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BY MATT SANDERSONVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

KILLINGLY — About 40 peopleattended an open house lastThursday night, March 11, tohear feedback and weigh recruit-ing options for next year’s classat Quinebaug Valley MiddleCollege High School.

Housed within QuinebaugValley Community College’scampus, the foundation of themiddle college high school wasset in place in 2008 when it firstopened its doors for the inaugu-ral curriculum.

“It’s a pretty great school,” saidShana Doyle, junior, fromPutnam. “My experience hasprobably been the best I’ve had. Iused to skip class. I didn’t careabout what the teacher taught,and they never took the time outto help me. Here, they take thetime to help you with every-thing.”

Doyle was one of several stu-dents who spoke inside QVCCauditorium to current highschool students and their inter-ested parents last week.

The concept for the schoolbegan, according to State SenatePresident Pro Tempore DonaldWilliams (D-Brooklyn), when hewas approached by recentlyretired QVCC President DianneWilliams about her interest inbringing a non-traditional highschool program to the communi-ty college for grades 10 through12.

“The middle college idea hadbeen implemented at ManchesterCommunity College,” said

Williams. “Dianne Williams hadtold me she was interested inthat. We both worked together tomake QVCC eligible for the samekind of middle college programthat Manchester had implement-ed.”

In 2006, a small group of educa-tors came together to designQVMCHS to offer those targetedstudents an innovative, alterna-tive education option. Based on a

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FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010

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Zoningappealdismissed

Cell tower proposal floated

Homebuyers, know your rightsBY MATT SANDERSONVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of articlesthe “Villager” is writing to focus on the current state ofWindham County’s housing market.

The Quiet Corner, like most real estate territory inConnecticut and throughout the country, has optionsfor potential homebuyers on what type of residentialproperty they wish to pursue, whether it comes from atypical seller, a foreclosure or, most recently, a shortsale. Future buyers most go through what is either asimple, or drawn-out, process of pre-qualification andpre-approval with a lender to begin a mortgage on thatsought property.

Whether that buyer is level-headed, or has a host ofcredit problems, all are entitled to exclusive rights inrepresentation, in a written agreement to allow thebroker or sales representative to act on his or herbehalf.

When out shopping, or simply driving around, andsee a real estate listing on a property, buyers can callany licensed real estate agent to pursue it, said MaeLyons, broker and owner of StoneHouse Real Estate inBrooklyn. She said buyer agencies were created in 1996to equal representation between the buyer and the sell-er.

“You should get in touch with a licensed agent,

BALLOON MARKSSITE OF POTENTIAL

LOCATIONBY RICH HOSFORD

VILLAGER STAFF WRITER

WOODSTOCK — Two balloons,one red and one black, could be seenflying high in the air over 445Prospect St. last week.

The balloons were put in place byVerizon Wireless, operating underthe name Cellco, to give residents asense of how high a proposed celltower would be and how it would fitinto the landscape. The red balloon,130 feet over the ground, marked theposition of an originally proposedcell tower. The black balloon, at 140feet in elevation, marked a second

BY RICH HOSFORDVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

POMFRET — The WindhamSuperior Court recently dismissed theappeal of a Pomfret resident who hadbrought a suit against the town’sPlanning and Zoning Commission overa decision by the commission to allowhome-based businesses in some resi-dential zones.

The suit was brought by residentPaul Hennen of Putnam Road and wasin reference to regulations adopted inFebruary 2008 by the Planning andZoning Commission. The amendmentschanged sections 4.2 and 5.2 of the reg-ulations to add a new provision, 12.7, toallow certain commercial activities,known as “Home-Based Businesses,” tobe run out of residences in residentialzones. Home-based businesses allowedunder the changes include contractors,Internet-based businesses, insuranceagents, loggers and servicemen, amongothers. Additionally, the amendmentallows that “up to 10 unique pieces ofcommercial and industrial vehicles,trailers and equipment in any combi-nation to be stored on any residentialproperty of 10 acres or more.”

According to court records, a publichearing on the application was heldMarch 24 and March 31, 2008. The hear-

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Possibleland dealdiscussed


POMFRET — The Board ofSelectmen spoke with a representativefrom Connecticut Water Companyregarding a possible deal for a plot oftown-owned property on Route 101 dur-ing the morning meeting Monday,March 15.

The property, often referred to as theMurdock Property, is a 200-acre oldfarmland currently used for recreationand as storage for stones, gravel andtree stumps.

The issue during the meeting wasthat though the board and the utilitycompany are both interested in possi-bly pursuing a deal that would allowConnecticut Water to use part of theproperty to drill wells for a local watersupply, neither party feels it can moveforward without further information.

In order to determine if the site isover an aquifer with enough water tomake the investment worthwhile,Connecticut Water is looking to drilltest wells at the site. However, as com-pany Director of Water Resources

Turn To LAND, page A7Turn To QVMCHS, page A13

Turn To TOWER, page A7

Rich Hosford photo

Frank Rich, owner of the farm at 445 Prospect St., stands on his property nearthe location of a proposed cell tower. The balloon behind him marks the height ofthe proposed Verizon tower and was put in place to give residents an idea of howhigh the tower would stand.

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Students study in class at Quinebaug Valley Middle College High School.

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AT THE AUDUBON

VILLAGER ALMANACQUOTATION OF THE WEEK

“We are truly blessed to call thiswonderful church our parish home,

and as we all benefit from it, it is uponus to contribute to it as well.”

— The Rev. Richard Sliwinski of the Most Holy Trinity Parish,

speaking of the restoration project on the church.

Week of March 8:Bird sightings this week at Connecticut Audubon and

Wyndham Land Trust properties in the northeast corner ofConnecticut: Killdeer, Wood Duck, Golden-crowned Kinglet,Yellow-rumped Warbler, Grackles, Red-winged Blackbirds,Hooded Mergansers, Turkey Vultures, Black Vultures andWoodcock.

TRIVIA AND QUOTEThis week’s front page quote is attributed to:

Jonathan SwiftTrivia Answer: The Celtic harp, not the shamrock

Quote clarification:The page-1 quote of the week in the March 12 issue attributed toDavid S. Cutler was his twist on an original quote from PhilipGraham, who said, “Let us today drudge on about ourinescapably impossible task of providing every week a firstrough draft of history that will never really be completed abouta world we can never really understand,” during an address in1963 to the overseas correspondents of “Newsweek” magazine.

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POMFRETTOWN HALL

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

LIBRARIESAbington Social Library

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8p.m.Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.-noon

Pomfret Public LibraryTuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.-7 p.m.Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.-1 p.m

POST OFFICESPomfretMonday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.-noonPomfret Center (Murdock Road)Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:45 p.m.Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.-noon

EASTFORDTOWN HALL

Tuesday and Wednesday ........................ 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m.Second and fourth Tuesday .................................. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

EASTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARYMonday, Thursday ........................................................... 3-8 p.m.Tuesday ................................................................... 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Saturday ................................................................... 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

POST OFFICEMonday-Friday ............................................... 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Saturday ................................................................ 8:30 a.m.-noon

TRANSFER STATIONSaturday and Sunday ............................................ 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Wednesdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day ................... 3-7 p.m.All other Wednesdays ..................................................... 1-3 p.m.

WOODSTOCKTOWN HALL

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ……….……. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday …………………………....……….. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday ……………………………...…………… 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TOWN LIBRARIES

May Memorial Library:Wed. ..........................................................................1:00-5:00 p.m.Fri. ............................................................................1:00-5:00 p.m.Sat. ..................................................................10:00 a.m. - 12 noonNorth Woodstock Library:Mon. ..........................................................................1:00-5:00 p.m.Thurs. ......................................................................2:00- 5:00 p.m.Sat. ............................................................................1:30-4:30 p.m.West Woodstock Library:Tues. ........................................................................3:00 - 6:00 p.m.Wed. ..........................................................................4:00-7:00 p.m.Thurs. ........................................................................4:00-6:00 p.m.Sat. ....................................................................9:00 a.m. - 12 noonBracken Memorial Library:Mon. - Fri. ........................................................7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Sat. ............................................................................1:00-4:00 p.m.School vacation hours vary.

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EASTFORD — Selectmen recently approved a newhealth insurance contract for municipal employees attheir regular meeting Monday, March 1, which is aimedat saving money for the town. It joins with the healthinsurance the Eastford School employees currentlyreceive.

“It’s huge,” said First Selectman Allan Platt. “It puts usin a good position in the long term for budgeting purpos-es.”

The new contract with Anthem Blue Cross and BlueShield of Connecticut offers the town’s four full-timeemployees life, medical and dental coverage effective July1 with a 10 percent employee premium and a 30 percentdependent premium. On July 1, 2011, the employee premi-um will remain the same, while the dependent premiumincreases to 50 percent.

Employees hired on or after July 1 will fall under the 10percent employee premium, 50 percent dependent premi-um.

Platt said he gave those four full-time employees a 4.9percent to 7 percent raise for the next fiscal year in orderto offset their insurance co-pay increases. With townemployees wanting to go from single to double dependentcoverage in relation to their co-pay, Platt said Eastfordwas tasked with meeting huge, new medical rate increas-es that are hitting state cities and towns.

“It limits the town’s exposure in the long term to med-ical increases to insurance,” he added, who said he wentto those four employees and explained the situation.“They were extremely cooperative and understood.”

The town met with school officials to talk about thenew insurance policy for the town, to which Platt saidthey were also cooperative.

“The Board of Selectmen saw joining with schools as ano-brainer,” he added.

Also during the most recent selectmen’s meeting, theboard, at the time, unanimously voted to send a letter tothe school board asking it for a 2 percent, or $72,000,reduction to its proposed 2010-’11 budget. However, Plattsaid he immediately found out that state minimum budg-et requirements mandate that the town cannot cut belowthat amount.

“I researched the minimum budget requirementsextensively and called NECCOG and CCM people,” saidPlatt.

Platt said he is frustrated, knowing that 74 percent ofEastford’s budget falls on the Board of Education, andwithout affecting education programs and staffing, aswell as significant swings annually on the number of

Eastford students attending Woodstock Academy and thespecial education cost swings, there is no leveling effecton a budget for a town as small as Eastford. With reduc-tions in state revenue, Platt said it is an unbearable bur-den, and fiscally irresponsible by the state, to mandatethe same education expenditures.

Having to work within 25 percent of the town budget,he said, the minimum budget requirements force adjust-ments to be made to other town departments or capitalimprovements, such as Public Works, infrastructure androad programs.

“Let us do our jobs,” he added.Also at the selectmen’s meeting, Platt said he has heard

that a $30,000 energy grant is complete and executable.“We waived the bid process to go bid to insulate on the

Town Office Building basement,” he said.The reason for the waiver is the board felt it is in the

best interest of the town to allow the contractor who pro-vided the estimating and specifications to proceed withthe actual installation and associated electrical work.

With that project’s future projections, Platt said theyplan to add a new a hot air boiler to the basement, as wellas a new vestibule to the building.

Also at the meeting, the board agreed to share aConnecticut Light & Power-supplied lawnmower withWoodstock for $300 a year, a regional money-saving effort.

Platt announced that the transfer station will be closednext Wednesday, March 24, for site work upgrades, suchas installing the cement pad for the solar-powered trashcompactor.

Regarding the 2010-’11 budget, the town met last night,March 18, to go over the budget. They meet at 7 p.m.Monday, April 5, in the Town Office Building to approvethe final town and school budgets. Next, the budget hear-ing for the town is at 7 p.m. Monday, April 19, in EastfordElementary School, and the annual town budget meetingis at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, in the school. Dates are sub-ject to change.

At the April 1 selectmen’s meeting, Platt said, they willhold a meeting with a state trooper to talk about therecent string of crimes in Eastford and address publicsafety and security concerns. Establishing an effectivecrime watch will also be discussed.

“It’s obvious people are worried about security issuesin town,” said Platt. “We’ll hear from our law enforce-ment officials, and people will hopefully have questionsthat can be answered.”

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

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POMFRET — A meeting to discuss themechanics of voting in Pomfret that was sched-uled for next month has been cancelled by theBoard of Selectmen.

First Selectmen Jim Rivers called for themeeting to be dropped during the board meetingMonday, March 15, after a long argument withFord Fay, the resident who had proposed it.Rivers said he had expected Fay to make a pres-entation during the scheduled meeting to begina discussion among voters, and when Fay saidMonday he was looking for a straight discussiononly on a single question, Rivers said the meet-ing was pointless.

The meeting was to be held Tuesday, April 6,in a special selectmen’s meeting following a pub-lic hearing on the budget.

The issue came up when Fay presented theboard with a letter to be read during the meet-ing. In it, Fay detailed what he had hoped wouldbe the nature of the meeting and what would bediscussed.

In this case, Fay wrote, the question hewished to be discussed was, “Should the townadopt an ordinance to allow the electors to votefor all three members to the Board ofSelectmen?”

Fay said he wanted the discussion among res-

idents to be focused on that question. In his let-ter, he wrote why he didn’t believe that wouldhappen in the proposed forum put forward bythe board.

“When the discussion of an ordinance toallow the electors to vote for all three membersof the Board of Selectmen was raised, I hadasked the selectmen to hold a special town meet-ing,” Fay wrote. “I have now learned thatinstead, there will be a special selectmen’s meet-ing.”

Fay said a town meeting and a selectmenmeeting are significantly different. At a townmeeting, a moderator would keep control of theconversation and direct all points toward a sin-gle question. At a selectmen’s meeting, he said,that level of control is non-existent.

“At a special selectmen meeting,” Fay wrote,“the agenda is not limited only to the questionbut is open to secondary issues.”

Rivers countered that it was premature to gothrough the legal expense to draft the questioninto a question for town meeting.

“We never discussed or voted that we weregoing to take this as an item on a town meeting,”he said. “We were going to have an open forumwith the selectmen listening to the public, youincluded.”

Fay said he was not planning to speak at themeeting unless it was focused on the question hepresented. He said what should happen is that

everyone in attendance should be asked if theywant to vote for all three selectmen. If enoughpeople raise their hands, he said, it should bewritten as an ordinance and voted on in thelegal manner.

“I don’t need to present anything,” Fay said.“It’s not my idea, it’s the public’s.”

Rivers countered that without an advocatepresenting the argument, namely Fay, the dis-cussion would stall and nothing would get done.

“I’m not going to have a meeting and drageverybody out if you aren’t going to get up andpresent your idea,” Rivers said. “I don’t want towaste everybody’s time if there is just going tobe silence in the room.”

When Fay said he wasn’t planning on speak-ing in this type of forum, Rivers proposed themeeting be dropped. He and Selectman TonyEmilio voted to drop the meeting. SelectmanMaureen Nicholson was not in attendance.

Fay explained later that his issue with the vot-ing system in Pomfret is that it is restrictive. Byhaving the option to vote for one person for first

selectmen and to cast only one additional votefor the position of selectmen limits voter choice,he said. Instead, he has argued it would be moredemocratic to allow each party to put up moreoptions and to have voters cast ballots for allthree positions. Each person would be able tovote for his or her choice for first selectmen, butinstead of allowing the losing candidate for thatposition to be considered for an alternate spot,the candidate would be out. Citizens would thencast two additional votes for the candidates forselectmen.

Rich Hosford can be reached by phone at (860)928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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WoodstockMonday, March 22• Toddlers — 10:30 a.m., Town Hall Room1• Historic Properties — 7:15 p.m., TownHall Room B• Conservation Commission — 7:30p.m., Town Hall Room A• Historic District — 8 p.m., Town HallRoom B

Tuesday, March 23• Arboretum — 9 a.m., Town Hall Room A• Senior Exercise — 9 a.m., Town HallRoom 1• Water Pollution Control Authority— 7 p.m., Town Hall Room A• Zoning Board of Appeals — 7:30 p.m.,Town Hall Room B• Board of Finance — 7:30 p.m., TownHall Room 1

Wednesday, March 24• Senior Arts/Crafts — 9:30 a.m., TownHall Room A• Senior Dominoes/Cards — 1 p.m.,Town Hall Room A• Housing — 1 p.m., New RoxburyVillage• Highway Study — 6 p.m., Town HallUpstairs • Garden Club — 7 p.m., Garden Club• Open Space — 7:30 p.m., Town HallRoom B• Republican Town Committee —Town Hall Room A

Thursday, March 25• Senior Exercise — 9 a.m., Town HallRoom 1• Board of Education — 7 p.m.,Woodstock Middle School• Democratic Town Committee — 7:30p.m., Town Hall Room A

Saturday, March 27• Democratic Town Committee SouperSupper — 5 p.m., Hill Church• Woodstock Academy Comedy Night— K of C, North Grosvenordale

EastfordTuesday, March 23• Town Office Building RenovationCommittee — 7 p.m., Town OfficeBuilding

Wednesday, March 24• Registrar of Voters — 4 to 6 p.m.,Town Office Building

Thursday, Feb. 25• Library Board — 7 p.m., Library

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CORRECTIONIn the March 5 “Villager” article titled

“MDA Lock-Up raises $37K,” one photocaption should have stated that ChuckMacWilliams of Mac’s-Son Construction,of Woodstock, raised $1,100 at J.D.Cooper’s at the sixth annual “Lock-Up”for the Muscular Dystrophy Associationrecently. The original caption had incor-rectly stated the name and location of thebusiness. The “Villager” apologizes forthese errors.

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BROOKLYN — Normand Chartier isfamous around Brooklyn Elementary Schoolfor his drawings of cartoon charactersrequested by many students.

Then again, Chartier is a published illus-trator of more than 70 children’s books andwinner of 30 national and internationalawards during hiscareer, which includ-ed working for theChildren’s TelevisionWorkshop and“Sesame Street” prod-ucts. Most recently,one of the books heillustrated, “’Til theCows Come Home,” written by JodiIcenoggle, was nominated for the 2009-’10Georgia Picture Storybook Award.

It’s no wonder, then, that students inBrooklyn, where Chartier works as a para-professional, want his artwork hanging ontheir bedroom walls.

A graduate of Killingly High School,Chartier attended the University ofConnecticut on a football scholarship withplans to major in landscape design. After hisfreshman year, however, he switched to thefine arts program. He credits two of his pro-fessors, who were both commercial artistswith Pushpin Studios in New York, forencouraging him to pursue a career in art,after Chartier injured his neck while playingfootball.

“To me, that was a tragedy. I was hoping tobecome a professional football player,”Chartier recalled. “All of a sudden, that wasgone. But it forced me to concentrate on thenext best thing I was good at, which wasart.”

Chartier wasn’t able to finish his degree,but his first job in commercial design wasfor SARGENT Manufacturing Co. in NewHaven. He then worked for a company calledThe Communicators, in Pomfret, which spe-cialized in making films for industrial train-ing purposes. While he was employed, thecompany started producing filmstrips fordeaf children.

“I really liked it, and it brought me back towhat I liked as a kid,” he said of that partic-ular work. “I was fortunate enough to havenice children’s books.”

That experience led Chartier to beginbuilding a portfolio of illustrations, and hestarted making appointments with whateverpublishing companies would see him.

“Little by little, I started getting somework,” he said.

That first year, he illustrated five books,and then, he recalled, “coincidentally, it waslike being in the right place at the right time.‘Sesame Street’ and the Children’sTelevision Workshop had just gotten itsfunding from the government. They werelooking to expand. They had seen some ofmy books and liked my work.”

What resulted was a 30-year partnership,

during which time Chartier illustrated 18books featuring “Sesame Street” charactersand drew commercial artwork for clothing,toys, games and other products.

Unfortunately, he said, some companychanges meant the end of illustrators andthe start of artwork drawn on computers,and, “just like that, I lost a huge account.”

Once again, though, he began expandinghis portfolio by doing illustra-tions for children’s magazinessuch as “Cricket,” “Lady Bug”and “Spider.” Over the years, hehas illustrated books for GoldenHouse, Random House, Simon &Schuster, Penguin, HoughtonMifflin and Little Brown. Otherclients have included Johnson &

Johnson, Campbell Soup, Fisher-Price,Hasbro Inc., Tyco Toys and J.C. Penney. Hehas written four books himself, and DownEast Books published “My Maine, theCoastal Watercolors of Normand Chartier,”a collection of 90 of his works spanning thelast two decades, highlighting his love ofthat region and of painting itself.

Chartier has long spent time in Maine,after dedicating years illustrating 15 hours aday year-round. “I love the coast in thatarea,” he said. “It became an annual getawayjust for me to paint.”

Now, although he continues to illustrate,he also is employed as a paraprofessional atBrooklyn Elementary School, where heworks with fourth-graders who have disabil-ities. Last year, he worked with first- and sec-ond-graders.

“I took the job because it was something Icould count on every week. Turns out, I lovethe job,” he said. “I love working with thekids. It also gives me time to do illustra-tions.”

Chartier also continues to be recognizedfor his work — whether it is the children atschool or by national organizations. “MyMaine” was a Publishers WeeklyRecommended Art/Gift Book 2005/2006, andhe is the winner of 30 national and interna-tional awards and honors. He has beenincluded in North Light Book’s “The VeryBest of Children’s Book Illustration,” wasawarded “The Gold Medallion Picture Bookof the Year” in 1996, and was picked for theNew York Society of Illustrators AnnualShow three time.

“’Til the Cows Come Home,” his latestrecognition through the Georgia BookAward, was published in 2004 by Boyd’s MillPress. The book is a Western cowboy themedretelling of an old Jewish folk tale, known tomany as “The Button Story.” The story’smessage conveys that what is accumulatedin one’s life is not the true value of that life;rather, it is how a person lives life that mat-ters.

The Georgia Award was created in 1968 bySheldon Root, professor of the Departmentof Language Education in the College ofEducation at the University of Georgia, as away to foster a love of reading in the chil-

dren of that state. Books are nominatedgiven in two categories — picture books andmiddle grade novels — by teachers andmedia specialists from Georgia. The finalistsin each category are selected by a committeeof teachers and media specialists, and theactual winners are determined by the chil-dren of Georgia.

“It’s a wonderful and gratifying honor tobe a nominee for this award, whether youare the final selection or not,” Chartier said.

“’Til the Cows Come Home” was also aFlorida Agriculture Literary AwardSelection, and a piece of artwork from thebook was selected by MeridianInternational, a Washington-based publicrelations firm, to represent the state ofMontana in a three-year touring exhibit. Theshow included one piece of children’s bookart representing each of the 50 states, and afacsimile goodwill exhibit toured the MiddleEast.

“They thought it was a wonderful way toshow what America is like outside of thepolitical realm,” Chartier said.

Although Chartier never did become theprofessional football player he wanted to be,he has certainly made a name for himselfthrough his artwork. And, reflecting on acareer that has brought him much recogni-tion, he said, “It’s really flattering and I feelunbelievably blessed.”

For more information, visit online atwww.normandchartier.com.

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

Chartier enjoys storied career as illustrator

Stephanie Jarvis photo

Normand Chartier, pictured with some of the manybooks he has illustrated throughout the years. “’Tilthe Cows Come Home,” for which he provided illus-trations, was recently nominated for the 2009-’10Georgia Picture Storybook Award.

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POMFRET — Last Friday was anevening of fine food, good musicand lively conversation amongfriends, all in the name of support-ing a beloved church.

The Most Holy Trinity Parishheld its second annual“Restoration Celebration,” theevening of Friday, March 12, at thePomfret School dining hall. The cel-ebration brought hundreds ofparishioners and guests, whoturned up to share an evening withfriends, dine on good food, try theirluck at a raffle and support thechurch.

Michael Collins, of Collins FordMercury Inc., who helped organizethe event, said the evening grossed$21,375 for the church. The moneywill go toward the renovation of ashed on the church property to con-vert it into a facility for youths atthe church, the Most Holy TrinityYouth Center.

Collins said he is appreciative ofPomfret School for donating theuse of its dining hall. The settingwas a good atmosphere for anevening he considers a great suc-cess.

“It was great,” he said.“Everybody had a great time. It wasa fabulous night.”

The Rev. Richard Sliwinski spoketo the guests at the event of theneed for a youth center at thechurch and detailed all the possiblebenefits it would bring. He said itwon’t only be used by youths, butwould be a place for all parish-ioners to enjoy. The center, he said,will be a multi-purpose room usedfor meetings, Bible study classes,conferences, social gatherings afterweekend Masses and more.

To make this plan a reality,Sliwinski said there is much workto be done, including replacing theroof, framing the interior, insulat-ing with sheetrock, painting,installing commercial carpeting,purchasing game tables, buying aprojector for presentations andmovies, and putting in a commer-cial heater.

The money raised at last year’srestoration dinner went towardreplacing the church’s mainstained-glass window.

Sliwinski urged the guests tocontinue offering their support forthe restoration project. In hisremarks, he quoted the sentiments

of the churches lector, Ty Reynaga,from a recent Sunday service.

“‘Although we see one anotherregularly at Mass every Sunday, wedon’t have as many opportunitiesto come together and celebratewhat makes our communityunique,’” Sliwinski quoted. “Thisevent is the best opportunity allyear to do just that. We are trulyblessed to call this wonderfulchurch our parish home, and as weall benefit from it, it is upon us tocontribute to it as well.”

Sliwinski said the center will benamed the “St. John Bosco YouthCenter.” St. Jon Bosco was anItalian priest, who had a specialministry for children and youngadults, Sliwinski said.

“He offered his life for the sake ofthe poor youth,” he explained. “Hewas a founder of the SalesianCongregation, to which I belongedfor over 20 years and now I am aspiritual son of it.”

At the event, parishioner ChrisBurke said he was enthusiasticabout the dinner and the chance tosupport the church project.

“It helps the church and it will bea fun night,” he said.

Burke said he thought the

already completed restorationshave helped enliven a building headmitted was getting a little“dowdy.”

“There are still things that needto get done,” he said. “It’s a beauti-ful little church and we all love it.”

Peggy Wilson, also a parishionerof Most Holy Trinity, said thestained glass window alreadyinstalled came out very well. She

said she was happy to have an eventlike this to support the parish.

“The dinner is a way to unite thewhole church community,” shesaid. “We don’t all see each othervery often. We’re like a big family.”

Rich Hosford can be reached byphone at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, orby e-mail at [email protected].

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Mary Jane Burke, Jack Burke, Chris Burke and Patricia Burke pose at a table in thePomfret School dining hall during the Most Holy Trinity Parish’s second annual“Restoration Celebration.” The evening was a way for the church to raise money fora new youth center.

Susan Schade, Joe Mikolojczak, Edgar Page and Elenor Page chat while waiting fordinner during the second annual Most Holy Trinity “Restoration Celebration.”

The Alessandro family, members of the Most Holy Trinity Parish, pose with familyfriend Joyce Albro. From left, Nick, Grant, Valerie, Lilly and Joe Alassandro and Albro.

Harold Rohloff, parishioner of Most HolyTrinity Parish, poses for a photo at afund-raiser dinner.

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The first Dinner-Plus is set forSaturday, March 20. The menuwill include Morse Farms bakedpotatoes and seasonal vegetables,roast beef from Big BunnyMarket, coleslaw, and WoodstockOrchards apples baked intocaramel apple cobbler and toppedwith Farmer’s Cow ice cream.

The Plus after-dinner dimen-sion features neighbor PaulMiller, of Fairvue Farms in SouthWoodstock, next to the Fairgrounds. Miller will speak at7 p.m. about his concept of creating a new energy sourceby partnering with PPM Energie, a company based inGermany and Austria. The partnership plans to build a

bioenergy and biodieselplant at Fairvue to generateelectricity, converting wasteto energy in an environmen-tally friendly manner.

Come to the WoodstockHill Church at 5:30 p.m. forthe Gathering Hour withcheese, crackers, punch anda chance for extra visitingwith friends. Dinner beginsat 6 p.m. Tickets are $10, or $5for children 10 years andunder.

Enjoy the company offriends and neighbors, sup-port local agriculture andshare the vision of a greenerfuture for northeastConnecticut. Ticket reserva-

tions or advance purchase are strongly recommended.Call (860) 928-7405 (the church office) on weekday morn-ings or (860) 928-9187 at other times to make arrange-ments.

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THOMPSON — Thompson Recreation is sponsoring a six-week Computer Basics Class on Wednesdays beginning March31.

Participants will learn about the computer, the keyboard andshortcuts, e-mail, computer security, creating documents,spreadsheets and more. No experience is necessary.

The course will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Thompson MiddleSchool in North Grosvenordale. The instructor is ChristopherNelson.

Early bird price for registrations received by March 24 is $45for Thompson residents and $51 for non-residents. For registra-tions received after March 25 or later, the price is $50 forThompson residents and $56 for non-residents.

