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1 Vol. VII, No. 28 (860) / Complimentary Friday, April 6, 2012 THISHIS WEEK S QUOTEUOTE No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it. INSIDE A8-9 OPINION A12 SPORTS B2 HOT SPOT B3 OBITS B4 RELIGION B5 CALENDAR LOCAL Cupcake Truck Page A4 Budget set to go to vote at public hearing WE NEED TO LET THE PEOPLE OF PUTNAM KNOW WE ARE PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE MERYL E. WILLETT VILLAGER STAFF WRITER PUTNAM The town is presenting a $22 million budget to its taxpayers to vote on at a public hearing on Wednesday, April 11, at the Putnam Middle School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The budget represents a proposed mil rate, and if the budget is passed the town will see a 3.51-mil increase. A mil increase of this magnitude has not been seen in almost 10 years, as the mil rate has remained flat up to this point. Based on the presentation given to the Board of Finance where a total of $836,815 worth of capitol non-reoccurring items was presented, Mayor Peter Place and Town Administrator Doug Cutler were directed by the BOF to create a list of priorities for the town, which brought down the initial cost to under $400,000. I know we need a lot of things to be done, but I need a list organized in the order that we need them to be funded, said Board of Finance Chairman Tony Falzarano. The reconfigured list was approved by the Board of Selectmen during the Monday, April 3 meeting and will be sent to the Board of Finance. Included in that list is $150,000 for a low profile dump truck, $50,000 for improvements to the library, $22,000 for the re-evaluation contract, and $50,000 to update the St. Marie Greenhall Field. A number of vehicle purchases, armory study and clean up, library improvements, fencing for the dog park, and a reserve for crude absences, after we reviewed it, we came up with a list of eight priorities for the town, said Cutler. Both the mayor and the town administrator were talking about taking care of our existing buildings prior to the election, and it s just Turn To BUDGET page A16 QVCC kicks off new center with summit BUSINESS LEADERS, LEGISLATORS DISCUSS FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING SPORTS Putnam Rotary Club Senior All-Star event Page A12 Visit our website with your smart phone or tablet device! Just scan the QR code below with your device and instantly be linked to our website, where you can read the PDF versions of our newspapers! It s as easy as that! BY KERENSA KONESNI AND MERYL E. WILLETT VILLAGER STAFF WRITERS On Wednesday, March 28, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy spoke in front of the Northeast Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon at the Harvest Restaurant in Pomfret, the first of three stops for the governor that day as he toured the Quiet Corner. While at the harvest, Malloy spoke of education reform and small business, and the cost of doing business in the MERYL E. WILLETT VILLAGER STAFF WRITER KILLINGLY The Follow the Fifty kickoff event was held on Saturday, March 31, at the Killingly High School, where 177 Models of Heart Health gathered for a day of information, exercise and fun. The initiative is funded through the Hearth Truth Community Action Grant, a women s heart health awareness and action campaign that warns women about heart disease, and was originally designed to recruit 50 women from northeastern Connecticut. However, with Kerensa Konesni photos Gov. Dannel Malloy, TEEG Executive Director Donna Grant, Thompson First Selectman Larry Groh, Pomfret First Selectman Jim Rivers and Pomfret Selectwoman Maureen Nicholson. Malloy tours the Quiet Corner GOVERNOR VISITS POMFRET, TEEG, QVCC state. I understand that things are hard, but imagine how hard things could be if the state had continued to travel down the road in which we were being led by former governors, said Malloy before launching into his speech. Malloy citied that one year ago, Connecticut was at 9.3 percent unemployment and as of this month that percentage has dropped to 8 percent. He said through the jobs bill, which is expected to Turn To MALLOY page A15 Dozens kick off Follow the Fifty event PROGRAM AIMS AT IMPROVING HEART HEALTH an overwhelming response, 177 women have been signed up to lead others in the Quiet Corner on their health quest. After fasting for 12 hours, the models arrived at 7:30 a.m. and were then divided into groups and began their day visiting 15 activity Turn To FIFTY page A16 BY KERENSA KONESNI VILLAGER STAFF WRITER DANIELSON Following the recent announcement that Quinebaug Valley Community College had been chosen by the state Board of Regents for Higher Education to become one of three Connecticut community colleges to house an advanced manufacturing technology center, the college hosted a Manufacturing MERYL E. WILLETT VILLAGER STAFF WRITER PUTNAM Deary Brothers Mike s Stand is celebrating its 75th year of business, and to commemorate that achievement, Putnam Mayor Peter Place Kerensa Konesni photo QVCC President Dr. Ross Tomlin speaks with business leaders in the manufacturing sector following the summit. Summit Thursday, March 29. Business leaders in the manufacturing sector joined Senate President Pro Tempore Donald Williams, D-Brooklyn, and State Rep. Turn To QVCC page A10 Courtesy photos Deary Brothers Mike s Stand is celebrating its 75th year of business in Celebrating 75 years of service MIKE S STAND HONORED FOR LONGEVITY IN COMMUNITY has declared Friday, April 13 as Deary Brothers Mike s Stand Day. Deary Brothers owner Michael Deary said that the business started in 1913 as a milk-delivering service Turn To DEARY page A11

2 A2 Friday, April 06, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER Shrewsbury ash landfill may take revenue from Putnam MERYL E. WILLETT VILLAGER STAFF WRITER PUTNAM If ash that is currently transported from Hartford is no longer brought to Putnam but rather deposited at the Shrewsbury site, the town could lose up to $1 million in revenue from Wheelabrator, as that revenue would no longer be coming into the town through the landfill, according to Town Administrator Doug Cutler. Since the Shrewsbury landfill is now open, Wheelabrator is starting to bring ash there, but I spoke with Bob Jacques recently and he said some ash from Hartford would continue to be sent to Putnam. Right now we re trying to figure out through the annual reconciliation report how much revenue to expect, since the reconciliation report basically sets our budget for the town s fiscal year, said Cutler. During the Monday night Board of Selectmen s meeting April 2, Cutler announced that the reconciliation report had come in, and the amount due to the town for this year is $736, Those funds will be used to cover the shortfall between Jan. 1 and June 30, because of ash from Hartford burn plant being sent to the Shrewsbury landfill, said Cutler. If the town were to lose all of the Hartford ash for the upcoming six months, it would amount to $450,000. Wheelabrator, who leases space in Putnam at the Ash landfill, has the ability to bring ash wherever is most economically sound for their business. Cutler said that there are no guarantees or contractual obligations for the company to consistently bring all ash from Hartford to Putnam. They can make daily decisions as to where they are bringing the ash it has to fit in with their business plan as to where they are bringing it and why, and since the Shrewsbury landfill recently went into operation, it s the financing aspect that is determining where the ash is going, said Cutler. The town is currently in its 13th year of its 20-year contract with Wheelabrator. Cutler said that the location of where the ash is transported to is not directly linked to the current contract negotiations, which have been taking place over the course of the past year. If a decision was reached to expand the footprint of the current location, it would allow for more ash to be deposited, in turn potentially making up for lost revenue, according to Scott Pempek, a member of the Landfill Advisory Committee charged with renegotiating the Wheelabrator contract. I look at it like you have a goal, and we can fill it today or tomorrow, but you have the capacity to recoup those funds. Right now we re just postponing the revenue, said Pempek. In the event that Wheelabrator should take all of the ash from Hartford to Shrewsbury, Cutler said the town has a fund set up to offset that cost, which as depicted by state law, can only be used for future capitol expenses related to the landfill and not for a potential tax burden that may be brought to the tax payers. We have a reserve fund, so a portion above and beyond the baseline of our annual budgetary needs is put into the special account, said Cutler. Pempek said the town is not in a doomand-gloom situation concerning the revenue. We haven t lost a dime we just didn t get the money right now. We have the capacity for 5 million cubic yards of ash, which could be filled today or tomorrow, maybe 20 years from now, and we have a contract that goes for another seven years. Maybe it will be extended by another 10 after that I mean, Wheelabrator isn t going anywhere, said Pempek. The reconciliation report showed that the town did receive more money then what is required in the budget that will last through the end of the calendar year, and any made up funds will go to a separate account. So if we don t get the funds from Hartford we will have enough to offset what we would have normally revived, Pempek said. Meryl E. Willett may be reached at , ext. 112, or by at EYE EXAMS NEWS BRIEFS Southbridge Spectacle Shop Eye Exams Available On Premises Most Insurances Accepted Call For Appointment Progressive Lenses Special $ 99 One Hour Service On Most Single Vision Lenses Hrs: Mon-Tues & Fri 9-5; Wed & Saturday 9-1; Thurs 9-7 We Accept CMHC, HMO Blue, Mass Health & Most Others Main Street, Southbridge, MA Courtesy photo From left, Dominick Lucenti, Manchester, Conn., (on bench); Alyson Fowler, Norwich, Conn.; Paul Lucenti, Woodstock, Conn.; Joe Lucenti, Woodstock, Conn.; Jon Carpentier, Sterling, Conn., Seana Hendrickson, Thompson, Conn. Church to present Sounds of Broadway WEBSTER The Church of the Reconciliation will present The Sounds of Broadway by the highly acclaimed singing group, Sounds of on Saturday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in the Church s Upper Parish Hall. Sounds of is a group of friends who got together to perform songs from different genres of music such as those from Broadway, Disney, and others. In addition to performing together in the Sounds of group, they are frequently seen and heard at various Northeastern Connecticut venues. Jon Carpentier, who leads the group, just completed a three-weekend run in the Bradley Theater s production of The Putnam County Spelling Bee. Earlier this year, he starred in the Complex Theater s presentation of Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Last year, he played Joseph in Reconciliation s presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Reconciliation s Rector, Pastor Janice Ford, said, We are so fortunate to be able to present these young and very talented Connecticut performers here at our church in Massachusetts, just across the border from Connecticut. We know that we will hear great things from them in the future. The April 21 performance is a Coffee Housestyle fundraiser for the Church. Complimentary refreshments will be available, and various donated items will be raffled off. Ticket prices are $10. Reservations may be made by calling the Church office at Seating is limited. The Church of the Reconciliation is located at 5 North Main Street in Webster. Its Upper Parish Hall is located behind the church. Relay for Life to hold auction and dinner CANTERBURY Lucky Friday the 13th is fast approaching. Lucky? Yes, it will be lucky if you are one of those attending Relay For Life of Northeastern Connecticut Goods and Services Auction and Dinner Dance next week. This is the 6th annual auction and it will be held at Wright s Mill Farm in Canterbury. Tickets are $20. The evening begins with cocktail hour and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. and a wonderful buffet feast begins at 6:30 p.m. The live auction begins promptly at 7:45 p.m. and features many outstanding items such as trips, sports items, services and more. Make Friday the 13th your lucky day and end it with at trip to Wright s Mill Farm for this annual event, which benefits the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Following the tradition started six years ago of honoring someone who has lost the battle against cancer, this year s event in dedicated in memory of Steve Bousquet who was known in our corner of the state for his assistance to organizations, schools and individuals. For additional information about the auction and/or tickets, contact Melissa Franklin at or Lori Ruehle at and make it your lucky day. 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VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ARE PUBLISHED BY STONEBRIDGE PRESS LLC MANAGING EDITOR ADAM MINOR (800) , EXT. 130 ADVERTISING MANAGER JEAN ASHTON (800) , EXT. 104 PRODUCTION MANAGER JULIE CLARKE (800) , EXT. 105 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS PHOTO POLICY As a community oriented family of newspapers, Villager Newspapers welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Villager Newspapers, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made available for resale, with any proceeds going to Villager Newspapers and/or the photo re-print vendor. VILLAGER ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK I understand that things are hard, but imagine how hard things could be if the state had continued to travel down the road in which we were being led by former governors. - Gov. Dannel Malloy, quoted in a speech while visiting the Quiet Corner last week. BIRD LISTINGS OPEN TO CLOSE PUTNAM TOWN HALL ( ) Monday through Friday...8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Town Clerk ( ): Monday through Friday...8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Recordings accepted until 4 p.m.; office occasionally closed between noon and 1 p.m. Water Pollution Control Authority ( ): Monday through Friday...8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Veterans Services...9 to 11 a.m. Friday PUTNAM PUBLIC LIBRARY ( ) Monday through Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday...10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday...10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Story Time: 4 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays PUTNAM POST OFFICE ( ) Window: Monday through Friday...8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday...8:30 a.m. to noon Lobby/Post Office Boxes: Monday through Friday...6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday...6 a.m. to 3 p.m. AT THE AUDUBON Bird sightings at CT Audubon in Pomfret and Wyndham Land Trust properties for the week of March 26: Pine Warbler, Winter Wren, Kestrel, Field Sparrow, Bufflehead, Ring-necked Duck, Northern Harrier, Palm Warbler, Woodcock, Wood Duck and Phoebe. FRONT PAGE QUOTE This week s front page quote is attributed to: Napoleon Hill

3 PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, April 06, 2012 A3 A new season, a new venue SATURDAY NIGHT CAR CRUISE MAKES NEW HOME IN POMFRET BY KERENSA KONESNI VILLAGER STAFF WRITER File photo The popular weekly Tri-State Car Cruise events are moving from the K-Mart parking lot in Putnam to the Loos and Co. property in Pomfret, starting May 5. POMFRET The change of seasons has brought with it a change to the lineup of businesses in the Stop & Shop plaza on Route 44 in Putnam. The building where the Sears Essentials department store was housed for nearly a decade has been reverted back to a K-Mart, as it was in years past, but the impact of the switch will extend further than to consumers in the area. Tri-State Cruisers President Dick Salvas said the Saturday Night Car Cruises charity event is no longer welcome in the parking lot of the K-Mart center, per order of the new management. Last September, we were notified that the K-Mart might be coming in, said Salvas. But I thought they d be crazy not to work with us. However, upon speaking with managers at the store, Salvas said he was told that regional managers determine the store would be unable to relinquish 300 parking spaces reserved for K-Mart customers. Extremely popular with car enthusiasts in the tri-state area, the Saturday night car cruises draw, on average, that number of automobiles from restored antiques to exotic sports cars. Salvas said he was caught off guard by K-Mart s stance, as the well-attended event draws customers to the area, however he immediately began the task of finding a new location for the club s weekly event. You re not going to beg someone to make them money, he said. When the season opens May 5, Salvas said the Tri-State Cruisers Saturday Night Cruise will be held at a new location one town over from it s original home in Putnam. The Saturday cruises will now take place the Loos & Co. s property, located at the corner of Route 169 and Route 101 in Pomfret. We ll park the cars in the big, grassy corner at Loos, said Salvas. We can get about 300 cars in there. It s right near the school, and it s good clean fun. It s going to be a plus for the town. While Pomfret stands to benefit from the change in location, the loss of the Saturday night event will be felt throughout the town of Putnam. The club began holding the cruises in 1991 at the former Rueben s Deli on Providence Street with approximately 20 cars, according to Salvas. As the club caught on and membership increased beyond that location s capacity, it moved to the Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot downtown and then over to the lot behind Jade Garden on Kennedy Drive. As the car cruises grew to 300 cars on average, Salvas said the club made the move up to the Stop & Shop parking lot, and before settling on the opposite side of the lot, now operated by K-Mart. We are reputable people, we take good care of our cars, said Salvas. It is a shame; I can t figure it out. The parkade loses, the town of Putnam loses, and the kids at the Hole in the Wall lose. The Saturday night car cruises have raised more than $100,000 to benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford over the last two decades through donations and 50/50 raffles, according to Salvas. I ve been doing this for 20 years for nothing but the kids, he said. Salvas credited Putnam s town leaders for attempting to find another space for the cruise within city limits. With the change from Sears to K-Mart, I talked to the manager, said Putnam Mayor Peter Place. We tried to build a relationship with them, but it s not the manager s decision in Putnam and when he passed it along to regional managers, they didn t feel comfortable with a car show in their lot. Several other sites were discussed, according to Place, though in the end none were large enough to hold the event. He runs probably one of the best car cruises in New England, said Place of Salvas. You re serenaded with oldies, it s a wonderful community of friendship and a great time. Place said that many will feel the absence of the cars that used to tour around town on Saturday nights. We re going to miss them and I wish them well, but I do look forward to taking the ride over to Pomfret to continue to see the car cruises there. While businesses in Putnam may feel a change in the influx of patrons to the community on Saturday nights, Pomfret First Selectman Jim Rivers said he expects that the Tri-State Cruisers will be well received by Pomfret residents and businesses and may even benefit from the change in scenery. I think it s a good location. Loos & Co. is right in the middle of the 10-town region, and the space where the cars will be parked is in a high visibility area, Rivers said. It will be good for the businesses in that area as well, and we re glad to have them in Pomfret. This will be a compliment to things that are already happening in that part of town. A manager at the Putnam K-Mart was unable to provide comment for this report, redirecting questions to the corporate media relations office. When reached for comment, Kim Freely, of Sears Holding Corporate Public Relations said, It appears that one reason we did not renew the Tri-State Cruisers request is that under the prior store format, the Cruisers were just too successful. They brought in too many cars, and it didn t leave enough parking for patrons and was very disruptive to the business as a whole and so we did not decide to move forward with it as the store format changed. Freely offered an apology on behalf of K-Mart, but stated that the parking needs of K-Mart customers is their biggest priority. Time will tell if the venue change will impact the club in a positive manner, however Salvas, Place and Rivers agreed it s better to have a change in location than no car cruise events at all. Kerensa Konesni may be reached at ext. 110, or at Oxford, MA ACCURACY WATCHTCH The Putnam Villager is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the top right hand corner of page A3 in a timely manner. If you find a mistake, call (860) during normal business hours. During non-business hours, leave a message in the editor s voice mailbox. The editor will return your phone call. 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4 A4 Friday, April 06, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER Cupcake truck brings sugary treats to Putnam PUTNAM The Citizens National Bank celebrated going mobile last week, and in celebration, the Cupcake Truck came to Putnam, bringing treats and smiles to children of all ages in town. Everyone is smiling as they order their cupcake and learn about the benefits of mobile banking. Olivia Ashun and her aunt enjoy their special treat. Meryl E. Willett photos Totally jazzed for the Citizens National Bank going mobile, the Cupcake Truck came to Putnam! Cathy Blanchette is all smiles as Todd hands over the cupcake. Monica Phongsa and Alec Fontaine share their treats. Training Officer Lyn James and Sr. Vice President Paul Grenier are very excited for CNB going mobile. ProActive Computer Services Chocolate and vanilla for Hannah and Jacob Irons, of Plainfield. ProActive Computers, a local business serving Northeast Connecticut and Northern Rhode Island since 2005, services all personal computers, servers, and workstations. The frosting is piled on as CNB goes mobile. ProActive Computers specialize in virus prevention and removal and complete testing of systems. Normal maintenance takes less than one hour! ProActive offers customers complete consulting and repair service including diagnosis and troubleshooting of desktop, server and notebook computers. Edward McClelland, owner and operator of ProActive Computer Services has been working in computer systems for 19 years, and can solve any computer issue. Why go through the hassle of unhooking your computer to bring it to a service center? ProActive comes right to your location! Mobile Services are available seven days per week until 4 p.m. at your home or office. Fully equipped mobile service Service calls $40 hourly % Senior Citizen Discount

5 PUTNAM VILLAGER Welcoming a future environmentalist WHAT IS IT? Friday, April 06, 2012 A5 Children are born naturalists. They explore the world with all of their senses, experiment in the environment, and communicate their discoveries to those around them. -The Audubon Nature Preschool On Wednesday, March 28, my husband, Andy, and I welcomed our daughter Hannah into the world. Rightly, Miss Hannah wanted to be sure not to miss another day of spring and arrived (very unlike her mom) two days early. She is not too familiar with her surroundings yet, so I doubt that she really has any idea about ornate flowers, colorful sunsets, snow-covered landscapes, jumping crickets, or graceful deer. Funnily, though, just after we got home from the hospital three deer You ve got until April 17 to contribute to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2011 tax year. That s not a lot of time, but if you have some money available, and you haven t completely funded your IRA for 2011, consider doing so before the deadline. And once you ve maxed out on your IRA for last year, why not get a jump on 2012? Actually, you could have started contributing to your 2012 IRA as early as Jan. 2. In fact, if you can get into the habit of fully funding your IRA each January, you ll give your money 15 extra months of growth potential, as opposed to waiting until mid- April of the following year. If you factor in all the years you ll be contributing to your IRA before you retire, those extra months of growth opportunities, repeated over decades, could end up providing you with a fair amount of extra cash when you start tapping into your IRA at retirement. Of course, you may not find it all that easy to come up with the full IRA contribution amount at one time. (In 2012, you can put up to $5,000 into a Roth or traditional IRA, or $6,000 if you re 50 or older.) But if you look at your entire financial picture, you may be able to think of some resources. Here are a few suggestions: Put your tax refund to work. In 2011, the average tax refund was about $3,000, according to the IRS. If you received that amount in 2012, and you applied it toward your IRA, you would already have met half the contribution limit (if you are 50 or older) or more than half (if you re younger than 50). Take advantage of interest payments or dividends. If you own income-producing investments, you may find that THE EVERYDAY ECOLOGIST LIZ ELLSWORTH appeared in our yard a mother and her two young ones. Andy and I jumped up to watch them wander around, munching on the grass, and exclaimed to Hannah, Look! Obviously, Hannah was more interested in her nap, but we were encouraging her early to observe nature. Hopefully, Miss Hannah will learn a lot more from her parents about exploring, investigating, observing, and respecting nature. I do hope she gets struck by her own wonder by digging in the dirt, following the path of a stream just to know where it goes, chasing bugs, catching fireflies, demanding to know why earthworms come out when it rains, trying to figure out which bird sings which tune, building her own secret fort in the trees or long grasses, and/or just simply playing outside. Who knows what Hannah will do, but I like to think she ll learn to enjoy being outside as much as her dad and I do. Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and holds a master s degree in Environmental Education from Antioch University New England and a B.A. in English from Bates College. She specializes in conservation and recycling initiatives. Early IRA funding can pay off over time FINANCIAL FOCUS JEFF BURDICK they can help you fund your IRA early. For example, if you own dividend-paying stocks, and you don t typically reinvest the dividends, consider putting some of these funds into your IRA. (Keep in mind, though, that stocks can reduce or discontinue dividends at any time). And you can do the same thing with any interest payments you receive from bonds. Put other windfalls into your IRA. If you receive a windfall, such as a bonus from your employer or a gift of cash, think about putting it into your IRA. If none of these options present themselves, and you can t afford to write out a big check to fund your IRA very early in the year, do the best you can to reach the contribution limit as soon as possible. To make this happen, consider setting up a monthly automatic transfer from your checking or savings account into your IRA. Even if you were to divide these transfers into 15 equal payments totaling $5,000 (or $6,000 if you re 50 or older), you would still be funding your IRA more quickly than if you would have scrambled to contribute in the last few months before the tax filing deadline. No matter when you do it, fully funding your IRA is a great way to help build resources for retirement. But the earlier, the better so do whatever you can to beat that tax deadline each year. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at or CONTEST ENTRY FORM APRIL 6, 2012 Deadline: APRIL 12, 2012 My guess is: Last Week s Answer: The old Belding Mill ruins, Route 12, North Grosvenordale Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? The Villager has it to give. Enter What is It? now for your chance to win! Name Address State Zip Telephone# Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. 