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Music
program
saved
STUDENTS URGE
BOARD NOT TO CUT
TEACHERS
BY CHENOA PIERCE
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
THOMPSON — Music students
from Tourtellotte Memorial High
came out in force at the Board of
Education’s monthly meeting
held May 12 to urge its members
not to cut 1.5 music teacher positions
at the school.
Brittany Gould and Zachary
Alexander, both participants in
the music program, were the first
to address the board. While
Alexander held up a homemade
poster indicating the reasons the
teachers should not be cut, Gould
read from a statement that elaborated
on those reasons: that cutting
the program would not allow
the school to use its new auditori-
INSIDE
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A10-11 . . . . .OPINION
A 12 . . . . . . .SPORTS
SECT. B . . .OBITUARIES
SECT. B . . . .CALENDAR
SECT. B . . . . .RELIGION
‘The greatest love is a mother’s; then comes a dog’s, then comes a sweetheart’s.’
Strothers signs with Merrimack
BY CHENOA PIERCE
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
THOMPSON — On Friday, May
9, Marianapolis Prep School postgraduate
and honor roll student
Aaron Strothers signed a national
letter of intent to Merrimack
College, a Division II school, in
North Andover, Mass., on a full
athletic scholarship. He is the
fourth Marianapolis student this
academic year to sign a letter of
intent.
Strothers came to Marianapolis
as a post-grad student after earning
his diploma from Wareham
High School in Massachusetts,
according to Marianapolis basketball
coach Dave Vitale.
“Aaron and I got involved … a
couple of years ago when he was
at the end of his junior year at
Wareham,” Vitale said, noting that
they talked about Strothers spending
a year at the prep school to
gain more experience on the court.
Strothers’ goal for the post-grad
education was to gain more experience
in order to receive scholarships.
“[I came here] to get more prepared
for college and get more
experience on the basketball
court,” Strothers stated in a press
release from Marianapolis
Turn To STROTHERS, page 14
SPORTS
COMPOSED
FOR COLLEGE
PAGE A12
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Marianapolis Prep post-graduate student Aaron Strothers signs a national letter
of intent to attend Division II school Merrimack College on a full athletic
scholarship.
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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
Relay
kicks off
Saturday
BY JOSH SAYLES
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
WOODSTOCK — Residents from
the Quiet Corner and beyond will
come together for a common cause
this weekend at the Relay For Life,
an annual 24-hour fund-raiser for
the American Cancer Society (ACS),
which will take place at the
Woodstock Fairgrounds from 11
a.m. Saturday, May 17, to 11 a.m.
Sunday, May 18.
This the 13th year in a row that
northeastern Connecticut has hosted
a Relay For Life; the event began
in 1985 in Washington State.
Pat Faucher, the Northeastern
Connecticut Relay For Life co-chair,
said last year between 6,000 and
10,000 people were on site at any
given time and $672,000 was raised.
This year, she expects the same
amount of participants, but given
the state of the economy, they have
set their fund-raising goal at
$650,000.
“It’s not about the money we raise,
it’s about the mission,” Faucher
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A2 • Friday, May 16, 2008
THOMPSON VILLAGER
Students subject to breathalyzer tests
NEW POLICY IN PLACE FOR WOODSTOCK ACADEMY DANCES
BY JOSH SAYLES
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
WOODSTOCK — Random breathalyzer
tests will be instituted at all
Woodstock Academy dances,
including the prom, now that the
Board of Trustees approved a new
policy to combat teenage drinking
at an April 22 meeting.
Headmaster Rich Foye said a letter
went home to parents explaining
the policy on Monday, May 12. He
added that he will meet with the students
to discuss the new rule sometime
before prom, which is May 23.
The academy is “not breaking
ground,” according to Foye, who
said that among other schools,
Waterford, Montville and Norwich
Free Academy already have similar
policies in place.
“It seemed that it was time for the
academy to look into it, and we
explored it in a serious way,” Foye
said.
Breathalyzers will be administered
to students upon entry; the
number of students tested will
depend upon the size of the party.
Foye estimated that between every
five and 10 students would be tested,
although that would ultimately be
up to the staff member at the door.
If selected, guests who do not attend
Woodstock Academy will still be
required to take a test.
Foye said he hopes testing will
reduce peer pressure to consume
alcohol before a dance or prom and
provide students with another reason
not to drink.
No other Woodstock Academy
policies regarding drugs or alcohol
have been altered.
“This does not supplant what was
previously in place,” said Foye. “It’s
another layer.”
Students who appear to be under
the influence of drugs and or alcohol,
regardless of whether they
have taken a breathalyzer, are subject
to discipline.
No student opinions were available
on the new rule because Foye
said he had not explained the policy
to them and the policy was still
widely unknown.
“Quite frankly, I think you might
get various opinions,” Foye said.
“But I think in the end the students
know that the intent of this is for
the safety of all of them, and the
handful of students I have spoken
with have indicated this to me.”
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— Tourtellotte Memorial High School student
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program at the school does for the students who participate
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THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, May 16, 2008 • A3
Downtown outdoor patio open
BY CHENOA PIERCE
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
PUTNAM — After nearly three years of
planning, the outdoor patio shared by
Victoria Station Café and 85 Main
Restaurant has officially opened for business.
The patio actually opened on two separate
dates, according to Dave Anderson, owner of
Victoria Station Café, and Carly Martin,
whose husband James co-owns 85 Main
Restaurant with Brian and Barry Jessurun.
85 Main unveiled its section April 24, with
Victoria Station opening its side two weeks
earlier. Martin said the delay was caused by
a shortage of materials, which they were
waiting for delivery.
According to Anderson, the Piazza
Project, as it was called, came about through
discussion with Martin and Delia Fey,
Woodstock’s town planner and zoning
enforcement officer.
“The project actually started as a casual
conversation between our friends, Martin
and Delia Fey, almost three years ago,”
Anderson said in an e-mail. “We talked a lot
about how the downtown could be improved
and how it has a perfect setup for a ‘walking’
downtown — where people get out of their
cars and walk around to see what Putnam
has to offer.”
Anderson said that, since Victoria Station
first opened in the 2004, the area in front of
the café had been utilized as an outdoor
patio, something that was reflected during
those initial conversations.
“It was obvious to all of us how important
that outside seating was, not just for the
café, but also for the town,” he said. “Having
people sitting outside in the downtown area
helped create a heightened sense of vitality.”
The project grew more serious in 2006
when the café moved to Main Street, involving
the owners of 85 Main and Fey, who took
on the patio proposal for her graduate
school project.
“… In ’06, we had the opportunity to purchase
the building at 91 Main St. and the
patio project took on new life,” said
Anderson. “The conversation got more serious
and included the owners of 85 Main …
who were instrumental in pitching the idea
to the town. Delia stepped up and got the ball
rolling, putting together a proposal for the
economic development of the downtown
area, which included a parking study as well
as the initial patio plan.”
“What makes this project so remarkable is
the innovative way it evolved and was finally
realized,” states a press release from
Martin announcing
the opening of the
patio. “The idea was
proposed by Delia Fey
(a town resident and
member of the
American Institute of
Certified Planners) in
her redesign plan for
downtown Putnam.
Funded by the owners
of both restaurants,
her vision subsequently
garnered fervent
support of local
entrepreneurs who
have also contributed
their expertise and
sweat equity to see
this project through
to completion.”
The project had
overwhelming support
from Putnam
Mayor Robert Viens
and received the help
of many volunteers,
including Bruce
Dexter II, who helped
see the project
through to the very
end.
The goal of the project,
according to
Martin, was not to
financially benefit
from the project, but
to benefit the town as
a whole.
“The patio concept
plays on the idea of a
viable downtown not
just for economic purposes,”
she said. “In
fact, the whole project
in all of our opinions
(including VSC) is not
simply about financial
gain for either of
our two establishments.
While profitability
may naturally
be a result of the
project, it was never
the primary objective.
It was never just
about us or economics.
It is about values
as well.”
The long-awaited
patio has been met
with outstanding support
from patrons,
who began making
use of it right away.
“ C u s t o m e r
response has been
absolutely fantastic,”
said Anderson.
“People love to sit outside,
and the patio has
been in constant use
since it opened. The
beautiful weather in
previous weeks has
been quite helpful to
that end.”
Martin said that 85
Main customers have
been singing the
Chenoa Pierce photo
The long-awaited outdoor patio in front of Victoria Station Café and 85 Main restaurant is officially open
for business.
“It was obvious to all of
us how important that outside
seating was, not just
for the café, but also for
the town. Having people
sitting outside in the
downtown area helped
create a heightened
sense of vitality.”
— Dave Anderson, owner of Victoria
Station Café, on the outdoor patio in
downtown Putnam shared with
85 Main Restaurant
patio’s praises as well.
“Customer response has been overwhelmingly
supportive and enthusiastic, noting
the improvement of the downtown look and
feel,” she said.
In the midst of the positive response has
been some concern of the supposedly lost
five parking spaces, an issue that was
brought up throughout the duration of the
project. Martin said all concerns raised have
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been addressed directly.
“We anticipated some upset over the
wrongful assumption that we lost five parking
spaces,” she said, noting that five spaces
were actually gained in the employee parking
lot located behind Victoria Station. “…
Any concerns have been voiced directly to
us regarding this issue and nipped in the
bud (when we explain the net gain of five).”
According to Martin, the hope is that the
public sees the benefit the outdoor patio has
to downtown Putnam and the community.
“We hope that the public can evaluate the
positive impact that this structure has, and
how it is fortifying Putnam’s downtown
character,” she said. “The benefits definitely
outweigh any preconceived downfalls.”
According to Anderson, the positive
response is exactly what both businesses
were looking for.
“Yes, the response has been what we
hoped for, and then some,” said Anderson.
Chenoa Pierce may be reached at (860) 928-
1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at chenoa@villagernewspapers.com.
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A4 • Friday, May 16, 2008
THOMPSON VILLAGER
Paquette’s volunteerism spirit shines through job and beyond
BY CHENOA PIERCE
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
PUTNAM — Philippa Paquette, Putnam
Middle School psychologist, is one busy
woman.
Paquette started her career as a clinical
psychologist before discovering that she
wanted to be a school psychologist. She
now spends her time working with students
in grades five through eight.
“When I first went to graduate school, I
went for clinical psychology,” she said. “I
worked as a clinical psychologist for many
years and then I had three children, and
one of the things that parents learn very
quickly is [that] it’s nice to work in a
school system because your hours match
your children’s.”
Switching careers not only allowed
Paquette to be at home with her children,
but it also allowed her to take an active
part in their lives.
“So then I went back to school and
became a school psychologist and did the
training for that,” she said. “[I] was able
to participate in my three children’s
lives.”
For the past 19 years, Paquette has
worked in the Putnam school system and
has spent the time in each of the schools.
“I’ve done elementary, the whole school,
high school, high school and middle
school and now I’m middle school,” she
said. “I don’t know how long I’ve been
with the middle school.”
As a school psychologist, Paquette is
responsible for a variety of different
things, including individual and group
counseling, psychological testing and
behavioral intervention.
In addition, Paquette said she does a lot
of anti-bullying work and anti-sexual
harassment work at the school. She is a
community mentor and works with children
to avoid major incidents and blow-up
situations. Paquette is also a facilitator of
a Teen Outreach program at the middle
school.
The group, for which she has been a
facilitator for about 14 years, is made up of
a number of eighth-graders who aim to
learn more about different issues affecting
the community and how to go about
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solving them.
“[It] is a group of eight-grade students
who are involved in service learning — a
lot of service learning,” she said.
The group receives funding from a local
organization, NECASA (Northeast
Community Against Substance Abuse),
which works to stop substance abuse in
the Quiet Corner.
The main focus of the Teen Outreach
program is really up to the participating
teens, according to Paquette.
“Each year the students really decide
what they feel is important for them,” she
said. “As a facilitator, [I help] the students
select their targets. In the past, we’ve done
radio spots on WINY radio, educating parents
about drugs and alcohol. We’ve written,
a rap which was performed at [a]
DARE graduation with fifth-graders,” she
said.
“… This year the students are very concerned
about the use of derogatory terms,
words like gay and retard, and so we’re
putting together a tape that we’re going to
show in homerooms at the middle school
and generate some discussion around trying
to avoid using these words because
they are so insulting and they create such
a hostile environment,” she added. “This
group … finds that very offensive and
would like to try and make a difference.”
As a facilitator for the group, Paquette
said she feels her job is to help the students
make that difference.
The number of students involved in the
Teen Outreach program fluctuates
throughout the year, according to
Paquette, due to sports and other afterschool
activities.
“It varies,” she said. “There were originally
20, I think, registered, but in every
sports season, many of them gets drawn
off.”
In addition to informing the public
about issues that they feel are important,
the teens in the program decorate and
ride on a float in the Holiday Dazzle Light
Parade in November, host bingo games at
the senior center, have their own Relay
For Life team and have even run an outdoor
Earth Day treasure hunt for Putnam
Elementary School’s after-school pro-
Sunday Events:
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Events Taking Place Both Days:
Antique Tractor Show & Swap Meet • Working Steers • Food
Antique Farm Equipment & Working Exhibits • Kids Rides & Games
Tractor & Hay Rides • Free Finger Printing by CT State Police
Fire Demonstrations by Mortlake Fire Co.
For questions, please contact
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It was for all of the work that she does at
Putnam Middle School that Paquette was
nominated for, and recipient of, the Judith
Nilan Award.
The Judy Nilan Award is in its second
year and is named after late Woodstock
Middle School guidance counselor Judy
Nilan who was abducted and murdered by
a man as she jogged in December 2005.
“This is the second year its been awarded,”
Paquette said. “… This award has
been established in her honor because she
was a very positive, dynamic woman — [a]
real advocate for kids; a real cheerleader
for kids and continually trying to make
Woodstock Middle School, I think, a
healthier, better, safer place. And this has
been established for an award for people
who, I think, share her dream.”
In addition to sharing Nilan’s dream,
Paquette said the award also supports the
spirit of volunteerism. “I believe it incorporates
… going above and beyond what
your description [is]. I’m a great supporter
of volunteerism.”
Paquette said she found out that she was
to receive the award upon returning from
April vacation.
“It was the Monday I came back from
vacation week [and] the letter was in my
mailbox,” she said.
Upon receiving the letter, Paquette said
she was thrilled.
“Wow,” she said was her initial thought.
“It was [exciting]; I felt honored.”
Paquette received the Judy Nilan Award
at a reception held at The Harvest
Restaurant in Pomfret April 29.
In addition to the 2008 Judy Nilan
Award, she also received an award from
NECASA in 1997 for volunteering.
Paquette has served as a Boy Scout leader,
Girl Scout leader, soccer coach and
Sunday School superintendent.
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is, there is a niche you can bond here for,”
she said. “That is one of the things that I
think I try to encourage in the Teen
Outreach program … is to encourage that
sense of ethicacy.”
When asked what her favorite part of
her job is, Paquette was quick to answer.
“The kids,” she said. “I think middle
school kids are wonderful and I think
they’re energetic, creative…” she said.
“They’re like chrysalises breaking out
into butterflies — they haven’t made it yet
and … they have so much on their plates
to deal with hormonally and emotionally
and physically and socially and intellectually.
It’s just a very dynamic time.”
On the flip said, “The hardest part is …
the paperwork,” she said with a laugh.
“The paperwork. The endless paperwork.”
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Before the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
was passed, hunting of birds was
basically unregulated. In the 1870s,
as many as 15,000 Canvasback Ducks
were killed on a daily basis by market
mercenaries using battery and punt guns
on the Chesapeake Bay alone. Bobolinks
and Cedar Waxwings were apparently
served in restaurants, along with wild
bird eggs. Egg collecting was a popular
hobby. A 1922 price list for oologists (people
who study eggs) offered House Wren
eggs for 15 cents and Bald Eagle eggs for
$10.
Stuffed birds adorned hats in the late
1800s. The author of Birds and Men (published
in 1955) described a woman’s dress
reportedly decorated with the patches of
3,000 Brazilian Hummingbirds. The fad of
collecting birds drove the Ivory-billed
Woodpecker closer to extinction. An 1890
photograph shows two famous ornithologists
by Florida’s Suwannee River — one
with a double-barreled shotgun, and the
other with a dead Ivory-billed
Woodpecker on his lap.
Then, people, including sportsmen,
became concerned about wholesale
slaughter of certain species. This
prompted passage of the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act in 1918. Many folks do not
know that this law makes it illegal to
harm, trap, transport or collect nests,
eggs (even for educational purposes), or
young or adult native birds without a permit,
with a few exceptions. The act even
makes it illegal to have bird feathers or
road-killed birds in your possession, or to
try to incubate wild bird eggs without a
permit. It is also illegal to remove or
move nests, even when the birds choose
an inconvenient location, like your newspaper
tube or construction equipment.
Despite the title, the act protects birds
that may not migrate, like Morning Doves
and Chickadees. There are exceptions for
non-natives such as House Sparrows,
Starlings, Domestic Pigeons/Rock Doves,
Monk Parakeets and Eurasian Collared
Doves. Federal law allows control of these
introduced species, as long as it is done in
a humane manner.
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to a federal permit.
Exceptions may be made when
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a major nuisance or cause severe
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necessary to provide for human
health and safety, protect personal
property, or allow resolution of
other injury to people or property.”
A permit like this might be granted to
address ongoing wildlife conflicts like
gulls nesting and damaging flat rooftops,
or geese overrunning a park. No permit
is required merely to scare or herd depredating
migratory birds other than endangered
or threatened species and bald or
golden eagles.
“Some particularly damaging species
such as Crows and Canada Geese have
also had their protections reduced under
what is known as a Depredation Order,”
according to Chris Vann, a wildlife biologist
with the Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection. “These orders
allow the taking of crows without a
Depredation Permit when they are found
damaging agricultural crops, livestock,
wildlife or when they concentrate in such
high numbers that they pose a public
health risk. The Canada Geese nest/egg
Depredation Order allows addling of
goose eggs, or destruction or removal of
nests without a Depredation Permit, but
does require landowners to register their
property online at www.fws.gov/permits/mbpermits/GooseEggRegistration.
html as a means of monitoring the extent
of this activity,” Vann said.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is
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While the law is not often enforced, penalties
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used to pursue, hunt or trap can also be
seized. To learn more about the control of
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Note: If you find an injured native bird
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contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator
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A6 • Friday, May 16, 2008
THOMPSON VILLAGER
LEARNING
Program brings students, mentors together
BY CHENOA PIERCE
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
Big Brothers Big Sisters, a program that pairs
children in communities across the nation with
adult mentors, is coming to a local Quiet Corner
school.
It all started with an idea by one of the Big
Brother Big Sisters directors and has since blossomed
into a successful in-school program.
In September 2007, David Taylor, director of
Community-Based Programs for Big Brothers Big
Sisters, began brainstorming and working on an
initiative that would take place in local schools.
He’s visited several Boards of Education,
including Killingly, Thompson and Putnam, in
the past months to talk about the program and
has urged members to spread the word and perhaps
become mentors in the program themselves.
His vision became a reality as two schools in
the Quiet Corner became pilot schools for the program.
On Thursday, April 3, the program officially
launched at Putnam Elementary School, with
eight mentors becoming Big Brothers and Big
Sisters to eight children at the school. The following
Tuesday, April 8, the program launched at
Killingly Intermediate School with six mentors
and six children paired together.
Traditionally in the Big Brothers Big Sisters
program, the mentor arrives at the child’s home
on a weekend day and takes the youth out for the
afternoon. In the new in-school program, the
mentor and mentee meet and spend time at the
school and are supervised during the visitation.
The reason for starting the programs at this
point in time is to spread the word and hopefully
recruit more volunteers.
The in-school program takes place from 11 a.m.
to noon at Putnam Elementary and from 2:30 to 4
p.m. at Killingly Intermediate School. Mentors
and students meet in a designated area at the
school before branching off for private time,
where the mentors and mentees bond over a
plethora of fun activities, such as board games
and basketball. Mentors even help with homework.
“It is a variety of both academic and recreational
activities that they share,” said Taylor.
The program will continue until the end of the
school year and pick up again when school is back
in session.
Overall, the response from mentors, mentees,
the schools and the families has been overwhelmingly
positive.
“Everybody’s having a wonderful time,” said
Taylor.
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Valley Community College
(QVCC), said she got
involved in the program
after hearing Taylor speak,
first at a QVCC staff meeting,
then in one of her
ethics classes. She said she
felt it would be best to lead
by example and decided,
along with a couple of her
students, to become a mentor
in the program.
Since the program’s
inception five weeks ago,
Hirst said she and her
mentee are “spending our
time getting to know one
another.” She added that
she and her mentee also
play with hula hoops made
by QVCC students, take
hikes, and play Frisbee and
basketball.
“Mostly, it’s all good stuff,” she said.
Hirst really enjoys spending time with her
mentee, whom she said is one of her favorite
things about the program.
“I love my mentee,” she said with a smile.
“She’s a hoot; she’s a wonderful person. I’m learning
a lot from her, and hopefully, she’s learning a
lot from me.”
According to Hirst, she thinks getting QVCC
students and staff involved in the program will
help to show elementary, middle and high school
students that there is life outside of those schools.
Terry Chambers, another mentor in the KIS
program, said he learned about the program after
running into Taylor at a Chamber of Commerce
meeting.
“He was talking about it and got me interested,”
Chambers said.
Chambers has been talking about his life, in
addition to playing sports, to bond with his
mentee.
“I’ve shared pictures of my wife and my trip to
Africa,” Chambers said. He added that his mentee
has expressed an interest in animals, noting that
he felt his mentee would enjoy looking at pictures
of an African Safari.
In return, his mentee has also shared an insight
into his life, as well as what he’s interested in.
“We talk about whatever a 10-and-a-half-yearold
is interested in,” said Chambers, noting that
video games are one of the frequent topics of conversation.
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from their time together.
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mentees Matt, Jasmine, Michael, Briana, Hannah and Alfred and Big
Brothers Big Sisters Director of Community Based Programs David Taylor
before pairing off for an afternoon of fun.
“Naturally, I hope my mentee benefits from a
relationship with a stable adult,” he said. “He’s a
great kid.”
Chambers also noted that the mentor-student
pairings have been a success.
“Everybody seems to be well suited to one
another,” he said.
KIS Principal Sheryl Kempain is even singing
praises about the program, noting that it is the
highlight of the student’s week.
“The kids really look forward to staying late,”
she said.
Kempain said she is hoping the program will
continue and that the mentors come back as well.
“We hope that it will continue for next year —
keep the same mentees and mentors,” she said.
The program at Putnam Elementary School is
similar to that at KIS, according to Principal
Georgeann Farrah.
The goal for next year is to have 26 mentors for
26 students involved in the program, and Taylor
said he would love for mentors to sign up over the
summer. Interested mentors must keep in mind
that the commitments are long-term and require
one hour or an hour an a half per week for the
entire school year.
Anyone interested in becoming a Big Brother or
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Monday, May 19: Chicken patty on a roll,
egg noodles, carrot coins, 100 percent orange
juice, milk.
Tuesday, May 20: Oven-baked pretzel with
cheese sauce, Trix yogurt, cheese stick,
cucumber pinwheels, diced peaches, milk.
Wednesday, May 21: Mozzarella sticks with
dipping sauce, oven-baked fries, steamed
broccoli, 100 percent apple juice, milk.
Thursday, May 22: Chicken nuggets, macaroni
and cheese, niblet corn, slice of wheat
bread, mixed fruit cup, milk.
Friday, May 23: Cheesy pizza slice, fresh
garden salad with Italian dressing, diced
pears, cookie, milk.
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Monday, May 19: Mozzarella sticks with
dipping sauce, oven-baked fries, steamed
broccoli, assorted fresh fruits and salads.
Tuesday, May 20: Chicken patty on a roll,
egg noodles, carrots coins, assorted fresh
fruits and salads.
Wednesday, May 21: Meatball grinder with
peppers, onions and shredded cheese; smiley
fries; green beans; assorted fresh fruits and
salads.
Thursday, May 22: Popcorn chicken, macaroni
and cheese, niblet corn, dinner roll,
assorted fresh fruits and salads.
Friday, May 23: Stuffed crust pizza with
assorted toppings, fresh garden salad, assorted
fresh fruits.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Monday, May 19: Spaghetti with meatballs,
green beans, garlic bread, dessert.
Tuesday, May 20: Hot dog in a bun, baked
fries, vegetable sticks, pickles, dessert.
Wednesday, May 21: Cheese, ham, pepperoni
or broccoli calzones with dipping sauce,
vegetable sticks and dip, dessert.
Thursday, May 22: No hot lunches served;
must bring bag lunch.
Friday, May 23: Swedish meatballs, buttered
egg noodles, peas, dessert.
ST. MARY SCHOOL
Monday, May 19: Tomato soup, grilled
cheese, fruit, juice, milk.
Tuesday, May 20: Pizza bagel, carrots, pudding,
fruit, milk.
Wednesday, May 21: Turkey grinder, chips,
pickles, fruit, milk.
Thursday, May 22: Cafeteria closed due to
field trips. Please bring lunch from home.
Friday, May 23: Cheese or chicken pizza,
veggie sticks, fruit, juice, milk.
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milk.
Tuesday, May 20: Chicken stir fry with
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Wednesday, May 21: Shortened day.
Thursday, May 22: Turkey or beef burger
on a wheat roll, potato salad, watermelon,
milk.
Friday, May 23: Chef ’s choice, vegetable,
fruit, milk.
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New shrub introductions will enhance landscapes
Every year new plants
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Some appear with great
fanfare, others arrive
under the radar. Even those of
us in the nursery trade have
trouble knowing what they
might all be; there are too many.
We are fortunate to be living in a
time that will undoubtedly be
considered a golden age for new
plants. Interesting species from
the Himalayas, China and South
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Breeders around the globe are
busy scoping out unusual mutations.
Others are purposely
developing hybrids and selections
at an almost dizzying rate.
Some of these plants will make
excellent garden plants, but
many will better grow in climates
different from ours. Some
of the new plants developed by
breeders will be “dogs”; these
introductions may be tantalizing
eye candy, but will lack the
genetic vigor to grow well in
anyone’s garden. Many breeders,
in their haste to get the
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of these particular genera, it is
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least moderately good performers
for us, even without garden
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Hibiscus syriacus ‘Sugar Tip’
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Two remarkable features distinguish
this shrub from others.
First, its blue-green leaves are
variegated in bright, creamy
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striking variegated foliage all
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The most unusual feature of
‘Purpureus Variegatus’ is that it
forms a huge number of buds in
midsummer, one bud each
where leaf meets stem. The buds
expand into approximately 1inch-plus
globe-shaped structures.
Curiously, these buds
never open into flowers. These
axillary buds of deep, dark red
purple stud the vertical stems
like large blackened amethyst
gem stones, opulent and gorgeous.
Some dislike this plant.
Personally, I think it fascinating.
In combination with perennials
or other shrubs, it can be a most
striking addition to the garden,
providing a most rare and
unusual texture — it simply
depends upon your vision.
‘Sugar Tip,’ in comparison,
will grow from 8 to 12 feet tall,
easily twice as tall as
‘Purpureus Variegatus.’ The
light, clear pink flowers open
fully double, making quite a
show. The plant is sterile, which
suggests that it will develop multitudes
of larger blooms flowering
over a longer period of time.
Sterile plants usually have a
longer bloom cycle when the
bloom season commences; they
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want to produce seed but genetically
cannot. Sterile plants
attempt seed production by continuing
to push out new buds.
Lots of double light pink flowers,
nice variegated foliage —
what a great new shrub Hibiscus
syriacus ‘Sugar Tip’ will be as a
specimen or back-of-the-border
shrub.
Breeders of Mophead
Hydrangeas add new plants to
the growing number of selections
annually. Nearly all are
genetically adapted to more temperate
winters. They tend not to
flower for us in the northern tier
of Connecticut. Brand-new
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(or Let’s Dance Starlight, its
trademarked moniker) is a
departure from non-performing
cultivars north of the coast.
‘Lynn’ blooms on both new and
old wood, thus it will also blossom
inland. This plant will send
up new stems from its crown in
spring that will produce flowers
on those new stems in summer.
‘Lynn’ also distinguishes itself
from the Endless Summer series
in that it is the only Hydrangea
macrophylla cultivar with the
more delicate look of lace captype
blooms on new wood. I can
hardly wait to plant it and watch
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as it develops its amazing flowers.
Acidify the soil and it will
form blue lace caps; otherwise it
will develop lovely pink flowers
for a long period in summer.
Introductions such as these
augment our gardening palettes.
Oftentimes, new plants are not
better than some of their older
rivals. They may have only
slight differences that would distinguish
them from others in
that category. Sometimes they
are genetically weak and do not
grow well. Some variegated or
differently colored plants might
be prone to reversions that muddle
the look of the plant and
require episodic pruning to
maintain them at the combination
of colors that drew us to
them when first purchased. But
I do think that the above plants,
based upon my experiences with
others of their kind, will
enhance our landscapes with
relative ease. Get out those shovels,
dig in and have fun.
Wayne Paquette is the owner of
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THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, May 16, 2008 • A9
Courtesy photo
Mary Brown (left) and Mary Ellen Tomeo, members
of the Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution, were recognized
for their fiber arts workmanship.
Creativity of local women
recognized at DAR conference
Two members of the Sarah Williams
Danielson Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) were recognized
Saturday, April 19, for their outstanding fiber
arts workmanship at the annual Connecticut
DAR Conference in Cromwell.
The entries of these two women were
judged the best in their art forms to reflect the
DAR American Heritage theme of
“Hospitality Through the Ages.”
Mary Brown, of Danielson, designed and
created a knit vest with a pineapple pattern on
the back and pockets on the front in a teacup
pattern complete with rising steam. Mary
Ellen Tomeo, of Pomfret, designed and created
a cross-stitch sampler of the historic
Vernon Stiles Inn in Thompson.
Ida Ransom, also a member of the
Danielson chapter and who serves as the
Connecticut American Heritage Chairman,
presented the awards.
Both of these creations were also chosen as
the best in the northeast region and have been
submitted to the National American Heritage
Contest. Winners will be announced in July at
the National Daughters of the American
Revolution Conference in Washington, D.C.
‘Anytime’ park tickets available
THOMPSON — Thompson Recreation is
pleased to sponsor reduced price “anytime
tickets” to two area family attractions, Lake
Compounce in Bristol and Six Flags New
England in Agawam, Mass.
These tickets can be used anytime during
the 2008 season (some blackout dates are not
available).
Save from $9 to $23 per ticket. Lake
Compounce tickets are $24.95 per person. Six
Flags tickets are $27 per person. Tickets must
be picked up at the Thompson Recreation
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Download registration materials from the
Thompson Recreation Web site at
www.thompsonrec.org, stop by the Thompson
Town Hall or call the Recreation Office at (860)
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karaoke singing competitions on Sunday
nights, to select contestants for the regional
finals to be held July 25 through June 27. Local
finalists from Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
New Hampshire and Maine will compete with
the local finalist from Connecticut in the
regionals.
Males and females will compete separately
in two categories (country and pop) to win a
trip to the national finals in Laughlin, Nev.,
Sept. 2 through Sept. 28. Contestants making
the national finals will be reviewed during the
entire week by talent scouts, a host of entertainment
executives and personalities.
Singers will perform songs with karaoke
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by vocal ability, stage presence and presentation/appearance.
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each year in Laughlin, Nev.
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Courtesy photo
All of the new Boy Scouts, as well as their old den
chief, adult leaders Dave Lavoie and Mike Guastini,
and Pack 25 Committee Chair Mark Brodeur, at the
annual Blue and Gold Banquet.
14 cross over to Boy Scouts
Putnam Cub Scout Pack 25 recently held its
annual Blue and Gold Banquet, which celebrated
the anniversary of Cub Scouting and
was capped off by the crossover ceremony for
14 boys who moved up to Boy Scouts.
Every Scout, from the 6-year-old Tigers to
the 10- and 11-year-old Webelo IIs, enjoyed a
pasta dinner with his family and fellow
Scouts. The dinner was prepared by Bill
Aldrich, an Eagle Scout who spent many years
as an active Boy Scout volunteer.
The evening featured ceremonial Indian
dancers from Boy Scout Troop 25 — always a
crowd favorite. Den chief Austin Dodd led the
Scouts in several camp songs. A slideshow featuring
photos from the Pinewood Derby,
parades, summer camps and more was another
highlight. Boys of all ages received awards
for various achievements. Committee Chair
Mark Brodeur called the boys up one by one to
receive their awards.
Nine of the departing boys also received the
Arrow of Light, the highest award of Cub
Scouting. They were: Roger Brodeur, Kristian
Burke, Justin Dodd, Harrison Gardiner,
Nicolas R. Guastini, Nicholas Lavoie, Noah
Mailoux, Garrett Roberts and Connor Shea.
Den leaders Dave Lavoie and Mike Guastini,
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The crossover ceremony involved candles
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Parents removed their son’s red Cub Scout
epaulets, and after crossing the bridge, the
Boy Scouts from the welcoming troop assisted
the Scouts in putting on new blue Boy Scout
epaulets.
Connor Shea joined Thompson Troop 66,
while the other new Boy Scouts joined Troop
25 of Putnam.
