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Vol. VII, No. 22 

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THISHIS WEEK’S 

QUOTEUOTE 

Friday, February 24, 2012 

Committee recommends renovation option for high school 

PROPOSAL TO HEAD TO BOARD OF EDUCATION NEXT 

“It is better to 

wear out than to 

rust out.” 

INSIDE 

A8— OPINION 

A10 — SPORTS 

B1 — HOT SPOT 

B2 — CALENDAR 

B3— OBITS 

B4 — RELIGION 

LOCAL 

Arc 

receives donation 

Page A3 

SPORTS 

BY MERYL E. WILLETT 

VILLAGER STAFF WRITER 

PUTNAM — After months 

of presentations, community 

forums, and discussion, the 

Facilities Subcommittee 

charged with looking into 

options for upgrading the 

Putnam High School has 

made a preliminary recommendation 

to the Board of 

Education to renovate the 

building as new. 

According to Board of 

Education member Scott 

Pempeck, the committee still 

has work to do in figuring 

out the financial burden 

before a formal recommendation 

can be made to the 

Board of Education for 

approval. However, it was 

agreed that the option to renovate 

as new was the direction 

the subcommittee would 

continue in. 

“The committee’s final 

report,” said Pempeck, “will 

include a detailed cost analysis 

of the ‘renovate as new’ 

option as compared to closing 

the high school and paying 

tuition to neighboring 

towns.” 

The district stands to save 

between $10 million to $20 

million when compared to 

closing the school and out 

sourcing students. 

“The savings really kick in 

at year 21 and beyond, when 

the debt on the renovated 

The people’s police dog 

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school would be retired,” 

Pempeck said. “The committee 

explored a multitude of 

options, including doing 

nothing, closing the school, 

and building a brand new 

high school, before narrowing 

down its choice to renovate 

as new.” 

Superintendent Bill Hull 

said in an interview last 

week he feels that the committee 

has done its due diligence 

to research the best 

option for the town and students. 

“The committee has taken 

its time to examine all 

options before selecting one 

that best supports education 

and is also financially reasonable,” 

Hull said. 

According to Hull, the 

committee acted conservatively 

when considering 

bonding and how that would 

affect taxes going forward. 

The next step, he said, is to 

“continue exploring what is 

best for the kids and what a 

high school can bring to the 

community.” 

He added that the committee 

will continue to run preliminary 

figures, ensuring 

the renovate as new option 

makes financial sense and 

there are tangible savings to 

be had. 

Facilities Committee 

Chairman Alan Rawson said 

the preliminary recommen- 



PUTNAM — The Putnam 

Special Services District 

Authority is anticipating to 

hear from Deputy Chief Joe 

Froehlich for the first time 

at a yet to be scheduled special 

meeting since officers 

took a vote of no confidence 

in Froehlich back in 

October. 

Putnam Police Chief Rick 

Hayes began his internal 

investigation into the matter 

in December. He has 

since concluded his investigation 

and presented his 

report during an executive 

Scott Pempek 

dation is what the Facilities 

Committee has been waiting 

for, as the committee was 

given the charge to look into 

the best future use for the 

Please Read SCHOOL, page A11 

Froehlich to have 

say after no 

confidence vote 

session at the district’s 

February meeting. The district’s 

attorney, David 

Monastersky, was invited to 

be a part of the executive 

session for Hayes’s report. 

Following the hour-long 

executive session the 


Authority adjourned the 

meeting taking no action 

concerning Hayes’ findings. 

The Authority had previously 

scheduled a special 

meeting to be held in 

January to discuss the vote 

of no confidence in 

Froehlich during executive 

Please Read CONFIDENCE, page A14 

McKinley’s 

impressive season 

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Meryl Willett photo 

Officer Michael Termini and K9 Officer Aron in front of the Putnam Police Department. 



PUTNAM — The Putnam Police 

Department set out to raise $10,000 in support 

of Officer Michael Termini’s request 

to add a second K9 officer to the force. 

Within four weeks the department was 

able to surpass that goal, and on Feb. 14, 

during the Special Services District 

Authority meeting, Police Chief Rick 

Hayes introduced the newest member of 

the force, K9 Aron. 

“I’ve always wanted to be a K9 officer, 

however, never had the opportunity and 

with the support of Chief Hayes and the 

Putnam Police Department I thought, ‘Why 

not try one last time,’ and it worked out,” 

Termini said. 

Hayes reported to the authority that 

Turn To K9, page A11 

CL&P 

warns customers of 

phone scam 

BY KERENSA KONESNI 


In what he calls an 

“attempt to piggyback” on 

recent storm credits distributed 

by Connecticut Light 

and Power (CL&P), 

Spokesman Mitch Gross 

said last week that a person, 

or group, has been calling 

CL&P customers and offering 

“a $40 rebate” — a 

rebate, he said, that does not 

actually exist. 

On Thursday, Feb. 16, the 

electricity provider 

received a report from a 

Manchester customer 

claiming that a he’d been 

contacted over the phone by 

a person claiming to be an 

agent of CL&P. The fraudulent 

employee requested 

information from the customer 

including the account 

number — information 

Gross said was readily 

handed over. 

That was the first sign 

that something was amiss, 

according to Gross, who 

added that CL&P customer 

service representatives 

never request an account 

Please Read SCAM, page A13 

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NEW STAFF WRITERS BRING 

ENTHUSIASM TO QUIET CORNER 

REPORTING 

STAFF REPORT 

As of Monday, Feb. 13, you 

may have noticed two different 

faces roaming the Quiet 

Corner on the hunt for news 

— that’s because Villager 

Newspapers has added two 

new staff writers to its 

ranks. 

Kerensa Konesni and 

Meryl Willett have been 

added as the Villager’s 

newest staff writers, replacing 

former staff writers 

Meghan Couture and Terri 

Viani. 

Judging by their attitudes, 

they couldn’t be more 

excited to get started. 

“I have always loved writing 

since I was a little kid,” 

said Willett, who will primarily 

cover Putnam, 

Killingly and Brooklyn for 

Kerensa Konesni 

our Putnam Villager and 

Killingly Villager publications. 

“It was one of those 

things that I thought would 

be amazing if I got to write 

Meryl Willett 

for a living, but never 

thought I would be given the 

opportunity. I feel very fortunate 

to get to do what I 

love every day, connecting 

with the community and 

relaying the news.” 

“Throughout, I’ve been a 

newshound — though I 

have been accused of being 

a news junky, I prefer the 

former description,” 

Konesni added. “ I strive to 

continue to learn as much 

as I can about how things 

work. As a reporter, a person 

is constantly educated 

and re-educated in areas 

you might not personally 

choose to study. I like being 

the voice of information, 

and being trusted to convey 

it fairly and honestly, with 

Please Read WRITERS, page A13

A2 • Friday, February 24, 2012 

PUTNAM VILLAGER 

WPCA proposing hefty rate increases 



PUTNAM — The proposed increase to 

Putnam’s water rates from the Water 

Pollution Control Authority were brought 

before tax payers during a public forum 

Tuesday, Feb. 14, where citizens were given 

the opportunity to voice concerns and discuss 

with the authority the reasoning for 

the hike. 

WPCA Chairman Jim Shaw said prior to 

the public hearing last week, the WPCA 

was proposing a rate increase of 50 percent 

on meter fees and water rates that 

would have taken effect Jan. 1, 2012. 

Following the hearing, Shaw said, “The 

WPCA met and discussed citizens’ 

remarks — it was decided to revise the 

rates to a lesser amount, which came as a 

result of the feedback we received during 

the hearing.” 

The WPCA modified the 50 percent 

increase. 

“The new rates,” said Shaw, “will go into 

effect [as of] Jan. 1, with a 20 percent 

increase, the second 20 percent increase 

will begin on July 1, 2012, then another 20 

percent increase will take effect Jan. 1, 

2013. with the final 20 percent increase on 

Jan. 1, 2014.” 

Town Administrator Doug Cutler said 

there would be a town meeting scheduled 

for March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Putnam 

Middle School auditorium to discuss the 

new rates. 

The Department of Environmental 

Energy Protection Agency directed the 

town to find other sources of water and 

alternative means for water conservation, 

which according to Cutler, led to the 

drilling of the new well field, as well as a 

contract with CT Water. 

“We’ve been under a consent order from 

DEEP signed last year, however, we have 

been in negotiations with the Department 

of Environmental Energy and Protection 

for a number of years. Those negotiations 

were based on a previous consent order 

from 2004-2005 since the town had never 

received a diversion permit to extract 

water from the Little River.” 

In addition, Cutler explained the town 

performed a supplemental environmental 

project estimated to cost $125,000, but once 

complete ended up going over the budgeted 

amount. 

“When we did the project we decided to 

take excess water from the treatment plant 

and put it back into the river, having a certain 

percentage recycled to become drinking 

water. So that is where another part of 

the increase comes from,” said Cutler. 

The WPCA is raising the water rates to 

deal with its $1.9 million budget, part of 

which comes from $480,000 in accounts 

payable that has not been collected in 

terms of previous rates and water being 

used, and $118,000 per year for the next 10 

years to CT Water. 

“We are dealing with capitol projects 

and bonds that are all coming due at once, 

like the river study which cost $300,000. We 

also have $81,000 in bonds associated with 

the well fields that we have to start paying 

down,” said Cutler. “Last year, the budget 

was $1.4 million — this year we are looking 

at $1.9 million.” 

Looking to the future, the WPCA plans 

to borrow $7 million in 2012 and $7 million 

more in 2014, along with grant funding to 

replace old pipes. 

“Even with a low interest rate the annual 

payback is approximately $900,000,” 

Shaw said. 

Meryl E. Willett may be reached at (860) 

928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at meryl@villagernewspapers.com. 

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Former Putnam resident 

arrested on child 

porn charges 

PUTNAM — On Wednesday, Feb. 

15, at approximately 4 p.m., Jamie 

L. Chattelle, 31, of 158 Forest St., 

Manchester, was taken into custody 

by the Manchester Police 

Department based on an active 

arrest warrant held by the Putnam 

Police department, issued by 

Danielson Superior Court. 

In September 2009, the Putnam 

Police Department began the 

investigation, and after a search 

warrant was executed at 

Chattelle’s former residence in 

Putnam, several computers and 

digital media were seized. A forensic 

examination of the computers 

and related media resulted in the 

discovery of numerous image and 

video files of child pornography. 

Chattelle was charged with first 

degree possession of child pornography, 

and importing child pornography. 

Chattelle was transported to 

the Putnam Police Department 

and held on a $25,000 bond pending 

arraignment at Danielson 

Superior Court on Feb. 16. 

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Governments’ discussion about legislative priorities 

for the Quiet Corner. 

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BOOK REVIEW 

“Trader of Secrets,” by Steve Martini 

I have to admit that I’m a big fan of lawyers-turned-authors, 

the most famous being John Grisham. 

Two more excellent ones are James Grippando and Steve 

Martini, who has been writing since 1984. He has had two novels, 

“Undue Influence” and “The Judge” turned into miniseries 

by CBS and NBC. His latest, “Trader of Secrets,” continues his 

streak of well-written, dramatic works. 

Martini’s main character, Paul Madriani, a lawyer from 

Southern California, is embroiled in a case that involves a 

hired assassin and two NASA scientists who are willing to 

trade government secrets for (what else?) cash and a new identity. 

His daughter, Sarah, has evaded the hired killer, known as 

Liquida, who has stalked her since Martini’s last book, The 

Rule of Nine, and has tracked her all the way across the country. 

Her ill-timed morning exercise almost causes her demise 

except for the perfect timing of her new four-legged buddy, 

Bugsy. Madriani and his team of partners and friends track 

Liquida across the globe from Bangkok to Paris to the jungles 

of Mexico to stop his murderous schemes. 

The reader ends up in the Mexican jungle where all the subplots 

merge into one scary, but believable conclusion. 

Enjoy the action! 

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Land Trust properties for the week of Feb. 13: Hooded 

Merganser, Common Merganser, American Tree Sparrow, 

Great Blue Heron, Grackle, Red-winged Blackbird, Turkey 

Vulture, Goldfinch, Song Sparrow, Mockingbird and Hermit 

Thrush. 

FRONT PAGE QUOTE 

This week’s front page quote is attributed to: 

Bishop Richard Cumberland



• A3 

Courtesy photo 

Arc of Quinebaug Valley Administrator of Development Linda Lamoureux accepts 

a check from the employees at the Frito Lay plant in Killingly. 

Arc receives $5K 

donation from Frito Lay 

BY MERYL WILLETT 


DANIELSON — A $5,000 donation was recently presented by the 

employees of the Frito Lay plant in Killingly to The Arc Of 

Quinebaug Valley, the nonprofit human service agency that works 

with individuals and families providing support to those with intellectual, 

developmental, and other life affecting disabilities. 

Arc Of Quinebaug Valley Administrator of Development Linda 

Lamoureux said she received a call from Frito Lay asking that she 

and Executive Director Susan Desrosiers go over to the plant, 

explaining it was then they were presented with the check. She said 

the donation was a complete surprise, calling Frito Lay’s donation 

“generous and absolutely incredible.” 

“Once again, the employees of Frito Lay have demonstrated true 

spirit and dedication in reaching out to help the citizens of our 

community,” Desrosiers said. 

The donation, according to Frito Lay Project Manager David 

Stuyniski is to “improve the lives of the people that the Arc supports.” 

Lamoureux said Frito Lay’s employees have been generous with 

their support for the Arc for many years and in many ways, 

explaining that upon receiving the donation she was told to use the 

money to make the holidays more special at The Arc. 

In addition to helping with holiday costs, Lamoureux said the 

donation has benefited the agency in other ways, including helping 

to fund a new elevator as part of the Arc’s initiative to make the 

building more accessible in accordance with ADA standards for 

accessible design. 

“They have done so much for us, from painting our Education 

Center on Cook Hill Road in Danielson, providing work opportunities 

for individuals as the Killingly plant, assisting with and monetarily 

sponsoring our fundraisers and so much more. We have been 

truly blessed,” Lamoureux said. 

Lamoureux said the $5,000 donation went towards enhancing 

some of the existing programs at the Arc, like the Employment 

Services program, which works with the Bureau of Rehabilitation 

Services and the Department of Developmental Services to provide 

employment services to individuals with disabilities, assisting 

them in preparing, finding and maintaining employment, and 

offers a job readiness and interview preparedness class, situational 

assessment or internship, job developing and placement, and job 

coaching. 

Lamoureux added that as the Capitol Campaign approaches, the 

donation will be extremely helpful. 

“Their generosity has been amazing,” she said. 

Meryl Willett may be reached at 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail 

at meryl@villagernewspapers.com. 

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CORRECTION: 

Due to a school oversight, the following 

name was inadvertently omitted from the 

Putnam Middle School second marking period 

Honor Roll: 

First Honors: Caitlyn Reed.



NECCOG officials discuss legislative priorities 

BY KERENSA KONESNI 


ASHFORD — Regional economic development 

and special education remain top priorities 

for municipal leaders under the 

Northeastern Connecticut Council of 

Governments, with members holding a frank 

discussion at a legislative meeting last week. 

State legislators joined local governing officials 

at the Ashford Town Hall Friday, Feb. 17, 

to discuss legislative priorities for the short 

session that began earlier this month. 

NECOGG Chairman Jim Rivers said it’s 

good to get all the players together to create a 

game plan that benefits the region as a whole. 

Rivers, the Pomfret first selectman, has touted 

the need to market northeastern Connecticut 

as a collective unit, saying local municipalities 

need to “regionalize resources” to attract 

attention in a wider market. 

State Senate President Pro Tempore Donald 

Williams, D-Brooklyn, advised that the council 

look into River’s suggestion, as money may be 

available for that type of venture already. The 

proximity of northeastern Connecticut to 

technology and manufacturing hubs like 

Boston, Providence and Storrs is a benefit not 

to be overlooked, according to Williams. 

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“We are smack-dab in the middle of a 

research and development corridor,” Williams 

said. “And we can be part of it.” 

Previous discussions have highlighted the 

low overhead costs for businesses in the technology 

and industrial parks in the region. 

“We have a lot going for us here,” said 

Williams. “We have to turn the lights on and let 

people know that we’re here.” 

Some local leaders remain cautious when 

looking toward regionalizing economic development. 

Thompson First Selectman Larry Groh, who 

is considering whether to opt in to the Putnam 

Regional Technology Park model, said he 

thinks it can work; however he warned, 

“There needs to be legislation to allow towns to 

share the revenue, if they are going to share 

the costs.” 

Other members questioned Williams on 

whether the rest of the towns will lose out on 

state funding opportunities for their own projects 

if they don’t go along with the regional 

approach. Williams said he doesn’t think there 

is a “set script” that says if the Putnam project 

gets funded, others won’t — citing that Gov. 

Dannel P. Malloy appears to be looking for as 

many ideas as possible to ensure Connecticut 

municipalities are 

poised for success 

when the economy 

recovers. 

While Putnam officials 

formally presented 

their regional technology 

park proposal to 

other municipal officials 

only last month, 

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Supporting the 

regional technology 

park concept, NEC- 

COG Executive 

Director John Filchak 

noted similar initiatives 

have been implemented 

successfully in 

Maine and the 

Midwest. 

Building on 

Williams’ statements, 

State Rep. Danny 

Rovero, D-Killingly, 

suggested there is a 

need to look at how initiatives 

throughout the 

Kerensa Konesni photo 

Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments members met with state legislators last week to establish 

priorities for the current legislative session. 

region can help surrounding towns by providing 

jobs for a labor force that wants to be put 

back to work. 

According to Rovero, providing jobs will 

help grand list growth as much as property 

taxes. 

“If no one is working,” he said, “all the 

social agencies end up spending a lot more 

money.” 

“Jobs are good,” said Rivers, “but people 

have to live somewhere.” Sprawl, created by 

drawing people to where the jobs are, could 

spill over into other towns, increasing costs. 

REGIONALIZING SPECIAL 

EDUCATION 

With one eye toward regional economic 

development in the current legislative session, 

NECCOG members have set the other firmly 

on special education — the cost of which can 

cripple the education budget of a town long 

after the numbers have been finalized, and voters 

have approved a spending plan at referendum. 

Rivers asked legislators at the table, including 

State Sen. Tony Guglielmo, R-Stafford, 

State Rep. Mike Alberts, R-Woodstock, and 

State Rep. Mae Flexer, D-Killingly, whether the 

laws governing special education requirements 

could be altered. 

He commented that a few alterations to the 

wording of related legislation could change 

the “burden of proof” in determining whether 

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a student needs to be placed out-of-district due 

to special needs; something that can cost a district 

tens of thousands of dollars for a single 

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In Killingly alone, Town Manager Bruce 

Benway spoke of the Town Council and Board 

of Education’s agreement that supplemental 

appropriations be made mid-year, covering the 

cost of Special Education students that move 

into the district half way through the school 

year — but don’t bring with them the money 

already budgeted by the previous district for a 

specialized program. 

The Killingly Town Council faced a $500,000 

supplemental appropriation due to fluctuating 

special education costs earlier this month, and 

another of $900,000 two years ago. 

According to Benway, the council understands 

the costs are federally mandated and 

noted that the Board of Education modifies the 

existing budget to return what it can at the end 

of the year, however the standard program suffers 

when the district suddenly needs to come 

up with hundreds of thousands of dollars over 

the initial budget. 

NECCOG members urged the legislators to 

investigate whether Hartford can adopt a resolution 

to go to Congress and argue that the 

“federal government needs to take care of 

business.” Special Education is a “budget 

buster,” according to Alberts, who highlighted 

that costs related to a single pupil can be 

“astronomical,” calling it a long-term challenge 

that the state has to address. 

Year after year, boards of education are 

tasked with creating budgets under the looming 

shadow of a budget line item that cannot 

be pinned down until midway through the 

school year, as municipal leaders are left to 

ponder whether special education is an 

“untouchable issue.” 

Rovero said he is hopeful the current administration 

will, at the very least, take up discussion 

of special education mandates, costs and 

the impact to municipal budgets. He speculated 

at the meeting that Malloy, who has publicly 

discussed his own experience with difficulties 

associated with special needs, is more likely to 

tackle the issue than previous state leaders. 

The Connecticut General Assembly convened 

for a short session Feb. 8 and will run 

through the first week in May. 

Kerensa Konesni may be reached at 860-928- 

1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at kerensa@villagernewspapers.com. 

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Sometimes we just need some good news 

“Hope is not wishful thinking.” - 

Frances Moore Lappé 

Last week I went to an author 

event at a local bookstore in 

the Boston area. 

Frances Moore Lappé read from her 

new book entitled “EcoMind: 

Changing the Way We Think, To 

Create the World We Want.” 

You may recognize the name; Lappé 

is the famed author of “Diet for a 

Small Planet.” In the introduction of 

her new book, Lappé asks these questions: 

“Are we environmentalists actually 

defeating our own ends? Just 

when the magnitude of our environmental 

crisis is becoming clearer by 

the day, are we pushing people to 

despair” (xii)? During her talk, I was 

happy to hear Lappé’s continued 

emphasis on the fact that we need to 

pay attention to the good environmental 

stories. We cannot do our best protecting 

the planet if we are continually 

focusing on sad and depressing ecological 

news items. Many of these 

gloomy accounts can make us feel 

overwhelmed and helpless, creating a 

sense that no matter what we do, nothing 

will make a difference. 

Luckily, Lappé mentioned several 

inspiring “green” movements. There 

are two that really stick out in my 

mind. 

The first was a cheering for the 

life’s work of Wangari Maathai and 

the other, praise for the Chicago-based 

“Growing Home” project. 

We lost environmental activist 

Wangari Maathai in September 2011. 

Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel 

Peace Prize, received the honor 

because of her tireless effort to 

encourage peace, democracy, and sustainable 

development. According to a 

short biography, Maathai was the first 

woman from Africa and the first environmentalist 

ever to receive this 

award. She had many causes throughout 

her lifetime, and was given 

numerous honors for her work, but 

one of her most well-known activism 

programs was the Green Belt 

THE 

EVERYDAY 

ECOLOGIST 

LIZ 

ELLSWORTH 

Movement (GBM). This movement 

was instituted 35 years ago in 1977. 

Maathai noticed that villagers, especially 

women, living outside of the 

cities in Kenya were experiencing terrible 

environmental conditions, 

which were negatively impacting 

their health and that of their villages. 

Maathai’s solution was to teach people 

in these rural areas how to plant 

trees. “The trees would provide wood 

for cooking, fodder for livestock, and 

material for fencing; they would protect 

watersheds and stabilize the soil, 

improving agriculture” http://greenbeltmovement.org/w.php?id=134). 

Since the program’s inception, some 

47 million trees have been planted creating 

a sustainable landscape. Not 

only have these trees given a “new 

life” to these areas of Kenya, but this 

project eventually became a platform 

for working towards solutions in 

other arenas (social, political, economic). 

Also, this successful story has 

led to empowering other groups 

around the world. Even though 

Maathai is no longer with us, her 

work continues on, and her environmentalism 

continues to inspire. As 

she said, “You cannot protect the environment 

unless you empower people, 

you inform them, and you help them 

understand that these resources are 

their own, that they must protect 

them’” (http://greenbeltmovement 

.org/w.php?id=134). 

The Growing Home project harnesses 

the power of protecting the 

planet as a way to educate for good. 

Their mission is “to operate, promote, 

and demonstrate the use of organic 

agriculture as a vehicle for job training, 

employment, and community 

development” (http://growinghomeinc.org/learn-more/about-us/). 

Someone who may find it a challenge 

to secure a job due to barriers such as, 

homelessness or time spent in jail, 

can utilize this program for transitional 

employment. Participants go 

through a 14 week session where they 

learn how to plant, weed, harvest, 

build gardening infrastructure (plant 

boxes, tools), etc. Also, the group takes 

classes on topics such as healthy eating, 

food systems, soil ecology, horticulture, 

and environmentalism. In 

addition, there are courses on how to 

apply for jobs, like résumé building 

and letter writing (http://growinghomeinc.org/wp-content/uploads/ 

2011/10/GH_one_pager11.pdf). The 

program offers opportunities for 

group members to work at agricultural 

events throughout the city. In some 

parts of Chicago, Growing Home’s 

employees hold a farmers’ market 

each week. In one area of the city, this 

is particularly important since there 

are few grocery stores or places for 

residents to get fresh fruit and vegetables. 

Last year the group tried a CSA 

(Community Supported Agriculture) 

program for the first time. 

“In 2010, Growing Home’s Wood 

Street Urban Farm grew and sold over 

11,000 pounds of local, USDA Certified 

Organic produce, with over $45,000 in 

earned income” (http://growinghomeinc.org/learn-more/about-us/). 

What a great way to encourage 

healthy eating, farming, environmental 

initiatives, and positive community 

development. I hope to hear more 

great things out of this project! 

I feel a bit lighter and more hopeful 

about our environment’s future after 

hearing about these two ecological 

movements. I hope you do, too! 

As Lappé says — “Keep those good 

stories coming!” 

Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, 

and holds a master’s degree in 

Environmental Education from 

Antioch University New England and 

a B.A. in English from Bates College. 

She specializes in conservation and 

recycling initiatives. 


WHAT IS IT? 

CONTEST ENTRY FORM February 24, 2012 

Deadline: March 1, 2012 

My guess is:___________________________________ 

Last Week’s answer: The top of the Putnam Spirits building, 

Kennedy Drive, Putnam. 

Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? 

The Villager has it to give. 

Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! 

Name________________________________________ 

Address______________________________________ 

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Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 

06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in 

Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to 

(860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, 

Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and 

where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, 

Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with 

the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive 

$25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! 

• A5 

NEWS BRIEF 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 

Robert and Linda Beaudry 

(LaPoint) will be married 50 

years on March 3, 2012. Both 

are originally from New 

England, met in college and 

were married in North 

Grafton, Mass. Robert is a 

retired civil engineer from the 

Federal 

Highway 

Administration of 35 years and 

Linda owns a travel agency, 

Creative Travel and Promotion 

in Brookings, Ore. (Robert from 

Putnam). 

They have two daughters, 

Sharon Beaudry who lives in 

New Hampshire and Susan 

Beaudry who lives in New 

York. One grandson, Jonathan 

Beaudry who lives in New 

Hampshire, will graduate high 

school this June. 