For additional information or to register, download registra-tion materials online at www.thompsonrec.org, stop by theThompson Town Hall or call the Recreation office at (860) 923-9440to have a registration form mailed.

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Back in the day, before Dougand I got married, he had acat named Muffin. Muffinwas a rescued Dumpster

cat, well schooled in the ways ofthe wild. One spring evening, Dougnoticed her staring intently at thebasement door, with her headcocked like the RCA dog. He said“Hey, Muffin, what are you doing?”Then he heard a scratching noisebehind the door.

He opened the door and let out agirlie-man scream. Two hissing, rat-sized opossums were crouched on thestairs, and a third was hangingupside down, its long scaly tailwrapped around the handrail. Heslammed the door shut.

What do to? He realized the firststep was to get to “know thy enemy.”Since there was no Internet backthen, he headed to the local library toresearch possum facts. He learnedthat possums are nocturnal and nestin tree holes or dens made by otheranimals. They are the only marsupialfound in North America. Newbornyoung are the size of a navy bean.They crawl into the mother’s pouch togrow, and then ride around on theirmother’s back until reaching inde-pendence about 100 days after birth.Opossums can have a litter of about20, but fewer than half typically sur-vive. Doug eventually learned he hadan even dozen occupying his base-ment.

Despite the fact that opossums have50 pointy teeth per mouth (more thanany other mammal in NorthAmerica), and may growl or hiss dra-matically when frightened, they aregenerally gentle. However, they maybite in self-defense. They can also flopover and feign death, remaining cata-tonic for a few minutes or hours —hence the term “playing possum.”They even stick their tongue out foreffect and can secrete a liquid fromtheir anal gland that smells like rot-ten meat to appear less appealing topredators.

Since Doug did not have the moneyto hire a nuisance control officer, hedecided to take matters into his own

hands (which was probably illegal).First, he armed himself. His equip-ment included a flashlight, a big clothduffle bag, his grossest clothes andtwo giant oven mitts.

Over the course of the next twoweeks, he went downstairs at duskwith his gear and sat on the cold, wetbasement floor. He sat and sat and satuntil a possum emerged. Then hewould “stun” it with the light fromthe flashlight, grab it with the giantoven mitts and whip it into the dufflebag. After rounding up three or four,the rest would scurry off. Then hethrew the sack of critters over hisshoulder like Santa and set off intothe dark, foggy night. He was worriedthat the police might see him andthink he was dumping off a murdervictim. He covertly crossed the riverin hopes this would prevent a returnto the scene of the crime, not realiz-ing opossums can swim. He sprinkledhis catch onto the ground and theyscampered off.

Over the next few weeks, theremaining opossums either gotsmarter, or Doug had caught thedumbest ones first. He finallysnagged the 11th young one. However,he knew the mother was still in thebasement, as he had seen her severaltimes. But she was way too wary forhim. So he sprinkled flour aroundsome holes in the fieldstone founda-tion. The tracks he found the next dayrevealed where she was entering thehouse and the location of the hole shewas sleeping in by day. Unfortunately,it was beyond his reach.

Then a colleague at work suggested“better living through chemistry.”Doug got a jug of ammonia and anelectric fan. He crawled on his bellyabout 30 feet under the house, pouredammonia into the fan blades and blewit in the direction of the burrow.(NOT a good idea if you don’t haveadequate ventilation — however, thefieldstone foundation of This OldHouse has plenty of gaps.) The nextmorning he closed off the burrow andaccess points to prevent future visits.And that is how he humanely rid hishome of possums.

By the way, opossums are prettyinnocuous creatures. They do not digup gardens, but will occasionally raidpoultry yards for eggs. They will eatjust about anything, includingsnakes, slugs, snails, ants, mice androad kill (sometimes joining theirmeal). With a license, these shy crea-tures can be legally trapped and hunt-ed in Connecticut for their pelt ormeat. (One of Beverly HillbilliesGranny’s favorite meals was possumpie.) If you want to discourage opos-sums and more problematic wildlifelike raccoons and bears, always putgarbage in secure containers, com-post in closed bins, bring pet foodindoors at night, and clean up rottingfruit under trees.

Bet Zimmerman is a certified envi-ronmental professional and member ofthe Woodstock ConservationCommission. See archived articles atwww.ourbetternature.org.

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Pomfret Community SchoolMonday, March 22: Spaghetti andsauce, meatballs, green beans, bread,fruit.Tuesday, March 23: Pepperoni orcheese calzone with dipping sauce,salad, fruit.Wednesday, March 24: Taco withcheese, lettuce and tomato; salsa;bread; fruit; oatmeal cookie.Thursday, March 25: Round pizza,tossed salad, animal crackers, fruit.Friday, March 26: Tuna sandwich,shoestring fries, Rice Krispies treat,fruit (dismissal at 12:30 p.m.).

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The program runs from Junethrough August, requiring aminimum of eight hours perweek from each volunteer.Junior volunteers are responsi-ble for many tasks, includingtransporting patients, runningerrands, helping in variousdepartments and assisting staffin the Emergency Department.After gaining valuable work

experience, the juniors arerewarded for their diligentefforts with a trip to HamptonBeach at the end of the pro-gram.

Rebecca Daniels, junior vol-unteer coordinator, said, “Iencourage all students to applyfor this program. Not only is it agreat opportunity to learnabout health care and what it islike to work in a nonprofitorganization, it is also a chanceto impact the lives of those DayKimball serves in a positiveway.”

Last year, more than 60 localstudents participated in the pro-gram and more than 100 appli-cations came through theVolunteer Services Department.

Students who have completedtheir freshman year of highschool up to the age of 18 mayapply for the program.Applications are available inschool guidance counseloroffices and on the Volunteerwebpage atwww.daykimball.org. The dead-line for applications is Friday,April 2. For more informationor to request an application bemailed, call Day Kimball’sVolunteer Services Departmentat (860) 963-6458.

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What are those instruments that look soimpressive up on the stage? And what does ittake to play them? Students would like totouch, toot, tickle and maybe even tease a tuneout of the several orchestral instruments.Nothing peaks the curiosity like an opportu-nity to make a little music, and who knows,maybe there are a few budding Virtuosos inthe area.

Thanks to Performing Arts of NortheastConnecticut, 2,000 students from area schoolswill have an opportunity to hear the 50-pieceNew Haven Symphony Orchestra at 10:15 andnoon April 12 at Hyde Cultural Center inWoodstock. The program is free to localschools through the support of donors, grantsand fund-raising efforts by the 60-member vol-unteer nonprofit board of Performing Arts.

The educational program is funded by agrant from the Greater Worcester CommunityFoundation.

This year’s program, “Big Blue Marble,” isa study of the sea, its inhabitants and relatedlocal traditions. Featuring one of the mostunusual soloists one will ever hear, anunknown family of humpback whales, thismusic will bring out the romantic dreamer ineveryone.

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From left, Junior Volunteers JadeAlbee and Cassandra Johnson, atthe end of their summer volunteerexperience in 2009.

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alternate site for the tower. The alternate site is higher becausethe land dips a bit at that location.

Cellco states in its application to the Connecticut SitingCouncil, the body in charge of approving proposed cell phoneinstallations, that the tower is necessary to improve cell phonecoverage in Woodstock and the region. The application states thenew tower will particularly improve coverage in the area alongroutes 197 and 169, as well as local roads in the eastern portion oftown.

The proposed tower is garnering both support and criticismfrom Woodstock residents.

Frank Rich, who owns with his son the farm on which the towermay be placed, said he is in favor of the installation. He explainedthat Cellco will lease the space for the tower from him, and theadditional funds the arrangement would provide would be a wel-come help. Rich has lived on the farm since 1965 and has retiredfrom the dairy business.

Rich said he has heard some complaints from neighbors, buthas to weigh their concerns against his ability to keep the landopen and not have to use it for development.

“It’s hard,” he said. “You have the land and you have to keep it.You have insurance and a mortgage, and you have to have anincome to pay them. My primary reason is to keep the land openso we don’t have to build houses. I’d rather not build houses on it.”

The balloons were flown on Thursday, March 11, the same day asa Siting Council hearing on the project at the Woodstock TownHall. At the hearing, though the council held off on voicing itsopinions on the project until it releases a decision on June 7, someresidents were afforded time to speak.

Captain David Elliot, of the Bungay FireBrigade, spoke in favor of increasing cell cover-age in the area. He told a story of a hunter whohad been lost in the forest and was found with thehelp of a Verizon Wireless Droid smartphone.When he arrived at scene, Elliot said he had hisphone with him and was able to use the GoogleMaps application to view satellite images of land-marks in the area. Using the map application andcomparing notes with the hunter, who also had aphone, Elliot said they were able to find thehunter.

“Because of the use of cell phones, we wereable to get in touch with him and get him homesafe to his family,” Elliot said. “If we had not hadthose capabilities, the chances are slim to nonethat he would have gotten away from this withoutany health injuries. Cell phone coverage is veryimportant to the public safety service inWoodstock, and it’s one of the biggest things tokeep communication when our radios do fail.”

Sandy Paine, a resident of Prospect Street, saidshe is opposed to the proposed location of thetower. She said she is opposed to having the scenicview from her property disturbed, but she is moreafraid of possible health consequences. She saidher grandchildren visit her regularly and thereare other children in the neighborhood, and she isworried that being in close proximity to the towercould cause problems for them and for everyonein the area.

“I’d rather not have it there,” she said.

Federal law prohibits the Siting Council from taking healthrisks into consideration when considering the placement of a celltower.

Dr. Jeffrey Gordon, chair of the Woodstock Planning andZoning Commission and chair of the MunicipalTelecommunications Task Force, said that while he is not opposedto Cellco or any other company working to increase cell coverage,he is in favor of considering alternative approaches. He said hestands behind a letter the Planning and Zoning Commission sentto Cellco explaining the board’s position on telecommunicationfacilities.

In the letter, Gordon explained that though the commission doesnot have the authority to determine where a telecommunicationsfacility be placed or to block the installation of a facility approvedby the Siting Council, there are issues the town would like takeninto consideration.

One point highlighted in the letter, meant to help “protect and toconserve the unique rural and historic features of northeastConnecticut,” is careful consideration of the placement oftelecommunication facilities and the possibility of using alterna-tive technologies to install multiple, smaller facilities rather thanone large tower.

The letter states the commission’s preference for telecommuni-cations facilities in the town. The preferences, in descendingorder, are: on existing or approved towers; on new towers locatedon property occupied by one or more existing towers; uti-lizing stealth or alternative technologies on or in existingstructures, such as nonresidential buildings/facades,water towers/tanks, utility poles, steeples, clock or belltowers, chimneys, grain elevators, and silos; utilizingstealth or alternative technologies located in commercialor industrial areas; or utilizing stealth or alternative tech-

nologies located in residential or public areas.Though the tower currently being proposed is one large tower,

rather than smaller installations, Gordon said the commissionwill continue to push these suggestions in future discussions offacilities.

“We’re going to continue to push the Siting Council, so theyknow our concerns,” he said. “There are other things that can belooked at instead of defaulting to a big 140-foot tower.”

Gordon said Cellco was supposed to look into alternative tech-nologies but reported the company felt that approach would notwork in this case.

“It was probably cheaper to put in a big tower than using alter-native technologies, and they know the town can’t stop them,” hesaid.

Still, Gordon said Cellco has been responsive to concerns raisedby the town. Other sites that were under consideration by the com-pany were dropped when residents voiced opposition. In contrast,he said, the Siting Council has been “standoffish” and resistant tosuggestions.

“We appreciate Verizon having come and work with us,” hesaid. “They didn’t have to, but they are making an effort beyondwhat they normally do and we appreciate that.”

No final decision has been reached on the tower, and any resi-dent with concerns should contact the Siting Council before April10.

which is a free service technically,”said Lyons.

She said an agent will guide abuyer through the pre-qualificationand pre-approval process, arrangehome showings and, the biggest part,negotiate on the buyer’s behalf withthe seller’s agent. Agents represent-ing buyers also assist in looking forrepairs needed to the potential prop-erty, history of home improvement tothe property, appraisal and the clos-ing.

“They will explain everything toyou,” she said. “They get paidthrough the transaction usually withno additional expense to the buyer.”

Lyons added that in her profession,when she finds the right house forone of her potential buyers, she getsexcited.

“How the purchase and sale agree-ment is crafted dictates how the salewill play out,” she added. “We havethe power, more or less, to make orbreak the deal for our buyers. Thenegotiating piece is one of our morevaluable services.”

In the agreement document dis-tributed by StoneHouse to all poten-tial buyers, which is supported by theEastern Connecticut Association ofRealtors, Multiple Listing ServiceListings and Equal HousingOpportunity, it lists the duties of thebroker and the duties of the buyer.

Under the buyer portion, it statesthat, upon request, buyers arerequired to give personal and finan-cial information regarding their“purchase abilities and needs.” Next,it states that all questions regardinglegal title of a property, propertyinspection, tax considerations, engi-neering or other planned uses shouldbe referred to an attorney, tax advi-sor, building inspector or appropri-ate government agency.

There are several other terms andconditions the buyer must read inthe agreement before signing.

When a potential buyer needs takeout a mortgage on a future house, heor she must go to a lender to apply forthe funds. Today, in light of the cur-rent economic recession and the2007-2008 housing market collapse,mortgage consultants and origina-tors are busier than ever during the

pre-qualification and pre-applicationprocess with potential buyers tryingto get a loan.

Melissa Phillips, mortgage con-sultant and officer for the Brooklynbranch of the Savings Institute Bankand Trust, said she is currently deal-ing with a lot of first-time homebuy-ers trying to take advantage of the$8,000 government tax credit before itexpires at the end of next month.

“They have a great opportunityright now with interest rates andhome prices low,” she said. “I’m see-ing them get into a home with a real-ly affordable housing expense. It’s aprice range-driven thing.”

Phillips is seeing all potential buy-ers, whether new or repeat, lookingat properties from typical sellers, aswell as foreclosed and short saleproperties.

A short sale in real estate is when aborrower cannot pay the mortgageon the property, but the lender choos-es to sell the property rather thanpressing the borrower. If both partiesconsent, it allows them to avoid hav-ing the property foreclosed on.

“When the house is a foreclosureor short sale, it can complicate the

process, but it just takes a little morediligence and patience,” saidPhillips. “A great example of a shortsale is [where] the buyer and sellerhave entered into a contract, wherethe banker has to agree to the price ofthe short sale. The smartest thing thefirst-time homebuyer can do is cometo the bank first and shop withintheir affordability range. I can tellthem what I can get them pre-quali-fied for it, but they also have to becomfortable with what they canafford.”

As a consultant, Phillips said shetakes pride in education buyersabout how their personal finance,credit and employment historydirectly affect with what is availableto them in the housing market.

She said buyers can help stream-line the process by educating them-selves and not hiding any “red flags”or “gray areas” about their financeand credit history.

“When they find a property, we rollthe property piece into the applica-tion,” she said. “Quick pre-approvalis done without actually gatheringtheir documentation and fully under-writing their request. With most of

my customers, I do give the pre-qual-ification discussion first, so theyhave a quick idea on how it looks,because it takes a little longer to dothe formal pre-approval process. Istill do the same pre-approvalprocess as I’ve always done, from theearly-on sit down to the formal pre-approval process, if the process callsfor it.”

Phillips said if those red flags orgray areas come up, she asks thebuyer to go back to pre-qualification,to check their credit scores and otherfinancial background information.

“They need approval by the under-writer to have more confidence shop-ping,” she added.

For more information on regionaland national real estate matters,please visit www.firstamerican-homeloans.com, the NationalAssociation of Exclusive BuyerAgents at www.naeba.org and RealEstate Information Systems atwww.rismedia.com.

As of today, there are 43 days leftuntil the April 30 deadline to applyfor the first-time homebuyer taxcredit.


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David Radka explained, the cost of drilling testwells is between $10,000 and $20,000, and his com-pany is not willing to pay the costs without someguarantee from the town that if it does so, it willhave the option to contract a purchase or lease.

“We are not in a position to go out and specula-tively explore and incur that expense withouthaving any consideration that we would enter anagreement,” Radka said.

On the other side, First Selectman Jim Riverssaid the board could not agree to sell a piece ofthe property without first getting approval fromthe town. To move forward with that proposal, hesaid the board would first like more informationon which specific piece of the property the com-

pany would purchase and what financial benefitthe town would receive.

“It’s a chicken and the egg,” he said. “How doyou come up with an agreement not knowingwhich piece of land you’re agreeing on?”

Rivers added that the board could allow someexploration of the land by the water company tobegin gathering water data, but any agreementbeyond that would have to be taken up with atown meeting.

“If the language is to allow you to poke a fewholes over there and we haven’t given up any-thing, we would have the latitude of selectmen todo that,” he explained. “A committal of salewould require a town vote.”

Rivers said he also wanted to ensure that thefinancial benefit to the town of any eventualagreement would justify using the land for thispurpose. Using the figures of the value of the

equipment the company would build at the site,roughly half a million dollars, Rivers estimatedthat at the current mill rate the town wouldreceive $7,000 a year in taxes. He said that figurewas “basically nothing,” and if a deal was basedon that alone, he would walk away.

Radka said it is possible for the town to leaseland over the aquifer to the company. He saidnormally Connecticut Water tries to purchaseland where it will build wells outright becausethe Board of Health requires a 200-foot radiusaround any well pumping more than 250 gallonsper minute as a health precaution. He said thecompany has more than 200 wells in the state andit owns 99 percent of the land on which they aresituated.

“It’s how we do business — when we’re in it,we’re in it forever,” he said. “We don’t stop pro-viding a public water supply once we start.”

However, he said, if the town was interested, itcould be possible to draft an agreement thatwould specify a range of payments to the towndepending upon the final proven quantity ofwater. Under this agreement, the companywould operate under an easement and make pay-ments to the town over a series of years. Radkasaid he couldn’t talk numbers, but it would be inthe “hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

Rivers seemed interested in this approach.“If we’re talking about an arrangement based

on the amount of water you yield out of it that ismore financially beneficial, then I think we’recloser,” he said.


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Recently, I pulled out aSharpie pen at ameeting. A woman,whom I had met min-

utes before, slipped out ofher seat and came up behindme. She politely asked me thebrand of pen and, when I toldher, asked me to put it away

as she isvery allergicto that par-ticular scent.

I apolo-g i z e d ,because thatis what oned o e s ,although Ihad no reasonto know inadvance thatanyone would

object to my pen. I like my newwriting implement, whichdoesn’t have a strong smell tome.

For years I worked with awoman who was very allergicto perfume. As we wereemployed at a university, stu-dents, especially co-ed, seemedto roll in various scent, espe-cially the cloying smell thatemerged in the spirited 1960sand became a standard,patchouli.

Every teen-aged babysitterwe ever hired wore patchouli, asmell that permeated couchcushions and lingered in thecar long after my husband haddropped them off at theirhomes. Our daughters, ofcourse, loved the smell andbought patchouli as soon asthey had a few dollars of theirown. The odor reminds me nowof the past with all its compli-cations and fun.

Tea Rose was a popular per-fume in the ’80s that ruinedmany car trips for me. While Iam not especially sensitive toscent, the cloying smell of rosesin that particular combinationmade me feel sick, especially ifsomeone was wearing it in acar. As I settled into the vehicle,I would hope that eventuallymy nose would get accustomedto the smell and I would forgetabout it.

So many items are scentedthat it must be a nightmare forthe sensitive. Scented candlesand cleaning products are overthe top with chemical smells.Air fresheners dangle from carmirrors. There are productsthat can be plugged into electri-cal sockets to generate smellson a non-stop basis. Laundryproducts are so infused withsmell that even after rinsingand drying, a strong whiffremains for days.

Once the world smelled muchworse than it does now. Peopledidn’t bathe as often and livedin close proximity to livestockwaste, which once waftedacross the landscape as a cer-tain sign of spring. Now, wedon’t tolerate bad smells. Ifsomething has a foul odor, wecover it up. In hiding the realessence of various aspects oflife, we must be losing some-thing.

The smell of cinnamon waft-ing through the air, even if in ashopping mall, makes us feelcomforted and hungry. The dis-tinctive odor of bleach makes itseem a place is thoroughlyclean. Puppy breath, sun-warmed tomatoes, newlyturned garden soil, my daugh-ters’ hair, the back of my hus-band’s neck, fresh daffodils andlavender hand crème are smellsI enjoy. I hope I never developan allergy to any of them.

Real smells are distinct fromthe chemical versions. For peo-ple with allergies, it must begalling that they suffer whenexposed to smells others enjoy.From the plastic smell of newcarpet to the perfume gauntletat snazzy department stores, weare enveloped in clouds of odor.

As the soft breezes of springcreep into our consciousness,we put down the car windowsor walk out into the world andbreath deeply of the smell ofnature waking up. The dampearth, the manure spread onfields, the smell of witch hazelflowers tell us a new season hasarrived. Suddenly we catch awhiff of something similar, butnot quite authentic, coming outof the hose from the clothesdryer.

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

To the Editor:

When I decided to run for state representative, I wasfaced with a choice. Do I accept $25,000 for my cam-paign from the state of Connecticut? The state has aprogram that pays $25,000 to those running for staterepresentative or $85,000 for state Senate. All you haveto do is receive a specific number of campaign dona-tions within your district and raise a specific dollaramount, depending on the position you are running forin the state. I did not know about the program until Idecided to run this year. Chances are that many otherreaders are unaware of this program as well.

On the State Elections Enforcement CommissionWeb site, it states that the program is not funded withtaxpayer dollars. It says that the program is funded viaabandoned property, etc. I had to ask myself, could allthat money be better spent on things the taxpayers dohave to pay for? I think that money would be betterspent on the unfunded mandates, education or elimi-

nating the cuts on necessary programs.I decided that it would be hypocritical of me to say I

am for fiscal responsibility if I was to spend money thatultimately belongs to the taxpayers on mailings thatwould just end up in someone’s recycle bin. I decided touse the free market alone and run my campaign solelyon the donations from generous individuals. Hopefully,the people of Connecticut will honor my decision witha donation. One thing I would like to ask of anyone giv-ing a campaign donation this year: Are you “donating”more to your state candidate than what is written onyour check?

For more information or questions, feel free to con-tact me through my Web site atwww.michaelstruzik.net or call (860) 779-0818.

MICHAEL STRUZIKKILLINGLY

CANDIDATE FOR 44TH DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE

OPINIONP.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281

TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818FAX: (860) 928-5946

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EDITORIAL

Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Struzik: Won’t accept campaign money from state

To the Editor:

I’m always amazed at how easy it is to determineone’s ideology when reading an opinion piece such asthe one submitted by John Day in the March 5 editionof the paper. I doubt that my response will be muchdifferent.

Although Mr. Day somewhat commends the paperfor giving an article written about the Tea PartyMovement a “nice local angle,” he then goes on to, inmy opinion, totally misrepresent what the movementis all about. This is where his ideology comes shiningthrough. He proceeds to intimate that the Tea PartyMovement is rife with racial hatreds and cites what hefeels are many instances pointing to same. He quotescomments from a few current or former Republicancongressmen and again, intimates that somehow it isthey that are the misguided ones and the “radicals”only exist on the “right-wing” of this great country.It’s amazing how his memory seems to be cloudedwhen it comes to the “left-wing” radicals that surelyexist also. There are extremes on both sides of theequation. Mr. Day only sees the fringe on one side.

There is no need for me to rewrite the piece submit-ted by Mr. Day. If you are reading this, you have prob-ably already seen it. However, I can assure Mr. Daythat for every comment from Rep. Steve King(Republican of Iowa), that he can cite regarding theIRS (“when we can abolish the IRS, it’s going to be ahappy day for America”), I can cite a comment madeon the floor of the House of Representatives by Rep.Alan Grayson (Democrat of Florida): “TheRepublican plan for health care reform is ‘DieQuickly.’” For every Glenn Beck or John BirchSociety, I can point to five Keith Olbermans, ChrisMatthews or Rachel Madows, along with The DailyKos, and MoveOn.org. Mr. Day goes out of his way cit-ing all sorts of examples of what he feels are somekind of extremist sentiments from the right-wing ele-ments, and he is attempting to tie the Tea PartyMovement to all of it. He is “frightened” because he“can remember quite clearly right-wing talk back inthe 1990s about the conspiracy to kill Vincent Foster.”Somehow, his memory isn’t quite as clear when itcomes to the 9/11 ‘Truthers’ and all the Left-Wing talkabout the Bush-Cheney conspiracy to attack our coun-try on 9/11.

Mr. Day can cite a book about “Right-WingPopulism in America-Too Close for Comfort,” and hecan write about all the divisive information containedin the work about the “tactics” used by this “vastright-wing conspiracy,” yet he apparently has neverheard of a book by Saul Alinsky titled, “Rules ForRadicals,” that speaks to the tactics needed by the left-wing to effect the change that they deem necessary. Hehas also apparently never heard of MSNBC, but he isall too well versed about the Tea Party Movement. Thehypocrisy is blatantly disingenuous.

F.Y.I., Mr. Day. The Tea Party Movement is not an“anti-American, anti-Democrat, radical, extremistband of radicals.” It is a growing organization that issick and tired of our elected officials no longer listen-ing to us. It is a movement that wants to restore theconcept of “We The People.” It is indeed “anti-incum-bent,” but only because the Founding Fathers wouldturn in their graves if they could see what is happen-ing in Washington over the past 30 years. The peoplethat we have entrusted to run this country have losttheir way. They have no recall whatsoever of who putthem in their jobs or what their jobs even are. Bothparties are guilty. One has not been any better keepersof the gate than the other, and it needs to stop. Arethere some “wing-nuts” from the extreme fringe ofthe Tea Partiers? Yes, there surely are. However, Iwould submit to you that there are no more than arein an organization that wants us to never fight a warfor example, or enforce our borders. The vast majori-ty of folks involved in the Tea Party are people whowant less government intrusion into our lives, notmore. That same vast majority believes in self-reliance, entrepreneurship, free enterprise and theConstitution. Much of what you are seeing now, andwhat has caused the birth of the movement, is the factthat we have gotten away from those very principlesthat made this country what it once was.

It is obvious by Mr. Day’s list of questions to end hiscommentary that his belief is that the creation of a“nanny-state” that provides for “cradle to grave” enti-tlements is the answer to all that ails us. All of theitems he has listed have been tried in westernEuropean countries and have been abject failures.Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, England, Ireland areteetering on the edge of bankruptcy. We have becomethe largest debtor nation on earth and are heading inthe same direction that they are. We are about to initi-ate yet another huge entitlement program that wecan’t afford. Social Security and Medicare are broke.Medicaid is broke and is bankrupting individualstates as we speak. The unfunded entitlement pro-grams are in debt to the tune of tens of trillions of dol-lars, yet we are going to let Washington lead us intoanother one? Can you say “insanity”? I beg the ques-tion: What makes him think that Washington is capa-ble of running such a program? Its past performanc-es? We cannot continue down this current path.Period.

In summary, with all due respect of Mr. Day’s rightto express his opinion, the Tea Party Movement wantsus to get back to our basic core traditions. In the wordsof the late, great President Ronald Regan,“Government is not the solution to the problem.Government is the problem.”

Paul GangiPutnam

Gangi: Extremes exist on all political sides

To the Editor:

If you feel that Washington is out of touch and isnot acting in your best interests, you can have aneffect through the voting process.

Daria Novak is a Republican candidate throwingher hat in the ring against U.S. RepresentativeJoseph Courtney. Daria is a serious contenderwhose agenda includes returning to the values ofour forefathers and respecting the constitution.

You may think that Mr. Courtney “gets it done”for northeastern Connecticut, but I think he is sell-ing us out with a blind eye on the health carereform issue and continued spending frenzy. Hisrepeated referrals (on local radio shows) to our

need to be more like Germany, France and Japanare an insult. I do not live in those countries, nor doI want to. If I did, I would move there.

If you are looking for a candidate to truly repre-sent you, then I urge you to get to know Daria atwww.novakforcongress.com. If you like what yousee, click on the “Donate Now” or “Volunteer” but-tons to see how you can help her. She wants us tosucceed as the United States of America — notFrance, Germany or Japan.

RITA CONRADPOMFRET CENTER

To the Editor:

Following a very informative, six-week trainingprogram conducted by the Literacy Volunteers ofSouth Central Massachusetts, I was prepared andanxious to meet my first student, a young Chinesewoman I was advised had very limited English.