Water quality monitors needed
THOMPSON — Local resident Judy
Rondeau is looking for volunteers to help
answer the question, “How clean is the water
in our streams and rivers?”
Rondeau is seeking additional volunteers to
participate in water quality monitoring
efforts in Thompson on some or all of the following
dates: May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 30,
Sept. 27, Oct. 18 and Nov. 15. Volunteers spend
about a half-day per session at selected locations
throughout town, using hand-held equipment
designed to measure water temperature,
pH, dissolved oxygen content, conductivity
and turbidity. No special scientific skills are
necessary, and training is provided. The information
can be used to detect water quality
problems and to prioritize areas for further
study and water quality improvements.
If interested in helping out, please contact
Rondeau at (860) 923-1852.
The water quality monitoring program in
Thompson is coordinated with efforts carried
out just upstream by the Massachusetts-based
French River Connection and Webster Lake
Association. All of these organizations are
partners and members of the Quinebaug-
Shetucket Heritage Corridor’s Water
Subcommittee. The Quinebaug-Shetucket
Heritage Corridor Inc. is the nonprofit management
entity for the congressionally-designated
National Heritage Corridor, popularly
known as The Last Green Valley.
Please contact Jean Pillo, QSHC Water
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Reid.
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pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and colored pencil
in this beginners’ drawing class. Class
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WALTER C.
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EDITOR -AT- LARGE
STEPHANIE JARVIS
EDITOR
EDITORIAL
Remembering
momisms
Mother’s Day is already a week
behind us now, but it’s never too
late to take a moment to remember
your mom. Whether it’s a favorite
quote, or a memorable moment in which your
own mother “taught you a lesson,” moms are
the cornerstone or our society. So, in honor of
mothers everywhere, here are a few
“momisms,” one-liners that will always stand
the test of time.
Some may be new to you, and some are classic,
but somewhere in this list, there will
undoubtedly be a momism that hits close to
home (quotes courtesy www.mothersdaycelebration.com).
• “Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
• “Don’t make that face or it’ll freeze in that
position.”
• “If I talked to my mother like you talk to me
…”
• “Always change your underwear; you never
know when you’ll have an accident.”
• “Be careful or you’ll put your eye out.”
• “What if everyone jumped off a cliff ? Would
you do it, too?”
• “Close that door! Were you born in a barn?”
• “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say
anything at all.”
• “Don’t put that in your mouth; you don’t
know where it’s been!”
• “Be careful what you wish for; it might come
true.”
• “Don’t eat those; they will stunt your
growth.”
• “If you don’t eat those, you will stunt your
growth.”
• “What’s meant to be is meant to be.”
• “It doesn’t matter what you accomplish, I’ll
always be proud of you.”
• “I hope that when you grow up, you have kids
just like you (also known as the ‘Mother’s
Curse’)!”
• “Because I’m your mother — that’s why.”
• “This is why we can’t have nice things.”
• “If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand
times.”
• “Eat your vegetables. Those children in
China (Africa, Vietnam) would be happy to
have some broccoli to eat!”
• “If you fall out of that tree and break you leg,
don’t come running to me.”
• “Someday your face is going to stick like
that.”
• “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.”
• “Yes, I am the boss of you.”
• “Because I said so.”
• “Just wait until your father gets home.”
• “No dessert until you clean off your plate.”
• “I brought you into this world and I can take
you out!”
• “I’ve got eyes in the back of my head, that’s
how.”
• “Get that thing out of your mouth (or nose)!”
• “Just you wait until you have kids of your
own — then you’ll understand.”
• “You tell that bully to cut it out or you’ll tell
the teacher …”
• “I slave for hours over a hot stove and this is
the thanks I get?”
• “You’d lose your head if it wasn’t screwed
on!”
• “Honestly, that cardigan looks great on you
— the girls had better watch out with you
around!”
• “Bored! How can you be bored? I was never
bored at your age.”
• “Who’ll end up walking, bathing and feeding
it?”
And the all-time greatest momism?
• “I love you.”
We love you, too, moms.
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What they’re saying...
What is your favorite TV show from the last 50 years?
“Law and Order.”
Gail Whipple,
Pomfret Center
To the Editor:
“Three’s Company.”
Wayne Richardson,
Putnam
“Beverly Hills,
90210.”
Deirdre Annese,
Thompson
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Woodstock’s ordinance that ties increases in the
budget to increases in available funding from additional
taxable property, additional state and federal
funding, and other increases in funds such as
investment income, like any law, is open to interpretation.
The intent of Proposition 46 is very clear: to keep
individual property owner’s taxes level from year
to year. The overall budget may rise to spend any
increases in aid from the state, and revenue from
new homes and other sources. The individual’s
property owner’s tax, determined by the mill rate,
is not affected by these budget increases since the
increases are paid for by these other sources. The
individual property owner’s tax may rise to cover
certain exceptions that weren’t included in the previous
year’s budget but for which the town is
responsible in the new budget year.
These special exceptions, where the property
owner’s tax may increase, are listed in the ordinance
and must be voted upon at town meeting.
Exceptions include emergencies that were not budgeted
but still must be paid; increases in state mandated
expenses; legal obligations such as a fine or
legal settlement the town has to pay; and increases
in debt service, generally for a large project the
town has agreed upon and cannot pay for all in one
year. At the time the ordinance was enacted, in
1979, the state was reasonably generous with the
grants given to the town, and the mill rate stayed
level.
The minutes of the Board of Finance (BOF) give
some history on changes in the mill rate. In the fiscal
year ending 1985, there was a 4.5 mill increase
because of exceptions. Additional funding was
needed to meet the state’s mandated minimum educational
requirement, there was an increase in debt
service for the school roof, and the town had a
court-ordered payment for hospital bills for
Woodstock residents unable to pay.
The mill increase in 1988 was required to meet
the state’s mandated minimum educational
requirement. For fiscal year ending 1990, the mill
increase was due to additional borrowing for construction
on bridges, at the Town Hall and at
Woodstock Academy. In 1991, the cost of the revaluation
and costs associated with bridges and the
landfill contributed to an increase in the mill rate.
In fiscal year ending 1994, the mill increase was
due to additional borrowing for asbestos removal at
Woodstock Public School. During that year there
was also a budget supplement passed for mandated
special education costs and for an unexpected
increase in the students attending Woodstock
Academy.
After 1994, the BOF minutes are less detailed and
do not include an explanation or discussion of the
mill rate increase. For some years, the BOF minutes
mention the allowable increases were
approved by town counsel.
“George Lopez.”
Glenn Burke,
Killingly
Wholean: Is budget compliant with Prop. 46?
To the Editor:
PHOTOS AND QUESTIONS BY VILLAGER STAFF WRITER JOSH SAYLES
On Wednesday, May 21, there will be a budget referendum
for the town of Pomfret. This year’s education
budget is a 4.25 percent increase over last
year’s budget. In terms of total cost increase, this
4.25 percent means a $353,178 increase in education
spending, which is $37,000 less than last year’s
increase and $147,000 less than the increase two
years ago. Clearly, the Board of Education has been
successful at reducing the year-over-year increase
without diminishing the solid educational program
at Pomfret Community School in spite of rapidly
rising costs that are out of our control, e.g., heating
oil, diesel fuel, supplies, etc.
Of the $353,178 proposed budget increase,
$322,890 comes from the following areas: salary
increases, high school tuition increases, special
education and transportation increases, and utilities
increases. Clearly, there is very limited additional
programming funding in this budget. The
proposed budget maintains the PCS quality of edu-
Increases in the mill rate due to additional debt
service because of construction of Town Hall and
the new middle school are expected. The mill rate
stayed fairly steady from the mid ’90s through 2000.
There has been a steady increase in the mill rate
since the revaluation in 2001. Yet we have also had
a decrease in our debt service as we have paid down
our borrowings.
Woodstock town people have fought hard to keep
Proposition 46 during these past several years.
Each year, the town has passed a budget within an
interpretation of Proposition 46. Sadly, those budgets
have not been well scrutinized, with a good
look at what the money is spent on, how we compare
other towns and what our long-range plans
are. Instead, there seems to be a false sense of security
that we are spending well because we are within
Proposition 46.
Fiscal year 2006-’07 ended with a general government
surplus of about $257,000. This was due primarily
to a warm winter not requiring a lot of
snow removal, the decision not to hire a 10th person
at the highway department and an over-estimate of
insurance costs. The cost of the new roof on Town
Hall, an unbudgeted expenditure, brings the surplus
closer to $200,000.
This coming budget year, we need to scrutinize
the town budget as we are scrutinizing our own
budgets at home. The town’s interpretation of
Proposition 46 has not kept Woodstock mill rate
from steadily rising. This year’s interpretation lists
state-mandated increased expenditures of more
than $842,000. Where do those numbers come from?
What makes them state-mandated? Why would the
full cost of the revaluation for 2010 be considered a
state-mandated expense in the fiscal year ending
2009?
As Dave Richardson has pointed out, each exception
for an emergency, or increased transportation
expenditure for a new bus, or increase due to borrowing
or unanticipated special education expenses,
have permanently increased the budget base
upon which Proposition 46 is built. Based on past
practice, for fiscal year ending 2010, the base budget
will include the $842,000 of the previous year’s
exceptions.
When I first read Proposition 46, I objected to it
because there was no allowance for inflation. That
was before I understood that one-time-only exceptions
increased the base permanently. Now I have
no more worries about inflation.
I worry that, once again, we will not look at the
specifics of the budget. In June, will we pass a budget
with more than a 1 mill increase and still not
have budgeted for improvements for storing road
salt at the highway garage? I wonder if this budget
is in compliance with Proposition 46 and also benefiting
our town to reflect our needs, values and
pocketbooks?
MARGARET WHOLEAN
WOODSTOCK
Schad: Vote yes for Pomfret school budget
cation at its present level with some modest
improvements. The proposed budget maintains
existing class sizes. It furthers our commitment to
our technology plan adopted a year ago by leveraging
our IT investments. It further improves the
mathematics and language arts programs to better
equip our students for the global economy. It meets
all special education requirements and mandates.
In developing the school budget, the school board
must balance numerous interests — continuing the
PCS tradition of excellence, supporting our school
program objectives, and addressing state and federal
standards and mandates — while minimizing the
local tax impact. The Board of Education believes
this is a responsible and lean budget and appreciates
feedback and support from the community in
the May 21 referendum. Copies of the detailed 2008-
2009 budget are available at Town Hall.
RICHARD SCHAD
CHAIRMAN,
POMFRET BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tourism
tips from
Italians
We need to understudy
to the Italians. Italians
know how to market
their country. They focus on the
best parts of their culture and
lure tourists from all over the
world to their charming cities,
villages and landscapes. With
an extremely strong Euro and a
weak dollar, there were fewer
American tourists on our
recent visit to Tuscany, but EU
travelers and visitors from
other parts of the world were
everywhere. As people pressed
closely to ogle Florentine works
of art, or bumped against us on
trains and busses, it was clear
the Italians know how to
encourage tourism.
A good
investment is
any book
written by
travel guru
Rick Steves.
The easiest
way to spot
an American
was to note
the presence
of Steves’
NANCY WEISS
blue book on
Italy. The
mild-mannered Travel Channel
personality writes thoroughly
about important paintings,
good restaurants and intriguing
side trips. He offers the little
tips that can trip up the
unsuspecting traveler when,
for example, trying to figure out
how to get through a tollbooth
on the Autostrada. Steves’ view
of travel is unpretentious and
good-natured. Perhaps we can
get Steves to come to northeastern
Connecticut and write
glowingly about our hill towns,
mill villages and walking
paths.
We visited a lovely town,
Panzano. It had the requisite
number of tile-roofed houses,
window boxes overflowing with
bright blossoms and a little
open market in the park in the
center of town. We were there,
however, because it is the home
base of Dario Cecchini, the
singing butcher, who also
quotes Dante. Dario, assisted by
his beautiful, blonde American
girlfriend, was merrily holding
court on a bright Sunday morning.
As his girlfriend passed out
small glasses of the local wine
and bread covered with lardo, a
tasty artery-clogging mixture
of lard and herbs, tourist
crowded into his small shop.
Local merchants outside sold
organic honey, handmade jewelry
and tag sale items.
Dario is a genius and the type
of vivid personality who makes
people, especially those who
love food, flock to him. Our area
needs a few eccentric merchants
to provide a bit of local
color. We all know what to
expect in large chain stores.
What brings in the tourist
crowd is the unexpected. People
like to be entertained and given
a bit of something for free.
Perhaps our tourism plan
should focus on developing a
pate made from carp caught in
the Quinebaug River or a drink
concocted from apple cider and
maple syrup. We need a dairy
farmer who sings arias to his
cows and a garden center
owner who grows magic plants.
Local zoning would ban
weekly open-air markets,
where merchants sell everything
from household goods to
shoes, clothes and tablecloths at
prices that can be negotiated. In
Italy, the markets offer the useful
and the superfluous at low
prices. People chat with each
other, joke with the merchants
and have a fine time. Our farmers’
markets, which will soon
reopen for the season, offer a
bit of the same atmosphere, but
need more items for sale than
fruits and vegetables to attract
people. Last summer on Block
Island, a twice-weekly market
in different locations brought
day-trippers and vacationers
out to spend their money on
handicrafts and produce.
As the area gears up for more
conversations about ways to
promote tourism, we need to
learn from the Italians on how
to accentuate every resources,
promote some eccentricity and
get Rick Steves to pop by and
write about it. I wonder what
ever became of Putnam’s snake
man....
Nancy Weiss resides in
Pomfret and writes a weekly column
for Villager Newspapers.

THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, May 16, 2008 • A11
Sarantopoulos: Inform citizens of charter info
To the Editor:
Killingly citizens talk about bringing the
community together and meeting others
halfway for the good of the community’s best
interest. The present Charter Revision
Commission has the opportunity to start that
process. In order for the five Charter
Commission members to have credibility in
their charter recommended changes, the
commission in their deliberations must
demonstrate that they are working for the
best interest of Killingly.
The town charter is what governs Killingly,
and any changes to that charter should not be
taken lightly. Citizens of Killingly have a
great interest in the town charter and deserve
to know exactly what is being proposed, discussed,
debated and ultimately recommended
to the Town Council by the Charter Revision
Commission. Citizens of the community also
have a great interest in comments made by
other citizens to the Charter Revision
Commission at their meetings during citizens’
comments.
Transparency is paramount. Therefore, all
charter revision meetings should be televised
on public access Channel 20. I was shocked at
the discussion on whether to televise these
meetings by the Charter Revision
Commission members at their May 8 meeting.
Limiting which meetings are televised is
also not an option. Killingly residents want to
know what is going on at all meetings relating
to Killingly’s charter. It may be that many residents
of the community do not wish to
attend Charter Commission meetings, as is
generally the case with all municipal meetings
throughout the state. However, the
Charter Revision Commission members can
be assured that all Killingly residents who do
not attend want the opportunity to watch the
Gerrity: Pomfret budget is responsible
To the Editor:
Wednesday, May 21, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
the polls are open at Pomfret Community
School to vote in support of the upcoming
town and education budgets. The responsible
2008-2009 budget reflects voters’ voices for
land preservation, as well as plans for future
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
proceedings on Channel 20 if they choose to
do so.
The Town Council, at my urging, is investigating
how televised meetings can be live
streamed on the Internet as well as being
aired on Channel 20 in real time. Live steaming
is important for those citizens that have
satellite television service rather than cable
so they may view live meetings. What additional
equipment if any is required and its
associated cost must be known in order to
proceed and make available the same service
to those citizens that presently do not have
access to view Killingly meetings in their
homes live. I’m sure those Internet voters also
have a great interest in their town charter.
Additionally, Killingly citizens will be able to
view meeting anywhere they may be on the
Internet.
There are only a few issues that have
brought back charter revision; don’t complicate
the process by trying to reinvent the
wheel. This charter does not need a complete
review; don’t spin your wheels. The majority
of voters believe the council is too large and
each citizen wants the right to elect all council
members at large and to vote specifically
for the chair position without changing the
name of the chairperson.
A Charter Revision Commission member
at the May 8 said that making the charter gender
neutral would be at the end of his list of
recommended changes. Consequently, at the
end of those specific issues that Killingly voters
are requesting to be made to the charter,
add gender neutral to the list at the bottom.
JOHN SARANTOPOULOS
DANIELSON
KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
Fay: Selectmen should use CCM services
To the Editor:
For reasons not known, the selectmen
decided in their workshops on the budget to
suspend membership in CCM. For those that
don’t know what CCM is, Connecticut
Conference of Municipalities (CCM) is
Connecticut’s statewide association of towns
and cities. CCM is the voice of local government
and the principle advocate of municipal
interests in Connecticut. CCM represents and
protects local governments at the General
Assembly, in the state executive branch and
regulatory agencies, and in the courts.
CCM provides membership towns with a
wealth of information, but Rivers feels different.
He stated, “I have not used them much at
all. As we have discussed in the budget
process, we are not the only town that does
not belong.” McNally’s comment was, “If I
didn’t get their mailings, I have less trash.”
Evidently, McNally feels information is
“trash.” One hundred forty-one of the 169
municipalities are members of CCM. In the
discussion, it was evident the selectmen do
not use or realize the complete services available
to Pomfret.
In a CCM’s pamphlet, the first selectman of
Harwinton says, “The research information
CCM provides is invaluable to a small town
like ours. We do not have the resources to get
the information on our own, so we rely on
CCM to provide it to us. Without this research
being available to use, we couldn’t make intelligent
and well-informed decisions.” One
guesses that our first selectman doesn’t take
To the Editor:
During the Tuesday, May 6, Woodstock
Board of Finance meeting, the board
approved sending the proposed budget to the
annual town meeting despite the fact that the
budget, as proposed, is in violation of
Proposition 46 on several counts, based on the
town attorney’s legal opinion letter dated
March 5, 2008.
What are these violations?
Well, for starters, $8,978 of emergency
expenses from 2007-’08 approved as “onetime”
expenses, and by definition non-recurring,
are included in the rollover to 2008-’09,
thereby becoming another perpetual annuity.
This is in direct conflict with the legal opinion.
Further, legal judgments of $15,445 are
also being “rolled over.” What are these? They
result from contested assessments that were
overturned. The really neat part of this is
that they are part of the grand list that was
used to add to revenues (taxes) in the first
place, but have now been found to be too high,
and so the monies had to be returned to the
taxpayers involved. But you get to replace
that as part of the settlement not just one
time, but ad infinitum. Try this kind of slightof-hand
with deductions on your income tax
return, and you get free meals at a government
facility for a while.
Then we have the $195,272 in emergency
expenses that have been accumulated since
2004 and carried over and compounding year
after year that you’re still paying for — not
the one-time expenses you approved.
For added measure, remember last year’s
this same view.
Twenty-one Pomfret officials will no longer
be getting the bi-monthly newsletter/magazine
— a source of valuable information and
money-saving management ideas.
Since 1988, 20 years, Pomfret has been a
member of CCM and former first selectmen
have taken advantage of their research, information
and other services. CCM service provides
the practical materials they need to do
their job effectively. Some of the research
they provide is best practices, budgets, charter
provisions, economic, environment, federal
laws, financial statistics, housing, job
descriptions, labor relations, municipal
finance, ordinances, organization charts, personnel
policies, planning and zoning, public
health and safety, public works, purchasing,
requests for proposals, rules of practice, state
statutes, strategic plans, solid waste, surveys,
user fees and zoning regulations. The decision
to stop membership in CCM is a step
backward.
I would agree, “The actual value of CCM to
the Town of Pomfret — whether one measures
it by the value of direct benefits to the
town or by the costs the town would otherwise
have to pay for such services — is far
greater than the amount of the Municipal
Service Fees (dues) the Town would pay to
CCM. That is $2,252 for FY 2008-’09” (letter to
first selectman from James J. Finney Jr.,
CCM executive director and CEO).
FORD FAY
POMFRET
Richardson: Budget conflicts with legal opinion
increase in transportation, a sort of statemandated
program that Lindsey Paul recently
acknowledged is only mandated as a “program”
but for which the management and
spending is at the discretion of the local
Board of Education. It “required” $213,007 in
increased taxes last year. This year the spending
requirement is dropping by $75,679, but
don’t worry, you’re still paying the full
$213,007.
You’re also still paying for the debt service
at the rate it was in 2004-’05 when it was
$174,423 higher than it is today — this is
another of those exceptions that is only
counted when it goes up and never when it
goes down. Barbara Rich, the town’s treasurer,
insists that Proposition 46 only allows for
increases; the term “necessary to cover” just
doesn’t seem to be understood. Remember
that the next time you’re asked to approve a
bonding issue — once in, you get to pay forever.
I haven’t gotten to the issue of the blatant
errors, or the legal judgments, or impact of
the reductions in “state-mandated programs”
from prior years that were rolled over, and
reductions in debt service that was never
acknowledged but allowed to roll over at its
maximums — and I could go on.
So what is all this costing you this year?
Try about $980,000. So when you wonder,
“How in the world could our taxes be going up
5.4 percent?”, reread this.
DAVE RICHARDSON
NORTH WOODSTOCK
capital needs, while maintaining our high
standard of town and educational services.
As the ads expresses, “You can’t win if you
don’t play.” Come out and vote yes.
CAROLYN GERRITY
POMFRET
Hughes: All town building needs must be considered
To the Editor:
The May 2 edition of your paper carried a
front page story about Eastford’s plan to build
an addition onto the 1960’s town hall. The
article quotes First Selectman Dick
Woodward at length about the need for more
space at Town Hall. He certainly makes some
valid points. Toward the end of the article, he
notes that there are other needs in town,
including the need for a new school, a senior
center and a soccer field. These are also valid
points.
Mr. Woodward suggests that he would like
to hold a referendum in June on the Town
Hall addition. I would like to respectfully suggest
that any such referendum be postponed
until Mr. Woodward and the town more carefully
analyze the competing needs in town
and prioritize the order in which the various
needs should be addressed.
I would offer that a thoughtful analysis
would conclude that the need for a new school
outweighs any other need in town. The
Eastford School is comprised of three sections:
a vintage 1949 middle school wing, a
1963 grade school wing, and a kindergarten
and first-grade wing dating to the early 1990s.
The 1949 middle school wing has not been
upgraded since it was built. It is in very bad
shape and does not serve its purpose well. A
sampling of the problems includes worn-out
original lavatories, vinyl tile floors that are
cracking and coming apart, electrical service
that is deficient for modem needs, interior
doors that are broken and not compliant with
fire codes, and an absence of storage space. In
this modern technological world, you can
imagine the sufficiency of the 1949 era science
classroom or the library/computer
room in the basement. The 1963 wing has similar
problems. Even the newest part of the
school, built in the early 1990s, also has some
problems — it lacks age-appropriate lavatories.
The school services almost 200 children
daily and is in use six days per week, as well
as many evenings. It is the busiest place in
town and it undertakes the most important
job of town government — the education of
our children.
There are three ways the school’s problems
can be addressed. One, a new school can be
built in Eastford. Two, the existing school can
be modernized. And, recently, a third option
has presented itself — coordinating with
Pomfret on a joint venture cooperative school
shared by the two towns. Each of these three
options has its pluses and minuses. A new
school in Eastford would be very nice, but it
would be expensive to build since it would
receive limited state funding for construc-
To the Editor:
Historically, Pomfret citizens have been
asked to respond to many financial challenges
necessitated by the needs of the community.
From the need for a school addition,
to wage inequities at the Town Hall, to a
reserve fund balance that fell below suggested
levels, to the preservation of open space, the
citizens of Pomfret have always willingly
responded and paid the increased taxes needed
to solve these problems. It is time for the
Board of Finance to let us catch our breath.
We have approved a $4 million bonding issue
for open space preservation. We will pay the
increased taxes for this indebtedness when it
occurs, not before. A new school is under discussion
and will become a reality at some
time in the future.
There are two line items in the capital and
non-recurring section of the budget (line
items 482.001 and 482.13) that do not have specific
expenses associated with them. They are
not restricted in their use in the budget and
they do not revert to a fund if not spent.
These two line items represent 1/6 (16 percent)
of the total general government operating
budget. Unlike the snow removal budget,
the amounts listed in the capital and nonrecurring
section of the budget can be transferred
to any other capital and non-recurring
line item. They are not restricted.
The only exception is item 482.14, which is
a fund for land acquisition. The $250,000 budgeted
for the purpose of land acquisition
tion. The modernization of the existing
school would maintain a well-loved institution,
but it would remain, in many ways,
unable to fulfill the requirements of a modem
educational program. Finally, a shared school
with Pomfret would be eligible for significant
state support for construction and would provide
many new educational opportunities for
our students, but the building would probably
be built in Pomfret and would require a
shared governance structure.
The Eastford Board of Education is currently
preparing materials on the problems
with the existing school as well as information
on the three noted options for the
school’s future. These materials will soon be
available for the Eastford Board of Selectman
and town residents to review. Speaking as a
member of the Board of Education and the
chairman of its Facilities Committee, I would
urge Mr. Woodward to postpone any referendum
on a Town Hall addition in the absence
of an objective planning process, which
includes the Board of Education and other
groups, to review town needs and prioritize
building programs. A hasty commitment to a
Town Hall addition, involving a significant
commitment of limited town resources, may
preclude addressing the school’s problems for
many years.
Finally, I would like to suggest that there is
a way to meet both the first selectman’s and
the children’s needs (as well as others) simultaneously.
If a new school is built in Eastford
or with Pomfret, the old school building
would be available for use as a town hall. The
old school would be a wonderful new home
for town offices. First, the old school building
with its colonnaded entrance, large rooms
and high ceilings is a much more proper
home for town offices than the current small
and cramped building currently occupied,
even with a new addition. Second, the old
school would provide ample space for all current
and future office needs, including a lot of
room for storage in the basement. Third, the
old school is big enough to accommodate
other needs by the first selectman. There
would be plenty of space for a multi-room
senior center, a home for the Historical
Society, the town post office and a state trooper.
Everyone in town needs to step back, consider
the needs, review possible solutions, get
creative, and make some comprehensive and
all-inclusive plans.
TOM HUGHES
MEMBER,EASTFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION
CHAIRMAN,FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Flath: Pomfret budget process is flawed
To the Editor:
The only time your vote does not count is
when it has not been cast.
Every vote counts, especially in a referendum.
Please vote in favor of the Pomfret budget
next Wednesday. It is an excellent budget
that respects the taxpayer, takes into consideration
the difficult economic times we are in
and plans for the even more difficult times to
should be placed in a fund line item, where its
use is restricted, rather than a transfer line
item. Of $250,000 in the current budget (2007-
2008), $150,000 was spent for land acquiring
transactions. Where did the other $100,000 go?
Pomfret citizens deserve accountability.
A budget is a “best guess” plan of action for
the coming year. There is no doubt in our
minds that a budget can be achieved with no
tax increase and without sacrificing any
town services or normal budget increases. Be
reasonable!
While well intentioned, the current budget
process is flawed. You cannot take the 16 people
that attended the Board of Finance Public
Hearing, give them 60 pages of financial data,
present a half-hour overview of the budget
and expect any reasonable discussion. It’s
impossible! When the citizens were exposed
to the earlier unabridged version of the budget,
it at least gave them the opportunity to
discuss and participate in its preparation.
With the uncertainty of the current economy,
the Pomfret Republican Town Committee
strongly and unanimously endorses the elimination
of any tax increase in the proposed
budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
We definitely need another budget review
with more citizen input. Please accept the
Republican position and reject the proposed
budget at the referendum on May 21 at
Pomfret Community School
DAVID E. FLATH
POMFRET
Nicholson: Every budget vote counts
To the Editor:
I encourage the residents of Pomfret to
come out to vote on Wednesday, May 21, and
support the town budget as recommended by
the Board of Finance. With an increase of a
little over a half mil, this is a responsible budget
that meets the fiscal needs of the town and
helps us plan for the future.
The Board of Selectmen, Board of
Education and Board of Finance have spent
numerous hours crafting a budget we think is
fair and reasonable. Most of the increases are
due to items beyond our control — salaries,
tuition and heating oil costs. To say these budgets
are lean is almost an understatement.
Pomfret is lucky to be in good financial
shape. We have been able to preserve open
space, run an excellent school, improve our
recreational facilities, keep the town as one of
come.
Many times, voters come out only to vote
against something. We need to remember
how important it is to affirm something. Let
your voice be heard by voting in support of
the 2008-2009 budget.
MAUREEN NICHOLSON
CHAIRMAN
POMFRET BOARD OF FINANCE
Huoppi: Vote ‘yes’ for Pomfret budget
the most desirable ones in this area and maintain
a healthy surplus. The Board of Finance
is committed to fiscal responsibility and
maintaining the high quality of life that we
all enjoy here.
In the past when we have held referendums,
it seems as though the majority of people who
come out to vote are against the budget and
vote “no.” If you support the budget, please
don’t be complacent. A “yes” vote is just as
important as a “no” vote.
I urge you to vote “yes” May 21 and support
the town budget.
MARGIE HUOPPI
BOARD OF FINANCE
POMFRET

A12 • Friday, May 16, 2008
THOMPSON VILLAGER
SPORTS
Riemann to play softball for Bloomfield
MARIANAPOLIS PITCHER GETS PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
BY JOSH SAYLES
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
THOMPSON — In baseball there is
an unwritten rule that only the best
players wear white cleats. They
make a player stand out just a little
bit more when he digs into the batter’s
box or makes a diving catch on
a line drive in the gap.
Watching Marianapolis team captain
Megan Riemann pitch, you
might think that the same concept
applied to softball with the color
pink.
She toes the slab with pink cleats
and a pink knee brace; when she
bats, she has her own personalized
batting helmet — an electric blue
coated in neon yellow and hot pink
paint.
Even when she is getting shellacked,
she has a presence on the
field that makes her stand out just a
little bit more than her teammates.
“The thing that has made her successful
is her composure,” said her
father and coach at Marianapolis,
Eric Riemann. “She really doesn’t
get rattled. When you watch her on
the mound, it’s difficult to tell if
she’s ahead or behind.”
Megan, who lives in Dayville, has
received partial athletic and academic
scholarships that will cover most
of her tuition at Bloomfield College
in New Jersey, where she will pitch
Division II softball next year.
“They first contacted me about
softball, and I went for a visit and I
met the coach and I met the team,”
said Megan. “What really appealed
to me was the laidback attitude that
the team had. It’s a very low stress
setting for me. I can still play college
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ball at the D-2 level, but I’m not
owned by the sport and I can have a
life outside of softball.”
While she has committed to
Bloomfield for her freshman year,
she might not stick around for too
long.
Her other softball coach, Bryan
Perryo, who leads the Connecticut
Panthers Gold, an elite travel team,
said a few Division I teams have
shown interest in her.
Megan said, however, that at least
for now, Perryo will not tell her
which teams they are because he
does not want to mess up her plans
for her freshman year in college.
She added that while she will look
into other programs, there is no
guarantee she will transfer.
“I want to step up because I want
to see what else is out there,” she
said. “… I want to play at the highest
level I can find and see how I perform
under that pressure.”
Softball is not the only sport in
which Riemann excels. This year she
was the captain of the Marianapolis
girls’ volleyball team and she was a
standout basketball player in her
earlier years.
Basketball was actually her focus
in middle school and her freshman
year of high school. She quit because
she sustained a number of injuries
including a fractured pelvis, broken
fingers, and knee and elbow problems.
As a result, Megan set her sights
back on softball, a sport she has
played since she was 4 years old.
“The plan was her for do something
she can enjoy and get a college
education,” Eric said.
Thursday Night Thunder to
rumble again at Speedway
THOMPSON — Opening night of Thursday
Night Thompson Thunder (TNTT) is set for
May 22. The 2008 racing season marks the
ninth year that the popular Thursday night
race program has been thrilling race fans in
New England.
Thompson’s six NASCAR Whelen All
American Series divisions compete weekly in
what has to be the fastest, most efficiently run
race program in southern New England.
Feature event racing begins around 7 p.m. and
fans are headed home by 9:30 p.m. However,
during that period, fans get to see six feature
events with the best drivers the region has to
offer.
The Thompson TNTT line up includes
Sunoco Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Late Models,
Limited sportsman, Thompson Modifieds and
Mini Stocks. Each of these divisions is packed
with highly competitive race teams and the
on-track action is exciting and virtually nonstop.
Race fans are anxiously awaiting the debut
of the new lighting system recently installed
at Thompson. Immediately after last
November’s Swap Meet was over, construction
began on the new Musco lighting system. The
infield was graded, a new retaining wall was
installed and the towering new fixtures were
installed before the New England weather
brought the project to a halt. Once the snows
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run, work resumed at a fever pitch. Trenches
were dug in both the infield and on the midway
for the underground wiring. Miles of
wire were carefully installed and testing of
the new system is about to begin.
Once the lighting system installation is
completed, the entire midway will be dug up,
reshaped and prepared for a brand new
asphalt coating.
Thompson International Speedway opened
in 1940 as the first asphalt track in the United
States. and nearly every year since, race fans
have been treated to improvements in the
facility.
The Thompson pit area will open at 3 p.m.
for TNTT race programs and practice will
begin one hour later.
Qualifying races get underway at 5:30 p.m.,
and the first of six main events follow qualifying.
TNTT is family priced and fans get to see
NASCAR short track racing at its very best
right in their own back yards. For many, this
fast-paced racing program is the beginning of
the weekend. TNTT is a great way to make
summer weekends seem longer and more
enjoyable.
