The Valley Crier 3/22/11 by Distinctive Directories

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March 22, 2011

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Connecticut Foot Specialists, PC Our offices provide both conservative and surgical treatments for foot and ankle conditions.

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860-693-8555

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133 Hartford Avenue

860-653-4708

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What’s Hopping at The Frog:

This Week At The Frog Tuesday, March 22: “OPEN MIC” Wednesday, March 23:

TRIVIA with Scott Hannah Thursday, March 24:

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Ehrlich Decorating and Upholstery Ehrlich Decorating & Upholstery, LLC is a full-service showroom and workroom specializing in custom creations for your home or office. We exceed our customer’s expectations with our quality product and personal attention. Our custom services include: (Residential & Commercial) • Reupholstery • Slipcovers • Window Treatments • Flooring • Furniture Family owned and operated since 1929, the Ehrlichs have dedicated their business to creating quality custom products and services to clients throughout Connecticut. Our on-site workroom allows our designers to be the “eyes and ears” of our clients as their orders are in production. Josh Ehrlich, pictured center, heads the commercial sales division and is the grandson of the late Leslie Ehrlich, who started the business. He was raised in the family business and has been working with the company for over 20 years.

Suzy Ehrlich, pictured left, is the workroom manager and head of quality assurance. Because the Ehrlich family name is on each of our custom items produced in our workroom, the quality assurance is of utmost importance. Provided with each reupholstery, slipcover, window treatment and bedding order, is our 10 Year Guarantee. We are so confident in our workmanship that we back it up in writing with each order. Shannon Milikowski, pictured right, is the residential designer and has been working with the Ehrlich family for 13 years. She will “bring the showroom” to your home and help 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 team at Ehrlich Decorating & Upholstery, LLC 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.

3324 Main St., Hartford 860-244-3475 or toll free, 877-688-3475 www.ehrlichdecorating.com

Windsor Locks Oil Company “We answer your call!”

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Get Connected To The Swedish Connection

ERIKSSON ELECTRIC Serving the Farmington Valley For Over 40 Years

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Calendar March 25, 7 p.m. & March 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Music Man musical, Granby Memorial High School, Tickets: Patrons $25., Adults $10, Students $8, available at the door or reserve tickets in advance at gmhsdrama@gmail.com 4

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24/7 SERVICE “You’ll never get an answering machine.” Boiler & Furnace Tuneups • AC Tuneups & Installs Available DONATE: your car or truck for fire department extrication courses. Stewart’s Auto, 860-379-7541. 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. Help Wanted - Pet Fence Installer: We’re looking for you if you are a dog lover, people oriented, attentive to detail, self-motivated, trustworthy and adaptable to change. Please call Pet Stop today. 860-751-9432. Wanted: Seamstress/ Alterations: Wanted a seamstress 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.

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March 22, 2011

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CEILINGS

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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 Climate-Controlled Self Storage: The only humidity-controlled storage in the Farmington Valley. West Street Storage, Simsbury. 860-988-0002.

Spring Chain Sale: Take 20% off all 14K and sterling chains in stock. Large and beautiful selection. Stones & Sterling, Riverdale Farms, 136 Simsbury Rd., Avon. 860-677-6515.

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.

Air Conditioning: Summer is around the corner. Call for your free Central Air quote and get pre-season pricing. Richie’s Heating and Cooling. Offering complete Heating and Air Conditioning service and installation. Licensed and insured. 860-844-8318.

Week’s BEST Last Laughs John Macfarlane (dates unknown) Erected to the memory of John Macfarlane Drowned in the Waters of Leith By a few affectionate friends.

WINDOWS & DOORS, LLC

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CA$H for your CAR We buy cars & trucks, 1997 & newer, IMMEDIATE CASH - Highest prices paid

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Have your own furniture & accessories reinvented with color and a finish that reflects your design style. Reuse...Repurpose...Refurbish Contact: Laura • Simsbury, CT • 203-241-9474 email: lawr74@yahoo.com www.salvagechicfurniturepainting.com

Antiques at the Coffee Trade: Stroll through our rooms filled with pottery, prints, primitives, books, buttons, glass, linens and much more. www.thecoffeetrade.com. 860-676-2661.