I met Feng in the Literacy Office, and weexchanged smiles and hellos, then moved to a smalltable where we could sit and work. For our firstmeeting, I had a few materials to facilitate gettingto know one another and to get a feel for her level ofEnglish. First, a bright red apple polished ’til itshone from which I could introduce simple wordsand concepts, e.g. a single apple, the figure one (1),the color red, the shape circular, etc.

As we began, a small child appeared — my stu-dent’s niece — an adorable 4-year-old. She sat downwith us, looked longingly at the apple and, ofcourse, I gave it to her. As I watched my centerpiecego into a small smiling mouth, I felt a moment’sanxiety. But I had brought additional supplies —

pictures of fruit, a color chart, five printed lettersand five printed numbers, etc., and we began ourlesson.

The little girl knew some English, of which shewas very proud, and her enthusiasm added a lot tothe experience. When I started to introduce thenumber 1, tiny Qian began in a sing-song way tocount — one, two, three, four — brief pause —eleben! Lots of smiles and applause, and we contin-ued. That first meeting was a joy to all.

In addition to the training, the office has enor-mous resources, so no matter how skilled orunskilled your student might be, you will be able toengage him or her with lots of materials at yourcommand.

So, if you are looking for a new thing to do thatwould reward you richly for your time, call NancyFors at (508) 765-3880. The office is located in theJacob Edwards Library in Southbridge, Mass.

RUTH DIPIETROWOODSTOCK

DiPietro: Consider becoming a literacy volunteer

Scent-sitiveto smells

Filled withworry rightout of gate

As parents, most of us want, per-haps more than anything, a bet-ter life for our children. Weencourage them to learn, to

achieve, to believe in themselves. We tryto instill in them the confidence and beliefthat they can truly accomplish anything,if they’re willing to work at it.

What if, however, that’s not true? What if,no matter how hard you work, no matter howhard you try to “do the right thing” — what ifdespite all that things don’t get appreciablybetter?

A new survey reveals that many youngadults are growing increasingly disillu-sioned with the idea of realizing theAmerican dream. They are, according to apoll by Harvard’s Institute of Politics, wor-ried about education, health care and hous-ing. They are worried they won’t be able topay bills or afford to stay in school. Theydoubt they’ll be able to find a job even afterthey graduate.

Perhaps most distressing to us as parents,many of them don’t think they’ll be any bet-ter off than us when they reach our age.

The news is sobering.As parents, we are supposed to worry about

how to provide for and protect our children;how to afford college; how to pay the mort-gage; how to stay afloat in our jobs when payraises are virtually non-existent, room foradvancement dwindles and the cost of every-thing else continues to increase dramatically.

Our children, conversely, typically didn’thave to face those concerns — at least notuntil they created a family of their own.

All that is changing — and fast. Youngadults are, we are learning, becoming moredepressed about both their present andfuture lives.

What should speak volumes to the currentadministration in Washington is that,according to the Harvard poll, the numberone issue on the minds of these young peopleis the economy. Yet the president remainsobsessed with passing a health care planmany believe will have an even more detri-mental effect on the economy.

Jobs and money. Money and jobs. Ask mostpeople nowadays, and chances are those twothings are at the top of their list of worries.

Of equal concern should be that a growingnumber of young folks are becoming moreand more distressed over these things. Thatcan lead to a snowball effect on their person-al well being, their families and more.

There are no easy answers to any of theproblems facing us as a society at this verymoment. The troubling thing is millions arecrying out for answers that likely won’t becoming anytime soon. What’s more troublingis there is no real evidence that the one enti-ty that claims it is there to serve us — ourgovernment — is even listening.

Conrad: Novak wants America to succeed

STEPHANIE JARVISEDITOR

LETTERS POLICYLetters to the editor are always wel-

come, and may be sent to VillagerNewspapers, , P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT06281, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Be sure to includea name and residence. Please refrainfrom sending letters via fax, and be sureto supply a home address and phone num-ber to allow for confirmation. Allow atleast 48 hours for a response. Lettersmust be submitted by noon Monday toensure publication in the followingweek’s issue. Every effort will be made toaccommodate late submissions, butinclusion can not be guaranteed. Therules of good taste and libel will, ofcourse, apply to all submissions. Personalattacks will not be published. The editorretains the right to edit all letters.

NANCY WEISS


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor:

It was with interest that I read Mr. RonShurilla’s letter and Mr. Ed Baker’s commen-tary in the March 12 issue of this newspaper,alluding to my Tea Party Patriot column ofMarch 5. I could not agree more with Mr.Shurilla’s sentiment regarding the opportu-nity to express one’s views freely in this coun-try and, in particular, that which this newspa-per provides. I also appreciate his attemptingto answer some of the questions I had posedat the end of my piece.

I wrote the piece because of what seemed tobe a disconnect between how the Tea Partymovement seemed to be describing itself andthe actual words coming out of the mouths ofsome of their leaders at large public gather-ings. Here was a movement that claimed to bea loose association of friendly citizens con-cerned about fiscal responsibility and yettheir leaders were saying some shockinglyinflammatory things.

I was puzzled, too, by the fact that fiscallyconservative anti- government groups seemto sprout and thrive only during Democraticadministrations. In particular, I wonderedwhere all these people were when Reagan andboth Bushes were driving up both the nation-al debt and the deficit. After all, PresidentReagan entered office in 1980 with the nation-al debt as a percentage of GDP at its lowestpoint since 1931 (37 percent) and by the end ofthe administration of the first PresidentBush, it had increased to 68 percent.Similarly, when President Clinton took officein l992, the deficit was $270.4 billion. When heleft office, there was a surplus of $236.4 bil-lion, and when the second President Bush leftoffice, there was a deficit of either $800 billionor $1.3 trillion, depending on whether youcounted all of the TARP funds appropriated.The Bush deficit was created by a war of

choice in Iraq (triggered by an essential lie),tax cuts and the gutting of regulation of WallStreet. Where were the Tea Party Patriotsduring all of this, if fiscal conservatism isreally at the heart of their movement?

Which is why I am so interested in findingout what these people actually think. DespiteMr. Shurilla’s attempt to answer a few of myquestions, I still don’t have a good sense as towhy so many of the Tea Party movementmembers are saying such divisive and hatefulthings, and I am skeptical that it is only acoincidence that these anti-governmentmovements only crop up during Democraticadministrations. Mr. Baker, in his commen-tary, seems to misunderstand the questions Iposed: “Most of the bullet points in Mr. Day’sMarch 5 letter to the editor are, indeed, unsus-tainable.”

I was not proposing anything, sustainableor not; I was asking a series of questions ofthe Tea Party Patriots in order to elicitanswers designed to inform us about whatsort of world these people would like to livein. What would it look like? How would itwork? I am still interested in answers to thosequestions, with enough detail so that I canimagine that world.

Strict adherence to the Constitution?Depends on whose Constitution you are talk-ing about. History is a help here. Forinstance, if you were talking about theConstitution of the slave owners, you weretalking about states’ rights, and if you weretalking about the Constitution of the aboli-tionists, you were talking about equal protec-tion. The Tea Party Patriots have a specificConstitution in mind, and the more we knowabout what it is, the better. It is not enough tosay only, “We follow the Constitution.”

JOHN A. DAY JR.WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Day: Tea Party questions still unanswered

Green: What would a just government do?To the Editor:

John A. Day Jr. in his March 5article, “Tired, toxic tea…,” raisedsome interesting questions for theTea Party movement — how they’dprovide jobs, environmental protec-tion, education, health care, etc. Butthese beg the question of whether ajust (fair and impartial) governmentshould provide these things.

I used to think the governmenthad an essential role in governingour lives. Then I found theFoundation for Economic Education(www.fee.org) and was, for the firsttime, exposed to libertarian think-ing. My eyes were opened. Howcould it be wrong for me to takemoney from my neighbor againsthis will to buy myself bread or med-icine, and yet OK for me to do thesame thing through legislation andtaxation? Some say taxation is vol-untary, but what would happen if Idecided not to pay? And if it’s wrongto tax people for welfare and healthcare, how is it OK to tax people forthe military, roads and police? Ibegan to see legislation as “legalizedplunder” and government as “thatgreat fiction, through which every-body endeavors to live at the expenseof everybody else (Frederic Bastiat,1850).” I began to see “democracy”as mob rule, where the majorityoppresses the minority.

I saw that a just society wouldadhere to the principles of volun-taryism (www.voluntaryistsofct.wordpress.com): “the only legiti-mate interactions between andamong people are those freelyassented to by all parties con-cerned.”

Any “benefits” the governmentcan provide can only be at theexpense of others, and this is notimpartiality. Take job creation. Is itfair and impartial to tax one personto create a job for another? The onlyrole a just government would play injob creation is to get out of the way,ending taxation and regulation ofbusinesses. Would it be fair for agang of thugs to stop a carpenterfrom building unless he paid them a“licensing” fee? Then how is it OKfor the state? Such regulations havemore to do with protecting existingbusinesses from competition thanprotecting consumers, who areserved just as well by the nongovern-mental Better Business Bureau(which does so without violatingtheir freedom and property). Therepeal of taxes and regulationswould truly stimulate the economy,though recovery would still bepainful, as bad investments encour-aged by federal manipulation ofinterest rates, federal encourage-ment of subprime loans and themoral hazard created by our“bailout” government (see:http://www.thefreemanonline.org/featured/can-the-feds-save-the-hous-ing-market/) are liquidated.

Not only are regulations usuallytools of big business against com-petitors, government regulationmeans control and violation of liber-ty. In a just society, even environ-mental harms would be dealt withthrough courts and common law. Incourt, you must prove harm to prop-erty or life. Regulations indiscrimi-nately prohibit activities deemed bysome to be threatening (think “pro-hibition”). Would it be fair to

restrict all wood stoves because myneighbor’s stove was blowing smokeinto my house? If businesses or indi-viduals were able in the past to pol-lute with impunity, it was not a fail-ure of freedom, but a failure of thegovernment to uphold justice andproperty rights through the courts.And, of course, there is always thepower of persuasion. “Dolphin FreeTuna” did not become the normthrough government regulation.

A just government would not con-trol education. What right do I haveto force my neighbor to be educatedor dictate how? Private solutionswere more than sufficient for thou-sands of years before mass forcedschooling became the norm in themid-to-late 1800s. (Ben Franklinfailed out of grammar school andnever had any further formal educa-tion.) And we would all be betterable to pay for private education ifthere were no taxes.

What about the poor? A just gov-ernment would not provide any-thing for the poor, except to giveevery individual equal treatmentunder the law. And yet it would pro-mote the affordability of health careby removing expensive regulationsand licensing requirements fromdoctors and drug companies, andeliminating tax advantages foremployer-based insurance.Malpractice canbe dealt withthrough thecourts, and baddoctors and drugc o m p a n i e swould lose cus-tomers. Privatecharities have

always done a good job providing forthe poor without resorting to legalplunder (witness the inner city mis-sions and soup kitchens), and they’ddo better if we were allowed to keepmore of our wages. And of course,there is no better antidote to povertythan freedom.

No matter how noble the cause, ajust government would not violatethe rights of some people in order topursue it. A just government wouldnot fund law enforcement, fire pro-tection or even its own operationthrough taxation. But even theseservices can be provided throughthe free market. Insurance compa-nies have a vested interest in pro-tecting their clients’ life and proper-ty and could provide security andinvestigative services(http://mises.org/ media/1296).Private courts would have theadvantage that there would be com-petitive pressure to be fair and effi-cient. Wronged by your neighbor?You and he mutually agree on acourt and agree to abide by theirdecision. If he won’t go, he faces eco-nomic consequences as local busi-nesses and individuals steer clear ofhim (similar systems have workedin history, see:http://mises.org/daily/4108, andhttp://mises.org/daily/1121).

But how can government exist at

all without taxation? It can’t, but allfunctions of government can be pro-vided through voluntary participa-tion and private solutions. In fact, ina just society, there would be no“government,” only individuals act-ing through voluntary exchange andassociation to pursue justice, peaceand prosperity. Today we are allentangled in a great web of govern-ment influence and control. We can’tdrive on a road or send a letter with-out feeling it, and some of us can’twork in our fields of specialty with-out working for the government. Butsomeday maybe enough people willrealize that there is a better alterna-tive than plundering and controllingeach other, and we will all breathefreer air. As Mark Skousen wrote,“Supreme Court Justice OliverWendell Holmes once said,‘Taxation is the price we pay for civ-ilization.’ But isn't the opposite real-ly the case? Taxation is the price wepay for failing to build a civilizedsociety. The higher the tax level, thegreater the failure. A centrallyplanned totalitarian state repre-sents a complete defeat for the civi-lized world, while a totally voluntarysociety represents its ultimate suc-cess.”

BILL GREENBROOKLYN

OPINIONThere will always be David

“Walter, David!”The voice on the other end of the

phone was gruff, but always friend-ly — unless it had been a particular-ly bad day, in which case sometimeshe’d snap at me. But that was OK.He’d apologize, in his own way, atthe end of the conversation, usuallyby saying, “It’s been a s——y day.”

The phone calls were frequent formany years. Over the past fewmonths, they became fewer. But itdidn’t matter. The connectionformed between both men on eitherend of the phone was, by that point,too strong and too deep to be weak-ened by any amount of distancebetween them or length of timebetween calls.

One of the men on one end of theline in those calls was David Cutler.I was the one on the other end.

David, the 66-year-old husband,father, businessman, newspaper-man, friend and more, died earlySunday morning, Feb. 28, in hishospital bed at home. He died withfamily at his side and with thou-sands more thinking of him at thatvery moment.

I had the distinct privilege of vis-iting David early in the afternoonon Friday, just before that Sunday,when he would take his finalbreaths. Others had gone before me,

including our president, chieffinancial officer, plant manager andthe other half of the StonebridgePress and Villager Newspapersownership, John Coots. Cutler washis partner.

I remember ourpresident, my boss,Frank Chilinski,telling me Davidlooked relativelygood for someonewho knew he was-n’t going to survivehis bout with can-cer. The doctorshad given himweeks — maybe six— to live. But most of us knew itwouldn’t be that long. My guessingis David knew it, too.

I went down three days after thatgroup did. The man I saw had clear-ly deteriorated physically over thattime. There would be no sitting up.No conversations of any sort.

As I sat bedside in a chair, clutch-ing a card signed by all theStonebridge Press reporters andeditors, I made sure to gaze intentlyupon the man. Not to capture himin his weakened state, but toremind myself that while illnesssaps you of your strength and phys-ical appearance — while imminent

death changes how you look andfeel — it can’t change who you real-ly are. Or who you were.

David Cutler is dead. That can’tchange.

A lot of people’s lives will neverbe the same as a resultof his death. That, too,cannot change.

Thankfully, whatalso can’t change is thelife he led before can-cer decided to make itsmark. What can’tchange is what heaccomplished and,most significantly, theeffect he had on so

many people whose lives are onlythat much richer for having him init — however long or short.

I’ve told my story to friends andcolleagues, so there’s no need toplay it out in print. Bottom line: Ihad written sports and started a lit-tle column titled “The Bird’s Nest,”but by the time David Cutler hiredme as a full-time scribe in 1998, Iwas working full-time as a securityguard in an outside shack at sometrucking company. I was still doingsome stringing, but at the age of —what was it, 30? — the prospect oflanding a permanent gig in the onlyfield I ever truly loved seemed dim,

at best.David brightened things up con-

siderably.Over the next 11 years, I toiled as

a reporter, editor, weekly editor-at-large and, ultimately, as executiveeditor.

There have been long nights,sleepless night, 12-hour days, 24-hour days, laughs, tears, tempertantrums, fits of rage, fits of jeal-ousy, fits of just about everythingyou can go through when you workside by side with people every day,every week, every month for morethan a decade.

There were missteps, mistakes,things to regret, accomplishments,successes and things of which to beproud.

Through it all, there was DavidCutler.

I am extremely fortunate to alsohave worked directly under FrankChilinski, the man responsible forgiving me the job I now hold. WithDavid gone, that partnership willprobably grow, become stronger.But there will always be a void. Formy entire professional life as a jour-nalist, there was David Cutler. As aboss, as a friend, as a father figure— as a disciplinarian when it wasneeded, as a reassuring presencewhen it, too, was needed.

There was always David.And that’s the most comforting

thing now, after going to a wake anda memorial service attended byhundreds. What I’m realizingthrough the grief, with the help ofpeople like Frank Chilinski andwith the loving support of my wife,is that we’ll go on. David wouldexpect — and accept — nothingless.

But as we do, it doesn’t mean wehave to think of him in the past.What I know now without questionis not only was there always David— there always will be.

David, you called me a peach dur-ing your last visit here inSouthbridge. So allow me a littlecorniness when I call you the tree.Both personally and professionally,you bore more fruit than perhapsyou could ever truly know in life.

I’m guessing now you know.I’ll see you someday, David. You’ll

forgive me for selfishly hoping it’s alittle while. No matter when thattime comes, maybe put in a wordfor me and keep the door to thenewsroom open. I’ll be cominghome.

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

WALTERBIRD JR.

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Washburn: Pomfret land should stay undeveloped To the Editor:

A recent article described the idea of theTown of Pomfret selling or leasing a portion ofthe land it owns on the Murdock propertywhere the potential high yield aquifer is locat-ed. High yield aquifers are areas in the land-scape where deep deposits of sand and gravelare present that have the potential to yieldlarge amounts of well water.

Unfortunately, Pomfret has an extremely lim-ited area of potential high yield aquifer.Fortunately, the land is currently undeveloped.According to the Connecticut DEP, the bestdevelopment on a high yield aquifer is NOdevelopment. This is so that precipitation caninfiltrate the soil without contamination torecharge the water supply. The potential highyield aquifer is an incredibly valuable asset tothe town, perhaps our most valuable asset, andthe least appreciated. The town is extremelyfortunate town this potential high yield aquiferprecisely because it is still undeveloped.

Many of the nearby towns like Thompson,Putnam and Killingly have vast areas of poten-tial high yield aquifers, compared to Pomfret.Historically, because many of these areas arelocated near major rivers like the French andQuinebaug, they were used for industry. Due tothe nature of the sand and gravel that comprisethe aquifers, the soils have very little capacityto filter out contaminants. So even thoughthese towns may have lots of aquifers, in someplaces the aquifers have already become con-taminated because of industrial and commer-cial land uses.

It may be hard for people with little thoughtof future generations to conceive this concept,but some day, Pomfret is going to need to have amunicipal water supply. Our individual life-times are fleeting. People will continue to needclean water in Pomfret for many, many thou-sands of years. Someone has to be the voice forgenerations yet to come. We have a seriousresponsibility to protect resources for futuregenerations. To quote the Dudley, Mass., townmotto, “All was others. All will be others.” Weshould not think of our current generation asowning the land and water, but as protectingthe land and water for subsequent generations.

Why would the town want to sell off its mostvaluable resource? To make a fast buck? So thatfuture generations will have to buy water from

someone else? Selling this land would be squan-dering the precious resources that will be need-ed by every subsequent generation in Pomfret.The concept of generating quick revenue byselling off the town’s only potential high yieldaquifer is extremely shortsighted.

Right now, because of water contamination,the people in rural Charlton, Mass., are beingforced to negotiate to buy water from the Townof Southbridge. Charlton, like Pomfret, has his-torically been a rural community. History has away of repeating itself. Clean drinking waterhas become limited, not only in the arid west-ern states, but also here in southern NewEngland. Woodstock is currently dealing withexpensive salt contamination problems, andThompson has a salt contamination problem inits public water supply well field.

Someday, Pomfret is going to need to have amunicipal water supply. There have alreadybeen solvents found in the groundwater and atleast one contaminated well near PomfretCommunity School because of a nearby sol-vent discharge. Costly monitoring of thisunderground plume of contamination hasbeen going on for years. There are several pub-lic water supply wells in the area near PomfretSchool and Rectory School. There is also a gasstation in the vicinity, and Route 44 routinelysees heavy commercial truck traffic carryingsolvents and other chemicals that could poten-tially spill and contaminate the wells.

The fact that many of the deep bedrock wellsin town are contaminated with radon high-lights the need to protect our aquifer. Pomfrethas come a long way toward protecting landresources, but has done nothing to create anaquifer protection program. Other towns likeThompson have had aquifer protection regula-tions built into their Planning and ZoningRegulations since the early 1980s. The aquiferis located on the Murdock property and itdeserves immediate permanent protection.

Our fate of our town aquifer hangs in the bal-ance of decisions made by our present munici-pal officials. I urge them not to make any deci-sions based on inadequate information. It ishigh time to value our aquifer and forget aboutselling it or leasing it.

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Speedway prepares for 70th openingTHOMPSON — Thompson International Speedway will mark the

opening of its 70th anniversary year with the running of the tradi-tional Icebreaker on the weekend of April 10 and 11. The famed,high-banked oval will usher in the 2010 racing season with theNASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and Thompson’s own “Super 6”NASCAR Whelen All-American series divisions.

Just prior to the actual running of the Icebreaker, the Speedwaywill be open for two full days of open practice. The first of these daysis scheduled for Saturday, March 27, with the second the followingSaturday, April 3.

The open practice sessions are for any and all race cars, providingthat they meet safety requirements. The track will be open for“round robin” sessions between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Allcompetitors are invited and are urged to take advantage of thisopportunity to get their race cars dialed in for the big season open-ing Icebreaker.

Thompson’s 2010 race schedule is one of the most exciting to beseen in many years. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will makethree appearances during the year and the track has scheduled, forthe first time, four Tour Type Modified Shoot Out events. Theseevents will be open competition Modified races in a dash for the cash35-lap feature event format. Fans have already expressed their excite-ment, and Thompson management is working hard to assure thatthese events will meet the fan’s expectations.

In addition, Thompson will also host the Modified Touring Seriesfor two 75-lap events during the 2010 racing season. Add to all of thisthe weekly Thursday Night Thompson Thunder (TNTT) races, thetraditional Memorial Day weekend Eve ofDestruction program, the Vintage Antique CarExtravaganza and the season-ending World Seriesof Speedway Racing, and the Speedway has anamazing and diverse line up of high-speed racingaction.

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Each January, a new yeararrives. With the each newyear, Midtown Fitness hostsits own “Biggest Loser” con-test. Midtown’s owners,Mike Bogdanski and KristinDuethorn, along with ourstaff of per-sonal train-ers and fit-n e s sinstructors,have theprivilege ofw a t c h i n gthe partici-pants workt o w a r dt h e i rweight loss goals. The con-test came to its 12-week endThursday, March 18, withthe final weigh-out andannouncement of our 2010Biggest Loser.

It is our hope, as fitnessprofessionals, these partici-pants will continue theirpursuit of a healthierlifestyle by incorporatingexercise and healthy eatinghabits into their routine.How do they accomplishthese changes? How do anyof us? And why should we?

I cannot stress enough theimportance of a healthylifestyle — for any individ-ual, adult or child. It is aninvestment in your future,your family’s future, yourchildren’s future. As adults,we can make the decision tomake these healthy changes

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Small, subtlechanges at home area great start to bigimprovements inhealth and weightcontrol: one less canof soda a day, no

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Incorporating activity andexercise also needs tobecome a habit in order tomake this lifestyle change.You don’t need to spend twohours a day at the gym —unless you want to! But agym membership is a greatinvestment in your health.Most people say they don’t

have the time to exercise,but what harkens more trueis that they fail to make thetime for it. If you get in thehabit of saving 30 minutes(for beginners), that is allyou need to start makinglong-term improvements inyour health and happiness.A fully rounded, healthylifestyle — including weightloss — is not possible with-out exercise. Personal train-ers and class instructors atthe gym are great resourcesto help with your efforts andgive you the encouragementyou need. It is easy to getcaught up in the chaos of“life.” Don’t let the cycle ofstress, poor diet and seden-tary lifestyle be your theme.

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BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

KILLINGLY — Finishing theseason with a 4-16 record was-n’t the result Ellis Tech Eaglesboys’ basketball team headcoach Dan Piccione expectedthis season.

For the first time in the fouryears Piccione has been headcoach, this was the first thehigh-flying Eagles missed outon the state tournament.

“We had high expectationsgoing into the season. W hadsome injuries that affected ourteam and we also had a coupleof people that didn’t come outfor the team that played lastyear.” said Piccione. “Plus, as acoach I experienced a fewthings that I’ve never experi-enced before.”

Six games into the season theEagles had a 2-4 record, withthe majority of the season leftto play. Piccione, along with theteam, was optimistic about therest of the season. The Eaglesthen went 2-16 the rest of theway.

One of the biggest setbacksto the season was the team’sdepth. Five solid starters proba-bly saw too much action anddidn’t get the necessary breaksduring a game. Once thesestarters did take a breather, thebench player just wasn’t up tothat level, which compoundedthe problem.

Game after game, the Eagleswere either leading after thefirst quarter or even at half-time. However, by game’s endthe Eagles seemed to be on theshort end of the stick. Piccionepointed to the fact that duringthe second halves of games, thefree-throw percentage drasti-cally fell below the average. Theproblem seemed to grow largeras the season went on because

the starters were playing somany minutes.

“When we ran into thoseinjuries the starters were play-ing more and more minutes,”said Piccione. “It definitelytook its toll on us in the thirdquarter and even in the fourthquarter.”

On the flip side, the under-classmen who played got somenecessary experience towardnext year’s campaign. JuniorsTroy Bissionette and CoryBarry split time between juniorvarsity and varsity and look tobe starters next year. FreshmenJohn Ritti was impressive thisyear on the junior varsity level.

Also, seniors and three-yearstarters Tom Kupic, JoeyGuilnette and Shawn Haythecame up big. Haythe led theteam in scoring, grabbing 13points a game, while hauling in10 rebounds per game. TheEagles didn’t have a pointguard, so Piccione turned toHaythe to take that responsibil-ity, even though he’s not a truepoint guard.

Kupic didn’t get all the hypeHaythe got, but was consistentinside all year long. At the cen-ter position he averaged 11points and eight rebounds agame. Guilnette averaged 7points and four rebounds pergame, but was called on to do allthe “dirty work.”

The biggest surprise was jun-ior Matt Lindell. Not playing alot of varsity minutes last year,Lindell became the team’s bestpost-up jump shooter. That,coupled with solid defense,made him a welcome memberof the team.

“He didn’t do anything thatwowed anyone, but he definite-ly was solid for us all year longand that’s all I needed from himthis year,” said Piccione.

Perfect suits Pomfret girls just fineBY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT

WOODSTOCK — Getting to the NewEngland Prep School (NEPSAC) ClassB championship a year ago and losingto Rivers left an empty feeling inPomfret School head girls’ basketballcoach Rebecca Brooks.

All year, the goal was to get back tothe NEPSAC finals. The lady Griffinsnot only got to the finals, but avengedlast year’s loss to Rivers with a 34-33win on March 7 in what is becomingtradition in the championship game.

“This year I told the kids we’ve beenthere, you know what it’s like,” saidBrooks. “The composure they broughtto the game this year was just aremarkable difference than last year.”

What may have been more remark-able than winning the NEPSAC cham-pionship was going undefeated with a28-0 record. The perfect season wasn’teasy, but the work put in this seasoncertainly paid off.

“I think it just took us a little while togrow together,” said Brooks. “With theaddition of Zenab Keita, our post-grad

player, we needed to adjust a little bit.Our group of girls this year was verydiverse.”

In the championship game, thingswent a lot different than their semi-final game against Miss Porters.Megan Gaudreau hit five 3-pointers inthe Miss Porters game, none in thechampionship game.

“I didn’t think it would be possible towin the championship without Meganhitting any 3-pointers,” said Brooks.“Zenab, our inside player, only scoredfour points as well.”

In the first half the team fell behind,scoring only 13 points to Rivers’ 19.Shots that seemed to find the bottom ofthe net against Miss Porters, suddenlydidn’t seem to fall. However, the sea-soned team didn’t panic.

The Griffins defense stepped up,holding Rivers to only 14 second halfpoints. Megan Gaudreau put theGriffins up for good with a fade-awayjump shot.

Jamie Samokiuk and senior captainsMaura Hall and Kim Derosier each fin-ished with 8 points. Gaudreau and

Keita finished with 4 points apiece.Brooke’s biggest surprise of the seasonwas how Jodi Iyalekhue performed thispast year. Not knowing, how to run theoffense a year ago, Iyalekhue “broughta lot to our team by the end of the sea-son,” said Brooks. She only averagedfour minutes a game, but from whereshe was a year ago the progress madeby Iyalekhue was huge.

