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Williams easily regains 25th DistrictBY MATT SANDERSONVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

The 29th District spoke Tuesday, Nov. 4, re-electing State Senate Pro Tempore DonaldWilliams (D-Brooklyn), soundly outlastinghis opponent Harry Carboni (R-Windham).

Williams, 51, has been a state senatorsince 1993 and Senate president since 2004.Carboni, 66, is a retired businessman andVietnam veteran and has served variouspublic seats in Windham.

Williams defeated Carboni in Thompsonwith 2,989 votes to 1,033. In Brooklyn, hedefeated Carboni 2,357 votes to 1,263. In

Putnam, Williams received 2,539 toCarboni’s 849. In Killingly, the results were4,177 for Williams and 1,574 for Carboni.

“I’m very thankful to the people of thedistrict,” Williams said Tuesday night.“We’re heading into very challenging times,and being able to go back and represent thisregion and use the experience I’ve been for-tunate to have is gratifying on one hand andhumbling on the other because these aregoing to be challenging times.”

Williams continued to say that he

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State Sen. President Pro Tempore Donald Williams (D-Brooklyn) speaks to members of the pressWednesday morning, Nov. 5, at the state capital after winning the bid for re-election to his seat on the29th District. Democrats saw an increase in their membership during the 2008 elections to the GeneralAssembly. Behind Williams are U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd and U.S. Congressman John Larson.

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Alberts, Johnston re-elected to officeBY CHENOA PIERCEVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

The race for state representative thatput 50th District incumbent MikeAlberts (R-Woodstock) head to headwith newcomer Sherri Vogt (D-Brooklyn) was won by a very smallmargin.

Be that as it may, Alberts won theelection by a small margin overall over-all, a victory he was thrilled with. Nowthat he has been re-elected, Alberts saidhe will be returning to Hartford

Thursday, Nov. 6, when the first order ofbusiness will be to chose a minorityleader. Once the leader is chosen, hisprimary concern will be “committeeassignments,” he said, noting that hewill choose committees to serve on thatwill best serve the 50th District.

Other primary concerns on the top ofhis list include the budget and preserv-ing dairy farming in the district.

When he officially received word of

BY CHENOA PIERCEVILLAGER STAFF WRITER

Following one of the closest vic-tories in history during the 2006elections, Congressman JoeCourtney (D-2nd District) hasonce again won the hearts of vot-ers, but this time by a landslideover Republican candidate SeanSullivan, of Gales Ferry, andGreen Party candidate G. ScottDeshefy, of Lebanon.

“It was a wonderful statementby the people of the region,” saidCourtney during a phone inter-

Congressman Joe Courtney Sean Sullivan G. Scott Deshefy

Farmers’ market breaks ground


PUTNAM — The ground mayhave been a bit frozen, but that didnot stop the golden shovels frombreaking into it on the site of thenew home to the Putnam farmers’market Thursday, Oct. 30.

The event, attended by severaltown officials and local farmers,was held in the open space acrossfrom Hope Community Church,where the permanent facility — tobe called the RiverviewMarketplace — will be built.

Community DevelopmentDirector Delpha Very kicked offthe exciting event, thanking allinvolved in the project.

“This is a great day,” she said.“This is a project that has been atleast a year and a half in the mak-ing and, due to the partnershipsthat have been created over thistime, [is] a phenomenal, phenome-nal thing.”

Building the facility will give thefarmers in the area the opportuni-ty to grow, according to Very.

“This permanent home for thefarmers here in our NortheasternConnecticut region is giving us theopportunity, and them the opportu-nity, to focus on growing, harvest-ing and marketing their liveli-hoods,” she said.

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State Rep. Shawn Johnston (D-North Grosvenordale, 51st District); Mayor Robert Viens; StateCommissioner F. Philip Prelli of the Department of Agriculture; Community Development DirectorDelpha Very; Jean Palazzi of Palazzi Orchards; Dan Beaudette, acting director of USDA RuralDevelopment; and architect Lyn Smith and civil engineer Scott Young of CME Associates breakground on the site of the new farmers’ market facility on Kennedy Drive in Putnam.

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Resident Mike Bernardi, First Selectman Allan Walker Jr., Board of Educationmember Brian Musumeci and Selectman Chandler Paquette stand with newly re-elected 50th District state Rep. Mike Alberts (R-Woodstock) Tuesday afternoon,Nov. 4, at Woodstock Town Hall.

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ELECTION DAY

RESULTSPRESIDENTIAL RACE

McCain/Palin Obama/Biden

Brooklyn 1,674 1,932

Eastford 488 485

Killingly 2,815 3,629

Pomfret 1,017 1,203

Putnam 1,621 2,041

ThompsonDistrict 1 449 497District 2 872 1,143District 3 332 307District 4 459 343Total 2,112 2,290

Woodstock 2,123 2,167

QUESTION 1:CONSTITUTIONAL

CONVENTION

yes no


Eastford 353 567


Pomfret 713 1,365

Putnam 1,290 1,823

ThompsonDistrict 1 317 523District 2 716 1,020District 3 176 383District 4 296 423Total 1,505 2,349


QUESTION 2: PRIMARY VOTING AGE

yes no


Eastford 531 391


Pomfret 1,263 832

Putnam 1,998 1,123

ThompsonDistrict 1 543 305District 2 1,133 623District 3 325 239District 4 472 253Total 2,473 1,420


VOTER TURNOUT

Registered Turnout %

Brooklyn 4,817 3,636 75

Eastford 1,152 982 85

Killingly 9,313 6,634 71

Pomfret 2,682 2,245 84

Putnam 5,258 3,752 71

ThompsonDistrict 1 1,142 952 83District 2 2,569 1997 78District 3 796 641 81District 4 1,003 801 80Total 80

Woodstock 5,116 4,369 85

THOMPSON — After a public view-ing and voting period, the winners ofthe Thompson Village ImprovementSociety’s Third Annual ScarecrowContest have been announced.

Winners in the following categorieswere:

• Adult — first place, “Straw BobSquare Pants,” entered by PaulGiguere (prize: $50 Wal-Mart gift cer-tificate, donated by Wal-Mart of

Putnam). Second, “Mrs.F r a n k e n s t e i n , ”entered by CecileMonahan (prize:$50 savings bondcourtesy ofC i t i z e n sNational Bankof Thompson,plus $20 gift carddonated by Stop

& Shop).• Youth —

first place,“ G h o s tStory,” enteredby MeaghanRondeau (prize: $50Wal-Mart gift certificate, donat-ed by Wal-Mart of Putnam).Second: “Mr. M. Mummy,”entered by Hunter Birch (prize:Movie Night Combo, donated byMovie Gallery, value $30; plus$15 lunch gift certificate donat-ed by Thai Place, Putnam).

• Group — first place,“Pirate’s Booty,” entered byLawns by the Yard (prize: $50gift certificate donated byEmpire Buffet). Second, “MissCrow,” entered by Mrs. Zorola’sfifth-grade class, ThompsonMiddle School (prize: $25 giftcertificate donated by Buster’s,plus $25 gift card donated byPrice Chopper).

Registration and set-up tookplace Oct. 18. Public voting washeld from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25.

Awards were presented at 3 p.m. Oct.25. According to the ThompsonVillage Society, this year’s scarecrowcontest drew a record number ofvotes.

The Thompson VillageImprovement Society is a volunteerorganization that works to maintainthe Thompson Common and holdsseveral events throughout the year toattract visitors to the area. For moreinformation on the organization, sendan e-mail [email protected].

Scarecrow contest winners announced

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS$0, 36 Church St., Putnam: Sundaramurthy Balachandran,Woodstock, to Isabel Intercontinental, LLC, Woodstock.$230,100, 27 Church St., Putnam: Estate of Paul J.Desimone, Putnam, to Isabel Intercontinental, LLC, Putnam.Audubon

VILLAGER ALMANACQUOTATION OF THE WEEK

“[There were] a lot of people who weren’t sure aboutme two years ago, and I don’t blame them. … To winin almost every community … really shows that peo-

ple gave me a chance.”

— Congressman Joe Courtney (D-2nd District) on the message he receivedfrom the voters in the district through his win on Election Day

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Town Clerk (963-6807):Monday through Friday.................................8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.Recordings accepted until 4 p.m.; office occasionally closedbetween noon and 1 p.m.

Water Pollution Control Authority (963-6819):Monday through Friday .....................................8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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PUTNAM PUBLIC LIBRARY (963-6826)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

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Five people were injured and twokilled in two separate motor vehicleaccidents occurring in Putnam andThompson Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.

Shortly before 2 a.m. Nov. 1, a motorvehicle collision in Putnam sent fourpeople to Day Kimball Hospital.

The accident occurred at the intersec-tion of Church and Addison streets inPutnam and involved two cars, accord-ing to Putnam Police.

Lauren Savoie, 27, of WoodstockAvenue, was traveling northbound onChurch Street when the vehicle she wasdriving collided with a car driven byTisha Hirst, 19, of Railroad Street, whowas driving in the opposite direction.

Both Savoie and Hirst, along withHirst’s passengers, Julia Radlo, 18, ofPutnam; Tyler Faford, 17, of Thompson;and Eugene Mironchenko, 20, ofWoodstock, were taken by ambulance to

Day Kimball Hospital as a result of theirinjuries. They were all later transferredto UMASS Memorial Medical Center inWorcester, Mass.

According to a patient informationrepresentative at UMASS, Savoie waslisted in fair condition and Faford ingood condition. Hirst was dischargedTuesday, Nov. 4. The hospital had noinformation for Radlo andMironchenko.

The cause of the crash is unknown atthis time, according to Putnam PoliceDeputy Chief Joseph Froehlich.

“… It is still under investigation,” hesaid.

Arrested at the scene was ChristopherBlanchard, 30, of Smith Street, Putnam,a passenger in Savoie’s vehicle. He wascharged with interfering with a policeofficer. He was released on a $1,000 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appearbefore a judge Nov. 12.

Froehlich could not comment beyond

that.In Thompson, two motorcyclists lost

their lives in an accident that occurredSunday evening.

According to State Police Troop D inDanielson, the one-vehicle accident tookplace on Route 12 near Westside Drive.

According to police, a motorcycle dri-ven by 47-year-old George Langevin ofRiverside, R.I., was found down a smallembankment. Both Langevin and hispassenger, 52-year-old Cheryl Marier,were ejected from the motorcycle duringthe accident. Marier was pronounceddead at the scene as a result of herinjuries, and Langevin was transportedto Day Kimball Hospital, where he waslater pronounced dead.

No further information on the inci-dent was available.

Chenoa Pierce may be reached at (860)928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail [email protected].

Accidents in Putnam, Thompson over the weekend


THOMPSON — After a sudden, unex-plained disappearance from its post out-side of Buster’s Rivers Edge restauranton Route 12 in Thompson, the Buster’sHorse has been returned, safe andsound, from whence it came.

According to Chuck Couture, ownerof Buster’s, the statue was stolen as aprank by some teenagers fromBurrillville High School in RhodeIsland, who brought the fiberglass horseback home with them.

“I guess a couple kids thought it’d befunny to take it,” he said, noting theschool’s mascot is a bronco, which couldbe the reason it was taken.

The horse was found by the mother ofone of the school’s football players, whospent three or four days calling aroundto find out who the horse belonged to,according to Couture. Before the stu-dents could continue the prank further,the mother locked the horse up until shewas able to locate Couture to tell him

she had his statue.“She locked it up so it couldn’t get to

its final destination,” he said.Buster’s horse made its homecom-

ing about three weeks ago, accordingto Couture, who said that it was offi-cially replaced in its famous locationNov. 4. The reason for the delayed res-urrection was to come up with a way toreplace the horse and ensure that itcould not get stolen again.

Couture said he was glad to have thehorse back and noted that he did notpress charges against those who tookit.

Chenoa Pierce may be reached at (860)928-1818, ext. 112, or by [email protected].

Buster’s Horse returns home

WEEKEND WEATHER

AT THE AUDUBONWeek of Oct. 20:Bird sightings this week at Connecticut Audubon andWyndham Land Trust properties in the northeast corner ofConnecticut: Woodcock, Golden-crowned Kinglets, NorthernHarrier, Northern Saw-whet Owls, Great Horned Owl, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Winter Wren and Hermit Thrush.

Saturday — Showers possible.Highs in the upper 50s and lowsin the low 40s.

Sunday — Partly cloudy. Highsin the mid 50s and lows in thelow 30s.

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QUOTE &TRIVIA

1. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, David Wroblewski2. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,

Mary Ann Shaffer3. A Most Wanted Man, John le Carré4. Testimony, Anita Shreve5. The Given Day, Dennis Lehane6. A Lion Among Men, Gregory Maguire7. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson8. I See You Everywhere, Julia Glass9. Rough Weather, Robert B. Parker10. The Brass Verdict, Michael Connelly

The New England Independent Bestseller List, provided byWonderland Books, Putnam, for the week ending Oct. 26

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1. The Shack, William P. Young2. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz3. Out Stealing Horses, Per Petterson4. The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery5. Run, Ann Patchett6. Loving Frank, Nancy Horan7. Bridge of Sighs, Richard Russo8. The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd9. World Without End, Ken Follett10. Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen


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1. Dewey, Vicki Myron 2. Hot, Flat, and Crowded, Thomas L. Friedman 3. The Snowball, Alice Schroeder 4. The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch 5. My Stroke of Insight, Jill Bolte Taylor6. Goodnight Bush, Erich Origen 7. The Wordy Shipmates, Sarah Vowell 8. When You Are Engulfed in Flames, David Sedaris9. Tried by War, James M. McPherson 10. The Limits of Power, Andrew J. Bacevich


TOP TEN BOOKS NONFICTION

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Chuck Couture, owner of Buster’s River’sEdge on Route 12 in Thompson, poseswith the restaurant’s iconic horse statue.The horse was returned nearly a monthafter it first disappeared.

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PUTNAM VILLAGER • A3Friday, November 07, 2008


PUTNAM — It is not an unknown factorthat while many parents are involved in theirchildren’s schools, there are also a greatnumber who are not. Kathleen Johnson, thenew community outreach specialist forPutnam, is hoping to change that.

Johnson — a mother of two who volun-teers at Putnam Elementary School and isvice president of the Parent-TeacherOrganization (PTO) — was appointed to theposition in July and has been working non-stop since then. She took on the role of com-munity outreach specialist, she said, to helpthe community she knows and loves.

“I love Putnam for the same reasons par-ents and other community members — it hasa great sense of community,” she said. “I wasvery involved, and am still involved, in theschool because I have a daughter there and Ilove the elementary school. I think the staffis fabulous, and I’ve been involved with theFamily Resource Center (FRC) since my kidswere little.”

When Johnson first heard that the centerwas looking for an outreach person, she wasecstatic.

“When they said they needed a parent to dooutreach, I was excited because … I like ourcommunity, so I said it would be great for meto try to outreach to other parents to passthat along — the goodness, I guess, in thecommunity — and also see, again, what theirneeds are,” she said.

As the community outreach specialist, sheis the go-between for the Northeast SchoolReadiness Council (NESRC), which servesthe towns of Putnam, Killingly andPlainfield.

“I am a bridge between the NortheastSchool Readiness Council and the communi-ty,” she said, noting that she is focusing onthe birth-to-9 age groups. “… My first majortask has been to interview and give surveysto parents and community members to seethe needs of Putnam. That has been my bigfocus to find out what do we need for kidsbirth to 9 in Putnam.”

After reviewing the surveys and informa-tion taken from interviews conducted so far,Johnson said she found that community andafter-school activities, dental care and publictransportation are the three major needs inPutnam.

When looking at the after-school activitiesneed, Johnson said she took everything pos-sible into account.

“… I include anything happening afterschool: family activities, after-school pro-grams, weekend things,” she said. “Theywant to see more happening once they leaveschool.”

The second need, dental care, has a solu-tion to help the needy out already in place:the Dental Van.

“The Dental Van … comes to the school andyou can get it at Day Kimball Hospital and ittravels around,” she said of the popular pro-gram.

The Dental Van provides dental care toneedy children in the area. The van ensuresthat everyone gets a proper cleaning, but get-ting a cavity filled or tooth pulled is an issue.According to Johnson, it is hard to get anappointment for a filling or anything beyonda basic cleaning. There is a long wait, andthose who cannot get an appointment have totravel to Willimantic.

“It’s six months out to get an appointment,and you have to travel around to get anappointment. There’s nothing local andthere’s no local dentists for that,” she said.

Public transportation to activities and des-tinations in town is also a big need in thearea.

“There’s a lack of public transportation forfamilies or parents to get to activities or eventhings they need to do, whether it’s activitiesor doctor’s appointments,” she said.

In order to determine help ways to remedythe abovementioned needs, Johnson meetsregularly with the NESRC and the Killinglyand Plainfield specialists to talk and brain-storm an action plan on what can be doneabout them.

“We have meetings … and we report backour need,” she said. “… We bring things backto the table and brainstorm.”

Currently, a grant is in the works to helpwith the dental care need, but so far, noaction has been taken on the after-school pro-gram need.

Some areas she found parents and commu-nity members love about the area are theFamily Resource Center, “for all the supportand activities — everything it does,” she said.“Number two was the library and numberthree was the sense of community.”

In the future, Johnson said she would liketo see more parents involved in all aspects ofthe school and Family Resource Center,including the preschool and Headstart pro-grams.

“I would love to just increase parentalinvolvement, you know … with the parents ofthe kids, whether it’s more parents coming to

PTO, more parents coming to parent-teachernights, special activities at the school, theplaygroup at the FRC,” she said. “… I guessmy job is to get the information out and seethe increase.”

One of those ways comes in the form oftwo programs, hosted by the NESRC, thatJohnson is involved in. One is a leadershipprogram for parents on how, when and whoto contact in order to advocate for the chil-dren. Another program is a budget workshopthat gives parents an inside look at how thetown’s education budget works and is puttogether.

As for the one goal she would like to seeachieved during her career, it would be tobring more awareness to the importance ofearly childhood education and the savings itcan create for the schools as the childrengrow older.

“I want people to see the importance ofearly childhood education,” she said. “…Early childhood education is importantbecause for every dollar you invest, you’resaving so much in the future. … If you investnow when the children are young, they’reless apt to have special needs, or need specialeducation as they get older, so you’re actuallysaving money for your school system.”

Making sure that funding remains in placeis another goal of Johnson’s.

“The number one thing is the importanceof early [childhood] education and not to seethat funding cut,” she said.

For more information on the workshopsmentioned above, call Johnson at (860) 796-5987 or (860) 963-6940 or send an e-mail [email protected].

Do you know someone who has made a dif-ference in the community, owns a unique busi-ness, or has an interesting story to tell? If youthink that person should be featured in a pro-file, let us know! Send all profile ideas and con-tact information to [email protected] or call Chenoa Pierce directly at (860)928-1818, ext. 112.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Veterans DayRedevelopment Agency, 8 a.m.,Economic Development OfficeEconomic Development, 9 a.m.,Economic Development Office

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Water Pollution Control, 7 p.m., TownHall Board of Education conferenceroom

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.,Selectmen’s Chambers, Putnam TownHall


Zoning board of Appeals, 7 p.m., TownHall chambersBoard of Education, 7:30 p.m., LibraryMedia Center, Putnam Middle School

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hallchambers

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Library Board, 7 p.m., LibraryCommunity RoomPlanning Commission, 7 p.m., TownHall Community RoomBoard of Finance, 7:30 p.m., Town Hallchambers


Housing Authority, 6 p.m., HousingAuthority OfficeRecreation Commission, 6 p.m., TownHall chambers

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Thanksgiving Day

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

Inland/Wetland, 7 p.m., Town Hallchambers

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

Special Services District, 7 p.m.,Putnam Police Department

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9

Redevelopment Agency, 8 a.m.,Economic Development Office Economic Development, 9 a.m.,Economic Development Office

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

Water Pollution Control, 7 p.m., TownHall Board of Education ConferenceRoom

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15

Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.,Selectmen’s Chambers, Putnam TownHall

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Editor’s note: This is part two of athree-part series on bats.

The Connecticut Departmentof Environmental Protectionis often asked how to get rid

of a bat or bats that have gotteninside a house or attic. Keep in

mind that bats are wild animalsand can bite if handled, so nevertouch them with bare hands —always use heavy leather gloves. Ifyou have just one bat in a room ofyour house, try opening the win-dows and then closing the door tothe room. It may simply fly out awindow. If that doesn’t work, throwa large towel or blanket on top ofthe visitor, gather it up and thenbring it outside. The bat should beable to get out of the cloth by itself.

Bats are constantly groomingthemselves, so they are fairly cleananimals. However, large numbers ofbats will generate large quantitiesof poop. Bat guano is not white andchalky like bird droppings. It looksmore like a mega-mouse turd withbug bits in it.

If lots of bats are roosting in abuilding, it is hard to get them tomove along. The best approach isexclusion. Screen crevices andopenings bigger than one-quarterto one-half of an inch. If you cansee where the bats leave from atdusk, cover that opening with ahalf-inch polypropylene bird net-ting or clear plastic sheeting. Neverdo this from June through mid-August, as very young bats cannotfly. Thus they could be trapped anddie inside your house, which wouldbe cruel and would not smell good.

Non-chemical repellants likefloodlights or a fan that cools off anattic may encourage bats to leave.You can also hired a state-licensednuisance wildlife control operatorto help solve the problem; for a list,call (860) 424-3011 or go towww.ct.gov/dep and type “NWCO”in the search box. Mothballs andultrasonic devices are not effective.

In China, bats are considered a

symbol of happiness and good luck.Unfortunately, many bat species arein serious decline, in part becausetheir natural habitats are shrink-ing. Without bats, our world wouldchange. Bats play a key role in theecosystem by pollinating plantsand eating insects. They save farm-ers billions of dollars each year bycontrolling agricultural pests. Andwhen it comes to your back yard,just think of the benefits of encour-aging these natural predators toroost nearby. If one Little brownbat eats 1,000 mosquitoes a night,then 10 Little brown bats can eat10,000 mosquitoes every night.

While it pays to be cautious aboutrabies (see next week’s article),putting up a bat house is a goodidea. Artificial bat shelters provideprotection from predators andnasty weather, and offer seclusionfor rearing young. According to BatConservation International,installing a bat house will notincrease the likelihood of a batcoming into your attic. Actually,one very effective way to get bats tomove out of an attic or barn is toput up large bat houses nearby.

You can buy or build a bat house.See www.batcon.org,www.batroost.com orwww.ct.gov/dep for free plans.Select a house suited for Little orBig brown bats, which are thespecies most likely to use a bathouse in Connecticut. The best bathouses have a rough surface inside,are caulked and have an opening inthe bottom. In Connecticut, the out-

side should be stained a dark color.Bigger is better. To prevent paperwasps from building nests at thetop of roosting chambers, the parti-tions should extend all the way tothe ceiling of the house. Removeany empty wasp nests in late winteror early spring.

Placement is important. The bestspot is on a building, 15 to 20 feetabove the ground, near water, witha southern or southeastern expo-sure that gets six to 10 hours of suneach day to keep it warm. Put a boxup before April to improve yourchances, which are probably about60 percent. Be patient — it mighttake a year or more before thehouse is occupied. To assist in con-servation efforts, please report bathouse successes or failures to theConnecticut DEP NonharvestedWildlife Program at (860) 675-8130.

Next week: the truth about batsand rabies.

Bet Zimmerman is a certified envi-ronmental professional and a mem-ber of the Woodstock ConservationCommission. See www.ourbetterna-ture.org for archived articles.

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THOMPSON — There is a streak of pink in thehair of many students, faculty and staff atMarianapolis Preparatory School. The hair is notso much a fashion statement as a point of solidar-ity against cancer and for advancing a cure.

For a $20 fee, students of both sexes had realhair extensions put in their hair, dyed pink forcancer awareness month. Those with crew cutsand the follicle-challenged reached for a bottle ofpink gel.

The fund-raiser is the brainchild ofMarianapolis mom andsalon owner Lisa Bodreauand her coworkers atFinally Lisa’s inSouthbridge, Mass. So farmore than $700 has beenraised, and counting.Bodreau and her cowork-ers volunteered their timeto place and style theextensions. They spent allday last Saturday duringHomecoming at theschool adding flair to theheads of more than 70

supporters.The extensions are technically a breach of

dress code for the Catholic school, butHeadmistress Marilyn Ebbitt made an exception,giving permission for students wear them for amonth, even going so far as to be the first to sportan extension along with other members of theadministrative staff.

Everyone who donated also received a piece ofpink jewelry in memory of Bodreau’s father, TomMonaco Sr., who recently passed away and was acancer survivor. The jewelry was created anddonated by his friend and jeweler, Don Donnelly.

As Bodreau pointed out, everyone has beentouched by cancer, either themselves or through aloved one. Bodreau’s family has faced cancer threetimes, with a niece, father and father-in-law allaffected by the illness.

“Seeing the pink gives us hope and lets every-one know that we all care,” she said.

Ebbitt said, “We were honored to partner withFinally Lisa’s for such an important cause andlook forward to donating the proceeds to a cancercharity.

Marianapolis students’ hair will remain pinkuntil Nov. 24.


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The hallways of Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson were turned into scary and ghoulish scenes forthe fourth annual Haunted Hallway that took place Friday night, Oct. 24. Refreshments were served. To get in,attendees brought nonperishable food items, and all donations were collected and given to local food pantries. Theevent was sponsored by the Student Government Association and other student organizations.

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DANIELSON — Veterans who fought warsabroad or worked stateside were recognizedat the Historical and Genealogical Societylast Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1.

Approximately 70 visitors, includingapproximately 40 veterans from World War IIto present, filled 196 Main St. to share theirmemories with one another and what it waslike while serving their country.

Clifford C. Soucy, vice president of theHistorical and Genealogical Society, had vet-erans sign a book that will be archived at thesociety. Along with the help of HistoricalSociety members, Soucy helped print outappreciation citations during the ceremony,individualize them and hand them out toevery veteran present.

“I covered every branch and every veteranas long as they were under honorable condi-tions,” said Soucy, who is a retired sergeantfirst class of the Army National Guard. “Ithought the program went well. I saw sometears of happiness.”

Ernest G. Salvis, of Danielson, spoke to theaudience about his time served in the Navyfrom December 1944 to June 1946 overseas inHawaii. He showed several photo albums andnewspaper clippings from his time onboardhis Navy vessel. Salvis is a retired petty offi-cer, third class, as well as a carpenter’s mate.He said on any given day on the ocean, most ofhis time was spent waiting in the “chow line”with other officers and shipmates waiting toeat.

