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132ndEdition www.OtisGazette.com ~ Otis Gazette ~ April, 2013 ~~ 1

The Berkshiresto the Foothills

Mass: Becket,

Blandford, East Otis, GreatBarrington, Lee, Lenox Dale, Lenox, Monterey, New Marlborough, Otis, Pittsfield, Stockbridge,

Sandisfield & Sheffield. CT: Bakerville, Barkhamsted, Burrville, Canaan, Colebrook,Harwinton, New Hartford, Torrington & Winsted

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12TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONAPRIL 2013


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2 ~~ April, 2013 ~ Otis Gazette ~ www.OtisGazette.com 132ndEdition

Welcome to the 132ndEditionof the

OtisOtisOtisOtis

GazetteGazetteGazetteGazetteApril 2013.Its hard to believe 12

years ago I was workingon my very first issue. My boys were only oneand three years old, and most of my work wasdone while they napped or played on the floor.Now Isaac is 13 and Killian is 15 years old,growing up so fast. So much in life hashappened since beginning this paper. Many ofmy life changing events have been shared herewith all of you. Otis has been an amazing placewith amazing people who have become such apart of my life. Its been a blessing to have theOtis Gazette and to have been able to work formyself all of these years. Now with my fiancTyler with me its like another new excitingchapter in life.

With hardships along the way, as so many ofus have in our life, it really feels good topersevere and grab onto life and live it to thefullest. Live life, Love life, Prosper, WorkHard, Play Hard, and thank God for all theblessings in my life, no matter how big or small.

And thanks to all of you, the readers, myadvertisers, friends and family for the blessingof the Otis Gazette. Without all of you thislabor of love would not be possible.

Looking forward to the next 12 years!Thank You All!!

We hope you enjoy this issue of the OtisGazette as much as we enjoy preparing it for

you. Feel free to contact us and contributeyour photos and stories to:

[email protected] or fax 413.269.9912

PO Box 800, Otis, MA 01253

God Bless Otis & All! Angelina / Tyler

Hair in OtisHair in OtisCorner of Ridge Ave & Drive B

East Otis, MA 01029Unisex Hair Salon

Donna Argiro

Keratin TreatmentsPrecision Cutting & Styling ~

Updos & Braids,Specializing in Hair Color

Corrective ColorCustom Perms ~ Foil Highlighting

Facial Waxing ~ Redken Products AvailableTues & Thursday by Appointment Only

269-7507

Customer AppreciationThe Otis Gazette would like to say

Thank You to our advertisers. Eachmonth we will choose randomly one

advertiser to receive a $25 Gift Card.This months recipient is:

HAIRIN OTISEast Otis, MA

On the CoverWe encourage all of you to send in yourphotos for publication consideration.

Mail your business card toOtis Gazette POB 800 Otis, MA 01253

With a check for $40by April 15thAnd your ad will appear in May, 2013

$216 will run ad from May 13 thru Oct 13

That Includes a 10% Discount(Full COLOR Biz Card ad 6 months only $324)

Biz card size ad is 3.5wide X 2.1tall or 1.7wide X 4.4tall


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Ever wondered what those blue barrels

were for at the Otis Transfer Station next

to the cardboard compactor? They are

the designated DepositReturnable

Soda/Beer Can & Bottle drop off point.

Just taking a few extra seconds to drop

them into the blue barrels, instead of into

the trash compactor or recycling bin, helps fund the Otis

Community. Volunteers from the AMVETS, FRRSD PTO,and the Otis Cultural Council dedicate their time to sort and

process these returnables. Each of these organizations are

non-profit and all proceeds go directly back into the

community. Every nickel counts!

AMVETS 2013 LOBSTER ROLL: 20 Apr 13 from

6:00pm 9:00pm at the Knox Trail Inn. Come on down for

some fun and chances to win succulent lobster, cash, and

other prizes. Raffle Tickets also on sale now! Contact Tom

Soules at 269-6014.

MILITARY FACTOID: The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is

a long-range strategic bomber

designed to deliver both

conventional and nuclear

munitions. The B-52 took its

maiden flight in April 1952. The

B-52 just marked its 61th

anniversary and will continue to

serve into the 2040s. . . that will

be over 90 years old!

VANZANDT PORTABLE RESTROOMS

LEE, MA

JOHN VANZANDT JR

413-281-5000


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MetalRoofing Supply

Local Distributor & Sales

Outlasts ShinglesEasier to Install

Cheaper than ShinglesEliminate Ice & Snow

Job Site Estimates & DeliveriesTop Quality

Best Prices in AreaDirect From Factory

Walnut Hill Distribution Center

413.562.3442 413.848.2113

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Open 24 Hours

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MonFri 7:30a-7p

Sat-8a-6pSun-8a-4p

345 North Main St

Winsted, CT

13.5 Miles South Of

Villa Mia

860-738-WASH


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The Berkshires to

The Foothills~~ ~~~ ~~

Townscape Along the Side:The Otis Townscape Print bythe internationally celebratedartist Leonard Weber is used onthe cover of the Otis Gazettewithfull permission and the blessingof Leonard Weber. His shop,Hayloft Gallery, is located at thejunction of Routes 23 & 57 inMonterey, MA. The HayloftGallery is open by appointmentonly, call 413-528-1806. OtisTownscape prints, as well asvarious other Townscapes areavailable.