Bob and Linda have lived in 

several states across the United 

States and have traveled 

around the world. They lived 14 

years in Naples, Fla. Three 

years ago they found Brookings 

and moved there and built a 

new house on Harbor Vista 

Drive. They are very happy to 

have found Brookings to live 

and enjoy waking up everyday 

to panorama views of the ocean 

from their new home. 

New London Cancer Center welcomes 

Dr. Jeffrey Gordon, M.D. 

previously at Day Kimball Hospital and UMass Medical Center 

to our practice of Hematology & Oncology. 

Delivering Compassionate Comprehensive Cancer Care 

Bone Density & Osteoporosis Center 

Breast Health Center 

Coumadin Management and Bleeding & Clotting Disorders 

If you wish to continue your care with Dr Gordon please call 

860-443-4455 to make appointment. 

196 Parkway South,Suite 303 

Crossroads Professional Building 

Waterford, CT 06385 

www.NewLondonCancerCenter.com 

Courtesy photo



SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are 

LEARNING 

encouraged to submit items for 

inclusion on the Learning Page. The 

deadline is noon Monday. Send all 

items to Editor Adam Minor at 

aminor@villagernewspapers.com. 

A walk down memory lane 

GIRL SCOUTS TO GATHER FOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 

KERENSA KONESNI 


WOODSTOCK — Girl Scouts, Brownies 

and Daisies throughout the nation will be celebrating 

the Girl Scouts of America 100th 

Anniversary in March, with local Troops 

gathering at Woodstock Academy to host an 

art show to join current Scouts with alumnae 

and former leaders. 

Founded by Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low 

in 1912, the service organization is designed 

to build the confidence and character of 

girls, teach them to give back to their communities 

and to engage in a sisterhood with 

their peers. 

Locally, girls from throughout the region 

will descend on Woodstock Academy on 

March 2, bearing original works of art and 

refreshments as they come together for an 

art show hosted by Brownie Troop 65831. 

According to Troop Co-Leader Amanda 

Rice, of Woodstock, girls from the area’s 20 

chapters have been asked to create original 

works of art — be it a collage, sculpture, 

dance, skit, or painting — that expresses 

what participation in the service organization 

means to them. Pieces from each service 

unit will be selected to be sent to the Girl 

Scouts 100th Annual Jubilee in Duham, in 

PUTNAM — Putnam High School recently 

announced its honor roll for the second quarter 

of the 2011-2012 school year. 

GRADE 12 

High Honors: Gunnar Andersen, Kevin 

Bieger, Anthony Falzone, Haley Perron. 

First Honors: Alijah DiCristoforo, Lacy 

Fuller, Megan Heaney, Courtney Lavoie, 

Chase Lessard, Michael Levesque, Zachary 

Simpson, Valentina Zaytseva. 

Recognition: Kayla Breault, Nicholas 

Carvalho, Amanda Clifford, Sam 

Dauphinais, Michael Evans, Harley Fahey, 

Alec Foucault, Joseph Kroell, Jordan 

McCabe, Elizabeth Paglione, Edward 

Partlow, Brandon Roethel, Ryan Rumrill. 

May. The others will appear as a part of the 

art show in Woodstock, where the girls have 

also planned activities and will each contribute 

to the refreshments served. 

The goal of the event is to bring together 

several generations of girls and women who 

have participated in the organization, 

according to Rice, a school counselor. 

“It’s amazing to see students I’ve had come 

to volunteer with the younger girls, to help 

them earn badges,” she said. 

No stranger to volunteerism herself, Rice 

has served organizations like the Hole in the 

Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, as well as building 

chicken coops in Haiti. 

“I wanted my daughter to get involved in 

community service early on,” she said, “helping 

those who may not have as much.” 

Multi-town Troop Leader and 

Cadette/Senior Troop Deanne Fagan noted 

that the art exhibition will showcase the 

work of Girls Scouts from the Wolf Den 

Service Unit, encompassing the towns of 

Eastford, Putnam, Pomfret, Thompson and 

Woodstock. 

Former Girl Scouts and Leaders are asked 

to attend the celebration, which will include 

a “walk down memory lane” of sorts, with 

“old school” memorabilia, including badges, 

GRADE 11 

High Honors: Rachel Hollingworth, 

Monica Phongsa, Leslie Prunier. 

First Honors: Sydne Andersen, Sherry 

Deslauriers, Alec Fontaine, Cedar Hayes, 

Ryan Stocks. 

Recognition: Marie Auger, Jordan Cote, 

David Gazzola, Nicole Gleason, Krystina 

Lewis, Ilea Peckham, Steven Randolph, 

Zandelee Van Niekerk. 

GRADE 10 

High Honors: Madeline LeDuc. 

First Honors: Patrick Bieger, Tristan 

Desilets, Tylor Genest, Roland Krajewski, 

Jessica Walker. 

Recognition: Farrah Belliveau, Jennifer 

Berti, Cynthia Briere, Sara Carrera, Emily 

University of Connecticut 

STORRS — Samuel Lambert, son 

of David and Rebecca Lambert of 

Woodstock, a 2011 graduate of 

Woodstock Academy, qualified for 

the Dean’s List of the Academic 

Center for Exploratory Students at 

the University of Connecticut for the 

Fall 2011 semester. Samuel recently 

declared his major as Animal 

Science. 

Becker College 

WORCESTER, Mass. — The following 

students were named to the 

Becker College Dean’s List for fall 

2011. 

Cierra Collins of Putnam 

Matthew Wester of Putnam 

Wayne Charron of Eastford 

Rebecca Ernest of Danielson 

Jacob Harder of Woodstock 

Kaitlyn Kenney of Woodstock 

Stacy Ladd of Danielson 

Kerensa Konesni photos 

A piece of artwork by Sydney Schuler from Brownie 

flags and uniforms, on display. 

There will be no charge or registration for 

the art show. Participants are asked to join 

the girls within the Woodstock Academy 

Commons on Friday, March 2, from 6-8 p.m. 

Parking will be available in Woodstock 

Academy’s back lot. 



PHS announces second quarter honor roll students 

EDUCATION NOTEBOOK 

Spring is around the corner, but we still have several 

weeks of colder temps before we can officially begin 

our spring outdoor projects. If you are looking for 

things to do to keep yourself busy over this last weekend 

of February, I’ve got some suggestions! 

Pomfret School has a variety of events going on this 

weekend that are sure to appeal to many Quiet Corner 

residents. At 7:00 pm on both Friday, February 24th 

and Saturday, February 25th, head down to the Hard 

Auditorium to catch Pomfret School’s winter musical, 

West Side Story. If you can’t make the shows on 

Friday or Saturday, catch the 2:00 pm performance on 

Sunday, February 26th. All shows are free to the 

public! 

Saturday the 25th has two more events taking place 

at Pomfret School. At 5:00 pm, there is the Empty 

Bowls Supper in the Dining Hall Common Room. 

The supper consists of a buffet dinner of homemade 

soups and breads with proceeds donated to local 

food pantries. The price is $10 for adults and $7 for 

children under 12. The price includes a handmade 

ceramic bowl. Great food and a worthy cause! 

At 6:00 pm in the Jahn Reading Room, Pomfret 

School will hold Broadway Nights, a cabaret of 

songs performed by members of the school Chorus to 

benefit their March 2013 international tour. Those 

planning to attend are asked to bring a monetary donation 

(suggested amount, $15). For more information 

on all three events, see Pomfret School’s ad in this 

week’s Villagers or visit their website at pomfretschool.org. 

We all have that piece of furniture that has seen better 

days, like an old chair or cabinet that has lost its luster. 

If you want to learn how to bring your furniture 

back to life, head down to the Danielson Sherwin- 

Williams from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, 

February 25th for their Furniture Re-Finishing 

Clinic. The Sherwin-Williams team will demonstrate 

stripping, staining, painting and more finishing techniques. 

They will show you proper procedures, pros 

and cons, and tricks. The clinic includes a question 

and answer session, project idea center, how-to tips, 

and product literature. For more information on the 

clinic, stop in the store at 146 Main Street or call 860- 

774-9331. A good way to get you started on a late-winter 

project that is sure to brighten your home! 

Saturday also kicks off Wonderland Comics’ Door 

Buster Extreme Sale. Running Saturday the 25th 

through Tuesday the 28th, you can get Buy One, Get 

One Free on such items as trade paperbacks, action 

figures, record albums, posters, back issue comics, 

and more! Wonderland Comics is also taking 25% 

off video game systems, board games, statues, and 

premium back issues. Check out their ad in this 

week’s Villagers or visit their website for sale details: 

www.wonderlandcomics.com. 

There is no need to be bored this weekend! There is a 

lot to do this weekend and there is sure to be more to 

come as the temperatures improve. See you next week! 

Thank you for visiting our Facebook page at 

Villager Newspapers. We’ve already had three winners 

of our Villager Newspapers t-shirts and we look 

forward to more winners! 

Sarah Mortensen 


860-928-1818 

On-the-Go! 

in the Quiet Corner 

By Sarah 

Cates, Gabrielle Cournoyer, Tanya Flick, 

Evan Hennessey, Brenden Jett, Ashley 

Tierinni, Kyle Verrette. 

GRADE 9 

High Honors: Cole Andersen, Madison 

Brennan, Mariela Kridzelis, Vladimir 

Krivosheev, Mikayla Van Dam. 

First Honors: Timothy James Bragg, 

Lynsay Dashnaw, Angelo DeSalvio, Jacob 

Guertin, Milica Sari. 

Recognition: Joshua Allard, Eric 

Bembenek, Roger Brodeur, Kristian Burke, 

Steven Dakai, Matthew Harmon, Kayla 

Klingensmith, Cody LaScola, Jaw Lawrence, 

Daniel Lowell, Nathaniel Lowell, Samantha 

Mayo, Megan Mosely, Garrett Roberts, Alexis 

Rogers, Thalia Ruiz, Nathan Tozzi. 

Jacquelin Lee of Woodstock 

Rebecca Ernest of Danielson 

Kristen Rodman of Brooklyn 

Eastern Connecticut 

State University 

WILLIMANTIC — Lynn Maxfield, 

assistant professor of music at 

Eastern Connecticut State 

University, a resident of Woodstock 

Valley, has been invited to present his 

research at the 52nd Annual National 

Association for Teachers of Singing 

(NATS) National Conference this 

summer in Orlando, Fla. 

For more than two years, Maxfield 

has worked on his research, “Less Is 

More: Reducing Teacher Input May 

Lead to Increased Skill Retention.” 

He conducted the study at 

Monmouth College, IL, in coordination 

with faculty at the University of 

Iowa. The research involved working 

with voice lesson students who had 

varying degrees of singing experience. 

For four weeks, Maxfield used 

high frequency feedback during the 

students’ lessons to instruct them on 

a single piece. During the next four 

OPEN HOUSE 

Pre-K - GRADE 8 

Tuesday, March 13th 

Pre-K and K Informational Meeting begins at 6 pm 

Grades 1 - 8 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm 

St. Joseph School 

26 Main St., North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 

Phone: 860-923-2090 Fax: 860-923-3609 

Website: www.schoolofstjoseph.com 

Email: brieresharon@yahoo.com 

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Track and Field - Girls and Boys, grades 4 - 8 

Golf - Girls and Boys, grades 5 - 8 

An informational meeting for interested parents for both our Pre-K and 

Kindergarten programs will be held on Tuesday, March 13th, at 6:00 PM in the 

school cafeteria. Please bring in your questions, big or small, to the meeting and 

we will be happy to answer them. 

Our Kindergarten screenings will take place on Tuesday, March 20th and 

Wednesday, March 21st. Please call the school for an appointment. We are looking 

forward to seeing you. 

weeks, he reduced the 

frequency with which 

he provided feedback. 

Maxfield followed this 

technique for eight 

more weeks, then sent 

the recordings to a 

panel of auditors, who 

rated the quality of 

the singing without 

knowing whether the 

singing came from the 

high or low frequency 

feedback weeks. 

Maxfield’s research 

found that for 

younger, more novice 

singers, improvement 

in singing technique increased with 

more instruction. For more experienced 

singers, however, the opposite 

was true. Less instruction gave them 

more opportunity to try their own 

hypotheses and figure out what 

worked for their voices. These students 

performed better during the 

weeks of low frequency feedback. 

“It is important for educators to 

meet the instructional needs of their 

students, without giving them too 

much information and inhibiting the 

learning process,” said Maxfield. 

“This research has certainly affected 

my teaching for the better.” 

WILLIMANTIC — Eastern 

Connecticut State University recently 

released its list of full-time students 

who were named to the fall 2011 

PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL 

Monday, Feb. 27: Twin hot dogs on a roll with 

special recipe baked beans, coleslaw. 

Tuesday, Feb. 28: Chicken parmesan over whole 

wheat penne, fresh Caesar salad, whole wheat 

bread stick. 

Wednesday, Feb. 29: Italian meatball grinder, 

topped with marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella 

cheese, roasted vegetables. 

Thursday, March 1: Chicken fajita wrap on 

whole wheat wraps, Spanish rice and beans, 

cheese, salsa, peppers and onions, corn. 

Friday, March 2: Homemade calzones, choice of 

cheese only or with pepperoni or broccoli, fresh 

garden salad. 

PUTNAM ELEMENTARY 

BREAKFAST IN THE CLASSROOM 

Monday, Feb. 27: On-the-go breakfast cereal 

with graham crackers, fresh fruit, milk. 

Tuesday, Feb. 28: Low fat chocolate chip muffin, 

100 percent fruit juice, milk. 

Wednesday, Feb. 29: Whole grain cinnamon 

glazed French toast, fresh fruit, milk. 

Thursday, March 1: Team cheerios breakfast bar, 

strawberry/yogurt chex, 100 percent fruit juice, 

milk. 

Friday, March 2: Whole grain bagel with cream 

cheese, 100 percent fruit juice, milk. 

KID’S CAFÉ ~ LUNCH 

Monday, Feb. 27: Crispy chicken sliders or 

chicken tenders with cheddar, bacon and ranch 

dressing on a mini roll, carrot and celery sticks, 

“spudsters.” 

Tuesday, Feb. 28: Sloppy Joe on a roll, baked 

potato rounds, seasoned green beans. 

Wednesday, Feb. 29: Country style chicken dinner, 

chicken cutlet with gravy, whipped potato, 

seasoned carrots, wheat roll. 

Thursday, March 1: Homemade calzones, 

choice of cheese only or with pepperoni or broccoli, 

fresh garden salad. 

Friday, March 2: Dr. Seuss Day – One fish two 

fish sandwich on goldfish honey wheat bread 

served with tomato soup with Goldfish. 

Alternate offerings: - Sandwiches: Tuna, egg 

salad, ham and cheese, turkey breast and cheese, 

peanut butter and jelly or fluff. 

Yogurt Meal: 4 oz yogurt, string cheese or peanut 

butter and graham crackers,. 

Chef Salad: Lettuce, tomato, broccoli, carrots, 

green pepper, 1 oz cheese and half boiled egg or 1 

oz deli meat. 

Light salad dressing and whole-wheat roll served 

with all salads. 

Fresh fruit and low fat milk choices offered daily. 

WOLF’S DEN CAFÉ 

PUTNAM MIDDLE SCHOOL 

Monday, Feb. 27: Crispy chicken sliders, chicken 

tenders with cheddar, bacon, ranch dressing, 

carrot and celery sticks “spudsters.” 

Tuesday, Feb. 28: Sloppy Joe on a Kaiser roll, 

baked potato rounds, seasoned green beans. 

Wednesday, Feb. 29: Country style chicken dinner, 

chicken cutlet with gravy, whipped potato, 

carrots, wheat roll. 

Thursday, March 1: Homemade calzones, 

choice of cheese only or with pepperoni or broccoli, 

fresh garden salad. 

Friday, March 2: Crispy fish sandwich, lightly 

buttered white firs on a multi grain roll, tomato 

soup with crackers.. 

Alternate offerings: - Sandwiches: Tuna, egg 

salad, ham and cheese, turkey breast and cheese, 

peanut butter and jelly or fluff. 

Yogurt Meal: 4 oz yogurt, string cheese or peanut 

butter and graham crackers,. 

Chef Salad: Lettuce, tomato, broccoli, carrots, 

green pepper, 1 oz cheese and half boiled egg or 1 

oz deli meat. 

Light salad dressing and whole-wheat roll served 

with all salads. 

Fresh fruit and low fat milk choices offered daily. 

Dean’s List. 

William Aulerich ‘12 of Danielson 

was named to the Dean’s List. 

Aulerich is a full-time student majoring 

in Computer Science. 

Emily Barnes ‘14 of Putnam was 

named to the Dean’s List. Barnes is a 

full-time student majoring in Pre- 

Elementary Education. 

Adam Bonitz ‘12 of Brooklyn was 

named to the Dean’s List. Bonitz is a 

full-time student majoring in 

Sociology. 

Jennifer Boucher ‘15 of Pomfret 

Center was named to the Dean’s List. 

Boucher is a full-time student majoring 

in Environmental Earth Science. 

Chelsea Brisson ‘15 of Pomfret was 

named to the Dean’s List. Brisson is a 


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• A7 

What a difference a year makes 

It was around this time 

last year that I stood in 

our home with my 

hands clasped to my 

cheeks “Home Alone” style 

concerned about its structural 

safety and wondering 

how on earth I was going to 

contend with the mess that 

lay before me without Dad 

home. 

Fortunately for us, I was assured 

that our roof was structurally sound 

but it took three men two hours to 

clear a massive build-up of snow and 

ice off of it. 

But water is a funny thing and it 

will seek the path(s) most easily traveled, 

which for us, ended up being 

the interior of our home. I tore out 

the four front interior walls (the 

lower halves of both the living and 

dining rooms, and the entire front 

walls of both a son’s bedroom and 

the master bedroom), and dragged 

them out in 30 gallon trash bags or 

tossed them out of an upstairs window 

and into a dumpster, depending 

on which phase of the demolition we 

are speaking about. And insurance 

is a funny thing as well – it will pay 

for the damage to the inside of the 

home, but it will not cover a single, 

THE NEW 

NORMAL 

LAURA 

FISHER 

ANDERSEN 

solitary dime for the requisite 

roof replacement, 

which was done a couple of 

months ago, in anticipation 

of another winter of snow 

and ice, which hopefully 

wouldn’t be as bad as last 

year, and has, thus far, 

turned out not to be. 

As I write, I look around 

to see what remains to be 

done. There isn’t a lot, but it is dirty, 

dusty work and penciling it in 

between the goings-on of basic daily 

life can be a bit challenging when 

taking on the task of doing some of 

the repairs oneself. My plan during 

Dad’s absence last year was to renovate 

our master bedroom. We live in 

a home built in the 50’s so we don’t 

have a walk-in closet or a master 

bathroom and the water streaming 

into our room through the roof and 

front window last year didn’t qualify 

as one despite its best efforts. Being 

somewhat of a “do it yourself-er” I 

mapped out a new floor plan for our 

room to include that walk-in closet I 

so desired. When winter dealt its 

destructive blow, I simply incorporated 

that plan into the repairs we 

had no choice but to make. 

Though the majority of 

the 

repairs were done by contractors, 

I’ve done a bit of it myself, and as a 

result, I’ve become much more adept 

at hanging sheetrock, taping, mudding, 

and sanding, and then repeating 

the mudding and sanding 

process where and when necessary. 

Though it is a very dusty job and has 

resulted in more frequent use of my 

inhaler, there is definitely something 

about standing back and looking at 

the finished product that brings a 

sense of pride and accomplishment, 

despite the amount of time it takes 

to get it done oneself. Once that is 

completed, it’s on to priming, painting 

and installing new flooring 

throughout the entire second floor. 

Time. I’ve often said that work 

expands to fill the time available. I 

also find that I am far more productive 

if I have several things to do and 

not a whole lot of time in which to do 

them. Homeschooling, taking care of 

elderly relatives, or simply holding 

down the fort in Dad’s absence, have 

occupied the majority of my days 

over the past several years. I have not 

had (or perhaps I simply haven’t 

taken) the time to seek out employment 

that would allow me the ability 

(or the flexibility) to also be available 

to our own children. But 2012 has 

been good to us thus far. It’s been 

quite a while, but thanks to timing 

and friends, who thought I’d be a 

good fit, I am doing things I love to do 

and am still around for our own children, 

something that has always 

been important to us. Children need 

their parents at the end of their 

school day whether they are six or 

16. 

So, in the span of a couple of 

weeks, I’ve acquired not one, but two 

jobs. Funny how things work. 

Thanks to my friend, Kathleen 

Lundy, I’m tutoring – combining my 

love of working with kids (particularly 

teenagers) with my love of finding 

new ways to impart knowledge. 

Even more fun is doing something I 

haven’t done in seven years and that 

is waitressing. A few weeks back, 

Dad thought it would be a good idea 

to walk to Price Chopper to get milk. 

Mind you, this was on Saturday, Jan. 

21, a day that was actually a “winter” 

day given that we haven’t had many 

of those this year. It was cold and 

snowy and resulted, in the end, in us 

calling our son to come pick us up! 

We started out by walking to the 

post office to send something to our 

son who lives in New York City, and 

given that we were so close by, on the 

spur of the moment, decided to stop 

for breakfast at the Main St. Grille 

before getting the milk. Having once 

worked with the owner, Kim, at 

Stateline in Rhode Island, off the 

cuff, I decided to ask if she was hiring. 

Timing is everything. The 

restaurant was about to expand into 

yet another building unit. She might 

need more wait staff. Over the next 

couple of days, a text here, a phone 

call there, I found myself hired and 

back in the fast pace of the waitressing 

world – and I do mean fast! 

To be honest, I didn’t realize how 

much I missed it until I started doing 

it again! 

The transition back into the serving 

world has been relatively seamless 

and one I am incredibly grateful 

for it. The regulars know I’m new 

and their welcoming of me and 

patience with me is most appreciated. 

Indeed, what a difference a year 

makes. 

Laura Fisher Andersen is a resident 

of Putnam. She writes a bi-weekly 

column for the Villager 

Newspapers. She may be reached at 

laurawriter65@gmail.com. 

It’s that time again — when 

readers reveal their 

favorite tips and tricks. 

From easy appetizers to preventative 

pet care, the following 

ideas promise to lessen the little 

hassles in life and make 

everyday life a little easier! 

And remember readers, send 

in your best helpful hint for a 

chance to win dinner for two at the Publick 

House in Sturbridge! 

This reader’s bargains translate into “giving 

back.” 

Now that my kids are grown and on their 

own, I put together packages for them. I save my 

“Buy 1 Get 1 Free” items or anything I can use a 

good coupon for. Anything that is non perishable 

such as toothpaste, razors, shampoos, 

canned goods, pasta, etc. I try to package them 

in reusable containers like totes, reusable shopping 

bags, pillowcases, etc to be creative! 

Sandy Conway 

Charlton, Mass. 

Attention pet owners: A reader shares petfriendly 

advice that can prevent unnecessary 

cost and concern: 

We found this out at our house after confounding 

our vet. Our cat was losing hair on his 

hindquarters, 100 percent hair loss on the back 

side of his legs. The vet did a blood test to see if 

it was a thyroid issue, it wasn’t. Other tests were 

suggested. We watched the cat’s movement and 

found him to be sitting on some insulation in 

the basement. The insulation was a nice comfy, 

Undeclared. 

Rebecca Coolidge ‘15 of Danielson was named to 

the Dean’s List. Coolidge is a full-time student 

majoring in Communication. 

Graham Cooper ‘13 of Pomfret Center was 

named to the Dean’s List. Cooper is a full-time student 

majoring in Social Work. 

Nicholas Cuesta ‘12 of Brooklyn was named to 

the Dean’s List. Cuesta is a full-time student majoring 

in History. 

Erika Enderle ‘13 of Woodstock was named to 

the Dean’s List. Enderle is a full-time student 

majoring in Accounting. 

Kayla Fafard ‘13 of North Grosvenordale was 

named to the Dean’s List. Fafard is a full-time student 

majoring in Pre-Elementary Education. 

Tracy French ‘12 of Brooklyn was named to the 

Dean’s List. French is a full-time student majoring 

in Sociology. 

Nathan Gagnon ‘13 of Thompson was named to 

the Dean’s List. Gagnon is a full-time student 

Readers reveal tips and tricks 

TAKE 

THE 

HINT 

KAREN 

TRAINOR 

warm place to sit. We removed 

the insulation and the problem 

went away. We told the vet so they 

could help other families. I hope 

you are able to tell your readers 

so their families will not have to 

incur expenses unnecessarily. 

People love their pets! People love 

to save money! 

Curt Weissinger 

Woodstock, Conn. 

Paper clips are an old school staple – and a 

clever reader shares a half dozen uses! 

Ready to share the miracles of paper clips . . . 

(great at home and while traveling . ..darn 

cheap too)! 

1. Christmas ornament hook. 

2. I used one as a washer on a stripped screw 

on the bottom of a shower door, where we couldn’t 

get the screw to back out, but I opened the 

paper clip enough to fit around the screw, tightened 

it down and voila! 

3. Paper clip on any book I am reading, top of 

the page, prevents bend corners and lets me find 

where I left off very quickly. Great on the airplane 

and passes security. 

4. Works as a temporary money clip or for 

bundling bills for the bank etc. 

5. I have hung pictures or door decorations 

with a paper clip, over a less damaging push pin 

or thumb tack, with the paper clip as the hook, 

when opened and shaped like an “s”. 

6. Paper clips on the fabric in office cubes, as 

a hook, (tape to the back of card or photo you 

want to hang), then gently push the opened 

hook end into the fabric of the cubicle. It leaves 

no damage when removed to place a new photo 

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continued from page A1 

majoring in History and Social Science. 

Elaine Gazzola ‘14 of Rogers was named to the 

Dean’s List. Gazzola is a full-time student majoring 

in Pre-Social Work. 

Maggie Gibeault ‘12 of Brooklyn was named to 

the Dean’s List. Gibeault is a full-time student 


Jonathan Goodwin ‘12 of Woodstock Valley was 

named to the Dean’s List. Goodwin is a full-time 

student majoring in Business Information 

Systems. 

