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Mailed free to requesting homes in Brooklyn, the borough of Danielson, Killingly & its villages Vol. VII, No. 11
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BY MERYL E. WILLETTVILLAGER STAFF WRITER
Former members of the U.S. Armed Forcesliving in Connecticut may apply to have theirveteran status displayed on their driver’slicense or state-issued IDs, according to StateSen. Donald Williams (D-Brooklyn).
The symbol of the American flag will be usedto denote prior service in the Armed Forcesand will provide veterans with a more conve-nient way to prove their eligibility for veteransdiscounts and other services.
The new law took effect on Jan. 2, and willnot only improve the ability to quickly displayproof of veteran status, but will allow quicker
access to earned benefits and services.“For those veterans that have given so much
to our country, there is now a way to easily
prove their veteran status — allowing forquicker access to earned benefits and ser-vices,” said Williams. “Including the recogni-tion of a veteran’s service on a driver’s licenseallows us to honor their services and alsorelieve the inconvenience of having veteranscarry around their official military dischargepapers.”
At least 30 days prior to visiting a DMV orAAA office, veterans must submit to the stateDepartment of Veterans’ Affairs a completedapplication and proof of honorable discharge,such as a DD-214.
“I’m very excited about this,” said Pomfretresident and U.S. Armed Forces veteran SarahHamby. “I think it’s a common misconceptionamong people that all veterans have a veteransID, which is not true. I didn’t retire from theArmy and I don’t use their medical services, so
Legislators announce veterans option for licenses, IDs
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A sample of what the flag symbol will look like whenadded to a Connecticut drivers license.
Please Read ID, page A20
MERYL AND THE MARTIAL ARTS
BY MERYL E. WILLETTVILLAGER STAFF WRITER
Editor’s Note: The following is the firstin a series of columns chroniclingVillager Staff Writer Meryl Willett’s jour-ney as she learns martial arts skills atMidtown Fitness in Putnam.
The life of a reporter can be hectic.I’m constantly on the go, talking to
people, scheduling interviews, writingstories, and taking pictures, and thereisn’t always time for a set routine or ascheduled fitness class that I can take.
Right before the holidays, I wasapproached by Mike Bogdanski, co-owner of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam,and he asked me if I would be interestedin learning Tang Soo Do — in otherwords, taking karate classes, and docu-menting my experience for the paper.
Of course, I said I would do it.If there is anything I like in life, it’s a
good challenge — not to mention theopportunity to shake things up a bit. Itwas too compelling to pass up.
Leading up to my first day, I had allthese ideas in my head — how martialarts was going to change me, and what Ithought I would be expected to do. Ithought I would be a natural. No problemright? It’s been a learning experience, forsure!
The first day of my eight week chal-lenge included a sit down with MasterBogdanski and Master Duethorn.Together, we discussed the history ofTang Soo Do, which is a composite style— 60 percent Soo Bahk Do and 30 percentnorthern Chinese, with 10 percent south-ern Chinese. It is a hard and soft style ofmartial arts. We also talked about mygoals, because in order to be taken on asa student I needed a goal, which is to getmy orange belt in eight weeks.
What struck me as interesting was the
discipline behind this type of martialarts. Learning the history, the customs,and being able to respect those thingsseemed to create a deeper meaning, asense of community, and greater under-standing of this practice.
Anyway, we sat down and I outlinedmy goal — which as I stated, is to obtainmy orange belt. Now, If I can do this thatwould be amazing! It’s difficult workthough, and sometimes I find myself for-getting that I am indeed learning self-defense, which by nature can be aggres-sive, something that I am not.
So, my first day in the Dojang (theKorean word for training hall), I was alittle overwhelmed when MasterDuethorn started swinging a foam pillarat my head. I began to question what theheck I was doing! I have never been in afight — I have never been kicked,punched, or felt that I wanted to engagein any of those activities before in my
BY MERYL E. WILLETTVILLAGER STAFF WRITER
The Triple P PositiveParenting Program isbeing brought to the townsof Killingly, Pomfret,Thompson and Woodstock.
The Triple P program isin its pilot phase, and islooking for 50-plus localproviders to becomeaccredited in the Triple Pprogram that can then beutilized by families livingin the towns.
“The Triple P is the nextbig push in parenting,”said ThompsonEcumenical Empowerment
Group Early ChildhoodCoordinator DianeFarquharson. “The depart-ment of Social Services ispiloting this program andwe’re asked by theCommissioner of DSSRoderick Bremby to be thelead agency to help roll thisout in northeasternConnecticut.”
The Children’s TrustFund, a Division of theDSS, is sponsoring theTriple P ParentingProgram in the five townsand is providing the fund-
Options are plenty for New Year’s fitness resolutions
BY MERYL E. WILLETTVILLAGER STAFF WRITER
Healthy living, los-ing weight, personalfitness goals, dieting —these are popularthemes seen over andover again once theclock strikes midnighton New Years Eve,launching people intoa new year completewith resolutions andfull of hopes to becomea new and improvedself.
People of the QuietCorner attempting toachieve health andwellness in the New
Year are not short onoptions — with gymspopping up left andright and fitness cen-ters located in eachtown, to healthy activi-ties being put on byrecreation depart-ments region wide —people have manychoices when it comesto physical activity.
While this articlecannot detail everyoption available, itmay serve as a jump-ing off point for somewho need a push, orwho might be in needof enlightenment
when it comes toachieving their healthgoals.
Midtown FitnessCenter, located at 75Railroad St., in
Putnam, is kicking offits Northeastern CTBiggest LoserChallenge. Sign ups forthe annual weight losschallenge were held onJan. 8, from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. In the past, thecontest has seen morethan 100 people acceptthe challenge and signup to participate in theannual weight lossevent. The annual con-test will run throughMarch 8, concludingwith a final weigh inon that date.
“This is our fifthyear,” said Midtown
Fitness co-owner MikeBogdanski. “[Co-owner] KristinDuethorn and I do thiseach year for the com-munity to serve asinspiration. We alsolike doing this cooper-atively with the [QuietCorner] concerninghealth and wellness, sothat’s why we have con-tinued it for so manyyears.”
Since the BiggestLoser Challenge start-ed, the program hasundergone some modi-fications, including
BY MERYL E. WILLETTVILLAGER STAFF WRITER
PUTNAM — This monthmarks the second year ofoperation for the InterfaithHuman Services’ DiaperBank of NECT, and accord-ing to Diaper BankCoordinator HelenFerland, year two has gonedown in the books as a suc-cess for the Diaper Bank.However, she said while thepast two years have shownpositive growth, that suc-cess has not come withoutsome challenges.
The IHSP Diaper Bank is
currently the only diaperbank in the region, and asthe non-profit moves intothe new year, Ferlandexplained that communitysupport for the bank doesremain strong, but never-theless, the Diaper Bankhas started to run out ofdiapers.
In 2011, the IHSP DiaperBank received s sizabledonation from the HuggiesCorporation, and after twoyears, the 40,000 donateddiapers have started to
Diaper bankseeking support
Parenting programcoming to
Quiet Corner
Please Read PARENTING, page A20
GYMS, HOLISTIC APPROACHES AIM FOR HEALTHY IMPROVEMENTS
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Whether it’s hitting the gym or changing your diet,options abound for hitting your New Year’s fitness resolu-tions in 2013.
Please Read FITNESS, page A20
Please Read MARTIAL ARTS, page A19
Please Read DIAPERS, page A14
VILLAGER STAFF WRITEREMBARKS ON
SELF-DEFENSE JOURNEY
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‘THIS IS THE LEAST WECAN DO FOR THEM’
Relay for Life captains’ meeting coming upWOODSTOCK — The need for New Year’s resolutions are special for Team Captains of Relay For Life of Northeastern
Connecticut.They resolve to participate in the Relay For Life, which is recognized nationally as a leader of Relay For Life. They
also resolve to attend Team Captain meetings from January to May.Their first opportunity to keep their resolution is Wednesday, Jan. 16. Team Captain meetings are held at Woodstock
Academy Holt Building in the cafeteria.Team Captain meetings are not only for team captains but for co-captains and interested team members. Also, if any-
one is considering becoming involved, either by joining an existing team or starting a new team, this meeting is forthem. Information for starting a team is available both in paper and personal form. Pick up forms and printed informa-tion or speak to the many committee members in attendance. Relay For Life is the largest single fund raising organiza-tion in the world, part of The American Cancer Society and devoted to finding a cure but not limited to research.Funding is used for more than one dozen programs. Come to the meeting on Jan. 16 to learn how you can be part of thiswonderful program and meet many wonderful people dedicated to fighting cancer and finding a cure. The 2013 nation-
al theme for Relay For Life is: Dream Big, Hope Big, Relay Big.
Rovero named vice chairman of Aging CommitteeHARTFORD — State Rep. Danny Rovero (D-Killingly, Putnam,
Thompson) has been selected by House Speaker designate BrendanSharkey to serve as vice chairman of the Aging Committee.
The new General Assembly session started on Jan. 9.“I look forward to serving my peers,” said Rovero. “I have always been
responsive to the needs of seniors and I look forward to serving theirbest interest.”
The Aging Committee has a duty to look out for our senior citizens andI’m confident Rovero is up to the challenge,” said Rep. Sharkey. “Dannybrings a wide spectrum of knowledge to each of his committee assign-ments and I look forward to working with him.”
The Aging Committee is one of the joint standing committees of theConnecticut General Assembly. It is composed of 12 members — threesenators and nine representatives. The committee has cognizance of allmatters relating to senior citizens.
“I’m honored to have been chosen for a committee leadership positionin my second term,” said Rovero.
Rovero will also serve on the Banks Committee, General LawCommittee and the Public Safety and Security Committee.
Rovero begins his second term serving the 51st House District.
A2 • KILLINGLY VILLAGERFriday, January 11, 2013
A correction to the write-up on thehydroplanes — Tom Bunning noted that thewindows of the Evans Block, which nowhouses Heart and Home, were the ones thatrattled when they were repairing the dam-aged hydroplane at Lem’s gas station acrossthe street (conversation 1/2/13).
As the year 2013 approached, I beganreflecting upon what I knew about Killingly200 years ago in 1813. Of course, the War of1812 had not ended so I knew militia compa-nies throughout the entire region were stillon alert and would have been practicing. Iwas curious about what else was happeningin the town. Since I’ve been researching ourlocal history for more than 40 years, I didhave some previous reflections to drawupon and had a fuzzy view of the year.
First I’ll give you a broad overview ofwhat you would have seen if you looked at amap. In 1813, the Town of Putnam had notyet been laid out. The Town of Thompsonwas Killingly’s neighbor to the north withthe boundary being near present-day PitkinRoad and Upper Walnut Street in Putnam.For those who are interested, the Killingly-Thompson panel of Lester’s 1833 map ofWindham County shows this town line and
is available at the Killingly HistoricalCenter.
With the Quinebaug River as its westernborder, neighbors to the west were theTowns of Pomfret (no Putnam) andBrooklyn. Plainfield and Sterling borderedKillingly to the south. The main roadsthrough town would also have looked a littledifferent. There was no formal road whereMain Street passes through the presentDanielson business district (no railroadtracks either and no business district).Instead, Green Hollow Road-Broad Streetwas the main north-south thoroughfarethrough that area. Franklin-East FranklinStreet was also frequently traveled to reachthe mills in that vicinity or to travel toProvidence. There would have been bridgesover both the Quinebaug and Five MileRivers. Present-day Route 12 turned northon present-day Route 21 and traveled overKillingly Hill to Thompson and on toMassachusetts. Stearns Street and Route101 (with slightly different layouts in somesections) were also in use in 1813.
During the 18th century, everyday life andthe general ordering of society revolvedaround the church societies in the town.Each society was not only responsible forits meetinghouse but also its militia compa-ny/training field and its schools. Such wasstill the case as 1813 dawned. Killingly hadgrown to include at least four church soci-eties — the North on Killingly Hill (nowPutnam Heights), the Middle, which seemedto include the Killingly Center area andEast Killingly, the South near present-daySouth Killingly, and the West or WestfieldSociety, which was the newest. It should bementioned, as we now expect and acceptreligious diversity, that such was not thecase in 1813. The “State Church” was the
Congregational Church and, I believe,remained so until the “new” ConnecticutConstitution in 1818. There was, however, aBaptist Church in East Killingly.
At the dawn of 1813, the greatest changeswere occurring in the Westfield Society soI’ll expound a little on that before I move onto other parts of town.
In her “History of Windham County,Connecticut, Volume II,” Ellen D. Larnedprovided the following: “Roswell Whitmore,the son of an old Killingly family removedto Ashford, was ordained Jan. 13, 1813.Ordination services conducted with dueform by Reverends Moses C. Welch, WalterLyon, Israel Day, and Elisha Atkins, werevery satisfactory as was also the OrdinationBall held the same evening at Captain SilasHutchins’ Assembly Room under the man-agement of the Messrs. Malbone andHutchins. Many of the young people whograced the Assembly Room on that joyfuloccasion were among the subjects of thealmost immediately succeeding revival andbecame pillars in church and town. Mr.Whitmore was a man of much life and ener-gy, ready to engage in any form of Christianlabor and the church was rapidly built up.James Danielson and Shubael Hutchinswere elected and installed as deacons inMarch, 1813.” (p. 434)
According to an Outline History ofWestfield Church compiled by church histo-rian the late Robert Spencer in 1984,“Whitmore served as pastor until 1843,longest tenure.” Reverend RoswellWhitmore’s home is still standing at 419Main Street in the historic Westfield sectionof Danielson.
An ordination ball! What an occasion thatmust have been! It might well have been thesocial event of the year. I stopped my writ-ing to check to see if there were any perti-nent 1813 tidbits from newspaper extractsthat Marilyn Labbe had done from a varietyof New England papers and was quite star-tled to read the following from the Oct. 3,1812 issue of The Providence Gazette:“Died. At Killingly. Mrs. Abigail Malbone,the amiable consort of Mr. Evan Malbone,Jr. and daughter of Col. Shubael Hutchins,in her 26th year.” That means that Malbonewas helping host a ball only three monthsafter the death of his young wife. Customs
were certainly different in those days.It’s quite possible that the residence at
present-day 400 Main Street on the corner ofStearns Street was the site of said ball. Inaddition to Rev. Whitmore the 1810 U.S.Census and surveys done under a grantfrom the former Connecticut HistoricalCommission indicate that Jonathan Cutler,Joseph Pickering, and Dr. Penuel Hutchins(site of KMS) also lived in the WestfieldVillage. Lawyer Ebenezer Young, futurefather-in-law of Charles L. Tiffany, haderected a home there about 1810. However,as 1813 dawned Young’s thoughts must havebeen turning to manufacturing for inFebruary he became one of the sharehold-ers in the Chestnut Hill ManufacturingCompany on Whetstone Brook in EastKillingly. Young, Nathan B. Clap, andSolomon Sikes acquired rights to a gristmill, carding machine, and new dam(Killingly Land Records, Vo. 19, p. 201).Other shareholders soon invested and a cot-ton mill was erected. (A photo of Young’smill can be found on page 98 of Images ofAmerica Killingly by Natalie L. Coolidgeand Robert A. Spencer).
The present Danielson area also had a cot-ton mill that was in operation in 1813 forJames Danielson and others had erectedone on the Five Mile River (across from thepresent Maple Street mill) in 1810. TheCundalls had a woolen mill in operation by1787 and were still running that. Saw andgrist mills and a blacksmith shop were alsolocated in this “mill village” that wasspringing up south of the Westfield village.Present-day Danielson was in a state ofgreat growth and change 200 years ago.
I’ll write more about what was happeningin other sections of town in 1813 in futurecolumns.
Margaret M. Weaver is the KillinglyMunicipal Historian. Thanks to TomBunning and Marilyn Labbe. For additionalinformation visit the Killingly HistoricalCenter Wednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. (or by appointment), visit www.killing-lyhistory.org, or call 860-779-7250. MargaretWeaver may be reached at [email protected]. Note: Neither theKillingly Historical Center nor I have CallerID. Please leave your name and phone num-ber when calling. Thank you.
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Bird sightings at CT Audubon in Pomfret and WyndhamLand Trust properties for the week of Dec. 17, 2012: Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Pine Siskin, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Brown Creeper, Hairy Woodpecker, Bluebird,Great Blue Heron and Northern Harrier.
Bird sightings at CT Audubon in Pomfret and WyndhamLand Trust properties for the week of Dec. 24, 2012: CommonRedpoll, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Flicker, PileatedWoodpecker, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Song Sparrow, Brown-headed Cowbird, Juncos and Brown Creeper.
Bird sightings at CT Audubon in Pomfret and WyndhamLand Trust properties for the week of Dec. 31, 2012: PineWarbler, Common Redpoll, Brown Creeper, American TreeSparrow, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Bluebirds, Carolina Wrenand Red-tailed Hawk.
VILLAGER ALMANACQUOTATION OF THE WEEK
“Our Armed Forces have done so much for our countrythis is the least we can do for them.”
- State Sen. Tony Guglielmo, commenting on recently passed leg-islation that provides veterans the opportunity to have flag sym-bols printed on their drivers’ licenses to make identification eas-
ier for veterans benefits.
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KILLINGLY VILLAGER • A3Friday, January 11, 2013
PUBLIC
MEETINGS
BY MERYL E. WILLETTVILLAGER STAFF WRITER
WOODSTOCK — PAWS, the all-volunteercat shelter in Woodstock, has relied on mon-etary, supplementary and bottle and candonations to sustain their no-kill cat rescue.
For years, PAWS would collect bottles andcans donated at various sites in the QuietCorner, and return them for a profit, whichwould be used to care for the rescued felineshoused at Windy Acres Greenhouse inWoodstock.
Recently, a new non-profit has emerged,helping to alleviate the responsibility ofhaving to return the thousands of collectedcans and bottles for PAWS and according toLauren Mooney, executive director ofProject Redemption, her newly formed non-profit not only has been able to take on thejob, but it has created a more efficient sys-tem, and now has its sights set on spreadingthe profits generated from the returnablesthroughout the community.
“For PAWS, managing 120 cats and 12,000bottles was a little much, so we took theirbottles and made our first trip to theredemption center as Project Redemption,”said Mooney. “We were able to come up witha more efficient system to help PAWS man-age all of its returnables. We had 12,000 onour first trip.”
After tweaking the system for collectingand returningcollected bottlesand cans, ProjectRedemption builta sorting table,that helps expe-dite the process ofsorting the bot-tles, making tripsto the redemptioncenter even morespeedy.
“The table hasbeen a huge movetowards efficien-cy for us,” saidP r o j e c tR e d e m p t i o nDirector ofOperations EmilyLanger. “It’s a tir-ing process, so forus to sustain ourability to continuesorting bottles, we had to be as efficient aspossible.”
However, the bigger picture, says Mooney,is community involvement. Mooney saidthat the need for bottles and cans is high,
and that for anyone who has a large dona-tion, contact Project Redemption, and theywill come and pick up a large load ofreturnables.
“We have so many volunteers, we needbottles and cans. If we can commit as a com-munity to not throwing away our return-
ables, then we can raise thousands andthousands of dollars to help our local non-profits,” said Mooney. “It’s a way we can dogood, and raise money without having toask people for money in this economy.”
Another aspect of Project Redemption isthat they are utilizing work crews from TheArc of Quinebaug Valley. The crews come toWindy Acres Greenhouse and spend a fewhours sorting bottles for ProjectRedemption. While they are doing this workthey are earning a paycheck from The Arc.
“We come out here three days a week,”said Director of Employment Options atThe Arc Patrick Kuhn. “It gives them theability to work in the community, give back,and they are earning a paycheck. It’s a valu-able experience for them.”
“The Arc has been fabulous,” Mooneysaid. “The job coaches love it, the clientslove it — having them come and sort hasbeen a real win-win for us.”
Emily Langer has a background in thera-peutic riding. She said that being involvedwith Project Redemption has been a greatexperience for her so far.
“I became involved, and I’m really pas-sionate about the organization and the non-profit part of it,” said Langer. “Right nowwe have more volunteers then we can use.We need more incoming redeemables. Wehave a huge support. We just need more
cans and bottles. We want to sort six days aweek.”
While Project Redemption is just startingout, Mooney said that they are makingstrides to integrate more heavily into the
community, andas a result havebeen able toincrease the num-ber of places will-ing to donatetheir returnablesto the cause.
“We just pickedup a huge loadfrom The JavaJive inWoodstock, andwe are workingwith the EastfordTransfer Station,and we are alwayslooking for moreplaces that arewilling to donateto us,” Mooneysaid.
As for themoney collected,since PAWS start-ed collecting thebottles in thisarea, Mooney saidthat they are guar-
anteed a weekly sum, and everything elsewill eventually be split between other non-profits like the local food banks. Mooneysaid that Project Redemption only has onefocus, the bottles and cans. She said forother non-profits having to run their orga-
nization and fundraising can be too cum-bersome, and that’s where ProjectRedemption steps in.
“All we are doing is taking a pile of trashand turning it into money,” said Mooney.“There are millions of dollars being sentinto recycling without getting the depositback. So we collect from the 20 bins aroundthe towns of Woodstock, Thompson,Eastford, Brooklyn,and Putnam, and indoing so helpingother non-profits withtheir fundraising.”
Nutmeg Containershas agreed to donatebins that businessescan use indoors forcollections that theProject Redemptionteam will then comeand pick up, any busi-ness, school, or otherorganization with agenerated redeemableflow is also encour-aged to allow ProjectRedemption to comeand collect their bot-tles and cans.
To reach ProjectRedemption you cancall 860-377-3380 orvisit them onFacebook or headover to their website,www.projectredemp-tionct.org.
Meryl E. Willett maybe reached at 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at [email protected].
The art of redemptionNEW NON-PROFIT EMERGES IN QUIET CORNER TO HELP FUNDRAISE
KILLINGLYMonday, Jan. 14
Special Commission on the Consolidation ofServices, 7 p.m. Town Hall
Tuesday, Jan. 15Economic Development CommissionMeeting, 4 p.m. Town Hall
Wednesday, Jan. 16Water Pollution Control Authority, 6 p.m.WPCABorough Meeting, 7 p.m. Danielson FireStationConservation Commission, 7 p.m. Town Hall
Thursday, Jan. 17Historic District Commission, 7:30 p.m. TownHall
BROOKLYNWednesday, Jan. 16
Board of Finance, 7 p.m. CBGMC
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Alberts reappointed as rankingmember of Banks Committee
HARTFORD — Starting his fifth term serv-ing in the General Assembly, State Rep. MikeAlberts (R-Woodstock) was recently reap-pointed to serve asRanking Member ofthe GeneralAssembly's BanksCommittee.
Alberts, a seniorvice president andsenior commercialrelationship managerfor Simsbury Bank,was also elected toserve as one of theHouse RepublicanAssistant MinorityLeaders for the upcom-ing session starting on Jan. 9.
“I’m very grateful to be serving the peopleof Connecticut once again on the BanksCommittee,” said Alberts. “Connecticut’seconomy remains quite fragile. We are fortu-nate to have a very healthy community bank-ing and credit union system in Connecticut.Those institutions continue to be the sourceof much-needed commercial and consumerloan credit for small business owners andconsumers alike. I look forward to workingwith the committee’s chairs and our bankingcommissioner over the next two years tokeep our progress on track.”
The Banks Committee oversees all mattersrelating to banks, savings banks, bank andtrust companies, savings and loan associa-tions, credit unions, the supervision of thesale of securities, fraternal benefit societiesand all legislation dealing with secured andunsecured lending.
Alberts will also continue serving on theHigher Education, and Insurance & RealEstate Committees.
Alberts currently resides in Woodstockwith his two children, Zachary, 18, and Cleo,15, both students at Woodstock Academy.
Alberts represents the 50th GeneralAssembly district towns of Brooklyn,Eastford, Pomfret, Union and Woodstock.
Flexer named to leadershipposition on budget-writingcommittee
HARTFORD — State Rep. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly, Plainfield) has been appointed bySpeaker of the House-designate J. BrendanSharkey to serve as vice chairman of theAppropriations Committee.
“I’m honored Speaker-designate Sharkeyhas put his faith in me during what will beanother difficult year to craft a state budget. Iwill make sure the voices of Killingly andPlainfield are heard during budget negotia-tions,” Flexer said.
The Appropriations Committee is com-posed of 55 members — 12 senators and 43representatives. The committee has cog-nizance of all matters relating to appropria-tions and the budgets of state agencies.
“I am looking forward to working closelywith Mae Flexer. She is someone who canbridge gaps and work across party lines tofind solutions,” said House Chairman of theAppropriations Committee Rep. Toni Walker.
Sharkey also named Flexer to his leader-ship team as an assistant majority leader.
“Mae has demonstrated the drive needed toexcel in these leadership positions,” Sharkeysaid. “Also, Mae has established herself asthe Legislature’s authority on domestic vio-lence policy which warrants her appoint-ment to the Judiciary Committee.”
The Judiciary Committee has oversight ofall state criminal laws and all matters relat-ing to the Judicial Branch.
In addition, Flexer will serve on thePlanning and Development and Internshipcommittees.
Owen Bell prepping forice-skating
KILLINGLY – The Town of Killingly Parksand Recreation Department is readyingOwen Bell Park for potential ice-skating thiswinter.
The pond area, located to the right of thestage and closest to left field of the large base-ball field, will be sectioned off at the shallowend to designate the skating area. Signs willbe posted at the site and parking area of thepark as well as notifications on the KillinglyParks and Recreation Facebook page as to
when the ice is available for skating.Skating will be dependant on the weather
conditions and having enough could days tohave the ice reach the minimum thicknessrequired to support skating. Skating will befrom 8 a.m. to dusk on those days designatedsafe for skating. For those looking to utilizethis activity please note there is no townsupervision, parents are expected to super-vise children at all times and there is nohockey to be played for the safety of all. A listof full rules can be found on the Town’s web-site under recreation and will be available atthe entrance of the skating area. Please callthe Recreation Department with any ques-tions at 860-779-6390.
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What is a ‘Native Plant’?What is a native
plant?If you were to poise
this question to agroup of green indus-try professionals youwould likely hear arange of responses. Itis unfortunately truethat the term “native”is fraught with defini-tional difficulty. Thereare some who willloosely define a native plant as onethat will grow in a garden or habitatfar away from its actual native range.However, this assertion blurs the linesof reason and only injects unwarrant-ed and unnecessary misconceptionsinto the horticultural lexicon.
A definition of native, one withgreater circumspection and accuracy,is an indigenous plant, one originat-ing in a given geographical area, anaturally occurring regional orendemic wild species, one componentin the mix of an evolving localizedwild habitat devoid of man’s influ-ence.
That said, many plants harborgenetic hardiness which extend grow-ability outside of the naturally occur-ring environment in which they haveevolved. But just because genetic har-diness would allow that a species beplanted and survive outside theboundaries of it actual natural nativi-ty would in no way translate into anative designation.
Let us consider the example ofOakleaf Hydrangea. This beautifulhydrangea species originates in thesoutheastern United States. OakleafHydrangea grows most often in thehabitat of mixed hardwood forestsalong streams and on forested hill-sides, usually but not always in lime-laden soils. It is a shrub most oftenassociated in the understory shadeprovided by large oaks, hickories,magnolias, American beech, etc.Michael Dirr in his Manual of WoodyLandscape Plants posits unabashedlyand correctly that the “native range”of Oakleaf Hydrangea is Georgia,Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.
But Hydrangea quercifolia, thebeautiful Oakleaf hydrangea, with itsextraordinary ornamental attributesis hardy through USDA climate zone5, which includes much of southernNew England. Some forms may actu-
ally be hardyinto USDAclimate zone4b (-25F).This speciesdoes grow,and quitewell for us, innortheasternConnecticut.In that it will grow in our gardens somuch farther north than its naturalrange some green industry profes-sionals would define Hydrangea quer-cifolia as “native”. It is not, not byhundreds of miles. And the reason issimple. Oakleaf Hydrangea is not nat-urally present in our forest mix norfound naturally in any wild habitatanywhere in southern New England.Oakleaf Hydrangea is, therefore, notnative for us. Hardy? Yes. Native? No.
I am going to recommend a moresensible horticultural designation,that Hydrangea quercifolia, thoughnon-native is a “near native”. Thismore clearly defines meaning.Oakleaf Hydrangea is a plant thatthough it does not occur naturally inany southeastern New England habi-tat is, nevertheless, hardy for us andcan be grown outdoors in easternConnecticut hundreds of miles awayfrom its actual nativity.
There are industry folk who willunthinkingly make the claim thatRedbud is native in New England.This lovely small tree that has evolvedin a broad swath of North Americahales from New Jersey to NorthernFlorida, west to Missouri and Texasand into northern Mexico accordingto Michael Dirr in his botanical biblefor plant geeks, “Manual of WoodyLandscape Plants”. When last Ichecked New Jersey, a mid-Atlanticstate, was not part of Connecticut norvice versa. Redbud, though hardy forus in our gardens (at least forms ofnorthern provenance — those with
cold hardy genetic capability) is notfound in the woodlands of southernNew England. Redbud, Cerciscanadensis, is in no way native tosouthern New England. To my knowl-edge it has not even expanded itsrange through man’s influence alongroadsides, in the usually sunnier con-ditions in which so many exotics andsome near natives have set down rootsin the environment of this disruptedground. In that Redbud grows as geo-graphically nearby as New Jersey it isarguably even more “near native”than is Oakleaf Hydrangea. I proposedubbing the wonderful tree known asRedbud with the more correctlyapplicable term “near native”.
Is “near native” a perfect term? No.Will a better definition for nativearise? Many who are far brighter thanI may work out that puzzle. Nearnative does, however, lighten theshade of gray-purple foisted upon stu-dents and customers alike by greenindustry professionals. Educators andnursery owners must hone a better,more truthful, thoughtful and concisedefinition of what a native plant is.Less well-conceived definitions onlyadd confusion to an industry alreadyreplete with all manner of bad usageand poor coinage. Let confusion notreign supreme!