For more information about this fun-filled
night out at the races, visit the Thompson Web
site at www.thompsonspeedway.com.
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story ideas to Sports@stonebridgepress.com
Megan and Eric’s relationship is
unique in that it incorporates not
only a father-daughter bond, but also
one of player and coach.
“It’s difficult, but I like it,” Megan
said. “But it’s difficult sometimes.
He’s my dad so he expects a lot out of
me, probably more so than another
teammate. We have this conversation
a lot where I tell him that it seems
like he’s harder on me than he would
be on my other teammates, and he
tells me he’s not.”
Eric said that having him as a
coach is a little more difficult on
Megan because other players can
have a bad day at practice and not
see him for another 24 hours.
“She probably gets a little more
coaching than she wants,” he said.
“… But I love every minute of it.”
Megan, who has won the
Marianapolis softball team MVP
award every year since her freshman
year, believes she is ready both academically
and athletically to move on
to the next phase of her life.
“I’m nervous about moving away
from home, but I’m looking forward
to the independence and being able
to do things on my own and knowing
that I can do things on my own,” she
said. “When it comes to softball, I’m
looking forward to the competitive
atmosphere, and I’m looking forward
to having a team full of girls with a
lot of experience. … And I’m looking
forward to not being the No. 1 pitcher
and playing with girls who are a
lot better than me.”
Josh Sayles may be reached at (860)
928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at
josh@villagernewspapers.com.
Tri-Town tryouts scheduled
Tri-Town American Legion Baseball tryouts
will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 31
and June 1, at Murphy Park in Putnam.
For 13 to 15 year olds, tryouts will be held
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. For 16 to 19 year olds, tryouts
will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Registration costs $100. Players must have a
valid birth certificate.
A mandatory parent-player meeting will be
held at 7 p.m. June 2 at the American Legion
Post 67, North Grosvenordale (upstairs hall),
for those players who make the team.
For more information, call Joe Lindley at
(860) 928-5527.
Golf clinics to be held in June
THOMPSON — The Thompson Recreation
Commission, in conjunction with the
Thompson Raceway Golf Course, will present
a series of adult golf clinics from 6 to 7 p.m. on
Mondays and Wednesdays, June 9, 11, 16 and
18, at the Thompson Raceway Golf Course.
For registrations received through June 2,
the cost for all four clinics is $75 for Thompson
residents and $79 for non-residents. For registrations
received after June 2, the cost is $80
for residents and $84 for non-residents.
These clinics are ideal for beginners wanting
to learn golf basics or seasoned players
looking for tips and pointers. Each will
include one hour of instruction by golf pro
David Hall.
Stop by the Thompson Town Hall or call the
Recreation Office at (860) 923-9440 to have a
form mailed.
T’ai chi sessions start June 3
THOMPSON — The Thompson Recreation
Commission is offering a “T’ai Chi in the
Park” class for senior citizens, to be held from
9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays for eight weeks beginning
June 3.
The classes will meet with instructor
Laddie Sacharko at Riverside Park in North
Grosvenordale, with a rain location of the
Josh Sayles photo
Marianapolis team captain Megan Riemann follows through on a delivery to a
Worcester Academy hitter. Riemann has received partial athletic and academic
scholarships to pitch next year for Bloomfield College in New Jersey.
recreational briefs
Thompson Library/Community Center. This
program consists of warm-up exercises that
focus on developing the strength component
of balance, relaxation and breath training to
improve circulation, as well as the t’ai chi
movements, which provide low-impact loadbearing,
stretching and coordinated movement
training. No previous experience is
needed. Please wear loose clothing and comfortable
shoes.
Registration is required. For registration
received by May 27, the cost is $24 for
Thompson seniors, $28 for non-resident
seniors, $36 for Thompson residents age 59
and under, and $40 for non-residents age 59
and under. For registrations received after
May 27, add $5.
Stop by the Thompson Town Hall or call the
Recreation Office at (860) 923-9440 to have a
form mailed.
Seniors’ line dance class start soon
THOMPSON — The Thompson Recreation
Commission is offering an eight-week senior
citizens’ line dancing session for beginners
and returning students.
Classes will be held on Thursdays beginning
May 22 at the Thompson/ Library/
Community Center, 934 Riverside Drive,
North Grosvenordale. The beginner class will
run from 10 to 10:45 a.m., and the continuing
students class will be held from 10:45 to 11:30
a.m. Beginners may stay for the continuing
class, and continuing students may attend the
beginner class to review dances at no additional
charge.
Registration for this eight-week series is
required. The early registration price through
May 15 is $25 for Thompson residents over age
60 and $31 for non-residents over age 60. The
cost for all participants under age 60 is $36.
For registrations received after May 15, the fee
increases by $5.
Stop by Thompson Town Hall to register, or
call Thompson Recreation at (860) 923-9440 to
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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.
Thompson
Tuesday, May 6
Corinne Demce, 42, of 43 Winthrop Drive,
Moosup. Charged with driving under the
influence.
Ryan Menders, 27, of 6 Ralph St., Moosup.
Charged with seven counts of burglary in
the third degree, criminal mischief in the
second degree, five counts of criminal mischief
in the third degree, three counts of
larceny in the third degree, possession of
burglary tools and interfering with police.
Peter Reynolds, 45, of 652 Voluntown Road,
Griswold. Charged with seven counts of
burglary in the third degree, criminal mischief
in the second degree, five counts of
criminal mischief in the third degree and
three counts of larceny in the third degree.
Wednesday, May 7
Jennifer Somogyi, 25, of 231 Shady Valley
Road, Coventry, R.I. Charged with driving
under the influence and making restricted
turns.
Putnam
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Monday, May 12
Derek Cloutier, 18, of 218 Five Mile River
Road, Putnam. Charged with larceny in
the sixth degree.
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Wednesday, May 7
Justin McPeek, 18, of 179 Main St.,
Hampton. Charged with criminal mischief
in the first degree, two counts of burglary
in the third degree, larceny in the second
degree, larceny in the third degree, criminal
attempt to commit burglary/larceny
and breach of peace.
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Music teacher positions remain in Thompson budget
MUSIC
continued from page A1
um to its fullest potential; that studies
show musical education helps improve
grades; that if the teachers are cut, the
band will be affected and will no longer be
able to perform at the Memorial Day
parade.
Student Seanna Hendrickson also went
before the board to urge against the cuts.
“The music department teaches students
self-confidence,” she said, noting
that the school’s music programs offer
students who don’t excel in sports the
chance to feel involved and appreciated.
During her comments, Hendrickson also
noted that, had it not been for the music
programs at the high school, she would
never have discovered her love of the performing
arts.
Hannah Thompson, a senior who has
been involved in various music programs
throughout her high school career, gave a
tearful proclamation that received a
standing ovation from board member
Chris Eichner.
Thompson said that during the school
day, she doesn’t feel her voice is heard in
class, but she feels involved and appreciated
in the music programs she’s come to
love.
“I feel that the music department gives a
place for kids who do not feel comfortable
performing [athletically],” she said.
In addition to offering an alternative to
students who are not interested in sports,
Thompson said she feels the “music
department [adds] excitement and variety”
to an otherwise stagnant school day.
She paused at several points during her
comments, apologizing when she did.
Board of Education Chair Donna Lynch
assured Thompson that she could take her
time and that her tears showed just how
much the music programs at the school
mean to her.
Senior Amanda Lee talked about the
changes she has seen in the program since
she became involved in the music programs
as a freshman. She noted that the
program has been a huge success because
the same students, with new recruits,
return to the program year after year and
the music teachers get to know the students
really well. She also stated that getting
involved in the music program offers
the students an opportunity to gain confidence
in themselves.
Carol Rosetti, senior music staff person,
spoke to the board about the changes she
has noticed in the time she’s been
involved.
“I would just like to say, in the 22 years
I’ve been here, I’ve watched the music program
be whittled down a little at a time
over the years,” she said, noting that general
music has been cut in several grades
and several staff changes have occurred.
She added, “We now have the opportunity,
with the new auditorium, to see our
program grow even more.”
Music teacher Carol Leary addressed
the board, noting that she was a graduate
of Tourtellotte and it was in those halls
that she learned to love and appreciate
music.
“This building — well, not the new part
of it — is where I learned to love [music],”
she said. She told the board of her plan for
the music program when she started five
years ago and how the programs have
reached out to the students who aren’t athletes.
“I believe it will do more harm than
good” if the program is cut, she said.
Several other parents took to the floor,
but the comments were all the same: Save
the music program at Tourtellotte
Memorial High School.
The students, parents and teachers who
attended the meeting to have their voices
heard regarding the music program
breathed a unanimous sigh of relief when
the board made other budget cuts and
managed to work it out so that the music
positions at the high school were spared.
The board did discuss what to cut and
voted to eliminate the curriculum director
position, textbooks, professional technical
programs, and after-school programs.
In addition, the board voted 6-3 to
cut 2.5 teaching positions at Mary Fischer
Elementary School, but did not dictate
what positions would go.
At the April 7 meeting, the board also
cut 11 new teaching positions, two bus
paraprofessionals, a custodian, a nurse,
three paraprofessionals, additional technology,
equipment, software, VoAg
tuition, athletics and supplies from the
budget.
Before making any cuts, Lynch
informed the audience that the decisions
about what should be cut from the budget
were not made frivolously, noting that
there were some board members who
allegedly lost sleep over it.
OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST AT
THE MEETING WERE:
• A couple teachers and parents voiced
their concern about cutting a first-grade
teacher from the elementary school and
how that would affect the education of the
students who would be impacted by that.
The board, however, did not vote to eliminate
any first-grade teaching positions
during the meeting.
• The board voted to allow for the taping of
all Planning and Placement Team [PPT]
sessions with consent of the parents.
Should a parent be uncomfortable with
having his or her session taped, it will not
be. The tapes would be kept for six years
after the student has left the district.
The policy became effective immediately
following the vote. It was noted that there
are no tape recorders or tapes available
for that use at this time, so the motion was
changed to begin as soon as the equipment
needed becomes available, though it had
been suggested that the policy take effect
at the beginning of the next school year.
The policy will be reviewed after one year
to see how the policy is working.
• The board approved the 2008-2009 school
year calendar.
Chenoa Pierce may be reached at (860)
928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at
chenoa@villagernewspapers.com.

A14 • Friday, May 16, 2008
THOMPSON VILLAGER
Relay For Life to be held this weekend at Fairgrounds
RELAY
continued from page A1
said. “Everyone in Relay is working
their hardest to generate money for
the ACS to provide [essential services
and research].”
Relay For Life participants will
walk around the Woodstock
Fairgrounds; the goal is not for
every participant to walk all 24
hours, but to have at least one member
from every fund-raising team
walking during those 24 hours. Still,
not all off the teams stay for the
entire time.
Teams can also set up campsites
with tents where they can hang out;
however, they must provide their
own camping equipment.
Registration is $10 per team mem-
STROTHERS
continued from page A1
announcing his signing.
Vitale said Strothers worked tirelessly
toward his goal.
“[He] worked hard, [did] all the things
he’s had to do” in the dorms, the community,
the classroom and on the court,” Vitale
said.
As a student in Wareham, the 6-foot, 7inch
Strothers was the tallest member of
his team, making it easy for him to score
points during games. At Marianapolis, he
played with teammates who were close to
his height, making the sport more competitive
for him.
Strothers, who plays the position of
power forward, is currently ranked 133rd
in New England and 37th in Connecticut,
according to a New England Recruiting
Report, as cited in the Marianapolis press
release. While at Wareham, Strothers was
MVP of his team and holds records as an
all-time leading male scorer, scoring 1255
points, as well as most points scored in a
single game (45). In 2007, he was named a
Boston Globe All-Scholastic.
According to the press release, Strothers
averaged 15 points and eight rebounds per
game during his Marianapolis career, up
until the injury that almost took him out of
ber and unregistered guests can
enter at no cost. On-site parking is
free.
Various foods, hot and cold, as
well as other knickknacks will be
available for sale. Proceeds go to the
ACS. Doctors and nurses have also
volunteered their time at a cancer
education area where people can go
to learn various facts about the disease.
There is a number of ceremonies
that take place over the course of
the event. In addition to the opening
and closing ceremonies, there is a
cancer survivors’ walk, a caregivers’
lap and a corporate sponsors’
walk, among other ceremonies, all
happening at different times over
the course of Relay For Life.
A luminary ceremony will be held
Chenoa Pierce photos
Left: Aaron Strothers sits front and center while his teammates pose behind him, his mother Dawn (left) and basketball coach Dave Vitale. Pictured are teammates
Nikola Vukadinovic, Thomas Henneberry, Ruben Cabrera, Michael Myers Keitt, Estefano Gonzalez and Marianapolis Athletic Director Eric Gustavson. Not pictured
are teammates Erik Callo, Toso Adebamowo, Ryan Lehane, Colin Duethorn and Cory Wright.
Center: Proud mom Dawn Strothers gives her consent to Merrimack by signing the national letter of intent while her son looks on.
Right: Strothers (center) takes a moment to smile for the cameras with mom Dawn and Marianapolis basketball coach Dave Vitale.
the game for the season. During a game,
Stothers dove on the court, jamming his
left hand ring finger into the floor as he
did, according to Vitale. The injury
occurred with only six weeks left in the
season.
“At first [I was told] I’d be out for the season,”
Strothers said at the signing.
During his recovery, Strothers continued
to exercise and practice what he could,
determined to be back on the court before
the end of the season. After consulting
with his doctor, Strothers was able to play
in the third to last game.
“Luckily, I was able to play the third to
last game when we started playing for the
tournament,” he said. Though
Marianapolis made it all the way to the
finals, the team lost the championship
game.
According to Vitale, it was Strothers’
own decision to return to the basketball
court early, adding that he was “instrumental
in getting us [the team] to the
championship.”
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at 9 p.m. Saturday, when people will
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loved one who has dealt with or
Strothers’ hard work toward reaching
his scholarship goal has paid off — he was
offered three scholarships, from
Merrimack, New Haven and Philadelphia,
and chose to accept the one from
Merrimack.
Strothers said he paid each school a visit
before making his decision.
“I wasn’t really feeling New Haven,” he
said of his visit there, before adding that
his trip to “Philly was OK.”
When he visited Merrimack and met
with the basketball coach there, he knew
he had found the college he was going to
attend.
The coach is “a really straightforward
guy and I could see myself playing for
him,” Strothers said.
The biggest reason for his decision was
the location: Merrimack is “closest to
home,” he said.
At Merrimack, Strothers is looking to
study either forensic medicine, sports
management or marketing. Athletically,
“I’ll go as far as I can go,” he said. “Maybe
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Copperhead delivers the best
in great classic and Southern
rock and even throws some
NOT SO
QUIET
CORNER
MARK
RENBURKE
current country-bar songs in the
mix. They play music by bands like
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers,
ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The
Rolling Stones and other groups
that you would hear in the ’60s and
’70s. They perform all around the
Quiet Corner as well as other great
venues in New England.
Copperhead recently added two
new members to add bite to their
sound — Dave Drouin on drums
and Jim Becker on guitar. Dave and
Jim join the current lineup of
Marshall Bessette on vocals, Randy
Rumrill on bass and Mick Slowik
on guitar. What really makes this
band solid is that they have all previously
performed with each other
in different projects over the years.
This makes them an experienced
and concrete band that always puts
on a good show. Said Randy, “[We]
keep the music flowing to help keep
[everyone] dancing.”
Copperhead is a solid band that
brings the show to you. If you have
not checked this band out, do not
wait any longer. Copperhead will
play at The Lake Tavern in
Dayville, Conn., this Saturday May
17.
The Beatles (then known as The
Quarrymen) played some of their
first gigs at the Casbah Club in
Liverpool, which was actually in
the cellar of the original drummer
Pete Best’s mother’s house. Best
later joined the group in August
1960, just one day before they were
to go to Hamburg to play a series of
concerts. Best was replaced by
Ringo Starr in 1962, and the rest is
history. Pete Best left show business
for two decades before returning
in full force with The Pete Best
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Band in 1988. Catch this multi-generation
act doing early Beatles classics
and much more, this Friday
May 16, at Point Breeze in Webster,
Mass.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
• Bill McCarthy & His Guitar
— 9 p.m., The Galway Bay, 186
Stafford St., Worcester, Mass.
• Michael Finneron — 9 p.m.,
Fiddler’s Green, 19 Temple St.,
Worcester, Mass.
• The Backstabbers — 9:30 p.m.,
Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass.
• Bill Cameron and Russ Mullet,
Greendale’s Pub — 7 p.m., 404 W.
Boylston St., Worcester, Mass.
• Gilmour’s Breakfast (Pink
Floyd Tribute), The Great
Escape (Journey Tribute), Slack
Copperhead (Jim, Randy, Dave, Mick, Marshall) Pete Best Band
— 8 p.m., The Lucky Dog,
Worcester, Mass.
• Fuzion — Sakura Tokyo,
Worcester, Mass.
• Brett & Lisa “Brumby” —
Brian’s Restaurant, 91 Providence
Road, Linwood, Mass. (Route 122),
Northbridge, Mass.
• Shryne — The Pump House,
Southbridge, Mass.
• Steve Willey — 7 to 9 p.m.,
May 16, 2007
AND ENTERTAINMENT
Copperhead brings the show to you
Sturbridge Coffee House, 479 Main
St. (Route 20), Fiskdale, Mass.
• Dana Lewis — 8 p.m., The
Lodge, 146 Gore Road (Route 395
Exit 2), Webster, Mass.
• Pete Best Band — 9 p.m., Point
Breeze, 114 Point Breeze Road,
Webster, Mass., $25.
Donna Jean Breton Sylvia Danenhower Bob Leonard Stephanie Gosselin Jo Vickers Katie Totten Fred Gillette Russ Hicks Mike Wolak Chet Zadora Richard Governale Roger Gale Barbara Phaneuf Donna Brouillard Lisa Davidson Krystal Brule Marion Nuccio Monique Maldonado Donna Ogle Diane White John Downs
Sunday, May 18th - 10:00am to 12:00pm
1394 Route 169, Woodstock
This almost new Woodstock colonial is a steal.
Offering 3100sq feet of luxury with 9ft ceilings,
hardwood floors, and a flowing open floor plan. 4
bedrooms, a formal foyer, a fireplaced living
room, a separate family room, and an eat-in
kitchen with gorgeous cherry cabinets and granite
countertops. Central air, central vac, radiant
heat in the garage, and a mahogany deck. All on
over 2 acres of complete privacy. If you were
looking for a great deal in a buyers market, this
is it. Reduced to $415,000.
Visit www.E214373.prudentialct.com
Directions: From Southbridge take Route 169
South, driveway on right. From Woodstock
Center, take Route 169 North, pass North
Woodstock, house is on left.
Call Katie Totten at 860-928-0876
ext 126 or 465-6336
Sunday, May 18th - 1:00 to 3:00pm
40 Farrow St., Putnam
www.E215775.prudentialct.com
Nice & Clean. Interior Refreshed W/
New Paint, Flooring, Lighting &
Counter Top. Exterior In Process Of
Being Painted. Good Working Eat-in
Kitchen And Generous Sized Liv
Rm. Move In Condition. Motivated
Sellers.
Directions: Grove To Ring To
Farrows Or School To Barber To
Walnut To Farrows.
Chet Zadora 860-928-1995 Ext 110
or 779-0944
Sunday, May 18th - 2:00 to 4:00pm
22 Sunnyside Drive, Thompson
NEW PRICE - - ONLY 284,000
www.E218137.prudentialct.com
4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Private
Master Suite With Bath And
Balcony , Quiet Cul De Sac , Must
See – Value Priced
Directions - RT - 395 to exit 100 - go
east, make a left onto Porter Plain
Road, left at the stop sign onto San
Dam Road, right onto Sunnyside.
home is on the left side
Please Call John Downs
860-928-1995 Ext. 107
or 860 377 0754.
Sunday, May 18th - 11:00am to 1:00pm
81 ADELAIDE ST – KILLINGLY
JUST REDUCED $209,500
WWW.E217794.prudentialct.com
GET READY FOR SUMMER! Picture
yourself sitting on this gorgeous new
deck overlooking your built in pool,
enclosed w/new stockade fencing for your
kids and pets. 3 B/R, 1 1/2 baths-- energy
efficient w/new furnace and new thermopane
windows! Nothing to do but
move in and enjoy.
Directions – Rt 6 to Maple St to W.
Palmer take right onto Adelaide St.
Call Diane White at 860-928-
1995X119 or 860-377-4016.
Saturday May 17th - 11:00am to 1:00pm
85 Longmeadow Dr. Pomfret
REDUCED! $335,000
www.E217922.prudentialct.com
Enjoy this home’s beautiful view from
the spacious kitchen that features
granite counters and hardwood floors.
Roomy 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in a
popular Pomfret neighborhood also has
a finished lower level that offers over
550 additional sq. feet of living space.
Rt. 44 to entrance of Longmeadow
Farm Estates. House is on the right.
Call Donna Ogle 860-928-1995 ext
104 or 860-377-1837
Saturday, May 17th - 9:30 – 11:00am
South Woodstock 860-928-1995
Fine Homes International Division 860-928-0876
OPEN HOUSE EVENT!
36 Old Hall Road, Woodstock $375,000
This lovely home has so much more than
meets the eye; with three of the loveliest fireplaces
around (Living Room, Dining Room
and Master Bedroom) surrounded by wood
paneling and antique brick. Fabulous wide
pine floors throughout, beautiful windows and
sunlight, a livable floor plan and life style are
offered here. Property offers views of
stonewall-lined pastures and privacy galore,
this 2900 SF home has 4 bedrooms including
a most grand master suite.
Visit: www.E209472.prudentialct.com
Directions: From Woodstock Fairgrounds
head north on rte 169 just past Woodstock
Academy on left is Old Hall Road house on
left.
Stephanie Gosselin at 860-428-5960
Saturday May 17th - 11:30am to 1pm
159 Bradford Corner
Woodstock $245,000
www.E218400.prudentialct.com
What a charm this Greek Revival
home is with 4 BR's. Updated
kitchen and a new master bedroom
that has cathedral ceilings and a
fabulous gothic window. Come and
put this on your to do list to visit this
weekend.
Directions: Rte. 171 to Bradford Corner
home is about 1 mile down Road.
Hosted by Barbara Phaneuf
1-860-559-9180
Sunday, May 18th - 11:00am to 1:00pm
WOODSTOCK
27 WINDSWEPT DRIVE $ 324,900
www.E218136.prudentialct.com
2 OPEN HOUSES SIDE BY SIDE !!!!-
Move In Condition Gambrel,
Recreational Waterfront (Fishing,
Skating , Canoeing, Kayak…Nature
Lovers Dream), Privately Owned
Waterfront On Keach Pond, 2 Car
Garage, Walk Out Basement With
Workshop, 3 Bedrooms And 2 Full Baths
– Value Priced
Directions - From Intersection of ROUTE
197 and ROUTE 198 go south 1 mile -
Windswept Drive is on the right -
Please Call John Downs 860-928-
1995 Ext. 107 or 860 377 0754
Sunday, May 18th - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Just reduced! $169,900
32 Sunset Drive Ashford
www.E217982.prudentialct.com
Quiet Ashford Lake with lake rights.
200 feet from water! Ranch with
large back yard on double lot, nice
deck! Just in time for summer!
Directions: Take route 44 in Ashford
to North Road, bear left at fork onto
North Road, second right onto
Sunset.
Hosted by Monique Maldonado
860-928-1995 Ext 118
or 860-913-7414
NEW LISTING-THOMPSON
Thompson $277,900
www.E218823.prudentialct.com
Great affordable horse property!
This 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch
offers mature grounds with
perennials, level riding area, and
beautiful view. Outbuildings
include 5-stall stable and a
detached garage. Interior is
freshly painted, furnace is updated.
Call Donna Ogle 860-928-1995
ext 104 or 860-377-1837
Sunday, May 18th - 1:00 to 2:30pm
WOODSTOCK HIDE-A -WAY
30 Route 197, Woodstock
VIEWS...VIEWS...VIEWS!!! A bridge, a brook &
a home that defies categorization on 5+ acres w/
both privacy & views. European-style barn with
smoker, slate floored & heated garage with
"gardners" bath, inlaid stone "star" terrace, fish
pond & stone grotto fireplace. Inside carved
doors, exotic woods, 2 full kitchens, 2 cantilevered
stone fireplaces & trussed family room
w/ loft. Updated “cooks” kitchen, new sunroom,
new guest bath, new furnace, new deck.
Listed at $445,000.
Visit: www.e213992.prudentialct.com
Directions: Route 197 east from 4-way stop at
intersection with Rt 169. #30 is on right (with
sign) in "S" curve.
Listing agent Jo Vickers,
Fine Home Specialist 860-928-0876 Ext 124
or 860-913-5548
Saturday, May 17th - 1:30 to 3:00pm
327 Rocky Hill Road Woodstock
$419,000
www.E516832.prudentialct.com
April showers have gone and the yard
at this wonderful Colonial home has
sprung, drive down this private drive
and at the end you will find lush
plantings around the 3.99 acres. Inside
is a wonderful chef's kitchen plus 3
bedrooms and a big bonus room over
the garage. Stop by and say hi.
Directions: Rte 171 to Rocky Hill Road
to #327 see sign
Hosted by Stephanie Gosselin
860-428-5960 and
Barbara Phaneuf 860-559--9180
Sunday, May 18th - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
WOODSTOCK
23 WINDSWEPT DRIVE $324,000
www.E218129.prudentialct.com
2 OPEN HOUSES SIDE BY SIDE !!!!
Beautiful Cape With Huge Front Porch
And Back Deck For Entertaining.
Large 2 Car Attached Garage,
Immaculate Condition, Great Back
Yard.
Directions - From intersection of
ROUTE 197 and ROUTE 198 go south
1 mile - Windswept Drive is on the right
Please Call John Downs 860-928-
1995 Ext. 107 or 860 377 0754.
Sunday, May 18th - 1:00 to 3:00 pm
40 Crooked Trail Woodstock
$219,900
www..E217969.prudentialct.com
Witches Woods Lake with lake rights!
Nice 3 bedroom cape with home office
and large master bedroom. Walking distance
to private beach. Come enjoy the
summer on the lake!
Directions: Take route 171 in Woodstock
to entrance of Witches Woods Lake
(Indian Springs Rd. and Crooked Trail),
go left onto Crooked Trail, house is on
left.
Hosted by Monique Maldonado
860-928-1995 Ext 118 or 860-913-7414
New Price! Thompson 339,900
www.E215194.prudentialct.com
Be ready for Summer. This
Cape offers an open floor plan
with a fabulous kitchen and
butler's pantry. Open the slider
to the two tier deck and get
the BBQ ready before you take
a dip in the pool. Call for
showing appointments.
Krystal Brule 928-1995
x115 or 315-2888
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Sunday, May 18th - 10:30 a.m. to noon
103 Kearney Road, Pomfret Center
www.E210154.prudentialct.com
Perennial bordered stone walls and mature
trees surround this sprawling eleven room
3600+ square foot Colonial on over 1 1/2 acres.
Corner lot in an established neighborhood.
Fifth bedroom perfect for bonus room.
Brunarhans embellished curios flank the living
room and California Closet built-ins
organize both the first floor office and Master
closet. Massive cathedral height river stone
fireplace in Family room. In-ground pool w/
professional landscaping, tiered decks,
screened cabana and screened porch. A classic
beauty.
Offered at $572,500.
Directions: Kearney Road from Route 101. At
the corner of Anderson Road (on left) and
Kearney.
Jo Vickers 913-5548 and 928-0876 ext 124
Saturday, May 17th - 11:30 – 1:00pm
593 Brickyard Road, Woodstock
Reduced! Now - $357420
www.E216789.prudentialct.com
Like new Post and Beam on 6 very private
acres. With 4 bedrooms, 2200+ SF, and a
great open floor plan that offers either a
first floor master or a fabulous family
room! Featuring wood floors throughout,
cathedral ceilings and energy efficiency!
Follow Rte. 169 North. At intersection of
Rte 197 go left onto 197 and take a right
onto Brickyard Rd. Follow to #593 on right
Stephanie Gosselin 428-5960
Saturday May 17th – 1:00 to 3:00pm
6 Ross Hill Rd., E.PUTNAM
$279,900
www.E218607.prudential.com
Great East Putnam Location!
Gardens/Flowers/Fruit Trees,
Privacy and Woods. All this and 4-5
bedrooms, 2 full baths, new Corian
kitchen w/birch cabinets, 2 car
garage on a 1 acre corner lot...
Directions – I-395 to Exit 97 to 44E,
turn right onto E. Putnam Rd, turn
onto Cady, turn right onto Ross Hill.
First house on Corner.
Call Diane White at 860-928-
1995x119 or 860-377-4016.
Sunday, May 18th – 1:00 to 3:00pm
245 Westcott Rd, Killingly
$219,000
www.E218688.prudentialct.com
Cozy Jewel Box Home in a magic
garden setting! Perennial beds, fruit
trees, berries, 1.40 ac. Private convenient
location, deck, covered
porch, garage, + full walk-up attic
could be office or studio, or?
Directions: Take Exit 92 off I395, go
east onto Westcott Rd to #245 on
right.
Call Lisa Davidson 928-1995 or
377-8747.
Putnam Price Change! $245,000
www.E211261.prudentialct.com
French doors to deck, fenced yard
under spreading Copper Beech,
gourmet kitchen; granite, cherry.
Office off kitchen for home business?
Hdwds, bath &1/2, 3
bdrms, walk-in closets, farmers
porch! $245,000. Don't drive by
this one! Great Location!
Call Lisa Davidson
928-1995 or 377-8747.

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Featuring a waterfront in Woodstock
We Are At The Lake... That’s what you’ll
tell your friends when you own this
delightful, three bedroom, two bath,
YEARROUND WATERFRONT Home. Situated at
the head of Lake Bungee with Spectacular Sunsets
across the water. The main level has an open floor
plan with glass doors out to a balcony deck, and a
fireplace for cooler seasons. The lower level walks out
directly to the water. There is a second kitchen, family
room, bedroom and bath. You can have guests
over with everyone having their space. A dock, patio, garden area, paved driveway
and two car garage complete
the total enjoyment you will
experience. Only a very short
distance from the town road
for easy access. Come swim,
boat, fish or just relax with the
changing views of the lake.
Woodstock $479,900
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WONDERFUL WOODSTOCK
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If you need room for HORSES,
babbling brook, privacy, barn w/
3 stalls... it’s here! Special home
has 5 bdrms, 3 full & 2 half
baths, “Gourmet” kicthen, open
floor plan, 2 fireplaces, cherry
floors, 24x20 Deck w/ pretty views. A quiet spot awaiting your
approval. $399,000
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NORTH GROSVENORDALE
Nice Duplex in very good condi-
tion. A must see! Great owner
occupied property, near Rte. 395.
Let tenant pay towards mortgage.
$189,900
OPEN HOUSE
Sat., May 17, 2008 11:00am - 1:00pm
10 Elliott Road Thompson, CT
JOYCE R. DUFF
Broker/Owner
Older home with no work to do, just move in. Many lg. rooms, new heating
system, baths, kichen, refinished wood flooring. Great spot on dead-end street,
minutes to MA line or Rte. 395. $288,000
Directions: Rte. 200 to Buckley Hill Rd., 2-stop signs, then left onto Elliott Rd.
Last house on right.
THOMPSON
Five bdrm., custom built
Colonial on 4.3 acres bounded
by stone walls. Lg. great rm w/
French doors to private deck
overlooking woods & field. Lg.
Master Bdrm. w/ private bath w/
corner spa tub. Central air, walkup
attic w/ 1000 sq ft. unfinished space, 2 car garage. $439,900
JUST LISTED
“WOODSTOCK LIVING AT
IT’S BEST”
Lovely 4 Bdrm Colonial is tastefully
decorated and feels “like
home”. Applianced kit w/ hardwood
flr & ceramic snack bar is
open to Fam Rm. Sep. Din & Liv
Rms. Master Bdrm & Bath, 2nd
ba. & laundry upstairs w/ half ba down. Spacious deck, level lot
& cul-de-sac for walking or biking. $324,500
3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Log Cabin on large, double,
treed lot in private Lake Assoc. Open
floor plan, custom chimney, skylights and
large deck are only some of the features that
enhance this home. Central air, 2 car garage
w/ 12’x24’ upstairs, paved driveway. Must
See! Please call 860-303-3363.
$359,000
Located off Route 171 in the Lake Bungee area.
HOLLAND
Brand New
2,112 Sq.Ft.
4 bdrm. 2 1 ⁄2
bath custom
colonial in a
cul-de-sac
neighborhood,
abuts conservation
land. Occupancy in 60 days
Reduced $299,900. 508-347-7208

WEST PUTNAM: Beautiful sprawling
Ranch style home has the best of everything
to offer! Over 2000 main level sq.
ft. with a heated bsmnt. that could add
2000 more! Gleaming hdwd flrs, cer.
tile; fieldstone fire-places, huge master
bdrm. and ba. w/access to rear brick
patio and large deck complete with
oversized 24x24 attached garage w/outstanding
country views $377,700.