Early in the season, Brooks knewthis would be a special team. Duringthe Loomis Chafee Tournament,Pomfret found out how good a team itactually was, beating WorcesterAcademy, Loomis Chaffee and eventualClass A champion Tabor Academy. Itwas Tabor Academy’s only loss of theseason. After the Tabor win, Brooks feltthe team knew it could do somethingspecial.

“We beat three Class A teams duringthat tournament,” said Brooks. “Theday we beat them heading into our hol-iday break, I told the girls if we beatTabor I knew we had the chance to beanybody.”

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Editor’s Note: The information contained inthese police logs was obtained through eitherpress releases or other public documents keptby each police department, and is consideredto be the account of police. All subjects areconsidered innocent until proven guilty in acourt of law.

BrooklynThursday, March 11Mark Newland, 39, 29 Church St., Apt. A,Dayville. Charged with possession of mari-juana, possession of narcotics, improperstorage of drugs and possession of drugparaphernalia.Friday, March 12Dawn D. Deary, 44, 23 Oak Ridge Drive,Brooklyn. Charged with driving a motorvehicle while intoxicated.Saturday, March 13Raymond Bushey, 22, 115 Island Road,Dayville. Charged with breach of peace.Kelly Bushey, 40, 115 Island Road, Dayville.Charged with breach of peace.Matthew Hajden, 20, 168 Wrights CrossingRoad, Pomfret Center. Charged with twocounts of breach of peace.Sunday, March 14Alan Privee, 37, 90 Wauregan Road,Brooklyn. Charged with disorderly conduct.William J. Beauchene, 31, 741 Hartford Road,Brooklyn. Charged with third-degreeassault and disorderly conduct.

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PomfretWednesday, March 10Jason Challinor, 27, 68 Gary School Road,Pomfret. Charged with possession of mari-juana and risk of injury to a minor.

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ing lasted several hours, during which manyresidents voiced their opinions on the pro-posed changes. Hennen was at the meetingwith legal counsel, and he submitted a state-ment in opposition. He also brought in twohired experts to speak in opposition of theproposal. Brian J. Miller, a certified land useplanner and planning consultant, testified atthe meeting that in his opinion, the proposedregulation changes were not in conformitywith a comprehensive plan of the town.Robert G. Stewart, a certified general apprais-er, testified that the passage of the proposedamendments would have a negative impact onthe value of properties abutting a residencewith a home based business.

Other residents supported the changes,some because they already ran businessesfrom their homes, according to court docu-ments.

In deciding whether to allow the case tomove forward in appeal, the Superior Courtfirst had to determine if Hennen was legallyaggrieved by the regulatory changes. BecauseHennen owns property in one of the affectedzones, the court found he was statutorilyaggrieved, and because the changes may havea negative impact on his property, he is classi-cally aggrieved.

In detailing the authority of the commis-sion to determine its rights in the case, thecourt put forward the fact that when adoptingor amending zoning regulations, the“Commission acts in a legislative capacity.”Further, the commission may amend regula-tions “whenever time, experience, and respon-sible planning for contemporary or futureconditions reasonably indicate the need forchange.” The limit, according to the court, isthat the decisions must not be “unreasonable”or “arbitrary.”

Hennen’s suit was based on two claims. Thefirst was that the regulatory changes put for-ward by the commission were not in accordwith a comprehensive plan, as required bylaw, and that the commission acted “arbitrari-ly and in abuse of its discretion” when mak-ing the amendments. The second is that theadoption of the amendment “did not consti-tute a valid exercise of police powers,” asdescribed in the general statutes.

The court found that in regards to the firstclaim, the commission was within its rightswhen it adopted the amendment and that thechanges were in accordance with a compre-hensive plan.

The decision states that courts “must notdisturb the decision of a zoning commissionunless the party aggrieved by that decisionestablishes that the commission acted arbi-trarily or illegally.” In this case, becausehome-based businesses were allowed beforethe proposed amendment and that the plan forthe specific areas affected is to foster develop-ment that is compatible with the design andhistoric character of the existing develop-ment. Therefore, the court said, the changeswere not arbitrary or overreaching.

The court added that the amendment actual-ly enhances the commission’s ability to regu-late home-based businesses. Under the amend-ment, home-based businesses must meet“stringent special permit criteria.” An appli-cant, under the amendment, must demon-strate that the business “will not change theresidential character of the neighborhood,create excessive noise, odors, illumination orother nuisance conditions, create unreason-able health or safety hazards and that the pro-posed use is an appropriate for the designatedlocation.”

In regards to the second contention that thecommission acted beyond its power whenadopting the amendment, the court found the

commission was within its rights.Hennen contented that, based on appraiser

Stewart’s testimony, the amendment wouldlower property values in zones with home-based businesses by 15 percent to 20 percent ormore. The court found that because each busi-ness must be independently evaluated basedon its location and visibility from abutters andmay be denied if it is found to be unsuitable,property values will not be significantlyaffected.

Further, the court stated that “in adoptingthe change of the regulations, the defendantacted reasonably and did not abuse its discre-tion. The amendment was in accord with thecomprehensive plan and it was a valid exer-cise of the police powers vested in the com-mission.”

After the case was decided, Hennen said hedid not agree with the decision. He said he andhis attorney believe the judge misunderstoodthe difference between a home occupation anda home business. Small home offices or hobbyshops with a retail section that sell homemadeproducts are one thing, he said, larger busi-nesses such as loggers or contractors withheavy equipment are another.

“When you get into a major commercialactivity, with equipment storage and largetrucks and trailers, that is a different enter-prise,” he said. “Even though you have a spe-cial permit process, it does open up possibili-ties of abuse, and that is my concern. We havecommercial zones, and those types of busi-nesses belong in those zones and not in ourneighborhoods.”

Hennen said he is afraid too many permitswill be given to these larger commercial enter-prises and that the result will be a disruptionof residential areas.

“To me, that is planting the early seeds ofthe destruction of our neighborhoods,” hesaid. “I think citizens have expressed the viewthat they like Pomfret the way it is and wedon’t want to go back to the condition we hadprior to zoning.”

First Selectman Jim Rivers said he is happywith the outcome for the town and added thatthe decision shows the Zoning and PlanningCommission has been doing its job correctly.He said that since the inception of the com-mission, the town has won every legal caseagainst it.

“We’ve been correct each time, if we foundourselves in a position where we weren’t cor-rect, we wouldn’t continue on,” he said. “Thezoning commission has not made any mis-takes. They are very careful and thoughtfuland consult the town attorneys on all mattersif they look like they could be a legal issue.They do a great job, and I think this decision isanother example that they are doing a greatjob.”

Rivers said that because of recent lawsuitsagainst the commission, this one and two oth-ers, the town has had to increase the line itemin the budget for legal defense. For the upcom-ing budget, he said the town has allotted$25,000 for legal defense and will soon create aseparate account for funds allotted for thismoney, what he called a “war chest.” He saidthis is necessary because he believes therewill be future cases. He added he believes thecases will come from the same people whobrought the others.

“We should anticipate that there will bemore challenges by this small group of indi-viduals that seem to be very actively challeng-ing the town,” he said. “There is a lot of recenthistory that indicates there are a few individ-uals that will take any opportunity to usefinancial hardship as a political tool.”


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model program that had succeeded at commu-nity college campuses nationwide since themid-1970s, the QVMCHS proposal was built tooffer students who felt disconnected fromtheir current high school program and are indanger of dropping out. However, these non-traditional students are also capable and inde-pendent learners who can succeed with sup-port inside a unique environment, like QVM-CHS.

“We felt that northeast Connecticut was aneven better region for a middle college [highschool] given the fact that we wanted to pro-vide more options for high school students tostill earn college credits while still in highschool,” added Williams. “We know some par-ents struggle to make ends meet. This wouldbe critical to the families to get their kids intocollege.”

The Connecticut Department of Educationgave the final approval to the QVMCHS pro-posal. It allowed partners from EASTCONN,QVCC, Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam,Thompson, Windham and Woodstock to takeadvantage of the new school opening.

The program is administered by EAST-CONN, and QVMCHS is part of the stateDepartment of Education’s inter-district mag-net school initiative, which seeks to reduce,eliminate and prevent the racial, ethnic oreconomic isolation of public school studentswhile offering a high quality curriculum foreducational improvement.

Erin Wilding, junior, of Thompson, said shewas bullied a lot at her old high school, which,in turn, affected her grades.

“The teachers didn’t care to help me,” saidWilding, who has spina bifida, a birth defectthat leaves some vertebrae on the spinal cordnot fully formed. “Now, I’m here. I’m moreconfident. I’ve taken three college courses.”

Wilding’s mother, Kathy, could not be proud-er.

“It’s like night and day,” she said. “She hasfriends ‘out the eyeballs’ now.”

Tim McArdle, of Putnam, was quick to tellthe audience that he had serious disciplineissues at his former high school, which hemade sure to take a swipe at during his talk.

“I had gotten suspended for a lot of stuff,” he

said. “I haven’t gotten suspended since I’vebeen here. Ever since I came here, I’m alwaysin attendance, grades have gotten noticeablybetter and I’m out by 1 to 1:55 p.m.”

According to Gino LoRicco, teacher andprincipal of QVMCHS, students trying toreceive the college experience at QVMCHS areput through a rigorous and creative academicprogram that not only allows them to attendclasses at the QVCC campus in Danielson, butalso enables them to complete their highschool education at the same time.

Community service is a main component ofthe program, as students attend college-levelclasses and work on hands-on, real-world proj-ects aimed at increasing student camaraderieand creativity.

The curriculum at QVMCHS focuses on lit-eracy, contextual learning and innovation.The school emphasizes coherent writing,speaking skills and working with mentors, aswell as exploring career pathways, intern-ships and participating in problem-basedlearning units.

Students are offered a plethora of possiblestudies, including degree programs such ascomputer networking, allied health, engineer-ing and studio arts, as well as classes in philos-ophy, anthropology and conflict resolution.

Graduation requirements are consistentwith state mandates and includes a mandato-ry 23 credits earned at QVMCHS, whichincludes the four core subjects — English,math, science and social studies — as well asworld cultures, arts or vocation, physical edu-cation, fine or graphic arts, electives and com-munity service.

Parents can even view their child’s gradesonline at QVMCHS.

LoRicco stressed the application deadlinefor students to enroll next year is at the end ofApril. Students are eligible if they arebetween the 10th and 12th grade, are in dangerof dropping out of school because they feeldisconnected but know they are capable ofindependent learning, and have been referredby their school guidance counselor, principalor parents.

“The earlier the better,” he said. “We dohave a weight list for juniors and sopho-mores.”

In the first year, 34 students in the 10thgrade were enrolled, said LoRicco. Each year

afterward, up to 40 additional students willenter QVMCHS until it reaches about 125 stu-dents.

Transportation to campus is provided byeach sending school district and all tuitioncosts are paid for by the state Department ofEducation and sending school districts, addedLoRicco.

School runs from 7:20 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.Opportunities for mentoring, tutoring, inde-pendent study and internships begin at 2 p.m.

“I’ll guarantee you’ll get good grades andsome college credit under your belt,” saidLoRicco, “and you’ll be founding members ofthis school. These kids have helped shape thisschool and for those who will come after them.When you drive by this campus [in the future],you can say that you helped build this school.”

Currently, LoRicco said the school has awaiting list of about 40 students. Until theschool is engineered to expand the size of itsspace, he said it can only service 105 students.

“There’s a lot of interest in our school, andoffers students at this end of the state anoption,” he said. “It’s not for everyone. I thinkit’s a great opportunity for students. They canbecome what they want to become. It’s an indi-vidualized program.”

LoRicco emphasized his faculty’s love forthe students, to guide them in the right direc-tion.

“I think they’re courageous to leave theirhigh school and come to us, and come to asmaller institution,” he added. “They are pio-neers in helping us build this school. I thinkthat’s great. We couldn’t have built it withoutthem. When we think about them, talk withthem and ask their opinion on anything, theyhelped us build this school.”

According to Dr. Susan Huard, QVCC deanof learning and development, the plan is toexpand to 105 students and then stay at thatnumber until the new QVMCHS facility isbuilt on campus, which will be able to house225 students.

“But we’re not sure when time comes, howit is we’ll grow to that number,” she said. “It’sambitious, but we need to be sensitive to ourarea high schools that are small and the needsof the individual school districts.”

Recently, QVCC awarded a contract toAmenta/Emma Architects, out of Hartford, torender the conceptual design of the proposed

on-campus expansion. She said the processmoves slowly, and contract negotiations forthe project’s architects still have to go throughthe state Department of Public Works and theattorney general’s office. She said they havean extra layer of approvals to go through sincethe expansion is being built on state property,which is maintained by the QVCC Board ofTrustees.

“We’re in the state Department ofEducation budget,” she said.

Huard said the original intention was tohave a shovel in the ground by June 2010, butWilliams recently applied for and was grantedan extension by the state, so the groundbreak-ing is now pending by June 2011.

“Dean Huard, Williams and the staff ofQVCC are making this school possible,” addedLoRicco. “They are amazingly generous,thoughtful and kind, allowing us to use all theresources this little college offers. EAST-CONN has been supportive, and the partnerdistricts have been great.”

Kearstin Hayes, a senior from Plainfield,will be one of four seniors graduating thisyear from QVMCHS. Over a year ago when shetrying to get back on track, she showed up lateto QVMCHS, telling her principal that she waslate because she was getting her belly buttonpierced. LoRicco gave her an ultimatum, mak-ing a bet with Hayes that if she can graduateon time, he will get his belly button pierced.

“I don’t know why I did that,” said LoRicco.“I didn’t think she’d listen to me. Now, she’sturning it around. She can do anything shewants.”

Hayes, holding back a laugh from the humorof the bet, fell back on what she learned fromthe process.

“With Gino, you’re not going to fail,” shesaid. “It’s not an option.”

For more information, students can contacttheir local guidance counselor, or LoRicco at(860) 412-7400, or at [email protected] Jacobs, QVMCHS school counselor,can be reached at (860) 412-7400 as well, or [email protected].

The school’s Web site can be found athttp://www.eastconn.org/QVMCHS.

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


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WOODSTOCK — The WoodstockRecreation Commission is sponsoring aHula-Hooping & Zumba Fitness Class withcertified instructor Carol Becker Thursdaysfrom 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning March 25 atWoodstock Elementary School.

Participants will experience three weeksof hula-hoop fitness and three weeks ofZumba dance fitness. Get fit and have funwith this fusion of fitness venues.

This class is focused on adult fitness.Children 13 and older may attend but mustbe accompanied by an adult. Hoops for usewill be provided.

Cost is $50 per person for the six-week ses-sion.

To register, contact the WoodstockRecreation Department at (860) 928-0208, ext.305, or e-mail [email protected]. Forms are also available atwww.woodstockct.gov.

Fitness classstarts March 25

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The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Contemporary acousticsongwriter MegHutchinson is appearing atLord Manor in Monson,

Mass., this Sunday, March 21, at 2p.m. Described as “a master ofintrospective ballads” by“Performing Songwriter,”Hutchinson’s influences includepoet Mary Oliver, songwriterShawn Colvin and mood makerDavid Gray.

Originally from rural westernMassachusetts, Hutchinson nowlives in the Boston area. She haswon numerous songwritingawards in the United States,Ireland and UK, including recog-nition from John LennonSongwriting Competition andBillboard Song Contest and atprestigious competitions atMerlefest, NewSong, Kerrville,Falcon Ridge, Telluride and RockyMountain Folks Festivals.

Hutchinson released her lastalbum, “Come Up Full,” on RedHouse Records in 2008, and hernewest album, “The Living Side,”was just released and is already

garnering critical notice. The“Boston Globe” describesHutchinson’s music as having“elegant and free-floatingmelodies that feel both modernand rooted.”

Don’t miss Hutchinson in thisintimate concert setting. The sug-gested donation for this concert is$15 per person, with all proceedsgoing directly to the artist. Toreserve your tickets, please e-mail

[email protected] or callDarcie at (413) 267-0241. LordManor is located at 33 Green St.,Monson, Mass. For more informa-tion, please go towww.LordManor.net. For moreabout Hutchinson or to hear someof her music, please visitwww.meghutchinson.com. Youcan also see and hear her onYouTube at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=81xd9uhgZHE.Tall Heights will perform at a

pasta dinner benefit for BritneyGengel’s Poorest of the Poor FundWednesday, March 24, atWachusett Regional High School.This event is supported in part bya grant from the Holden,Princeton and Rutland CulturalCouncils, local agencies that aresupported by the MassachusettsCultural Council, a state agency.

Tall Heights’ newly released CD,“Smoke Signals,” will be for salefor $10, with $2 of every CD solddonated to Britney’s fund. Ticketsare $10 and on sale at the WRHSMain Office, as well as the follow-ing locations: Rite Aid and CVS inHolden, Mass., Honey Farms andWachusett Lumber in Rutland,

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KILLINGLY VILLAGER

SUN 3/21 1-3pmWoodstock $379,90025 Deer Meadow Ln.

www.E234338.pruct.comDesirable Cul de Sac, OpenFloor plan, Fabulous Kitchen,Stainless Steel appli, FRw/cathedral beamed ceilingsand skylights, 4 BR, 1st flooroffice w/walk-in closet, LRw/wood stove, scenicstonewalls.Dir: Rt 169 to Rt 197 West,left on Deer Meadow.

Mary Collins 860-336-6677

Willington $210,000 NEW LISTING www.E237052.pruct.com

In the lovely town ofWillington, sits thisbright, open floorplanned raised ranchon 1.3 wooded acres.Hardwood floors,vaulted ceilings andan energy saving pel-let stove complete thepicture.

Diane White 860-377-4016

Woodstock $259,900 NEW LISTING www.E236844.pruct.com

Come see this newly ren-

ovated 3-4 BR beauty!

New roof, furnace, gut-

ters, kitchen w/tile flr,

new cabinets & appli-

ances. Open floor plan

and yard surrounded by

stonewalls w/barn &

gazebo.

Diane White 860-377-4016

Woodstock $259,900 NEW LISTINGwww.E237074.pruct.com

Beautiful cape now under

construction in Woodstock.

Spacious open floor plan,

1st floor master bedroom,

hardwood floors, 12x16

deck, 2 car garage, full

dormer, 3 ac & much more.

Mike Wolak860-377-1043 or

Roger Gale 860-377-3504

Woodstock $124,900 NEW LISTINGNEW ON THE MARKET!

www.E237158.pruct.com 7 rooms well maintained

condo, end unit, 1st floor

convenience in Woodstock

Meadows! Sliders going to

back patio & huge private

back yard! Don’t miss this

opportunity for a great

buy and still time for the

tax credit!

Monique Maldonado860-913-7414

SUN 3/21 11 – 1pm Pomfret Center $698,800

48 Babbitt Hill www.E233669.prudentialct.com

Contemporary colonial on 5 ac

w/hillside views. Brazilian cherry,

marble & porcelain floors. First

floor MBR suite w/5x5 dual head

shower, soaking tub & dressing

room. Kitchen w/Corian counters,

dual size frig & wet bar. 2-story

masonry FP. Plus a 4320 square

foot barn w/loft & drive-in base-

ment. A Special Property.

Dir: Babbitt Hill can be reachedfrom Rt 97 or Rt 44Jo Vickers 860-913-5548 & Lisa

Paterson 860-753-2278

SAT 3/20 10:30 -12:30pmPutnam - $199,00050 Richmond Road,Putnam – Unit #10

www.E224919.prudentialct.comUpgrades galore! 2BR 2BA

1256 sqft condo @ Richmond

Hill w/open floor plan, hard-

woods, deck w/ wood views

and potential for finished

lower level walk-out open to

yard. Sophisticated!

Directions: Sabin Street. UpUnderwood (hill). Left onRichmond.Jo Vickers 860-913-5548.

SAT 3/20 11- 1pm SUN 3/21 1-3PM Woodstock $595,000

38 Stone Hill Roadwww.E235535.prudentialct.com.

14 rooms in neighborhood setting.Presently, one wing an ultimate in-law suite w/office, BR, full kitchen,LR & garden terrace. 900 squarefoot stone terrace w/full outdoorkitchen. Deck, outdoor shower &pool. 3-season room. Cottage styleshed w/water. Keeping room stylekitchen. Central air & vac.Dir: Senexet Rd north from Rt171, Stone Hill Rd on right, houseon left

Jo Vickers, Fine HomeSpecialist 860-913-5548

SAT 3/20 11-12:30pmEastford $259,900

19 Westford Rdwww.E236970.pruct.com

1995 sqft with an open

floor plan and hardwood

floors. Updated kitchen

with granite and maple.

Dir. RT 198 to the centerof Eastford, take WestfordRd past Town Hall tohome on left.

Krystal Brule860-315-2888

SAT 3/20 12-2pmPlainfield $135,000

70 School Stwww.E230831.pruct.com

Remodeled kitchen & bath, somehardwood floors, new vinyl sid-ing & a front porch w/Trex deckand 3 BR, this home is ready tomove in and take advantage ofour new tax incentives! Fullyapplianced and includes washerand dryer. The front porch pro-vides time for relaxing as every-thing is done and waiting for youto enjoy!Dir: From Rte. 12 to School St,house is on right.Stephanie Gosselin 860-428-5960

SAT 3/20 1-3pmWoodstock $225,000

117 Tripp Rdwww.E235888.pruct.com

4 BR Cape near majorroutes & DK Hospital. Woodlaminate floors, Formal liv-ing room with Fireplace.Recently renovated. HomeWarranty. Available for4/01/10 occupancy.Dir. Rte 171, South on TrippRoad. House at intersection ofTripp and Gray Fox

Bob Leonard 860-428-0026 or

Fred Gillette 860-428-7066

SAT 3/20 1:30-3pmWoodstock $215,000

NEW LISTING278 Child Rd

www.E237103.pruct.comBuilt in 2005 this homeboasts hardwood floorsthroughout, granite tiledcountertops, stainlessappliances and 2 full baths.Ceramic tile in the walkoutlower level.Dir. RT 197 to Child Rd.#278 on left, look for signs.

Krystal Brule 860-315-2888

SUN 3/21 10am-12pmThompson $215,000

NEW PRICE321 Quaddick Town Farm Rd

www.E228586.pruct.com Move-in condition 3 BR, 2 Baexpanded Ranch provides one-level living. Large deck on 2.89treed acres. Convenient to LakeState Park, Golf Course andboth RI & MA. Immediate occu-pancy possible.Dir: Rt. 193 to East ThompsonRd. Right on Spicer, Left onQuaddick Town Farm, secondhome on right.Bob Leonard 860-428-0026 &

Fred Gillette 860-428-7066

SUN 3/21 11-1pmPomfret $239,900 NEW

PRICE153 Cherry Hill Rdwww.E231214.pruct.com

Take advantage of the 1sttime homebuyer tax cred-it. Wonderful open capein private location androom for all your animals.Large barn with paddockarea.Dir: Rt 44 to Rt 97s toBrooklyn Rd, which turnsinto Cherry Hill.

Katie Totten 860-465-6336

SUN 3/21 12:30-2pmThompson $415,000263 Thompson Rdwww.E235444.pruct.com

This classic 3500 SF familyColonial is on a 2-plus ac,stonewalled corner lot. Large,gracious rooms for entertaining!With formal FP living room, for-mal dining room & a hugeCorian kitchen. A gas stovewarms the family room, whichalso enjoys a slider to the sun-room. 4 bedrooms are upstairs! Dir: From intersection at ThompsonHill, proceed west on Thompson Rd.;house is on corner of Thompson Rdand County Home Rd.

Stephanie Gosselin860-428-5960

SUN 3/21 1:30-3pmPomfret $339,0006 Evelyn Circle

www.E234060.pruct.comHigh on the hill in a desir-able Pomfret neighborhood,this large 4 BR colonial willoffer you easy living, w/c-air,hardwood floors, wood burn-ing FP, 1st floor laundry, 2car garage.Directions: Rt 44 fromPutnam. Right onLongmeadow Drive, Left onEvelyn CircleKatie Totten 860-465-6336

SUN 3/21 1 – 3pmKillingly $229,900 NEW

LISTING 7 Mountain View

www.E236921.pruct.com Lovely Condo in a great, quietcomplex. Very spaciousrooms, Fully appliancedkitchen featuring large island& dining area. Inviting LRw/warm gas fireplace and doorleading to deck.Dir: Rt. 101 to Valley. Right onRyan Dr., Mountain ViewLanding is straight ahead.

Martha Paquette 860-428-7619

SAT 3/20 1-3pmPutnam $269,876

56 Ring Stwww.E221482.pruct.com

Fabulous new kitchen.Remodeled baths. New fur-nace, updated wiring andplumbing, insulation andnew windows. Really spectac-ular throughout! Directions: From GroveStreet. Property on right withsign.

Jo Vickers,Fine Homes Specialist

860-913-5548

SUN 3/21 1-3pmN. Grosvenordale

$175,000 NEW LISTING1 Westside Dr. Unit 1

www.E237100.pruct.comSpecial end unit condow/cathedral ceilings, sky-light, 1 car attached garage.Tuscan kitchen featuringgranite, tile and beautifulcabinets. Finished lowerlevel.Dir: Rt. 12 to entrance ofThompson Hills West, firstleft to building 1, left againand follow to last unit.Donna Ogle 860-377-1837

KarenChambrello

Jean Bolin

Lisa Paterson

Stephanie

Victoria

Marcotte

Brooke

Gelhause

OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND

Woodstock $299,000215 New Sweden Rd.

www.E228923.prudentialct.comIncredible Value - Cherry

floors throughout ! 3 BdrmColonial on over 2 acres!Stainless ApplianceKitchen. MBR with MBAand whirlpool tub -Fireplace- Large Deck - Huge FamilyRoom -convenient -Homeowner Warranty!

Dir: RT 171 TO NEWSWEDEN RD TO # 215

Call John Downs 860 377 0754

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Enjoy Spec tacu la r Scen i c Vi ews & Even ing Sunse t s

Villager HHoommee ss cc aapp ee

485 Hartford PikeDayville, CT 06241

860-779-1939Cell: 860-377-1263

www.phyllischomes.com

Phyllis Charbonneau

Set on 2 acres on Upper Downs Drive is a stunning contemporary home with incredible views and

plenty of space for the whole family. Quality built house with 2,600 square feet of finished living

space. When you enter through the foyer, you immediately notice all the natural light. The back

wall is mainly made up of huge windows that reveal fabulous views and evening sunsets. The well

designed eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home with granite countertops, ample amount of custom

cabinets and a Jenn-Air stove. Enjoy breakfast with a view of the lush gardens from your kitchen win-

dow. Formal dining room adjoins kitchen area for wonderful space or entertaining friends and family

during holidays. Stunning sunken living room is spacious with vaulted ceilings and a great wall of

windows. This room also includes a floor to ceiling antique brick fireplace and a sliding door which

opens to the wrap around deck with steps to the patio and heated in-ground pool. The 18 x 15 Master

Suite is an owner’s dream with a walk-in closet and a master bath with a wonderful oversized whirlpool

bath and separate shower. This room is an ideal spot for private relaxation with many windows for

sunlight to stream in. The first floor may be used for a 4th

bedroom or an office with sunlit views

of the garden and fish pond. The second floor has two bedrooms with a full bath, great for guests

or grandchildren. This home is not lacking extras: Quality construction floors made from wood

and tile, central vac, attached 2 car garage with 3rd

garage on lower level, a generator, partially

finished basement with 1/2 bath and more. There is a walk-out basement with sliders to back yard

and pool, which could be used as a family recreation area or an apartment. This property has a

wonderfully landscaped yard filled with flowers and fruit trees of all types. This all season home

has a private setting with an ideal landscape. Offered at $389,000.

AT A GLANCE: 3-4 BEDROOMS, 3.5 BATHS, 2 ACRES

43 UPPER DOWNS DRIVE, KILLINGLY, CT

VILLAGER REAL ESTATE

Computer class startsMarch 31

THOMPSON — Thompson Recreation issponsoring a six-week Computer Basics Classon Wednesdays beginning March 31.

Participants will learn about the computer,the keyboard and shortcuts, e-mail, computersecurity, creating documents, spreadsheetsand more. No experience is necessary.

The course will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. atThompson Middle School in NorthGrosvenordale. The instructor is ChristopherNelson.

Early bird price for registrations receivedby March 24 is $45 for Thompson residents and$51 for non-residents. For registrationsreceived after March 25 or later, the price is $50for Thompson residents and $56 for non-resi-dents.