www.leonardweber.com.Special Thanks Leonard WeberSpecial Thanks Leonard WeberSpecial Thanks Leonard WeberSpecial Thanks Leonard Weber

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Angelina M Dubourg ~ EditorTyler McBreairty ~ CoEditorPO Box 800 ~ 702 Becket Road

~ Otis, MA 01253 ~~ (413) 269-9909 ~

~ Fax:(413)269-9912 [email protected]

~~ ~~~ ~~

Contact forAdvertising Rates

Deadline ~ 20th each Month~~ ~~~ ~~

Those who make publishing the OtisGazette possible through their volunteered

time and effort:Beverly Kimberley ~ West Otis, MARichard Morse ~ New Hartford, CTRamona Morse ~ New Hartford, CT

Henry Wingate ~ Otis, MA

~~ ~~~ ~~

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Advertisers should check advertisements the first day. Otis Gazette shall not be liable for failureto publish an ad, or for any errors in publication except to the extent of the cost of the ad for thefirst months insertion. Adjustment for errors is limited to the cost of that portion of the ad whereinthe error occurred. Our usual publication date is within the first week of each month. To ensureplacement, ad copy must be submitted by the 15th of the month preceding insertion. All copyreceived after the 15th will be held and considered for the following months issue.

The Otis GazetteOtis GazetteOtis GazetteOtis Gazette has the most Unique Distribution AreaUnique Distribution AreaUnique Distribution AreaUnique Distribution Area MassachusettsBecket

Becket Country Store & CafBerkshire Custom Cedar HomesBonnie Rigg Campground*

Sherwood ShoppeTurn-Key Modular HomesUncle Larrys Tavern

BlandfordBlandford General StoreSheepgate*

East OtisBerkshire HillbilliesCamp Overflow*Hall's General StoreKnox Trail InnL&M AutoLaurel Ridge CampgroundPapas Healthy Food & FuelPond Pasture Real Estate

Great BarringtonAgwayAubuchon HardwareBogies Restaurant

Carberrys Auto SupplyCoin-op LaundromatCove, TheFour Brothers PizzaGt. Barrington Pizza HouseGuidos MarketMcDonaldsPlaza PackageSmittys Grinder ShopSunoco Rt7-23Trottas Wine & SpiritsWild Birds Country StoreX-Tra Mart Gas (696 S. Main)

LeeAdams Community BankAthenasBuckys TavernEast Lee PackageGreen Grocer, The

Hyde PlaceJills RestaurantJoes DinerLaundry CenterLee HardwareLee VideoLocker RoomMcDonaldsOConnell Convenience PlusPaperdillyPho Sai GonPilgrim InnRed Apple Take-outSalmon Run Fish HouseSubwayTrustco Bank

LenoxBurger KingRt 7Calligary

Cleanwater Natural FoodsKimball FarmsLenox CoffeeLenox Family CenterLenox LaundromatLoebs FoodtownMaximum StylesOBriens MarketOlde Heritage TavernPrice Chopper

Lenox DaleMoonshinesTanners Market

New HartfordCollinsville Antiques of New

HartfordFoothills Delery & BakeryRocky River Sweets*

New Hartford Patco/MobilTonios PizzeriaUp Country Sport FishingStop & Save Citgo

RivertonRiverton General Store

TorringtonApple House Quick Mart / CitgoCharlotte Hungerford HospitalThe CorkFine Wine &

BeverageThe Hair Dr.Panera BreadRuwet & SibleyShell (lower East Main)Shell (upper East Main)SunocoSuper Stop-N-ShopTorrington Library

Twin Colony DinerWinsted

Angels Dry CleaningBilly Rays CafChina StarHoagies Ice Cream Shoppe*IGAJohns ImportKellys KitchenLive BaitMcDonaldsNormans Wine & Spirit ShoppeR&B Sports World*SunocoX-Tra MartShell* = Seasonal Deliveries

Currently at8,000 Issues!!

MontereyHayloft GalleryMonterey General StoreRoadside Caf

Otis

Architectural ConstructionSupply

Benchmark Real EstateCustom Audio WorksFarmington River Diner & DeliKlondike Campground*Laurel Ridge Campground*Legacy BankMountain View Campground*Other Brother DarrylsOtis LibraryOtis Poultry FarmOtis Recreation CenterOtis RidgeOtis Town HallSoap & Suds LaundromatTerranovas MarketTolland State Forest*

Pittsfield

A-MartBurger KingDakota RestaurantElm St BagelElm St LaundromatElm St LuncheonetteHighland RestaurantHarrys MarketMobil MartOConnells Gas StationPalmers MarketSuper Stop & Shop - Merrill RdSuper Stop & Shop - Dan Fox Dr