THOMPSON - RE-PRICED FOR SPRING
AT $340,000: Carefully put together by
original owner, this 2300 sq. ft. home
with cathedral ceiling great room makes
you feel like you’re in a lodge in vermont.
Featuring a 4 bedroom, 2 bath,
stone fireplace, decorative cast iron
woodstove in kithchen, (2) large porches
(one screened), located on over 2
acres with easy access to I-395.
THOMPSON: Lovely contemopary Cape
style home featuring a charming
farmer’s porch, family room with woodstove,
formal living room, extra large
applianced kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 1
1/2 baths. French doors leading out to
large deck so you can sit and enjoy your
shady back yard. Surrounded by farmland
yet easy access to I-396. Perfectly
located for just $299,000
EAST PUTNAM: This 3 bedroom, 2 bath
Raised Ranch with lower level family
room is nicely located on 2 rural acres
just seconds from the RI border.
Security sysytem, deck, 2-car garage,
paved drive and priced to sell at
$239,900.
FOR SALE OR LEASE
POMFRET - FOR LEASE: Office space on Rt. 101. 935 sq. ft.- $1100/mo.
$570 sq. ft.- $700/mo.
POMFRET - FOR LEASE: 1200 sq. ft. of prime office space, $1500/mo.
Located at highly trafficed junction of Rtes. 101 & 44
PUTNAM - FOR LEASE OR SALE: High visibilty on Kennedy Dr. with easy
access to I-395, 3 professional building complexes with only 3 units left.
FOR LEASE - GREAT LOCATION. 900 sq. ft. for $850 commercial office
space additional 2,000 sq. ft. storage for $2,000. Right off Rte. 44, loading
dock and ample parking. Putnam
WOODSTOCK - FOR SALE: 5500+ sq. ft. Professional office on 2.06 acres
Amenities galore $920,000
PUTNAM: 1320 sq. ft. brick building, High ceilings.
INVESTORS: 4-family on Rt. 12 in Plainfield. All units have 1 bedroom.
Several rooms on second floor could be potential space for bigger units.
Large yard, plenty of parking, laundry facilities. Out-building. Some nice
old Victorian features still remain. Asking $240,000.
PLAINFIELD - FOR SALE: 4000+ sq. ft. 1-1/2 story commercial/office with
apartment. Recently renovated. Located on Rt. 12 convenient to downtown
and I-395. $375,000.
BROOKLYN - FOR SALE: Laundromat - all equipment plus training offered.
$79,000 with favorable lease.
theresa@samuelstephensrealestate.com
No need to find a lot, an architect, and a builder.
This 1700 square foot, 3 bedroom/2.5 bath with
two car garage is in construction stage on private
Lake Quasset. If you are ready to choose your
colors and make it your own, you must see this
home. Located near water and set on level lot
this house is ready for you. Priced at $319,900
SET OFF THE ROAD FOR PRIVACY:
This Colonial offers 3 bedrooms & 2.1
baths. 1st floor laundry in 1/2 ba. & a
fireplace in the living room that runs
from front to back of the home. Finished
basement on 1.54 acres. Close to Rt. 44
for that easy commute to Hartford or
UCONN Storrs Campus. Eastford
$349,900.
KILLINGLY-ALEXANDER’S LAKE: 2
bedrooms year round chalet style cottage.
Large deck off upper level offers
full view of lake. Large parking area
allows for plenty of guest to start making
your leisure time memorable. Bring
your electric battery or wind-powered
toys. $165,000.
THOMPSON - SWIMMING TIME IS
HERE: Walk to Quadddick Park and
enjoy swimming, baoting and fishing
from this four bedroom country hoom.
Wonderful lot close to RI and MA. All for
$219,000.
BROOKLYN: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath renovated
Cape. Many updates including
new roof, bathrooms kitchen floors and
Trex deck. Large family room with sliders,
fireplace, central air and central
vacuum. This is a gorgeous Northeast
Retreat with private landscaped back
yard and pool $326,900.
Theresa Murphy, Agent
Tel: 860-234-6939
25 Providence St., Putnam, CT
928-7991
www.loomisre.com
1-866-928-7991
LAND - LAND - LAND
BROOKLYN, CT: Come see Mother
Nature’s spectacular show with the
incredible view from this home! 66
acres, in-law apt., 2 subdivisiable lots,
sauna and campsite…not to mention
2900 sq. ft. 3 bedroom home in a private
setting. Endless amenities. 30 minutes
to casinos.
THOMPSON: Affordable starter home
offers 2 bedrooms, good sized living
room, vinyl siding and newer roof.
Beautiful deck and above-ground pool
on level lot. Close to the Dudley, MA
line. $170,000.
WEBSTER: Affordably priced. 2 story
home ready for immediate occupancy. If
you’re a first time buyer, call to see if
you can qualify to own. A total of 8
rooms on a large, open double lot.
Reduced to $169,900
KILLINGLY-4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS:
Gorgeous house move right in.
Fantastic gourmet kitchen, kitchen
island, beautiful interior design, 2 decks
and a hot tub, rear concrete patio, storage
shed and additional storgae space
under deck, reverse osmosis water filtration
system $249,900
WEST PUTNAM: 2 lots - 4.83 & 3.32 acres open level
with views $149,900
WOODSTOCK: 1.9 acres with brook and small pond
$125,000
EAST PUTNAM: 2.05 acre lot $135,000
POMFRET: 2.09 acre lot, tree line on one side &
incredible stone wall along road $149,900
WOODSTOCK: Exceptional 12.18 acre site with open
field and stone wallls. Special lot for the special house
$249,900
WOODSTOCK: 2.71 acres. Zoned commercial
$300,000
PUTNAM: 5.22 acres on Killingly Ave. Private
THOMPSON: 123.5 acres for $750,000
Multiple Listing Service
MLS®
Nice two unit home located in the historic
Wauregan section of Plainfield. Tenants occupy
one side and updated interior is ready for you to
move into the other, or makes great income
property with income generated already. New
updates include kitchen, bath, carpets, and furnace.
Priced at $184,00.
MOVE
YOUR HOUSE WITH
THE CLASSIFIEDS
• Sell it in...
VINTAGE 10 ROOM VICTORIAN ON
GROVE STREET: Your family desrerves
this well preserved home with all the
ameneties. 4 bedrooms, screened in
back porch nd a 2 car detached
garage/barn, make it even more appealing.
Putnam $250,000.
CANTERBURY-MOVE RIGHT INTO:
This full dormered cape on 1.38 acres in
Canterbury. Totally updated Hardwood
floors, tile in the baths 12 over 12 windows
round out this nice open floor
plan that includes a 19x24 family room
with fireplace, 2-car attached garage
and more. Close to casinos. $299,000.
THOMPSON: 3 bedrooms contemporary
near Quaddick lake in Thompson.
Large eat in Kitchen with tile floor.
Master bedroom on 2nd floor with full
bath and open loft area with doors out
to balcony over looking wooded yard.
Two finished rooms in basement with
woodstove. Hot air heat, central air, all
appliances. Landscaped yard for just
$249,900.
PUTNAM: Newly listed 4 family home.
Excellent cash flow make the numbers
work, good parking, vinyl sided, pressure
treated porches and an expandable
3rd floor $229,900.
CONDOS • CONDOS
BRIARWOOD FALLS - KILLINGLY: Leave your yard maintenance
worries behind when you move into this 55 and over condo community
with amazing views. This condo is almost brand new and
offers one floor living, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 4 season room, 1 car
garage $199,000
IMAGINE LIVING IN WOODSTOCK FOR $128,000: That’s rightyou
can own this perfect conditioned condo which has 2 br, shining
hardwood floors, applianced kitchen, basement laundry
room, private deck views of distant hills and fields. Only 12 units.
THOMPSON - THOMPSON HILLS WEST: Very desirable
Townhouses with 2 bed rooms, 1.5 baths. lower level family room
and garage. Fully applianced with 2 built in AC units and 2 decks.
Ready for immediate occupancy $178,000
PUTNAM - RICHMOND RD: Ranch-style duplex unit, 2 bedrooms,
2 baths. Gorgeous unit!
PUTNAM - HERITAGE PINES: Maintenance-free living at it’s best!
Top-of-the-line construction, granite, tile, hardwoods, 2 to 3 bedrooms,
many options. Starting at $199,900.
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B3
VILLAGER REAL ESTATE
Open House Directory
SATURDAY, MAY 17TH
EAST PUTNAM
6 Ross Hill Rd 1-3 pm $279,900 Prudential Connecticut Realty/
Diane (860) 928-1995 x119 or (860) 377-4016
POMFRET
85 Longmeadow Dr 11-1 pm $345,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty/ Donna Ogle
(860) 928-1995 ext 104 (860) 377-1837
PUTNAM
56 Ring St 11-3 pm $274,900 Loomis Real Estate
Dick Weiss (860) 928-7991
THOMPSON
10 Elliot Rd 11-1 pm $288,000 Hometown Properties (800) 562-3186
WOODSTOCK
159 Bradford Corner 11:30 am - 1 pm $245,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty
Barbara Phaneuf (860) 559-9180
327 Rocky Hill Rd 1:30-3 pm $419,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty
Stephanie Gosselin (860) 428-5960
Barbara Phaneuf (860) 559-9180
593 Brickyard Rd 11:30-1pm $357,420 Prudential Connecticut Realty
Stephanie Gosselin 428-5960
SUNDAY, MAY 18TH
ASHFORD
32 Sunset Drive 10:30-12:30 pm $169,900 Prudential Connecticut Realty
Monique Maldenado (860) 928-1995 ext. 118
or (860) 913-7414
KILLINGLY
6 Adelaide St 11-1 pm $209,500 Prudential Connecticut Realty
Diane White (860) 928-1995 ext 119
or (860) 377-4016
245 Westcott Rd 1-3 pm $219,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty
Lisa Davidson 928-1995 or 377-8747
PLAINFIELD
689 Squaw Rock Rd 1-3 pm $299,900 Loomis Real Estate South
Brad Favreau (860) 428-0527
PUTNAM
728 Providence Pike 12-3 pm $369,000 Loomis Real Estate
Mary Popiak (860) 928-7991
40 Farrows St 1-3 pm $175,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty Chet Zadora
(860) 928-1995 ext 110 or 779-0944
THOMPSON
22 Sunnyside Dr 2-4 pm $284,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty John Downs
(860) 928-1995 ext 107 (860) 377-0754
WOODSTOCK
27 Windswept Dr 11-1 pm $324,900 Prudential Connecticut Realty John Downs
(860) 928-1995 ext 107 (860) 377-0754
23 Windswept Dr 11-1 pm $324,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty John Downs
(860) 928-1995 ext 107 (860) 377-0754
40 Crooked Trail 1-3 pm $219,900 Prudential Connecticut Realty
(860) 928-1995 ext 118 or (860) 913-7414
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**Jumbo – Up to $6million 2 6.625%
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Copperhead brings the show to you
COPPERHEAD
continued from page B1
• The Fever Band — 8 p.m., The
Wales Country Lounge, Wales, Mass.
• Desert Rain — The Desert Café,
Danielson, Conn.
Saturday, May 17
• Clam Digger — 9 p.m., The
Galway Bay, Worcester, Mass.
• Old School — Greendale’s Pub,
9:30 p.m., Worcester, Mass.
• Clutch Grabwell — 9:30 p.m.,
Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass.
• Angry Chair (Alice in Chains
Tribute), Angel Dust (Faith No More
Tribute), Age Against The Machine,
Mafia Bong Hit — 8 p.m., The Lucky
Dog, Worcester, Mass.
• Fuzion — Sakura Tokyo,
Worcester, Mass.
• NiteStrike — The Pump House,
Southbridge, Mass.
• Brogue & Blarney — 9:30 p.m.,
Admiral T. J. O’Brien’s, 407 Main St.,
Sturbridge, Mass.
• Grey Milk — 6 to 9 p.m.,
Sturbridge Coffee House, Fiskdale,
Mass.
• Pucker — 9:30 p.m., Crossroads,
Route 20, Palmer, Mass.
• Sean Fullerton — 8 p.m., The
Whistle Stop, Oxford, Mass.
• Open mic night hosted by B&E
— 8:30 p.m., PACC, 37 Harris St.,
Webster, Mass.
• Grass Routes — 8 p.m., The
Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, Conn.,
$12.
• White Rose Confession — 8 to 10
p.m., Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam,
Conn.
• Stephanie Hansen — 9 p.m., The
Gold Eagle at The Laurel House, 8
Tracy Road (395 Exit 94), Dayville,
Conn., (860) 779-7777.
• Copperhead — 9:30 p.m., The
Lake Tavern, Upper Maple Road,
Dayville, Conn.
• Arizona Maid — The Desert Café,
Danielson, Conn.
• Prizm — 8 p.m., Woodland
Meeting House, 115 E. Killingly Road,
Foster, R.I., (401) 647-3838.
Sunday, May 18
• Mike & Amanda Lirange,
Sunset Strippers (’80’s glam rock)
— 9 p.m., The Lucky Dog, Worcester,
Mass.
• The Mill Boys (Irish) — 4 to 8
p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.
• Sour Grapes — The Desert Café,
Danielson, Conn.
Tuesday, May 20
• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic —
7:30 p.m., Greendale’s Pub, Worcester,
Mass.
• Blues Jam with Brandt Taylor,
Kurt Meyer and Jay Parker — 8
p.m., The Desert Café, Danielson,
Conn.
Wednesday, May 21
• Steve Willey — 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.,
TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.
• Open mic — 8 p.m., The Desert
Café, Danielson, Conn.
Thursday, May 22
• Dan Kirouac — 8:30 p.m., Tara
Pub, Worcester, Mass.
• Mike Fura (piano and vocal) —
Tribeca, 92 Shrewsbury St.,
Worcester, Mass.
• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic — 8
p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.
• Acoustic Jam with Al Lake —
The Pump House, Southbridge, Mass.
• Open Mic — 8 p.m., The Village
Lounge, Route 171,
Putnam/Woodstock, Conn.
• Stone the Hostess — The Desert
Café, Danielson, Conn.
If you’re an artist who would like to
be featured, know of someone else who
is or simply want to let us know about
an upcoming gig, e-mail me at
GettingInTune@MarkRenburke.com.
Anything I get before Friday of each
week will make the following Friday’s
paper. Keep the music live and not so
quiet here in Northeastern Connecticut
and Central Massachusetts!

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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF THOMPSON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission will
hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 19,
2008 at 7:00 pm in the Merrill Seney
Community Room of the Thompson Town
Hall for the following:
Continue...Special Permit Application
#2008-02 – Paul F. LaFramboise, 647
Thompson Road, Thompson, CT - Vol 209,
Page 67, Map 120, Block 30, Lot 16, Zone I,
13.42 Acres.
Re-Subdivision Application #2008-03 –
Kenneth & Laurie Bates, Stawicki Road
Subdivision Application #2008-04 –
Robert Laliberty, Ballard Road
Subdivision Application #2008-05 –
Thompson Rail Business Park, LLC,
Reardon Road, Lot 6
Subdivision Application #2008-06 –
Thompson Rail Business Park, LLC,
Reardon Road, Lot 40
Charles Paquette, Chairman
April 28, 2008
May 9, 2008
May 16, 2008
TOWN OF WOODSTOCK
NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
May 22, 2008
Woodstock Elementary School
8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 16, 2008
LEGAL NOTICE
Cellco Partnership d.b.a. Verizon Wireless
(Verizon Wireless) is proposing to install a
new wireless telecommunications facility,
consisting of a ±140-foot tall monopole tower,
antenna, and associated ground equipment,
on property located at 40 Sherman Road in
Woodstock, CT. This facility will provide
improved wireless coverage to areas of
Woodstock.
Parties interested in submitting comments
regarding any potential effects of the proposed
Facility on historic properties may do
so by sending comments to Vanasse Hangen
Brustlin, Inc., 54 Tuttle Place, Middletown,
CT, 06457, to the attention of Coreen Kelsey.
Questions about this proposed project may
be submitted via regular mail, email to
ckelsey@vhb.com, or by calling (860) 632-
1500 ext. 2306.
VHB will be accepting comments and/or
questions within 30 days of the date of this
publication. Therefore, all comments or
questions regarding this matter should be
postmarked/submitted by no later than June
16, 2008.
The Annual Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote in town meetings of
the Town of Woodstock, Connecticut, will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7:30 PM at
the Woodstock Elementary School, 24 Frog Pond Road in Woodstock, CT for the following
purposes:
1) To elect a Moderator.
2) To approve the proposed budget of the Town of Woodstock for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2009, in the amount of $21,539,238.00 as has been recommended by the
Board of Finance and to appropriate said sum to meet the recommended expenditures.
3) To adopt a Capital Improvement Plan for a five-year period ending 2012-2013 as has
been recommended by the Board of Finance.
4) To adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLVED: That the Town of Woodstock hereby adopts as its policy to support the
nondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under Connecticut General
Statutes § 4a-60(a)(1) and § 4a-60a (a)(1), as amended in State of Connecticut Public
Act 07-245 and sections 9(a)(1) and 10(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142.
5) To authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for State and Federal Grants.
6) To transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting.
7) To adjourn.
Please Note: Pursuant to Section 7-7 of the Connecticut General Statues, the
Woodstock Board of Selectmen have on their own initiative removed the foregoing
Item #2 for submission to the voters of the Town of Woodstock by referendum to be
held on June 3, 2008 from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM at the Woodstock Town Hall.The vote
will be a “Yes” or “no” vote on voting machines. Absentee ballots will be available at
the office of the Town Clerk.
Dated at Woodstock, Connecticut, this 1st Day of May, 2007
/s/Allan D. Walker, Jr., First Selectman, Chandler Paquette, Selectman, D. Mitchell Eaffy,
Selectman
Attest: Judy E. Walberg, Town Clerk
LEGALS
May 16, 2008
LEGAL NOTICE
The Woodstock Historic District
Commission will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 8:00 P.M. in the
Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169,
Woodstock, CT, on applications for a
Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by:
1. Bradley, 102 Old Hall Rd for roofing;
This hearing is held pursuant to Woodstock
Historic District Ordinance and Section 7-
147(d-f) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Evelyn Cole Smith, Chair
May 16, 2008
TOWN OF EASTFORD
The Town of Eastford is seeking bids for the
purchase of the following surplus equipment:
1992 Double axle heavy equipment
trailer/12 ton GVRW 24330
1998 42” Yazoo Keys commercial zero turn
mower Model ZKW42170
Sealed bids will be received by the Board
of Selectmen, P.O. Box 98, Eastford, CT
06242 on or before 5 pm June 2, 2008.
Further details may be obtained by contacting
the Town Garage, 974-2259 between
May 16, 2008
7am and 3pm. Bids will be publicly opened
and read at the regular monthly Board of
Selectmen’s Meeting to be held on June 2,
2008 at 7 pm in the Town Office Building, 16
Westford Rd., Eastford. The Board of
Selectmen reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
May 16, 2008
TOWN OF WOODSTOCK
LEGAL NOTICE
To enrolled members of the Republican
Party of the Town
Of Woodstock, Connecticut;
Pursuant to the Rules of the WRTC You
are hereby notified that a Caucus of the
Registered Republicans Will be held on May
21, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. at the Woodstock Town
Hall at 415 Rt. 169, Woodstock, Connecticut
to Endorse a candidate for the office of
Registrar of Voters for the November 2008
Election.
Dated at Woodstock, Ct May 12, 2008
Michael Bernardi
Woodstock Republican Town Committee
May 16, 2008
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B5
Dining in the Quiet Corner
WHATEVER THE OCCASION
“THE HARVEST IS ALWAYS WORTH THE TRIP”
Come over to the Connecticut Quiet Corner
The Traveler Restaurant
I-84 Exit 74 in Union
on the CT/MA Line
The “NEW” HARVEST was voted by
The Connecticut Magazine as:
A great place to get together with friends & family
Featuring Prime Rib $13.99
Baked Haddock $10.99 & Lots More
Free books and a smile are waiting for you
SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Hours: 7am-8pm 7 Days A Week
Chester’s
The place to meet,
The place to eat!
RT. 44•PUTNAM PIKE HARMONY, RI • 401-949-1846
Open Daily
Dinner for Two
Lunch & Dinner
$24.00
(Mon, Tues, Wed)
Gift Certificates Available Choose from 5 entrees
Includes a bottle of wine
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Homestyle Pancakes
& Waffles
8am-11:30am
Full Breakfast Menu
860-684-4920 • Great Menu All Day
860-684-4920 • Open 7-8 Daily • Great Menu All Day
WWW.CHESTERSRESTAURANT.NET
Sweet Evalina’s Stand
Route 169 • Woodstock, CT
928-4029
“The Place to Meet and Eat in Woodstock!”
Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner
Pizzas • Salads • Desserts
Wide Variety of Outstanding Wraps
Full Service Dining on Friday &
Saturday Nights
HOURS: Sunday 8-8 • Monday-Thursday 7-8
Friday and Saturday 7-9
Grill Closes at 7:45 p.m.
• The Most Romantic
• Best in Service
• Best American/French/
Continental Cuisine
• Best Brunch in
Windham County
We are open for lunch Tuesday thru Friday from
11:30 am to 2:00 pm
37 Putnam Road • Pomfret, CT • (860) 928-0008
Visit us online at...www.harvestrestaurant.com
RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Spring has Sprung at
THE BAR IS
OPEN!
Enjoy a cocktail before your
meal or a soothing after
dinner drink on your next
visit inside or outside
on the patio.
Rte. 12, West Thompson Rd,
and Rte. 193 in Thompson, CT
860-923-2908
We offer a full menu
until 10:00p.m. each day
including:
Fish and Chips, Pizza,
Deli Sandwiches, Salads
and more!
Chester’s
is available for
special occasions
Now Taking Holiday Reservations
THE PATIO IS
OPEN!
Our Ice Cream window
hours are:
Weekdays 4pm-7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday
Noon-7:30pm
Our full liquor
license has
arrived!
“Great food in a comfortable
English Pub atmosphere”
Daily Customer Appreciation
Event 3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
*20% OFF
ALL APPETIZERS
*$1.00 DRAFT BEER
Visit our website for specials and discount coupons: www.timessquarecafe.org
14 Central St. Danielson (behind Danielson Surplus)
(860)-774-9122 – Call for Convenient Take Out Orders
Every Wed. & Fri.,
Fish & Chips
Chowder & Seafood
Specials
JOHNNY D
IS BACK!
Every Wednesday
8:30pm -12:30am
www.thaiplacerestaurant.com
241 KENNEDY DRIVE
PUTNAM, CT 06260
371 MAIN STREET
STURBRIDGE, MA 01566
(508) 347-2999
RESTAURANT HOURS:
MON-FRI 11:30-9:00
SAT-SUN 12:00-9:00
The Gold Eagle at Laurel House
Restaurant, Lounge & Banquet Facility
8 Tracy Road, Dayville, CT • 860-779-7777
www.the-gold-eagle.com
Nikki’s Dog House
5 Canal Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Just off Main Street in Downtown Putnam
860-928-0252
Dining Directory
Please visit these local dining
establishments!
• 85 Main
• Buster’s Rivers
Edge
• Chester’s
• Empire Buffet
• Gold Eagle
• The Harvest
• Nikki’s Dog
House
• Pizza King
• Sweet Evalina’s
Stand
• Thai Place
• Times Square
Café
• Traveler
Restaurant
• Vanilla Bean
PIZZA KING
“The Place In the Woods”
430 LEDGE RD, DAYVILLE, CT • 774-8221
Visit Killingly’s Legend
Pizza King is Expanding!
30 VARIETIES OF BEER
6 BEERS ON TAP
FRIDAY NIGHTS
BEER $7 A PITCHER
Karaoke on Saturday Nights
“The best pizza you will ever eat”
Restaurant Hours:
Sun-Thurs 11-9pm • Fri & Sat 11-10pm
Lounge Menu Available
Sun-Thurs until 12 midnite • Fri & Sat until 1am
Serving all of your Party Needs: Weddings, Showers, Birthdays, Graduations, Funerals
Entertainment Fridays & Saturdays
EMPIRE
BUFFET
Chinese Restaurant
1 0% O f f
With this ad
10% Senior Discount
(860) 928-2101
Please call for Reservations or Take-Out
Putnam Parkade
62 I Providence Pike (Rt. 44), Putnam, CT 06260
Open: Mon-Thurs 11am-10:00pm,
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Sunday 11am-10pm

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them to (860) 928-5946.
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GRISWOLD — Agnes Osga, of 460 Bethel
Road, died Wednesday, May 7, in Griswold.
She was the wife of the late John Osga Sr.,
whom she married June 30, 1930, at St.
Mary’s Church in Jewett City. He passed
away June 9, 1993.
She leaves a sister, Stella Desrocher, of
Danielson; a daughter, Frances, and husband
Robert Hogan of Plainfield; two sons, John
Osga Jr. and wife Carol and Andrew Osga
and wife Shirley of Griswold; 13 grandchildren;
numerous great-grandchildren; two
great-great-granddaughters; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter,
Dorothea Sajkowicz; a brother, Michael
Siluk; and a sister, Josephine Keemon.
The daughter of the late Joseph and
Michalina (Machowicz) Siluk, she was born
Feb. 7, 1914, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She came to
PUTNAM — Alice LaBonte, 94, formerly of
Harrison Street, died Sunday, May 11, at
Westview Healthcare Center.
She leaves her sister, Aldea LaBonte of
Dayville, and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces
and grandnephews. She was the sister
of the late Ernest LaBonte Sr. and Cecile Y.
Bodo.
The daughter of the late Victor E. and Rose
A. (Benoit) LaBonte, she was born in 1913 in
Putnam.
Miss LaBonte worked for area textile companies
and also for the laundry department
at Day Kimball Hospital. She was a commu-
BORDENTOWN, N.J.
— David Richard St.
Pierre, 38, of
Bordentown, N.J.,
recently died unexpectedly
in his home.
He leaves behind an
11-year-old son, David
St. Pierre Jr.; his parents,
Normand and
Annette St. Pierre, of
Danielson; a brother, Steven St. Pierre, and
his wife Kate of Woodstock; two sisters,
Jacqueline DiBonaventura and her husband
Gino of Woodstock, and Cheryl Frechette
Agnes Osga, 94
Friday, May 16, 2008
Griswold area when she was 8 years old and
attended Bethel School, Glasgo and
Boardman schools.
Mrs. Osga worked at the Slater Mills and
then with her husband on their dairy farm.
She was a 4-H leader, a member of the
Griswold Fire Department Auxiliary, the
Farm Bureau, AARP, Polish Altar Society of
Jewett City, Altar Society of Voluntown,
Pachaug Grange and the Griswold Senior
Center. She was a parishioner of St. Thomas
of Voluntown.
The funeral was private and at the convenience
of the family. Gagne-Piechowski
Funeral Home, of Jewett City, was in charge
of arrangements.
Please omit flowers. Donations may be
made to Griswold Fire Department,
Griswold, CT 06351 or to the VNA Hospice, 12
Case St., Suite 316, Norwich, CT 06360.
David R. St. Pierre, 38
WOODSTOCK VAL-
LEY — Elizabeth
(Yoskovich) Albrecht, 96,
formerly of Route 198,
died Tuesday, May 6, at
Day Kimball Hospital in
Putnam.
She was the loving
wife of the late Herman
Albrecht until his death
in 1997.
She leaves her son, John Albrecht, and his
wife Linda of Woodstock Valley; her daughters,
Eleanor Condon and her husband John
of Navasota Texas, Barbara Bufano and her
husband Tom of Orange Park, Fla., and
Mildred Tucker and her husband Claude of
Southbridge, Mass.; and her sisters, Irene
Hopko, of Andover and Dorothy Ference of
Alice LaBonte, 94
and her husband Michael of
Oakdale; a nephew, Robert St.
Pierre; and a niece, Madison
Frechette.
Mr. St. Pierre was born Sept.
11, 1969, in Putnam, Conn. He
grew up in North
Grosvenordale and lived in northeastern
Connecticut most of his life. For the past two
years, he made New Jersey his home. He was
a veteran of the National Guard and proudly
served his country in Iraq. He was a goodhearted
person and loved his family very
much.
Services were private.
Elizabeth Albrecht, 96
BROOKLYN — Greg Bowen, 45, tragically
passed away while riding his scooter May 2.
He leaves his beloved wife, Cheryl Hoss
Bowen; his parents, Maurice and Eleanor
Bowen; in-laws Bill and Nola Hoss; sisters
Maura Bowen, Stacey Katz (David) and
Thera Stack (Andrew); sister-in-law Diane
Hoss (Henry Feder); brother-in-law Bill Hoss
(Lisa); and his cherished nephews and
nieces, Jeremy Jax (Gretchen), Meghan and
Kayla Rae Jax, Melissa, Michael and Rachel
Katz, Samuel and Allison Stack, Alex
Butensky, Nola Rose, David and Benjamin
Feder, and Derek Hoss. He also will be missed
by many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as
a multitude of friends, and he leaves a very
special uncle, Jack FitzGerald.
Born Aug. 3, 1962, and raised in Brooklyn,
Mr. Bowen had called San Diego home for 25
years. He leaves a legacy of living life to its
fullest and traveled the world spreading his
Greg Bowen, 45
nicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation.
Her family would like to thank the staff of
Westview Healthcare Center for the exceptional
care she received during her time
there.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held
Wednesday, May 14, at St. Mary Church of
the Visitation. Burial followed in St. Mary
Cemetery. The Gilman Funeral Home directed
arrangements.
Donations may be made to St. Mary
Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St.,
Putnam, CT 06260.
Southwick, Mass. Her tenacity and
indomitable spirit have been passed along to
12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren
and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by numerous brothers
and sisters.
The daughter of the late Steven and
Barbara (Poulich) Yoskovich, she was born
in 1911 in Loydell, Pa.
Mrs. Albrecht worked as a supervisor for
ElectriMotive for many years. She enjoyed
sewing, knitting, gardening, baking, decorating
wedding cakes and, most importantly,
her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St.
Philip the Apostle Church in Ashford. Burial
followed in St. Philip Cemetery, also in
Ashford. Gilman Funeral Home, of Putnam,
directed arrangements.
enthusiasm for life. He chose to live his life in
accordance to his values of living, loving and
laughing. All those that were blessed to know
him were surrounded by his contagious glow
and positive energy. His family wishes that
all learn from Greg and truly enjoy each day.
Mr. Bowen loved to travel, ski, skateboard,
surf, and spend time with family and friends.
He was an avid Red Sox, New England
Patriots, San Diego Chargers and UCONN
Huskies fan.
His life will be celebrated during a memorial
Mass at noon Saturday, May 17, at Our
Lady of LaSalette Church, 25 Providence St.
(Route 6), Brooklyn.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Anza Borrego Desert Natural History
Association, P.O. Box 310, Borrego Springs,
CA, 92004. Written tributes may be sent to the
family at www.greg-bowen.lastmemories.com.
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OBITUARIES
DANIELSON —
Beatrice I. Walters, 88, of
Maples Courts,
Danielson, died Friday,
May 9, at the Haven
Health Care in Griswold.
She was the wife of the
late Francis “Pete”
Walters Sr., whom she
married in 1943. He died
in 2006.
She leaves a brother, George “Jim” Murray,
and his wife Barbara of Brooklyn; a sister-inlaw,
Gertrude Panasuk of Plainfield; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two sons, Francis
Walters Jr. in 1970 and G. Joseph Walters in
1994, and by three sisters, Pearl Trahan, Joan
Duncan and Vivian Potts.
The daughter of the late George and
Vivian (Whittemore) Murray, she was born
July 9, 1919, in Putnam. She was a 1938 graduate
of Putnam High School and made her
DANIELSON — Charles Francis Dunn, 80,
of Danielson, died in a car accident Sunday,
May 4.
He leaves four children, Carolyn Dunn
(Robert Gribbon), of Beltsville, Md., Thomas
Dunn (Susan) of Upper Montclair, N.J.,
Sharon Cantatore (Raymond) of Scarsdale,
N.Y., and Mary Baxter (John) of Pasadena,
Calif.; and eight grandchildren, Deva, Asha
and Jaishree Goodman, Ellen and Michael
Dunn, John Cantatore, and Lauren and
Megan Baxter.
His first wife, Margaret Fagan Dunn, died
in 1969, and his second wife, Mary Hinkel
Dunn, died in 1997.
Mr. Dunn, a retired insurance executive,
was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Torrington and
grew up in Hartford. He was the only son of
the late Francis and Sadie (Chevalier) Dunn.
After graduating from Weaver High School
in Hartford, Mr. Dunn served in the Army
Signal Corps in the Philippines at the end of
World War II. He attended the University of
Connecticut Fort Trumbull Branch, New
London, and completed his degree at the
University of Chicago.
Mr. Dunn entered the field of commercial
property insurance underwriting and
worked for a number of insurance compa-
George G.
and Nancy J.
Bellen, of the
Dayville section
of
Killingly, formerly
of
Dudley, Mass.,
a n d
Rochester,
N.H., died
from injuries
of an auto
accident.
George and
Nancy were
married Nov. 30, 1968, in New Hampshire.
They had made their home in Dayville for
the last eight years. They both had a great
love for animals and caring for them.
Nancy died Saturday, May 3. The daughter
of Eileen (Bryant) Howard of Rochester and
the late Llewellyn Howard, she was born
April 27, 1938, in Dover, N.H.