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6 A6 Friday, April 06, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL Monday, April 9: Honey BBQ grilled-chicken on a roll, served with corn on the cob, coleslaw. Tuesday, April 10: Nachos Grande seasoned beef, cheese, salsa, Spanish rice with beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, nacho chips. Wednesday, April 11: Creamy macaroni and cheese, steamed broccoli, whole-wheat bread stick. Thursday, April 12: Roasted turkey panini, stuffed with turkey, cheese and tomato with avacado ranch dressing, garlic roasted chick peas. Friday, April 13: Oriental rice bowl chicken tossed with tangy sweet and mild chili sauce, over vegetable fried rice and broccoli, wheat roll. PUTNAM ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST IN THE CLASSROOM Monday, April 9: Strawberry whole grain Pop Tart, Scooby-Doo graham cracker sticks, 100 percent fruit juice, milk. Tuesday, April 10: Warm cinnamon roll, fresh fruit, milk. Wednesday, April 11: Whole grain bagel with cream cheese, 100 percent fruit juice, milk. Thursday, April 12: Low fat blueberry muffin, fresh fruit, milk. Friday, April 13: Egg, sausage and cheese quesadillas, 100 percent fruit juice, milk. KID S CAFÉ LUNCH Monday, April 9: Spaghetti and meatballs wheat spaghetti, roasted vegetables, garlic bread. Tuesday, April 10: Chicken teriyaki wrap with Julienne vegetables (carrots, zucchini, peppers) wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla served over Oriental fried rice. Wednesday, April 11: Wolf Meal beef burgers plain or with cheese, fresh green leaf lettuce, tomato, pickles, curly fries, fruit sherbet. Thursday, April 12: Honey BBQ grilled chicken on a whole-grain roll, served with lettuce and tomato, four bean salad. Friday, April 13: Putnam special pizza, assorted fresh toppings, mixed greens salad. Alternate offerings: Sandwiches: tuna, egg salad, ham and cheese, turkey breast and cheese, peanut butter and jelly or fluff. Yogurt meal: 4 oz yogurt, string cheese or peanut butter and graham crackers. Chef Salad: Lettuce, tomato, broccoli, carrots, green peppers, PUTNAM MIDDLE SCHOOL WOLF S DEN CAFÉ Monday, April 9: Spaghetti and meatballs, wheat spaghetti, roasted vegetables, garlic bread. Tuesday, April 10: Chicken teriyaki wrap, with Julienne vegetables (carrots, zucchini, peppers) wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla, served over Oriental fried rice. Wednesday, April 11: Wolf meal beef or vegetable burgers, plain or with cheese and bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, curly fries, fruit sherbet (order vegetable burger ahead). Thursday, April 12: Honey BBQ grilled chicken on a whole-grain roll, served with lettuce and tomato, four bean salad. Friday, April 13: Homemade stuffed crust pizza, assorted fresh toppings, fresh garden salad. LEARNING DANIELSON H.H. Ellis Technical High School recently announced its honor roll for the second term of the academic year. HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Dustin Bachand, Jessica Badger, Timothy Baldyga, Corey Barry, Gunnar Eubanks, Alan Exley, Melina Freeman, Zachary Golob, Zachary Goulette, Ashley Humes, Sierra Jean, Jacob Kumpf, Jennifer Langlois, Ashleigh McNair, Kevin Morang, Emily Peltier, Ryan Perry, Alisha Pipkins, Kayla Radzik, Justin Robinson, Spencer Schmeelk, Indiana Smith, Joshua Stilwell, Dylan Tellier, Chelsea Watson, Justin Williams. Grade 11: William Ahern, Daniel Amarante, Jasmine Ashmore, Matthew Belcher, Kristopher Connell, Austin Courtemanche, Johnathon Crouch, Jason Dean, Megan DeRouin, Tanner Doucette, Samantha Doyon, Randall Fifield, William Furtado, Lukasz Glowacki, Shawn Greenman, Jessica Hanton, Jonah Hayes, Shawna LaBelle, Agustus Larose, Jake Mackinnon, Eugene Majowicz, Nathan Morneau, Kyle Norton, John Otis, Adam Peltier, Jocelyn Peters, EmilyAnn Rudzinski, Amy Skrzypczak, Christina Steen, Charlene Williams. Grade 10: Shawn Battey, Gennifer Berthiaume, Andrew Birch, Taylor Blanchard-Saucier, Ryan Carignan, Jacques Demarais, Owen Dube, Steven Duhamel, Ronnie Fierro, Anthony Freligh, Cody Gaboury, Dale Greb, Nicholas Plaza, Skyler Randolph, Zachary Sherman, Kyle Watson. Grade 9: Adam Blonshine, Andre Bouchard, William Bradley, Mason Carignan, Dakota Cook, Cody Corey, Zachary Costa-Mello, Sabrina Cusson, Alexander Levesque, Chicago Rogers, Joslyn Tellier, Victoria Trudeau-Mungham. HONORS Grade 12: Troy Bissonnette, Andrew Brown, Ashley Cournoyer, Jeffrey Deojay, Ryan Durfee, Travis Flickner, Samantha Hartley, Keane Heon-Barr, Alex Kudelsky, Wilfred LaFlamme, Daniel Lee, Jennifer Neff, Zachary Okenquist, Colin Parlato, Ryan Pellerin, Joseph Pomroy, Jacob Reynolds, Xavier Riendeau, Jose Rojas, Brandon Rondeau, Keith Scott, John Wetherbee, Brian Yeo. Grade 11: Isaac Bausch, Derek Bennett, Ryan Biernacki, Nicholas Daigle, Austin Donnelly, Erik Eubanks, Brandon Field, Mark Glennon, Bradley Harriott, Austin Harty, Kodey Hill, Daniel Kelley, Brandon Maynard, Joseph Miller, Aaron Morrissette, Cheyenne Mullin, Jordan Panteleakos, SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at Ellis Tech announces honor roll students Salve Regina University NEWPORT, R.I. The following hometown residents were named to the Dean s List during the fall 2011 semester at Salve Regina University: Kaitlyn Kelly, of Thompson, a sophomore majoring in Special Education. Stamatina Haveles of Danielson, a junior majoring in International Studies and English-Literature. Kyleigh Larkin of Danielson, a junior majoring in English- Literature. Danielle Derrico of Pomfret Center, a sophomore majoring in Marketing. Katelyn Morrissette of Dayville, a sophomore majoring in Early Childhood Education. Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship THOMPSON Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Department is now accepting applications for the Lt. George W. Walker Memorial Scholarship and the Chief Joseph Donovan Sr. EDUCATION NOTEBOOK Memorial Scholarship. Requirements for application: Be a Thompson resident graduating high school senior pursuing higher education. Scholarship applications will only be considered if complete. Non-compliance will void application. Students may apply for one or both scholarships. Each scholarship requires its own application. Student deadline is May 1, 2012 at your guidance office. See your Guidance Counselor for applications. Genealogy Programs at Killingly Public Library Want to research your family history but not sure where to start? Already started but not sure where to turn next? Killingly Public Library will hold the following workshops to get you on the right track! Access to Ancestry.com is now available in the library. Both sessions will be held in the library Community Room. Call to register (class size is limited). Genealogy I - First Steps Tuesday, April 17, 2-4 p.m. Genealogy II - Next Steps Tuesday, May 22, 2-4 p.m. Killingly Public Library Spring Vacation Program KILLINGLY Animal Senses, presented by Dennison Pequotsepos Center, Tuesday April 17, 10 a.m., ages Investigate the keen senses of a wide array of different animals. Meet live snakes, turtles, frogs and owls and investigate how they use their senses to survive in the wild. Pre-registration required and starts March 26. To register call the library at Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation Scholarships Anthony Posiadala, Anthony Reine, Daniel Rogers, Skylar Solomon, Matthew Taylor, Emily Therrien, Patrick Thomas, Russell Thompson, David Troniar. Grade 10: Jarred Allen, Jeramiah Barclay, Dylan Bouchard, Ryan Churchill, Jared Corey, Arthur Fawell, Veronica Galloway, Hayden Hamilton, Jacob Lopriore, Katie Maddalena, Nathan Mansfield, Brandon Mayo, Brooke Nowlan, Kreg O Hara, Aliana Paetzell, Eric Pratt, Megan Santos, Leah Savoie, Nathan Schneider, Mason Scott, Joshua Simpson, Matthew Snay, Christopher Stilwell, Felicia Trudeau, Austin Weagle, Brian Williams, Kristie Wlaszkiewicz. Grade 9: Joseph Adamick, Evan Adams, Noah Adamuska, Jeremy Alexander, Spencer Anderson, Alec Binienda, Chad Borski, Kyle Brakenwagen, Dylan Brown, Jeffrey Carr, Brandon Comtois, Dustin Demers, Jacob Desilets, John Paul Dufault, Jillian Earehart, Alicia Farquharson, Nicholas Firlik, Brandon Fitzpatrick, Christopher Fontaine, Benjamin Henault, David Horan, Keenan Lafleche, Ariel LaFleur, Dylan Lamothe, Toby Lavigne, Makyle Leavens, Luke Lopriore, Alex Marois, Keenan Miller, Sheriden Murphy, Elizabeth Patton, Dale Prospert, Cameron Robinson, Aranza Romero, Luis Rosario Santos, Bradley Savoie, Daniel Selbe, Michael Serrano, Cyrus Smith, Nicholas Southwell, Andrew Tingley, Tyler Tremblay, Julian Van Niekerk, Joseph Zadziejko. DANIELSON The Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation is offering more than $90,000 in scholarships for the academic year. Most scholarships are available to new (incoming) and returning QVCC students and several are open to 2012 QVCC graduates. Unless otherwise stated in the scholarship description, applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 30. Applicants must fill out the application online at /scholarships. Additional forms to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office, including the application signature page, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and a transcript, can be downloaded from the website. All materials must be submitted together by March 22. Scholarship applicants are screened by an impartial committee from the QVCC Foundation based on the criteria of the scholarship. Scholarship awards are presented at the Foundation s Scholarship Night in May. Complete information including scholarship descriptions and requirements can be found at /scholarships. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at NEWS BRIEFS New administrative dean appointed at QVCC INVITING NEW PATIENTS Monica Rao, D.M.D. We cater to cowards General & Preventative Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening) Root Canal Treatments Crowns & Bridges Dentures/Partials State of the Art Sterilizing Techniques We welcome your call & invite your questions 5 Englewood St., Webster, MA (behind Wind Tiki) We practice gentle dentistry with your comfort in mind We accept most insurances. DANIELSON Paul G. Martland, of Lincoln, R.I., former director of sourcing for Cranston Print Works with 28 years of management experience in the textile printing industry, has been appointed dean of administrative services at Quinebaug Valley Community College. Martland served as general superintendent of the Webster, Mass. facility for 12 years, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant and distribution center. Later, as director of sourcing, he was responsible for purchasing of fabric and fabric based products in countries including China, Korea, Taiwan and Pakistan. During those 10 years he visited Asia 23 times, learning firsthand the cultural aspects of doing business in that part of the world. I am thrilled to be at QVCC, he said. I wanted to join an organization that was doing something worthwhile, something really important. QVCC is such an organization. The mission of community colleges has always been significant, but is even more critical in today s economic climate. A graduate of Amherst College, Martland earned an MBA in operations management and strategy from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He has served on the board of directors of Hubbard Regional Hospital in Webster, including three years as president, as well as Webster Five Cents Saving Bank. In addition, he served 20 years as a director of the United Way of Webster and Dudley. We are thrilled to have Paul at the college in his new role as dean of administration, said QVCC President Ross Tomlin. The dean position is extremely important to the college, and we need somebody who really understands budgets and facilities. Paul will be overseeing not only our business office, but also our IT and maintenance departments. He has extensive experience in these areas and will be an important part of our college leadership as we move forward in challenging budget times and start construction on our new wing. April is Month of the Military Child Connecticut residents are being asked to observe national Month of the Military Child in April, honoring youth impacted by parental deployment, by participating in the Second Annual PURPLE UP! Of Connecticut Operation Military Kids (OMK), a part of the 4-H Youth Development Program of UCONN Cooperative Extension. We are encouraging everyone across Connecticut to wear purple on Friday, April 13, stated Connecticut OMK Program Coordinator Lisa Marcinkowski, as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifice while a parent is deployed. Purple is the color, she explained, that symbolizes all branches of the military as it is the combination of Army green, Navy blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red and Coast Guard blue. Through the wearing of purple on Friday, April 13, the people of Connecticut will be showing their appreciation for these young heroes, Marcinkowski added. Garden club offering high school scholarship WOODSTOCK The Woodstock Area Garden Club gives an annual scholarship to a senior high school student who will attend college with the intention to major in agriculture, landscape, horticulture or other environmental science. 1. Primary consideration will be given to high school seniors from towns that WAGC serves Ashford, Eastford, Killingly, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson and Woodstock. 2. If no applications are received to meet criteria No. 1, consideration will be given to senior students attending Killingly Vocational Agricultural School. 3. Final consideration will be given to students attending college and majoring in agriculture, landscape, horticulture or other environmental science. Application deadline is April 20. Only applications received on or before that deadline will be considered. Applications will not be returned. Please return completed applications and all related documents to Judy Gilliland (WAGC Scholarship), 250 Green Road, Woodstock, CT

7 PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, April 06, 2012 A7 Time flies Despite one s best efforts, you can t please all people all the time. After recovering from my lumps regarding my articles on school dress codes and parenting, I figured I d lighten it up a bit with my last article on the manner in which we speak. Little did I expect that what I thought would be a light-hearted look at our grammatical foibles would garner me further reproach: How one person becomes so self important and knowledgeable as to tell parents how their children should dress and behave, is now an expert in the English language, is not easy to understand. I do agree with some that she has written This has left me with the unfortunate understanding that no matter what I choose to write about, there will always be someone who misconstrues the overall message or fails to see the humor, depending on the topic. In response, I m not sure how either of my articles translates to self important and knowledgeable or an expert in the English language. I am a wife and a mother of four children with a bachelor s degree from UConn. I don t know if that makes me especially smart or well-educated and I never claimed such in my articles. I was merely expressing my opinion on appropriate school attire and on the things people say. I certainly THE NEW NORMAL LAURA FISHER ANDERSEN don t consider myself an expert on anything, though I do believe I possess some solid working knowledge on several topics I ve chosen to share. What I do know is that Dad and I somehow managed to raise four well-spoken, respectfully attired, responsible, successful and respectful children. Expert? Nope. Just real life experiences, trial and error, and active, involved parenting, some of which was done single-handedly due to military absence. Yes, I know Expert? and Nope. are not full sentences. Dad is training yet again. While in the midst of this current fiveweek solo run, the fundraiser the high school students look forward to each year, the Lock-In, occurred. Having been postponed twice due to scheduling conflicts with other events at the high school, the final date unfortunately fell while Dad is away. He not only missed this event, he also missed our daughter s induction into the National Honor Society the evening prior, an event our second son was also part of, having been inducted last year. Given that Dad left home for his deployment on her birthday in 2010, I felt particularly sad that he wasn t here to share the moment. We don t get to pick and choose the dates of his absences; we just have to deal with them. That s life. We were both looking forward to the Lock-In, in part because the kids (ours and other students) were really looking forward to it as well. Dad and I had volunteered to do the 2 to 6 a.m. shift, though I m not sure what we were thinking; perhaps the fact that our travel time is no longer than a walk across the street prompted us to choose that time. Friday was spent doing my normal daily routine until it came time for parents to set up for the event. The Lock-In is an overnight, lockedin fun-filled evening for the entire high school population (if they choose to attend) which raises money for Project Graduation, another overnight fun-filled, alcohol and drug-free party, exclusively for graduating seniors on the night of graduation. Once the students entered the building with their signed permission slips and their entry fee, they were not allowed to leave. Thanks to the efforts of the PG2012 committee as well as two highly energetic PHS teachers, Ms. Kari Dalia and Ms. Sarah Pellegrino, who not only helped with the planning but also chaperoned the entire evening (along with other PHS staff who helped chaperone the event), we were able to provide those in attendance with an evening of food, beverage, snacks, cotton candy, video games, movies, ping-pong, board games, arcade games, card games, gym activities, moon-bounce, and sumo wrestling, culminating with a breakfast sponsored by the Lions. While some of the students managed to stay awake throughout the evening, many eventually drifted off to sleep as the wee hours of the morning grew longer. There was no sleep for the adults as we walked the halls and monitored the activities. As the students were leaving at 6 a.m., the time for clean-up began with about a half-dozen or so of us remaining, not looking like deer in the headlights, but rather looking like deer that had actually been hit and were significantly wounded! Arriving home soon after 7 a.m. on Saturday, I had a decision to make. Because I was hosting an event at 4 p.m., I had to decide if I should get a few hours of sleep, or should I just forge on? Looking at all I had left to do to get ready, I chose to forge on. Oatmeal raisin cookies and a three-layer Mexican bean dip were done by 9 a.m. After vacuuming, dusting, sorting the mail, doing laundry, making one more trip to the grocery store for a few more things, a quick stash and dash of the items I wasn t going to properly get to, and a shower, I was ready for guests to arrive, and I was utterly exhausted. But for the brief time spent at home after lock-in set-up and before my shift began, during which I dozed in front of the television for an hour, by the time I hit the sheets Saturday night, I d been awake for 40 hours, and had to be at the restaurant by 6 a.m. the next morning. I d pulled all-nighters before, no big deal. At this point in my life, it s a big deal. It s now Tuesday and I m most definitely not fully recovered. I should be back to normal within the next few days. Why is it taking so long? When did this happen? When did my body revolt? I never saw it coming. I guess some days I did, but overall, it absolutely crept up on me. I now realize I m pushing 50 or as my children might say, that old. My 30th reunion is next year. Wait! What?! Thirty years?! Seriously? Wow. When I walk the halls of Putnam High School, it seems like just yesterday those halls I now walk through to attend parent teacher conferences, the halls I chaperoned for my children s lock-in, were my halls (and Dad s as well), not to mention his 10 older siblings, and my mother s and her siblings (one of whom is the from the class of 1958, one of the classes which donated the center seal). Now they are my children s halls. How is that possible? Where did the time go? Will a fourth generation walk those same hallowed halls? If you ask me, that would be pretty cool. I ll think about that during my recovery effort another nap. Laura Fisher Andersen is a resident of Putnam. She writes a biweekly column for the Villager Newspapers. She may be reached at Truth in advertising ROUND ROBIN RELAYS ALAN SANDERSON In the opinion of this opinionated writer, not all truth in advertising is good. Please trust me on this one, OK? To begin with, I m positive we re all in agreement that the threat of terrorism is far from muted, even with the death of Osama bin Laden. I m also of the opinion that more plots have been thwarted by our agents than we ll ever learn about because of security reasons. I sure won t live long enough to hear about them. Gosh, heretofore, clandestine events regarding the Second World War are just beginning to come to light. Some of these are currently being revealed on the cabled Military Channel. Personally, I consider sporting events and public means of transportation as the principal terrorist targets. I believe, though, that all that can be done is being done when it comes to baseball and football parks. But jet planes, buses and even rental automobiles could be something else again. I must admit I m a bit queasy when it comes to boarding an airplane or a Greyhound. I m also uncomfortable with the prospects of long waits plus myself and my family members being patted down and shoes removed along with the examinations of our luggage. More than once I ve postponed a trip due to these new regulations. But don t get me wrong! I wouldn t audibly complain since I realize the safety of all passengers is involved. However, now comes my sticking point or the thrust of this column. See whether you agree with me. In fact, I d appreciate it if you let me know. According to new rules recommended by the Transportation Security Administration, airline travelers over the age of 75 and children younger than 12 will be able to forego intrusive examinations (breast and genital touching) at airport terminals in Chicago, Denver, Orlando and Portland. By moving away from a one-size fits all approach, explains TSA spokesman Jim Fotenos, we re applying some intelligence-driven and risk-based security models. TSA is looking at this works for passengers. No doubt Fotenos was influenced by what recently occurred at New York s Kennedy Airport. It was reported that two passengers over 80 were thoroughly stripsearched, which means every part of one s anatomy. It seems one had to give up a back-brace in order for x- rays to do their screening ritual. A female rider was definitely a trifle more than embarrassed when she was ordered to drop her sweat pants so that her colostomy bag (I won t define this item. It s in the dictionary if you don t know) could be searched by two female inspectors. I checked with two of my daughters about this procedure. No, they informed me they wouldn t like it either. But they both concluded that this was necessary to possibly save the lives of all aboard during these terrible times. When they d finished I made the decision unanimous by casting a third positive vote. So where s my beef? It all goes back to my opening statement. Why on Earth advertise these new changes for all to read including terrorists? Why this appalling truth in advertising? Do you think for one moment a terrorist would balk at concealing a bomb in a colostomy bag, a bra or a baby s bottle not to mention body cavities? Hardly. Our enemies don t flinch one second about committing such invasive outrages. Wouldn t it have been much more sensible to inform elderly passengers in a whisper that they needn t under go these complete humiliations? Why advertise our humanitarian courtesy and serve it up as a death warrant employed by terrorists? Codicil: What was the name of the second plane dropping an atomic bomb? Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resident of Connecticut who lives in Danielson. His writings have appeared in numerous publications. Quest finishes strong in competition PUTNAM Quest Martial Arts competed in the 21st New England Tang Soo Do Championships Saturday, March 3. The following students placed in the competition. Eric Nocera: 1st in Forms, 3rd in Weapons Stacey Pazienza: 2nd in Forms and Weapons, 3rd in Breaking Melanie Pazienza: 3rd in Forms, Breaking, Sparring Kyle Pazienza: Trophy, 1st Place Medal Mark Rickaby: 2nd in Sparring, 3rd in Breaking, Weapons, Forms Ian Rickaby: 1st in Sparring and Breaking, 2nd in Forms Gavin Rickaby: 2nd Forms Tanner Clark: 3rd in Sparring Emma Durand: 3rd in Sparring and Breaking Molly McKeon: 1st in Sparring and Forms, 2nd in Weapons David May: 2nd in Forms, 3rd in Breaking Debra Campbell: 1st in Sparring, Weapons, and Breaking Hunter Campbell: 2nd in Weapons and Forms Derek Pomes: 1st in Weapons and Forms, 2nd in Sparring and Breaking Connor Wood: 1st in Sparring, Forms, and Weapons, 2nd in Breaking Emily Lengyel: An Awesome Experience! Nora Guszkowski: 3rd in Forms and Breaking Alex Boligan: 1st in Weapons, 2nd in Forms, 3rd in Sparring and Breaking Javo Alvarez: 3rd in Breaking Tarsavanh Sangasy: 3rd in Sparring Kristine Enos: 1st in Sparring and Weapons, 2nd in Forms and Breaking Jimmy Enos: 2nd in Forms Andrew Hughes: 2nd in Sparring, 3rd in Forms Ben Poettgen: 2nd in Breaking, 3rd in Weapons Jarod Martin: 2nd in Sparring, 3rd in Forms Courtesy photo