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Brian Bouchard Farmington, ct Special Occasions

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Closed Mon., Open Sun. 12-9, Tues.-Sat. 3-10

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GO GREEN! ON POLLUTION! Week’s BEST SAVE Technically Challenged GET THOSE OLD TANKS OUT!

Unionville Tank Removal Call for a quote today!

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Acupuncture: Stan Baker. Specializing in acute and chronic pain. 30 years experience. www.acupuncturestanbaker.com. 35 Nod Rd., St. Francis Medical Building, Avon. 860-836-1068.

Oil Tank Removal & Replacement

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Piano Tuning and Repair: State-of-the-art service. Registered member of the Piano Technicians Guild. 25 years of extensive concert and residential experience. Quality workmanship. Reasonable rates. Email Ray Zeiner at pianoray@comcast.net or call 860-651-0836.

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.

860-675-8260

March 22, 2011

• Complete Removal & Installation • Emergency Replacement • Additional Tank Installation • Underground Tank Removal • Soil Testing, Soil Removal • Disposal of Contaminated Soil

State of CT Licensed Contractor #HIC. 0607304

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trusted. loved. local. trusted. loved. local. trusted. loved. local. When It Comes To Tree Service We Run Rings Around The Competition. TREE CARE OR TREE REMOVAL Grimshaw Tree Service and Nursery Company

Call 860-658-4420 for a free estimate or for more information on how we can help your trees.

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Jenco construction co LLc ConCrete Foundations and exCavation Homes • Additions • gArAges 522826 reg #

860-243-1058

My grandpa decided that he wanted a new flat screen TV to replace his old 32”. He wanted a really good TV; so he ended up buying a 42” 1080p 120hz LED-HDTV. I had to wrestle the old really heavy TV from his basement to the second floor, and then put his new TV where the old one was. After hooking everything up and teaching him to use the HD channels and explaining everything about the TV and the great technology...he turns on TCM and we watched a black and white show from 1935 for two hours. Not only did we watch black and white on his high tech TV but when it was in color there was “too much color” and how the picture looked better on his old TV. Nick P

Victoria’s Beauty Center Organic Day Spa 860-677-7238

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Week’s BEST Technically Challenged

MANICURE • PEDICURE • WAXING

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34 East Main strEEt, aVon PEVONIA • EMINENCE • MD CORRECTIVE CARE

March 22, 2011

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Four Square Post & Beam A Division of Four Square Inc.

Custom

Create Beautiful Open Living Space! Licensed & Insured

Timber Frame Post & Beam Construction Authentic Mortise & Tennon Joinery Homes u Barns Additions u Sheds u Restorations u and more u Garage w/2nd floor bonus Room u u

Canton, CT • 860-693-4047 www.foursquarepostbeam.com

Had enough of slow wireless internet in your home or business? A wired network allows you to have high speed internet access with a safe and private connection. Call for a free estimate.

860-521-1849 or 860-874-5276

ERIKSSON ELECTRIC

Lic. #103632 & Insured

Mitchell Hair Design, Inc. by Bill Francis • Think, Believe, Dream & Dare

All Organic Vegan Products

Maximum Repair Treatment

Trinity Volume Treatment

Rebuild and Strengthen all Hair Types Hot tips on additional product use

924 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury Town Shops

860-658-0311

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StoneMaSterS MaSonry STonEwoRk & MASonRY

QUALITY & SERVICE Since 1985

EnhancE your homE with bEautiful affordablE stonEwork.

860-573-9504 chEck out our bEautiful wEbsitE at www.StoneMaSterS.uS Custom Remodeling: Specializing in bathrooms, kitchens, restorations. We do additions, decks, windows, doors and historical restorations. For all your home improvement needs! Call John 860-738-1502 or Pat 860-589-2267. JP Country Builders, LLC. Since 1988, Lic. #0621710 www.jpcountrybuilders.com 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. 860-916-4894. www.shadesabove.net. Simplicity Hair Care: seeks an individual who is looking to be his or her own boss. Come join our new team of highly trained stylists. All calls confidential. Call Dawn at 860-459-8794.