For additional information or to register,download registration materials online at

www.thompsonrec.org, stop by the ThompsonTown Hall or call the Recreation office at (860)923-9440 to have a registration form mailed.

‘Truth for Today’ beginsMarch 25

QUINEBAUG — The Quinebaug Seventh-day Adventist Church, 768 Quineaug Road,Route 131, will present a free “Truth forToday” series seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m.beginning Thursday, March 25.

The first topic is titled “Strange Man ofMud and Metal (Daniel 7).” The second topic is“Sleeping Through the Siren” and the third is“History is His Story.” Future presentationsare on March 26 at 7 p.m.; March 27 at 11 a.m.and 7 p.m.; March 28, April 1 and 2 at 7 p.m.;April 3 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; April 8 and 9 at 7p.m.; and April 10 at 11 a.m.

Peter Davis is the speaker. Davis has awealth of knowledge in scripture and prophe-cies. His understanding of today’s time and

his ability to combine current events withprophecies is inspiring and easy to under-stand. In this series, he will explain the eventsthat are taking place around the world in rela-tion to what God has predicted in the Bible.

To reserve a seat, call (860) 935-5412. Formore information, visit the Web site athttp://quinebaug22.adventistchurchcon-nect.org.

Holy Week scheduleannounced

BROOKLYN — Our Lady of La SaletteChurch, 25 Providence Road, announces itsHoly Week schedule:

• Sunday, March 28 — Palm Sunday Massesat 8 and 11:15 a.m.

• Tuesday, March 30 — Holy Week Mass at 8a.m.

• Wednesday, March 31 — Holy Week Mass at8 a.m.

• Thursday, April 1 — Holy Thursday Mass

at 7 p.m.• Friday, April 2 — Good Friday Communion

service at 3 p.m.• Friday, April 2 — Lenten supper from 5 to

6:30 p.m.• Friday, April 2: Stations of the Cross at 7

p.m.• Saturday, April 3: Holy Saturday at 8 p.m.• Sunday, April 4: Easter Sunday Masses at 8

and 11:15 a.m.The church also announces its new sched-

ule of Saturday vigil Mass at 4 p.m.; SundayMasses at 8 and 11:15 a.m. and weekdayMasses at 8 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Also, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 41 CedarSwamp Road, Hampton, has scheduled the fol-lowing for Holy Week:

• Sunday, March 28 — Palm Sunday of theLord’s Passion, 9:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, March 30 — Holy Week Mass, 6p.m.

• Sunday, April 4 — Easter Sunday, 9:30 a.m.New Mass schedule for Our Lady of

Lourdes is Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

NEWS BRIEF

Caucus NotificationTo members of the Democratic Party ofEastford, CTPursuant to the Rules of the DemocraticParty and State election laws, you are here-by notified that a caucus will be held on:March 24, 2010, at 7:30pm, at The TownOffice Building, Eastford, CT to endorse del-egates for state and district conventions andto transact other business as may be properto come before said caucus.Dated at Eastford, CT, on March 19, 2010

Democratic Town Committee of EastfordBetsy DiQuattro, Chairperson

March 19, 2010

State of ConnecticutCourt of Probate, District of Newington #094NOTICE TO REED ALEXANDER DEHLER

whose last know residence was in the townof Woodstock, County of Windham, State ofConnecticut.

Pursuant to an order of Hon. Robert A.Randich, Judge, a hearing will be held atNewington Probate Court, 65 Cedar Street,Newington CT 06111, on April 1, 2010 at3:00 p.m. on an application for termination of

parental rights concerning a certain minorchild born on October 12, 2009. The Court’sdecision will affect your interest, if any, as insaid application on file more fully appears.

RIGHT TO COUNSEL: If the above-namedperson wishes to have an attorney, but isunable to pay for one, the Court will providean attorney upon proof of inability to pay. Anysuch request should be made immediately bycontacting the court office where the hearingis to be held.By Order of the Court

Rose Anne Adamowich, ClerkMarch 19, 2010

LEGAL NOTICETOWN OF THOMPSON

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSThe Zoning Board of Appeals, at their regularmeeting held on Monday, March 8, 2010voted to:• APPROVE - Variance Application #ZBA09-06 – Larry Gollsneider for property at 516Brandy Hill Road, Thompson, CT – Map 143,Block 16, Lot 34H. For reduction of left sideand back setback from 25 ft to 3 feet for addi-tion of 18’x22’ single bay garage and second

bedroom above. CONDITIONSDaniel Roy, Chairman

Zoning Board of AppealsMarch 8, 2010

March 19, 2010

TOWN OF WOODSTOCKThe Zoning Board of Appeals has re-sched-uled a Public Hearing for March 23, 2010 at7:30 p.m., Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route169, lower level, conference room B, to hearthe following: #10-01 Carol Reiss, 61Crooked Trail Extension (Map 7272, Block34, Lot 188W) - Seeking relief from Article VI,Section 1.A 6, (side yard setback). ChairWilliam BrowerMarch 19, 2010

LEGAL NOTICETHOMPSON INLAND WETLANDS

COMMISSIONThe Thompson Inland Wetlands

Commission voted on the following applica-tion(s) at its March 9, 2010 meeting:

1. APPROVED: Permit Application #10-02-01: Town of Thompson Transfer Station,Pasay Road, Map 81, Block 43, Lot 26. To

conduct activity associated with the clearingof brush in the regulated upland review area.Conditions.

2. APPROVED: Wetland AgentApplication #1003-03 - Town of Thompson/Airline Trail, Riverside Drive, Map 67, Block53, no lot number. To install approximately 25feet of culvert and backfill to create trailacross to Route 12. Conditions.

3. APPROVED: Wetland AgentApplication #1003-01: Rui M. Reis, 33Jenson Road, Map 143, Block 16, Lot 7BB.To conduct regulated activity associated withthe construction of a 22” x 24” family roomaddition. Conditions.

4. APPROVED: Wetland AgentApplication #1003-02 - Tri-State BaptistChurch, 396 Quinebaug Road, Map 38,Block 87, Lot 2-1. To conduct regulated activ-ity associated with the clearing of soil nearroad to get an accurate estimate of theamount of ledge to be removed. Conditions.

Francesca Morano, ChairThompson Inland Wetlands Commission

March 9, 2010March 19, 2010

LEGALS


Meg Hutchinson both modern and rooted

Spring is right around the cor-ner, and few simple pleasurescompare to cruising down the

highway with the fresh springtimebreeze blowing in the open window.But do you really know how muchthat joyride is costing you in gas?And are you sure your tires are giv-ing you your money’s worth? Foranswers to these questions, alongwith some springtime car washingtips, read on!

***Do you love highway driving with

the wind whipping at your hair? Ifso, it’s a pleasure you’ll pay for. Didyou know driving with your win-dows all the way down at higherspeeds, will waste 10 percent moregallons of gas than driving withthem closed? The drag will cost youmore in fuel, so avoid cranking thewindows completely until you’re ata slower pace.

***If your car has cruise control fea-

ture, use it. Not only will you giveyour accelerating foot a rest, you’llsave money too! Using cruise con-trol will save you 5 percent to 10 per-cent of a gallon of gas on long trips!

***Want to conserve more gas? Just

use the overdrive shift as soon asyour speed is high enough. It alsoacts as a fuel saver.

***Keeping tires properly inflated

and aligned equals gas savings.Periodic wheel alignments andkeeping tires inflated to the maxi-mum recommended pressure reallydoes improve your gas mileage,according to experts.

***According to a major tire compa-

ny approximately one third of alltires on the road are under inflated..These tires not only wear out quick-er and but they are more at risk fora blow out. Since tires lose air at arate of about a pound a month, it

pays to periodically check your tires***Not sure how to rotate your tires?

According to the experts, radialtires can be crossed from side to sidein the rotation pattern. Bias plytires should never be rotated fromside to side, only front to back.

***Confused when it comes to using

your car air conditioner efficiently?Memorize this mantra: In town,turn it down; going fast, let is blast!According to cooling experts, whentravelling 45 mph or less, you shouldopen the windows or vents to createa steady airflow that’ll give your cara cool boost. When going faster than45 mph, you should crank up the a/cinstead. This method avoids thedrag generated when windows areleft open during high-speed travel.

***Believe it or not, tires driven at 70

m.p.h. wear out almost twice as fastas cars that go 55 mph. So it reallydoes pay to slow down!

***Here are some tips for the do it

yourself car washer:Experts claim you should wash

your car every ten days, and espe-cially after it rains or snows.Waxing is recommended only everysix months.

***From Consumer Reports: When

rinsing, use a hose without a nozzleand let the water flow over the carfrom top to bottom. This creates asheeting action that helps minimizepooling of water.

***Did you know more frequent

waxes are needed if your car is red,black or white? The reason for thisis because these colors are moresusceptible to acid rain and UV rays.And one of the most critical times towash your vehicle is immediatelyafter a rainfall. Even after the light-est rain shower, the water evapo-rates, but the acid remains on thevehicle’s finish.

***When you wash your car, be sure

to use a separate sponge to clean thewheels and tires. They may be coat-ed with sand, brake dust, and otherdebris that could mar the car’s fin-ish.

***

Never wash your car when thebody is hot, such as immediatelyafter driving it or after it has beenparked in direct sunlight for awhile.Heat speeds the drying of soap andwater, making washing more diffi-cult and increasing the chances thatspots or deposits will form.

***If you need to get all the water off

the car, try using your leaf blower. Itwill blast water from even the tini-est crevices.

***

Do you have a helpful hint orhandy tip that has worked for you?Do you have a question regardinghousehold or garden matters? If so,why not share them with readers ofthe Blackstone Valley Tribune? Sendquestions and/or hints to: Take theHint! c/o the Southbridge EveningNews, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA01550. Or E-mail [email protected] are entered into a drawing fordinner for two at the historic PublickHouse Inn.

Car Care and Tips

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Mass.; the town library in Sterling,Mass.; Wachusett Mountain inPrinceton, Mass.; and PaxtonMarket in Paxton, Mass.

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT LIVELISTINGS SUBMISSION DEAD-LINE CHANGE: Events must benow be submitted to me by 7 p.m.Thursday of each week to be print-ed the following week’s papers.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19

• Mark Renburke — 8 to 11 p.m.,Statz Sports Bar & Grill, NorthBrookfield, Mass.

• Wibble & The Harmony Whores— 9 p.m., Ye Olde Tavern, WestBrookfield, Mass.

• Songs for Ceilidh — 8 p.m.,Fiddler’s Green, Worcester, Mass.

• Rob Adams — 7 to 11 p.m., UglyDuckling Loft at The WhistlingSwan Restaurant, Sturbridge,Mass.

• Rude Blues — 9 p.m., WalesIrish Pub, 16 Holland Road, Wales,Mass.

• McMurphys — 9 p.m., TJO’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.

• New Pilot — 8 p.m., Mill StreetBrews, Southbridge, Mass.

• Big Gunz— 8 p.m., The Cannery,12 Crane, Southbridge, Mass., $5.

• PCS Morning Chorus — 8 p.m.,The Vanilla Bean, Pomfret, Conn.,$5.

• The Electric Trains — 6:30 p.m.,Fred’s Brick House Café,Willimantic, Conn.

SATURDAY, MARCH 20

• Ken Macy — 8:30 p.m., SpruceStreet Tavern, Clinton, Mass.

• Instigators — 9 p.m., Ye OldeTavern, West Brookfield, Mass.

• Charlie Johnson — 8 p.m.,Granville’s Pub, 40 Chestnut St.,Spencer, Mass.

• New Bay Colony — 8:30 p.m. to12:30 a.m., Northbridge AmericanLegion, Oliver Ashton Post 343, 198Church Ave., Northbridge, Mass.,$5.

• Cold Train — 9 p.m., Wales IrishPub, 16 Holland Road, Wales, Mass.

• Marshall & Wibble Unplugged— 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge,Mass.


• Rock House 6 — 8 p.m., TheCannery, 12 Crane, Southbridge,Mass., $5.

• White Rose Confession — 9:30p.m., The Pump House,Southbridge, Mass.

• Tom Revane — 8:30 p.m.,Chuck’s Steakhouse, Auburn,

Mass.• Bill McCarthy — 8 p.m., Whistle

Stop, Oxford, Mass.• Live Music Night with the Blue

Voodoo Band, Jericho, the B&EBand, the Matt Brodeur Trio, Larryand Gerry Cullen — 8:30 p.m. to12:30 a.m., PACC, 37 Harris Street,Webster, Mass.

• Kala Farnham — 8 to 10 p.m.,Victoria Station Café, Putnam,Conn.

• Homegrown String Band — 8p.m., The Vanilla Bean, Pomfret,Conn., $10.

• Brandt Taylor — 9:30 p.m., TheGold Eagle at the Laurel House,Dayville, Conn.

• Outlyers — 8:30 p.m., LakeTavern, Dayville, Conn.

• Music Center of Norwich OpenMic — 6:30 p.m., Fred’s BrickHouse Café, Willimantic, Conn.

SUNDAY, MARCH 21

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

• Meg Hutchinson — 2 p.m., LordManor, 33 Green St., Monson, Mass.

• Blues Jam with Joe Vellucci andT’Rumble Band — 4 p.m., TrumbullBar & Grille, Spencer, Mass.

• Open mic with Rick HarringtonBand — 3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I.

MONDAY, MARCH 22

• Bill McCarthy’s Open MicWorld — 7:30 p.m., Vinny T’s, 7Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury,Mass.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23

• Dan Kirouac/Benefit for theBrad Delp Foundation — 8 p.m.,Barking Dog Grill, Amesbury,Mass.

• Open mic with Amy Herrera —5:45 p.m., BUUC, 9 Upper River St.,On the Common, Brookfield, Mass.

• Bill McCarthy’s Open MicWorld — 7:30 p.m., Greendale’s Pub,Worcester, Mass.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24

• Tiff Jimber — 8 to 10 p.m.,Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam,Conn.

THURSDAY, MARCH 25

• Bad Tickers — 8 p.m., StatzSports Bar & Grill, NorthBrookfield, Mass.


• Jay Ames — 6:30 p.m., Fred’sBrick House Café, Willimantic,Conn.

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HARTFORD — The ConnecticutGeneral Assembly’s TransportationCommittee voted unanimously toapprove legislation introduced byState Representative Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) that would protect the dri-ver’s licenses of members of thearmed forces from expiring while theyare serving in the military on activeduty and stationed out of the state.

“It simply says that if a member ofthe armed forces is serving our coun-try outside of the state, their driver’slicense will not expire regardless of itsexpiration date, and then after theirreturn home they will be given anextra time buffer for its renewal,”Flexer explained. “The concept hasreceived positive reaction from a num-ber of legislators, and I’ve been veryencouraged by its support.”

The bill was modeled after a law inthe state of California, whereby thedriver’s licenses of service memberson active duty out of state would auto-matically remain valid regardless ofits expiration date. After the servicemember has been honorably separat-ed from such service or returns to thestate, he or she would then have anadditional 30 days to renew the license.

The idea to change the law came toFlexer from Sgt. 1st Class JohnBellville, a constituent of hers fromKillingly who has served on activeduty in the U.S. Army for the past 16years and had his license expire whileoverseas.

“After being approached by Sgt.Bellville with the idea, I absolutelyagreed with him,” Flexer said. “It real-ly doesn’t make much sense for sol-diers who just came home from over-seas to then realize that they can’tdrive their own cars down the roadbecause their license expired whilethey were defending our country.Allowing for this slight change in thelaw would be just one small thing thatwe can do to assist soldiers who areaway from their loved ones, servingthe nation with more pressing con-cerns on their minds than the expira-tion date of their driver’s licenses. It’ssurprising to learn that most states donot have a law like this.”

Bellville, who is currently servingoverseas and submitted written testi-mony in support of the proposal to thelegislature’s Select Committee onVeterans’ Affairs, told lawmakers thatone of his duties in the U.S. Army is toinspect his fellow soldiers’ driver’slicenses and verify that they are notexpired.

“During one of such inspections, Icame across a soldier from the state ofCalifornia who had what looked likean expired license. After researchinghis state’s laws, I found that so long asthey have an Active Duty MilitaryIdentification Card, their license willnot expire,” he wrote.

Bellville said the change would givethose called upon for active duty somepeace of mind. “They have enough ontheir mind, staying alert, missionready, battles focused, and keepingthemselves and their battle buddiessafe than to worry about whether ornot they can drive once they returnhome,” he wrote.

Flexer testified in support of theproposal during a public hearing of

the Veterans’ Affairs CommitteeThursday, Feb. 25, in Hearing Room 1Dof the Legislative Office Building.

She explained that Bellville actuallyfirst approached Congressman JoeCourtney (D-Conn., 2nd District) withthis idea while the congressman wasvisiting the troops in Iraq. Because thematter is a state issue, Courtneyreferred Bellville to Flexer, who servesas his state representative.

“I would like to thank CongressmanCourtney for helping bring the propos-al to my attention and also to the co-chairmen of the Veterans Committee,Sen. Maynard and Rep. Graziani, foragreeing to draft this bill in their com-mittee,” Flexer said.

The legislation is House Bill 5265 —An Act Concerning the Expiration ofDriver’s Licenses Issued to Membersof the Armed Forces. The bill, whichwas already approved by the Veterans’Affairs Committee earlier this month,is next expected to move to the floor,where it will be considered by the fullHouse of Representatives.

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State Rep. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) testifies at the State Capitol during a public hearingof the Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in support of legislation she introduced toprotect the driver’s licenses of soldiers serving in the military from expiring while they areon active duty out of state.

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AUBURN, Mass. — Ida (Trippi) Zannotti,94, of Auburn, passed away peacefullyThursday, March 11, at the MillburyHealthcare Center, surrounded by her lovingfamily.

Her husband of 70 years, Alphonse “Al”Zannotti, passed away in 2006.

She leaves her three children, Robert“Bob” Zannotti and his wife Nancy ofThompson, Conn., Beverly Postl and her hus-band James of Houston, Texas, and John A.Zannotti and his wife Linda of WestChesterfield, N.H.; two sisters, MaryCamosse of Worcester and Bella Melikian ofShrewsbury; nine grandchildren, Pamela,Donna, Lisa, Jennifer, Erin, Anthony, Chad,Ryan and Marci; 15 great-grandchildren; andmany nieces and nephews.

Three sisters, Rose Savastano, Gloria L.Antonioli and Elvira “Vera” Mercadante,

and a brother, Angelo “Trip” Trippi, prede-ceased her.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter ofthe late Joseph and Jennie (Farina) Trippi.She graduated from Commerce High andlived in Auburn more than 55 years.

Mr. Zannotti was a member and deaconessof Christ Baptist Church. She also sang inthe church choir and was a member of itsDorcus Society.

The funeral was held Saturday, March 13,in Christ Baptist Church. Burial was in HopeCemetery. The Mercadante Funeral Home &Chapel, 370 Plantation St., directed thearrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made tothe Millbury Healthcare Center, Alzheimer’sUnit Activities Fund, 312 Millbury Ave.,Millbury, MA 01527.

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PLAINFIELD — Clarence B. Smith, 88, ofPlainfield, passed away peacefully March 11.

He was predeceased by his wife, JeannineSmith.

He leaves three daughters, Kathy Kiss ofPlainfield, Marianne Dionne of Danielsonand Paula Ignacio of Sterling; six grandchil-dren and eight great-grandchildren. He wasvery passionate about his family.

Mr. Smith proudly served in the U.S. Navyduring World War II.

A memorial service was heldTuesday, March 16, at ChristianFellowship Church, 140Pudding Hill Road (Route 97),Scotland.

Donations may be made toChristian Fellowship Church,Scotland, CT 06264.

For online memorial guestbook, pleasevisit www.potterfuneralhome.com.

WAUREGAN — Barbara Irene Cameron,75, of 21 Grove St., died March 6, at UMASSMedical Center after a courageous battlewith cancer.

She was the wife of Charles ChesterCameron Sr., who died Nov. 18, 1998.

She leaves her daughters, CatherineVegiard and her companion BryanLamoureux of Wauregan, Ellen McGrathand her husband Christopher of Putnam,and Viola (Bumm) Brown and David Hunt ofYork, Pa.; her sons, Robert Warren ofKentucky, Charles C. Cameron Jr. and hiswife Catherine of Fort Smith, Ark., NelsonCameron and his wife Barbara of Sterling,Alaska, and Jody A. Cameron and his wifeJodi Ann of Moosup; her stepdaughters,Peggy Baker, Charlotte Birchmore, SheilaTurpin and Cynthia Cameron, all ofVermont; her grandchildren, Bobby, Faylene,Patrick, Crystal, Christian, Sherri-Nae, CJ,Tobias, Ronni, J.R., Kyle, J. Allen and Jaimie;11 step-grandchildren; several great-grand-children; a brother, Frank Warren, and hiswife Jeanette of Brooklyn; her sisters, BettyHeath and her husband Glen ofGrosvenordale, Ella Rondeau of Dayville and

Jesse Auclair of Danielson; and severalnieces and nephews.

The daughter of the late Jesse and Viola(Bennett) Warren, she was born Sept. 27,1934, in Norwich.

Mrs. Cameron enjoyed knitting and cro-cheting many lap robes for convalescenthomes and hats for newborn babies for thearea hospitals. Her handwork won numerousawards and trophies at the Brooklyn Fairand in Grange competitions.

A member of Ekonk Community GrangeNo. 89, Mrs. Cameron also belonged to theQuinebaug Pomona Grange No. 2, theConnecticut State Grange and the NationalGrange for more than 35 years.

A graveside service was held Saturday,March 13, at the Connecticut State VeteransCemetery in Middletown. A memorial ser-vice followed at Ekonk Community GrangeHall in Sterling. The Tillinghast FuneralHome, 433 Main St., Danielson, directed thearrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made tothe Ekonk Community Grange, BuildingFund, c/o Susan Gray, Secretary, 712 EkonkHill Road, Moosup, CT 06354.

Clarence B. Smith, 88Barbara I. Cameron, 75

BROOKLYN — Donald E. Nurse diedpeacefully at his Brooklyn home Tuesday,March 9, following an illness. He was a resi-dent of Pelican Bay, Naples, Fla., andreturned to his Brooklyn home each summer.

Mr. Nurse was the devoted and caringfather of Stephen E. Nurse of California andJanet Nurse Pusczynski of Brooklyn. Heshared a deep mutual respect for his son-in-law, Andrew Donald Pusczynski. He was theadmiring grandfather of Kyle Pusczynskiand Kaylyn Pusczynski. He remained friendswith his ex-wife, Margie Nurse, ofCalifornia. In addition, he leaves twonephews, one niece, and two special friends,Vincent Angiolillo of Naples, Fla., and CarolBallard of Vernon. He was well cared for inhis illness by Steven P. Pusczynski and by hisloving live-in caretaker, Fay Beckford. Hewill be sadly missed by all who had theopportunity to know him.

He was predeceased by his younger broth-er, Raymond P. Nurse.

Mr. Nurse was born July 24, 1930, inBrooklyn, N.Y., to the late Percy F. Nurse andGladys (Bell) Nurse. His childhood home wason Ocean Avenue in New London.

A proud graduate of the Buckley School inNew London, Mr. Nurse received sports let-ters in basketball and cross country. He wasan Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts.

Mr. Nurse served as a member of theConnecticut Army National Guard in NewLondon. At the age of 19, his unit was calledto serve in the Korean War. He left college toserve his country and received an honorabledischarge with the rank of sergeant.

Following his military ser-vice, Mr. Nurse attended theConnecticut State PoliceAcademy in Meriden, Conn.His first troop assignment wasat the Danielson Troop DBarracks. He was a careerpolice officer, as he had a pas-sion for police work. He was assigned to fiveother troops during his career — StaffordSprings, Colchester, Montville, Middletownand Hartford. Mr. Nurse had many high-lights during his career. Some of his favoriteswere solving high profile crime cases whileproviding leadership to the Eastern CrimeDivision. He also enjoyed working with for-mer Gov. Ella Grasso. He was proud to havereceived a thank you note for providing secu-rity to Rose Kennedy, the mother of formerPresident Kennedy. He retired in 1989, havingearned the rank of State Police major.

In retirement, Mr. Nurse enjoyed spendingtime with his family and grandchildren.

He enjoyed walking to the beach. He was asupporter of the arts and attended manyevents in both Florida and in Connecticut.

His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,March 20, in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433Main St., Danielson. Burial with full militaryhonors will follow at South Cemetery, Route169, Brooklyn.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindlyrequests that donations in his memory bemade to Troop D Connecticut State PoliceDepartment, 55 Westcott Road, Danielson, CT06239 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Donald E. Nurse, 79

North Grosvenordale — Dosina (Messier)Dumas, 84, of Lapiere Road, died Wednesday,March 10, at the Webster Manor NursingHome.

She was the loving wife of MauriceDumas, who died in 2001.

She leaves her sons, Maurice Dumas Jr.and his wife Susan of North Grosvenordaleand Daniel Dumas of North Grosvenordale;her daughters, Nancy Chartier and her hus-band Allen of East Killingly, Diane Gaumondof North Carolina and Christine Dumas ofPutnam; her grandchildren, Michael Dumas,Gwenn Anne Gaumond, Clifford Gaumond,Henry George Davis II, Carrie-Ann Davis,Donald Dumas and Melissa Frechette; andher great grand-daughter, August Frechette.

She was predeceased by her son, Donald

Dumas; a daughter, Ann Dumas; and a broth-er, Francis Messier.

Born in 1925 in Holyoke, Mass., she was thedaughter of the late Donat and Dosina (St.Jean) Messier.

Mrs. Dumas was a homemaker whoenjoyed cooking. She was a communicant ofSt. Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale.

A Mass of Christian Burial was heldSaturday, March 13, at St. Joseph Church, 20Main St., North Grosvenordale. Burial fol-lowed in St. Joseph Cemetery. ValadeFuneral Home, 23 Main St., NorthGrosvenordale, handled arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made in hername to St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St.,North Grosvenordale, CT 06255.

Dosina P. Dumas, 84

Henry George Kogut, 78

Ida Zannotti, 94

BELLINGHAM, Mass. — Henry George“Hank” Kogut, 78, of Bellingham, died peace-fully Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Milford RegionalMedical Center, surrounded by his loving fam-ily.

He was the beloved husband of Bertha P.(Selima) Kogut for 58 years and the lovingfather to four daughters, Patricia J.H. Rapkoand her husband Dennis of Woonsocket, R.I.,Barbara M. Grover and her husband Robert ofMendon, Mass., Mary S. McKinley and herhusband Alan of Quinebaug, Conn., andCaroline L. Guilbert and her husband Robertof Franklin, Mass. He was a wonderfulDziadziu to six grandchildren, Thomas H.Rapko and his wife Angela, Stasia, Hillary andElizabeth McKinley, Darcie and MaximilianGuilbert. In addition, he leaves his sister,Louise Lamansky, and his brother, JosephKogut, both of Woonsocket.

He was predeceased by his brother, FrancisKogut.

Born July 15, 1931, in Woonsocket, R.I., hewas the youngest son of the late Teofila(Golembioski) and Stanislaw Kogut, who werePolish immigrants.

Mr. Kogut was a graduate of WoonsocketHigh School. He was employed at Draper Corp.for many years. He also found great joy work-ing at the Macy School in Bellingham andretired in 1995 as senior custodian atBellingham High School.

Mr. Kogut was treasurer and president of the

former Pulaski Citizens Club of Woonsocket, amember of the Polish Conversation Group, for-mer treasurer and vice president of ElderService Group Bellingham and a member ofthe Bellingham C.O.A. An active member ofthe Milford Heart Line Support Group, he washonored to be selected the 2009 Tree of Life treelighter for Milford Hospital in December. Hereceived extraordinary care and encourage-ment from everyone at the Dana Farber CancerInstitute in Milford. A note of gratitude to hisfriend, Dr. Mona Kaddis.

Mr. Kogut traveled extensively in Europe andalso enjoyed Caribbean cruises and travel with-in the U.S.A.

His hobbies included babysitting his grand-children, cooking, woodworking and most ofall attending polka festivals with his wifeBertha.

His funeral was held March 1 from Cartier’sFuneral Home, 151 S. Main St. (Route 126),Bellingham, with a Mass of Christian Burial atSt. Blaise Church, 1158 So. Main St.,Bellingham. Interment followed at St.Stanislaus Cemetery in Blackstone.

Donations in his memory can be made to theDana-Farber Cancer Institute at Milford,MRMC Development Office, 14 Prospect St.,Milford, MA 01757 or St. Blaise Church, 1158South Main St., Bellingham, MA 02019 andwould be appreciated.