In addition to her mother, she leaves two
sisters, Mary Parent of Laconia, N.H., and
Carol Bernard of Dover, N.H.; and nephews
Wayne Bryant, Bill Bryant and Donald
Howard, all of Rochester, N.H.
Nancy worked for several years for Stevens
Linens in Dudley and was a member of the
First Baptist Church in Webster, Mass. She
enjoyed watching her soap operas. She also
enjoyed talking to people and could have a
NORTH WOOD-
STOCK — Laure E.
(Bonnette) Baron, 87, of
English Neighborhood
Road, died Wednesday,
May 7, in the Matulaitis
Nursing Home, Putnam,
after a brief illness.
Her husband, Andrew
J. Baron, died in 1987.
She leaves two sons, Mark A. Baron and his
wife Christine of Southbridge, Mass., and
Richard G. Baron and his wife Beth of North
Woodstock; a brother, Victor Bonnette, of
Miami, Fla.; two grandchildren, Brieanna
Baron and Kaitlyn Baron, both of North
Woodstock; many close friends; and her special
companion, her dog Sienna.
The daughter of Gerald “Jeff” and Estelle
(Pelletier) Bonnette, she was born in
Southbridge.
Mrs. Baron worked as a hostess at the
Publick House Restaurant in Sturbridge,
Beatrice I. Walters, 88
Charles F. Dunn, 80
home in Danielson most of her life.
Mrs. Walters worked as a waitress for the
former Eddie’s Grill in Dayville for many
years. She also worked for the Townsend
Estate in New Haven with her husband for
several years. An avid bingo player, she was a
member of St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church in
Putnam and of the Williamsville Fire
Department Auxiliary.
The family would like to thank the staff
and workers of Day Kimball Hospital, Home
Health Care and DKH HomeCare for their
exceptional care and compassion.
The funeral was held Monday, May 12, at
the Smith & Walker Funeral Home in
Putnam. Burial was in Grove Street
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory
may be made to DKH Home Health
Care/HomeCare, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT
06260.
To share a memory with her family, “light
a candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
nies, including Caledonia Insurance
Company, the American Casualty Company,
CNA Insurance and Allendale Insurance. In
1972, he joined the Travelers Insurance
Company, rising to vice president for Large
Account Commercial Property before his
retirement.
Mr. Dunn was passionate about many
things, including classical music, theater,
history and art. He actively shared his interests
by leading classes in the Learning in
Retirement program at Quinebaug Valley
Community College and through his participation
in elder hostels around the world. He
loved foreign travel and visited many countries
in Europe and Asia, as well as
Australia. He especially loved Italy and made
numerous trips there throughout his retirement.
His greatest passion, however, was his
family.
His funeral Mass was held Friday, May 9, at
St. James Roman Catholic Church in
Danielson. The Gagnon-Costello Funeral
Home, of Danielson, was in charge of
arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
in his memory to the American Red Cross
Charter Oak Chapter, 209 Farmington Ave.,
Farmington, CT 06032.
George G. and Nancy J. Bellen
Laure E. Baron, 87
good conversation with anyone.
George died Sunday, May 4.
The son of the late Walter A.
and Marjorie Ellen (Canney)
Bellen, he was born Aug. 31,
1942, in Rochester, N.H.
He leaves his siblings, Walter Bellen Jr. of
Brattleboro, Vt., Ruth Rathbun of Putnam,
Donald Bellen of Conway, N.H., Anna Green
of Sangerville, Maine, Micheal Bellen of
Dennisport, Mass., and twins Janet Bellen of
Conway, N.H. and Jean Bellen of
Southbridge, Mass.; and several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by a brother,
Wayne Bellen.
Walter worked in the recycling business
for many years. He had been a driver for the
Worcester Telegram & Gazette and the
Norwich Bulletin delivering papers with his
wife.
Memorial services will be held at noon
Saturday, May 17, at the Faith Bible
Evangelical Free Church, 587 Route 171,
Woodstock. Burial will be in Cold Springs
Cemetery in Rochester, N.H., at a later date.
Smith & Walker Funeral Home is in charge
of the arrangements.
Donations may be made to the charity of
one’s choice.
To share a memory with their family,
“light a candle” at
www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
Mass., for several years before operating her
own business, Country Kitchen Bakery,
which she ran out of her home for more than
10 years. A strong faithful church attendee,
she was a member of St. Stephen’s Church in
Quinebaug and its St. Stephen’s Women’s
Guild. She was also a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary in Woodstock.
She enjoyed being with her grandchildren
and teaching them how to crochet, knit and
make homemade apple pies. Her favorite
quote was, “This too shall pass.”
Her funeral Mass was held on Tuesday,
May 13, at St. Stephen’s Church. Burial was
in St. George Cemetery, Southbridge, at the
convenience of the family. The Daniel T.
Morrill Funeral Home, of Southbridge,
directed arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to St. Stephen’s Church, P.O. Box 222,
Quinebaug, CT 06262 or the Muddy Brook
Fire Department, P.O. Box 222, East
Woodstock, CT 06244.

At the Perennial Farm
early varieties are looking great.
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VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 16, 2008
B7
RELIGION
Courtesy photos
Left to Right: The Davis Family: (front row) Stephen and Hannah; (center row) Cindy, pastor’s wife; (back row) Joshua and Pastor Rick Davis. Don Egan shows the church’s new driveway and parking area, which was
done by Old Time Asphalt Services in time for the anniversary week. The young ladies’ choral group from New England Baptist Bible College of Southington sang for Open Bible Baptist Church during anniversary ceremonies
April 12.
Open Bible Baptist Church celebrates 10th year
BROOKLYN — Pastor Rick Davis and his
wife Cindy and their three children,
Joshua, Hannah, and Stephen, moved from
their home in Georgia in March 1998 to
Connecticut to start an independent, fundamental,
family-oriented Baptist Church
that is now celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
From humble beginnings in renting a
space at Atwood Fire Hose Co. in Wauregan
to Quinebaug Valley Community College in
Danielson to the present home on Route 6 in
Brooklyn, Open Bible Baptist Church
began renting from the Brooklyn Grange in
March 2000 and finally purchased it in
December of that year.
How big is your
God?
In Ephesians, we are told of the
armor of God that we are to
put on, and one of the most
important pieces is the shield of
faith. There have been many
times in my life when my shield
was not very big. It could have
been considered a pocket-sized
shield, which grew as my faith
increased, so I was able to stand
against the
fiery darts of
the Devil. It
can be a scary
time in our
daily battle of
life if our
shield is small
giving us little
protection. So
how big is your
shield of faith?
When all is going well, the bills
are paid, we have good health,
work is great or the business is
growing, and the marriage is
flourishing, it is easy to feel that
we have such an awesome God,
and we do. But when we are walking
through the valleys and the
battle is beating us with things
not going well, bills mounting up
faster than we get paid, the doctor
tells you the test results are not in
your favor, your relationships are
stressed or at a breaking point,
work is a pain or business is
extremely slow, at these times we
begin to focus on ourselves, and
praising God is the last thing on
our minds, isn’t it?
During these periods, we have
an opportunity to grow our faith,
and it is sometimes the most difficult
thing to do, but that is where
faith comes in and we have to put
our feelings aside. Paul shows us
as an example in his life, to name
a few, from II Corinthians 11: 23b-
27 “in stripes above measure, in
prisons more frequent, in deaths
oft.
“Of the Jews five times received
I forty stripes save one. Thrice
was I beaten with rods, once was I
stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck,
a night and a day I have
been in the deep;
“In journeyings often, in perils
of waters, in perils of robbers, in
perils by mine own countrymen,
in perils by the heathen, in perils
in the city, in perils in the wilderness,
in perils in the sea, in perils
among false brethren; In weariness
and painfulness, in watchings
often, in hunger and thirst, in
fastings often, in cold and nakedness.”
Let us look at Paul’s attitude
and see his great faith. In
Philippians 4:11 he said, “… I have
learned, in whatsoever state I am,
therewith to be content.”
The Old Testament forefathers,
in Hebrews chapter 11, which
some call the Faith’s hall of fame,
which I believe the Apostle Paul
wrote, must have been an inspiration
to him. The men who are listed
show great faith in God. In
On April 6, a weeklong celebration began
with Pastor Tim Campbell of Suwanee
Baptist Church of Buford, Ga., preaching,
singing and presenting Davis and his family
with two plaques for their dedication,
faithfulness, love for the Lord, and starting
a church and building it up to be able to celebrate
10 years of worship and fellowship to
the area.
Saturday evening ceremonies April 12
began with an Italian night dinner, followed
by guest speaker Dr. David Blaser, executive
vice president of New England Baptist
Bible College of Southington. A young
ladies’ choral group from New England
Baptist Bible College of Southington sang.
those days, many faced terrible
trials and tribulations. We do not
live in those times and have not
suffered the same situations as
those who did, yet we have the
same God who changes not. With
that thought in mind, let’s see
what was accomplished by those
who had shown their faith in God.
“Who through faith subdued
kingdoms,
BEYOND
THE
PEWS
JOHN
CASKEY
wrought righteousness,
obtained
promises,
stopped the
mouths of
l i o n s .
Quenched the
violence of
fire, escaped
the edge of the
sword, out of weakness were
made strong, waxed valiant in
fight, turned to flight the armies
of the aliens. Women received
their dead raised to life again: and
others were tortured, not accepting
deliverance; that they might
obtain a better resurrection: And
others had trial of cruel mockings
and scourgings, yea, moreover of
bonds and imprisonment: They
were stoned, they were sawn
asunder, were tempted, were slain
with the sword: they wandered
about in sheepskins and
goatskins; being destitute, afflicted,
tormented; (Of whom the
world was not worthy:) they wandered
in deserts, and in mountains,
and in dens and caves of the
earth. And these all, having
obtained a good report through
faith, received not the promise:
God having provided some better
thing for us, that they without us
should not be made perfect”
(Hebrews 11:33-40).
When we are born again, we
become the children of God, for
we have God’s word on it (John
1:12). Remember the excitement
we felt when bringing home a
good report card to our parents?
They would be so proud of us and
enjoy bragging to all their friends
how bright their child was. Being
a child of God, shouldn’t we want
to bring a good report home to
him? So he can say as he did about
Job, “Hast thou considered my
servant Job, that there is none like
him in the earth, a perfect and an
upright man, one that feareth God
and escheweth evil?” Paul, Job,
Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham and
Sara, knew what God was talking
about when he had Paul write in
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the
substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen.
They had great faith and they
had a big God, the same God we
have today. Ask yourself the question
when going through your valley:
Do I have big faith and how
big is my God?
John Caskey is the associate pastor
of Calvary Bible Baptist
Church in Danielson.
To close the ceremonies, Brother Dan
Souza, evangelist, of Wolcott, preached the
sermon Saturday and Sunday while his
wife Faith played the piano for the service’s
music. Following the sermon, the men’s
choir from New England Bible Baptist
College of Southington sang.
The congregation presented Davis and
his family with a card, personalized bulletin
board and a slide show that covered
their 10 years of service to Open Bible
Baptist Church for their love, loyalty, dedication
and service. Two flowering bushes
will be planted to commemorate this 10th
year anniversary.
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Friday, May 16, 2008
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FRIDAY
May 16
‘A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE
WAY TO THE FORUM,’ presented by
Woodstock Academy and performed with special
permission from Music Theatre
International New York, N.Y., will begin at 7
p.m. in the Bates Auditorium. Tickets are $10
for general admission and $8 for seniors and
students. To reserve tickets, call (860) 963-6592,
ext. 530, or e-mail theatre@woodstockacademy.org.
POMFRET SCHOOL’S SPRING OPERA,
‘LA SERVA PADRONA’ by Giovanni Battista
Pergolesi, will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Jahn
Reading Room at the school. This version of
the Italian opera should be called “The
Servant Mistress,” as it will be performed in
English. Viewers will be able to understand
what is going on, which is important, as this is
a comic opera. This 45-minute performance
unveils the silly story of Uberto, an elderly
bachelor, and Serpina, his arrogant maidservant
who tries to get Uberto to marry her so
she can become mistress of the house. This
performance is free and open to the public.
POMFRET SCHOOL’S SPRING PLAY, a
two-act performance comprised of six short
plays by renowned Russian playwright Anton
Chekov, will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. in the
Hard Auditorium at the school. Written more
than a century ago, Chekov’s characters and
stories continue to enrapture 20th-century
audiences. Although classic works of literature,
Pomfret’s production of Chekov’s Shorts
has a fresh new twist. Using the most recent
translations, written less than a decade ago by
Paul Schmidt, the language in the play is modern,
standard English, making it easy for audiences
to follow. This show is free and open to
the public.
‘COLORS OF CELEBRATIONS’ ART EXHI-
BITION OPENING RECEPTION will be
held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Celebrations Gallery
and Shoppes, 330 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center.
Complimentary refreshments will be provided
and attendees will be able to meet and chat
with Emily Boosahda and Bernice Harmyk,
the artists. The exhibition will be open from
May 16 to June 29. For more information, call
(860) 928-5492 or visit http://www.celebra-
tionsshoppes.com.
SATURDAY
May 17
SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING will be
held from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Ekonk
Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Road,
Sterling. The public is invited to join in for
square and round dancing with popular caller
Joe LoPresti and his band, The Country
Friends. Experienced and first-time dancers
are welcome. Refreshments will be available
in the kitchen. Admission is $5 per person. For
more information, call Betsy at (860) 564-1117.
‘HISTORY OF THE RAILROAD IN PUT-
NAM’ WITH BILL PEARSALL will be held
from 2 to 4 p.m. at Putnam Public Library, 225
Kennedy Drive, Putnam. Learn more about
Putnam’s interesting railroad past with Bill
Pearsall, Putnam’s town historian. For more
information, call the library at (860) 9636826.
USED BOOK SALE will be held from 7 a.m. to
noon at Pomfret Community School on the
corner of Routes 101 and 169 in Pomfret. Get
summer reading titles now. Current fiction,
nonfiction, children’s books, biographies and
some “attic discovery” older books will be for
sale. Most books are $1 for hardcovers, 50 cents
for paperbacks and $2 a bag (bags provided)
during the bag sale from 11 a.m. to noon
(excludes individually priced books). All proceeds
will benefit the Friends of the Pomfret
Library to support library programs.
WPTP JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
REGISTRATIONS will be held from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at Murphy Park in Putnam. Girls and
boys ages 5 to 14 from Pomfret, Putnam,
Thompson and Woodstock are welcome to participate
in the football and cheerleading program.
Please bring a copy of child’s birth certificate.
For more information, contact Chris
at (860) 634-4916, Tracie at (860) 933-7018 or
Webster at (860) 671-9450.
HEALING CLINIC will be held from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at 198 Peake Brook Road, Woodstock.
Healers will be available for visitors to pick up
information or to receive a half-hour healing
session. Cost per session is by donation. The
event is first-come, first-served. For more
information, call (860) 963-2122.
BOOK SALE, hosted by the Abington Social
Library, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the
Wolf Den Grange on Route 44 in Pomfret.
TOWN-WIDE TAG SALE will be held starting
at 8 a.m. in the town of Pomfret. All
Pomfret residents, businesses and organizations
can participate. Maps will be available at
Pomfret Community School in the morning
for $1 starting at 7 a.m. The Pomfret and
Thompson Girl Scout Cadet Troops will be on
hand holding a bake
sale and flea market at
the school as well. All
profits from the tag
sale registrations will
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11:30-2:00
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52 Church Street in Putnam, CT
Dr. Michael Scanlon is Board Certified by
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NO Other Offer Applies
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‘A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE
WAY TO THE FORUM,’ presented by
Woodstock Academy and performed with special
permission from Music Theatre
International New York, N.Y., will begin at 7
p.m. in the Bates Auditorium. Tickets are $10
for general admission and $8 for seniors and
students. To reserve tickets, call (860) 963-6592,
ext. 530, or e-mail theatre@woodstockacademy.org.
POMFRET SCHOOL’S SPRING PLAY, a
two-act performance comprised of six short
plays by renowned Russian playwright Anton
Chekov, will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. in the
Hard Auditorium at the school. Written more
than a century ago, Chekov’s characters and
stories continue to enrapture 20th-century
audiences. Although classic works of literature,
Pomfret’s production of Chekov’s Shorts
has a fresh new twist. Using the most recent
translations, written less than a decade ago by
Paul Schmidt, the language in the play is modern,
standard English, making it easy for audiences
to follow. This show is free and open to
the public.
ROAST PORK SUPPER AND BAKE SALE
will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the
United Methodist Church in North
Grosvenordale. Tickets are $8 for adults and
$3.75 for children. Take-out dinners will be
available. For more information, call (860) 923-
2936.
FREE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS,
scheduled by Catholic Charities, will be held
starting at 9 a.m. at the Catholic Charities
Office, 331 Main St., Norwich. This eight-hour
class is designed to provide potential firsttime
homebuyers with tools need to successfully
manage their credit and budget and prepare
for the purchase of a home in 2008. This
class meets the requirements of all federal
and state loan programs — FHA, CHFA,
USDA, American Dream, etc.
LOW-COST RABIES CLINIC, hosted by local
animal rescue organization Pet Pals
Northeast, will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at the
Canterbury Fire Station, Route 14 in
Canterbury. The cost is $10 per animal, and all
animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier.
If available, bring prior proof of vaccination.
State law requires all dogs and cats to
have a current rabies vaccination. Cat good
and cash donations are always welcome. For
more information, contact PET PALS at (860)
546-1280.
YARD SALE, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary
of the Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Department,
will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new
Quinebaug Fire Station in Quinebaug. Items
for sale include dishes, tools, household goods,
craft goods, some furniture, decorations, toys
and more. This event will be held rain or
shine. Anyone wishing to sell items at the
event can rent a table for $10. To rent a table,
please call Nancy at (860) 935-5613.
BAKE AND PLANT SALE will be held from
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Our classes offer much more than you expect.
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SUMMER THEME WEEKS:
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THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings
is Monday at noon. Send to
Stephanie Jarvis at
sjarvis@villagernewspapers.com
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Lady of La Salette
Church on Route 6 in Brooklyn.
SUNDAY
May 18
JUNIOR OLYMPICS COMPETITION will
be held starting at 2 p.m. at Pomfret
Community School. Girls and boys ages 8 to 13
can compete in tennis, soccer, track and field
and basketball. Compete in one or all of the
events. Winners will move on to the regional
level after this competition. Registration
forms can be picked up at Pomfret
Community School. For more information,
call the Pomfret Recreation Department at
(860) 974-1423.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUF-
FET will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at St.
Anne Church in Ballouville. Selections
include pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast,
juice, coffee and tea. A $5 donation is suggested.
‘A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE
WAY TO THE FORUM,’ presented by
Woodstock Academy and performed with special
permission from Music Theatre
International New York, N.Y., will begin at 2
p.m. in the Bates Auditorium. Tickets are $10
for general admission and $8 for seniors and
students. To reserve tickets, call (860) 963-6592,
ext. 530, or e-mail theatre@woodstockacademy.org.
YARD SALE, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary
of the Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Department,
will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new
Quinebaug Fire Station in Quinebaug. Items
for sale include dishes, tools, household goods,
craft goods, some furniture, decorations, toys
and more. This event will be held rain or
shine. Anyone wishing to sell items at the
event can rent a table for $10. To rent a table,
please call Nancy at (860) 935-5613.
BAKE AND PLANT SALE will be held from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Lady of La Salette
Church on Route 6 in Brooklyn.
ST. ANNE BREAKFAST BUFFET will be
held from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Anne Church on
Ballouville Road in Ballouville. The all-youcan-eat
breakfast will consist of pancakes,
scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage,
toast, juice, milk and coffee. Breakfast is $5 per
person.
MONDAY
May 19
FORECLOSURE INFORMATION SES-
SION, scheduled by Catholic Charities in
cooperation with the Connecticut Housing
Finance Authority, will be held at 6 p.m. at
Quinebaug Community College, 742 Upper
Maple St., Danielson. This workshop consists
of a 45-minute presentation and 45-minute
question and answer session. Participants
Turn To CALENDAR, page B9
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Complete Excavation Services for New Homes/Additions
Land Clearing Site preparation Stumping Cellar holes
Drainage systems Grading Gravel & Stone Driveways
Septic System Installation New & Repaired
Engineered & Non-Engineered Systems Pump Systems
Test holes Leach fields
CT Licensed & Insured CT Licensed Septic Installer
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508-764-9400
405 E. Main St. (Rt. 131) Southbridge, MA
Walk
Ins
Welcome
FIRST TIME
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with Donna, Lacey,
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(behind Pizza Pizzaz - plenty of parking)
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will also have the ability to schedule private,
one-on-one counseling sessions with counselors.
TUESDAY
May 20
‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT’ HEALTH SEMI-
NAR will be held starting at 7 p.m. at the
Quinebaug Seventh-Day Adventist Church,
768 Quinebaug Road (Route 131), Quinebaug.
This program will teach nutrition and
lifestyle choices that may help one prevent diseases
such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease
and certain cancers. Food choices also affect
one’s risk for degenerative diseases, mental
processing, mood, memory, behavior and even
risk for dementia. Reservations are required
and can be made by calling (860) 935-5412.
SUNSET KAYAK EXCURSION, hosted by
Wild Bird Crossing in Sturbridge, Mass., will
be held on the East Brookfield River.
Participants will meet at the Quaboag boat
ramp at 6:30 p.m. The group will observe all
forms of nature, such as birds, fish and plants.
There is a fee of $5 and registration is
required. For more information, or to register,
call (508) 347-BIRD (2473).
WOODSTOCK SENIORS EXERCISE will be
held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Town
Hall, 415 Route 169, Woodstock. For more
information, contact Connie Maynard at (860)
974-2685.
KICKOFF MEETING FOR NEW WATER
QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM IN
THE UPPER QUINEBAUG RIVER will be
held starting at 7 p.m. in the Community
Room at the Southbridge Police Station in
Southbridge, Mass. In a continued quest to
understand how clean the water is in the Last
Green Valley, the Quinebaug-Shetucket
Heritage Corridor’s Water Quality
Monitoring Program will begin a new study
area this season in the Massachusetts portion
of the Quinebaug River. No special scientific
skills are necessary and training is provided.
For more information, contact Lois
Bruinooge, deputy executive director, at (860)
963-7226.
WEDNESDAY
May 21
POMFRET PACK 26 CUB SCOUT MEET-
ING will be held from 6:45 to 8 p.m. in the
Pomfret Community School cafeteria. The
meeting’s theme will be “Leaf it to Cubs.”
Mon & Wed
6 - 8:15pm
559 Hartford Pike
Dayville
Call Kathy 1-800-353-2476
IF YOUR IDEA OF RECREATION IS
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Come check out Scouting! Refreshments will
be served. For more information, call (860) 928-
7002.
‘NEW ENGLAND ICONS: THE RISE AND
FALL OF THE ELM AND OTHER TREES’
will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. at Palmer Hall
in Woodstock. This is a slide show on the place
of trees in New England culture before the
automobile, especially the El, compared to
some other eastern states and foreign countries.
This presentation is by Herb
Richardson, a former U.S. history and culture
professor at Rowan University in New Jersey.
This event is free and open to the public. For
more information and directions, visit
http://www.woodstockhistoricalsociety.org or
contact Doug Zimmerman, program chair, at
(860) 974-3020.
WOODSTOCK SENIORS ARTS AND
CRAFTS will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at
the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169,
Woodstock. For more information, contact
Connie Maynard at (860) 974-2685.
WOODSTOCK SENIORS CARDS AND
DOMINOES will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169,
Woodstock. For more information, contact
Connie Maynard at (860) 974-2685.
WOODSTOCK DEMOCRATIC TOWN
COMMITTEE CAUCUS will be held starting
at 7:30 p.m. at Woodstock Town Hall. This caucus
is to nominate candidates for the registrar
of voters and for justices of the peace. All registered
Woodstock Democrats are welcome
and encouraged to attend this caucus.
THURSDAY
May 22
‘AN EVENING OF SONG WITH MARIA
SANIOLO,’ presented by the Thompson
Public Library, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in
the Library Meeting Room. The public is invited
for a fun-filled evening of singing, dancing
and puppetry. This is a free family event, and
registration is not required. For more information,
call the library at (860) 923-9779 or
visit http://www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org.
WOODSTOCK SENIORS EXERCISE will be
held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Town
Hall, 415 Route 169, Woodstock. For more
information, contact Connie Maynard at (860)
974-2685.
FRIDAY
May 23
‘FREE SPIRITS,’ presented by the Pomfret
Dance Company, will start at 7 p.m. in the
DuPont Library Courtyard at Pomfret School.
Do You Want To Be Part Of The Midtown
Fitness Weight Loss Team Challenge?
Steve Bousquet congratulates TV winner
Rodney Waters on his 38 lb. weight loss.
This program includes:
· Weigh in, weigh out, weekly weigh ins
· Body mass index and body fat
measurement, body fat chart
· Physical activity readiness
questionnaire, measurements
· Goals sheet, Workout plan (checked weekly)
· Food diary
· One free month of karate (100.00 value)
· Before and after photos
· Healthy eating menu cd (value 30.00)
· Five biggest loser team challenges
(special prize package)
Team Challenges
#1 - Martial Arts Padded Weapons Challenge
#2 - Team Skills Challenge
#3 - Navy Seal Workout Challenge
#4 - Northeast CT Survivor Challenge
#5 - Eco challenge - Community Cleanup
75 Railroad Street
PUTNAM
Call 928-9218
www.midtown-fitness.com
“We are your local weight loss experts.”
VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 16, 2008
B9
Admission is free for this event.
RJ’s CONTRACTING
860-923-2933
R.J. Roy, Owner
Lic#561085 • Insured
Property Maintenance and Management - Buildings and Grounds
Landlords, Individuals, Lenders and Foreclosures
INTERIOR WORK EXTERIOR WORK BASEMENTS
• Renovations • Kitchens Roofing • Siding • Decks
Finish
• Baths • Cabinets Garages • Additions • Sheds Support Columns
• Vanities • Formica Work Chimney Repairs
Floor Joists
• Tile Work • Fixtures Gutters Installed
Sills
• Paneling • Flooring
Leaf Guard
• Ceilings • Doors
Storm Doors
• Closets • Wainscoating Replacement Windows
• Carpet/Vinyl Installation Steps • Porches
• Plumbing • Electrical
Entrances
Power Wash • Painting
The winner is the person with greatest
percentage of weight lost
First meeting and weigh in is
Tuesday Jun 2 at 5:30pm
Final weigh in Aug 25.
Contest Fee- 75.00 per month
(for three months)
Additional fee to join the gym
First place $200.00 cash • Second place- $100.00 cash
Winning Team prize package - Includes a one hour
massage - Adept Bodyworks, one 30 minute self defense lesson.
BLOOD DRIVE will be held from 8 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at Putnam High School. All 17-yearold
and older students, relatives and friends
are urged to attend this drive because this is
the start of the summer holiday season when
the blood supplies are needed the most. Walkins
will not be allowed. To make an appointment,
contact Bruce Provencher at the high
school at (860) 963-6905.
SATURDAY
May 24
POLISH SUPPER will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.
in the dining room of the Congregational
Church of Putnam. Dinner is $8 for adults and
$5 for children ages 12 and under. Take-out
will be available. To make a reservation,
please call (860) 928-4405.
POMFRET SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
GOSPEL CONCERT will be held starting at 7
p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel at Pomfret
School. Come early as this event is popular
and the chapel is expected to fill up fast.
Admission for this event is free.
WPTP JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
REGISTRATIONS will be held from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at Murphy Park in Putnam. Girls and
boys ages 5 to 14 from Pomfret, Putnam,
Thompson and Woodstock are welcome to participate
in the football and cheerleading program.
Please bring a copy of your child’s birth
certificate. For more information, or if you
have any questions, contact Chris at (860) 634-
4916, Tracie at (860) 933-7018 or Webster at (860)
671-9450.
BOOK SIGNING WITH LINDA L. BAUER
will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Wonderland
Books on Main Street in Putnam. Bauer, an
Eastford Resident, will sign copies of her
book, Fruits and Flowers and Footprints OH
MY!, a charming and wildly original fable
with colorful illustrations full of whimsy that
will delight and intrigue children of all ages.
SUNDAY
May 25
OPEN HOUSE will be held at the Aspinock
Historical Society, 209 School St., Putnam. The
exhibit on display features photos of many
Putnam men and women who served in World
War II. The society’s history book,
Perspectives of Putnam, will be on sale. For
more information, call (860) 963-0092 or visit
http://www.aspinockhs-putnam.com.
GOLDFISH SUNDAY will be held from 10
a.m. to noon at Act II Ministries, 1366
Riverside Drive in Thompson. Every child
· Personal fitness contract
· Navy Seal Physical Fitness guide
(value 50.00)
· Team shirt (value 20.00)
· 10 Weekly- 15 minute personal training
session/consultation with your team
coach by appointment
(value over 100.00)
· Monday night workouts with
Mike/Scott/Amy - 7pm (value 600.00)
· Grand finale- announced on WINY Radio
morning show/interview
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MARKETPLACE
“Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark.
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TELL THE WORLD -VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS 860-928-1818
THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings
is Monday at noon. Send to
Stephanie Jarvis at
sjarvis@villagernewspapers.com
ages 12 and younger who attends or brings a
guest will receive a goldfish. The church
invites everyone to attend and wants to make
their young guests feel especially welcome by
giving them their own goldfish. No purchase
or donation is required. For more information,
call toll-free 1-888-433-9901.
MONDAY
May 26
THOMPSON’S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE,
hosted by the Thompson VFW Post 10088, will
be held starting at 9 a.m. in front of the Town
Hall offices on Riverside Drive, Route 12. The
parade will be held rain or shine.
TOWN OF EASTFORD MEMORIAL DAY
EVENTS will be held throughout the day
starting at 8:30 a.m. A ceremony at General
Lyon Cemetery will be held at 8:30, followed by
a ceremony at Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. The
Eastford Memorial Day parade will begin its
parade route in the Eastford Elementary
School parking lot at 9:30 a.m. with a program
following the parade at Ivy Glenn Memorial.
TUESDAY
May 27
WOODSTOCK SENIORS EXERCISE will be
held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Town
Hall, 415 Route 169, Woodstock. For more
information, contact Connie Maynard at (860)
974-2685.
WEDNESDAY
May 28
SENIOR DANCE, sponsored by Day Kimball
HomeMakers, Christopher Heights and Day
Kimball Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging,
will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Putnam
Elks Lodge. At the dance, seniors enjoy music
from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. Many seniors come
for the dancing and others to listen and socialize.
No RSVPs are required and the dances are
a free community service. The Elks Lodge is
handicap accessible. For more information,
please contact Cecelia Bray, director of
Marketing and Admissions at Christopher
Heights of Webster, Mass., at (508) 949-0400.
WOODSTOCK SENIORS ARTS AND
CRAFTS will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at
the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169,
Woodstock. For more information, contact
Connie Maynard at (860) 974-2685.
WOODSTOCK SENIORS CARDS AND
DOMINOES will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169,
Woodstock. For more information, contact
Connie Maynard at (860) 974-2685.
Antiques Marketplace
109 Main St & Route 44
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-0442
Open 7 Days: 10 - 5
22,000 square feet
Over 200 dealers
(exit 97, I 395)
Visit our web site: www.antiquesmarketplace.com

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VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS
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010 FOR SALE
(2) Carbella’s
Men’s Fishing
Vests
Coast Guard Approved.
Size XXL. Never Used.
Paid $150
Asking $80 For Both
Double Grinding
Wheel
On Floor Stand
$100
Call Al
508-248-3932
(2) Tool Boxes
Side-Mount, Knaack,
6’x16”x12”
$100 For Both
860-923-9317
* Wanted *
CRAFTERS
With Children’s Items
For Consignment In
New Children’s Store
Please Call
413-245-4594
**Roland**
**VS880**
Digital Recorder.
Mint Condition
$500.00
508-949-8343 Dudley
*REDUCED*
Bassett 3 Drawer
Baby Changing
Table/Dresser
with matching 4 drawer
dresser, vinier top and sides,
all wood drawer and dove tail
grip, maple wood. Medium
brown color. $180.
Call (508)765-5919
1 HP Pool Pump
$50
413-245-4587
17” Rims
2 sets of 17” rims with tires
low miles paid over $1,000
each set. Asking $650 fpr
each set or $1200 for both
sets. Also selling a Treadmill,
asking $200.
Call Bob for info.
(508)410-9693 or
(860)923-5792
1955
International
Tractor
Model 300 Utility. Has
loader, with snow blade and
dirt bucket. Also has 3 point
hitch and torque amplifier.
Runs good. Asking $3500.
550 Gallon Fuel
Tank
Heavy gage, $325.
Hand Pump
$125
Call (860)429-6632
1987 R10 Pickup
Best offer over $500. Hewlett
Packard, fax/copy, $100.
Tandy computer, never
online, great for child, $100.
Lexmark Z31 printer, $60.
Gold Star A/C, 8000 BTU,
$75.
(508)248-6810
010 FOR SALE
1995 Lincoln
Town Car
Runs good, a lot of new
parts in front end new
suspension in rear. $800
firm. Also a garage floor
jack, $800.