“I carried that photo album throughout thewar in my C bag,” he said.

He is currently the color guard and chap-lain at the VFW in Putnam.

Sherri Vogt, 50th District candidate fromBrooklyn, said that telling younger genera-tions about a veteran’s stories and medalsearned is a blessing of passing along a sol-dier’s tradition. Vogt served in the Army from1986 to 1991.

“My family’s pride made me serve,” shesaid.

Sgt. 1st Class William Rahill, of Danielson,was at the ceremony representing the mostrecent American veterans of foreign warafter spending a tour from 2003 to ’04 andanother from 2005 to ’06 in Iraq.

“It was 25 months,” he said. “It’s eitherabsolute boredom or absolute terror.”

Rahill said he was stationed in the AnbarProvince on his first tour and was stationedin southern Baghdad on his second tour. Hereturned last December and currently worksat the Marine recruiting station in downtownDanielson.

“Thank you to all my brothers and sisterswho serve this country,” said Richard Hall, ofBrooklyn, about today’s soldiers. “We weredrafted. They volunteered.”

Hall served in the Army as an E-4 specialistfrom November 1970 to November 1971 duringthe Vietnam War. Hall and his comrades oper-ated a radio site within Vietnam war zonesthat broadcasted information to other offi-cers, as well as intelligence to commandersback in the United States.

Hall stands on Route 6 every Friday after-noon from noon to around 2 p.m. across fromOcean State Job Lot to promote FreedomFridays in support for current soldiers,which, he says, Vietnam soldiers did notreceive until decades after they returned thewar. He said since moving to Brooklyn fromFlorida a year ago, he has received more andmore beeps, waves and head-nods from dri-vers who see him posted on Route 6. He said aveteran for Freedom Fridays also sets up postacross from Zips Diner on Route 101 inDayville every Fridayaround the same timeto promote their cause.

During the ceremo-ny, Hall announcedthat he had justlaunched the localchapter of the organi-zation FreedomLoving AmericanGuardians (F.L.A.G.)three weeks ago andlooks to provide sup-port services to veter-

ans and current service members. He said itwill reach out to veterans nationwide.

Howard Carter, of Roxbury, Mass., wasinvited to the ceremony last weekend. He rep-resented one of the original members of theTuskegee Airmen who served from 1946 to1952. Carter was a flight officer and flew C-47,C-45 and C-97 aircrafts. He said his first flightwas taken in a C-47 from Korea to Japan.

“Tuskegee was the segregated and separatebranch of the Air Force,” said Carter. “Theyintegrated in 1948.”

Talking about the before and after effects ofthe integration, Carter said it was a long timecoming.

“It didn’t work overnight,” he said. “It tookyears to integrate and make it complete.”

In the early 1990s, Carter built several repli-ca models of P-51 Mustang single-engine pis-ton fighter planes, which he saw during histime in service. He donated one of his modelsto the Historical andGenealogical Societyand it stays grounded,spanning across twotall bookshelves in thearchives section. Hesaid the model has an

eight and a half foot wingspan and weights 35pounds with the motor running in it.

To begin the ceremony by posting colors,Brittney Fowler, of Plainfield High School,sang “America the Beautiful” and led thePledge of Allegiance.

Amanda Heon, also from Plainfield HighSchool, sang the national anthem.

The Rev. Gregory Galvin, vocation directorfrom Bishop Michael Cote’s office, gave theopening prayer.

Two volunteers from the Killingly HighSchool Band played “Taps” to close the cere-mony.

There was a United States flag cake, treatsand refreshments served at the ceremony.

For more information on the Historical andGenealogical Society, please visit 196 Main St.in Danielson. It is open on Wednesday andSaturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and canreached at 779-7250 or located on the Web at

www.killinglyhistory.org.The Tercentennial Committee will holding

its own special reception this Sunday, Nov. 9.At 1 p.m. a Veterans Day parade will be beginat St. James School and end at Davis Park inDanielson. Next, the recognition ceremonywill take place at Killingly High School at 2p.m. inside the auditorium and cafeteria.Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz will bethere to present veterans with special servicemedals from the state.

The committee is still looking to contact allKillingly residents who have served in themilitary. Any veterans and families whowould like to attend should call Kim DariganNewman, assistant town manager, at 779-5335.

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


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Clockwise starting from top left: Veteran Howard Carter, of Roxbury, Mass., served with the Tuskegee Airmen from 1946 to 1952. Carter donated this replica P-51 Mustang single-engine piston fighter plane that he built to Historical and Genealogical Society. About 40 veterans showed up to the Killingly Historical andGenealogical Society last Saturday, Nov. 1, for Veterans Recognition Day. A Killingly High School band member plays “Taps” at the closing of Veterans RecognitionDay. Navy veteran Ernest Salvis, of Danielson, brought in various photos and other memorabilia he archived from his time spent overseas from 1944 to 1946. Hepresented all his keepings, such as old newspaper clips. District 44 candidate Sherri Vogt, of Brooklyn, attended Veterans Recognition Day


Comment ça va? That was thequestion of the day during theFrench Canadian festival inPutnam last Saturday. Theanswer was clearly très bien!

Despite ablustery windin RotaryPark, the daywas an over-w h e l m i n gsuccess and,one hopes,the start of anew tradi-tion. Onceagain, theleadership,energy andsheer good

humor of radio station ownersGary and Karen Osbrey turned agood idea into a reality. With thehelp of Recreation DirectorWillie Bousquet and the town ofPutnam, the event was well orga-nized and lively.

If there were any complaintsin French or in English, theyfocused on food. You might havethough those in attendance had-n’t eaten in days by the rapaciousway they tucked into the vitalsoffered by a number of local non-profit organizations. The 300-plus pork pies were gone in aninstant. The pea soup was soonjust a whiff in the brisk air.Baked beans were mentioned,but had been atomized by thecrowd as soon as they wereoffered for sale.

And the crêpes. Oh my, thosecrêpes. As Karen Osbrey andSharon Cooper, a former ownerof The Harvest Restaurant inPomfret, poured thin batter intoheated pans and carefully flippedthem with long spatulas, the lineof buyers watched every movethey made. As they dressed thefinished French pancakes witheither apples or sugar, thosewatching began to drool in antic-ipation. Crêpes can’t be hurried,so the process took a while, butthe results were worth the waitand inspired lively conversationsamong the French CanadianAmericans waiting to be served.

It seems there is a dish called agalette that was eaten in Catholichouseholds on pre-Vatican IImeatless Fridays. One exhibitor,former Woodstock ElementarySchool teacher Ed Seney, insistedthat galettes were a form of friedbread. His mother made them byflattening slices of bread doughinto a rectangle, cutting threeslashes across the top and fryingit in a pan. A little sugar or jammade the galettes sweet andtasty. Ed made the dish for manyyears for Woodstock students aspart of heritage studies. Twowomen in line insisted theirmother made a different versionof galette. A quick look atLarousse Gastronomique,ground zero for French cooking,settles the argument, as there aremany different versions of thetasty cookie, crêpe and cake.

Entertainment by the nunsfrom the Daughters of the HolySpirit was especially charming,even if the wind blew into theirmicrophones and occasionallyobscured their voices. Dr.Françoise Gauthier brought hercolleagues from the ProvincialHouse to share a special blend ofhumor and folk songs.

Mayor Bob Viens introducedhis mother, Meg, who welcomedthe crowd in carefully articulat-ed French, to the delight ofeveryone. When the nuns led arendition of the Canadiannational anthem, “Oh Canada,”first in French and then inEnglish, a frisson of pride rip-pled through the park.

Once the predominant ethnicgroup in the region, the FrenchCanadian families who came towork in the textile mills of NewEngland have flourished. Frenchis rarely spoken and beingdropped in area schools in favorof Spanish. The melodiousnames given to French Canadianchildren, such as Aristide andEglantine, and the litany of tinyfarming towns they left inQuebec are now read mostly inobituaries.

Dr. Gauthier told Gary Osbreythe sisters thanked her forarranging a public performance.Nearly a century after the greatwaves of French Canadianimmigration to the area, it wastime to celebrate a special her-itage that was hungrilyembraced.

Nancy Weiss resides in Pomfretand writes a weekly column forVillager Newspapers.

To the Editor:

I would like to thank everyone who came to theKillingly Taxpayers Committee for Justice dinneron Oct. 9 and would also like to thank everyone fortheir contributions.

Thank you to all.

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Messier: Thanks to all who attended dinner

To the Editor:

First off, please let me thank you for your cover-age of our “Think Pink” night at the Killingly-EllisTech/Tourtellotte football game, which took placeFriday, Oct. 24. As your article noted, more than$4,500 was raised to benefit two organizations: TheSusan Komen for the Cure Fund and Relay For Life(American Cancer Society). We are most gratefulfor all those who attended; bought necklaces,bracelets, T-shirts and baked goods; donated fundsat their respective schools; provided filled basketsfor the basket raffle; painted pink breast cancerlogos in the end zones; wore ribbons of support notonly during the game but during the week as well;made ribbons for the entire KHS band or donatedtheir time helping out in any way.

To say this event was a success would be anunderstatement. The saying goes, “Many handsmake light work,” and that was never so true aswith this event.

Personally, I would like to publicly recognizesome individuals without whom none of this wouldhave been possible. Back in September, I put out ane-mail suggesting the event, but it was the followingpeople who answered the call and got this thingrolling: Mr. John Krot, who tirelessly put up withmy endless e-mails and requests and put me intouch with those who would be able to help in addi-tion to doing what he could to make this a reality;Matt Sanderson, who covered this event for theVillager; Mary Ann Yurek at KillinglyIntermediate School; and especially IvyGreenhalgh (Ellis Tech) and Al Messier (KillinglyHigh), who always gave me encouragement, offeredsupport and suggestions, and “picked up the balland ran with it,” helping to make this the success-ful event that it was.

MONA GARDINERSIXTH-GRADE TEACHER

KILLINGLY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

To the Editor:

As most of your readers are aware, theThompson School System was “locked down” Oct.31 due to a clip of 22-caliber bullets having beenplaced on the premises, presumably by a student. Icannot understand why the administration of ourschool system would allow one or two rogue stu-dents to exercise control of that school day in thatmanner.

You have the spectacle of state police “guarding”the school entrance and the ensuing media circusof placing this event on statewide television.Homes are being broken into in the daytime in thecenter of town and little attention is paid.

When you had the tragic shooting at Columbine,the media coverage of the event and the lives of theperpetrators was so extensive that as a conse-quence, this cowardly act has been emulated byothers many times over.

Isn’t it time we stopped rewarding bad behavior?Isn’t it time to try a different approach? Perhaps alow-key police investigation, coupled with an extraday added to the school year, would put a stop tothis. Our school administrators should be adept atlearning new things, along with our students.

VICTOR NIZAMOFFNORTH GROSVENORDALE

Nizamoff: Different approach is needed to lockdowns

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‘Thank you’isn’t enough

It’s a clear morning. The sun peaks over thehorizon, casting an orange glow on the desertsand. You open your eyes after a short night

of light sleep, the taste of dirt and sweat in yourmouth. Your M-16 is still tightly strapped to yourbody. Its warmth from days of use is felt, eventhrough your worn Kevlar vest. You get off theground slowly and stretch, ready for another day,another day of war — another day of uncertain-ty.

Will I survive this day? Will we make it to ourdestination? Will we track down whom we needto track down? Will I see my family again? Will I…

Suddenly, the earth around you is suddenly inchaos. Chunks of dirt are everywhere, and youshield your ears, suddenly aware of the deafen-ing explosion that just tore through your unit.You scramble for cover, desperate to find yourranking officer, to take orders, to find the threatand to eliminate the enemy. The freedom of yourcountry depends on it.

Most of us have never experienced what it islike to be near an exploding mortar, to be firedupon by enemy insurgents or to be surprised bya roadside car bomb, but the simple fact remains— there are Americans who have not only livedthrough these traumatic experiences, but haveseen fellow soldiers die on the battlefield, andcarry emotional (and some, physical) scars oftheir days in battle.

When it comes to war, a lot of us know what wesee in theaters or on TV, programs like “Band ofBrothers,” movies like “We Are Soldiers,”“Saving Private Ryan,” and “Flags of OurFathers.” For most of us, the experience of war ismerely limited to Hollywood actors pretending tothrow grenades and bark orders at their officers.

However, in our conversations with real veter-ans, we learn that war is oftentimes brutal,relentless and harsh. The fight is hard, the nightsare sleepless, but the dedication is thorough.

If you ask a World War II, Korean War orVietnam War veteran why they fight, you willmost likely hear “I love my country,” which is asimple, yet profound statement, because yes, any-one can love their country, but few muster up thecourage to, when called, stand up and fight for it.

All of us have family or friends, or know some-one who knows someone, in the military or onceserved in our nation’s armed forces. Every year,this country takes a day to recognize those stillamong us who have served our country.

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, we’ll allwave our flags, sing “God Bless America,” andsay a big, hearty “thank you” to every veteran weknow, but when we do that, don’t just go throughthe motions. Take a moment to recognize thatthese brave men and women, young and old, haverisked their very lives to secure our freedoms weenjoy today. Then, look them straight in the eyes,shake their hands, maybe even give them a hugand, although it will never be enough, say “thankyou.”

From all of us here at Villager Newspapers, toall of the veterans who have so loyally served ourcountry and risked everything to do so — thankyou. Your sacrifices have not been forgotten.

Gardiner: Thanks for ‘Think Pink’ support

Arcand: People should vote for hope To the Editor:

As I write this, we are only hours away from thestart of what I hope and pray is a very monumentalday. I am quiet in my bed as I am overtaken by theemotions I feel from my weekend campaigning.

I was instantly impressed as I arrived to theScranton, Pa., headquarters by the amount of orga-nized chaos that was moving about so swiftly. Iquickly was guided and instructed how to go aboutcanvassing the neighborhoods. The more I spokewith people working in the campaign or from doorto door, the more I began to see Barack’s work inaction. From rags to riches, pearls to work boots,there was no discriminating in who was getting outthe vote, getting out the hope, for our next presi-dent.

I’m not sure what McCain said to his poor follow-ers, but as they exited the Scranton University audi-torium, their faces were streaked with anger, andhatred permeated from their skin. Every singlething that left their mouths was negative, nasty andoften racist. They were chanting things that hadnothing to do with Obama’s campaign, or evenAmerican politics. As I began to get battered withchants and screams of “BABY KILLER” and “TER-RORIST LOVER,” I was so enraged I was almost intears. But then the most amazing thing of alloccurred.

I realized, that as I stood tall and proud with my“BARACK OBAMA” sign high in the air, I was mak-

ing a difference. I stood tall and proud with the few30 supporters that had guts enough to show up atthis McCain rally and felt the greatest sense ofsecurity, and pride, I have ever felt. Barack Obamahas allowed me to feel hopeful, and to realize thateven in that time of negativity, that he would standfor me and fight, as I stood for him in protest. “Thisis what democracy looks like” is what we wereprompted to cheer loud and clear. My gut told methis was right, that tears would not solve anything,and that we were standing for what we believed in.These poor McCain supporters will go throughtheir day, and week, and perhaps months and years,being negative, nasty and perhaps racist. I am sadfor them, that the person they believe in causesthem to feel so much anger and hate. I am so thank-ful, so, so thankful, that Barack Obama is a strong,good, kind man, that knows how to get things donethe right way. The world will be a better place whenhe is in office, and I cannot wait to see that happen.

I hope everyone voted Obama, but to also help theMcCain supporters see that this is not only forthem, but also for their sanity. A person’s life shouldnot be full of fear and misery. People should vote forsomeone that gives you hope, and allows you to feelconnected with people from all walks of life, for thegood fight.

RACHAEL ARCANDPUTNAM

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NANCY WEISS

What they’re saying...

“McCain was doingsome mudslingingand he swayed myvote. He’s playing

low and hittingbelow the belt.”

Dawn DarnowskiPutnam

“Neither of themhave swayed my

choice. After the 30-minute infomercialif I was already a

decided voter, Iwould have votedagainst Obama.”

John Colburn Jr.Woodstock

“No, because my mindwas already made up

before that. Eight yearsof George Bush was

enough. We don’t needfour more years of

George Bush. If youknow John McCain, he

has voted with the presi-dent 90 percent of the

time.”

Robert SteenAshford

“McCain’s negativi-ty turned me off. Ijust don’t see any

plan.”

Susan JankotWoodstock

Did the presidential campaign commercials, whether positive, negative or overblown,for candidates Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain sway your Nov. 4 vote?

PHOTOS AND QUESTIONS BY VILLAGER STAFF WRITER MATT SANDERSON

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Sound Off:

A few weeks ago, the superintendent ofThompson Public Schools, Mike Jolin, called ameeting with all personnel explaining that thisyear was going to be fiscally difficult and thatmoney-saving efforts would have to be imple-mented. Good for him. We’ve shut off half thelights in the hallways, turned down the heat forthe year and have vowed to stop waste at everyturn.

Unfortunately, the superintendent fails to walkthe walk on budget items that are well within hiscontrol. All the teachers at the school know thatthere are things that would save our town muchmore than the above efforts.

Citizens of Thompson may not be aware thatthey are now paying for four principals to overseethree schools. Last year, Elementary SchoolPrincipal Penny Hebert was given a vote of “no

confidence” by the teachers at the school. Hebertwas replaced at the elementary school, but thenreassigned to a “newly created” position of prin-cipal of the eighth and ninth grades. She is nowbeing given responsibility for only two grades,instead of six, at the same salary. We also added anew principal at the elementary level.

Also, despite the call from the superintendentto save money, he recently gave the go-ahead foran expensive new portfolio assessment programat the high school. These programs are requiredin Rhode Island schools (Jolin came from RhodeIsland), and they are costing that state’s schooldistricts dearly. Connecticut has no such require-ment, and this program will take resources andteaching hours away from our students.

Thompson students are now stumbling aroundin the dark, but it is the wasteful ways of our lead-ership that really need some light shed uponthem.

Wasteful spending needs to be reviewed

Sound Off:

The comments in the Oct. 17 ThompsonVillager about wood burning addresses alongstanding problem in town. As far as reg-ulations or restrictions, there must be some

in place at the state or local level. It would bea great service to everyone if this newspapercould do an article on this subject, so every-one knows where they stand and where to filecomplaints.

Paper should do article on wood burning

SOUND OFFS

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OPINION

Sanderson: The flea market itch ‘scratched’ To the Editor:

This has happened in two ways for me. I was acollectible dealer for 25 years while earning a rep-utation for merchandising honesty. I began thistype of selling as a lark, simply clearing out someodds and ends in my home with which I was nolonger in love. I was amazed that people actuallybought these items. I soon learned that flea mar-keting could be translated into supplementalincome. I also learned that offering the same goodsas other vendors wouldn’t bring the best resultsfinancially. The trick was to display articlesnobody else showcased, “the unusual,” as one vet-eran put it to me. Through trial and error, I becameaware of what collectible “smalls” would bring ina flea market setting. Then I started patronizinglocal auctions, yard sales and secondhand storesfor stock on which I was surely confident of a prof-it. I reasoned that if I didn’t believe I could earn atleast half as much again in relation to what I paid,the item(s) should be passed. I scratched my itch!

The flea market boom began in the 1960s when“blue laws” were in effect on Sunday almost every-where. They presented a welcome weekend shop-ping alternative to closed stores. Customers couldpick up used and collectible treasures, often somegenuine antiques, at below-bargain prices. But inthe midst of this heyday came the abolition of bluelaws. Anyone could shop anywhere, particularly atupscale new malls. This was the beginning of theflea market demise. Smart vendors possibly couldhave defied the competition. But then came low-cost imports from Taiwan, China, Singapore andThailand. Sales hit a decline. Few wanted commonpieces, nor did they want junk.

Such circumstances involved into a general“scratching,” or disappearing, of many flea mar-

kets. My wife and I quit due to the increasing rari-ty and cost of collectible sets. We didn’t wish totraffic in dime-store goods. The lingering deathbegan with the closing of the number one marketin Norton, Mass. (I don’t include Brimfield, Mass.,since this extravaganza is limited to three timesannually). One by one, others have followed suit.The only notable area flea market surviving is theindoor-outdoor setup location at Mansfield, Conn.

But other factors have hastened the flea marketsunset. Among them are unscrupulous dealersbaiting the uninformed public with high prices,faulty/damaged goods and unfulfilled guarantees.Next, there’s the ongoing problem of obtainingstates sales tax permits. The law states a sales taxmust be collected on every sale unless the cus-tomer is also a vendor with a permit of his/herown. These monies are required to be sent to thestate collection agency in Hartford. However, itmust be said that most shoppers bridle at thethought of paying sales tax at the flea market. Infact, many in anger will change their minds aboutbuying.

The latest dealer offense occurred a few weeksago in neighboring Rhode Island. Knock-offs, orcounterfeit merchandise, were discovered at twopopular outlets. According to a newspaperaccount, 13 violators were arrested. Included inthe list of high fashion counterfeit enterpriseswere the corrupted names of Gucci and Chanel.

From Adam and Eve on downward, there havealways been those willing to scuttle a good thingfor greater yet illegal gain. In this instance, the“scratching” of the flea market has become a sore!

ALAN SANDERSONDANIELSON

Morrissey: Thanks for Making Strides support To the Editor:

On behalf of the American Cancer Society,I would like to thank the 14,000 walkers andall those who supported them at theAmerican Cancer Society Making StridesAgainst Breast Cancer® walks held thismonth in Hartford, Westport, New Haven andLitchfield. With literally hundreds of volun-teers, we raised more than $1 million to fightbreast cancer and provide hope for all peoplefacing this disease.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is achance to celebrate survivorship. I want toapplaud the many survivors that led the way.These women (and men) are heroes. They areour mothers, sisters, daughters, wives andfriends. They are the reason we continue thefight, and they remind us all of a very impor-tant message — finding breast cancer early,when it’s most treatable, can save lives.

A special thanks to all the volunteers who

worked to make this event a success. We couldnot have done it without you.

We also appreciate the generosity of thisyear’s sponsors for their contributions andparticipation in this year’s walk.

Again, thank you for supporting yourAmerican Cancer Society. If you have out-standing pledges or would like to make adonation, it’s not too late. Contact your localAmerican Cancer Society office or make agift online at www.cancer.org/stridesonline.

We are here, 24 hours a day, seven days aweek. Contact us anytime, day or night forcancer-related information, support andresources at 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit www.can-cer.org.

TRISH MORRISSEYAREA DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYWILTON

A customer service representative’s frustration with callerWe’ve all had some sort of

nightmarish experiencedealing with a customer

service representative over thephone.

Say you’re calling about some-thing on your credit card. When youfinally do get connected to a real,live, honest-to-goodness humanbeing, the experience quicklybecomes an exercise in mentalexhaustion. It’s hard to find a goodcustomer service rep these days.

And the local cable company?Fuggedaboutit.

A call to that customer servicecenter often leaves one seriouslyconsidering taking a loaded gun toone’s head. It can be that frustrat-ing.

But have you ever looked at itfrom the point of view of the personon the other end of the phone?

For every gray hair-inducingexperience you’ve had trying to dealwith someone over the phone, whatabout the person on the other end ofthe line dealing with us?

As Exhibit A in defense of thesepoor, poor souls of customer ser-vice, I offer up a recent phone call tothe customer service center of awell-known retail outlet thatrhymes with “Tears.”

I was calling with a simple pur-pose in mind: to ascertain the actualbalance on my credit card. Prettybasic, I figured.

I was connected with a humanvoice in good time.

So far, so good, I thought. I was, ofcourse, expecting the experience tosour in no time at all, assuming theperson with whom I was speakingwould turn out to be a Grade Anitwit.

I was half right. The nitwit, inthis case, turned out to be the personmaking the call.

The call started out with the cus-tomer service rep asking a few rou-tine questions designed to prevent asecurity breach. While it is alarm-ing to note just how vulnerable weare in this age of electronics andcredit (to the point that we have topretty much describe what kind ofbirth marks we have in order to con-vince a company we really are whowe say we are), it is also at least com-forting to know that we’re beinglooked out for.

The standard questions one getsasked before being allowed to ascer-tain any financial information overthe phone: What’s your name?What’s your address?

We even get asked for the last fourdigits of our Social Security num-ber — something, by the way, I amtold “the experts” advise againstrevealing.

Some companies, however, take ita step further, and have implement-ed advanced security measures suchas requiring us to, upon applying fora credit card, for example, provideanswers to ridiculous questions —the idea being, of course, that we arethe only ones who would know theanswers. Questions like: What wasyour high school mascot? Or, whatwas the name of your first pet?

Of course, the catch is you have toremember the answer.

The soft-spoken, well-manneredyoung man with whom I was deal-ing for this particular phone trans-action proceeded to ask me to pro-vide the answer to the question I hadbeen asked when I first applied forthe card.

“What is the color of my eyes?” heasked.

I was perplexed. Truthfully, I didnot know the answer.

Growing quite frustrated, Iresponded to the man by saying:“How could I possible know whatcolor your eyes are? I’ve never evenmet you.”

That is the honest to goodnesstruth, my friends. Word for wordthat is what I said.

There was a momentary silence,

during which I am convinced theyoung man was trying very, veryhard not to burst out in laughter.

“Uh, no sir, the question means,‘What color are YOUR eyes?’” hesaid.

I’m quite sure I detected a hint ofa chuckle in his response.

Embarrassed, I started laughingmyself.

“Oh! Oh, why of course.”Feeling like an idiot, I offered up

the answer. Surely I knew whatcolor MY eyes are.

Uh, not so much.“Brown,” I said with confidence.“I’m sorry, sir, but that’s not the

answer I have,” came the reply.Perplexed once again, I was.“What do you mean? My eyes are

brown.”“That’s not what it says.”Now I was almost apoplectic.“Well, what does it say?“I’m not supposed to tell you, sir.”“Well then,” I said, “we’re going to

be on the phone for a long timebecause my eyes are brown.”

This time he let out an audiblechuckle.

“Well, I guess I can tell you theanswer.”

“Please,” I said, exasperated.“Football.”“Excuse me?”“The answer you have here is foot-

ball.”“The answer to what color is my

eyes is football?”“That’s what it says, sir.”“Well, what the heck does that

mean?”“I really don’t know, sir.”If I felt like an idiot earlier, by now

I was certain I had been crownedVillage Idiot.

“I put down ‘football’ for whatcolor my eyes are?”