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CHARLTON, Mass. — It has pleased God tocall home his servant Herbert GeorgeAnderson, who died March 13 at his home inCharlton.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Jean C.(Walker) Anderson; his children, Mark G.Anderson of Budenheim, Germany, AndrewP. Anderson and his wife Ruth of Charlton,Stephen A. Anderson and his wife Debra ofLittleton and Lynn M. Anderson ofWoodstock, Conn.; his sisters, MarionSchonbeck and Gurlie Anderson, both ofWorcester, eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The son of Axel and Anne (Backman)Anderson, he was born May 5, 1937, on afarm in Charlton. He came to Worcester at anearly age and later lived in Oxford andCharlton.

Mr. Anderson worked for 34 years at Mass.Electric as a meter reader and field represen-tative, retiring in 1998.

His greatest joy was being in service for

God. He gave his heart to ministry at the ageof 14 and never faltered in his walk with hisSavior, Jesus Christ. Mr. Anderson served asyouth leader, Sunday School superintendent,Bible teacher, lay leader, lay speaker and dea-con. He was the founder of ResurrectionMinistries, a Bible-based home church inCharlton.

Many were the seeds he sowed for theLord’s garden. He will be greatly missed byall his friends and family.

His funeral was held Thursday, March 18,in the Charlton City United MethodistChurch. Burial was at West Ridge Cemetery.The Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51Marcy St., Southbridge, is directing arrange-ments.

Memorial contributions may be made tothe Charlton City United Methodist Church,P.O Box 387, Charlton, MA 01508.

An online guestbook and a video tributeare available atww.BelangerFuneralHome.com.

WOODSTOCK — Fredo Lehrer, 84, ofWoodstock, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, at UMassMemorial Medical Center in Worcester,Mass.

A private burial will be held at SouthCemetery, Brooklyn. Tillinghast Funeral

Home, 433 Main St., Danielson, is in charge ofarrangements.

Donations in his memory may be made toDean College, Office of Advancement, 99Main St., Franklin, MA 02038.

Fredo Lehrer, 84

GRISWOLD — Glenn G. Johnston, 55, ofEdmond Road, passed away quietly sur-rounded by his family and loved onesThursday, March 4, at the William W. BackusHospital.

The son of William Johnston and the lateJeanette (Roseman) Johnston, he was bornOct. 2, 1954, in Worcester, Mass.

In addition to his father, he leaves his fivechildren, Frank Johnston and his wifeKatrina of Jewett City, Daniel Johnston ofJewett City, Kate Johnston of Jewett City,

Lauren Kirkland and her husband Tim ofDanielson, and William Johnston of JewettCity; his three brothers, William Johnston,Lois Johnston and Doug Johnston; a grand-daughter, Lila Kirkland; and his stepmother,Diane Johnston.

Mr. Johnston worked for DDLC as a boilermechanic before his retirement five yearsago.

The Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home, 490Voluntown Road, Route 138, Jewett City,directed the arrangements.

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THOMPSON — NormaLewis, 55, of ThompsonRoad, died Monday, March8, at her home surroundedby her loving family.

She leaves her children,Kenneth Demers and hiswife Tracy of Putnam,Kelly Gould and her hus-

band Joe of Thompson, and William Demersof Grosvenordale; a sister, Elizabeth Pinrod,of Danielson; her grandchildren, CodiDemers, Chelsea Demers, Brianna Demers,Kayla Gould, Joe Bo Gould, Isaiah Gould,Lillian Gould, Samantha Demers andSuzanne Demers; her great-grandson,Michael Prunier Jr.; and several nieces andnephews.

She was predeceased by a son, KeithDemers, and her siblings, Ila Korch and EarlTourtellotte.

The daughter of the late Walter and

Eleanor (Whitaker) Tourtellotte, she wasborn April 24, 1954, in Providence, R.I., andhad made her home in Thompson most ofher life.

She received an associate’s degree in socialwork from Quinebaug Valley CommunityCollege. For 15 years, she was employed atSeven Hills Family Services in Worcester,providing home care for special needs indi-viduals.

She enjoyed the outdoors, camping andfishing and visiting the ocean.

Her greatest love was her family andspending time with them, especially with hergrandchildren.

A graveside service was held Sunday,March 14, at Grove Street Cemetery inPutnam. The Smith & Walker Funeral Home,148 Grove St., Putnam, directed the arrange-ments.

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SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass.— Rita DragonDiBonaventura, 93, for-merly of 440 WoodstockRoad, Southbridge, diedpeacefully March 8, at theLanessa Extended Carein Webster, with her sonand daughter-in-law by

her bedside along with the caring Lanessastaff.

Frank DiBonaventura, her husband of 70years, predeceased her in May 2009.

She leaves three children: two sons,Richard and his wife Patricia of Big PineKey, Fla., and James and his wife Janice ofWoodstock, Conn., a daughter, Lisa JuneBiel, and her husband Conrad of Hyde Park,N.Y.; a sister, Marlene Roberts, of Florida; sixgrandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A sister, Phyllis Enman, predeceased her atthe age of 93.

The second child of Julia Harbot andArthur Dragon, she was born in Milford,Mass., in 1917. In 1854, her maternal grand-parents emigrated from Hannover, Germany.

Mrs. DiBonaventura was very close to bothher mother’s sisters and her German rela-tives. She especially loved her aunts,Katherine, Clara, Agnes and Frances andgrew up enjoying the summer activities withthem at Webster Lake. Mrs. DiBonaventura’sfather, Arthur Dragon, died when she wasvery young, leaving Julia a widow. Someyears later, Julia married Stephen Wenski,who died suddenly in 1941.

Mrs. DiBonaventura met Frank in 1936 atthe Mohegan Dance Hall in Webster. Frankwas the son of Italian immigrants fromRome and Abruzzo. She saw Frank enter thedance hall and sized him up immediately. Sheturned to a friend and predicted that thehandsome, black-haired stranger would oneday be the man she would marry. Soon after,Frank arrived at the Irene Girard Dance stu-dio for dance lessons. Mrs. DiBonaventurawas a good teacher and Frank was soon pair-ing with her as a suave partner in such dancenumbers as the tango and French Apache.For a short time they were professionaldance partners. Frank always told her shehad “Bette Davis eyes.” In 1938, they weremarried. The wedding reception was held atPoint Breeze on Webster Lake.

Frank loved the outdoors and wanted toown a farm and become a farmer. In 1939, thetwo rented the Laurel Ledge Farm inSouthbridge from Herman S. Cheney. Thefarm, a once modern, well-appointed agricul-tural establishment of some 75 acres duringthe turn of the century, had fallen on veryhard times during the depression. Cheneyhad lost a great fortune in the 1920’s crashand rented the couple the defunct farm inorder to pay the taxes on the land. The twolived in the remains of the Cheney Barn, inthe office and milk house portion of the barnstructure.

Mrs. DiBonaventura, an urban girl, had toquickly adjust to the rigors of basic farm liv-ing. Winters were especially cruel then, andoften weeks would go by before she wouldventure into town. She would tell how, in thedead of winter, the water set out for the dog,under the wood stove, would be frozen bymorning. When her mother Julia visited forChristmas holiday, the drapes were takenfrom the windows to warm the beds. Mrs.DiBonaventura adjusted, and she soonlearned to nurture a vegetable garden, carefor animals and drive an old beat-up farmvehicle and tractor to help with the chores.

Mrs. DiBonaventura and Frank struggledto make a go of the farm during the veryhard World War II years, raising cows andselling milk for little profit. Little money,frozen pipes, dead batteries, broken farmmachinery, little gas and hungry animalswere a daily constant.

They bought Laurel Ledge Farm from Mr.Cheney in 1950. In later years, the farmwould be filled with fields of corn, grain,

horses and often, a herd of livestock. Shenow loved farm life on Laurel Ledge.

In the 1950s, Frank realized that horseswere becoming a popular hobby in NewEngland and began his Laurel Ledge SaddleShop at the farm, selling saddles, leathergoods, boots, and hats. Mrs. DiBonaventurabecame the shopkeeper. Poverty wasreplaced by middle class affluence.

Mrs. DiBonaventura became an adeptshort wave radio communicator when Frankand son Richard were cattle buyers, each onthe road in their cattle trucks. She wouldcommunicate by short wave radio, alwayshome manning the phones and coordinatingand relaying important messages necessaryfor business.

Trail rides, horse shows and riding exer-cises were a regular event at Laurel Ledge.Mrs. DiBonaventura rode her beautifulpalomino mare, Jingles, until one day thehorse threw her. She never rode again.

As the years progressed, tango dancingturned to square dancing, horse breeding todog breeding; the saddle shop was sold; thefarm animals were reduced to a couple ofadopted strays and feral cats that got a regu-lar meal. Corn crops went to flower beds.Mrs. DiBonaventura’s hair went from black,to auburn, then to flaming Lucille Ball red.She maintained her flaming red hair, her sig-nature color, until her very last day.

Mrs. DiBonaventura loved animals. Shewas an ardent animal lover. Dogs especially,and certainly the ugliest, mangiest stray catthat crawled to the doorstep would beassured a daily meal and if need be, nursedback to health.

One winter day, Mrs. DiBonaventura wentout to the woodpile for logs and slipped onthe ice, breaking her ankle in two places.With only a night dress on in the freezingcold, she managed to drag herself to thekitchen door to scream for Frank’s help. Witha bleeding bone sticking out her ankle, shedirected Frank to hurry with her makeupcase, so she could fix herself up before theambulance arrived. Days later, Mrs.DiBonaventura’s prized fox terrier broke herleg and Frank nursed the both of them backto health with no complaint.

It was around this time that the couplebegan their travel throughout the UnitedStates in their new Winnebago. They bothexplored the United States and decided towinter at a “fun in the sun” trailer camp. Butafter a while, they missed their family andgrandchildren and they returned to thefarm. Mrs. DiBonaventura then became anactive member of the Daughters of Isabella,Webster Chapter, and traveled extensivelywith her group. Hawaii was a trip she was soexcited about, mostly because of all the beau-tiful flowers she would see. She was alwaysan avid gardener. The rich soil of the farmproduced beautiful gardens. They even plant-ed cotton one year, just to see how it wouldturn out. She loved dancing and her children,her family and her grandchildren.

On June 4, 1988, Mrs. DiBonaventura andFrank celebrated their 50th wedding anniver-sary at Rom’s Restaurant with 150 family andfriends present. They danced the tango forthe tipsy guests, like in the old days.

In 1995, Mrs. DiBonaventura suffered a sig-nificant stroke. After 70 years of marriage,both she and Frank entered the LanessaExtended Care together when they could nolonger live safely at Laurel Ledge Farm.Nearly every visit with Mrs. DiBonaventuraat Lanessa would prompt her to state plain-tively, “I want to go home.” She never stoppedpining for her Laurel Ledge Farm and herheart never stopped aching for her belovedFrank, her tango partner, her best friend, herhelpmate and her beloved.

Services and burial were private.Arrangements were under the direction ofthe Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130Hamilton St., Southbridge.

SEBRING, Fla. — James Edmund IngallsSr., 94, of Sebring, passed away Sunday,March 7, at the Hope Hopice Center inSebring.

He leaves his wife June; his sister, EllenElizabeth (Ingalls) Gausch, of St. Louis, Mo.;a son, James Edmund Ingalls Jr., and his wifeMelody of Brooklyn, Conn.; a daughter,Diane Hope (Ingalls) Blake, and her husbandFred of Friendship, Maine; a granddaughter,Laura Rose Ingalls, of Dracut, Mass.; and agrandson, Eric James Ingalls, of Brooklyn,Conn., all of whom will miss him dearly.

He was predeceased by a daughter, DarylJune Ingalls, who passed away Nov. 2, 1961; ason, Dana Gallup Ingalls, who passed awayMay 26, 2009; and two brothers, George andRalph.

The son of the late Louis Sessions Ingallsand Mary Ethel (Gallup) Ingalls, he was bornSept. 5, 1915, and was raised in Brooklyn,Conn.

Mr. Ingalls moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., in1966, where, on Sept. 28, 1968, he married hisloving wife, June Carver. With her help andsupport, he established Auto-Label Inc., avery successful machine shop that producedmade-to-order industrial label application

machines.Over the years, Mr. Ingalls established

three thriving businesses: the IngallsPrinting Company, a commercial printery;Doring Labels, a pressure-sensitive labelprinter; and Columbia Research, which pro-duced and patented label applying devices.

In 1987, he and June moved to Sebring,enjoying their retirement with golf andmany friends. For the last 10 years, he estab-lished and maintained the official Web sitefor the Golf Hammock Country Club.

Mr. Ingalls was a very talented musicianand, at a young age, competed on various tal-ent shows, including winning a contract withthe Major Bowes Vaudeville Show, whichtraveled the country during the ’30s and ’40s,featuring talented artists. In addition tosinging and guitar playing, he was an accom-plished yodeler and often rivaled“Oklahoma’s Yodeling Cowboy” Gene Autryfor the top spotlight. In the 1950s and ’60s, hewas very active in the local barbershop quar-tet with his brother Ralph. Mr. Ingalls alsoenjoyed entertaining others for hours withsing-alongs and playing the organ.

In addition, he was an accomplishedyachtsman and woodworker, and he nevermet a puzzle he couldn’t solve.

Rita Dragon DiBonaventura, 93James Edmund Ingalls Sr., 94

WEBSTER, Mass. — Joyce (Fisher)Guilmart, 68, of Pontiac Avenue, diedMonday, March 8, at Oakwood Rehabilitationand Nursing Center.

She leaves her son, Steven Guilmart Jr., ofNorth Grosvenordale, and her close cousin,Elizabeth Walsh of Rhode Island.

Born in Meriden in 1941, she was thedaughter of the late Felix and Theresa(Schimpf) Fisher.

Ms. Guilmart worked as a housekeeper forthe town of Thompson. She was a member ofthe United Methodist Church in Thompson.

As requested by the family, services will beprivate. The Valade Funeral Home has beenentrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made in hername to TEEG, P.O. Box 664, NorthGrosvenordale, CT 06255.

Joyce A. Guilmart, 68

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — RuthSpielvogel Campanella, 61, of SteamboatSprings, formerly of Clemence Hill Road,Southbridge, Mass., died Jan. 25 after a longbattle with lung cancer.

She leaves her daughter, Liz Campanella,and her son-in-law, Devin Breen, of Chicago,Ill.; two brothers, Dr. Richard L. Spielvogel ofDevon, Pa., and Robert A. Spielvogel ofBrooklyn, Conn.; and several nephews andnieces.

Born in Southbridge, Mass., she was thedaughter of Chester and Dorothy (Wright)Spielvogel.

She graduated from Southbridge HighSchool, Class of 1966; Simmons College,Class of 1970; and Rush Medical College inChicago, Ill., Class of 1974. She completed herinternship and residency in otolaryngologyat Rush Medical Center.

For many years, she practiced medicine inChicago at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’sHospital and Grant Hospital. Once retired,she moved to Steamboat Springs to follow herpassion for skiing and dedicated her time toworking with children at the local FamilyDevelopment Center. She spent her free timecooking, skiing and spending time with herdog, Winnie.

Her requests were to be cremated. The fam-ily will hold a memorial service in July inChicago, Ill., and Southbridge.

Please contact her daughter, LizCampanella at (312) 404-4332 for informationregarding memorial services.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations tothe Chester Spielvogel Scholarship Fund, c/oSouthbridge High School, 45 Cole Ave.,Southbridge, MA 01550.

Ruth Spielvogel Campanella, 61

Maurice Bernard Renaud, 76

Norma Lewis, 55

DANIELSON —Maurice Bernard“Cubby” Renaud, 76, ofQuinebaug Drive, diedTuesday, March 9, at homesurrounded by family andfriends after a short butcourageous battle withcancer.

He wed Arlene Guimont of Danielson onJune 2, 1956, at St. James Catholic Church, ofwhich he was a member for 76 years.

He leaves three sons, Richard Renaud ofDelta Junction, Alaska, Gary Renaud ofGalloway, N.J., and Dennis Renaud ofDanielson; two daughters, Debbie Grippoand Joyce Chenette, both of Danielson; 10grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;two sisters, Dorothy Renaud and MarqueriteSt. Jean; and a brother, Robert Renaud, all ofBrooklyn.

He was preceded in death by his siblings,Victor, Henry, Omer, Edward and GerardAlbert Renaud, Theresa Tavernier, FlorencePerreault and Dolores Nichols.

The son of the late Leon and Mary RoseRenaud, he was born March 26, 1933, in EastBrooklyn. He was educated in the KillinglySchool District.

“Cubby,” as he was warmly known byfriends and family, enjoyed golfing, woodworking, reading, gardening and cooking.

Mr. Renaud served with theU.S. Marine Corps 2ndArmored AmphibianBattalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.,from January 1952 to January1955. He fought in the KoreanWar from June 1953 to August1954, when he was promoted to the rank ofsergeant and awarded a Purple Heart forwounds he received in action. Prior to hismilitary discharge, he was awarded the fol-lowing medals: Korean Service Medal withthree oak leaf clusters, Presidential UnitCitation and Good Conduct Medal.

After his military service, Mr. Renuadworked for a short time with Gilbert Tree Co.He then worked for American Standard from1958 until his retirement

A funeral Mass was held Saturday, March13, at St. James Catholic Church inDanielson. Burial with military honors wasin Holy Cross Cemetery, also in Danielson,with a reception following. The Gagnon andCostello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St.,Danielson, directed the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made toSt. James Catholic Church, 12 Franklin St.,Danielson, CT 06239.

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

NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Leon VanFlatern, 92, of Wilsonville Road, diedWednesday, March 10, at the Villa MariaNursing Home in Plainfield.

He was the husband of the late Eva(Bazinet) Van Flatern. She died June 10, 1999.

He leaves his son, Leonard A. Van Flatern,and his wife June of Brooklyn; a daughter,Carol A. Dauphinais, and her husbandLeonell of Canterbury; five grandchildrenand nine great-grandchildren.

The son of the late Alphonsus and Mary(Bousquet) Van Flatern, he was born Oct. 18,1917, in Putnam. He had made his home inNorth Grosvenordale for more than 45 years.

Mr. Van Flatern was a veteran of WorldWar II, serving with the U.S. Army.

He had worked for manyyears for Stevens Linens andAnglo Fabrics in Webster as aweaver and supervisor.

He enjoyed working outsidein his yard.

A graveside service was heldSaturday, March 13, at WestThompson Cemetery, Route 12, Thompson.The Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam, handled arrangements.

Donations may be made in his memory toHospice of Northeastern Connecticut, P.O.Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260.

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

Leon Van Flatern, 92

DANIELSON — Siina Strandson, 90, ofFrontage Road, died Friday, March 12, atRegency Heights in Danielson.

She was the wife of the late NikolaiStrandson, who died Oct. 3, 1980.

She leaves her children, Johan Strandsonand wife Catherine of Danielson, JaakStrandson of Danielson, Ann Marois ofBrooklyn, and Dennis Strandson and wifeColleen of Brooklyn; her grandchildren, EricStrandson and wife Cory of Attleboro, Mass.,Amy Devolve and husband Rob of Danielson,Kurt Strandson and wife Stephanie ofHooksett, N.H., Jill Cote and husband Jay ofBrooklyn, Christina Strandson of CentralVillage, Nicole Strandson of Brooklyn and

Danielle Strandson of Brooklyn; and 12great-grandchildren.

The daughter of the late Eduard andEugenia (Vihur) Saar, she was born April 24,1919, in Tallinn, Estonia.

Mrs. Strandson was a member of theEstonian Church and the South KillinglyGrange.

She was an avid gardener who loved ani-mals and enjoyed spending time with herfamily.

The funeral was held Wednesday, March17, at Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St.,Danielson. Burial was in Westfield Cemetery,Danielson.

Siina Strandson, 90

Send all obituary notices to the Putnam Villager, P.O. Box 196,Woodstock, CT 06281, or by e-mail to [email protected].


BRYANT POND, Maine — Stanley P.Kendzierski, 68, of County Road, died unex-pectedly at his home March 2.

He leaves his sister, Jacqueline Pellerin, ofBrooklyn; his son, James Stringer, ofPutnam; an uncle; several cousins; niecesand nephews; and his beloved and faithfuldog, Bear.

He was predeceased by his twin sister,Helen Roireau.

The son of the late Stanley and Helen(Wolak) Kendzierski, he was born Dec. 8,1941, in Putnam. He grew up in theKillingly/Brooklyn area and had resided inMaine for more than 35 years.

Mr. Kendzierski worked as a machinist anda tool and die maker before his retirement.

There will be no calling hours. A memorialservice will be held at a later date. Burial willbe at the convenience of the family.

Stanley P. Kendzierski, 68

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — PatrickChristopher Giles, 48, of 829 Rose Hill Ave.,passed away Wednesday, March 10, at hishome.

He leaves his wife of 17 years, Nancy E.Giles; one son, Christopher R., and wifeMelissa of Hagerstown; four sisters, ColleenGiles, Molly Giles, Becky Giles and PeggyGiles, all of Connecticut; one brother, BillyGiles, of Arizona; several half-brothers andhalf-sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews,great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his stepmoth-er, Janet Giles, and a sister, Anna Thoms.

The son of the late Hence Giles and the lateMarie Sandbower Giles, he was bornMonday, July 17, 1961, in Cheverly, Md., andwas raised in Putnam.

Mr. Giles was a very talented woodworkerand enjoyed spending time with his familyand special feline friends, Snowball andBooBoo.

Memorial services were held Monday,March 15, at the Douglas A. Fiery FuneralHome, 1331 Eastern Blvd., NorthHagerstown, with the Rev. RichardDaughtridge officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to theKidney Foundation of Maryland, 1107Kenilworth Drive, Suite 202, Towson, MD21204 or the American Heart AssociationMemorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216,Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

Online condolences may be expressed atwww.douglasfiery.com.

Patrick Christopher Giles, 48

OBITUARIES

PUTNAM — SisterMarjorie Furze, 85, amember of the Daughtersof the Holy Spirit, diedWednesday, March 10, inthe Holy Spirit HealthCare Center, where shehad been a resident since2004.

The daughter of the late Charles andKathryn (Kennedy) Furze Sr., she was bornon July 10, 1924, in Fall River, Mass.

Sister Marjorie entered religious life in1949 and made her religious profession at theMotherhouse in St. Brieuc, France, on Aug.23, 1951. She was then known as Sr. Catherinede Notre Dame.

Prior to entering in 1949, Sister Marjorieearned an R.N. degree from St. AnneHospital in Fall River. Her first assignmentwas in 1951 in Hartford, where she minis-tered to the sick as a visiting nurse. In 1953,she became head nurse at the Villa St.

Joseph, a home for sick and retired Sisters inPutnam. She became a member of theProvincial Council in 1968 until 1971, all thewhile continuing her work at the Villa St.Joseph. In 1975, she was assigned as headnurse at St. Clare Home in Newport, R.I.

Sister Marjorie retired to Manchester in1998 and was assigned to Notre DameConvent in Putnam in 2003. As her healthdeclined, she then became a patient at HolySpirit Health Care Center in 2004.

Survivors include nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews.

A Mass of Christian burial was heldSaturday, March 13, in the Holy SpiritProvincial House chapel. Burial was in St.Mary Cemetery, Putnam. The GilmanFuneral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam,directed the arrangements.

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

Sister Marjorie Furze, DHS, 85

RELIGION

Why Confession (more recentlyknown as Reconciliation)?

Sometimes certain phrases are so famil-iar to us that we forget their meaning.Here’s an example: “The blood ofthe new and everlasting covenant… shed for you and for all so thatsins may be forgiven.” The entirereason for the passion of Christwas so that our sins may be for-given. Christ did his job. Theopportunity for us to be forgivenis provided, but we need to do ourjob. We need to go to Reconciliation.

Why is it important?If we take good care of our physical

health and belongings but neglect to care forour souls, we’ve left the job half-done, like ahalf-painted house. We’re truly incomplete.Just as we spring clean our homes and washour cars, if we haven’t been toReconciliation in a while, our souls cry outfor care and nourishment. We’ve all donethings we wish we hadn’t. No one gets a ‘do-over,’ but Christ offers us an authentic‘start-over’ … a truly fresh start throughReconciliation.

What holds us back?Fear keeps lots of people away from the

confessional. Fear is normal, but it doesn’thave to hold us back. Christ, the one wholoves us so much, so personally and so faith-fully, wants to lift our sins … if only we’llconfess them. He wants to unburden us andfree us. It’s all about absolution and forgive-ness. Let him lift your sins. Confessionalshave a face-to-face and behind-the-screenoption, so you don’t have to even be seen.And it helps to say the hardest thing first.

Why not just confess and apologizedirectly to God ourselves? Why tell mysins to another human being?

It’s clear from Scripture that Christ gaveto the Apostles (passed down to all priests)

the power to forgive sins in his name. Hechose this way. Why? Why not just talk toJesus directly ourselves? Maybe it’s becausehe knew that as humans, we would benefit

from hearing the words of absolu-tion. God designed a sacramentthat completely assures us oursins are really forgiven! What agreat gift. What a great Father!

No matter how long it has been,you are sincerely invited to comeback to Reconciliation. To make iteasier for you to come back, the

following has been planned at St. MaryChurch, 218 Providence St., Putnam: From 8a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, twopriests will be available at all times all dayto hear confessions. Written instructions forhow to go to Reconciliation will be provided,both screen and face-to-face options will beavailable, volunteers will be available toanswer your questions, music will be play-ing in the church to make the atmosphererelaxing and private, and signs will showyou where to go.

The priests are expecting to hear, “Father,it’s been 30, 40 … years!” The peace that willcome to your soul is beyond description.God will pour his own life into you. You sim-ply need to walk into the confessional andexpress your sorrow for your sins and yourdesire to begin again. It’s private, free and(if you want) anonymous. Christ alreadydid the “hard part”… just look at the cross.If you want help, you’ll get it. Just come.

Adrienne Fournier is a St. Mary Church ofthe Visitation parishioner and CCD teacher.She formed the church committee to bringoutreach to the Reconciliation one-day event.For more information, call (860) 928-6535 orvisit online at www.stmaryputnam.org.

Return to Reconciliation

CHURCH DIRECTORYEASTFORD

Congregational Church of EastfordCongregational Church8 Church RoadEastford(860) 974-0294Pastor Mike MoranSunday morning services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. (childcare for 5 and under)Adult and children’s Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m.;Sunday junior high and high school youth groupsfrom 1 to 4 p.m.Sunday evening service from 6 to 7 p.m.Tuesday prayer meeting from 7 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday Women’s Bible Studies from 9 to 10:30 a.m.and from 7 to 8:30 p.m.Friday Children’s Pioneer Clubs at 6:30 p.m.Friday Men’s Fraternity at 6:30 p.m.Saturday Men’s Fraternity from 7 to 8:30 p.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 Church of Pomfret13 Church RoadPomfret Center(860) [email protected] Worship 10:30 a.m.Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m.Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of everymonth at 6 p.m.

PUTNAM

The Congregational Church of Putnam175 Main Street, Putnam (860) 928-4405Web site: www.putnamcong.comRev. Thomas H. Meyer, PastorSunday worship: 10:30 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 Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FRIDAYMarch 19

LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRIES will be heldfrom noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights ofColumbus Council 2087, 1017 RiversideDrive, North Grosvenordale. The menuincludes fish and chips ($9), scallops ($10),clams ($12), fish and scallops or fish andclams ($15), and a fisherman’s platters ($15).For more information, call (860) 923-2967 or e-mail [email protected].

LENTEN FISH & CHIPS DINNER will beheld from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Valley SpringsSportsman’s Club, 65 Valley Road, NorthGrosvenordale. The dinner will be offeredevery Friday during Lent. For more informa-tion, call (860) 923-2121 for more information.

LENTEN FISH FRY, sponsored by theKnights of Columbus Council 2883 and St.James School, will held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. atthe school, Water Street Danielson. Take-outonly. Fish and chips, clam cakes and chowderwill be available. Phone ahead to (860) 634-8300 for faster service. The fish fry will beoffered until Good Friday.

FISH AND CHIPS DINNER, sponsored byKnights of Columbus 10454, will be held from5 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall in Dayville. Themenu includes fried or baked fish, fried orbaked potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and coffee.Tickets are $8 for adults $5 for children.Take-outs available. For more information,call (860) 774-8713. Dinners will be offeredevery Friday until Easter.