Wayne Paquette is the owner ofQuackin’ Grass Nursery, 16 Laurel HillRoad, Brooklyn. For more informa-tion, call (860) 779-1732 or visit online atwww.quackingrassnursery.com.
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A6 • KILLINGLY VILLAGERFriday, January 11, 2013
STURBRIDGE — Eastford, Killingly,Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson and Woodstockresidents will get free admission to OldSturbridge Village on Saturday and Sunday,Jan. 12-13, thanks to a partnership betweenVillager Newspapers and OSV.
The museum and newspaper are co-spon-soring a series of “Community Days” at OSVin January designed to connect with and giveback to residents of area communitiesserved by the newspaper and its parent com-pany, Stonebridge Press.
The free admission offer for town residentsrepresents a savings of $24 per adult, $20 peradult over 65, and $8 per child. To receive freeadmission to OSV on Jan. 12-13, Eastford,Killingly, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson andWoodstock residents need only to provideproof of town residency, such as a driver’slicense or a utility bill with another form ofphoto identification.
Winter activities at Old Sturbridge Villageinclude ice skating (bring your own skates),sledding on 1830s-style sleds, and sleigh rides(weather and snow permitting). After enjoy-ing the museum’s outdoor winter activities,visitors can warm up indoors beside one ofthe Village’s many cozy fireplaces and takepart in hands-on crafts and activities.Children can also spend time “pretending” inOld Sturbridge Village’s popular “KidStory”indoor play area.
Visitors to the Village can also see histori-ans in costume demonstrate hearth cooking,and see the printer, potter, blacksmith, “tin-
ner” and shoemaker at work. At the muse-um’s Freeman Farm, they can meet the her-itage breed farm animals and see the farmersdoing chores as they would have been done inthe 1830s.
“All of us at OSV welcome the opportunityto extend free admission to residents of ourneighboring towns on these specialCommunity Days,” notes Jim Donahue, pres-
ident and CEO of Old Sturbridge Village.“It’s a wonderful chance for newcomers tovisit for the first time, and for long-time resi-dents to visit again. People often tell us theyhave fond memories of their fifth grade fieldtrip to the Village and say they’ve been mean-ing to visit again. Thanks to this partnershipwith Stonebridge Press, they can visit inJanuary for free.”
With more than 40 restored buildings –farmhouses, mills, meetinghouses, and craftshops – on more than 200 acres of fields andwoods, Old Sturbridge Village is one of thecountry’s oldest and largest living historymuseums and celebrates early New Englandlife from 1790-1840.Winter hours 9:30 a.m. –4:00 p.m.; details www.osv.org.
Villager Newspapers, OSV team up for ‘Community Days’LEARNING SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion
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BROOKLYN — Follow the Fifty: Models of Heart Health(FTF), the women’s heart health awareness and action cam-paign created by the Northeast District Department ofHealth (NDDH) in partnership with the HealthQuestNortheast Connecticut Coalition, celebrated campaign suc-cess in spectacular fashion, according to FTF ProjectManager Linda J. Colangelo.
“After nine months of participation, the models debutedtheir new heart-healthy looks and lifestyles at The RedDress DIVAS Holiday Spectacular on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1,2012, at the Hyde Cultural Center in Woodstock,” Colangelosaid. “They enjoyed two sell-out performances, standingovations, and an outpouring of support from the communi-ty. The models looked absolutely beautiful, and perhapsmore importantly, felt healthy, confident, and proud.”
Nearly 2,000 people attended the weekend performance,which featured messages of heart health and other publichealth messaging. The Friday performance was attended byConnecticut Department of Public Health CommissionerDr. Jewell Mullen, Deputy Commissioners Lisa Davis,Katharine Kranz Lewis, and a host of other public healthdignitaries from across the state. Friends arrived from asfar away as Texas to see the models in their Red DressDIVAS debut, and joined campaign coaches, physicians,family members and supporters in a night of cheers, tearsof joy, and shouts of admiration.
The show was produced by Broadway Live Productions,directed by David T. Panteleakos, and featured the music,song, dance, and comedy of the philanthropic performinggroup, VOICES and Friends. The event raised nearly $30,000to benefit HealthQuest Northeast CT, a regional collabora-tive health and wellness partnership working to makenortheastern Connecticut a healthier place to live, work,learn, and play.
In addition to Follow the Fifty, HealthQuest partners havecollaborated on a number of other health and wellnessendeavors. Monies raised from the Red Dress DIVASHoliday Spectacular will continue to fund the work of theHealthQuest coalition.
One hundred and twenty nine models took to the stageover the two nights, with groups being featured in four spe-cific model segments and a variety of skits and songs. Ateach turn, partners in the HealthQuest coalition narratedanother part of the model’s nearly year-long journey, citingsuccesses and challenges, and the engaging empowermentof the entire FTF “sisterhood,” as the models came to becalled.
The show was a multi-media extravaganza, with livevideo feeds of performers and models as they took to thestage, slideshows of hundreds of photos, and a series ofcampaign interviews and Ruby the Red Dress videos pro-duced especially for the initiative.
“Ruby” is a red dress brought to life by actress AlisonWiza that became the iconic symbol of the Follow the Fiftycampaign and serves as a visual reminder of women’s hearthealth. The Hyde Cultural Center lobby was transformed
into a stunning display of heart health materials, red dress-es and vivid banners that featured the models’ before andafter photos and a personal biography from each partici-pant. Other pictorial banners showed the models in a vari-ety of public appearances throughout the year.
Toward the end of the performances, Colangelo sharedthe notable measurable results from the models’ “before andafter” health screenings, first taken in March, and again inOctober/November. As a group, 129 models achieved the fol-lowing:
• Cholesterol – lowered by 275 points• HDL – increased by 20 points (this is a good result!
Higher HDL cholesterol levels are better!)• LDL – lowered by 596 points
• Blood Pressure – 46 percent of models lowered, 20 per-cent stayed the same
• Resting Heart Rate – lowered by 461 points• Weight – 1,497.75 pounds lost• BMI – lowered by 258 points• Neck Circumference – 52 inches lost• Waist Circumference – 370 inches lost• Hip Circumference – 320 inches lost• Total Inches Lost – 742.7 inches (61’ 10”)• Fasting glucose – up by 551 points (This was our only
negative/questionable result. Physicians have explainedthat this is a “snapshot” parameter and the model’s biologi-cal metabolism may not yet have caught up with their sig-nificant physical changes)
“In addition to the phenomenal success achieved withthese ‘measurable results,’ the true accomplishment is inthe immeasurable benefits of the journey,” said Colangelo.“Models lost what they set out to lose, and gained what wehoped they would — empowerment, confidence, and self-esteem. Along the way, many lost their fears, tried new foodsand forms of physical activity, quit smoking, overcamedepression, and under guidance from their physicians, wereable to discontinue a variety of medications. We are soproud of their many accomplishments and thank the mod-
els and the many coaches, friends, and family members whosupported them every step of the way.”
Though the grant funding ended on Dec. 31, 2012, NDDHand the HealthQuest coalition have committed to sustainportions of the campaign by maintaining the FTF website,Facebook page, Twitter and YouTube accounts and by main-taining email communications with the models to promoteopportunities for physical activity and wellness.
FTF Model Kat Voght summed it up by saying, “TheFollow the Fifty campaign taught us how to take better careof ourselves; and thanks to the FTF sisterhood…we reallylearned how to take care of each other. The curtain willnever close on our life-long journey to heart health.”
‘Follow the Fifty’ Celebrates Campaign Success
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Follow the Fifty: Models of Heart Health (FTF) celebrated campaignsuccess in spectacular fashion last month debuting their new heart-healthy looks and lifestyles at The Red Dress DIVAS HolidaySpectacular on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2012, at the Hyde Cultural Centerin Woodstock.
DANIELSON — The NortheasternConnecticut Chamber of Commerce hasreleased its 2013 Awards Committee Report.
• Civic Achievement Award — An awardgiven to an individual or group for theirbroad-based involvement with clubs, civicgroups, charities etc. over a long period oftime.
The Committee’s selection is John Rice.Rice is being recognized for his extraordi-
nary giving spirit to numerous organizationsof our area. Mr. Rice has served as theChairman of the Thompson Planning &Zoning Commission, Board member of theThompson Historical Society, member of theThompson School Expansion BuildingCommittee, Director of the East ThompsonCemetery Association, and Chairman of theThompson Children’s Fishing Derby.
John went above and beyond when heserved as the “Clerk of the Works” for theconstruction of the 6,000-square foot TEEGagency building completed earlier this year.His dedication to this project was second tonone, with more than four years of service tothe project totaling more than 8,000 volunteerhours. He coordinated tens of thousands ofhours of service from community membersin the construction and design work of theTEEG building. John is an extraordinary vol-unteer who serves his community in count-
less ways and with a dedicated passion.• George J. Racine Sr. Humanitarian
Award: An award given to a person in recog-nition of their dedicated involvement with aspecific cause or activity; that which pro-motes concern for human welfare.
The Committee’s selection is RogerFranklin of Putnam.
Roger Franklin is a humanitarian in everysense of the word. He is being recognized forhis more than nine years as a tireless workerfor Hospice of Northeast Connecticut and theVolunteer Services and Pastoral Care pro-grams at Day Kimball Healthcare. Roger hasvolunteered more than two thousand threehundred hours to Hospice and more thannine thousand five hundred hours inVolunteer Services and Pastoral Care. Thistotals nearly twelve thousand hours in thepast nine years. Just a few of the activitiesinclude:
• Member and former chair of the Friendsof Hospice Committee
• Committee member for every fundraisingevent sponsored by Hospice
• Member of the “Cuddler VolunteerProgram” (rocks babies in MCH who arebeing held after Mom’s release)
• 4-Wheel Drive Volunteer-Transports staffmembers to work at DKH or Hospice
• Notary-so he can complete Advanced
Directives with patients.Roger is an individual who is dedicated to
his mission of serving others.• Business Leader of The Year Award: An
award presented to an individual for out-standing business leadership and active par-ticipation in community organizations.
The Committee’s selection is JeffreyRawson.
Mr. Rawson is being recognized with theBusiness Leader of the Year Award becausehe excels in both business and his commit-ment to the community. Rawson Materials isa quality aggregate producer that was found-ed by Richard Rawson in 1947 with its origi-nal location on Munyan Road in Putnam.Today, under the leadership of Jeff, the com-pany has expanded to six facilities. JeffreyRawson began his full-time employment withRawson Materials in June of 2001 after grad-uating from Assumption College. As a firmbeliever that it is his civic responsibility andthe responsibility of Rawson Materials togive back to the communities, Jeff has gener-ously donated his time and financialresources to numerous non-profit organiza-tions of the region including the Arc ofQuinebaug Valley, Northeast Opportunitiesfor Wellness (NOW) organization, QuinebaugValley Community College Foundation, thePutnam Business Association and the
Putnam Rotary Club.Jeff has been a member of the Arc Board
of Directors since 2007. He served asChairman of the Arc Golf Tournament andVice Chairman of the Arc’s CapitalCampaign. Jeff ’s tireless work has helped toraise the organization to the next level, andas such provided financial resources to assistthe Arc of Quinebaug Valley with their mis-sion of providing support and opportunitiesfor inclusion for individuals with life-affect-ing disabilities.
In 2011, Jeff and the Rawson family found-ed the Northeast Opportunities for Wellness,Inc. (NOW), a non-profit human service orga-nization dedicated to the promotion ofhuman wellness. Now provides education innutrition and instruction in fitness andsports, regardless of access to financialresources. Earlier this year, Jeff and theRawson family donated the NOW Field locat-ed on Munyan Road in Putnam. Jeff is aremarkable individual whose generosity anddedication to organizations of our communi-ty is seemingly boundless.
The award recipients will be formally rec-ognized at the Chamber's Annual Dinner &Awards Gala scheduled for Friday, Jan. 18,2013 at The Raceway Restaurant inThompson.
NCCC announces award winners
KILLINGLY VILLAGER • A7Friday, January 11, 2013
Saint Michael’s CollegeCOLCHESTER, Vt. — Saint Michael’s
College student Stephanie Lewis, daughterof Kathleen and Stephen Lewis ofThompson, is studying abroad in BuenosAires, Argentina at Universidad deBelgrano for the spring 2013 semester.
Lewis, a senior English major graduatedfrom Tourtellotte Memorial High Schoolbefore coming to Saint Michael’s.
Clemson UniversityCLEMSON, S.C. — Benjamin Michael
Rogstad, of Woodstock, graduated fromClemson University Dec. 20, 2012, with aBachelor of Science in Microbiology.
Rogstad was among 1,200 students whoreceived degrees at two graduation cere-monies at Littlejohn Coliseum.
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WILLIMANTIC — Eastern ConnecticutState University’s Percussion Ensembleperformed in Shafer Hall on the Easterncampus on Dec. 8.
Alexander Owen (’14), of Woodstock, per-formed at the event. Owen’s major isCommunication.
Chelsea Dauphinais (’15), of Brooklyn,performed at the event. Dauphinais’ majoris Sociology.
The ensemble is conducted by JeffreyCalissi, professor of music and encompass-es a broad spectrum of musical styles, fromoriginal and transcribed works in the per-cussion and marimba ensemble repertoire,to traditional West African hand drum-ming. Since its inception in 2006, the ensem-ble has played host to several guest artistsand clinicians such as Nathan Daughtrey,Tomm Roland and Arthur Lipner.
In addition to performing a concert at theconclusion of each semester, the PercussionEnsemble also performs at various campusevents, recruiting concerts at local andregional high schools, and the PercussiveArts Society Connecticut Chapter Day ofPercussion.
WILLIMANTIC — Eastern ConnecticutState University’s Department of Englishrecently inducted students into the SigmaTau Delta international English honor soci-ety.
Megan Kennett (’13), of Thompson, wasone of the inductees.
Shelbie Greene (’13), of Putnam, was oneof the inductees.
Killingly Public LibraryKILLINGLY — The 2013 tax season will
soon be upon us and Killingly PublicLibrary is pleased to host AARP Tax Aidevolunteers on Fridays beginning Feb. 1 andrunning through April 12 (except March 29– Good Friday) from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Appointments are required; please callthe Library at 860-779-5383 to schedule.
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University of New HavenWEST HAVEN — The following students
were named to the Dean's List at theUniversity of New Haven for the fall 2012semester. Full-time undergraduate studentsmust have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPAfor the semester to be eligible for the Dean'sList.
Shannon Allard of DayvilleEric Lernould of Brooklyn
Pomfret SchoolPOMFRET — December has been a busy
month for the 14 students on the CommunityService Team at Pomfret School.
Throughout the year, under the guidance ofCommunity Service Director Anne Richards,it is the Team’s mission to raise money to fillthe food banks and support the efforts of twolocal community service agencies, Access inKillingly and TEEG in North Grosvenordale.One of the team’s initiatives is theConcessions for Kids program, in which theyraise money running the snacks and drinksconcession at home hockey, squash and bas-ketball games. But when the calendar pageturns to December, toys and warm winterclothing also become a priority. For Mrs.Richards and her team of sophomores,juniors and seniors, a wish list from Accessfor children in need was a call to action.Added to the many gifts donated by Pomfretfaculty, students and families were the pro-ceeds from a Concessions for Kids effort at
Woodstock’s Hyde Cultural Center ‘sDecember 8 production of The Nutcracker.With the nearly $500 raised, a special trip tothe Target in Killingly, and the already donat-ed toys they reached their goal of giving.
Freshmen are given a different opportuni-ty to make an impact. The December effortfor the class of 2016 was the Holiday MittenTree, for which the group set a goal of collect-ing at least a hundred hats, gloves, mittensand scarves before the beginning of the win-ter break.
POMFRET — Morgan Olander, a postgrad-uate student at Pomfret School in Pomfret,has signed a National Letter of Intent to playDivision I basketball for Bryant University inProvidence, beginning next fall.
She has been awarded a full four-yearscholarship to attend Bryant.
An already strong basketball player withgreat moves to the basket, Morgan enteredPomfret in September for both the academicexperience and the opportunity to fine-tuneher already impressive skills before enteringcollege. Girls Varsity Basketball CoachRebecca Brooks regards Morgan as aninvaluable addition to her team. “It’s beenonly two weeks with Morgan,” Brooks saidafter the signing, “but she is as steady andlevel-headed an athlete as I have coached. Shebrings composure to this young group, andbalances us out on the floor.”
The team is 3-1 so far this season, withMorgan being a steady leader.
“With her experience, leadership and tal-ent,” added Brooks, “we have an exciting twomonths ahead of us.”
Morgan is the daughter of Stanley andTracy Olander of Mansfield Center.
POMFRET — Six students from PomfretSchool traveled to Houston earlier thismonth to attend the NAIS StudentLeadership Diversity Conference, and joinednearly 1,400 students from around the coun-try at the four-day event that is the studentcomponent of the annual People of ColorConference.
The PoCC, now in its 25th year, is a four-dayprogram of guest speakers, idea-sharing, net-working, and affinity group workshopsdesigned to let participants share and com-pare experiences. While the activities andgoals are drawn from the same page, theStudent Diversity Leadership Conferencetakes place in a different venue, addresses amore comprehensive range of issues, andlets the students explore the diversity ofdiversity-topics ranging from nationality,ethnic, and gender identity issues, to physi-cal ability. “SDLC,” explains the website,“focuses on self-reflecting, forming allies,and building community.”
According to Pomfret Director of Diversityand Community Relations Steven Davis, oneof four Pomfret administrators—and one of1,900 nationwide — who attended the PoCC,the experience for all was “simply incredi-ble.”
The six Pomfret students attending theDec. 6-9 conference were Ollie Adekanbi fromthe class of 2013, Peta-Gay Clayton ‘14, AnHoang ‘14, Alexa Luborsky ‘14, NatalyMaloney ‘13, and Katie McNaughton ‘14.Participating along with Mr. Davis werePomfret Dean of Students Dolph Clinton,Director of Admissions Shanique Garcia,and Ginny Eaton from the Alumni andDiversity offices.
Pomfret’s attendance at the PoCC/SLDC isfunded every year in part by the student ini-tiative led by VOICE, the school student sup-port group, open to any student “who feelsthat he or she needs some help adjusting tothe Pomfret community-or would like to helpin making the school a homier place.”
POMFRET — The following area stu-dents were recently named to the HonorRoll for the fall term at Pomfret School.
Dylan Clarkin of Brooklyn, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2016, earned Honorswith a 3.0 average and no grade below a B-.
Evan Clarkin of Brooklyn, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2016, earned Honorswith a 3.0 average and no grade below a B-.
Nickolas Fulchino of Brooklyn, a mem-ber of the Pomfret class of 2015, earnedHonors with a 3.0 average and no gradebelow a B-.
Hayden Clarkin of Brooklyn, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2013, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
John Sullivan of Brooklyn, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Nicole Derosier of Brooklyn, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Aidan McGannon of Brooklyn, a memberof the Pomfret class of 2016, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Liam McGannon of Brooklyn, a memberof the Pomfret class of 2014, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Colin Rodman of Danielson, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2014, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Taylor Sulik of Danielson, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2013, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Quinlan Taylor of Woodstock, a memberof the Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Annie Vance of Danielson, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2016, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Colby Breault of Putnam, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2015, earned Honorswith a 3.0 average and no grade below a B-.
Rebecca Pempek of Putnam, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2016, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Connor Shea of Putnam, a member of thePomfret class of 2015, earned the distinc-tion of High Honors with a 3.5 average andno grade below a B-.
Keith Ducharme of Quinebaug, a mem-ber of the Pomfret class of 2013, earnedHonors with a 3.0 average and no gradebelow a B-.
Morgan Lasewicz of Thompson, a mem-ber of the Pomfret class of 2013, earned thedistinction of High Honors with a 3.5 aver-age and no grade below a B-.
Hallie Leo of North Grosvenordale,, amember of the Pomfret class of 2014,earned the distinction of High Honors witha 3.5 average and no grade below a B-.
Peter St. Lawrence of Thompson, a mem-ber of the Pomfret class of 2014, earned thedistinction of High Honors with a 3.5 aver-age and no grade below a B-.
Noah Van Dyke of North Grosvenordale,a member of the Pomfret class of 2014,earned the distinction of High Honors witha 3.5 average and no grade below a B-.
William Wong of North Grosvenordale, amember of the Pomfret class of 2014,earned the distinction of High Honors witha 3.5 average and no grade below a B-.
James Byrnes of Woodstock, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2013, earned Honorswith a 3.0 average and no grade below a B-.
Rhone O'Hara of Woodstock, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2016, earned Honorswith a 3.0 average and no grade below a B-.
Maguire Crouse of Woodstock Valley, amember of the Pomfret class of 2015,earned the distinction of High Honors witha 3.5 average and no grade below a B-.
Abigail Byrnes of Woodstock, a memberof the Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Madison Dean of Woodstock, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2016, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Robert Motley of Woodstock, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2013, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Dylan O'Hara of Woodstock, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2013, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Keith O'Hara of Woodstock, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Harrison Schroder of Woodstock, a mem-ber of the Pomfret class of 2013, earned thedistinction of High Honors with a 3.5 aver-age and no grade below a B-.
Molly Schroder of Woodstock, a memberof the Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Dana Diaz of Pomfret Center, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2014, earned Honorswith a 3.0 average and no grade below a B-.
Nickolas Fulchino of Pomfret Center, amember of the Pomfret class of 2015,earned Honors with a 3.0 average and nograde below a B-.
Nathaniel Kremer of Pomfret, a memberof the Pomfret class of 2014, earned Honorswith a 3.0 average and no grade below a B-.
Matthew Ouellet of Pomfret, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2015, earned Honorswith a 3.0 average and no grade below a B-.
Carly Scott of Pomfret Center, a memberof the Pomfret class of 2013, earned Honorswith a 3.0 average and no grade below a B-.
Alicia Brisson of Pomfret Center, a mem-ber of the Pomfret class of 2014, earned thedistinction of High Honors with a 3.5 aver-age and no grade below a B-.
Alexander Chase of Pomfret, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Harrison Chase of Pomfret, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2013, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Delaney Corrigan of Pomfret, a memberof the Pomfret class of 2016, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Seth Fargnoli of Pomfret Center, a mem-ber of the Pomfret class of 2013, earned thedistinction of High Honors with a 3.5 aver-age and no grade below a B-.
Sydney Fisher of Pomfret, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2016, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Abigail Horst of Pomfret, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Alison Horst of Pomfret, a member of thePomfret class of 2013, earned the distinc-tion of High Honors with a 3.5 average andno grade below a B-.
Caed Jones of Pomfret Center, a memberof the Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Daniel Kellaway of Pomfret Center, amember of the Pomfret class of 2013,earned the distinction of High Honors witha 3.5 average and no grade below a B-.
Hallie Leo of Pomfret Center, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2014, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Lucy Richards of Pomfret, a member ofthe Pomfret class of 2015, earned the dis-tinction of High Honors with a 3.5 averageand no grade below a B-.
Colin Rodman of Pomfret Center, a mem-ber of the Pomfret class of 2014, earned thedistinction of High Honors with a 3.5 aver-age and no grade below a B-.
POMFRET — Pomfret School recently
announced the recipients of the school’sdeeded sports awards and other distinctionsearned by varsity athletes for the fall sportsseason.
• Harrison Chase, of Pomfret, a memberof the varsity soccer team, was among thethirteen seniors awarded, for their individ-ual contributions to the team’s outstanding12-2-1 season, the G.J. Wood Soccer Bowl.This award is given to honor Coach GrantWood and the characteristics he tried toinstill in his eleven years as varsity andjunior varsity soccer coach at PomfretSchool. This award is given to the playerwhose intensity, pride, sportsmanship andskill, both on and off the field, elevated theplay of the rest of the team. Harrison wasalso a NEPSAC Senior Bowl Participantand received WNEPSSA All-Select TeamHonorable Mention. Harrison is a memberof the Pomfret class of 2013.0.
• Keith Ducharme, of Quinebaug, a mem-ber of the varsity football team, receivedthe Coaches’ Award for football. Keith is amember of the Pomfret class of 2013.
• Abigail Horst, of Pomfret, a member ofthe varsity cross country team, was award-ed the Marnie K. Keator Girls’ CrossCountry Award, “which shall be given tothat runner who has shown the most dedi-cation, desire, and love of sport.” She madethe NEPSAC Division III girl’s cross-coun-try All-Star team, and was team MVP.Abigail is a member of the Pomfret class of2015.
• Alison Horst, of Pomfret, a member ofthe varsity soccer team, was awarded theElizabeth Joy Dommers Soccer Award, pre-sented to to the player showing outstandingsportsmanship, attitude and effort, andencourages team spirit and unity. Alison isa member of the Pomfret class of 2013.
• Nicholas Mazzarella, of Danielson, amember of the varsity soccer team, wasawarded the Brendon P. Giblin & NicholasD. Mettler Captains Award, presented withthe following description: “The longevity ofa program is determined by its ability tomotivate younger players to grow into theroles that graduating seniors leave behind.The Giblin/Mettler Captains Award is pre-sented to the individual recognized by thecurrent captains of the boys’ varsity soccerteam as the player that possesses not onlythe skills, dedication and drive, but also thegreatest ability to lead the program into thefuture.” Nicholas is a member of thePomfret class of 2016.
• Dylan O’Hara, of Woodstock, a memberof the varsity soccer team, was awarded theElizabeth Joy Dommers Soccer Award, pre-sented to to the player showing outstandingsportsmanship, attitude and effort, andencourages team spirit and unity. Dylan is amember of the Pomfret class of 2013.
• Harrison Schroder, of Woodstock, amember of the varsity soccer team, wasamong the 13 seniors awarded, for theirindividual contributions to the team’s out-standing 12-2-1 season, the G.J. Wood SoccerBowl. This award is given to honor CoachGrant Wood and the characteristics he triedto instill in his eleven years as varsity andjunior varsity soccer coach at PomfretSchool. This award is given to the playerwhose intensity, pride, sportsmanship andskill, both on and off the field, elevated theplay of the rest of the team. Harrison is amember of the Pomfret class of 2013.
• Carly Scott, of Pomfret Center, a mem-ber of the varsity soccer team, received theCaptains’ Award for girls’ varsity soccer.Carly is a member of the Pomfret class of2013.
• Taylor Sulik, of Danielson, a member ofthe varsity football team, was awarded TheRichardson Cup, presented to the footballletterman whose character, sportsmanship,team play and performance in games hasbrought honor and distinction to himself,his team, and to Pomfret School. Taylor is amember of the Pomfret class of 2013.
• Nicholas Mazzarella, of Danielson, amember of the varsity soccer team, wasawarded the Brendon P. Giblin & NicholasD. Mettler Captains Award, presented withthe following description: “The longevity ofa program is determined by its ability tomotivate younger players to grow into theroles that graduating seniors leave behind.The Giblin/Mettler Captains Award is pre-sented to the individual recognized by thecurrent captains of the boys’ varsity soccerteam as the player that possesses not onlythe skills, dedication and drive, but also thegreatest ability to lead the program into thefuture.” Nicholas is a member of thePomfret class of 2016.
POMFRET — Keith Ducharme, ofQuinebaug, was recently recognized bycoaches and teammates at Pomfret Schoolfor an outstanding season in varsity foot-ball. Keith, a member of the Pomfret classof 2013, received the Coaches’ Award forfootball.
Providence CollegePROVIDENCE, R.I. — Shannon Papuga, a
resident of Brooklyn, and a member of theclass of 2015, has been named to the Dean'sList at Providence College for the Fall 2012semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, stu-dents must achieve at least a 3.55 gradepoint average with a minimum of 12 cred-its.
York College of PennsylvaniaYORK, Pa. — Shelbi Lamothe, of
Woodstock, a senior nursing major at YorkCollege of Pennsylvania, has been named tothe Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester.
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To dream the impossible dream, to fightthe unbeatable foe — stage fright!
Surprisingly, this may be the best time ofyear for summoning your courage and –armed with New Year’s resolutions andgrand intentions – heading off into battle.
Yes, it’s auditions time at several localand area community theaters. New produc-tion seasons are being planned, new castmembers are being cast, and new theatricalcareers are just beginning. Or so goes thedream – at least for a few local would-be per-formers.
Gateway Players Theatre in Southbridge,Mass., has already cast its youth musical“The Snow Queen” and its adult musical,“The Apple Tree,” being staged in Februaryand March, respectively. But there’s always“On Golden Pond” (in May) and their“large-scale summer musical” (scheduledfor August) to consider, along with the restof their upcoming season.
In Sturbridge, Mass., meanwhile,Stageloft Repertory Theater has announcedan early slate of shows, including “The
Return of the Pink Panther,” “Flowers forAlgernon,” and “Othello,” with open audi-tions for all being held in January.
The Bradley Playhouse in Putnam isseeking actors and singers for its upcoming“Man of La Mancha.” So whether you’repursuing a stage career in earnest (andsometimes you truly have to consider theimportance of being earnest!) or just tiltingat theatrical windmills, now’s the time toget off the couch and onto “the boards” togive it your best shot.
Forget those TV talent shows. Forgetthose friends who’ve told you over theyears, “You belong on the stage – it leaves in10 minutes!” Follow that dream, follow thatstar, no matter how hopeless, no matter” …you know the rest! Channel your innerInspector Clouseau. Think locally and actlocally. That’s where it all begins for anyonewho’s ever become anyone in the world ofentertainment.
So here are some of your options – begin-ning this week and continuing throughFebruary (and beyond) – for open auditionsand your (first big) shot at turning theatri-cal aspirations into reality.