“Apparently, sir.”“Well, that’s ridiculous.”“I would agree, sir.”“Can I change it to ‘brown’?”“I can do that right now, sir.”Throughout all this, the gentle-

man maintained his composure. Iam quite certain that, upon the com-pletion of our conversation, he hungup and peed his pants before relaybefore describing to his colleaguesthe idiot with whom he had justdealt.

In the end, I got the information Ihad called for. I also gained a new-found respect for the unlucky typeswho have to deal with callers likeme. On the other hand, at least I had-n’t been yelling at the guy.

So just remember. When you pro-vide an answer to one of those secu-rity questions, remember theanswer you give. Football. That willwork.

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

Weekly newspapers must adapt to changing climateWhither the weekly?..............................

Does the local newspaper, the kindthat publishes selectmen’s news and

honor rolls, Little League scores and who justgot married, have a place in the news busi-ness?

It’s a fair question considering the bad inkunderscoring the state of the metropolitanpress which is now staggering under a sea ofreverses: declining circulation, hemorrhag-ing classifieds, falling display revenue andwaves of competition from the Internet andother media.

The weekly newspaper cannot entirelyescape an ebbing tide, but it can, because ofits parochial nature — it’s hard to out-niche aniche — weather the maelstrom and, underthe right circumstances, thrive as well.

In 1996 there were 6,977 weekly newspapersin America with an aggregate circulation of45.9 million. By 2004 there were 7,490 week-lies with a total circulation of 50.2 million.Over the same period, the number of dailiesfell from 1,520 to 1,496, and daily circulationdropped from 56.9 million in 1996 to 52.3 mil-lion last year. There is good evidence that thenumbers, particularly on the daily side, willcontinue to track in the same direction.

The news is equally bleakon the advertising side,with sales figures from theNewspaper Association ofAmerica (NNA) showing adecline in daily ad sales ofmore than $6 billion from2000 to 2007. Hardest hitwas classified advertising,which last year alone fell by16.5 percent over 2006. Thedownward spiral contin-ues.

Meanwhile, there aresome breathtaking statistics coming out ofthe Internet. Online advertising over the pastfive years has risen from the hundreds ofmillions to nearly $25 billion this year. A Webserver survey reports there were 108 milliondistinct Web sites on the Internet in 2007.Domain Tools.com has 104 million activedomain names registered, and Google’ssearch index now stands at more than eightbillion pages. (For daily newspapers, onlineadvertising has increased from $1.2 billion in2003 to $3.1 billion last year, according to theNNA, and if that’s good news, so too is thefact that millions of readers — daily and

weekly — are reading their papers online.)With oceans of information floating about,

one would think it a snap to find out what thelocal Zoning Board of Appeals did last weekon Harry Whoever’s application to build 10houses on a side road off of Main Street. Butunless you read the Villager or go to theVillager’s Web site, you won’t know.

And therein lies the problem for the bigboys.

Content is what matters and local contentis what matters most in weekly newspapers.With more than 16,000 employees and a jaw-dropping budget, Google still can’t competewith the two-member staff of the Villager.Even alleged hyper-local portals such asTopix.com or hellolocal.com or scores ofother so-called local sites cannot compete atthe local level because they have no localnews gatherers. What offerings they do have(headlines and lead paragraphs) come fromfeeds from local newspapers that, in mostcases, return the browser to the newspaper’sweb presence.

The local-yokel press can ignore the worldand the country and the state, for that matter,to concentrate on what happens in its ownback yard. That attracts the ma and pa mer-

chants — the weekly staple — who can’t andwon’t advertise outside their own marketarea. Weeklies, never having the classifiedclout of dailies, are far less impacted by thelikes of Craig’s List or eBay, and, for the mostpart, aren’t wounded by the loss of big boxstore advertising. They never had much ofthat either.

The provincialism that defines weekliesand protects them as well doesn’t mean localnewspapers can gloat their way to safe haven.Circulation is still a worry and will promptmore weeklies to go free (for guaranteedhousehold penetration that dailies can’t hopeto match). They have to maintain a strongeditorial presence (the content factor) and tofend off competition, they must offer a cur-rent, easy-to-read presence on the Web thatremains relentlessly local. And they have tounderstand that change, being inevitable,requires them to forever adapt to changingtimes.

David Cutler co-owns Stonebridge Press,which publishes the Villager Newspapers andseven other weekly newspapers and one dailyin Massachusetts.

DAVID S.CUTLER

WALTERBIRD JR.

BIRD’SNEST

Turkey Trot to be held Nov. 16

THOMPSON — The 5K CrossCountry Turkey Trot and 2.5KTurkey Wobble will be held Sunday,Nov. 16, at West Thompson Lake aspart of the “Year of the Trails” pre-sented by Thompson Together TrailsCommittee and ThompsonRecreation.

The Turkey Wobble (2.5K easywalk) will begin at 1 p.m. and theTurkey Trot (5K run) will begin at2:05 p.m. There are four divisions:age 12 and under, 13 through 17years, 18 through 49 years, and age 50and over. Awards will be presented tothe top male and female 5K runnersin each division. This event will takeplace rain or shine. It is sponsored inpart by New Alliance Foundation.

The entry fee is $5 per person. Theentry fee will be waived for thosewho bring a turkey or grocery storegift card to donate to TEEG’s foodbaskets. Participants may registerby mailing registration and non-refundable entry fee (checks payableto Thompson Together Inc.) to P.O.Box 194, Thompson, CT 06277 orbringing it on the day of therace/walk. Please complete oneentry per runner/walker. Forms areavailable at www.thompsonrec.orgor by calling Thompson Recreationat (860) 923-9440.

To reach West Thompson Lake,from north or south, take 395 south,Exit 99 and turn on to Route 200 East.Follow to stop sign. Turn right on toRoute 193. At stop light, continuestraight on to West Thompson Roadover the dam and past the fire sta-tion. Turn right on Ravanelle Road.Thompson Dam West Shelter gatewill be on right.

For more information, contactThompson Recreation at (860) 923-9440 daytime or e-mail MikeLajeunesse [email protected].

Citizens National Bank rated ‘A’

PUTNAM — David Conrad, presi-dent and CEO, announced that theCitizens National Bank has onceagain obtained an “A” rating fromTheStreet Ratings, the nation’s lead-ing independent provider of ratingsand analysis of financial servicescompanies, mutual funds and stocks.

This is the bank’s ninth consecu-tive “A” rating or higher. The ratingrecognizes CNB as an outstandingbank offering excellent financial sta-bility for its customers, vendors andemployees.

“Please know that less than 1 per-cent of the nation’s banks and thriftsmeet TheStreet Ratings criteria forexceptional financial strength, mak-

ing this distinction truly oneto be proud,” Conrad said.“Citizens National is theonly bank in Connecticut

with a rating of A or higher. We areone of two banks in all of NewEngland with that distinction.”

As further explained in the notifi-cation letter, “TheStreet Ratings pro-prietary model uses more rigorousstandards than other rating agen-cies, placing greater emphasis on acompany’s future financial solvencyand its ability to withstand severeeconomic adversity. We evaluatemore than 15,000 institutions andview the Citizens National Bank tobe among the industry’s elite.”

The Citizens National Bank is anindependent community bank withheadquarters in Putnam and branchoffices in Thompson, Woodstock,Killingly and Brooklyn. The bankassets are currently in excess of $267million and maintains a strong capi-tal base in excess of $28 million.

Seniors’ line dance class to start soon

THOMPSON — The ThompsonRecreation Commission is offeringan eight-week senior citizens’ linedancing session for beginners andreturning students.

Enjoy music and movement withthis weekly get-together. Participantscan move at their own pace, socializeand get a nice aerobic workout. Linedancing also improves balance andenhances memory. No experience isnecessary. Dances that will be taughtinclude Waltz Across Texas, LinePolka, Jamaican Triple-Step, Elvira,Cha-cha, 4-Beats and more. Soft-soled

shoes arerequired.

Classes will beheld on Thursdays

beginning Nov. 13 at theThompson/Library/CommunityCenter, 934 Riverside Drive, NorthGrosvenordale. The beginner classwill run from 10 to 10:45 a.m., and thecontinuing students class will beheld from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.Beginners may stay for the continu-ing class, and continuing studentsmay attend the beginner class toreview dances at no additionalcharge.

Registration for this eight-week

series is required. The early registra-tion price through Nov. 8 is $25 forThompson residents over age 60 and$31 for non-residents over age 60. Thecost for all participants under age 60is $36. For registrations receivedafter Nov. 8, the fee increases by $5.

Download registration materialsfrom the Web site, www.thompson-rec.org, stop by Thompson Town Hallto register, or call ThompsonRecreation at (860) 923-9440 to have aregistration form mailed.


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PUTNAM — Witches, pirates, ninjas, monkeys, several Hanna Montanas, Power Rangers, Transformers and more madetheir way to downtown Putnam between 5 and 7 p.m. Oct. 31 for the town’s annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat.

Scooby-Doo braved the ghosts and goblins in search of some Scooby Snacks. Several business owners and employees inthe area got into the spirit, dressing up as Cinderella, Snow White, the Evil Queen, Amelia Earhart and a Roman soldier,and even Willy Wonka and his candy-making Oompa Loompas handed out treats to the little ghouls and goblins who daredmake their way down the road. The Wal-Mart volunteer group set up shop by the library, handing out gummy bears andGoldfish for the little trick-or-treaters and popcorn balls and candy bars to the older ones. Overall, fun was had by all whoattended. — CHENOA PIERCE

Above: Amelia Earhart and Cleopatra paid a visit from the graveto help the Pumpkin and Masquerader hand out candy to hopefultrick-or-treaters From left are Putnam Public Librarian Mandy Riser,Library Director Priscilla Colwell, Children’s Librarian Tina Aubin andKathy Raymond.

Above left: Elaine Calhoun and her brothers Zachary (black hood) and Christian (scrubs) of Putnam had a blast trick-or-treating on MainStreet Halloween night. Right: Harry Potter (Thomas Masso) and Dumbledore (Tom Masso) flew in from Hogwarts for the trick-or-treat andtook a moment to visit with Mr. Duck, from the ARC of Quinebaug Valley, who was handing out candy in front of the future home of theARC Emporium on Main Street in Putnam.

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Above left: Cowgirl Julia Roemer andher “horse” Angel were spotted trick-or-treating outside of the PutnamPublic Library. Top right: Ten-month-old Paul Landry, of Thompson, couldn’twait to chow down on this Reese’sPeanut Butter Cup during theDowntown Trick-or-Treat in Putnam.Bottom right: “Hippie” Meagan Bugbee, aFamily Dollar employee, gives out candy to two “Scream” ghosts.

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NORTH GROSVENORDALE — TheTourtellotte girls’ soccer team onceagain made the CIAC Class S state tour-nament, after four straight wins in thelast four regular season games. TheTigers were looking to improve on lastyear’s tournament performance, losingin their opening game to Terryville indouble overtime. This year, it was not tobe as the visiting Windsor Locks teamtook a scoreless tie to overtime and thenstruck with the golden goal, endingTourtellotte’s season.

For much of the game, the contestwas a struggle in the midfield and con-trol for possession. On several occa-sions, the Tigers were able to push for-ward and get a shot off, but to no luck.Danielle Dion helped with theTourtellotte attack, leading severalTiger attacks against the Raidersdefense but with no success.Meanwhile, it took Windsor Locks 24minutes to register their first shot ongoal, and had a quiet first half offen-sively.

The second half saw moreTourtellotte attacks and plenty of keyopportunities, but the team came upempty-handed. Alyssa Bond and Dion

combined for three shots in rapid suc-cession and still couldn’t take the lead.A couple of minutes later, WindsorLocks had pushed down the other endof the field but seen a shot bounce offthe crossbar. Dion herself bounced acouple shots off the crossbar in theframe, and the scoreless tie continued.

Twelve minutes into the second half,Paige Biron kicked a powerful shotfrom 25 yards out, but Windsor Locks’Rebecca Lambert made a nice leapingsave to prevent Tourtellotte from takingthe lead. Later in the frame, Biron hadseveral corner kicks land in good posi-tion for a score, but no Tigers in trafficcould connect with a score.

The game remained a scoreless tieheading into overtime, but WindsorLocks finally picked up offensively.Four minutes into the first overtime,Alexis Coyne fired off a shot thatpassed just outside the right post.Tourtellotte had briefly pushed downthe other end, but Windsor quicklyturned the other way. The Raiders’Shannon Zononi was left one on oneagainst Tourtellotte keeper RachelKopacz, but in the challenge, Kopaczwas able to kick the ball away from dan-ger. Less than a minute later, WindsorLocks found gold as Emily Burke hit a

strike off a Kelly Lewis strike straightinto the net and out of the reach ofKopacz. The 1-0 victory for the Raidersadvanced them to the second round ofthe tournament, to face top-seeded OldLyme.

“The girls played one of their bestgames of the season,” said Tourtellottehead coach Deb Spinelli. “Winningevery ball in the air and pressuretogether as a defensive unit. But, thefinal goal was impossible to defendagainst, corner shot to a header andin.”

Overall, Tourtellotte in the contestoutshot Windsor Locks 15-8.

Last Thursday, Oct. 30, Tourtellottehosted archrival Putnam Clippers inthe final regular season game. Formuch of the contest, Putnam was fight-ing off a relentless Tigers offensiveattack. Dion had two goals for theTigers in the first half, one in the 13thminute and another in the 38th. HaleyAnderson added a third goal forTourtellotte in the 73rd minute, expand-ing the lead. The Clippers made a laterally, including a score by KelseyRybacki with just over four minutesremaining. But the Tigers held up for a3-1 victory

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BY BENJAMIN R. KIPPVILLAGER SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

PUTNAM — It has been fouryears since the Putnam boys’ soc-cer team made it to the state ClassS playoffs. Current seniors on theteam weren’t even in high schoolthe last time they went. That, how-ever, is ancient history. This year,the Clippers had a good enoughrecord to make it. They needed atleast six wins and got it with a finalrecord of 6-9-1.

“We’re really proud of the kids,stepping it up in the latter part ofthe season to earn the right to bethere,” said second-year headcoach Greg Cowan. “It didn’t look

like we were going to get there.”The right to get into the playoffs

came down to the final two gamesof the season. In their second tolast game of the season (10-27)against fellow rival and Class Stournament-bound TourtellotteTigers, the Clippers were able toget a tie. So when they faced theKillingly Redmen two days later(10-29), the Clippers knew theyneeded a win to get in.

“We were down two to nothing. Iwas really proud that they cameback from a deficit to tie them, andagainst Killingly we were downone to nothing, and the kids foughthard to get the win,” said Cowan.

Like Cowan mentioned, theClippers rallied back twice to putthemselves in the position they’rein now. Cowan attributed theteams success to the maturity itshowed, not only as the seasonwent along but in the final twogames when they needed it most.

“When we tied Tourtellotte, weneeded to win against Killingly,”said Cowan.

The kids were so excited thatthey won, they decided to do some-thing special for their coach.

“They poured ice water on me ona very cold night, and the parentswere also very, very pleased,” saidCowan.

The Clippers are a 21st seed outof 23 teams, and traveled to Somersto take on Somers High School, the12th seed, which finished with theopposite record of the Clippers at9-6-1.

“They are a strong team out of astrong conference, so it will be atough game,” said Cowan.

Getting to the playoffs was a goalof the Clippers since day one. Lastyear, they narrowly missed theplayoffs by a tie, so Cowan andcompany sat down at the begin-ning of the season to discuss theirgoal.

“Earlier in the season I thoughtwe should have won some games,

which would have made it easierfor us to get into the tournament,”said Cowan.

Cowan attributed the success ofthe team to what he considered the“core” of the defense.

Senior Brad Perrin played asolid goalie for the Clippers duringthe last two games helping thecause. Down the middle, seniorsMatt Wilson at sweeper, Will Walshat stopper and Tyler Gudreau atcenter/midfielder played at a highlevel all season long.

Scoring both goals in theTourtellotte game was sophomoreIan Statig, who also led the team inscoring all season long.

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Tara Rogers, 26, 40A Chassey St.,Putnam. Failure to appear (seconddegree).

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One aspect of this campaign thatCourtney pointed out as something hebelieves reflected positively on him wasrefraining from any negative commentagainst his opponents.

This is the first time he had a campaignwith a 100 percent positive message, hesaid.

When deciding how to approach the cam-paign, Courtney looked to his past whendelivering his message.

“We really decided to talk about myrecord,” he said.

Recalling the closeness of the last elec-tion and looking at the margin of this one,Courtney said he found the numbers satis-fying.

“[It’s] very gratifying to me,” he said ofthe margin he won by this time, noting thathe worked really hard to reach the resi-dents in the district. “These numbers, Ithink, are really strong.”

Now that he has been re-elected, rebuild-ing the economy is one of his top priorities.According to Courtney, the economy isweakening daily, and two of the majorissues he worked on during his first termin office — health care and energy —depend on a growing economy.

“I’m hoping that we’ll convene Congressbefore January,” he said, noting that theeconomy can’t wait.

To voters, Courtney said he would like to

thank them for having faith in him and giv-ing him the chance to shine during his firstterm as Congressman.

“[There were] a lot of people who weren’tsure about me two years ago, and I don’tblame them,” he said, adding that his winhas proven that the residents in the 2ndDistrict were willing to give him thechance to show what he could do and thathe is grateful for the support of the voters.“To win in almost every community …really shows that people gave me a chance.”

Deshefy said that while he is disappoint-ed in election results, it was definitely agroundbreaking one.

“Well, I’m disappointed that I didn’twin,” he said, but added that he is pleasedto have received 6,000 votes from voters inthe district.

Deshefy said he spent months collectingsignatures on a petition to ensure that hisname received a spot on the ballot. Doingso has paved the way for future GreenParty candidates looking to vote in thefuture.

“That is a very big step in establishing athird political party” in this country, hesaid.

Overall, Deshefy said he offers his con-gratulations to both opponents and hopesto work closely with them in the future.

“I congratulate Joe Courtney,” he said.“Joe’s a nice gentleman. [I also] congratu-late Sean Sullivan” and hope to be in con-tact working on the issues that are impor-tant to the district.

Sullivan said that although the resultswere not what he had hoped, he respectsthe voice of the voters.

“Well, obviously it was not as I wouldhave wanted,” he said, noting that herespects the judgment of the people.

Time will tell, he said, if he runs foroffice in the future.

“I do not know,” he said, adding that heplans to put some time between himselfand the elections before making that deci-sion again.

The overall results for the 2ndCongressional District, as provided by thetown clerks and Board of Registrars, in thelocal area were as follows:

• Brooklyn — Courtney, 2,176; Sullivan,1,146; Deshefy, 97.

• Eastford — Courtney, 524; Sullivan, 385;Deshefy, 19.

• Killingly — Courtney, 3,798; Sullivan,1,884; Deshefy, 102.

• Pomfret — Courtney, 1,297; Sullivan,762; Deshefy, 46.

• Putnam — Courtney, 2,192; Sullivan,1,141; Deshefy, 63.

• Thompson — District 1: Courtney, 536;Sullivan, 362; Deshefy, 19. District 2 –Courtney, 1,2301; Sullivan, 575; Deshefy, 27.District 3 — Courtney, 360; Sullivan, 194;Deshefy, 9. District 4 — Courtney, 382;Sullivan, 322; Deshefy, 12. Total for all dis-tricts: 2,508 votes for Courtney, 1,453 forSullivan and 67 for Deshefy.

• Woodstock — Courtney, 2,359; Sullivan,1,672; Deshefy, 67.

Chenoa Pierce may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Courtney overwhelmingly re-electedCOURTNEYcontinued from page A1


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his victory, Alberts’ first reaction was notonly excitement, but surprise.

“My first thought was this race wasclose,” he said. “… I’m very pleased to havebeen part of it.”

To the voters, Alberts offered his thanksfor their support.

“I appreciated the voter confidence,” hesaid, adding that he believes that he was re-elected because the voters know him assomeone who is in touch with their con-cerns, is fiscally conservative and sociallymoderate.

In addition, Alberts thanked all the vol-unteers who worked on his campaign,including Woodstock Republican TownCommittee Chairman Mike Bernardi,Republican Town Committee ChairmanRichard Dunn of Pomfret and EastfordRepublican Town Committee ChairmanRussell Mayhew, all of whom he said havebeen very generous and have done an out-standing job supporting his campaign.

In addition, Alberts wanted to thank afew people that are close to his heart.

“I’m very pleased my family is here sup-porting my victory,” he said.

Though candidate Vogt did not win thestate representative election this year, shesaid she was amazed at the turnout and theclose results between her and Alberts.

“I’m a social studies teacher and it isamazing that 13,000 people came out tovote,” she said.

Overall, Vogt is excited about what thoseelected in the local and national electionshave to offer.

“It’s hard to lose, but it’s a peaceful nightin America,” she said, noting that she isexcited about newly elected PresidentBarack Obama and Congressman JoeCourtney (D-2nd District), as well as whatSenate President Pro Tempore DonWilliams (D-Brooklyn) and newly electedstate Rep. Mae Flexer (D-Danielson) have tooffer. “I’m very excited.”

Vogt said she is unsure if she will run foroffice again in the future.

“That’s the $99 question tonight,” shesaid. “I’m not sure.”

The results for the towns of Brooklyn,Eastford, Hampton, Pomfret andWoodstock, as provided by the town clerksand Board of Registrars, are as follows:

• Brooklyn — Alberts, 1,451; Vogt, 2,014.• Eastford — Alberts, 497; Vogt, 428.• Hampton — Alberts, 466; Vogt, 574.• Pomfret — Alberts, 1,057; Vogt, 1,078.

• Woodstock — Alberts, 2,466; Vogt, 1,686.Running unopposed was 51st District

state Rep. Shawn Johnston (D-NorthGrosvenordale), who was thrilled with theelections results and is pleased that QuietCorner voters of both affiliations embracedhim.

“The thing that I was most happy about isthat people in Northeast Connecticut werewilling to accept change,” he said, addingthat the Republicans in the area agreed tochange by nominating him and that boththe Republicans and the Democrats hadfaith in a candidate that has chosen to stayout of caucusing with a particular partythis term. “I was incredibly proud of that.”

During his campaign, Johnston said hehad the opportunity to receive up to $15,000in taxpayer funding from the governmentfor it. Since he was running unopposed, hesaid he could not, with any good conscious,do such a thing and is proud to say that hemanaged to campaign without using tax-payer money.

Top priorities on his list at the presentare ensuring a fiscally sound policy for thestate, ensuring that the 51st District resi-dents get all the help from the governmentthat they deserve and setting up a properDepartment of Motor Vehicles location inPutnam.

The first has to be charting Connecticuton a fiscally sound policy, he said, addingthat he feels the state’s current policy wasnot set up to withstand tough economictimes and is hard for the state to keep up.

“We’re clearly in the middle of … possi-bly the biggest slowdown” in the economy,both nationally and statewide, he said, not-ing that the road to recovery is going to be atough one, and some may take issue withthe decisions being made in the process.

Connecticut has to get its fiscal house inorder or future generations will pay, he said,adding that that situation is not right.

Following that, ensuring that much need-ed funding from the state is given to the dis-trict is another priority Johnston has sethis sights on.

Due to the area’s demographic, when itcomes to getting a fair share of the fundingavailable, the district is often overlooked infavor or major cities and Johnston said it isimportant to ensure that the area is not for-gotten in those cases.

Finally, Johnston said he is looking for-ward to working with his colleagues inestablishing a better DMV for the area, not-ing that the current building on KennedyDrive is in dire need of an upgrade.

“[I’m] anxious to work with [my] col-

leagues to convince [the] administration [tobuild] a better facility for the DMV,” he said,adding that almost everyone deals with theDMV at some point in time and the newfacility would be mandated. “It certainly isnot an extravagance; it’s a mandate.”

Overall, Johnston said he would like tothank the voters for putting their confi-dence in him enough to elect him for anoth-er term.

“A big thank you,” he said when asked ifhe had a message for the voters. “[It’s great]that they’ve shown faith in me. … I’m very,very appreciative of that.”

Johnston also sent his congratulations toall of his re-elected colleagues, as well asthose who have been elected for the firsttime.

Johnston’s results in the 51st Districtelections are as follows, as provided by thetown clerks and Board of Registrars,:

• Putnam — 1,268 Republican votes and2,041 Democratic votes.

• Killingly — 912 Republican and 1,004Democratic votes.

• Thompson — 379 Republican and 481Democratic votes in District 1; 657Republican and 1138 Democratic votes inDistrict 2; 234 Republican and 324Democratic votes in District 3 and 355Republican and 344 Democratic votes inDistrict 4, for a grand total of 3,912 votes.


ALBERTScontinued from page A1

thought in the final analysis ofhis experience, he has been ableto get by from listening to peo-ple in the district, having been aformer first selectman ofThompson and having servedon several boards of nonprofitorganizations.

“These have all been keyexperiences,” he said. “To drawupon the most important thingis to listen to them. I want to betheir voice in Hartford.”

Immediately getting back towork-mode, Williams said thegreatest challenges facing hisdistrict in the future are gettingthe economy back on track,making health care and healthinsurance more accessible andaffordable, and working on, andmoderating, energy prices.

“Those are the thoughts onthe minds of most individuals,”he said. “The most concern tofamilies and the economic chal-lenges we’re going to face isgoing to be the most significantin decades. I think most folksare ready to put partisanshipaside. I want to reach out to thegovernor and work alongsideher.”

Carboni conceded that theelection results were as suspect-ed for him.

“I was pleased to get thevotes that I did,” he said. “Iwant to congratulate DonWilliams and all the candidates,winners and losers alike.”

Carboni said the thing thatbrothers him the most is thatConnecticut re-elected mostlyall of its incumbents and thatthe current problems in thestate were caused by the incum-bents.

“So, I don’t know what theyare going to solve,” he said.“The race was enjoyable. Ienjoyed it. I enjoyed gettingviewpoints of people who sup-

ported me.”Carboni said he does not see

himself running again in 2010.“We look to bring in new

blood, and hopefully we can putup a good fight,” he said. “We’llsee where we are in two yearswith the national economic cli-mate.”

In the 35th District, Sen.Tony Guglielmo (R-Stafford)was re-elected to his seat onTuesday, Nov. 4, after runningunopposed. The district coversWoodstock, Eastford andPomfret.

“I’ve always been proud torepresent the district,” he saidWednesday morning, Nov. 5. “Ithink being part of the Senate isan honor. I’ve always felt thatway. That hasn’t changed in allthese years. It never gets old.”