Shelbie Greene ‘12 of Putnam was named to the 

Dean’s List. Greene is a full-time student majoring 

in English. 

Erik Hazelton ‘14 of Woodstock was named to 

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etc., but strong enough, even for small plaques 

etc. 

Viola Bramel 

Northbridge, Mass. 

A chemical free oven cleaner is as close as 

your kitchen cupboard: 

Here is an effective way to clean the inside of 

your oven without using the harsh chemical 

sprays from stores. Simply spray vinegar all 

over the inside of the oven. Follow that with an 

even sprinkling of baking soda and allow for 

the mixture to bubble and fizz. Leave the mixture 

to sit for about 30 minutes to an hour, 

depending on how much grime /grease is clinging 

to the walls of the oven. Then use a scouring 

sponge to scrub the walls and bottom of the 

oven to remove the grime and build up. Vinegar 

is a great degreaser, so try rinsing the sponge in 

vinegar to maintain its grease cutting abilities. 

You can rinse the oven by sponging clean water 

on the walls and bottom, this way no chemicals 

are required to achieve a clean look 

Mary C. 

Sturbridge, Mass. 

This reader cooks up an appetizer that’s not 

only delicious, it’s easy! 

I have a very easy and delicious appetizer that 

is a family favorite: 

1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1 cup chopped 

Vidalia onion; 1 cup mayonnaise. 

Mix all together, place in shallow baking dish 

and cook at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes 

until bubbly and golden brown on top. 

Especially good served with the baked Ritz 

crackers! 

Linda Goodbrand 

Woodstock, Conn. 

Prize Winner: Congratulations to Curt 

Weissinger of Woodstock, Conn., whose name 

was drawn as winner for Dinner for Two at the 

Publick House in Sturbridge. He offered the pet 

tip above. 

Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House: 

Your tips can win you a great dinner for two at 

the historic Publick House Historic Inn in 

Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be entered 

into a random drawing. One winner per month 

will win a fabulous dinner for two (a $60 value) 

at the renowned restaurant, located on Route 

131 across the town common in historic 

Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business of dispensing 

tips, not inventing them (although I can 

take credit for some), I’m counting on you readers 

out there to share your best helpful hints! 

Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that 

has worked for you? Do you have a question 

regarding household or garden matters? If so, 

why not share them with readers of The 

Southbridge Evening News? Send questions 

and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, C/o the 

Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St., 

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EDITORIAL 

Power to 

the people 

One of the most popular questions I 

get asked about my job is how many 

letters to the editor I get on a weekly 

basis. 

Well, as the leader of 11 different newspapers 

for Stonebridge Press, I tend to lose count, so my 

response is usually “a lot,” but to me, “a lot” is 

never enough. 

As the editor of Villager 

Newspapers, I love getting letters 

from our readers — 

whether it’s a note of greeting, 

THE MINOR 

DETAILS 

ADAM MINOR 

FRANK G. CHILINSKI 

PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER 

ADAM MINOR 

EDITOR 

a criticism (only if it’s constructive), 

a thank you, an 

opinion on a local issue or simply 

just to say hello — we love 

hearing from our readers. We 

even welcome careful readers 

who notice mistakes in our 

paper. We aren’t perfect, and we 

appreciate people taking the 

time to make the paper the best 

it can be. 

That’s why every now and 

then, I like to remind all of you 

that we are always looking to 

hear from you. 

“But Adam, I’m not a writer…” 

So what? So you aren’t Mark Twain — that 

doesn’t mean your opinion doesn’t count. Letters 

are the lifeblood of this community newspaper, 

and we want to hear what you have to say. 

Opinions are definitely varied, and that’s the 

beauty of it. We wouldn’t want it any other way. 

As we look ahead to the last week in February 

and feel the warmth of spring coming near, we 

want to recognize all those who have expressed 

or still continue to express their opinions on 

these pages, whether by writing a letter or contributing 

a Sound Off. The opinion section is, 

indeed, the readers’ forum, and such a diverse 

cross-section of commentary proves that. It is 

not always easy to publicly state an opinion, especially 

those writing letters and signing their 

names, and we thank all of those who have done 

so. 

In the months ahead, we would like to encourage 

area residents to keep those opinions coming 

— particularly from those who have never participated 

in the forum before, although, of 

course, submissions from past contributors are 

always welcome. Being a fancy wordsmith or 

having perfect grammar are not prerequisites; 

all that is really needed is having an opinion and 

being willing to share it with others. 

So here’s the fine print, because we feel it is 

always worth repeating unless you forget. 

All letters to the editor must include the 

writer’s name, address and telephone number for 

confirmation purposes. Letters sent via e-mail 

(to adam@villagernewsapers.com) are preferred, 

but submissions may also be mailed to P.O Box 

196, Woodstock, Ct 06281, or hand-delivered to our 

Fair Place office at 283 Route 169, Woodstock. 

The Sound Off forum is offered to readers who 

may want to comment on a subject but do not 

wish to be publicly identified. Please make all 

comments clearly and concisely, to minimize the 

potential for mistakes when transcribing calls. 

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label it as a “Sound Off.” 

Please remember that for both letters and 

Sound Offs, libelous comments, personal attacks 

and material that cannot be verified will not be 

published. All submissions are subject to editing. 

Whew! That was a lot of fine print — but don’t 

let that stop you from using this newspaper to get 

your point across. We are here for you! Let us 

hear your voice! 

Thanks again, readers, for your thoughts and 

opinions, and please keep the submissions coming. 

I’m looking forward to hearing from you! 

Adam Minor may be reached at 860-928-1818, ext. 

109, or by e-mail at 

adam@villagernewspapers.com. 

LETTER TO THE 

EDITOR 

Agreeing to disagree 

To the Editor: 

Noreen Kellner’s disarmingly honest and 

charming letter in the Feb. 17 Villager has pretty 

much left me at a loss for words. 

We should absolutely agree to disagree and I 

hope there are no hard feelings at all. 

A listing of my failings however will not be 

forthcoming as my wife is otherwise occupied at 

the moment. 

JOHN A. DAY JR. 

WOODSTOCK 

OPINION 

Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

Nothing wrong with common sense in parenting 


I have been reading with great interest, Laura 

Fisher Andersen’s column, “The New Normal.” 

I could not agree with her more. 

Too many parents today have abrogated their 

responsibility to their children to teach them manners 

and civilized behavior. It does the children a 

terrible disservice and leaves them vulnerable and 

without adequate guidelines of how to function in 

today’s society. And so the children model what they 

see around them or what they see on TV. We owe it 

to our children to teach them respectful behavior. 

Good manners are never out of style and neither 

are certain codes of behavior, politeness, civility 

and consideration of others. These provide children 

with the social tools they will need as they 

grow older and will enable them to interact appropriately 

with others around them. When parents 

are polite and considerate of their children, the 

children will emulate that behavior. We need to be 

role models for our children and provide them with 

the guidelines they will need in today’s world. 

Please and thank you are as important for parents 

to use with their children as they guide them. It is 

all about modeling good behavior. 

Parenting is not easy. And despite all the literature 

around and info on TV etc., it is still one of the 

toughest and most demanding jobs we shall ever 

have. Parents truly are their children’s first teachers 

and children mirror what they see and hear in 

the home. 

Parents who are loving and respectful of their 

children, will have kind, loving respectful children, 

most of the time. Outside influences will always 

play a role. But the fundamentals that are taught at 

home will prevail. There will be a model of behavior 

to guide them. 

Discipline should be fair and punishment should 

“fit the crime.” A brief time out to a young child is 


A day doesn’t go by that the song, “When a Man 

Loves a Woman,” by Percy Sledge doesn’t come to 

mind. 

Late last summer, a poll was taken of likely voters 

across America, who gave President Obama a 

40 percent approval rating. Obviously, in a re-election 

year, a president would like to see this number 

closer to or above the 50 percent mark. Most astonishing, 

however, was the fact that Connecticut voters 

gave Obama the highest approval rating of any 

state in America, coming in at 60 percent! 

In other words, CT’s approval rating of Obama 

was 50 percent higher than the rest of the country. 

It would appear that a substantial majority of people 

in CT are indeed ‘in love’ with President 

Obama. 

So what has precipitated this love affair? We 

know that the president is not exactly pro-business 

and apparently, the same applies to at least 60 percent 

of Connecticut residents. And how do we 

know this? Because we continue to elect the ‘same 

old same olds’ like Don Williams, Edith Prague, 

Martin Looney and all the rest of the tax-and-spend 

liberals who also favor excessive borrowing, but 

have no idea as to how to create a vibrant economy 

here in CT. And how do we know this to be true? A 

financial study done at UConn in August of 2010 

revealed the following: 

an eternity and makes the point. Physical punishment 

never works and only instills hostility and 

resentment in the child. That will raise the hackles 

of many readers I am sure. But usually if the first 

slap does not work, then the next one is harder and 

so on. It is too easy to get out of control. 

When young children know the rules and if the 

rules are fair, they generally comply. Time out 

allows the parent a cooling off period too. 

In my work as a child behavior/development specialist, 

I have learned to observe the behavior of 

both the adult caregiver and the child. One needs to 

recognize when the child is no longer coping well 

with whatever the task or situation. “Time out” to 

help the child reorganize helps restore the balance. 

It also works for the caregiver too. Most observant 

parents know when a melt down is coming and will 

support the child in whatever works for them. I 

wish a course in child development and behavior 

could be taught in the schools. Then maybe if this is 

not being taught at home, it may be implanted in 

the young student’s mind and become a learned 

strategy when needed later on in life. 

I have met superb parents at all levels of the 

social and ethnic scale who are so tuned into their 

babies or children that it is a pleasure to observe 

them interact. It is not rocket science, most parents 

intuitively respond appropriately. 

Our goal as parents is to raise our children to be 

sensitive, polite, caring individuals. These behaviors 

will serve them well in the world and give them 

the basics they will need to face the many demands 

the world will place on them. 

It is puzzling to me that anyone would take issue 

with Laura Fisher Andersen’s very sensible comments. 

Connecticut ‘in love’ with Obama 

J.G. COLE 

THOMPSON 

“Connecticut faces a difficult economic future. 

Despite the modest improvement in the quality of 

jobs in the state over the past decade, there has 

been no aggregate job creation in 20 years … 

Connecticut has poor administrative data, knows 

little about the dynamics of firm [business] creation 

or disappearance, and has not developed an 

integrated data system to track its general economic 

performance. We know the general outlines of 

what is happening in the state’s economy, but developing 

responsive, effective policy requires quality, 

timely data integrated into the process through 

which that policy is developed. Developing such 

data and analysis…is central to meeting the staggering 

fiscal challenges the state now faces.” 

And just think: if we had elected leaders who 

were pro-business, perhaps we would not have 

attained the number-one status as the most heavily 

taxed state in all of America, as reported by 

Bloomberg News last month. But because a majority 

of CT citizens are so enamored by the likes of 

Don, Edith and Martin, Percy Sledge would be 

proud, because (paraphrasing), “If they’re bad, we 

can’t see it, if they plays us for a fool, we’re the last 

to know [because] lovin’ eyes can’t ever see.” 

Membership month coming for VIS 


March is membership month for the Village 

Improvement Society (VIS) of Thompson. 

Residents of the town came together in 1845 to 

create an organization committed to the “beauty, 

healthfulness, and good order of the village.” 

That is still the Society’s mission as it relates to 

the care of the Thompson Common. The Society 

makes the arrangements for regular mowing, tree 

maintenance, and the flowerbeds. The community 

benefits from the gifts of time and money from all 

who take pride in this open space. 

As you drive through Thompson, you might have 

noticed that the Common is well kept. This is possible 

because nearly 150 households and businesses 

respond to the annual membership drive. With the 

proceeds, the Society contracts for lawn mowing, 

tree maintenance, and leaf removal. The Christmas 

tree on the Common is lighted throughout 

FRED RUDER 

DAYVILLE 

December by the Society. Volunteers do the rest of 

the work, raking leaves and picking up brush, weeding 

flowerbeds, and planning such activities as 

Croquet on the Common and the Scarecrow 

Contest. Community-minded businesses also 

underwrite the prizes for these popular events and 

we are grateful to them for their sponsorship. The 

Common is a place for all to enjoy thanks to all our 

civic-minded neighbors. 

If you have received the Society’s mailing, we 

hope you will respond generously. For more information, 

including membership materials and the 

2012 calendar, please visit the website, thompsonvis@gmail.com 

and post a message. 

BOB SLOAT 

PRESIDENT,VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT 

SOCIETY OF THOMPSON 

No need to rush agriculture commissions 


I wish to make northeastern CT residents aware 

of some issues surrounding the ag commissions 

that are in the formation stages or which have 

already formed in our area. 

The AG Commission agent is Jennifer Kaufman, 

who is paid through a grant from the government to 

oversee the implementation of these commissions 

within “pilot” towns. I just became aware of this 

because of articles to this paper of December and 

January. 

There appears to be a hurried approach, in 

Pomfret at least, to get this AG Commission established 

‘before June’ according to Selectman Peter 

Mann, yet the public is largely uninformed about 

this proposed commission, it’s origins and goals, 

and the means of implementation. 

I also have this concern — why not promote 

Pomfret’s small agricultural farms and producers 

on our own? Why involve the government and 

invite them to have a say in our farmers’ production 

and means of marketing? 

There may be just one more meeting planned for 

this AG Commission before the townspeople are 

asked to vote on establishing this commission. I say: 

What’s the rush? I’ve phoned each Pomfret selectman 

and spoken at length with them (some twice) 

about my concerns. I’ve asked that they not rush 

this project through but instead, I’ve asked that 

they all write articles to the local papers (the 

Villager included) informing the residents on the 

topic of this AG Commission. 

Further, this topic of government control of our 

food resources (and other vital resources) interrelates 

interestingly enough with a United Nations 

plan for our nation. Once we take money from the 

government (grant, handout, etc.) as we did when 

we hired Jennifer Kaufman, there are always expectations 

that the government places upon us. In this 

way, they will have some undetermined say in how 

Pomfret’s farming community operates. This 

should be concerning to each and every resident of 

our county, state, and nation. 

I’ve planned an informational meeting on this 

topic to which the public is invited. It will be held on 

Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Willington Library, 

Route 74 and Ruby Road. Please plan on attending. I 

have invited Pomfret selectmen and members of all 

boards and commissions in town to attend as it is 

vital that those who plan for our future understand 

the manipulation at hand. 

MARY SMUTNICK 

POMFRET CENTER 

Frustrations 

in 

packaging 

In my biased opinion, I 

believe the fine art of 

merchandising has been 

reduced to a scribble. 

Not long 

ago if I 

wished or 

needed a certain 

store 

item, I simply 

patronized 

my choice, 

purchased it 

and came 

home. No 

fuss, muss or 

ROUND secretive profanity. 

But 

ROBIN 

thanks mostly 

RELAYS to the Tylenol 

tampering of 

ALAN some years 

ago (the culprit[s] 

were 

SANDERSON 

never caught), 

everything is 

packaged like it came from Fort 

Knox. 

Take medication as an example. 

Like many of my fellow 

senior citizens I’m on a few 

pills. However, a few years back 

when I went to the pharmacy 

for a prescribed refill, I unfortunately 

was served with an 

“adult proof ” cap. Without 

stretching your credulity I 

needed a screwdriver to get into 

the vial! Of course, the clerks 

all know me now but I still 

make sure before leaving that I 

can get into the container. 

But sales packaging doesn’t 

end there for me by any means. 

Gosh, even my mouthwash 

has its cover encased in tough 

plastic. I occasionally must 

employ a knife or scissors to 

free it. But mouthwash is just 

the start of my plastic problems. 

Some time ago I needed a new 

electric razor. Oh I found one at 

the neighborhood hardware 

store OK. However, the unit was 

shielded by a plastic defense 

that had to be a relative of a bullet-proof 

vest. Coming to the 

rescue again were my scissors, 

knife and struggling hands. 

Heck, I wasn’t going to eat the 

darned thing! I don’t put these 

tools away any longer. I may 

need them at once during any 

unexpected crisis. 

And if you’re anything like 

me, don’t you just love bottled 

covers, which say “press down 

here and turn.” Well, that’s all 

right assuming you have a vice 

attached to the table while 

pressing and turning according 

to the directions. 

The other day I stopped at a 

convenience store for a blast of 

cold water for my parched 

throat. Naturally I went back to 

my car for a needed drink. Now, 

very fortunately, my hands 

aren’t arthritic. Yet with all-my 

aging might I couldn’t unscrew 

the lid. Back to the big, brawny 

cashier I went for assistance. I 

thought he was going to require 

a wrench. But he finally got the 

job done without embarrassing 

comment and I satisfied my 

demanding desert thirst. I also 

had bought an accompanying 

bag of popcorn, which insisted 

I use my knife to open. 

The other half of my packaged 

complaint involves marketing 

shelves. Let’s say a new 

product is introduced at my 

local feedbag. Sometimes I like 

it. I return for a second bag, bottle 

or can. Now where is it? At 

the courtesy desk I’m informed 

that because the new item didn’t 

take off after a reasonable 

test-marketing period (let’s say 

one week!) the item has been 

discontinued, which does little 

for my taste buds. In fact, this is 

often a harbinger of more bad 

things to come during the day. 

Now here’s one for Sherlock 

Holmes. Perhaps he might tell 

me the reason why many commodities 

are stocked in the 

shape of a pyramid, which is 

OK for somebody 6’3” to reach. 

This is of no help to a guy like 

me who “towers” above kids at 

5’5”. 

Ask for assistance? Try and 

find one at this crucial point. 

Sure, go to the courtesy desk 

where a line has formed longer 

than at the unemployment 

office. 

In ending this diatribe why 

do cashiers ask customers for 

store tokens to help fund the 

grocery bill? I thought it was 

the other way around. I want to 

be given cost-cutting tokens to 

help feed my car’s thirst. 

Ah, me. Why have simple 

functions become so complicated? 

Codicil: On what island was 

Errol Flynn born? 

Alan Sanderson is a 30-year 

resident of Connecticut who 

lives in Danielson. His writings 

have appeared in numerous 

publications.



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Mild winter weather a blessing for local outdoor enthusiasts 

With milder weather blanketing the Quiet Corner Sunday, Feb. 19, locals made their way 

outside to enjoy Mother Nature. 

The Mackin/Cooke family, of Woodstock, enjoys a Sunday afternoon hike through the CT Audubon 

Society’s Bafflin Sanctuary in Pomfret. 

Can’t keep “Wyatt” indoors on a sunny day! Keith and Fay Moulton, of Pomfret Center, take to the 

trails over the weekend. 

Thompson residents Nick, 14, and Serena, 9, show off their basketball skills at Roseland Park in 

Woodstock. 

Felcia Fongemie, of Ashford, joins her parents for a walk through the nature preserve in Pomfret. 

A woman admires a tractor, while her husband and dog lead the way into the woods in Pomfret. 

Sunny skies are here again! A couple walks their dog in 50-degree weather at the Thompson Dam. 

KERENSA 

KONESNI 

PHOTOS 

Hikers in Pomfret on Sunday, Feb. 19. 

Felicia and Christian Fongemie, of Ashford, at Bafflin 

Sanctuary, Pomfret. 

Serena, 9, of Thompson, shoots hoops at Roseland Park in Woodstock.



SPORTS 

McKinley mounts impressive senior season for RPI 

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP 

SPORTS CORRESONDENT 

Editor’s Note: The profile on Hillary 

McKinley is a two-part piece. Check out next 

week’s Villager for Part Two. 

THOMPSON — Entering her freshman 

season at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 

(RPI), former Tourtellotte basketball standout 

Hillary McKinley had to wait. For the 

next three seasons McKinley mostly came off 

the bench to get playing time, but her 

patience and hard work finally paid off. 

“It’s been going great,” McKinley said of 

her senior season. “Everything is coming 

together. The coaches have been working 

with me and our team. My sophomore and 

junior seasons I’ve made some contributions, 

but this year it’s been great.” 

During McKinley’s sophomore season the 

Engineers won the Liberty League, which 

gained RPI an automatic berth into the 

NCAA Division 3 women’s basketball tournament. 

Even though they lost in the first 

round, there has been a drive to get back. 

There are currently five seniors on the 

team, so making a run at a spot in the tournament 

has never looked better. 

“We’re currently in second place, so hopefully 

we can make another NCAA appearance. 

We’re currently 15-8,” said McKinley. 

“If we win our conference tournament we 

automatically make it to the [NCAA] tournament.” 

McKinley is the star of the team, leading 

the Engineers in scoring average (15.2 points 

per game), while grabbing 10.2 rebounds a 

contest. Also from her center position, she 

leads the team and the Liberty League with 

58 blocks. McKinley also leads the Liberty 

League with 19 assists, 21 steals and 26.3 minutes 

per start. 

For her efforts McKinley has been Liberty 

League Player of the Week on five different 

occasions. On Jan. 21 against Clarkson 

University, McKinley scored a season best 23 

points, and on Nov. 22 she pulled down 19 

rebounds, also a season high. 

“I’m always in the center of the action and 

I’m always in the center of contact, whether 

I’m giving it or receiving it,” she said. “I love 

the game and I love the people I’m playing 

with. I think that has something to do with 

why our team has been so good.” 

Making the transition from high school to 

college basketball wasn’t initially easy. 

“I think the pace and intensity of the game 

is much faster,” said the 6-foot-4 McKinley. 

“It’s also a smarter game and it took a while 

for me to catch onto that. I think I love the 

game even more now than I did in high 

school.” 

McKinley isn’t worried about personal 

stats. The only thing that matters to her is 

winning games. 

“We’ve got really good team chemistry and 

on any given night anyone can have a huge 

game,” she said. “We play our best when we 

have a balanced attack and when everyone 

averages around 10 points a game.” 

McKinley attributed the work and effort 

her middle and high school coaches put in as 

reasons she is playing basketball at the collegiate 

level, as the list from Thompson continues 

to grow. 

“There have been other individuals that 

have come from Thompson that have gone on 

to play college athletics,” she said. “Danielle 

Dion and Matt Smith are two others that have 

represented Tourtellotte.” 

McKinley is majoring in bio-chemistry and 


RPI senior Hillary McKinley, a Quinebaug native, 

has had an excellent season for the Engineers. 

bio-physics and plans to go to the University 

of Hartford for graduate school and pursue 

another degree in neuroscience, with medical 

school to follow. 

Brine resigns as Woodstock Academy football coach 


SPORTS CORRESPONDENT 

WOODSTOCK — On Wednesday, Feb. 8, 

Gary Brine resigned from his position as 

Woodstock Academy head football coach. 

“I think it’s time to step aside,” said Brine. 

“I did what I can, I’d like to see someone with 

a little more energy and a little more youth 

take a shot at it.” 

Brine isn’t a stranger to coaching, as for 

the past 34 years he’s been patrolling the sidelines 

of a high school football team, and the 

last five have been with the Centaurs. Since 

the inception of a varsity program in 2006, 

the Centaurs earned a 12-48 record. Their 

best season came in 2008, when the Centaurs 

went 4-7 and finished with a 3-3 record in the 

Eastern Connecticut Conference as a member 

of the small division. Since then, as an 

ECC large member, Woodstock has gone a 

somber 6-24 and has only one win in the ECC. 

“You want to win, there’s no doubt about it, 

and I think losing bothered others more than 

DANIELSON — The 

Killingly Youth Wrestling 

Club sent 10 wrestlers to 

compete in the Kids State 

Championship Qualifying 

Tournament in Colchester 

this past Sunday. Killingly’s 

Michael Charron placed 

first in his bracket, Daniel 

Charron and Derek Turner 

both placed second, David 

Charron and Mark Sirois 

both placed third, and Caleb 

Ferland and Zack Burgess 

both placed fourth, qualifying 

them for the State 

Championship Tournament 

in New Haven this coming 

Sunday, Feb. 26. The 

wrestlers were among the 

more than 200 Intermediate, 

Novice and Middle School 

children competing for a 

chance to wrestle at States. 

“Killingly wrestlers are 

fierce competition on the 

mat,” began Lee Turner, the 

Club’s head coach. “Our 

it bothered me,” said Brine. “The kids played 

hard and I don’t think the kids were ready for 

the schedule and what the schedule brought 

to them game in and game out. We gave it and 

four years and the results are what they are. 

It’s not about a lack of trying with the coaches 

and kids.” 

Brine enjoyed his time as the head football 

coach at Woodstock Academy and is still 

involved with the boys’ basketball program, 

and will continue his position at the school. 

“I was hoping to bring the program to a 

higher level than we did,” he said. “I was fortunate 

to be able to coach as long as I did.” 

Too many times there was minimal 

involvement in off-season summer workouts, 

which is a necessity for any successful high 

school football program. 

“We’re not a neighborhood school, so the 

schedule is a factor,” said Brine. “Some kids 

travel some ways to get to the school so that 

does pose some problems. It’s been more time 

consuming than I’m sure in other places.” 

Brine also lost a close coaching friend. 

Seven Killingly wrestlers qualify 

for Kids State Championships 


Michael Charron of Killingly, who finished first in his bracket, vs. David 

Viens of Waterford. 

wrestlers work hard and 

have the dedication needed 

to succeed in this sport. 

The results we’re getting 

are evidence of that.” 

The Club will continue 

to send wrestlers to out-ofstate 

tournaments following 

this weekend’s State 

Competition. Killingly 

Youth Wrestlers will travel 

to Rhode Island, Maine 

and New York for competitions 

this March. 

The Killingly Youth 

Wrestling Club is in its 

22nd season. The objective 

of the club is to inspire 

and bring the youth in our 

community closer together 

through a common 

interest in sportsmanship, 

fair play and fellowship. 

The Club is open to children 

between the ages of 4 and 14. 

Practices are held at the 

Killingly Community 

Center every Tuesday and 

Thursday evening from 6 to 

7:30 p.m. More information 

can be found on the Killingly 

Youth Wrestling group page 

on Facebook, and on the 

KYWC website at killinglyyouthwrestling.com. 

Gene Blain, a former Killingly head football 

coach, came to the Centaurs as an assistant 

head coach this past season but had to go his 

separate way due to increased administrative 

duties at Windham High School. 

Above all, Brine will miss the kids the 

most. 

