Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
March 1, 2011
CRIER
Direct mailed weekly to avon, canton, farmington, simsbury & the granbys Josh Ehrlich, heads the commercial sales division and is the grandson of the late Leslie Ehrlich, who started the business. Suzy Ehrlich, is the workroom manager and head of quality assurance. The Ehrlich family name is on each of our custom items produced in our workroom and has a 10 year guarantee. We are so confident in our workmanship that we back it up in writing with each order. Shannon Milikowski, is the residential designer and has been working with us for 13 years. She will “bring the showroom” to your home and advise you on fabric selection for your furniture or window treatments. This service is provided at no cost or obligation. Other in-home services available are color consultations, room layout and full room/home redecorating. The Ehrlich Decorating & Upholstery, LLC team strives to produce the absolute best in customer service, quality workmanship, and overall satisfaction on every job. Call today to schedule your in home consultation at 860-244-3475.
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Suzy, Josh and Shannon at Ehrlich Decorating & Upholstery, LLC in Hartford
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Ehrlich Decorating and Upholstery We are a full-service showroom and workroom specializing in custom creations for your home/office. We exceed our customer’s expectations with our quality product and personal attention.
3324 Main St., Hartford 860-244-3475 or toll free, 877-688-3475 www.ehrlichdecorating.com
Residential & Commercial: • Reupholstery • Slipcovers • Window Treatments • Flooring • Furniture Family owned/operated since 1929, we have dedicated our business to creating quality custom products and services to clients throughout CT. Our on-site workroom allows our designers to be the “eyes and ears” of our clients as their orders are in production.
WINTER SALE!
Reupholster a SofA or 2 CHAIRS for $479*
Not Affliated with Ehrlich Interiors in Farmington
and Receive 2 fREE Custom Throw Pillows** *Labor only. Plus cost of our fabric. **Restrictions apply.
ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER
PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID HARTFORD CT PERMIT NO 1127
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Join us as we celebrate
Mardi Gras F
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roggie style!!
Friday, March 4 Fat tuesday, March 8
Po’Boys, Etoufee, Shrimp Bisque, Beingets
Entertainment This Week
Mardi gras Party on Fat tuesday! March 8th
Tuesday:
sounds oF new orleans ragtiMe Provided by downright Music 7-11 P.M. Great Drink Specials
Open Mic with John Pitblado
Hurricanes, Sazerac, Cajun Martinis, Mardi Gras Sangria
Wednesday:
TRIVIA with Scott Hannah Thursday:
Albino Tree 7:30 - Close Friday:
Vortex 9:30 - Close Saturday:
Pete & Chris 9:30 - Close
ST. PATTy’S DAy!! The best party in the Valley will be at The Iron Frog! Music of Songs of Ceildeigh Corned Beef & Cabbage all week! Great Guiness Specials!! T-Shirts, Prizes!
6 Wilcox St., Simsbury, CT (Fiddler’s Green)
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SPRING PROGRAMS – REGISTER NOW!! New! 28,000 Sq. Ft. Youth and Family-Oriented Indoor Sports Complex
Bill Decker Baseball Clinics, Basketball Group Instruction, Velocity Sports Performance, Adult Leagues, Camps, Quick Start Tennis for Kids, Birthday Parties, Teen Night, Kid’s Night, Corporate Team Building Group Events 310 Albany Turnpike, Canton
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A Specialty Food Store Full Service Catering In Store Entree Pick-up Quality Meats Gourmet Foods
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Now Taking Spring & Summer Clothes Tuesdays & Thursdays HUGE WINTER SALE BLOW OUT STILL GOING ON
Our St. Patrick’s Day Pick-up Feast! our own CornEd
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15 Hartford Ave., (Rt. 189) Granby, CT www.topdrawerconsignmentstore.com • 860-653-5311 Mon.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Thurs. 10-6pm, Sat. 10 am – 4 pm Lic. #103632 & Insured
Get Connected To The Swedish Connection
1310 Hopmeadow Street ✤ Simsbury, CT 860-651-0614 ✤ www.kanesmarket.com
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ERIKSSON ELECTRIC Serving the Farmington Valley For Over 40 Years
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860 - 470 - 0257 www.hotheavenpizza.com
make tuesday your
pizza night!
Large cheese pizzas only
$8.00
(toppings additional)
May not be combined with any other offers.
33 east main St. (Rt. 44), avon Located in old avon village by the Rocking chair
Tues–Thurs 11:30–8 • Fri–saT 11:30–9 sunday 4–8
Calendar March 27th Sarah Hincks, FRWA director, will present ‘The Importance of the Wild and Scenic Designation for the river.’ Open mic to follow. Farmington River Literary Arts Center, 40 Mill Lane, Farmington, www frlac org, 860-677-9662. 4
860-521-1849
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RESIDENTIAL - COMMERICAL - INDUSTRIAL Interior Painting: & paper hanging. Home/historic restoration. Preparation specialist. Insured, CT HIC # 0619457. Charter Painting & Restoration. www.charterpainting.com, 860-646-7668. Simsbury and East Granby: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments for rent. Please call Fish Enterprises for more information, 860-677-1381. Computer Solutions: 10% Off! Virus removal, networking, laptop repair, tutoring, webdesign. PC or Mac. Expedited onsite service, guaranteed work. $60 hourly 860-670-1862. Babysitting Class: 11 to 15 year olds can learn American Red Cross skills and techniques to become a babysitter. Save 10% when you register online with coupon code 07038VC. www.ctredcross.org
Avon Rental: 3 Bedroom house for rent. $1300.00 plus utilities. Available March 1st. 860-604-3917 HONDA CRV 2003: 92,000 miles, very clean, all serviced, ready to go. $11,500. Cahill’s Motorcars. Rt. 10 Granby. 860-653-0840. Deadbolts: and doorknobs, locks and keys, that’s my business, and I aim to please. Door closers, door knockers, even safes, too. No need to fuss, because I’ll come to you. Lic. # 560129. 24-hour emergency service. Lock, Stock & Barrel Locksmithing, Simsbury, 860-658-0542. Surface Hair Health art: All organic vegan products. Trinity Volume Treatment. Increase diameter of hair up to 100%. Call Mitchell Hair Design by Bill Francis, Simsbury 860-658-0311.