Stageloft Rep, located at 450A Main St.,
Sturbridge, will tackle “Othello” (nothinglike a little tragedic challenge!) in May andneeds 10 males and five females to do so. Doyou have more dramatic talent than you canshake a spear at? Auditions will be Sunday,Jan. 13 (2-5 p.m.), and Tuesday, Jan. 15 (7-9p.m.) For more information on all Stageloftproductions or auditions, call ArtisticDirector Ed Cornely at: 508-347-9005.
It’s also important, if you’re consideringserious acting and singing (and dancing), toget to Putnam’s Bradley Playhouse (30Front Street) sooner rather than later forauditions for “Man of La Mancha.” Theclassic tale of Don Quixote requires severalmales (ages 16-70) and females (ages 16-60).Auditioners will be expected to “sing a num-ber from the show” (or of your own choos-ing) and are asked to “bring sheet music” orsecure some ahead of time from the play-house. For information on this production,or for audition materials, call 860-928-7887,or visit: [email protected].
Gateway Players Theatre has announcedthe lineup for its 38th season and – even as apair of productions are already underway –will hold auditions in February for itsupcoming (May) staging of “On Golden
Pond.” That show, being directed by MaryGahagan, has roles for one male aged 60+,one female aged 60+, one female and twomales in their 40s, and one 13-year-old boy.Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday,Feb. 25 & 26, from 6:30 p.m. in the GatewayArts Barn, behind the Arts Center at 111Main St., Southbridge.
Gateway will also be staging a big sum-mer musical (TBD), “The Children’s Hour”in September (with auditions probably atthe end of June or in early July), and“Everything’s Relative,” a comedy to bestaged in November. For more informationon Gateway productions or auditions, call508-764-4531.
So, if this is the year you actually dosomething about that urge to “let your lightso shine” and demonstrate that “CentralMassachusetts has talent,” then go for it –this week, and next week – and until youwin that coveted role. We’d say “break aleg,” but with the weather we’ve been hav-ing of late, that’s all too possible.
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In this yearlong study, researchers com-pared the effectiveness of a mobile deviceversus tracking diets by hand in order tolose weight. Researchers studied 70 over-weight adults (mostly men) who averaged 58years old. Some people logged their dailyeating and workouts with plain pen andpaper, and others were given a mobile track-ing device and biweekly telephone callsfrom a personal coach. All participantswere offered group nutrition classes. Theresults showed volunteers who used themobile app and attended nutrition classeslost the most weight, an average of 15
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Don’t ever try to buy what you can’t pay for
How can anyone not noticetoday’s spiraling cost ofliving?It’s not unusual for gro-
cers to price items a few cents morethan the previous week. It’s a no-win situation for the consumer.
Sure, coupon-cutting and bar-gain-hunting conserve savings … ifone doesn’t consider the time andgas spent on these necessities. Ofcourse, time can never berecouped. Advancing age has mademe quite aware of this factor.
While a toddler, my Mom allowedme a penny to spend on the candyof my choice at the local market.Don’t laugh yet. I could purchaseeight licorice drops for that one-cent stake. The day I remembermost was when I tried to ask ourgrocer if he’d trust me a week for16 licorice drops. I had been endur-ing a special case of candy-itis thatweek. I figured being then withoutmy Mom suggested the best chanceof success. I’d always liked thisman whose mellow mannertowards kids was most ingratiatingto a lad desiring his first creditapproval. It took two seconds tovoice a “no” and three for me to
cast an evil eye upon him.“Don’t ever try to buy what you
can’t pay for” was his back-turningfinal words that day. So I chalked upa victory that afternoon by patron-izing a rival store where I couldonly get six licorice drops. Retreatisn’t always wise. It doesn’t tastehalf as good.
No need to fret, I’m getting to it!It was a lesson not only to me butthe entire nation to take to task. I’llforever recall the year of 1940 whenI graduated from our one-roomschool to the “Big House,” as wecalled it, to finish our grammareducation. On the brink of war thecampaign rally against PresidentRoosevelt was “no third term.” Nopresident had ever run for a thirdterm. But Roosevelt did and won a
smashing election victory. Yes, mymemory serves me well, during thethird term debate. But what I didn’tgrasp at the time was Wendell L.Wilkie’s warning against “deficitspending.” I turned to my Dad whoI asked for a definition of thisphrase. Back we went to the candystore memory — so just like a littlekid, nations, he prophesized,should not be spending coin theydidn’t actually possess. He gave meto understand it was sort of bank-rupting the future of this greatcountry.
You say we’re not that bad offyet. You point out how it once costGerman people a wheelbarrow fullof money to purchase a loaf ofbread. No we’re not there … yet.But I’d rather not travel that roadat all. I want my eight licoricedrops instead of six. My folks, how-ever, maintained that Roosevelt putthem on their financial feet duringthe 1930s and 1940s. After standingin bread lines, losing automobilesand homes people were glad to seemoney coming in again no matterwherever it came from.
Also, due to the threat of war notmany were concerned about not
having a chicken in every pot. Itwas there for the eating. The mainfocus was giving this country themightiest war machine the worldhas ever seen. Of course, it waspatriotic. The totalitarian coun-tries had to be beaten. And theywere — at a price — meaning“deficit spending.” The bill for oursoaring economy providing theAllies with planes, tanks, and gunscame due.
Third part? Well, let’s begin withthe simple things in life. Been tothe post office lately? What oncewas mailed for 2 or 3 cents (1 centfor unsealed Christmas) now Ibelieve to be 45 cents for a normalfirst class letter. Still, according tothe latest figures, the post office ismore than $2 billion in debt.
Consider your morning newspa-per. Another former 3 cents. I don’tthink there’s any now that costunder a dollar. I used to love buying5-cent Milky Way bars. Today I bet-ter have 50 cents in my pocket forthat Milky Way, and it’s only aquarter of the original size. When Ibegan driving after the SecondWorld War gas was 23 cents per gal-lon. That wouldn’t even get me a
sniff at the $4 pumps of present.Uh-huh, petty stuff — how are
your tax rates doing? I understandour unholy legislators are trying toraise them again after the NewYear. Smiles grow grim.
A good second hand car used tototal $1,000. I heard one salesmanclassify these models as “clunk-ers.” Lucky to get a decent one nowfor 15 times that amount.
And that will probably bite off aweek of college tuition costs. Askany father with more than onechild, better hand out a $34,000starter, Dad.
See you in the movies folks, whenseats for seniors only are around $6with nothing for popcorn left. Nexttime I go though, I’ll most likelyask how many pieces of licorice Ican buy for a penny. Hope the man-agement doesn’t throw one at any-body!
Codicil: Whatever happened toGreen Stamps?
Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resi-dent of Connecticut who lives inDanielson. His writings haveappeared in numerous publications.
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The benefits of hazelnutsT
his morning I wasdrinking a rich, hotcup of hazelnut cof-fee with just the right
amount of milk and sugar.I might add that it was
more of a café au lait, than astrong cup of coffee. Still, thehazelnut flavor came throughquite perfectly. I drink hazel-nut-flavored coffee, but whatdo I really know about hazel-nuts?
Hazelnuts come from thehazel tree. A hazel tree is con-sidered a shrub or a smalltree (10-20 feet) and its leavesare rounded with twice-jagged edges. There are about20 different species of hazeltrees.
In early spring, the tree’sflowers emerge: “Male flow-ers, called ‘catkins’ are yel-lowish-brown, about two
inches long and pendant-shaped. Female blooms aretiny bud-like tufts and barelyrecognizable” (20/20). Theless “dramatic” female flow-ers mature into “filberts,” orwhat we know as hazelnuts.Moths, butterflies, and vari-ous other insects feed onhazel trees.
Hazelnuts have manyhealth benefits. They containvitamins E and B, magne-sium, potassium, and are agood source of fiber. They
also help to build up ourimmune system because theyare filled with antioxidantsand phytonutrients.Hazelnuts are full of monoun-saturated fat (the fat that ben-efits your heart), and do notcontain cholesterol (ArborDay Foundation).
Turkey, Greece, Georgia,Italy, southern Spain, U.K’sKent county, and several U.S.states grow large amounts ofhazelnuts intended for inter-national markets. Turkeygenerates the largest amount,some 75 percent, of the globalproduction (Wikipedia).
Hazelnut flavoring is verypopular in coffee. Cooking oil,liqueurs, and confectionerytreats, like pralines and truf-fles, utilize hazelnuts. Manyof us enjoy Nutella, the hazel-nut spread. “Nutella spread,
in its earliest form, was creat-ed in the 1940s by Mr. PietroFerrero, a pastry maker andfounder of the Ferrero[C]ompany. At the time, therewas very little chocolatebecause cocoa was in shortsupply due to World War IIrationing. So Mr. Ferreroused hazelnuts, which areplentiful in the Piedmontregion of Italy (northwest), toextend the chocolate supply”(www.nutellausa.com). A jarof Nutella doesn’t last verylong in my house!
The Arbor Day Foundationis very excited about theirHazelnut Project. Launchedin 1996, the program seeks togrow a kind of hazelnut tree(hybrid), which will thrive inall types of soil. The projectalso focuses on sustainableagriculture. The hazel tree-
breeding program’s head-quarters is at the Arbor DayFarm in Nebraska City, Neb.
Hazelnuts are what youmight call a “no fuss” crop.This is good news for TheHazelnut Project. Thus far,the cultivated hybrid hazel-nuts grow well in hilly, gravel-type areas. They require littlewater, which makes them adesired crop in drought-sus-ceptible locations. Too, theyleach very little nitrogen intothe earth, making the grow-ing soil less “tired,” and moreproductive. Further promis-ing implications include: landdiversification, farmerCarbon Credit Aggregation,battling global climatechange, and soil erosion pre-vention (ADF). You can par-ticipate in this project if youare interested. For more
i n f o r m a t i o n :http://www.arborday.org/programs/hazelnuts/consor-tium/help.cfm.
In mythology, Celtsbelieved that hazelnuts werea source of wisdom and inspi-ration. In Grimm’s FairyTales, a hazel branch isknown to ward off snakesand other soil-creeping crit-ters. It seems we really can’tgo wrong with hazelnuts.That’s surely some welcomenews! Be sure to enjoy yourhazelnut treats!
Liz Ellsworth grew up inEastford, and holds a master’sdegree in EnvironmentalEducation from AntiochUniversity New England anda B.A. in English from BatesCollege. She specializes in con-servation and recycling initia-tives.
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Land use zoning regulationsmay seem abstract, but theyare in fact very much real …and all around you.
Your town uses these hands-ontools to achieve the goals of yourcommunity’s master planning docu-ments, such as a Plan ofConservation and Development, toguide future growth. It all impactsthe private land you own and thepublic areas you use.
You need places to live; streets,public infrastructure and municipalservices to use; industry, manufac-turing and commerce for products,services, jobs, and tax revenue; agri-culture for food; and open spacesand recreational venues to enjoy.There is limited land in your town tophysically put all of these things, yetyou want to benefit from them all.As a result, various land use activi-ties invariably interact or interferewith each other.
Traditional zoning is based uponthe primary goal of protecting resi-dential neighborhoods from indus-trial, commercial, and other devel-opmental interferences that couldimpact negatively upon quality oflife (see Part 1 of this article, Dec. 7,2012). It seeks to accomplish this bypermitting only certain types ofland use activities to occur only inspecifically designated areas. Otheractivities are prohibited in thesesame areas, yet may be allowed inother designated areas.
Your town uses a zoning map toshow where these different land use
activities are allowed or alreadylocated. Each zone (district) is col-ored for each type of use, such asyellow for residential. But having agoal and making a map only takeyou so far. You need zoning regula-tions to describe what can be andwhat cannot be done in each district.A Planning and Zoning Commissionhas a lot of authority and responsi-bility in that it legislates, adminis-ters and adjudicates the regulations.
If you want to keep factories out ofresidential neighborhoods, then youwrite regulations for residentialzoning districts that specifically pro-hibit factories in these parts of yourtown. You then create a separateindustrial zone. This is a straightfor-ward use of zoning regulationsregarding significantly differenttypes of land uses.
If you want various types of thesame land use, then you add morecomplexity to the regulations. Forexample, some residential zonesmay permit only one type of hous-ing, such as single-family homes, so
as not to mix in large apartmentbuildings. Other residential zonesmay allow for different types ofhousing in the same district, such asapartments, townhouse complexesand condominiums. Variations on atheme can be applied to differenttypes of commercial (small countryshops, larger retail stores, stripmalls, and big shopping centers) andindustrial (light, medium, andheavy) activities.
Having a variety of options maybe important in that it provides nec-essary flexibility for how the zoningregulations deal with various typesof land use activities. A caveat is tonot let the regulations becomeunwieldy, unfriendly and unfair. Iftaken to an extreme, your town nolonger is viewed as one communityentity, but instead is seen as a collec-tion of innumerable micro-sectionsthat are compartmentalized by spe-cific, possibly singular uses. Thisbecomes a situation of not beingable to see the forest for the trees.What prevents this from happeningthis is the application of practicalcommon sense.
Some times, traditional zoningcan too strictly keep apart and limitthe appropriate combinations of dif-ferent, yet desirable, mixed uses.People need access from their homesto places of work, shopping, publicservices, recreation, etc…. Somepeople believe that traditional zon-ing has caused various land uses tobecome segregated, not integrated.Neighborhoods too separated from
other areas of town, and with moresuch neighborhoods built over time,cause people to frequently use theircars on increasingly busier streetsto travel from their homes to wherethey want and need to go. The termurban sprawl was first used in the1950’s to describe this phenomenonof what can happen as a municipali-ty’s population grows, expandingout from its center, following tradi-tional zoning methods.
Traditional zoning remains thepredominant form of municipalplanning used by our towns. Whenused wisely, understanding itsstrengths and weaknesses, andimbued with community involve-ment, it can achieve much that isgood. For all of the manytypes of land use activitiesto coexist, both in theirphysical presence and intheir impact upon you (andothers), your town needs tohave appropriate zoning reg-ulations that follow the prin-ciples of its municipal mas-ter plan and that are flexibleenough to deal with themany realities that changeover time. Each town mayapproach this differently,but all towns continuouslyseek to find the balancebetween what you need (andwant) and how to make suchhappen in a way that every-one in your town can livewith (literally). It requirespractical commonsense and
an understanding of what can work,what may not work, and what pit-falls to avoid. In my opinion, it is amajor part of what is exciting aboutgovernment and public service.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is Chairmanof Woodstock’s Planning and ZoningCommission. This article neitherreflects any official statement of norany specific land use applicationbeing worked on by the Commission.Go to and check outwww.OurCommunityPlanning.comfor more information.
Revisiting the basics of planning and zoning in your town, Part 2
JEFFREY A.GORDON, M.D.
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A10 • KILLINGLY VILLAGERFriday, January 11, 2013
There’s nothing like anasty head cold tobring an abrupt andslightly depressing
end to the holiday season.After prob-
ably sippingfrom some-one else’sglass at aparty, kiss-ing too manypeople helloand shakinghands with aman whohad juststuffed asoggy hand-
kerchief in his pocket, myusually vigorous immunesystem gave in.
My breath came in raggedgasps like those of ourancient pug. My nose was redand raw as if I had been wip-ing it with a cheese grater.My disposition was at lowebb, so I took to the couch fora bout of self-pity. For once inmy life, I lost my voice andcould emit only a soft croak.
Laryngitis turned out to behighly instructive. My hus-band and the dogs werepleased by the quiet andunusual lack of directionfrom me. If I tried to speak, Ihad to whisper. As every ele-mentary teacher and mostparents know, quiet talk elic-its more quite talk. A veil ofcalm descended as I waited torecover.
When the phone rang, Ianswered it. The caller hungup because he could not hearmy voice or thought it was aprank. He called twice morebefore I got his attention. Ihad ordered something fromhis company and there was aproblem. I could tell by hismanner that he thought I waseither slightly incompetentor very old.
As he began to whisper inresponse to my comments,his manner became warmerand more solicitous. Hewould do whatever he couldon my behalf. He wished me aspeedy recovery and a happyNew Year. He practicallypromised to send me theitems for free if only I wouldget better soon.
I pictured him in his shopin Maine after he’d hung upthe phone. It is a lovely placeand now he was feeling thathe had done a good deed bybeing kind to a soft-spokenwoman who’s health problemhad nearly rendered herunable to communicate.
I like being treated kindly,but the incident made methink of how different thescenario would have been ifI’d had an accent or speechimpediment or if I were hardof hearing and needed thecaller to speak louder. Yearsago I lived in France as a stu-dent. I eventually felt compe-tent in the language on aface-to-face basis, but thetelephone was intimidating. Iwould have appreciatedbeing able to hit a numberand hear messages inEnglish.
We’ve come to expect somuch clarity from technolo-gy that any interference on acell phone or landline makesus hang up. We get impatientwith people who can’t justspit it out. Without my voice,the clerk at a local storeignored me until I waved myhand to get her attention. Iwasn’t invisible. I wasinaudible.
Once my voice came back, Ifound an app called “SpeakIt.” One little click and Icould write something thatwas then “ spoken” by myiPhone. A few quiet dayscould have been filled by anew voice while mine wasresting, but I learned morefrom laryngitis then I didfrom a new app.
Our personal identity istied to our voices. We use theword to describe the need toexpress our opinions, createworks of art and, of course tosing or pray. While mine wasmissing, I felt second-class,diminished, and nearly invis-ible even to the animalsaround our home.
My voice returned and Iappreciate it more than ever.
To the Editor:The events of Dec. 14, 2012 have once again start-
ed a national debate on gun control.Sadly, the event was less than two hours old when
the NRA began the campaign to keep guns laws asthey are. Since the incident gun sales have skyrock-eted. And to date there have been four more inci-dents of multiple gun violence events. What a sadreflection on the Constitution of the United Statesand the Supreme Court that interprets it. Each dayhundreds of people die by guns placed in the wronghands.
Esther says we need to pray. We also need torepent before God and to return Bible reading toour schools. The Bible contains the rules that arethe foundation of good government. The TenCommandments, found in Exodus 20, vs. 2-17, arethe foundation for all laws in the civilized world.They read approximately as follows:
1. Thou shalt have no other Gods before me.2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven
image…Thou shalt not bow down unto them, norserve them…
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thyGod in vain…
4. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Sixdays shalt thou labor…but the seventh day is holyunto the Lord.
5. Honor thy father and mother…6. Thou shalt not kill.7. Thou shalt not commit adultery.8. Thou shalt not steal.9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy
neighbor.10. Thou shalt not covet…The Bible warns us that disobedience to God
brings punishment upon the three or four genera-tions who follow those who do so; namely our chil-dren and grandchildren. God meant what He said.The children of Newtown paid the price.
And finally, in Matthew 26:52 Jesus tells a venge-ful follower to “Put up again thy sword into itsplace; for all that live by the sword shall perish withthe sword.” During the Newtown event, not only didthe shooter take his own life, he murdered the per-son who taught him how to use weapons — hismother. If that’s not prophecy fulfilled, I don’t knowwhat is. God meant it when He said, “Thou shalt notkill.”
It’s time to seek God before the United States ceas-es to be a nation. God will not bless us if we contin-ue on in the path we are currently on. Our loveaffair with guns is killing our children.
GRACE L. COOK
OPINIONEDITORIAL
Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
‘Love affair with guns’ will lead to our downfall
To the Editor:Each year I enjoy the Year in Review issues of
Villager Newspapers.Reading this week’s issue, I was dismayed to see
an omission for May. Relay For Life ofNortheastern Connecticut is the single largestcharitable event in our area and part of the largestfundraiser in the world to fight cancer. We have acommittee of 45 backed by hundreds of volunteers.In addition to these volunteers, our participantsnumber in the thousands. Relay For Life ofNortheastern CT is one of the largest in NewEngland and for several years has ranked numberone in per capita in the United States for counties ofits size. Last year our local Relay For Life raisedmore than $325,000, a wonderful achievement inspite of the economy. All money raised is used inthe fight against cancer. There is a misconceptionthat the money is only for research.
There are more than a dozen programs support-ed by the money raised by Relay For Life. HopeLodge provides hotel accommodations for a cancerpatient and family members when treatment isrequired far from home. Look Good, Feel Good is aprogram for women to assist them with make upapplications and other appearance tips. This is aprogram in place at Day Kimball Hospital. Alsofunded is a 24-hour hotline manned every day ofthe year. Those diagnosed with cancer or their fam-ily members can call around the clock and speak tosomeone. There are also online connections formen with prostate cancer or women with breastcancer where they can connect with others who arenow going threw treatment or have finished treat-ment. If a cancer patient has a treatment scheduledbut unable to get to the treatment facility, they needto only make a phone call and transportation willbe arranged. Treatment is made possible onlybecause money is raised by Relay For Life and thismoney does, in addition to the programs men-
tioned and many more not mentioned, providemoney for research. After all, without researchthere would be no treatments for those fighting can-cer. It takes millions of dollars, thousands of peopleand years of research to fight cancer.
Each new treatment is the result of research bymany not one individual yelling “Eureka”.Although research is only one of the programs sup-ported by, many consider it the most important.Ask any cancer survivor whose life has been madebetter because of a treatment found because ofresearch. In fact, Connecticut has several researchfacilities looking for more ways to fight cancer and,hopefully, to find a cure. The death rate from vari-ous cancers would be much higher if not forresearch. We work to make it possible for many tocelebrate more birthdays. We Dream Big, Hope Bigand Relay Big to help our neighbors.
Our corporate sponsors, the committee, hun-dreds of volunteers and thousands of participantswork together to make all the above programs andmany more available to the people of NortheasternConnecticut.
In closing, many ask who is a cancer survivor? Asurvivor is not only someone who is now cancerfree. A survivor is anyone now fighting cancer. Asurvivor is someone who has been diagnosed yes-terday, today or one hour ago. Anyone with ques-tions should call the ACS hotline. You will not get arecording. You will speak to a real person whounderstands how you and/or your family memberfeels and what they are going through. How do peo-ple connect with these services? Call the hot line at1-800-ACS-2345 and take advantage of these pro-grams made possible by your neighbors.
PAUL R. DESAUTELSPUBLICITY AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT CHAIRMAN
RELAY FOR LIFE OF NECT
To the Editor:Just recently at a house party I had a conversa-
tion with a good friend of mine around my ageabout life when we were kids and how much thingshave changed.
This followed a competitive game of trivia. Wewere asked to identify slogans, who said what, whowas in certain TV shows, etc. One of the guestspointed out that any child today aged 12 or overwould have no clue what we were talking about.
When the well-fed group had settled in for smalltalk he and I started to compare what family,friends, school, and politics were like. On thattheme let me share with you some of the contentfrom a small weekly newspaper in the Midwest. I’dlike to credit it but the portion with its credits didnot print.
The title is “What has America become?” Textbegins with “Has America become the land of spe-cial interest and home of the double standard?Let’s see. If we lie to Congress it’s a felony, ifCongress lies to us, it’s just politics. If we dislike acolored person we’re racists. If a black person dis-
likes whites it’s their first amendment right.Millions are spent rehabilitating criminals and doalmost nothing for victims. In public schools youcan teach homosexuality is OK, but you better notuse the word ‘God.’ You can kill an unborn child,but it’s wrong to execute a mass murderer. We don’tburn books in America, we rewrite them.”
With current issues the editorial goes on: “We areunable to close the borders with Mexico but have noproblem protecting the 38th parallel in Korea. Ifyou protest against President Obama’s policiesyou’re a terrorist, but if you burn the Americanflag or George W. Bush in effigy it’s your firstamendment right. You can put pornography on TVor Internet but better not put a nativity scene in apublic park during Christmas. A human fetus canbe used for medical research but not an animal.”
It concludes, “What happened to the home of thefree and the brave?”
What, indeed, has happened?
FRED HEDENBERGPUTNAM
The home of the free and the brave?
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Moviemagic
Last week, I was reminded of howmuch I love going to the movies.Lately, with a combination of an increas-ingly busy life, and the rising costs of
actually going out to see a movie, the whole expe-rience has been one I’ve regrettably put asideover the last few years. Every now and then, I’llsneak out and see a film or two, guilty pleasureslike “The Avengers,” and the “The AmazingSpider-Man” come to mind, as well as under-appreciated gems like “October Baby” (trust me,if you haven’t seen “October Baby” yet, check itout on DVD and Blu-Ray right now!).
But last week, as I settled into the Mansfield Movieplexwith a few of my buddies for ascreening of “The Hobbit,” Icouldn’t help but be excited.Ever since I saw “The Lord ofthe Rings: The Fellowship ofthe Ring,” I was hooked, andafter the “The Return of theKing” was released back in2003 (can you believe it’salready been a decade?), I wassad that it was all over, but atthe same time, glad that I hadmy limited edition, extendedcut DVDs to watch whenever Iwanted.
Then, two years ago, the reset button waspushed on my excitement as it was announcedPeter Jackson was coming back to direct “TheHobbit,” as a two-part prequel (it would later bebumped up to three).
In all honesty, I’ve only read parts of all thebooks, so I can’t really say I’m a die-hard“Tolkien nut” — but I absolutely adore themovies, and last week, for three magical hours, Iwas transported back to Middle Earth to watchthe adventures of Bilbo Baggins and Gandalfthe Grey.
This column isn’t meant to be a movie review— although, and here’s some trivia for you — didyou know that the first handful of the official“Minor Details” columns ever written weremovie reviews for Stonebridge Press? Let’s put itthis way, I’m no Roger Ebert.
Nevertheless, I’m a simpler movie fan when itcomes to entertainment. Some like to be chal-lenged intellectually by films. Some like histori-cally accurate portrayals of dramatic charactersand events. Some like to go simply to laugh.Some enjoy quirky, offbeat, and even weirdimagery on the big screen.
For me, I just like to be entertained. That’s whyI’m an old school action movie fan. Whether it’sthe sci-fi “galaxy far, far away” goodness that is“Star Wars,” the superhero genre greats like“The Dark Knight” and “X-Men” films, thesupremely developed Pixar movies like “ToyStory” or “Cars,” or my all-time favorite movie,“The Matrix,” I’m a simple, popcorn movie fan,that coincidentally, enjoys snacking on popcornduring said popcorn movies.
Feel free to judge me for liking what some mayconsider “bad movies,” but as far as I concerned,isn’t movie greatness in the eye of the beholder?
As long as I don’t have to watch “The LifeAquatic with Steve Zissou,” or anything directedby Quentin Tarantino again, I’ll be good.
Adam Minor may be reached at (860) 928-1818,or by e-mail at [email protected].
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Petrin: ‘Enough is enough’To the Editor:Four Americans and one brave Navy Seal were
killed in Libya on Sept. 11.They asked for help since August, and it was
denied. President Obama did nothing but pass thebuck on a video that the American people did notsee. This time he could not blame it on PresidentBush.
Immediately following the Embassy attack, thePresident blamed some Internet video as the reasonfor the attack and then apologized to the Muslimpeople for that same video. After that, he just wenton his campaign as if nothing had happened.
When the president had a plan to get bin Laden bythe Navy Seals, it was televised in the White HouseSituation Room, with the President and HillaryClinton watching. Then when it came time for theEmbassy to be assisted, the President and HillaryClinton said they were not aware that it was a ter-rorist attack. We did not see them in the Situation
Room being televised when this attack happened, orany time since the attacks were discussed in themedia.
But when Hurricane Sandy came, we saw thePresident and Hillary Clinton again in theSituation Room, watching the damage being doneby Sandy. But nothing was televised or explainedabout the attack against our embassy where fourAmericans and the Navy Seal were killed.
Then the President went to New Jersey just formore votes, not out of pity for the people affected bythe storm. Now he has General Petreus and hisaffair to cover up what happened. This is so we willforget what happened in Libya.
When are the American people going to stand upfor our country and say, “Enough is enough and wewant to know the truth?”
DOLLY PETRINPUTNAM
Close call in PutnamSOUND OFF:I am sending this in hoping to prevent an acci-
dent. One evening last week we were travelingdown Liberty Highway in Putnam around 6 p.m.in the northbound lane.
All of a sudden we could see bright headlightsas though they were coming straight at us.Luckily, my husband was able to veer around thisautomobile, which was parked facing the southin the northbound lane.
Now, this is a very, very dangerous thing to do.As we passed I noticed there was a lady insidewho had her door open next to her mailbox andshe was sitting there in the car reading her mail.
Please, please do not do this. It is a very danger-ous practice to do. Park your car in your drive-way, and get off the highway. You are facingoncoming traffic. Think about what you’re doing.Get your mail after you get your car out ofharm’s way and read it in your house.
Thank you for letting me express this. It was avery, very scary time for us and we were fortu-nate we were able to go around her at the lastminute.
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KILLINGLY VILLAGER • A11Friday, January 11, 2013
Frostival brings in the New Year with family funKILLINGLY — The Killingly New Year’s
Eve celebration, Frostival, included a vari-ety of family-friendly activities for the peo-ple of the Quiet Corner to provide a manage-able, fun and safe environment to help ringin the New Year. The 2012 Frostival featuredan exhibition by Mike Steidley, 10-timenational champion and one of the mostaccomplished stunt riders in NorthAmerica. Families who came out to theevent were entertained by Judy Jones theHoop Lady, live musical performances,wagon rides, and the “Curious Creatures”show, to name a few. There were inflatablesfor kids to play on and an exhibition by Ericthe Fun Guy. The night concluded with afireworks display.
Photos courtesy of Killingly Parks and Recreation
Bella the Clown makes balloon animals for kids. Mountain bike national champion Mike Steidley entertains the crowd at Frostival.
Hula Hooping by Judy Jones is always a favorite, as her troop took to the streets entertainingwith LED hoops.
Real sized mechanical animals were on display for children to ride on, a uniquepiece of the Frostival.
A little girl takes a ride on the mechanical elephant.
ABOVE: Eric the Fun Guy and hischain saw sculptures.
LEFT: Three musical groups per-formed at the Frostival. Here is aphoto of the Yankee Dogs perform-ing an acoustic set.
BELOW: Mike Steidley entertainedFrostival goers with two perfor-mances.