“They’re really good kids and they did 

everything we asked them to do,” he said. 

Current Woodstock Academy Athletic 

Director Chris Coderre was disappointed at 

Brine’s decision to resign, but doesn’t hold 



THOMPSON — The Tourtellotte boys’ 

basketball team remembered last year’s 

road loss to Killingly in the regular season 

finale. When the two met up this past 

Tuesday — again in a season finale — 

Tigers head coach Tony Falzarano 

reminded his team that he didn’t want the 

same end result. 

Tourtellotte had already beaten the 

Redmen once earlier in the season at the 

Clipper Classic, while Killingly was riding 

high after their upset win against St. 

Bernard. The Tigers needed a win after a 

home loss to Woodstock. 

To no one’s surprise, Tourtellotte senior 

Eddie Kopacz led all scorers with 22 

points, while eight others scored as they 

beat the Redmen 74-56. 

“We were angry about how the season 

ended last year, especially against 

Killingly, and the kids have been practicing 

their you know what off all week and 

they decided they were going to take care 

of business and they did,” said Falzarano. 

Tourtellotte’s depth eventually took 

over as only five Redmen scored, including 

Jeff Clang’s team-high 16 points. The 

game was close until the third quarter 

when the Tigers forced Killingly into six 

turnovers and outscored them 16-9 to take 

a 55-40 lead into the final quarter. Midway 

through the frame Tourtellotte went on an 

impressive 10-0 run to out-pace their competitors. 

“We had three kids that played all 32 

minutes because we just didn’t have the 

depth Tourtellotte has,” said Killingly 

head coach Scott Desrosiers. 

Killingly not only had to fight the lack of 

depth, but they also had to find a way to 

stop Kopacz. 

“We had to find a way to adjust. I 

anything against the former coach and feels 

he did an outstanding job with the program. 

“I wasn’t surprised. I knew he was thinking 

about it, but I didn’t know whether it 

would be this year or next year,” said 

Coderre. “Gary did a great job with the program. 

It may not have happened in wins and 

losses, but the program moved forward in a 

lot of ways with him. He’s going to be hard to 

replace.” 

Tigers remember last year’s 

defeat to beat Redmen 

thought we did a pretty good job on Eddie 

[Kopacz], but we let others score and we 

just had to tip our cap to Tourtellotte,” 

said Desrosiers. 

Falzarano felt his team played well 

when the Killingly defense focused on 

Kopacz. 

“Keavon Stafford stepped up and played 

well, Evan Touchette had a good game, 

Shawn Houle had a good game and that’s 

what’s good about our team,” he said. 

“When Eddie [Kopacz] gets bound up 

other guys step up.” 

The Tigers played almost flawlessly the 

entire game, only turning the ball over 

seven times. The first turnover was midway 

through the third quarter. 

“When we don’t turn the ball over and 

we’re patient with our offense good things 

will always happen,” said Falzarano. “I’ve 

been preaching that in November, 

December and I’ll keep preaching it until 

the middle of March.” 

Killingly gave one last swing at the game 

in the fourth quarter after a 9-4 run cut the 

deficit down to 62-49, but Kopacz quieted 

any believers of a comeback with a 3- 

pointer to push the lead back to 67-49 with 

less than three minutes to play. 

“To me this is a great tribute to them, 

you can’t get any better than that, I’ve 

been with them for four years now and I 

think this will give us some confidence 

heading into the Eastern Connecticut 

Conference tournament,” said Falzarano. 

Stafford finished with 13 points, while 

Touchette and Houle each scored 9 points. 

“I thought we played well and we played 

a balanced game,” said Touchette. “Our 

motivation was to not let what happened 

last year happen this year. We also wanted 

to get some momentum as we were heading 

into the ECC tournament.” 

Redgals find the win column in 2011-12 season 



KILLINGLY — Finishing with a 5-15 

record might not seem all that successful, 

but for the Killingly girls’ basketball team 

it was the most wins the program has had 

in the past five seasons. 

“I am happy with how it went,” said first 

year head coach Mark Lowell. “There were 

a couple of games I thought we could have 

won and we didn’t. Overall I’m happy with 

the five wins, that’s five more wins than in 

the past five years.” 

Lowell introduced a number of different 

defenses to the team this season and felt 

one of the strongest team attributes was 

how well they played D. 

“Whether it was a box-in-one, 2-3, or a 1- 

3-1, they picked it up quickly, and that is 

something I’m happy for,” said Lowell. 

“I’m glad that they picked it up easily and 

executed it.” 

Conversely, Lowell felt too many offensive 

mistakes — such as turnovers — led 

to too many easy baskets for the opposition. 

“Every game it killed us a lot,” he said. 

“I told them don’t be afraid to make mistakes, 

but when you make three or four of 

them in a row that’s not good and I’m 

going to get on you about it. A lot of that 

comes just with experience.” 

Senior Devin Hill carried the team on 

her back all season long, averaging a double-double 

of 18 points and 10 rebounds 

per night. One of Hill’s goals was to score 

1,000 career points, but she came numbingly 

close — finishing 30 points shy. 

“She’ll make the All-ECC [Eastern 

Connecticut Conference] first team, and 

I’m putting her up for some other honors 

as well,” said Lowell. “I think she’s one of 

the top players and she deserves it, I just 

wish I had more time to work with her. She 

was the leading scorer in the ECC.” 

Junior Taylor Sarty was the team X-factor. 

As the point guard, the team missed a 

beat when Sarty wasn’t on the floor. 

“She didn’t score a lot, but as far as an 

on the court leader she took at least one or 

two charges per game and she was a scrappy 

player and willing to go out there every 

time,” said Lowell. “I knew she had it in 

her but I wasn’t sure if she would actually 

do it, and she did.” 

Lowell felt getting four to five wins 

would be an easy goal, but once he saw 

how the team played he felt getting eight 

wins would be a win total they would be 

able to accomplish. 

“As the season went on I did raise my 

expectations and felt we could get eight 

wins,” he said. “I did set goals pretty lofty 

and also felt we could have made it to the 

ECC tournament. The fact that we didn’t 

make it, I’m OK with that, especially with 

where we came from.” 

Lowell’s biggest goal had nothing to do 

with wins and losses. 

“I just wanted to build a foundation that 

the kids can build from,” he said. “When I 

was hired I told them that it would take 

three to four years and getting the girls on 

board. I also wanted the community to get 

behind this team and turn the program 

around, which I think we can do.” 

The Redgals had some success on the 

court, but beating Putnam 62-49 to win the 

Clipper Classic early in the season.


Armory building located at 15 Keech St. 

The Facilities Committee has been at a 

standstill since the fall and was waiting to 

hear what would happen with the high 

school. 

“It made no sense for us to come to a conclusion, 

fund a building committee and start 

something with the Armory when we didn’t 

Termini approached him about 

adding a second dog to the K9 program. 

Hayes said Termini offered 

to spearhead the fundraising effort 

needed to pay for the dog that 

kicked off on Feb. 3 at WINY Radio. 

“In four hours’ time, we raised 

just over $7,000 from the community 

and received a $5,000 donation 

from Putnam Bank. We were able 

to raise more than $12,000,” said 

Hayes. 

However, that was not the end to 

the good news, as Hayes explained 

that evening he was contacted by 

Craig Gates from Gates Auto 

Group. 

“Craig Gates offered to donate a 

Ford Explorer SUV specifically 

know what the town’s needs would be,” said 

Rawson. 

The Armory building was approved for 

purchase by the town in March, Rawson said. 

“It’s a lengthy municipal process, but I’m 

hoping the subcommittee gets this off the 

ground soon so the Board of Education can 

take a full recommendation to the taxpayers.” 

Hull said the Facilities Subcommittee continues 

seeking the most affordable option, 

stating that by settling on “renovate as new,” 

outfitted to suit the needs of 

Officer Termini and Aron for three 

years with the possibility of renewing 

his donation with a new vehicle 

once those three years are up,” said 

Hayes. “It just keeps on getting better 

and better,” said Hayes. 

The Explorer is expected to 

arrive in two months, and will have 

kennel cage attached to the back 

seat. It will be the standard black 

and white matching the other 

police vehicles, and as Termini 

described, it “will have the same 

package as all other police vehicles, 

but will be equipped with a temperature 

sensor so the locks will pop 

up and so Aron can get out if needed 

— it’s just part of taking care of 

a dog.” 

Another objective is to bring 

Aron out in the community as 

much as possible, Termini said. 

“I want to take him everywhere, I 

want the community to get to know 

him,” he said. 

“When picking out [fellow K9] 

Sero, we wanted a dog that could 

roll around with kindergartners, 

but when it was time to work he 

could also do that. We are looking 

to do the same with Aron,” Hayes 

said. 

The kennel where Aron was to be 

purchased was impressed by the 

outpouring of community support 

and donated the dog, which would 

have cost $6,2000, to the department, 

bringing the total amount of 

funds raised to more than $27,000 

for the K9 program. 

Four years ago, when the department 

added its first dog, Sero, 

Hayes explained, “I told the officers 

there are still several more options to be considered 

under that umbrella. 

“It’s still way too premature,” said Hull. 

“Their recommendation will be brought 

before the Board of Education next. We want 

to take it slow and make sure all questions 

are being answered. It’s an exciting time for 

the town.” 

While the decision to close the high school 

has been laid to rest, Hull said that the committee 

still wants to solicit more input from 

the town. 

none of the expenses associated 

with the dog or the equipment 

would come from taxpayers’ 

money, we would find a way to fund 

the program.” 

He added: “That was my same 

guideline this time.” 

Since the funds needed for the 

purchase of Aron and all other 

costs associated with adding a second 

dog to the K9 program have 

been raised, Termini explained 

that the money raised will be put 

into the K9 program’s budget to be 

used to cover vet bills, any additional 

training and toys. 

“Basically, the cost of living,” 

said Termini. 

Termini and Aron will begin 

four months of training in 

September at the Connecticut 

Police Academy in Meriden. 


Facilities committee proposes renovation for high school 

SCHOOL 


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“The formal recommendation won’t go out 

for a couple of months, and then the Board of 

Education will debate and vote on it,” Hull 

said. “After that it will go before the Board of 

Selectman and then finally will be brought 

before the town at a referendum.” 

Meryl Willett may be reached at 860-928-1818, 

ext. 112, or by e-mail at meryl@villagernewspapers.com. 

Police dog addition provided entirely by fundraising 

K9 


“We work on patrol operations 

and within a year Aron will be 

trained in narcotics,” said 

Termini. “He will be trained for 

search and rescue, narcotics, protection 

— everything Sero does — 

but by adding narcotics we can 

push the program to the next 

level.” 

Sero has been on the force for 

about four years and is expected to 

retire in three to four years. 

“By the time Aron is good to go 

and certified in both narcotics and 

patrol, Sero will have about one 

year left — it’s perfect timing, really,” 

said Termini. 

Meryl E. Willett may be reached at 

(860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail 

at meryl@villagernewspapers.com 

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• A13 

POLICE LOG 

Editor’s Note: The information 

contained in these police logs was 

obtained through either press 

releases or other public documents 

kept by each police department, 

and is considered to be the 

account of police. All subjects are 

considered innocent until proven 

guilty in a court of law. 

PUTNAM POLICE 

DEPARTMENT LOGS 

TUESDAY, FEB. 14 

Joshua Moore, 29, of 12 Ballou 

St. Apt. 29, Putnam, was charged 

with disorderly conduct and 

interfering with an emergency 

call. 

John Burton, 30, of 41 Green St., 

Putnam, was charged with 

breach of peace and harassment. 

Joshua Faford, 26, of 39 Green 

St., Putnam, was charged with 

breach of peace. 

all sides of a discussion considered. 

I believe writing is a positive contribution 

to a community of people.” 

Willett is a product of The 

Richard Stockton College of New 

Jersey, graduating with a bachelor’s 

degree in communications in 2008. 

She has lived in Atlantic City, N.J., 

and Philadelphia, Pa. She currently 

resides in Putnam, her hometown. 

“Living in different areas of the 

country has shown me how unique 

the northeast corner is,” Willett 

said. “The tight-knit community 

that exists here is something I have 

yet to see any place else. I wanted to 

write for The Villager because I care 

about this community, and feel 

through community journalism I 

get to be an important part of it. The 

Villager covers the news but also 

focuses on the local heartbeat, the 

people who make this area special. I 

am very excited to be able to 

observe, interview, and write about 

what is happening in the Quiet 

Corner.” 

the Dean’s List. Hazelton is a 


Environmental Earth Science. 

Danielle Holman ‘12 of 

Putnam was named to the 

Dean’s List. Holman is a fulltime 

student majoring in 

Sociology. 

David Hussong ‘14 of Pomfret 

Center was named to the Dean’s 

List. Hussong is a full-time student 

majoring in Undeclared. 

Cecily Iturrino ‘12 of Pomfret 


List. Iturrino is a full-time student 

majoring in English. 

Vanessa Kantorski ‘13 of 

Woodstock was named to the 

Dean’s List. Kantorski is a fulltime 


Psychology. 

Daniel Lombardi ‘12 of 


Dean’s List. Lombardi is a fulltime 

student majoring in Social 

Work. 

Erika Malito ‘12 of Dayville 


Malito is a full-time student 

majoring in Psychology. 

Alyssa McLaughlin ‘15 of 

Dayville was named to the 

Dean’s List. McLaughlin is a fulltime 


English. 

Nadine Menard ‘12 of 


Dean’s List. Menard is a full-time 

student majoring in Biology. 

Jamie Chattelle, 31, of 158 Forest 

St. #705, Manchester, was 

charged with possession of child 

pornography 1 st and importing 

child pornography. 

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16 

Yelena Yakovleva, 21, of 41 

Woodstock Ave., Putnam, was 

charged with operating an 

unregistered motor vehicle, 

traveling fast and defective 

windshield. 

THURSDAY, FEB. 16 

Gloria Douglas, 49, of 5 Carol 

Ave., Quinebaug, was charged 

with forgery in the 3rd degree. 

Laura Lawyea, 47, of 11 

Whittemore St., Putnam, was 

charged with failure to obey signal. 

FRIDAY, FEB. 17 

Jeffrey Prokos, 47, of 657 

Wooster St., Southbridge, Mass., 

was charged with driving under 

the influence, stop sign violation 

and failure to drive right. 

Michael Coutermarsh, 30, 105 

Mechanic St., Putnam, was 

charged with driving under the 

Konesni grew up in Putnam, a 

product of the Putnam school system, 

graduating from Putnam High 

School in 2004. She was also part of 

the first graduating class at Arts at 

the Capitol Theatre, an arts magnet 

high school in Willimantic, before 

going on to study experimental filmmaking 

and art history at the 

University of Hartford. In her 

junior year, she co-organized an 

international symposium for the 

university, entitled “FEMINISM(S): 

Film, Video, Politics,” that drew 

artists, scholars and other contributors 

from eight countries to 

Hartford for the three-day event. 

After a month long road-trip 

throughout the country, college 

graduation and a short-lived move 

to Dallas, Texas, she moved back to 

eastern Connecticut and hit the 

ground running. She now resides in 

North Grosvenordale. 

“It’s community news,” said 

Konesni, who’s coverage area will 

include Thompson, Woodstock, 

Eastford and Pomfret for our 

Thompson Villager and Woodstock 

Villager publications. “It’s free 

Evan Meshberg ‘15 of 

Danielson was named to the 

Dean’s List. Meshberg is a fulltime 


Computer Science. 

Stacy Mesyna ‘13 of Danielson 


Mesyna is a full-time student 

majoring in Social Work. 

Nicholas Milano ‘12 of 

Pomfret was named to the 

Dean’s List. Milano is a full-time 

student majoring in General 

Studies. 

Brittany Miskell ‘12 of 


Dean’s List. Miskell is a full-time 

student majoring in Psychology. 

David Musto ‘14 of Woodstock 


Musto is a full-time student 

majoring in Undeclared. 

Kelli O’Brien ‘12 of Putnam 


O’Brien is a full-time student 

majoring in Environmental 

Earth Science. 

Frederick O’Neal IV ‘12 of 

Pomfret Center was named to 

the Dean’s List. O’Neal IV is a 


Music. 

Shanna O’Sullivan ‘13 of 

Eastford was named to the 

Dean’s List. O’Sullivan is a fulltime 

student majoring in Visual 

Arts. 

Shea Ogle ‘15 of Woodstock 


Ogle is a full-time student majoring 

in Undeclared. 

Stefanie Paschen-May ‘12 of 

Dayville was named to the 

Dean’s List. Paschen-May is a 


Visual Arts. 

Joseph Perreault ‘13 of 

Brooklyn was named to the 

Dean’s List. Perreault is a fulltime 


influence, traveling fast¸ and 

failure to drive right. 

TROOP D POLICE 

LOGS 

KILLINGLY 


Eric Angelo, 43, of 67 Page Road 

Litchfield, NH, was charged 

with failure to appear in the 2nd 

degree. 

Darren L. Therrien, 43, 4 Snake 

Meadow Park, Danielson, was 

charged with violation of probation/conditional 

discharge. 

Amy M. Podolski, 28, 101 Viall 

Rd, Danielson, was charged with 

using motor vehicle without 

owner’s permission and larceny 

in the 5th degree. 

information that is accurate and 

well researched. I like writing for 

The Villager because it provides 

community members with detailed 

insight into what is taking place in 

the community, as well as featuring 

the events, organizations and people 

that deserve to be placed in the spotlight.” 

As Konesni and Willet get settled 

into their new roles in the coming 

weeks, Villager Editor Adam Minor 

said he looks forward to a fresh new 

start. 

“It was obvious as I got to know 

both Kerensa and Meryl that they 

are passionate about local news,” 

Minor said last week. “As the editor 

of the Villager, I look for people that 

are eager to report on the Quiet 

Corner, and with these two, I am 

excited about the future with both of 

them on board — and I think that 

excitement will make itself known 

every week on our pages.” 

Both Willett and Konesni have 

local news experience in the Quiet 

Corner, as both have been employed 

by WINY Radio in Putnam as radio 

personalities. 

Mathematics. 

Paras Pirzada ‘14 of Brooklyn 


Pirzada is a full-time student 


Joshua Poudrette ‘12 of 


Dean’s List. Poudrette is a fulltime 


Accounting. 

Ilya Radchenko ‘12 of Putnam 


Radchenko is a full-time student 

majoring in Computer Science. 

Michelle Saucier ‘13 of 


Dean’s List. Saucier is a full-time 

student majoring in Business 

Administration. 

Amanda Schena ‘15 of 


Dean’s List. Schena is a full-time 

student majoring in Pre-Social 

Work. 

Avery Schena ‘15 of Brooklyn 


Schena is a full-time student 

majoring in Pre-Social Work. 

Osman Sencan ‘12 of Putnam 


Sencan is a full-time student 

majoring in Economics. 

Suzanne Slater ‘12 of 


Dean’s List. Slater is a full-time 

student majoring in Psychology. 

Heather Slesinski ‘12 of 


Dean’s List. Slesinski is a fulltime 


Accounting. 

Katherine Sokoloski ‘13 of 


Dean’s List. Sokoloski is a fulltime 


Physical Education. 

Seth St. Jean ‘12 of Brooklyn 

was named to the Dean’s List. St. 

Jean is a full-time student majoring 

in Business Administration. 

THURSDAY, FEB. 16 

Rita M. Dagnais, 50, Cranberry 

Bog Rd., Danielson, was charged 

with breach of peace. 

Gregory Wade, 54, of 16 

Mountain View Ln., Danielson, 

James Stafford ‘13 of 


Dean’s List. Stafford is a fulltime 


Computer Science. 

Martin Stepalavich ‘13 of 


Dean’s List. Stepalavich is a fulltime 


Sociology. 

Brittany Stilwell ‘14 of 


Dean’s List. Stilwell is a full-time 

student majoring in Pre-Early 

Childhood Education. 

Kriston Stipek ‘11 of 


Dean’s List. Stipek is a full-time 

student majoring in Biology. 

Elizabeth Swan ‘12 of 


Dean’s List. Swan is a full-time 

student majoring in English. 

Erin Szela ‘15 of Pomfret 


List. Szela is a full-time student 

majoring in Business 


Amie Tetreault ‘12 of Dayville 


Tetreault is a full-time student 

majoring in English. 

Christina Trahan ‘13 of 


Dean’s List. Trahan is a full-time 

student majoring in Pre-Early 

Childhood Education. 

Kayla Viens ‘12 of Putnam 


Viens is a full-time student 



Kevin Wagner ‘12 of Putnam 


Wagner is a full-time student 



Colin Whiston ‘13 of Brooklyn 


Whiston is a full-time student 

was charged with breach of 

peace. 


Dwayne Wiggins, 52, of 177 

South Main Street Apt B, 

Brooklyn, was charged with 

criminal mischief in the 3rd, 

disorderly conduct and assault 

in the 3rd. 

Nathan Farrell, 27, of 69 C 

Franklin St., Danielson, was 

charged with operating with a 

suspended license, failure to 

carry license, reckless driving. 

Connor J. Rochefort, 20, of 82 

Laurel Drive, Dayville, was 

charged with failure to register 

motor vehicle, operating under 

the influence of drugs or alcohol 

and failure to drive in proper 

lane. 

SATURDAY, FEB. 18 

Steven M. Integlia, 23, of 160 

Country Club Rd., Dayville, was 

charged with speeding, disobeying 

the signal of an officer, operating 

under the influence of 

drugs or alcohol, failure to drive 

in proper lane. 

Kevin McCarthy, 24, of 514 

majoring in Psychology. 

Matthew Young ‘13 of Dayville 


Young is a full-time student 

majoring in Environmental 

Earth Science. 

Clark University 

WORCESTER — April K. 

Herleikson, a resident of 

Pomfret Center, has been named 

to first honors on the Clark 

University Dean’s List. This 

selection marks outstanding academic 

achievement during the 

Fall 2011 semester. 

Killingly Kindergarten 

Registration 

KILLINGLY — Registration 

for kindergarten will be held 

Feb. 27 – March 16, between the 

hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

Please call and 

make an 

appointment for 

your child. The 

registration 

process will take 

approximately 

30 minutes. 

If your child 

will be attending: 

Killingly 

Central School, 

please call 860- 

779-6750; 

Killingly 

Memorial 

School, please 

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If you are 

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Jarrod Way, Danielson, was 

charged with DWI, driving too 

fast for conditions. 

WOODSTOCK 

TUESDAY, FEB. 15TH 

James D. Lachapelle, 51, of 41 

Pond View Drive, Woodstock, 

was charged with disorderly 

conduct. 

Richard William Roy, 30, of 41 

Pond View Drive, Woodstock, 

was charged with interfering 

with an officer, disorderly conduct, 

assault in the 3rd degree. 

BROOKLYN 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 

Amanda L. Latour, 29, of 14 Elm 

St., Brooklyn, was charged with 

fraud, making a false statement 

and concealing facts. 

POMFRET 


Peter Zevornek, 59, of 85 Wolf 

Den Rd., Pomfret, was charged 

with DWI, improper turn, and 

no insurance. 

Power company informs customers of rebate scam 

SCAM 


number over the phone — that information 

already appears on the representative’s screen 

by the time he or she is connected to the customer. 

According to Gross, the Manchester customer 

only became suspicious after the person 

on the other end of the phone line asked 

for a Social Security number. 

Along with account numbers, bona fide 

CL&P customer service representatives do not 

request social security numbers, especially 

during routine service calls. 

Upon notification that someone had been 

impersonating a CL&P employee to obtain 

sensitive information, a press release was 

issued warning customers to “be wary of 

phone calls from people claiming to be from 

CL&P, offering a ‘$40 rebate,’ and then requesting 

that customer’s CL&P account number 

and Social Security number.” The warning 

was posted to the service provider’s official 

Facebook page and Twitter account as well. 

Gross said there was an immediate response 

from customers expressing concern not only 

about similar phone calls, but of people coming 

to their doors offering discounts on their 

electricity bill. 

Gross said that while the phone call “discounts” 

are definitely fraudulent, it is possible 

that a knock on your door could be that of a 

third party supplier, though he confirmed that 

CL&P employees do not solicit door to door — 

nor do they “call customers up and offer $40 

rebates.” 

While CL&P has not asked for the help of 

State Police regarding the scam, Gross urged 

customers who are suspicious of an unsolicited 

caller requesting sensitive information to 

hang up the phone and call your local police. 

Customers can always call Customer 

Service at 860-286-2000 if they are unsure of, or 

doubt the authenticity of a caller or visit from 

a person who claims to be an agent of CL&P, to 

verify the contact. 

CL&P officials believe the scam was 

inspired by the storm fund credit of $140.22 

that 192,000 customers received in their 

February bills, following the widespread 

power outages due to the October nor’easter, 

that left in its wake a blanket of heavy snow 

and hundreds of thousands of Connecticut 

residents in the dark. 

According to Gross, 225,000 customers were 

eligible to receive the credit, and while many 

opted in, around four thousand declined the 

credit. 

As for the “$40 credit” being offered out of 

the blue — this time it’s too good to be true, 

and could come at the high price of having 

your identity stolen. 



Villager Newspapers debuts new staff writers 

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“I hope to put out a great paper 

each week,” Willett said of her new 

role, “one that people feel they can 

connect with and are excited to read. 

I am looking forward to establishing 

myself in the community as a trusted 

news source, and will strive hard 

to cover stories and provide meaningful 

information that is compelling 

to the readers.” 

“Along with continuing to work 

alongside familiar faces, I’m looking 

forward to getting to know the people 

and organizations in the community 

that I haven’t met yet, because 

I’ve been around for a little while 

now, I know a lot of the people who 

make our community what it is — 

but I haven’t met all of you yet, and 

I’m determined to do my best to 

accomplish that,” Konesni added. 

Willett, a self-described “music 

geek,” enjoys live music, hiking the 

outdoors and art. 

“Once the weather is warm it is 

not uncommon to see me cruising 

around town on my long board 

skateboard, bicycle, or just walking 

around and enjoying the fresh air,” 

she said. “I love travel, reading, listening 

to podcasts, and art. My family 

— and cats — are very important 

to me. It’s their love and support that 

has helped me to continue to grow 

and has given me the courage to pursue 

my dreams.” 