Week’s BEST Fun Puns Week’s • For a plumber, a flush beats a full house.
March 1, 2011
Top 10 Reasons to see a Diabetes Educator 10. Learn how to reduce pain when checking your blood sugar. 9. Get tips on reading and understanding food labels. 8. Determine if an insulin pump is right for you. 7. Learn how to make healthy food choices at home and when eating out. 6. Discover how exercise fits into your day. 5. Learn how to treat high and low blood sugar. 4. Find ways to control your cholesterol and blood pressure. 3. Discover how your medicine works and the best time to take it. 2. Meet dietitians and nurses who listen and provide support. 1. Learn to control your diabetes — so your diabetes does not control you. The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at The Hospital of Central Connecticut has a team of nurses and dietitians to help you manage the day-to-day physical and emotional challenges of living with diabetes. Many insurance companies, including Medicare, cover the cost of annual education sessions. Call us today at 1-888-456-7546 for an appointment!
New office! Farmington 11 South Road, Suite 130 Farmington, CT 06032 (860) 224-5672, option #2 Toll free at (888) 456-7546
New Britain General Campus 100 Grand Street New Britain, CT 06050 (860) 224-5672, option #2
Bradley Memorial Campus 81 Meriden Avenue Southington, CT 06489 (860) 224-5672, option #2 Toll-free at (888) 456-7546
The Hospital of
Central Connecticut www.thocc.org/services/diabetes/
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Tiffany Nail Spa
Spring Special
Roger Interior / Exterior Villa Repair / Remodeling Licensed
35
$
Manicure/Pedicure with paraffin treatment Reg. & hot stone massage $45 Body Waxing: Full leg w/bikini $80 and get FREE Manicure/Pedicure Half leg reg. $30, Special $20 We do Silk nails & nail Tips
Gift Certificates Available We provide exceptional pampering services! 244 Farms Village Rd., West Simsbury • 860-651-7734 Tues.-Fri. 9:30-7, Sat. 9:30-6:30, Sun. 10-6
PRE-SEASON Patio Furniture
SAlE!
WETHERSFIElD
CANTON
974 Silas Deane Highway 65 Albany Turnpike (Rt. 44) 860-563-1000 860-693-0436 www.newenglandpatioandhearth.com
The Valley’s Leading Holistic Pet Food Supplier!
THE PET ROUTE
NEW LOCA TION, NEW NAME !!
OF CANTON
We’ve Moved & Expanded! NOW OPEN! 70 East Main St., Avon • 860-675-4564
NEW !! NAME
(Next to Max a Mia)
Saint Patrick’s Day Special
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860.693.0819 cell: 860.726.3973 email: roger.villa@att.net
Canton Auto Exchange: Auto Exchange winterization special. Complete winter check with lube, oil, filter, $29.95 with this ad. Includes checking brakes, tires, antifreeze, hoses, belts, battery, etc. Call 860-693-9922.
Help Wanted: Deliver The Crier to stores and offices in the Valley and nearby towns. Approximately 1 day per week. Need car, knowledge of area and good driving record. $12/hr. Call Bob at 860-658-2626.
For Sale: Bike Racks - Yakima Bighorn5 $65, Rhode Gear Shuttle $25, 10’x14’ Imported Persian Rug $1,000, Nordic Trac $25, Tons of Tupperware! 860-559-0264.
Ice & Water Damage?: Don’t let your unrepaired water damage turn to an uninsured Mold Mitigation. Now that The Ice Age has ended, let us help you manage & repair your insurance claim. Call Jim @ Village Building & Restoration, LLC, 860-658-6538 or 860-379-2012.
Affordable Housecleaning: Bonded, insured since 1995. 20% off second cleaning for first time customers. Free estimates. Sandy, Morawski Cleaning, LLC. 860-651-4601. CAKE!: Call Cakes Du Jour for beautiful and delicious works of art for any event. 860-752-2429 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon. - Sun. Free Junk Car Removal: Cash paid on sight. For fast service, call Mason Enterprises, LLC. www.masonenterprisesct.com. 860-874-1266. For Sale: Cordless drill. 9.6v, GTV brand. Never been opened. $20. Call Annie 860-490-6880.
Be a part of it! March 8 and March 15th
Buy 1 week, get the 2nd week at 1/2 price!
Reg. # 610428 Insured
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Building & Remodeling: David Litchfield Builders is known for quality, creativity and “extreme hand-holding”. From minor to whole house renovations, call us. 860-651-0123.
Windows: doors and siding. Replacement windows - all kinds. Porch enclosures and remodeling. A-1 Windows and Doors, LLC. Ct Reg. # 550804. Member of the BBB. a1windowsanddoors.com 860-651-9093. Electrician: Eriksson Electric. Get connected to the Swedish Connection. Over 40 years experience. No job too small. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Fully insured. License #103632. 860-521-1849. Help Wanted: Experienced ad sales rep to service established territory. Approximately 3 days per week, flexible schedule ok. Compensation: hourly plus incentives. The Valley Crier/The Valley Book. Please send resume to Bob@webbooksct.com.
Week’s BEST Technically Challenged For my birthday, my parents’ gift was a $100 gift card. It was generous, except it was all for Facebook so that I wouldn’t “have to worry about paying for Facebook during college.” – Eric
March 1, 2011
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David Litchfield
Building & Remodeling Feel comfortable knowing your family and property are in sound, experienced hands
We are known for “extreme hand-holding” and for bringing quality and creativity to your property’s needs. Whether it is a minor remodel or a whole-house renovation, we are the company you should be talking to.