A little girl gets her face painted at Danielson Surplus.
A12 • KILLINGLY VILLAGERFriday, January 11, 2013
SPORTSDANIELSON — The
Killingly Youth WrestlingSpartans finished 2012 andbegan 2013 with a bang.
The Spartans won a teamtrophy at a tournament inBerlin this past Sunday.Jace Hodge and HaydenFerland both wrestled inthe morning brackets andcame in first. In the after-noon, David and MichaelCharron placed first,Danny Charron, SkylarCummings and Mark Siroisplaced second, and CalebFerland, Mason Morissetteand Derek Turner allplaced third. The resultstied the team for a firstplace team finish, but theSpartans ultimately tooksecond based on criteria.
The previous weekend,Killingly wrestlers compet-ed in three tournamentswith impressive results ateach.
More than 900 kids wres-tled in Lowell, Mass. at theBig Red Northeast RegionalChampionships at theTsongas Arena on Dec. 29.Killingly had seven wrestleand five place. HaydenFerland, Trevor Johnsonand Kaden Ware all fin-
ished in second place andMason Morisette and DerekTurner both placed third intheir brackets.
Also on Dec. 29, JaceHodge represented theSpartans in Oklahoma witha third place finish at anopen tournament inOklahoma City.
On Dec. 30, five Spartansrepresented Killingly in the350 wrestler tournament inBethel. All five came homewith medals. Daniel andMichael Charron bothplaced first, David Charronand Derek Turner placedsecond, and MatthewCharron placed third.
“Our wrestlers are reallymaking a name for them-selves at the tournamentswe compete in. They arestrong, focused and dedicat-ed to the sport,” began LeeTurner, head coach. “We’rehosting two tournamentsthis year, a home tourna-ment in January and thestate qualifiers inFebruary; both will giveadded exposure to Killinglywrestling.”
Killingly is hosting atournament on Jan. 27 anda state qualifier tourna-
ment on Feb. 17. Both tour-naments will be held atKillingly High School.
Killingly Youth Wrestlingis in its 23rd season. Theobjective of this club is toinspire and bring the youthin our community closertogether through a commoninterest in sportsmanship,fair play and fellowship.Killingly Youth Wrestling is
open to all childrenbetween the ages of 4 and14. Practices are held at theKillingly CommunityCenter every Tuesday andThursday evening from 6 to7:30 p.m. More informationcan be found on theKillingly Youth Wrestlinggroup page on Facebookand on their website atkillinglyyouthwrestling.net
Killingly’s Skylar Cummings wrestles Elijah Pasternack of Steel HillWrestling at the Berlin tournament.
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From left, coach Lee Turner, Derek Turner, Cooper Morrisette, HaydenFerland, Caleb Ferland, Trevor Johnson, Mason Morrisette and coachCale Ferland pose at the Big Red Northeast Regional Championshipsin Lowell, Mass.
The Killingly Youth Wrestling team poses with their medals and a tro-phy at a recent tournament in Berlin.
Killingly Youth Wrestling comes home from Berlin with team trophy
BY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT
KILLINGLY — When Chelsea Wallacecame out for the Killingly High wrestlingteam three seasons ago, current head coachRich Bowen didn’t know what to expect. Mostgirls that tryout forw r e s t l i n gdon’t stick itout, so whenW a l l a c eearned herway to a var-sity positionBowen justrolled with it.
“I’ve hadsome girlsthat wrestlevarsity for acouple ofyears, butChelsea willbe the firstgirl that haswrestled forall fouryears,” hesaid. “It’s agrueling sport and she’s done a nice job ofbeing disciplined and tough.”
Wallace is a junior and she’s wrestling inthe 106-pound weight class and so far this sea-son she’s 13-7, which isn’t a surprise toBowen.
“She’s even wrestled at the 112-poundweight class and she’s pretty tough, I thinkshe should do better in the lighter weightclass,” said Bowen. “She’s fit right in fromthe start and I know she loves the sport and Ithink she enjoys the competitiveness of thesport.”
Last season Wallace won 17 varsity match-es and lost 18, but that isn’t discouraging herfrom the sport.
“She’s been a big part of the team,” saidBowen. “We count on her to win matches andwe count on her to perform well. We had atough match with New London recently andshe had a big pin for us that helped the team.She’s been someone that we can count on inmatches.”
Wallace started wrestling when she came
out for the team during her freshman season.“A few of the guys wanted me to come out
because when I was a freshman the teamneeded a 119-pound wrestler and after con-vincing me I finally decided to come out forthe team,” she said. “Shortly after getting to
practice I justfell in lovewith it.”
Wallace istrying to makethe most anddo her best ina “boys’world.” Hergoal is to scorepoints ateither theE a s t e r nConnecticutConference orstate meet.
“I want toplace in thebig tourna-
ments at theend of the sea-son,” she said.“This seasonI’m finally
down at my weight class. Last year I wrestledat 112 pounds and it was a harder class, butsince I’m wrestling at 106 pounds it is a littleeasier.”
Bowen has treated everyone the same,regardless of sex.
“I incorporate them with the team just likeeveryone else,” said Bowen. “She works hardand I’m tough with her just like everybodyelse I coach. We don’t have a state champi-onship team, but they all are working hardand working together.”
After Wallace won her first varsity match,Bowen was immediately impressed.
“I didn’t know what to expect and I was like‘holy cow, she won’ and she was tough,” saidBowen. “She’s at a weight class where shecan be competitive, which helps her. It’s moreof an even playing field versus a heavierweight class were you have some real physi-cal athletes where it’s harder to compete.”
Wallace also wrestles in the off-season,competing every Tuesday and Thursdayevening to get ready for her season.
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Killingly High’s Chelsea Wallace, the only female on the Redmen’swrestling team, has sported an impressive 13-7 record this season.
Wallace helps Redmen onthe wrestling mat
BY BENJAMIN R. KIPPSPORTS CORRESPONDENT
PUTNAM — Playing an up-tempo, fast-paced game is exactly what first-yearKillingly High head coach Jim Crabtreewanted in the championship game againstEllis Tech in the 12th annual CitizensNational Bank Clipper Classic on Dec. 31.Winning the Clipper Classic for the firsttime since 2008, the Redmen defeated theEagles 57-34.
“We just wanted to play our game and weopened up the game playing our game,” saidCrabtree. “It feels good to win, these guysdeserve it they’ve worked so hard every dayin the gym, they want to practice, I’ve got agreat group of kids, they’re outstanding.”
Leading all scorers with 19 points whilegrabbing 11 rebounds, Max Graves broughthis ‘A’ game to the Putnam gymnasium andearned the tournament Most ValuablePlayer award.
“We haven’t made it to the championshipgame for the past three seasons and it’s nicethat in my senior season we won it,” hesaid. “No matter what, coach Crabtreewants us to play defense. We can’t makeevery shot, but we can come out and playdefense every play.”
The Killingly defense held the Eagles to 46percent shooting from the floor while out-rebounding their counterparts 32-23.
Crabtree was once again pleased withGraves’ performance.
“He gives it all for 32 minutes,” he said.“He needs to touch the ball as much as hecan. When we go through him in the middle
it makes our offense and our team so muchbetter and he was well deserving of theaward.”
Killingly jumped out to an 18-7 first quar-ter lead before the Golden Eagles tried tomake a comeback. Ellis Tech guard KrisConnell scored all of his 8 points in the sec-ond quarter hitting back-to-back 3-pointerscutting the deficit down to 21-15. Later inthe quarter Connell hit a jumper to pull theEagles closer, 23-19. Even though Ellis Techoutscored the Redmen 14-9, they still trailed27-21 at the half.
“We played hard, but I really expected abetter effort from my kids,” said Ellis Techhead coach Dan Piccione. “Going in Ithought we had a good shot at winning, wejust played an awful first and third quarter.The third quarter especially killed us.”
Killingly came out of the locker room tooutscore the Eagles 20-7, essentially puttingthe game out of reach. Devan Willardscored 8 of his 11 points in the quarter andNick Hewitt finished with 15 points for thewell rounded team win. Austin Taylor alsograbbed 7 points and 6 rebounds. By the endof the third quarter the Redmen had a com-manding 47-28 lead.
“We’re only going to contend with teamsif we get contributions from everyone,” saidCrabtree. “That’s what I preach, we need tomake the extra pass, which is a good thing,which normally leads to a good shot.”
Jordan Panteleakos was the only playerin double figures for the Eagles with 11points, while Brandon Harriott scored 9.
Up-tempo, fast-paced action leadsRedmen to Clipper Classic title
THOMPSON — The 2013 Thompson International Speedway racing schedule has beenreleased. The track will host three NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races, three ValentiModified Racing Series events, the Granite State Pro Stocks, the Northern Mini Stock Tour,the New England Truck Series and other touring series in addition to a weekly Thursdaynight racing schedule that will run from May 31 through Aug. 29.
The 2013 season will open with the traditional Icebreaker on the weekend of April 13-14and will end with the World Series of Speedway Racing slated for Oct. 18-20. The WMT willtop the billing at each of these events and will also return for the annual 150-lap August race.
The Valenti Modified Racing Series will kick off the summer season with a specialSunday race set for May 19. The VMRS will return on Thursday, July 25 and again for theWorld Series on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series weekly schedule will feature five different divi-sions on Thursday evenings beginning May 30 and will continue through Thursday, Aug. 29.Competing on a weekly basis will be the Sunoco Modified, Late Models, LKQ/Keystone LiteModifieds, Xtra Mart Limited Sportsman and the Monster Mini Stocks. The Super LateModels will once again run a limited schedule including the Icebreaker and World Series aspart of the Granite State Pro Stocks tour. Two additional dates will be announced for SuperLate Models. The popular New England Truck Series has secured an Aug. 1 race date and theNorth East Mini Stock Tour will return on Aug. 29.
Other Thompson Traditions are on the schedule as well. The annual Memorial Day “Eveof Destruction” is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, the Vintage Antique Extravaganza day willbe held on Saturday, Aug. 17 and open practice dates have been set for March 30 and April 6.The amazingly popular Warrior Dash will return on the weekend of Sept. 21-22 and theincredible Thompson Swap Meet rounds out the year on the weekend of Nov. 2-3.
The complete schedule is available on the Thompson Speedway web page. Fans may checkit out at www.thompsonspeedway.com.
Thompson Speedway releases2013 racing schedule
The Jr. Crusaders Youth Hockey Program will be conducting four “Learn to Skate andLearn to Play Hockey for free” seminars. On Jan. 19 (Worcester), 20 (Auburn), 26 (Worcester)and 27 (Auburn) the Jr. Crusaders launch its winter “Learn To” program at the HorganArena in Auburn and at the Buffone Arena in Worcester.
This program allows boys and girls ages 4 and up to try ice skating or hockey for free. Thefirst two weeks of the session will be free of charge so the children can get a feel for the sportwith minimal out of pocket expense for the parents. After two weeks if the child would liketo continue with the program they can do so by signing up with the onsite Jr. Crusader’s vol-unteers for a minimal fee. Parents are welcome to watch the session just off ice or in theheated lobby.
For more details please visit www.jrcrusadershockey.com.
Jr. Crusaders to offer hockey seminars for free
PAWS CAT OF THE WEEK:BRIDGET
This is the beautiful Bridget! Her eyescatch the attention of all who comethrough the shelter, for their deep richgreen among her luxuriously thick andsoft gray fur. She loves to be petted andseeks the attention of everyone shemeets. Not only does she have the looks,but this young lady has the manners too!
Bridget had made a make-shift homefor her and her three kittens in a stonewall and was doing her best to providefor her little ones. She came to the shel-ter, wild and frightened, with her alsowildly frightened kittens. They were allsuccessfully tamed in a foster home andher babies have since been adopted. Nowit is Bridget’s turn to find a home she cancall her own.
Even though she does love attention,she’s no rambunctious party girl. Thissweet mom would do best in a quiet homewith adults, because she is still a bit shy.
Her luxurious coat can’t stay luxuri-ous by itself, either. She does a great jobof keeping it clean on her own but coulduse some help from a brush from time totime to keep it looking its best.
Bridget has been spayed, tested nega-tive for FIV/FeLV and is up-to-date on allher vaccines.
If you would like to adopt Bridget andopen your heart and your home to thisloving little lady, please call the PAWSshelter at (860) 480-1104.
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deplete, leaving the Diaper Bank in a situa-tion where it is once again reaching out fordonations.
“We scheduled a Celebrity BartendingNight for Feb. 21, at J.D. Coopers, and wehave some donations coming in right now— it should be a good event,” said Ferland.
Over the years, the non-profit has flour-ished, expanded its services and extendedits presence into the towns of Killingly,Sterling, Brooklyn and Plainfield.
“We started out in Putnam, Thompson,Woodstock and Pomfret,” said Ferland. “Itwas around Christmas of 2011 when wereceived that once-in-a-lifetime donationfrom Huggies, and since then we addedother towns.”
In 2012, Volunteer Director KathiPeterson of the IHSP Daily Bread, the orga-nization that houses the Diaper Bank, said
more than 95,000 diapers were distributedto 212 families, in turn, saving those fami-lies more than $19,000 in diaper expenses.
“No one ever imagined that we would bedistributing that many diapers,” saidPeterson.
Reflecting on the past two years, Ferlandsaid the guidance and support provided bythe IHSP was and continues to be invalu-able, and credited the support as the reasonthe Diaper Bank has been able to succeed.
When the idea to open a diaper bank wasfirst introduced to the community, Ferlandsaid its reception was off to a slow start, butover time the organization has ballooned,not only expanding its physical reach, butalso the quantity of people who now turn tothe bank for assistance. The group receivesreferrals from nearly a dozen local and stateagencies, including WIC, NurturingFamilies, United Services, GenerationsFamily Health Centers, TEEG, and TheDaily Bread.
“When available, we provide formula,baby food and baby care products.Unfortunately clothing is only available tofamilies who come into the IHSP DailyBread Food Pantry, as we don’t have theability to take clothing with us to Killinglyor Plainfield,” said Peterson.
It’s a unique operation at the IHSP DiaperBank’s home base at the Daily Bread inPutnam. As the organization allows fami-lies to come into the Putnam location topick up their supplemental monthly diapersupply, it also has a selection of children’sclothing for the families to look through aswell.
“It’s great to help those families, andmoms are always looking for clothes. Iwould say most of the time though, thatmoms who come in for clothes donate theclothing their children have outgrown, so itcomes full circle,” said Ferland.
Last year, 220 children in all of the townsserved by the Diaper Bank were able to
receive diapers through the supplementalprogram. That program provides one pack-age of diapers and one package of wipes amonth, since the program is designed forfamilies with limited income. The DiaperBank created a mobile diaper bank, whichservices the towns of Killingly andPlainfield to bring donations to familieswho might find the price associated withtravel difficult to sustain. The Diaper Bankruns solely on donations, and is under theumbrella of the IHSP.
“I get more out of this than I put in,” saidFerland. “I love this work.”
Any monetary donations in support ofthe Diaper Bank can be sent in care of IHSP,P.O. Box 281, Putnam, CT 06260, with a notein the memo that says Diaper BankDonation.
Meryl E. Willett may be reached at 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at [email protected].
Local diaper bank still going strong after two yearsDIAPERScontinued from page A1
Let your green light shine forTLGV
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is ask-ing residents to join their communities andlocal businesses to show their support ofthe National Heritage Corridor during thethird annual Green Lights.
The promotion begins on Jan. 15 and laststhrough St. Patrick’s Day.
“Green Lights is for everyone,” saidExecutive Director Charlene Cutler. “Weencourage not just our local businesses andtowns, but also all of our residents to showtheir pride in our National HeritageCorridor by changing at least one light bulbto green.”
During this traditionally cold and darktime, TLGV hopes the soft, reassuring glowof green will brighten spirits and remindvisitors and residents of all the fun andexciting things there are to do in The LastGreen Valley.
Participating is simple. Just display agreen light. Change a porch light to green.Hang an LED strand of green lights aroundthe window. Display an electric candle witha green bulb. Imagination is the only limita-tion! Green bulbs are available for purchaseat a variety of local hardware stores or youmay purchase 60 – bulb strands of LEDlights from the TLGV office for $12. Pleasecall 860-774-3300 for office hours.
The Last Green Valley’s website,www.tlgv.org, will be updated frequentlywith Green Lights information. TheInternet resource includes an interactivemap showing where the beautiful greenlights are displayed so you can get out andenjoy them. There will also be a great vari-ety of activities and events happening dur-ing Green Lights, including lodging spe-cials, snowshoe walks, theater perfor-mances, bonfires and much more. A com-plete calendar, as well as information onhow to submit your own event, is availableon the website.
Write to TLGV about your light display orsnap a photo and send it to [email protected] will create a photo gallery on itsFacebook page and there will be voting forthe Best Residential Display, Best PublicDisplay and Most Creative Event duringGreen Lights. Visit www.tlgv.org to cast avote.
Putnam Ford, United Servicesbring holiday cheer to areafamilies
PUTNAM — Putnam Ford served up ahearty dose of holiday cheer on Thursday,Dec. 13, when President Rick Place andemployees came together to host their 13thannual “Christmas is for Kids” party forchildren and families involved in areahuman services programs.
This year the party hosted about 75 chil-dren and adults from United Services’human service programs, including theGrandparents Raising Grandchildrengroup, Domestic Violence Program andother family oriented programs.
The evening’s festivities included carol-ing, snacks, holiday storytelling and guestappearances by the Cat in the Hat, Rudolphthe Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty theSnowman and of course Santa and Mrs.Claus, who provided a gift for each child.
Over the last 13 years Rick Place and theemployees of Putnam Ford have hostedhundreds of children and families for thisvery special holiday party.
“We’re very grateful to Putnam Ford fortheir support in providing a happy, memo-rable experience for the children and fami-lies we serve, particularly during the holi-day season,” said John Goodman, directorof development and communications atUnited Services. “Our mission is to createhealthy communities here in northeastConnecticut and the support of area busi-nesses is vital to that effort, during the hol-idays and all year long.”
Day Kimball Hospital announcesvisitation policy restrictions
PUTNAM — Due to the increase ofinfluenza in our community, we’re takingstronger measures to protect our patientsand staff.
Effective immediately, the followingrestrictions and actions are in place at DayKimball Hospital until further notice:
• No persons with flu-like symptoms willbe allowed to visit patients. Flu-like symp-toms include fevers, chills, running nose,sneezing, coughing, body aches, vomitingor diarrhea.
• No one under the age of 18 may visitpatients anywhere in the hospital withoutpermission from healthcare providers andfor special circumstances.
• All visitors are requested to please limitthe amount of people and time spent in thepatient room.
Harlem Superstars returning toQuiet Corner
WOODSTOCK — The Harlem Superstarsare a talented group of basketball playerswhose main mission in life is to inform andentertain children with their familiesthrough an exciting game of show-time bas-ketball.
The Superstars will face the WoodstockDream Team All Stars on Friday, Jan. 18, at7 p.m. at the Woodstock Academy FieldHouse.
Dancing, high-fives and autograph ses-sions, are just some of the fan interactionone will be party to at this exciting event.The Superstars halftime show includes thechildren by bringing them out of the standsto participate for a chance to win a prizeand a laugh or two! These amazing athletesshow-time dunks, chicken dances,razzmatazz passing, and exciting tricks willkeep one on the edge of the seat, wonderingwhat is going to happen next! This is come-dy basketball, and The Harlem Superstarsoffer something for everyone to enjoy. FromSportsCenter-top-ten-type slam dunks, tohalf-court shots, and practical jokes; theSuperstars offer a unique combination ofbasketball skills, comedy and audience par-ticipation!
Led by former pro player Donnie“Razzmatazz” Seale, the Superstars boastsome of the world’s best basketball comedi-ans including seasoned veteran Kevin“Showboat” Jackson, Cliff “Will Fly”Malone, David “Cool Dave” Fields, Chuck“Skyscraper” Henson, and John “Magic”Dadzie.
Members of the Woodstock Dream TeamAll-Star Team will consist of WoodstockPublic Schools faculty and staff, includingWMS Principal Paul Gamache, JohnYwarsky, Deb Crawford, Katie Adams,Aaron Murray, Susan Rioux, Beth Baron,Penny Phipps, Eileen Dunnack, andEfmorfia Efthimou (with more still tocome)! The team will be coached by WMSBoys Basketball Coach Paul Bouten, and thegame will be officiated by the always hilari-ous Tom Chenail.
Tickets for this exciting event are on salenow, and can be purchased at the followinglocations: Woodstock Middle School,Woodstock Elementary School, and SweetEvalina’s Stand for $8. Tickets can also bepurchased at the door at WoodstockAcademy for $10.
This exciting event is being produced,promoted, and sponsored by the WoodstockMiddle School 8th Grade Washington D.C.Trip Committee, with all net proceeds goingto the support of this June’s trip to ourNation’s Capital.
For more information, please contactCommittee members Pam Bouten at 974-2833, Steve Adams at 928-6528 (days) or 974-0728 (eves), or Doug Cutler at 974-1144.
TEEG looks back on 2012, looksahead to 2013
THOMPSON — As 2012 has come to aclose and a New Year begins, TEEG extendsits heartfelt thanks to the communities ofNortheast Connecticut for their commit-ment, support and generosity.
The list of accomplishments achievedover the past 12 months is long and mean-ingful.
In February, Carl and Sally Keil becameTEEG’s honorary Ambassadors at 2012Have a Heart Auction, which collectivelyraised nearly $40,000 to directly supportclient programs.
In March, Gov. Dannel Malloy toured thenew Thompson Social Services Facility(TSSF) under construction.
In April, TEEG was the first HealthQuestNortheast partner to host a communityhealth event in support of the Follow theFifty women’s heart health initiative.
May marked the completion of the newTSSF building project and it became thenew home for TEEG staff and programs.
On June 6, nearly 200 people attended anopen house dedication and ribbon cuttingceremony. June also marked the end ofTEEG’s fiscal year and the start of thenewly expanded Summer Food programthat continued through July and August.
In September, TEEG won a Gold MercuryAward from the Connecticut Valley Chapterof the Public Relations Society of Americafor its 2011 Annual Report to the communi-ty.
In October, the TEEG Board of Directorswelcomed four new members — Peter Lusafrom Pomfret, Aaron McGarry fromThompson, Pam Olsen from Thompson, andDr. Erica Kesselman from Pomfret.
November marked the kick-off of theannual Be An Angel Campaign with thenew TEEG annual report, The House ThatThe Community Built. TEEG also launchedits first donor-directed Client Relief fund,the PomStock Fund, to benefit families inPomfret and Woodstock.
Throughout November and December,TEEG served a record number of clientsthrough holiday distributions forThanksgiving and Christmas.
“TEEG has never experienced the level ofdonor generosity that we have achieved in2012, and it comes at a time when we areexperiencing the highest level of clientneed,” said Donna Grant, TEEG ExecutiveDirector. “We believe our recipe of grass-roots service, valuing the dignity and worthof all people, and working locally with ahigh degree of accountability to both thepeople we serve and the donors who provideus with the means to do so, is the secret toour success.”
The New Year holds nothing but promiseas TEEG continues to serve NortheastConnecticut. The agency looks forward tokicking it off with its 13th annual Have aHeart Charity auction on Feb. 8 at TheRaceway Restaurant.
Have a Heart is the signature fundraisingevent for TEEG. Tickets are a $20 donationand include hors d'ourves, dessert buffetand a cash bar. More than 200 quality items(with more coming in everyday) rangingfrom art and sports memorabilia to traveland entertainment vouchers to food andfashion.
“Auction items are rolling in, and we lookforward to beginning another exciting year.Don’t miss this great event that has becomea social highlight of the year,” said Grant.
If you would like to donate item for theHave a Heart auction or purchase tickets,call TEEG at 860-923-3458.
DKH reports fiscal 2012 financesfinished in the black
PUTNAM — At its 118th AnnualCorporators’ Meeting held on Thursday,Jan. 3, at Raceway Restaurant inThompson, Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH)management stated that the integratedhealth system’s positive bottom line in fis-cal year 2012 demonstrated the continuedpositive impact of the growing shift fromhospital revenue to outpatient and physi-cian/ provider services revenue.
At fiscal year-end Sept. 30, 2012, DKHreported $867,638 excess of revenues overexpenses. Of the $138.4 million in total netrevenue, 64.9 percent came from hospitaloutpatient services and physician/providerservices. In fiscal year 2011, those two cate-gories made up 56 percent of total net rev-enue. Additional information can be foundin DKH’s 2012 Online Annual Report, avail-able at daykimball.org.
“Through our patient-centered medicalhome (PCMH) business model, we’ve madea concerted effort to shift our emphasisfrom a ‘sick’ care to a ‘well’ care model,”said Robert E. Smanik, FACHE, DKH presi-dent and CEO. “This makes for healthierpatients and a healthier fiscal state for ourorganization.”
Smanik explained the PCMH approachplaces primary care physicians at the cen-ter of all patient care, coordinating allaspects with the assistance of physicianassistants, nurse practitioners and otherproviders.
“Day Kimball has worked extremely hardover the years to change the way we delivercare in order to improve quality and lowercost, and we’re experiencing success,”Smanik said. “However, recentlyannounced major cuts to Day KimballHospital’s Medicaid reimbursements due toConnecticut’s budget crisis are going tomake it difficult to continue our progress inthe New Year.”
Smanik said that the state informed himthat the hospital is being cut $3.8 million instate reimbursements for fiscal year 2013.
Smanik stated that one of the most dis-turbing outcomes of the cutbacks is that theDay Kimball Hospital emergency depart-ment renovation project could be negativelyimpacted.
“Preliminary indications are that we maybe forced to delay construction on our newemergency department,” said Smanik.“Though we raised more than $3 million incontributions through the overwhelminggenerosity of our community, there is still amajor financing component needed to com-plete the project. We’re now reviewing ouroperational budget to determine what defin-itive steps need to be taken throughout ouroperating system to offset the dramaticreimbursement reductions in state aid.”
Smanik reported that he is in ongoing dis-cussions with local legislators on this topic.
The DKH president and CEO further stat-ed, “It’s important that our patients knowour top priority continues to be to maintainthe high level of care that they are accus-tomed to receiving from all parts of ourhealthcare system.”
During the business portion of the meet-ing, the following actions were taken:
• Newly appointed to the DKH board:Joseph M. Adiletta, East Woodstock; ShawnMcNerney, Woodstock.
• Re-elected to the DKH board: RochelleAlix, Danielson.
• Appointed as a Corporator: ShawnMcNerney, Woodstock.
NEWS BRIEFS
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Pictured standing are Putnam Ford employeesEmilia Heckler, Emily Gallup, Shelly Petreccia,Jacob Dykeman, Keith Prospert, President RichardPlace, Gary Machamer, and Patty Hoyt.
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From left, Shawn McNerney of Woodstock, andJoseph M. Adiletta of East Woodstock, wereappointed to the Day Kimball Healthcare board ofdirectors at the organization’s annual meeting heldon Jan. 3, 2013.
KILLINGLY VILLAGER • A15Friday, January 11, 2013
BonAppétit!
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A16 • KILLINGLY VILLAGERFriday, January 11, 2013
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KILLINGLY VILLAGER • A17Friday, January 11, 2013
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A18 • KILLINGLY VILLAGERFriday, January 11, 2013
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Livernoche named employee of the month at DKHPUTNAM — Cheryl Livernoche has been
named employee of the month for December atDay Kimball Healthcare (DKH).
She is a unit receptionist and patient caretechnician (UR/PCT) and certified obstetricsscrub tech, for the Maternal Child Health(MCH) department.
“Cheryl is one of the most conscientious,hardworking employees I’ve ever had the plea-sure of working with,” said Rachel Katsoulis,RN, MCH operations coordinator. “She valuesthe close-knit environment in MCH, and reallygoes out of her way to make people feel valued.She takes pride in her work, understanding theimportance of the role she plays on the unit.”
Livernoche began her career as a UR/PCT atDKH in January 2008. She has dual responsibil-ities. As unit receptionist, Livenoche is respon-sible for completing patient forms and requisi-tions, and serves as the central communicationssource at the nursing station. In her capacity aspatient care technician, she assists nurses withtheir duties and is also the primary scrub techfor births by caesarian section and attendsdeliveries to assist doctors and nurses.
“It is quite an honor to be recognized fordoing a job that I love doing,” said Livernoche.“I love coming to work every day. I love beinghere. Our staff makes our patients feel safe andwell taken care of as they experience the givingof life.”
Livernoche lives in Putnam with her hus-band, Jeff.
NEW BUSINESS OFFERS LOCAL,HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS
Meryl Willett photo
DANIELSON — Farm to table dining is abuzzword generally associated withrestaurants that are focused on sus-tainability, seasonal and local ingredi-ents. It tends to indicate a tastier, high-er quality of food. Heirloom FoodCompany, located at 630 North MainSt., in Danielson, opened its doors onDec. 1, offering a wide variety of juicesand coffee with an emphasis on veganand vegetarian cuisine. The business isowned and operated byhusband and wife WendyGarosshen and JoshWojcik.
life.But, over the past week, as I’ve been going
along, I am learning to appreciate the beau-tiful artistic movements we practice inclass. They are challenging and rewardingat the same time. It’s a great feeling whencoordination comes together and I am ableto have a proper stance, a nice lookingblock, and I remember where my headturns and what direction my leg is going tosuccessfully complete a series of moves.There are practical implications too, and Ifeel like I’m constantly learning skills that Ialways wanted to have, but never knew whoto obtain them from. Knowing how to pro-tect yourself when put in a dangerous situ-ation is incredible.
This month, the focus is on etiquette. Wepractice these life lessons in class and try to
apply them to our everyday life. It is a nicereminder and it helps me to take a moreworldly view of my surroundings. Tang SooDo is really about world peace, and I have toadmit I’m really into that.