Konesni, also a lover of music, 

said she sings and plays instruments, 

including the accordion. 

“Being a musician around other 

musicians — the number of musicians 

in this region is fantastically 

healthy — keeps your heart happy 

and your troubles at bay. I’m also an 

outdoor enthusiast, with an emphasis 

on kayaking, hiking and fishing, 

an avid reader and have pretty epic 

music, instrument and camera collections.” 

If you have any story ideas or tips, 

feel free to contact our new writers 

at the office. Willett may be reached 

at 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail 

at meryl@villagernewspapers.com. 

Konesni may be reached at 860-928- 


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Hayes finishes investigation after 

Froehlich no confidence vote 

CONDFIDENCE 


session. However, due to the district’s 

legal counsel not being 

able to attend, that meeting was 

rescheduled for Feb. 14. 

Froehlich and his attorney, 

Leon Rosenblatt, chose not to be 

present for the February meeting. 

Rosenblatt was contacted for 

comment on the matter, but did 

not respond as of press time. 

Following the meeting, Hayes 

said: “I have given the authority 

an update on where I stand with 

my inquiry. The Authority will be 

scheduling another special meeting 

so they can hear both sides of 

the story from the union and 

from Deputy Chief Froehlich.” 

At this time, there has not been 

a date set for that meeting. Hayes 

said he expects it to be held sometime 

within the next two weeks, 

adding that Monastersky and 

Rosenblatt will both be present. 

Froehlich has been placed on 

unpaid administrative leave 

since Dec. 12, 2011, and has not 

spoken publicly on the matter. 

According to Hayes, the special 

meeting will give Froehlich the 

opportunity to give his side of the 

story. 

“It will be his choice if he 

chooses to address the Authority 

publicly or in executive session,” 

said Hayes. 

Hayes said following the meeting 

that he could not divulge any 

information regarding his findings 

from his inquiry and would 

not comment on what he was 

looking into, other than stating 

the vote of no confidence 

stemmed from managerial conflict. 

Froehlich was the first person 

to hold the position of deputy 

chief for the town, a position that 

was created by Hayes back in 

2007. The Local Brotherhood of 

Police Officers Local 508 unanimously 

cast their vote of no confidence 

in Froehlich in October 

— since then all discussion surrounding 

the matter and Hayes’s 

investigation have been held in 

executive sessions. 

As far as what options the 


Authority will have after hearing 

both sides, Hayes said those 

options are the same as if the 

investigation had been done on 

any other employee. He noted 

that once the Authority is confident 

it has received all the facts, 

they would move forward in making 

a decision concerning 

Froehlich’s future employment. 

Hayes said “there is no timeframe 

that the Authority has to 

follow when making its decision.” 

Until the next special meeting, 

Hayes said, “It’s business as 

usual and the department will be 

carrying on with its day-to-day 

operations of keeping the people 

of Putnam safe.” 

He said the Feb. 14 meeting 

ended his investigation, unless 

directed by the district to do 

something further. 

Meryl E. Willett may be reached 

at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e- 

mail at meryl@villagernewspapers.com. 

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exercised against the jet stream, as well as received massage which 

relaxes and relieves the tightness of my muscles and joints.” 

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“The physical therapist did more than just exercise with me. My 

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helped me physically but she made sure I had the right attitude 

toward good health. You don’t exercise to live, you exercise to 

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Open Mic: Live, local and authentic 

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BILL REID 

Ihave to admit to being an open 

mic junky. 

Part of the attraction for me is that 

you never know who might show up 

and you never know the level of talent 

you’ll experience. 

Some nights are magical. The open 

mic is an excellent way for new musicians 

to gain experience performing 

in front of a live audience. They are also a 

good opportunity for working musicians to 

try new songs and hone their craft. 

Here is a list of my favorite local open mic 

shows — starting on Sunday and going all 

week to Friday. 

Cady’s Tavern, Route 44, Chepachet, R.I., 

Blues Jam hosted by the Rick Harrington 

Band, Sundays, 3 to 7 p.m. The Cady’s blues 

jam has grown into one of the best musical 

experiences in the area. Rick always has a 

great backing band (usually including Ned 

Peabody, drums and Scott Hopkins, bass). 

The jam also has a featured blues performer 

that is always top notch. Performers will 

want to check their website to see who is featuring 

that week and get there on time to 

sign-up. http://www.cadystavern.com 

Bentley’s Tavern, Route 6, N. Scituate, R.I., 

Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Lori Lacaille, 

Mondays, 7:00 p.m. This is my favorite open 

mic with Lori being such a friendly and supportive 

host. She records each open mic and 

provides a recording to musicians that performed. 

Bentley’s also has wonderful food. 

Go early, have a nice dinner, and enjoy the 

show. 

Point Breeze, Route 193 Webster, Mass., 

Open Mic hosted by Brett Brumby, Tuesdays, 

6:30 p.m. Brett is a wonderful host and amazing 

guitarist. He is always willing play 

guitar as accompaniment. Most performers 

get three to four songs and 

Point Breeze is a comfortable room 

and good for listening to music. 

Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, Route 

56, North Oxford, Mass., Open Mic 

hosted by Brett Brumby, Wednesdays, 

7:00 p.m. This open mic has a nice stage 

and performing area for musicians. 

The first Wednesday of each month is songwriter’s 

night with all original material. 

Jonathan Avalon of Animated Human films 

each show and produces a “sizzle” reel for the 

Route 56 website. Open mic performers can 

also contact Jonathan to purchase full versions 

of their performances. 

http://www.56barandgrill.com. 

Bella’s Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, 

Putnam, Conn., Acoustic Open Mic hosted by 

Bill Reid, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Bella’s Martini 

Bar has been offering up some excellent 

music on weekends and now has an open mic 

every Wednesday. Performers get three to 

four songs each depending on how many 

sign-up. Arrive early, have some dinner, and 

enjoy the show 

(www.bellasbistromarket.com). 

The Village Lounge , Route 171, Thompson, 

Conn., Open Mic hosted by Village All Stars, 

Every other Thursday, 8 p.m. The Village 

Lounge has been doing open mics for years. 

This is a “full service” open mic with amps 

available and a backing band for those who 

want to play with a group and jam. Village 

All Stars includes Kurt Meyer on bass, 

Wayne Gaziorek on drums, and Bill Reid on 

guitar. 

The Vanilla Bean Café, Corner of Routes 

169 & 44, Pomfret, Conn., Open Mic Hosted by 

Brett Bumby 


Faith Montaperto & Kala Farnham First 

Friday of the month, 6:30 p.m. The “Bean” 

has been offering a monthly open mic for several 

years. This open mic also includes a featured 

performer. The Vanilla Bean Café is a 

very good listening room with excellent 

sound. Get there on time to sign up and check 

out their website at www.thevanillabeancafe.com 

So there you have it music fans — a full 

week of open mic performances all within 

the local area. The talent in the region is 

truly amazing. Please support live, local, and 

“authentic” music. 

Update on money raised at Kevin Kilborn 

Birthday Party & Musical Celebration: Since 

this article is about open mics, I would be 

remiss in not bringing readers up to date on 

a wonderful benefit concert held in memory 

of open mic pioneer – Kevin “KK” Kilborn. 

Held in late 2011, the KK Birthday Party and 

Musical Celebration brought together 50 

local musicians and ten bands for a day long 

concert and benefit. The event raised $5,400, 

which was donated to the Tourtellotte High 

School Music Department. Thanks to all the 

wonderful friends and musicians that helped 

make this tribute such a huge success. 

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• Trebek, 9 p.m., Celtic Tavern, 

Northborough, Mass. 

• Drama Lite, 9:30 p.m., Route 56 Roadside 

Bar & Grill, Oxford, Mass. 

• Ron Jones Band, 9:30 p.m., The Pump 

House, Southbridge, Mass. 

• Kati-Jane Burdzel, Mill St. Café, Millbury, 

Mass. 

• Time Trippers, Wales Irish Pub, 16 

Holland Road, Wales, Mass. 

• Posi-Track, Lucky’s, Foster, R.I. 

• Rob Adams, 7 p.m., The Ugly Duckling, 

Route 20, Sturbridge, Mass. 

• Original Jelly Roll Soul, 9 p.m., The 

Village Lounge, Route 171, Thompson, Conn. 

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• Brandt Taylor & Friends, 9 p.m. The Lake 

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listings for government, educational and nonprofit 

organizations. Send all calendar listings 

and happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay at 

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“calendar” in the subject line. All calendar listings 

must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday to 

be published in the following Friday’s edition. 

Villager Newspapers will print such listings as 

space allows. 

ONGOING 

WOODSTOCK — The following programs 

will be held at the Woodstock Seniors at the 

Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169: 

Tuesdays, EXERCISE from 9 to 10 a.m.; 

Wednesdays, ARTS AND CRAFTS from 9:30 to 

11 a.m. and DOMINOES from 1 to 4 p.m.; 

Thursdays, exercise from 9 to 10 a.m. If you 

have any questions, call Connie at 860-974-2685. 

FRIDAY 

FEBRUARY 24 

DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST 

PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph 

Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. 

Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the 

fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. 

MOOSUP — A FREE MEAL will be served 

at noon every Friday at the United Methodist 

Church, 11 South Main St., Moosup. All are 

welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit 

organization that is able to serve the community 

with the support of churches, businesses, 

community groups, towns and people in the 

northeastern Connecticut area. There would 

be no Community Kitchens without volunteers. 

There are many ways you can help us. 

You can give money, donate food items or volunteer 

your time. You can wrap plastic utensils, 

help set up or clean up tables or serve 

meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through 

Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail communitykitchensnect@gmail.com 

or call 860-779- 

2645 with your preferences and a telephone 

number where you can be reached during normal 

business hours. (www.nectcommunitykitchens.org) 

DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST 

PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph 

Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. 

Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the 

fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. 

KILLINGLY — AARP will provide TAX 

ASSISTANCE to low and moderate-income 

taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 

and older, at the Killingly Public Library on 

Fridays in February and March by appointment 

only from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit or call the 

library at 860-779-5383 to schedule an appointment. 

For more information, visit 

www.killinglypubliclibrary.org/2012tax.pdf. 

N. GROSVENORDALE — The Knights of 

Columbus Council 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, 

N. Grosvenordale, will hold a FISH FRY from 

noon to 7 p.m. each Friday, during Lent to 

April 6 at the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside 

Drive, N. Grosvenordale. The menu consists of 

fish and chips ($9); baked haddock with baked 

potato and vegetable ($11); bay scallops ($11); 

platters — clams and bay scallops, fish with 

clams or bay scallops or baked haddock and 

bay scallops ($13); and fisherman’s platters 

($16). For more information, call 860-923-2967 

or visit council2087@att.net. 

DANIELSON — There will be a LENTEN 

FISH FRY of clam cakes and chowder from 

4:30 to 7 p.m. every Friday until March 30 at 

the St. James School Snack Shack. This is 

being sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 

and St. James School. Check out stjamesdanielson.com 

for prices and selection. Call 

860-481-1536 ahead for faster service. 

BROOKLYN — A Lenten FISH FRY will be 

served (Take out only!) every Friday from 5 to 

7 p.m. Feb. 24 through April 6 at Trinity 

Episcopal Church, 7 Providence Road, 

Brooklyn. The cost is $7 and includes fish, 

french fries and coleslaw. Proceeds to benefit 

Trinity Episcopal Church. 

SATURDAY 

FEBRUARY 25 

WOODSTOCK — The Senior High Youth 

Group will host an ITALIAN DINNER at the 

First Congregational Church of Woodstock at 

543 Route 169 in Woodstock on Saturday, Feb. 

25. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 

12 and under. Seating is continuous from 

5:30 to 7 p.m. and take out is available at 5:15 

p.m. Log on to www.hillchurch.org for more 

information or call 860-928-7405 to reserve tickets. 

DANIELSON — The Killingly Historical 

Society will be having a BOOK SIGNING from 

1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb 25 at the Killingly 

Historical Center, 196 Main St., Danielson. 

Author Richard Wolf will be signing his book 

“Foster” about Foster, R.I. Books will be available 

for purchase at the book signing. 

EAST KILLINGLY — There will be an allyou-can-eat 

ROAST PORK DINNER at 6 p.m. 

Saturday, Feb. 25 at the VFW post 4908, 1035 

North Road, East Killingly. Advance tickets 

only at $10 per person. For more information 

or tickets, call 860 774-6880. 

POMFRET — The Pomfret School, 398 Route 

169, Pomfret, will be holding an EMPTY 

BOWLS SUPPER from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25 in the 

Dining Hall. The supper will be followed by 

this year’s winter musical “West Side Story” 

at 7 p.m. Admission to the dinner is $10 and 

the musical is free. All proceeds from the supper 

will go to support local food banks. For 

more information contact the school at 1-860- 

963-6100. 

MONDAY 

FEBRUARY 27 

N. GROSVENORDALE — A FREE MEAL 

will be served at noon every Monday at the 

United Methodist Church, Riverside Drive 

(Route12), N. Grosvenordale. All are welcome. 

Community Kitchens is a non-profit organization 

that is able to serve the community with 

the support of churches, businesses, community 

groups, towns and people in the northeastern 

Connecticut area. There would be no 

Community Kitchens without volunteers. 

There are many ways you can help us. You 

can give money, donate food items or volunteer 


help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. 

Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday 

from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Then email communitykitchensnect@gmail.com 

or call 860-779-2645 

with your preferences and a telephone number 

where you can be reached during normal 

(www.nectcommunityk- 

business hours. 

itchens.org) 

DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST 

PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple 

Court Community Room, Maple Street, 

Danielson. $1 admission charge. 

Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For 

more information, call 860-774-9324. 

POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY 

for residents of the town of Pomfret is open 

Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring 

proper I.D. and proof of residence, for example, 

a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. Easy 

access at rear of the Pomfret Senior Center 

eliminates any climbing of stairs. 

N. GROSVENORDALE — GAMBLERS 

ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at 

Teeg, 65 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. For more 

information, call 860-923-3458. 

TUESDAY 

FEBRUARY 28 

PUTNAM — A FREE MEAL will be served 

at noon every Tuesday at the United 

Methodist Church, Grove and Bradley Streets 

in Putnam. All are welcome. Community 

Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is 

able to serve the community with the support 

of churches, businesses, community groups, 

towns and people in the northeastern 

Connecticut area. There would be no 

Community Kitchens without volunteers. 

There are many ways you can help us. You 

can give money, donate food items or volunteer 


help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. 

Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday 

from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail communitykitchensnect@gmail.com 

or call 860-779-2645 

with your preferences and a telephone number 

where you can be reached during normal 

(www.nectcommunityk- 

business hours. 

itchens.org) 

WOODSTOCK — Come and learn about the 

WORD OF GOD from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Tuesdays at the North Woodstock 

Congregational Church, 1227 Route 169, 

Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study leader. For 

more information, call 860-963-2170. 

REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practical 

way to go inside and experience that joy on 

CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for 

Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn 

and Eastford. 

POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY 

for residents of the town of Pomfret is open 

Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please 

bring proper I.D. and proof of residence, for 

example, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. 

Easy access at rear of the Pomfret Senior 

Center eliminates any climbing of stairs. 

PUTNAM — There is BINGO every Tuesday 

night at the VFW Post 1523, 207 Providence St., 

Putnam. The doors open at 4 p.m. Bonanza 

cards are sold at 4:30 p.m. Other games at 6 

p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. There is a W.T.A. 

90% payout. Also a progressive game. Food is 

also available. 

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Open House Directory 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

456 Lebanon Hill SF 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. $250,000 Mary Collins 

860-336-6677 

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POMFRET 

131 Orchard Hill SF 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. $249,000 John Downs 

860-377-0754 


KILLINGLY 

20 Glen Rain Rd. SF 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. $224,900 Chet Zadora 

860-208-6724 


971 Providence Pike SF 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. $389,900 Diane White 

860-377-4016 


ONECO 

6 Providence Rd SF 10 a.m. – 12 noon $194,375 Susan Rich 

860-377-2909 


WOODSTOCK 

11 Old Sawmill SF 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $209,900 Diane White 

860-377-4016 


25 Deer Meadow Ln SF 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. $311,850 Brooke Gelhaus 

860-336-9408 


BROOKLYN 

167 Day Street SF 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. $229,900 Susan Rich 

860-377-2909 


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012 

WOODSTOCK 

10 Nightengale SF 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $439,000 Diane White 

860-377-4016 


867 Brickyard Rd SF 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. $236,500 Mary Collins 

860-336-6677 


DANIELSON 

42 Bonneville St. SF 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. $135,000 Chet Zadora 

860 208-6724 


POMFRET 

288 Paine Rd SF 10 a.m. – 12 noon $219,900 Brooke Gelhaus 

860-336-9408 


325 Wrights Crossing Rd SF 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $445,000 Bob Leonard 

860-428-0026 


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PUTNAM – Leonard J. 

Boutin, 84, of Smith 

Street, died Friday, Feb. 17, 

2012 in UMass Memorial 

University Campus, 

Worcester, Mass. 

He was the loving husband 

of Therese (LeClair) 

Boutin. They were married 

April 22, 1950 in St. Mary Church. 

In addition to his wife, Leonard is survived 

by his very special Godchild Irene Rice and 

her husband Jim Rice; other Godchildren, 

Edwina Hansen, Patricia Pribula, Nancy 

Berube; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by his sisters, the late 

Marguerite D. Boutin and the late Lillian 

Rogalski. 

Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late 

Leonard J. Boutin, 84 

Steven Cloutier, 50 

LEGALS 

Town of Eastford 

Connecticut 06242-0098 

Planning Commission 

Notice of Decision 

On February 14, 2012, the Planning 

Commission made the following decision: 

File # SD 11-002 Daryl Parker, property 

located on the east side of Schoolhouse 

Hill Road, Eastford, CT. Lot Division. 

APPROVED. 

Details can be found in the minutes filed 

at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Office 

Building, 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT. 

Dated at Eastford, Connecticut this 15 th 

day of February, 2012. 

Susan Patenaude 

Recording Secretary 

February 24, 2012 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

ESTATE OF TRACY E. THOMPSON 

(12-00080) 

The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court 

of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by 

decree dated February 17, 2012, ordered 

that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary 

at the address below. Failure to 

promptly present any such claim may result 

in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. 

Janis E. Beltis, Clerk 

The fiduciary is: 

Thomas A. Borner 

c/o Alyson R. Aleman, Esq. 

Borner, Aleman & Davis, LLC 

115 Providence Street, PO Box 166, 

Putnam, CT 06260-0166 


LEGAL NOTICE 

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK 

REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF 

QUALIFICATION 

The Town of Woodstock is requesting 

statements of qualification from professional 

consultants to evaluate infiltration and 

inflow (I/I) in the town’s wastewater collection 

system, conduct a Sewer Service 

Evaluation Study, and develop a plan of corrective 

actions with implementation schedule 

to address the I/I. 

Detailed information is available from 

the Town of Woodstock, Town Hall, 415 

Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281. [Phone 

contact, WPCA Chairman, Dan Atwood 

860-462-7571] Statements of qualification 

(6 copies) will be received at the above 

address until 3:00 p.m., March 2, 2012. 

Any contract awarded under this 

request for qualifications is expected to be 

funded in part by the State of Connecticut, 

Department of Environmental Protection. 

This procurement will be subject to 

requirements contained in Section 22a 482 

4(h),(i), and (o) of the regulations of 

Connecticut State Agencies, including 

MBE/WBE participation. The State of 

Connecticut will not be a party to this 

request for qualifications or any resulting 

contract. 


Albert and Helen (Thomas) Boutin. 

Mr. Boutin worked as a steel worker for 

Wyckoff Steel. He enjoyed making and playing 

guitars and fixing all sorts of small appliances. 

He was an avid fisherman and was a 

hunter. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held 

Tuesday, Feb. 21 in St. Mary Church of the 

Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. 

Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made in 

Leonard’s name to Saint Mary Church, 218 

Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260. 

The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., 

Putnam, directed the arrangements. 

For memorial guestbook visit 

www.GilmanAndValade.com. 

DANIELSON — Steven 

J. Cloutier, 50, of Fairview 

Street in Danielson, died 

on Feb. 11, 2012, surrounded 

by his loved ones, at 

UMASS Memorial in 


He was the husband of 

Anita (McGovern) 

Cloutier. 

Mr. Cloutier was born in Providence, R.I., 

son of the late Leo and Adelina (Bonar) 

Cloutier. 

He had been employed for several years at 

the Electric Boat Division of General 

Dynamics. 

He served nearly eight years in the U.S. 

Army National Guard followed by four years 

of service in the U.S. Navy. He was also a former 

volunteer fireman in Ashaway, R.I. 

Beginning in 1999, he worked at Hi-Tech 

Profiles in Pawcatuck, for 5 years where he 

met his wife. Most recently he was working in 

Gales Ferry, as a Security Guard for 

Securitas. 

He liked to fix just about anything in or 

around the house but enjoyed working on 

cars and small engines the most. He was a loving 

husband, father and friend 

who always gave without taking 

and he will be sorely missed. 

Survivors include his wife, 

Anita; his son, Phillip Coad and 

his wife Stephanie of Nashua, 

N.H.; his two daughters, Kathy 

and Steffanie Cloutier of 

Ashaway; his siblings and their spouses, 

Lawrence and Linda Cloutier of Bradford, 

R.I., Cheryl and Bailey Blanchette of Lake 

Mary, Fla., Sharon and David Roode of North 

Stonington, Janice and Stephen Rubin of 

North Stonington, Sheila and George Joslin, 

Jr. of Ashaway, Lorraine and Michael Fleck of 

Apollo Beach, Fla.; his mother-in-law, Therese 

McGovern of Woodstock; his four stepchildren, 

Ronald, Nicole, Justin and Craig 

Dumas; three grandchildren and several 

nieces and nephews. 

A Memorial Service was held Feb. 18 at the 

Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 

Reynolds Street, Danielson. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, 

contributions be made in his name to a charity 

of the donor’s choosing. 

To share a memory, “Light a Candle” at 

www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. 

Jean Walker, 76 

PUTNAM – Jean Walker, 

76, of Heritage Road, died 

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 

unexpectedly in her home. 

She was the loving wife of 

and best friend to John T. 

Walker, Sr. 

Born in Worcester, Mass., 

she was the daughter of the 

late Michael and Mary (DiStefano) DiBaro. 

Mrs. Walker was a loving wife, mother, 

grandmother, and friend to many. 

Although she enjoyed traveling and visiting 

new places, she mostly loved to be home entertaining 

and cooking for her family and many 

friends. She was happy to be home working in 

her gardens, attending to her beloved German 

Shepherds, taking long walks, and being outdoors. 

She was a past member of the Safari Club 

International, N.E. Chapter, and was an avid 

big game hunter. 

In addition to her husband, Jean is survived 

by her son, Stephen Cusson and his fiancée 

Charla Jones of AK; her daughters, MaryJean 

DuPaul and her partner Jeffery Lind of AK 

and Joan Cusson and her husband Russell 

Karlstad of Arizona; her brother, Michael 

DiBaro of Auburn, Mass.; her sisters, Palma 

(Dolly) Ostergard of New Braintree, Mass., 

Margaret Campbell of New Hampshire, Mikki 

Xanders of Colorado, Antoinette Entwistle of 

Worcester, Mass., Joyce McLeod of N. 

Brookfield, Mass., and Donna Cote of West 

Boylston, Mass.; her grandchildren, Joshua 

DuPaul, Jarred DuPaul, Jonathan DuPaul, and 

Ashley Cusson; several step-children and stepgrandchildren 

and many nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her brothers, the 

late Dominic DiBaro and the late Francis 

DiBaro. 


Wednesday, Feb. 22 in St. Mary Church of the 

Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial 

was in St. John Cemetery, 260 Cambridge, St., 


Memorial donations may be made in Jean’s 

name to the St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude 

Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 





Send all obituary notices to the 

Putnam Villager, P.O. Box 196, 

Woodstock, CT 06281, or by e-mail to 

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SOUTHBRIDGE — 

Albert C. Pulawski, 82, of 

Jennison St., passed away 

peacefully in his sleep in 

the 

Whittier 

Rehabilitation Hospital, 

Westborough, after a brief 

illness. 

His wife of 49 years, 

Patricia A. (Welch) Pulawski, died in 2003. 

He leaves his son, John Pulawski of 

Southbridge; two daughters, Ellen Pulawski 

and her long time companion Robert Packard 

of Woodstock, Conn. and Ann Strom and her 

husband Norman of Southbridge; two sistersin-law, 

Mary Eastman and her husband Ralph 

of Sturbridge and Ellen Goodrow and her 

husband Edward of Agawam and a niece, 

Nancy Eastman of Sturbridge. 

He was born in Southbridge, the son of 

Wladyslaw and Leokadia (Grabowski) 

Pulawski. 

He was a graduate of Mary E. Wells High 

School and Cole Trade High School. 

He served in the U.S. Navy. 

Albert was a teacher for the Southbridge 

Pre-Vocational School Program for over 30 

years, retiring many years ago. He also 

helped his wife run the Cohasse Country Club 

Albert C. Pulawski, 82 

WEBSTER – Theresa 

(Quinn) Robertson, 83, 

formerly of Golden 

Heights, died Tuesday, 

Feb. 14, 2012 in Radius 

Health Care, Worcester 

after a short illness. 

She leaves her husband 

of 52 years, Francis 

“Frank” Robertson; three sons, Francis A. 

“Frank” and his wife Melissa Robertson of 

Algood, Tenn., Gerald J. Robertson of 

Cookeville, Tenn. and Paul and his wife 

Bernadette B. Robertson of Dudley; four 

grandchildren, Tara Teresa, James Patrick, 

Bethany Ann and Ryan Francis. 

She was born in Belfast, Ireland, the 

daughter of John and Kathleen (McCurry) 

Quinn and emigrated to the United States in 

PUTNAM – Patricia E. Rogers, 75, of 

Inverness, Fla., formerly of Putnam, died 

Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 in the Citrus Memorial 

Hospital, Inverness. She moved to Inverness 

from Putnam 30 years ago. 

She was the loving wife of James L. Rogers. 