860-243-0799 • 860-651-0123 www.DavidLitchfieldBuilding.com
ACUPUNCTURE STAN BAKER
• Specializing in Acute and Chronic Pain • 30 years experience www.acupuncturestanbaker.com
860-836-1068 Hairstylist Services 20% off: Experienced hairstylist offering 20% off new clients first visit for all hair services at West Hartford Center salon. Vicki 860-416-5755 anytime. Alterations: Expert tailoring done professionally. Over 20 years experience. Meral’s Tailoring & Alterations, SimsburyTown Shops, lower level, Simsbury. 860-217-1924. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: Farmington. 600 sq. ft. 3 room suite. Separate entrance, parking. $800.00 per month. Heat, electric and internet included. Call Lisa 860-678-8722 for appt. Bankruptcy Attorney: File for Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy protection. Limited time cost for Chapter 7, $1,299. Stop foreclosures and eliminate debt. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Email attygc@gmail.com for appointment or call Attorney Gene Cohen, 860-560-2400.
St. Francis Medical Building, Avon hair stylists wanted: In an upscale salon in Simsbury. Mitchell Hair Design by Bill Francis, 860-658-0311 for rent simsbury: 3-4 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 full baths, laundry hook-ups, heat included, a must see. Call Gail 860-916-2012 Kurt’s Auto Repair: Foreign and domestic. Quality workmanship. Reasonable labor rate $60/ hr. All your mechanical and body work needs covered. Family owned and operated for over 25 years. www.kurtscustoms.com, 860-693-1556. Learn to play guitar: from experienced local musician in professional recording studio. Discover the joy of music in a supportive environment. Learn to play a variety of styles. Latest music software used for personalized lessons Children, adults welcome. Call Tim Mayock 860-653-4095, or visit www.therecordingclub.net
Week’s BEST Technically Challenged My mom turns off her laptop before disconnecting the Ethernet cable so the internet doesn’t “leak out into the house.” – Mimi
March 1, 2011
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timeless stone
Check Out Our New Menu featuring
Steamed Burgers
up to 36” $450
Appearing Friday, 3/4: Burt Teague
INSTALLED
up to 48” $550
192 Albany Turnpike, Rt.44, Canton 860-693-0062
INSTALLED
up to 60” $750 INSTALLED
TOP SPECIAL GRANITE COUNTERS STARTING AT $55 sq.ft INSTALLED
Showroom Hours: Mon-Frid 8:30am-5pm & Sat.: 9-2pm
21 EAST DUDLEY TOWN RD BLOOMFIELD CT 06002
860.242.3300
TIMELESS-STONE.COM
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enfield home show march 18-20 ASNUNTUCK COMM. COLLEGE
2000 Chevrolet Suburban LS: Fully Loaded including 4 wheel drive, front/ rear AC/heat, PS, PB, AT, P-Seats, AM-FM-Cass-CD-Stereo, Seats 7, tow package, PL, PW and more. New tires, shocks, brakes, belts, just fully serviced. Current emissions, clean CT title. Runs excellent, Ready to go. Asking $4250, OBO. Call 860-658-1986.
Mowing, Mulching, Landscape Design, Leaf & Brush Removal, Bob Cat Services, Dump Runs, Patios & Retaining Walls, Stump Grinding Commercial & Residential
860-874-1266
www.masonenterprisesct.com
Licensed & Insured
Freedom Candle Co. 33% OFF CLOSED FOR VACATION
REOPENING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH 569 Salmon Brook St., Rt. 10 & 202, Granby 860-653-3341 www.FreedomCandleCo.com
Scent of the Month
Banana Nut Bread
Open Wednesday-Sunday 10-5
–2011 Edition–
WIN $1000
DUMP RUNS: Furniture, appliances, garages, attics, junk, construction debris, fallen trees. Whole-house clean outs. Save money. We remove your unwanted items. Fast service, 7 days a week. Granby, Simsbury, Avon, Farmington areas. Call Scott’s Discount Hauling. 860-716-0555. LOSE WEIGHT: Get Healthy and Feel Fit with HERBALIFE. Weight Loss Never Tasted So Good! 860-674-1017. www.herbalwellnessforlife.com
Prince of winter cleaning: Gutters handcleaned, rinsed, $50-plus. Windows cleaned in/out, $7 each. Siding hand-cleaned, $175-plus. Carpet removal, $80/ room. Wood and kitchen floors machine-cleaned, $70. Carpets shampooed, then steam-cleaned, $35/room. Dump runs, $80/ truckload. Insured. Josh Langdon, 860-922-4621. FAVARH THRIFT SHOP ½ PRICE SALE: Help us celebrate 1 year in our new location with ½ off the entire store 2/26 - 3/5. Many great items to choose from! 250 Albany Tpke, Canton, 860-693-2899 Artwork: Home portraits, done in pen & ink or watercolor. Visit www.woodlandspiritart.com for details or call for information. Portfolio available. Sally, 860-977-9340. Guitar repair: I can make your instrument play to its full potential. Expert repairs, restorations, customizing on most stringed instruments. Over 35 years experience. All work guaranteed. For an appointment call Ron Bolduc’s Fretwerks, 860-916-8027.
VACATION
Week’s BEST Last Laugh
To Enter Go On-Line
Nicholas Toke (18th Century) He married five wives Whom he survived. At the age of 93 he walked to London to seek a sixth but died before he found her.
Gift Certificate
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ANTIQUE LIGHTING RESTORATION: Full-service sales and repair business at Old Lamps & Things in Avon. Need lighting? Choose from 330+ restored/rewired pieces. Have a lamp that needs repair, wiring conversion or custom work? Contact Cheryl for appointment. 860-655-6507.
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License #578181 • Fully Insured
OLDE TYME CHIMNEY SERVICES We Sell, Install and Service Wood/Pellet Stoves
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WINDOWS & DOORS, LLC
WindoWs • doors • Vinyl siding • Home improVements
860-651-4146
• StainleSS Steel Chimney lining • Cleaning • Oil Flue • CapS/DamperS inStalleD • VaCu-StaCk
E-mail: sales@accentwindowsct.com
www.accentwindowsct.com
CHIMNEYS CAPPED
“Where the Accent is on Quality!” Home: improvement/landscaping contractor. Specializing in design/installation/maintenance of all landscaping and home improvement needs. Weekly lawn mowing packages. Spring cleanups/aeration/overseeding/gutter cleaning. Custom decks, walks, walls, patios. Powerwashing. Bathroom, kitchen, basement remodeling. Tile/hardwood flooring. Interior painting, siding. Harvey windows/doors. John Little. License #622289. 518-361-9016, 860-658-5574. Room for rent: in spacious farmhouse in Granby. Beautiful location. Kitchen and laundry access. Situated between Hartford and Springfield, close to highways and airport. Looking for neat, easy-going, professional person. Dog lover a must, affordable. Call 860-305-6157. Creeture Comforts: In-home pet sitting, small-group doggie daycare and home-like canine boarding. Call Elayne Cree at 860-651-7773.