SandisfieldA&M AutoNew Boston InnNew Boston Nursing HomeNew Boston StoreSilverbrook Caf

Tuckers PlaceVilla Mia

SheffieldPJs VarietyPetes GarageSheffield MobilSheffield PotterySunrise Diner

StockbridgeBrickhouse PubElm Street MarketMichaels Bar & RestaurantOConnell Convenience PlusRisingdale CafStockbridge CoffeeTaft Farms

ConnecticutBarkhamsted

American Legion Campground*Log House RestaurantMonroe Muffler & BrakeSkiltons Antique & CollectiblesSuper Stop-N-ShopWhite Pines Campground*

BurrvilleBurrville Pizza & DeliElaines PizzaWinns DeliStill River Package Store

CanaanCanaan Auto

Now expanded into Lenox Dale, Lenox & Pittsfield


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Experience the

difference LOCAL

realtors can make!

Broker: Mary Turek; Realtor:Don Turek

www.BerkshireWoods.net

158 Sandisfield Rd. Sandisfield, MA 01255

[email protected] phone:413-258-4430

Certified Chimney SweepsDavid Seamans Tom Reynolds Sue Seamans

Clean Sweep Chimney SweepClean Sweep Chimney SweepClean Sweep Chimney SweepClean Sweep Chimney SweepServing the Berkshires & VT since 1977

802-442-3939413-243-1691

[email protected]

Emergencies 413-717-2887

Music by

Special Events ~

Family Functions

Instant Requests

(413) [email protected]

A & E

AntiquesBuyingAntiques &Collectibles

FurnitureClocks

Old ToysSterling Silver

Gold & Silver Coins

Firearm CollectionsPaintings

Old InterestingItems Wanted

I make house calls!

Alan 860-738-7631


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CALLTODAYFORYOURFREEESTIMATE, SPRINGISHERE.

SOMEOFTHEMANYSERVICESWEOFFERARE:

Lawn Mowing & Lawn CareWeekly or Bi-weekly, Spring & Fall CleanupRemoval of Sand & Plow Damage

LandscapingSoil, Mulch, Stone, Garden Maintenance

ExcavationDemolition, Site Work, Driveways, SepticSystems, Foundations, Drainage Solutions,Trucking

Trucking Snow Plowing

Gary J. O'Brien Property is a family owned and operated for over 40 years.At Gary J O'Brien Property Services one call is all you need for Your

Property to be promptly taken care of. We have the staff and equipment tohandle any job big or small as your satisfaction is our number one priority.We offer Free Estimates and 24 Hour Emergency Service.

COMMERCIALRESIDENTIAL

FULLYINSURED& LICENSED

Just A PieceBig Pond, East Otis, MA


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Flat Roofs ResidentialShingled Roofs Commercial

RODHOUSE ROOFING

413-655-2768POB 4871 RepairsPittsfield, MA 01202 Free Estimates

RRE DE D BB A R NA R N AA L P A C AL P A C A SS

Jeffrey & Sonja Gray24 STUMP ROAD

SANDISFIELD, MA 01255PH. (413) 258-4905FAX (413) 258-4801

[email protected]

STUD SERVICES - ANIMAL SALES - FIBER & FELTSALES - BOARDINGALLOURALPACASARE A.R.I REGISTERED

www.redbarna lpacas . com

Jodys Floor Sanding

& Refinishing

When Quality Counts

Call For Free Estimate

Installation

Sanding ~ StainingEnvironmentally Safe Finishes Available

413-269-7141 Fax: 413-269-6137

Po Box 390, Otis, Ma 01253

Fully Insured ~ 20 Years Experience

Rock Ledge [email protected]

981 Becket Road, Otis, MA

(413) 269-4726

[email protected]

Summer Camp 2013Summer sessions for 2013 are as follows:

July 1stthrough July 5

th

July 8th

through July 12th

July 15th

through July 19th

August 5th

through August 9th

August 12th

through August 16th

August 19th

through August 23rd

Dont Wait Sign Up Early...


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NOW BUYING ALL SCRAP

METAL AND VEHICLES

New certified scales. Now open for business.Drive in all your metals, light and heavy iron, pre-

pared and unprepared steel. Call for quotes.

Formel Motor Company(888)524-9424, 21 Van Deusenville Rd,

Great Barrington, MA, 01230

WALLBANGER CONCRETE2223 Jacobs Ladder Rd.