Guglielmo said it is a job thathe enjoys doing and he thinkshe does it well, which was reaf-firmed since he did not have anopponent.

“I will continue to help resi-dents and work on big budgetproblems,” he said. “They’realways General Assembly prob-lems, and this year it’s going tobe much tougher than normal.”

Guglielmo said he hopes thepeople who were re-electedcome back with a specific pur-pose.

“I’m not an economicsexpert, but I have a gut feelingthat this is a recession that willlast a while,” he said, “and inConnecticut, a lot of ourincome tax revenue comes fromFairfield County.”

Being on the state FinanceCommittee, Guglielmo said hehopes to hammer on the issuesrelating to short and long-termdeficits.

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

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Above left: State Rep. Shawn Johnston (D-North Grosvenordale, 51st District) cam-paigns with Putnam resident Ernie Cotnoiroutside of the Murphy Park polling facilityin Putnam.

The state and federal governments haverecognized the importance of supportinglocal farmers and have collaborated on theproject, according to Very.

“The state of Connecticut, the federal gov-ernment and the town of Putnam have real-ized the importance of locally grown initia-tives as sustainable agriculture,” she said.“This collaborative project is about ensuringand improving the financial well-being ofour regional market owners and operators,and it’s about economic development and jobcreation. More importantly, this project willhelp the region achieve its community,health and nutritional objectives as stated inour plan of conservation and development.”

In addition, the new facility will help pro-mote locally grown products and enhance thequality of life for those that live in the area,Very said.

“In building places of interest and bring-ing people together, we promote positivesocial and economic impacts for our commu-nity,” she said. “This innovative project willcreate a sense of place and enhanceNortheastern Connecticut’s quality of life,and it’s all because of you.”

Mayor Robert Viens, a huge supporter ofthe project, said a few words on how the mar-ket, in addition to the Regional CommunityYMCA that will be built in Putnam and theRivertrail, will aid in promoting wellnessand tourism in the area.

“I can envision a mom or dad dropping oftheir child off at a learn-to-swim program inthe next few years at our community center,walking along the Rivertrail to buy somelocal produce,” he said. “We’re talking well-ness all the way around here. Kids and fami-lies being helped, supporting local farmers …and providing … organic produce. This isabsolutely a homerun.”

Viens said he wants Putnam to be the mainattraction in the area and that with the helpof the town’s events, the community centerand the new farmers’ market facility, thetown has become just that.

“We have the opportunity here to be theregional center,” he said. “Putnam has reallypositioned itself for that. We are very proudto be partners … very proud to provide all ofthat. … It’s important for us to be the hub ofthe surrounding community. My mindset iswhen people have something or they’re look-ing for something to do on a weekend orthey’re thinking, ‘Where should I go buy myproduce?’, I want Putnam to be the first thingthat pops into their head, and I think we’rethere. We are the Quiet Corner, but we’re notthe forgotten corner.”

Dan Beaudette, acting director of USDARural Development, said that having localpoliticians involved helps bring attention tothe local growth in the area, and suchgroundbreakings as the farmers’ markethelp to ensure that the area is getting themost out of what the government can pro-vide.

“The local support for Congress, both the[support of] the representatives and the sena-tors, [have] actually put the money into thebudget process that makes our programsavailable. And your voices are really impor-tant in that because when you talk aboutagriculture in Congress, they don’t thinkabout the Northeast,” he said. “They thinkabout the square states out in the Midwestand that’s where the Farm Bill gets made andthat’s where farm policy gets made, andyou’ve really got to make noise here locallywith your local congressional representa-tives to make sure that they know that thereare agricultural interests here. The moneythat gets put into budgets that come downthrough USDA programs are importantbecause they do have benefits.”

State Rep. Shawn Johnston (D-NorthGrosvenordale, 51st District) also spokeenthusiastically about the project.

“Today, really, when you can have an eventlike this, you want it to be a win-win. I thinktoday’s event goes beyond that; today’s eventis a win-win-win-win event,” he said. “It’s awin for Putnam — Putnam has always beenthe commercial retail center ofNortheastern Connecticut. This will drawpeople to Putnam to come to the farmers’

market. I think it’s a win for our surround-ing towns that the farmers in those townswill have a market where they can markettheir product. I think for the surroundingtowns, it helps them keep their local farmersin business. It’s a tough market out there, andthe wholesale market is tougher. This givesthem that retail market, it gives them a per-manent home, and I think that takes pressureoff our surrounding towns with some of theopen space issues. And it keeps those farmsas operational farms. And I lastly say it’s awin-win-win because it’s taken scarce publicdollars in spreading them as far as possible.”

The farmers who sell their wares at themarket are also thrilled that a permanentfacility has finally come to fruition and agreewith Johnston that it is a win for all. Up untilthis point, the market has been held in theBaskin Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts parking loton Route 171; prior to that, it had severalother homes.

“We’re so glad to have a permanent loca-tion for our farmers here in Putnam,” saidJean Palazzi, of Palazzi Orchards in EastKillingly, who added that it will also be niceto have a place with a roof overhead in caseof inclement weather.

Veins added, “It’s been a long road to hoe …but we’re here, and that’s the importantpart,” he said. “We’re going to provide some-thing to the communities no other communi-ty has, provide an opportunity for our localfarmers to help them out. It’s a win-win. I’mreally excited about the project, and I can’twait to see it be built.”

Johnston noted that the project will benefitnot only Putnam, but the other towns in thearea as well.

“It’s a great project for Putnam; it’s a greatproject for the region,” he said, adding thatthe permanent facility is fitting to the area’stourism and that the farmers’ market is “justa natural extension of that.”

At this point in time, it is unknown if thefacility will be used year-round, according toVery, who stated that the town is currently inthe process of discussing that. The buildingwill also be a community building, so anyonewishing to use it for family functions, busi-

ness gatherings, etc., will be able to. A build-ing use document will be written to outlinethe uses for the facility, according to Very.

The building is set to officially open in thespring, according to Very, who said the con-tractors have 120 days to complete the pro-ject.

“We will be scheduling a ribbon cuttingceremony for the spring or sooner to cele-brate the opening of the RiverviewMarketplace,” she said.


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• Bill McCarthy — 8 p.m., The Whistle Stop,Oxford, Mass.

• Paul Rishell & Annie Raines — 8 p.m., TheVanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, Conn., $15.

• Uncle Rhubarb & The Hokum Hotshots —8 to 10 p.m., 8 p.m., Victoria Station Cafe,Putnam, Conn.

• Ken Macy — 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle atThe Laurel House, 8 Tracy Road, Dayville,Conn.

• Rick Harrington Band — 9 p.m., The LakeTavern, Dayville, Conn.

Sunday, Nov. 9• Irish Session with The Pikeys: Rose and

Fred Higgins, Patrick Fyfe and Friends — 3 to7 p.m., Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St.,Southbridge, Mass.

• The Mill Boys (Irish) — 4 to 8 p.m., TJO’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.

• Live country music — 4 to 7 p.m., The

Knights of Columbus, 1017 Riverside Drive(Route 12), North Grosvenordale, Conn.

TUESDAY, NOV. 11

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

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12

• Steve Willey — 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., TJO’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.

• RAM — 9 p.m., Lucky’s, Foster, R.I.

THURSDAY, OCT. 13

• Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic (upstairs) — 8p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass.

• Dean Bagley — 7 to 10 p.m., Point Breeze,Webster, Mass.

If you’re a live act who would like to be fea-tured, know of someone else who is or simplywant to let us know about an upcoming gig, e-mail me atG e t t i n g I n Tu n e @ M a rk Re n bu rk e . c o m .Anything I get before Friday of each week willmake the following Friday’s paper. Keep themusic live and not so quiet here in NortheasternConnecticut and Central Massachusetts!

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OBITUARIESWOODSTOCK — Augusta Swanberg, formerly

of New Sweden Road, Woodstock, died at Westview.She was the wife of the late Sigurd Swanberg,

who died April 2, 1963.She leaves her children, Sigurd Swanberg of

Woodstock, Richard Swanberg of Santa Monica,Calif., and Marion Rall of La Quinta, Calif.; hergrandchildren, Jennifer Sinay of Ladera Ranch,Calif., Kerri Rall of Brighton, Mass., KarenSwanberg of Woodstock and Donna Messier ofWoodstock; a great-granddaughter, RebeccaMessier; and three nieces, Carol Hambley Petersonof Illinois, Dianna Hambley Weamer of Ohio andRuth Haye of Connecticut.

She was predeceased by sisters Eleanor Star andArlene Star Hambley; and two very close and dearfriends, Russell Dowd and Michael Chobociak.

The daughter of the late Lester and Estella(Gage) Star, she was born Jan. 2, 1918, inWoodstock.

Mrs. Swanberg had worked over the years forBugbee Department Store, the Woodstock VarietyStore and Dr. Painters Office. She was a formermember of the Ladies Aide Society of theCovenant Church and had made her home inWoodstock all her life.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 8,at 11 a.m. at the Elmvale Cemetery, Senexet Road,Woodstock. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, ofPutnam, is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toWoodstock Volunteer Fire Association, QuassettSchool Maintenance Fund, c/o Town ofWoodstock, 415 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281-3039 or Alzheimer’s Association, ConnecticutChapter, 279 New Britain Road, Suite 5,Kensington, CT 06037.

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

Augusta Swanberg, 90

LEGAL NOTICETOWN OF THOMPSON

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSThe Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a

Public Hearing on Monday, November 10,2008 at 7:00 PM in the Merrill SeneyCommunity Room of the Thompson TownHall for the following:

Variance Application #ZBA08-14 –Edward Hamilton, 7 Totem Pole Road, Map141, Block 17, Lot 52-2, Vol 83, Page 72 –Reduce left yard setback to 12.7’ and rightyard to 11.3’.

Variance Application #ZBA08-15 – PeterNalewajk, 42 Jezierski Lane, Thompson,Map 116, Block X, Lot W-2, Zone R40, Vol196, Page 191 – expanding deck from 4’x16’to 12’x16’.

John Bell, Sr., ChairmanZoning Board of Appeals

October 15, 2008October 31, 2008

November 7, 2008

TOWN OF WOODSTOCKNOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

NOVEMBER 13, 20087:00 P.M.

A Special Town Meeting of the electors andcitizens qualified to vote in town meetings ofthe Town of Woodstock, Connecticut, will beheld at the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route169 in the Town of Woodstock, Connecticut,on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:00p.m. for the following purposes:1. To Choose a Moderator; and2. To Consider and Vote Upon theFollowing:“RESOLVED, That the Town of Woodstock,on the recommendation of the Board ofFinance, appropriate FORTY-FIVE THOU-SAND DOLLARS ($45,000) from GeneralFund Balances to the Highway StudyCommittee for the purpose of completing

environmental testing and legal fees neces-sary to obtain State of ConnecticutDepartment of Environmental Protectionapproval for a final remediation plan of theCoatney Hill Road highway facility. Thisappropriation is in addition to an aggregate$184,795.00, prior appropriations approvedon 9/20/04, 7/12/05, 8/28/06 and 6/30/08 inconnection with proposed remediation of andimprovements to the Coatney Hill Road high-way facility. The Town hereby declares itsofficial intent under Federal Income TaxRegulation Section 1.150-2 that it reasonablyexpects to reimburse any expenditures pur-suant to this and said prior appropriationsfrom the proceeds of borrowings in a princi-pal amount not in excess of the aggregateamount of such appropriations, if approved tofinance the project.”3. To AdjournDated at Woodstock, Connecticut, this 29thday of October, 2008.

BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Allan D. Walker,Jr., First Selectman, Chandler Paquette,Selectman & D. Mitchell Eaffy, Selectman ATTEST: Judy E. Walberg, Town ClerkNovember 7, 2008

TOWN OF WOODSTOCKThe Planning & Zoning Commission hasscheduled a Public Hearing for Thursday,November 20, 2008 at the Woodstock TownHall, 415 Route 169, 7:30 p.m., lower level,for the following applications: #581-08-10Garth Evans & Leila Philip, Pulpit Rock Rd –2-lot subdivision (Map 7278, Block 32, Lot24A) and SP580-08-10 Charles T. Heckler,III, Smith Road (Map 5785, Block 46, Lot 3) –Activity on a scenic road – driveway apron.Chair Gail Dickinson.November 7, 2008November 14, 2008

LEGALS


PUTNAM — Stephen S. Notis, 55, of 11Florence St., died Thursday, Oct. 30, at DayKimball Hospital.

He leaves his wife of eightyears, Sandra (Rousseau)Notis of Putnam; two brothers,David Notis of Florida andMark Notis of Hartford; andhis mother, Theresa(Lafontaine) Magiera ofWebster, Mass.

The son of the Spero Notis Stephen, heborn in Worcester, Mass., and lived inWebster, Mass., before moving to Putnam fiveyears ago.

Mr. Notis was a United States Navy veteranhaving served in Vietnam. He was a drug andalcohol counselor at Adcare Hospital inWorcester.

A celebration of life will be held from 11a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St.,Webster, Mass. Burial will be in Mount ZionCemetery, Webster, at the family’s conve-nience.

Please omit flowers. Donations may bemade to the American Cancer Society, 30Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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

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

DANIELSON — Alice M. Codding, 93, ofStearns Street, died Monday, Oct. 27, at DayKimball Hospital in Putnam.

She was the wife of Harold Codding, who diedMarch 20, 2003. They were married Oct. 22, 1934, atSt. James Church in Danielson.

She leaves a son, Robert Codding, and his wife,Concetta Falcone-Codding, of Danielson; 10grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces andnephews.

She was predeceased by a son, John Codding; abrother; three sisters and two grandsons.

The daughter of the late Joseph and MarieBrouillard, she was born Sept. 22, 1915, in HopeValley, R.I. She attended the local parochialschools. Upon completion of her education, herfamily located to the Danielson area, where sheworked in the local textile industry.

After her marriage, Mrs. Codding and her hus-band owned and operated the Hobby Greenhouse,a popular greenhouse on Stearns Street inDanielson, for 18 years. She also raised laying

hens and sold eggs.An accomplished seamstress, Mrs. Codding

enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting. She hada great love for the cultivation of flowers and veg-etables. She was also a pen pal with more than 100individuals throughout the United States. In laterlife, she belonged to the Red Hat Society.

Mrs. Codding enjoyed family gatherings andwas involved in all celebrations. All through herlife, she was a moral and just person who will besadly missed. She was a communicant of St.James Church in Danielson and was a member ofthe Daughters of Isabella. A devout Catholic, shehad a special devotion to the Blessed Mother andsaid the rosary each day.

The funeral was from the Gagnon-CostelloFuneral Home, followed by a Mass of ChristianBurial at St. James Church. Burial was in HolyCross Cemetery Danielson.

Donations in her memory may be made to St.James School, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, CT06239.

WEBSTER, Mass. —Adelbert S. Kemp, 94, of 338Thompson Road, diedThursday, Oct. 30, in WebsterManor.

His wife of 55 years,Lillian C. (Perry) Kemp, diedin 1994.

He leaves several niecesand nephews. He was preceded in death byhis sister, Carmen M. Strout, in 1991 and byhis twin brother, Bradford J. “Red” Kemp, in2004.

The son of Frank A. and Amelia (Klebart)Kemp, he was born in Thompson, Conn., andlived in Webster most of his life. He graduat-ed from Bartlett High School in 1932 andattended Worcester Junior College.

Mr. Kemp worked for Massachusetts

Electric Co. for 36 years and then for BostonGas Company for seven years before retiringin 1977.

For more than 80 years, he was a memberof the United Church of Christ, Federated.He belonged to the Massachusetts Society ofMayflower Descendants. He was a 73-yearmember of the George Draper Lodge No. 82of the Knights of Pythias in Hopedale.

He was known as “Bert,” “Del” and“Pinky.”

The funeral was held Wednesday, Nov. 5, atScanlon Funeral Service. Burial was inMount Zion Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made tothe United Church of Christ, Federated,Discretionary Fund, 4 Church St., Webster,MA 01570.

Alice M. Codding, 93Adelbert S. Kemp, 94

SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Barbara A.(Bridge) Kimball, 73, of Lebanon Hill Road,died Friday, Oct. 31, at Harrington MemorialHospital, Southbridge, after an illness.

She leaves her husband of 56 years, RobertJ. Kimball; a daughter, Kathleen P. Allen, ofFalmouth; six sons, Paul R. Kimball ofWoodstock, Conn., Gregory R. Kimball ofSouthbridge, Richard J. Kimball of Pomfret,Conn., Donald A. Kimball of Hull, Daniel J.Kimball of Brookfield and Dennis J. Kimballof North Brookfield; a brother, Raymond W.Bridge, of Worcester; seven grandchildrenand one great-granddaughter.

She was predeceased by a son, Robert W.Kimball, in 2003.

The daughter of William and Marguerite(Hall) Bridge, she was born in Worcester.

Mrs. Kimball worked as a nurse’s aide atHarrington Memorial Hospital inSouthbridge and later at the former LibertyHouse Nursing Home in Southbridge formany years before retiring several years ago.After retirement, she enjoyed traveling.

Her funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 4, fromthe Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home inSouthbridge, with a Mass at St. Anne’sChurch in Sturbridge. Burial was inWorcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be madeto the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 orin her son Robert’s memory to the NationalFoundation for Cancer Research, 4600 EastWest Highway, Suite 525, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Barbara A. Kimball, 73

DAYVILLE — James B. “Jim” Furchess, 81, ofDayville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, at Ft.Sanders Sevier Medical Center in Sevierville,Tenn.

He leaves his wife, Jane Desautell BrelsfordFurchess; his daughters, T. Ann Furchess ofManchester, Donna Knapp of Groton, and JaniceNye and husband Dave of Groton; a son, JosephTodd Furchess, of New Haven, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Linda Furchess, of Johnson City; two step-sons, John Brelsford, of Oak Grove, Ky., andSteven Brelsford, of Bethel, Maine; a stepdaugh-ter, Barbara Robinson, of Washington, Maine; abrother, Paul Furches, of Rockford, Tenn.; his sis-ters, Elsie Ketron, of Jonesborough, Tenn., JoanEdwards, of Johnson City, Tenn., ElizabethHuffine, of Jonesborough, Tenn., and BarbaraWilliamson, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; his secondwife, Betty Furchess, of Windham; 15 grandchil-dren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, James LarryFurchess; his stepmother, Mabel Furches; and hisfirst wife, Betty Jane Stockton.

He was the son of George Oscar Furches and

Myrtle Ledford Furches. He was anative of Erwin but had currentlybeen residing in Connecticut.

Mr. Furchess served his countryin the U.S. Army during World WarII. He worked as a brakeman withthe Clinchfield Railroad, andthereafter as an auto mechanic and a forkliftmechanic with Monarch Equipment.

After retirement, Mr. Furchess worked as agreeter at Wal-Mart in Putnam.

While living in Erwin, he was a member ofCalvary Baptist Church and more recently a mem-ber of Trinity Episcopal Church in Brooklyn.

A graveside service was held Monday, Oct. 20, atMartins Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Tim Bennettofficiated the service. Valley Funeral Home, ofErwin, Tenn., handled arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in hismemory to Calvary Baptist Church, 540 AdamsStreet, Erwin, TN 37650.

Condolences and memories may be shared withthe family and viewed by visiting the Web site atwww.valleyfuneralhome.net.

James B. Furchess, 81

Rev. Albin Gurklis, M.I.C., 90

Stephen S. Notis, 55

THOMPSON — The Rev.Father Albin J. Gurklis,M.I.C., 90, of Chase Road,died Friday, Oct. 31, atMatulaitis Nursing Home.

He leaves a brother, JohnGurklis of Columbus, Ohio.

The son of the lateDominick and Barbara

(Breidies) Gurklis, he was born inWaterbury.

Father Gurklis graduated fromMarianapolis College in Thompson. Aftercompleting novitiate, he entered the order ofthe Marians of the Immaculate Conception.He professed his first vow on July 16, 1940.Then, after his third year of theology, he pro-fessed his final vows on July 16, 1943. On Aug.8, 1943, he was ordained a priest atMarianapolis College. Following his ordina-tion, Father Gurklis completed his fourthyear of theology.

He was then assigned to MarianapolisPreparatory School to teach and dedicatedthe next 58 years of his life to teaching math-ematics. From September 1950 to January2008, Father Gurklis taught algebra, geome-try, pre-calculus and calculus, and chaired

the Math Department. During his life as aMarian, Father Gurklis was a provincialcouncilor, a house councilor, assistant head-master, a resident prefect and house secre-tary.

On weekends, Father Gurklis was dedicat-ed to ministering to the Lithuanian-American Communities in Connecticut. Fora quarter of a century, he celebrated and pro-claimed Lithuanian Masses in New Britainand in Holy Trinity Parish in Hartford. Healso assisted the Sisters of the ImmaculateConception in Putnam.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at theMarianapolis Preparatory School ChapelTuesday, Nov. 4. A Memorial Mass was heldWednesday, Nov. 5, at the National Shrine ofthe Devine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass.Burial followed in Marian Cemetery inStockbridge.

Gilman Funeral Home was entrusted withhis arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made inFather Gurklis’ memory to the MarianSeminary Fund, c/o MarianapolisPreparatory School, 26 Chase Road, Putnam,CT 06260.

PUTNAM — SisterMarguerite Bourque, 86, a mem-ber of the Daughters of the HolySpirit, died Sunday, Nov. 2, at theHoly Spirit Health Care Center,Putnam, where she had been aresident since 1995.

She leaves a brother, Joseph, ofCharlestown, S.C., and several

nieces and nephews, as well as grandnieces andgrandnephews.

The daughter of the late Adelard and Mary(Arsenault) Bourque, Sister Marguerite was bornJan. 29, 1922, in Old Town, Maine. She entered reli-gious life in 1939 and made her religious profes-sion on July 1, 1943, at the Holy Spirit Provincial

House in Putnam. She was then known as SisterMarie Adelard.

From 1943 to 1991, Sister Marguerite performedvarious domestic services in the following loca-tions: St. Elizabeth Guest House, Hartford; St.Joseph Guest House, New Haven; AnnhurstCollege, Woodstock; St. Joseph Villa, Putnam andthe Provincial House, Putnam.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday,Nov. 6, in the Provincial House Chapel. Burial fol-lowed in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Putnam. GilmanFuneral Home, of Putnam, was in charge ofarrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to theDaughters of the Holy Spirit Retirement Fund, 72Church St., Putnam, CT, 06260.

EAST KILLINGLY — Leonard Fernandes,77, of Valley Road, died Friday, Oct. 31, at DayKimball Hospital in Putnam.

He was the husband of Ruby (Woodland)Fernandes, whom he married Feb. 23, 1971.

In addition to his wife, he leaves two step-sons, Joseph Beaudry and his wife Shirley ofDanielson and James Beaudry and Theresaof Danielson; four grandchildren, ScottBeaudry, Tina Deojay, Anthony Beaudry andMichael Beaudry; and two great-grandchil-dren, Jenna Deojay and Emily Beaudry.

The son of the late Joseph and Gladys(Perry) Fernandes, he was born Nov. 9, 1930,in Dartmouth, Mass.

Mr. Fernandes was a professional musi-cian who played guitar from age 14 and builtand repaired stringed instruments. Heformed and played lead guitar withDriftwood and Country Classics for manyyears. He was an avid fisherman and hunterand expert archer.

Burial was at the convenience of the fami-ly. Tillinghast Funeral Home, of Danielson,handled arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memorymay be made to the American DiabetesAssociation, CT Affiliate Inc., 306 IndustrialPark Road, Suite 105, Middletown, CT 06457.

Leonard Fernandes, 77

SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Blanche E.(Langlais) Donais, 94, formerly of 60Charlton St., died Tuesday, Oct. 28, in RadiusHealthcare Center, 84 Chapin St.,Southbridge.

Her husband was the late Levi L. Donais,who died in 1986.

She leaves two sons, Roger Donais and hiswife Beverly of Charlton, and RaymondDonais and his wife Elaine of Sturbridge; adaughter, Ann Marie Krawczyk, of Ormond-by-the-Sea, Fla.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Viola Robertof Putnam, Conn., and Bertha Bonin ofSouthbridge.

She was predeceased by a brother and ninesisters.

The daughter of Aristide and Lucia(Genereux) Langlais, she was born in

Southbridge May 13, 1914, and lived there allher life.

Mrs. Donais worked many years ago at theAmerican Optical Co. and the formerHamilton Woolen Co. She was a member ofSt. Joseph’s Church in Charlton, a formermember of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church inSouthbridge, and a member of the CasaubonSenior Center.

The funeral was held Friday, Oct. 31, fromSansoucy Funeral Home in Southbridge,with a Mass at St. Joseph’s Church inCharlton. Burial was in West RidgeCemetery in Charlton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memo-ry for Masses may be made to St. Joseph’sChurch, 10 H. Putnam Road Extension,Charlton, MA 01507.

Blanche E. Donais, 94

DANIELSON — Maria B. Almada, 89, of EastFranklin St., Danielson, died Monday, Oct. 27, atMatulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam.

She was the wife of the Jose S. Almada, whodied in 1972.

She leaves a son, Manuel (Linda) Almada, ofSouth Killingly; daughters Maria Hilda (LateRoger) Cote of Danielson and Isabel (Norman)Schroth of South Carolina; 10 grandchildren; 21great-grandchildren; and several nieces andnephews.

She was predeceased by grandsons Todd J. Coteand K.N. Schroth; great-grandson Todd J. Cote Jr.and her brother, Manuel Braga.

The daughter of the late Antonio and Maria(Rodrigues) Braga, she was born Oct. 23, 1919, inFall River, Mass.

Mrs. Almada worked for Idlewilde Farms inPomfret for 22 years before retiring in 1984.

The funeral was from Tillinghast FuneralHome, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial atSt. James Church. Burial was in Holy CrossCemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memorymay be made to Matulaitis Nursing HomeRecreation Fund, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, CT06260.

Maria Almada, 89

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PUTNAM — Theresa A. (Garry) Thibeault,80, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the home of

her daughter inPutnam.

She was prede-ceased by her hus-band of 51 years,Bernard A. “Ben”Thibeault, who diedin 1999.

She leaves two chil-dren, Lisa M.Gardner and her hus-band James ofPutnam, with whomshe lived, and Paul B.Thibeault ofLeicester, Mass.;

three grandchildren, Michael, Chantelle andJames; and several nephews and nieces.