8 A8 Friday, April 06, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT TELEPHONE: (860) FAX: (860) EDITORIAL What would you do? With more than a half a beeeellion dollars (insert Dr. Evil impression here) up for grabs as of this writing almost $640 million now, thanks to Mega Millions people are lining up all across the country for a chance to be an overnight millionaire. Whenever a huge jackpot like this comes around, I start to daydream a little bit. I d like to think that money is not a motivating factor in my life I m pretty content with what I have but I can t help but think: What would I do if I suddenly had millions of dollars at my disposal? First thing s first I would THE MINOR DETAILS ADAM MINOR FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER ADAM MINOR EDITOR pay off all my debt, all my wife s debt, all my parents debt, all my family s debt, and probably some of my friends debt. Would I still work? Probably. I love this job, and I would like to think that I would still keep a job just to avoid boredom. I would definitely take a vacation though! But now comes the meat and potatoes who would I help? That s really what it would be about for me. Having the house and the financial security is all fine and good, but what good would it be if you weren t trying to help people with it? I have a couple charities in mind that would definitely benefit, as well as my church, and there are quite a few missionaries I know that would never need to worry about raising support again. Let me stop here. This all sounds good in theory, but I wonder how it would all play out if it actually happened. They say, You can t win if you don t play, and I m definitely not playing, but I wonder how I would actually behave if I won. Would my eyes turn green like in the cartoons, with giant $ symbols on my eyeballs? I wonder how many people would come out of the woodwork claiming to be family or friends with their hands outstretched looking for a handout? Would I go crazy with greed? There have been many cases where that exact thing has happened. So many times, we hear about lottery winners who go insane after they win, giving away nearly everything, overspending on luxurious amenities, only to go bankrupt a short time later, in worse condition than they were before they won. It s easy to look at the situation from the outside, point the fingers and cast the judgments, but it can t be easy to face the pressures associated with being a lottery winner, especially if everyone around you is expecting you to share and get a piece of the pie. Would I be able to take the pressure? Luckily, this is but a daydream. I have never purchased a lottery ticket, and I don t ever plan to. I don t say that to pass judgment on those that do there s nothing wrong with it as long as it isn t an addiction I just choose not to play. Every now and then, I ll get a scratch ticket from my parents for my birthday, and I ll win $2 or $5 here and there enough for a $5 footlong or a snack at the convenience store! All my life, I ve had just enough money to get by. I ve never been rich, and I ve never been on the street and that s perfectly fine by me. My parents worked hard to provide for me, and I ve been brought up not to value money as the most important thing in life. God has given me exactly what I need a great family, an awesome circle of friends, and a great job that allows me to talk with all of you! What more could a man ask for? What would you do if you won the lottery? Tell us! Contact Adam Minor at , ext. 109, or by at SOUND OFF! We know you ve got an opinion, so what are you waiting for? Sound Off! It s a fast and easy way to let everyone know what s on your mind. What s more is if you re worried about putting you re name out there, don t be! With Sound Off! you don t have to leave a name. Just call our Sound Off! line at (860) , ext. 150, wait for the prompt and, presto, that s it time to talk. We only ask that you speak clearly enough so we can accurately transcribe your message. You ll want to keep your remarks relatively brief so we have enough space in the newspaper to include it all. If you want, you can your Sound Off! Just remember to label it as a Sound Off. Please remember the same policies apply as with Letters to the Editor stick with the issues, not personalities. Get in the game and let your voice be heard. Sound Off! today. OPINION Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Conrad: Facts and conspiracy To the Editor: I m going to attempt to answer two different March 29 letters to the editor at the same time without wearing readers out. Dr. Day s condescending elitist response to Ms. Smutnick s objections to the realities of the U.N. Agenda 21 Project was rude, not only to Ms. Smutnick, but to activists of a conservative nature. His use of the word conspiracy should be seriously considered for the simple fact that once a conspiracy is a fact it is no longer a conspiracy. The U.N. Agenda 21 project is a fact, has been implemented in many states, and is now being dropped by states becoming alarmed with its insidious nature. Whether it was designed to impede the causes of global warming or to usurp America s uniqueness in liberty, shouldn t prevent us from becoming aware of its modus operandi. Ms. Petrin s letter was not complete and is missing an important piece of personal testimony, something that is now necessary to bring truth and light to a subject such as this. I invite Ms. Petrin to pen a letter in regards to her relative, fighting a very To the Editor: Recently I was taking my usual afternoon walk on Grove Street in Putnam, when I tripped on a ridge in the sidewalk, falling flat on my face. I would like to thank the Good Samaritan who stopped their vehicle and came to assist me. It is so nice to know in this day and age that people are caring and take time from their busy schedules to help and comfort. I can t remember all the names, but you know who your are. Thanks also to the Putnam Ambulance Personnel who drove me to DKH. I had been a patient at DKH for four days earlier To the Editor: Once more Laura Fisher Andersen strikes again. How one person becomes so self important and knowledgeable as to tell parents how their children should dress and behave, is now an expert in the English language, is not easy to understand. I do agree with some that she has written. Verbiage being regional is a well-known fact, not something she has to wonder. If she has resided in so many areas of the country, as she has previously stated, perhaps this would have occurred to Ms. Anderson. What I find most interesting is her statement that what surprises her is that errors offen, A matter of speech expensive legal battle in order to hang on to personal property water rights, while living in another state that is using its partnership in U.N. Agenda 21 to steal them away. Folks might want to take a serious look at witness evidence before they swallow the left-wing chants from the peanut gallery based on modern books by so-called scientists and economists. In contrast, I read the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin which I found much more inspirational in why we need to be wary of global concerns butting into American freedoms. While there is no doctorate degree in my background, there is a strong patriotic atmosphere in my home and it has never been financed by the oil industry or any other industry, for that matter. The conspiracy theory that the Tea Party Patriots is funded by large corporations is a left-wing propaganda tool being used to undermine conservative movements. Now, that s a fact! A good Samaritan in Putnam To the Editor: Change is coming. That is one thing you can always count on like it or not. The rising cost of oil may be the key factor in change. In President Obama s case he has stated that his change has no solution to high gas and oil prices. China has changed. A Chinese Company that has been in business for just 16 years is now the number one oil drilling company in the world. America s Exxon Mobile is now number two. China gives her drilling company cash payments to drill and supply new oil while President Obama wants to do away with drilling incentives and limit areas where oil companies can drill for oil. The governor and Legislature of Connecticut all so offer change but no solutions. Higher taxes and more regulation seem to be their idea of change. That tends to drive manufacturing and other businesses from the state. Remember all those cotton mills and manufacturing plants that are now empty and are now decaying? If this continues, it means that people in Connecticut and New England may have to change their way of living if they want to Changes are coming RITA CONRAD POMFRET CENTER in the month for medical issues. A huge thank you to all the personnel in the ER and in the ICU unit who helped me on the road to recovery. Also to the Norwich Medical Ambulance personnel for their assistance. We are so blessed to have a facility like Day Kimball Healthcare in the area that is so caring and helpful to people. God bless you all. ELEANOR W. HUBBARD PUTNAM/DAYVILLE her words, fall from the mouths of folks one might consider especially smart, well educated people. As Ms. Andersen obviously considers herself one of those people, why does she start a sentence with the word and? To quote, And though we are probably all used to hearing When I went to school, starting a sentence with the word and was not acceptable. Is this a regional error or just another smart, well educated person? WANDA JENSEN KILLINGLY survive and continue to live here. Because of the rising cost of oil, single-family homes maybe become fewer. They may be too costly to own and maintain. Space heaters as opposed to central heat may have to be used. Wood and coal stoves may become the standard method heating the home or apartment. The biggest change may be converting the landscape of New England back to an agricultural society it once was as manufacturing leaves the state due to the high cost of labor, energy, transportation, taxes and government regulations. Many states with more favorable conditions are actively recruiting companies to move out of New England to their state. If many more companies leave we may see these changes. On the bright side, people may have to become the self sufficient New Englanders they once were and maybe Connecticut residents may finally learn not to rely on the government to solve problems with their money. Ruder: Gas tax cap a charade To the Editor: About a year ago, as many of you know, Gov. Dannel Malloy proposed a tax increase that turned out to be the largest and most wide reaching tax increase in our state s history. At the time of the proposed increase, State Senator Don Williams called the tax increase, courageous. Many have wondered, had former Gov. Jodi Rell put forward the largest tax increase in our state s history, would Senator Williams have called it courageous or would he have called it, outrageous instead? Too bad we will never know. Special thanks however, to Governor Dan Malloy and State Senator Don Williams (along with all the other tax and spend liberals) whose work on this piece of legislation, has now placed Connecticut in the #1 spot as the highest taxed state in America today [Bloomberg News]. Fast forward to a few months ago, when a CT Republican elected official came on the 10 p.m. news stating he believed that state taxes on gasoline needed to be significantly reduced. There was no retort to this idea and the issue seemed to have died. However, a few days ago, State Sen. Don Williams called a press conference to say that gasoline prices in Connecticut are too high and are placing too HAROLD REEVES DANIELSON great a burden on our citizens. Gasoline prices here are some of the highest in the nation because our state gasoline taxes are so high. Connecticut is tied for second place with California as the state with the highest gasoline taxes at $0.67 a gallon, while only New York levies a higher gasoline tax at $0.674 a gallon. The average tax on gasoline in America today is $0.48 a gallon. Mr. Williams proposal would put a cap on the wholesale gas tax so that only the first $3 per gallon would be taxed: the second state imposed gasoline tax would remain unchanged. As reported on the news, Williams plan would save us about $0.015 (one and a half cents) per gallon. Just think, after spending $280 on 70 gallons of gasoline, a Connecticut citizen would save enough money to buy one item at the Dollar Store. Thanks a pant load, Senator Williams! Thankfully, it appears that Malloy is on board too, since he has promised that he will sign the bill. Lucky us! And speaking of us, throughout this whole charade, when it comes to State Senator Don Williams, we should always remember, He fights for us! FRED RUDER DAYVILLE Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper ConnecticutsQuietCorner Dinner conversation Three couples from southeastern Connecticut came for dinner. We take turns hosting a meal once a year. It was our turn and as I fussed all day on a complicated chicken dish, I looked forward to an evening of lively conversation. We would catch up on each other s news and dive in to discussions about current events. I didn t know that rather than superficialities, we would end up talking about NANCY WEISS the deeper issues that confront all of us. History teaches us that one of the biggest motivators for immigration is the possibility of ownership of land. Early settlers may have sought religious freedom, but just as deeply, were drive by the hope that in America they could own their own place. Fast forward a few hundred years and many of the sons and daughters of those hopeful immigrants want to get rid of the property they own, as soon as possible. As dinner moved on, the quietest of our guests, raised her hand to get our attention. I have something I really want to talk about, she said in her soft voice. She and her companion had just returned from Savannah. While there, they found a condo for sale in a nice area. They had a view of the river and a short walk to one of the city s lovely foursquare parks, made famous in a scene from the movie, Forest Gump. They bought it. The couple wants to continue working. The man likes to see his elderly father several times each week. His job is fulfilling and still interesting, but he has been at it for a long time. Our quiet friend is a college counselor and was immediately offered a job in Savannah. For her, it may be her dream job. Everyone at the table had an opinion. One couple, married quite recently, insisted that separation is a terrible thing for a relationship. They live apart for several months each year because of their jobs and find it nearly unbearable. They can t resolve the problem and urged the first couple to avoid it at all costs. The third couple had a different take. They pointed out that plane travel from Providence is convenient and affordable. The chance to have the job of a life time, sell a place here that is too big, and take their boat south each fall was part of a bigger plan that could fall into place sooner. What s the problem, they essentially said. Take the plunge. All of us feel the conflicting tugs of staying put and moving on. Whether New Englanders for generations or for merely years, it is hard to leave. Yes, the winters can be nasty. Yes, the real estate may never go up again, but the connections are deep and nourishing. Stay put, I thought, we ll keep these nice dinners going and grow older together. The conversation had taken a more intimate turn than I ever expected. We were talking about the important things that nibble at the edges of contentment in the last third of life. We were weighing the importance of relationships and adventure, consistency and change. It was late when our friends left. A mound of dishes confronted me. I turned on the radio and as I danced alone between the table and the sink, I recalled the face of our quiet friend. She glowed with excitement when she talked about Savannah. She s going to move, I thought, and it is going to work out. That s what Americans dream about at any age. Perhaps next year we ll dine together on catfish and Georgia peaches.

9 PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, April 06, 2012 A9 Seated Liberty (SL) Coinage In our last column we noted how Christian Gobrecht finally ascended to the position of chief engraver of the Mint when William Kneass had a stroke in This was the job that Gobrecht had coveted. Little did he know just how demanding the job would be in the early years of his term. You may also recall that the Mint director s position was a political appointment and, therefore, the security of the position was subject to the public s favorable acceptance of the coin designs he caused to be made. This sword of Damocles hanging over their heads caused many mint directors to go with the flow. Whenever they had a popular design, they instructed the Mint staff to use that design on as many denominations as possible. The Mint director at the time, Robert Patterson, was no exception. He ordered Gobrecht to make dies for all silver coins that would, essentially, be the same. Poor Gobrecht this was an enormous task that would take him TREASURES IN YOUR HOME PAUL JOSEPH four years to complete. The Seated Liberty design (picture of an 1860 Seated Liberty dollar accompanies this article) had to be done in stages. The half dime and dime designs were completed in 1837 the quarter design in The half dollar design was ready in 1839, and the dollar design in And (more on this in a later column), the ubiquitous 20 cent piece design in 1875! Gobrecht was a skilled engraver and the symbolism on his Seated Liberty design is striking. The obverse of Liberty seated was modeled after Great Britain s Brittania also seated on a rock. The rock symbolizes the economic and moral strength of America. Liberty holds two symbols of French liberty, the Liberty Pole topped by a Liberty Cap, in her left hand. Her right hand balances the Federal Shield against the rock. Yes, this is the same Liberty Shield currently on the reverse of our circulating Lincoln cents. Thirteen stars, representing the 13 original colonies, are in the field surrounding Liberty s head. The only awkward part of the design is that while Liberty s body essentially faces forward, her neck is somewhat twisted so that she is looking behind her. Perhaps she hears something that is just out of sight to the holder of the coin. The reverse of all Seated Liberty coins is identical except for the half dimes and dimes. All other SL coins show a revision of Reich s heraldic eagle. However, the half dimes and dimes were too small to handle this design, so they depict only the laurel wreath and the denomination. You may remember the symbolism of the laurel wreath it was awarded to the winner of the various Greek games, the forerunner of our Olympic Games and thus stands for Victory. The winner of the Boston Marathon is, to this day, awarded a laurel wreath. The eagle on the reverse has the traditional arrows of war in its left talon and the olive branch of peace in its right talon. The federal shield covers the eagle s breast feathers. Gobrecht s master dies did not have any stars on the obverse. Mint staffs at each mint (Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New Orleans) had to punch in each set of 13 stars individually. This had led to varieties that are very important to collectors. Virtually all of the early years of each denomination have partially re-punched stars. Some of these are very rare as some dies, notably those sent to New Orleans, do not mint large numbers of coins. The New Orleans mint did not have the efficient coining machinery that the other two mints did and the humidity in New Orleans led to premature rusting of dies. In our next column we ll go further into the Seated Liberty series and expose the 20 cent piece for what it was the horrible ancestor of the Susan B. Anthony dollars of Contact us! Paul: Grey Ghost Auctions & Appraisals, , The author conducts certified appraisals, auctions, on site estate sales, and cleanouts. Coloring eggs with tradition A symbol of rebirth, eggs have long ushered in the dawning of spring and are a focal point of annual Easter celebrations. Decorative eggs are an honored tradition for generations of families, beginning with immigrants who brought their ethnic customs to the new world. Today, Easter eggs represent a melting pot of traditions, which include Greek red eggs, Ukraine Pysanki eggs, Austrian green eggs, and gilded eggs from Russia. Read on for some trivia and history to inspire creative egg decorating this season! Ukraine Egg Art: Ukraine Easter eggs, or Pysanki eggs, are so ornate and detailed, fine examples are considered works of art and are coveted by collectors. Pysanki eggs are decorated by applying a design of melted beeswax to an eggshell with a copper stylus or needle. A sharp needlepoint is used to achieve fine lines and artwork. The egg is etched with the beeswax and dipped successively in color dye baths from lightest to darkest. After all etchings are completed, the wax is carefully melted off the egg, resulting in a striking multi dimensional piece of art. Colors also take on meanings when applied to the eggs. Interpretations of Pysanki egg colors include: Yellow: light, purity, youth, TAKE THE HINT KAREN TRAINOR happiness, hospitality; White: purity, innocence, and birth; Red: happiness in life, hope, passion, the sun; Green: new growth, and hope. Blue: the sky with its life giving air, good health; Black: eternity darkest time before the dawn; LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Springer: Responding to inaccurate Sound Off To the Editor: In response to the Sound Off on Page A8 in the March 23 edition of the Thompson Villager submitted by an anonymous author, I would like to offer my support of Dr. Jolin s Senate Education Committee testimony on SB 24 on Educational Competitiveness. As the principal of Thompson Middle School and one of six members of the Thompson Administrator s Union, I can state that we have negotiated the Performance Based Pay evaluation system in good faith with Superintendent Jolin and the Board of Education with the common goal of individual school and district improvement. First, regardless of current certification at the time, Dr. Jolin is correct in his statement regarding the search for a Director of Special Services. More than 10 faculty members hold or are currently working towards their 092 certification. As far as the difference between the average administrator salary and the average teacher salary; not only is that beyond a halftruth it is inaccurate. You can check the data at CAS (Connecticut Association of Schools); more often than not, teachers who become administrators are often beyond the salary range of an average teacher and much closer to the top-step salary of a veteran teacher in the district. The difference between a veteran teacher with a 6th Year degree and a beginning administrator in the district is minimal when you compare work year, workday and job functions and responsibilities. What Dr. Jolin stated in his testimony was that the salary increase between a veteran teacher with a 6th Year Degree and a tenured administrator was too small ($42 per day), to attract teachers or staff to go for the position and that statement is completely accurate. Using the average salary of a teacher, without benefits, in comparison to the average salary of an administrator as being $50,000 is inaccurate. One must also consider that many top-step teachers collect additional wages from the district by tutoring, working in after school programs or supervising Saturday School. I have been a finalist in two other districts over the past couple years, simply because I was not tenured until my fifth year working in Thompson. Therefore, each year I was informed that I might receive a pink slip, as do non-tenured teachers. I applied elsewhere for protection in the event I lost my job, not because I was unhappy in Thompson. I find the statement by the anonymous author(s) of this article to be offensive and not entirely accurate either. Lastly, I would like to state to the public that the Board of Education, Dr. Jolin, the administrators and the majority of the faculty and staff in the Thompson Public School District are dedicated to providing the best possible education to your children. We take pride in our jobs daily and are honored to work with your children. Fiscal times are tough all over. We understand the constraints on the taxpayers of Thompson, as we are all tax payers in or nearby Thompson. Please do not believe the inaccurate rhetoric espoused as fact in the Sound-Off article on page A8 of the March 23 edition of the Thompson Villager. It simply is not accurate and paints a negative light on a wonderful and competent school district. RON SPRINGER PRINCIPAL,THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Stop subdivision plans in Killingly To the Editor: We have been told that trying to stop a subdivision is futile, a waste of time. I am not going to let that stop my attempts to do the contrary. As of today, there are no permits for this proposed 136-lot subdivision to move forward in East Killingly. In order for this project to be issued a permit there are specific requirements that must be met by the developer. The P&Z Commission determines by the information and data presented at the meetings if these issues have been satisfactorily addressed in the best interest of the community. A vote decides the outcome after everybody who has concerns for or against this project is heard. That is our right to speak before the Commission. One key element of the P&Z regulations for the community to think about and hopefully react to is the effect of the change on the surrounding area (physical, social, and economic), the purposes of zoning and the objectives of the Plan of Development; and neighborhood acceptance weighed against community needs. I quote this from Section 902 of the P&Z regulations. Right now, we can stop this out-of-town developer from coming in and forever changing the town of Killingly. Come to the meeting, April 16, at the town library, 7 p.m. JUDY RZUCIDLO EAST KILLINGLY Brown; strength and endurance. This is a simplified method of an old world technique to embellish Easter eggs. It s not difficult to master, and the end result is quite impressive, but this hot wax project is best left for grownups. To do: Dye your egg any color you wish. This will be your background color. Melt paraffin carefully in a double boiler. Dip dry, colored egg into the melted paraffin wax. After the wax is dry, etch a design by scratching through the wax with a darning needle. Geometric designs or freeform spirals are easy and impressive for beginners to try then dip the egg into another color of dye. Because of the wax coating, only the lines you scratched will pick up the new color. Remove the wax by heating the egg slightly in hot water, and polish the surface by rubbing in any remaining wax. Greek Eggs & Tradition: A plate of scarlet eggs on the Easter table is a popular Greek tradition that carries over to today s generation of Greek Americans. The eggs, hard boiled and dyed a deep red, symbolize Christ s blood and celebrates his resurrection. Greek folklore offers an additional explanation for the ruby red eggs: According to legend when one of the Apostles relayed the news of Christ s resurrection to a non believer, she refused to accept his word, stating that if it were true the eggs she had in her apron would turn red. To her amazement, her eggs became red, making her a believer and inspiring the Orthodox tradition to color eggs crimson. While the Greeks traditionally dye red eggs with onion skins, recipesource.com offers this recipe for achieving the proper red hue with conventional dyes. Ingredients: Raw eggs, water; 3/4 cup vinegar; red food dye or coloring vegetable oil; a few cotton balls Instructions: Carefully wash and dry each egg. Set a large pot of water to boil. Add a red dye or food coloring and 3/4 cup of vinegar to the water, and boil for a few minutes. Slowly lower the eggs into the pot, and when the water comes to a boil, lower the heat. Allow eggs simmer for minutes. Remove them carefully from the pot. If you plan to cook more eggs, add an additional two tablespoons of vinegar to the water. Wipe cooked eggs with an oil soaked paper towel, and wipe each egg with a clean dry cloth. Serve chilled. Egg-cetera: Other interesting Easter egg traditions include the German custom of blowing out eggs, dyeing them, and suspending the eggs from trees during Easter week. Austrian artists boil eggs with ferns and tiny plants attached in a dye bath. When the eggs are removed from the water and the plants are unfastened, the eggs take on the natural patterns of the ferns. Armenian Easter eggs can often be found SOUND OFF: Kudos to the members of the Woodstock Department of Public Works for the work that they did at the Palmer Arboretum. They provided the labor and the equipment for the drainage fix at the Arboretum. It just goes to show what with a good, group of men, what can be accomplished, the positive things decorated with religious images of Jesus, Mary, and other holy icons. Easy Waxed Eggs: This technique allows you to create two or more colors on an egg by creating designs with wax to block and add the different colors. You will need: Wax crayons; paper towels; egg dyes in assorted colors. To do: Draw a heavy crayon pattern on hard boiled egg. Dip egg in egg dye, preferably a dark color. Leave in dye until desired color is reached. Remove with slotted spoon and place in 200 degree F oven for a few minutes until wax is melted. Wipe away the melted wax with paper towel, to reveal un-dyed egg design. Dip egg again in lighter dye to fill in pattern where wax was. Polish finished eggs with cooking oil and soft cloth. Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House: Your tips can win you a great dinner for two at the historic Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be entered into a random drawing. One winner per month will win a fabulous dinner for two (a $60 value) at the renowned restaurant, located on Route 131 across the town common in historic Sturbridge. Because I m in the business of dispensing tips, not inventing them (although I can take credit for some), I m counting on you readers out there to share your best helpful hints! Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that has worked for you? Do you have a question regarding household or garden matters? If so, why not share them with readers of The Southbridge Evening News? Send questions and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA Or Hints are entered into a drawing for dinner for two at the historic Publick House Inn. For more great hints, tune into Take the Hint! one minute snippet tips aired twice daily on ORC FM And for more tips and talk, be sure to listen to my live hour long show from 9 to 10 am. each Friday on WARE Kudos to Woodstock DPW To the Editor: Dear Tess Your article shows that you take an interest in your religious faith. It also indicates that you are a member of the Catholic faith, since you use the terms Church and Mass. You also appear angry at being a hostage to a session on instruction in your faith and see it as a bully pulpit, since what was presented was not to your liking. However, you are mistaken on a few points. Yes, you have a God given right of free will, which not even God can take away from you. But what is this free will? You have a right to choose what is morally good; you have no right to choose what is morally evil. Legally, you have many rights to choose what is considered morally evil (such as an abortion). As a Catholic you have a duty to study and learn about your religion. The Church has a duty to teach you about your religion and what is morally good and what is morally evil. The moral code is written in our hearts, in our conscience. However, not everything is obviously good or evil, and we must defer to a higher authority to help us to see the truth in each case. The Holy Spirit does not guide each individual person in knowing the truth, He guides the Church in revealing the truth. It is your duty to find out what the truth is, and as a Catholic, it is your duty to learn from the teachings of the Catholic Church. It is the duty of the Priest to teach you moral principles, yes, from what you call the bully pulpit. SOUND OFFS that can be accomplished. Where in some towns, unfortunately in the town I live in, we don t have that in our town everything has to be paid for. So, kudos to the members of the Woodstock Public Works. They are an example that other towns, including Putnam, should be following. The ins and outs of free will As Catholics, we believe in the Ten Commandments, one of which says Thou shall not kill, do not kill an innocent human being. We also know from science as well as from the Church that life begins at conception. Whether it be a plant, an animal, or a human being, a new life, a new organism, is formed when an egg and a sperm get together. That life is given by God and, in the case of a human being, no one has a moral right to take that life away. When the government forces you to participate in an act that is contrary to your moral principles, it is interfering with your moral right to your free will, and is making an intrusion into religion. You may prefer to have the government regulate many aspects of social life, what taxes you have to pay, what medical services to give you, etc., but when the government forces you to take part in what you consider morally evil, then it is interfering with your religion and taking away your freedom of choice. If you value your free will, you must resist government intrusion into the practice of your religion. It is the duty of the Church to inform you when government is forcing its way into your ability to use your free will according to your religion. Christ is risen! He is truly risen! Your brother in Christ DEACON EDMOND DAYVILLE