Countertops Built: Installed with a craftsman’s pride by Scott’s Cassin’s Custom Countertops. We are your reliable local fabricator for Corian, Formica, Wilsonart & more. Attention to detail, honest value, no gimmicks. Visit our factory & showroom at the Tariffville Mill, Simsbury. 860-218-3010 www.scottscustomcountertops.com. Mirek’s Painting: Interior, exterior, power washing - low prices. Free estimates. Licensed and insured. Call 860-798-7113, or 860-404-2301. References provided. Buying: Jewelry, old/new, gold, silver & old costume. Specializing in antique and vintage jewelry/ accessories, beads, handbags and hats. Also buying antiques, old collectibles, coins, old books, stamps, etc. Any condition. Over 16 years experience. Top prices paid! Call TJewels 860-693-6740.
B & B HAULING DUMP RUNS
Basements • Attics • Garages Cleaned Appliances and Household Items Hauled Off Moving • Demolition • Brush Removal Fence Installation & Repair
CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER… We do the work! Cash Paid for Junk Cars 860-675-7261 • 860-777-6314
• exhauSt FanS • repOinting • maSOnry repairS & rebuilDing • WaterprOOFing • 3rD Degree CreOSOte remOVal FRED ALGIERE Since 1988
860-676-8005 Farmington
FULLY INSURED CT License #537913
ADVANTAGE Brazilian Keratin Treatment Special! Get that Smooth, Straight Hair You’ve always Wanted just in time for Spring!
$200* (Normally $500) *Long hair may be extra, expires 4-15-11
www.hairworkssalon.net 320 College Highway, Rt. 10 Southwick, MA Just 1/2 mile North from Big Y Shopping Ctr.
413-569-0992
Week’s BEST Fun Puns Week’s • A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat.
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HOUSE CALLS: Light Remodeling Interior/Exterior. Crown molding, decks. Fully licensed and insured. References upon request. Call 860-693-0819.
Youth Sports Injury Prevention Conference
Treework: logging, land clearing, firewood, dump runs and scrap removal. Pete Nicolle, CT lic. #000567. logger444@gmail.com. Call 24/7, 860-712-8583.
Elite Sports Medicine and Depuy, Mitek/Johnson & Johnson
Thursday, March 3rd 6:00pm – 9:00pm Marriott - Farmington, CT Attention all Athletic Directors, Youth Spring Season Coaches and Parents: Need to plan for the spring season? Prepare both yourself and your athletes for the stresses spring sports will bring. Elite Sports Medicine, Connecticut Children’s, and DePuy, Mitek, Johnson & Johnson have teamed up to provide you with an evening devoted to your preparation. Proper Nutrition Concussion Recognition and Management Injury Prevention Programs The evening will be interactive with time allotted for questions. Refreshments will be served! For planning purposes, we ask that you reply to InjuryPreventionEvent@gmail.com or call 508-880-8334 and leave a message.
www.EliteSportsMedicine.org
CEILINGS
Specializing in: Cracked, and Water Damaged Ceilings • Textured Ceilings • Ceiling Repainting & Refinishing • New Ceiling Installation
• Drywall & Plaster Repair • Interior & Exterior Painting • Bathtub Reglazing
CT License #557873 • Insured • Prompt Service
Call SPRAY-TEX for a FREE estimate 860-749-8383 • 860-930-7722
Week’s BEST Fun Puns Week’s • The frustrated cannibal threw up his hands. 10
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Minuteman Furniture Restoration: Kitchen cabinets and fine furniture refinished. Heirloom antiques professionally preserved. Larger projects welcome. 860-653-4341. Reupholster: Lawson/Dining Room Chairs: $80-120; Chairs: $199-499; Sofas/Loveseat: $450$850. Slipcovers - Chairs: $299$399; Sofas: $499-699 Cushions 24”-72” $75-$150 plus cost of our fabric & sundries. Restrictions apply. Your fabric welcome. Window treatments. Designers Corner, Simsbury, M-F, 9-5 pm. 860-922-1599. Expires 3-15-11.
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FURNITURE WANTED: Looking for gently used shaker-style coffee and/or end tables. Please call 860-658-6791. Fully Furnished Salon: Looking for new lease signer. 5 Stations, 2 sinks, 1 massage room, 1 facial room, 1 nail room. If interested please call 860-751-8578. Photography: Looking to NOT have to play photographer at your wedding or next special event? Let me worry about the picture taking so you can enjoy yourself! Lots of experience, great with people. Portfolio available. I also do student yearbook portraits. Call 860-305-6157, or email sha_may@cox.net. DAVES DISCOUNT PLUMBING & HEATING: Master Plumber - Why not try someone new? Water heaters, frozen pipes, kitchen and bath reconnects, gas logs, repair or replace plumbing fixtures, clogged drains or toilets, repiping. Always a discount for senior citizens! 860-653-3355. Landscape Design: Mowing, mulching, leaf and brush removal, bob cat services, patios and retaining walls, dump runs, stump grinding. Mason Enterprises, LLC. www.masonenterprisesct.com. 860-874-1266. WORDSMITH: Need help with your words? Quality, professional resumes from $50. Editing of manuscripts, websites and term papers. Audio transcription and typing services. Free estimates. Iron out the wrinkles in your writing. Contact Nancy at Wordsmith, 860-651-0777.
GUTTERS GUTTER GUTTERS GUTTERS REPAIR & SNOW PLOWING DUMPSTER SPECIAL Clean garage,
basement & attic
$325
INSTALLATION
Fix Winter gutter damage before Spring rains arrive.
approx. 15 yds.(Conditions apply)
Call for details
860-651-9191
860-677-7777 — Fully Insured — License# 538275 — Beautiful White Kitty: Needs a home. About 8 months old, has been neutered and has had all vet shots. Very affectionate and playful. Call 860-693-2323 evenings.