Week’s BEST... FREE Advertising Deal. Website and email address that appear in any Classified or Display Ad in The Valley Crier Digital Edition are clickable. Easy. Mouse over address and click. NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE!!

March 22, 2011

For Sale: Screwdriver set. 43-piece screwdriver set. Workforce brand. Never been opened. $15. Call Annie 860-490-6880. 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. FREE: Look for FREE CLASSIFIEDS for residents starting in The Valley Crier April 5 edition. Deadline 3 p.m. on March 31. No Joke. Submit online at thevalleycrier.com starting March 25. Questions call us at 888-611-1312. Touch of Class: has your spring and summer wardrobe! Eileen Fisher, Sigrid Olsen, Misook, Talbots, Icon purses and shoes, Stuart Weitzman Shoes, boots, purses, Coach, Dooney, John Hardy, Tiffany, Pandora, Sadie Green, Erica Zapp and much more. 524 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury www.touchofclassconsignment.com. Ebay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/nitasboutique

Pick-up & Delivery Available

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EQUIPMENT SERVICE & REPAIR 155 Brickyard Road Farmington, CT 06032 860-269-3103 Masonry: Restorations, fireplaces, chimney re-lining, re-pointing. Historic references. Specializing in historic preservation. Email wparsons08@hotmail.com or call Bill Parsons at 860-977-5056. 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.

Since 1956

We Repair

Mailboxes: Pressure treated with metal/plastic box, black/ white, $150. Cedar post, same options, $170. All plastic post master, $160. Locally hand welded, heavy duty post/box, $300. 1,2 and 3 year insurance available. Ask about metal locking/bear proof garbage cans. 860-874-7717.

Chimney Cleaning: Repairs, caps/dampers installed. Repointing, masonry repairs and rebuilding. Waterproofing and more. Old Tyme Chimney Services Licensed, insured since 1988. 860-676-8005.

Storage Bin: Rent half of my 10’x15’ storage bin in Simsbury. If interested, call 860-651-0777.

A Full Service Professional Company

Fences & Mailboxes (short lead time)

& For Do-It-Yourselfers Lots of Materials In Stock! 30 Old Albany Tpke. 860-673-3211 Rt. 44, Canton www.capecodfence.com CT. Lic. #562166

timeless stone up to 36” $450 INSTALLED

up to 48” $550 INSTALLED

up to 60” $750 INSTALLED

NEW!

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• Spring Cleanups • Lawn Care / Mowing • Shrub & Tree Pruning • Mulching • Plantings • Stump Grinding • Masonry / Fence Repair • Landscape Renovations & More

Great Deal for Home & Garden Contractors

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Arborist S-5402 • Ornamental & Turf Lic. #B-2432

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info@westhartfordlandscaping.com

TOP SPECIAL GRANITE COUNTERS STARTING AT $55 sq.ft INSTALLED

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Showroom Hours: Mon-Frid 8:30am-5pm & Sat.: 9-2pm TIMELESS-STONE.COM

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enfield home show march 18-20 ASNUNTUCK COMM. COLLEGE

Week’s BEST... Pizza Deal. Hot Heaven Pizza. Old Avon Village, Avon. Tuesday night special: Large Pizza 8.00, toppings 1.50 each.

March 22, 2011

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Make this the year you lose the weight. And regain your life. You’ve been on countless diets, but have always regained the weight, and then some. Why not make 2011 the year you explore the option of weight loss surgery? Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has helped thousands of people to regain their lives and restore their health. Our highly skilled and experienced surgeons perform the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries with very small or even single incisions. These include: w Roux-en-Y gastric bypass w Realize® adjustable gastric band

w Lap-band® w Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy)

Call 866-668-5070 today to register for a free, informational session with our surgeons, Carlos A. Barba, M.D., medical director, and Nissin C. Nahmias, M.D., at our new location, 11 South Road, Suite 130, Farmington. Sessions are slated for: April 14, April 26, May 12, May 24, June 9 and June 28.

Carlos A. Barba, M.D.

The Hospital of

Central Connecticut

Nissin C. Nahmias, M.D.

www.thocc.org/services/bariatric-surgery/ The Hospital of Central Connecticut is a designated Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. 10

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March 22, 2011

GUTTER

GUTTERS GUTTERS

INSTALLATION

DUMPSTER SPECIAL Clean garage,

REPAIR & Fix Winter gutter damage beFore Spring rainS arrive.