I have a dobok (my uniform) and I havealready achieved my white belt (check outthe picture accompanying this first col-umn!), which I might add, is not just handedto you — you have to work for it like any-thing worth achieving in this life.
I still feel slightly out of my element. Ialways considered myself to be a confidentperson, but I’m still getting used to the waythings operate inside the dojang, and myself-consciousness is subsiding. It’s some-thing I didn’t think I needed to learn, self-confidence, but clearly it is, and this prac-tice is a good way to do that. Not to mention,everyone is super helpful! I never feel thatI’m alone. Everyone is willing to jump inand show me what to do. They are all kind,patient, and ready to assist. I’m the new girl.
Every person in any class I’ve ever attendedhas come up to say hello, extended a wel-come, asked how I like it, and encouragedme to keep returning.
I’ve been going to two classes a week. Iwould like to be able to go to three, but thatis difficult working two jobs. I have manymore weeks to go, and I am so excited forwhat this will bring.
Master Duethorn is wonderful, and I real-ly enjoy Master Bogdanski’s ability to relateeverything we do back to real life. I am find-ing the practicality in learning martial arts,which extends well beyond self-defense. It’sexciting, so each week there will be a col-umn, from me, about this journey I am on.
Stay tuned.
Meryl E. Willett may be reached at 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at [email protected].
KILLINGLY VILLAGER • A19Friday, January 11, 2013
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As I noted in last week’s column, thereare a variety ways to make a healthy start forthe year without even having to leave theQuiet Corner! Here are some more ways youcan make your health & wellbeing a priorityin 2013.
Often we ignore the small signs ourbody gives us when we’ve “overdone it.”Sometimes those small signs add up, espe-cially when considering the health andfunctionality of your back. Whether youhave back or neck pain, headaches, or ifyou hope to increase mobility, Dr.Alexandra Fandetti of Back & BodyChiropractic is here to help. Now accept-ing new patients, visit or call Dr. Fandettiat her office in Dayville and see the differ-ence her care can make to your health!
Specializing in Rolf StructuralIntegration – reorganizing the connectivetissues in the body – Rolf Bodyworksfocuses on clients’ massage and bodyworkneeds. Rob Martin, Licensed MassageTherapist, also offers Traditional ThaiMassage and Therapeutic Bodywork. Formore information or to schedule anappointment, visit rolfbodyworks.org andsee Rolf Bodyworks on our Trust YourNeighbors page in all four Villagers.
Every year, there are more people dis-covering the benefits of yoga - for mindand body. Rhonda Wishart of StrongMind ~ Strong Body is offering classes tostretch and strengthen your body. OnWednesday & Friday mornings, join herfor a mixed-level yoga class at Muscle MaxGym in Danielson. On Friday evenings, tryout the Community Yoga class at MuscleMax and bring a donation of a nonperish-able food item or cash to be donated to theAccess Agency Food Bank. If you arepreparing to be a new mom this year,enroll in Wishart’s Prenatal Yoga classes:Mondays in Brooklyn and Wednesdays inWoodstock. For more information, seeStrong Body ~ Strong Mind’s ads on theTrust Your Neighbors page in all fourVillagers!
Feeling overwhelmed and stressedfrom the recent holiday? Hands forHealth Therapeutic Massage can offer therelaxation your body needs. You are ingood hands with Licensed MassageTherapist, Mike Bovia. Take some timefor yourself in and book an appointment.Mention Hands for Health’s ad fromVillager Newspapers and receive $10 offany regularly priced massage – a greatdeal!
Have a great week – see you in nextweek’s papers!
in the Quiet CornerBy Sarah
On-the-Go!
Sarah [email protected]
Editor’s Note: The information contained inthese police logs was obtained through eitherpress releases or other public documents keptby each police department, and is consideredto be the account of police. All subjects areconsidered innocent until proven guilty in acourt of law. If a case is dismissed in court orthe party is found to be innocent, TheVillager, with proper documentation, willupdate the log at the request of the arrestedparty.
PUTNAM POLICE DEPARTMENT LOGS
THURSDAY, DEC. 20
Wallace Worster, 47, 232 Pompeo Rd., NorthGrosvenordale, was charged with operatingunder the influence, operating under sus-pension, failure to drive right.
Nathaniel Sawyer, 32, of 769 Griswold Rd.,Plainfield, was charged with failure toappear in the 2nd.
Robin Moninski, 45, of 248 Ballouville Rd.,Ballouville, was charged with disorderlyconduct.
Jesse Paprota, 19, of 138 Woodside St.,Putnam, was charged with breach of peace,threatening, strangulation in the 2nd.
On Thursday, Dec. 20, at 9:12 p.m., officersfrom the Putnam Police Departmentresponded to area of 41 Green Street withinthe Putnam Special Services District for areport of gun shots.Upon arrival, officers arrested JohnBurton, 31, on charges of illegal dischargeof a firearm and reckless endangerment,1st degree.Investigation revealed that Burton dis-charged an AR-15 type rifle inside of his 2ndfloor bedroom at 41 Green Street. The singleshot traveled through the wall of Burton’sresidence and entered the bedroom of a 16-year-old female neighbor across the street.The female who was in the bedroom at that
time was uninjured. The bullet has beenrecovered from a wall near the girl’s bed.Burton was found in possession of 223 cal-iber Smith/Wesson AR style riffle, numer-ous rounds of ammunition, a loaded 30round magazine, body armor, and policescanner.John Burton appeared in DanielsonSuperior Court on Jan. 2. The investigationcontinues.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21
Dylan O’Malley, 36, of 159 Chaplin Rd.,Eastford, was charged with breach of peace.
Gerald Beaupre, 59, of 343 Thompson Rd.,Thompson, was charged with harassmentin the 2nd.
Sean Smith, 34, of 404 Church St., Putnam,was charged with driving while intoxicated,failure to drive right.
SATURDAY, DEC. 22
Adam Bertone, 26, of 83 Perry St., Putnam,was charged with driving while intoxicated,failure to obey traffic control signal.
Brian Lemay, 30, of 30 Red Cedar Rd.,Woodstock, was charged with driving whileintoxicated, failure to drive right, travelingtoo fast, operating unregistered motor vehi-cle.
William Varner Jr., 42, of 47 Mill St.,Putnam, was charged with disorderly con-duct, threatening, criminal mischief 3rd.
Sean Smith, 34, of 404 Church St., Putnam,was charged with operating under the influ-ence, failure to drive right.
MONDAY, DEC. 24
Andrew Weaver, 46, of 15 Center St.,Putnam, was charged with disorderly con-duct.
FRIDAY, DEC. 28
Robert O’Connor, 20, of 65 Railroad St.,Putnam, was charged with criminal tres-passing, reckless burning license.
TUESDAY, JAN. 1
Randy Johnson, 29, of 199 Providence St.,Putnam, was charged with breach of peace.
Steven Wooten, 34, of 123 Woodstock Ave.,Putnam, was charged with breach of peace,interfering with police officer.
Jeremy Tyler, 29, of 40 Palmer St.,
Danielson, was charged with sexual assaultin the 4th.
John Giorgi, 27, of 5 Centennial St.,Putnam, was charged with operating with-out a license.
FRIDAY, JAN. 4
Jesse Paprota, 19, of 138 Woodside St.,Putnam, was charged with violation of pro-bation.
Kristopher Campion, 29, of 20 SmithfieldAve., Putnam, was charged with possessionof a controlled substance.
William Cole, 28, of 47 Battey St., Putnam,was charged with possession of a controlledsubstance, possession of drug parapherna-lia, assault in the 3rd, strangulation in the2nd, unlawful restraint in the 2nd, threaten-ing in the 2nd.
STATE POLICE TROOP DBROOKLYN
THURSDAY, DEC. 20
Andrew Warren, 36, of 173 South Main St.,Brooklyn, was charged with failure torespond to infraction.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2
Gary Pohronezny, 41, of 70 Roulx St.,Brooklyn, was charged with risk of injury,break of peace, interfering with police.
DANIELSONTHURSDAY, DEC. 20
Shannon Gilbert, of 604 Lainey Lane,Danielson, was charged with robbery in the1st, conspiracy to commit robbery in the1st, and larceny in the 2nd.
SUNDAY, DEC. 23
Jennifer Young, 25, of 48 Edwardsen St.,Danielson, was charged with larceny.
MONDAY, DEC. 31
Tammy Strickland, 18, of 24 Hawkings St.,Danielson, was charged with violation of aprotective order.
FRIDAY, JAN. 4
Ashley Delvalle, 21, of 107 School St.,Danielson, was charged with issuing a badcheck.
WOODSTOCKTUESDAY, JAN. 1
Roselia Morente, 26, of 324 Woodstock Rd.,Woodstock, was charged with driving withno license, unregistered motor vehicle.
THOMPSONSATURDAY, DEC. 22
Henry Donnell, 38, of 373 Chase Rd.,Thompson, was charged with driving whileintoxicated.
Justin Curtis, 23, of 235 Corttis Rd.,Thompson, was charged with disorderlyconduct, risk of injury, and interfering witha police officer.
Rallon Lucey, 30, of 119 Waher Rd.,Thompson, was charged with threatening,breach of peace.
POMFRETWEDNESDAY, DEC. 26
Nancy Beltramy, 44, of 157 Kearney Rd.,Pomfret, was charged with driving whileintoxicated, operating under suspension,failure to have insurances, traveling unrea-sonably fast.
THURSDAY, JAN. 3
Vitaly Komorov, 32, of 20 Fire Tour Rd.,Pomfret was charged with breach of peace,assault on police officer, interfering withpolice.
KILLINGLYWEDNESDAY, DEC. 26
Tracee Gebo, 40, of 11 Ware Rd., Killingly,was charged with violation of a protectiveorder.
THURSDAY, JAN. 3
Eric Brown, 34, of 94 Dam Rd., EastKillingly, was charged with disorderly con-duct.
FRIDAY, JAN. 4
Rihanna Mustafa, 20, of 365A Baily Hill Rd.,Killingly, was charged with possession.
PUTNAMSimon Coderre, 22, of 12 Rhode Island Rd.,Putnam, was charged with breach of peace.
POLICE LOG
Villager staff writer chroniclesmartial arts experiences
MARTIAL ARTScontinued from page A1
Courtesy photo
Day KimballHealthcare UnitReceptionist/PatientCare Technician CherylLivernoche is the orga-nization’s DecemberEmployee of theMonth.
NEWS BRIEFS
until now, I had to carry my dis-charge papers around with me ina folder if I needed veterans iden-tification.”
The Department of VeteransAffairs will verify the veteran’smilitary status ad electronicallynotify the DMV of the requestprior to the driver’s license or IDcard being issued.
“I am proud to announce thelaunching of this new programthat will add a veteran’s flag sym-bol on drivers’ licenses and thestate IDs of our military,” saidState Sen. Tony Guglielmo (R-Stafford). “Many veterans who arestruggling financially expressedconcern that in order to receive
benefits at the hardware store orgrocery store they were requiredto have a recognized ‘status.’ OurArmed Forces have done so muchfor our country — this is the leastwe can do for them.”
The solution agreed upon byVeteran’s Affairs and Departmentof Motor Vehicles places anAmerican flag on the veteran’sdriver’s license or identificationcard. Veterans should take notethat the process to apply for theflag symbol is different from, andtakes longer than, the process toapply for a veteran’s license plate.
“This will make life easier forveterans to take advantage of dis-counts they have earned. I’m veryexcited, I remember theLegislature talking about it lastyear, I’m so happy they passed it,”
said Hamby. “It’s easy to showyour license, and I think it’s awonderful source of pride for vet-erans.”
Beginning this month, the newstate law went into effect. TheState Department of MotorVehicles will add the Americanflag symbol for free.
In addition to discounts at vari-ous stores, this symbol will alsoalert first responders during anemergency that the patient is aveteran and may have specialinsurance coverage. The new lawalso includes a free lifetime passinto any state park, forest or staterecreational facility to any resi-dent who is a disabled wartimeveteran. There is also a new statewebsite – www.veterans.ct.gov –making it easier than ever for vet-
erans to receive the benefits theyare entitled to.
Here is how veterans can applyfor the American flag symbol:
• At least 30 days prior to visit-ing a DMV or AAA office, veter-ans must submit to the stateDepartment of Veterans’ Affairs acompleted application and proofof honorable discharge, such as aDD-214.
• The Department of VeteransAffairs will verify the veteran’smilitary status and electronicallynotify DMV of the request prior tothe driver’s license or ID cardbeing issued.
• The application can be down-loaded online at the Departmentof Veterans’ Affairs website byvisiting www.ct.gov/ctva andclicking the “Application for
Veteran’s Flag” link.• The flag symbol will be added
to veteran’s license or ID card atno additional cost at renewal timeor when it is first issued. It canalso be added to a license issued asa duplicate.
By mail, send the applicationand additional documentation tothe state Department of Veterans’Affairs at: CT Department OfVeterans’ Affairs, Attn: Veteran’sFlag on Driver License or ID Card,287 West St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
For more information on DMVservices and office locations,please visit www.ct.gov/dmv.
Meryl E. Willett may be reachedat 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at [email protected].
A20 • KILLINGLY VILLAGERFriday, January 11, 2013
Barbara Fitzmaurice knows WESTVIEW...
inside out& “On May 1st, I had a stroke and was treated at a large medical facility in Massachusetts. Once I was stable, the doctors and discharge planners encouraged me to receive therapy at a rehab facility affiliated with their organization. They told me that if I didn’t go there that I wouldn’t get the appropriate care anywhere else.
The care could not have been better!!! I received wonderful care from the nursing staff and PLENTY of rehabilitation - as a matter of fact, I received two to three hours of rehab a day, every day!
The staff was so knowledgeable, competent and safety conscious; theequipment was highly technical and the staff set me on a path to feeling like myself again.
I was so impressed with all that Westview had to offer and enjoyed the services and staff so much that I have gone back for outpatient therapy attheir outpatient facility to finish my therapy now that I have been discharged from Westview to home. I highly recommend that if you are in need of great quality care with a personal touch that you choose Westview because I know them...
~ Barbara Fitzmaurice, LPN - Putnam
150 Ware Road, Dayville, Connecticut 06241 860.412.7660 westviewhcc.com 860.774.8574
Having been a career nurse and health care professional, I was very well aware that I could get excellent care elsewhere.
I had heard so much about Westview Health Care Center and having two
friends who had very positive outcomes and experiences at Westview, I dug my heels in and
refused to go anywhere else. My family also helped to strongly advocate for my discharge to Westview.
inside out.”&
awarding a top prize to amale and a female, and theamount given to each win-ner is based upon howmany people sign up toenter the contest.
“We charge $20 to enterthe weight loss contest, andhalf of that money will bedonated to TEEG and theDaily Bread. The other halfis split between the maleand female winner,” saidBogdanski.
The contest recognizesone man and one womanwho lose the greatest per-centage of weight. Thegrand prize also includesdonated prizes from localsponsors.
“It’s a friendly competi-tion — everyone who enterswins in some way. I think ithelps motivate peoplebecause there is a start andend point. Within that eight
weeks people are able towork towards goals thathopefully they will contin-ue with after the competi-tion is over,” saidBogdanski.
The Biggest LoserChallenge offers peoplemotivation. However, thereis no obligation to sign upat a gym and contestantsare able to exercise any waythey feel is best for them.
While the Biggest Loseris a great way to motivateand start out workingtowards New Year’s resolu-tions using community sup-port mixed with a bit of acompetition, some peoplemay be seeking a moreholistic approach, like theone offered by SherryGuastini, owner ofInsightful Wellness. Themission of InsightfulWellness is to use non-drugstrategies and forgottenwisdom for health, weightloss, increased energy, and
decreased stress for adultsand children.
“My approach respectsbio individuality — there isno single correct approachfor everyone, and so how Ihelp people is to assist themin finding the right recipefor their body,” saidGuastini.
Guastini said it is com-mon for many Americans toeat what she referred to asthe “Standard AmericanDiet,” or SAD, a diet shesays is full of pesticides,herbicides, hormones,petroleum and GMOs.
“I help people find waysto lessen the impact ofthose foods. It’s imperativethat we don’t overload ourbodies with toxins — itcauses so many issues,including digestive issues.Those types of foods alsocause stubborn weight gainthat is difficult to get ridof,” said Guastini.
Guastini said there are
many ways she helps herclients achieve a healthierlifestyle. One is throughhealth coaching. A healthcoach is described as aknowledgeable advisor whowill provide ongoing sup-port and guidance to helppeople make sustainablechanges in their lives toimprove health and happi-ness.
“I’m offering a cleansekicking off Jan. 14,” saidGuastini. “It includes realfood, but in a limited way.This cleanse will removegluten, dairy and GMOsand processed foods frompeople’s diets for five days,then we move onto rawfoods for a weekend. Itmakes for a clean slate.This cleanse offers people atwo week glance at what lifeis like without the standardAmerican diet.”
What makes InsightfulWellness different from atraditional gym or health
club is that people are ableto do things in the privacyof their own homes whilestill having professionalguidance available to them.
“I approach things holis-tically, and holisticapproaches deliver. Eachday my clients have an e-mail from me, and they canapply those tips and encour-agement to their lives howthey see fit,” said Guastini.“Health coaches are greatfor people who have triedon their own without suc-cess and for people whodesire info and supportalong the way.”
When asked what herbest advice was for peoplewho are aspiring to achievea healthier way of living inthe New Year, Guastinisaid: “Drink a glass ofwater every morning. Webecome dehydrated overnight, and water helps toactivate and move thingsalong — it gets the body
going. If you can add alemon, that’s even better.”
Another option for peopleseeking health is to try outprograms offered throughtheir towns. ThompsonRecreation is offering manyfitness programs over thewintertime, including a FitClub. The fit club programaims to provide people witha variety of workoutsthrough programs set toupbeat music. The first ses-sion will run for eightweeks and begins onMonday, Jan. 14. All fitnesslevels are welcome to par-ticipate. Similar programsare offered in the towns ofKillingly and Pomfret, allsponsored through theirindividual recreationdepartments.
Meryl E. Willett may bereached at 860-928-1818, ext.112, or by e-mail atmeryl@villa ger newspa-pers.com.
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ing necessary for allowing allinteresting parties to becometrained at no cost.
“There is an applicationprocess for anyone who wantsto be certified in the program —after the info session we willhave applications available.They will be due at the end ofFebruary so we can figure out ifthere are enough players fromeach town. We want equal rep-resentation from each town,”said Farquharson. “At thispoint it’s free. DSS secured thefunds to allow for free training,which typically is an expensiveendeavor. So this is a greatopportunity.”
Starting in November 2012,the Children’s Trust Fundbegan offering free trainingand support to more than 175individuals working in the Cityof Hartford.
“We are very excited — at thispoint we know that our areawould benefit from additionalparenting support. This way wealso will all be on the samepage, which will alleviate theduplication of services and nothave to establish new services,”said Farquharson.
The Triple P parenting pro-gram is a multi-level, preven-tion-oriented parenting andfamily supported strategy.Levels are based on the interac-tions between parents and prac-titioners. The program wasdeveloped in Australia and hasbeen used in 16 countries, withmore than 20,000 practitionersfrom a variety of fields beingtrained in the program like
health, education, social ser-vices, childcare, and generalpractice.
“DCF is also shifting theirparent education programs toTriple P, so its in our best inter-est to use the same model,” saidFarquharson. “This way, every-one — TEEG, Putnam FamilyResource Center, Generations,the schools — we will all be onthe same page.”
Training sessions will beginin early spring, and accordingto Farquharson, will hold about20 people per session, depend-ing on interest.
The information session willbe held at the Lord ThompsonManor on Jan. 16, at 8 a.m. Thesession will have a presenta-tion, and guest speakers such asState Sen. Donald Williams andJohn Filchak of theNortheastern CT Council ofGovernments (NECCOG).
The Triple P PositiveParenting Program is spon-sored by the Children’s Trust, aDivision of the Department ofSocial Services, in collabora-tion with TEEG. Communitypartners include NurturingFamilies Network at DayKimball Healthcare, PutnamFamily Resource Center,Generations Family HealthCenter, Access CommunityAction Agency, and Kerry Fair.
For more information pleasecontact: Diane Farquharson [email protected] or (860)923-3458 or Eleni Fatsis [email protected] or (860) 424-5256.
Meryl E. Willett may bereached at 860-928-1818, ext. 112,or by e-mail at [email protected].
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
Live Music with Alan Privee
The Gold Eagle at
Laurel House
8 Tracy Rd., Dayville, CT
860-779-7777
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17
Joe Macey
Live entertainment
7:30 p.m.
Black & White Grille
206 North Spencer Rd.
(Rte. 31N), Spencer, MA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18
The Brass Monkey
An Adult Dinner Theater
Comedy
By Brickman Productions
Cash Bar and
Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and show at 7 p.m.
$37.50 for dinner and show
(plus administrative fee and taxes)
Reservations required
For more information call
Leicester Country Club
508-892-1390 (Ext. 301)
0r email [email protected]
www.leicestercc.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
A Night of Illusions
Featuring Monette the Magician
Sponsored by the David Prouty
Track & Field Team
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
$10.00 per ticket
David Prouty Auditorium
302 Main St., Spencer, MA
All proceeds benefit the
DP Track Team
There will be live entertainment
during intermission
Tickets available in the
front office at David Prouty
For more info email
Jason Monette at
Live Music with Brandt Taylor
The Gold Eagle at
Laurel House
8 Tracy Rd., Dayville, CT
860-779-7777
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
Wibble
Live entertainment
7:30 p.m.
Black & White Grille
206 North Spencer Rd.
(Rte. 31N), Spencer, MA
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26
Live Music with Posi Track
The Gold Eagle at
Laurel House
8 Tracy Rd., Dayville, CT
860-779-7777
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
2013 Wedding Showcase
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Tour the country club
Meet the staff
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres
Meet local wedding vendors
Admission is free
Call for more information:
Leicester Country Club
1430 Main St. (Rte. 9)
Leicester, MA
508-892-1390 (Ext. 305)
ONGOING
Karaoke
Every Saturday 8 p.m.-12
In the Veterans Lounge
Public invited
American Legion Tuttle Post #279
88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA
508-832-2701
Karaoke and Dance Party
Every Thursday and Saturday
Trivia Night and DJ Karaoke
Every Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Live Country Music
Every other Friday at 9 p.m.
Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar
35 Rte. 171, South Woodstock, CT
860-963-1230
Trivia Night
Every Wednesday
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free to play
Food and drink special
Prizes
Hank’s Restaurant
416 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT
860-774-6071
Conversations with Keith
Fridays 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
A live talk radio show on WARE
1250AM
and downloadable on the internet
anytime
Sponsored by The Holistic Center
West Brookfield
508-867-3409
Live Entertainment
Friday Night
Hexmark Tavern at Salem Cross
Inn
260 West Main St., West Brookfield,
MA
508-867-2345
www.salemcrossinn.com
Live Acoustic Entertainment
In the lounge every Thursday night
Black & White Grille
206 North Spencer Rd., (Rte. 131N)
Spencer, MA
508-885-5018
Meat Raffle
Every Saturday
12:30 p.m.
6 tables, prime rib, lobster
And much more
Public invited
Veterans Lounge
American Legion Tuttle
Post # 279
88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA
508-832-2701
1st Thursdays are
Chicken Night
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Family style baked chicken
with fries, pasta & marinara sauce,
salad and rolls
Adults: $11.75
Children under 10: $6.75
American Legion Tuttle Post #279
88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA
508-832-2701
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B2 ☎ KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, January 11, 2013
Nice Co lon ia l in Thompson
Villager HHoommee ss cc aapp ee
This very nice, 9 room Colonial sits on 2.4 acres on a
cul-de-sac in Thompson. The first level features a largefamily room with a fireplace, kitchen with sliders to the
deck, and wood floors in the formal dining and living rooms. Anice 4 season sunroom also walks out to the deck. 4 bedroomsupstairs, including the master with vaulted ceiling. Large win-dows bring in plenty of light. Total living space is 2892sqft.
Outside is a beautifully landscaped inground pool. Newpavers on the patio, and an oversized shed for storage. Thehouse is in move-in condition. Listed at $339,900
TEDESCHI REAL ESTATE CENTERSelling Real Estate in Northeast Connecticut since 1975
www.tedeschirealestate.com158 Route 171 • South Woodstock, CT 06267 • 860-928-5058
26 Blackmer Downs Rd., Thompson
Lynn T. ConverseTedeschi Real Estate Center
158 Rte 171 - South Woodstock, CTo. 860-928-5058 c. 860-465-6631
COMMUNITY CALENDAR THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listingsis Monday at 12 p.m. Send to
Ann Tremnlay [email protected]
The calendar page is a free serviceoffered for listings for government,educational and non-profit organiza-tions. Send all calendar listings andhappenings at least one week inadvance by mail to Ann Tremblay atStonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90,Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at(508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Pleasewrite “calendar” in the subject line.All calendar items will be insertedunder the actual date of the event. Wewill print such listings as spaceallows.
FRIDAYJANUARY 11
WOODSTOCK — WindhamCounty Christian Women’sConnection will be held Friday, Jan.11 at The Inn at Woodstock Hill from9:30-11:30 a.m. Heifer Int’l Project bySue Moon, Woodstock. “Broken
Roads That Lead to Joy” withMarcia Ewald, Brownsville, Vt.Reservations for Brunch $12 andfree childcare are required by Jan. 2.Reservations may be taken afterJan. 2 if space allows it. Call 860-412-0014, 860-774-5092 or [email protected]. Come for afun girl’s morning out!
KILLINGLY — The KillinglyPublic Library and the KillinglyAgriculture Program present “Funwith Agriculture” on Friday, Jan. 11and Friday, Jan. 25 from 1:45-3 p.m.January’s theme is “Hibernation.”Come and make a bear in a baghibernation project, create a hiber-nation landscape and enjoy somehamster time. For grades 1-3 onKillingly early release days. Call 860-779-5383 or stop in at the KillinglyPublic Library to register.
POMFRET — There will be a
Winter Teen Weekend at theWindham-Tolland 4-H Camp, 326Taft Pond Road, Pomfret, from 5 p.m.Friday, Jan. 11 to 10 a.m. Sunday,Jan. 13. There will be food, games,sledding, leadership skills and lotsof fun for teens 13 – 18. Fee is $50.Pre-registration required. Call 860-974-3379 to register or [email protected].
NORWICH — The Spirit ofBroadway Theater opened its 2013season with the wonderful newmusical, DANI GIRL on Jan. 9. Thetheater is located in the historicChestnut Street firehouse at 24Chestnut Street in downtownNorwich and is nationally recog-nized for its full production of newworks. Performances areWednesdays and Thursdays at 7p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.through Feb. 10. Contact the SBT
Box Office for tickets or additionalinformation at 860-886-2378 or visitwww.spiritofbroadway.org. WhenDani, a precocious nine-year-oldloses her hair to leukemia, sheembarks on a magical journey inorder to get it back. Simultaneouslyhilarious and heartbreaking, DANIGIRL is a tale of life in the face ofdeath, hope in the face of despair,and the indomitable power of thehuman imagination.
SUNDAYJANUARY 13
N. GROSVENORDALE — TheAmerican Legion Family Post 67,Route 200, N. Grosvenordale, willhold an all-you-can-eat Breakfast(scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage,hash, home fries, beans and kiel-basa, French toast, toast, coffee,juice) plus “made to order” omeletsand Belgian waffles from 7:30 to
10:30 a.m. The cost is $7 per per-son and $4 for children 7 andunder. Proceeds will benefitLegion programs.
EAST WOODSTOCK — TheWoodstock Historical SocietyAnnual Meeting will be heldbeginning at 1 p.m. Jan. 13 (snowdate: Jan. 20) at the EastWoodstock CongregationalChurch, 20 Woodstock Road.There will be a Pot LuckLuncheon at 1 p.m. followed bythe program,
“One Colonial Woman’sWorld: The Life & Writings ofMehetabel Chandler Coit.”Guest Speaker: Michelle M.Coughlin presents her researchon the diary of Mehetabel
Chandler Coit, an early settler ofWoodstock. The diary spans 60 yearsand covers a broad range of subjectsfrom medicine and finances topoems and recipes.The annual meet-ing will begin at 3 p.m. Please bringa dish according to the first letter ofyour last name; A through GDessert, H through NSalad/Vegetable and O through ZMain Dish. Please bring utensilsand plates.
WEDNESDAYJANUARY 16
DANIELSON —Free family edu-cation program from 6:30 to 9 p.m.begins for family members of thosesuffering from mental illness atQVCC in Danielson. To register call860-928-5947.
THURSDAYJANUARY 17
EASTFORD — CelebrateRecovery Open House from 7 to 9p.m. Jan. 17 at CongregationalChurch of Eastford, 8 Church Road,Eastford. (860-974-0294). Café opensat 6:30 p.m. Free child care provided.Email: [email protected] for more information.
Celebrate Recovery is a uniqueChristian 12-Step LIFE recoveryprogram for anyone who struggleswith life’s hurts, unhealthy habits,or hang-ups. Relationship struggles?Anger? Worry too much?Codependent? Come learn moreabout Celebrate Recovery and howyou can benefit from this life chang-ing program. Open to anyone 18years of age and older.