10 A10 Friday, April 06, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER 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. If a case is dismissed in court or the party is found to be innocent, The Villager, with proper documentation, will update the log at the request of the arrested party. PUTNAM POLICE DEPARTMENT LOGS TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Bruce Berg, 47, of 579 South Frontage Rd., Danielson, was charged with failure to appear. Jennifer Wayland, 29, of 118 Pomfret St., Putnam, was charged with operating with a suspended registration, no insurance. On-the-Go! in the Quiet Corner By Sarah The warm weather we had at the end of March has helped spring blossom throughout the Quiet Corner. As many of us prepare our homes and gardens, we should also be considering preparing our families and ourselves for the season. From getting your body ready for warm-weather clothes, to being proactive about seasonal allergies, to thinking about engaging your children in enriching summer activities, here are some suggestions to help you plan for the seasons ahead. Brooklyn s LTD Wellness Center wants to help you finally take the steps towards living a healthy lifestyle. On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, you are invited to take part in an educational seminar about a medically designed weight loss method that boasts over 6 million success stories. If you are interested in losing fat, maintaining lean muscle mass, and keeping unwanted pounds off permanently, contact LTD Wellness Center at to register. See their ad in this week s Villagers! Although most of us look forward to the spring season, those of us with allergies dread the sneezing and wheezing associated with the season. Whether your allergies are linked to dust, pollen, or a mystery irritant, Northeastern Asthma & Allergy Associates can provide a solution to your discomfort. Specializing in allergies & asthma, allergy testing, and allergy immunotherapy, the staff and board certified physicians are here to help. Visit their office located at the Day Kimball Hospital Professional Building in Putnam, or call them at to schedule an appointment. If you ve been hibernating throughout the winter and need a jump-start to get you back in shape, Midtown Fitness is the place to be during the week of April 9th through 15th. Offering FREE use of the gym all week, Midtown Fitness is giving Quiet Corner residents the opportunity to loosen up and get moving without the commitment of a gym membership. As a bonus, on Thursday, April 12th, you ll receive 46% off the cost of a one-month basic gym membership. For more information, call Midtown Fitness at or see their ad in this week s Putnam, Thompson and Woodstock Villagers! Although summer is typically a time associated with leisure and rest, it can be a time of enrichment for young minds. If you have a preschool-aged child, The Rectory School is offering Summer Camp Adventures, June 25th through August 3rd. With full or part-time availability, the six-week program will feature outdoor fun and field trips to focus on developmentally appropriate themes, including camping, agricultural studies and recycled sculpture. For more information, contact Erin Hayden at or see The Rectory School s ad in this week s Villagers. Tune into next week s Villagers for what s on the go! Until then, if you re looking for sneak peeks on stories and photos, as well as trivia and more, check out our Facebook page at Villager Newspapers. Have a great week! Sarah C. Mortensen QuietCorner.com FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Nathanial Moore, 27, of 51 Hopkins Rd., Woodstock, was charged with operating under the influence, failure to drive right and carrying firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Robert Bergeron, Jr., 18, of 387 Church St., Putnam, was charged with delivery of alcohol to a minor. SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Michael Smith, 48, of 77B Van Den Noort St., Putnam, was charged with failure to halt possession of alcohol to minors. Ian McDonnell, 18, of 381 Sturbridge Rd., Brimfield, Mass., was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor. Brett Fowler, 25, of 65b Covell Rd., Pomfret, was charged with operating under the influence and failure to drive right. Sam Diamantopoulos, 18, of 29 Ennis Rd., North Oxford, Mass., was charged with possession of less 1/2 oz. of a cannabis type substance, and possession of alcohol by a minor. Oyster shucking competition coming back to Rotary Park PUTNAM James Martin, chef/owner of 85 Main Restaurant in Putnam, has announced that the 4th annual Shuck-Off competition, an oyster shucking competition and shellfish event celebration he created four years ago, will take place on Sunday, May 6, at Rotary Park in downtown Putnam. POLICE LOG Jonathan Collazo, 18, of 4 Village Dr., Southbridge, Mass., was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor. SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Alissa Rines, 38, of 265 Providence St., Putnam, was charged with driving under the influence, stop sign violation and failure to drive right. MONDAY, APRIL 2 Rodney Dumas, 66, of 302 Sabin St., Putnam, was charged with driving under the influence. Jesse Knust-Stiefel, 23, of 310b South Main St., Putnam, was charged with driving under the influence and failure to illuminate lights. STATE POLICE TROOP D LOGS KILLINGLY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 Erik S. Swanson, 34, of 227 Bennett Pond Rd., Canterbury, was charged with speeding over 70 mph New England top chefs and culinary industry leaders will gather and compete in front of thousands of shellfish aficionados. Putnam s Shuck-Off competition is New England s largest oyster competition and one of the most talked about local events. Recently voted as New England s 15 Best Small Towns by Boston Magazine, Putnam promises to rally thousands of people into its downtown area. What started as a lofty idea in April of 2009 turned into one of the most talked about and highly and operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Rebecca A. Howard, 40, of 121 Green Hollow Rd., Danielson, was charged with breach of peace. Wendell B. Soctomah, 37, of 121 Green Hollow Rd., was charged with breach of peace and assault in the third. MONDAY, APRIL 2 Heidi L. Strain, 24, of School St., Killingly, was arrested on an outstanding PRAWN arrest warrant. TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Edward Ruiz, 29, of 133 South Main St., Apt. C, Brooklyn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Lashawn Dismuke, 43, of 108 Bedford Ave., East Hartford, was charged with operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol and failure to drive in proper lane. Jason Wendell, 24, of 522 Hartford Pike, Apt. C, Danielson was charged with larceny in the 6th degree, from a motor vehicle. anticipated events of the year, said Martin. This year s event is expected to be our largest ever. We are bringing 15 of the industry s tops contestants to come and compete. It will be a fun and festive family event. The event kicks off at 12 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the event to buy shrimp, mussels, clams, fritters, steamers, oysters as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A limited amount of picnic tables will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring their own portable chairs. There will be live music and entertainment. Bands Al Copley and Truffle will perform throughout the day. THOMPSON THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Kenneth Bingell, 25, Montville Correctional Institution, Montville, was charged with burglary in the third degree, larceny in the third degree and criminal mischief in the first degree. Sunday, April 1 Louis St. Jean, 55, of 877 Rt. 12, Thompson, was charged with operating under the influence and failure to drive in the proper lane. MONDAY, APRIL 2 Jane Ellen Downs, 49, of 47 Brazeau Cricle, Marlborough, Mass., was charged wit reckless driving. PUTNAM SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Michelle Mihomme, 34, of 72 Boswell Ave., Norwich, was charged with operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol and failure to drive in the proper lane. QVCC manufacturing forum serves as kickoff for center QVCC continued from page A1 Danny Rovero, D-Putnam, QVCC President Dr. Ross Tomlin and Professor of Engineering Science and Tech Studies Mark Vesligaj for the summit, which served as a kick-off for the manufacturing technology center. We want to work with manufacturers in the area to make sure we are educating the type of workers that area businesses need, said Tomlin. QVCC, Naugatuk Community College and Housatonic Community College are the recipients of $17.8 million in state funding for the expansion of manufacturing laboratories and equipment programming, as a result of the Legislature passing jobs bill legislation, according to Tomlin. We are so thrilled that the governor, legislature and now state are recognizing that manufacturing is the engine to drive the state economy, and now there are funds put toward growing it in this part of the state, said Tomlin. And the governor has said he sees no reason not to replicate again, to see three more facilities funded in the state; for me, this is very refreshing to hear. Vesligaj, who spearheaded the efforts to bring the manufacturing technology center to QVCC, described the future of the center, which will, in its first year, offer a certificate program with two phases. The first phase will include intro classes to CAD and blueprint reading, as well as manual metal cutting processes before students move on more advanced offerings in the spring semester. According to Vesligaj, year one of the program will be capped at 50 students, due to the constraint of not having the manufac- NEWS BRIEF turing center on site. In year one, the facility will be in development, however QVCC students will be able to make use of the renovated site at the Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School, located within minutes of the college. We were fortuitous in the timing of this, to align with Ellis Tech, said Vesligaj. The college is planning a widespread rollout of the program, aimed at recruiting returning veterans, technical high school graduates and the unemployed, and is designed to train both those who seek certificates to obtain immediate placement in careers, as well as students who want to continue in higher education. Williams, who pushed hard for the funding to come to Eastern Connecticut, said that the region is at the forefront and cutting edge of the state s initiative to provide education and training to move manufacturing forward. We in Connecticut are the number two in country for high tech jobs, said Williams. But we lag in training to support high tech jobs, so the legislation was passed to provide more including the three manufacturing centers at community colleges. We have a great concentration of manufacturing jobs in eastern Connecticut if growth will take place in Connecticut, it will happen here. We have to work to do more to put northeastern Connecticut on the map. President of the Quinebaug Manufacturing Institute and Westminster Tool Ray Coombs said changing the perception among young people in the community is key for the future of the local economy. They think we are all still farmers, they don t see the industry occurring. They are looking back at their history books and not to the future, he said. There are other opportunities other than running an extruder we need accountants and marketing specialists. Whitcraft LLC President Jeff Paul spoke highly of the training already provided through the community college. QVCC effectively expanded the pipeline of new talent my company will need to grow, he said. According to Paul, the Eastford-based company has added 30 new jobs over last 12 months, and is projected to continue to create more in the coming months. QVCC will continue to be a part of supplying skilled workers for Whitcraft, he said. Operating Manager of NUMA Tool in Thompson Bob Vincent said he was enthused by the information presented at the summit. We ve always worked with QVCC and Ellis Tech for trained operators, but I think this is a step in a bigger direction, he said. What we really need are people who want to be in this business, who want to be in manufacturing not just people who view us as a higher paid option to McDonalds. According to Tomlin, there were more than 35 manufacturing companies represented in the audience of more than 60 people at the summit. The program will be up in running in six months, according to Tomlin. The curriculum has already been approved by the state, which is almost a miracle, he added. The state Bond Commission approved the center late last week. And I have no doubt we ll probably exceed the 50 students quota by fall. Kerensa Konesni may be reached at ext. 110, or at Courtesy photo 85 Main Restaurant Chef/Owner James Martin with last year s winner, William Chopper Young. 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11 PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, April 06, 2012 A11 Deary Brothers Mike s Stand celebrates 75 years DEARY continued from page A1 bringing milk house-to-house with a horse and buggy. That evolved into delivering milk through most of New England before entering into the restaurant business in the 1930s, said Deary. Mike s Stand was built in 1937, and at the time, served strictly ice cream, evolving in the 1950s, where six seats were added and the stand was open year round, serving hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled cheese, milk and milk byproducts. In the 1960s, it turned into a seasonal stand and I started working here in the mid-60s and at the time my brothers ran it before going into the service and then I started running it, said Deary. Deary, who worked as an educator and coach until retiring four years ago, said that Deary Bros. has, over time, been established as an important part of the community. Place said during the Board of Selectmen s meeting on April 3 that Mike s Stand has become a pillar of the Putnam community. I can t think of one person in the room who hadn t been to the stand at least once or twice, said Place. I think that perpetuated itself because of the close-knit town, a lot of the kids who work here and their families, you know, it s an evolution from generation from generation. You get to know your customers. We know their likes, dislikes, and who they are. It s a family thing, when people come they get to meet other families too so it becomes a destination place, said Deary. More celebrations to commemorate the 75th year will take place throughout the Deary Brothers Mike s Stand is celebrating its 75th year of business in summer, said Deary, stating that it will take a little while after all the regular help returns from college, stating that events will be featured each month to celebrate it. You know, quality food and good service are the key factors, said Deary. Deary who owns the stand, is also seen working in the stand throughout the summer. I guess that s just my personality when you start something I just dive into it. But this is more than something that I ve done it s embedded in me, said Deary. Deary said that it s his staff that makes Courtesy photos the stand such a special place, explaining that he has so many repeat employees over the years who come and work for him for years. I know I m not easy to work for, but I have the best help in the world. They are good smart caring people, and they know the gig but they keep coming back too we must be doing something right, said Deary, who added that part of his business success is giving the people what they want. We ve tried flavor of the week, which has been received with a lot of success, and you know, within reason, if any customer asks for something, we always try to accommodate them, said Deary. The proclamation stated that for the past 75 years, Mike s Stand has been an important part of the community and the growth of the community providing steady and gainful employment for so many years. This is a special day for Deary Brothers Mike s Stand. said Place. Meryl E. Willett may be reached at , ext. 112, or by at DINING IN THE QUIET CORNER WE-LI-KIT PREMIUM ICE CREAM PLEASE VISIT THESE LOCAL DINING ESTABLISHMENTS! 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12 A12 Friday, April 06, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER Red team gets by Green in Putnam Rotary Club Senior All-Star event PUTNAM The annual Ray Brousseau Putnam Rotary Club Senior All-Star game, boys version, received a big surprise with an unexpected performance from an unexpected player March 21. Putnam Science Academy reserve Arif Mehmedovic stunned the crowd, which included his high school coach Tom Espinosa, as he poured in 29 points to lead the Red team, sponsored by WINY Radio, to a lopsided victory over the opposing Green team, sponsored by BenPe Consulting of Putnam. His spectacular shooting spree earned him the Most Valuable Player honors for his team. Mehmedovic, playing on the same team as his PSA teammate Oscar Assie and Putnam Clippers Dino Porcic, Ramon Razor Rogers and Zach Simpson, stole the show with an impressive second-half long-range shooting performance, the likes of which have never been witnessed in the history of the game. Mehmedovic, of Bosnian extraction and a resident of West Hartford, came out of nowhere and knocked home a total of nine 3-pointers on the night. The way the game began, it was obvious that the Red squad, coached by Putnam s Shawn Deary, was the stronger unit on the floor. The team jumped out to a commanding halftime advantage on the Green team, which was coached by Woodstock Academy s Greg Smith. The initial 20 minutes was dominated by PSA s Assie, who dropped in 16 markers, many of the slam dunk variety. His early performance made it almost a certainty that he was on his way to earning the MVP award. But then along came Mr. Mehmedovic. The sharp-shooting senior, who had only six points in the first half, exploded for seven 3- pointers and 23 second half points, earning him the prestigious award. Topping off his great evening on the hardwood, Mehmedovic also won $50 when he hit a foul shot, a shot beyond the arc and a half court bomb to capture the special contest. Coming over to the gym tonight I told myself I wanted to win the MVP Award. I guess dreams do come true, said the excited Mehmedovic. Joining Mehmedovic in double digits for the winners was his fellow Mustang Assie with 24 points, and the Putnam Clipper trio of Rogers (19), Simpson (17) and Porcic (11). The losing BenPe team was led by another PSA standout, Keon Scott, who dropped in 27 points, earning him his team s MVP honor. The only other player on the BenPe squad in double figures was Windham Tech s Kevin Roman with 10 points. It was nice to be on the winning bench but the credit for the win goes to the kids on the floor. I still can t believe Mehmedovic s performance, said winning coach Deary. Everyone came to the Putnam gym expecting a high-scoring affair with slam dunks and great all-around play. And they certainly got their money s worth. To top it off they also saw probably the best long range-shooting show of the season. Although Mehmedovic isn t into pyrotechnics, on this night he lit the gym up with a demonstration as good as any Fourth of July fireworks display. -Ron P. Coderre Centaurs strive for another undefeated golf season BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP SPORTS CORRESPONDENT WOODSTOCK It s hard enough to go undefeated in any season no matter the sport, but repeating perfection may be even harder. The Woodstock Academy boys golf team is once again getting ready to defend not only an undefeated season, but also an Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) title. The last time the Centaurs weren t ECC champs occurred when the current seniors were freshmen. They seem to be pretty excited about the start of the season, said eight-year head coach Rich Garceau. We got started a little early with the weather being nice a couple of weeks ago, plus there is a few weeks from the start of the season until the first match. Senior Ryan Willis, who won the ECC open tournament last season, returns as the team s projected No. 1 golfer, while fellow seniors Greg Pike, Paul Butkevich and Adam Becher follow suit. Senior Ryan Brown and sophomore Jack Neill will be competing for the fifth spot. They are a great group of kids to be around, said Garceau. I ve enjoyed them. Graduation this June I m going to be beside myself because I m going to hate seeing it come, not because they are good golfers but because they are good kids. Garceau wants to repeat what the team did last season, which for Woodstock Academy standards is pretty high, but at the same time obtainable. They could go undefeated, it will be tough because our schedule is tougher this year SPORTS Courtesy photo The Blue and Gray girls basketball teams wait for the first tipoff at the Putnam Rotary Club s Ray Brousseau Senior Shootout. than last year, he said. Winning the ECC tournament and winning our division are our primary goals and our main focus. Learning how to play the game of golf for the past three seasons has made this core group of five better than the average golf team. Four of the five seniors are members at Quinnatisset Country Club, Woodstock Academy s home course. They also play together and take golf lessons over the summer, which doesn t hurt their chances of obtaining their lofty goals. I ve seen the difference in them in the couple of weeks since they ve been out there, said Garceau. They ve played together since day one. They re athletes and they are competitive and they compete against each other to be better golfers. There isn t much difference in scoring from top golfer to the team s fifth starter. There is maybe a three shot difference in nine holes between the number one and number five, said Garceau. That s how good this team can be and that s nothing in high school golf. The last time the Centaurs didn t win the ECC tournament was in 2009 when it was played at Stonington Country Club, which is the site for this season s tournament. I m sure they want to go out on a high note, said Garceau. One of the things that is unique about this group is that when they don t let it beat them up because they are such an easy going, care free group. The Centaurs start their season April 12 against Windham High School. Gray teams beats Blue in Putnam Rotary Club Senior All-Star event PUTNAM On March 21, despite facing a team featuring a pair of college-bound Division 2 female basketball players, the Gray team sponsored by Archambault Insurance Associates beat the Blue team in a contest that was close throughout. The game was the tipoff of the Ray Brousseau Putnam Rotary Club Senior All-Star annual event. Early on it appeared that the Blue team, sponsored by Matulaitis Nursing Home and coached by Carla Faucher, was going to run away with an easy victory. Led by Pomfret School s Megan Gaudreau, who is headed to St. Michael s College, and Tourtellotte s Liz McKinley, headed to Southern Connecticut State University, the Blue team held early leads of as many as eight points. After settling in and realigning the defense, Gray team coach Willie Bousquet of Putnam unleashed Plainfield s Kim Bouten on the offensive end. The Panthers Bouten responded with an electrifying 23-point performance, with seven of her field goals coming from beyond the 3-point arc to lead her team to victory. Her performance earned her the Gray team Most Valuable Player award. This was a great event. I m pleased I was invited. It s an honor to have played my final high school game in this venue, said Bouten. Bouten received strong support in victory from a pair of Putnam Clippers Christie Austin had 12 points and Holly Desrosiers added 11 more. Windham Tech s Stacie Meikle controlled both the offensive and defensive boards, while Woodstock s Renee Ringuette had 4 points and Putnam s Megan Heaney had 3 in a winning effort. Gaudreau and McKinley didn t disappoint the crowd, turning in stellar performances. Gaudreau, who led her team with 20 points, was selected as the Blue team Most Valuable Player. Known for her 3-point shooting, Gaudreau hit four shots from beyond the arc. McKinley had 16 points and controlled the glass for her team. Her teammate from Tourtellotte, Felicia Torres, chipped in 8 points. The Killingly duo of Alicia Giambattista and Renee Lawlor were big on defense in a losing effort. This game is always fun, not only for the players and fans but also for the coaches. It s great to see the spirit and camaraderie among the ladies in this game, after they compete so hard against each other all season, said winning coach Bousquet. Although the rosters appeared tilted toward the Blue team, a solid defensive effort and some long range bombing by Kim Bouten were the eventual difference in the outcome. -Ron P. Coderre Konieczny to coach Clippers on the softball diamond BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP SPORTS CORRESPONDENT PUTNAM When Steve Smith stepped down as the Putnam High softball coach, it was an easy fit for last year s assistant Richard Konieczny to fill the vacant position. Konieczny isn t a stranger to Putnam athletics, as he was also named the girls soccer coach. I ve coached softball, but it was many years ago, he said. I know some of the kids, which also helps when they know me as well. I really enjoyed it. This job became available and I took it. They are really nice kids. It s going to be a fun season and a nice season. Eleven girls came out for the softball team this spring, leaving little room for injuries. We ve got some experienced veterans and younger kids that haven t had any experience before, said Konieczny. I think it will work out for us. So far I ve got to compliment them, they are working hard and even the younger kids that are learning positions are improving. Senior Megan Heany returns as the shortstop, while classmate Holly Desrosiers continues at catcher and could possibly see some time on the mound. Fellow senior Erika Anderson returns as another pitcher and will spend time at second base. The girls are really doing a good job of prepping for the season and they re working hard, said Konieczny. They re getting better, we need to learn the quick choices defensively, and we ve seen the progress. The Clippers team goals remain the same. We want to win our conference and make it to the state tournament, said Konieczny. Whether we make it or not is sometimes a different story. The schedule doesn t do any favors to the Lady Clippers. Opening the schedule against former Eastern Connecticut Conference foe St. Bernard won t be easy. They re going to be tough, we ll see how things go, said Konieczny of the regular season opener. Sophomore Caitlyn Zerrette looks to be an impressive underclassman who will play third base for Putnam this spring. Also, sophomore Tiffany Lafrance will get some varsity time playing left field. Konieczny expects the top third of the lineup to be able to hit the ball well. The bottom two-thirds will have challenges at the plate, but Konieczny expects that by the end of the season those issues will be resolved and the bats will come around. The younger kids who aren t used to some of the pitch speeds might have some trouble making contact with the ball, he said. I m hoping they make that adjustment and become better hitters. Teams like Platt Tech, Windham Tech and Norwich Tech expect to form the top tier of talent in the Constitution State Conference and Konieczny hopes his team will be competitive. They are just better because of how many kids they have to draw from, he said. Putnam has had scrimmages against Burrillville, R.I. and Marianapolis. I just want the younger girls to get some nervous energy out, which I think they did, said Konieczny. Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper ConnecticutsQuietCorner Five Killingly Youth Wrestlers return from Portland as winners DANIELSON The Killingly Youth Wrestling Club (KYWC) had five wrestlers place at the Marshwood New England Classic held at the Portland Civic Center in Portland, Maine this past Saturday. Marshwood is the largest single day youth wrestling tournament in New England. More than 1,000 wrestlers from all six New England states competed at the event in eight-man brackets. Wrestling for Killingly, Daniel Charron and Jack Richardson both placed second in their brackets, Caleb Ferland and David Charron placed third and Ben Richardson placed fourth. Killingly Youth Wrestling is a small, not-for-profit community club that has once again proven to be serious competition in the New England wrestling circuit, began Cale Ferland, KYWC coach and club president. When the season first began a lot of people, including some in Connecticut, asked where Killingly was. We re not asked that question very much anymore. Our kids have helped put Killingly on the map. We couldn t be more proud of our wrestlers. The Club will be sending three to wrestle at the Gene Mills Eastern National Championships in Syracuse, N.Y. this coming weekend. Killingly Youth Wrestling Club is in its 22nd season. The objective of this club is to inspire and bring the youth in our community closer together through a common interest in sportsmanship, fair play and fellowship. KYWC is open to children between the ages of 4 and 14. More information can be found on the Killingly Youth Wrestling group page on Facebook, and on the KYWC website at killinglyyouthwrestling.com. Courtesy photo From left, David Charron, Daniel Charron and Caleb Ferland are all smiles after competing and medaling in the Marshwood New England Classic at the Portland Civic Center in Portland, Maine last weekend.

13 PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, April 06, 2012 A13 BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP SPORTS CORRESPONDENT THOMPSON Losing nine seniors isn t an easy pill to swallow in any sport, but for Tourtellotte head softball coach Brooke Nici it s her biggest obstacle this spring. Incoming players are excited about the upcoming season, but Nici has her work cut out for her when trying to get all her athletes up to competing at a varsity level. I think we have a lot of potential, she said. We have some natural leaders on our team that play year-round and I m hoping they can bring the younger kids up to their level. SPORTS Youthful Tigers yearn for postseason trip Nici is hoping for defense and pitching to be the strong points to the season. If there s anything that we re lacking in right now it s hitting, said Nici. Our defense is coming along and I found someone to play all the infield positions, and our outfield is going to be completely new as well. Junior Ashley Gendreau returns to be the ace of the pitching staff. Gendreau makes softball a yearround sport and has paid her dues as a player. When Gendreau needs a break, sophomore Halie Poirier and freshman Julie Szamocki will split time on the mound, and they all Trust Your don t just pitch. Some high schools have a hard time having one pitcher on their staff, I m fortunate to have three of them, said Nici. I can split time with them at first and at third base. The lone senior on the team is Jess Mason, who will catch behind the plate and bat near the top of the order. She will catch as many innings as possible for us this season, and she s one of our best hitters and she ll see some time at the number two hole in the lineup, said Nici. Lizz Coty started over a senior at second base last year and as the team s fastest player she ll be counted on to hit at the top of the lineup. We really need to get her on and get her around. She makes solid contact with the bat, said Nici. We got really lucky that she produced really well for a freshman. Nici expects to get the necessary eight wins to earn a spot in the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) playoffs, and she hopes to compete for an Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) small conference title as well. Right now it s about trying to know their game, said Nici. They are all learning the game, and even now Ashley [Gendreau] and Jess [Mason] are doing a good job of Tigers take high expectations into 2012 golf season BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP SPORTS CORRESPONDENT THOMPSON Current head boys golf coach Ryan Ouillette is in a good situation this spring with all five of his starters returning this season as the Tourtellotte Tigers look to get into the swing of things on the course. The outlook for the season is pretty promising, said Ouillette. We were lucky enough a few weeks ago to get out and play when the weather was nice instead of hitting balls in the gym. Twelve kids tried out for the team this season, while Ouillette plans to bring six with him for varsity matches. Sophomore sensation Mike Jezierski returns as the team s No. 1 golfer from a year ago and looks to do the same this season. He s been consistently shooting in the high 30 s and low 40 s, said Ouillette. Battling for the second and third spots in the rotation will be Jake Roy and Brandon Hamilton. Right now I feel comfortable putting either one in either spot and I know that they will perform well, said Ouillette. Competing for the fourth spot is Matt Witkowski, and battling for the fifth spot is between Andrew Santerre and Tyler Limoges. Last year they split the matches, I can bring six guys, but only five count for score, said Ouillette. I let them fight it out on a match by match basis. I told them both that being what amounts to be an assistant coach for me. They raise the bar for the team, and they re bringing the level up to where I want it to be. Nici knows the road to earn their team goals won t be easy with a younger squad. I ve got some kids on the team that just need to learn the game, she said. The kids that don t know the game are really eager to learn and that s my favorite part about coaching. I like teaching the skills of softball, and I m still learning the strategy of the game. Returning to help Nici coach is Tim O Brien. one of you will score and one of you will just be playing to earn the fifth spot. Ouillette expects sophomores Brandon Bonnette and Andrew Coderre to challenge for the No. 5 spot as the season continues. They didn t play last year, but they came out this season and are getting close to the number my five and six men are putting up, said Ouillette. I m hoping by the end of the Turn To TIGERS, page A16 Neighbors Your Guide to Your Neighbors Builders Looking for a quality home? 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15 PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, April 06, 2012 A15 Malloy gushes on amazing TEEG building project MALLOY continued from page A1 give $630 million over the next five years and cited other decreasing costs, such as electricity, that have benefited the state over the past year. As for education reform, we are moving fast, said Malloy who stated that people with degrees are more attractive in the work force today. He said that the education reform bill will make it so that all credits accrued at the community college level will be transferable, among other state higher education institutions. Pre-K through grade 12 will be revamped to better prepare students to enter into college by giving a test their junior year of high school that will indicate what remedial work needs to be done before entering into college. Malloy said that for the first time Connecticut is leading the national recovery rather than lagging behind. You might say, How did that come about? It s the strong financial footing that we ve been able to establish, said Malloy. Following the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Malloy toured the new Thompson Social Services building on Thatcher Road in North Grosvenordale, that will become home to the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group this summer. The governor was led through the unfinished building by members of the Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School Electrical Department that have worked to wire the building through a partnership with TEEG. Chairman of the building committee for the social services facility John Rice praised the students for what he called an outstanding job. The electrical department did all the electrical here and did a really excellent job. We are anticipating getting the masonry department up here to finish the sidewalks for us. We had the plumbing department in here, they did all of the plumbing for us, he said. I m pleased that the kids are here to be recognized by the governor. First Selectman Larry Groh echoed Rice s sentiments. It was a good project from start to finish, so they were able to rough wire it right to the finished wiring right after everything is painted, he said. I m excited that Governor Malloy is able to see the tech school working in conjunction with the grant dollars coming in from the state and the volunteerism that is coming from the community, to pull this social services building together. A ribbon cutting for the social services building is expected to take place in early June. Groh noted that the project was initially anticipated to be a 10-year process. And here were are, a little over four years later and expect to be up an running by June 6, Groh said. The Ellis Tech students, ages 15 to 18, have been on the job at the social services building since November Augustus Larose, foreman of the electrical class and project, said his job has been to keep the crew on task and ensure the project stays on course. It s pretty cool, and really prepares us for the future, and lets us know what the workforce is going to look like. It was nice to help out, Larose said. Safety officer Danny Amarante noted that from the start of the project, it was his job to make sure that everyone was working safely and preventing hazardous situations. We ve gone out on other job sites before, but this job has really prepped me for a real work experience, he said. During a roundtable discussion, which included members of the TEEG Board of Directors and staff as well as local dignitaries, Executive Director Donna Grant explained to Malloy how the public private partnership has allowed the building to come to fruition, crediting the many volunteers who have come together to make the building a reality. In addition to the Ellis Tech students we have had many kids from faith based groups and honor societies that have volunteered here, she explained, noting that Pomfret School students recently relocated plants outside of the building as a community service project. It s going back to what we do which is leverage. I really believe that we don t ever want to find everything we need in once place, because that one place might not be here tomorrow, but if we find a little big in multiple places and work together, that is what makes this possible, Grant said. She added that only 19 percent of what TEEG receives is through state grants, noting that a significant portion of funding comes through the Department of Children and Families. I think you ve known what we have been doing here for a little bit anyway, without a doubt it s the most efficient and effective way to deliver social services, probably in the state, said Pomfret First Selectman Jim Rivers. Do you see the rest of the state following this model? Are you working towards that? he asked Malloy. Malloy responded, saying that he doesn t believe that there are other regional projects like this taking place in the state. I think that you are probably rare on that side, said Malloy. There are parts of what you are doing here that are probably represented in many of our communities, but the fact that you are doing it on a regional basis I think really is quite outstanding, and with so few dollars is quite amazing. I am certainly not aware of another building project in the state like this one. Following the governor s visit to the social services building, Grant said she felt as though she had enough time with Malloy to familiarize him with what TEEG does and Kerensa Konesni photos Ellis Tech Electrical Project Foreman Augustus Larose and Safety Manager Danny Amarante. how they do it. We do it differently than most organizations do in the state, she said. And I think he got that, and can see that this is really community owned and that there is a tremendous investment in the community. Grant said that Malloy s interaction with the students that wired the facility was a key component of his visit. That was the biggest thing for me, that we could coordinate this so the kids could be the ones to give him the tour. It s pretty neat that all of these high school aged students were able to shake the hand of the governor and show him hands-on, I wired this wall, or I wired this light, and I just really wanted them to have their moment in the sun. Malloy continued his tour of northeastern Connecticut with a stop at Quinebaug Valley Community College, where he spoke with members of the engineering and science department, which will house the state funded Manufacturing Technology Center, as well as QVCC President Dr. Ross Tomlin and Middle College Principal Gino LoRicco and a handful of students. Malloy congratulated the community college on its successful programs and influence throughout the region, while urging that the college continue to implement accelerated programs to allow students to complete their degrees as quickly as possible. On his way to another engagement, Malloy paused to reflect on his visit to the Quiet Corner. The community action agency that I was over with in Thompson really does quiet an amazing job on a very small budget, and their whole building project is very exciting particularly with the youth involvement, he said. Obviously, the Chamber of Commerce is the Chamber of Commerce, and it s a Democratic governor talking to a bunch of Republicans, he joked. And I reminded them that I didn t make the problems, I m here to straighten them out. Kerensa Konesni may be reached at ext. 110, or at Gov. Dannel Malloy and members of the TEEG Board of Directors and staff. Gov. Dannel Malloy tours the Thompson special services building with Ellis Tech students. 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16 A16 Friday, April 06, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER Follow the Fifty debuts at Killingly High FIFTY continued from page A1 health stations. One station featured health screenings, which was done using an immediate response finger stick allowing the models to receive the results of their overall cardiac baseline health with in six minutes. We ll do the same event in November with the screenings so that the women can compare and see how their cardiac health has changed, said LPN Judy Gaudet. Following the screening, the women shifted to a new station, where their results were explained to them. Heart Model Karyn DiBonaventura said the kickoff event s health screening results for her heart health were very startling. The morning was really good and exciting, then I went into blood work and I started crying. I found out where I really was and I totally fell apart. When it s worse then you think it is, it makes all the more reason for me to be here, said DiBonaventura. Southbridge Rotary Service Above Self Community Recycling Fund Raiser Recycle all Metals, Plastics and Electrical Saturday, May 5th 8 am - 1 pm LeBoeuf Rubbish 126 Ashland Ave. Southbridge ELECTRONICS OF ALL TYPES: Televisions, Computers, CPUs, Monitors, Games, Accessories, Printers, Cell Phones, VCRs, Laptops, Cameras, Cables, Wires, Keyboards, Mouse, etc. ALL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: Small Appliances, Motors, Shop Equipment, Heaters, Fans, Extension Cords, Lamps, Vehicle Batteries, etc. LARGE APPLIANCES: Washers, Dryers, Microwaves, AC Units and Freezers and Refrigerators with Freon YARD AND LAWN EQUIPMENT: Mowers and Snowblowers (no fluids) Linda Colengelo pumps up the models. Meryl E. Willett photos It s been great so far, I got everything I expected to get and I ve learned a lot about food and different strategies to keep my heart healthy, said model Audrey Lefevre. One station had the women singing, another yoga, social media, dancing, and exercise to list a few. Each woman spent 10 minutes with three minute intervals to allow for switching to a new station. They are learning something at each station it s like speed dating but we ll call it speed modeling, said NDDH Director of Health Linda Colangelo. Following the morning s activities, the models reconvened in the auditorium where they showed off their newly learned dance moves and sang their Follow the Fifty song before a surprise guest speaker took the stage. What I love beyond the model piece is that everyone is at this table, Generations Family Health Care, Day Kimball, and the NDDH, we have the commissioner of Public Health coming as our guest speaker I mean, this is the result. Everyone is here, said Colangelo. Another component to the Follow the Fifty campaign is social media, through their website, a Facebook page, and Twitter, The models will remain active in the community throughout the entire year documenting their journey to heart health. We re going to continue building The models in Zumba. Team photos to be displayed on the website. the site, it looks like a national campaign. Our creative team has been phenomenal it s really just incredible, said Colangelo. This is how you do healthcare, she continued. I m just so proud of the collaborative partnerships. Dr. Erica Kesselman said the Follow the Fifty event is all about women supporting women. There is no judgment anywhere it s just phenomenal it s no judgment, no embarrassment it s women supporting women, said Kesselman. Meryl E. Willett may be reached at , ext. 112, or by at Putnam bringing 3.5 mil rate increase to voters BUDGET continued from page A1 all come due at once we keep putting these projects off and now it s come to a point where we have to start fixing our buildings, said Falzarano. During the presentation to the Board of Finance, Place defended the list to Falzarano, explaining that he felt it was important to list everything that is on the horizon in terms of what the town is facing in expenses. We need to let the people of Putnam know we are planning for the future. I understand that many of these items won t go forward, but we put this list together so that the people know what s out there and what situation the town currently faces. Instead of waiting for a problem we are trying to solve the problem once and for all, said Place. The three budgets education, library and general government components present a 6.6-percent budget increase to the town. Meryl E. Willett may be reached at , ext. 112, or by at Tigers take high expectations into 2012 golf season TIGERS continued from page A13 season they will be giving my five and six men a run, which will just make everyone better. Ouillette has three main goals that he wants the team to accomplish this season. The first is to win an outright Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) small division title. With the ECC realignment Stonington, who won it last season, is moving up to the large, and Montville is moving to the small, so I think that leaves Griswold and us to compete for the crown this season, said Ouillette. Last season the Wolverines and Tigers split their matches. The second goal is to place in the top five in the ECC tournament, as Tourtellotte finished sixth last season. Lastly, Ouillette expects to score consistently during the season to make it to the state tournament where as the 20th and final ranked team they finished in 10th place a year ago. Ouillette is looking for a better finish this year with a much more seasoned group. I think with the group we have we can do it, and this season my expectations are really high, he said. The Tigers home is Raceway Golf Course in Thompson, and their season begins April 11 against Killingly. 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18 B2 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, April 6, 2012 The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Steve Malec: Musical Wizard from the Emerald City I t was two years ago that I first heard Steve Malec play at the Sunday afternoon Blues Jam at Cady s Tavern in Gloucester, R.I. Like everyone else in the room I was completely amazed at the guitar and vocal chops of this young man of only 20 years old. Along with his two band mates, Dylan Butler on drums and Kevin McIntyre on bass, the trio punched out classic rock and roll and blues songs with amazing skill and style. The trio is called the Emerald City Band, and they are one of the hottest bands to come out of northern Rhode Island in some time. They can be found most every Wednesday night at Cady s Tavern and they have a regular schedule of upcoming gigs that can be found on their Facebook page. From classic rock to blues roots, from folk to progressive rock, to a dash of funk, this is a fun band that brings their own style to covers as well as original tunes. More recently I got to know Steve a little better when he would sit in as guest guitarist at Lori Lacaille s open mic at Bentley s Tavern or when he was out performing as an acoustic solo act. Always polite, always humble, and always soaking up as much musical knowledge as he could, Steve has become one of my favorite young guns and I try to go see him perform whenever I can. He now has a regular Thursday night solo gig at Bella s Martini Bar in Putnam, and his move into the CT clubs has expanded his fan base. As a solo act Steve brings a combination of exceptional acoustic guitar and harmonica style reminiscent of Neil Young and Bob Dylan. His voice belies his age of 21 years and is that of a more seasoned singer. From Bob Seeger to Steve Miller, his voice captures the classic rock of the 70s and 80s with emotion and feel. Steve s influences are many. NOT SO QUIET CORNER BILL REID When he was boy Steve and his older brother Frank would listen to their mom s CDs of U2, Van Halen and other rock bands of the 80s and 90s. Frank had a guitar and showed young Steve how to play and by the time Steve was 15 years old he was taking lessons from local blues guitarist Rick Harrington. At first he was soaking up the hard rock music of the bands like Kiss and Van Halen, and then started working his way back to the earlier bands of the 60s and 70s so that now his vast song catalog represents the rock and roll music of the past 40 years. When I spoke with Steve to prepare this article he gave me the scoop on some exciting news about the Emerald City Band. They are hard at work on a CD of original tunes and hope to have it completed in the next couple of months. With the introduction of that CD they will continue to play the local clubs where they first got their start, however, they will be working under a new name to be announced when the CD is available, and the band will be focusing on their original songs. So I urge you to check out Steve Malec, either as a solo act on Thursdays at Bella s Martini Bar, or as the guitar wizard of Emerald City Band. The trio can be seen on Saturday, April 7 at Bella s Martini Bar in Putnam, Conn. Catch them while you can, because something tells me this band is going places and these young musicians have the vision and talent to become a national recording and touring act. Note Next week we welcome back Mark Renburke from his Hot Spot sabbatical. For the past two months I have enjoyed sitting in for Mark and sharing with you my favorite bands and musicians. I hope you will join me in patronizing the local venues that are hiring live bands and performers. I am Steve Malec confident that you too will be amazed at the wonderful musical talent we have in the region. FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Brandt Taylor and Friends, 9 p.m., The Village Lounge, Route 171, Thompson, Conn. Time Trippers, 8 p.m., Wales Irish Tavern, Wales, Mass. Shawn Dennison and Raised in Glory, The Mill Street Church Café, Millbury, Mass. Open Mic with Justin MacNeil, The Vanilla Bean Café, Pomfret, Conn., $7 Jeff Mainville Duo, 9 p.m., J.D. Coopers, 146 Park Road, Putnam, Conn. Jenelle, 8 p.m., Bella s Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, Putnam, Conn. James Keyes, 9 p.m., Dark Horse Tavern, Southbridge, Mass. SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Steve Malec & Emerald City Band, 8 p.m., Bella s Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, Putnam, Conn. Brumby, Dunny s Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. Becky Chace, The Vanilla Bean Emerald City Band Steve Malec (left), Kevin McIntyre (center) and Dylan Butler (right). Café, Pomfret, Conn., $15 Desert Rain Trio, 9 p.m., JD Coopers, 146 Park Road, Putnam, Conn. Dan Kirouac and Dorette, Periwinkles, Auburn, Mass. Sean Ryan, 8, Dark Horse Tavern, Southbridge, Mass. SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Blues Jam hosted by The Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Cady s Tavern, Route 44, Chepachet, R.I. Easter Jam W/RiggaGoo, 4-8 p.m., Dunny s Tavern, 291 E. Main Street, East Brookfield, Mass. Jake on the patio, Bella s Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, Putnam, Conn. MONDAY, APRIL 9 Open Mic with Lori Lacaille, 7 p.m., Bentley s Tavern, 92 Hartford Pike, N. Scituate, R.I. TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Open Mic with Brett Brumby, 6:30 p.m., Point Breeze, Route 193, Webster, Mass. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 Open Mic with Bill Reid & Juls, 7 p.m., Bella s Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, Putnam, Conn.. Open Mic with Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill, North Oxford, Mass. THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Bluegrass, 8 p.m., Dark Horse Tavern, Southbridge, Mass. FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Route 66, 8 p.m., Wales Irish Tavern, Wales, Mass. Sharp Drezzed Man, 9 p.m., The Village Lounge, Route 171, Thompson, Conn. 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19 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. notices to or fax them to (860) Photos are welcome in JPEG format. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES Friday, April 6, 2012 B3 DANIELSON Francis E. Allen, Sr., 94, of Danielson, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Wm. W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. He was the husband of the late Yvonne (Carrier) Allen who died in He was born March 4, 1918, in Dayville, son of the late Napoleon and Bertha (Lyon) Allen. Francis was a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Army and participated in occupation of Quadalcanal. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, Dayville. Francis worked for Rogers Corporation for 35 years. He was also the caretaker of Salem Village in Brooklyn and Mason Island in Mystic. He is survived by a son, Raymond Allen and Kim Quattrucci of Danielson; grandchildren, Brent and Erick Allen, Scott and DUDLEY Eleanor Trull Craver, 85, of Dudley, died peacefully at home Thursday, March 29, 2012 surrounded by her family after an illness. Her husband of 62 years, John Elliott Craver, died in She leaves four sons, E. Bates Craver and his wife Cheryl of Thompson, Conn., Robert T. Craver and his wife Robin of Webster, John N. Craver and his partner Jerry C. DeGrieck of Seattle, Wash., and Benjamin A. Craver and his wife Elizabeth of Dudley; a brother, John P. Trull and his wife Nancy of Webster; 11 grandchildren, Shawn P. Craver and his wife Sherri, Nancy V. Harnois and her husband Mederic, Laura B. Craver and her fiancé Kevin Rogers, Michael J. Leal, Jamie L. Leal, Odessa R. DeGrieck, Andrew S. Finch-Craver, Josiah P. Craver and his fiancé Cynthia A. Reed, Sarah B. Marchand and her husband Todd, Leland C. Craver and his wife Sarah and Marjory P. Craver; two greatgrandchildren, Logan and Mederic and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Klebart and Nancy Boyd. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Horace and Muriel (Pattison) Trull, and lived in Dudley most of her life. Francis E. Allen, 94 Eleanor T. Craver, 85 Penny; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Francis Rocky Allen, Jr. and a brother, Raymond Allen. A graveside service with full military honors was held Monday, April 2 in St. Joseph Cemetery, 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville. Donations may be made in memory of Francis to St. Jude Children s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN The Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, directed the arrangements. To share a memory with his family Light a Candle at She graduated from Bartlett High School in Webster and earned a Bachelor of Business Degree from Simmons College in Boston. She later completed further studies in the field of education. Mrs. Craver was a second grade teacher in Dudley Elementary School for 28 years before she retired. She was a member of the Church of the Reconciliation in Webster, the Tuesday Club, l Apres Midi Club, the Black Tavern Historical Society, the Killdeer Island Club and the Webster Sailing Association. She was an avid reader, crossword puzzle solver and sports enthusiast, especially her Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. She enjoyed outdoor activities including tennis, golf, sailing, and spending her summers at Webster Lake. Mrs. Craver s family would like to thank the caregivers and staff of UMass Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. A funeral service was held Monday, April 2. Burial was in Perryville Cemetery. The family suggests donations in her name be made to the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library, 40 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA Arrangements were under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster. DUDLEY Joan (Stolarczyk) Plasse, 87, formerly of Lyons Road, died peacefully March 30, 2012 in Webster Manor after a prolonged illness. Her husband of 35 years, Eldege Al Plasse died in She leaves one son, Raymond Plasse and his wife Ellen of West Hills, Calif.; two grandsons, Matthew and Christopher, also of California; one brother, Victor Stolarczyk of Webster; three sisters, Stasia Jasczur of Webster, Theresa Courtemanche of Roanoke, Va., and Lorraine Dion of Thompson, Conn., and several nieces and nephews. Her son, Richard, predeceased her in Joan was also predeceased by three brothers, Chester, John and Vincent Stolarczyk. She was born in Webster, the daughter of the late Chester and Alexandra (Krupinski) Stolarczk. Joan lived in Webster and Dudley all her life. Joan Plasse, 87 She worked as an upholsterer for 20 years at the Ethan Allan Co. She was also a waitress at the former Nectarland. Mrs. Plasse was a member of St. Andrew Bobola Church. Joan enjoyed reading and Going South to the casinos with family and friends. Joan s family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Webster Manor and Hospice for the love, support and care provided over the last year. There are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday April 14, in St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., Dudley. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Garden of Peace. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley is directing the arrangements. Leonard E. Sheppard, Sr., 82 DANIELSON Leonard E. Sheppard, Sr., 82, of Danielson, formerly of Franklin, Mass., died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Masonic Home in Charlton, Mass. He was born Dec. 9, 1929 in Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late John and Mary (Gantress) Szczypkowski. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Getz) Sheppard. They were married Sept. 4, He raised seven children with his wife. He leaves his wife, Alice Sheppard of Danielson; five daughters, Dawn Pettinelli and her husband Paul of Charlton, Mass., Susan Sheppard of Utah, Belinda Donohue and her husband Phil of Charlton, Mass., Carol Mitchell-Boudreau and her husband Bob of Charlton, Mass., and Laura Sheppard and her husband Kevin Bathalon of Amherst, N.H.; two sons, Christopher Sheppard of Southbridge, Mass., and Leonard Sheppard, Jr. of Wilmington, Mass.; four brothers, Chester Sheppard, John Sheppard, Ronald Szczypkowski and Fred Sheppard and grandchildren, Caitlin, Emily, Carlyn, Chance, Sydney and Phillip. He was predeceased by a brother, Ted Sheppard, and a sister, Delores Urbanski. Leonard was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Dayville. He was a Sr. Electrical Engineer for Ratheon Co. for many years. After retirement Leonard moved to Poland, Maine, then later resided in Connecticut. Leonard was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the US Army. He was an avid golfer enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved playing the trumpet. He was a member of the Pomfret Rod and Gun Club. His funeral service was held Saturday, March 31 from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. To share a memory with his family Light a Candle at Tillinghast Funeral Homes Serving All Faiths Since 1881 Steve Bennardo Owner/Funeral Director We are here to serve you in your time of need Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT Smith and Walker Funeral Home 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT Main Street Danielson, CT Main Street Central Village, CT Division of Smith and Walker, Inc. Steven W. Farner, Owner ~ Funeral Director LEGALS TOWN OF THOMPSON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING The Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on the following application(s) at its Monday, April 9, 2012 meeting, in the Merrill Seney Room at the Town Hall at 7 p.m.. 1. Variance Application 12-02: March 7, 2012, Stephen Bordua, 403 Brandy Hill Road, Vol. 341, p.276, Map 141, Block 17, Lot 38, R40; Article 5. Sec. 1 Reduction of setback from Massasoit Drive (private way) from fifty (50) feet to ten (10) feet and from Brandy Hill Road from fifty (50) feet to twenty (20) feet to build a garage and reduction of front yard from fifty (50) feet to forty-three (43) feet to construct a mud room. 2. Variance Application 12-03: March 12, 2012, JC S Pizza, 1097 Thompson Road, Vol. 528, p. 223, Map 118, Block 22, Lot 7, R20; The ability to utilize more than 25% of existing storage to fulfill a 25 person sit down section. Dan Roy, Chairman Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals March 12, 2012 March 30, 2012 April 6, 2012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Diane M Anderson ( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by decree dated March 29, 2012, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Brenda Duquette, Clerk The fiduciary is: Terri Lee Warren PO Box Mill Bridge Road Eastford, CT April 6, 2012 Legal Notice Town of Thompson A certified list of party-selected candidates for the Republican Party in the Town of Thompson for participation as DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTIONS of said party specified below is on file in my office at 815 riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, Ct and copies are available for public distribution. Conventions: 29 th Senatorial District Convention 51 st Assembly District Convention State Convention A certified list of party-selected candidates for the Democratic Party in the Town of Thompson for participation as DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTIONS of said party specified below is on file in my office at 815 riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, Ct and copies are available for public distribution. Conventions: 2 nd Congressional District Convention 29 th Senatorial District Convention 51 st Assembly District Convention State Convention Jeffrey C. Barske Town Clerk Town of Thompson Apr. 2, 2012 April 6, 2012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Marther H Hainer ( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by decree dated April 2, 2012, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Brenda Duquette, Clerk The fiduciary is: Charles A Hainer c/o Brian S. Mead, Esq. PO Box 508 Quinebaug, CT April 6, 2012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF EVERETT E. MAYHEW ( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by decree dated March 30, 2012, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Janis E. Beltis, Clerk The fiduciary is: Marietta A. Caye c/o Stephen J. Adams, Esq. 158 Main Street, Suite 7, PO Box 682 Putnam, CT April 6, 2012 Town of Eastford Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission Notice of Decision On March 22, 2012, the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission made the following decisions: File # Robert McKay 67 Lake Drive, Eastford, CT. Construction of yearround house. Denied. Details can be found in the minutes filed at the Town Clerk s Office, Town Office Building, 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT. Dated at Eastford this 28th day of March, Susan Patenaude Recording Secretary April 6, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE The Town of Thompson Planning and Zoning Commission at its March 26, 2012 meeting approved: 1. Zone Change 12-01: Adoption of digital GIS zoning layer and respective zoning map (amended to 12/28/2011) as the official Zoning Map for the Town of Thompson. Greg Lee, Chairman March 26, 2012 April 6, 2012 TOWN OF WOODSTOCK The Planning & Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169, 8:00 p.m., lower level, for the following applications: # Dave & Jen Dean Brown, 232 West Quasset Rd (Map 6393, Block 65, Lot 226-2) 2 Lot re-subdivision # Woodstock Academy text amendment to address student housing # Planning & Zoning - text amendment for deletion of appendix G, offsite directional sign (diagram) # Planning & Zoning - text amendment for modification to Art VII, Section 3, Fees These proposed Zoning Regulation amendments can be reviewed in detail at the town hall, Office of the Town Planner Chair Jeffrey Gordon. April 6, 2012 April 13, 2012 Turn To LEGALS, page 5

20 B4 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, April 6, 2012 OBITUARIES PUTNAM Florida (Beaudoin) Perron, 89, of Thurber Road, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Herve A. Rhault, the late Walter Rzeznikiewicz and the late Edward W. Perron. Florida is survived by her daughters, Rita Diulio of North Grosvenordale and Theresa Christensen of Ft. Meyers, Fla.; her sister, Rita Thibeault of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; three grandchildren including Tammy Shippee- Gionis who was instrumental in the care of her grandmother, and four great-grandchildren. Born in New Market, N.H., she was the Support Relay For Life NECT 2012 The Relay For Life Team Misfits, led by Lizz Hanton and Sabrina Hebert, is holding an endof-the-month bottle and can collection. This will be monthly through April. Those wishing to donate cans or bottles to Team Misfits can call Lizz at or Sabrina at for drop off information. Education Note DANIEL B. MILLS BEVERLY, Mass. Daniel B. Mills, son of Donald and Cynthia Mills of Woodstock, Conn., has been named to the Dean s List for the fall term at Endicott College. He is a junior majoring in Computer Science. Trip to Boston library April 20 EASTFORD Join the Eastford Public Library on a bus trip to the Boston Public Library on Friday, April 20. Tour one of our country s Most Magnificent. The bus leaves the Eastford Library at 9 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. The deadline to reserve your seat is April 6. Call the library at , Karen Broderick at or Cecelia Vaida at Fine art, craft exhibit in October CANTERBURY The kick-off meeting for FACES at FAHS (Fine Art & Craft Exhibit & Sale at the Finnish American Heritage Society in Canterbury) was held recently. The event will again be presented in conjunction with The Last Green Valley s Walktober Events and will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Finnish Hall at 76 North Canterbury Road, Canterbury. Committee members are seeking artisans in any and all media to participate in this nonjuried event. The registration fee is $20 for a 10 outdoor space or an 8 indoor space. The application deadline is June 30, For further information, call the Artisan Leader Diane Allen at ; send an to or go to the FAHS website at Quinebaug Treatment Center hosts open house Florida M. Perron, 89 Noella M. Beaulieu, 87, of Pomfret Center, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Noella was born October 1, 1924 in Quebec, Canada, the daughter of the late Donat and Laura (Dube) Beaulieu. She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School. Noella then received her Masters Degree from Wesleyan University. She taught at the Waterbury Elementary School until From 1958 to 1962 she taught school in Indonesia. In 1962 to 1992, she taught at the Watertown Elementary School. She moved to Pomfret Center in She was an avid reader and a world traveler. Noella enjoyed the opera and going to the the- DAYVILLE On Thursday, Feb. 9, Quinebaug Day Treatment Center in Dayville, hosted an open house to officially introduce its new location at 11 Dog Hill Road to the community. Quinebaug is one of Natchaug Hospital s four adult ambulatory programs which offer Partial Hospitalization, Day and Evening Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient HOT SPOT continued from page 2 NEWS BRIEFS daughter of the late Joseph and Celia (O Connor) Beaudoin. Mrs. Perron owned and operated Harvey s Stand on Thompson Hill for 25 years. She enjoyed coin collecting, crossword puzzles, and playing bingo. A private burial will be held for Florida in St. Joseph Cemetery in North Grosvenordale. The Valade Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For memorial guestbook visit Noella M. Beaulieu, 87 SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Bill McCarthy, Dunny s Tavern, 291 E. Main Street, East Brookfield, Mass. Lori Lacaille, 8 p.m., Bella s Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, Putnam, Conn. Baird Souls, 9 p.m., Dark Horse Tavern, Southbridge, Mass. If you re a live act that would like to be featured, know of someone else who is, or simply want to let ater. She leaves behind a brother: Richard Beaulieu of Watertown, CT; two nephews, Lawrence Balanda of Winter Park, FL, Richard Balanda of Watertown, CT; three nieces, Nicole Brynga of Harpswell, ME, Denise Perkins of Jackson, NH, Deborah Howe of Pomfret Center, CT. There will be a memorial service March 30, 2012 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Church, 12 Main St, North Grosvenordale, CT. Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home. To share a memory with her family Light a Candle at Detoxification. Quinebaug was previously housed on the campus of Day Kimball Hospital before moving to the new location in November of Our new building, in terms of the aesthetics, is perfect for behavioral health, said Mark Melley, the primary therapist for Quinebaug s evening program. It s a lot more inviting and a lot more disarming for anyone dealing with anxiety issues. We ve only been here two months now, but it s really had an impact. Representatives from the Department of Corrections, Probation, Parole, United Services, Day Kimball Hospital and Advanced Behavioral Health took tours of the new Dog Hill Road location and met Quinebaug and Natchaug Hospital staff. It s a great opportunity to put faces with names of people who make referrals to our program and people who we make referrals to as well, said Carrie Pichie, Ph.D., Director of Natchaug s Ambulatory Programs. Also new to the Quinebaug Day Treatment Center is Leah Russack-Baker, Ph.D., the new program director. Many of the touring guests were able to meet Dr. Russack-Baker for the first time. I ve been continually impressed that everyone Dr. Russack-Baker s interfaced with so far has come back to me with positive feedback, Dr. Pichie said. Individuals I wouldn t even expect to hear from are saying how dedicated she is to the program and what a great asset she is. For more information on Quinebaug Day Treatment Center or Natchaug Hospital, please visit Natchaug.org. A member of Hartford Healthcare, Natchaug Hospital is a Joint Commissionaccredited, non-profit organization providing special education, mental health and addiction treatment for children, adolescents and adults through a network of communitybased programs in Danielson, Dayville, Enfield, Groton, Mansfield, Montville, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Vernon and Windham. Courtesy photo Primary Therapist Mark Melley, left, and Program Director Dr. Leah Russack-Baker, right, meet with United Services CEO Dianne Manning. Steve Malec: Musical Wizard from the Emerald City us know about an upcoming gig, me at the address below. Events must be within 10 miles of the readership area and submitted to me by 7 p.m. Thursday of each week to be printed the following week s papers. Also, please provide the information as it appears in the above club listings: The name of the act, the time performance starts, the venue and venue address. Keep the music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern Connecticut and Central Massachusetts! Mark: NEEDS A FLAG SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Dr. William T. Fisher, longtime University of Connecticut administrator and emeritus professor, died on Friday March 30, 2012, in Springfield. He was 94 and lived at residences in Thompson and Manchester, Conn. Dr. Fisher was predeceased by his wife, Mary Rowena (Donnelly) Fisher. They were wed on Dec. 26, 1949 in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, Conn. Mrs. Fisher, former principal of Thompson Elementary School, now the Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, passed away Dec. 2, Dr. Fisher studied at American International College, Boston University, Clark University, Columbia University, and the University of Connecticut, where he was assistant dean of the School of Insurance of the School of Business. For several years prior to joining UConn, Dr. Fisher was an educator in Templeton and Thompson, Conn. He also taught at Becker College in Worcester, Mass., Ohio University, and the State University of New York at Albany. He accepted an appointment at the University of Connecticut in 1957 and continued there until 1989, for a total of 32 years of service to the university. A 25-year member and past chairman of the Connecticut State Insurance Purchasing Board, Dr. Fisher served under Governors Dempsey, Meskill, Grasso, and O Neill, and until 1990 during the first year of Governor Weicker s administration. The board is responsible for the property and liability insurance program of the State of Connecticut. He was a past state chairman of the Connecticut Small Business Administration Advisory Council and a past state president of the Connecticut Association of Municipal Development Commissions. He served as a member of the Board of Directors and secretary of the Education and Research Foundation of the IMA-Professional Insurance Agents for the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut from He was a licensed real estate broker from A longtime trustee of American International College in Springfield, he was also a member of the AIC Corporators from 1972 to He received his undergraduate degree with high honors there and later in his career was a recipient of the college s Alumni Achievement Award. Dr. Fisher also served for several years as a member of the Board of Trustees of Annhurst College, Woodstock, Conn. Interested in philosophy and religion, Dr. Fisher enrolled in the Permanent Deaconate Program at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Conn. and was ordained a permanent deacon in 1973, among the first 12 individuals completing the program in New England. Assigned to St. Joseph Cathedral, Hartford, he served as a deacon whenever possible over the course of the next 10 years. Upon his retirement from UConn, Dr. Fisher sought and was awarded two research fellowships at Yale University Divinity School, in and He participated in the Theological Opportunities Program at Harvard Divinity School in 1994; and from Explosion blows hole in the space-time continuum It was a truly cosmic event. Colossal. Impossible to measure. Only the death of Christ had comparable impact on the world and on your future. In fact, the incident confirmed that His death was an undeniable triumph over death. Unfortunately, we often pass over the story without contemplating its enormous effect. In many circles the explosion to which I refer has been grossly underestimated. This is how it could have been reported in the first century: A spokesperson of new Jewish religious sect whose leader was executed last Friday recently made this incredible claim: Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint. (Matthew 28:1-4 NLT) Someone later claimed to have talked to the resurrected Rabbi who said of Himself. I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. (Revelation 1:18) Three days after Jesus was crucified He broke through unseen barriers. It was as if there was an explosion in the spirit world on Easter morning; an explosion that not only moved the stone which imprisoned Jesus in the tomb, but also demolished the arch enemies of mankind death, hell and the grave. Jesus resurrection blew a hole in the wall between time and eternity so we could all have access to eternal life. Jesus Dr. William T. Fisher 1995 on, he was visiting scholar for periods of time in the divinity schools of Duke, Vanderbilt, and Emory Universities. A World War II veteran, Dr. Fisher spent 39.5 months in continuous overseas service. He enlisted in the U.S. Army March 2, 1942 and served in the field and in administration. The last 14 months of his overseas service was spent as a member of the joint British-American staff at Allied Force Headquarters, Caserta, Italy. Countries of service included England, North Africa, and Italy. Dr. Fisher was a contributor to numerous journals, newspapers, and professional magazines. Various articles of his were included by Connecticut Congressmen in the U. S. Congressional Record. He was editor of Selective Readings in Human Resources Management, published by Ginn Press, Lexington, during the 1980s. Beginning in 1968, he was listed in Who s Who in America. Locally, Dr. Fisher served as a member of the Thompson Board of Finance and the Municipal Development and Industrial Commission for many years. He was past president and trustee of the Thompson Library, Inc.; past chairman of the Connecticut Library Service Center, Willimantic; a member of Region 3 Advisory and Planning Council of the CT Department of Mental Retardation; a corporator of Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam; Windham County Director of the regional development commission; and was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Thompson Democratic Town Committee, and the Thompson Historical Society. Dr. Fisher was born in Central Falls, R.I. on March 15, 1918, son of the late William L. and Sarah (Foley) Fisher. For all but the first few weeks of life, he was a Connecticut resident. Dr. Fisher leaves his son, Dr. William T. Fisher, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Ms. Lynn T. Gordon, BSN, MPA, of Holyoke and Manchester, Conn. Other survivors include a sister, Mary (Fisher) Dinsdale, RN, of Putnam, Conn. and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Dr. Francis J. Fisher of Beverly, Charles E. Fisher of Mansfield, Conn., and Louis F. Fisher of Cranston, R.I. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. A private burial will be in the West Thompson Cemetery beside his wife, Mary, with an additional marker in the cemetery on the campus of the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn., an institution of higher education that both Dr. and Mrs. Fisher attended. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either of two scholarships established in 1991 and 1994 respectively: the Mary R. (Donnelly) Fisher & Dr. William T. Fisher Scholarship Fund, supporting college-bound high school students entering the teaching profession, c/o First Niagara Bank, 1063 Riverdale St., West Springfield, MA 01089; or the Dr. William T. and Mary R. Fisher Scholarship Fund at American International College, c/o American International College, 1000 State St., Springfield, MA BEYOND THE PEWS JOHN HANSON (God manifest in the flesh according to 1 Timothy 3:16) went first. He became the first fruit of them that slept (1 Corinthians 15:20). One day those who have committed themselves to His kingdom are going to stand before Jesus in heaven and stare back through that hole into time and marvel that they were so blessed to be invited. They will wonder why they held on so tightly to earthly things. Because of Jesus death and resurrection and their response to Him, their perspective will be from a whole new dimension beyond time and space. Easter is proof that, in Christ, there is life after death. This is an incredible concept; one that most world religions have explored but not proven. Many influential people have founded movements and religions, but only one came back from the dead exactly as he predicted only one walked through walls and did many infallible proofs only one ascended into the heavens with the promise that he would return. We have proof that the Roman government and the Jewish religious leaders could not refute in spite of their frantic attempts. There is a place beyond the grave, and Jesus holds the keys. It makes you want to get on his good side, doesn t it? It makes you want to repent, be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38) so you can enter the kingdom and go to the place He has prepared for you; a place outside the space-time continuum. Bishop Hanson is the pastor of Acts II Ministries in Thompson. They will be celebrating Easter with music and ministry on April 8. For directions please visit