She was predeceased by a son, BernardThibeault, who died in 1958.

The daughter of the late Adelard andAlbina (Morin) Garry, she was born in NorthOxford and lived most of her life in Oxfordbefore moving to Putnam two years ago.

Mrs. Thibeault was a bookkeeper at theBen Thibeault Construction Co. for manyyears, retiring in 1999. She was a member ofSt. Roch’s Church in Oxford, Mass. She wasa fan of the Gaither’s gospel music, enjoyeddining out and loved quilting.

The funeral was held Monday, Nov. 3, fromParadis Funeral Home, Oxford, followed by aMass at St. Roch’s Church. Burial followed inSt. Roch’s Cemetery, Oxford.

Theresa A. Thibeault, 80

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FRIDAYNovember 7

‘APPROACHING ZANZIBAR,’ a PomfretTheater Production, will begin at 7 p.m. in theHard Auditorium at Pomfret School. Eighteenstudents will present Tina Howe’s odyssey ofself-discovery that is both comical and mysti-cal as a family takes a 2,000-mile road trip tovisit a dying relative who is also a famousvisual artist. Directed by Chip Lamb, thisevent is free and open to the public.

FISH FRY FRIDAY will be held from noon to8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Council2087 Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, NorthGrosvenordale. The menu will consist of fishand chips for $8.75, fried scallops for $9.50,fried clams for $12.50 and a fisherman’s platterfor $15. Combination plates will also be avail-able. Each entrée comes with coleslaw, friesand a dinner roll. The food will be available toeat in or take out, with a full bar available tothose who dine in. For more information, or toplace a take-out order, call (860) 923-2967.

FOUR SEASONS AUCTION, sponsored bythe Family Flock Relay For Life team, will beheld starting at 6:30 p.m. in the AmericanLegion Hall located on Houghton Street inWebster, Mass. The cost is $1 per auction pad-dle and all items will be auctioned off for 25cents to $1.50. Snacks, desserts, coffee andapple cider will be served. The downstairs barwill be open. There will also be a chance towin free door prizes and a cash and carry crafttable. All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life.For more information, contact Tammy at (860)923-3437 or Donnat at (860) 923-3532.

BERNICE HARMYK DISPLAY will be view-able 24/7 from now until the end of the monthin the front window of Arts and Framing, 112Main St., Putnam. Beautiful, touchable,hangable acrylic paintings, with ceramic sur-prises, will be on display.

CORN MAZE AND FLASHLIGHT NIGHTwill be held starting at 6:30 p.m. at Fort HillFarms on Quaddick Road in Thompson. Freecider, cookies and hot cocoa will be availablefor patrons. Tickets are $9 per person and $5for children ages 8 and under, with all pro-ceeds going to St. Joseph School’s ProjectGraduation and St. Mary School’s graduatingclass. Rain date is Sunday, Nov. 8.

SATURDAYNovember 8

ROAST BEEF SUPPER will be held from 5 to7 p.m. in the dining room of theCongregational Church of Putnam. Dinner is$8 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 andunder. Take-out will be available. To make areservation, please call (860) 928-4405.

BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘THE SECRET HIS-TORY’ by Donna Tartt will begin at 2 p.m. atthe Putnam Public Library, 225 KennedyDrive, Putnam. Narrator Robert Papen comesfrom a lower-class family and a lovelessCalifornia home to the “hermetic overheatedatmosphere” of Vermont’s Hampton College.Almost too easily, he is accepted in to a cliqueof five socially sophisticated students. Theyreveal that they accidentally killed a man dur-ing a bacchanalian frenzy. When one of theirnumber seems ready to spill the secret, the

group — now including Richard — must killhim too. Those interested in joining the bookdiscussion, or who would like more informa-tion, may call (860) 963-6826.

‘APPROACHING ZANZIBAR,’ a PomfretTheater Production, will begin at 7 p.m. in theHard Auditorium at Pomfret School. Eighteenstudents will present Tina Howe’s odyssey ofself-discovery that is both comical and mysti-cal as a family takes a 2,000-mile road trip tovisit a dying relative who is also a famousvisual artist. Directed by Chip Lamb, thisevent is free and open to the public.

HOLLY ‘N’ HARVEST FAIR will be heldfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East WoodstockCongregational Church. For more informa-tion, call (860) 928-7449.

FUEL FUND FUND-RAISING BREAK-FAST will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at theCornerstone Baptist Church, 247 Broad St.,Danielson. Breakfast is $6.50 for adults and $3for children and consists of pancakes, eggs,sausage, bacon, coffee, juice and Bernie’sFamous Baked Beans (to go).

PAST COMMANDER’S NIGHT will be heldstarting at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post67, 17 Thompson Hill Road (Route 200), NorthGrosvenordale. A steak dinner will be servedat 6 p.m. with dancing to follow. Donation is$15. All proceeds will benefit Legion pro-grams. For tickets, contact Jean Lafontaine at(860) 923-9374 or Armur Houle at (860) 923-2191.

LASAGNA DINNER will be held from 4:30 to6:30 p.m. at the Federated Church on Route 6 inBrooklyn. Dinner is $8 per meal and includesmeat or vegetable lasagna, salad, rolls andcake. Dinner is take-out only.

BUTTS ROAST BEEF DINNER will be heldfrom 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of ColumbusHall on Riverside Drive in NorthGrosvenordale. Tickets are $12 for adults and$6 for children and will support the ThompsonLions 14th annual Family Style Dinner.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, BAKE AND YARDSALE will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. atSouth Killingly Congregational Church, 160Halls Hill Road, Danielson. For more informa-tion, call (860) 774-3871.

SUNDAYNovember 9

‘WOODSTOCK VIEWS,’ an exhibit of pho-tographs by Edward R. Rollins, who lived inWoodstock during the early 1900s, will be openfrom noon to 4 p.m. at the WoodstockHistorical Society, 523 Route 169.

PUTNAM LODGE OF ELKS 574 ANNUALVETERANS DAY APPRECIATION DIN-NER will be served at 2 p.m. at the lodge hallon Edmond Street in Putnam. Lunch will befollowed by a program featuring guest speak-ers John March Jr., a veteran officer of thelegion, and State Rep. Ted Graziani, the 57thdistrict chairman of the State GeneralAssembly’s Select Committee on VeteranAffairs. This program is free to all veteransand $5 for guests. For more information or toreserve a seat, call Albert LaFluer, veteranchairman, at (860) 935-5213, send an e-mail [email protected] or call the Elkslodge at (860) 928-3901.

GIRL SCOUTS COLLECTION DRIVE FORMILITARY UNITS SERVING IN IRAQ willbe held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DanielsonSurplus. The troop will be collecting toiletriesof any type, playing cards, travel games, alltypes of batteries, phone cards, books andmagazines, puzzle books, candy (preferablynot chocolate), snack foods, gum, white socks,stationary supplies and cash donations todefer the cost of shipping.

MONDAYNovember 10

SCRABBLE CLUB will meet from 6 to 8 p.m.at the Putnam Public Library, 225 KennedyDrive, Putnam. Attention Scrabble lovers,ages 18 and older, bring your Scrabble gameand your friendly competitive spirit to a newprogram at the library. Please drop by thelibrary or call (860) 963-6826 for more informa-tion.

TUESDAYNovember 11

THOMPSON’S VETERANS DAY OBSER-VANCE will be held starting at 11 a.m. inOscar Swanson Park, North Grosvenordale.Patriotic, civic, fire departments and youthgroups are invited. A luncheon will be servedfollowing the observance at the VFW PostHome, Route 131 in Quinebaug. All veteransare welcome, and the public is invited.

WEDNESDAYNovember 12

ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR SENIORS will beheld from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the WoodstockTown Hall, 415 Route 169, Woodstock. Formore information, call Connie Maynard at(860) 974-2685.

DOMINOES FOR SENIORS will be heldfrom 1 to 4 p.m. at the Woodstock Town Hall,415 Route 169, Woodstock. For more informa-tion, call Connie Maynard at (860) 974-2685.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC, spon-sored by Day Kimball Hospital, will be heldfrom 9 to 10 a.m. in lower level room A at theWoodstock Town Hall.

FREE BUDGET WORKSHOP FOR COM-MUNITY ADVOCATES, presented by theNortheast School Readiness Council withConnecticut Parent Power, will be held from6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library,25 Westcott Road, Danielson. This is a work-shop for everyone who wants to learn abouthow to speak up on behalf of children by advo-cating for school budgets. Even if you havenever been involved in your school budget,this is a chance to learn how to influence thedecision-makers of your town. Bring yourfriends and neighbors. Invite your Board ofEducation members and town officials. Pleaseregister in advance by contacting your nearestcommunity outreach specialist: Laurie Silvafor Killingly at (860) 779-6770 or by e-mail [email protected], KathleenJohnson for Putnam at (860) 963-6940 or by e-mail at [email protected], andBernadette Messier for Plainfield at (860) 564-6411 or by e-mail at [email protected].

‘SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY’ by EdgarLee Masters will be presented at 7 p.m. in theBates Auditorium at Woodstock Academy. TheSpoon River Anthology consists of 12 talentedWoodstock Academy actors providing post-mortem autobiographical epitaphs with thehonesty that only no fear of consequences canprovide. Tickets are $8 at the door.

DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL DIABETESCLUB will meet starting at 7 p.m. in the pri-vate dining at the hospital, 320 Pomfret St.,Putnam. This month’s topic is “DiabetesPatient Speaks about Taking Control of theDisease.” For more information, call (860) 928-4344.

EAST KILLINGLY FIRE DISTRICT’S REG-ULAR MEETING will be held starting at 7p.m. in the firehouse on Route 101 in East

Killingly. The EKFD is looking for a volunteerwho will take monthly meeting minutes. Ifinterested, please call Fred at (860) 774-2892.

FREE SEMINAR ON HEALING will be heldat 7 p.m. at Harmony Yoga, Suite 203, 599Hartford Pike in Dayville. Linda Wojcik, nutri-tional kinesiologist and spiritual intuitive spe-cializing in emotional healing, will conductthe seminar. For more information, visithttp://www.healingyou.com.

THURSDAYNovember 13

EXERCISE FOR SENIORS will be held from9 to 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Town Hall, 415Route 169, Woodstock. For more information,call Connie Maynard at (860) 974-2685.


FRIDAYNovember 14

‘EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL IN ITSOWN WAY’ JEWELRY SWAP will be heldfrom 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Women’sConnection Brunch at The Harvest, Route 44,Pomfret. Come have fun trading for a “new”treasure. The program will include “A Few ofMy Favorite Things” by musician ShirleyPescatello of Canterbury and “Something Oldfor Something New,” presented by inspira-tional speaker Judy Nist, of Westerly, R.I.Reservations for brunch ($12 per person) andfree nursery care are essential. Call Bev at(860) 792-8054 or Janie at (860) 412-0014, or sendan e-mail to [email protected].

FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL will be servedfrom 4 to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Post67, Route 200 in North Grosvenordale. On themenu are a hamburger plate ($3.50), cheese-burger plate ($4), roast beef sandwich plate($5) and meatball or sausage grinder ($5). Twohamburger and two cheeseburger comboplates ($5.50 and $6) will also be available.

VETERANS JOB FAIR will be held from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Auburn Lodge of Elks, 754Southbridge St., Auburn, Mass. More than 20employers from the fields of security, manu-facturing, administration, communications,health care, engineering, transportation,retail and merchandising, social services andbanking will be in attendance. This fair isopen to the public.

‘STANDIN’ ON THE CORNER,’ PomfretSchool’s fall dance performance, will take tothe stage at 7 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium atthe school on Pomfret Street in Pomfret.Performed by the Pomfret Dance Companyand choreographed by Ellen Guglietti andNichola Mercier, with guest choreographerTony Guglietti, 12 dancers take to the stage totell a story of stereotypes and individuality. Beprepared to laugh, think and question. Thisperformance is free and open to the public.

SATURDAYNovember 15

MEET THE AUTHOR: PAUL LYNN will takeplace starting at 2 p.m. at the Putnam PublicLibrary, 225 Kennedy Drive, Putnam. PaulLynn, Woodstock municipal historian, hasjust released his book Just A Thought. The sto-ries in his volume are rife with understatedwit and wisdom so often associated withYankee folks, and his memories come from 50-plus years of living in Woodstock. Lynn willbe selling and signing copies of his book, aswell as telling some tales of yesteryear. Formore information, call (860) 963-6826 or visithttp://www.putnamlibrary.org.

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‘READ TO TATTLE’ will be held from 1 to 3p.m. at the Putnam Public Library, 225Kennedy Drive, Putnam. Six lucky childrenwill be able to read to Tattle, a gentle goldenretriever who loves to listen to stories. Pleaseregister as these spots fill up quickly. For moreinformation, or to reserve a spot, call (860) 963-6826 or visit http://www.putnamlibrary.org.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT AND BAKESALE will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. atEmanuel Lutheran Church, 83 Main St., NorthGrosvenordale. A luncheon will be served.


CHIRSTMAS WONDERLAND BAZAARwill be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 8:30to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Sacred HeartChurch, Route 205, Wauregan. There will belocal crafters, a raffle, bake sale, cookie sale,fudge and free coffee. The public is invited.

‘STANDIN’ ON THE CORNER,’ PomfretSchool’s fall dance performance, will take tothe stage at 7 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium atthe school on Pomfret Street in Pomfret.Performed by the Pomfret Dance Companyand choreographed by Ellen Guglietti andNichola Mercier, with guest choreographerTony Guglietti, 12 dancers take to the stage totell a story of stereotypes and individuality. Beprepared to laugh, think and question. Thisperformance is free and open to the public.

GAME DAY will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. in thecommunity room at Killingly Public Libraryin Danielson. PICTUREKA, Guitar Hero andDDR will be played in celebration of NationalGaming Day. Snacks and drinks will be provid-ed. Space is limited for this program, so signup early. For more information, or to sign up,stop in at the library or call (860) 779-5383.

FALL CLEANUP, hosted by the VillageImprovement Society of Thompson Inc., willbe held from 9 a.m. to noon on the ThompsonCommon. Volunteers with rakes are needed.Rain date is Saturday, Nov. 22.

THIRD ANNUAL TOY RUN, hosted by theWoodstock Volunteer Fire Association and theBungay Fire Brigade, will be held from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the Woodstock Volunteer FireAssociation on Route 169.

INDOOR YARD SALE will be held from 8a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Attawaugan Fire House, 20Country Club Road. Food will be served.Vendors are still needed, and the cost per tableis $10. For more information or to sign on as a

vendor, call (860) 942-4880.

ROAST BEEF SUPPER AND BAKE SALEwill be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at theUnited Methodist Church in NorthGrosvenordale. Tickets are $9 for adults and$4.50 for children, and take-out meals will beavailable. For more information, or to order atake-out meal, call (860) 923-2936.

AUTUMN NIGHTS DINNER DANCE, host-ed by the Quiet Corner Cancer Crusaders, willbe held starting at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge atWright’s Mill in Canterbury. The annual evenwill begin with hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m., fol-lowed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing to themusic of Eight to the Bar until midnight.There will be a cash bar and silent raffle at theevent. The donation is $45 per person and allproceeds will benefit the fight against cancerand will be donated to the Day KimballHospital Hematology/Oncology Center andthe American Cancer Society. Also, a portionof the proceeds fully funds the purchase ofpost-mastectomy camisoles that are free toarea women. Tickets must be purchased inadvance by Nov. 10 and can be bought by call-ing (860) 774-5628.

CHRISTMAS FANTASY BAZAAR will beheld from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oneco UnitedMethodist Church, Route 14A in Oneco.Featured items include crafts, ornaments,baked goods, fudge, Christmas crafts,Christmas postal stamps, themed baskets andRada Cutlery, a new item this year. Beveragesand a light lunch will be available.

BLOOD DRIVE will be held from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. at the First Congregational Church ofDudley, 132 Center Road, Dudley, Mass. Theblood drive will benefit the Boston Children’sHospital in honor of Laura Baum, and all suc-cessful donors will receive a gift from theChildren’s Hospital. Each donation can helpup to four young patients. To make an appoint-ment, or for more information, contact SarahWhite at (508) 943-8517.

HOLIDAY FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. at Abington Congregational Church, 542Hampton Road (Route 97) Abington. Featuredat the fair will be crafts, gifts, plants, bakedgoods and RADA knife products. A luncheonwill be served at 11:30 a.m.

TAX LAW SEMINAR will be held from 10a.m. to noon at the Abington Social Library,536 Hampton Road in Pomfret. FortressFiduciary Co. will review the new Form 990 aswell as other tax laws for charitable organiza-tions. Refreshments will be provided. Thisseminar is free and open to the public. Formore information, or to register, [email protected] or call (860) 974-1674.

SUNDAYNovember 16

‘WOODSTOCK VIEWS,’ an exhibit of pho-tographs by Edward R. Rollins, who lived in

Woodstock during the early 1900s, will be openfrom noon to 4 p.m. at the WoodstockHistorical Society, 523 Route 169.

CHIRSTMAS WONDERLAND BAZAARwill be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow atSacred Heart Church, Route 205, Wauregan.There will be local crafters, a raffle, bake sale,cookie sale, fudge and free coffee. The publicis invited.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST will beheld from 8 to 11 a.m. at the American LegionPost 67, Route 200 in North Grosvenordale.Breakfast is $6 per person and all proceedswill benefit Legion programs.

COUNTRY MUSIC AND DANCING WITHSONTE CANYON will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.at the American Legion 184 on School Street inWebster, Mass. Kitchen opens at 4 p.m. andthere will be a door prize and 50/50 raffle.Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit thepost. Call (508) 943-9039 for more informationand updates.

WEST WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARYOPEN HOUSE will be held from 1:30 to 3:30p.m. at the library, 5 Bungay Hill Connector,West Woodstock. Come see the new children’sspace, the restored William’s Law Office andmany other improvements. A children’s storyhour will also be held at 2 p.m. Sign up for afree library card or renew your old one whenyou visit. For more information, call (860) 974-0376 or visithttp://www.WestWoodstockLibrary.org.

5K CROSS COUNTRY TURKEY TROTAND 2.5K TURKEY WOBBLE, hosted bythe Thompson Together Trails Committeeand Thompson Recreation, will begin at 2:05and 1 p.m. respectively and will be held at WestThompson Lake. There are four divisions:ages 12 and under, 13 to 17 years, 18 to 49 years,and 50 and older. Awards will be presented tothe top male and female 5K runners in eachdivision. This event will take place rain orshine. The entry fee is $5 per person. Thosewho bring a turkey or grocery store gift cardto donate to TEEG’s food baskets will havetheir entry fee waived. Register by mailingregistration forms and the non-refundableentry fee (checks payable to ThompsonTogether Inc.) to P.O. Box 194, Thompson, CT06277, or bring the form on the day of thewalk. Please complete one entry perrunner/walker. Forms are available by calling9860) 923-9440 or athttp://www.thompsonrec.org.

TUESDAYNovember 18


TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONALCLUB 4719 MEETING will be held starting

at 7 p.m. in Room W102 at Quinebaug ValleyCommunity College on Upper Maple Street inDanielson. Visitors are welcome to becomeacquainted with the club’s state-of-the-artleadership and public speaking program. Formore information, call Steve Rechner at (860)974-1050.

WEDNESDAYNovember 19

ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR SENIORS will beheld from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the WoodstockTown Hall, 415 Route 169, Woodstock. Formore information, call Connie Maynard at(860) 974-2685.

DOMINOES FOR SENIORS will be heldfrom 1 to 4 p.m. at the Woodstock Town Hall,415 Route 169, Woodstock. For more informa-tion, call Connie Maynard at (860) 974-2685.

WAL-MART OPEN HOUSE FOR BROOK-LYN RESIDENTS will be held between 6 and8 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Senior Centeron South Main Street in Brooklyn. The openhouse format will allow attendees to stop atindividual tables of interest that will featureinformation on site plans, traffic mitigations,sustainability and general information aboutWal-Mart on a local and national level. Eachtable will be staffed by project representativeswho will be available for questions and com-ments. Refreshments will be served.

THURSDAYNovember 20

CONGRESSMAN JOE COURTNEYOFFICE HOURS will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.in Room C221 at Quinebaug ValleyCommunity College, 742 Upper Maple St.,Danielson. During the allotted time, an aide toCourtney will be available to help addressissues that residents may have with the feder-al government, including problems receivingSocial Security or veterans’ benefits, or otherproblems related to a federal agency. For moreinformation or to make an appointment,please call Courtney’s District Office at (860)886-0139.


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Call Nancy508-867-3900

Big Screen TVAkai 54” Big Screen Digital TV. With Picture-In-Picture,

Stereo Sound. Plays & Sounds Great!

$225 OBO508-885-7782

Brand New Bunk Beds and 2 Dressers

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

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

Brand NewFront load washer & dryer

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

Brand-NewAutomatic Scrubbing

Power-Head$500

Reconditioned Prop19” Pitch, FitsMerc Cruisers

$85

508-826-2029

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

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

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Brass Full Size Headboard and

FootboardAsking $100.

Rattan porch SetLove seat chair and glass

coffee table. Floral cushions on seat. $200.

Call (508)234-2735

Came Back WithHim FromVietnam...

1964 HandpaintedPicture. Painter HasGallery In Vietnam.

$300Black & Decker

Auto Buffer$20

508-347-7441

CampgroundMembership

14 Resort Style Amenities & Outdoor Recreation Facilities.Transferable 2 Lifetimes (Fee

To Be Paid By Seller). Use Own RV/Tent Or Rent

Campground’s RV/Cabin.Originally Paid $8000

Reduced To$2500 OBO

508-347-9319

Case Tractor1948 VAC With

Sickle-Bar Mower.Asking $1650 OBO

International HarvesterTwo-Row Corn Planter

Trailer-Type, WithHydraulic Lift.

$800 OBO860-974-9811

Cedar Chest &Rocker

Multi-Colored Cushioned Top, Cherry Wood Cedar

(Hope) Chest and Matching Rocker. Both In Excellent

Condition.Asking

Cedar Chest $300Rocker $200

Call 508-756-2607

Cherry Dining Room Table

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

Only $500.Cherry TV Armoire

Only $300.Must be seen to appreciate.

Prices are negotiable.(508)864-1092

Cherry TripleDresser

$200Cherry Daybed With

Twin Mattress$300

Blonde Dropleaf Table With 2 Chairs

$200(2) Cherry Cabinets With

Swivel Top$50 Each

5-Drawer Bureau$50

860-974-2881

Chickering Spinet PianoBaby Grand &

Bench$700. 1993 Chevrolet

Camaro; 21,270 miles, all original, $5000.

Call (508)765-9316 leave message

China Cabinet & Dining Room

TableWith 6 Chairs. Hard Wood,

Excellent Condition.Cabinet $550, Table $400.

Prices Negotiable, Must Go.860-851-9578

[email protected](Email For Pictures)

Clawfoot Tub$400

508-867-9566

Clawfoot TubWith ornate feet, in very good original condition,fixtures included, $350.Call (860)779-3785ar

Coffee Table46” x 28” $30508-248-6505Before 9pm

Complete Hair Salon

Set up equipment. $5000 or best offer. Everything you need to set up your beauty

shop.Please call (774)452-1760

or [email protected]

for pictures

Computer DeskNew, White, 21”x30” With New Black Computer Chair.

$50

Dining Room TableLight Oak 46”x66”, Plus

Two Inserts. Not A Scratch$100

860-928-0287

010 FOR SALE

CouchLike New $200

Cushman Maple Dining Room Set

4 Straight Chairs,2 Captain’s Chairs,

1 Hutch.$350

860-774-8479

Craftsman Snow Blower

9” impeller 5.0/22 F. $100.Call (508)943-2293

Customized Quilts, Table Runners or Wall Hangings

For SaleQuilts and tables runners for any

occasion, for sale.~make great gifts~

Call Carole (860)923-7407

Dark Wood Curio55” Wide x 77” Tall,

18” DeepGlass Doors On Top, With

Three Drawers Below.$500

Highchair$50

White CribMattress Included $300

508-885-2866

Deluxe Rattan Extra Large Dog

Crate41” long, 27” wide, 28” high.

$125 or best offer.Call (508)765-5724

Dental ChairElectric operates well, Would be great for tattoo parlor, etc. 3 to choose from. $50 each.

Call (508)987-3143

Designer Wedding

DressNever Worn!

Christina Wu Strapless Gown with train. Size 8. Purchased at Kleinfelds NYC. Elegant beading

with organza & silk/satin material. $700.

Call (508)949-2528

DeWalt 18V ToolsAir Compressor, 3150 watts

Generator, Toro snow Thrower, Technics Stereo System, 5pc kitchen set; black, 1994 Chrysler New

Yorker; runs excellent, needs miner repairs.

Call (508)637-1252

Dining Room SetLight Oak, farm style. Table extends to 60”. 6 chairs (4

sides, 2 captains). Matching mirrored/lighted china

cabinet, 73” tall x 13” deep x 30” wide. $800/OBO.

(860)928-1618

Dining Room SetTable Is 78” x 42” - Light Oak, Six Chairs Of Which2 Are Captain’s. Excellent

Condition. $500860-774-7194

Dirt Bike2003 RM65 Suzuki

Great condition, asking $1200.

Call (774)696-3360

Double WindowNew, Vetter High Pro 4

With Screens.Measures 76”Long

61”High$650 OBO

Marine HemiEngine

1959 With Latham Blower And Four Carburetors

$8000 OBO

Call 508-259-8805

Dresser & ArmoireEntertainment Center

Patio SetMany Miscellaneous ItemsEVERYTHING MUST GO!

508-987-0977

010 FOR SALE

DressesWedding, Prom, Cocktail. All

brand new.Call (508)981-6762

Electric DryerUsed 6 months, $100.

Washer used holds x-large loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100 or best offer. Good condition wrought iron & glass coffee

table & end tables inlay w/stone, very nice, $50.

Apartment size freezer, $50. Works well.

Call (508)340-2098

Empire Gas Heater

50,000 btu’s, closed front heater with blower. Glass

panel in front. $500 or best offer. In Spencer.

Call 508-867-2494

Entertainment Center

Corner unit holds 32” TV.Excellent condition. $500.

Call (860)963-7880 after 5:30pm or leave message

EntertainmentCenter

Maple (Dark), Will Hold 34” TV. Room For VCR & DVD, Drawer On Bottom, Glass Doors On Side, Adjustable

Shelves, Wood DoorsOn Bottom.