P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CTPhone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740
Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net
THOMPSON -Horses are welcomedat this Greek RevivalCape. Privately setdown a long stone walllined drive, this homefeatures many origi-nal’s such as woodfloors, original doors
& great built-ins. The eat-in country kitchen with pantry,updated bathrooms & master suite add to the interiorcharm. Outside you will find an in-ground pool & patiow/grape arbor, large barn & pasture ideal for animals &even a 1 BR in-law guest cottage with great incomepotential all on the almost 4 acre mature lot. Priced atjust $299,900
SOUTHBRIDGE,MA - This Cape
style home is sitting
on a great 3/4 acre
lot with a paved
driveway, mature
landscaping & gar-
den shed. The home
features 3 generous bedrooms, a formal living & dining
room, a country style eat-in kitchen. Off the kitchen you
will find a great 3 season sitting/eating space. The home
has a newer oil boiler, newer vinyl siding & a great work-
shop in basement. $161,900
Sitting on thePutnam/Pomfretline on a dead-end road, this50+ acre prop-erty is a horselovers delightw/a 3 level post& beam barn,almost 10 acresof fields & over1 mile of walking
trails. A 1000’ driveway leads to a charming 3BR/2BA LogHome w/a cathedral ceiling LR & a loft overlooking thedramatic central fireplace. An open front porch as well asa glassed in sun porch offer 4 seasons of viewing all thatnature offers. $550,000
WOODSTOCK -As you relax withyour morning coffeeand newspaper andenjoy the warmth ofyour cozy fireplace,you will be thrilledwith the view youhave of nature’streasures from theoversized bay win-dow of this cape
home. Located in a South Woodstock neighborhood, the interior ofthis home has just been transformed with fresh paint and refin-ished gleaming hardwood floors. There’s a first floor master BRand many options for additional bedroom and/or office space onboth the 1st & 2nd floors. Set on a corner lot, this home is pricedreasonably at just $179,900
WOODSTOCK -Live, work & play athome! This sprawlingSouth Woodstockranch offers 3 BR’s, 1.5baths, hardwoodfloors, and L-shapeddining/living areaincluding a warm, cozy
fireplace. For those work at home days, attached to thehome and sporting its own separate entrance is a fabu-lous home office with built in desks and bookshelves. Andin your downtime, the private backyard, surrounded bynatural borders is the ideal place for outdoor entertain-ing. Located in a residential neighborhood, this home isoffered at just $199,900
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A Place To Call Home…PUTNAM -
Three bdrm.
Raised Ranch
in neighbor-
hood setting.
Open living
room/ kitchen.
Many new
u p d a t e s :
flooring, kitchen counter and sink. Lower level has par-
tially finished family room. Convenient to shopping and
highways. Offered at $149,900
JUST LISTED
TEDESCHI REAL ESTATE CENTERSelling Real Estate in Northeast Connecticut since 1975
www.tedeschirealestate.com
158 Route 171 • South Woodstock, CT 06267 • 860-928-5058
Thompson $339,9009 Room Colonial on 2.4 acres in a cul-de-sac.
First floor laundry,sunroom, and familyroom with fireplace.
4 bedrooms.Beautifully land-
scaped inground poolfor summer.
Woodstock $227,000c.1945 Cape with 4 bedrooms and
2 baths. Four seasonroom for studio orwatching nature.
Wood floors and fireplace.
LAND:
Brooklyn: Blackwells Landing, a newer subdivision. 4 lots available. 1.2acres-2.3acres, $75,000-$125,000
Eastford: 1.5 acres on Crystal Pond Rd. Wooded. $52,000
0.3 acres on Still River. Approved building lotfor a unique property. Be creative $48,000
Putnam: 4.25 wooded acres on Sabin St. $75,000
South Woodstock $150,000Handyman Special in South Woodstock.
Open 2.6 acre lot.2224sqft.
Fenced yard.Outbuilding.
Potential.
VILLAGER REAL ESTATE
KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ B3Friday, January 11, 2013
WOODSTOCK — Stuart ChandlerHibbard, 82, of Woodstock, died Thursday,Dec. 27, 2012 at his home.
He was born June 16, 1930 in Putnam, sonof the late Clifford C. and Olive (Buell)Hibbard. He had made his home inWoodstock all his life.
Stuart was a dairy farmer.He was a long time member of the North
Woodstock Congregational Church.He enjoyed repairing and restoring old
tractors.He leaves his brother, Russell Hibbard of
Woodstock; three nephews, Loring, Bryant
and Richard; two nieces, Joann and Lisa, andseveral grandnieces and grandnephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, CarltonHibbard.
Stuart was a dedicated 60-year member ofthe Muddy Brook Fire Department inWoodstock.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m.Jan. 12, 2013 at the North WoodstockCongregational Church, Routes 169 and 197,Woodstock.
To share a memory with his family, “Lighta Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
Stuart C. Hibbard, 82
PUTNAM — William “Bill” Hildebrandt,84, of Farrows Street, Putnam, died Saturday,Dec. 29, 2012 at the Westview Health Care inDayville.
He was born Feb. 13, 1928 in Clinton, Mass.,son of the late Sigmond and Caroline(Poppke) Hildebrandt.
He was a schoolteacher, teaching math atthe Putnam High School. He retired in 1988.
He was a veteran of World War II servingwith the U.S. Army as an MP.
He was a graduate of Boston Universityand received his master degree fromWorcester State College.
He was a member of the EmmanuelLutheran Church in North Grosvenordale.
He was formerly of Clinton, Mass., a life
member of the Clinton Turnersand a life member of thePutnam Lodge of Elks.
He leaves his sons: DavidHildebrandt of Mason, MI;William Hildebrandt of Halsey,OR; two sisters, Betty Hesemanof TN and Olga Scherer of IL; seven grand-children and his former wife Kay Davis ofNiantic. He was predeceased by his brothers,Herman, Gerhardt, Edmond.
Funeral services are private. Burial will bein Clinton.
To share a memory with his family “Light aCandle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com
William Hildebrandt, 84
Harry D. Pattee, Jr., 91WOODSTOCK — Harry
Daniel Pattee, Jr., 92, ofWoodstock, diedWednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 atthe Day Kimball Hospitalin Putnam.
He was the husband ofJanice (White) Pattee.They were married Dec.
26, 1942. She died in 2003.He leaves his four daughters: Barbara Rich
and her husband Fred of Woodstock, LynnCoppinger and her husband Stephen ofWakefield, R.I., Joan Pearsall and her hus-band John of West Winfield, N.Y., and LoisCleveland and her husband Richard ofMissouri City, Texas; 10 grandchildren: FredRich, Jr., Craig Rich, Lisa Dolonich, NeliaBreault, Suzanne Culver, Jonathan Pearsall,Jodi Pearsall, Cynthia Cleveland, SarahCleveland and Gregory Cleveland; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson andseveral nieces and nephews.
He was born Jan. 17, 1920 in Wallingford,son of Harry D. and Jean (Stephens) Pattee,Sr.
He had made his home in Wallingford formany years and was a member of theWallingford Congregational Church. He was
active with Wallingford town governmentincluding serving as a Fire Commissioner,and on the Town Council. Harry was a leaderin the New Haven County 4-H Club.
In1967 he moved to Woodstock where hewas a dairy farmer and operated the OX-BowAcres Dairy Farm with his son-in-law andgrandson for over 45 years. From 1969 to 1979he served on the Board of Selectman and for anumber of years as First Selectman. He was afounding member of the board that createdthe Northeast Department of Health and hadattended the East Woodstock CongregationalChurch.
The family would like to thank the NursingStaff at the Matulaitis Nursing home and DayKimball Hospital for the compassionate carethat they provided over the years.
A Memorial Service was held Saturday,Jan. 5, 2013 at the East WoodstockCongregational Church, 220 Woodstock Road,East Woodstock. Burial will be at a later datein Memoriam Cemetery, Wallingford.
Donations may be made in his memory tothe East Woodstock Congregational Church,PO Box 156, East Woodstock, CT 06244.
To share a memory with his family, “Light aCandle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
Avis SpaldingWOODSTOCK — Avis Spalding, wife of
the late Paul S. Spalding and lifelong residentof Woodstock, died Sunday, January 6, 2013.
She was the daughter of the late Wallaceand Frances (Gordon) Frink.
She married Paul in 1950 and together theyran a family farm for 36 years. During thattime, Avis served on the Woodstock Board ofEducation, acting as Chair for 13 of the 17years she served. She also served on theWoodstock Academy Board of Trustees for 25plus years and was a member of theWoodstock Theft Detecting Society.Additionally, she served on many otherboards and committees.
She leaves four children, Susan Harris,
Sabin Spalding, Wayne Spalding and his wifeEve, Seth Spalding and his wife DeEtta, all ofWoodstock; eight grandchildren, Jared,Benton, Jamison, Travis, Kyle, Scott, Carilee,and Alana and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in the EastWoodstock Congregational Church, 220Woodstock Road, East Woodstock on Friday,January 11, 2013, beginning at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made tothe East Woodstock Congregational Church,P.O. Box 156, East Woodstock, CT 06244.
Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 SchoolSt., Webster is directing arrangements.
A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com.
THOMPSON —Benjamin LawrenceKubiak, 88, of theWilsonville section ofThompson, passed awayunexpectedly onDecember 29, 2012.
He was the devoted andloving husband of Joan(Strenk) who survives
him. They celebrated their 67th anniversaryon August 4.
He is survived by his daughter, BernadetteQuercia and her husband Cosmo ofThompson and his grandchildren, KaleenTaft and her husband Timothy of Putnamand Christopher Quercia and his wife Amy ofSouthbridge, Mass. In addition, survivorsinclude the loves of his life, his great-grand-children Emily and Lydia Taft, Kylie andLucas Quercia, and Ava and Ella Simoes.
Ben was the son of the late John and Sophie(Cichon).
He was predeceased by a sister, CeciliaBukowski.
Ben was a proud World War II veteran, serv-ing in the 8th Army Air Force as a crew chiefairplane mechanic. Joining at the age of 18,Ben served in the European Theater as amember of the 445th Bomb Squad and then
the 703rd with Jimmy Stewartas his CO. Ben took great pridein his service to his country in aquiet and modest way.
He worked at Anglo FabricsWoolen Mill as well as theWorcester Airport. In 1967 hefounded “State Line PowerEquipment” which he owned and operateduntil his retirement.
Ben was a kind, generous, and caring per-son. A man of integrity and full of compas-sion, you didn’t need to know him well to real-ize that he was an all around “good guy.” Hewas truly an amazing man who always put hisfamily above everything else. “Dziadzi” willbe greatly missed.
Benjamin’s funeral, with military honorsprovided by the Webster-Dudley Veteran’sCouncil, was held on Thursday, January 3,2013, from the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home,48 School St., Webster, with a Mass in SaintJoseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster.Burial was in Saint Joseph Garden of PeaceCemetery.
Donations can be made to the AmericanHeart Association, 20 Speen St.,Framingham, MA 01701.
A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com.
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STOCK —Vivian M.Moulin, 89, ofW o o d s t o c k ,died peacefullyMonday, Dec.31, 2012 at theM a t u l a i t i s
Nursing Home, Putnam.She was the beloved wife of Roland Moulin.
They were married Sept. 7, 1942 in St. JamesChurch, Danielson.
She is survived by her children: RolandLouis Moulin and his wife Anne-Marie ofPutnam, Vivian Rose Moulin Morse and herhusband Wayne of East Longmeadow, Mass.,and Nanette Marie Polito and her husbandJoseph of Hebron, Ky.; grandchildren:Pamela Moulin Holden and husband John,Roland Charles Moulin and wife Angela,Melissa Morse Walsh and husband Greg,Ashley Morse Kelleher and husband Josh,Christopher Polito and Alexandra Polito; herbeloved great-grandchildren: Barrett andReid Holden, Kayla and Luke Moulin, Jackand Cole Walsh and several nieces andnephews.
She was predeceased by her siblings,Eugene Malboeuf, Doris LaVallee, AldoreMalboeuf, Lillian Shinkiewicz, Robert
Malboeuf, Amadie Malboeuf and DonaldMalboeuf.
She was born March 6, 1923 in Danielson,daughter of the late Almadie and MaryAlbina (White) Malboeuf. She had made herhome in Woodstock most of her life.
Vivian was a student at Killingly HighSchool.
She was a communicant of Most HolyTrinity Church in Pomfret, a member of theSt. Monica’s Guild and Woodstock SeniorCitizens.
She was a wonderful stay-at-home mom andthen worked at Woodstock Line Company,Annhurst College and Data General inWoodstock.
Family and friends are invited to greet herfamily Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 from 10 to 11a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church, 568Pomfret St., Pomfret, followed by a Mass ofChristian Burial at 11 a.m. at Most HolyTrinity Church. Burial will be at a later datein St. Joseph Cemetery, Dayville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made in her memory to Most Holy TrinityChurch, PO Box 235, Pomfret, CT 06258.
Arrangements by Smith and WalkerFuneral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam.
To share a memory with her family, “Lighta Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
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BROOKLYN, Conn. —Nancy Edwards Cox, 92, ofBrooklyn, died peacefullyon Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.
She was born March 10,1920 in Southbridge,Mass., daughter of the lateWardwell Marcy andMarian (Cook) Edwards.She spent her youth in
Southbridge.She attended Mary E. Wells High School
and then Stoneleigh Burnham School andColby Sawyer College in New Hampshire.
After her marriage to William Cox, theymade their home in Brimfield, Mass. for 33years. Following her retirement she relocat-ed to Richmond, New Hampshire, where shedid volunteer work in the Keene hospital, thehospice organization and especially theHumane Society rescue facility. In 2000 shereturned to Connecticut, and moved toCreamery Brook Retirement Village in 2004.
She was an avid equestrian all her life, rid-ing even into her sixties. Nancy had a greatlove of horses and dogs. For several years sheand her family raised English Setters. She
was a great outdoors person, enjoyed deerand bird hunting and all sports, both as a par-ticipant and a spectator. Nancy also lovedreading and knitting.
She leaves her children: Ellen Holley ofWoodstock, and Wardwell Burtis Cox andwife Shirley of Brimfield, Mass.; three grand-children: Wardwell (Burt) Cox and wifeJohnna of Brookfield, Mass., Angela ParisGisleson of Putnam and and Jaime ParisBoisvert and husband Jean-Louis ofWoodstock; six great-grandchildren: Patrick,Aidan, Elise, Carleigh, Ella and Colbie, andtwo nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 19 in the East WoodstockCongregational Church, Woodstock Road,East Woodstock. Burial will be at a later datein Oak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be madeto: ”Nancy E. Cox Fund,” c/o YMCA CampWoodstock, 42 Camp Road, Woodstock Valley,CT 06282.
To share a memory with her family, “Lighta Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
Nancy Cox, 92
Anna Brouillard, 84DAYVILLE — Anna
Brouillard, 84, formerly ofCentennial Street,Putnam, died Friday, Dec.28, 2012 at the WestviewHealth Care Center inDayville.
She was the belovedwife of 50 years to Ovila
Brouillard who died Sept. 7, 2004 and thebeloved mother to Richard Allan Brouillardwho died Dec. 4, 2003.
She leaves two nieces and two nephews.She was predeceased in addition to her hus-band and son, a sister Pauline King, brothersFrancis, Robert and Paul.
She was born July 28, 1928 in Webster,
Mass., daughter of the late Francis and Hazel(Tracy) Stochaj. Anna had made her home inPutnam most of her life.
She worked for many years at the WebsterShoe Shop.
She was a communicant of St. MaryChurch of the Visitation in Putnam.
She enjoyed traveling, especially with theRoyal Travelers. She also enjoyed walkingand making puzzles.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. 3in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218Providence St., Putnam. Burial was in St.Mary Cemetery, Putnam.
The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam, directed the arrange-ments. www.smithandwalkerfh.com
Bernice N. Lyon, 77POMFRET, Conn. — Bernice N. (Brown)
Lyon, 77, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, atRegency Heights in Danielson.
Her husband, Joseph J. Lyon, died on Feb.26, 2012.
She leaves a stepson, Michael J. Lyon ofMichigan, and a niece, Jeannette J. Delauraof Thompson.
She was born in Dudley, daughter of thelate Joseph and Blanche (Faford) Brown andlived in Webster before moving to Pomfretseveral years ago.
She was a retired shoe factory worker.There are no calling hours. Funeral ser-
vices and burial are private.Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School
St., Webster is directing arrangements.A guest book is available at www.shaw-
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POMFRET — MargeKilburn Eaton, ofPomfret, passed awaypeacefully on Dec. 31, 2012after a short hospice stayat Matulaitis NursingHome.
She was born August 25,1922 in Willimantic,
daughter of the late Wilbur W. and Corine(Bernier) Kilburn.
Marge married her high school sweetheart,Harry E. Eaton, MD, on June 20, 1942. Theywere married for 46 years, and lived inPomfret since 1952.
Marge was predeceased by her parents;three brothers, Wilbur D. Kilburn, JohnDonald Kilburn and Alvin N. Kilburn andfour sisters, Alice T. Abel, Lois A Jenkins,Rita C. Eldredge and Marion T. Conboy.
She is survived by four children: a son,Harry E. Eaton and his wife Theresa ofWoodstock, a son, Marshall L. Eaton and hiswife Ginny of Pomfret, a son, J. Wesley Eatonand his wife Gloria of Woodstock and adaughter, Marilyn Eaton and her lifetimepartner Richard Keeler of Pomfret; five
grandchildren: Thomas, David, Lisa AnnEaton, Julie Bruning and Brian Paquin and10 1/2 great-grandchildren. After raising fourchildren, she went back to school and gradu-ated from Eastern Connecticut State Collegein 1971. She taught at Killingly Central Schoolprimarily as a first grade teacher from 1971 to1992.
She was a Corporator of Day KimballHospital for many years.
She was a member of the Teachers’Association Alpha Delta Kappa.
She enjoyed going to the Rhode Islandbeach with her family in the summer creat-ing theorem stencil paintings, knitting, writ-ing children’s short stories, reading and lis-tening to novels, and calligraphy. Most of allshe enjoyed the company of her family.
Donations may be made in her memory tothe Day Kimball Hospital, E.R. Capital Fund,PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260.
The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam, directed the arrange-ments.
To share a memory with her family “Lightand Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
DANIELSON — Llewellyn M. Berry, 40,passed away in her sleep on Friday, Dec. 28,2012.
She leaves her daughter, M. Elizabeth V.Berry of Danielson; her father, LyndallBerry of Danielson; a sister, Celestia “Julie”K. Mazzarella and her husband KevinMazzarella of Putnam; a half-sister, CathyGiovinazzi of Vineland, N.J.; numerousaunts, uncles, cousins and friends, all ofwhich will miss her dearly.
She was born in Putnam, daughter of thelate Linda (Orr) Berry and lived in Danielsonall her life.
She attended Killingly High School andalso Job Cor at Westover Air Force Base inMassachusetts. She also went to California toNanny School.
In 1991 she gave birth to her daughter andlove of her life Elizabeth.
There are no calling hours. Private funeralservices will be held for the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made tothe charity of the donor’s choice.
Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 SchoolSt., Webster is directing arrangements.
A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com.
Marge EatonLewellyn M. Berry, 40
WOODSTOCK, Conn. –Cynthia Marie (Hebert)Boyd, 59, of Woodstock,passed away Sunday, Jan.6, 2013 inU M a s s / M e m o r i a lHealthcare, Worcester,after a short illness in thepresence of her family.
She leaves her husband of 20 years,Thompson W. Boyd; a daughter, Lee MeredithBoyd; a sister, Colleen Robillard ofNarragansett, R.I.; a brother, Dr. JamesHebert of Charlotte, Vt.; her step mother-in-law, Marilyn (Blair) Boyd of Dudley, Mass.;nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was born and raised in Waterville,Maine, daughter of J. Emile and Alyce(Poirier) Hebert. She lived in Wilton, N.H.,Webster and Dudley, Mass. before moving toWoodstock in 1993.
She graduated from Mount MericiAcademy in Waterville in 1971 and then fromAssumption College in Worcester with aBachelor of Science Degree in Mathematicsin 1975. She later earned her Master ofEducation Degree from Worcester StateCollege.
Mrs. Boyd was currently a mathematicsteacher as well as the DepartmentCoordinator of the Mathematics Departmentat Shepherd Hill Regional High School inDudley, where she taught since 1977.Previously, she taught math at Wilton High
School in Wilton, N.H. She was a class advi-sor for many years and was this year’s seniorclass advisor. She once coached the MathTeam and also the High School Quiz ShowTeam. The National Honor Society Chapterat Shepherd Hill received many awardsunder her leadership. At one time shecoached the school’s ski club.
She belonged to the NEA, MTA and DCTAand served on the Board of Directors of theNational Honor Society for the Mass.Secondary School Administrators’Association, Inc.
Cindy was a member and deacon at theFirst Congregational Church of Dudley andvolunteered for many committees.
She was a member of the Women’s GolfLeague at Thompson Speedway Golf Course.She enjoyed golfing, skiing and bicycling.
A memorial service will be held Saturday,Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. in the First CongregationalChurch of Dudley, 135 Center Road, Dudley.Burial will be held privately.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m.Friday, Jan. 11, in the Sitkowski & MalboeufFuneral Home, 340 School St., Webster.
Instead of flowers, the family prefers thatdonations in her name be made either to theNational Down Syndrome Society, 666Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10012(www.ndss.org) or to the Memorial GiftsFund, First Congregational Church ofDudley, 135 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571.
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Cynthia M. Boyd, 59
WOODSTOCK – LeRoy H. Flynn, 72, ofRocky Hill Road, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 athome.
He was the loving husband of Carol(Gregoire) Flynn for 49 years.
In addition to his wife, LeRoy is survived byhis sister, Lucy Terry of Jewett City; severalnieces and nephews and his beloved dogs,London, Aspen, and Tammy.
Born in New London, he was the son of thelate Charles and Virginia (Newbury) Flynn.
Mr. Flynn worked as a plumber for theUniversity of Connecticut and as a securityguard for Brooklyn Correctional Facility. Healso worked at Union Engraving and PutnamHerzl.
He was a member of the American LegionMayotte-Viens Post 13 of Putnam and pastPresident of Eastern Connecticut PoliceAssociation.
LeRoy enjoyed talking about politics overhis morning cup of coffee.
Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St.,Putnam, directed the funeral servicesThursday, Jan10. Burial with military honorswas in St. Mary Cemetery.
Memorial donations in LeRoy’s memorymay be made to NECCOG Animal Control,125 Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT 06241.
For memorial guestbook, visitwww.GilmanAndValade.com.
LeRoy H. Flynn, 72
DANIELSON — GraceM. Smith, 91, died Monday,Dec. 31, 2012 at theRegency Heights ofDanielson.
Grace was born onAugust 4, 1921 to the lateJennie (Broughton) andClark King in Thompson.
Grace graduated from Tourtellotte HighSchool.
She married George T. Smith on Oct. 29,1944. He predeceased her on Jan. 15, 1977.
Grace worked for many years in the men’sdepartment of Bugbee’s Department Store inPutnam. She spent most of her life workingin retail, retiring from Caldor’s as AssistantManager.
Grace leaves her sons, Gregory Smith andhis wife Marilyn of Port St. Lucie, Fla., andGary Smith and his wife Linda of Ashford;grandchildren, Scott Smith, Rebecca Dimaand her husband Joe, all of Port St. Lucie,Fla., and Jamie Kimok and her husband Jeff,Ian Smith and his partner Kailyn Allison, allof Killingly; her great-grandchildren, AshleyDima of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Alex Stringer ofKillingly, Katie Kimok of Gouverneur N.Y.,and Cyrus and Jaxsun Smith, Dylan andDerek Peterson, all of Killingly.
Funeral services and burial in MunyanCemetery are private.
Donations may be made in her memory toAlzheimer’s Research.
To share a memory with her family, “Lighta candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
PUTNAM —LelandShaw Bradley of Putnam,and Dade City, Fla., passedover on Jan. 1, 2013.
He was the husband ofClaire (Robitaille) Bradley.They were married June24, 1943 in Columbus, Ohioand recently celebrated
their 69th wedding anniversary.He leaves a daughter, Cynthia Mildred
Bradley and her partner Brian of PomfretCenter; a son, Leland John Bradley and hiswife Colleen of Hebron; four grandchildren,James Michael Bradley and his wife Kenna ofPomfret Center, Matthew Alden Bradley andhis partner Jennifer also of Pomfret Center,Jessica Lee Gates and her husband Gregoryof Uncasville and Joanne Lee Rawson andher husband Benjamin of Thompson andseven great-grandchildren.
He was the son of the late Leland WagnerBradley and Lena (Shaw) Bradley.
His sister, Mildred Elizabeth Bradley, pre-deceased him.
He was a graduate of Putnam High School,class of 1941, and the H.H. Ellis Technical(Aviation) School. Leland also graduatedfrom the Ohio Institute of Aeronautics inColumbus Ohio, the Rhode Island RadioSchool and the National Radio Institute inWashington D.C. He received his Bachelor ofScience Degree from Central ConnecticutUniversity and his Master of Science Degreefrom the University of Connecticut. Mr.Bradley was the recipient of three differentNational Science Foundation Grants to studymodern mathematics at Baldwin WallaceCollege in Cleveland, Ohio and SimmonsCollege in Boston, Mass.. He also studiedmechanical engineering at Roger WilliamsUniversity in Bristol, R.I. and ShrivenhamUniversity in Wilshire, England.
Mr. Bradley was employed for several yearsas a FM licensed aviation specialist with theNew England Helicopter Service atHillsgrove, R.I. and as a licensed instructorwith East Coast Aviation. He was thenemployed for eight years as an engineer at theNaval Air Station in Quonset Point, R.I. Forthe next 27 years he was a mathematicsinstructor at the H.H. Ellis VocationalTechnical School at Danielson, moving on to
Academic Supervisor andEvening School Director. Beforeretiring, he was the actingAssistant Director of theschool.
He was also an extensioninstructor in Education forCentral Connecticut State University.
He served in World War II as an aircraftengine specialist with the U.S. 8th Air ForceDivision in Europe, and later as an aviationspecialist with the US - British Lend-LeaseOffice in London, England.
Mr. Bradley was a member of the firstPutnam Consolidation Committee and wasVice Chairman of the Putnam ZoningCommission for 18 years.
His favorite hobby was travel.He and his wife were very active in the
Airstream Trailer/RV Club in which theywere officers. They traveled to every stateincluding an eight-week stay in Alaska. Theirtravels took them throughout the Caribbean,Central and South America as well as severallengthy trips to the British Isles. For sixweeks they toured 10 European countries intheir RV.
Mr. Bradley was an avid genealogist, hav-ing published “The Ancestors of Leland S.Bradley.” As a direct descendant of John andPriscilla Alden of the Mayflower, he became amember of the Mayflower Society and theAlden Kindred of America.
He enjoyed local history and was a memberof the Aspinock Historical Society ofPutnam. He also enjoyed music and was a stu-dent of the Lowery Organ.
He and his wife spent winters at TravelersRest Resort in Dade City, Fla., summers inBrewster on Cape Cod and falls in Vermont.
His funeral service was held Monday, Jan.7, 2013 at the Living Faith United MethodistChurch, 53 Grove St., Putnam. Burial was inGrove Street Cemetery, Putnam, with mili-tary honors.
Donations in his memory may be made tothe Living Faith United Methodist Church.
The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove St., Putnam, directed the arrange-ments.
To share a memory with his family “Lighta Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
Leland Bradley
Natalie A. Habercoss, 85THOMPSON — Natalie
A. (Tonner) Habercoss, 85,died Saturday, Dec. 29,2012, at Lanessa ExtendedCare, Webster.
She leaves her husbandof 65 years, Alfred A.Habercoss of Thompson;four daughters, Natalie
Beauchamp of Wilsonville, Heather LaPlanteof Mendon, Mass., Carol Habercoss of SanLeandro, Calif. and Kristin Sevigny ofThompson; five grandchildren and threegreat-grandchildren.
She was born in Northhampton, Mass.,daughter of the late Ewart and Esther(Harvey) Tonner and lived in Thompson mostof her life.
She was a retired special needs school
teacher, having taught for many years atThornfield Hall.
She was a longtime member of the FirstBaptist Church in Webster, and most recentlya member of the Thompson CongregationalChurch in Thompson.
Natalie’s funeral was held on Wednesday,Jan. 2, 2013, from the Shaw-Majercik FuneralHome, 48 School St., Webster followed by afuneral service in the ThompsonCongregational Church, 347 Thompson Road,Thompson. Burial was in Mount ZionCemetery, Webster.
Donations may be made to Day KimballHomemakers, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT06260.
A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com.
OXFORD – Richard E.Gerber, 76, formerly ofLocust Street, died Friday,Dec. 28, 2012, at LanessaExtended Care Center inWebster.
He is survived by hisdaughter, Diane M. Nelson
of Dayville, Conn.; a brother, Robert Gerberof Oxford; a sister, Mary Madore ofWorcester; four grandchildren, Angela May,Keith Nelson, Eric Gerber and ShannonGerber; several great-grandchildren,nephews, and nieces. He was predeceased byhis wife of 47 years, Jeannette N. (LeClaire)Gerber of Oxford, who died in 2004; his son,David E. Gerber of Auburn, who died in 2011;a sister, Doris LaPorte of Worcester; and a
brother, Raymond Gerber of Maryland.He was born in Worcester, the son of the
late Edmund and Anna (Leduc) Gerber, andlived most of his life in Oxford.
Mr. Gerber was a truck driver for NewEngland Grocers for 38 years, retiring in 2001.
He was a member of the Auburn Elks andenjoyed fishing and traveling.
A funeral Mass was held Wednesday,January 2, 2013, at St. Roch’s Church, 332Main St., Oxford. Burial was at WorcesterCounty Memorial Park in Paxton.
Memorial contributions may be made toLanessa Extended Care Center, c/o theActivities Dept., 751 School St., Webster, MA01570.
Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St.,Oxford, directed the arrangements.
Richard E. Gerber, 76
Grace M. Smith, 91
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February 29, 1924 – December 28, 2012DANIELSON – Charlotte M. Croke, 88, of
Danielson, passed away peacefully at homeon Dec. 28, 2012.
She was born in Southbridge, Mass on Feb.29, 1924, daughter of the late William andEdna Diamond.