GUTTER CLEANING

860-651-9191

860-677-7777

basement & attic

$325.00

approx. approx. 15 15 yds.(Conditions yds.(Conditions apply) apply)

Call Call for for details details

FLOOd damaGe? USe OUr dUmPSter tO haUL aWay aLL that FLOOd damaGed jUNk FrOm yOUr baSemeNt.

SNOW PLOWING

— Fully Insured — License# 538275 —

Week’s BEST Technically Challenged Yesterday I went out with my parents who had just gotten back from vacation. While at dinner, my dad handed me a brand new USB still in the wrapper, and asked me if I could get his vacation pictures off it and photoshop them to make them look better. I looked at it unconvinced and asked him, “You have files on a USB that’s still in its sealed clamshell packaging?” He replied, “Yep!”, tried to open it with his hands, and, failing, looked and me and said, “Oh, hm. Maybe not.” Kristin F

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March 22, 2011

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A-1 Windows & Doors LLC Windows – Doors – Siding

Offering Higher Quality Windows, Doors & Installation than our competitors at comparable prices. When quality matters, our products last!!! In Business for 23 Years. Lead Safe Certified CT Reg #550804

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We’ve got nothing to hide!

860-844-0111 Week’s BEST Last Laughs Lesleyann Dee Here lies lesleyann dee, Who died while eating a pea She had a stroke Which made her choke In her freezer Cya later geezer!

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Calendar March 1 –March 31 “Canton Public Schools Student Art Exhibit” at Canton Public Library in the display case and throughout the library, both the children’s and the adult sections. Library hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10-8. Fri. and Sat. 10-5, and Sun. 1-4. For info 860-693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org April 7, The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s Women’s Philanthropy presents VOICES: 16th Annual Women’s Fundraising Event. Emanuel Synagogue, West Hartford. This year’s guest speaker, Linda Kaplan Thaler, is an award-winning advertising superstar, Jewish philanthropist and best-selling author, For more information, contact Debra Glassman at 860-727-6125 dglassman@jewishhartford.org. www.JewishHartford.org

Coins: Paper money, collectibles bought, sold and appraised for over 40 years. Call Bob Kevorkian for appointment. 860-658-1344. 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. 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. FREE: Sell all your furniture; invest in stocks and college educations. Buoy the local economy. Contribute your tax free cash to tax-exempt charities. Back by popular demand. The Crier FREE CLASSIFIEDS. Residents only. Please don’t tell your neighbors – limited time and space offer. Subject to various restrictions, conditions and political affiliations. Submit by 3 p.m. 3/31/11. Online only – thevalleycrier.com. Submissions begin March 25.

Attention Bridal & Clothing Shop Owners: Need a hand with your customer’s alterations? Call Tailoring By Tasia. 40 years experience in design & alterations. 860-677-6144. 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. Citizen’s Watch For Sale: Men’s, Never out of the box. Paid $250 - will sell for $200. Please Call 860-658-5743. Help Wanted: Mechanic. Large landscape contractor seeks self-motivated, dependable, qualified, small engine and fleet mechanic. Duties to include routine maintenance, welding, record keeping. Ability to prioritize and multi-task is essential. This is a great opportunity for a career minded individual. Driver’s license required. Must have own tools. Salary D.O.E. We are a drug free workplace. Please call 860-408-9798 M-F.

Week’s BEST... Late Winter Pick-Me-Up. Friendly’s, 56 oz. box of ice cream 2 for 1 Andy’s, Simsbury. March 22, 2011

CAT: Marty, awesome, beautiful gray/white male tiger, sweet, affectionate, sensitive. Huge expressive eyes, loves taking naps on your chest. Chirps! To quiet home with no dogs or young children. Application, earthsong59@sbcglobal.net or 860-653-9158. 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. Need Storage?: long or short term. One free month and free moving truck. Call Bill at Simsbury Self Storage, 1260 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, 860-651-8100. Treework: logging, land clearing, firewood, dump runs and scrap removal. Pete Nicolle, CT lic. #000567. logger444@gmail.com. Call 24/7, 860-712-8583. Touch of Class Consignment’s: Ebay store has some new merchandise handbags, shoes, jewelry artwork. Check it out http://stores.ebay. com/nitasboutique all merchandise is available for inspection at the shop 524 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury www.touchofclassconsignment. com 860.651.8591 WANTED: Lapel buttons. Schools-church-clubs-companiessafe driving-years of serviceHealth-Indians-motorcyclesmusic-sports-union-work badgesmilitary, etc. Call Frank 860-321-7320.