Asking $300860-779-2887

EntertainmentCenter

Solid Oak Wood, Custom Made. Custom Side Door

For Tapes, ExcellentCondition. 62” Wide, Can

Fit Up To A 30” TV$250 Firm

Ask For Bob508-963-0714

Everything Must Go!!

Portable Dishwasherwith butcher block top, $250. Farmers table with 5 chairs, $200. Oak cabinets, various

sizes, six pieces, $400.Call (508)328-3438

ExerciseEquipment

Orbitrek Elite by Trane. Brand new-assembled. $200.Call (508)885-2971

ExerciseEquipment

Universal FitnessHome Gym

Has 2 Stations. Like New. Workout Every Part

Of The Body$350 OBO

508-434-0330

Extang Trifecta Tonneau Cover

Fits ‘06 Ford F150 crew cab with 5 1/2 ft. bed. Like new,

$275.Call (508)987-0859

Fine ArtSigned in the plate Tarkay

Seriolithograph 2002 Indigo Chapeau. Professionally

framed 36 1/2"x37".Comes with Park West

gallery Certificate &Appraisal. Can e-mail pic

$400. OBO(508) 867-2250

Fischer Spinnet Piano

With bench. Very goodcondition, 55”Lx25”Wx41”H.

$700.Call (508)476-1859

Jenny Lind Or Spool Bed

3/4 bed with spring and rails in good condition. Asking

$150.Book Barista with 4 glass

door and shelves. Lights up. Newer. $150.

Provincial Hutch with glass doors and shelves on top, 3 shelves and doors below. Carved in flowers, $300.

(508)764-3625


010 FOR SALE

Fishing Rods, Reels, Boxes,

Plugs, Streamers,

Etc.Archery

EquipmentSporting goods,

Machinist Tools & Auto Tools, most half Handicap walkers,

$10-$30.35MM Canon Camera

$200(508)885-5189

Prices Negotiable!

Fold-out Sofa BedBlue print, excellent

condition, $25. Oak roll-top desk, 7 drawers, 7 cubbies, very good condition, $200. Call (508)478-7577 after

3pm

Frigidaire Side by Side

Ice maker, filtered water. 2 years old, like new. $399 or


FrigidaireWasher & Dryer

8 Months Old, Heavy Duty.$325

860-942-0464

Full Size KeyboardWith Stool & Book Holder

$100508-885-0686

Full-Sized, WhiteKenmore

RefrigeratorGreat Condition

$200

Old DeWalt SidingTable Saw

Good Condition, $300781-801-4061

Furs2 Custom-Made Size 8Extra-Long Mink Coats

(1)Ranch Mink (1)Unique (Three CoatsIn One) Zip In-And-OutJacket, Below Knee &

Midcalf-LengthBest Offer

508-347-5483

GE 2002Refrigerator

Side by side, water and ice on door. 35 1/2” W x 69 1/2

H. $300Anderson Window

Double pane/double hung,37 1/2” x 53” $75

Full size sofa bed, $100Call (860)935-0355

GE Fridge24.6 Cubic Feet, Almond,

Top Freezer, Ice WaterDispenser. Used 2 Years.

$500Leave Message508-234-5535

GeneratorColeman PowerMate5,000 W, 120/240 V(AC)

Like New $350508-248-9709

GeneratorMQ Multi Quip 6000. Used

only once, 3600 RMPs.Asking $650.

Call (508)476-3579

Gently LovedChildren’s Toys& AccessoriesExcellent Condition.

Graco Pack & Play, Fisher Price Intelli-Table. Little

Tykes Vanity, Books,Bikes And More.

Perfect For Grandma’s House Or New Daycare!413-245-4403

Golf ClubsLeft-Handed. 3 Drivers,

9 Irons. Including Putter,Bag & Bag Boy.

Asking $250Call Anytime For Details

508-248-1677

Golf ShoesWomen's Size 7

New - Footjoy $30

Antique Church PewFrom Holy Cross

9' 4" L, 3' 10" H, 19" WExcellent Condition! $450

508-949-8343

“Gould”Water PressureBooster Pump

3/4 HP w/220 volt 3-phasevariable speed controller,

$600.

Dinette SetSeating for four w/glass topand three bar stools. $500.

Call Matt at(774)535-1799

Grandfather ClockWalnut, Winchester chime,

$200.Designers Mother-of-the-

Bride GownSize 8, Pewter color with

elegant beading, matching jacket paid $700,

asking $250.Call (508)885-4303

GroomingEquipment

1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer1 Romani Clipper Vac

(B&B Model)1 42 Inch Hydraulic

Grooming Table1 Hydro Surge Bather

Asking $2500 For All508-987-2419

010 FOR SALE

Hand PumpFor Fuel Tank

$95Call (860)429-6632

HearthStoneHeritage Wood

StovePolished Soapstone, Black matte cast model No. 8020. Purchased new 7/01. Still in

perfect condition! $1000. Call (860)928-1101

Home StereoEquipment

for SaleExcellent condition.2 Klipsch RF-5 floorstanding speakers.

Yamaha RX-595 receiver,Yamaha CDC-755 5 disc cd changer, Sony RDC-W CD-R/RW, 4 component

stereo cabinet. Allcomponents Black. *Glass

breaking power withsuperb sound quality.Pictures emailed on

request. Bestoffer over $600.(508)868-1619

Hot Tub‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets,

with all options. Waterfall,aroma-therapy, lighting, with

cover, full warranty. Brand new in wrapper. Cost $7000,

sell for $3800.Call (860)244-9544

HP Scanner$50

Also:Custom Made Moses

Baskets.(508)765-7322

Inflatable BoatWest Marine 9 Ft. Boat With

Oars And Footpump.Motorguide 47lb Thrust

Electric Motor. West Marine Deep Cell Battery

With Charger.$495

Call 860-230-8542

Jackie Kennedy Doll

In original box by Franklin Mint. Includes accessories,

display case and stand.Certificates of authenticity.

Selling for $100 or best offer.Call (860)774-7194

JewelryNew 14K Ruby & Diamond Yellow gold cross pendant,

$300 or best offer. Also gem-stone rings & pendants, best

offers.Call Shirley

(508)248-3005

John DeereSnowthrower

For LX And GT Series Lawn & Garden Tractors.

42 Inch,Used Once(Honest!)

Includes Chains, Weights, And Operator’s Manual

$1500774-745-0242

Email For Pictures Or Questions

[email protected]

KeyboardStand, Case and

ChairNew, never been used. Top

of the line. Bought atGordon’s Music last fall. Paid over $600 will sell for $325

firm.Please contact(508)450-7150

Kroeger-GildemeesterPiano

c/ 1852 Patent, Mahogany.$2000

Featherweight SewingMachine

$500Fireplace Screen w/

Glass $25.Computer $50

Lexmark Copier/Printer/Scanner $50

2-Speed Hot Tub Pump $503 VCR’s $50 Each

2 Microwaves $20 EachCall Beverly

413-245-4587

Lace WeddingGown

Full-Length, Size 12.$200

Brown ItalianLeather Jacket

Medium, $200

Byers FigurinesRed Cross Nurse &Accordian Player

$25 EachAll Excellent Condition

508-757-7796Noon-6pm

LADIESDRESSER

Large, With Mirror& 2 Armoires$1700 For All(Negotiable)

HandmadeLead ChandelierContemporary Style$150 (Negotiable)

508-892-1107

Large Capacity Kenmore Washer

& Dryer2 years old, excellent

condition, asking $400. Available November 1st.Call (508)234-3754

Moving Sale2 couch and chair sets, $300

each. Miscellaneous bed-room furniture, best

offer.Call (774)766-0359

010 FOR SALE

Large CapacityWashing Machine

$75Whirlpool Electric Dryer

$75

Maytag Dishwasher$100

5 kW GeneratorUsed Twice! $400

All Items “Or Best Offer”860-928-3858

Large DoubleStainless-Steel

SinkREDUCED!

w/Faucet & Sprayer43” x 22”

$100

Christmas China$10

508-735-9493

Like NewSolid Cherry CribConverts To Toddler Bed.

Paid $750Asking $300

Will Include Mattress($100 Value)

Call 401-392-3171

Like New!Large Two-Level Light

Oak Coffee Table$125

Good Condition8’ x 11’ Karastan

Oriental RugNew Fringe &

Professionally Cleaned$350

Call Rich508-826-2029

Lionel Train SetWith Layout Table And

Accessories$280

6 Ft Book Shelf$25

Call 860-779-0947

Little TykesSquare Block Slide

$50 OBO

Little TykesPlay Kitchen

$20 OBOCall For More Information

860-923-9705

Living Room CouchAnd Matching ChairFloral Design Fabric

$150413-245-9001

Living RoomFurniture

Best Offer For:FlexSteel Couch,Chair & Ottoman.

La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner.All Items High Quality,

Like New.Email For Photos

[email protected]

Living Room Set90” SofaLove Seat

Oriental Rug(Machine-Made)

2 Matching End-TablesTake The Whole Set For

$1000 Or Best Offer508-867-9650

Long Black Leather Coat

women’s, size 20W, $25.Call (508)987-6180

Machinist ToolsTool chest, also other odds

and ends.Call (508)234-8034

Mags With TiresFor E-Z-Go Golfcart

Plow For John DeereGarden Tractor

Truck Liner For 6’ BedShop-Vac

Rug (7’x10’)w/Seashell Border508-987-1504

Maytag Atlantis Natural Gas DryerUsed only 6 months. Can be converted to progane. $600

new, asking $300 or bestoffer.

Call (860)942-3033before 8pm.

Maytag Washer& Dryer

Moving - Must SellExcellent Condition

$200 Each508-942-2723

Memory Foam Authentic

Therapeutic NASA Mattress

Queen, $399. Brand new in plastic full warranty.

Call Tom (978)597-3033

Men’s BicycleGiant 6061

23” Frame, 24 Gears,Shimano 105 Derailer.Black & Gold, Ridden

Only 4 Times.Original Cost $800

Asking $350508-764-9309

“Merits”Power Wheelchair

Like newPLUS

Hercules 3000 Chair LiftFor Van

Cost over $5500.00Will sell for $2000.00

Call (860)774-5114

010 FOR SALE

Metal SteamRadiator Covers

2 Available9.75”W x 54.125”L

22” H$60 Each

Peter508-832-7414

MiscellaneousItems

Broyhill Shaker PineEntertainment Center

w/doorsFits 36” Or Smaller

TV/DVD/Stereo$300.00 o.b.o.

Breyer Model HorsesOlder, For Collector

(860)774-3309

Modine Forced Hot Air Furnace

170,000 BTU. Excellentcondition. Set up for natural

gas. $600 or best offer.Call (860)774-3771

Mother-of-the-Bride Gown

Deep purple, size 24,Absolutely beautiful. $100.

(860)774-0464

Moving Must SellGarden Leisure 6 Seater

Hot Tub with lounger, $3800/BO.

Weider Pro 9940 dual weight bench, $150.

Trampoline, $75.Brand new computer

armoire, $450.Please call

(508)404-5470

Moving SaleNordicTrack Ski Machine

Good Condition.$75

Plus: Lots Of Old Records, Canning Jars, New Shoes

(Size 9), StainlessRestaurant-Style Pans,Collector Plates FromBradford Exchange,

Very Cheap!Nancy

508-867-3900

MovingSturbridge/East Brimfield Area

Must SellYou pick up between 9/14

& 9/21 Call Jeff at(802)380-0844

General electric-hot pointrefrigerator, top mount-no

front, $250. Frigidairedishwasher, sink mount. Not hard plumbed, $250. General

Electric-Hot Point dryer, $150. Maytag-Oversizedcapacity washer, $150.

General Electric 10,000 BTU window mount air

conditioner, $150. Samsung 5,000 BTU window mount air

conditioner, $75.00

MOVING!32”x52”

Oak Desk $60Dudley

508-949-3025

MY GOOD-BYEYOUR GOOD BUY

to well-cared for BR chest of drawers, twin beds, dresser, mirror; LR sofa, end tables,

bookcase, bric-a-brac;round pine dinette table,

ladder-back chairs.$450

508-347-2203

New Diamond Ring

Size 5 1/2 white gold, .80 carat total (1/2 carat center

stone plus 6 smalldiamonds) paid $1500.

Asking $1000.Call (860)928-4661 or

(860)234-3128

NEW MotorizedScooter

From The Scooter Store.Never Used

Asking $1000 OBO508-347-6561

New Snap-OnHarley Davidson

Collectors Edition Toolbox

Black and chrome withHarley logos & flames. 5, H x

3, W 12 drawers. Must be seen. $4000 firm.

Contact Dale(508)943-8692 after 6pm.

New WoodmasterPlaner/Molder

With 18” Drum Sander Attachment. 5HP Motor.

Weighs 420lbs.Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Fox Vacuum With All

Attachments, Hooks Up To All Three.

Mint Condition.Books/Manuals Included

Asking $3500 OBOCall John

508-949-1051

New! 8 American Craftsman

ReplacementWindows

9500 series. Low E, full screen, 6 over 6 grille. White

vinyl, 34 1/4 x 48. Paid $1400 asking $1200 or

best offer.Call (508)779-0438 ask

for Justin

PianoMaghogany, Werlitzer

Spinnet, With Bench. Good Condition.

$800Includes Training Books

508-987-8885Call After 5pm

010 FOR SALE

Nordic TracWalk Fit Skier/Rower

$125Jane Fonda Non-Motorized

Treadmill$125

Technalon Car CoverFits Car 16’-17’6”

$60508-885-9992

Oak Bedroom SetQueen bed and mattress, hutch, nightstand and

dresser with mirror. All inexcellent condition. Mattress

brand new. $1300 or BO. Mahogany TV and

Video Stand$50.

Brand NewEntertainment Center

Black chrome and glassasking $500 or BO.

Call (860)377-7549 or (860)928-1135

Oak Entertainment Center

$250

36” TV$250

Loveseat/ReclinerMaroon, $400Kid’s Recliner

Blue, $50Hoover Commercial Vacuum

$1007’ Artificial Christmas Tree

$50508-450-1054

Oak EntertainmentCenter

Oak King Bedroom SetOak Table

(3) Craftmatic Twin BedsDesk

ShredderExercise Bike

Oreck Vacuum &Shampooer

Singer Sewing MachineAnd Much More!860-974-1396

Oak TableRound With Four Chairs

And One Leaf.$300

Call 860-963-7880

OrientalSplendors!

Framed matted international cat stamps, original Chinese

paintings, Silk sarees,Chinese and Indonesian

gongs, a giant Taiko drum, Australian didjeridus, shad-ow puppets, Egyptian inlaid tambourines and boxes, all

must be sold to cover veteri-nary expenses for our sanc-

tuary ofhomeless cats with

medical/age frailties. Retiredrescue-foster home must raise money to help these

beings. More available;reasonable offers accepted.

[email protected]

Brimfield, MA

PaddleboatsFor Sale

Unique, Pirate ShipShaped Paddleboats.

Suitable For Everyone!Lots Of Fun!See Boats On

www.adventureglass.comAsking $1000 Each

Or Best OfferCall

860-208-9224Will Deliver

Panasonic 47” H.D. Monitor TVExcellent condition, great

picture, 4 years young. $500. Call (508)987-1228

Park Model RV2002, 12x40

(like brand new) on beautiful lot in campground can be

used for a full 6 months (15 April-15 October every year)

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499

Peavey Stratocaster$175. Drum set, $250.

Peavey bass, $200. Fender bass amp, $200. Line-6

Spider amp, $300. Electric drums, $450. Tascam4-track recorder, $100.

MM1 16 channelmixer, $100.

(508)943-3813

Pecan DiningRoom Set

6 Chairs, Large Table, Large Hutch with Glass Doors,

Serving Buffet, AndTable Pads.

Very Nice Condition. $500.774-922-3166

Pedestal TableItalian made, all wood, Black

finish, oval shape. built in leaf, 16 “ wide, 49” long,

(without leaf) 38” wide-30” high. $400 or best offer.Call (508)949-7539

Penn 6 wt. FlyrodNew Condition

Call 508-278-6419

PianoBaldwin Spinnet With

Bench. Good Condition.$950

SaunaFinnleo, Portable, Comes

In 2 Pieces. PerfectFor Two. AssemblesIn Minutes. SimplyPlugs Into StandardHousehold Outlet.

$500508-347-5725

010 FOR SALE

PianoWhitney upright with bench. Needs to be refinished. $400

or best offer.Call (508)278-6501

Picnic Table7’11” x 29”

Built To Easily Accomodate Handicapped Persons,

Needs Staining.$50

860-935-9240

Pine Headboard & Footboard

Queen & Double-Sized, With Rails. Also With Matching Dresser & Dresser With

Mirror.Asking $250

Mahogany PineappleHeadboard & FootboardFull Sized With Rails. Fair

To Good Condition(From 1920’s)Asking $175

Table With Tile Top4 Chairs

$100Maple Headboard &Footboard With Rails

Twin Sized $50508-764-3625

Pool HeaterExtend your swimming

season. Aqua Comfort Heat Pump for above ground pool.


Pool Table8’, 3/4” Slate Brunswick,

Drop Pockets.$3700 New.

Sell For $2250860-887-5933

Pub/Bar SetMahogany Braided Edge Table With Center Wine

Rack. Includes TwoBarstool Chairs,

Beautifully Designed,Fabric Still Covered In

Plastic, Brand New.Asking $400Please Call

508-987-2798

Queen AnneCouch

Two Matching Wingchairs$450

Cherry Coffee TableTwo End Tables

$10042” Temple Stuart

Maple HutchGlass Doors

$250

Brown Paisley81” Couch

Matching Chair$450

508-867-8948

Radio/Control Air Planes

(3) Ready to fly with Futaba transmitters and 4 cycle

engines. Loads of misc. flight & building equipment.

Former member of Neds R/C club.

Call Bob (860)779-6484

Rainbow OutdoorPlay Center

Assorted Golf ClubsFamily Snow Ski Set

Skis, Poles, Boots, Etc.Used Gamecube Games

508-764-4838

Reese Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch

with goose neck attachment, rails all hardware,

instructions included. $600/bo

Stihl 038AV Magnum II Chain Saw

20 inch bar, home use only. $250/bo

860)774-6539

Refinished ChairsNatural Or Painted Finish,

Some Decorated. Singles To Sets Of Six.

Very Reasonable!508-764-4493

Roll-Top Desk By Drake Smith

4.5’ Long, 2’ WideExcellent Condition.

$400508-764-1487

Samsung 61” HDTV-DLP TV

with stand for sale for $1500. Call (508)733-5047 for

appointment.

Santa BarbaraSpa/Hot-Tub

105 Jets, 7 Person. UprightTherapy Lounge, Neck &

Foot Massage, 2 AdditionalTherapy Seats Plus

Cooldown Area.Waterfall/Volcano, Lights(Different Colors). Starry

Night Blue With RedMaintenance Free VinylCabinet. One Year Old

Paid $8000 NewAsking $6000Will Deliver

Call (508)864-8578

Schwinn Electric Scooter

Needs new battery, $60. Air hockey table, $50.

Flute with case, $250.(508)764-6560

Solid Oak Set48” round table w/18”

extension, 66x48” oval, 4 matching chairs w/cloth

seats, a corner hutch 26”Dx44”x78”H, $1500/BO

Electronic PianoCasio Model# CTK1000

w/stand, $250/BO.Call (860)974-0236

010 FOR SALE

Sears 7100BTUAir Conditioner

$75Queen-Sized

Headboard & Frame$75

4-Drawer File Cabinet $25Pier One Wicker Table &

Two Chairs WithRemovable Glass Top

$95Two-Piece

TV/Microwave Hutch$75

508-397-5289

ShenandoahWood Stove

Takes 20" to 24" logs.Asking $150 or best offer

(860)928-4015

Shopsmith SawWith Attachments

For SaleIncludes Wood Lathe,Drill Press, Table Saw,

And Converts To Sander.Asking $500

860-617-0182

Snow Tires4 P225-60-R17. Tires like

new, winter ‘07. $300 or best offer.

Call (508)234-7930

Solid MahoganyDining Room

Tablew/Leaf(extends to 72"),

one-armed chair, Five side chairs and Buffet

(62"wx36"Tx17.5 D)Both pieces in excellent

condition sell together for $500.00

860-935-5981

Solid MapleRocker

In Excellent Condition$75

508-987-2502

Solid Oak Breakfront75” High x 46” Wide.

Good Condition.$50

Electric TreadmillFolds Up For Storage,

Good Condition. Was $500Asking $100

508-949-1283

Solid OakContemporary

Style DeskSimple Lines, 30” x 60”.

$200 OBOPlease Call For More Details

508-446-3967

Solid Oak DesksExcellent condition. 3’x6’-double pedestal, $450. 2 1/2’x6’ one pedestal plus shelf, $350. 2 1/2’x4 solid

wood coffee table, $50. 3’x4’ metal computer desk with

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

Solid Oak Queen Bedroom Set

$750. Lighted round curio end table, $50. Iron twin bed,

$200. Steins, $25. Dolls, $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each

Call (508)867-9222

SOLID PINEHUTCHFor Sale

Mint/Lighted 3 Glass Top6’4”H x 56”W x 19”D

$250Call Kim

508-347-5171

Solid TeakDining Table

Rich natural color, oval with trestle base, 43”x70” with

30” attached dropextension leaf.

Only $600 OBO.Call (774)452-4631

Sony 36” Color TVWith Stand, Works Great.

$250508-765-8848

Sony 50” XBRProjection TV$1100 or best offer.

Lane 2 piece sectionalwith recliner, $1000 or

best offer.Queen size bedwith cherry wood

frame, $700.Call (508)347-2764

Toro CommercialLawnmower

Pro-Line Series, With 44”Deck And Trac VacCollection System.

Great For Picking Up Grass Clippings And

Leaves.$1500

508-832-7414

010 FOR SALE

Sound System High End Home

Theatre WithReceiver

Pair McIntosh THX loud speakers, McIntosh THX

center speakers, MX (Miller and Kreisel THX

subwoofer, YamahaRX-V3200 Receiver,

remote control. Rarely used. Paid $6000

Asking $750 FIRMCall Ken (508)234-3042

Speedaire Air Compressors

3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan Generators 5k W. Scale 1k

lbs. Best offer on all listings. Call (508)347-1223

Spinet Piano and Bench

$800. Country Blue plaid loveseat and chair. $450. Wilson ladies clubs, bag, cart, $200. All excellentcondition. Will consider

reasonable offers.Call (508)867-8532

Spinnet Piano (Steinert)

$1000. Sunfish sailboat w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard &

sail (new), $500. Dresser set, $200. Player piano w/rolls,

$600. Lexmarkprinter, $50.

Call Karen (508)885-3192

Square DancingOutfits For SaleSize Small & Medium.

Good Condition, All Colors.$10 A Set

Call 860-774-5262

St. CroixPellet StoveFireplace Insert

Used Only One Season!Still Under Warranty.

45,000 BTU$2400

508-476-7424

State QuartersUn-circulated, rolled. Boxes

of 500. Starting at $21per roll. Also Gold

Presidential dollar rolls.Call for moreinformation,

(508)832-3029 or (508)272-3433

Steam Radiator Covers

43” long x 40” high x 13” deep, 37”x40”x13” and

24”x40”x13”. All white, in good condition. Over $1000

if new. All three for $400Call (508)832-5546

Swivel-Top TV Stand

$35

Call (508)867-6706

Technics KeyboardSX-KN 5000 with bench and stand. Programmed-excellent

condition. $800.Call (508)885-4777

Thermo Spa/Hot Tub

5 seats with double lounge cover and chemicals

included. Excellent condition, Blue inside. Never been

exposed to outside elements. $4000 or best offer.

Call (508)248-5426

Three 7 Foot Tall Desert Cacti

$500 each or best offer. Call (860)208-1320 or

(860)963-0849Would be great for someone

with a Mexican restaurant

Trailer8’ x 10’, For Hauling

Furniture, Etc.$700

Stackable Washer& Dryer

Good Condition$200

860-234-0063

Troy-Built 4Cycle

Gasoline-cultivator.Excellent condition.

$175.00.Call (508)892-8623

TV and Surround System

32” Sony Trinitron TV $350. Extended warranty good until

5/31/09.Surround system

including dvd player $400.Call (508)943-0089


010 FOR SALE

Twin FrenchProvincial Girl Bedroom Set

White and Gold headboard, footboard, frame, nightstand, desk and chair with canopy top all matching. $375 or

best offer. No bureau.Call (508)909-6156

Twin Loft BedBy Broyhill

Built In Desk, With Light.7 Drawers & Bookshelves.

$225860-779-2664

Unique BarSolid Oak with lighted

stained glass canopy, brass top and foot rail, 2 chairs,

72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep.$1200 or BO.

Call (508)450-5836

Upright PianoGood Condition

$150860-779-3749

Used Furnitureend table, $20;

Cash only please!Call (774)922-4004

Utility TrailerPaid $2600

Asking $1500

508-765-5763

Very NiceOak China ClosetLighted, With Two Glass

Shelves And Mirrored Back, Two Drawers On Bottom.72 1/2”H, 34”W, 16”D.

Asking $500 OBO860-779-7838

Wedding DressIn sealed box. White with veil, worn once. $200 or


Weider Pro 240Weight Bench

With Exercera VinylBarbell Set (150#)

Brand New In Boxes$75

Call (860)923-3833

Whirlpool Electric Stove

Kenmore washer & Kenmore upright freezer. $50.00 each.

Call (860)974-1352

Whirlpool Tub$200

Glass Table $50Headboard $50Fireplace $100Freezer $200Vacuum $10

Swivel Chair $255’x8’ Rugs $30

Stove $75Door $50Table $40

TV Cabinet $50508-347-5782

White Wedding Gown

Never WornSize 8, long sleeves beaded and lace. Terra mid length

vale, cathedral vale, slip. Paid $1400 for all, asking $800 or

best offer. Call (508)-365-8528

Women’s & Teen’sClothing

Excellent Condition. Clothes, Boots, Pocketbooks, Etc.

508-278-5745

Wood StoveVermont Castings Resolute

$1595Call 508-347-3292

Leave Message

Wood/Coal StoveGibraltar With Blower

Attached.$500 BRO

Class 3 TrailerHitch Bike Rack

Holds 4 Bikes.$100 BRO

774-289-1226

WoodenQuilt Frame

3 Rail System - FoldsDown. 2 Swing Arm

Lamps IncludedQuilting Area Is 18” x 72”

For Photos,Use This URL:

www.flickr.com/photos/mlm7154/sets

Call 860-963-7932

XBOX 360Premium

20GB hard drive 2 wireless controllers, 1 wireless

headset, 2 games, (Skate & Halo). Excellent condition, 2

month old. Asking $450for all.