21 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, April 6, 2012 B5 COMMUNITY CALENDAR The calendar page is a free service offered for listings for government, educational and nonprofit organizations. Send all calendar listings and happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay at Stonebridge Press, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at (508) or by to Please write calendar in the subject line. All calendar listings must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday to be published in the following Friday s edition. All calendar items will be inserted under the actual date of the event. Villager Newspapers will print such listings as space allows. ONGOING WOODSTOCK The following programs will be held at the Woodstock Seniors at the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169: Tuesdays, EXERCISE from 9 to 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, ARTS AND CRAFTS from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and DOMINOES from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursdays, exercise from 9 to 10 a.m. If you have any questions, call Connie at FRIDAY APRIL 6 MOOSUP A FREE MEAL will be served at noon every Friday at the United Methodist Church, 11 South Main St., Moosup. All are welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is able to serve the community with the support of churches, businesses, community groups, towns and people in the northeastern Connecticut area. There would be no Community Kitchens without volunteers. There are many ways you can help us. You can give money, donate food items or volunteer your time. You can wrap plastic utensils, help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or call with your preferences and a telephone number where you can be reached during normal business hours. ( DAYVILLE There will be a WHIST PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the fun. For more information, call N. GROSVENORDALE The Knights of Columbus Council 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale, will hold a FISH FRY from noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale. The menu consists of fish and chips ($9); baked haddock with baked potato and vegetable ($11); bay scallops ($11); platters clams and bay scallops, fish with clams or bay scallops or baked haddock and bay scallops ($13); and fisherman s platters ($16). For more information, call or visit BROOKLYN A Lenten FISH FRY will be served (Take out only!) from 5 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 7 Providence Road, Brooklyn. The cost is $7 and includes fish, french fries and coleslaw. Proceeds to benefit Trinity Episcopal Church. EASTFORD The Congregational Church of Eastford will hold a Community GOOD FRIDAY Service at 7:30 p.m. April 6. SATURDAY APRIL 7 QUINEBAUG The Thompson Bible Fellowship Church is having a special EAST- ER EVENT for children and families beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7. The event will include an Easter Egg Hunt, a puppet show, crafts, and prizes, for children of all ages. The puppet show and crafts will focus on telling the Easter story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome to attend, and there is no cost to participate. For more information about the event, or to register, contact Pastor Dennis Spinney at , or by at ONECO There will be a buffet-style SMOR- GASBORD SUPPER and Bake Sale from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at Oneco United Methodist Church (Route 14A). The menu will include baked ham, lasagna, meatballs, Harvard beets, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, gelatin salads, rolls, beverages and pies for dessert. Tickets are $9 for adults and $3 for children under 12. There is no charge for preschoolers. Tickets will be on sale at the door at 4 p.m. N. GROSVENORDALE There will be an all-you-can-eat BREAKFAST BUFFET from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7 at the Living Faith United Methodist Church, Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children. SUNDAY APRIL 8 WOODSTOCK There will be an Easter BREAKFAST BUFFET from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 8 at the Senexet Grange, 628 Route 169. The cost is $7 for adults. EASTFORD The Congregational Church of Eastford will hold a SUNRISE SERVICE at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 8. There will be an Easter Worship Service at 11 a.m. THOMPSON He is Risen! Come join us as we celebrate at 10 a.m. EASTER morning, April 8 at Acts II Ministries, 1366 Riverside Drive (Route 12), Thompson. There will be special classes for children from age 18 months and up. For more information and to schedule a ride, call toll free Visit us on the web at actsii.org. MONDAY APRIL 9 N. GROSVENORDALE A FREE MEAL will be served at noon every Monday at the United Methodist Church, Riverside Drive (Route12), N. Grosvenordale. All are welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is able to serve the community with the support of churches, businesses, community groups, towns and people in the northeastern Connecticut area. There would be no Community Kitchens without volunteers. There are many ways you can help us. You can give money, donate food items or volunteer your time. You can wrap plastic utensils, help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Then or call with your preferences and a telephone number where you can be reached during normal ( business hours. itchens.org) DANIELSON There will be a WHIST PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple Court Community Room, Maple Street, Danielson. $1 admission charge. Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For more information, call POMFRET The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY for residents of the town of Pomfret is open Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring proper I.D. and proof of residence, for example, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. Easy access at rear of the Pomfret Senior Center eliminates any climbing of stairs. N. GROSVENORDALE GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Teeg, 65 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. For more information, call PUTNAM The Quiet Corner TEA PARTY PATRIOTS meet at 7 p.m. every second Monday of the month at 91 Main St., Putnam, upstairs in the Tea Room. All meetings are open to the public. The Cup of Tea presentation hour starts at 7 p.m. followed by a business meeting. Information can be found at Interest may be directed to Donations of food for local food pantries is collected at every meeting. THOMPSON Do you have a loved one who is challenged with bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, depression, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder or other illness? Free monthly support group meetings facilitated by trained NAMI members are available to family members, loved ones or caregivers of those living with a mental illness or disorder on the second Monday of the month (except for October and November when they will be held on the third Monday). Join us as we share advice, wisdom and resources through firsthand experiences. All meetings will take place at the Thompson Public Library in Community Room 1, from 6:30-8 p.m. For questions or more information, you may contact Sonya Tebo (860) , stebo2956sbcglobal.net or Larissa Benoit, EAST KILLINGLY The East Killingly Fire Department BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9 at the East Killingly Fire Station, Route 101 in East Killingly. THOMPSON The PLAINFIELD CHORUS will entertain Thompson senior citizens at 10:15 a.m. Monday, April 9 at the Louis P. Faucher Community Center, 934 Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale. The doors open at 10 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. Optional: Bring a non-perishable food item for TEEG s Food Pantry. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Online registration is requested and is available at If you do not have a computer, you may stop by our office or call us at TUESDAY APRIL 10 PUTNAM A FREE MEAL will be served at noon every Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Grove and Bradley Streets in Putnam. All are welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is able to serve the community with the support of churches, businesses, community groups, towns and people in the northeastern Connecticut area. There would be no Community Kitchens without volunteers. There are many ways you can help us. You can give money, donate food items or volunteer your time. You can wrap plastic utensils, help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or call with your preferences and a telephone number where you can be reached during normal ( business hours. itchens.org) WOODSTOCK Come and learn about the WORD OF GOD from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the North Woodstock Congregational Church, 1227 Route 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study leader. For more information, call REGIONAL WORDS OF PEACE, a practical way to go inside and experience that joy on CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn and Eastford. POMFRET The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY for residents of the town of Pomfret is open Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please bring proper I.D. and proof of residence, for example, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. Easy access at rear of the Pomfret Senior Center eliminates any climbing of stairs. PUTNAM There is BINGO every Tuesday night at the VFW Post 1523, 207 Providence St., Putnam. The doors open at 4 p.m. Bonanza cards are sold at 4:30 p.m. Other games at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. There is a W.T.A. 90% payout. Also a progressive game. Food is also available. POMFRET The Pomfret Registrars of Voters will hold a mandatory ENROLLMENT SESSION from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at the Pomfret Town Hall, 5 Haven Road for the purpose of registration and/or enrollment of electors entitled to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary. WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 DANIELSON A FREE MEAL will be served at noon every Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, 9 Spring St., Danielson. All are welcome. Community Kitchens is a nonprofit organization that is able to serve the community with the support of churches, businesses, community groups, towns and people in the northeastern Connecticut area. There would be no Community Kitchens without volunteers. There are many ways you can help us. You can give money, donate food items or volunteer your time. You can wrap plastic utensils, help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or call with your preferences and a telephone number where you can be reached during normal business hours. munitykitchens.org) ( THOMPSON Celebrate Recovery (a Christ-centered life RECOVERY PROGRAM) from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a mask that hides your depression, anger, addiction, pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or attend a meeting. Call for more information. WOODSTOCK Children s STORY HOUR meets each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the West Woodstock Library at the 5 Bungay Hill Connector, Woodstock. Join us for stories, songs and crafts! We welcome all little ones, from babies to preschoolers! No registration required. For more information, call DAYVILLE We would like to invite you to visit our chapter, the Quiet Corner BNI (Business Network International) from 7:30 to 9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 16 Tracy Road, Dayville. BNI is one of the strongest business networking groups in Connecticut. Twenty-five business owners from the Quiet Corner BNI chapter meet to exchange business referrals and leads. BNI follows the Killingly School System for closures. If the schools are closed or late start, the meeting is canceled. For more information, call Rhonda Rooney at Judy Haines at or Deb Tavernier at DANIELSON There is BINGO at St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson LEGALS continued from page 3 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at 12 p.m. Send to Ann Tremnlay at every Wednesday night in the downstairs church hall. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Over $2000 is given away each week. There are also progressive games. Food is available by the Knights of Columbus. All profits benefit St. James School. POMFRET BIBLE STUDY of The Life and Ministry of Christ from 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret, 13 Church Road, Pomfret Center. Rev. Thomas Crumb will lead this study. For more information please call or visit our website fccpomfret.org. EAST KILLINGLY The East Killingly Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a PENNY SOCIAL at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at the East Killingly Fire Station, Route 101, East Killingly. N. GROSVENORDALE The Friends of the Thompson Public Library are pleased to present Ron Tillen, who will offer a SPECIAL PRESENTATION entitled, The Local Impact of the Civil War at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 in the Library Meeting Room, 934 Riverside Drive (Route 12), North Grosvenordale. Mr. Tillen s talk will deal with the Civil War in relation to Connecticut in general, as well as to the town of Thompson. This event is free to the public, and all are welcome to attend. THURSDAY APRIL 12 MOOSUP A FREE MEAL will be served at noon every Thursday at the All Hallows Church, 130 Prospect St., Moosup. All are welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is able to serve the community with the support of churches, businesses, community groups, towns and people in the northeastern Connecticut area. There would be no Community Kitchens without volunteers. There are many ways you can help us. You can give money, donate food items or volunteer your time. You can wrap plastic utensils, help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or call with your preferences and a telephone number where you can be reached during normal business hours. ( FRIDAY APRIL 13 MOOSUP A FREE MEAL will be served at noon every Friday at the United Methodist Church, 11 South Main St., Moosup. All are welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is able to serve the community with the support of churches, businesses, community groups, towns and people in the northeastern Connecticut area. There would be no Community Kitchens without volunteers. There are many ways you can help us. You can give money, donate food items or volunteer your time. You can wrap plastic utensils, help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or call with your preferences and a telephone number where you can be reached during normal business hours. ( LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Preference Primary of the Republican Party will be held on April 24, 2012, in each town. Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the candidates (including the category Uncommitted ) which are to appear on the ballot at said primary in the manner and in the order in which such names and category are herein listed, under the office designation Nomination for President of the United States, together with the addresses of such candidates: Republicans Name and Address: Newt Gingrich, Atlanta GA Ron Paul, Springfield VA Mitt Romney, Boston MA Rick Santorum, Verona PA Uncommitted Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 20th Day of March, Denise Merrill Secretary of the State The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office of the Secretary of the State in accordance with Secs and of the General Statutes. As provided, such primary will be held on April 24, The hours of voting at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows: Hours of Voting: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location of Polling Place District I District II District III Voting District Thompson Hill Fire Station, Chase Rd., Thompson Merrill L. Seney Community Room Town Hall, North Grosvenordale Quinebaug Fire Station 720 Quinebaug Rd., Quinebaug District IV East Thompson Fire Station East Thompson Rd. Thompson **Absentee ballots will be counted at the following central location: Thompson Town Hall. Dated at Thompson, Connecticut, this 30 day of March, Town Clerk Jeffrey C. Barske Town of Thompson April 6, 2012 LEGALS

22 B6 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, April 6, 2012 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Putnam Villager Thompson Villager Woodstock Villager Killingly Villager Hometown Service, Big Time Results VISIT US ONLINE Town-to-Town CLASSIFIED TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE Coca Cola Button Sign From 1950 s 3 feet in diameter, metal/red with Coca Cola name and logo, located in Woodstock, CT. $350 can photo upon request Call: or (2) Blue floral striped sofas $160 each Rugs: 8x10 blue-$55 5x8 wool, black, green, gold jungle animal-$85 Or Best Offer Call: or (2) Northface Jackets Womens medium, black. Good condition. $80 each Reese Outfitter Pivoting 4 Bike Rack 2 inch receiver $50 Call: (2) Wooden High Chairs Refinished $50 each Call: (275) 33 1/3 Records old country, rock-n-roll, and classical. AM/FM radio/record player/ 8-track player $500 For more information: (3) Aluminum Boats (1) 16 (2) 12 Cement Mixer Electric Stove Small Refrigerator Bricks and block of all kinds and all sizes!! 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Never worn, original price tag attached, beautiful lace overlay. $50 Call: Week $ Weeks $ Weeks $ BEAUTIFUL Dark Wood Dresser ******************* With attached matching mirror. 7 drawers + 2 drawer cabinet. 71Wx34Hx19D ******************* $300 CALL JEFF: Beautiful Large Vintage 50 s Bedroom Set $500 Electric Recliner $150 Marble-Top End Tables & Coffee Table $150 For The Set All In Excellent Condition Biolet Composting Toilet Great For Cabins! $600 Whole-House Ventilator $25 (3) Antique Wood Windows $75 Each Small Shutters $4 Each Blue Cushion Rocking Chair $20 Stephen King s Books $1 each Brand New 14 Chrome Knock-Off Rims With New Radial Tires! $125 EACH (Set Of 4 Available) Cameras Several 35MM Cameras Cannons & Pentex. Also: 8MM Movie Cameras Tripods Lots Of Extras! $300 For The Lot Call After 4pm Diamond Ring Gents 14K Yellow & White Gold. Center Diamond 90/100 Surrounded By 6 03/100 Diamonds. All Fine Brilliance 26 Year Old Appraisal Was $5560 Will Sell For Same Now! 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Custom glass top, hutch with lighted top. $750 OBO Call: Golf Clubs Full set w/bag & approximately 40 balls. $50.00 Call: Name: Address: Town: Zip: Phone: (Optional) Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA (Fax ) Or your ad to us at: or call toll-free Dining Room Thomasville Walnut French Provincial 38 x55 Oval Table, 2-20 Leafs, 2 Armed, 4 straight Cain backed chairs, 6 Buffet, Custom Table Pads. $1800 Call Between 4:00pm & 6:30pm Downsizing Items For Sale In Dudley 10 Table Saw 5 Professional Drafting Table w/accessories Walnut and Black Credenza Four White Plastic Outdoor Chairs and Tables Studio Couch Full-sized Bed w/headboard and Night Tables Attached Glass Top Dining Table w/three chairs 36 x48 Unframed Mirror Three Drawer Chest Glass and Chrome Table 16 Aluminum Exterior Ladder 5 Wood Step Ladder De-Humidifier Lawn Mower Phone Bill: Electric Dentist s Chair Full Lift & Tilt. Would Make A Great Tattoo Chair. $250 OBO Electric Stove $50 Refrigerator $25 Small Kitchen Table $25 Call: Or: Electrical Material Industrial, Commercial, Residential Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Breakers, Meters, Punches, Pipe-Benders. New Recessed Troffer Flourescent 3-Tube T-8 277V Fixtures Enclosed $56 Each Call 5pm-8:30pm ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) Includes Glass Curio With Lighting, Component & TV Space, Open And Enclosed Storage, Very Good Condition, $1200 OBO Exercise Equipment Gunthy Rinker Fitness Flyer Health Rider Weslo Cadence Electric Motorized Treadmill Bmi Universal Weight Center Cable/Pulley Guided, All in good condition Lot price $ Takes It All! FENCE FOR SALE High quality ornamental fence. 10 panels at 8 foot each. 13 line poles too. 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23 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, April 6, 2012 B7 COMMUNITY CALENDAR THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Adam Minor at Heavy Colonial Table Trestle Base Solid Top: 5.5 x 3 x 3 Captain s Chair Mate s Chair 4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs (2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) ALL $ HEAVY DUTY PIANO HINGES long stainless steel hinges. Retail for $200 a piece. $50 each Call: Hot Tub Indoor/outdoor,Soft Sidder, 4 person.110volts $1,800 Call: Hummels/Glassware, Tea Sets, Collectables, WWI & II, Old Instruments, cameras, 1500 records, art. 95 F-250 Dump w/plow $5, Ranger $2, Pacemaker $7,500 Call: Invacare Pronto M51 Power Indoor/Outdoor Power Wheelchair Sure Step Technology That Automatically Adjust To Keep All Six Wheels On The Ground At All Times. High-Back Van Seat, Deep Blue Pearl Base. The Cadillac Of Power Wheelchairs. MSRP $3500 Selling For $2000 FIRM Webster, MA Jukebox For Sale 1951 Rowe AMI Model D 40 Excellent Condition. Converted To Play 45 s. Holds 20 Records. Spare Tubes & Service Manual. Great Sound, Real Solid Wood. $ Kitchen Craft Cookware Basic Set Sells For $1495 At Home Show $800 Cargo Trailer Axle With Tires $ Ladies 14K yellow gold, round cut, diamond engagement ring With six prong Tiffany head,.6ct. with wrap band and small diamond on each side. $3,500 Asking $1,500 Call: Laine Couch & Chair Floral Print On Beige Background. Very Good Condition. $ E.R. Buck Rock Maple Dining Room Hutch Excellent Condition. Paid $1200. Sell For $700 Call Large Doghouse $50 End Table $50 Antique Mirror $45 Old Trunks $45 Each Student s Desk & Chair $50 Call: Large Electric Scooter Model- Rascal Chaffer, large leather seat, heavy duty, transmission and motor. Can carry 350lb. Runs like new! 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Once you ve sold it, call us to remove your ad!! **Town To Town** Classifieds Panasonic Air Conditioner Wireless Remote 10000/BTU $125 Quaser-6000/BTU Air Conditioner $60 Hutch Dark Wood 50 W X 67 H 16 D-Door Shelves Below-3 Shelves Above $150 Call After 6:30pm Propane Gas Heater 50,000 BTU MAKE AN OFFER!! Call: Reclining Love Seat In very good condition. 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For more information Please call: please leave message if no answer IN REMEMBRANCE Julie Ann Bainton (Knurowski) 36 Year Senior Secretary Bay Path High School Dear Friend, Please Visit Our Guest Book And Leave A Note To Pay Your Respects JULIE Nov. 26th, 1954 Nov. 30th, 2008 Send Your Love To: (FAX) Or Mail To: PO Box 979 Charlton City, MA God Bless 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) 109 MUSIC/ARTS Drum Set Yamaha 8pc double bass complete with hardware, 4 cymbals and carrying cases for each drum. Must see to appreciate $1,000 OBO Call: GEN. BUSINESS 204 WATER EQUIPMENT 1994 Sea-Doo Bombardier SP94 With 95 Trailer Excellent Condition, Runs Great. Seat Just Recovered, Low Hours On Jet Pump. 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24 B8 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, April 6, PET CARE Same Owners Tom & Camila New Stuff! Reconnective Healing Animal Massage Animal Communication As Always! Reiki/Feng Shui Natural Foods Flower Essences Alpha Wave Music Boarding Indoor/Outdoor Runs Skylights Heated/Air Conditioned Day Care Supervised Groups Daily/Weekly Rates Large Play Yards Training Basic - Advanced Group Or Private New - Open Enrollment Grooming Baths To Full Grooms Certifications! PCSA Levels I & II CPR Certified Reiki Master Lighterian Reiki VII Reconnective Healing II ICNDF Certified Trainer Experienced, Caring Staff Individualized Care Attention To Detail Federal Hill Road Oxford, MA starwoodpetresort.com 286 LIVESTOCK CHICKS! Black, Blue or Buff Orpingtons. These beautiful birds are some of the best layers, setters and mothers. These are not hatchery chicks but come from private breeder stock. Call Michael: Quality Horse Hay 3 x3 x8 Square Bales Weigh Approximately 800lbs Each. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on and equal opportunity basis. To complain about discrimination call The Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD toll-free at For the N.E. area, call HUD ad ,. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is APARTMENTS FOR RENT Putnam Very quiet two bedroom apartment on first floor. Big living room with dining room, off-street parking, new carpet. No Pets $585/Month First & Security Deposit Call: WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY FIREARMS WANTED: Collector looking WWII US Firearms M1 Garands, M1 Carbines,.45 Pistols, 1911/1911 A1 s TOP PRICES PAID Have all necessary federal licenses 505 APARTMENTS FOR RENT Brookside Terrace Heat/Hot Water Included! FREE RENT Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments For Rent. Spacious, Fully Applianced. 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Starting at $698 Pets Considered A/C In Every Unit Pool Basketball Court Playground On-Site Laundry INCOME LIMITS APPLY Section 8 Welcome Office Open From: Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 10:am to 3:00pm Evening Appointments Available Brookside Terrace 11 Village Drive Southbridge,MA (508) Townhouse Apartments On 20 Acres good schools & quiet area HUD Vouchers Welcome No Waiting Line Today If You Have HUD Vouchers, CT RAP Cert. or Can Income Qualify To Income Qualify You Must Be Able To Afford USDA Base Rent Of... 2 BR $655/mo 3BR $791/mo Applicants who can Income Qualify will not required a security deposit Still accepting applications for subsidized units HUD & USDA Call x128 The Village at Killingly Dayville Affordable Housing 599 Lindenwood Drive, Dayville, CT By App t Please Mon-Thurs 9-11, 1-3 This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider 310 GENERAL HELP WANTED **PART TIME** NEED ONLY AMBITION PAYS UP TO FULL TIME *OR MORE* ATTN Stay home mom s or singles Help & Training Create Life Time Income No Set Hours $29 Investment No Inventory Company Direct 310 GENERAL HELP WANTED Call: FOR INFORMATION ******************************* 505 APARTMENTS FOR RENT Webster NORTH VILLAGE 2 Bedroom Units Starting At $783!! Heat And Hot Water Is Included. Must Income Qualify. Section 8 Vouchers Accepted. Please Call (508) EHO Woodstock CT Country Manor Apartments under new ownership. Newly renovated 1 &2 bedroom units available starting March 1. New kitchens, bath, flooring. Hot water included in rent. Call: or yahoo.com 510 COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Webster 7,500 sq ft and 2,500 sq ft Free Standing Building With Loading Dock And Nice Offices 9,000 sq ft and 6,000 sq ft Clean And Bright 2,500 sq ft Good For Machine Shop Call for details Owner anxious to rent! HOUSES FOR SALE Love the outdoors? Love peace and privacy? Look no further! Beautiful antique colonial on 12 acres of trails for horses, xcountry skiing, hiking and just enjoying nature. Barn with horse stalls, two car garage, paved driveway, paddock and large pastureland in Ware. $244,000 Call Today! CEMETERY LOTS Four Plots In Worcester Country Memorial Park, Paxton, MA In The Rememberance Section All Four For $4500 OBO (Currently Sells For $1800 Each) MOBILE HOMES N. Grosvenordale CT Mobile Home For Sale 14x64 Doublewide 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Large Kitchen, Living Room. Laundry Room. Appliances Included. Plenty Of Cabinet Space. $65,000 For Appointment Park Model Mobile Home For Sale By Owner Fully Furnished, New Porch Addition, Also Nice Shed & Great Place For A Garden. On Beautiful Lot Near Swimming Pool. Located At Highview Campground In West Brookfield. Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 Price Includes Seasonal Payment (April-October 2011) Asking $28, WARREN Bemis Road MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Beautiful x 66 Two Bedroom, Gas, Hot Water, And Stove. Large Open Kitchen With Breakfast Bar To Living Room, Porch, Deck, Upgrades Throughout. $59,900 DASAP Us! What s On Your Mind? We d Like to Know. us your thoughts to: villager newspapers.com We d Love To Hear From You!