Becket, MA 01223

Foundations Floors

Additions SidewalksDavid Dowd Rian Dowd-Cabral(413) 243-1714 (413) 237-3642(413) 243-3985 Fax Free Estimates

Fully Licensed and Insured

BW

C

Official Mass Inspection Station #50027

Used Car SalesAuto Repair-Towing

Tuesday thru Saturday 8a-12 1p-5p

413-269-62202010 Ford Fusion SE.$12,799

4cyl, automatic, A/C, comes with 4 extra tires, gas saver 74K miles

2005 Chevy Tahoe Z71.$12,500loaded, very clean, very good condition, will have new brakes and tires,

rear entertainment, 3rd row seating, 90 day drivetrain warranty

2004 PT Cruiser Touring Edition.$4,500Good Condition, many new parts, Auto, A/C, CD Player, 106K miles

2004 GMC Sierra Pickup 4x4.$12,999extended cab w/tonal cover, very good condition one owner 103K miles

2003 Subaru Outback Station Wagon AWD.$6,999103k miles, very nice condition, auto, A/C, new timing belt, recent tires

2002 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4.$12,900regular cab w/8' Fisher plow, very good condition, one owner, 74K miles

2000 Hyundai Elantra Station Wagon.$2,500Good condition, gas saver, many new parts, only 78K miles

1978 Buick Skylark.$9,500Rust free, low mileage, must see! High performance V8 auto, daily driver

- HOT ROD!

~~ We Service What We Sell! ~~Trade-Ins Accepted ~ Open 7 Days

L&M AutoL&M AutoINC

INC

2000 East Otis Road, East Otis, MA 413.269.6220

www.landmautoinc.com

Harding RoofingSpecializing in Standing Seam Metal Roofs

24 Guage ~ Over 20 Colors ~ Free Estimates ~ Insured

Seamless Gutters ~ 32 Guage ~ Over 18 Colors

[email protected]

CT Reg# 0573534

The #1 Most

efficient Wood

stove in the world

as listed by the

EPA!!

Customer Appreciation

10% Off Oil ChangeWith this coupon

April Otis Gazette CouponExpires 4-30-13


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Find the Nuts...Find the Nuts...Find the Nuts...Find the Nuts...

I learned at a very early age that

nuts and bolts hold things together.

The nuts and bolts of this paper are ouradvertisers who make it possible for us

to bring you our profiles and happenings in our

communities. If you can help us Find the Nuts,

that are hiding throughout the paper, fax in to

(413) 269-9912, or mail in to Otis Gazette PO Box

800, Otis, MA 01253 the correct list of where they

are hiding. One will be chosen amongst the

correct entries to receive a $10 Gas Gift Card.

Your list must have the full business name of the

ad that the nut appeared in.PS Spelling Counts!

1)__________________________

2)__________________________

3)__________________________

Our March Edition Winner is:Our March Edition Winner is:Our March Edition Winner is:Our March Edition Winner is:

Cynthia FlintCynthia FlintCynthia FlintCynthia Flint----Ragusa OfRagusa OfRagusa OfRagusa Of

East Otis MAEast Otis MAEast Otis MAEast Otis MAContestant Information:

Name:_______________________________________________________Address:_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________Ph#:_______________________________________________________E-Mail:

Proudly ServingBoars Head Meats & Cheeses!

Pierce Brothers Organic Coffee!

Homemade Soups,

Sandwiches and Salads!Specialty Sandwiches come find outyour favorites, youll be pleasantly

surprised. Eat in or take out!

Full Breakfast too!Try our 3 Egg OmeletsHearty Mans BreakfastBreakfast Sandwiches

Store Hours: Sun 6am-9pmMon - Thurs 5:30am - 9pm

Fri 5:30am - 10pm ~ Sat 6am - 10pm

Deli Hours 6:30 am - 4:00 pmBreakfast and Lunch served 7 Days

a week 6:30 Am to 3Pm

www.papashealthyfoodandfuel.com2000 East Otis Road,East Otis, MA 01029,

413-269-7779

PROFESSIONAL P.H.D CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN

Parts And Accessories

ROLANDS MOTOR WORKSTHE HARLEY DAVIDSON PROS800 -HOG -B IKE

WWW.ROLANDSMOTORWORKS.COM504 Easthampton Road Northampton, MA 01060

ROLAND TESSIER 413-586-BIKE

Customer Appreciation

Free Small CoffeeWith this April 2013 Otis Gazette Coupon

Tuesday, April 23rdOnly


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LITIGATIONPERSONAL INJURY

REAL ESTATEWILLS & ESTATE PLANNING

ZONING & LAND USEATTORNEY

JEREMIA POLLARD

[email protected]

HANNON

LERNERP.C.LH 184 Main StreetLee, MA 01238

Farrah S. WaxAttorney At LawSpecializing in Family Law

55 Pittsfield Road, Suite 6A

Lenox, MA 01240Tel: 413-637-8880

Fax: 413-410-0680

Email: [email protected]

Charter Plumbing & Heating

Fully Licensed and Insured

Owner: Nelson Charter

Pittsfield MA

Phone: 413-344-6939

[email protected]


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ALDOS

BUYINGYour Gold & SilverUnwanted, broken,worn, or discarded

jewelry

$$$ Gold &Silver Coins $$$

Silver Dollars

Gold Sterling Platinum Paladium

Diamonds

Aldos Gold &Silver Shop171 Main St., Lee, MA

413.243.1113

BUYING

413.269.4438

Farmington River Diner

Rte 8 Otis, MA

413.269.6874

EDFITTS

Chassis Restoration & Rebuilt Components

Parts Bought, Sold & Traded

Interior @Top Kits InstalledSome Bodywork

Winsted, CT1-860-238-4077 Evenings

EDSMODEL A REPAIRSOVER40YEARSEXPERIENCE

FORM-ALL

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

SPECIALIZINGINCOMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE

FLATWORK SIDEWALKSDRIVEWAYSPATIOS

POUREDINPLACEFOUNDATIONSPh. 413-236-5658

Fax. 413-236-5628

www.formallconstruction.com

Otis citizens inGuinness Book of World Records !!!!!!!