In addition to her husband, Patricia is survived 

by a daughter, Tracey McNeely of 

Floral City, Fla.; her stepdaughter, Mindy 

Ashworth-Yeaw of North Scituate, R.I.; her 

grandchildren, Amanda, James, Andrew, 

Emma, Colton and Raylan and several nieces 

and nephews. 

She was predeceased by four brothers and 

two sisters. 

Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of 

the late Louis and Emma (LaCombe) Deotte. 

WEBSTER, Mass. and 

WILLIMANTIC, Conn. - 

Lucille J. (Duchesneau) 

Rydzowski, 88, formerly of 

Willimantic, a beloved 

mother and grandmother, 

went home to the Lord 

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in 

Oakwood Rehab & 

Nursing Center surrounded by her loving 

family. 

Her beloved husband of 56 years, Stanley F. 

“Sam” Rydzowski, passed in 2000. She was 

also preceded in death by her sons, Glenn and 

Gary Rydzowski. 

She leaves a son, Randy J. Rydzowski and 

his loving girlfriend Beth Donovan of 

Willimantic; a daughter, Lisabeth M. 

Adamick and her husband David of 

Thompson, Conn.; five grandchildren, 

Joseph, Matthew, Alexander, Katherine and 

Jacob, who were the light of her life; two 

brothers, Gene Duchesneau of Willimantic 

and Connie Duchesneau of California; two 

sisters, Marcella Riggles of Windsor and 

Viola Ferrigno of Florida, and several nieces 

and nephews. 

She was born and raised in Willimantic, 

DOUGLAS — Lisa A. 

(Alexander) Valliere, 44, of 

38 Gilboa St., died Friday, 

Feb. 10, 2012. 

She is survived by a son, 

Timothy J. MacIntyre and 

his girlfriend Nicole Renee 

Dolmaine of Sutton; her 

parents, Albertus “Joe” Alexander and his 

wife Cheryl of Douglas and Donna (Grosso) 

Alexander of 

Millville; two brothers, 

Albertus 

“Buddy” Alexander 

and his companion 

Kelly Snyder of 

Douglas and Joseph 

“Joey” and his wife 

Lisa Alexander of 

Sturbridge; two sisters, 

Patti A. and her 

husband Nick Deieso 

Hampden, Conn. and 

Julie M. Alexander of 

Putnam, Conn.; four 

Restaurant for several years. He 

started working at a young age 

by setting pins at the former 

Hippodrome Bowling Lanes 

and later worked at Pratt and 

Whitney for several years 

before becoming a teacher. 

Al especially enjoyed his two years he 

served in the Navy. During this time he 

helped his wife run the Hibiscus Hotel in Key 

West, Fla. 

An avid bowler he was a member of the 

Polish Tigers Bowling team that won the 1950- 

51 Worcester County Bowling Championship. 

Albert was a lifetime member of the 

Pilsudski Polish American Citizens Club in 

Southbridge. He was a member of St. 

Hedwig’s Church in Southbridge and its St. 

Stanislaw Society; the Southbridge Lions 

Club and a former member of Cohasse 

Country Club in Southbridge. 

His funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 

the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 

Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass in St. 

Hedwig’s Church of the Blessed John Paul II 

Parish, Everett Street, Southbridge. Burial 

was in St. Hedwig’s Cemetery, 

Southbridgehttp://www.morrillfuneralhome.com 

Theresa Robertson, 83 

Patricia E. Rogers, 75 

Lisa A. Valliere, 44 

1969. 

Mrs. Robertson was a weaver at Anglo 

Fabrics in Webster for many years, retiring 

in 1989. 

She was a member of the Friends of the 

Polish American Veterans. 

She enjoyed reading, bowling, watching 

the Wheel of Fortune and spending time 

with her family. 

All services were private and at the convenience 

of the family. 

Funeral arrangements were under the 

direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East 

Main St. 

Donations in her name may be made to 

Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley 

Hill Road, PO Box 277, Dudley, MA 01571-0277. 

www.scanlonfs.com 

Mrs. Rogers worked as a school bus driver. 

Her hobbies included bowling, skeet shooting, 

billiards, playing poker and spending 

time with her family. 

She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 7122 

Ladies Auxiliary in Floral City, Fla. 


Thursday, Feb. 23 in St. Mary Church of the 


was in St. Mary Cemetery, 230 Providence St., 

Putnam. 





Lucille J. Rydzowski, 88 

one of the 10 children of Joseph and Evelyn 

Duchesneau, and lived there most of her life. 

She moved to Webster 5 years ago. 

Along with her husband, Mrs. Rydzowski 

owned and operated the Home Video Store in 

Coventry, Conn. for 20 years, retiring in1999. 

She also worked part-time as an operator at 

Willimantic Answering Service. 

She was a member of St. Joseph Church 

and then of St. Mary’s Church, both in 

Willimantic. 

She was an avid golfer and a member of the 

Willimantic Country Club for over 40 years. 

She enjoyed bowling and traveling with her 

husband. 

She will be dearly missed by all those who 

knew and loved her. 

A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. 

Saturday, Feb. 25, in St. Joseph Church, 99 

Jackson St., Willimantic. Donations in her 

name may be made to Oakwood Rehab & 

Nursing Center Patient Activities Fund, 11 

Pontiac Avenue, Webster, MA 01570. 

Arrangements are under the direction of 

Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 

School St., Webster, MA. 

www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com 

nephews, Joshua, Zachery, Gregory and 

Daniel and many aunts, uncles, cousins, 

nephews, nieces, and good friends. 

She was predeceased by her previous husbands, 

Keith MacIntyre and Michael A. 

Valliere. 

Born in Providence, R.I. on July 26, 1967 she 

lived in Douglas all of her life. 

Lisa worked at Masterman’s Industrial 

Safety Supplies in Auburn the past nine 

years. She did a little bit of everything there 

including Accounts Payable and Customer 

Service. She was a graduate of Douglas High 

School class of 1985. She loved life and was 

known for her great laugh and smile. She 

enjoyed playing soccer at the Habitat, playing 

pool, lying in the sun, and traveling. She liked 

motorcycles and even had her own bike at one 

point. Most of all, she loved just hanging out 

with her family and friends. 

Donations may be made to Abby’s House, 52 

High St., Worcester, MA 01609. 

The Jackman Funeral home, 7 Mechanic 

St., Douglas, directed the arrangements.


CHURCH DIRECTORY 

EASTFORD 

Congregational Church of Eastford 

8 Church Road, P.O. Box 177 

(860) 974-01294 

Pastor Mike Moran 

office@cceastford.com 

Sunday Morning Services: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 am (child 

care for 5 and under) 

Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. 

Tuesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM 

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 AM 

Wednesday Evening Service: 6:30 PM 

Thursday Women's Bible Studies: 

Friday Children's Pioneer Clubs 6:30 PM 

Saturday Men's Fraternity: 7-8:30 AM 

Eastford Baptist Church 

133 Union Road 

974-1414 

Pastor Tim Vamosi 

Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. 

Service: 10:30 a.m. 

Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer 

meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, 

Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen 

Club, junior and senior high school, child care provided. 

POMFRET 

Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 

568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830 

Mass schedule Mon. through Thurs. 7 a.m., 

Saturday rosary 8 a.m., vigil 4 p.m., and 

Sunday, 8 a.m., and 10 a.m. 

Rev. David Choquette. 

Christ Church of Pomfret 

527 Pomfret St. • 928-7026 

Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory 

School Chapel) 

Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday 

Rector David M. Carter 

Abington Congregational Church 

Route 97 • 974-1476 

Service: 10 a.m. Sunday 

Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman 

First Congregational Church of Pomfret 

13 Church Road, Pomfret Center 

(860) 928-7381 

fccpomfret@sbcglobal.net 

Rev. Thomas Crumb. 

Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:15 a.m. 

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 

Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 

Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of 

month at 6 p.m. 

PUTNAM 

every 

The Congregational Church of Putnam 

175 Main Street, Putnam (860) 928-4405 

Web site: www.putnamcong.com 

Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor 

Sunday worship: 10:00 a.m. 

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registration 

at 10 a.m.) 

The public is welcome to join the church every 

Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: 

worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission 

outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. 

East Putnam Community Church 

250 East Putnam Road • 928-2193 

Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday 

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 

Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 

First Congregational Church 

71 Liberty Highway 

928-7381 

Pastor John Eckman 

Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 

Living Faith United Methodist Church 

53 Grove St. 

928-9705 

Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. 

Sunday school ages 3-adult 9:30 am 

Church begins at 10:45 (10:00 in summer) 

St. Mary, Church of the Visitation 

218 Providence St. 

928-6535 

Rev. David P. Choquette 

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

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 

63 Grove St., Putnam; Holy Eucharist or Morning 

Prayer at 9:30 a.m., with a supply Priest. Coffee 

hour follows the service. 

Putnam Baptist Church 

170 Church St. 

928-3678 

Rev. Gil Bourquin 

Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, 

5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible 

study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. 

Saturday; ESL, by appointment. 

Hope Community Church 

25 Kennedy Drive 

928-2794 

Pastor: Gregg McKechnie 

Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. 

Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday 

Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. 

Congregation B’nai Shalom 

125 Church Street, Putnam 

Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. 

Hebrew school meets Sunday mornings 

Hebrew School Director: 

Sharon Colemman, 401-647-5323 

President: Dr. Gail Dickinson-: (860) 963-7443 

Jehovah Witnesses 

81 Thurber Road 

928-4442 

THOMPSON 

Creation Church 

47 West Thompson Road, 

Thompson, CT 

860-923-0455 

Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6th 

grade 10 a.m., Sundays 

St. Joseph Church 

18 Main St., North Grosvenordale 

(860) 923-2361 

www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net 

Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc 

Weekday Masses: Monday, 5 p.m. 

Tuesday, 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. 

Weekend schedule, Saturday, 4 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m., 

11 a.m. 

St. Stephen Church 

Junction of Routes 131 and 197 

130 Old Turnpike Road, P.O. Box 222 

Quinebaug, CT 06262, 860-935-5205 

Masses: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.; Thursday 

and Friday, 8 a.m. Holy Day as announced. 

Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. Leblanc; Religious 

Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise LeFort. 

Religious Education, grades 1 through 7, Sunday, 10 

to 11:30 a.m.; grade 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 a.m. 

Tri-State Baptist Church 

P.O. Box 404 

Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on 

Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) 

933-8947 

rberard@tristatebaptist.org 

www.tristatebaptist.org 

Pastor R. Berard 

Sunday 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 Church 

400 Quinebaug Rd 

P.O. Box 619 

Quinebaug, CT 06262 

923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 

thompsonbfc@aol.com 

www.bfc.org 

Pastor Dennis Spinney 

Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 

a.m., Worship Service 

Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., 

Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer 

Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group 

Acts II Ministries 

P.O. Box 224 

1366 Riverside Drive 

Thompson, CT 06277 

935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) 

www.actsII.org 

Service: 10 a.m. Sunday 

HighPointe Church 

1028 Thompson Road 

Thompson, CT 06277 

935-0357 www.gotohpc.org 

www.goto24seven.com 

Sunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Celebrate 

Recovery, every Wednesday at 7 p.m., café opens at 

6:30 p.m. 

Emmanuel Lutheran Church 

83 Main St. 

North Grosvenordale 

PO Box 221 

(860) 928-7038 

Pastor Charles F. Seivard 

Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. 

Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church 

768 Quinebaug Road 

Route 131 

953-5412 

Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 

Sabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings, 

Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 

North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church 

954 Riverside Drive 

860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 

Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. 

Services: Sunday services at Putnam United 

Methodist Church; 

Thompson Congregational Church 

347 Thompson Road 

860-923-2431 

Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook 

Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, 

10 a.m., Sunday 

WOODSTOCK 

Church of the Good Shepherd 

12 Bradford Corner Road 

974-2047 

Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday 

Pastor: Brian C. Baeder 

East Woodstock Congregational 

220 Woodstock Road 

928-7449 

Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, 

same time) 

Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster 

Evangelical Covenant Church 

24 Child Hill Rd. Woodstock 

860-928-0486 

www.woodstockcovenant.org 

Our Team: 

Dr. Leon Engman, Teaching 

Rev. Dave Magee, Youth 

Rick Lamarre, Music 

Rev. Phil Cannistraci, Care Ministry 

Our Weekly Events: 

Small Groups (see our website for locations and 

times) 

AWANA (K-6 th grade) Wed 6:30pm 

Breakaway (Jr. High) Wed 6:30pm 

Sunday Night Live (Sr. High) Sun 6:00pm 

Sunday Classes - all ages 9:00am 

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am 

Faith Bible Evangelical Free 

587 Route 171 

974-2528 

Will resume its regular scheduling beginning 

Sunday, September 11, 2011 

Sunday school for both adults and children will 

begin at 9:15 a.m. Worship service will follow at 10:30 

a.m. Visitors are always welcome. 

Pastor Mitch Santell 

First Congregational Church, United Church of 

Christ, an Open & Affirming Church, 543 Route 

169, 860-928-7405, www.hillchurch.org. Sunday 

Service: 10 a.m. Children attend first 15 minutes then 

go to Rotational Workshop classes. Pastor: The Rev. 

Michael Ader. 

North Woodstock Congregational 

Third Ecclesiastical Society. 

1227 Route 169 

(860) 963-2170 

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Communion, first Sunday 

of the month 

Tuesday Bible Study, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Come and learn about the word of God. 

South Woodstock Baptist Church 

23 Roseland Park Road 

www.southwoodstockbaptist.org 

(860) 928-9341 

Sunday School, for all ages, 9 a.m., 

Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. 

Pastor: Bob Beckwith 

Northeast House Church 

Location: From house to house 

Time: 1 p.m. 

Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 

The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal 

every Sunday, followed by an open interactive participatory 

meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and 

1Cor.14 26-39) 

For more information, check out www.housechurch.info 

and www.ntrf.org 

REGION 

St Columba Anglican Church 

Nichols College Chapel 

Center Rd. 

Dudley, MA 

860 243-3606 

Canon John Wesley Westcott III 

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 

OBITUARIES 

WOODSTOCK — 

Stanley Smith Wirsig, 95, 

of Woodstock, passed 

away on Feb. 11, 2012. 

He was born on August 

4, 1916, in Syracuse, N.Y., 

the son of Carl F. and 

Charlotte (Smith) Wirsig. 

He is survived by Arlene 

B. (nee Wilkenson) Wirsig, 

his beloved wife of 71 years and their four 

children, Diana Rowan Rockefeller of 

Cambridge, Mass., JoAnne Wasilko and her 

husband Charles, of Lexington, Mass., 

Victoria Embree and her husband Craig, of 

Woodstock and Stanley Wirsig, Jr. and his 

wife Wendy, of Medfield, Mass. 

Grandchildren include Ariana (Rockefeller) 

Bucklin, Camilla Rockefeller, Earl Smith, 

Jennifer (Wasilko)Wiley, David, Christopher 

and Ryan Embree, and Kira and Colin Wirsig; 

great-grandchildren include Jennie, Rana, 

and Tristan Wiley, and Stella Isabel Smith. 

Stanley was predeceased by two brothers, 

Henry and Paul. 

Stanley graduated from Syracuse 

University with a BS degree in chemical engineering, 

and later earned his MBA from 

Harvard University. 

He served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force in 

World War II, and flew many reconnaissance 

missions. 

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Tavern, Dayville, Conn. 

• 5 on Friday, 9 p.m., Celtic Tavern, 

Northborough, Mass. 

• On The Rocks, 9:30 p.m. Route 56 Roadside 

Bar & Grill 

• Karaoke with Nancy, 9 p.m., The Pump 

House, Southbridge, Mass. 

• Bill McCarthy, Dunny’s Tavern, East 

Brookfield, Mass. 

• Rob Adams, 6:30 p.m., Rovezzi’s, Route 20, 


• RiggaGoo, 9 p.m., Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s, 

407 Main St., Sturbridge, Mass. 

SUNDAY, FEB. 26 

• Brothers & Others — featuring Mike & 

Dave Burdett, Will & Larry Parquette , Kurt 

Meyer and Wayne Gaziorek. 4-8 p.m., The 

Village Lounge, Route 171, Thompson, Conn. 

• Blues Jam with the Rick Harrington Band, 

3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, Route 44 Chepachet, R.I. 

• Jim Perry, Dunny’s Tavern, East 

Brookfield, Mass. 

MONDAY, FEB. 27 

• Open Mic host Lori Lacaille, Bentley’s 

Tavern, 92 Hartford Pike, N. Scituate, R.I., 7 

p.m. 

TUESDAY, FEB. 28 

• Open Mic with host Brett Brumby, Point 

Breeze, Route 193, Webster, Mass., 6:30 p.m. 

Claire J. St. Jean, 79 

Stanley S. Wirsig, 95 

PUTNAM – Claire 

(Bessette) St. Jean, 79, of 

Perry Street, died Friday, 

Feb. 17, 2012 in her home 

with her loving family 

surrounding her. 

She was the loving wife 

of Gerald G. St. Jean. 

In addition to her husband, 

Claire is survived by her sons, Kevin St. 

Jean and his wife Nancy of Brooklyn, 

Timothy St. Jean and his wife Vicki of 

Putnam, and James St. Jean and his wife 

Debra of East Killingly; her daughter, Laurie 

Sevigny and her husband Michael of 

Riverside, R.I.; her brother, Richard Bessette 

of Florida; her sisters, Alice Coderre of 

Putnam and Rita Johnsen of Florida; her 

grandchildren, Sadie, Andrew, Seth, 

Nicholas, Jillian and Krista; her step-granddaughter, 

Sarah; and her step-great granddaughter 

Ella. 

She was predeceased by her brothers, the 

late Adrian Bessette and George Bessette; and 

her lifelong friend, the late Harriette Drinan. 

Born in Fall River, Mass., she was the 

daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche 

(Cote) Bessette. 

Mrs. St. Jean worked as an administrative 

assistant with Family Services for the State of 

Connecticut. She also worked for the Clerk of 

Courts, and Loos & Co. 

Mrs. St. Jean loved playing bingo, especially 

enjoying the many friends she met at the 

local bingo games. 

She was a huge supporter of her children 

and grandchildren’s athletic and musical 

endeavors. She was a “Den Mother” for many 

years to hundreds of football players for the 

St. Mary’s Crusaders’ that she and her husband 

Gerald founded. They were co-founders 

of and publishers of the “Sportlight 

Magazine.” 

Claire and her family were very talented 

musically. She enjoyed playing the piano and 

was a choir member for many years in St. 

Mary’s Church of the Visitation. 

She was an avid bowler throughout her life. 

She bowled with the “Bowlerettes,” and continued 

in various leagues until quite recently. 

She appeared on Candlepins for Cash in the 

early 1970’s. 

She also enjoyed taking pictures, leaving 

her family with a lifetime of memories. 

Claire will always be remembered for her 

kind, friendly, caring manner and her beautiful 

contagious smile; always being the “eternal 

optimist.” 

Claire was a communicant of Saint Mary 

Church of the Visitation. 

She was a past president of the C.S.E.A. 

She was an Ambassador for the Deary 

Memorial Road Race and participated in the 

annual Relay for Life. 

A gathering will begin at 9:30 am on 

Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the funeral 

home, followed by 


Thursday, Feb. 23 in St. Mary Church of the 


was in St. Mary Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made in 

Claire’s name to the DKH Deary Memorial 

Road Race or to Hospice of NECT, both at P.O. 

Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. 





He resumed his engineering 

career in the carbon industry 

following the war. 

An outdoorsman from an 

early age, he passed on his love 

of hiking, camping, canoeing, 

and gardening to his children, 

as well as to many Boy Scouts and other 

young people. He had a lifelong interest in the 

restoration of the American Chestnut Tree. 

He was a co-founder of the New York State 

chapter of the American Chestnut 

Foundation, and devoted much time in his 

later years to the promotion of research into 

chestnut blight resistance. 

He was an elder in the Presbyterian 

Church, and served in many capacities as a 

member of the Youngstown, NY congregation 

for 38 years, before moving to Woodstock 

in 2006. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 

a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Evangelical 

Covenant Church, 24 Child Hill Road, 

Woodstock. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be 

made in memory of Stanley to the American 

Chestnut Foundation, 160 Zillicoa St., Suite 

D, Asheville, NC, 28801. 

Arrangements are by Smith and Walker 

Funeral Home of Putnam. 

Open Mic: Live, local 

and authentic 


• Open Mic with host Bill Reid, Bella’s 

Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, Putnam, Conn., 7 

p.m. 

• Open Mic with host Brett Brumby featuring 

Matt & Jess, Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, 

North Oxford, Mass., 7 p.m. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 2 

• Rob Adams, 7 p.m., The Ugly Duckling, 

Route 20, Sturbridge, Mass. 

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 

• Eric Love & John Lyman, Dunny’s Tavern, 

East Brookfield, Mas. 

• Mark Renburke, The Gold Eagle, Dayville, 

Conn., 9:30 p.m. 

• Moose & The High Tops, Wales Irish Pub, 

16 Holland Road Wales, Mass. 

• Rob Adams, 6:30 p.m., Rovezzi’s, Route 20, 


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the above club listings. The name of the act, the 

time performance starts, the venue and venue 

address. Keep the music live and not so quiet 

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508-450-1282 

1950’s Blond 

Bedroom Set 

Bureau, Mirror, Chest, 

Full & Twin 

Headboards. 

$75.00 or best offer! 

Call 508-735-9493 

010 FOR SALE 

1984 Honda Elite 

Scooter 

250cc, runs great! 

$1,400 

671 GM Blower 

$200 

Manual Tire Machine 

with tools and wheel 

balancer 

$140 

Auto Body Stud 

Welder 

$80 

New 6 1/2 HP 

5/8 shaft motor in box 

$125 

Call: 860-230-7438 

1985 Palamino 

Pop-Up Camper 

For Sale 

Sleeps 6, Very Clean 

Condition, Like New 

$1,100 

Call: 774-230-9017 

2 New Bucket 

Seats 

for Mini Van 

$100 OBO 

Call: 508-885-3136 

Or: 860-888-5207 

2 Pianos 

Both In Excellent Condition 

Price Includes Tuning & 

Move To 1st Floor Location 

In Worcester County. 

Please Call 

508-885-3705 

2003 Holiday 

Rambler 

Vacationer 33ft 

M/H 

Ford V10 engine/transmission 

package. 47K 

miles, 2-slideouts. 

Professionally maintained, 

all synthetic fluids 

(Amsoil) Great oak 

cabinets throughout, 

many extras!! 

Rides Great!! 

$43,000 

Call: 860-420-9906 

2200 

Sports Cards 

Mostly Stars & Rookies 

Baseball, Football, Hockey, 

Basketball, And More! 

$50 

508-864-9223 

4 Boxes Of 

USBORNE-BOOKS 

Learning Wrap-Ups 

& Kids Kits, 40% Off 

Floor Racks $20 Each 

Table Racks $10 Each 

Misc Business Supplies $35 

Call 508-867-9650 

Town-to-Town 

CLASSIFIEDS 

HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS 

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US 

classifieds@villagernewspapers.com 

1-800-536-5836 

RATES: 

RUN UNTIL SOLD 

• 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses 

• Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 

010 FOR SALE 

454 350HP 

Marine Engine 

Complete & Running. 

Includes Alternator, Power 

Steering Pump, Raw Water 

Pump, Etc. 

$3500 

Call 508-259-8805 

9 Piece Formal 

Traditional Dining 

Room Set For Sale 

From the Glenwood 

Collection, in great condition. 

$800 firm 

Call: 508-407-7244 

9Ft Fisher Plow 

Has frame and angle hydraulics, 

good edge and mold 

board, with snow foil. 

$700 

Call: 860-774-2559 

AC & DC 

WELDER 

180-140 

$250.00 

Electric 

Wood Splitter 

6-ton Mod 

$300.00 

Irish Parlor Heater 

14”, Wood, Air Tight, 

Blue Met. 

$300.00 

Call Joe at 

1-508-278-3211 

AFFORDABLE 

USED FURNITURE 

We have good used furniture 

at low prices and new 

mattress sets of all sizes. 

Twins-$89 

Full-$119 

Queen-$159 

Pickup or Delivery!!! 

Call Phil: 508-752-0100 

100 Grand Street 

Worcester, MA 01610 

Angle Iron Cutter 

For Shelving 

4W296, HK Potter 2790 

Normally Sells For $700 

$90 OBO 

Call 5pm-8:30pm 

508-867-6546 

Antique Crawford 

Parlor Stove 

Square Model, 

Dated 1919. 

When Refurbished, 

Sells For $3800 

Asking $1400 

(Un-Refurbished) 

508-873-7348 

508-476-7250 

Direct Vent 

Wall Furnace 

35,000 BTU 

Model- Empire. Excellent 

condition. 

$500 OBO 

Call: 508-943-3449 

“All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 

• 30 Words or Less. 

• Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. 

$ 

22 

010 FOR SALE 

ARCTICWEAR 

Snowmobile Thinsulate 

Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. 

Women’s Medium. 

“Like New” 

$175 OBO 

BOSSCAT Helmet 

With Fog-Reducing 3-Way 

Vapor Control System. 

Unisex Small. 

$150 OBO 

508-783-3825 

Baldwin 

Spinnet Piano 

Light Brown Color 

$500 

508-885-4320 

Bassett King 

Waterbed Set 

Featuring Solid Oak 

Construction With Dovetail 

Design, Four Drawer 

Pedestal Stand, Bookcase 

Headboard, Monterey 1000 

Firm Mattress With Heater, 

Side Rails, Dresser 

And Nightstand. 

Regular Mattress Can Be 

Substituted If Desired. 

(But Not Included) 

$450 

860-779-3304 

BEAUTIFUL 

Dark Wood 

Dresser 

******************* 

With attached matching 

mirror. 7 drawers + 2 

drawer cabinet. 

71Wx34Hx19D 

******************* 

$300 

CALL JEFF: 

860-930-4522 

Beautiful Large 

Vintage 50’s 

Bedroom Set 

$500 

Electric Recliner 

$150 

Marble-Top End Tables 

& Coffee Table 

$150 For The Set 

All In Excellent Condition. 

508-885-3717 

Biolet Composting 

Toilet 

Great For Cabins! 

$600 

Whole-House Ventilator 

$25 

(3) Antique Wood Windows 

$75 Each 

Small Shutters 

$4 Each 

413-245-7388 

Electric 

Dentist’s Chair 

Full Lift & Tilt. Would 

Make A Great Tattoo Chair. 