Mar. 8 and Mar. 15
Saint Patty’s Day Editions 888-611-1312 thevalleycrier.com
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NEW!
~POOL TABLES and ACCESSORIES FOR LESS~
Spring special Find out more thevalleycrier.com 888-611-1312
— We Service All Pool Tables —
MARCH MADNESS
DRASTICALLY REDUCED PRICES ON OUR SERVICES!!! 860-693-1565 •
March 1, 2011
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When It Comes To Tree Service We Run Rings Around The Competition. TREE CARE OR TREE REMOVAL
We Buy Gold!
More Than Double The Price for Your Gold!!!
Grimshaw Tree Service and Nursery Company
No one in CT will pay as much per penny weight as...
New York Gold Buyers
Doing business as Kim Ngoc Jewelry
We pay up to 95% of Gold’s Market Value!
MORE $$$ FOR YOU Highest Gold Prices Ever Great Time To Sell Your Gold!
150 Shield Street • West Hartford, CT • 860-953-5803
We take your brown - you save your green
SEPTIC
SEPTIC
Septic Pumping, Repair, Installation and Inspection.
860-653-TAKE (8253)
Granby, CT 06035
Fully Licensed & Insured
FRONTIER MEDICINE
for animals
a holistic approach to animal health and well-being Allys Maybank, VMD
Amy Matthews, VMD, PhD
Offering Veterinary Medicine, Acupuncture, Chiropractic and many other effective holistic modalities for individualized patient care.
Call 860-658-4420 for a free estimate or for more information on how we can help your trees.
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KEN’S Home Improvement Call Today for all your home improvement needs, We do it all... large or small. Including: Finished basements, room restorations, painting, interior / exterior trim installation and repair, doors, windows, decks, gutters, roof repair, and much, much more... Attention: Spring thaw is right around the corner, call ASAP to get your house on the list for basement flood pumping. All details for pumping service will be available when you call for reservation. Don’t Wait!!! Warm weather is near, it’s going to be a very sloppy spring, protect your house now. Call 860-413-9447 for all your needs. Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates and Senior Discounts available... SPRING’S ALMOST HERE!: Now accepting spring consignments by appointment only. Women’s, children’s, plus-sizes, maternity and baby equipment. Tues. - Sat., 11-5. 167 Albany Tpke, Canton. 860-693-9444. Stevens Electrical Company: Over 20 years serving the Farmington Valley. Commercial/residential, remodeling, service/repair, computer/ cable, site lighting & design. 860-651-7600.
Advanced Allergy Therapeutics • resolve food sensitivities • digestive symptoms • wheezing • asthma • scratching • eczema • skin rashes and other conditions
860-653-7831
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Professional Home & Office Organizers: Overwhelmed with clutter? HomeWorks to the rescue. Professional organizers will help you organize your home, downsize, de-clutter, donate, pre-pack and stage your home. Whatever you needs, we work with you to accomplish your goals. Call HomeWorks for a Free Assessment 860-404-0234.
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2010 CHEVY MALIBU
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2008 FORD RANGER FX4
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$
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2008 FORD EXPEDITION EB
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2007 FORD SPORT TRAC
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www.mrjosephshairsalons.com • World Champion Cuts & Styles • Specializing in Men & Women • Gift Certificates Available • 2 Time CT Men’s Hair Styling Champion • 2 Time International Men’s Hair Styling Award Winner
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Calendar March 11 10 a.m. WOOD CARVERS WANTED. Looking for wood carvers to come to Eno Hall Senior Center in the town of Simsbury. Contact Dick Burns at 860-651-4230 or db361959@ att.net for further information. March 13 Eileen Fielding, exec. director of the Farmington River Watershed Association (FRWA), will share plans that involve our Grist Mill Dam. Open mic to follow. Farmington River Literary Arts Center, 40 Mill Lane, Farmington, www frlac org, 860-677-9662. 14
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CASH: paid for newer, wrecked cars and trucks, running or not. Licensed auto recycler. Stewarts Used Auto Parts. 1-800-726-0871 or 860-379-7541. Coins: Paper money, collectibles bought, sold and appraised for over 40 years. Call Bob Kevorkian for appointment. 860-658-1344. Custom Woodworking: Professional cabinetmaker building custom cabinets, built-ins, bookcases, entertainment center and furniture. Custom-built to your design or mine, with quality to last a lifetime. Impressive portfolio and excellent references. www.petruntidesign.com Licensed and insured. Bill Petrunti, 860-953-5332. Snow Plowing, dump runs, hauling: Reasonable, reliable & professional. Root’s Lawn Service 860-614-0563 Storage Bin: Rent half of my 10’x15’ storage bin in Simsbury. If interested, call 860-651-0777. tree service: Residential and commercial. CT Lic. Arborist. Tree removal, pruning, cabling, fertilizing, spraying (B0054), doubleground landscape, mulch delivery and crane rental service. Free estimates. Grimshaw Tree Service and Nursery Co. 860-658-4420, www.grimshawtreeco.com. Masonry: Restorations, fireplaces, chimney re-lining, re-pointing. Historic references. Specializing in historic preservation. wparsons08@hotmail.com or call Bill Parsons at 860-977-5056.
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Electrolysis: Safe, permanent hair removal. State licensed professional electrologist. Over 18 years experience, board certified. Technology uses blend of shortwave and galvanic waves for faster results, less discomfort. All treatment done in strict privacy with impeccable sterilization. Free private consultation. Donna Crump, 860-678-1972. B&B Hauling: Cheaper than a dumpster! Dump runs, cleanouts, hauling of appliances and household items, moving, demolition, brush removal, fence installation and repair. 860-675-7261, 860-777-6314. Brazilian Blowout: Shades Above is a proud Brazilian Blowout certified salon. Have your treatment done with 100% filtered air. OSHA certified salon. The only professional smoothing treatment that improves the health of your hair. www.shadesabove.net. Jackie, 860-916-4894. WELDING: Stainless steel, aluminum and steel. Custom fabrication. On-site welding available at your home or business. Small jobs welcome. 30 years experience. Meticulous work. Calls promptly returned. Sottile Welding, 11-C, Herman Drive, Simsbury, migtig@cox.net, 860-380-7420.