Call (508)797-7361
1996 Tigershark
Two-Seat Jetski
& Trailer
$1275
Andersen 3-Panel Middle
Swing Patio Door. New.
$550
5-Phone Executone Office
Telephone System
$450
6-Outlet NetworkPro
U.P.S., $100
New 17” Compaq Monitor.
Sealed Box, $50
Antique Stainless-Steel
Milkcan, $25
New Tennis Court Net $50
Antique Singer Sewing
Machine, $50
IBM Selectric Typewriter
& Table, $100
508-461-9097
19th CENTURY
STAFFORDSHIRE
Comforter Dogs,
Cottages, Historical
Figures And More!
Call 860-774-2459
2 Couches
85” Long, Like New.
With Throw Pillows.
$250 (Both)
4 Subaru WRX Wheels
Like New! Tires Included
(P205 55 R16)
$350 For Set
508-248-5531
2 Desks
First-Light Oak computer
desk, 3 drawers 50
1/2Lx27Wx30H. Excellent
condition. $190. Second
Scandanacian design office
desk. Drawers
50Lx24Wx30H. Good for
kids or craft table. $35.
Call (860)974-3843
2002 12x40 Park
Model RV
(like brand new) on beautiful
lot in campground can be
used for a full 6 months (15
April-15 October every year)
Lot is paid for until 2097.
Call Don (508)344-9499
2005 Kitchen Aid
Dishwasher
White Exterior
All Stainless Interior
Excellent Condition -
Rarely Used.
Model #KUDP01DlWH7
Serial #FS3201060
Type: 577-0
$300 OBO
Call 508-764-8359
2006 Jazzy Select
Motorized
Wheelchair
In great condition. $1900 or
best offer.
Call (508)892-1908
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010 FOR SALE
2007 Electric
Scooter Bike
Brand new, asking $850.
1978 Cub Cadet Lawn
Tractor
with mower deck, hydrostat
asking $900. 110v,
ArcWelder
used in good condition, $50.
Call (508)987-5836
2007 Toro Time
Cutter Z 480
18 HP Briggs engine, zero
turn mower. Cost new
$3,199.99. Used one
summer, have to sell due to
physical disability. Excellent
condition. $1800.
Call (860)774-7493
2008 Youth Easton
Stealth CNT
Baseball Bat
30”/21 oz. -9
Never Used, Paid $250
Will Take $150
Oriental Rug
In Great Condition, 5’3” x
7’8”. Black, Burgundy,
Gold & Green. $40
Call 508-234-2647
26 Inch Yardman
2-Stage
Snowblower
9HP, Excellent Condition.
$465
508-275-9359
3 Gigantic,
Insulated Dog
Houses,
$500. each.
Delonghi toaster oven/broiler,
Alfredo Elite, never used.
New, $100,
Asking $70.
Call (860)923-9056
35MM Camera
Pentax K-1000
with assortment of lenses
2 electronic flashes, and
many other accessories. Sell
all for $695.
Also, Kodak DC 215 Zoom
digital camera, $45.
Call (508)943-5954 or
days (508)943-7704
4 Snow Tires and
1 Spare Tire
Used one season, size
175/65R14. $100 for all 5.
Kenmore 80 Series
Heavy
Duty Super Capacity Plus
washer
Excellent condition. $75.00.
Call (413)245-3936
4x8 Open Trailer
Newly done over. Asking
$525.
Call (508)885-5560
53” Panasonic
HD TV
$800
860-564-6658
Broyhill Pecan
Dining Room Set
Table w/2 inserts, 6 chairs,
2-piece hutch, server, $500.
Living Room Set
5-piece sectional w/reclining
ends, $375.
Call (860)779-7104
$ 20
1 Week $ 14 .00
2 Weeks $ 22 .00
4 Weeks $ 38 .00
010 FOR SALE
55 Gallon
Aquarium
Custom built maple stand
with hood, brass
hardware, and raised
paneled doors. Comes with
heater, gravel and light.
$500 or best offer.
Call (508)234-2227
6 Shaper Bits
Never used w/factory
coating. 1/2 inch shank. NOT
FOR HAND ROUTER.
$185.00
Delta Lathe
Reproducer
Fits 12" & 14" Delta
Lathes $450
Backpack
Never Used
$100
Call (508)943-7215
8’ Fiberglass
Truck Cap
Front & Side Sliding
Windows, Locking
Rear Door. Like New!
Only $495
860-928-3181
8’ Fisher Plow
Comes with snow foil plow
frame form a Ford F-350,
pump control and joystick.
$800 or best offer.
Call Joe @
(774)245-1400 or
(508)892-1773
8’ Fisher Plow
Old stlye off 1995 F-250.
Frame & Hydraulics included.
$750 or best offer.
Call Jeff @
(978)857-0305
‘89 Sno Scoot
$1800. Mint. Electric start.
‘89 Sno Scoot, $1400. ‘83
Honda 250R, $700. ‘93
Honda XR80, $600.
Please leave a message at
(860)315-7048
All Nighter
Wood Stove
This Is A High Efficiency
Airtight Iron Stove,
Excellent Condition.
Wood Length 18-22”
$1000, Includes Extras
860-928-7883
Americana
Electric Stove
&
Gibson
Refrigerator
$25 each
or $40 for both or make
an offer.
860-412-0127
Call Weekdays After 6pm
Anderson
Windows
New therm. 1 double hung,
R.O. 30”x32” $50.
Casement-R.O. 283”x48”
$50. 1 34”x34” 11OV
Commercial-Residential.
Louvers fan. Excellent
condition, $100. 1 Sears Best
water pump. 110-220V.
Excellent cond. $65.00.
Call (860)774-7167
Bridal Gown
Size 10, never worn. $350.
Call (413)245-4128
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010 FOR SALE
Antique Bedroom
Set
$1200. Old mirrored
dressers, $85. New pre-hung
exterior door, $80. Three
new pre-hung interior doors,
$70. Three new pre-hung
interior doors, $60 per. Three
new skylights, still boxed,
$90 per. Sold oak youth
bed/dresser, $175.
(860)774-1950 or
(860)933-3694, Ask for
Harry
Antique Dresser
& Mirror
Couch
Entertainment Center
Patio Set
Jessica McClintock Dress
Size 6
Lawnmower
Many Miscellaneous Items
EVERYTHING MUST GO!
508-987-0977
Antique Dresser
Wood With Floral Pattern On
Front Of Drawers. Has Two
Wooden Jewelry Boxes
Attached To The Top,
Also Has An Oval Mirror
Attached To The White &
Black Marble Top.
Very Good Condition
$850
Double Window
New, Vetter High Pro 4
With Screens.
Measures 76”Long
61”High
$650 OBO
Marine Hemi
Engine
1959 With Latham Blower
And Four Carburetors
$8000 OBO
Honda Goldwing
Motorcycle Seat
Black, Other Accessories
Available
$150
Call 508-259-8805
Antique Kitchen
Coal-Burning
Stove
Fenway Grand Model 208,
Circa 1920, Boston Stove
Foundry Company. Oven, Six
Burners, Two Shelves Above.
Very Good Condition.
Asking $700
508-234-4412
Antique
Victorian
Mirrored
Tall Sideboard
From England
Upper section has
columns and carvings.
2 candelabra shelves,
7 drawerfronts with burl
inlay. Perfect for foyer,
dining or dresser. 74” H
x 23” D x 63” W (surface
area 63” x 22”) appraised
at $2200 asking $1250.
Call (774)230-1763
or for photo, email
lgkelley@charter.net
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE
1-800-536-5836
Antique Wedding
Gown
with train. Fits size 6/7.
Excellent condition. $200.
Call (860)935-0116
Baby Items
Dark Cherry colored crib,
$40. Fisher Price swing, $20.
Fisher Price take-along
swing, $15. Fisher Price
soothing motions glider
(new) paid $80, asking $60.
Girls clothing; newborn-5T.
(860)230-6824
Baldwin
Mini-Grand
Digital Piano
Top Quality.
Excellent Condition
$1,800 or best offer
Dining Room Set
High Quality. Table has
beautifully carved top
with pads. Chairs are
highback with
cushioned seats.
Excellent condition
$800 or best offer
860-428-1014
Bin of Infant/
Toddler Toys
Over 20 items. $10 for
everything.
(508)885-5093
Brand New 2007
55 Gallon Fish
Tank
With pine cabinet stand.
Includes state of the art
Magnum 350 filter, plus
many extras. Fresh water,
heated. Must see!! $900.
Call (413)245-7518
Brand-New
Automatic Scrubbing
Power-Head
$500
Reconditioned Prop
19” Pitch, Fits
Merc Cruisers
$85
508-826-2029
Bronco
Convertible Top
Fits 86-96, $350/BO.
Zenith 27”
Console swivel base, with
VCR, $150/BO.
(508)867-6706
Bruno Wheel
Chair/Scooter Lift
Mounts on back of vehicle.
List for $2800 Still like new.
Asking $850.
Call (413)436-7585
Business Items
Cash register with scanner
and credit card machine.
Large/small bag holders.
Sign Stand. Approximately
400 assorted plastic tags for
pricing items. $600 or best
offer. Call (860)774-3309
Campground
Membership
14 Resort Style Amenities &
Outdoor Recreation Facilities.
Transferable 2 Lifetimes. Use
Own RV/Tent Or Rent
Campground’s RV/Cabin.
Originally Paid $8000
Will Sacrifice For
$3000 OBO
508-347-9319
Campground
Membership
Sturbridge, MA
Outdoor World/
Privileged Access L.P.
Deeded
$11,000/OBO
203-938-6922
Case Tractor
1948 VAC With
Sickle-Bar Mower.
Asking $1650 OBO
International Harvester
Two-Row Corn Planter
Trailer-Type, With
Hydraulic Lift.
$800 OBO
860-974-9811
Chairs
ALL BEST OFFER
2 Patio Loungers
4 Office Chairs
1 Kennedy Rocker
1 Swivel Office Desk Chair
Call (508)461-9477
Cherry Dining
Room Table
With 2 leaves, 4 side chairs
and 2 captains chairs.
Only $500.
Cherry TV Armoire
Only $300.
Must be seen to appreciate.
Prices are negotiable.
(508)864-1092
Electric Dryer
Used 6 months, $100.
Washer used holds x-large
loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen
table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100
or best offer. Good condition
wrought iron & glass coffee
table & end tables inlay
w/stone, very nice, $50.
Apartment size freezer, $50.
Works well.
Call (508)340-2098
Cherry Triple
Dresser
$200
Cherry Daybed With
Twin Mattress
$300
Blonde Dropleaf Table
With 2 Chairs
$200
(2) Cherry Cabinets With
Swivel Top
$50 Each
5-Drawer Bureau
$50
860-974-2881
Chickering
Spinet Piano
Baby Grand &
Bench
$700. 1993 Chevrolet
Camaro; 21,270 miles, all
original, $5000.
Call (508)765-9316 leave
message
Clawfoot Tub
$400
508-867-9566
Clawfoot Tub
With ornate feet, in very
good original condition,
fixtures included, $350.
Call (860)779-3785ar
Coffee Table
46” x 28” $30
508-248-6505
Before 9pm
Complete Master
Bedroom Set
California king size 4 post
waterbed frame. Large
armoire, dresser, with large
mirror, 2 large end tables,
colonial Cherry wood-sturdy.
Excellent condition.
$2000/BO.
Call (508)509-5407
Couch
Like New $200
Cushman Maple Dining
Room Set
4 Straight Chairs,
2 Captain’s Chairs,
1 Hutch.
$350
860-774-8479
Country Dining
Room Table
6 chairs and 2 piece hutch,
$450.
Call (860)974-2686
Crib and Changing
Table Set
Pali, Italian White
Crib turns into toddler bed, 5
years old. In excellent
condition. $350 for both.
Call (508)987-0480
Custom Built
Entertainment
Unit
White Oak and African
Mahogany, natural finish,
7ft. high x 8 1/2ft long.
Open bookshelves on ends
and area for components
behind doors in center
section. Like new
condition. Comtemorary
style. Asking $2500.
Photo’s available.
Call (508)347-9202
evenings
Customized Quilts,
Table Runners or
Wall Hangings
For Sale
Quilts and tables runners for any
occasion, for sale.
~make great gifts~
Call Carole (860)923-7407
Dark Wood Curio
55” Wide x 77” Tall,
18” Deep
Glass Doors On Top, With
Three Drawers Below.
$500
Highchair
$50
White Crib
Mattress Included $300
508-885-2866
Deluxe Rattan
Extra Large Dog
Crate
41” long, 27” wide, 28” high.
$125 or best offer.
Call (508)765-5724
Designer
Wedding
Dress
Never Worn!
Christina Wu Strapless
Gown with train. Size 8.
Purchased at Kleinfelds
NYC. Elegant beading
with organza & silk/satin
material. $700.
Call (508)949-2528
Electric
Wheelchair - Jazzy
For Sale
A-1 Condition
$900
(508)764-4129
Designer Gown
Beautiful Sage Green with
beading and jacket. Never
worn. Still in bag with tags.
Paid over $500. $250 or best
offer. Size 14P.
Call (508)248-0908
Dirt Bike
2003 RM65 Suzuki
Great condition, asking
$1200.
Call (774)696-3360
Dishwasher
Brand new, never used.
Contains garbage disposal.
$200.
Call (860)779-3638
Dog Kennel
Excellent condition.
Heavy gauge chain link
(paneled) with gate.
11’x16’x6’ Assembles and
disassembles with ease.
Large Igloo dog house
included. Asking $550 or
best offer. MUST SELL.
Call (508)832-5291
Duncan Phyfe
Mahogany Dining
Room Set
60” Double Pedestal,
5 Chairs, 12“ Leaf.
Original Tapestry.
Appx 1940’s
$500 OBO
508-867-8674
Electric La-Z-Boy
Recliner/Lift Chair
Luxury Lift Power Recliner
Country Blue,
Excellent Condition.
$595 Firm
508-867-9317
Entertainment
Center
Corner unit holds 32” TV.
Excellent condition. $500.
Call (860)963-7880 after
5:30pm or leave message
Entertainment
Center
Oak, Holds Up To A 32”
TV. Bevel-Cut Glass Door
Front For AV Equipment
With Storage Drawer.
Excellent Condition. Paid
Spencer Furniture $600
Asking $250
(860)974-0674
Entertainment
Center
Solid Oak Wood, Custom
Made. Custom Side Door
For Tapes, Excellent
Condition. 62” Wide, Can
Fit Up To A 30” TV
$250 Firm
Ask For Bob
508-963-0714
ESTATE/MOVING
SALE
All Contents To Be Sold!
Fine Cherry Furniture In
Like-New Condition.
Spindle Bedroom Set w/
Pediment On Headboard.
Dresser w/ Mirror
Chest & Nightstand
Corner Curio Cabinet
Entertainment Center
(2) Cherry End
Tables (Drop-Leaf)
Coffee Table
(Queen Anne Legs)
Dark Wood Kitchen
& Dining Set
Table Has Two Leaves,
4 Chairs w/ Pads
Other Furniture Pieces
(2) Television Sets
One Is 27” w/ VCR & Stand
Outdoor Bistro Set
Silverware Set
Cut Glassware, Wall Decor
Steiffel Brass Lamps
Maple Twin Bed
Items Can Be Viewed
By Appointment
(774)239-0083
(508)943-3711 (After 6pm)
Extang Trifecta
Tonneau Cover
Fits ‘06 Ford F150 crew cab
with 5 1/2 ft. bed. Like new,
$275.
Call (508)987-0859
Fischer Spinnet
Piano
With bench. Very good
condition, 55”Lx25”Wx41”H.
$750.
Ivory dresser
w/mirror, porcelain knobs, 7
drawers, 56”Lx19”Wx72”H.
Matching chest
4 drawers,
32”Lx19”Wx43”H, $250. Will
email pictures.
Call (508)476-1859
Fitness Equipment
For Sale
Life Fitness Treadmill
9100HR
$500
Stairmaster PT 4000
$500
This Is Commercial
Fitness Equipment At A
Fraction Of New Pricing!
860-315-0205
Four Drawer Dresser
With Hutch Top And
Matching 6 Drawer Bureau.
$100.
860-779-1632
After 6pm

010 FOR SALE
Fully Restored
Victorian
Loveseat;
$1500. Crate & Barrel
Loveseat; $950. Victorian
bureau, carved pulls; $350.
Pair soapstone lamps; $60.
Blue mirror Deco end-tables;
$75 each.
(860)923-9056
Furniture
Beautiful Mint Condition
Merlot-Finished Dining
Room Set And China
Cabinet.
Queen/Full Sized Penn
Plus Master Bedroom Set.
Includes Men’s Dresser
& Woman’s
Dresser/Vanity.
Prices Negotiable!
Both Items Must Go!
413-531-1654
Furniture For
Sale
Cherry armoire, $250 or b/o,
Cherry stackable bookcase,
$75. Buttercream contemporary
sectional couch (very
different) $600 or b/o.
Please call
(508)344-3349
Furniture for
Sale
Glass top table w/brass and
4 white fabric cushioned
chairs, $200. King size
headboard w/frame,
matching night table and
men’s dresser, $200.
Contemporary glass coffee
table, $200. Contemporary
floor lamps, $75 pair.
(781)635-5308
Furniture Items
2 piece bureau set, 1 large
bureau with mirror, twin bed
frame, storage closet, end
table, two file cabinets must
be taken together. Asking
price, $300.
Call (413)245-3860
Garage Door
Opener
New Lift-Master 1/2
horsepower motor in box.
$245-will install.
Call (508)615-8393
Gas & Gas Heating
and Cooking Stove
White, very clean. Will
deliver. $500 or best offer.
Call (860)963-7313
GE
Refrigerator/Freezer
18.2 cubic feet white
refrigerator/freezer. Great
condition, less than 2 years
old. Couple of scuffs here
and there, but other wise
clean and ready to go.
$200/BO
(860)974-3942
GE/RCA
Washing Machine
Super Capacity
New Belt
Also, Toddler Toys &
Other Items
860-923-9131
Generator
MQ Multi Quip 6000. Used
only once, 3600 RMPs.
Asking $650.
Call (508)476-3579
Geriatric Chair
On casters with push bar and
feeding tray. Foot rest, very
sturdy, like new, $100.
Call (860)774-0525
Gibson 14.5cu.ft.
Heavy Duty
Commercial Chest
Freezer
$250 OBO
Excellent Condition
508-922-0121
Girls Twin
Canopy Bed
With mattress and
boxspring. Color is white
with pink flowers on
headboard. Good condition.
Asking $200.
Call (860)974-2055
Goodyear
Wrangler w/Silent
Armor
305-75-16, 80% tread. $400
for set of 4.
Also 1979 Chevy K10
rebuilt motor, daily
driver. $2,100.
Call Dan (860)963-0525
“Gould”
Water Pressure
Booster Pump
3/4 HP w/220 volt 3-phase
variable speed controller,
$600.
Dinette Set
Seating for four w/glass top
and three bar stools. $500.
Call Matt at
(774)535-1799
Grandfather Clock
Walnut, Winchester chime,
$200.
Designers Mother-of-the-
Bride Gown
Size 8, Pewter color with
elegant beading, matching
jacket paid $700,
asking $250.
Call (508)885-4303
Grooming
Equipment
1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer
1 Romani Clipper Vac
(B&B Model)
1 42 Inch Hydraulic
Grooming Table
1 Hydro Surge Bather
Asking $2500 For All
508-987-2419
TRANSPORTATION
DIRECTOR
The Putnam School District is accepting applications
for a full-time Transportation Director.
Qualifications include 2-4 years of college,
experience with department management/
supervision and transportation.
Salary range $42,000-$47,000.
Position begins July 1, 2008.
Non-certified application forms are available on our
website at www.putnam.k12.ct.us or by
emailing santosl@putnam.k12.ct.us.
The deadline is May 27, 2008 or until filled.
AA/EOE
Hand Carved
Benches
Unique, rustic benches.
Great for yards, patios
and etc..
Different styles and sizes.
Starting at $150.
Call 508-892-3158
Hayward D.E.
Extended Cycle
Pool Filter
Self-Priming Pump &
Chlorine Feeder.
Inground Pool Ladder
& Light
$250
Call 860-774-7346
HearthStone
Heritage Wood
Stove
Polished Soapstone, Black
matte cast model No. 8020.
Purchased new 7/01. Still in
perfect condition! $1000.
Call (860)928-1101
Heating Stoves
1. Woodstove Soapstone and
castiron. 16” logs glass door
like new, $700/BO.
2. Keystone/Coalstove. Fully
automatic, 65,000 BTU, uses
rice coals, 4 days on 50lbs.
2yrs $1,000/BO.
(860)774-4671
HIGH
PERFORMANCE
TIRES
Toyo SNOWPROX S952 M+S
Size 215/55R16 93H
Set Of 4
Don’t Fit New Car
$250 OBO
508-347-2217
Home Stereo
Equipment
for Sale
Excellent condition.
2 Klipsch RF-5 floor
standing speakers.
Yamaha RX-595 receiver,
Yamaha CDC-755 5 disc
cd changer, Sony RDC-W
CD-R/RW, 4 component
stereo cabinet. All
components Black. *Glass
breaking power with
superb sound quality.
Pictures emailed on
request. Best
offer over $600.
(508)868-1619
Honeybee
Packages
Arriving 5/10!
Nucs Available Late May.
Hansen Apiaries
860-455-2288
Hot Tub
‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets,
with all options. Waterfall,
aroma-therapy, lighting, with
cover, full warranty. Brand
new in wrapper. Cost $7000,
sell for $3800.
Call (860)244-9544
Hot Tub
‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets,
all options. New still in
wrapper. Cost $7000 sell for
$3800.
Call (860)727-9151
Household Items
$15 Each
22 Inch Black & Decker
Electric Hedge Trimmer.
Kodak Advantix F300
w/Built-In Flash - 35mm.
Dalbello Ski Boots,
Like New, Women’s Size 6.
Call Evenings 508-949-8343
Jackie Kennedy
Doll
In original box by Franklin
Mint. Includes accessories,
display case and stand.
Certificates of authenticity.
Selling for $150 or best offer.
Call (860)774-7194
John Deere
Snowthrower
For LX And GT Series
Lawn & Garden Tractors.
42 Inch,
Used Once(Honest!)
Includes Chains, Weights,
And Operator’s Manual
$1500
774-745-0242
Email For Pictures Or
Questions
Deere700@aol.com
Kayak Roof Racks
made by Yakima, over $300
new, sell for $175.
(2) 8” and (2) 12”
Trailer Tires
on 4 lug wheels, $15 & $20
each tire.
(508)248-6783
Living Room Couch
And Matching Chair
Floral Design Fabric
$150
413-245-9001
Keyboard
Stand, Case and
Chair
New, never been used. Top
of the line. Bought at
Gordon’s Music last fall. Paid
over $600 will sell for $325
firm.
Please contact
(508)450-7150
King Size Mattress
and Box Spring
Pristine condition.
Call (860)974-3638
Kroeger-Gildemeester
Piano
c/ 1852 Patent, Mahogany.
$2000
Featherweight Sewing
Machine
$500
Fireplace Screen w/
Glass $25.
Computer $50
Lexmark Copier/
Printer/Scanner $50
2-Speed Hot Tub Pump $50
3 VCR’s $50 Each
2 Microwaves $20 Each
Call Beverly
413-245-4587
Large
Contemporary Sofa
Like New Looks Like Suede,
Cocoa Color.
Valued Over $800
Will Sell For $390
860-208-3910
Large Double
Stainless-Steel
Sink
w/Faucet & Sprayer
43” x 22”
$150
Christmas China
$10
508-735-9493
Large Oak Center
Desk
Chair set 48” wide 30” high
22” deep, 2 file drawers,
assorted drawer chairs is 26”
x 20” $300.
Call (508)434-2702
Large Sunsetter
Awning
20’x10’ With Two Covers
(1 New, 1 Used, Sky Blue).
Also: Full Screenroom.
Paid $1700 (Two Years Old)
Asking $1000 OBO
Call Paul
508-248-9685
508-843-4502 (Cell/Days)
Lazy Boy
Recliner/Rocker
Large, comfortable, tan
colored. Gently used for two
years. Includes owner’s
manual and arm covers.
Downsizing. $275 or best
offer.
Call (860)774-7194
Lazy Boy Sofa
Solid Sage Green, three
cushion, excellent conditon,
standard size 7’. $600.
Call (860)963-7880 leave
message or call after
5:30pm
Leather Couch
6’, Light Brown, like brand
new. Excellent condition.
$200 or best offer.
Call (508)248-3605
Lift Chair
New, Hardly Used.
$400
Home Health
Care Equipment
CHEAP!
Call For Information
860-315-7237
LIKE NEW
INSTRUMENT
Vito Tenor Saxophone
Paid $900
Will sell for $600
Call 508-885-1050
Like New!
Large Two-Level Light
Oak Coffee Table
$125
Good Condition
8’ x 11’ Karastan
Oriental Rug
New Fringe &
Professionally Cleaned
$350
Call Rich
508-826-2029
Living Room Set
90” Sofa
Love Seat
Oriental Rug
(Machine-Made)
2 Matching End-Tables
Take The Whole Set For
$1000 Or Best Offer
508-867-9650
VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 16, 2008
B11
Villager Newspapers, a group of four weekly papers covering the
Northeast Connecticut towns of Putnam, Killingly, Woodstock and
Thompson, seeks a passionate dedicated full-time reporter for an
immediate opening at its top-notch group of established newspapers.
The preferred candidate will have some experience with a college newspaper or small daily/weekly
newspaper, be knowledgeable of AP style and possess computer proficiency. Reporter will cover
meetings, write feature stories and perform other duties as necessary. Taking photos is also part of the
job, so photography experience is helpful.
Applicant should be personable, enthusiastic and organized! Must be able to work on deadline, with a
group and individually. Position requires some nights and weekends.
If you want to become a newspaper reporter, or already are, and are driven, self motivated and like to
have fun, this could be the job for you.
Stonebridge Press offers paid vacations, 401k, a health plan and generous mileage reimbursement.
Local candidates familiar with the area are strongly encouraged to apply, but all applications will be
considered. If applying from outside the area indicate how you would be able to relocate.
Send cover letter, resume, references and three clips to: Reporter Position,
c/o Stephanie Jarvis, Editor
Villager Newspapers •107 providence St., Putnam CT 06260
or e-mail sjarvis@villagernewspapers.com
(please put “Reporter Position” in the subject line). No phone calls, please.
Local History
Book
(1) Bowen’s History
Genealogy Woodstock
Families
Volume 6, 1935, Author
Signed/Numbered
$135
Call Dave
860-774-1203
860-774-2949
Machinist Tools
Tool chest, also other odds
and ends.
Call (508)234-8034
Marvin Bow
Window
4’7 x 10’, Energy Efficient
Argon-Filled Low-E Glass.
5 Casements, All Open.
Removable Wooden Grills,
Screens, Shutters, Low
Maintenance White-Clad
Exterior. If New $3291.
Asking $1500
508-892-8624
Medium/Dark
Oak Bedroom Set
Large dresser with shelved
mirror, 68x72x19 (including
mirror). Armoire bureau
40x55x19, nightstand with 2
drawers 24x24x17. Minimal
topical blemishes, must see.
$500.
Call (508)949-8856
Memory Foam
Authentic
Therapeutic
NASA Mattress
Queen, $399. Brand new in
plastic full warranty.
Call Tom (978)597-3033
“Merits”
Power Wheelchair
Like new
PLUS
Hercules 3000 Chair Lift
For Van
Cost over $5500.00
Will sell for $2000.00
Call (860)774-5114
Miscellaneous
Baby Furniture
CHEAP!
Basinet, Stroller
Highchair, Etc.
Please Call For Details
508-234-4157
Miscellaneous
Items
Broyhill Shaker Pine
Entertainment Center
w/doors
Fits 36” Or Smaller
TV/DVD/Stereo
$300.00 o.b.o.
Breyer Model Horses
Older, For Collector
(860)774-3309
Modine Forced Hot
Air Furnace
170,000 BTU. Excellent
condition. Set up for natural
gas. $600 or best offer.
Call (860)774-3771
Mother-of-the-Bride
Gown
Deep purple, size 24,
Absolutely beautiful. $100.
(860)774-0464
Moving Sale
2 couch and chair sets, $300
each. Miscellaneous bedroom
furniture, best
offer.
Call (774)766-0359
MOVING! MUST SELL
2006 Model
Hot Tub
Never Been Out Of Its
Original Package.
Includes Covering.
Asking $5000 OBO
Contact Carol Or Gary
Anytime 774-402-1337
Serious Inquiries Only
You’re Responsible For
Hauling It Away
Nautilus Exercise
Bike
Model NR 1000. New $700.
Perfect condition, $245.
Call (508)333-5383
Recliner Sofa
Dark green, 85 inches
Excellent condition
$400 or best offer
(860)779-1798
Stonebridge Press, owner o 12 daily and weekly newspapers in
Central Massachusetts and Northeast Connecticut,
is an equal opportunity employer
Bright Ideas in Fiberoptics
Save on Gas! Your Future is Here!
Business is great here in Charlton! Why commute to Worcester, Springfield or beyond?
We have positions and career paths that are challenging. We also offer Blue Cross and Blue Shield,
Delta Dental, Nationwide 401K plan with a Company Match, Profit Sharing and more!
We pay a 10% shift differential for 2nd shift and 15% for 3rd shift
WE HAVE OPENINGS FOR THEFOLLOWING:
DRAW HANDLERS: 2nd and 3rd shifts. Primarily follows techniques for careful handling, transfer and
collection of fiber.
ASSEMBLERS: 2nd and 3rd shifts. Build assemblies from selected fibers to the specific type of product required.
EXPERIENCED INSPECTORS: First Shift – must be able to use micrometers, microscopes, comparators,
calipers, etc.
MACHINE OPERATORS: Looking for individuals with machining background, who understand blueprints,
can read engineering routers, and use measuring equipment. ALL SHIFTS.
To apply you may either apply in person at INCOM INC.
294 Southbridge Rd., Charlton, MA 01507, (Rt.169)
mail a resume to the same address, fax a resume to: 508-765-0041
or email: tgc@incomusa.com EOE
New Diamond
Ring
Size 5 1/2 white gold, .80
carat total (1/2 carat center
stone plus 6 small
diamonds) paid $1500.
Asking $1000.
Call (860)928-4661 or
(860)234-3128
New England
Patriots
Maytag Skybox
New drink dispenser with
hard to find New
England Patriots inserts. All
labels and manuals included.
Comes w/watching
storage base. Paid $650,
asking $350/BO.
(508)987-5152
New Snap-On
Harley Davidson
Collectors Edition
Toolbox
Black and chrome with
Harley logos & flames. 5, H x
3, W 12 drawers. Must be
seen. $4000 firm.
Contact Dale
(508)943-8692 after 6pm.
New Woodmaster
Planer/Molder
With 18” Drum Sander
Attachment. 5HP Motor.
Weighs 420lbs.
Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop
Fox Vacuum With All
Attachments, Hooks Up
To All Three.
Mint Condition.
Books/Manuals Included
Asking $3500 OBO
Call John
508-949-1051
Oak Bedroom Set
Queen bed and mattress,
hutch, nightstand and
dresser with mirror. All in
excellent condition. Mattress
brand new. $1300 or BO.
Mahogany TV and
Video Stand
$50.
Brand New
Entertainment Center
Black chrome and glass
asking $500 or BO.
Call (860)377-7549 or
(860)928-1135
Oak Entertainment
Center
Oak King Bedroom Set
Oak Table
(3) Craftmatic Twin Beds
Desk
Shredder
Exercise Bike
Oreck Vacuum &
Shampooer
Singer Sewing Machine
And Much More!
860-974-1396
Pub/Bar Set
Mahogany Braided Edge
Table With Center Wine
Rack. Includes Two
Barstool Chairs,
Beautifully Designed,
Fabric Still Covered In
Plastic, Brand New.
Asking $400
Please Call
508-987-2798
Old Plywood Boat
FREE. You take Away.
Scott Flyrod
10 wt. Combo,
Tioga Reel.
$200 (Un-Used!)
Penn 6 wt. Flyrod
$100 (Un-Used!)
Call 508-278-6419
Onkyo Complete
Stereo System
Turntable, Receiver, 6-CD
Changer, Cassette Player,
Surround Sound.
Rarely Used, 2 Years Old,
Paid $4500
Asking $1000
Brother Multi Photo Center
Color Printer, Copier,
Scanner. Never Used. $100
Hewlett/Packard Color
Copier/Printer/Fax
Brand New In Box $100
Konica Minolta 5MP
Multi-Function
Camera w/Video.
Rarely Used $150
Zyron Wish Blade For
Scrapbooking
Brand New In Box $400
Inversion Table
Brand New In Box $400
Tony Little Rock’n Roll
Stepper
Brand New In Box $50
Call 508-764-6398
For Information.
Ask For Deb
Oreck Excel
Professional Air
Purifier
Less than half price brand
new in box. $160.
Call Bill (860)923-3216
Paddleboats
For Sale
Unique, Pirate Ship
Shaped Paddleboats.
Suitable For Everyone!
Lots Of Fun!
See Boats On
www.adventureglass.com
Asking $2000 Each
Or Best Offer
Call
860-208-9224
Will Deliver
Pepsi-Cola Cooler
Double Sliding Doors.