‘ROOMS A ROCK ROMANCE’ will be pre-sented at the Spirit of Broadway TheaterMarch 3 through April 4 on Wednesdaysthrough Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sundaymatinees at 2 p.m. The musical begins in thelate 1970s, when Monica, an ambitioussinger/songwriter meets Ian, a reclusiverocker. The two quickly become entangledcreatively and romantically. Their musictakes them first to London and ultimately toNew York City, where they discover thevibrant new music scene and create an inti-mate partnership, their love deepening whiletheir personalities drive them apart. A five-piece rock band (live on stage) accompaniesthese two characters as they search for thebalance between ambition and happiness.This off-Broadway rock musical is in the tra-dition of “RENT” and “Spring Awakening.”Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 forseniors/students. Contact SBT Box Office at(860) 886-2378 or visit online at www.spiritof-broadway.org.

FISH FRY, sponsored by the PutnamEmblem Club No. 209, will be held 5:30, untildinners run out, at the Putnam Elks Club onEdmond Street. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7for seniors and children under 12. For moreinformation, call (860) 774-5419.

PUTNAM MS SUPPORT GROUP meets at7 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital, 320 PomfretSt., Putnam, tonight and on the third Fridayof each month. For more information, pleasecontact Pat at (860) 779-0398. For more infor-mation on multiple sclerosis, visitwww.ctfightsMS.org or call the NationalMultiple Sclerosis Society, ConnecticutChapter, at (800) FIGHT-MS.

SATURDAYMarch 20

ROCK FOR KILLINGLY KARES, featuringKillingly Central School psychologist SunSrinivasan’s band, Done Mama Proud, willplay from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Imperial Room34 Furnace St., Danielson. Cost is $10 per per-son. This is an adults-only event, with a cashbar available and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets areavailable for purchase at Killingly CentralSchool during parent teacher conferences5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, andThursday, Feb. 25, at the door. All proceeds goto the Autism Project of Rhode Island.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ROAST BEEF DIN-NER will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at theAttawaugan Fire Department. Cost is $8 perperson and $6 for seniors. Take-outs will beavailable. Call 942-4880 for more information.

ALL-DAY RECONCILIATION SERVICEwill be held at St. Mary Church of theVisitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, withconfessions heard from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bothscreen and face-to-face options will be avail-able. Two priests will be available at alltimes. Volunteers will be on site to answerquestions.

DINNER-PLUS will begin at 5:30 p.m. with agathering and 6 p.m. roast beef dinner atWoodstock Hill Church, 543 Route 169, 5:30p.m. Following the dinner, Paul Miller ofFairvue Farms will give a talk. Tickets are$10 for adults and $5 for children 10 years oldand under. Reservations are stronglyadvised; call (860) 928.9187.

STUDY OF SUDAN will be hosted by theUnited Methodist Church, 9 Spring St.,

Danielson. Gather after 9:30 a.m. for a lightbreakfast. The 90-minute presentation willbegin at 10 a.m. Leader Arlene Mackie, ofSpringfield, Mass., will give a brief overviewof its history, ethnicities, religions and cul-ture — and look at some of the challengesfacing the people. Also hear about how thesolar cooker is helping women survive.

FAMOUS ROAST BEEF SANDWICHESwill be available from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. atthe Community Fire Department, RiversideDrive, North Grosvenordale. Price of $6includes sandwich, chips and a soda.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNERwill be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at theThompson Memorial VFW Post 10088, Route131, Quinebaug. Donations is $9 for adultsand $4 for children under 12. Take-out din-ners will be available. Proceeds will benefitthe scholarship fund.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE SUPPERwill be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at theThompson VFW Post 10088, Route 131,Quinebaug. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4for children under age 12. Proceeds will ben-efit the Scholarship Fund.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ROAST BEEF DIN-NER will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at theAttawaugan Fire Department. Tickets are $8for adults and $6 for seniors. Take-out dinnerwill be available. Call 942-4880 for more infor-mation.

SUNDAYMarch 21

MADE-TO-ORDER BREAKFAST will beheld from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights ofColumbus Council 2087, 1017 RiversideDrive, North Grosvenordale. The menuincludes eggs, steak, pancakes, French toast,bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, ham,beans, home fries and more. The cost is $7per person. For more information, call (860)923-2967 or e-mail [email protected].

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTERBUNNY, sponsored by the Little Team ThatCould, a team participating in the AmericanCancer Society’s Relay For Life inWoodstock, will be held from 8 to 11:30 a.m. atthe Danielson Elks Lodge on Center Street inDanielson. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 forchildren 10 and younger, and free for chil-dren under 2. Every child who attends willreceive a free book and a surprise from theEaster Bunny. Parents can bring their cam-eras and have their children’s picture takenwith the Easter Bunny. Tickets can be pur-chased at the door. For information, callJoanne at 481-9681 or Patti at 303-9954. Allproceeds will benefit Relay For Life!

VFW KILLINGLY BROOKLYN MEMORI-AL POST 2650 MEETING will be held at 11a.m. at the post, 29 Mechanic St., Danielson.Nomination of officers will take place.

ARTIST’S RECEPTION for an exhibition ofphotographer Ron Henault’s work will beheld from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sochor ArtGallery in Putnam, in the lobby of theMontgomery Ward Building. There will becomplimentary refreshments and an oppor-tunity to meet the artist.

MONDAYMarch 22

‘FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARSAGO,’ performed by Arts Power, will be pre-sented at 10 a.m. and noon at the HydeCultural Center, 140 Route 169, Woodstock.This is a new musical based on Americanhistory in the 1860s for students in grades 5through 8. Advance reservations requested.The cost is $3 per person, open to groups of10 or more. Call (860) 928-2946 or downloadthe order form. This event is presented bythe Community Cultural Committee ofPomfret. For more information, visitwww.artspower.org.

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents ofthe town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to6:30 p.m. at its newly renovated location atthe Pomfret Senior Center, 207 MashamoquetRoad (Route 44) in Pomfret. Please bringproper I.D. and proof of residence (copy of aphone or electric bill, etc.). The food pantrywill be open Monday evenings and also mostTuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

FREE COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPwill be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the KillinglyPublic Library, 25 Westcott Road, Killingly,with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Participants willlearn communication skills they can useevery day. Due to space availability, childcareis not offered for this workshop. The facilita-tor is Ruth E. Freeman of EASTCONN.Registration is required. Contact ChristineRosati at (860) 779-6770 [email protected] workshop is sponsored by the NortheastSchool Readiness Council, Killingly,Plainfield and Putnam, with generous sup-port provided by the William CasparGraustein Memorial Fund.

TUESDAYMarch 23

POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents ofthe town of Pomfret, will be open from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at its newly renovated loca-tion at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) in Pomfret.Please bring proper I.D. and proof of resi-dence (copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.).The pantry will be open most Tuesday after-noons and also on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30p.m.

EARLY MORNING BIRD WALK will beginat 8 a.m. at the Connecticut Audubon SocietyCenter at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret.Program is free for CAS members and $5 fornon-members. Wear drab-colored clothingand bring binoculars.

TEA PARTY PATRIOTS will meet at 7 p.m.at the Killingly Town Hall, Main Street,Danielson. Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAYMarch 24

‘SPRING BOOKS’ CHILDREN’S STORYTIME will be held at 9 a.m. at the WestWoodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill Connector,West Woodstock. All children are welcomefor some great books, crafts, songs and anopportunity to make great friends. There isno registration or fee required; please feelfree to just drop in. Please seewww.WestWoodstockLibrary.org or phone974-0376 for more details.

‘ART SPEAKS’ CLOSING RECEPTIONwill be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at The SunshineShop Inc., 925 Upper Maple St., Dayville, withrefreshments, live music and awards. All areinvited. This is the second in a series of exhi-bitions featuring the youth of northeasternConnecticut and will highlight the studentsof Woodstock Academy March 10 throughMarch 28. For an opportunity to view the art-work, visit Mondays through Fridays from 8a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to4 p.m. Visitors can vote for the best youngartist. For more information, call BettyMerow at (860) 774-1662.

THURSDAYMarch 25

COLON CANCER PREVENTION LEC-TURE, hosted by Day Kimball Healthcare,will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the DayKimball Hospital private dining room (mainfloor). Dr. Sherry Kroll, Dr. Steven Schimmeland Dr. Richard Slater will give the presenta-tion.

FRIDAYMarch 26

LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRIES will be heldfrom noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights ofColumbus Council 2087, 1017 RiversideDrive, North Grosvenordale. The menuincludes fish and chips ($9), scallops ($10),clams ($12), fish and scallops or fish andclams ($15), and a fisherman’s platters ($15).For more information, call (860) 923-2967 or e-mail [email protected].

BASIC SELF-DEFENSE FOUR-WEEKCOURSE, sponsored by WoodstockRecreation, will begin today. It will be heldfrom 7 to 8 p.m. Fridays. The course is forteens ages 15 through 18 and costs $65 perperson. For more information or to register,call (860) 928-0208, ext. 305, or e-mail [email protected].

INTRO TO MARTIAL ARTS/AMERICANKENPO CLASS, sponsored by WoodstockRecreation, will begin today. This six-weeksession is for kids ages 5 through 10. Cost is$65 per person (includes uniform). For moreinformation, visit www.woodstockct.gov orcall (860) 928-0208, ext. 305.

LENTEN FISH & CHIPS DINNER will beheld from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Valley SpringsSportsman’s Club, 65 Valley Road, NorthGrosvenordale. The dinner will be offeredevery Friday during Lent. For more informa-tion, call (860) 923-2121 for more information.

LENTEN FISH FRY, sponsored by theKnights of Columbus Council 2883 and St.James School, will held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. atthe school, Water Street Danielson. Take-outonly. Fish and chips, clam cakes and chowderwill be available. Phone ahead to (860) 634-8300 for faster service. The fish fry will beoffered until Good Friday.

FISH AND CHIPS DINNER, sponsored byKnights of Columbus 10454, will be held from5 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall in Dayville. Themenu includes fried or baked fish, fried orbaked potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and coffee.Tickets are $8 for adults $5 for children.Take-outs available. For more information,call (860) 774-8713. Dinners will be offeredevery Friday until Easter.

‘ROOMS A ROCK ROMANCE’ will be pre-sented at the Spirit of Broadway TheaterMarch 3 through April 4 on Wednesdaysthrough Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sundaymatinees at 2 p.m. The musical begins in thelate 1970s, when Monica, an ambitioussinger/songwriter meets Ian, a reclusiverocker. The two quickly become entangledcreatively and romantically. Their musictakes them first to London and ultimately toNew York City, where they discover thevibrant new music scene and create an inti-mate partnership, their love deepening whiletheir personalities drive them apart. A five-piece rock band (live on stage) accompaniesthese two characters as they search for thebalance between ambition and happiness.This off-Broadway rock musical is in the tra-dition of “RENT” and “Spring Awakening.”Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 forseniors/students. Contact SBT Box Office at(860) 886-2378 or visit online at www.spiritof-broadway.org.

FISH FRY, sponsored by the PutnamEmblem Club No. 209, will be held 5:30, untildinners run out, at the Putnam Elks Club onEdmond Street. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7for seniors and children under 12. For moreinformation, call (860) 774-5419.

SATURDAYMarch 27

BOSTON FLOWER SHOW TRIP, spon-sored by Woodstock Recreation, will be heldtoday. Cost is $75 per person and includesluxury motor coach, driver gratuity, admis-sion to show and luncheon at Maggiano’s. Toregister, call (860) 928-0208, ext. 305, or [email protected].

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT will be heldat 1 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. This is a freeevent for Woodstock residents. It is spon-sored by Woodstock Recreation and RoselandCottage. Rain/snow date April 3 at 1 p.m.

ANNUAL “BOSTON FLOWER SHOWTRIP, sponsored by the WoodstockRecreation Commission, will be held today.This year’s theme is “Feast for the Senses”and features special presentations by award-winning native gardeners. Cost is $75 perperson (includes round-trip luxury motorcoach transportation, driver gratuity, admis-sion to the show and luncheon atMaggiano’s). For more information, visitwww.woodstockct.gov or call the RecreationDepartment at (860) 928-0208, ext. 305, toreserve a spot.

SOUP SUPPER, sponsored by theWoodstock Democratic Town Committee,will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the FirstCongregational Church of Woodstock, 543Route 169. The menu includes appetizers,homemade soups, breads and desserts.Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for ages 12and under. For tickets or more information,please call (860) 974.1553.

AUTHENTIC SWEDISH MEATBALLDINNER will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. atEmanuel Lutheran Church, 83 Main St.,North Grosvenordale. Tickets are $9 foradults and $4 for children and will be avail-able at the door.

WELLWISHER EVENT RAISES $2,700Courtesy photo

PUTNAM — JD Cooper’s was the scene where the Day Kimball Hospital WellWishers held a suc-cessful Karaoke/Guest Bartender Night Wednesday, March 3, thanks once again to the generosi-ty and enthusiasm of the community. Guest bartenders were Peter Deary, John Miller, Betty Kusjazand Jay Sinha (shown, pictured with a J.D. Cooper’s bartender, middle), Mike Bogdanski, SteveFaucher and Leia Faucher, with a fierce competition between Nutritional Services and FacilitiesDepartments. Music was provided by DJ Peter Scott , and a great time was had by all while rais-ing more than $2,700 for the Day Kimball Hospital Oncology service to be used for patients’ needs.


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Dress Winter CoatCalf-Length, Worn Only

Few Times, Size 12$50

Call Chris508-764-3736

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

010 FOR SALE

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

ElectronicsHuge Speakers

Paid $500 EachAsking $300 For Pair

Sony Surround-SoundSystem

$250

Set Of 4 Speakers$300

Call 508-949-7040

ELECTRONICS(Sturbridge, MA)SAMSUNG LN52A850

LCD 1080p HDTV52”, Slim 1.9” Thin

120Hz RSS$3099$1799

SONY VCR/VHSSLV-780HF

$199$99

SONY DSC-H1Digital Camera

$299$179

SONY FX330Video Camcorder

$299$149

BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 SOUND SYSTEM

$2999$1499

Call Mr. Desai732-309-9366 (Cell)

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

Farm EquipmentCultivator Toolbar

5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine,2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point

$350Lime Spreader

Tow-Behind, Ground Driven.$150

860-974-7099

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

Fisher 1 1/2 Yard Sander

Used 3 Years,Always Covered

$2000 OBO

4 Almost-New LT215/95R16 Tires8-Lug Dodge Rims

$200 OBOMUST SELL

860-428-9452


010 FOR SALE

Full-LengthMahogany Female

Mink Fur CoatSize 16, Good Condition

$1600860-935-0355

FURNITUREBeautiful Brown Paisley

Couch, ChairWith Matching

Large Beveled Mirror.$700

Antique OakRocking Chair

$100Antique Pine Buffet

$200

508-867-8948

Garage Air Lift Jack$400

Fish Tankw/Stand & Accessories

$100

860-774-1485

Gas FireplaceLog Set

Brand New, OriginalUnopened Box.

R.H. Peterson 24” SplitOak Vented Log Set

With 24” Triple-T BurnerEither Gas Or Propane.

Original $650MUST SELL!

$400 OBO860-928-5266

Golf ClubsMens/Womens

Complete Set With Bag$75

Campbell 100 PSICompressor

$65

Dorm Microwave $30

Falcon Fishing RodsBrand New $100

Okuma Fishing RodsBrand New $75

Wood Fishing Rod Rack12 Rods - $40

Assorted Okuma Reels$50-$100

Boy’s BMX Bike $20

508-390-3717

Hand-CraftedJewelry

Many VarietiesRings

Lucite BraceletsEarrings

And More!508-410-5783

HaywoodWakefield

Bedroom SetDouble(Full-Sized) Bed With Mirror, Bureau, And Table.

$350508-943-8482

Heavy DutyCommerical

Fitness EquipmentBody Masters Standing

Leg CurlBicep CurlPec Deck,

Abdominal Machine.$400 Each

TrotterPrecor

Treadmills, SteppersElipticals, Bikes

$100-$500Lockers

Tanning Beds$400

Many Other Body Masters Machines Also Available!

860-774-8008

Hewlett PackardColor Printer

$25

WhirlpoolAir Conditioner

Energy-Efficient, 8000 BTU$125

Computer DeskGlass Top, Pull-Out Leaf,

Attached File Cabinet$150

Beige ShermagGlider & Ottoman

$225Call 508-949-8851

Hillman 8-Ton Roller SetModel #2-SP

$1450Greenlee Knockout

Punch Set767 Pump, 2 1/2”, 3”, 3 1/2”,

4” Punch & Dies$475

Used Golf Balls300 Dozen

$425860-774-9969

Hosier CabinetIn Original Condition

$900Over-Stuffed Upholstered

Green Chair$250

Huntington Green Floral2-Cushion Sofa

$700Kitchen Set

Drop-Leaf, 5 Chairs$625

VariousUsed Appliances

Call For Details

508-943-8693

MahoganyBedroom Set

Bed, Dresser With Mirror, Chest On Chest, Night Table.

$1500 Negotiable

Mahogany Cedar Chest$600 Negotiable508-234-2897

010 FOR SALE

Hunting Camo Clothes &Equipment

Mostly New, Some Used.Sizes Medium, Large & XL.

Insulated Suit, Jackets, Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants.

Archery, Shotgun,Black Powder

Call For Prices508-949-1320

Jasper Solid OakRoll-Top DeskIn Excellent Condition.

54”W, 46”H, 28”DComes With

Matching Chair.A Deal For

$500Call 978-888-1079

For Pictures, Email Me [email protected]

Jenny LindOak 3/4 Bed

Headboard & Footboard, With Spring & Rails.

Asking $250

Jenny LindMaple 3/4 Bed

Headboard & Footboard, With Spring & Rails.

Asking $250774-452-1668

John Deere 2243Greens Mower

$5900 OBOJohn Deere 220A

Walk-Behind Greens Mower$1995 OBO

508-764-8330

Johnson Wood &Coal Furnace

Firebrick Lined, Shaker Grate, Ash Pan, Blower

System.$650

1940’s Coca-ColaIce Cooler

Lift-Top With Rack Body.$250

860-928-3972

JukeboxAMI/Rowe, 45’s

Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of 45’s With Extra Records.

$400 OBOCan Deliver For Gas Money

With My Pickup TruckDayville, CT

Cell 401-523-5670

Kawai OrganAsking $2000

ToolsAll Kinds Of Home ToolsSome New, Some Lightly

Used508-347-3380

Kimball Spinnet Piano

Solid Wood.Excellent Condition,

Needs Tuning.Appraised At $2500

Will Sell$800 FIRM

508-892-9103

Kitchen CenterBy Oster

Complete Set Of Attachments For Food Processing,

Cooking & Baking.Great Condition.

$65508-949-1320

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

$895 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

Large Colonial Bedroom Chest

4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Drawers. Mahogany.

Paid $500Will Sell For $300

508-347-7520

Lexmark Printer$50 OBO

Wood Piano BenchWith Storage

$25 OBOCall

508-892-1679

Liner TrayFor Cargo Area/Floor For

2008 Subaru OutbackNever Used.

Cost $70Asking $45 CASH

Brookfield508-867-2224

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

NordicTrac CX990 ElipticalHardly UsedNew $800

$375508-278-3804

010 FOR SALE

Living RoomSofa & Chair

Multi-Colored, Dominantly Green. Clean,

Good Condition.$150 OBO

Call 508-892-9212

LK StainlessSteel Sink

Model #CCR2522-4Brand New, In Box.“Celebrity Classic”.

New $400Asking $125508-832-9877

MahoganyBedroom Set

Full-Size Bed. Highboy,Mirrored Dresser,

Nightstand.Excellent Condition.

$1200

Solid Oak BedFull-Sized.

Excellent Condition.$850

508-756-6120774-289-6982

Men’s Burberry Prorsum

TrenchcoatSize ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly Worn, But Good Condition.

$100860-974-9946

Miscellaneous Items

Maytag Wall-Mount Microwave Oven

Works Fine. $50Head Skis,

Bindings & PolesNever Used!

$150Pioneer & TechnicsStereo Components

Best Offer

Call 508-949-7040

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 OBO

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

$125 OBO5HP, 230/460V

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$125 OBO

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

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

Best OfferCall 5pm-8:30pm

508-867-6546

MUSICDukes Of Dixieland Record

CollectionHandel’s “The Messiah”

Volume 1 & 2 AND MORE

Make An Offer!Hammond Organ

With Upright Leslie Speaker$1000

860-774-2454

NASCARDie-Cast Models

They’re Back!$5 And Up!

BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!

Saddles$100 Each

Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc.Blessings Farm

50 H Foote RoadCharlton

508-248-1411

NASCAR Models283 Pieces1994-1999

1/64th, 1/87th, 1/144thHot Wheels, Revelle, Racing

Champions, HighPerformance, Winners Circle.Cars, Transporters, Trucks,

Pit Crews.Asking $400 FIRM

860-974-2795

Navy Blue LeatherCouch &

Loveseat Set$1500

774-230-6152

New CraftsmanGas Weedwhacker

$85

MTD Lawn TractorComplete Tune Up, Needs

Belt Adjustment.$400

Black Entertainment Center

With Glass Door And Bar7’Wx6’H

$300508-847-6523

Propane Gas Heater

$100Excellent Condition

860-923-9708

010 FOR SALE

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

Nordic TracWalk Fit Skier/Rower

$100508-885-9992

Oak ComputerArmoire

$150Trumpet $100

Electric/Acoustic GuitarVinci Brand $100

508-864-7159

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

Pine HutchShelves & Drawer

On Top. Drysink In Middle With Door Opening Upwards,

And Doors Below.Very Old.

$200Maple Headboard &

Footboard&

Maple 6-Drawer DresserFull-Sized w/Rails,

From 1950’s$200

774-452-1668

Pioneer Stereo System

With All Original Manuals.Includes Turntable, Radio

Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For Speakers. Cassette Tape

Player/Recorder, CD Player.Original Cost $1250Excellent Condition

$425413-245-3402

Pratt & Whitney Flat-Belt Driven

Metal LatheOverall Dimensions;7’ Long By 2’ Wide

Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Chucks.

$450860-923-3532Ask For Ron

Radison Canoe12’ Square-Stern

Like New, Comes With Oars & Electric Motor

$450Delta Wood Planer 12 1/2”

Delta Band Saw 16”$500 For Both

Call Joe508-278-3211

RefrigeratorsLike New! Both Less

Than 2 Years Old.21.6 Cubic Feet KitchenAid

$350 OBO18.2 Cubic Feet Frigidaire

$250 OBO508-450-2106

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

SchwinnElectric ScooterNeeds new battery, $60.

(508)764-6560

Scooter StorePower Chair

Model “Jazzy”Travels 8 Miles On One

Charge! New, Never Used.Purchased In March 2009.

Paid $6800Sell For $2500 OBO

Ray Or Debbie508-277-2795508-277-2658

010 FOR SALE

SeveralQueen-Sized

Bedroom Setsw/Box & Mattress, Cherry

Mirrored Dressers,Drawered Nightstand

$1200 Each

RugsBird Of Paradise(2)9x12, 9x14

$295 EachOriental Style(2)Red 9x12$300 Each

508-943-8693

Shed DoorInterior Bi-Fold Doors

Some LumberMORE!

$15 Each508-248-1951

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

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 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

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

Stereo With Speakers

$50Call 508-278-7958

StoveFranklin StyleWood-Burning

$275

Gas LogNever Used

$90508-832-6234

Tan Genuine Sheepskin Men’s

JacketSize 46, Never Worn.

$150

Portable Olympia Typewriter

In Case. In Good Condition$75

Vintage Royal TypewriterTable Model

$35 OBO508-756-3690

ThomasvilleCherry

Bedroom SetDresser, Mirror, Chest,

Nightstand, Headboard & Footboard. With QueenMattress & Boxspring

Included.Very Good Condition!

Seldom Used.$750 Steals It!

Call 508-949-7040

Toshiba36 Inch TVUsed Very Little.Plays Like New!

MUST SELL!Cost $895

Sell For $399Call 508-885-9754

Total Gym XLUsed Very Little Since

Purchased 5 Years.Paid $1000Best Offer

Antique 1930’sWalnut Dining Room

TableIn Good Condition

$300 OBO508-461-7224

Trailer Tires8”

No Cracks.Mounted On Rims.

Cheap1-508-248-6783

WeddingGown (Satin)From David’s Bridal

Worn Only Few Hours.Like New! Size 12/14

With Sequins, MatchingVeil & Train. Gorgeous!

$99 OBOLeave Message508-981-2636508-885-4580

010 FOR SALE

Trampoline13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame &

Frame Pad (Red)$75

Ladies 26” MongooseHilltopper Mountain Bike

Red$35

24” Mongoose MGX/DXR Mountain BikeDual Suspension,

21 Speed, Red$35

24” Mongoose DXR AL Mountain Bike

Dual Suspension, Aluminum, 21 Speed, Silver

$35860-935-0072

Treadmill(Pro-Form)

Health Club Quality &Dimensions. Storable

(Folds Vertically)Electronics IncludeHeart-Rate/Pulse;

Computer CompatibleFor iFit. All Original

Manuals/Cords/Keys.Perfect Condition.

New $1400Asking $875

Photos Available By Email860-974-2301

Trees for Sale

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

Excellent Privacy Border/OrnamentalAll 10 trees for $85.

Call 508-278-5762Evenings

Trestle-StyleLibrary Table

Antique, 72”x32”Wide Boards.

Asking $175Also

Antique Victor Victrola,1850’s Melodeon Organ,

And More508-248-1951

Unique Oak Table72” Round

$550Must See To Appreciate

508-756-6120774-289-6982

Used OvalKitchen Table

With 4 Chairs And 2 Leaves$50

860-928-2677

VHS Tapes & Cabinet$250

Will Sell VHS TapesSeparately If Wanted

Dark Shadows VHS TapesSome Original,Some Recorded(45 Volumes)

$50413-262-9990

Western SaddleBlack, With Pad. OnlyUsed A Few Times.

$150Also:

Child’s Western SaddleWith Bridle, Black

$150508-943-4365

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 StoveEnergy HarvesterGood Condition With

Fire Screen.$350 OBO

413-245-3008

010 FOR SALE

Wood StoveVermont Castings Resolute

Excellent Condition. Very Clean Burning, Firescreen

And Warming ShelvesIncluded.

$2100 NewAsking $1100

508-943-0277

YamahaV-Star 1100

Studded Seat & Pillion Pad$200

FitnessQuest EdgeCrosstrainer

Used Only A Few TimesAsking $250

Sears CraftsmanGas-Powered Edger

$75508-892-1550

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

Blue Sleep-SofaExcellent Condition

Plastic Still On Mattress.FREE

508-248-5452

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

1998 Yamaha VMax 500

3400 Miles.$1700

508-987-7686

2002 PolarisEdge X

Electric Start, Reverse,2992 N. Maine Miles.

$2800 Or BRO

1996 Skidoo MXZ 5833717 N. Maine Miles.

Runs Great.$1800 Or BRO508-949-7388

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

2005 Ski-Doo JetskiApple Green & Black.Less Than 65 Hours.3-Cylinder 15003cc

Supercharged Engine.3-Seater, 130 Inches Long.

$7500Includes Dock & Trailer

508-347-8956

205 BOATS

15 Ft. Birch RiverWooden Canoe

With Wicker Seats.In Very Good Condition.

$800 OBOCall Jimmy At 860-974-3086

1970 Sea Sprite14’ w/Trailer & 33 HPJohnson Outboard.All In Good Shape.

$950

4 Michelin Snow TiresWith Rims195/60R15

$175Sylvania VintageStereo Console

Circa 1960Solid Oak & Oak Veneer

Cabinet$75

508-868-2860

1985 Aluminum14’ Sylvan Boat

With 7.5HP Honda Outboard And EZLoad Trailer.

All Excellent Condition.$1500

413-245-3402

1985 Ski Nautique “2001”

400 Hours On Engine,Newer Upholstery.

$4000 OBO413-222-2058

Personal Watercraft2005 Yamaha Wave

Runner GP1300RLike New, Two-Person. Only 12 Hours. Includes Cover.

$5500 OBOCall 508-248-1888

205 BOATS

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

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.PRICE REDUCED

$199,000$179,000

Call 774-230-8295

Larson 1997Ski-Boat

19 Foot, With Volvo PentaEngine. With Trailer.

$5000508-476-5476

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

$4950508-340-7697

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

BIDS WANTEDSTUMP REMOVAL

& WOOD CHIPPINGFor 60 Apple TreesIn Woodstock, CT.