Mar. 8 and Mar. 15
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Action Carpet & Floor Covering is your LOCAL WATER DAMAGE EXPERTS! • Certified Mold & Mildew Remediation (Lic. #20100154) • High Powered Water Extraction and Drying Fans Call 860-298-0070 www.action-carpet.com • 24-Hour Emergency Service – Call Kevin at 860-983-0248 If your flooring is beyond repair due to water damage or wear, call on us for a FREE ESTIMATE to replace it! In-stock carpet, tile and hardwood available for immediate installation Piano Tuning and Repairs: State of the art service. Registered member of the Piano Technicians Guild. Over 25 years of extensive concert and residential experience. Mention this ad for $10 discount. Email Ray Zeiner, pianoray@comcast.net or call 860-651-0836. Windy Hill: Studio for Classical Guitar and Viola da Gamba. Children can start at four years old when parents train as their home coaches. Weekly lessons and classes at all levels. Laura-Mazza-Dixon at 860-653-6146 or mazdxn@aol.com. Septic and Drainage Issues?: The Christopher Bryant Company is a local, certified, family-owned company that can help you. We can complete your project on time and on budget. Ask your neighbors about us! 860-651-7060. Estate Liquidations: The Kensington Company has been assisting realtors and private clients liquidate entire or partial contents of homes for 33 years. Estate sales, appraisals, references. For information, please call Mr. Sean Mahoney, 860-978-6743.
Climate-Controlled Self Storage: The only humidity-controlled storage in the Farmington Valley. West Street Storage, Simsbury. 860-988-0002. Oil 61.9: Those days are gone. Magnetite, the affordable option to replacement windows. Clear plexiglass, mounted magnetically inside your existing windows. Specializing in historic homes and condos. Registration #554796. Call Clear-View Systems 860-653-0500. Clearance sale: Time for the Second Chance Shop of Simsbury’s famous semi-annual storewide clearance sale. March 7, 50% off everything, March 8, 75% off everything and March 9, $5.00 per bag of merchandise. Store closes March 10-11, and reopens March 12 with Spring merchandise. 12 Station Street. Open Monday-Saturday, 9:30am to 3:30pm.
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Week’s BEST Last Laugh Wallace Ford (1897-1966) British Actor At last I get top billing.
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ON THE MOVE, llc Your Clean-Out Specialists!
WE’RE YOUR EAST COAST EXPEDITORS, ONE-WAY MOVES EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI & FROM MAINE TO FLORIDA • Estates • Moving • Dump Runs • In-house Moves
• Prep for Sales • Demolition • Clean-outs • Office Moves • Local Deliveries • Packing • Storage Containers
Call Jim 860-992-6204 or Mike 413-636-7108 • or email: cleanmove4U@hotmail.com
Calendar March 20 2011, Keith Wilbert, from the Farmington Valley Angler’s Assoc., will speak to the Joy of Fishing the Farmington River. Open mic. Farmington River Literary Arts Center, 40 Mill Lane, Farmington, www frlac org, 860-677-9662. March 20 1-4 p.m. Antiques Appraisal Day, First Congregational Church, 219 North Granby Road, Granby. $5 per item or 4 items appraised for $15. For more info, call Deb Cramer at 860-653-6617.
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A-1 Windows & Doors LLC
Looking for a great Haircut? Susan Martin & Billie Jean Quintin have joined Annamarie Ruvolo at the Old Town Barbershop.
Replacement Windows - All Kinds • Entry Doors Sliding Glass Doors • Storm Windows & Doors • Vinyl Siding Featuring Mercury Excelum Windows Porch Enclosures & Remodeling CT Reg #550804
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860-651-7726 Come see us at 730 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury. Now open 7 days a week.
ICE & WATER DAMAGE? Don’t let your unrepaired water damage turn to an uninsured Mold Mitigation. Now that The Ice Age has ended, let us help you manage & repair your insurance claim. Call Jim at Village Building & Restoration, LLC
860-658-6538 • 860-379-2012
Weather 03/02 Wednesday A chance for snow or flurries. High 35˚. Low 16˚.
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Wanted Seamstress/ Alterations: for a high end bridal salon. Independent contractor. Solid experience with high end wedding and evening gowns is required. Please call 860-233-1203 (Irene) or e-mail irene@camillebride.com. BUYING: Why sell for less? We at Gallery One buy old books, old costume/gold/antique jewelry, postcards, paintings, coins, stamps, silver antiques, estates, etc. Any condition. 25+ years experience. Call Ed or Tami 860-658-1191 or email tami.z@resourcebooks.net. DONATE: your car or truck for fire department extrication courses. Stewart’s Auto, 860-379-7541.
03/01 Tuesday Sunshine and Windy. High 44˚. Low 18˚.
03/03 Thursday Partly sunny and cold. High 33˚. Low 25˚.
HIGH SCHOOL PITCHERS: To succeed on the mound, you need the right approach. I’ll teach you how to be more effective and have more fun. First lesson free. No-risk program fits any budget. Call Gary 860-217-1864.
Doggie Day Care!: Your pet’s home away from home. Playgroup boarding, full & self service grooming. Doggie In The Window, 1522 Hopmeadow St. (Rt. 10), Simsbury. 860-658-4300.
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Hairstylist Services 20% off: Experienced hairstylist offering 20% off new clients first visit for all hair services at West Hartford Center salon. Vicki 860-416-5755 anytime. Alterations: Expert tailoring done professionally. Over 20 years experience. Meral’s Tailoring & Alterations, SimsburyTown Shops, lower level, Simsbury. 860-217-1924. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: Farmington. 600 sq. ft. 3 room suite. Separate entrance, parking. $800.00 per month. Heat, electric and internet included. Call Lisa 860-678-8722 for appt. Bankruptcy Attorney: File for Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy protection. Limited time cost for Chapter 7, $1,299. Stop foreclosures and eliminate debt. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Email attygc@gmail.com for appointment or call Attorney Gene Cohen, 860-560-2400. Rug: for sale. 10’X14’. Handspun, wool. Light blues, tans, burgundy. In top condition. Only $150. Call Annie 860-490-6880.