Charlotte was an avid Red Sox fan.She is survived by her children, Norman
Savory Croke of Danielson, Tina Pigeon andher husband Alan of Killingly, Karen Crokeof Dayville, Linda Spencer of Springfield,
Mass., Ronald Savory of Massachusetts,Debbie Schneeberger of New York and RuthLeboeof of Charlton, Mass.; a brother, GilbertDiamond of Illinois and many grandchildrenand great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son Michael P.Croke.
Funeral Services were private.Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St.,
Danielson was in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte M. Croke, 88
Dorothy R. Lewis, 92PUTNAM — Dorothy R. Lewis, 92, of
Addison Street, Putnam died Thursday, Jan.3, 2013 at Matulaitis Nursing Home inPutnam.
She was the beloved wife of the late GeorgeLewis. Dorothy was born July 6, 1920 inPascoag, R.I., daughter of the late Williamand Mary (Moore) Ray. She made her home inPutnam over 90 years.
Dorothy was a communicant of St. MaryChurch in Putnam.
She was a member of the Daughters ofIsabella, Embroidery Club, St. Mary Leagueof Catholic Woman and the AspinockHistorical Society.
She leaves a foster sister, Kathleen Bigras ofNorth Windham; two nieces, Deborah Poitrasand Janet Scott and her good friend, IreneCrabtree of Putnam.
A Mass of Christian Burial was heldMonday, Jan. 7 in St. Mary Church of theVisitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burialwas in St. Patrick Cemetery Pascoag, R.I.
The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148Grove Street, Putnam, directed the arrange-ments.
To share a memory “Light a Candle” atwww.smithandwalkerfh.com
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Nichols and Stone Rocking Chair
$200
Green PlaidFlexsteel Easy
Chair and Ottoman$350
508-867-8948
11’ Aluminum Metal Brake
w/legs
10’’ Contractors Table Saw
5’ table, belt driven,Unifence saw guide,correct dolly w/locks.
Both in excellent hardly ever used!!!
Best Reasonable OfferCall: 860-923-0146
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Paying TopDollar
For Silver Coins,Silver Dollars,Gold Coins,
Paper Money.Banks Recommend Us!
We Travel To You!FREE Honest Appraisals
We Operate By The Golden Rule!
L&L CoinCall Tom
508-450-1282
12’ AluminumV Hull
with 6HP gas engine and 36lb trolling motor included.
On trailer.$1,200 OBO
Compound BowPSE Model
11 arrows with case.$400 OBO
Call: 508-764-6058
010 FOR SALE
1500Sports Cards
Mostly Stars & RookiesBaseball, Football, Hockey,
Basketball, And MoreNear Mint Cards
$45Call: 508-864-9223
17 or 17 1/2 Stubben Jumping Saddle For SaleNeedsflocking, in great
condition.
Needs To Sell ASAP!!$400
Call: 860-634-0392
1950’s BlondBedroom Set
Bureau, Mirror, Chest,Full & Twin
Headboards.$75.00 or best offer!
Call 508-735-9493
1984 Honda Elite Scooter
250cc, runs great!$900
Auto Body StudWelder
$80
New 6 1/2 HP5/8 shaft motor in box
$125
Call: 860-230-7438
1998 HAUL MARK ENCLOSED TRAILER8.5 ft x 14 ft.
Beaver tail ramp doorDexter axel
205/75R-14 tiresNeeds framework
Call for more information$1200.00
508-867-6706, Ray
2 New Bucket Seats
for Mini Van$100 OBO
Call: 508-885-3136Or: 860-888-5207
2 PianosBoth In Excellent Condition
Price Includes Tuning & Move To 1st Floor Location
In Worcester County.Please Call
508-885-3705
3’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing 20Min Fire Door
Primed casing, aluminum sill. New in wrap
Paid-$307Sell for-$200
508-885-5347
010 FOR SALE
2 SETS OF GOLF CLUBS
$20.00 each
PING PONG TABLEFor Use on Pool Table
$150.00
Call 508-498-5917
20” BLACK RIMSWITH TIRES
Alloy wheels6 lugs patent
Fits Chevy Colorado, GMC Canon, Trailblazer, etc.$700.00 or best offer508-320-9732
3 Piece DoubleBedroom Set
$350
Kitchen Table Setwith 6 chairs, solid
walnut wood$400
Call: 508-943-532430+ MiniatureCarousels and
Individual HorsesFrom 2” to 14” tall.
Many S.F. Music Box and Princeton Gallery
Items
Price Ranges from$5-$60
Call: 860-576-0983Come See!!
4-Foot Steel Shelves
Very Heavy Duty$50
Call: 413-245-7388
9Ft Fisher PlowHas frame and angle hydraul-
ics, good edge and mold board, with snow foil.
$700Call: 860-774-2559
AAA Sports CardsStars 1950’s-1970’s
Great shapeNear mint cardsAll cards at
60% off book!!Call: 508-864-9223
AFFORDABLE USED FURNITUREWe have good used furniture
at low prices and newmattress sets of all sizes.
Twins-$99Full-$129
Queen-$169
Pickup or Delivery!!!Call Phil: 508-752-0100
100 Grand StreetWorcester, MA 01610
010 FOR SALE
Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving
4W296, HK Potter 2790Normally Sells For $700
$90 OBOCall 5pm-8:30pm
508-867-6546
ARCHERY, HUNTING EQUIPMENT
AND ACCESSORIESIn Excellent Condition
Call 508-764-6908
Art Deco Bedroom Set- 1920’s
Headboard w/footboard (full), nightstand, dresser w/mirror, matching bench
seat solid, lovely condition!
$1,275 OBOBeautiful leather sofa also
Call: 508-320-7941
Beautiful LargeVintage 50’sBedroom Set
$500
Electric Recliner$150
Marble-Top End Tables & Coffee Table$150 For The Set
All In Excellent Condition.508-885-3717
Brand NewPillow-topMattress
Unopened set, still in bags. Comes with warranty.
$150Can Deliver
Call Karl:774-823-6692
Bricks and block of all kinds and all
sizes!!Call: 508-248-7812
Bridal Gowns:Assorted sizes/styles
1970’s & 1980’s Designer Gowns by Alfred Angelo.
New with original price tags, never altered.
10/$500Call: 860-299-5925
Bridgeport Milling Machine
$1,500
Bench Top Lathe South Bend
$400
Phone Skip:860-774-1212
010 FOR SALE
Brown Leather Chair
w/electric foot lift. Very good condition
$800. New -Asking $125.00 or BO
18 ft Boat with 70 HP Johnson
includes trailer $600.00 or BO
Call 860-963-2318
COLUMBIA TITANIUM RAIN JACKET
18/20 Youth $20.00Women’s Wool Coats
Size 14$25.00
XXL Men’s Coats, Fleece Jackets
$30.0050R Blazer
$35.00All in like-new
conditionPlease leave message
1-860-974-1745
Computer Desk$30
15” Color RCATelevision
$75
Cabinet/TV Stand$30
All are in brand newcondition!!
Call: 508-344-6015
Craftsman 26” Snow Thrower
with cab. Used one season. EZ steer, electric start.
Must see.
$900.00 508 234-4160
Craftsman Radial Arm Saw
10” 2.5HP$75
Craftsman Table Saw
10” 2HP, large steel table$75
Call: 860-222-3168
Cub Cadet WalkBehind Mower
33” deck, 10.5HP, like new!
$900Call: 860-974-2525
leave message
DarkroomEquipment
Almost everythingyou need!
Beseler 23CII enlarger, timer, bottles, safelights, trays, print washer, graduates, books and more. Old but used very little, excellent
condition.
$450 for all508-885-5277
Desktop ComputerLenovo Windows 7.
Purchased November 2011.
Paid $400Asking $250
have original receipt
Call: 774-633-7014
Diamond RingGents 14K Yellow & White
Gold. Center Diamond 90/100 Surrounded By6 03/100 Diamonds.
All Fine Brilliance26 Year Old Appraisal Was
$5560Will Sell For Same Now!
774-232-0407
Dickens Village Series
18 lighted buildingsincluding 5 from the A
Christmas Carol Series.Also many
accessory characters anddecor items. Mint condition
in original boxes.
$600Call: 860-963-7236
Dining RoomTable
W/6 chairs & 1 leaf. Dark wood & upholstered chairs.
$1,500 OBO
Deer FeederW/Auto feed
$100
Call Lisa:508-612-8609
Or Joe:860-334-8253
010 FOR SALE
DISHWASHERWhite
Admiral by MaytagUnder the counter
Used only two years All hoses and
manual included $200.00
508-943-5033
DoubleCemetery LotIn All Faith Swedish
Cemetery, Worcester, MA.Lot #119 Section I
$1,400Call: 508-867-8350
ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITER
6 ton, On wheels and legs. Runs good $300.00
BICYCLE CARRIER for two
New$40.00
Call 508 278-3211
Electrical MaterialIndustrial, Commercial,
ResidentialWire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays,
Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Breakers, Meters,
Punches, Pipe-Benders.New Recessed Troffer
Flourescent 3-TubeT-8 277V Fixtures
Enclosed$56 Each
Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546
EMPIRE PROPANE VENTED PARLOR
HEATER50,000 BTU
Used one year$700.00 OBO
Call 508-234-8454508-596-1918 cell
Exercise Bicycle Manual$25.
Weight Bench w/weights$50.00
Lazy Boy CouchBlack Leather - Reclines
$175.00
774 364-1117
FOLD-AWAY EXERCISER GLIDER/STRIDER
Retail $279.95Like new!
Asking $140.00Call 508-347-5454
FOR SALE• 4 Anderson patio
windows with frames
• Outside wooden door with glass and frame,
plus storm door
Best Offer860-774-5020
For Sale6 month old full
electric bed$1,000
Whirlpool gas stove$250
Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge $500
Go-go UltraXelectric chair
$300
Kuper Washer$150
Call: 860-908-7295
FOR SALEStone Walls &
Stones
Call: 860-933-5608
FULL-SIZE FUTONOak with 2 drawers
9” Soft Touch mattress$250.00
STUDENT COMPUTER CHAIR
Black$10.00
COMPUTER DESKOaktone$25.00
Call 860-963-2318
Garden Wedding?Perfect straplessinformal wedding
dress:White with lace overlay.
Dress size 6-8, tea length in front, slight train in back. Would fit 5’2”-5’5” height.
$75Call: 508-765-5867
B6 ☎ KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, January 11, 2013
Don’t Forget...Once you’ve sold it, call us to
remove your ad!!**Town To Town**
Classifieds508-909-4111
010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE010 FOR SALE
Gas Log For SaleJotul GF200 LP Gas
$650 OBO
Mini Kota Electric Fishing Motor36lb thrust, 5 speeds
$125 OBO
Fitness PowerRider
$100 OBO
Call: 508-943-2174
GE 5,000 BTU A/C$50
Jackie Kennedy Doll$75
Cash onlyCall: 860-774-7194
GE ELECTRIC STOVEDouble oven/4 burners
Good shape, Working area on stove
Beige
21 CU. FT.REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZERDouble doors/beige
SELF-STANDING JIG SAW
on steel stand
Call Paul at508-756-0227
GENERAC GENERATOR5,000 watts. 10 hp
Runs excellent
$375.00
508-922-5315Got a truck?
Phenomenal bargainsGas range, gas clothesdryer, air hockey table,
Maitlin Smith game table, piano. Boxes & boxes of
good items!!
All must go!!Buy some, buy all
508-341-8292headboard full adj.micro suede, oatmeal w/esp.
wood trim$125 OBO
Coffee/Espresso Maker82-12 cups$75 OBO
Honeywell Air Cleanerrm. sz. 15x20
$50 OBO
Call: 508-765-0621
HISTORICAL PIECE OF LITERATUREA pictorial record of the
devastation from thetornado in Worcester on
June 9,1953
Published by Davis Press in Worcester
In original mailing sleeve$1,000.00
508-765-5072
HO SCALE TRAINS
Sell as one lot5-engines,
9-1860s passenger cars, 14-cabooses, 27-other
cars, 200-100 code track,power pack, turntable,
bridges, kits $250.00
508-885-9537
HOVEROUNDUsed Once, New Battery
Comes with bookand charger
Excellent Condition
$950.00or Best Offer
Call413-245-9651
HP PHOTOSMART PRINTER A636
Model #Q8637A ,$50.00
508 347-3145
WEATHERTECH FLOOR LINERSPurchased new in 2012
Fits Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2004
$70.00 or Best Offer
508 347-3145Hummels/Glassware,
Tea Sets, Collectables,WWI & II, Old Instru-
ments, cameras,1500 records, art.
95 F-250 Dump w/plow$5,000
99 Ranger$2,750
31’ Pacemaker$7,500
Call: 860-608-2327NASCAR
Die-Cast ModelsThey’re Back!
$5 And Up!BRAND NEWSHIPMENT!
Blessings Farm50 H Foote Road
Charlton508-248-1411
010 FOR SALE
JEEP ROLLBAR$35.00
JEEP RADIALwith Aluminum Rim
$45.00
MILLER 300 SHOPSMITH WELDER
$450.00
‘74-’78 CAMARO HOOD$40.00
‘99 SIERRA TAILGATE$60.00
MARY STATUEwith base$75.00
401-486-4051
Kitchen Table SetWith 4 chairs,solid oak wood
$400 OBOCall: 508-278-5064
LOWREY ORGAN ROYALE
In beautiful, excellent condition. Selling for
fraction of cost. One family owned
$3500.00 or BOCall 860 974-1627
leave message
Lumber1,000+ board feet
2’’ Pine12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths
Dried 30+ years indoors
$2.25 BF OBO For LotCall: 508-735-1218
MachinistComplete Set
of Tools(2) Kennedy tool boxes
1”-6” Starrett mics,(4) interapid indicators
and much more!!
Call: 586-419-1040
Mamiya Medium Format
711 Pro camera w/80mm F4 lens & super
wide 43 mm F4.5 lens with optical viewfinder, Both w/polar filter.
Almost new, in perfect condition
$1850.00 860 923-9407
Maple Dining Room Set
With 2 built-in leaves, 6 chairs, seats up to 10 people,
excellent condition.$550
Call: 508-476-1577
Maytag Neptune Drying Center
Electric, lower section tumble dryer. Upper section steam
airflow wrinkle releasemotion lay-flat drying. Fra-grance & humidity control.
New $1,200
Asking $500Call: 860-933-3678
Milk Can$15
Steel Trunk$12
Car Ramp$10
Ready Heaters$45
2,000 3/4 100psiPlastic Pipe
$60
Steel Shelf$45
Call: 413-245-7388
MiscellaneousNASCAR collectibles
Over 300 items
Asking $600.00774 452-3613
Most BeautifulWedding GownLong sleeved, beaded
bodice, size 4-6.
$200 Call: 508-885-6988
MOTORS1/2HP 230/460V
1725RPM, 56 Frame.$45 OBO
5HP, 230/460V1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC
$125 OBO5HP, 230/460V
3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC$125 OBO
4 Motor Speed ControlsHitachi J100, 400/460V
Best Offer
Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546
STAINED GLASS CHRISTMAS
Beautiful Tiffany Style Lamps
Santa Clause or Snowman available.
Each lamp approx. 11” tall and has approx. 100 pc. of
cut glass.Lamps are new and still in boxes ready for gifting.
$21.99 each 860-299-5925
010 FOR SALE
• New TempurPedicBed- Twin
• Reclining Chair-excellent condition
• Hammond Player Organ• Stromberg Carlson
Record Player• Moveable Dish Cabin
• Sheet Music-w/music cabin
Call: 860-974-1422Before 10am
Newmac Hot Air Furnace
122,000 BTU, 4 ton aircondition ready, like new, used to heat basement.
Asking $1,000Call: 508-943-5958
Oak Dining Roomcolonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent)
90” table, 36” mirrored buf-fet, 56” lighted china closet.
$1,000
10 FishingOutboards
3-25HP$250-$500 each
Call: 508-885-6657
Oak PedestalTable
and 4 round-back spindle chairs.
Oval with grey/blue tiled top. One Extension
Excellent condition
Asking $450.00 or BO Call 508 892-1783
Old Trunks$45 Each
Student’s Desk& Chair
$50
Two End Tables$45 each
Call: 774-452-3514
Onkyo Entertainment
CenterStereo Cassette Tape Deck
Quartz SynthesizedFM Stereo/AM Tuner
Integrated Stereo Amplifier CD Automatic ChangerEnclosed in Oak Stand
w/glass door 21”Wx17”Dx42”L Includes Speakers
508 885-5116
PELLET STOVE FOR SALE
Enviro EF-111 Bay IVery Good Condition
$1,800.00Call Pete
508-864-2848
POOL TABLE7FT ‘Dynamo’ Coin Operated
Good Condition
$650.00 OBO508-476-1334
PORTABLE PODIUM $30.00
RADIAL ARM SAW
$200.00
STEEL CABINET WITH GALLEY’S
$200.00
GLIDER CHAIR $50.00
OLD END TABLE $45.00
BENCH TOP W/ 3 FILING CABINETS
$125.00
CALL774 452-3514
POWER CHAIRRascal Turnabout Power
ChairGreat condition
$750.00 or best offer860 928-2693
Quoizel Pendant Light
Floral design deep redflowers with green leaves,
gold chain, three light bulbs, approximate diameter 18”.
$175Call: 413-245-9221
Rascal ScooterWith Lift
In excellent condition,4 wheel deluxe model,brand new batteries,
weight capacity 450 lbs.
$1,800 OBOCall: 508-476-3058
Whole-House Ventilator
$25(3) Antique Wood
Windows$75 Each
Small Shutters$4 Each
Call: 413-245-7388
010 FOR SALE
RINNAI VENTLESS GAS/LP HEATER24,000 BTU, Remote
$500.00
(4) SNOW TIRESLike new,
Firestone Winterforce 225/70-15 $225.00
(4) FORD 4X4 FACTORY WHITE
SPOKE RIMS15x7 with center caps
$100.00
508-479-9752
Rough CutWide Pine Boards
in assortment of widths/lengths
$1.50/board foot
Mahogany Gold Cup Race Boat
26 ft Replica of 1926 race boat. 5-step bottom327 chevy engine.
Includes Trailer $65,000
Truck CapFiberglass, for 8’ bed. From a
Dodge pickup. Red $400/OBO
Call 508-259-8805Sauder
Computer ArmoireBlack, Good Condition.31”W x 52”H x 19”D
With Slide-OutKeyboard Tray
$100Eastford
Call: 860-377-4961
Sears Gas Trimmerwith supply of lines
$100
1974 Suzuki 100CC$1,000
Assortment of cameras & photo equipment
Call: 508-885-3136Series 1555
Med-Lift Power Recliner
Low volt motor, four years old, cranberry color.Excellent condition!!
Call: 508-476-7642
Sidekick Electric Scooter$450 OBO
Lift ReclinerSadly only used 2 months
Paid $550Asking $400 OBO
Call: 860-315-7090
SnapperRoto-Tiller
IR5003, Used Twice$900 or/BOTracVac
Model 385-IC/385LHUsed Once.$900 or/BOBear Cat
Vac-N-Chip Pro& Vac Pro
Models 72085, 72285, 72295. Used Twice
$1995 or/BO
Call508-765-5763
SOFA 76”By Clayton Marcus
Ivory with blue, mauve, green floral patternTraditional stylingExcellent condition
$225.00 or best offer
SOLID MAPLE CORNER HUTCH
74”x37”x23.5”Excellent condition
$200.00 or best offer
Call 508-234-7930
Solid Maple Head Board-Queen
$75.00 OBO
Queen-size Ecru Comforter w/shams and
matching pillows$40.00
Queen-size Green/RoseQuilted
Bedspread w/matching Toss
Pillows $50.00
Assorted Queen Sheet Sets
$10-$15/each
508 764-3736
WANTEDCash for your cell phones, iPods,
laptops & gadgetsPlus repairing for all of
the above
Call Access Wireless 860 928-28447 Providence Pike
Putnam, CtAcross from McDonalds
010 FOR SALE
Solid MapleDining Set
Table, hutch and 6 chairs.$800 OBO
Antique Man’s Highboy Dresser
$800 OBO
Harden Cherry4-Poster King
Bed Frame$800 OBO
Call: 508-207-0966
SOLID OAKROLL- TOP
COMPUTER DESKwith H.P. Printer and
2 speakers
$175.00508 867-3729
Stamp Collectors:Commerative mint sets,
first day issues, kids starter kits and more!!
Also stamped warshippostcards.
Call: 860-928-2677
Stove &Refrigerator
21cu. ft.$135 each OBO
A/C’s:5,000 BTU
$40
8,000 BTU$50
Exercise Bike$75
Old 3000WGenerator
$75
Cherry Antique Dinning Table
$225
Call: 860-933-0281TAN CAP FOR CHEVY S-10
$75.00
FISHER PRICE INTERACTIVE/TV HORSE
$25.00
2 AIR PURIFIERS$25.00 each
2 MICROWAVE CARTS$5.00 each
Call 860-923-9465
Technics organIncludes Stool and
User Reference Guide
From the very first noteyou play on the
Technics EA5 organ,you’ll marvel at their rich
authentic instrument sound. Like a well-tuned pipe organ, these instru-
ments are finely crafted to deliver robust sounds.
What’s more, their elegant-ly designed
wood-grain finish cabinet makes them fashionably perfect for your music
room. This organ is in very good condition and would suit anyone from beginner
through to moreexperienced players
A range of features includ-ing: *Upper keyboard 44 keys lower keyboard 44
keyspedal keyboard 13 keys *100’s of dynamic PCM
true to life sounds*Superb organ voices
including realtime Hammond style digital
drawbars*Easy to use large
LCD display* Large capacity
16-track sequencer* Built-in digital
disk recorder
Price: $1950 or B/O
508 266-0035or 508 612-9053
TTOOOOLL SSHHEEDDSSMade of Texture 1-11
8x8 $7258x10 $9008x12 $9758x16 $1275
Delivered AndBuilt On-Site
Other Sizes AvailableCall 413-324-1117
Toro RidingLawnmowerOnly used twice!
$800 OBO
12,000 BTUWindow A/C With Heat
Required 220watt$250 OBO
Napoleon Pellet Stove
Less than 1yr old w/allequipment, including (2)
pallets of pellets$2,500 OBO
508-461-7224
010 FOR SALE
Trees for Sale
Evergreen Trees, Colorado Blue Spruce, Potted Trees,Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall.
All 10 trees for $85Norway Spruce 3 1/2’
5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall 5/$99.
Excellent Privacy Border/Ornamental
Call 508-278-5762Evenings
Trestle Table7’ 3 1/2’ Pine
Matching BenchesNeeds Refinishing
$250
London FogLuggage
Garment Bag, Carry-on,Duffle Bag
$60
32’ ExtensionLadder
250lb Capacity$150
Call: 508-347-7052
Troy-biltPolar Blast
Snowblower10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint condition, always stored in
heated garage.
$950 OBOCall: 508-341-1337
Two KayaksFor Sale
1 - 15 ft Nantucket, Gray
2 - 13 ft Old TownCastine , Red
Both are ocean-going kayaks w/rudders, one seaters,
enclosed waterproof compartment Three layer polylink Both used only
twice. Like New
$1400/pair or $700/each
or BO
Call 508 259-8805
Vermont Castings Wood stove
$400
Pot Belly Woodstove$300
2003 SkidooRenegade
$3,500 OBO
Skidoo Blizzard $1,000 OBO
1995 SkidooFormula SLS
$500 OBO
2000 F150 PartsCall for pricing
1987 Honda XR200$1,000 OBO
860-377-4225VISION FITNESS
Fitness machine Model X60005
Excellent condition,used only one month
Paid $1,100.00 Asking $575.00
HONDA 250EX4-wheeler. Barely used
$2,500.00
Call 508-560-5056Watercraft 1994
Sea-Doo1996 Yamaha Wave Runners
With double trailer, both run excellent. Ready to go!
$3,995 OBO
S-10 RearWindshield
$50
Call: 860-928-1495
Women’s Clothing(3) Leather Jackets
2X, 1XL $50.00/each
Columbia Hiking Boots$25.00
Lands End Zero Degree Boots
$20.00
Black Dress Shoes4 pairs,
$10/pairall size 7 1/2
Red/BlackBoil Wool Jacket
2X$20.00
Klein Full-lengthBlack Wool Coat
2X$50.00
Call 508 764-3736
010 FOR SALE
WOOD PELLET STOVE
Lopi, YankeeWorking
Well maintainedBaywindow front
Comes w/premium accessories, 4” vent pipe,
and approx. half palletof pellets
$2,000.00Call Jim after 6:15 p.m.
508-867-7976
Worcester County Memorial Park
Paxton, MA
Garden of Heritage(1) Grave
#121D plot 2
Asking $2,800Call: 508-476-1621
Worcester CountyMemorial Park
(2) Grave SitesIn Heritage I
$2,200Call: 508-832-5065
WORCESTER COUNTY MEMORIAL PARKS
Two grave plots: Valor I {#291 unit A,
graves 1 and 2}Current value $8200.00
Offered: $5,850.00508-499-7957
100 GENERAL
105 BULLETIN BOARD
CARE NET of NECTNeeds volunteers!!
For more informationPlease call:
860-779-0218please leave message if
no answer
IN REMEMBRANCEJulie Ann Bainton
(Knurowski)36 Year Senior Secretary
Bay Path High SchoolDear Friend, Please Visit
Our Guest Book And Leave A Note To Pay Your Respectswww.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton
JULIENov. 26th, 1954Nov. 30th, 2008
Send Your Love To:888-974-1977 (FAX)
Or Mail To:PO Box 979
Charlton City, MA 01508God Bless
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
DEADLINE FORYARD SALE
SUBMISSIONSIS 1:00 PM MONDAY
FOR ALL MASS.WEEKLY PAPERS*Deadlines Subject To
Change Due To HolidaysCall For More Info.
135 LOST AND FOUND
FOUNDCAMERA
on Flint Rd in Charlton.Contains lots of family photos
Call 508 248-3232
200 GEN. BUSINESS
203 SNOWMOBILES
2003 SKIDOO 600GRAND TOURING
And2004 SKIDOO
500SS LEGENDWith 2006 Karavan Tilt
Trailer. Low mileage on all. Excellent condition.
Asking $12Kbut reasonable offers
consideredCall 508-769-3167
205 BOATS
1995 Glastron 17ft Fiberglass Boat(open style) with 88HPEvinrude SPL outboard.
Includes trailer. Easily seats 8. Used in fresh water for
water skiing.
$5,000Call: 508-234-5676
205 BOATS
2008 Sea Ray185 Sport
Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha 190PHP. 50 hours, pearl
and black, many features.Outstanding condition with
trailer.
$18,000Call Mark:
781-801-4061
9 1/2HP Johnson2 Stroke
Very powerful, many new parts, prop, points etc...
$750will negotiate
Call: 860-481-0877
Hand Crafted Custom Built
Cedar Strip CanoeProspector Design
16 1/2 feet longby 36 inches wide.
$3,200Call: 401-339-4598
215 CAMPING
Membership to Stateline Camp
Resortin Killingly, CT
Family activities, pool,playground, fishing,
expires 2045.$800 OBO
Call for details:508-476-7382
Check the resort out online at statelinecampresort.com
255 PHOTOGRAPHY
CameraPentex K1000 35mm, 50mm lens, Vivitar lens, 28mm wide angle, Series1 70-210 macro
zoom, 2x+3x converter.Vivitar flash & more.
Asking $450Call: 860-779-2246
265 FUEL/WOOD
ALL OAKFIREWOOD
Cut, split, delivered1 year seasoned or green
No delivery charge128 cu. ft.Call Paul
508-769-2351
Central Boiler E-Classic1400/2400
OUTDOOR WOODFURNACE
Cleaner & GreenerEPA Qualified
25-Year WarrantyCall Today
508-882-0178CrystalRockFarm.com
FIREWOOD$130.00/Cordgreen wood
Pick up only860 382-2386860 576-5462
FIREWOOD$130.00/Cordgreen wood
Pick up only860 382-2386
275 FLEA MARKET
DudleyFlea MarketAntiques, Collectibles
& GeneralOpen Every Saturday-Sunday
8am-4pm
SPECIAL DEAL!!$10 daily spaces
andFree Outdoor Spaces
Now Through Labor DayCOME Join US
Something For Everyone!Behind BP Gas
At Dudley/Webster Line2 Acres, Indoors!
www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767
281 FREE PETS
(2) Male CatsCurrently Homeless
Due to Eviction
William is solid white with one green and
one blue eye.Jack is black and white.
These two are brothers, both are fixed, they are6-7 years old and arein desperate need of
a home!!
Call: 774-545-0330
KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ B7Friday, January 11, 2013
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REPORTERWANTED
FIREARMS WANTED:Collector looking WWII US Firearms
M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols,1911/1911 A1’s
TOP PRICES PAIDHave all necessary federal licenses
Call Wally At508-234-5860
298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY281 FREE PETS
Rescued CALICO CAT
and her KittensNeed Forever Homes
Kittens born in my home:1 Calico, 2 Orange Tabby’s
Mama is young, gentle& playful.
Pics AvailableVet Checked, Vaccinated
508 341-0588
283 PETS
Powder-Puff PuppyToy Size
Long Haired Coat Hypo-Allergenic Breed. wonderful temperment
$800.00 For More Information
401-397-6499
PPuurree BBrreeddPPuuppppiieess
Over thirty breeds available.Health checked/guaranteed.
State licensed.www.laughlinkennel.comLLaauugghhlliinn KKeennnneellCall 508-987-7161
Rescued Shepard& 5 Puppies
Need Forever Homes Husky/Shepard MixBorn & Raised in
Loving HomeApplication/Rehoming
Fee RequiredFirst Shot, Dewormed
Available now508 341-0588
284 LOST & FOUNDPETS
Did you find your pet? Or find a home for one?
LET US KNOW!!!Please call us so that we can take your ad out of the paper...Town-To-Town
Classifieds508-909-4111
Found 1/8On Worcester St In Southbridge...All black male catGreen eyes, very lovable,
not fixed, definitely a house cat.