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ARRESTS Roy Karl, Unionville, CT - 03/04/2011 - Breach of peace (2nd). Accused of making threatening statements to co-workers and customers at Unionville Stop & Shop Troy Hahn, Avon, CT - 03/08/2011 - Breach of Peace (2nd). Accused of assaulting another motorist during a road rage incident on Rt. 4, Unionville James Johnson, Bristol, CT - 03/08/2011 - Evading Responsibility Brandon Considine, Torrington, CT - 03/10/2011 - Operation while under the influence, Speeding > 60MPH Mark Horenian - 3/13/2011 - Evidence tampering, Operation while under the influence, Poss of cont sub or <4oz MJ, and Restricted turns fail sign. Was stopped for erratic operation. While officer was conducting field sobriety tests, he noticed Horenian was chewing on something. It turned out to be marijuana. Christopher Russo, Torrington, CT - 3/12/2011 - Accused of harassing his ex-girlfriend. Chae Chong, Avon, CT - 3/12/2011- Failure to drive right, Op under suspension, Op while under the influence. March 22, 2011

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Calendar March 18 – April 17 Canton Artists’ Guild presents Word-Art 2011 at the Gallery on the Green. Kent McCoy curator. Artwork by Kim Wysocki and Kristin McNally will be featured in the Upper Gallery. Reading by guest artist David Leff will be on March 27, at 4 p.m. Readings by Word-Art participants will be on April 9, at 7:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Gallery is located at 5 Canton Green Rd., Canton. 860-693-4102. March 31, 9:30-11:00 a.m. LinkedIn- Discussion Group & Work Session at the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury. Free, no registration required. 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info/busiprograms.htm April 2, 8:30-10 a.m. The Youth from Pilgrim Covenant Church are hosting a Swedish Pancake Breakfast & Scandinavian Bake Sale at Pilgrim Covenant Church, 605 Salmon Brook Street, Granby. This is a “donation breakfast” benefiting the Youth’s mission trips this summer. March 26, 9-4 p.m. The Friends’ of Cossitt Library annual Books & More Sale will be held Saturday, March 26, at the Granby Senior Center. Bargain hunters’ bag sale, $3.00 per bag, begins at 2:00 p.m. There is no entrance fee. Shoppers will find quality adult, teen and children’s books, recorded books, DVDs, VCs, CDs, puzzles and games. There will be a very large selection of military books. Come in and leisurely browse in the comfort of the Senior Center Community Room. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, juice and homemade treats. Children welcome. 14

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FREE: GIVE ME LIBERTY OF GIVE ME FREE CLASSIFIEDS. FREE CLASSIFIEDS ARE A RIGHT NOT AN OBLIGATION! Earn tax-free cash. 100% profit. Submit online starting March 25 - several restrictions apply. Residents only, online only etc. thevalleycrier.com Deadline 3/31/11 3 p.m. HITCHCOCK CHAIRS FOR SALE: Ladder-back dining chairs in excellent condition. Will sell four or six. $175 each. If interested, call 860-658-0640. Minuteman Furniture Restoration: Kitchen cabinets and fine furniture refinished. Heirloom antiques professionally preserved. Larger projects welcome. 860-653-4341. 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.