Week’s BEST Technically Challenged My mom regularly de-friends me on Facebook because she insists that her clients can read the “nasty language” of my friends’ Facebook statuses. Because, you know, people normally check out their real-estate agent’s daughter’s Facebook friends. – Sarah B March 1, 2011
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DDIY You know all those great do-it-yourself projects on Do It Yourself TV? Well, don’t. They look easy. They sound easy. And yeah, the results are always amazing. But none of those projects is really a husband and wife proposition. Behind those cameras are master carpenters, plumbers, electricians, flooring experts, professional painters, and at least three decorators duking it out over whether to go with eggshell white, natural white, or off white. So when the urge to redo anything more than the kitchen curtains hits you, don’t do it yourself. Call someone. Just don’t call me or my husband. Having finally (and not one moment too soon) achieved a kind of DalaiLama-level awareness of our limitations, we sold our tools. Well, most of them. We kept one small hammer and a multi-headed screwdriver for emergency repairs to the projects undertaken before our great awakening. Oh… and there’s a bottle of Elmer’s in the bathroom necessitated by my brief love affair with wallpapering. It’s next to the aspirin.
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860-658-0311
Why we should be your
Septic Company
We are a local, family owned company well suited for helping you maneuver through the process of various septic issues. Whether it is a cleaning or an installation, when you work with us, you are working with a uniquely talented, licensed, and certified, professional team.
Chris and Bryan(t) Litchfield Then and Now
If you have a basement or yard that is a chronic headache give us a call - we have the skills and resources to complete your project on time and on budget .
Drainage Work Too (860) 651-7060
Ask your neighbors about us! www.thechristopherbryantcompany.com
Kurt’s Auto Repair: Foreign and domestic. Quality workmanship. Reasonable labor rate $60/ hr. All your mechanical and body work needs covered. Family owned and operated for over 25 years. www.kurtscustoms.com, 860-693-1556. Learn to play guitar: from experienced local musician in professional recording studio. Discover the joy of music in a supportive environment. Learn to play a variety of styles. Latest music software used for personalized lessons Children, adults welcome. Call Tim Mayock 860-653-4095, or visit www.therecordingclub.net Interior Painting: & paper hanging. Home/historic restoration. Preparation specialist. Insured, CT HIC # 0619457. Charter Painting & Restoration. www.charterpainting.com, 860-646-7668. Simsbury and East Granby: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments for rent. Please call Fish Enterprises for more information, 860-677-1381. Computer Solutions: 10% Off! Virus removal, networking, laptop repair, tutoring, webdesign. PC or Mac. Expedited onsite service, guaranteed work. $60 hourly 860-670-1862.
Babysitting Class: 11 to 15 year olds can learn American Red Cross skills and techniques to become a babysitter. Save 10% when you register online with coupon code 07038VC. www.ctredcross.org Avon Rental: 3 Bedroom house for rent. $1300.00 plus utilities. Available March 1st. 860-604-3917 HONDA CRV 2003: 92,000 miles, very clean, all serviced, ready to go. $11,500. Cahill’s Motorcars. Rt. 10 Granby. 860-653-0840. Deadbolts: and doorknobs, locks and keys, that’s my business, and I aim to please. Door closers, door knockers, even safes, too. No need to fuss, because I’ll come to you. Lic. # 560129. 24-hour emergency service. Lock, Stock & Barrel Locksmithing, Simsbury, 860-658-0542. Post & Beam: Homes, barns, additions, garages and more by Four Square Post & Beam. 860-693-4047. www.foursquarepostbeam.com.
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Week’s BEST Technically Challenged
Week’s BEST Last Laugh
My mom just beat me $113,550 to $4,200 in the Wheel of Fortune game for the Wii. Yet for some reason I have to point her controller for her because she can’t point it straight. I’m very confused. – A. H.
Name Unknown (18th Century) Here lies my poor wife, much lamented, She is happy and I am contented.
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Celebrating 41 years of Maintaining 7000+ of Connecticut Homes!
20 Tariffville Road Simsbury, CT 06070
Paper Removal/Hanging Water Damage Home/Historic Restoration - Interior & Exterior Hardwood Floor Finishing Carpentry Services Textured Ceilings/Special Effects Preparation Specialist- Detailed Format Fully Insured - CT HIC. 0619457 Family Owned Business For 41 Years
860-658-0050
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Canton Auto Exchange: Auto Exchange winterization special. Complete winter check with lube, oil, filter, $29.95 with this ad. Includes checking brakes, tires, antifreeze, hoses, belts, battery, etc. Call 860-693-9922. For Sale: Bike Racks - Yakima Bighorn5 $65, Rhode Gear Shuttle $25, 10’x14’ Imported Persian Rug $1,000, Nordic Trac $25, Tons of Tupperware! 860-559-0264. Affordable Housecleaning: Bonded, insured since 1995. 20% off second cleaning for first time customers. Free estimates. Sandy, Morawski Cleaning, LLC. 860-651-4601. CAKE!: Call Cakes Du Jour for beautiful and delicious works of art for any event. 860-752-2429 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon. - Sun. Free Junk Car Removal: Cash paid on sight. For fast service, call Mason Enterprises, LLC. www.masonenterprisesct.com. 860-874-1266.
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For Sale: Cordless drill. 9.6v, GTV brand. Never been opened. $20. Call Annie 860-490-6880. Building & Remodeling: David Litchfield Builders is known for quality, creativity and “extreme hand-holding”. From minor to whole house renovations, call us. 860-651-0123. Help Wanted: Deliver The Crier to stores and offices in the Valley and nearby towns. Approximately 1 day per week. Need car, knowledge of area and good driving record. $12/hr. Call Bob at 860-658-2626. Ice & Water Damage?: Don’t let your unrepaired water damage turn to an uninsured Mold Mitigation. Now that The Ice Age has ended, let us help you manage & repair your insurance claim. Call Jim @ Village Building & Restoration, LLC, 860-658-6538 or 860-379-2012.