$250 OBO 

508-987-6395 

1 Week $ 16 .00 

2 Weeks $ 24 .00 

4 Weeks $ 40 .00 

010 FOR SALE 

Blue Cushion 

Rocking Chair 

$20 

Stephen King’s 

Books 

$1 each 

508-764-2274 

Brand New 

14” Chrome 

Knock-Off Rims 

With New Radial Tires! 

$125 EACH 

(Set Of 4 Available) 

508-885-1071 

Cameras 

Several 35MM Cameras 

Cannons & Pentex. 

Also: 

8MM Movie Cameras 

Tripods 

Lots Of Extras! 

$300 For The Lot 

Call After 4pm 

508-987-5515 

Ceramic White 

and Gold 

Electric 3 foot 

Christmas Tree 

Complete with center light 

and small bulbs. Comes in 

three pieces. 

$100 

Call: 508-756-3690 

Childcraft 

Sleigh Crib 

$200 

Antique Oak China 

Closet (1940’s) 

Asking $300 

Cradle Bed 

For Infant 

$300 

508-234-2631 

Commercial 

Equipment 

Slush Puppy Machine, 

Upright Freezer (2 Door), 

2-Door Soda Cooler, 

Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, 

Donut Machine, Counters. 

Each piece for $150.00 

All Must Go ASAP! 

508-278-7522 

Darkroom 

Equipment 

Almost everything 

you need! 

Beseler 23CII enlarger, timer, 

bottles, safelights, trays, 

print washer, graduates, 

books and more. Old but 

used very little, excellent 

condition. 

$450 for all 

508-885-5277 

FOR SALE 

16’ Canoe- one end square 2 

horsepower gas motor $450 

Call: 508-373-2792 

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In All Four Villager Newspapers 

and our website for one low price. 


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010 FOR SALE 

Diamond Ring 

Gents 14K Yellow & White 

Gold. Center Diamond 

90/100 Surrounded By 

6 03/100 Diamonds. 

All Fine Brilliance 

26 Year Old Appraisal Was 

$5560 

Will Sell For Same Now! 

774-232-0407 

Dining Room Set 

Dark wood, colonial style. 

70x40 rectangular table 

with (2)leaves, (2) captain’s 

chairs, (4) straight backed 

chairs. Custom glass top, 

hutch with lighted top. 

$750 OBO 

Call: 508-765-5800 

Dining Room 

Thomasville 

Walnut 

French Provincial 

38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20” 

Leafs, 

2 Armed, 4 straight Cain 

backed chairs, 6’ Buffet, 

Custom Table Pads. 

$1800 

Call Between 

4:00pm & 6:30pm 

508-867-4773 

Doors 

Soild Wood Interior 

(1) 78”x18” 

$15 

(1) 78”x30” 

Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad 

Wood Core 32” x81” With 

65” x 17” Glass Panel 

$30 

Windows 

(4) Double-Pane Sunroom 

Tinted, 47” x 31” 

508-949-7608 

ELECTRIC TYPE 

WRITER 

Never Used 

Paid $200 

Asking $150 


Electrical Material 

Industrial, Commercial, 

Residential 

Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, 

Coils, Overloads, Fuses, 

Breakers, Meters, 

Punches, Pipe-Benders. 

New Recessed Troffer 

Flourescent 3-Tube 

T-8 277V Fixtures 

Enclosed 

$56 Each 


508-867-6546 

ENTERTAINMENT 

CENTER 

4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) 

Includes Glass Curio 

With Lighting, 

Component & TV Space, 

Open And Enclosed Storage, 

Very Good Condition, 

$1200 OBO 

508-461-9285 

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Once you’ve sold it, call us to 

remove your ad!! 

**Town To Town** 

Classifieds 

508-909-4111 

010 FOR SALE 

Exercise 

Equipment 

Gunthy Rinker 

Fitness Flyer 

Health Rider 

Weslo Cadence Electric 

Motorized Treadmill 

Bmi Universal Weight 

Center Cable/Pulley 

Guided, 

All in good condition 

Lot price 

$350.00 

Takes It All! 

508-867-0196 

FOR SALE 

• Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V 

$50 

• Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V 

$35 

• Twin Window Fan 

Thermostat/Reversible Motor 

$20 

Call: 508-347-7013 

FOR SALE 

• 4 Anderson patio 

windows with frames 

• Outside wooden door 

with glass and frame, 

plus storm door 

Best Offer 

860-774-5020 

FOR SALE 

Spotting Scope 20 Power 

With Car Window 

Attachment- $60 

Call: 508-867-9386 

For Sale 

34’’x28’’ Vinyl Replacement 

Window- $40 

Glass Sliding Tub Door-$10 

3 Piece Set of Luggage- $25 

(2) Generators- $200 each 

Call: 508-867-6775 

For Sale 

6 month old full 

electric bed 

$1,000 

Whirlpool gas stove 

$250 

Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge 

$500 

Go-go UltraX 

electric chair 

$300 

Kuper Washer 

$150 

Call: 860-908-7295 

FOR SALE 

Antique Dining Room Set- 

Chippendale Mahogany table 

with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch 

and credenza. 

Excellent condition!! 

Asking $800 

Call: 508-943-8712 

FOR SALE 

Cemetery or Pet 

Monuments: Beautiful 

stained glass & concrete 

cemetery stones. 

Hexagon 16”x18” 

(2) w/ cross and flowers left 

(1) w/ flowers sit flush with 

landscape. 

$125.00 ea 

Dirt Bikes for sale: 

(1) 2004 Honda CRF70 

(1) 2005 Honda CRF50 

Like new, garaged w/less 

than 5hrs riding time on each 

$750ea 

Call: 860-299-5925 

For Sale 

Living room furniture, 

Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment 

Center, Glass Tables, 

Bedroom Set, Paintings and 

Nordic Trac Exercise 

Equipment. 

508-839-3142 

508-839-2181 

FOR SALE 

Player Piano- Needs work 

some ros. 

Antique bookcase- needs 

work 

O’Brian Sailboard- New 

used once 

Wedding Dress- traditional 

Call: 508-885-3192 

010 FOR SALE 

For Sale-Like New 

•Men’s 8-9 1/2 boots, 

skis, poles- $85 

•Ladie’s 8 boots, skis, 

poles- $85 

•Small truck tool box- $60 

•Magnavox 19’’ TV- $45 

Call: 860-928-1495 

For Sale: 

Antique (3) Shovels, 

Pitch Fork, Grass 

Trimmer, Table Fan, 

(2) Oiler Cans, 1,200+ 

Wheat Pennies 

Call: 860-382-2327 

Ford Factory 

6.5ft Tonneau 

Cover 

Fits 1999-2004 Super Cab 

$250 OBO 

Rinnai Gas Direct 

Vent Wall Furnace 

Model #RHFE-263FA II 

$750 OBO 

Call: 774-696-0219 

or: 508-867-6706 

Gas Log For Sale 

Jotul GF200 LP Gas 

$650 OBO 

Mini Kota Electric 

Fishing Motor 

36lb thrust, 5 speeds 

$125 OBO 

Fitness Power 

Rider 

$100 OBO 

Call: 508-943-2174 

Handmade Maple 

Painted Deacons 

Bench 

With mahogany seat. 51” 

wide x 73” high x 24” deep. 

$450 

Call: 860-630-0036 

Heavy Colonial 

Table 

Trestle Base 

Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” 

Captain’s Chair 

Mate’s Chair 

4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs 

(2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) 

ALL $250 

508-683-6386 

HEAVY DUTY 

PIANO HINGES 

54’’-57’’ long stainless steel 

hinges. Retail for $200 a 

piece. 

$50 each 

Call: 508-885-2884 

Hot Tub 

Indoor/outdoor,Soft Sidder, 

4 person.110Volts 

$1,800 

Call: 508-885-3400 

HOT WATER 

HEATERS 

Natural Gas 

Brand New! 

40, 50, & 80 Gallons 

Large Selection! 

$150 And Up. 

Call Keith 

508-524-9328 

HOVEROUND 

New, Used 2 Times 

Only, Serious Buyers 

$800 Firm 

Call 


Hummels/Glassware, 

Tea Sets, Collectables, 

WWI & II, Old Instruments, 

cameras, 

1500 records, art. 

95 F-250 Dump 

w/plow 

$5,000 

99 Ranger 

$2,750 

31’ Pacemaker 

$7,500 

Call: 860-608-2327


010 FOR SALE 

010 FOR SALE 

LEER FIBERGLASS 

TONNEAU COVER 

700 series New ‘08. 

Used one season 

Fits Ford SD 1999-2007 

shortbed 

$525 OBO 

508-278-0810 

MOTORS 

1/2HP 230/460V 

1725RPM, 56 Frame. 

$45 OBO 

5HP, 230/460V 

1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 

$125 OBO 

5HP, 230/460V 

3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 

$125 OBO 

4 Motor Speed Controls 

Hitachi J100, 400/460V 

Best Offer 


508-867-6546 

MOVING 

Kimball Console 

Piano/Bench 

Very good condition. Perfect 

for beginner student. 

$400 

508-885-2971 

or 508-335-8882 

010 FOR SALE 

010 FOR SALE 

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 

310 GENERAL HELP 

WANTED 


WANTED 

Hunter Green 

Storm Doors 

36x80, retractalbe glass, 

built in screen, brass 

hardware. 

1 Pair-$200 

Call: 508-846-0986 

Invacare Pronto 

M51 Power 

Indoor/Outdoor 

Power 

Wheelchair 

Sure Step Technology 

That Automatically 

Adjust To Keep All Six 

Wheels On The Ground 

At All Times. High-Back 

Van Seat, Deep Blue 

Pearl Base. The 

Cadillac Of Power 

Wheelchairs. 

MSRP $3500 

Selling For $2000 

FIRM 

508-410-1784 

Webster, MA 

Jukebox 

For Sale 

1951 Rowe AMI 

Model “D” 40 

Excellent Condition. 

Converted To Play 45’s. 

Holds 20 Records. 

Spare Tubes & Service 

Manual. Great Sound, 

Real Solid Wood. 

$2000 

774-200-0501 

Kitchen Craft 

Cookware 

Basic Set 

Sells For $1495 

At Home Show 

$800 

Cargo Trailer Axle 

With Tires 

$300 

508-476-7382 

Kitchen Queen 

480 Wood 

Cooking Stove 

With Stainless 

Water Tank Option 

$650 

Elmira Stoveworks 

Sweetheart Wood 

Cook Stove 

Antique Show Piece 

$2600 OBO 

Call Ron 

860-779-7007 

401-864-6082 

Ladies 14K yellow 

gold, round 

cut, diamond 

engagement ring 

With six prong Tiffany head, 

.6ct. with wrap band and 

small diamond on each side. 

Appraised @ $3,500 

Asking $1,500 

Call: 860-774-4699 

Laine Couch 

& Chair 

Floral Print On Beige 

Background. 

Very Good Condition. 

$300 

60” E.R. Buck 

Rock Maple Dining 

Room Hutch 


Paid $1200. 

Sell For $700 

Call 508-476-2056 

Landscape 

Equipment 

Trailer 

$995 OBO 


508-867-6546 

Large Doghouse 

$50 

End Table 

$50 

Antique Mirror 

$45 

Old Trunks 

$45 Each 

Student’s Desk 

& Chair 

$50 

Call: 774-452-3514 

Large Electric 

Scooter 

Model- Rascal Chaffer, large 

leather seat, heavy 

duty, transmission and 

motor. Can carry 350lb. 

Runs like new! 

New $3100 

$750 Firm 

Call: 508-867-8533 

Large Jointer 

$175 

Heavy-Duty Motor Lift 

$225 

Antique Cast-Iron 

Coal Stove 

$200 

1929 Chevy Engine 

$275 

Generac Generator 

$250 

Radial Arm Saw 

$125 

Band Saw 

$150 

Call 508-752-8569 

After 6PM 

Sunrise Jet 

Power Chair 

Red, runs excellent!! 

$200 Firm 

Call: 774-287-0599 

Must see furniture on 14 

Railroad Ave,Dudley. 

Needs restoration or 

enjoy old aged look... 

•Claw & Ball Footed 

Table 

$90 

•Library Oak Table 

$90 

•Bent Bros. Kitchen 

Chairs (4) 

$30ea 

•Older Leather Seat 

Chairs (3) 

$30ea 

•Oak Dresser 

$100 

•(3) Matching Dining 

Room Chairs w/Platform 

Rocker. Nice Wood, All 

Nice For Age 

$150 

AND MORE! 

MAKE VISIT 

508-943-8693 

NASCAR 

Die-Cast Models 

They’re Back! 

$5 And Up! 

BRAND NEW 

SHIPMENT! 

Blessings Farm 

50 H Foote Road 

Charlton 

508-248-1411 

• New TempurPedic 

Bed- Twin 

• Reclining Chairexcellent 

condition 

• Hammond Player Organ 

• Stromberg Carlson 

Record Player 

• Moveable Dish Cabin 

• Sheet Musicw/music 

cabin 

Call: 860-974-1422 

Before 10am 

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NORDIC TRACK SKI 

EXERCISER and 

CADENCE ELECTRIC 

TREADMILL, 

both in good condition. 

************************** 

Sacrifice for $275 

Call: 508-347-5445 

NordicTrac 

$50 

4-Foot Steel Shelves 

Very Heavy Duty 

$50 


Old Wooden 

Office Chair 

w/Padded Seat 

$20 

Older Dark 

Wood Rocker 

w/Pink Stenciled Flowers 

$ 50 

Other Assorted 

Household Items. 

860-779-0272 

Old-Fashioned 

Cherry Wood 

Sewing Machine 

Table 

With Drawers 

$200 OBO 

Set Of 2 Bureaus 

1 With Mirror, One Without. 

$250 OBO 

Beige Couch 

w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. 

$600 OBO 

508-943-1428 

774-242-7515 

Don’t Forget... 

Once you’ve sold 

it, call us to 

remove your ad!! 

**Town To Town** 

Classifieds 

508-909-4111 

VISION FITNESS 

Fitness machine 

Model X60005 

Excellent condition, 

used only one month 

Paid $1,100.00 

Asking $575.00 

HONDA 250EX 

4-wheeler. Barely used 

$2,500.00 

Call 508-560-5056 

Panasonic Air 

Conditioner 

Wireless Remote 

10000/BTU 

$125 

Quaser-6000/BTU 

Air Conditioner 

$60 

Hutch 

Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H 

16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 

Shelves Above 

$150 

Call 508-867-4546 

After 6:30pm 

Pellet Stove 

Enviro EF2 

Free-Standing 

Two Years Old, 

Used One Season. 

Originally $2400 

Asking $1500 

774-200-0558 

POOL TABLES 

7 Foot 

8 Foot 

9 Foot 

$900 Each 

Delivery Available 


Propane 

Gas Heater 

50,000 BTU 

MAKE AN OFFER!! 

Call: 508-892-8588 

Refinished Chairs 

Natural Or Painted Finish, 

Some Decorated. 

Very Reasonable! 

508-764-4493 

Sauder 

Computer Armoire 

Black, Good Condition. 

31”W x 52”H x 19”D 

With Slide-Out 

Keyboard Tray 

$100 

Eastford 

860-377-4961 

Ski Boots 

Girl’s Lange 

Ben-5, Size 6 

Boy’s Dalbello 

Menace-4, Size 9 

Asking $75 Each 

Girl’s 

Snowboard Boots 

Roxy, Size 7 

Asking $40 

508-885-4342 

774-272-2085 

Snapper 

Roto-Tiller 

IR5003, Used Twice 

Paid $1295 

TracVac 

Model 385-IC/385LH 

Used Once. 

Paid $1300 

Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro 

& Vac Pro 

Models 72085, 72285, 

72295 

Used Twice 

Paid $2772 

508-765-5763 

Sofa and Matching 

Chair, 

Art Deco Retro 

Pastel Upholstery 

Above-Average Condition 

Asking $125.00 

White-Wash Oak Coffee 

Tables, Floor and Table 

Lamps Also Available 

Separately. 

860-928-6308 

Solid Rock Maple 

Kitchen/Dining 

Room Table 

With 4 Chairs 

$300 

Call: 508-885-9884 

Stamp Collectors: 

Commerative mint sets, 

first day issues, kids starter 

kits and more!! 

Also stamped warship 

postcards. 

Call: 860-928-2677 

STOVE FOR SALE 

Vermont Casting Wood 

Stove (Aspen model) 

Used 2 days 

Designed to heat 600 sq. ft. 

Original cost $1030 

(plus tax) 

Will sell for $900 

860-974-0886 

Trees for 

Sale 

Evergreen Trees, Colorado 

Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 

Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 

Excellent Privacy 

Border/Ornamental 

All 10 trees for $85. 

Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall 

5 for $99 

Call 508-278-5762 

Evenings 

Troy-bilt 

Polar Blast 

Snowblower 

10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint 

condition, always stored in 

heated garage. 

$950 OBO 

Call: 508-341-1337 

Utility Trailer 

5’10”x12’ 

Duel axle, a must see!!! 

$650 

Call: 860-923-3497 

Various Camping 

Items For Sale 

Make Me an Offer!! 

Call 774-318-0275 

Video Surveillance 

System 

With monitor and 4 cameras. 

2 night vision and 2 regular. 

$600 

Call: 860-382-5435 

WALNUT CHINA CABINET 

Like New Glass doors, 

mirrored back, lighted interior 

lower storage, 61’’ long 

17’’ deep 81’’ high. 

$350 

Call: 508-949-1251 

Water Bed 

Super single 12 drawer 

pedestal, mirrored 

headboard, heater, mattress, 

padded side rails, carpet 

saver base. 

$150 OBO 

Call: 508-248-6863 

Wheel Horse 

Lawn Tractor 

Model 257H, With 37” 

Mower Deck. Hydrostatic 

Transmission Not Working. 

Excellent 17HP Kawasaki 

Engine And Body. 

$325 OBO 

508-476-5007 

Wood-Burning 

Fireplace 

Insert Stove 

Only Used One Month 

Paid $1100 

Asking $900 OBO 

508-667-9916 

WURLITZER 

PLAYER PIANO 

Very good condition 

FREE 

You pay to move it 

Call 508-764-7601 

100 GENERAL 

105 BULLETIN BOARD 

IN REMEMBRANCE 

Julie Ann Bainton 

(Knurowski) 

36 Year Senior Secretary 

Bay Path High School 

Dear Friend, Please Visit 

Our Guest Book And Leave A 

Note To Pay Your Respects 

www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton 

JULIE 

Nov. 26th, 1954 

Nov. 30th, 2008 

Send Your Love To: 

888-974-1977 (FAX) 

Or Mail To: 

PO Box 979 

Charlton City, MA 01508 

God Bless 

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Come play cards 

@ www.scat31.com 

A new online multiplayer 

card game. To join 

register, subscribe, click 

lobby 2 times. 6-9 player 

tables with chat box. 

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Do you have 

collectibles, antiques, 

or items that you just 

want to sell? 

We sell items online 

for you! 

For a free quote or 

appointment call: 

401-545-8256 

Ask for Dave 

FREE WOOD 

PALLETS 

You pick up. Monday thru 

Friday 8am-noon. 

Stonebridge Press 

25 Optical Drive 

(located behind Southbridge 

Hotel & Conference Center) 

109 MUSIC/ARTS 

Drum Set 

Yamaha 8pc double bass 

complete with hardware, 4 

cymbals and carrying cases 

for each drum. 

Must see to appreciate 

$1,000 OBO 

Call: 508-344-3035 

Sharp Recording 

Service 

Southbridge, MA 

Recording and 

elevating talent 

since 1998. 

$35.00/hr. 

(block rates available) 

Also, professional 

private drum instruction 

Weekly 1 hr. lessons 

$25.00 

Call Jim Sharp: 

508-765-0802 

www.batcavestudios.net 

FIREARMS WANTED: 

Collector looking WWII US Firearms 

M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols, 

1911/1911 A1’s 

TOP PRICES PAID 

Have all necessary federal licenses 

200 GEN. BUSINESS 

204 WATER EQUIPMENT 

1994 Sea-Doo 

Bombardier SP94 

With 95 Trailer 

Excellent Condition, Runs 

Great. Seat Just Recovered, 

Low Hours On Jet Pump. 

Has Been Winterized. 60 HP 

Teal/Pink 

$1500 

508-965-7077 

Floating Pontoon 

Dock/Swimming 

Platform 

With ladder. 

10’x5’, in good condition, 

newly painted!! 

$500 OBO 

Call: 508-347-9081 

205 BOATS 

14’ 2003 Polar 

Kraft Bass Boat 

& Trailer 

25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, 

Minkota trolling motor, 

New batteries, 

Excellent condition. 

$5,000. 

Call 508-347-3575 

1994 Fling Four 

Winns Jet Boat 

Used Only 4-5 Times Per 

Year & Serviced By 

Marina Yearly. 

Includes Summer 

& Winter Covers, 

Bimini Top, 

4 Life Vests, 

Skies & Boat Trailer. 

Loads Of Fun!!!! 

In Good Condition 

Asking $2300 

Call 

860-923-3532 

FOR SALE 

1984 Formula 24’ 

350 Merc Cruiser 

With trailer. GPS Finder. 

and more!! Well 

maintained, must sell 

moving!! 

Asking $8,500 OBO 

Call: 508-476-3824 

215 CAMPING 

Stateline 

Camp Resort 

Killingly CT 

Weekend Activities, Rec. 

Hall, Adult Club House, 

Fishing, Pool, Shady & 

Sunny Sites, Camp Store. 

$1500 

Please Call For Details, 

After 4PM 

508-476-7382 

260 COLLECTIBLES 

Authentic 

Revolutionary 

War Historic 

Autographs 

Genuine Original Signature 

Autographs Of 

American Hero Icons. 

George Washington $2200 

Benjamin Franklin $2200 

Thomas Jefferson $1000 

All Have Certificates Of 

Authenticity. 

Clear Signatures 

508-476-1068 

NFL Autographed 

Helmet Collection 

Five Ridell Team Helmets 

Signed By MVP Icon 

Quarterbacks 

Tom Brady, Joe Montana, 

Dan Marino, Joe Namath, 

And Peyton Manning. 

All Have COA’s 

$2000 OBO 

508-476-1068 

265 FUEL/WOOD 

Firewood 

All red and white oak fully 

seasoned, cut, split and 

prompt delivery. 

Over a cord guaranteed. 

Call: 413-348-4326 

Satisfaction Guaranteed!! 

FREE 

Construction 

Kindling Wood 

All Different Types Of 

Widths, Lengths & 

Thicknesses Of Wood. 

2x4, 2x6, Plywood. 

Good For Wood Stove Or 

Outdoor Burners/Stoves. 

Delivery Available 

By The Truckload 

508-867-2564 

Call Wally At 

508-234-5860 

275 FLEA MARKET 

Dudley 

Flea Market 

Antiques, Collectibles 

& General 

Open Every Saturday-Sunday 

8am-4pm 

Something For Everyone! 

Behind BP Gas 

At Dudley/Webster Line 

2 Acres, Indoors! 

www.dorightfleamarket.com 

1-800-551-7767 

281 FREE PETS 

OLDER FEMALE 

CAT NEEDS 

LOVING HOME 

Brown and black 

tabby. Spayed, FIV 

negative, all shots, 

calm, affectionate 

and playful. 

Pictures available 

Will Deliver!! 

Call: 508-341-0588 

283 PETS 

Powder-Puff 

Chinese Crested 

Puppy 

Male. Sweet, Loveable, 

Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic 

Breed. 

For More Information 

401-397-6499 

Pure Bred 

Puppies 

Over thirty breeds available. 

Health checked/guaranteed. 

State licensed. 

www.laughlinkennel.com 

Laughlin Kennel 

Call 508-987-7161 

285 PET CARE 

J & L 

Pet Sitting 

Service 

Professional at Home 

Pet Sitting and Dog Walking 

Member of National 

Association of Professional 

Pet Sitters 

Established 1996 

Certified • Bonded • Insured 

508-347-3826 

Same Owners 

Tom & Camila 

New Stuff! 

Reconnective Healing 

Animal Massage 

Animal Communication 

As Always! 

Reiki/Feng Shui 

Natural Foods 

Flower Essences 

Alpha Wave Music 

Boarding 

Indoor/Outdoor Runs 

Skylights 

Heated/Air Conditioned 

Day Care 

Supervised Groups 

Daily/Weekly Rates 

Large Play Yards 

Training 

Basic - Advanced 

Group Or Private 

New - Open Enrollment 

Grooming 

Baths To Full Grooms 

Certifications! 

PCSA Levels I & II 

CPR Certified 

Reiki Master 

Lighterian Reiki VII 

Reconnective Healing II 

ICNDF Certified Trainer 

Experienced, Caring Staff 

Individualized Care 

Attention To Detail 

508-987-0077 

205 Federal Hill Road 

Oxford, MA 

starwoodpetresort.com 

**PART TIME** 

PROFESSION 

• Unlimited Income 

• No Set Hours 

• $29 Investment 

• No Inventory 

• Company Direct 

Call: 774-696-3400 

FOR INFORMATION 

******************************* 

286 LIVESTOCK 

Quality 

Horse Hay 

3’x3’x8’ 

Square Bales Weigh 

Approximately 800lbs Each. 

Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa 

No Chemicals or 

Preservatives 

Second Cut Available 

Rock Valley Farm 

W. Brookfield 

508-867-2508 

298 WANTED TO BUY 

ROUTE 

169 

ANTIQUES 

884 Worcester St. 

Southbridge MA 

Looking To Purchase 

Antiques 

And Collectibles 

Single Items 

Or Entire Estates 

We Buy It All 

And Also Do 

On-Site Estate Sales 

And 

Estate Auctions 

CALL MIKE ANYTIME 

508-765-9512 

$$$ 

Make Money 

Selling 

Your Unwanted 

Stuff!!! 

Quality Dealers Wanted 

Best Deal Around. 

Clean, Indoor Flea Market 

Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm 

Route 12 

Dudley 

(Behind BP) 

www.dudleyflea.com 

1-800-551-7767 

See You There! 

$$$-CASH PAID-$$$ 

For Unusual Bicycles 

1870’s-1970’s 

Hi-Wheel 

Balloon Tire 

Stingray 

Choppers 

Schwin 

Columbia 

Shelby 

Colson 

Raleigh 

Etc. 