Call: 774-287-5043
Found!!5/04/2012
Young male cat. He is mostly white with black markings. Found on the
Killingly/RI border.He is not neutered, and
thin, but friendly!
Call: 860-774-1490
HELPRuby has been missing since
June 12th.She was 6 mos. old then
and 65 lbs.She is now 9 mos old.
She’s a boxer/terrier mix. Spayed and current on all
vaccines.Graduated puppy101.She’s fawn and white.
Beautiful girl. Ran away from new
owner in Southbridge.If you have her, have seen
her or know who does have her... please, please, please
call 860-634-7593.We are very worried.
Thank you!
Lost CatMissing from Hillview
Lane Whitinsvilleon 8/24/12
“Mollie”Is a longhaired tabby
black & brown in color. She has 4 white paws and a white bib. She weighs 12lbs and is2 years old, she is
microchipped #985121006650768
Call: 508-266-0929
285 PET CARE
FAN-C-PETMMoobbiillee
GGrroooommiinngg SSaalloonnVicki Kelley
PPrrooffeessssiioonnaallGGrroooommeerr
20 Years Exp.“We Go Right toYour
Door”508-987-2419
285 PET CARE
JJ && LLPPeett SSiittttiinngg
SSeerrvviicceeProfessional at Home
Pet Sitting and Dog WalkingMember of National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters
Established 1996Certified • Bonded • Insured
508-347-3826
Same OwnersTom & Camila
New Stuff!Reconnective Healing
Animal MassageAnimal Communication
As Always!Reiki/Feng ShuiNatural Foods
Flower EssencesAlpha Wave Music
BoardingIndoor/Outdoor Runs
SkylightsHeated/Air Conditioned
Day CareSupervised GroupsDaily/Weekly RatesLarge Play Yards
TrainingBasic - AdvancedGroup Or Private
New - Open Enrollment
GroomingBaths To Full Grooms
Certifications!PCSA Levels I & II
CPR CertifiedReiki Master
Lighterian Reiki VIIReconnective Healing IIICNDF Certified Trainer
Experienced, Caring StaffIndividualized CareAttention To Detail
508-987-0077205 Federal Hill Road
Oxford, MA
starwoodpetresort.com
286 LIVESTOCK
Bag Shavings$4.75 each
3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, small to medium flakes,
plastic bags
Rock Valley FarmW. Brookfield508 867-2508
298 WANTED TO BUY
$ aaa
ROUTE169
ANTIQUES884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA
Looking To PurchaseAntiques
And CollectiblesSingle Items
Or Entire EstatesWe Buy It AllAnd Also Do
On-Site Estate SalesAnd
Estate AuctionsCALL MIKE ANYTIME508-765-9512
$$$Make Money
SellingYour Unwanted
Stuff!!!Quality Dealers Wanted
Best Deal Around.Clean, Indoor Flea MarketEvery Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm
Route 12Dudley
(Behind BP)
www.dudleyflea.com1-800-551-7767See You There!
$$$-CASH PAID-$$$For Unusual Bicycles
1870’s-1970’sHi-Wheel
Balloon TireStingray
ChoppersSchwin
ColumbiaShelbyColsonRaleigh
Etc.I Pay More For Bikes
For My Museum!All Conditions Considered1-800-336-2453 (BIKE)
WANTEDMopeds and Scooters
Any ConditionCall Travis
774 242-9227
298 WANTED TO BUY
Paying Cash,Buying Old:
BottlesCrocks &PotteryToys & Marbles
JewelryTools
Entire Estatesetc
Tom & Deb JoralemonOxford
508-987-1060Millbury
508-865-1228Main Street Antiques
& Collectibles
Wanted To Buy By Collector
Old comic books-1940’s and up, old baseball and
sports cards, Beatles memorabilia-1960’s and
up, old toys, oldadvertisement signs;
soda, food etc.
Call: 860-779-2469
WANTEDVERY USED
Kitchen CabinetsThe older the better. We
are a kitchen refacing com-pany and we use these
cabinets at home shows for
“BEFORE & AFTER”
Call between 9 & 5 M-For leave message
KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW ENGLAND
508-987-3384or 860-749-6998
www.mykitchenoptions.com
WARRELICS
&WAR
SOUVENIRSWANTED
WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!
Helmets, Swords,Daggers, Bayonets,
Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc.
Over 30 Years Experience.Call David
1-508-688-0847I’ll Come To YOU!
300 HELP WANTED
310 GENERAL HELPWANTED
DRIVERSStart up to $.40/mi.
Home WeeklyCDL-A 6 mos. OTR
exp. Req. 50 Brand New Coronados you’ll be proud to drive!
888-406-9046
310 GENERAL HELPWANTED
AutomotiveOffice ManagerToyota Scion Dealership
seeks experiencedOffice Manager
Must be Strong Team Leader Excellent Compensation Plan
Vacation, Medical/Dental, and 401K plans available
For confidential interviewContact James Ciprari
508 943-7474 or [email protected]
Tri-State Toyota Scion191 West Main St
Dudley, MAE.O.E.
400 SERVICES
402 GENERAL SERVICES
CCaallll TThhee JJuunnkk MMaann
SSnnooww PPlloowwiinnggTrees Cut
Brush/LimbsRemoved
WE NOW TAKEYOUR AUTOSFOR CASH!
Removal of Metal, Appliances,
Furniture, TV’s.ConstructionMaterials.
Cellars/Attics Cleaned.
Small BuildingDemolition, Tires.Leaves Removed.
Residential Moves. Furnaces Removed
Weekends also!Central Mass
and ConnecticutDave
550088--886677--22556644441133--226622--55008822550088--334477--77880044
FREEMetal PickupA/C, Refrigerators,
Washers, Small Trailers, Batteries.
WE PAY YOUTop Dollar For Your
AUTOSTRUCKS
Or TRACTORS
550088--886677--22556644550088--334477--77880044550088--558811--00990022
442 LICENSED DAYCARE
***************Per CT General Statutes
19e-87b-5g,All advertisements for
Daycare Services in thestate of Connecticut must
include your license/registration number.
442 LICENSED DAYCARE
***************The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Office of Child Care Servicesrequires that all ads
placed in the newspaper for child care (daycare) in your home include your license number.
448 FURNITURE
FURNITUREBedroom 1
Solid Brass Bed w/2 white laminate
bureaus/matching mirrors $1000.00
Bedroom 2 Oak
Armoire, Bureau/matching mirror,
cylinder waterbed, w/matching headboard
$1000.00
Dining RoomCustom-Made Racetrack
Glass Top Table6 chairs, buffet
$1200.00
Living RoomDrexel beige leather, 2 chairs, loveseat, couchLiving Room 3-piecesectional, brick color
$1200.00
Must be Seenavailable for showing
10/30, 10/31, 11/2, 11/3 508 278-7659
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),
501 REAL ESTATEWANTED
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
Townhouse Apartments
A Quiet Area w/ Good Schools
No Waiting List Today If You Have A HUD Voucher or CT RAP Certification &
Can Income Qualify
To Income Qualify You Must Be Able To Afford USDA Base Rent Of...
2 BR $655/mo3BR $791/mo
For applicants who canincome qualify
The Caleb Foundation will pay the security
deposit.Still Accepting
Applications ForSubsidized Units.
HUD & USDA
Call... 860.779.0876x128
The Village at KillinglyDayville Affordable
Housing599 Lindenwood Drive,
Dayville, CT 06241By App’t Please
Mon-Thurs 9-11, 1-3“This Institution Is An Equal
Opportunity Employer &Provider. Financed By
Connecticut Housing Authority, Equal Opportunity Housing.”
505 APARTMENTS FORRENT
WebsterNORTH VILLAGE
2 Bedroom UnitsStarting At $783!!
3 bedroom Units Starting at $865!!
Heat And Hot WaterIs Included.
Must IncomeQualify.
Please Call (508)987-1595
EHO
525 HOUSES FOR RENT
CHARLTON4-bedroom, 2-bathroom
Cape.Large deck, full walk-out basement, private yard.
Updated, charming.Fridge, stove, dishwasher
with hookup for washer/dryer.
Pet possible with approval. References required.
$1400/moFirst/Last/Security508-248-3618
PRIVATE HOME FOR RENT
HOLLAND, MAClose to
Rte. 84/MA Pike SturbridgeTwo bedroom, quiet, cozy lake views, beach access
Just renovated $985+ utilities
No pets413-245-9583
546 CEMETERY LOTS
Double Burial PlotIncludes bronze marker in
Hillsboro memorial Gardens Brandon, Florida 33511
$3,800
Call: 774-289-3622
Worcester CountyMemorial Park
Paxton, MAOne lot with 2 grave sites$2,500.00 or best offer
Call Tom at978-790-8226
550 MOBILE HOMES
BrookfieldNanatomqua Mobile
Home Park (55+)Mobile Home For Sale.
Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Large Kitchen & Living Room. Screen Porch
& Carport.Park Rent $120/MonthIncludes Taxes, Water,
Sewerage, Trash and Road Maintenance
CALL FOR PRICE774-262-7307
For sale bymotivated owner:Sturbridge, MA5 Room updated fully
applianced clean, mobile home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath,
large kitchen and living room. 4 season sun porch, lots of storage, central air,2 large electrified sheds (1 insulated) Nice private yard
with patio screen house,mature plantings plus more!
DRASTICALLYREDUCED!!
plus park shareCall for more details:
860-315-7122
Park ModelMobile HomeFor Sale By Owner
Fully Furnished, New Porch Addition, Also Nice Shed & Great Place For A Garden.
On Beautiful Lot NearSwimming Pool.
Located At HighviewCampground InWest Brookfield.
Begin Camping 4/15-10/15
Asking $28,000508-867-8736
B8 ☎ KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, January 11, 2013
700 AUTOMOTIVE
705 AUTO ACCESSORIES
1983 Ford 351Windsor Rebuilt trans
and transfer case$350
1952 Chevy Power Train$350
1987 GMC PartsNice chrome front
bumper, heater core, misc.
Chevy 283 & 327 crankshafts
Call: 508-892-8481
LEER FIBERGLASS TONNEAU COVER 700 series New ‘08. Used one season. Fits Ford SD
1999-2007 shortbed
$300 OBO Call: 508-278-0810
720 CLASSICS
1963 FordFairlane 500Rebuilt 260 V8, new
automatic transmission, floors and interior. New dualexhaust, paint and chrome
good.$8,400 OBO
Will consider trades and cashCall Chuck:
508-248-5928
1976 MGBRoadster
ConvertibleExterior bodywork newly
redone, 85,000 miles, comes with cover.
$5,000 OBOCall: 508-414-7574
1978 FirebirdFormula
V8, 4-speed, too many new parts to list! Nice cruising car, includes custom fit car
cover, color black.
$8,500 OBOCall: 508-278-6219
After 5pm
BUICK 19324-door Sedan ST8
Series 50 Model 57
$9000.00 (860) 779-1270leave message
720 CLASSICS
1986 Camaro Z28305 V8, 700R4 overdrive transmission w/shift kit.83K miles, recent paint,new tires, newer brakes,T-tops. Runs well, needs
TLC, good driver.
$3,850
Call Dan:860-208-9707
BEAUTIFUL 1993 REDSEDAN DEVILLE
CADILLAC61,000 original miles
Excellent condition 1 owner Always garaged, V8,
Front wheel drive, 4-doorA must see!
Paid $28,200 new $8,500 firm
Call 508-234-9955
725 AUTOMOBILES
1991 MercuryColony Park
Station WagonBurgundy leather interior,
burgundy faux wood exterior. 75,000 original miles, great
condition, needs new battery.
$2,200Call: 508-478-8538
1997 Ford ExplorerNeeds minor part to run
Invested $4000. in one year
Take it away for only $1500.00
774 452-3613
1997 MERCURY SABLE4 door, tan
132,000 miles300V6
Runs excellent4 new tires, battery$1,200 or best offer
Call 508-713-3066 or508-779-0194
1999 VolvoV70 Wagon
AutomaticWill sell for parts
or take it all for $600.00Call 860-377-5742
2000 CHRYSLER SEBRINGCONVERTIBLE95,000 miles
Many updates, new tires, new alt, new battery
Good condition $3,200
Call 508-949-2270
2004 Pontiac GTOTorrid red with black leather
interior, 5.7L LS1 V8,automatic transmission,
73,000 miles.
Asking $10,900Call: 508-949-1816
725 AUTOMOBILES
2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
Silver, 170,000 miles,V6 automatic, 4 door, power locks/windows/seat/mirrors,
A/C, cruise control,Very good condition, New tires, one owner
$2,000.00 Call 508-859-4570
2002 DODGE CONVERSION VAN
V/8 Overdrive Full power4 Captain Seats
Full Bench Seat (Bed) 74,000 miles$6000.00
Antique Glass Cabinet
Glass Door, Class Panels4 Drawers,Solid Mahogany
$250.00
860 928-39722002 DODGE GRAND
CARAVAN SPORT$3300 Blue
2003 HONDA ACCORD EX-L
$5500 Gray
Both excellent conditioninside and out
Call 508-454-71672008 Nissan Versa
HatchbackSilver, 4 door, 74,000 miles.
In excellent condition,one owner!
$7,995
Call: 774-217-8057or email:
Classic1984- 500 SELMercedes Benz4 door sedan, 134,000
miles, very good condition.
Best OfferCall for more information:
508-867-2774
732 SPORTS UTILITY
2004 Land Rover Freelander
78K miles. Extremely well maintained, clean Carfax. Sport leather interior, faux wood grain console, AWD, tow hitch, cargo area with
privacy canopy.
$11,400 Call 508-846-0986
732 SPORTS UTILITY
WOMAN’S 21 SPD, 26” BIKE
Excellent condition Asking $225 (negotiable)
Call 860-779-9097
740 MOTORCYCLES
1977 Harley FXE
Many upgrades and extras 3.5” Open Primary,
Wide Glide, Arlen Ness chrome swing arm,
180 rear tire, etc, etc
$5,000 OBOCall: 860-974-9811
1994 Honda 300EX Quad
5 speed with reverse. New tires, in great condition. Must
see to appreciate.
$1,500 OBOCall: 508-885-99631996 HARLEY
DAVIDSON883 SPORTSTER
Low miles$4,000
774-402-4624
2 MotorcyclesFor Sale
2007 Roadstar Warrior-
Metallic Gray, VERY LOW MILES, Samson Ground Pounders, Very Clean.
$7,000 OBO
2008 Yamaha FZ6-
600CC, Royal Blue, VERY LOW MILES, Very Clean,
Slider Guards.$5,200 OBO
Call: 908-242-2016or email:
2004 Honda VT750Fuel injected, shaft drive,
liquid cooled, full windshield, saddle bags, custom seat.
Excellent condition!
$3,000 FirmCall: 860-774-6334
2008 HondaCRF150F
Awesome red & whitedirtbike!!!
$2,000 OBOCall: 860-935-9374
740 MOTORCYCLES
2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
13,360 miles $5,400 inaccessories beautiful bike
w/Corbin seat, Boss saddle bags, lots of leather and
chrome, must see!!
Sacrifice for $4,750860-774-6782
for photos and more info
2005 HarleyDavidson
Fat BoyAnniversary Edition10,250 miles, a lot of chrome, drag bars,
Super G carb
$13,500 OBOCall: 508-340-7950
2007-2009Yamaha VStar
1300 Stock Seat
$200Call: 774-230-7158
BMW MOTORCYCLE
1997 R85OR T2KNew tires, hard bags,
tank bag.$3,500
OR will trade for 2-wheel drive pickup of equal value
Call Joe at:860-315-7181
MID SEASON DEAL
2006 SuzukiBoulevard
Grey, VL800K, great bike, mint condition, under 2,200
miles (always garaged). Shield, saddle bags, and
sissy bar.
$5,500Must See!
Call: 774-329-9160
MOTORCYCLE2004 YamahaV Star 1100
ClassicExcellent condition, must be
seen to be appreciated. Like new, well kept
Asking $5,000Call: 508-347-5179
or774-230-5924
745 RECREATIONALVEHICLES
1997 35’Holiday
VacationerChevy 454 engine, 58,000 miles, (6) Michelin tires, queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan
7.0 generator, backup camera, (2) new batteries, hydraulic leveling jacks,
many extras,excellent condition.
$18,000Call: 508-892-4102
2007 MOTORHOME
31 ft. Class “C”Itasca Impulse
11.5 ft. slideout queen bedOwners are
non-smokers/have no pets
Only 14,136 milesMany extras!
Asking $58,000.00Serious buyers call
508-320-2944
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
1994 DamonEscaper 32’ Fifth Wheel Camper
Great condition, real clean! New tires, custom orderdeluxe queen size bed
and microwave.Everything works!
$5,000Call: 508-335-2747
1998 30’ Cavalier Gulf Stream
TrailerWith screen room,
seasonal use atcampgrounds.
$5,500 will negotiateCall: 860-923-2445
1998 Dutchman Hardtop Pop-Up
CamperModel 1002XS, King &
Queen Beds, sleeps 8, front storage compartment,canopy, many extras.
$2,695 OBOCall: 860-935-5228
LAKESIDERV RESORT
Own RV lot for less than renting
Developers final phaseAll Lots 50% off
Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool,Activity Center
508 989-8165
750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS
MUST SELL!!!1997 Skyline
Camper Seaview Deluxe 40’
Furnished, two bump outs, very good condition, lots of
cabinet space, nice bath-room. Everything in great
working order!!
$6,000 Call: 860-974-8702
760 VANS/TRUCKS
1986 FORD TRUCK WITH
EXTENDED CABAND EASY DUMPER
$1,200.00 for bothCan be sold separately
508-885-5755508-885-5840
1987 Chevy Pickup6in. lift, completely rebuilt, 383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots
of new parts. Awesomemonster truck. Great for
mud runnin!!Serious Inquiries Only
$3,500 OBROCall Neal: 508-612-5658
or: 508-488-0566
1992 GMCDiesel TruckUPS Truck-Style,
Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt
Transmission/Motor,New Fuel Tank, Radiator,
Steering Box. Dual Wheels,11’ Area Behind Seats
Excellent Condition14,100GVWR
Call 5pm-8:30pm508-867-6546
1997 DodgeDakota
Extended Cab2 wheel drive, dark green
58,000 miles, 5 speedstandard transmission,
good condition.
$2,395. or BOCall: 508-713-3066
or 508-779-0194
2002 GMCSierra SLT
1500, Z71 off road package. Extended cab, Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new
Mastercraft tires. 224,000 miles
$6,000 OBOCall: 774-922-2098
760 VANS/TRUCKS
2002 WhiteChevy Van
Express 2500
Best OfferCall: 774-482-0408
2004 NISSAN TITAN
Crew Cab w/Off-Road and Tow Package.
One owner Truck runs like new
Never off-road or plowed All service records
Flowmaster exhausts Deep water blue
211K highway miles $7495.00 or b/o
508-208-6042
765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
MichiganBackhoe
PayloaderDiesel, Runs Good
$9997Chevy Box Truck
UPS-Style$3500
John DeereSkidloader
Needs Motor Work
Let’s Talk, MakeAn Offer!
Call (508)347-7300
767 VEHICLES WANTED
Vehicle NeededElderly woman looking for
donated vehicle. Even if it is in need of minor repairs. Does not need to pass
inspection if it is a minor fix.
Call: 774-230-2564
Vehicle Needed!!If anyone has a car that
runs and can get a sticker and they want to donate it to an old man that needs a
car to get to the stores.Let him know he may be willing to give you some-
thing for the car.
Here is his number!!Call: 508-764-0594
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KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ B9Friday, January 11, 2013
FINANCE
Before You Retire, Plan Your Life(NAPS)
When you think about yourretirement (and it’s a goodidea to do so at any age), youmay see a complex set of chal-lenges—but they can be over-come.
THE ISSUES
People are living longer,which means your savingsneed to last longer, too.Moreover, the current eco-nomic landscape is character-ized by uncertainty, volatilemarkets and historically lowinterest rates. Together, thesefactors have altered the retire-ment calculus for manyAmericans.
People tend to approachretirement planning with twoassumptions:
1) It is best addressedthrough a combination ofretirement accounts, such asa 401(k) or IRA, and SocialSecurity; and
2) the goal is to attain areliable stream of incomeonce a regular paycheck stopscoming in.
In a world of low returnsand high volatility, however,
these traditional assumptionsmay fall short.
An AnswerMany people may be sur-
prised to learn there’s a thirdalternative: Life insurancecan be an important part of aretirement plan. While thedeath benefits of permanentlife insurance are wellknown, the living benefits areoften overlooked. Accordingto a recent poll fromNorthwestern Mutual, only25 percent of Americans pur-chased life insurance as partof a retirement plan. Yet apermanent life insurance pol-icy can be one of the best low-risk financial vehicles avail-able to help you retire com-fortably and provide anincome stream that you can’toutlive.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
An experienced financialadviser can help you build acom–prehensive plan andexplain the risks that insur-ance can help manageagainst, including:
• Longevity risk andthe odds that your retirement
might last much longer thanexpected.
• Market risks and thethreat of significant losseswhen investing in the stockmarket.
• Taxes and inflationare “known unknowns,” andcan take a bite out of retire-ment savings.
• Health care and long-term care represent signifi-cant risks in retirement,given longer life spans, uncer-tainty around Medicare andrising drug costs.
• Disability can jeopar-dize your most valuableasset—your ability to earn anincome.
Retirement planningshould be a lifelong, evolvingjourney. It may pay for you totalk to a financial adviserabout the role permanent lifeinsurance products can playin your retirement plan.
LEARN MORE
You can learn more atwww.northwesternmutual.com and (414) 271-1444.
Source: NorthwesternMutual
A Simple Guide To Deductions
(NAPS)
The average taxpayer doesn’t need to under-stand all the intricacies of tax law, but it paysto know a few basics. For ex?ample, taxpayersoften know deductions save money on taxreturns but may not be able to tell the differ-ence among the types of deductions.
THE DEAL ON DEDUCTIONS
Deductions lower the amount of taxableincome. You have the option of claiming thestandard deduction or itemizing deductionsand you should select whichever results in ahigher amount. Nearly two-thirds of taxpay-ers claim the standard deduction, according toTaxACT spokesperson Jessi Dolmage.
Standard DeductionsStandard deduction amounts are adjusted
for inflation each year, vary by filing statusand are higher for those 65 and older or legal-ly blind. For 2012 federal tax returns due April15, 2013, standard deduction amounts are:
• $5,950 for single or married filing separate-ly
• $11,900 for married filing jointly and quali-fying widows(ers)
• $8,700 for head of household.
ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS
When you itemize deductions, you list themall separately and only certain spending qual-ifies. Itemized deductions may include mort-gage interest, state and local taxes, charitablegifts, unreimbursed employee expenses, unin-sured casualty or theft losses and miscella-neous. Some miscellaneous deductions mustexceed 2 percent of your adjusted grossincome and unreimbursed medical and dentalcosts must exceed 7.5 percent of it.
Itemized deductions are re–ported onSchedule A and can only be filed with longForm 1040, while taxpayers claiming the stan-dard deduction can file Form 1040, 1040A or1040EZ.
If a married couple files separately and onespouse claims the standard deduction, theother must also claim the standard deduction.Conversely, if one spouse itemizes deductions,the other must also itemize.
Some deductions can be claimed regardlessof whether you itemize or claim the standarddeduction. Often referred to as “above-the-line” deductions because they are deductedfrom gross income, these include traditionalIRA contributions, student loan interest,ali–mony payments, moving expenses and aportion of your self-employment tax (if applic-able).
Dolmage suggests using an online or down-loadable tax preparation solution to eliminatethe guesswork involved with calculatingwhether the standard deduction or itemizingis more beneficial. “The program asks simplequestions to help you determine if you qualifyfor the various deductions and other taxbreaks. It then does the math for you and letsyou know if you benefit more from the stan-dard deduction or by itemizing.”
FILE FREE
To help make calculating your deductionseasy, TaxACT, the nation’s second-largest digi-tal tax preparation provider, offers free federaltax returns. TaxACT Free Federal Edition pro-vides step-by-step guidance for simple andcomplicated tax situations, plus all e-fileableforms, including those necessary for itemiz-ing.
You can find more information about stan-dard and itemized deductions in IRSPublication 501 at www.irs.gov. To prepare,print and e-file your federal return free withTaxACT Free Federal Edition, go to www.tax-act.com.
Doing Your Own TaxesEasier Than Ever(NAPS)
More Americans areswitching from professionalsand retail stores to do-it-yourself tax preparationwebsites. Online solutionsoffer a convenient way to fileon a computer or tablet fromhome or anyplace else withInternet access. The tax guid-ance and tools in online solu-tions are more than adequatefor most taxpayers, eventhose with complicated taxsituations.
When choosing a taxpreparation website, it paysto take note of the forms andtax situations covered by theproducts. You’ll also want toreview pricing informationcarefully, as prices may notinclude state returns or taxhelp.
“Online tax prep productsare carefully designed byCPAs, accountants and devel-opers to translate complicat-ed tax laws and forms intoplain English,” explainedJessi Dolmage of TaxACT.“The programs have a simplebut very intelligent Q&Ainterview to cover hundredsof credits and deductionsand check for errors.”
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Before doing your taxes ona computer or tablet, she rec-ommends gathering all yourtax forms and documents,including:
• Last year’s federal return(and state return, if applica-ble) for comparison purposes
• Form W-2 for wages, tipsand pensions—employershave until Jan. 31 to distrib-ute to employees
• Form 1099 for interest,dividends, state tax refunds,retirement plan distribu-tions and unemployment—issuers have until Jan. 31 todistribute
• Form 1098 for mortgageinterest paid
• Retirement plan state-ments
• Schedule K-1 from part-nerships, S corporations,estates and trusts
• Estimated tax payments• If you itemize deductions:
receipts for health care
expenses, and other incomeor sales taxes paid, mortgageinterest and points, charita-ble gifts, work-related costs,investment expenses andcasualty and theft losses
• If you’re a businessowner: documents related toincome statements (1099-MISC and payment stubs notreported on 1099s), healthinsurance payments and pen-sion plan contributions(such as Keogh, SEP andSIMPLE)
• Social Security numbersfor you, your spouse andyour dependents
• Bank account and routingnumbers if you want to getyour refund by direct depositor pay your taxes electroni-cally.
Dolmage also reminds tax-payers to take stock of howyour life changed. “Eventslike marriage, college, buy-ing a house, having a child,moving and retirement couldmean thousands of dollarsdifference in your refund orwhat you owe. Solutions likeTaxACT guide you throughthe tax implications of lifechanges to make sure you’renot leaving any money on thetable.”
FILING TIPS
Tax experts also recom-mend the following:
• E-file. It’s secure and con-venient, and you’ll receiveconfirmation when yourreturn has been pro cessed bythe IRS.
• For the fastest refund, e-file and choose direct deposit.
• Before filing, double-checkSocial Security numbers,bank account numbers andspelling of names. Misspelledand wrongly typed numbersand names are among themost common mistakes madeon returns.
• File and pay by the April15 deadline to avoid IRSpenalties and interest. If youfile for a six-month automaticextension, remember thatany balance is still due byApril 15.
• Don’t procrastinate.Rushing can lead to costlymistakes.
LEARN MORE
More tax tips and informa-tion can be found atwww.irs.gov. To prepare,print and e-file your federaltax return free with TaxACTFree Federal Edition, visitwww.taxact.com.
Financial Fraudsters Exploit Relationships(NAPS)
From your family to your socialnetworks, the people around youoften have the most influence onyour life. But according to experts,fraud artists can also use thosebonds to convince you to invest in ascam.
“This tactic is called affinity fraud,and it is one of the most commontypes of investor fraud, because itexploits the bonds you share withothers,” said Gerri Walsh, presidentof the FINRA Investor EducationFoundation. “A fraudster will createa common bond strongly sharedwith community members—like in achurch or the military—and thenuse this bond to take advantage oftheir trust, luring multiple investorsin the community.”
WORST-CASE EXAMPLE
One of the worst cases of affinityfraud in recent history is the case ofthe “Three Hebrew Boys.” Thesethree scam artists used an angle offaith and camaraderie to targetchurch groups and military servicemembers. Ultimately, they connedtheir victims out of $82 million.
The Hebrew Boys created relation-ships with high-ranking militaryofficials, who were then used assalespeople to sign on their subordi-nates—like Joyce Adams, a retiredNavy officer who lost almost $40,000to the scam.
Adams assumed the officials hadalready done their research on theinvestment and did not hesitate to
invest because the bond with othermilitary personnel gave her “a senseof trust.”
Like many fraud experts, Walshwarns investors that just becauseeveryone else is doing something, itdoesn’t mean it’s okay. When itcomes to finances, you should takemore than trust into consideration.
HELPFUL TIPS
Walsh suggests that you followthese simple steps when consideringan investment proposition:
• Ask questions—and expectanswers. Even if the person whofirst told you about the investment isa friend, there may be others
involved who are not. Ask the sellerif he/she is licensed and if theinvestment is registered.
• Double-check. Verify that the sell-er is licensed and the investment isregistered at www.SaveAndInvest.org/LearnMore.
• End the conversation. Practicesaying “no.” Even if you trust theseller, give yourself time to thinkabout the investment. Take steps tomake sure your money is in safehands.
For more tips on spotting invest-ment fraud and protecting yourself,visit www.SaveAndInvest.org/LearnMore.
The goal of retirement planning should be to optimize income while managing key risks.
With a little preparation, you can save some moneyand make April 15th a less taxing time.
Everything you need to do your taxes from the comfort of home is atyour fingertips.
ONE WAY TO FIGHT FRAUD WHEN OFFERED AN INVESTMENTOPPORTUNITY IS TO ASK DETAILED QUESTIONS —AND EXPECT ANSWERS
Joyce Adams, retired Navy officer
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