The FAVARH Thrift Shop: is ready for the prom with many great dresses, tuxedos and suits to choose from and the perfect pair of shoes to compliment your outfit. Located at 250 Albany Tpke., Rt. 44, Canton 860-693-2899. Frontier Wellness for People and Pets: is located in East Granby and caters to the healthful needs of both pets and their people. Allergy solutions, health supplies and useful items for the lives we share. 860-653-7831. The Perfect Nest: Interior ReDesign and Home Staging. “Do more with what you have.” Spring Special, call for rates. Get a new look for Spring or for selling your home. Free estimates. Satisfaction guaranteed. Stacy Knisel 860-836-8401. kniselbeni@yahoo.com. Resident Classifieds ONLY $10! www.thevalleycrier.com

Week’s BEST Funny Quotes A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him. - Mae West A man in love is incomplete until he has married. Then he’s finished. - Zsa Zsa Gabor A man in the house is worth two in the street. - Mae West

March 22, 2011

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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 or www.scottscustomcountertops.com. Creeture Comforts: In-home pet sitting, small-group doggie daycare and home-like canine boarding. Call Elayne Cree at 860-651-7773.

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Week’s BEST... Grocery Store Sushi. Highland Park Market, Farmington. A large operation that turns out a huge variety of fresh stuff. Soup and sushi for lunch? The selection of piping hot store-made soups is wonderful too, as are the desserts.

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Week’s BEST Technically Challenged • Over the summer, my Mom and I were hanging out by the pool, and I had my phone connected to a set of speakers so we could listen to music. My phone chirped to let me know it had a low battery and my Mom asked what that noise was. I explained the battery in my phone was getting low and she replied “Oh yeah. It sounded like the music was slowing down.” Jodie S • I asked my mom to pick me up a new memory card since she was going to the mall and there are 2 games stores in it. She’s seen the memory cards before but assumed she would just ask for help from one of the clerks. When she came back she told me she found a great deal on a bunch of them and didn’t have to go to the game store. I opened the bag to find a pack of 100 Memorex brand floppy disks. Katie P

March 22, 2011

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Proudly presented by Hospital for Special Care’s Hors d’oeuvres • Refreshments • Music

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March 22, 2011

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Hours: Tues., Fri., sat. 9:30 - 5; Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 - 8; sun. 1-5; Closed monday Had Enough of Slow Wireless Internet: in your home or business? A wired network allows you to have high speed internet access with a safe and private connection. Call for a free estimate. Eriksson Electric, 860-521-1849 or 860-874-5276. License #103632, insured. 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. Hair Stylists Wanted: in an upscale salon in Simsbury. Mitchell Hair Design by Bill Francis, 860-658-0311.

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. 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.

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Post & Beam: Homes, barns, additions, garages and more by Four Square Post & Beam. 860-693-4047. www.foursquarepostbeam.com. Set the Stage: home staging and redesign. “Where a home becomes a star.” Putting your house on the market? Find out what you need to do to get it ready. Real Estate home staging consultation, $150. 860-543-9833. www.setthestagect.com. 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. FREE: The Crier is offering FREE RESIDENT CLASSIFIEDS again. Starting with 4/5 issue. Submit by 3/31. online at thevalleycrier. com. Submissions start 3/25. Resident Classifieds www.thevalleycrier.com

March 22, 2011

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Arborcare Tree Service, LLC Tree Removal • Firewood • Lots Cleared

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New Movie Releases Opening March 25, 2011 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules - PG Greg Heffley is back with problems new and old, but none more prominent than the punishments of his older brother Rodrick. Sucker Punch - PG -13 A fantastical tale of a young girl, locked away inside a mental institution, who creates an imaginary world to plan her escape. Miral - R Freida Pinto stars in a true life story set against the 1948 partition of Palestine and the creation of the state of Israel. Peep World - NR Four siblings come to terms with the publication of a novel that exposes the family’s most intimate secrets. Potiche - R In a French bourgeois province, a submissive housewife must manage her husband’s factory when the workers go on strike. White Irish Drinkers - R Two teenage brothers, struggling to get by in 1975 working-class Brooklyn, get caught up in a life of petty crime. The 5th Quarter - PG-13 The death of a promising young athlete inspires his older brother to lead his college football team to new heights. 20

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Prince of Spring cleaning: Gutters hand-cleaned, 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. Garden Restoration: Garden overgrown, gone to weeds and damaged? Call Captive Nature, Certified Advanced Master Gardener. “We make gardens beautiful.” 860-462-2150. 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. 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