On October 27, 2012, 48 people gathered together to at The Izaak WaltonLeague Field, in Otis, MA to help me and NationalGeographic Kids magazine set TWO Guinness World

Records titles: Most people to run 100 meters in 24hours AND the largest collection of shoes forrecycling. To break the records, more than 5,000people worldwide needed to run 100 meters betweennoon ET October 26, 2012, and noon ET October 27,2012, and more than 15,000 shoes were need to becollected and sent to National Geographic Society.I am excited to announce that we helped to set therecords! This means when the 2014 edition of theGuinness Book of World Records comes out, we will be in it! Throughout theworld 30,914 people participated and 16,407 shoes were collected!!Special thanks to my two independent witnesses; Lyn Minery and KathleenCarroll, my steward; Angelina Dubourg, my course measurer Chris Bouchard,Berkshire Bank, and Advance Manufacturing for shipping the whopping 108sneakers that we had collected.I would like to thank everyone who supported me, donated their old sneakers,and came to the event. For pictures and video you can go:www.kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com/2013/02/04/guinness-world-record/

Look for another Guinness Book World Record attempt this fall !!!Haley Couch, Otis, MA


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PO BOX 305, BECKET, MA 01223413-623-5352 OR 441-1617

LEDOUX CONTRACTINGMASONRY / LANDSCAPE

FIREPLACES CONCRETEPATIOS SIDEWALKSSTONEWALLS SNOWPLOWING

Horseshoe League Signing Up Now!

Horseshoe TournamentsApril 28th ~ May 19thJune 30th ~ July 28th

August 25

th

~ September 29

th

October 27th

Live Music Saturday April 13th

On The Rocks

413-258-4040 Route 8, Sandisfield, MA

Pizza * Burgers * Sandwiches

Kids Menu * And Much More!

CHP on Wheels will bring health careto those who cant easily travel to a CHPhealth center in Great Barrington, Lee, orPittsfield. Kathleen Floyd Family NursePractitioner will offer routine checkups, sickvisits, physicals, and follow up care for thosewith chronic illness. In addition, freescreenings of cholesterol and blood pressure,information on breast cancer, assistance withSNAP enrollment (formerly Food Stamps),access to health insurance, and the

WIC program will also be available onApril 19 at the Otis Town Hall, 1 North Main

Road from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The eventwill coincide with the

Brown Bag Pick Up through theCouncil on Aging. To schedule an appointmentwith Kathleen Floyd at any of these locations,please call (413) 528-8580. Walk-ins welcome.For other information, please call CHP WIC,(413) 528-0457.

Mail your business card toOtis Gazette POB 800 Otis, MA 01253

With a check for $40by April 15thAnd your ad will appear in May, 2013$216 will run ad from May 13 thru Oct 13

That Includes a 10% Discount(Full COLOR Biz Card ad 6 months only $324)

Biz card size ad is 3.5wide X 2.1tall or 1.7wide X 4.4tall


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Woodfired Pizzas ~ Pastas ~ BurgersSalads ~ Wings ~ Kids Menu ~ Full Bar

413.243.2153 ~ 51 Park St., Lee, MA

1 FREE LargeCheese Pizzawith the purchase

of any 2nd LargePizza

(Take out only.Not to be combined)

Lakeside Estates ~ Bed,

Breakfast & Cottage Rental

www.lakesideestatesbnb.com

Check out our

2013 Spring Specials Online99 Kibbe Road PO Box 830, East Otis, MA 01029

413-269-9900 ~ Fax 413-269-8935

E-Mail: [email protected]

Otis Police Log Feb/Mar 2013(Editors Note: Except in the case of arrest, or criminal com-

plaint application by the Otis Police Department, names andaddresses are omitted to protect citizens privacy.)

2/17Erratic operation, South Main St, 2 vehicles rac-

ing. Both vehicles pulled over and two citationsissued. 2/20

ARRESTED: Meghan Bartini, 280 Fairview St,Lee, for receiving stolen property. Ongoing in-vestigation

2/23Neighbor dispute, animal complaint, South PineSt

2/26Assist citizen, VIN verification, West Center Rdresident

3/1

Assist citizens, North Main RdSexual assault, Monterey Road, ongoing investi-gation

3/2Summons service, South Main RdMotor Vehicle Stop, South Main Rd, citation is-sued

Assist citizen, North Main Rd

3/3Assist citizen, South Pine StAssist citizen, North Main RdMotor vehicle Stop, South Main Rd, citation is-suedMotor vehicle stop, North Main Rd, citation is-sued

