’t imagine why

you would need it. The Venza I

drove never felt underpowered,

plus it gets 21 mpg city and 29

mpg highway. The V-6 numbers

are 19 mpg/26 mpg, which is a 10

percent drop.

Another feather in the Venza’s

cap is it was awarded the 2009

New England Motor Press

Association Winter Vehicle of the

Year. I’m a member of the group

but skipped the judging this year

because of my daughter’s first

birthday. As the press release

said at the time, “The Venza

drives like a Lexus RX while cost-

ing significantly less money and

forging new stylistic territory in

the competitive crossover class.

The Venza isn’t technically a

wagon, but its low step-in and

hatchback shape fulfill the same

duties, making it an imminently

useful four-season vehicle.

Judges called the Venza ‘a great

family car’ and ‘a right-sized

vehicle for the times’.”

Notice that there is no mention of

it being an exciting car. Instead,

much like me, the judges have

focused on the fact this is a great

family car that is a right-sized

vehicle for our time. And that

pretty much sums up what the

Venza is: the right vehicle for

practically any family.

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VITAL STATISTICS

Wheelbase: 109.3 inches

Length: 189.0 inches

Width: 75.0 inches

Height: 63.4 inches

Curb weight: 3970 lbs.

Engine: 2.7-liter, four-cyliner

Horsepower: 182 hp

Torque: 182 lb. ft.

EPA estimated mpg city/high-

way: 21/29

Base price: $25,975

As-tested price: $29,258

Also consider: (a comparative

vehicle) Ford Edge, Nissan

Murano, Chevy Equinox

Aut motive

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