6’7” Tall, 3’8” Wide.
Recently Been
Refurbished.
$400 Or Best Offer
Call Ed.
508-754-3900
508-612-9462
Pfaltzgraff
Gold "Village" Pattern.
Table setting for 8 plus
extras. Casserole, platter,
mixing bowls, soup
tureen, cookie jar, and
more. 75 pieces all very
good condition.
$100.
508-347-7654
Smith Power Rack
Weight Lifting
System
with bench and Olympic set.
$250.
Call (860)779-3619
Piano
Baldwin Spinnet With
Bench. Good Condition.
$950
Sauna
Finnleo, Portable, Comes
In 2 Pieces. Perfect
For Two. Assembles
In Minutes. Simply
Plugs Into Standard
Household Outlet.
$500
508-347-5725
Piano
Maghogany, Werlitzer
Spinnet, With Bench. Good
Condition.
$850
Includes Training Books
508-987-8885
Call After 5pm
Piano
Whitney upright with bench.
Needs to be refinished. $400
or best offer.
Call (508)278-6501
Playboy and
Hustler Magazines
from the 70’s. Asking $200
or best offer. Record
collection, 2 collectible movie
posters, baseball cards, and
other items.
Please call for information
(508)476-2947
Player Piano
With 400 rolls. Located on
first floor. $1200.
Call (508)867-2739
Pool Heater
Extend your swimming
season. Aqua Comfort Heat
Pump for above ground pool.
$1000 or best offer.
Call (860)928-1377
Pool Table
8’, 3/4” Slate Brunswick,
Drop Pockets.
$3700 New.
Sell For $2250
860-887-5933
Portable Air
Conditioner
9000 BTU
Can Be Moved From
Room To Room.
Excellent Condition,
Used Very Little.
Bought at Sears For $499.
Asking $150
Call 860-923-9964
Radio/Control Air
Planes
(3) Ready to fly with Futaba
transmitters and 4 cycle
engines. Loads of misc. flight
& building equipment.
Former member of Neds R/C
club.
Call Bob (860)779-6484
Rascal Turnabout
Top of the line.
Very secure and stable.
$650 Takes It Away!
(508)234-1283
Stamp Set
Issued by the country of
Sierra Leone. This is the
exploration of Mars set. 16
years ago the country made
only 3000 sets. $750/BO
Call John (860)774-5877
Reese Sliding
5th Wheel Hitch
with goose neck attachment,
rails all hardware,
instructions included.
$600/bo
Stihl 038AV Magnum II
Chain Saw
20 inch bar, home use only.
$250/bo
860)774-6539
Refinished Chairs
Natural Or Painted Finish,
Some Decorated. Singles To
Sets Of Six.
Very Reasonable!
508-764-4493
Schwinn Electric
Scooter
Needs new battery, $60. Air
hockey table, $50.
Flute with case, $250.
(508)764-6560
Sewing Machine
and Serger Cabinet
$175 or best offer. Maple
twin bed, with box spring,
$165/BO. Lay-Z-Boy Maroon
swivel recliner $200/BO.
Duvet covers; other chairs.
All very good condition.
(860)963-9036
Shopsmith Saw
With Attachments
For Sale
Includes Wood Lathe,
Drill Press, Table Saw,
And Converts To Sander.
Asking $500
860-617-0182
Solid Mahogany
Dining Room Set
Pre-1940’s
Table w/Leaf
(extends to 72”)
One-armed chair,
Five side chairs.
Buffet
62”Wx36”Tx17.5”D
China Cabinet
44”Wx72”Tx15.5”D
All pieces in excellent
condition - pictures
available through
the internet.
Will sell complete set for
$1,850.00
860-935-5981
Solid Maple
Cabinet
By American Woodmark
(Matching pieces available
through Home Depot)
Like new, $100 or
best offer.
Call (508)987-2702
Solid Oak
Contemporary
Style Desk
Simple Lines, 30” x 60”.
$200 OBO
Please Call For More Details
508-446-3967
TV and Surround
System
32” Sony Trinitron TV $350.
Extended warranty good until
5/31/09.
Surround system
including dvd player $400.
Call (508)943-0089

B12 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, May 16, 2008
010 FOR SALE
Solid Oak Dining
Room Set
Pedestal Table, 42”x64”,
(4) Matching Chairs,
(2) 14” Self-Store Leaves.
Glass-Top Hutch
(78”x44”x19”)
Excellent Condition
$1500 OBO
860-923-9317
Solid Oak Set
48” round table w/18”
extension, 66x48” oval, 4
matching chairs w/cloth
seats, a corner hutch
26”Dx44”x78”H, $1500/BO
Electronic Piano
Casio Model# CTK1000
w/stand, $250/BO.
Call (860)974-0236
Solid Teak
Dining Table
Rich natural color, oval with
slatted top, trestle base,
43”x70” with 30” drop
extension leaf. Unique heavy
construction.
Only $700 OBO.
Call (860)774-0624
Sony 50” XBR
Projection TV
$1100 or best offer.
Lane 2 piece sectional
with recliner, $1000 or
best offer.
Queen size bed
with cherry wood
frame, $700.
Call (508)347-2764
Sound System
High End Home
Theatre With
Receiver
Pair McIntosh THX loud
speakers, McIntosh THX
center speakers, MX (Miller
and Kreisel THX
subwoofer, Yamaha
RX-V3200 Receiver,
remote control. Rarely used.
Paid $6000, asking $1400.
Call Ken (508)234-3042
Spa
4-6 Person, Runs Great
$1000
Maytag Washer
Runs Like New, $25
Baby Stuff
Nothing Over $20
Changing Table, Pack &
Play, Etc.
Upright Freezer
13 cu. ft. $50
860-935-0003
Speedaire Air
Compressors
3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan
Generators 5k W. Scale 1k
lbs. Best offer on all listings.
Call (508)347-1223
Spinet Piano and
Bench
$800. Country Blue plaid
loveseat and chair. $450.
Wilson ladies clubs, bag,
cart, $200. All excellent
condition. Will consider
reasonable offers.
Call (508)867-8532
Stair Lift
New England Stair Lift. 12
Steps. About 8 Months Old,
Like New. No Longer
Needed. $2200
2008 Toyota
Camry Hybrid
Red, Only 500 Miles,
All-Weather Mats, Rear
Lip Spoiler, Mudflaps.
$24,000
Call For Details
508-832-0344
Stake Body Bed
For Pickup
With Roll Bar
$150
508-867-6460
Toshiba Satellite
A215-S4757
Notebook
AMD Turion 64x2, 2GB Ram,
15.4” WXGA LCD, 250GB
HD, Vista Home Premium,
Dual-Layer Lightscribe
DVDRW, WI-FI, Webcam &
Mic, New in Box, Warranty,
$675.
(508)476-1859
TV Cabinet
With TV
Oak Cabinet, 36” TV
Which Fits In Cabinet
$650 For Both
508-450-1054
Twin Loft Bed
By Broyhill
Built In Desk, With Light.
7 Drawers & Bookshelves.
$225
860-779-2664
Two Twin Beds
Fairly New
Boxspring, Mattresses,
Headboards Included.
Excellent Condition.
WILL TRADE FOR
FULL SIZED BED
With Newer Boxspring
& Mattress
Call 860-779-2185
Unique Bar
Solid Oak with lighted
stained glass canopy, brass
top and foot rail, 2 chairs,
72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep.
$1200 or BO.
Call (508)450-5836
Wooden
Quilt Frame
3 Rail System - Folds
Down. 2 Swing Arm
Lamps Included
Quilting Area Is 18” x 72”
For Photos,
Use This URL:
www.flickr.com/photos/
mlm7154/sets
Call 860-963-7932
010 FOR SALE
Used Computer
Equipment
HP Printer Deskjet 932C
Gateway Keyboard
HP Scanjet Scanner
5300C Series
Best Offer!
Hammond Organ
With Drawbars
And Pedals
$1400
508-476-7642
Used Furniture
end table, $20;
Cash only please!
Call (774)922-4004
Used Push Lawn
Mower
runs good, good
condition. $55.
Call after 4pm
(860)974-1211
Wedding Dress
In sealed box. White with
veil, worn once. $200 or
best offer.
Call (508)248-6601
Wedding Party
Ensemble-
Never Worn
Mori Lee 3600
Champagne/Rhinestone-
Claret trim-Size 8 w/slip +
cups-$500/BO.
Veil-$75/BO
Tiara-$150/BO
6 Bridesmaid Dresses-Raylia
5307-Red w/Silver F/L-strapless-shawls-$150
or BO.
Sizes 2-18. Call for details.
1979 SeaStar Boat 16ft
Tri-Haul 50HP Mercury.
$500 or BO.
6x10 ft utility trailer
$300/BO.
Make an offer
Call (860)974-3582 or
(508)612-7601
Leave message
Weider Pro 240
Weight Bench
With Exercera Vinyl
Barbell Set (150#)
Brand New In Boxes
$75
Call (860)923-3833
Welding Cable
New. 1/0. $2 per foot.
Call (860)935-9193
White Wedding
Gown
Never Worn
Size 8, long sleeves beaded
and lace. Terra mid length
vale, cathedral vale, slip. Paid
$1400 for all, asking $800 or
best offer. Call
(508)-365-8528
Wood Stove
Large, Air Tight, Cast
Iron. Glacier Bay, Ornate
Front Doors. Takes Over
Two-Foot Length Wood.
Excellent.
$500 OBO
Antique Aladdin
Kitchen Cook Stove
Complete.
BO Over $500
860-928-3858
Wurlitzer Player
Piano
Studio model. Excellent
condition.
Call (508)764-7601
XBOX 360
Premium
20GB hard drive 2 wireless
controllers, 1 wireless
headset, 2 games, (Skate &
Halo). Excellent condition, 2
month old. Asking $450
for all.
Call (508)278-3317
Yamaha PSR 195
Electric keyboard with
speakers. Excellent
condition, in carrying case.
$150 Or Best Offer
Call (508)234-8038
before 6pm
100 GENERAL
107 MISC. FREE
FREE WOOD
PALLETS
You pick up. Monday thru
Friday 8am-noon.
Stonebridge Press
25 Optical Drive
(located behind Southbridge
Hotel & Conference Center)
130 YARD SALES
Moving Sale
Saturday, May 17th
9am-3pm
2 Norman Avenue
Quinebaug, CT
(Route 131, South Of
Traffic Light)
All Furniture &
Household Items.
Everything Goes!
MULTI-FAMILY
TAG SALE
Indoor/Outdoor
Rain Or Shine
Small Appliances, Furniture,
Golf Clubs, Household Items,
Sports Cards, And More.
Saturday, 5/17/08
9am-4pm
NO EARLY BIRDS!
166 & 183 Fiske Street
Southbridge
Good Stuff Cheap!
130 YARD SALES
Yard Sale
Sunday, May 18th
10am-4pm
371 Cook Hill Road
Danielson
(Off Routes 101 & 6)
We’re downsizing from a
house to a condo -
Tons Of Stuff Must Go!
Yard Equipment, Including
Leaf Blower, Brand New
Snowblower (Still In
Packaging!), Weedwhacker,
Chainsaw, China, Crystal,
Books, Household Goods,
Decorative Items, Furniture,
And Much More!
Yard/Garage
Sale
May 17-18
10:00am-4:00pm
106 Route 169
South Woodstock
(opposite Airport)
Lots of great items
from 5 homes
including appliances,
scuba gear, bikes,
Stangl pottery, books,
Oriental rugs,
knitting/needlepoint
yarn, etc.
200 GEN. BUSINESS
203 SNOWMOBILES
2005 Arctic Cat
F7 Snowmobile
Low Miles, Real Fast.
2005 Arctic Cat
440 Z-Model
Snowmobile
Like Brand New!
$7500 For Both
508-987-9313
2005 Polaris 600
Edge Touring Sled
Low mileage
2004 Polaris
700XC-SP
Low mileage
2005 Load Rite
Trailer
101x10 never used. Selling
whole package with 3
snowmobile suits, 3 helmets
and 2 snowmobile covers.
Valued at $14,800, selling for
$11,000. MUST SELL!!
Call (860)974-1625 or
(860)617-2116
Two Arctic Cat
Snowmobiles
1998 550 Cougar DLX
2000 EFI 580 ZL
Both Electric Start,
Reverse, Liquid Cooled.
2000 Karavan Enclosed
Trailer, Spare Tires, Etc.
Package Deal: $6500 OBO
Also,
Collet Communicators
$200
Call After 6pm
860-779-9780
205 BOATS
15’ Coleman
Canoe with
Square Transom
Electric motor, new battery,
paddles and anchor. Very
stable. $650.
Bow Mount
36 pound thrust electric
motor. Like new, $150.
Call (508)248-6783
17 Foot Glastron
Sierra 177 4.3
Mercruiser I/O
Only 156 Hours On
Engine
Power Steering, Trim
Control, AM/FM Radio,
Soft Top, Mooring Cover,
w/Glastron Trailer, Skis,
Vest & Etc., Maintenance
Manuals and Supplies
$8000
For More Info Call
413-245-7501
1963 17-Foot
Laurel
With 1988 85HP
Outboard Motor
Fair/Good Condition
Runs Well
Comes With Trailer
$750
(508)397-4994
1980 Galaxy
Bowrider
17’ Ski/Fishing., Fiberglass
Hull, I/O Merc Cruiser
Engine. Includes Cover
And Trailer.
Good Condition.
Asking $2500
508-885-5549
1980 Grady
White 24’
With 235 Johnston Motor
(Overhauled 2004) And
Holes Claw Break-Away
Trailer. Standard
Electronic, Cabin.
Many Extras. Needs
Cosmetic Work.
$10,000 OBO
Danielson, CT
401-487-8677
1986 Bow Rider
170HP I/O Mercruiser with
EZload trailer. Great shape.
Call (508)826-2926
1987 Bayliner
22 foot, dual axle trailer. 4
cylinder Volvo crusader outdrive.
$3500 or best offer
Call 860-923-2396
205 BOATS
1986 Stingray
18 foot bowrider, 3.0
mercruiser, I/O, good
condition, new covers, depth
finder, marine radio, runs
great. $3000 with trailer.
Call (860)779-3059
1992 Sunbird
19’ with trailer
Cuddy cabin, fully equipped,
low hours on engine.
Very good condition. $7,900.
Call 508-885-3689
2000 Mercury
Outboard
5HP 2 cycle, serviced
annually, $300.
1981 15HP Yanmar Marine
Diesel
with marine gear and control
panel, 1600 hours, $1200.
Call (860)974-2577 or
(860)481-0303
2001 Aquatron
18’ with Trailer
Bimini top, depth fish finder.
Excellent shape, maintained
my mechanic. Only 100
hours on boat. NADA value
$8630 before extras. Skis,
towables all extras valued
over $1200. Buy now.
$7600.
Call (860)928-2477
2003 Larson
18-Foot Bowrider
135HP I/O, With Trailer. New
In September 2004, Excellent
Condition. Well Maintained,
Garaged. Bow And Cockpit
Covers, Skiing Accessories.
$10,900
508-949-9123
2005 Hunter
14.6’ Sailboat
Many Features, Excellent
Condition, Used Twice.
$4800, Includes Trailer.
Located In Auburn.
508-612-8812
2006 Bayliner
185 Runabout
135 I/O HP w/extended swim
platform, custom cover,
trailer, coast guard safety
package, used at most 20
hours. $13,750.
Call (508)868-1972
2006 Polar Kraft
Kodiak V 178 SC
Great family boat capable
of navigating big water,
fresh or saltwater.
Excellent on Gas,
Trailers Easily.
• 17’8”, 92” Beam
• Yahama 115HP Four
Stroke Engine (low hours,
5 year full warranty)
• 24 Volt Minn Kota Trolling
Motor (70lb thrust)
• Tons Of Accessories!
This Boat Is Loaded!
$27,000 New
Yours For $20,000
Beautiful Boat! Must See!
Dan Kenney
508-390-3717
or
508-527-3820
Johnson Outboard
Motor
4H.P. around 1979 model,
have service manual. Bought
on Ebay. Children bought a
new Mercury for me. Had
tune up at Action Marine.
Ran once. $400.
Call (860)5329 or cell
(508)314-6373
255 PHOTOGRAPHY
East Coast
Photo
Imagery
Company
Client Service Excellence,
Quality, Super Affordable.
Always FREE
Studio Sessions!
Limited Time Offer:
SWEET DEAL
WEDDING PACKAGE
$200 Discount, DVD
Slideshow, Hardcover
Proof Book, Look Great
Wedding Guide, Custom
Wedding Album Design
And $150 Purchase Credit.
Super-Fast Turnaround
FREE Picture Sharing
And MORE!
Call LJ
508-864-0365
www.epicphotography.
ifp3.com
265 FUEL/WOOD
Firewood Green
$130.
128 cubic feet.
Delivered (508)735-7072
283 PETS
Pure Bred
Puppies
Over thirty breeds available.
Health checked/guaranteed.
State licensed.
www.laughlinkennel.com
Laughlin Kennel
Call 508-987-7161
283 PETS
PUPPIES
FOR SALE
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Various Purebred &
Designer Hybrid’s
Vet Checked
Health Guaranteed
71 Main St. Sturbridge, MA
508.347.7700
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Munchkin & Persian
Kittens
Professional Grooming
25 Years Experience
“You’ve tried the restnow
try the best”
visit us at:
www.carolsdoghouse.com
285 PET CARE
New Owners!
New Energy!
New Stuff!
Boarding
Luxury suites,
walks, treats, & one on
one playtimes available.
Natural foods
Reiki
Flower Essences
Feng Shui
Daycare
Daily/weekly rates
Training
Basic-Advanced
Group or private
Experienced caring staff
Tours 10am-4pm
Other times by appt.
please!
508-987-0077
205 Federal Hill
Road
Oxford, MA
www.starwoodpetresort.com
286 LIVESTOCK
Bagged Shavings
Kiln-Dried Pine
Paper Bags.
3.25 Cubic Feet
$4.75 Each (No Limit)
Pick Up In
West Brookfield
Rock Valley Farm
508-867-2508
295 BUILDING SUPPLIES
Harvey Windows
New - Still Wrapped
(2) Big 41 1/2 x 57
R.O. Double Hung,
Vinyl, White
Both For $300
508-278-7835
297 CHILD CARE
Dr. Day Care’s
Part time & Full
Time Rates
Free breakfast and lunch. We
accept CT care 4 kids.
Call (401)647-7421
drdaycare.com
298 WANTED TO BUY
$
Ross Recycling
We Will Buy Your
Scrap Metals
Trucks
Cars
Aluminum
Copper
Brass
Route 44
(E. Putnam, CT)
860-928-7165
$
298 WANTED TO BUY
Silver Is Now
Near A 28
Year High!
Paying Top Dollar
For Silver Coins,
Silver Dollars,
Gold Coins,
Paper Money,
Silver/Gold Jewelry
And Silverware.
Banks Recommend Us!
We Travel
FREE Honest Appraisals
Prompt Cash Payments
Call Thomas
508-450-1282
We Buy
Gold,
Jewelry
Diamonds
BEST POSSIBLE
PRICES
INSTANT PAYMENT
Also Rolexes,
Antique Clocks, Silver,
Coins, Quality
Cameras, Electronics,
Laptops.
Licensed for 30 years
3 minutes from
I-84.
rogermass@aol.com
413-245-4244
300 HELP WANTED
310 GENERAL HELP
WANTED
Become A
Dental
Assistant
In Just
120 Days!
A Career You Can
Smile About...
• Evening Classes
• Tuition Payment
Plans
• In-Office Real World
Training
N.E. Dental
Assistant School
120 Stafford Street,
Suite #201
Worcester, MA
www.nedentalschool.org
508-425-6644
Call Now For More
Information.
Ask About Our
Upcoming
Open House!
Driver
Valet Parking Attendantto
work at several locations
in Worcester, MA.
IMMEDIATE OPENING! F/T-
P/T available. Potential to
earn $11 and more to start.
Great benefits heath, dental,
simple IRA plan, plenty of
room for growth! Applicant
must be over 18, must be
able to drive standard
transmission vehicles, have
valid license, and prior
customer service experience
a plus!!!
Please contact us at
877-455-5552 or at:
www.valetparkof
america.com/employment
Homemakers
Companions
Live-Ins
CNAS
YOU choose the hours
& location.
Call today
1-800-690-5348
to learn about what we offer
CT DCP HCA. 0000101
www.companionsand
homemakers.com
Secretary
Wanted
For small professional office
in Putnam, CT. Part-time
schedule. Exceptional
telephone and
communication skills
required. Must be
detail-oriented. Proficient in
Microsoft Office.
Mail resume to
PO Box 131
Putnam, CT 06260
310 GENERAL HELP
WANTED
FRENCH
TEENS NEED
HOST
FAMILIES
URGENTLY!
Students Arrive
July 8th &
August 6th,
For Three Weeks
*Families need only
provide friendship.
*Great cultural
experience for the
whole family.
*Students bring their
own spending money
and have insurance.
*Families are
compensated
$100 per week.
PLEASE HELP!
CALL TODAY!!
www.LEC-usa.com
Kim
1-800-421-7217
or
Lynn
508-892-8027
or e-mail
facehill@comcast.net
Legal Secretary
Part-Time Position, In
Small, Busy Law Office.
Prior Experience Preferred.
Mail Resume:
Hiring Attorney
PO Box 682
Putnam, CT 06260
Or Fax:
860-963-9007
333 SURROGATE
MOTHERS
Surrogate
Mothers Wanted
Established Surrogacy
Program seeks loving
women to carry couples’
biological babies 21-45, prior
birth experience required,
non-smokers, generous
compensation.
1-888-363-9457
www.reproductivelawyer.com
400 SERVICES
402 GENERAL SERVICES
$ CASH CASH $
Paid To You For Your
Junk Car, Truck, SUV
$150 Up
Call Mike Anytime
774-452-4456
A&H
JUNK
REMOVAL
MASONRY
MOVING
CLEANING &
DEMOLITION
Clean Out
Attics, Garages,
Cellars, Houses,
Apartments,
Offices, Stores, Etc.
Demolition
Small Buildings
ATTN: Landlords
Or House Owners
Clean &
Paint Interiors
10% Discount
With This Ad
Call
800-844-0034
Call The
Junk Man
FREE BBQ
REMOVAL
Removal of Metal,
Appliances,
Furniture.
Construction
materials Cellars &
Attics cleaned.
Demolition of small
buildings, Tires.
Leaves & brush
removed. Small
Residential Moves.
Furnaces Removed
Check-our-down-toearth
prices first!
Weekends also!
All of Central Mass
and Connecticut
508-347-7804
or
413-262-5082
402 GENERAL SERVICES
Saunders &
Sons Roofing
Talk to the owner
directly. I’m on the job from
start to finish.
Call Bill Toll Free
1-866-961-ROOF
508-765-0100
MA Reg # 153955
CT Reg # 0609329
Fully Insured Free Estimates
References Available
*Now Accepting All Major
Credit Cards*
442 LICENSED DAY
CARE
Auburn
Daycare
Licensed and CDA Approved
Large Family Daycare has
Full-time Openings
Any age, hours negotiable.
Close to major routes.
Meals/snacks included.
Large indoor/outdoor play
area. Music teacher,
developmentally appropriate
activities, crafts and much
more. Let us offer your child
a loving and nurturing
environment.
Night-Time Care Available
Call For Details
For more information and
excellent references contact
Sharon or Stephanie at:
(508)832-8360
Or Email
collieflowerplace@yahoo.com
License #2080426
500 REAL ESTATE
505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
Brookfield
Country setting, 2 bedroom.
Stove & refrigerator. Heat
and electric included, laundry
room, rubbish removal
included. $950 per month.
Call (774)200-4264
Brookfield
Country setting, 2 bedroom.
Stove & refrigerator. Heat
and electric included, laundry
room, rubbish removal
included. $950 per month.
Call (774)200-4264
Brookside
Terrace
Affordable 2 Bedroom
Apartments For Rent.
Spacious, Fully
Applianced.
A/C In Every Unit!
Starting at $696
• On-Site Laundry
• Basketball Court
• Playground
• Pool
INCOME LIMITS APPLY
Section 8 Welcome
Office Open From:
Monday-Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Weekend & Evening
Appointments
Available
Brookside Terrace
11 Village Drive
Southbridge,MA 01550
(508)764-7675
Dudley
3 Bed 1 Bath Unit in Move-In
condition. First floor end
unit offering lots of cabinet
and closet space, pergo
flooring throughout. Coin
operated laundry and
storage units in basement
$1000.00/mo
Call Channa Ernst, REBV
508-612-9631
N. Grosvenordale
Large 3 Bedroom Apartment
For Rent. Washer/Dryer
Hookups, Wall-To-Wall
Carpeting, Stove &
Refrigerator, Front & Rear
Porches, Snow & Rubbish
Removal, Large Yard,
Off-Street Parking.
No Pets
$875/Month
Oil Heat BB/HW, Tenant
Pays Own Utilities
860-428-3478
River Mill
Village
N. Grosvenordale, CT
Very Spacious Studio,
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom
Apartments
ONE MONTH
FREE RENT
Rents starting at $525
*Must Income Qualify*
Section 8 Vouchers
Accepted
•Recently Remodeled
Building Exteriors
• Close to 395
• Adjacent to Riverside
Park
•On-site professional
management and
maintenance staff
Please call
(860)923-3919
for more information

B13 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, May 16, 2008
505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
SOUTHBRIDGE
BRAND NEW
APARTMENTS!
2 Bedrooms/$775.
Available now.
Stove, refrigerator and
dishwasher included.
Secure building.
Off-street parking.
NO Pets.
Call (508)765-5852
Thompson, CT
(Quinebaug)
For Rent - 5 Room, 2nd Floor
Apartment. Minutes From
I-395. Large Yard,
Washer/Dryer Hookups,
Fridge/Stove Included.
Heat Included.
$500 Deposit, First & Last.
$850/Month
860-923-2915
Webster
Just Renovated!
Two/Three Bedroom, Third
Floor. Heat & Hot Water
Included. Washer & Dryer
Hookup. Off-Street Parking
w/Garage. Large Yard.
$900/Month
508-943-1258
Whitinsville
Immaculate 1 & 2 bedroom
apartments available.
Appliances, parking, coin-op.
Convenient to major routes.
Pets considered. $650 &
$795 plus utilities.
Call (508)234-7930
505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
Webster
NORTH VILLAGE
2 bedroom units
starting at $760!!
Heat and hot water
is included.
Must income qualify.
Section 8 Vouchers
Accepted.
Please call
(508)987-1595
ASK ABOUT OUR
NEW FALL
SPECIALS!!!
Webster
Next to library. Bright, sunny
3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, DR,
LR, FR hardwoods, coin-op
laundry, stove, refrigerator.
Available May 1. $1000 per
month. First and security.
Call (508)949-8500
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505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
Webster
Prospect
Estates
2 & 3 Bedroom
Apartments.
1 Month Free Rent
Now Available:
Historical Buildings
Must Income Qualify
SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES
WELCOME
Call
(508)943-9567
E.H.O.
510
COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS
Blackstone
Retail/Office/Contractor
First Floor, Up To 4000 sq.ft.
With Ample Parking!
Contractor Garage &
Attached Office/
Warehouse Space.
Call 508-435-3564
Southbridge
Office Space
Approx. 7000 sq.ft.,
Subdividable.
Main Street, Historic
Building. Ample Parking,
Quiet, Also Includes Private
Rear Entrance.
Spacious Office Rooms.
Large, Open Meeting Rooms.
Call For Details
(508)764-3297
510
COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS
Webster
FOR RENT
1000 sq.ft to
17000 sq.ft.
Come Where The
Price Is Right!
Free-Standing
Buildings
7500 sq.ft.
& 2500 sq.ft.
With Loading Docks
& Nice Offices
Call
508-753-3670
515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE
Dudley
Tired Of Paying Rent?
3 Bed 1 Bath Condo in
Move-In condition. First floor
end unit, lots of cabinet and
closet space, pergo flooring
throughout, Good commuter
location. $124,900.00
Call Channa Ernst, REBV
508-612-9631
530 HOUSES FOR SALE
Cocoa Beach
Time Share
First week in October on the
beach, see the Rockets at
Cape Canaveral. $2000.
Call (860)774-2755
Holland
Brand new 2,112 S.F.
4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath
Custom Colonial, cul-de-sac
neighborhood, abuts
conservation land. Ocupancy
60 days. Reduced $299,900
finished or buy now at finish
plaster for $269,900.
(508)347-7208
545 LAND/LOTS
House Lots
Available
Area Towns
Sturbridge-5+ acres.
Approved septic design,
$99,900.
Holland-3.28 acres.
Overlooks reservoir,
$39,900.
Brimfield-3.75 acres. Well
driveway, permits, ready for
foundation. $99,900 firm.
Call (508)347-7208
546 CEMETARY LOTS
Cemetery Lots
for Sale
Worcester County Memorial
Park-Paxton, MA
2 Lots (#408A) available in
the beautiful Garden of Valor
II. $5,000 for both.
Call (508)987-0531
Two Cemetery
Lots
Worcester County
Memorial Park
In Paxton
$900 For Each,
$1800 For Both
Call Cheryl
413-245-4181
Worcester County
Memorial Park,
Paxton
4 lots in the Garden of the
Cross, which is the oldest
garden in the park. Value
$7000, asking $6000.
Will sell separately.
Call (508)892-8685
546 CEMETARY LOTS
Worcester County
Memorial Park
Garden of the Cross
2 lots side by side. Price
$3500 for both.
Call (508)721-8924
550 MOBILE HOMES
14x70 Mobile
Home
W/56ft addition which
includes 24x12 den, 14x12
work room w/sink and 18ft
porch w/handicapped ramp.
Large hallways/doors, for
wheelchair. New
roof/windows. $98K plus
park share.
Bill, (508)347-5463
Adult Mobile
Home Community
in Scenic
Sturbridge
Comfortable 2 bedroom, 1
1/2 bath, central air, new
roof, beautiful sunroom, all
new appliances. Asking $92K
plus park share.
Call Paul (508)347-1439
Brookfield
55 Plus Community.
Nanatomqua Mobile
Home Park.
2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath,
Carport, Screen Porch,
New Appliances,
New Roof.
508-892-7228
774-262-7307
Mobile Home
For Sale
Dayville CT
12 Conrads Park
(860)774-8884
550 MOBILE HOMES
Brookfield
Mobile Home For Sale
55+ Cooperative Park
Trades Considered!
Great Buy, Ask Why!
Phone Owner:
508-925-5234
Brookfield
Nanatomqua Mobile
Home Park
(55 And Over)
2 Bedroom with 1-1/2
Bath, Living Room, Large
Kitchen, Laundry Room
With New Appliances,
And Door To Back Porch.
REDUCED
$79,900
508-868-4662
Sturbridge
Mobile Home 55+
1 Bedroom, Ideal
Location, Close To
Everything. New Floors,
Carpets, Paint, Windows,
Shower, Cabinets &
Counters. Newer Furnace,
A/C & More.
Washer/Dryer.
508-347-7027
Sturbridge
Mobile Home For Sale,
In 55 And Over Park. New
Roof/Windows. Cathedral
Ceilings, Country Interior,
Carport, Patio & Deck.
Many Updates.
$94,900
508-347-8791
550 MOBILE HOMES
Sturbridge
Move-In Ready
Fully Applianced, Plus
Extras. Comfortable,
Clean, Spacious,
Maintenance-Free.
Over 55 Park.
Priced To Sell, Let’s Talk!
860-315-7122
Sturbridge
Nice Comfortable, 14’ x 70’,
Two Bedroom, Two Bath
Mobile Home. In Very Quiet
Area. 55 And Over Only.
$65,000
Call Between 4pm-8pm
508-347-2458
Temporary
Storage
Problems?
Utilize This 14x70
Mobile Home!
Large Rooms, Plenty
Of Open Space.
First $2500
Takes It Away
(860)774-6989
575 VACATION RENTALS
Cape Cod
Dennisport
Immaculate
2 Bedroom Cottage
Cable TV. Walk to
beach. Sorry no pets.
Large private lot.
Great for children!
•••••••••
$595 a week.
508-280-8331
Aut motive
700 AUTOMOTIVE
705 AUTO ACCESSORIES
4 Cooper Weather
Master S/T Tires
Steel Belted, 205/65 R15
Like New $150
4 Cooper Weather
Master S/T Snow
Groove Tires
225/55 R17
Like New $200
508-867-2560
Evenings
4 Like-New OEM
BMW 7-Series
19-Inch Wheels
With Brand-New Tires
(245-35R 19 93W) And 5-
Lug Bolt Pattern. Wheels
Sell For A $5000 Option
When You Buy A BMW
Asking $1100 or
best offer
508-943-6151
4 NEW 16”
Steel Rims
And Covers
Original Equipment Off
Of Toyota.
Perfect For Winter Tires
$90 Each
Yes, They Are Flawless
508-764-9309
4 Spartan All
Season Tires
Size 185-65R-15. Used only
10K miles, paid $280, will
sell $140.
Call (508)765-9049
after 4:30pm
A-1 Condition
4 new Yokohama
High Speed Rain
Tires
195-50-R15/82V on mint 5
Bolt American Racing
Wheels. Fits Accord, Sentra,
Camry, Corolla, Miata, Neon
and many more.