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CAHILL’S MOTORCARS INC. “CAR OF THE WEEK” 2003 Honda CRV
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ANTIQUE LIGHTING RESTORATION: Full-service sales and repair business at Old Lamps & Things in Avon. Need lighting? Choose from 330+ restored/rewired pieces. Have a lamp that needs repair, wiring conversion or custom work? Contact Cheryl for appointment. 860-655-6507. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban LS: Fully Loaded including 4 wheel drive, front/ rear AC/heat, PS, PB, AT, P-Seats, AM-FM-Cass-CD-Stereo, Seats 7, tow package, PL, PW and more. New tires, shocks, brakes, belts, just fully serviced. Current emissions, clean CT title. Runs excellent, Ready to go. Asking $4250, OBO. Call 860-658-1986.
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DUMP RUNS: Furniture, appliances, garages, attics, junk, construction debris, fallen trees. Whole-house clean outs. Save money. We remove your unwanted items. Fast service, 7 days a week. Granby, Simsbury, Avon, Farmington areas. Call Scott’s Discount Hauling. 860-716-0555. LOSE WEIGHT: Get Healthy and Feel Fit with HERBALIFE. Weight Loss Never Tasted So Good! 860-674-1017. www.herbalwellnessforlife.com Prince of winter cleaning: Gutters handcleaned, rinsed, $50-plus. Windows cleaned in/out, $7 each. Siding hand-cleaned, $175-plus. Carpet removal, $80/ room. Wood and kitchen floors machine-cleaned, $70. Carpets shampooed, then steam-cleaned, $35/room. Dump runs, $80/ truckload. Insured. Josh Langdon, 860-922-4621. FAVARH THRIFT SHOP ½ PRICE SALE: Help us celebrate 1 year in our new location with ½ off the entire store 2/26 - 3/5. Many great items to choose from! 250 Albany Tpke, Canton, 860-693-2899
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Calendar March 5 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM – “Finale to the Winter Read-To-Me Program,” a special party at Canton Public Library with a guest storyteller from the Connecticut Audubon Society Center in Glastonbury, featuring Jan Brett’s “The Mitten,” with visits from a gerbil, an owl, and another bird. Refreshments and a craft are included in the event. The two sessions are free, but registration is required. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton. For information: 860-693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org March 6 2:00 PM -- “Melanie Chirignan, Flautist, and Scott Hill, Guitarist” perform classical music with a Latin American flavor for the first event in the Winter Music Series at Canton Public Library; free; no registration required. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton. For information: 860-693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org March 7 First day of Spring Story Time at Canton Public Library. The six-week session runs through Friday, April 15. The sessions are free; registration is required. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton. For information: 860-693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org March 9 7:15 PM – Meeting of the Canton Public Library Board of Trustees. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton. For information: 860-693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org March 10 4:15 PM -- “Low Cost Technology Tips for Children’s Service Providers,” a workshop presented by Heather Baker, Children’s Librarian at Canton Public Library for librarians, child care providers, and other professionals who serve children. The workshop is free; REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton. For information: 860-693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org 22
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Creeture Comforts: In-home pet sitting, small-group doggie daycare and home-like canine boarding. Call Elayne Cree at 860-651-7773. Countertops Built: Installed with a craftsman’s pride by Scott’s Cassin’s Custom Countertops. We are your reliable local fabricator for Corian, Formica, Wilsonart & more. Attention to detail, honest value, no gimmicks. Visit our factory & showroom at the Tariffville Mill, Simsbury. 860-218-3010 www.scottscustomcountertops.com. Mirek’s Painting: Interior, exterior, power washing - low prices. Free estimates. Licensed and insured. Call 860-798-7113, or 860-404-2301. References provided. Buying: Jewelry, old/new, gold, silver & old costume. Specializing in antique and vintage jewelry/ accessories, beads, handbags and hats. Also buying antiques, old collectibles, coins, old books, stamps, etc. Any condition. Over 16 years experience. Top prices paid! Call TJewels 860-693-6740. Minuteman Furniture Restoration: Kitchen cabinets and fine furniture refinished. Heirloom antiques professionally preserved. Larger projects welcome. 860-653-4341. Reupholster: Lawson/Dining Room Chairs: $80-120; Chairs: $199-499; Sofas/Loveseat: $450$850. Slipcovers - Chairs: $299$399; Sofas: $499-699 Cushions 24”-72” $75-$150 plus cost of our fabric & sundries. Restrictions apply. Your fabric welcome. Window treatments. Designers Corner, Simsbury, M-F, 9-5 pm. 860-922-1599. Expires 3-15-11.
HOUSE CALLS: Light Remodeling Interior/Exterior. Crown molding, decks. Fully licensed and insured. References upon request. Call 860-693-0819. Treework: logging, land clearing, firewood, dump runs and scrap removal. Pete Nicolle, CT lic. #000567. logger444@gmail.com. Call 24/7, 860-712-8583. FURNITURE WANTED: Looking for gently used shaker-style coffee and/or end tables. Please call 860-658-6791. Fully Furnished Salon: Looking for new lease signer. 5 Stations, 2 sinks, 1 massage room, 1 facial room, 1 nail room. If interested please call 860-751-8578. Photography: Looking to NOT have to play photographer at your wedding or next special event? Let me worry about the picture taking so you can enjoy yourself! Lots of experience, great with people. Portfolio available. I also do student yearbook portraits. Call 860-305-6157, or email sha_may@cox.net. DAVES DISCOUNT PLUMBING & HEATING: Master Plumber - Why not try someone new? Water heaters, frozen pipes, kitchen and bath reconnects, gas logs, repair or replace plumbing fixtures, clogged drains or toilets, repiping. Always a discount for senior citizens! 860-653-3355. Landscape Design: Mowing, mulching, leaf and brush removal, bob cat services, patios and retaining walls, dump runs, stump grinding. Mason Enterprises, LLC. www.masonenterprisesct.com. 860-874-1266.
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