Ambulance Assist 3/4Assist MSP, Mutual Aid, Motor Vehicle Accident,North Beech Plain Rd, Sandisfield. During motorvehicle inventory, OPD recovered some drugparaphenelia and turned over same to MSP

Ambulance assist, Kibbe Road 3/5

Assist citizen, Pine Rd 3/6

4 residents assisted with firearms license, OPDAssisted party regarding ongoing investigation,OPD

3/7Restraining order vacated, East OtisHarrassment complaint, South Pine StBurglar alarm, cancelled enroute, false, workerson scene

3/9Assist citizen, lockout, vehicle unlockedSummons service

OwnerStationary DocksRolling Docks

Swim RaftsJet Ski & Boat Lifts www.walkonwaterdocks.com

Owner


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ALL STAR EXCAVATION128 HOLMES ROAD, LENOX, MA 01240

WE OFFER REASONABLE RATESON TIME SERVICE

Foundations Percs~Title V~Septic Design

Septic Systems Driveways~Sewer Rotoring

Site Work Top Soil & Gravel

Trucking Road Construction

Land Clearing Garages~Additions~Homes

Demolition Drainage~Deck Piers

Sewer & Water Lines House Lifting & FoundationsSewer & Water Line Repair

Factory Direct Modulars

Video Camera Inspections

Landscaping & Snow Plowing

Paul Giardina Bill AllenCell: 413.822.2623 Cell: 413.822.9942

Motor vehicle stop, South Main Rd, citation is-suedMotor vehicle stop, East Otis Rd, citation issued

3/134 residents assisted with firearms licenses, OPDLicense to carry denied/revoked, OPD

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Building check, Farmington River school, NorthMain, secureBuilding check, US Post Office, North Main, se-cure

Assist MSP, erratic operation, North Main andEast Otis Roads

3/16Burglar alarm, false, homeowner was insidehouse and having difficulty with alarm. AssistedRestraining order served, Dimmock RoadMotor vehicle stop, Monterey Road, citation is-suedMotor vehicle stop, Algerie Road, citation issued

3/17Suspicious persons, Monterey Road, info passedon to MSP

3/19Motor vehicle accident, Hit and Run, North Main

PENNELL CONSTRUCTIONFIRE, WATER, MOLD DAMAGE, RESTORATIONS EXPERTS

ROOFING SIDING ADDITIONS

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

REMODELING RESTORATIONS

SIDING DEMOLITION

MOLD TESTING & PAINTING

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

INSULATION: SPRAY FOAM, BLOW IN, BATTENSWESPECIALIZEINCUSTOMIZING

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LICENSEDIN MA (125038 & CS067565)& CT (HIC# 0631770

24 HOUR EMERCGENCY SERVICE

413-212-1601 ~ [email protected]


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4-H Club in Otis All Kids from surrounding

towns welcome too!

For kids ages 5 to 18. If interested or for more

info contact:

Tonia Carrington Group Leader 413-329-9658

Letters to the EditorDear Angel,I wanted to thank you sooo much for putting my

clothing/household swap in the Gazette. I started thishelping 15 families and due to your paper I am nowhelping 57 and its growing everyday! I have met so

many wonderful people over the past 2 months whotruly have become family. I tell everyone whodonates I would not be able to help this many peopleif it wasnt for people like you donating to me, I wantto stress that. Their donations are so important tome, I want to THANK EVERYONE FROM THEBOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR YOUR DONATIONS!Know that you are helping so many people bycontacting me and donating clothes, householdgoods, small appliances, bikes, ect.

We are helping people of all ages, like the newparents just starting out with baby gear, cribs ect,families working 2 jobs but the clothes for them andtheir kids help greatly, a mom just getting out of ahomeless shelter is starting off with dishes and otherhouse wares and is soo grateful for this. A soon to becollege student got a mountain bike to get aroundcampus, bedding and dorm art, a college gradreceived new suits to wear at his new job, our prekreceived 2 lakeshore cube chairs to use now and for

years to come, ect ect ect. I also met new friendswhom we are starting a craft day at the shop to learnhow to make baskets, candles, soap, canningveggies ect. sooo much more has come out of this Icannot put it in words. Please if you can run a smallblurb in the paper again about this.

I know spring cleaning is starting soon and if

people want to donate there items to me I will gladlytake them. they can call me Karen Yvon 848-2507home number to set up a pick up/drop off time or tobe added to my list of people looking for clothes,house wares ect. anything actually .I received 3brand new bathroom sinks and trust me the peoplethat received them were thrilled, they are 80.00 eachat home depot! They can call if they want to beadded to my craft day also, or have a craft they wantto show us. I know some people are only seasonalso I'm hoping someone will read this and pass on theThank you to those in CA, NJ, NY ,CT, Have a greatday J.

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"Miley's Cat Chat"by Linda Bardsley, East Otis, MA

"Well, here it is April already. I am so ready for spring. Even though I havebeen cooped up all winter, I have managed to have some fun and get into alittle trouble. My cat friends (Big Head, White Boy, and Tiger) have been coming around quite a

bit. Mom put that bowl outside the bedroom window and I can sit up on top of a chest and watcheverything....then I head to the basement where I can even talk to my friends through the window.