25 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, April 6, 2012 B9 700 AUTOMOTIVE 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 1983 Ford 351 Windsor Rebuilt trans and transfer case $ Chevy Power Train $ GMC Parts Nice chrome front bumper, heater core, misc. Chevy 283 & 327 crankshafts Call: Ford Ranger Bed Extender will not fit step side $150 Call: Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Kwik-Slide 15K for 6 ft bed, never used, will need to buy mounting brackets. $600 OBO Call: or Stowmaster Towing Bar $500 OBO Call: TOWING EQUIPMENT Blue OX Towing Base Plate With Tow Bar And Accessories. BX1665 For Chevy Malibu $175 Blue Ox Heavy Duty 8 Drop Receiver $75 Call Wheels With Tires 16 Koenig rims (4) black 10 spoke with chrome ring and 20 lugs. All mounted on Prometer Radials. Excellent condition! $475 OBO Call: CLASSICS 1950 Chevrolet 4-Door Sedan 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. New Factory-Built Motor. Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Needs Interior & Minor Work To Be Road-Worthy. $ Firebird Formula V8, 4-speed, too many new parts to list! Nice cruising car, includes custom fit car cover, color black. $8,500 OBO Call: After 5pm 720 CLASSICS 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Rebuilt 260 V8, new automatic transmission, floors and interior. New dual exhaust, paint and chrome good. $8,400 OBO Will consider trades and cash Call Chuck: Triumph TR6 Red, Many New Parts - Interior, Top, Exhaust, Electrical, Brake Lines, And More! $6500 OBO Chrysler Imperial Lebaron 2 door, 440 cubic inch engine good driver, needs TLC. $2,500 Pick-Up truck side boxes (2) 8ft, good condition, also have ladder rack free if you buy boxes! $500 Call: Chevy El Camino Rebuilt engine, transmission and rear end. Many new parts included for restoration. Garaged for years, runs great, 6cyl, 3 speed manual. $3,000 Call: AUTOMOBILES 02 VW Jetta 5 speed, 1.8T, A/C, CD, heated seats, sunroof. 135,000 miles. Runs and looks great! $3,400 OBO Call: leave message if no answer 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible Midnight blue. Body and engine in great shape, needs other work to enjoy the summer months. $3,000 OBO Call: Volvo V70 Wagon Turbo, Auto, Leather Runs, Check Engine Light On. Needs Electrical Work To Pass Emissions. Good Engine, Drive Train & Body Parts. $1,200 Call: Mercury Sable With 72,000 miles, 3L engine, power windows & locks, cruise control, very good condition. $3,000 Call: BMW Z4 Black with red interior, 2.5L engine, 21,000 miles $16, AUTOMOBILES 2005 Subaru Forester X Wagon 4-cyl automatic, silver, AWD, remote car starter. 79,500 miles, great condition, has had regular maintenance every 3 months for life of vehicle. $9,800 Call: Chevrolet Silverado For Sale 4 Door, A/C, V-8, Bed Liner, Running Boards, Remote Starter. Call: Mazda 6S 6 cylinder, 4door, all power, a/c, traction control, 25 mpg, 73,000 miles. In Excellent Condition!! $10,000 OBO call: Volvo S60T Leather Heated Seats Power Everything. New Tires. Excellent Condition. 78k Miles. $15, Toyota Camry XLE 4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, Leather/Loaded, Premium Condition. $21,000 OBO Call After 6PM Classic SEL Mercedes Benz 4 door sedan, 134,000 miles, very good condition. Best Offer Call for more information: FOR SALE 1997 Volvo Station Wagon White, 5 cylinder automatic transmission. 850 GL Turbo Needs Work $500 OBO Call: SPORTS UTILITY 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4, 110K miles, black exterior/black leather interior, fully loaded with extras, no body rust, runs perfect, overall great condition. Must see. $5,780 Call: or NISSAN XTERRA SE In great condition!! 4-Wheel drive. New exhuast system, battery brakes and tires. Supercharged, California Yellow. 93,000 Miles. $6,900 Please Call: SPORTS UTILITY 2004 Land Rover Freelander 78K miles. Extremely well maintained, clean Carfax. Sport leather interior, faux wood grain console, AWD, tow hitch, cargo area with privacy canopy. $11,400 Call MOTORCYCLES 1986 Harley Wide Glide 1340 CCEVO Custom paint, many upgrades and chrome. Comes with original parts and spare chrome parts. $6,000 OBO Call: Yamaha Royal Star Black, 19,550 Miles Great Condition Saddlebags, Cover New Tires/Battery Ready To Ride! $4,000 OBO Call Jim Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 9,000 miles, excellent condition, $2,000 worth of chrome, (all original parts for chromed) extra set of seats, owners manuals, 2 new tires this year!!! $5, Motorcycles For Sale 2007 Roadstar Warrior- Metallic Gray, VERY LOW MILES, Samson Ground Pounders, Very Clean. $7,000 OBO 2008 Yamaha FZ6-600CC, Royal Blue, VERY LOW MILES, Very Clean, Slider Guards. $5,200 OBO Call: or Harley Davidson FXD Dynaglide Excellent condition, fully chromed, 20,000 miles $6,995 Call: Honda 750 Shadow Aero Excellent condition, loaded, full windshield, driving lights, mustang seat, floorboards, crash bar, saddle bags. Always garaged, never been down... $3,600 Call: Yamaha VStar 1300 Stock Seat $200 Call: MOTORCYCLES 2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy Anniversary Edition 10,250 miles, a lot of chrome, drag bars, Super G carb asking $13,500 OBO Call: Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider 1 adult female owner, white, 5-speed, Mikuni carb, detachable windshield, lots of chrome, clear title, new brakes, 31,000 miles. Call: Harley Davidson Wide Glide Black cherry, 14,000 miles, runs excellent!! $8,000 Call: Honda VTX 1300 Retro Exellent Condition $7,500 OBO Both Fords For Parts or Restoration Call for details Harley Davidson XL 1200 N Roadster 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. Many Added Customized Accessories. Including Vance Hines Exhaust. $7800 Call Harley Davidson Motorcycle Heritage softtail, saddle bags & cover, windshield. Mint condition! Call: or BMW MOTORCYCLE 1997 R85OR T2K New tires, hard bags, tank bag $3, OR will trade for 2-wheel drive pickup of equal value Call Joe at RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Holiday Vacationer Chevy 454 engine, 58,000 miles, (6) Michelin tires, queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan 7.0 generator, backup camera, (2) new batteries, hydraulic leveling jacks, many extras, excellent condition. $18,000 Call: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1997 Pace Arrow Vision 34ft, no slides. 97K miles, prof. maintained, Ford eng., Banks power, Ford chassis, perfect shape! In storage until April. Non smokers, no pets. $11,500 Call: Damon Challenger Motor Home Gas Engine Allison Transmission Work Horse Chassis 24 K Miles 1-Slide Out Queen Size Bedroom Asking $45,000 price is negotialbe or Keystone Hornet Located at High View Campground on seasonal site. Has 24 attached screen room, like new!! $9,000 Call: Cell: CAMPERS/TRAILERS Foot Southwind Motorhome 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New Tires, New Batteries, Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. Price Reduced For Quick Sale! $7500 FIRM Can Be Seen On Craigslist Call Cavalier Gulf Stream Trailer With screen room, seasonal use at campgrounds. $5,500 Call: Flagstaff 25ft Ultra Light Camper LIKE NEW! Dual axle, sleeps 6, double doors, heated queen bed, microwave, bathtub, air conditioning/heat, awning and more. for picture Call: Hideout Camping Trailer (ball type) Paid $24,000, 2 Slideout Queen Master Bedroom, Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, Used 1 Season. $16,000, Sacrifice, My Loss Is Your Gain. Very Nice Unit! Call Rich or CAMPERS/TRAILERS Brimfield/ Sturbridge Must Sell Campground Lot! Was $19,000 NOW $9500 My Loss, Your Gain! Motor Home 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Diesel 1 Slide, Low Mileage, Washer/Dryer, Very Good Condition. $37,000 Call Summer Fun! Woodstock Campground Activities include: fishing pond pool etc. Open April 15 thru October. Trailer with attached screen porch, includes lot. $8,500 Call: VANS/TRUCKS 1983 Ford Pickup Truck 6-Cylinder, Clean Underneath, No Undercarriage Rust. Good Mechanics. $ Chevy Pickup 6in. lift, completely rebuilt, 383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots of new parts. Awesome monster truck. Great for mud runnin!! Serious Inquiries Only $3,500 OBRO Call Neal: or: GMC Diesel Truck UPS Truck-Style, Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt Transmission/Motor, New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steering Box. Dual Wheels, 11 Area Behind Seats Excellent Condition 14,100GVWR Call 5pm-8:30pm Dodge 1500 Series Fully Powered New Tires Excellent Condition $ Dodge Dakota Extended Cab 2 wheel drive, dark green 58,000 miles, 5 speed standard transmission, good condition. $2,700 Call: or Dodge 2500 Pickup, 4 wheel drive, automatic, single cab with 8 body, V-8, new snow tires, fisher plow ready. $4,500 Call: VANS/TRUCKS 2002 GMC Sierra SLT 1500, Z71 off road package. Extended cab, Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new Mastercraft tires. 224,000 miles $6,000 OBO Call: Chevy Silverado Club Cab 1500 Series Has Z-71 Package. Silver Blue Color. With Tonneau Cover & Liner. 8k Miles, One Owner. Asking $25,000 Fran HEAVY EQUIPMENT JCB 1550 Four Wheel Drive Backhoe Low hours, heated cab, excellent condition. $17,000 GMC dump body, air brakes, 5+2 trans, new rubber, excellent work truck. $6,000 Call: Michigan Backhoe Payloader Diesel, Runs Good $9997 Chevy Box Truck UPS-Style $3500 John Deere Skidloader Needs Motor Work Let s Talk, Make An Offer! Call (508) VEHICLES WANTED Vehicle Needed Elderly woman looking for donated vehicle. Even if it is in need of minor repairs. Does not need to pass inspection if it is a minor fix. Call: Vehicle Needed!! If anyone has a car that runs and can get a sticker and they want to donate it to an old man that needs a car to get to the stores. Let him know he may be willing to give you something for the car. Here is his number!! Call: Closed Easter Sunday Write Us! SALE ENDS APRIL 8, 2012 What s On Your Mind? We d Like to Know. Send your letters to: Letter to the Editor Villager Newspapers 283 Rte169 Unit #2 Woodstock, CT 06281

26 B10 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, April 6, 2012 Aut motive Behind the Scenes at the Influential Consumer Reports Auto Testing Facility BY KEITH GRIFFIN April is the month when Consumer Reports is on most people s lips because the annual automotive edition comes out. What most people don t realize is how in-depth the testing of automobiles is before they get recommended (or not). In the woods of Eastern Connecticut is automotive nirvana. It s packed with the latest vehicles, technology, road surfaces and testing equipment. (Unfortunately it s not open to the public.) It s the headquarters for automotive product testing for Consumer Reports. The rest of the testing for Consumer Reports takes place in Yonkers, N.Y., but this is where the automobiles are put through their paces, their headlights are checked, the tires evaluated and the trunks packed with suitcases. That s right. No detail is too small to be measured, including suitcase capacity. Overseeing this operation of more than 20 staff members, including automotive engineers, technicians, and support staff, is David Champion, senior auto test director. This affable Englishman is the lord of a 327-acre manor that would make any auto enthusiast s mouth water. The facilities include a: Vehicle handling circuit. 4,100-foot-long main straight; an office and workshop. Rock Hill and off-road course for testing SUVs and pickup trucks. It has a 33 percent incline over 330 tons of boulders. Specially-prepared surfaces for testing vehicle noise, anti-lock brakes, and tires. 1.5-mile Ride Evaluation Course. Two skid pads. More than 100,000 square foot vehicle dynamics area for wet and dry handling test for cars and tires. Tire-test building. Headlight-test building. Photo studio. Each year Consumers Reports buys more than 80 brand-new vehicles anonymously so the manufacturers can t curry favorable reviews by delivering cream puffs. The cars are sold when testing is done. In total, Consumer Reports spends about $3 million annually on vehicles and then recoups about $2 million after selling them. The vehicles are then driven anywhere from 2000 to 3000 miles by staff members as daily drivers before undergoing 50 tests and evaluations. For example, each vehicle will be treated to a standardized brake test over a three-day period under various conditions. Other things that will be tested include handling, interior noise, fit and finish. The electronic stability control test is fun to observe. Each vehicle will be put through six to eight runs starting at 40 mph and weave through orange pylons to simulate an emergency condition. The testers than increase the speeds to test the reaction of the stability systems. Champion is, well, a champion of electronic stability control systems. He said any car with a teen behind the wheel should have the equipment. (The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires all 2012 models and newer to have the systems.) Champion said more than 3000 teen lives could be saved a year if all cars had the technology. Fuel economy also gets measured under precise conditions. Consumer Reports buys it gasoline in bulk with the same 10 percent ethanol mix so there is no variation between summer and winter fuels. Each vehicle is then taken for five 30-mile loops over mixed roads. The EPA is fairly close to where we are now. We do a 65 mph test that is much more realistic, said Champion, adding that the EPA numbers prior to 2008 were wildly optimistic. An important part of the Consumer Reports rating system is consumer input. In 2010, subscribers reported input on 1.3 million vehicles that date back up to 10 years. When revealing that factoid, Champion chimed in that its research shows a 10-year old Toyota to be as reliable as a four-year old Chrysler. He also said Subarus get worse as they hit the The electronic stability control of a Mazda3 was switched off to demonstrate what happens during an emergency braking maneuver much to the detriment of the small orange cones All photos by Keith Griffin except aerial view A steep 33 degree incline greets SUVs and other off-road vehicles at a rock hill composed of 330 tons of boulders. Senior Auto Test Director David Champion demonstrates how cargo capacity is tested inside Consumer Reports East Haddam facility. They will also test with individual pieces of luggage. An aerial view of Consumer Reports testing facility in East Haddam. One of the track s two skid pads is lower left while the 4100-foot long main straightaway is visible on the right. The grounds were once home to the Connecticut International Dragway, a quarter-mile racetrack. seven-year old mark (which means now may be the time to trade in your 2005 Subaru Impreza). What many not realize is how important the Consumer Reports recommendation is. A USAA Auto Circle survey of 1000 consumers found that Consumer Reports was the third most-influential factor in buying a new vehicle after brand loyalty and recommendations from family and friends. (Auto-related websites were fourth.) A further demonstration of Consumer Reports thoroughness is its test of headlights. The results aren t part of a vehicle s overall results because the publication can t guarantee four days of consistent testing at night four outside testing but low-beam and high-beam effectiveness are still measured at 900 feet. Points will be deducted for sharp drop off in lighting, an inconsistent patter, or strong oncoming glare. The testing facility even includes its own boulder climb for testing the capability of off-road vehicles. Recognizing that most off-road vehicles are actually light-duty crossovers, the publication will eventually soften the automotive equivalent of a rock wall. Another hefty part of the magazine s auto budget is spent on tire testing. Champion said more than $600,000 is spent annually with no means for recouping the costs. We don t sell them. We don t know what they would be like, he said. That may seem like a lot to invest in tires but it has its benefits for the publication. Tire research and vacuum research are the most read sections at Consumer Reports. Not all of the testing is done inhouse. Some tires will be tested for grip at a local ice rink. Other tread testing is done in San Antonio, Texas. Tires are tested up to 16,000 miles for wear, which is double the government standard. In spite of being a popular research topic, most consumers (56 percent according to Consumer Reports) will do no research prior to shopping for new tires. Low price rules with most consumers when an initial higher layout of money could result in longer lasting tires. As mentioned, Consumer Reports does not get cars from manufacturers for testing. 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