Call Tom ask if they will fit
your car. Asking $750
(508)873-2227
Tires & Rims
Black custom rims and
Yokohama tires, 16x7,
205/55R16C
Sell $275 or best offer.
Call (860)974-1043
705 AUTO ACCESSORIES
Truck Rails
Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed
Great Condition
$95 For Set
Holly Carburetors
Two New 600
Double-Pump.
$200 Each
GM Chrome
Slotted Wheels
15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern
For Full-Size GM.
$200 Set Of 4
454 Complete
GM Block
With Fuel Injection
$1200
508-259-8805
720 CLASSICS
1989 BMW 325i
Red convertible new black
top new transmission,
automatic, runs perfect,
$5500. Call (413)245-4587
1987 Chevy
Monte Carlo LS
Light Blue, 2-door hard-top,
5.0 V8 automatic, perfect
velour interior, 1-owner,
120K miles. Bought new at
Diamond Chevrolet. Very
good condition,
runs great. $2700.
(508)347-9386
1973 Green
VW Beetle
Recent Engine,
Good Tires
Best Offer
413-245-3530
1966 Mustang
1971 VW Beetle
Call (508)341-3910
for information
1967 Plymouth
Belvedere II
Station Wagon
Florida Car, 52k Original
Miles, Solid Body, Runs
Excellent, A/C.
Asking $5200 OBO
1965 Dodge
D-100 Pickup
Rare, Custom Sports
Special From California.
Rust-Free. 318 Automatic.
Asking $4500 OBO
508-317-7092
1975 VW Custom
Safare Camper
With Porsche Engine
Running, Registered.
1 Of 100 Left In America!
Asking $7500
Call 508-753-7761
1973 VW Type-3
Squareback
Runs Excellent,
Inspected In March.
Clear Title
$2000
413-214-9133
Antique Black
Jaguar
1972 XJ6. Body, paint and
chrome nearly perfect, New
Michelin pin stripe tires,
spare engine and many spare
parts. $5000 firm.
Call Tom (508)873-2227
725 AUTOMOBILES
1999 Audi A4 1.8T
82k Miles. 19” Chrome
Wheels, Body Kit, Custom
Paint, Plus Many Extras.
Asking $9,800
or best offer
(508)717-9244
1999 Audi
Avant Quatro
A6, V6, 4 door wagon, 75K
miles. Beautiful car in
excellent condition. Bose
premium stereo, power
sunroof, all power
features. Have Carfax.
Call (860)974-1970
2005 Buick
Century
New tires, new brake job,
Runs excellent. Loaded.
$6,500
774-230-0899
2005 Hyundai GLS
4 door, Grey, 25K miles,
excellent condition. $9980.
Call (508)278-4362
2002 Buick
LeSabre Custom
Low Mileage (46k), Well
Maintained, Looks & Runs
Great. 6 Passengers, Power
Everything. Mint!
$8750
860-928-5771
1999 Buick Park
Ave
Loaded, like new, leather,
122K miles. $4500.
Call (508)752-8683
1989 Cadalliac
Deville
Beige, 4 door sedan, 4.5L,
front wheel drive, 104K
miles, $1500.
Call (413)245-7943
1989 Camaro RS
350 Auto, T-Tops.
Too Many Extras
$3000
1985 Merkuer
5-Speed XRT4
Sunroof
$2000
1967 GMC
Dump Truck
HM7700, V-6, 5-Speed &
2-Speed Rear
$2500
(860)428-3478
1997 Olds Regency
Nice solid driver 105K
highway miles, loaded with
moonroof, needs nothing.
Asking $3500.
Call (860)974-3022
1997 Chevy
Blazer 4x4
Used Motor Ready To
Be Installed. Vehicle Is
In Good Condition
NEW PRICE $800
Call Anytime
774-230-3504
1982 Chevy
Silverado
$1000 or best offer.
1989 Ford Mustang
2.2 motor, hatchback.
Asking $200 or best offer.
3 Wheeler
Year unknown. $200 or
best offer.
Call (774)402-8198
2002 Dodge Neon
4 Door, Alloys, Spoiler,
CD, New Tires, New
Brakes, 102k. 1 Owner.
Asking $4000
860-923-0457
1999 Dodge
Grand Caravan
130k Miles
Asking $1200 OBO
Call Jeff
774-402-8222
508-347-7490
1986 Dodge
W200 Pickup
Runs, 7 1/2ft. Myers plow
electric-hydraulic, 10 ply
tires, like new. Rebuilt
transmission, selling for
parts as is. $350.
Call (860)974-1841
1985 Fire-Engine
Red Mazda RX7
1.1L Rotary Engine.
Mint Condition.
Single Owner, 54k Miles.
Always Garaged, No Rust,
Sunroof.
Runs Beautifully.
$5000
508-845-9237
2003 Ford
Mustang Mach 1
Azure Blue with Black
leather. 18K miles, like brand
new. Couple after
market parts. $17,500.
Call (508)987-8486
2001 Ford
Taurus SSE
Power Windows & Locks, CD
Player & Snow Tires. Looks
Good And Runs Great.
$4500
Call (508)949-1223
2000 Ford
Focus ZX2
2-Door Coupe. Alloy
Wheels, Air, Sunroof.
78k Miles. Excellent
Condition.
$4800 OBO
Call 774-253-7157
1995 Geo Prizm
110K miles, Red, 4 door
sedan, recently,
reconditioned, new starter,
runs great.
Moving must sell quick!!
$2500 or best offer.
Call (508)341-4434 or
(860)857-4168
2007 Hyundai
Accent GS
2 Door Hatchback, Silver,
A/C, 41k Miles (Mostly
Highway). Mint Condition,
Up To 37 MPG. Huge Money
Saver, Do The Math. Great
Commuting Vehicle.
$10,800
508-949-2757
2004 Jaguar
X Type
All wheel drive, loaded,
low mileage, 23K miles,
pristine condition.
Asking $17,500.
Call (508)764-4275
1999 Jetta
Clean, runs great, 32 m.p.g.,
157K miles. Asking $5,000
but will consider all serious
offers. Call or email for
details. (860)208-9720
xrh234@netzero.com
2002 Lincoln
LS V8
***MUST SELL***
Luxury-comfort-style-all-in
this Metallic Silver 2002
Lincoln LS-Loaded with a V8.
Automatic transmission, A/C,
power heated memory seats,
power windows, power
locks, power mirrors,
sunroof, leather interiors,
alloy wheels, alpine premium
stereo, six disc CD, air bags
ABS tilt wheel cruise control.
This vehicle is in fabulous
condition, must see. If you
are in the market for a
Lincoln LS, don’t pass this
one! Even and iPod
Direct Connection...
$11,495 obo.
Call 888-457-2333

B14 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, May 16, 2008
Aut motive
725 AUTOMOBILES
2002 Lincoln LS
Black/Tan, Leather, 40k,
Fully Loaded, Chrome
Rims/Grill/Rocker
Panels/Pillars,
Brand New Snow Tires,
Extra Set Of 18” Chrome
Rims with Tires. New
Brakes
Sharp Car! Mint!
$13,500 obo
774-289-9074
1981 Mercedes
Benz 240D
Original Owner
$4,000
860-774-0587
1963 Mercury
Comet
Four door, 260 cubic inch.
Very low original mileage.
Very clean interior. Asking
$3,500 or best offer.
Call (860)928-7832
2003 Mustang
GT Convertible
5 Speed, 20k Original Miles.
Excellent Condition. Sapphire
Blue With Tan Leather
Interior. Loaded With
Options! Always Garaged.
Car Cover Included.
$17,800
508-949-2885
1990 Mustang GT
Convertible
Burgundy paint with Black
top. Runs/sounds great. Just
tuned up. Everything works.
Ready for Spring/Summer
cruising. $4500.
Call Charlie
(401)523-5670
1967 Mustang
Coupe
289 C.I. 3 speed manual
transmission, 63K original
miles, excellent condition.
$14,500 or best reasonable
offer. Serious inquiries only
please.
Call (860)428-9455
1996 Oldsmobile
Ciera
Navy Blue, good mechanical
condition, a few cosmetic
scratches. Asking $2400.
Call (860)928-2624
$500 Police
Impounds!
Cars/Trucks From $500!
For listings
800-559-4138 ext. 3468
El Camino
MUST SELL. Project car.
$1000 or best offer.
Call (860)753-1103
2005 CHRYSLER
PACIFICA TOURING AWD
Heated leather seats front & rear
w/memory, 7 pass, climate air, DVD,
navigation, 19” chrome whls, power
sunroof, 6 Disc CD, only 25,000 miles,
showroom condition/ #3026
$18,688
Designed for Action
PLAZA’S
PONTIAC VIBE
Just
Arrived!
Your Ford Dealer Since 1930
Is your Ford in need of Service?
We have been selling and servicing Fords since 1930.
Why settle for less? Service with the best!
Bowens Garage
See us for all of your Ford’s service needs.
Old, New, and Classic Fords welcomed!
PONTIAC G-6 SEDAN
$15,988 or
$144 mo. Smartlease
up to 60 months available
2004 PONTIAC GTO
5.7L V-8 engine, 6 speed close
ratio trans, real spoiler, alloys,
limited slip w/ traction control,
leather, Blaupunkt w/ 6 Disc.
Only 35,000 miles. #3028
$18,888
BUICK LACROSSE
NEW
2008 #3936
• 6 Passenger Seating
• Anti-lock Brakes with Traction
• On-Star • Power Everything
• Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
• 100,000 Mile Warranty
$19,288
GREAT MILEAGE
Great Selection Of Quality Preowned Vehicles
2004 GMC SIERRA SLE
CREW CAB
4 WD, 5.3 Vortec engine, 6 pass, 4 doors,
climate air, extra clean, H.D. Trailering
pkg, chrome alloys, wheel flares, only
38,800 miles, Z71 Off Road pkg. #3032
$17,988
2003 CHEVY IMPALA
“LS” SPORT SEDAN
Power sunroof, leather buckets,
rear spoiler, chrome alloys, power
everything, 67,700. #3928A
$10,988
“Spring Forward”
NEW
NEW
2009
• 2.4L 158 HP Engine
#3955 2008
• Air • Automatic Trans
#3921
• Air Conditioning with Rear Air Ducts • Power Windows & Locks
• 5 Speed Auto Trans with Tap Shifter
• Power Windows & Locks
• Cruise, Keyless Entry
• 17” Bright Machined Alloys
• 49 cu. ft. Cargo Space
• Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Anti-lock Brakes with Traction
• On-Star • 100,000 Mile Warranty
2007 SAAB 93
2.0T SEDAN
Leather, auto, climate air, automatic
w/tap shift, alloys, only 22,500
miles, sharp! #3023
$21,588
725 AUTOMOBILES
1992 Ranger
With plow $650.
1988 Isuzu Trooper
5 brand new terrain tires.
$600.
1978 MGB
Good condition
$3800 firm
Call (860)779-1102
1987 SAAB 900
Needs some work but runs
well. $500 firm.
Call (860)928-5116
1997 Thunderbird
6-Cylinder, 97k Miles. Runs
Very Strong. New Tires,
Brakes, Battery. Very Clean.
In Florida Until 2004. No
Rust, Many Extras.
Must Go!
$3000 OBO
413-478-0793
2001 Toyota
Camry
5 speed standard, 73,000
miles. Great mileage, reliable,
good condition. Black with
tan interior. Cruise, A/C,
power pkg. $8,800.
Call (860)779-1260
2006 Volkswagen
Jetta
Black, fully loaded, leather, 5
disc CD changer, heated
seats & mirrors, sunroof,
front, side & rear air bags.
$14,900.
Call (508)949-6914
Corvette 1988
Excellent Condition. New
T-Top, Tires & Interior.
Over $11k Invested.
Asking $7500 OBO
1-508-943-1128
1-508-341-3164
Wanted
Old Camaros
1967-1969 including parts,
pieces in any condition. Will
consider other models.
Call (860)633-0869
Must Sell
2004 Dodge Stratus SXT
Auto, remote starter,
42K, fully loaded, excellent
condition. $8995.
Call (508)765-7770
SPORTS UTILITY
VEHICLES
1993 Ford Bronco
Great Shape,
New Rear Quarters, Paint,
Transmission, Rear End,
Tires & Brakes.
$3000 or best offer.
Call (508)867-6922
184 Route 198
Eastford, CT 06242
860-974-0363
Our vehicles are sold but not forgotten.
2006 PONTIAC
MONTANA SV6
7 pass. seating, DVD enL system,
rear parking assist, alloy
whls., power everything. #2932A
$16,988
SPORTS UTILITY
VEHICLES
1995 Ford Explorer
Sport Utility
4WD, Automatic, V-6, A/C,
Tilt, Cruise, Power
Windows/Locks. 138,500
Miles. Dark Green, w/Grey
Leather Interior.
AM/FM/CD/Cassette.
$3000 OBO
860-774-0757
Ask For Art
1996 2 door Red
Chevy Tahoe
push button 4WD automatic,
leather interior, power
everything, 135K/350 V8,
tow package, CD, cassette,
AM/FM, maintained well.
Priced fairly!
Call (617)943-0288,
North Brookfield.
$5500/OBO
1996 Ford
Bronco XLT
4x4, 1 owner, no accidents,
never smoked in, interior
99%, runs perfect,
Green/Grey, brush guard,
needs rear fenders, $3500.
Call (508)949-1525
1998 GMC Jimmy
Sport Utility 4D
V6 Engine, 4WD,
Automatic Transmission,
92k Mileage, Excellent
Condition, Loaded.
Asking $4995.95
860-928-6853
1999 GMC
Suburban SLT
4x4, Leather,
Remote/Keyless Entry,
130k Miles, Good
Condition.
$6500
508-612-6398
2000 Ford
Expedition-Eddie
Bauer
111,000 miles, asking
$6000. 48” wide, zero
clearance fireplace like new.
Asking $600.
Call (508)566-2721
2000 Jeep
Cherokee Sport
Automatic, Power
Windows/Doors/Steering/
Brakes. 4x4, Good Tires,
Roof Rack, Burgundy With
Tan Cloth Interior
76k Miles On Engine,
In Very Good Condition.
Asking $5200 OBO
Call
508-450-6751
SALES
EVENT
$20,988
2.9% or
$219 mo. Smartlease
up to 60 months available
2007 CHEVY G2500
EXPRESS
Cargo Van, V-8 engine, air
conditioning, only 12,300 miles.
#3001
$19,888
2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE
32V Northstar, V-8, leather, climate
AC, chrome whls., power everything.
#3019A
$10,888
PLUS... GM 100,000 MILE WARRANTY ON ALL NEW MODELS
New car prices include all factory incentives including GM Owner Loyalty, GM Smartlease, 39 mos., 30K. $3000 down cash or trade. Taxes, reg., acq. & doc. extra.
See Ron Malo or
Brent Normandin
Drive Beautiful
SPORTS UTILITY
VEHICLES
2002 Chevy
Trailblazer
Great project car, clean title.
98,976 miles. Slight damage
to drivers side, passenger
side is perfect. Needs new
back hatch. $2000 or
best offer.
Call (860)935-0210
2004 Jeep
Liberty Sport
Silver, 49k Miles.
Excellent Condition.
CD/AM/FM Radio.
Asking $14,200
774-364-1133
Or After 5pm
508-886-7184
Ask For Linda
1999 Toyota RAV4
1 owner, excellent condition
81K miles, 4WD, 4 cylinder,
5 speed manual, cruise
control, A/C, roof-rack,
power windows, locks
and mirrors.
Lower price $6500 or
best offer.
Call (508)248-1888
740 MOTORCYCLES
2005 Aquila 250
Cruiser
356 miles, showroom
condition, bike can be seen
at 364 Main Street, Oxford.
$2700.
Call (774)280-2630
1970 BSA
Model B25S
New Front End &
Other Parts.
Looks Good, Runs Good.
$2950 Cash OBO
Call 860-974-1912
1pm-9pm
2006 Harley
Davidson
Sportster XL883C
White with saddle bags.
2,091 miles. $6000. Also
Harley helmet, jacket and
gloves for sale.
Call (508)949-0621
2004 Harley
Davidson Ultra
Classic
5500 miles, $17000.
Call (508)943-0242
Motorcycle
Accessories
Open Chariot
Motorcycle Trailer
Always Garaged.
Harley Davidson Jack
$1200 For Everything
508-867-3660
740 MOTORCYCLES
2002 Harley
XLH 883 Sportster
9500 Miles, Crash Bars,
Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags,
Passenger Pegs & Pillion,
Custom Grips.
Excellent Condition
Looks & Runs Great.
Asking $4500
860-617-7335
2002 Harley
Davidson XL 1200
Dealer serviced, 5000
original miles, many
screaming eagle accessories.
Red Black, lots of chrome, a
must see @ $6500.
Call (860)774-7615
2001 Harley
Davidson
1200 Sportster
Yellow & Black,
Mint Condition With New
Parts..3000 Miles.
$5600
508-892-4495
1998 Harley
Davidson
1200 Sportster 15,500 miles,
excellent condition,
registered, many extras!
$7000 or BO
508-764-8754
1993 Harley
Davidson FLHS
Electra Glide Sport
Black, only 33,313 mile,
excellent condition, some
extras,. $9500 or best offer.
Call Ray (508)987-3783
after 4:00pm
1987 Harley
Davidson XLH 883
under 20,000 miles, bike
looks almost new, many new
parts, female owned,
dependable, a steal
for $3350.
Leave messaage
(860)779-7526, will call
back
2005 Honda VT750
Shadow Spirit
Mint Condition, Low
Mileage, Always Garaged.
Pearl Blue/Metallic Silver
Flame, Chrome Backrest.
Asking $4500 OBO
Call 860-792-0506
2004 Honda VTX
1300 Retro
Pristine condition, Candy
Apple Red, many chrome
extras, less than 2000 miles,
$7500 firm. Free mini bike
with purchase.
Call David,
(508)234-0631
740 MOTORCYCLES
2003 Honda
CRF-150
Hardly Used!
Paid $3200
Asking $1800 Firm
(508)987-0557
1999 Honda Rebel
250cc, Black Low Mileage.
Must See! $2200
508-765-0548
1996 Honda
Goldwing SE
Excellent condition, must
see, loaded. Asking $10,500.
Call Steve (860)963-9030
1994 Honda
CBR 600
Excellent Condition, 24k
Miles. White & Black.
New Chain & Tire.
$2800 OBO
508-765-9266
1993 Sportster
1200 CC
Mint Condition
Must See
$4,700 or best offer
Call After 6pm
860-779-9780
1996 Suzuki RM
125
Runs excellent, look great.
new top end, sprockets,
chain, well maintained, never
raced. Includes accessories,
riding gear, extra plugs, oil,
etc. Ready to ride for the
spring. $1000 or BO.
Call (860)928-0797 after
7pm or anytime on
weekends
2002 Triumph
Bonneville
Extras Included
$3500
401-595-5313
2004 XL 883
Harley
Davidson
3400 miles, lots of
upgrades, mint
condition, handles
great. $7200 or best
offer. Won’t last long!
Call (508)347-8969
2004 Yamaha R6
11,000 Miles, Excellent
Condition, Red.
$5000
Call (860)230-4395
740 MOTORCYCLES
Harley Davidson
1993 Heritage Softail
7k Miles, Runs Excellent.
Lots Of New. $7500
1/2 Carat Diamond Ring
Absolutely Flawless,
Two Settings.
Limited Elvis Collectibles
Baseball/Basketball
Collectibles
Joe 407-716-5304
745 RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES
2005 Honda
Rancher 4-wheeler
Army Green color, extremely
low mileage, used mostly for
yard work. Asking $3250 or
best offer. Must sell.
Call (860)779-9756
2004 Honda
Foreman
Rubicon 500cc
“very low miles and hours”
must sell. baby on the way!!!
used 25 times tops. $5000 or
best offer.
Call (860)315-7167
1998 Kawasaki
750 Xi Sport Jetski
Two seater, new battery and
recently serviced. Excellent
condition. Includes trailer
and cover. $2500 or best
offer. Call (508)234-0252
2006 Polaris
Outlaw 500 ATV
30 Hours Of Use, Great
Condition,.Just Like New.
MUST SELL
$4500 OBO
Includes Maintenance
Manual, Chain Lube Plus Oil.
Call (860)779-1087
4 Wheeler
2003 Suzuki Ozark 250
Runs great, new rims full
skid plated, $2300.
Call (508)764-1435
1982 Winnebago
Brave RV
Lots Of Good Features.
New Batteries, Starter,
Wiring, and Refrigerator.
Lots Of Storage.
Sleeps Six. Good Shape
Original Price $5,500
Asking $4000 As Is
Call For Details
(860)774-8333
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
1995 Allegro Bay
28 foot diesel RV, 15,000
miles (original) sleeps 5,
$29,000.
Call (860)774-4331
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
2002 12x40 Park
Model RV
(like brand new) on beautiful
lot in campground can be
used for a full 6 months (15
April-15 October every year)
Lot is paid for until 2097.
Call Don (508)344-9499
38’ 2000 Keystone
Travel Trailer
Loaded, Front Bunk
Room, Rear Bedroom,
Two Slide-Outs, Sleeps
9. Mint Condition
$13,500
617-828-4825
508-867-2194
2001 24 ft. Travel
Camper Trailer
All works, call for details!
Call from 8am-7:30pm. Best
time to call 4pm-7:30pm
(508)867-6124.
Price $6,200.
1997 24’
Dutchman Pop-Up
Camper
Model 1007
Great Condition. Heat,
Refrigerator, Stove, Etc.
$3200
413-537-0619
1989 24’ Terry
Travel Trailer
Excellent Condition, New
Battery, Tires, & More.
Receiver & Sway Bars
Included. Must See To
Appreciate.
$3400 or best offer.
508-885-6215
2004 29’
Springdale
Travel Trailer
Super slide, A/C, sleeps 6,
like new, $13,500.
Call (860)753-0185
2001 7000 lb Car
Trailer
Made by CarMate. Asking
$1800.
Leather Sofa and Love
Seat
Black. Paid $1000,
asking $500.
Treadmill by Sportcraft
has cupholder, $250.
2 Dog Pens
$50 for both.
Call (860)774-3989 or
(860)617-1371
2000 Flagstaff
Pop up
Sleeps 6. Stove refrigerator,
awning. $2700 or best
reasonable offer.
Call (508)867-6601 leave
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Aut motive
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
2006 Camp
Out Truck Cap
Gray, 6ft with sliding front
window & side windows &
locking back window. Used 2
months, brand new. Stored
in heated garage. Fits Ford
Truck Super Cab. $1100.
(508)729-9177
2005 Cardinal
30’ Camper
Top Of The Line Fifth Wheel,
Two Slide-Outs. All Options,
Many Upgraded Features,
Used Only Four Times.
Hitch, Cover, Tripod
Included. New Condition,
Inside & Out.
Super Clean & Beautiful.
A Steal At
$25,000
860-974-0405
860-428-4115
2002 Citation
31Ft. Travel
Trailer
$13,999. One owner, kept on
site, nice camper, includes
back ladder, spare tire,
awning, electric jack, sleeps
6, lots of storage, huge
bathroom, queen bed, 1 large
slide-out in living room &
dinette area. Pictures on
www.breezybendrv.com
Call (508)987-1519 for
more details
1997 Coleman
Pop-Up Camper
Sleeps 8. Gas Stove, Gas
Electric Refrigerator, Water
Heater, Sink, Dinette Set,
Outside Shower. Electric
Brakes. Canvas In Great
Shape. Needs Tires &
Front Jack Lift.
$2500 OBO
508-234-5183
After 6pm
2003 Condor
Motorhome
28ft, double slide outs.
35,000 miles, loaded with all
options. No pets and no
smoking-bought new and
well cared for. Must see.
Asking $40,000.
Call (508)949-1463
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
1991 CruiseMaster
30 Foot Class-A
Motor Home
82k Miles, Fully Equipped,
With Many Extras.
$6000
Or With
1996 Saturn Tow Car
$7000
860-974-3788
2004 Flagstaff
25’ Shamrock
FLT25BH
Sleeps 8, 2 sets of double
bunk, double sink,
refrigerator & freezer, 3burner
stove, microwave,
outside shower, A/C/heat,
AM/FM/CD stereo, gas &
smoke detector, queen size
bed, 18’ awning, outdoor
grill. $9500/bo.
E-mail
Godek@verizon.net
(cell) 413-244-6240
(Brimfield) 413-245-3674
2005 Fleetwood
PaceArrow 37A
Motorhome
18K miles, loaded, no
pets/smokers. Two slide
outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces.
Electric awning & levelers,
workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5
speed, lots of extras.
Low $90’s.
Call (508)885-4727
2002 Large
Coleman Pop-up
Camper
In excellent condition, 2 king
beds, slide-out, furnace,
refrigerator, hot water
heater and inside porta-potty.
Asking $5000.
Call (860)928-3020
1985 Prowler
Travel Trailer
33’ Sleeps 6, A/C, new
furnace, refrigerator, water
pump, blinds, new propane
system, tanks, etc. $2900 or
best offer.
Call (508)865-1701
2003 Trail-
Cruiser
26’, queen bunk house, light
weight, stereo, micro, A/C,
heat, 6 gallon hot water,
tub/shower. $8000 firm.
Call (508)579-8141
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
2003 Rockwood
Premiere
Pop-Up Camper
Loaded With Extras,
Sleeps Up To 8.
Excellent Condition
Book Value $7500.
Will Sell For $5500.
Call 508-320-2175
For More Info
2004 Wilderness
5th Wheel 30’
White, 16’ power living room
slide-out, queen size bed
w/home mattress, two
bunks, sleeps 8. Tons of
extras, very clean, excellent
condition. Asking
$15,900/BO.
(508)892-8080
1985 Wilderness
Camper
Sleeps 6, Very Good
Condition
All Original Paperwork,
Lots of New Parts.
$3000 or best offer
860-774-0100
33-Foot
Fifth Wheel
Camper
REDUCED To $18,000
Includes Many Extras.
Excellent Condition.
F-350 Crew Cab
Pick-Up Truck
$6,800
Call
860-935-5411
Quinebaug, CT
Goin’ Fishin’?
2000 Starcraft
Truck Camper
850 Lite
8 1/2 Foot, 1600 lbs.
Sleeps Four, Like New.
Never Abused.
Ready To Go!
$6350 firm
Call For More Details
860-974-0746
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
Snowbird Special
Park Model With Loft &
Matching Addition.
Appx. 950 sq. ft.
Furnished, Central Air,
Matching 12x16 Shed
With Washer & Dryer.
$39,900 OBO
508-867-5850
508-579-1827
760 VANS/TRUCKS
1986-1979 AMC
CJ7 Jeep rebuilt
350
curry rear end 411 gear
(body in good shape) still
needs work.
Call (508)943-1951 ask
for Ron. Asking $5000 or
best offer.
2003 Chevy S-10
Blue, Auto, Extended Cab.
6-Cylinder, 62k Miles. Paid
$2000 For Recent Parts.
Interior Clean, Waxed &
Buffed.
$7500
508-885-3124
2003 Chevy
Extreme
Yellow w/black racing
stripes. 4.3L V6, w/hurst
shifter and hard top tonneau
cover. Second owner, 52K
miles. Asking $10,500 or
best offer.
Call (860)774-9572
1996 Chevy
K3500 Pickup
6.5 Diesel, Auto, 4x4, 8’ Bed,
149k. New Batteries, Tires,
Front-End Bushings, Brake
Lines, Bedliner, Fuel
Tank/Pump/Lines, Engine
Cooler Lines, Clean.
$9000
860-779-2568
1994 Chevy 3/4
Ton
350 V8, 2WD, excellent
condition, 190k miles, new
tires, recent brakes and
tuneup. $3000.
Call (774)272-1192
1989 Chevy
Conversion Van
Rigged for towing, southern
unit, good condition. $3000
Call (860)883-4797
760 VANS/TRUCKS
1989 Chevy 1500
Short bed Z71 off road.
$1500 or best offer.
Call (774)280-2480
1980 Chevy 1 -
Ton
2WD, dual wheels, A/C, PS,
PL, PW, recently restored,
aluminum flatbed, $3000
2000 Chevy S-10
Blazer
6 cylinder, 4x4, loaded, 2
door, $3995.
Call (508)450-4573
1978 Chevy 3/4
Ton 4x4
With 8FT Fisher plow. Rusty
but runs good. $2000 or
best offer.
Call Alan, (603)396-6385,
cell
2003 Dodge Grand
Caravan Sport
37K miles, $12,000.
Call (508)765-9417
97 Dodge
Conversion Van
Excellent Shape
$4700
Or Best Offer
Call After 5pm Or
Weekends
860-917-7381
1997 Dodge Ram
1500 Pickup
2WD, air, stereo, new
exhaust, tires, full size
bed-lined, looks great, runs
excellent. 129K miles. Asking
$3800. Contact me after
7pm. weekdays or anytime
on weekends.
(860)928-0797
1996 Dodge
Dakota Sport
Pickup
5 speed standard with 2.5
4 cylinder engine, runs good,
looks great, has new tires.
Good on gas. $2500.
Call (860)774-4600
2003 Silverado
2500 HD
Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4,
grey, loaded, leather,
tonneau, chrome step, tow
package, excellent condition.
Call (978)697-0706
760 VANS/TRUCKS
2002 Duramax
Diesel Sierra
SLT
Full size GMC. 92K miles, 6’
bed, loaded, leather.
Also as combo
29’ Springdale Travel
Trailer
BH Super Slide loaded,
package deal $33,000.
(860)779-1886 evenings,
or (860)753-0185
1988 F-250
2WD, automatic transmission,
300 cubic inch fuel injection,
6 cyl, 75K miles, no
body rot, runs excellent,
$1850.
Call (508)234-6593
1989 F-350
Dump Truck
5-Speed, 460 c.i., 4 Wheel
Drive. 9 Foot Fisher
Snowplow.
36k Original Miles.
$5800
508-735-5409
1999 Ford
Ranger
5 speed, 2WD, 181K miles,
bedliner, ladder racks, alloy
wheels, $2,225.
Call (860)779-0818
1995 Ford F150
XLT
Long bed, 4x4, standard
transmission, full bed liner,
track rack system, behind
seat tool storage, AM/FM/CD,
power windows and door
locks, A/C. 115k miles.
Asking $3495.
Call 508-764-1246
1994 Ford F150
XLT 4x4 Xtracab
Pickup
Looks Good, Runs
Excellent! V8, PW,
PL, Cruise, 5-Speed,
Cold A/C.
$2,900 OBO
2003 Honda
TRX250 EX ATV
Runs Great! Looks Great!
$2100 OBO
860-634-0581
760 VANS/TRUCKS
1994 Ford Ranger
2 door, XL Extended Cab,
2.3L 4 cylinder, standard,
144K original miles. One
owner, runs well, some rust.
$1400 or best offer.
Call (413)245-4127
1988 Ford F-350
1-Ton Dump
(Flat-Bed)
With 8-Foot Plow.
Excellent Condition, Low
Mileage, Ready To Work!
First $5500 Takes It!
508-764-6376
1985 Ford F-600
Box Truck
low miles, runs good, needs
some new brake lines. $1000
or best offer.
Call (508)922-3936
2002 GMC Safari
4.3L, AWD/ABS/Cruise,
New Tires, Seats 8, Fr.
Green, Clean
$8000
860-963-7484
2001 GMC Sierra
Turbo Diesel 4x4
Pick Up
94,000 miles, loaded,
leather, $15,500.
Call (860)753-0185 or
(860)779-1886 evenings
1994 GMC
Vandura
Contractor Van
Runs Excellent, Many
Recent Parts. New Tires,
Roof Racks. Great Work Van.
$1200 OBO
508-753-8548
Leave Message
Put It To Work!
2003 Isuzu NPU
16 ft Box Truck
V8 automatic transmission,
power steering, power
brakes. Runs great, very
clean, 10 ft loading ramp.
$10,000.
Call (774)230-1437
2003 Toyota
Tacoma Pickup
White, 43K miles, $8500.
Call (508)943-6941 or
(508)855-3924
760 VANS/TRUCKS
“California”
1967 F-250
Service Truck
with lumbertack. New
engine, 6x6x10’ (enclosed).
2-3 Motorcycle Trailer
Haulmark 2006 Harley
“Dyna” Street Bob, Black
cherry, 2000 miles.
12 foot, pungo 120, kayak
with paddle, vest.
(951)522-0573
765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
CAT D8H
Bulldozer
Cable Blade - Power Shift
Runs Good
$12,000
(860)928-3477
767 VEHICLES WANTED
High-top Mini
Wheelchair
Van Needed
In excellent running
condition with fully
automatic wheel chair lift
and closing doors.
Please leave message
(508)764-2807
Free Removal of
Unwanted/Junk
Cars and Trucks
No title! No keys! No
problem! Serving MA, CT,
RI, NH, & ME.
Call (617)799-5444 for
fast removal
VEHICLES FOR PARTS
1987 Chevy 3/4
Ton Pickup
Had Fire In Engine
Compartment. Had
Rebuilt 350 Engine, Auto
Transmission, And
Transfer Case.
Heavy-Duty Leafs On
Rear-End. Reese Hitch,
Fisher Plow-Frame, New
Exhaust, Ladder Rack
(860)428-3478
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