I Pay More For Bikes 

For My Museum! 

All Conditions Considered 

1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) 

Paying Cash, 

Buying: 

Bottles 

Crocks, Pottery 

Old Toys, Marbles 

Wooden Items 

Hand Tools 

Sewing Items 

Christmas 

Advertising 

Tom & Deb Joralemon 

Oxford 

508-987-1060 

Millbury 

508-865-1228 

Main Street Antiques 

and Collectibles 

Wanted To Buy 

By Collector 

Old comic books-1940’s 

and up, old baseball and 

sports cards, Beatles 

memorabilia-1960’s and 

up, old toys, old 

advertisement signs; 

soda, food etc. 

Call: 860-779-2469 

WANTED 

VERY USED 

Kitchen Cabinets 

The older the better. We 

are a kitchen refacing company 

and we use these 

cabinets at home shows 

for 

“BEFORE & AFTER” 

Call between 9 & 5 M-F 

or leave message 

KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW 

ENGLAND 

508-987-3384 

or 860-749-6998 

www.mykitchenoptions.com 

298 WANTED TO BUY 

WAR 

RELICS 

& 

WAR 

SOUVENIRS 

WANTED 

WWII & EARLIER 

CA$H WAITING! 

Helmets, Swords, 

Daggers, Bayonets, 

Medals, Badges, Flags, 

Uniforms, etc. 

Over 30 Years Experience. 

Call David 

1-508-688-0847 

I’ll Come To YOU! 

$ 

ROSS RECYCLING 

We Pay More!! 

All Scrap Metals, 

Cars, Trucks 

Batteries, 

Copper Wire, 

Appliances... 

64 Tucker Hill Rd. 

Putnam, CT 06260 

860-928-7165 

300 HELP WANTED 

305 BUSINESS 

OPPORTUNITIES 

DRIVERS WANTED 

Delivery Service Providers 

needed for newspaper home 

delivery in Dudley, Webster, 

Southbridge, Killingly, 

Putnam, Thompson & 

surrounding towns. 

No exp. nec. Mon-Sun, 2-3 

hrs daily, starting around 

3AM. $350-$500/bi-weekly. 

No $$ collections. Must be 

18+. Driver’s lic. & car w/ins. 

req’d. Drivers are independently 

contracted. 

Call PCF, Inc: 

1-800-515-8000 


WANTED 

Drivers: 

Getting home is easier. 

Chromed out trucks 

w/APU’s. Chromed out pay 

package! 90% Drop & hook 

CDL-A, 6mos exp. 

(888) 247-4037 

Drivers: 

Great hometime, $.41 CPM 

plus bonus, benefits, 99% 

no-touch, 24 hr. dispatch, 

late model equip., CDL-A 

2yrs tractor/trailer exp. req. 

Logistics One: 

1-888-880-5909 

ext 120 

HELP WANTED 

Surrogate 

Mothers 

Needed 

Be part of a miracle 

The rewards are more 

than financial 

Seeking Women 

21-43 Non-Smokers 

With Healthy 

Pregnancy History 

For More 

Information Call 

888-363-9457 

reproductivepossibilities.com



B7 

400 SERVICES 

402 GENERAL SERVICES 

Call The 

Junk Man 

**SNOW** 

PLOWING!! 

Trees Cut 

Brush/Limbs 

Removed 

WE NOW TAKE 

YOUR AUTOS 

FOR CASH! 

Removal of Metal, 

Appliances, 

Furniture, TV’s. 

Construction 

Materials. 

Cellars/Attics 

Cleaned. 

Small Building 

Demolition, Tires. 

Leaves Removed. 

Residential Moves. 

Furnaces Removed 

Check-our-down-toearth 

prices first! 

Weekends also! 

Central Mass 

and Connecticut 

Dave 

508-347-7804 


FREE 

Metal Pickup 

A/C, Refrigerators, 

Washers, Small Trailers, 

Batteries. 

WE PAY YOU 

Top Dollar For Your 

AUTOS 

TRUCKS 

Or TRACTORS 

508-867-2564 

433 CLEANING 

Affordable 

Cleaning Service 

We Offer Quality Work At 

An Affordable Price! 

• Homes & Offices 

• Carpet Cleaning 

• Floors 

• And Much More! 

REGISTERED, 

INSURED & BONDED 

Give Maria A Call 

508-764-2500 

454 HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

500 REAL ESTATE 


WANTED 

************** 

EQUAL HOUSING 

OPPORTUNITY 

************** 

All real estate advertising in 

this newspaper is subject to 

The Federal Fair Housing Act 

of 1968, which makes it 

illegal to advertise any 

preference, limitation or 

discrimination based on race, 

color, religion, sex, handicap, 

familial status (number of 


WANTED 

children and or pregnancy), 

national origin, ancestry, age, 

marital status, or any 

intention to make an such 

preference, limitation or 

discrimination. This 

newspaper will not 

knowingly accept any 

advertising 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 about 

discrimination call The 

Department of Housing and 

Urban Development “HUD” 

toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. 

For the N.E. area, call HUD 

ad 617-565-5308,. The toll 

free number for the hearing 

impaired is 1-800-927-9275 

505 APARTMENTS FOR 

RENT 

Southbridge 

2 bedroom, 1.5 bath 

townhouse. Central air, 

clean, new appliances, quiet 

area in downtown. 

$900/Month 

Call Mike: 

508-868-0261 

Webster 

NORTH VILLAGE 

2 Bedroom Units 

Starting At $783!! 

Heat And Hot Water 

Is Included. 

Must Income 

Qualify. 

Section 8 Vouchers 

Accepted. 

Please Call 

(508)987-1595 

EHO 


RENT 

Brookside 

Terrace 

Heat/Hot Water 

Included! 

FREE RENT 

Affordable 1, 2 and 3 

Bedroom Apartments 

For Rent. 

Spacious, Fully 

Applianced. 

Starting at $698 

• Pets Considered 

• A/C In Every Unit 

• Pool 

• Basketball Court 

• Playground 

• On-Site Laundry 

INCOME LIMITS APPLY 

Section 8 Welcome 

Office Open From: 

Monday-Friday 

9:00am to 5:00pm 

Saturday 10:00am 

to 3:00pm 

Evening Appointments Available 

Brookside Terrace 

11 Village Drive 

Southbridge,MA 01550 

(508)764-7675 

Woodstock CT 

Country Manor Apartments 

under new ownership. 

Newly renovated 1 &2 

bedroom units available 

starting March 1. New 

kitchens, bath, flooring. Hot 

water included in rent. 

Call: 508-622-1258 

or email: 

rpcountrymanor@ 

yahoo.com 


RENT 

River Mill 

Village 

N. Grosvenordale 

Affordable 

Country Living 

Apartment Homes 

Move-In Special 

Rent includes 

1,2 & 3 Br’s 

Rents Starting at 

$600 

Heat & Hot Water 

Included 

W/D Hook-ups 

Off Street Parking 

Large Spacious 

Units 

Community Park 

& Library 

Voucher Holds 

Welcomed! 

“Must Be Income Qualify” 

Call Today 

(860)923-3919 

rivermillvillage@ 

winnco.com 

The Village At 

Killingly 

If you move in by Febuary 

and meet the requirements 

you may qualify for a free 

month’s rent! 

2/3BR Townhouse 

Apartments 15 Acres 

Unsubsidized 

(USDA Affordable) 

Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome 

Must Income Qualify 

Call For Application 

Today 

860-779-0876 

Ext. 128 


RENT 

FREE RENT! 

Heat/Hot Water 

Included! 

FREE RENT 

Affordable 1 2, and 3 

Bedroom Apartments 

For Rent. 

Spacious, Fully 

Applianced. 

Starting at $698 

• Pets Considered 

• A/C In Every Unit 

• Pool 

• Basketball Court 

• Playground 

• On-Site Laundry 

INCOME LIMITS APPLY 

Section 8 Welcome 

Office Open From: 

Monday-Friday 

9:00am to 5:00pm 

Saturday 10:am 

to 3:00pm 

Evening 

Appointments 

Available 

Brookside Terrace 

11 Village Drive 

Southbridge,MA 01550 

(508)764-7675 

WEBSTER 

1 bedroom apartment, 

second floor. Includes 

stove, refrigerator. 

Utilities not included. 

Clean gas heat. 

$500/Month 

Call: 508-943-3112 


RENT 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

Near Paige Hill Road 

(2) Two bedroom 

apartments... 

******************** 

950 SF 

Appliances, central heat, 

hardwoods, w/w 

carpeting. 

$725/month 

******************** 

1,950 SF 

Appliances, electric heat, 

w/w carpeting. dishwasher, 

parking, yard, small 

pets. 

$775/month 

******************** 

First & Security 

Bill: 508-272-4220 

510 

COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS 

Webster 

7,500 sq ft and 

2,500 sq ft 

Free Standing Building 

With Loading Dock And 

Nice Offices 

9,000 sq ft and 

6,000 sq ft 

Clean And Bright 

2,500 sq ft 

Good For Machine Shop 

Call for details 

Owner anxious to rent! 

508-753-3670 

546 CEMETERY LOTS 

Four Plots 

In Worcester Country 

Memorial Park, Paxton, MA 

In The 

“Rememberance Section” 

All Four For $4500 OBO 

(Currently Sells For 

$1800 Each) 

508-721-2572 

550 MOBILE HOMES 

N. Grosvenordale 

CT 

Mobile Home For Sale 

14x64 Doublewide 

2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. 

Large Kitchen, Living Room. 

Laundry Room. 

Appliances Included. 

Plenty Of Cabinet Space. 

$65,000 

For Appointment 

860-923-0421 

Park Model 

Mobile Home 

For Sale By Owner 

Fully Furnished, New Porch 

Addition, Also Nice Shed & 

Great Place For A Garden. 

On Beautiful Lot Near 

Swimming Pool. 

Located At Highview 

Campground In 

West Brookfield. 

Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 

Price Includes Seasonal 

Payment 

(April-October 2011) 

Asking $28,000 

508-867-8736 

WARREN 

Bemis Road 

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 

Beautiful 1985 14’ x 66’ 

Two Bedroom, 

Gas, Hot Water, And Stove. 

Large Open Kitchen With 

Breakfast Bar To 

Living Room, 

Porch, Deck, 

Upgrades Throughout. 

$59,900 DASAP 


700 AUTOMOTIVE 

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 

TOWING EQUIPMENT 

Blue OX Towing 

Base Plate 

With Tow Bar And 

Accessories. BX1665 For 

04-05 

Chevy Malibu 

$175 

Blue Ox Heavy Duty 

8” Drop Receiver 

$75 

Call 508-320-2944 

Wheels With Tires 

16” Koenig rims (4) black 10 

spoke with chrome ring and 

20 lugs. All mounted on 

Prometer Radials. 

Excellent condition! 

$475 OBO 

Call: 508-764-4111 

720 CLASSICS 

1929 Model A 

Street Rod 

350 Ramjet Fuel Injection 

Engine. 

350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. 

$22,500 

Four Toolboxes 

Of Mechanic & 

Machine-Builder Tools 

$2500 

508-867-6706 

1950 Chevrolet 

4-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 

1975 Chrysler 

Imperial Lebaron 

2 door, 440 cubic inch 

engine good driver, 

needs TLC. 

$2,500 

(4) 20570 15” 

Tires 

White walls, approximately 

3,500miles. Like new 

mounted on GM wheels, 

will fit other vehicles 

$280 

Utility truck side 

boxes 

(2) 8ft, good condition, also 

have ladder rack free if you 

buy boxes! 

$500 

Call: 508-885-4651 

1978 Firebird 

Formula 

V8, 4-speed, too many new 

parts to list! Nice cruising 

car, includes custom fit car 

cover, color black. 

$8,500 OBO 

Call: 508-278-6219 

After 5pm 

725 AUTOMOBILES 

02 VW Jetta 

5 speed, 1.8T, A/C, CD, 

heated seats, sunroof. 

135,000 miles. Runs and 

looks great! 

$3,400 OBO 

Call: 860-315-5381 

leave message if no answer 

2000 Ford Windstar 

SE Van 

147k Miles, Dark Green, 

AWD. Good Condition. 

$2400 

508-254-3858 

1979 Chevy 

El Camino 

Rebuilt engine, transmission 

and rear end. Many new 

parts included for 

restoration. Garaged for 

years, runs great, 6cyl, 3 

speed manual. 

$3,200 or best reasonable 

Call:508-885-2110 

1988 Jaguar 

Red Convertible 

V12, auto, full power, 52,000 

miles, with Carfax. All 

manuals, no rust, always 

garaged. New rear brakes 

& tires. 

$5,500 OBO 

MUST SELL!! 

Call: 860-928-3326 

1999 Saab 9-3 

Convertible 

Midnight blue. Body and 

engine in great shape, needs 

other work to enjoy the 

summer months. 

$3,000 OBO 

Call: 860-942-3977 

2001 Volvo S80 

Loaded, leather, garage kept, 

87,000 miles. 

MUST SEE!!! 

$7,500 

3 piece bikini top, leather 

like. For 70’s Jeep CJ5 

$100 OBO 

Call: 860-779-9868 

2003 Mercury 

Sable 

With 72,000 miles, 

3L engine, power windows & 

locks, cruise control, very 

good condition. 

$3,000 

Call: 508-254-1052 

2004 BMW Z4 

Black with red interior, 

2.5L engine, 21,000 miles 

$16,500 

508-282-2884 

2005 Honda VTX 1300 

Retro 

Exellent Condition 

$7,500 OBO 

(2)1966 Ford Galaxy 

1 hardtop 

1 convertible 

$4,000 for both OBO 

Both Fords For Parts 

or Restoration 

Call for details 

860-923-9067 

2006 Chevrolet 

Silverado For Sale 

4 Door, A/C, V-8, Bed Liner, 

Running Boards, Remote 

Starter. 

Call: 857-636-8913 

2006 Mazda 6S 

6 cylinder, 4door, all 

power, a/c, traction control, 

25 mpg, 73,000 miles. 

In Excellent Condition!! 

$10,000 OBO 

call: 508-769-8324 

2006 Volvo S60T 

Leather Heated Seats 

Power Everything. 

New Tires. 


78k Miles. 

$15,200 

774-200-5015 

2007 Toyota 

Camry XLE 

4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, 

Leather/Loaded, 

Premium Condition. 

$21,000 OBO 

Call After 6PM 

860-974-0069 

2009 Toyota 

Camry SE 

Barcelona red with 33,500 

miles, alloy wheels, power 

moonroof, spoiler with 4 

cylinder and hard to find 

manual transmission, 

excellent condition. 

$14,900 

Call Owner: 

508-248-7011 

Classic 

1984- 500 SEL 

Mercedes Benz 

4 door sedan, 134,000 

miles, very good condition. 

Best Offer 

Call for more information: 

508-867-2774 

FOR SALE 

1997 Volvo Station 

Wagon 

White, 5 cylinder automatic 

transmission. 850 GL Turbo 

Needs Work 

$500 OBO 

Call: 508-867-9566 

732 SPORTS UTILITY 

1999 Jeep Grand 

Cherokee Limited 

4x4, 110K miles, black 

exterior/black leather interior, 

fully loaded with extras, no 

body rust, runs perfect, overall 

great condition. Must see. 

$5,780 

Call: 508-826-8216 

or email: 

jaclynsw21@yahoo.com 

2002 NISSAN 

XTERRA SE 

Supercharged, California 

Yellow. Only 90,000 Miles. 

4-Wheel Drive, 

Great Condition. 

New Exhaust System 

Battery, Brakes, Tires. 

$9,900 Firm 


Leave Message 

2004 Land Rover 

Freelander 

78K miles. Extremely well 

maintained, clean Carfax. 

Sport leather interior, faux 

wood grain console, AWD, 

tow hitch, cargo area with 

privacy canopy. 

$11,400 

Call 508-846-0986 

740 MOTORCYCLES 

1984 

Gold Wing 

Motorcycle 

Custom Paint Job 

(Burgundy) 

43,000 Miles 

FOR SALE OR TRADE 

508-909-6559 

1986 Harley 

Wide Glide 

1340 CCEVO 

Custom paint, many 

upgrades and chrome. 

Comes with original parts 

and spare chrome parts. 

$6,000 OBO 

Call: 860-974-9811 

1997 Yamaha 

Royal Star 

Black, 19,550 Miles 

Great Condition 

Saddlebags, Cover 

New Tires/Battery 

Ready To Ride! 

$4,000 OBO 

Call Jim 

508-523-5980 

1999 Kawasaki 

Vulcan Classic 

9,000 miles, excellent 

condition, $2,000 worth of 

chrome, (all original parts for 

chromed) extra set of seats, 

owners manuals, 2 new tires 

this year!!! 

$5,500 

860-774-5020 

2 Motorcycles 

For Sale 

2007 Roadstar Warrior- 

Metallic Gray, VERY LOW 

MILES, Samson Ground 

Pounders, Very Clean. 

$7,000 OBO 

2008 Yamaha FZ6- 

600CC, Royal Blue, VERY 

LOW MILES, Very Clean, 

Slider Guards. 

$5,200 OBO 

Call: 908-242-2016 

or email: 

ledford.l@gmail.com 

1963 Ford 

Fairlane 500 

Rebuilt 260 V8, new 

automatic transmission, 

floors and interior. New dual 

exhaust, paint and chrome 

good. 

$8,400 OBO 

Will consider trades and cash 

Call Chuck: 

508-248-5928 

1966 FORD COBRA 

ERA Replica 

Black, 427 side-oiler engine. 

4-speed transmission. 

4,700 miles. 

Black leather interior. 

$49,000 

Clear MA title 

(No tire kickers) 

508-867-7642 

1973 Triumph TR6 

Red, Many New Parts - 

Interior, Top, Exhaust, 

Electrical, Brake Lines, 

And More! 

$6500 OBO 

508-248-1592



2004 Honda 750 

Shadow Aero 

Excellent condition, loaded, 

full windshield, driving lights, 

mustang seat, floorboards, 

crash bar, saddle bags. 

Always garaged, 

never been down... 

$3,600 

Call: 774-696-3030 

2005 Harley 

Davidson 

Fat Boy Anniversary 

Edition 

10,250 miles, a lot of 

chrome, drag bars, 

Super G carb 

asking $13,500 OBO 

Call: 508-340-7950 

2007 HARLEY 

DAVIDSON 

Soft Tail Deluxe. 

Black Cherry. Mint Condition. 

Many Extras. 6000 Miles 

$15,000 

Call 860-942-0464 

Or 978-355-2389 

BMW 

MOTORCYCLE 

1997 R85OR T2K 

New tires, hard bags, 

tank bag 

$3,500.00 

OR will trade for 2-wheel 

drive pickup of equal value 

Call Joe at 860-315-7181 


2007 Harley 

Davidson 

XL 1200 N Roadster 

5096 Miles. Mint Condition. 

Many Added Customized 

Accessories. Including Vance 

Hines Exhaust. 

$7800 

Call 860-966-1660 

745 RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

1997 35’ 

Holiday 

Vacationer 

Chevy 454 engine, 58,000 

miles, (6) Michelin tires, 

queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan 

7.0 generator, backup 

camera, (2) new batteries, 

hydraulic leveling jacks, 

many extras, 

excellent condition. 

$18,000 

Call: 508-892-4102 

1997 Pace Arrow 

Vision 

34ft, no slides. 97K miles, 

prof. maintained, Ford eng., 

Banks power, Ford chassis, 

perfect shape! In storage 

until April. Non smokers, 

no pets. 

$11,500 

Call: 860-928-4794 

745 RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

2003 

Damon 

Challenger 

Motor Home 

Gas Engine 

Allison Transmission 

Work Horse Chassis 

24 K Miles 

1-Slide Out 

Queen Size Bedroom 


price is negotialbe 

860-928-2820 

or 860-923-3071 

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 

1988 33 Foot 

Southwind 

Motorhome 

69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New 

Tires, New Batteries, 

Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. 

Price Reduced For 

Quick Sale! 

$7500 FIRM 

Can Be Seen On Craigslist 

Call 860-923-0406 


2002 Flagstaff 25ft 

Ultra Light Camper 

LIKE NEW! Dual axle, sleeps 

6, double doors, heated 

queen bed, microwave, bathtub, 

air conditioning/heat, 

awning and more. 

dusty44@cox.net 

for picture 


2010 40’ Hideout 

Camping Trailer 

(ball type) 

Paid $24,000, 

2 Slideout Queen 

Master Bedroom, 

Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, 

Used 1 Season. 

$16,000, 

Sacrifice, My Loss 

Is Your Gain. 

Very Nice Unit! 

Call Rich 

860-576-0526 or 

860-382-5071 

Brimfield/ 

Sturbridge 

Must Sell 

Campground Lot! 

Was $19,000 

NOW $9500 

My Loss, Your Gain! 

508-989-8165 


Motor Home 

1998 Holiday 

Rambler 

Endeavor Diesel 

1 Slide, Low Mileage, 

Washer/Dryer, Very 

Good Condition. 

$37,000 

Call 860-774-6128 

760 VANS/TRUCKS 

1983 Ford Pickup 

Truck 

6-Cylinder, Clean 

Underneath, 

No Undercarriage Rust. 

Good Mechanics. 

$1500 

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2012 Range Rover Evoque a Right Sized 

Vehicle that Breaks the Brand's Trend 

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is a dynamic, fun-to-drive crossover that keeps the off-road capabilities that Range Rover is so famous for. 

BY KEITH GRIFFIN 

Until recently, the only good Range 

Rover was one being driven on an offroad 

course. I've been fortunate to drive 

some on excellent off-road terrain in 

North Carolina, Canada and New York. 

They are magnificent beasts once they 

leave the pavement. 

On road, though, has always been a different 

story for me. I've always found 

Range Rovers to be unwieldy to drive and 

fairly cramped inside in spite of what is 

a large vehicle. 

But then comes along the 2012 Range 

Rover Evoque – recently named the 

North American Truck of the Year. 

Granted, it was a decidedly weak year 

with all seven eligible trucks being 

named finalists but this Evoque could 

have won in a difficult year of competition. 

It is the right-sized Range Rover 

that is going to finally make the company 

mainstream. 

Can you sense just a little bit of enthusiasm 

on my part for the Evoque? Can't 

help it. I was sorry to see it leave my driveway, 

even though a Porsche Cayenne S 

hybrid was its replacement. I've never 

favored a Range Rover over a Porsche 

until now. 

One of the best things about the 

Evoque is its engine: a 2.0-liter, turbocharged 

four-cylinder. Good things do 

come in small packages. It delivers 240 

horsepower and hits 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds. 

This is just a quick crossover that 

will get you in trouble if you're inattentive 

to the speedometer. Fortunately the 

traffic gods were smiling on me for the 

week I was behind the wheel. 

Of course, fast vehicles need good traction 

and the Evoque doesn't disappoint. 

Methinks it would be awfully difficult to 

get this Evoque to break loose and lose 

control with traction and stability systems 

including: dynamic stability control; 

roll stability control; traction control 

system; trailer stability assist; hill 

start assist; hill descent control and gradient 

release control; and engine drag 

torque control. 

The Evoque, like other Range Rovers, 

also has the ability to respond to a variety 

of terrains. Terrain Response adapts 

the responses of the car’s engine, gearbox, 

center coupling and braking/stability 

systems to match the demands of the 

terrain, optimizing drivability and comfort 

as well as maximizing traction. The 

Range Rover Evoque has four Terrain 

Response settings, selected via a control 

on the center console: General Driving 

(on-road and easy off-road); grass/gravel/snow 

(slippery conditions, on- and offroad); 

mud and ruts; and Sand. An additional 

dynamic setting is available for 

cars specified with adaptive dynamics. 

The Evoque is chock full of technology, 

including an eight-inch touch-screen display 

and a 360 degree Surround Camera 

System. The latter is important when 

going offroad to check clearances but it 

also helps when you're trying to park. 

Flip the switch and you know if you're 

inside the lines. I've found it immensely 

helpful on various vehicles I have driven 

with it, including one time trying to 

squeeze down a Philadelphia street in an 

Infiniti QX56 amidst double-parked cars. 

The model loaned to me for review by 

Range Rover was the four-door Evoque. 

There is a coupe available but anybody 

with a family is going to want the fourdoor 

model. I can't imagine trying to 

wrestle kids into the backseat. The coupe 

and five-door are identical in overall 

length and width; however, the five-door 

has a 1.18-inch higher rear roofline. 

You know what really sold me on this 

vehicle? The full glass fixed panoramic 

roof and I don't like sunroofs. This one, 

which comes with a sliding three-part 

cover, opens up a wide vista that makes 

the Evoque feel that much airier. 

Another selling point for me was the 

fuel economy. I could never before write 

the words "fuel economy" in a Range 

Rover but the Evoque, dare I say it, 

achieves a respectable 28-mpg highway 

and 18-mpg city according to EPA standards. 

I know it has a smaller engine and 

is smaller than the rest of the Range 

Rover lineup, but the Evoque's 22-mpg 

combined fuel economy just decimates 

the others in the lineup that average 14- 

mpg – a more than 50 percent difference. 

So what is my love going to cost me? 

Um, more than I would probably pay for 

a vehicle. The starting price is $43,995 but 

heads quickly up from there. The model I 

reviewed thanks to a host of options cost 

$58,645. Well, true love does have its 

price. 

(For the latest new car news, follow me 

on Twitter at aboutusedcars. You can also 

read the latest automotive news at 

TorqueNews.com, where I am a contributor, 

or learn about buying and selling a 

used car at UsedCars.About.com.) 

VITAL STATISTICS 

Wheelbase: 104.8 inches 

Length: 171.9 inches 

Width: 77.4 inches 

Height: 64.4 inches 

Curb weight: 3680 lbs. 

Engine: 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine 

Horsepower: 240 

Torque: 340 lb. ft. 

EPA estimated mpg city/highway: 

18/28 

Base price: $43,995 

As-tested price: $58,645 

Also consider: (a comparative vehicle) 

Lincoln MKX, Toyota 4Runner, 

Lexus RX350

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