Most of the time they just keep munching, but every now and then they will "check me out". I think Big Head likesme the best...Mom stopped filling the bowl at night though; because twice now there has been a HUGH possum outthere. He does not run away when we make noise or bang on the window either. This is not what we had in mindwhen we wanted to bring some amusement into my ho-hum winter life. The folks also put a feeder out for the birds(think I told you that last month) and they have been coming around regularly...life is good. Pops has been preparing

me for the car rides to Otis (coming soon, I hope) He hasbeen carrying me out and walking around the yard. Thecoolest thing is when he takes me with him, in the morning,to start his car. At first it was a little scary, but I totally trustthe dude...he always makes sure that I can still see theback door. I am kinda paranoid if he goes too far away

from it. (I know I sound a lot braver than I truly am) TheEaster Bunny came to visit us at the end of March....or so Iwas told..never saw the critter. As long as he stayed out ofmy food dishes, I am fine with it. Well, think I will go knocksome things off the dresser and get Mom going....thatalways seems to get her attention! So, til next month...behappy, stay safe and always spoil your pets. They deserveit. Meow"

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Town of Otis Selectboard Meeting Minutes 3-12-13Respectfully Submitted, Lisa DOrazio, Selectmens Secretary

Meeting called to order at 7:08 pm in the TownHall conference room. Chairman Sarnacki statedthe meeting was being recorded.

Present: Select Board Chair RobertaSarnacki, Selectman Don Hawley, SelectmanBrian Crandall, Chris Morris, Michael Ernst, JimCrandall, Lenny Terranova, Jeanne Randorf,Mark Johnson, Hal Kobrin, Walter Engels, JonSakata

Approval of Minutes: Brian made the motionto accept the minutes as amended for theFebruary 25, 2013 All Boards meeting minutes aswell as the amendments to the February 26, 2013WWTP/Select Board Meeting, Don seconded,and the motion passed unanimously. The All

Boards minutes were changed to reference theBike Rodeo, and the Cultural Council section ofthe Select Board meeting minutes were alsochanged to reference the correct 4H group.

Transfer Station Recycling Trailer: TheAmVets, the PTO, and the Cultural Councilpresented a proposal for handling the sorting,

finances, and distribution of the recycling duties.Brian moved to accept their proposal, Donseconded, and the proposal was unanimously

accepted.Cemetery Sexton: Lenny represented the

Cemetery Commission and stated he felt theSexton should be responsible for selling the plots,laying out the plots for burial, and place thecornerstones, as well as track who is buriedwhere and who has purchased what. Lenny alsofelt that Maintenance should just be responsiblefor the upkeep and the Sexton should handleeverything else. Lenny also suggested theSexton be paid hourly as there are only five or sixburials a year in town on average. The Select

Board was thinking maybe a flat stipend and thencollect a fee for each burial. Currently, theamount charged to open a grave goes to thetown. The board asked Chris to check withsurrounding towns to see how they pay theirsextons so we have something to base this on.

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This will be tabled until the next SBD meeting.Appointment to Historical Commission: Mary

Adams applied for appointment to the HistoricalCommission and since no one from thatcommission was present at tonights meeting,

she was unanimously appointed pendingapproval from the Historical Commission.

Adopting new Provision: Lyn requested theActs of 2012 Chapter 193 Section 11C to waivedog license fees for residents 70 years or older(also MGL Ch 140 Sec 139) be placed on the

Annual Town Warrant and the board unanimouslyapproved this request.

Wind Energy Update: The grant money wasokayed and we expect it in by the end of theweek. We are waiting for WMECo, but SEDshould be ready to start the interconnection we

should know for certain on Thursday of this week.And we have an attorney who specializes inenergy law ready to draft an Energy CreditPurchase Agreement. Larry is requesting lettersof support from both town boards and fromresidents.

Other:Grant Update: Hal has begun working with

(Continued from page 26) BRPC to create a GIS overlay of the existingsewer system. There will be another meeting in aweek or so when BRPC is ready. Hal also notedthat Pauls engineer friend, named Bob, hassome great ideas for upgrading the sewer plant.Hal presented to the Planning Board at last

nights meeting a plan from the HistoricalCommission that outlines what they would like todo for the East Otis lot. The 100 Acre Park reportis 17 megabytes, digitized in 2004, and isavailable for review.

Jim Crandall: He requested we come upwith Animal Control regulations for the Town Hall.His maintenance crew had to clean up dog fecesfound on the floor, and his crew shouldnt have toclean up after dog owners. He wants a rule thatwill be enforced. The Select Board unanimouslydecided that there is no reason for pets in the

Town Hall unless they are service dogs.Signatures: Lisa got signatures for the

Mosquito Control agreement and noted to theboard that we need to advertise for an animalinspector for the next fiscal year.

The Select Board meeting was adjourned at8:05 pm.