Call (508)278-3317

100 GENERAL

107 MISC. FREE

FREE WOOD PALLETS

You pick up. Monday thru Friday 8am-noon.Stonebridge Press 25 Optical Drive

(located behind SouthbridgeHotel & Conference Center)

130 YARD SALES

INDOORYARD SALEWednesday, 10/29

6pm-10pmSaturday, 11/1

9am-8pm15 Lakeshore Drive

SpencerNew Gift Items, From

PartyLite, Yankee Candle, Hallmark, And Many Other

Stores, 50%-80% Off.MUST SELL, Just In Time

For ChristmasPlease Call For

Other Dates & Times508-885-4712

200 GEN. BUSINESS

203 SNOWMOBILES

2002 800 PolarisX-Package

Low Mileage. GREAT Shape!$3500 OBO

Call Bob508-248-2962

2005 Arctic CatF7 SnowmobileLow Miles, Real Fast.

2005 Arctic Cat440 Z-ModelSnowmobileLike Brand New!$7500 For Both508-987-9313

Two Arctic CatSnowmobiles

1998 550 Cougar DLX2000 EFI 580 ZL

Both Electric Start,Reverse, Liquid Cooled.2000 Karavan Enclosed Trailer, Spare Tires, Etc.

Package Deal:$4500 OBO

Also,Collet Communicators

$150Call After 6pm860-779-9780

204 WATER EQUIPMENT

1994 Sea-Doo Bombardier SP94

With TrailerExcellent Condition, Runs

Great. Seat Just Recovered, Low Hours On Jet Pump. Has Been Winterized, Will

Need Cover.$1600

Call Deb508-965-7077

205 BOATS

14’ StarcraftAluminum Deep-V “Quabbin Special”

Comes With Trailer, 18 HP Mercury, Downrigger,

Fishfinder, Bilge Pump, Windshield, Canopy Top.

Plus Many Extras.$1895 Or Best Offer.

Call For Pics/Details508-885-6171

16’ HurricaneTri-Hull

Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500Trolling Motor,

Electric Winch, EvinrudeTanks, Bimini Top,

'96 Conversion Van,Black Water Pipe,

Gas Grill, Chiminea.

518-480-1143

17 Foot GlastronSierra 177 4.3Mercruiser I/OOnly 156 Hours On

EnginePower Steering, Trim

Control, AM/FM Radio,Soft Top, Mooring Cover,w/Glastron Trailer, Skis,

Vest & Etc., MaintenanceManuals and Supplies

$8000For More Info Call

413-245-7501

1980 GalaxyBowrider

17’ Ski/Fishing., Fiberglass Hull, I/O Merc CruiserEngine. Includes Cover

And Trailer.Good Condition.Asking $2500508-885-5549

1980 GradyWhite 24’

With 235 Johnston Motor (Overhauled 2004) And Holes Claw Break-Away

Trailer. StandardElectronic, Cabin.

Many Extras. NeedsCosmetic Work.$10,000 OBODanielson, CT401-487-8677

1986 Bow Rider170HP I/O Mercruiser with EZload trailer. Great shape.

Call (508)826-2926

1992 Sunbird19’ with trailerCuddy cabin, fully equipped,

low hours on engine.Very good condition. $7,900.

Call 508-885-3689

1998 16ft Lund Pro-Sport

Anniversary Edition Fish/Ski, 90HP, low maintenance

trailer, depth finder, full top, storage cover, original prop, excellent condition. $11,250.

Call (508)347-6340

205 BOATS

2001 Aquatron 18’ with Trailer

Bimini top, depth fish finder. Excellent shape, maintained

my mechanic. Only 100 hours on boat. NADA value $8630 before extras. Skis, towables all extras valued

over $1200. Buy now. $7600.

Call (860)928-2477

2004 LarsonRunaboutBowrider

17.6’, Mercruiser 3.0L 135HP I/O motor. Includes

2005 trir. Full cover w/bimini, AM/FM/CD player, depth finder. Plus extras. Mint

condition. $13,000.Call (508)278-9259

2004 Sweetwater Pontoon Boat

Well kept, 20 foot, seats 11. 25 Yamaha 4 stroke/< 100

hours. Asking $9750.Call (508)344-3075

2006 17’ Maxum Boat

with Karavan trailer bimini top w/boot cockpit & bow

well covers power steering, AM/FM stereo, CD player w/4

speakers, mercruiser I/O 135HP motor. $15,500.

(860)974-3334 or (860)377-0574

2006 Bayliner 185 Runabout

135 I/O HP w/extended swim platform, custom cover,

trailer, coast guard safety package, used at most 20

hours. $13,750.Call (508)868-1972

2006 Polar KraftKodiak V 178 SC

Great Family Boat.Tubing, Skiing, Fishing.

Excellent On Gas,Trailers Easily.

17’8”, 92” BeamYahama 115HP

Four Stroke Engine(5 year full warranty)

Minn Kota Trolling Motor(70lb thrust)

Tons Of Extras! This BoatIs Loaded!

$27,000 NewREDUCED!!!

Yours For $17,000Beautiful Boat! Must See!

Dan Kenney508-527-3820

25 Foot Godfrey Sanpan Pontoon

Boat115 HP Yamaha outboard engine, Royal aluminum

canopy with skylights, dual batteries with switch,

docking lights, S/S ladder, Ski tow bar. $9600.

Call (508)943-5682

71 Chris Craft 31ft Flybridge Cruisertwin 327 engines sleeps 6, full head and shower, all

fiberglass. $7350.Call (508)333-1790

Honda Outboard10 Horsepower

$650Minnkota 40 Pound

Thurst Trolling Motor$60

Firestone 205/70/R15Never Used

$20Brimfield

203-574-0692

Johnson Outboard Motor

4H.P. around 1979 model, have service manual. Bought on Ebay. Children bought a new Mercury for me. Had tune up at Action Marine.

Ran once. $400.Call (860)5329 or cell

(508)314-6373

Lawson 1997Ski-Boat

19 Foot, With Volvo PentaEngine. With Trailer.

$7000508-476-7560

Mercury 5hpOutboardperfect, $750.

Force 4 rigid inflatable, alum. 10ft dinghy, $300. Road king

trailer (dinghy/jetski) 14ft, perfect. $500.

Call (860)881-9052

265 FUEL/WOOD

FIREWOOD6 month seasoned

$600 picked-up.$250 delivered

3 month seasoned$175 picked-up.$225 delivered.Woodstock

(508)450-3537

FirewoodCut-Split$255/Green

$265/Seasonedper cord

Order early there maybe a shortage later!(508)765-4840

Jotel 400F Woodstove

Like new, $1500. Hearthmate woodstove, great shape,

$500.Call (774)696-0387

Vermont CastingResolute Acclaim

WoodstoveAsking $650.

Call (508)867-5523

283 PETS

Lovebird CagesMany Types, Includes A

Variety Of Bird Toys.Breeding Boxes, Supplies

& Information.All Offers Considered.

All Calls Returned.Spencer

774-745-0173

PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess

Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.

State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161

285 PET CARE

New Owners!New Energy!New Stuff!

BoardingLuxury suites,

walks, treats, & one on one playtimes available.

Natural foodsReiki

Flower EssencesFeng Shui

DaycareDaily/weekly rates

TrainingBasic-AdvancedGroup or private

Experienced caring staffTours 10am-4pmOther times by appt.

please!

508-987-0077205 Federal Hill

RoadOxford, MA

www.starwoodpetresort.com

286 LIVESTOCK

Baby BoyMiniature Donkey$400. Llama female, $400, $200. Show jumper/dres-sage/pleasure horse 17.5 hands. Gorgeous, friendly, no bad habits. $2900 or


Baby Rabbits(Lionhead)For Sale!

$20 EachCute, Cute, Cute!

I Have Black, Fawn,Ruby-Eyes White, Sable

Point.Yukino King

814 Providence PikePutnam, CT

Bagged ShavingsKiln-Dried Pine

Paper Bags.3.25 Cubic Feet

$4.75 Each (No Limit)Pick Up In

West BrookfieldRock Valley Farm

508-867-2508

295 BUILDING SUPPLIES

Harvey WindowsNew - Still Wrapped(2) Big 41 1/2 x 57R.O. Double Hung,

Vinyl, WhiteBoth For $300508-278-7835

297 CHILD CARE

Dr. Day Care’s Part time & Full

Time RatesFree breakfast and lunch. We

accept CT care 4 kids.Call (401)647-7421

drdaycare.com

298 WANTED TO BUY

$Ross RecyclingWe Will Buy YourScrap Metals

TrucksCars

AluminumCopperBrass

Route 44(E. Putnam, CT)860-928-7165

$

298 WANTED TO BUY

$$$$

CASH PAIDFor your unwanted

musical instrumentsin any condition!

*Guitars*Amplifiers*Drums*Saxes*Trumpets*

*Keyboards*Pro Audio*Etc.Call: 508-765-9352

Open Mon-Sat(10-6)

339 Main StreetSouthbridge, MA 01550

gordonlasalle.com

MusicalInstruments InAny Condition

CASH PAIDsellyourmusicalinstruments.com

Local Affiliates:Wonderland Comics

112 Main StreetPutnam, CT

(Ask For Dana)860-963-1027Gordon Music

339 Main StreetSouthbridge, MA

508-765-9352

Paying TopDollar

For Silver Coins,Silver Dollars,Gold Coins,

Paper Money.Also Wanted:

Silver & Gold JewelryAnd Silverware.

Banks Recommend Us!We Travel To You!

FREE Honest AppraisalsPrompt Cash Payments

Selling Coins &Currency At Attractive

Prices!

L&L CoinCall Thomas

508-450-1282

300 HELP WANTED

310 GENERAL HELPWANTED

STAFFINGSOURCE, Inc.Currently Recruiting For:

1st/2nd/3rd ShiftsMachine OperatorsMaterial Handlers

Picker/PackersAssemblers

Fill Line OperatorsWarehouse Workers

CT & MA AreasPre-Employment DrugScreen, Background

Check, HS/GED May Be Required!

Walk-Ins Welcome!Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

RECRUITING AT:WorkForce Central

Southbridge, MAEvery Tuesday,10am-12pm

Staffing Source, Inc.Offers Medical, Dental,Vision, Life Insurance,

Holiday & Vacation Pay!Referral Bonuses!107 Providence StreetBelding Mill Complex

Putnam, CTPhone: 860-963-2033 x0

Fax: [email protected]

333 SURROGATEMOTHERS

SurrogateMothers Wanted

Established SurrogacyProgram seeks loving

women to carry couples’biological babies 21-45, prior

birth experience required, non-smokers, generous

compensation.1-888-363-9457

www.reproductivelawyer.com

400 SERVICES

402 GENERAL SERVICES

Saunders &Sons Roofing

Talk to the ownerdirectly. I’m on the job from

start to finish.Call Bill Toll Free1-866-961-ROOF

508-765-0100MA Reg # 153955CT Reg # 0609329

Fully Insured Free EstimatesReferences Available

*Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards*

402 GENERAL SERVICES

A&HJUNK

REMOVALMASONRYMOVING

CLEANING &DEMOLITION

Clean OutAttics, Garages,Cellars, Houses,

Apartments,Offices, Stores, Etc.

AppliancesDemolition

Small BuildingsATTN: LandlordsOr House Owners

Clean &Paint Interiors

We Do The Work!10% DiscountWith This Ad

Call800-844-0034

CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaann

FREE BBQREMOVAL

Removal of Metal, Appliances,

Furniture, TV’s.Construction

materials Cellars & Attics cleaned.

Demolition of small buildings, Tires. Leaves & brush removed. Small

Residential Moves.Furnaces RemovedCheck-our-down-to-earth prices first!

Weekends also!All of Central Mass

and Connecticut550088--334477--77880044

oorr441133--226622--55008822

442 LICENSED DAYCARE

***************Per CT General

Statutes 19e-87b-5g, all advertisements for Daycare Services in

the state ofConnecticut must

include your license/registration

number.

500 REAL ESTATE

501 REAL ESTATEWANTED

**************EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

**************All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to The Federal Fair Housing Act

of 1968, which makes itillegal to advertise any

preference, limitation ordiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap,

familial status (number of children and or pregnancy),

national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any

intention to make an such preference, limitation or

discrimination. Thisnewspaper will not

knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate

that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby

informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper

are available on and equal opportunity basis. To

complain aboutdiscrimination call The

Department of Housing and Urban Development “HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD ad 617-565-5308,. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

WebsterSecond floor, 2 bedroom.Appliances included, off street parking, no pets.Washer/dryer hookupsCall for appointment(508)943-1703 x0

SOUTHBRIDGEBRAND NEW

APARTMENTS!2 Bedrooms/$775.

Available now.Stove, refrigerator anddishwasher included.

Secure building.Off-street parking.

NO Pets.Call (508)765-5852

505 APARTMENTS FORRENT

BrooksideTerrace

Affordable 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent.

Spacious, FullyApplianced.

A/C In Every Unit!Starting at $696• On-Site Laundry• Basketball Court

• Playground• Pool

INCOME LIMITS APPLYSection 8 WelcomeOffice Open From:

Monday-Friday9:00am to 5:00pm

Weekend & EveningAppointments

Available

Brookside Terrace11 Village Drive

Southbridge,MA 01550

(508)764-7675

DudleyFirst Floor, One Bedroom. New Kitchen Floor, New Bathroom, New Carpet.

Off-Street Parking, Washer/Dryer Hookups,

Nice Area.$580/Month

Call 508-248-9609

KillinglyFIRST MONTH FREE2 Bedroom. Quiet, Clean,

Applianced, Last House/Dead End, Large Yard, Porch,

Basement. Owner Occupied. Water View. No Utilities

No Pets.$750/Month

First & Security860-779-3059

River MillVillage

N. Grosvenordale, CTVery Spacious

1, 2 & 3 BedroomApartments

ONE MONTHFREE RENT

Rents starting at $525*Must Income Qualify*

Section 8 Vouchers Accepted

•Recently RemodeledBuilding Exteriors

• Close to 395• Adjacent to Riverside Park

•On-site professionalmanagement andmaintenance staff

Please call(860)923-3919

for more information

Webster1st & 2nd Floor, 5 RoomApartments. Large Living

Room, Coin-op In Basement,Off-Street Parking,

Section 8 Approved.For More InformationCall (508)943-8807

Webster1st floor 3 room, 1 bedroom apartment newly renovated.

Stove and refrigeratorincluded. off street parking, $525 per month. First and security required. No dogs. Credit check and references

required.Call (860)935-9177

510COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS

WebsterFor Rent

Starting At$2.00 Per

Square Foot!9000 sq.ft.6500 sq.ft.3400 sq.ft.2500 sq.ft.1000 sq.ft.7500 sq.ft

(Free-Standing)2500 sq.ft

(Free-Standing)Call Owner

508-753-3670

Woodstock, CTCommercial For Lease

1500-2000 sq.ft.Dry Storage Or Storefront.

$500-$750/MonthTarred Parking For

20 Plus Cars.860-237-5526

515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE

SouthbridgeDesirable Maria Ave

Location!Spacious Two Bedroom, Two Bath, Garden-Style Condo. Featuring Large

Living Room, Dining Area With Sliders To Deck, Fully

Applianced Kitchen.Move-In Condition.

A Great Buy At$119,900

Bousquet Real Estate508-765-5411

525 HOUSES FOR RENT

PomfretBeautiful, restored 3

bedroom Carriage house on 30 acres with pond! No

smokers. $1800 per month. Lease.

Lisa Davidson Realtor (860)377-8747

PomfretElegant, antique country home. 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath modern kitchen,

dining room, FP’s,beautifully restored. No

smokers. $2000 per month. Lease.

Lisa Davidson Realtor (860)377-8747

WoodstockMust See - Gorgeous

4 Bedroom Home!Lease-To-Own Opportunity!

Spacious, Grassy Yard.Sunroom And Wood-Burning

Insert In Fireplace.Don’t Wait!

Call Kyle 860-919-6972

Woodstock ValleyLakefront Home

On Witches Woods Lake.Direct Waterfront, Two

Bedroom. Victorian Cottage. A View of The Lake From

Every Room!Dead-End Road, Quiet

Neighborhood.$975/Month Plus Utilities

Security Required.860-933-5765860-786-7186

530 HOUSES FOR SALE

Cocoa BeachTime Share

First week in October on the beach, see the Rockets at Cape Canaveral. $2000.Call (860)774-2755

546 CEMETARY LOTS

3 LotsPine GroveCemetery

Whitinsville, MAAll Adjoining, Side-By-Side.

Good Location Near Front/Path.

Asking $1100 EachOr $3000 For All 3508-234-5389

Cemetery LotFor Sale

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA.

Garden Of Heritage II, 609B,2 Lots (1 & 2)

$1500 For BothCall 508-347-3884

Leave Message If No Answer

Cemetery Lots for Sale

Worcester County Memorial Park-Paxton, MA

2 Lots (#408A) available in the beautiful Garden of Valor

II. $5,000 for both.Call (508)987-0531

CEMETERY LOTS:Two in the

Garden of Valorat Worcester Memorial

Park in Paxton. $1500/best offer.Please call

508-885-5133

Cemetery Plots at Worcester County

Memorial Parkin Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200.

Call (508)987-6180

Cemetery PlotsWorcester County Memorial

Park, Paxton; 2 Person,Garden Of Faith.

$1400 OBO (For Both)Currently Sells For $2100

Direct From WCMP.Please Call

508-892-1679

Garden of Prayer3 lots, side by side, buy two for $2000 and get the third

free. Choice ground.Worcester county memorial

park, Paxton MA.Call (508)234-7116

Two CemeteryLots

Worcester CountyMemorial Park

In Paxton$900 For Each,$1800 For Both

Call Cheryl413-245-4181

Worcester County Memorial Park

Garden of the Cross2 lots side by side. Price

$3500 for both.Call (508)721-8924

Worcester County Memorial Park,

Paxton4 lots in the Garden of the Cross, which is the oldestgarden in the park. Value

$7000, asking $6000.Will sell separately.

Call (508)892-8685

550 MOBILE HOMES

14x70 Mobile Home

W/56ft addition whichincludes 24x12 den, 14x12 work room w/sink and 18ft porch w/handicapped ramp. Large hallways/doors, for

wheelchair. New roof/windows. $98K plus

park share.Bill, (508)347-5463


550 MOBILE HOMES

1983 Mobile Home14’x70’, Liberty Brand.

Two Bedroom,All Remodeled With

Attached Screenhouse.Park Share Included.

$69,000 OBOOPEN HOUSE

Sunday, October 19thNoon-2pm

508-867-5043

Mobile HomeFor Sale

Dayville CT12 Conrads Park(860)774-8884

550 MOBILE HOMES

Brookfield55 Plus Community.Nanatomqua Mobile

Home Park.2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, Carport, Screen Porch,

New Appliances,New Roof.

508-892-7228774-262-7307

550 MOBILE HOMES

BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile

Home Park(55 And Over)

2 Bedroom with 1-1/2Bath, Living Room, LargeKitchen, Laundry RoomWith New Appliances,

And Door To Back Porch.REDUCED$79,900

508-868-4662

550 MOBILE HOMES

Retiring?Think Of A Mobile Home

In A Beautiful Park InSturbridge.

Two Bedrooms, One And One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, New Roof, New Windows,

And Many Updates.$90,000

508-347-8791

Sturbridge RetirementCommunity

Completely Rebuilt In 2002. New Floors, Walls, Doors,

Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom. Carpeting On All

Floors Except Kitchen & Bath. New Vinyl Siding.

508-735-9639

550 MOBILE HOMES

Sturbridge$99,900

(Park Share Included)Charming, Move-In Ready. Fully Applianced, C/A, OpenFloor Plan. Two Bedrooms,

One Large Bath.Maintenance Free. Shaded.

Monthly Fee $180.Includes Taxes, Cable

TV And More!Why Rent?

860-315-7122

550 MOBILE HOMES

SturbridgeMobile Home 55+1 Bedroom, IdealLocation, Close To

Everything. New Floors,Carpets, Paint, Windows,

Shower, Cabinets & Counters. Newer Furnace,

A/C & More.Washer/Dryer.

$37,500508-347-7027

550 MOBILE HOMES

TemporaryStorage

Problems?Utilize This 14x70

Mobile Home!Large Rooms, Plenty

Of Open Space.First $2500

Takes It Away(860)774-6989

550 MOBILE HOMES

Year Round or Winter

HomeThis 1475 sq. ft. 2

bedroom 2 full bath, fully furnished, like new home

inside and out, is in a beautiful 55 and oldergated community. It’s

located in Fort Pierce, FL., just minutes from beaches

and great fishing. Many other extras. $79,900.

Make an offer.Call (508)779-0311

Aut motive700 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES

(4) 18” ChromeWheels

With Toyo Tires(285-60-R18)

Fits Cadillac Escalade.Tires Half-Worn, GoodCondition. Wheels In

Perfect Condition.Originally $4000Asking $750 OBOCan Email Pictures

508-248-5993

4 Cooper Weather Master S/T Tires

Steel Belted, 205/65 R15Like New $150

4 Cooper WeatherMaster S/T Snow

Groove Tires225/55 R17

Like New $200508-867-2560

Evenings

A-1 Condition 4 new Yokohama High Speed Rain

Tires195-50-R15/82V on mint 5

Bolt American Racing Wheels. Fits Accord, Sentra, Camry, Corolla, Miata, Neon

and many more.Call Tom ask if they will fit

your car.Best Reasonable Offer

Spencer774-745-0173

SnowplowWestern 7’ Steel

Good To GreatCondition

Fits Tacoma 1997-2004$995 OBO

860-923-9047

Third RowBench Seat

For Ford Expedition(Eddie Bauer)

Tan Leather, ExcellentCondition.

Fits Model Years ‘97-’02$150

860-935-0039

Tires & RimsBlack custom rims andYokohama tires, 16x7,

205/55R16CSell $275 or best offer.Call (860)974-1043

Truck Cap6’ 4” Sedco, “Ford Style”,

Fiberglass Truck Cap. Front & Side Sliding Windows,

Locking Rear Door, Clamps & Seal. Colored Red.

Taken off Toyota TacomaExtra-Cab.

$400860-974-1349

Truck RailsChrome Tube For 8’ Bed

Great Condition$95 For Set

GM ChromeSlotted Wheels

15”, 5-Lug Bolt PatternFor Full-Size GM.

$200 Set Of 4454 Complete

GM BlockWith Fuel Injection

$1200508-259-8805

715 AUTO SERVICES

Junk Cars &Trucks Wanted

Large Trucks &Equipment

Cash PaidFREE REMOVAL

401-965-8949

720 CLASSICS

1989 BMW 325iRed convertible new black

top new transmission,automatic, runs perfect,

$5500. Call (413)245-4587

1985 BuickRiviera

Must Sell My Beautiful, Restored Pride & Joy!

135k Original Miles. Pretty Blue With Black Landau

Roof. Plush Interior.Mechanically Good.

$2500 OBO508-476-1721

720 CLASSICS

1962 BuickElectra 225

4-Door, Excellent Running & Body Condition. 36k Original

Miles. Light Grey.Price Negotiable

Call Laurie508-450-5740

1984 Firebird SEH06, air, auto locks doors &

windows. Cast wheels,Chapman. Best offer.Call (617)872-3230

1973 GreenVW BeetleRecent Engine,

Good TiresBest Offer

413-245-3530

1966 Mustang 1971 VW BeetleCall (508)341-3910

for information

1995 Toyota SupraTwin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed.

Original. 60k,Black-On-Black, Leather,

Two-Owner Car.$50,000 FIRM

1973 PontiacTrans-Am

4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Burgundy Interior, Original, Matching Numbers. 90k.

$50,000 FIRM

508-344-2660

Corvette1978 AnniversaryBlack T-Top, 57k Miles.

New Exhaust, Starter, Etc.$5500 OBO

508-713-3513

Antique BlackJaguar

1972 XJ6. Body, paint and chrome nearly perfect, New Michelin pin stripe tires and

many spare parts.Best Reasonable Offer.Call Tom (Spencer)

(774)745-0173

725 AUTOMOBILES

1999 Audi A4 1.8T82k Miles. 19” Chrome

Wheels, Body Kit, Custom Paint, Plus Many Extras.

Asking $9,800or best offer

(508)717-9244

2002 BMW 325ciConvertible

Excellent Condition.38,883 Miles. Automatic

Transmission With Sports Shift Mode. Grey Leather

Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Harmon-Kardon Sound

System, PremiumWheels, Etc.

$19,999Contact Josh508-885-7085

2005 BuickCentury

New tires, new brake job, Runs excellent. Loaded.

$5,000774-230-0899

2003 BuickCentury

Silver, runs well, A/C, cruise control. Automatic car

starter. $3700.2003 Dodge Ram

1500Extended cab, 4.7L, 4WD, runs excellent, bed liner.

$8995.Call (508)347-7832

1999 Buick Park Ave

Loaded, like new, leather, 122K miles. $4500.

Call (508)752-8683

1996 BuickCentury

Excellent Condition,Only 51k Miles.Asking $2400508-943-4614

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood

Florida car. 46k miles,regular gas; 17-18 in city

27-28 highway. Fully loaded, Light Blue with Light

Blue leather interior. $6200.Call (508)832-3029 or

(508)272-3433

1989 Camaro RS350 Auto, T-Tops.Too Many Extras

$30001985 Merkuer5-Speed XRT4

Sunroof$2000

1967 GMCDump Truck

HM7700, V-6, 5-Speed & 2-Speed Rear

$2500(860)428-3478

2004 ChevroletMonte Carlo LS

Black/Grey, ExcellentCondition, 43k Miles.

$9500508-987-1350

1998 Chevrolet Malibu

New brakes and tires. $2700 or best offer.

Call (860)753-1103

2000 ChevyCavalier

2 dr, 2.2L, 5 speed, air, runs excellent, 87K. $4500.

Call Jims Auto Uph & Sales

(860)928-5049

2000 ChevyMalibu

V6, 126k Miles, A/C,Power Everything. CD Player.

$2000 OBOMUST SELL!