860-428-0656

Green Firewood$130 Per CordCall Mike Now508-735-7072

283 PETS

Cavalier King CharlesSpaniel

Female Blen, 9 Weeks Old. Registered, Vet Checked,

Shots, Nice & Healthy.$900

413-245-7339

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

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

284 LOST & FOUNDPETS

LOST DOGWhite Boxer

2 Year Old FemaleLost At Animal Care Experts Veterinary Clinic (Thomspon

Road) In Thompson, CT, Around February 23rd.

Very Friendly, ButProbably Scared.

No Collar, Dog Is ‘Chipped’IF SPOTTED OR FOUND

PLEASE CALL508-779-0203860-935-0304


ATTENTION:WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANSLocal History Buff Looking To Purchase

M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 PistolWar Souvenirs

TOP DOLLAR PAIDNo Dealer Inquiries!

Call Wally At508-234-5860

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY285 PET CARE

New Owners!New Energy!New Stuff!

BoardingLuxury suites,

walks, treats, & one on one playtimes available.

Natural foodsReiki

Flower EssencesFeng Shui

DaycareDaily/weekly rates

TrainingBasic-AdvancedGroup or private

Experienced caring staffTours 10am-4pmOther times by appt.

please!

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill

RoadOxford, MA

www.starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Bagged ShavingsKiln-Dried Pine

Paper Bags.3.25 Cubic Feet

$5.00 Each (No Limit)Pick Up In

West BrookfieldRock Valley Farm

508-867-2508

First CuttingHAY

Solid Bales$4.50 Per Bale

Ground EarCORNFor Livestock

85 Pound Bags$10 Per Bag

Overlook FarmBrookfield, MA 01506

508-867-2099

Horse TackBits, Bridles, Saddles,

Accessories. New, Used, English, Western, Blankets,

Gift Items, Reins.Almost AnythingHorse-Related

Rock Valley FarmWest Brookfield508-867-2508

286 LIVESTOCK

Northern High FarmSign-Up BeginsNOW For Our

Pony Lovers ClassAges 4-7 - 4 WeeksStarting April 28th

Wed. Nights4:30-6pm

Also AvailableRiding Lessons

Evening & Weekend Openings

Mature, EducatedInstructors

Safe, Fun LearningEnvironment

Weeklong SummerPrograms Also Available

Call ForMore Information

413-205-9050All Calls Returned

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

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

BOOKS!BOOKS!BOOKS!

We Buy Books!Accumulations

CollectionsEstates

Etc.

The Book BearRoute 9

West Brookfield, MACall Today For

An Appointment508-867-8705

(Toll-Free)877-809-2665

BUYINGOld ToysMarblesCrocksPottery

Sporting EquipmentTools

JewelryEtc.

Call Tom Or Deb508-987-1060

Or508-865-1228Leave Message

LOOKING TO BUYWooden Or VinylPost & Rail

FencingWill Pay Reasonable

Price For Either.508-885-3132

298 WANTED TO BUY

WANTEDCat’s Meow VillageReproduction Of TheUnibank Of Uxbridge

(No Longer Made)If You Have One To Sell,

Call 508-234-4722Ask For Tom OrLeave Message

WANTEDOld/Used/Any

ConditionKitchen Cabinets

If They Are What We Want, We Will Even Remove Them

From Your Kitchen!We Are A Re-Facing

Company That Needs TheseCabinets For Our Home Show Booth, To Show“Before” and “After”

Kitchen OptionsMonday-Friday

9am-5pm508-987-3384

WAR RELICS&

WAR SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!Helmets, Swords,

Daggers, Bayonets,Medals, Badges, Flags,

Uniforms, etc.Over 30 Years Experience.Call: 1-508-688-0847

I’ll Come To YOU!

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

Are You UpTo The Challenge?

$2k-5k/Month Part-Time, $20k/Monthy PotentialFull-Time If You Have

Ingerity & Drive.(Government Certified

Incomes Available)Must Demonstrate Strong Desire To Succeed & Be

Coachable.15 Year Old Inc. 500Company With The

Highest Ratings.For Interview Call Bob

508-488-9404

DriverValet Parking Attendant-to work at several locations

in Worcester, MA.IMMEDIATE OPENING! F/T-P/T available. Potential to

earn $11 and more to start. Great benefits health, dental, 401k plan, plenty of room for

growth! Applicant must be over 18, must be able to

drive standardtransmission vehicles, have

valid license, and priorcustomer service experience

a plus!!!Please contact us at877-455-5552 or at:

www.valetparkofamerica.com/employment

333 SURROGATEMOTHERS

HELP WANTED

SurrogateMothersNeeded

Be part of a miracleThe rewards are more

than financialSeeking Women

21-43 Non-SmokerWith Healthy

Pregnancy HistoryFor More

Information Call888-363-9457reproductivepossibilities.com

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaann

SnowplowingRemoval of Metal,

Appliances,Furniture, TV’s.

ConstructionMaterials.

Cellars/Attics Cleaned.

Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed. Small Residential Moves. Trees Cut

Brush/LimbsRemoved

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

Weekends also!Central Mass

and ConnecticutDave

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

433 CLEANING

AffordableResidential

& Commercial Cleaning

We Offer Quality Work At An Affordable Price!

• Offices & Homes• Weekly & Bi-Weekly• One-Time Cleanings• Carpet Cleaning• Auto Detailing• Floors• Upholstery• Janitor Work• Windows

We Guarantee YourSatisfaction Will BeOur Best Reference!

REGISTERED,INSURED & BONDEDGive Maria A Call

508-764-2500

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

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

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

Daycare Services in thestate of Connecticut must

include your license/registration number.

457 LAWN/GARDEN

CompostedSheep Manure

Available At Farm!20lb Bags

At $10 Per BagCall 508-867-6111

Leave Message

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

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

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

of 1968, which makes itillegal to advertise any

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

familial status (number of children and or pregnancy),

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

intention to make an such preference, limitation or

discrimination. Thisnewspaper will not

knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate

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

informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper

are available on and equal opportunity basis. To

complain aboutdiscrimination call The

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

WANTEDLand Near

Spencer/Paxton Line

Area Of Camp MarshallFor A Single Family Home.

Please Call John413-813-5712

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

Thompson/Quinebaug, CT

5 1/2 Room, Second Floor Apartment. Very Quiet Home.

Heat, Fridge, Stove, Trash, Snowplowing Included.

Must Have CREDIT CHECK.$850/Month

First/Last & Security.Declawed Cat OK.

860-923-2915

SOUTHBRIDGEBRAND NEW

APARTMENTS!2 Bedrooms/$775.

Available now.Stove, refrigerator anddishwasher included.

Secure building.Off-street parking.

NO Pets.Call (508)765-5852


BrooksideTerrace

Heat/Hot WaterIncluded!

FREE RENT!!!Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent.

Spacious, FullyApplianced.

Starting at $797• Pool

• Basketball Court• Playground

• On-Site Laundry

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Weekend & EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

Charlton2 Bedroom Apartment

AvailableStove, Refrigerator, A/C,

Laundry Room, Patio, Large Yard, Pool. Great Area.

$800/MonthSecurity Deposit Required

Year LeaseCall 508-612-1413

Or [email protected]

River MillVillage

N. Grosvenordale, CTVery Spacious

Studio,1 & 2 Bedroom

Apartments

ONE MONTHFREE RENT

&REDUCEDSECURITYDEPOSITS

Rents starting at $515*Must Income Qualify*

Section 8 Vouchers Accepted

• Recently RemodeledExteriors & Interiors

• Close To Schools And 395

• On-Site ProfessionalManagement AndMaintenance Staff

Please Call(860)923-3919

for more information

Seely-BrownVillage

In Pomfret CenterIs Accepting Applications.

Seniors 62 AndOlder May Apply.

Please Call860-928-2744

Or [email protected]

For Information


WebsterNORTH VILLAGE

ONE MONTHFREE RENT!

2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!

Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.

Must IncomeQualify.

Section 8 VouchersAccepted.

Please call (508)987-1595

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

Commercial BuildingFor Rent

83 Canal StreetPutnam, CT

1044 Sq.Ft. First FloorPlus Same Size Basement.

New Windows, Lots Of Light.$850/Month

First/Last & Security.508-243-0558

SouthbridgeFor Lease

10,850+ S.F. BuildingIdeal For

Commercial/IndustrialUse. Town Water/Sewer,Loading Dock. Includes1,400 S.F. Office Space.Located On Worcester

Street (Route 169)Call

(508)765-5421

SouthbridgeFor Lease

9,400+ S.F. Ideal ForCommercial/Light

Industrial Use.Town Water/Sewer.Includes 1,850 S.F.

Office Space.Located On Worcester

Street (Route 169)Call

(508)765-5421

WebsterFor Rent

You Are Lucky We Still Have Space Available!From 1000 Sq.Ft.To 15,000 Sq.Ft.

Will Divide!Call Owner For Best Price

508-753-3670

546 CEMETERY LOTS

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

550 MOBILE HOMES

1977 Mobile Home$70,000

Plus Park ShareFOR SALE BY OWNER

Located In Wagon Wheel Park, Brookfield, MA

508-347-3837

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

Mobile HomeFor Sale

Sturbridge RetirementCommunity

Completely Rebuilt In 2002. New Floors, Walls, Doors,

Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom. Carpeting On All

Floors Except Kitchen & Bath. New Vinyl Siding.

508-347-3616

N. GrosvenordaleCT

Mobile Home For Sale14x64 Doublewide

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

Laundry Room.Appliances Included.

Plenty Of Cabinet Space.$65,000

For Appointment860-923-0421

REDUCED $85,000Mobile Home In Sturbridge

Retirement ParkTwo Bedrooms, One And

One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, New Roof, New Windows,

And Many Updates.Beautifully Landscaped.

508-347-8791

SturbridgeMobile Home 55+1 Bedroom, IdealLocation, Close To

Everything. New Floors,Carpets, Paint, Windows,

Shower, Cabinets & Counters. Newer Furnace,

A/C & More.Washer/Dryer.

$37,500Owner Financing

AvailableCall For Details508-347-7027

570 STORAGE SPACEFOR RENT

WEBSTERWAREHOUSE

FOR RENT4,000 sq. ft. 14-foot ceiling.

Open space. 2 loading docks. Minutes from Rte. 395.

$999.00/month.508-943-5021

700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

(3) ContinentalContra-Track Tires

Size P245-65R17On Polished Aluminum

Premium Wheels, Excellent Condition, Lots Of Tread!

$100 EachOr $250 For All

Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, Trailblazer, Rainier &

Ascender.508-347-9629

5th WheelSteel Drop Center

Tailgate$200

508-943-2572

Rims For Sale15 Inch Aluminum RimsOff 1991 Honda Accord.

Factory Set - 5 Total$25 Each

860-923-0457

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

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

720 CLASSICS

1930 Model AFord Coupe

Green, With Extra Parts.Good Condition.

$10,000Call Karen

508-885-3192

Vintage 1956VW Beetle SedanRuns Good, 36HP Motor,

Nice Body & Interior.New Tires & Brakes.

Asking $9000Call Barry

508-764-6059

1940 Plymouth Deluxe

2-Door SedanRuns, Original,

Needs Restoration.Stored 30+ Years.

Asking $2650508-317-7092

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

1952 Pontiac Woody

Tin Woody Beach Wagon,In Need Of Complete

Restoration. Engine Turns, Major Components In Place. Good Interior. Solid Frame,

Straight Eight,Automatic Transmission.

$3950978-760-3453

720 CLASSICS

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

720 CLASSICS

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

1968 Mustang2-Door Coupe

Red With Black Interior.302 Automatic. Very Clean,

Low Miles. RecentlyRefurbished

Asking $5000MUST SELL!

860-564-3397

1978 CorvetteSilver Anniversary Model

Limited Edition, RunsStrong, Looks Real Sharp!

Excellent Driver. L82Engine, T-Tops. A/C,

Tilt Wheel.$7900

Serious Inquires Only!508-340-5334

1979 Pontiac Trans-Am

Virginia Car. Great Condition. Smokey & The Bandit Look. Runs Well. Black Interior & Exterior, Lots Of New Parts

(Including Seats, Tires,Carpet, RebuiltTransmission)

Matching Numbers$15,000

508-615-7358

What’s The Good Word?

Thunderbird!Sporty Antique T-Bird In

Like-New Condition, In And Out, Plusd Runs Great!

An Excellent Daily DriverAnd Show Car. A Rare Find

With Low Mileage.Only $5900

Call 1-860-942-4299

720 CLASSICS

1995 Toyota SupraTwin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed.

Original. 60k,Black-On-Black, Leather,

Two-Owner Car.Best Offer

1973 PontiacTrans-Am

4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Burgundy Interior, Original, Matching Numbers. 90k.

Best Offer508-344-2660

725 AUTOMOBILES

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix

Asking $5500 OBO508-943-1593

2002 Chevrolet Malibu

3.1 Liter V6.Greenish Blue. Automatic.

Needs Some Work.Kelly Blue Book

Fair Condition $3000.First $1000 CASH

Takes It Away!Carl (Woodstock)

860-974-0164

725 AUTOMOBILES

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

2005 ToyotaCamry LE

4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive.

76k Miles. Loaded, A/C,CD Player, Front Disc Brakes,

Automatic Steering.Runs Beautifully. Clean,

Good Condition.REDUCED!$10,600

Leave Message508-885-4580508-981-2636


725 AUTOMOBILES

SULLIVAN AUTOSALES

33 Main Street(Across The StreetFrom Jack’s Gas)

&2 Main Street(Route 131)

Sturbridge, MAwww.sullivanautosales.net

2002 SubaruForester S-Model

$70501995 Mercedes

E-Class$3150

2001 SubaruForester X

5-Speed, Sunroof$5050

2004 MazdaProtoge Five

$6050

1998 Subaru Legacy5-Speed$3050

1999 Subaru Forester$4050

2000 Subaru Forester$4650

2000 Ford EscortAutomatic, $2250

1998 Subaru ForesterAutomatic

$3050

Call Bert617-699-7428WE BUY ANY

NON-RUNNINGSUBARUS!

1988 BuickEstate WagonLast Of The Woodies!

Needs Tender Loving Care.$1500

1982 Dodge Half-Ton318 Flat-Bed

4WD, Real Sharp! Runs, Needs TLC.

$1500

1994 MustangConvertible

$1500978-760-3453

1990 Mustang GT Convertible

Burgundy paint with Black top. Runs/sounds great.

Just tuned up. Everything works. Ready for

Spring/Summer cruising.$3900 OBOCall Charlie

(401)523-5670

1995 Volvo850 Turbo

In Good Condition.With Snow Tires.

$2500508-333-3340

1996 ChevyCaprice Classic

V8, Wagon, 4-Door,146k Miles. Last Of The

Wally-Wagons!Original Owner.

$2495508-943-2703

725 AUTOMOBILES

1996Oldsmobile 88

Runs Good.$1100

508-885-5861

2000 DaewooNubira

4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Miles. Excellent. Automatic

Transmission, PowerWindows

$2500860-774-1485

2000 Dodge Stratus4-Door Sedan,

Power Everything.In Good Condition.Asking $1500 OBO

508-410-6017774-402-1397

2000 FordMustang GT

$11,500 OBOCandy Apple Red,Pristine Condition!

33,010 Miles.Fully Loaded, Including

MagnaFlow Exhaust,AEM Intake, Lojack.

Stored Winters.Serious Inquiries Only

860-923-9618

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

SedanWhite, Appx 60k Miles.

Owned By Elderly Driver. Selling As Part Of Estate.

Excellent Condition!Asking $4795 OBOCall 508-769-0512

2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX

4 MotionV6, 2.8 Fuel Injected.

Excellent Condition, Well Maintained. Low Miles.

Custom Wheels & Exhaust. Leather Interior, Black

On Black.$5500 OBO

508-865-5085617-519-9051

2001 FordTaurus SE

78k Original Miles, All Power, New Tires. Well Maintained Inside & Out. Color Blue.

Private Owner.$3300

Will Negotiate.774-289-4518

2002 MitsubishiGallant ES

Runs Good, Rear Quarter Dented, Replaced Engine.

$2400508-987-2045

2003 MitsubishiEclipse

ConvertibleGrey, Runs & Looks New. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles.

New Tires.Asking $10,500508-410-3078

2004 BuickRendezvousFront-Wheel Drive,

Automatic, SUV. Recent Tires, Brakes. Economical

3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. 90k, A/C.

Summer Ready!Asking $5850508-248-1951

725 AUTOMOBILES

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

2006 HondaCivic EX

1 Owner, 70k Miles.Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. Carfax & Photos Available.

$9,500 OBO508-922-8688

2006 Kia Spectra4-Door Sedan

New Engine With 32K Miles, Under Warranty.

New Tires, Belts. Also Has Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” Warranty, For Over 3 Years

(Over 36K Miles).$7890

508-847-3861(Oxford)

2007 Ford Focus SE Sedan

Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Locks/Windows/Mirrors,Alloy Wheels, UpgradedRemote Start, CD/MP3,Fog Lights. 35k Miles,

Nice Condition!Asking $10,000 OBO

860-418-9762

FOR SALE OR TRADE1977 Corvette

StingrayFor A Motorcycle Of

Equal ValueCall 774-280-0866

732 SPORTS UTILITY

1995 Nissan PathfinderWhite, 5-Speed.

$3300

(4)5-Lug Truck Rims& Tires$300

860-208-7010

1996 Ford Explorer4WD, Cruise Control, Power

Windows/Locks, Powder Blue With Ski Racks &

Trailer Hitch.High Miles, But Good

Condition. Needs Inspection.Asking $1000 OBO508-949-7983

1999 InfinityQX4 SUV

Good Condition Inside & Outside. 165k Miles.

Recent Brakes & Tires.Asking $6000Please Call

508-943-3812

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

740 MOTORCYCLES

1985 Harley Sportster1000 XLH

New S&S Carb., Ignition Module, Tires, Battery & Coil.

$3500 OBO508-987-2838

Ask For Stephen

1988 HarleyDavidson 1200cc

One Owner, 32k Miles.Selling Because Of Illness

Always Garaged.$3000

774-230-6848

1999 HarleyDavidson

MotorcycleDyna Wide Glide.

18k Miles. Some Extras.$9000

Call 508-943-5911

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 HarleySportster18,000 Miles

Mint ConditionCall Cliff$7000

508-764-7068

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

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

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

740 MOTORCYCLES

HARLEYDAVIDSON

1997 Sportster XL12009,900 Miles.

Custom Paint, With Extras. $5000

Call 508-347-3093

Harley Davidson2000 Custom

Soft-Tail28k Miles, Pearl White.

Excellent Condition.Lots Of Extras.

One Owner Bike!Asking $9500508-987-8928

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parts

& AccessoriesFor Sale

For EVO, Twin Cam,Sportsters.

Custom ChromeWomen’s New

InsulatedLeather Jacket

Police-Style, Size Large.$125

508-949-1320

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

1998 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

2007 Yamaha Raptor 700R

Fuel Injection, Electric Start, One Owner. Very, Very Clean.

Turn Key And Ride.$4500

508-769-9073

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

1996 Holiday Rambler 5th

Wheel Aluma-LiteWith One Living Area

Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen,Garden Tub, Queen Bed,

Including Some Accessories.In Good Condition.

$9000508-799-3953

1997 FordConversion Van

Excellent Condition.Great For Camping!

$3900508-347-2621

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

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

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!$6995

860-774-2984

2006 THULE TRAILER(6’ x 12’ Enclosed)Aluminum, Dual Axle,

GVW 6000 lbs.Model #C65X12238200,

Under 200 Miles.$5250

Mike 860-935-0072

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

Motor Home2005 Dutch Star (Newmar)

38’9”, Like New, 24,600 Miles. 370 Cummins Diesel Pusher, Spartan Chassis,4 Slides, 7.5 Onan DieselGenerator. Silver-Plum.

$134,000 OBOCall 860-608-2967

Wells, Maine2005 40’ Breckenridge

Park Model HomeEnclosed Room Addition,

Plus Screen Room & Deck.Double Loft, Sleeps 10.

Fully Furnished &Landscaped.

Meadow Ledge ResortMay-October

$64,500508-278-6123

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1967 International4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires,

9 Foot Bed, Straight 6.$1000

Call 860-928-9210

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

Wheelchair Van1999 Ford F250

Runs. $5000 OBO508-248-7791

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1982 GMC 350Stake Body With Power Gate.

Rebuilt Engine.$1200

508-461-9097

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

1994 Plymouth Van

Needs Alternator,Good Body & Motor.Parts Only - No Title.

$400

1983 Ford Pickup Truck

6-Cylinder, CleanUnderneath, No Rust.

Good Mechanics.$1500

978-760-3453

1996 FloridaPick-Up TruckDodge Ram 1500

SLT Club Cab8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum),

Power Everything, 4Brand-New Tires With

Rims, New Battery.Asking $5500

Make An Offer!508-867-3741

1997 Chevy TahoeBeautiful Maroon & GreyAll Major Parts Replaced, Good Tires, High Miles,

Leather.Wife Got Another Car.$2500 Cash Takes It!

Runs Strong508-615-2540

1997 FordConversion Van

Power Locks/Seats/WindowsCruise Control.

Excellent Condition.Great For Camping!

$4900508-347-2621

1999 DodgeRam Pickup

4x4, 5-Speed. Runs Great.$3500 OBO

508-847-7049508-847-7048

Leave Message

2003 Ford CargoEconoline

Model E-350 Super-Duty VanExcellent Condition.

68k Miles.For More Information

Call Kevin508-943-0467

2004 ChevroletSilverado 1500

2WD, Extended Cab, Line& Cap, Trailer Hitch.9500 Original Miles.Excellent Condition,

One Owner$12,000

508-987-5860

765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1964 CaseBackhoe Loader

Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, Runs Strong.

Comes With Snow BucketGreat For Landscaping

Projects Or Snow Removal$6000 OBO

978-406-3670

1983 Ford Dump Truck

Ford 9000 6-WheelerNeeds A Little Work

Asking $2500

2003 Rawson Portable Screener Plant

Model 3618/SN:SN82320324 Point OV Twin Honda

Motor. Low Hours,Well MaintainedAsking $28,000508-347-8956

Kubota 4WDTractor

Model BT820Features Loader & Backhoe

With Thumb. Like New,Only 92 Hours.

$25,500Or Make An Offer

508-248-3225

PayloaderBackhoeMichigan

Diesel, Runs Good

Also:Chevy Box Truck

UPS-Style$3500

Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!

Call (508)347-7300

Yale Towmotor Forklift

All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent$2400

860-774-1485

767 VEHICLES WANTED

$ROSS RECYCLING

We Pay More!!

All Scrap Metals,Cars, Trucks

Batteries,Copper Wire,Appliances...

64 Tucker Hill Rd.Putnam, CT 06260

860-928-7165

WANTEDOld Ford

Automobile/TruckParts

Motors, Fenders, Doors, Complete Or Parts Cars.

1933-1960, Nothing Newer!978-760-3453

To place your ad today, or for more information,

Call 11--880000--553366--55883366““HHoommeettoowwnn SSeerrvviiccee,, BBIIGG TTIIMMEE RReessuullttss””

GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS!

Looking for that first car? Look in the classifieds first!


BY KEITH GRIFFIN

For about the last eight years, I havebeen active with a group called the NewEngland Motor Press Association: thelast three or so as its vice president.Chief on our agenda is the annual pres-entation of the New England WinterVehicle Awards.

We gather each January in an undis-closed located in Middleboro, Mass., todrive a lot of vehicles and eat lots offood. In a nod to our New Hampshiremembers, our unofficial motto is “EatFree or Die.” I’ve had to skip the lastcouple of judging sessions because itconflicts with my youngest daughter’sbirthday (and my priorities are inorder).

For some reason, we give the awardsout just as spring returns to our welcom-ing embrace, but it’s still important torecap the winners because we knowwinter can rear its ugly head at anymoment (including instances I canrecall in Northern Connecticut where itsnowed the first week of October andMay.)

Official Winter Vehicle ofNew England

But enough with the back story: thevehicle selected as the Official WinterVehicle of New England is the Ford Flexwith EcoBoost. This is a great vehiclethat I reviewed previously in this space.It combines roominess with all-wheeldrive, sportiness, fuel efficiency, and lotsof room to boot.

EcoBoost technology combinesturbocharging and direct gaso-line injection to improve fuel effi-ciency and lower CO2 emissions.A test drive of the Ford Flex inthe upper elevations of Coloradoin June left me very impressed. Astrong selling point of theEcoBoost engine is its ability totow more than 5500 lbs. using a V-6 engine. Think of it almost as abeefed up Subaru.

2010 Eco-Friendly WinterVehicle

I’m not as familiar with theLexus RX450h. I’ve driven previ-ous iterations of it. It’s a likeableenough hybrid SUV but my firstchoice would be the Ford Escapehybrid. Lately (recall issuesaside), Lexus models haveseemed uninspired to me.

2010 Yankee Value AwardSuzuki has this category locked

up in New England. The Suzuki

Kisashi delivers phenomenalvalue with all-wheel drive thrownin. It’s a sharp looking car that isfun to drive. If only there weremore Suzuki dealers in NewEngland, this would be a must onyour sedan shopping list.

2010 Ultra-Luxury VehicleWouldn’t you know that I’m

slated to drive the all-wheel driveBMW 750 Lxi next week? Frankly,I know nothing about this sedan,except people tend to fawn allover the 7 series. Give me an AudiA8L for the rest of my life and I’llbe happy.

Best in Class Premium AllWeather Sedan\Wagon

The Mercedes Benz E Class is asedan I have enjoyed immenselyin the past. I drove its big brother,the S550, recently. If the E class isone-half the car the S class is, it’sunderstandable why the recentlyredesigned E class copped thisaward. A Mercedes E class withall-wheel drive combines NewEngland luxury and practicality.

Best in Class-All WeatherSedan\Wagon-$35,000-$50,000

It’s a mouthful, but the InfinitiG37x is well deserving of this award.It’s sporty to drive, nice to look at,and should handle most winter driv-ing scenarios with aplomb. Infiniti

deserves more respect than it getsfor producing solid vehicles.

Best in Class-All WeatherSedan\Wagon-$25,000-$35,000

The Ford Fusion is justabsolutely lighting up the auto-motive frontier right now. Throwin all-wheel drive and you have acar that is really the Ford Taurusof previous generations. Throwin Toyota’s recent problems andyou are going to see more andmore of these sedans dotting theNew England horizon.

Best in Class-All WeatherSedan\Wagon-under $25,000

I don’t like the Subaru Outbackand I’m in the decided minoritythere. I have no complaints withit mechanically. I’m more dis-couraged by its mainstreamlooks, which is why I’m not run-ning a major car company.Subaru execs knew they had tomake the car less distinctive for itto appeal to a wider audience.

Best in Class Pickup TruckOthers have high praise for the

Dodge Ram 1500. Honestly, I’mnot much of a pickup guy. Afterall, I think the Escalade EXT isthe ideal pickup (followed closelyby the Honda Ridgeline). Truepickup lovers think that’s heresy.

Best in Class – Sport Utility

Vehicle\Crossover –under $25,000If you’re in the market, you’re not

going to do much better than theHyundai Tuscon. It’s a crossover thatinvites no complaints. I have a reviewsitting in my computer that will go intomuch more detail but this is a crossoverI recommend heartily.

Best in Class – Sport UtilityVehicle\Crossover –over $25,000

Kudos to the judges for selecting theHonda Accord Crosstour for this award.This is a solid crossover that is going toplease generations of Honda owners. It’snot much to look at in pictures (thenagain, neither am I) but it is a solid-look-ing vehicle up close with a distinctivelook. Plus, it has Honda reliability and aspot-on interior.

Best in Class-Sport UtilityVehicle\Crossover – over $35,000

I’m at a disadvantage here.Haven’t driven the Buick Enclave.I’ll defer to the wisdom of thejudges. However, this is a crowdedfield and it’s significant that a Buickwon this award. Gets back to my ear-lier statement of luxury meetingpracticality.

Best in Class-Premium SportUtility Vehicle\Crossover

There really is no more luxuriouscrossover on the planet that can takeyou almost anywhere on the planetthan the Range Rover. It’s an amaz-ingly impractical vehicle for 99% ofthe population but there’s no deny-ing its luxury. It’s not my cup of teabut I can’t fault the wealthy amongus who want refinement in their off-road beasts of burden.

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