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Mazie R. Schoonmaker 1925-2013 Mazie R.Schoonmaker of East Otis, Mass., 87, passed away peacefully in NorthAndover, Mass., on January 19, 2013, surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was born Mazie Frances Russo on July 9, 1925, in Queens, NewYork, the daughter of Antonio and Mary (Mazzu) Russo. After graduatingfrom Bishop McDonald High School, she worked for the Department of the

Navy before marrying Charles Schoonmaker, Jr., in 1952.The couple, who resided in Northport, N.Y., had six children; Charles

predeceased Mazie in 1984. For a number of years, Mazie was the ownerand operator of the Northport Diner in Northport. She later ran the lunchprogram at St. Philip Neri Elementary School in Northport and was employedas a supervisor by the Internal Revenue Service in Holtsville, New York until her retirement in 1988.

Mazie married Gilbert Rivera in 1991. After their retirement, Mazie and Gilbert settled in EastOtis, where they were both devoted parishioners at St. Mary of the Lakes Mission. Mazie alsobecame a leader of the local Council on Aging, serving as Trip Coordinator for many years. Duringthat time, she organized outings to a wide variety of destinations - from Broadway shows to casinos.Gilbert predeceased Mazie in 2011. She leaves behind many loyal friends who created a wonderfulc o m m u n i t y f o r G i l b e r t a n d h e r d u r i n g t h e i r y e a r s i n O t i s .

Mazie will be remembered for her devotion to family and friends, her amazing organizational skills,and the many parties, trips, and reunions she loved to orchestrate, where participants joined togetherto share great food, memorable times, and much love and laughter. Mazie was resilient and groundedin her faith, and she remained an optimistic, caring person throughout her life.

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Norma Agnes Perry Funk93, long time Winsted resident, passed away at the

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT on March3, 2013 with a room overflowing with family telling her howmuch they loved her.

Born on July 6, 1919 in Worcester, MA, to Melvina E.(Houghton) and Napoleon J. Perry, she attended MA

schools, graduating top of her class, going on to place firstwithin state competition for her secretarial skills, and laterbecoming one of the first women in the state to teach at abusiness college. Norma loved dancing and special outingswith her many siblings, and was a loving daughter whocherished and cared for her mother throughout her years.

On January 1, 1942, she became the wife of James P.Funk, at which time she moved to Winsted, CT. When herhusband left to serve overseas in the Navy Seabees during WWII, Norma held a full timejob to sustain their home, and also volunteered on the 'Rationing Board' to support thehome front war effort. From the goodness of her heart, she personally hand delivered'Western Union Telegrams' to families receiving news of a loved one who was Missing,Wounded, or Killed in Action.

When Jim returned home, they worked together as the local 'Ice Man', delivering ice tohomes and businesses throughout the area. They also served together as the local DogWarden and assistant for many years. In the 1950s, they began the Winsted CenterlessCompany and continued to own, and operate it until Jim's retirement. Norma also workedas the manager for Sears & Roebuck Co. for many years, helping so many and makingmany friends.

Although they returned to New Boston and Otis, MA often for dances and specialtimes with family and friends, anyone that knew the Funks have cherish memories ofboating, swimming, barbecuing, water skiing, music, friendship, and fun from gettogethers over the years held at their Highland Lake home. They enjoyed clambakes withthe Elks, square dancing, time at the IORM (Red Men's Club), and VFW events andactivities.

They were a fun loving couple, but were also very community and civic minded,

serving their town and its people in many ways. They worked strenuously after the 1955flood with the Winsted Fire Department to restore their town, local businesses, anddamaged homes. Norma was a life member of the VFW Post 296 Ladies Auxiliary, fillingmany officer positions over the years. She was a member of the Connecticut Blue StarMothers, serving troops, military, and veterans and also the BSMoA Big Dipper Auxiliary,which provides educational scholarships to military and veteran families. An amazingperson who brought joy to everybody, Norma was a much respected member of theWinsted United Methodist Church from the time she first moved to Winsted.

Norma has loved and missed dearly since 1993, her husband of 51 years, Jim. Shewas also predeceased in death by her parents, five sisters, three brothers, and a great-grandson.

Norma is survived by her daughter, Rev. Lin McGee and her daughter's husband Rev.David McGee of Winsted. She is also survived by three sisters, eleven grandchildren andfive step-grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren, ten great-great grandchildren,

many nieces and nephews, a multitude of special friends, and her beloved dogs, Melonyand Alexis. Norma was looking forward to the birth of another great-grandchild and twomore great-great-grandchildren. She very much loved her former caretaker and'daughter', Krystyna Kijewska.

Interment will take place in the Hillside Cemetery, 297 East Canaan Road, EastCanaan, CT on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May 25, 2013 at 11:00 am. We arerest assured that Norma now rests in the arms of Jesus and has been reunited with herloved ones who passed before her.

Online condolences can be left at RememberingCt.us and Legacy.com. Memorialdonations in Norma's name can be given to the Winsted United Methodist Church.

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