508-762-6773

1997 ChevyBlazer 4x4

Used Motor Ready ToBe Installed. Vehicle Is

In Good ConditionNEW PRICE $800

Call Anytime774-230-3504

2005 ChryslerPacifica

AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Highway. New Tires, Great

Family Car, Well Maintained.$6500 OBO

Photos AvailableCall Bill & Andrea860-377-0396860-928-1064

2005 CorvetteCoupe

17K miles, auto,GPS, OnStar, etc.

Excellent condition.REDUCED!

Asking $28,000.MUST SELL!

Call (508)397-6409

2007 DodgeCharger SXT

Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien

$19,595 OBOMust See!

Sharon 774-287-2031

2004 DodgeIntrepid

Excellent condition, oneowner, only 35,000 miles.

$6000 firm.Call Pat, (508)943-8712

2000 DodgeCaravan

56,000 miles, excellentcondition. Non-smoker, am/fm/cd, recent tires.

Asking $4100. 1983 Lincoln Town

Car20,000 miles, estate car.

Excellent condition. Always garaged. $4500 or best offer.

(508)317-7092

1999 DodgeGrand Caravan

130k MilesAsking $1200 OBO

Call Jeff774-402-8222508-347-7490

1994 Dodge ViperRed, With White Stripes.

17k Miles. ShowroomCondtion, Not A Scratch!

Has RemoteKeyfob Starter As Well As

Phone Remote Starter.$31,500 OBO

Can Email Photos.508-248-5993

1992 DodgeStealth

Red, Mint Condition.$6500 OBO

508-347-3613

1985 Fire-EngineRed Mazda RX71.1L Rotary Engine.

Mint Condition.Single Owner, 54k Miles.

Always Garaged, No Rust, Sunroof.

Runs Beautifully.$5000

508-845-9237

2005 FordFocus ZX5

Silver, Leather, 68k Miles. Tinted Glass, CD Changer, A/C, Auto, PW/PS, Cruise.

30+ MPG. Real Clean!Balance Of 100k Mile

Warranty. $7900

Charlton508-248-6863

2003 FordMustang Mach 1

Azure Blue with Blackleather. 18K miles, like brand

new. Couple aftermarket parts. $17,500.Call (508)987-8486

2000 FordTaurus SES3.0L V6, Loaded,

Ice Cold A/C.$1995

1996 Saturn SL4-Cylinder, Cold A/C, Great

On Gas, CD System.Very Reliable - Must See!

$1495 OBO774-208-3313

1999 Ford RangerExtended Cab Pickup

V6, 4.0L131,780 Miles. RecentTuneup, Tires, Brakes.

Runs Well.$3500

(Book Value $6000+)860-923-1848

1998 FordContour LX

Blue. Reliable, Runs Great,133k. Good Tires,Recent Brake Job.

$1700 Or Best Offer508-892-9212

1997 FordExplorer XLT85k Miles, Loaded,One Owner. $3500

Scott’s RidingLawn Tractor

20HP, 48” Mower Deck,With Bagger. $800

860-382-5928

1995 Geo Prizm110K miles, Red, 4 door

sedan, recently,reconditioned, new starter,

runs great.Moving must sell quick!!

$2500 or best offer.Call (508)341-4434 or

(860)857-4168

2001 HondaAccord 4-Door EXV6 Auto With Leather. 118k Miles. Excellent Condition.Extra Set Of 4 Snow Tires.

Kelly Bluebook Value $7950Asking $7200508-248-6070

After 5pm

2002 Lincoln LSBlack/Tan, Leather, 40k,Fully Loaded, Chrome

Rims/Grill/RockerPanels/Pillars,

Brand New Snow Tires,Extra Set Of 18” Chrome

Rims with Tires. New Brakes

Sharp Car! Mint!$13,500 obo

774-289-9074

2002 LincolnLS V8

***MUST SELL***Luxury-comfort-style-all-in

this Metallic Silver 2002Lincoln LS-Loaded with a V8. Automatic transmission, A/C, power heated memory seats,

power windows, power locks, power mirrors,

sunroof, leather interiors,alloy wheels, alpine premium stereo, six disc CD, air bags ABS tilt wheel cruise control.

This vehicle is in fabulous condition, must see. If you

are in the market for aLincoln LS, don’t pass this

one! Even and iPodDirect Connection...

$11,495 obo.Call 888-457-2333

725 AUTOMOBILES

1989 LincolnTown Car

Tuned Up Engine. About 7k Miles On Engine, Car In Good

Running Condition.Must Sell As I Am Not

Able To Drive ForMedical Reasons.

Appx. 30 mpg(Highway).Can be seen at 7 Church Rd

in Eastford.Asking $1100 OBO

860-974-1190

1981 MercedesBenz 240DOriginal Owner

$4,000860-774-0587

1990 Mustang GT Convertible

Burgundy paint with Black top. Runs/sounds great. Just tuned up. Everything works. Ready for Spring/Summer

cruising. $4500.Call Charlie

(401)523-5670

1967 Mustang Coupe

289 C.I. 3 speed manual transmission, 63K original miles, excellent condition.

$14,500 or best reasonable offer. Serious inquiries only

please.Call (860)428-9455

1997 Olds RegencyNice solid driver 105K

highway miles, loaded with moonroof, needs nothing.

Asking $3500.Call (860)974-3022

1996 Oldsmobile Ciera

Navy Blue, good mechanical condition, a few cosmetic scratches. Asking $2400.

Call (860)928-2624

$500 PoliceImpounds!

Cars/Trucks From $500!For listings

800-559-4138 ext. 3468

2008 Pontiac G5Brand New! Low Mileage.

2-Door Coupe,Midnight Blue.

Bought For $18,000Sell For $14,500774-230-4485

1987 SAAB 900Needs some work but runs

well. $500 firm.Call (860)928-5116

2008 Scion XBSilver, fully loaded, 8000 miles, have title in hand,

asking $12,500. If interested call Bonnie,

(508)248-4568 after 6PM

2001 SubaruForrester

Standard, Recent Brakes, A/C, Roof Racks. Looks

& Runs Great.$5,500 OBO

508-987-3244

1997 Volvo Wagon

Automatic, excellentcondition, needs nothing. Leather interior $3300 or

best offer.Call (860)963-1929 or

cell (508)397-1640

Corvette 1988Excellent Condition. NewT-Top, Tires & Interior.

Over $11k Invested.Asking $7500 OBO1-508-943-11281-508-341-3164

WantedOld Camaros

1967-1969 including parts, pieces in any condition. Will

consider other models.Call (860)633-0869

SPORTS UTILITYVEHICLES

1995 Ford ExplorerSport Utility

4WD, Automatic, V-6, A/C,Tilt, Cruise, Power

Windows/Locks. 138,500Miles. Dark Green, w/Grey

Leather Interior.AM/FM/CD/Cassette.

$3000 OBO860-774-0757

Ask For Art

1996 FordBronco XLT

4x4, 1 owner, no accidents, never smoked in, interior

99%, runs perfect, Green/Grey, brush guard,

needs rear fenders, $3500. Call (508)949-1525

1998 GMC JimmySport Utility 4D

V6 Engine, 4WD,Automatic Transmission,

92k Mileage, ExcellentCondition, Loaded.Asking $4995.95860-928-6853

1999 GMCSuburban SLT

4x4, Leather, Remote/Keyless Entry,

130k Miles, GoodCondition.$6500

508-612-6398

1999 JeepCherokee

4x4, 4.0L, auto, air, AM/FM, $4995.

Call Jims Auto Uph & Sales

(860)928-5049

2001 ChevyBlazer LT

Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4

Wheel Drive. Very Clean, Runs Great, Needs Nothing!

94k Miles, 22MPG.Asking $6000

508-864-3846

2001 Ford Explorer Sport

4x4, 4.0L, auto, air, CD, 74K. $5995.

Call Jim’s Auto Uph & Sales

(860)928-5049

2004 JeepLiberty SportSilver, 49k Miles.

Excellent Condition.CD/AM/FM Radio.Asking $14,200774-364-1133Or After 5pm

508-886-7184Ask For Linda

2004 SubaruForester

59,000 miles, auto, 2.5L, Java Black Pearl. Very clean

car, $13,500.Call (508)434-0147

740 MOTORCYCLES

2005 Aquila 250 Cruiser

356 miles, showroomcondition, bike can be seen at 364 Main Street, Oxford.

$2700.Call (774)280-2630

1999 Compo HDHardtail

Just Painted, CompletelyRebuilt, Must See!

Asking $8000 Or BRO508-566-2721

2006 HarleyDavidson

Sportster XL883CWhite with saddle bags. 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Harley helmet, jacket and

gloves for sale.Call (508)949-0621

2002 HarleyDavidson XL 1200

Dealer serviced, 5000original miles, many

screaming eagle accessories. Red Black, lots of chrome, a

must see @ $6500.Call (860)774-7615

2002 HarleyXLH 883 Sportster

9500 Miles, Crash Bars, Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags,

Passenger Pegs & Pillion, Custom Grips.

Excellent ConditionLooks & Runs Great.

Asking $4500860-617-7335

2001 HarleyDavidson

1200 SportsterYellow & Black,

Mint Condition With NewParts. 3000 Miles.

$4950508-892-4495

2000 HarleyDavidson XL883

CustomPearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs,

Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots

Of Chrome Added, 1,493 Miles, Flawless.Asking $5800

860-792-1168

1998 Harley Davidson

1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, excellent condition,

registered, many extras!$7000 or BO

508-764-8754

1994 HarleyDavidson

Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, good shape, extra lights,extra chrome, forward

controls. $7500.Call (508)864-3198

2008 Honda Rebel CMX250C

Just bought, has 84 miles. Paid $4000 but too old to

ride. $2990 FIRM.Call (508)987-6313

2005 Honda VT750Shadow SpiritMint Condition, Low

Mileage, Always Garaged.Pearl Blue/Metallic SilverFlame, Chrome Backrest.

Asking $4500 OBOCall 860-792-0506

2003 HondaCRF-150Hardly Used!Paid $3200

Asking $1800 Firm(508)987-0557

1996 Honda Goldwing SE

Excellent condition, must see, loaded. Asking $10,500. Call Steve (860)963-9030

1994 HondaCBR 600

Excellent Condition, 24kMiles. White & Black.

New Chain & Tire.$2800 OBO

508-765-9266

2006 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad

Excellent condition with extra features and accessories,

6,514 miles, model VN1600D6F, one owner,

must be seen to appreciate. Price reduced to $8000Call (413)204-6237

1993 Sportster1200 CC

Mint ConditionMust See

$3,000 or best offerCall After 6pm860-779-9780

2004 XL 883 Harley

Davidson3400 miles, lots of

upgrades, mintcondition, handles

great. $7200 or best offer. Won’t last long!

Call (508)347-8969

1987 YamahaXV535 Motorcycle59,920 Miles, New Battery, Owner’s Manual, Service

Manual Included.$900 OBO

Call Robert508-987-5167

100th Anniversary2003 Harley

Davidson883 Hugger, 12k Miles.

Includes Harley Hard Leather Bags, Dual Seat, Extra

Chrome, Luggage Rack,Cover, & Windshield.

$5500508-943-3004

Dirt Bike2003 Yamaha YZ 125

Barely Ridden, Never Raced. Excellent Condition. New

Renthal Handlebars & Grips. New Front Tire.

$2000 Or Best OfferCall 860-928-1466

745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES

2005 Honda Rancher 4-wheelerArmy Green color, extremely low mileage, used mostly for yard work. Asking $3250 or

best offer. Must sell.Call (860)779-9756

2004 Honda Foreman

Rubicon 500cc“very low miles and hours”

must sell. baby on the way!!! used 25 times tops. $5000 or


2005 Kawasaki 250 Bayou ATV

Less than 30 hours use, mint condition/needs nothing.

Paid $3200, asking $2200 or best offer.

Call (508)867-8434 after 5:30pm

1998 Kawasaki 750 Xi Sport JetskiTwo seater, new battery and recently serviced. Excellent condition. Includes trailer and cover. $2500 or bestoffer. Call (508)234-0252

2006 SuzukiLTZ 400

White/Blue, Max Of 20 Hours On Bike. Upgrades Include

Full Yoshimara Exhaust, Stage II Jetted, Skid Plates,

Nerf Bars, DG Bumper,Reverse. Transferable

Warranty.Serious Inquiries Only!

$3800 FIRMCall 774-230-4350

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

2002 12x40 Park Model RV

(like brand new) on beautiful lot in campground can be

used for a full 6 months (15 April-15 October every year)

Lot paid for until 2097.$48,000

Call Don (508)344-9499

2001 24 ft. Travel Camper Trailer

All works, call for details! Call from 8am-7:30pm.

Best time to call4pm-7:30pm

(508)867-6124SEASON ENDING SPECIAL!

$5,500 or best offer

1997 24’Dutchman Pop-Up

CamperModel 1007

Sleeps 6Great Condition. Heat,

Refrigerator, Stove, Etc.$2700

413-537-0619

1989 24’ TerryTravel Trailer

Excellent Condition, NewBattery, Tires, & More.Receiver & Sway BarsIncluded. Must See To

Appreciate.$3400 or best offer.

508-885-6215

2004 29’Springdale

Travel TrailerSuper slide, A/C, sleeps 6,

like new, $13,500.Call (860)753-0185

2001 7000 lb Car Trailer

Made by CarMate. Asking $1800.

Leather Sofa and Love Seat

Black. Paid $1000,asking $500.

Treadmill by Sportcrafthas cupholder, $250.

2 Dog Pens$50 for both.

Call (860)774-3989 or (860)617-1371

1995 Allegro Bay28 foot diesel RV, 15,000 miles (original) sleeps 5,

$24,000.Call (860)774-4331

10 Foot TravelTrailer

Excellent Condition, Heater, A/C, Microwave, DVD, TV, Refrigerator, Sink, Stove.

Sleeps 4-6.$3000

860-974-0742


184 ROUTE 198EASTFORD, CT 06242

860-974-0363Our vehicles are sold but not forgotten.

Get ready for winter with a used Ford Explorer. Completely serviced and ready to go!

Two to choose from2003 Ford Explorer XLT, Med. Wedgewood Blue

Medium Parchment Leather Int. with power driver seat,4.6L V8 with 5spd auto trans, trailer tow pkg.

Adjustable pedals with memory, 3rd row seat. 90162 miles

2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4, White, V8, Auto, Leather, 3rd row seating, AM/FM/6 CD changer, Dual Zone climate control, Sunroof, 68000 miles

Both these vehicles are exceptionally clean for their ageSee these and more on our new website!

www.bowensgarageinc.com

Aut motive750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

2006 Camp Out Truck CapGray, 6ft with sliding front window & side windows &

locking back window. Used 2 months, brand new. Stored in heated garage. Fits Ford Truck Super Cab. $1100.

(508)729-9177

2002 Citation 31Ft. Travel

Trailer$13,999. One owner, kept on site, nice camper, includes

back ladder, spare tire,awning, electric jack, sleeps

6, lots of storage, hugebathroom, queen bed, 1 large

slide-out in living room &dinette area. Pictures onwww.breezybendrv.com

Call (508)987-1519 for more details

2006 Enclosed Trailer

7x14, Black, tandem axles (torflex) 3 year warranty left

on axles, one year left on body. Ramp door, side door, new spare tire. Brand new

condition. $4000 orbest offer.

Call (860)935-9154

2005 Fleetwood PaceArrow 37A

Motorhome18K miles, loaded, no

pets/smokers. Two slide outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. Electric awning & levelers, workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5

speed, lots of extras.Low $90’s.

Call (508)885-4727

35 Foot Mallard Sprinter Camping

Trailer“Bunk House”, Sleeps 9.In Excellent Condition.

$2250508-347-9112

1976 Motor Home28 Feet, All New Tires,

Ready To Go. On Road Now!$3300 OBO

774-200-4076


2004 Gulfstream B Touring Cruiser

with slide, full bath, twin beds, loaded. Exceptional

unit. 12MPG, $34,500.

2007 Motorcycle Scooter

with luggage rack. 50cc $1150

Call (508)476-9885

2006 KeystoneSprinter Travel

Trailer31 Feet, New Tires, Well Maintained, Slide-Out,

Awning, Ladder. Sleeps 6.Dual Cam Hitch, TV, AC/Heat.

$17,500508-943-8240

1998 Lance Squire 9800

Truck Camper11’ 3” A/C, electric jacks, 3

burner stove/oven, sleeps 5, 30 gallon propane tank,generator ready. Full dry

bath, solar panel, 2 awnings, double sinks. $7200.

Call Mike (508)949-9174

35’ Park Model Trailer

Fully equipped, furnished with 10’x35’ attached

enclosed room. Heated, A/C, friendly neighbors, large

field, family activities, access to new built in pool,

inexpensive comfortableliving, located in Woodstock

CT. Park open April-Oct. $40,000 includes lot. 2009

assessment and the R.E. Tax (508)278-7616 or

(508)450-0689

2001“Woodland Park”Beautiful Custom Design,

40’ Park Model Trailer.Sliding Glass DoorEntrance, Full Bath,

3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8Central Air

Winter Insulation PackagePaid $47,000 New.

Asking $29,995 OBO617-524-6220


1988 SkamperPop-Up Camper

Asking $1500Well-kept, Immaculate.

Garaged 10 Years And UsedInfrequently. Sleeps 6. Vinyl

Pull-Outs In ExcellentCondition, Galley-Style

Kitchen With Stove, Sink,And Icebox. Furnace AndAC/DC Power ConverterWith Battery, Spare Tire

And Carrier.Moving, Must Sell!

508-476-1767

2004 Sunliner T2199

Stable Jack, Patio Awning, Furnace, AM/FM/CD Player, Spare Tire, Outside Shower, Monitor Panel, Skylight, TV

Antenna, A/C, EnclosedBathroom, Shower.

Unit Like New, Very Clean!$9995

860-774-2984

2000 SunnybrookRV

Asking $14,00030’, Excellent Condition.

Circular Shower, Solid Wood Table & Chairs, Couch Bed.

Call 702-493-8704

2003 Trail-Cruiser

26’, queen bunk house, light weight, stereo, micro, A/C,

heat, 6 gallon hot water, tub/shower. $8000 firm.Call (508)579-8141

1985 WildernessCamper

Sleeps 6, Very GoodCondition

All Original Paperwork,Lots of New Parts.$3000 or best offer

860-774-0100

WaterfrontLot With

32 Foot 2004 RVOn 1 1/2 Mile Lake, In

Beautiful ResortCampground

$42,999508-989-8165


Coleman NiagraPop-Up

Great Condition! Heat,Inside/Outside Stoves,

Slide-Out Dinette,Refrigerator, Inside/Outside

Shower, Toilet, Lots OfStorage. Sleeps 6-8.

Asking $8000508-248-5620

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2003 ChevyVenture

75K miles, in very goodcondition. Asking $6000 or

best offer.Call Tatyana,

(508)949-6082

1999 Chevy S-104x4, ex-cab, 4.3, auto, air,

am/fm/cd, Green, 62K. $6495.

Call Jim’s Auto Uph & Sales

(860)928-5049

1996 ChevyK3500 Pickup

6.5 Diesel, Auto, 4x4, 8’ Bed, 149k. New Batteries, Tires, Front-End Bushings, Brake

Lines, Bedliner, Fuel Tank/Pump/Lines, Engine

Cooler Lines, Clean.$9000

860-779-2568

1994 Chevy 3/4 Ton

350 V8, 2WD, excellentcondition, 190k miles, new

tires, recent brakes andtuneup. $3000.

Call (774)272-1192

1990 Chevy S104-Cylinder, 50k Original

Miles, 5-Speed, Red.Amazing Condition

$2000 FirmCall 860-928-0395

1989 Chevy 1500 Short bed Z71 off road.


760 VANS/TRUCKS

1989 ChevyConversion Van

Rigged for towing, southern unit, good condition. $3000

Call (860)883-4797

2001 DodgeDakota Sport

Extended cab, Blue, 80K miles, very good condition, bed liner, like new. $6900 or


97 DodgeConversion Van

Excellent Shape$4700

Or Best OfferCall After 5pm Or

Weekends860-917-7381

1997 DodgeDakota Sport 4x4

Power everything, 122K miles, looks good, runs good. Rhino spray on

bedliner.Asking $4000.

Call (508)867-3741

1996 DodgeDakota Sport

Pickup5 speed standard with 2.5

4 cylinder engine, runs good, looks great, has new tires.

Good on gas. $2500 or best offer.

Call (860)774-4600

2003 FordRanger XLT

Long bed with liner, 3.0 liter v-6, 5 speed auto, 26k ,

excellent condition. $8900. Call (860)963-7458

2000 FordWindstar LX

Dual Sliding Doors. Ice Cold A/C, Tinted Windows, Power

Everything. Runs Great!Very Good Mileage.

$2250 OBO774-208-3313

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1999 Ford Ranger

5 speed, 2WD, 181K miles,bedliner, ladder racks,

alloy wheels,PRICE REDUCED

$1,800 OBOCall (860)779-0818

1996 Ford E-2503/4 Ton Heavy Duty,Extended Utility Van.

75k Miles On Engine,186k Original Miles.

Well Maintained. A/C,Tool Shelves. Great For

Floor Coverings!$2100

Call Mike508-269-2420

1994 Ford F150XLT 4x4 Xtracab

PickupLooks Good, RunsExcellent! V8, PW,

PL, Cruise, 5-Speed,Cold A/C.

$2,900 OBO

2003 HondaTRX250 EX ATV

Runs Great! Looks Great!$2100 OBO

860-634-0581

1985 Ford F-600 Box Truck

low miles, runs good, needs some new brake lines. $1000

or best offer.Call (508)922-3936

2002 GMC Safari4.3L, AWD/ABS/Cruise, New Tires, Seats 8, Fr.

Green, Clean$8000

860-963-7484

2001 GMC Sierra Turbo Diesel 4x4

Pick Up94,000 miles, loaded,

leather, $15,500.Call (860)753-0185 or

(860)779-1886 evenings

760 VANS/TRUCKS

1969 GMC Pick-Up6ft Stepside, 350 V8 4 bolt main, chrome stacks, three

on the tree headers,edelbrock, much more.

Call for details,(860)963-1000. Leave

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BY KEITH GRIFFIN

I was discussing popular

aspects of a newspaper with an

editor and managing editor

recently. The managing editor,

sort of an academic journalist

deep down, was somewhat aghast

that one of the more popular fea-

tures in her paper is a short inter-

view with newcomers in the busi-

ness arena. I said it just proves

that a lot of times we journalists

are out of touch with what the

readers like.

Well, the same can be said of

automotive reviewers. Sometimes

we’re out of touch with what peo-

ple like. Case in point is this

week’s Audi A5. I’ve found this

coupe attractive since I was first

introduced to its sporty sibling,

the S5 but I was totally unpre-

pared for the reception the Audi

A5 would get on the road.

People love it. My next-door

neighbor couldn’t stop raving

about it. People at traffic lights

marveled at it. I got lots of ques-

tions about it.

Normally this next PR state-

ment would make my eyes roll up

inside my head, but I think Audi

has nailed it: “The A5 successful-

ly unites the acclaimed Audi

design language and thrilling

dynamic driving performance

and combines generous refine-

ment with the brand’s character-

istic quality and sophistication.”

Somewhat in my defense, the

first time I was introduced to the

S5 was next to the Audi R8. Not to

go all gossip page on you, but I

think it would be like meeting

Jennifer Aniston and Angelina

Jolie at the same time.

Audi also raises a good point in

its hyperbole for the A5. Coupe

buyers don’t buy their cars for

practical reasons. They buy them

for emotional purposes and

design plays a huge part in that

emotion. Frankly, I get a lot more

excited by the Jaguar XK, but

that coupe has nothing on the A5

when it comes to curb appeal

based on the comments I

received.

It’s a good thing the rest of the

car is as good as the design. The

Audi A5 3.2 FSI engine produces

265 hp and a superb torque of 243

ft. lbs. in a broad rev band of 3,000

to 5,000 rpm. In combination with

standard Quattro permanent all-

wheel drive, the A5 has strong

acceleration at all times, whether

it’s accelerating from a stoplight

or passing on the highway. Audi

says within 6.1 seconds, the 3.2

FSI quattro with manual six-

speed gearbox sprints from 0 to 60

mph. The top speed is limited to

130 mph, which I never tested, but

would have loved to (on a race-

track, of course).

This is a surprisingly comfort-

able car for a tall driver but only

if you travel sans rear seat pas-

sengers. A small child might fit

behind you, but this is not a car

for four adults. Then again, peo-

ple who buy coupes rarely think

in terms of four people. It’s usual-

ly just them and the significant

other heading off beautiful week-

ends in the country. (At least

that’s what the marketing people

would have you believe.)

Handling is exceptionally good

on the A5. It feels right at home

on both city streets and the open

road. It liked zipping around

downtown Hartford, as well as

making longer runs. (It’s the kind

of car that makes you invent

errands to run – as long as

they’re about 20 miles away.)

The A5 with a six-speed manual

starts at $40,700. The model I

drove had the six-speed automat-

ic transmission and cost $42,000.

Frankly, unless you really want a

manual transmission (and both

my cars have them), there’s little

reason not to get the automatic.

Its around-town mileage, accord-

ing to the EPA, is 17 vs. 16 for the

manual, which does better on the

highway at 27 mpg vs. 26 mpg.

The annual fuel cost for both is

identical, with premium fuel

required.

The A5 that Audi loaned me for

a week had a few luxury options

worth mentioning: adaptive bi-

Xenon headlights with the

dynamic cornering light system

and an LED strip of daytime run-

ning lights; eyless access for the

doors and trunk and keyless

engine starting; and an advanced

Audi parking system that fea-

tures a rearview camera that

helps to make tricky parking in

cramped spots easily negotiable.

The reason one needs the

rearview camera is outward visi-

bility isn’t great. Set your mir-

rors correctly, though, and you

shouldn’t have any problems.

So, if there’s a coupe in your

soul, you could do a lot worse

than an Audi A5. It delivers a lot

of performance for under $50,000.

(Questions and comments aboutthis review and other automotiveconcerns can be e-mailed to [email protected]. All queriesare answered.)

VITAL STATISTICS

Wheelbase: 108.2 inches

Length: 182.1 inches

Width: 73 inches

Height: 54 inches

Curb weight: 3913 lbs.

Engine: 3.2-liter V-6

Horsepower: 263

Torque: 245 lb. ft.

EPA estimated mpg

city/highway: 17/26

Base price: $42,000

As-tested price: $47,590

Also consider:

Porsche Cayman,

Infiniti G37, BMW 3 series

Aut motive

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