FREE: Sell all your furniture; invest in stocks and college educations. Buoy the local economy. Contribute your tax free cash to tax-exempt charities. Back by popular demand. The Crier FREE CLASSIFIEDS. Residents only. Please don’t tell your neighbors – limited time and space offer. Subject to various restrictions, conditions and political affiliations. Submit by 3 p.m. 3/31/11. Online only – thevalleycrier.com. Submissions begin March 25. 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. Help Wanted: Immediate full-time position in a Natural Wellness Center in Southwick. Must be in good health and have an interest in assisting people in getting well naturally. Dependable, honest and goal oriented. Basic computer skills necessary and people skills a must. Salary $9- $11 per hour depending on qualifications. Fax resumes with references to 413-569-1157. NLT 3-25-11 to be considered.

Week’s BEST... Late Winter Pick-Me-Up. Visit local waterfalls. Enders, North Granby. West Street Gristmill, Simsbury, Tariffville Gorge. Think about your options.

March 22, 2011

RN – HOME HEALTH CARE The Farmington Valley VNA has a full-time position available in its Home Care program. Join our outstanding and dedicated nursing team in providing care to area community residents. Our nonprofit organization offers a cohesive and supportive work environment in which you can utilize your skills and fulfill your professional goals in nursing. Limited weekend/holiday rotation; competitive salary and benefits. Home care experience required. For more information, please call Robin Baker, RN at 860-651-3539 or email rbaker@farmingtonvalleyvna.org

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Tile Installation and Repairs: Floors, walls, showers and back-splashes, prefinished hard wood and laminate floors. Small jobs welcome, low prices, free estimates, serving the Farmington Valley for over 25 years. Licensed and insured. Call Gagnon Tile. 860-286-9443

Dave’s Discount Plumbing & Heating: Feel like you are paying too much for plumbing repairs and installations? Why not try a new plumber. Master Plumber will fix your plumbing at a discount. Always a discount for senior citizens! 860-653-3355.

Seniors Helping Seniors: Feeling overwhelmed? Let our friendly, compassionate seniors provide you with the help you need to stay at home. Cooking, light housekeeping,companionship, errands,transportation,overnight s, 24 hr care and more. Screened, insured, BBB accredited. Call 860-716-2017

Alterations: Expert tailoring done professionally. Over 20 years experience. Meral’s Tailoring & Alterations, SimsburyTown Shops, lower level, Simsbury. 860-217-1924. Resident Classifieds ONLY $10! www.thevalleycrier.com

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Spring Songs and Blue Toes One of my favorite parts of Spring is that first mild night when the peepers start peeping — and since we have some boggy fields nearby that are home to these tiny creatures, the minute they start singing, I can hear them. It stirs some part of my soul that just can’t seem to reawaken without their little chorus. It also makes me want to open all the windows, clean house, plant something, and put on my flip flops. The trouble is, Mother Nature is never in nearly as much of a hurry as I am, so I have to pace myself, cracking windows only slightly, cleaning only a bit more zealously, and letting tulips and daffodils planted long, long ago sustain me for a few more weeks. But the flip flops can’t wait. I don them at the first possible chance and keep them on regardless of the weather. I simply wear the blue plaid pair so they match my toes.

• I like you, but I wouldn’t want to see you working with sub-atomic particles. • I Brake For No Apparent Reason.

Judy

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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. Masonry: Enhance your home with beautiful, affordable stone work. StoneMasters Masonry, 860-573-9504. www.stonemasters.us. See our display ad in this edition. FREE: The Crier is offering FREE RESIDENT CLASSIFIEDS again. Starting with 4/5 issue. Submit by 3/31. online at thevalleycrier.com. Submissions start 3/25.

A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke. - Rudyard Kipling Ah, good ol’ trustworthy beer. My love for you will never die. - Homer Simpson All animals are equal but some are more equal than others. - George Orwell All the things I really like are either immoral, illegal or fattening. - Alexander Woollcott

Name Unknown (died 1701) Here lie I and my three daughters, All from drinking the Cheltenham waters. While if we had kept to the Epsom salts, We should not now be in these here vaults. 22

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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.

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Cut Back Brush: encrouching trees, limbs. Stock up on seasoned hardwood. $225 per cord. 3 for $600. Spring yard cleanup. Powerwash house, windows, $650. Car details: wax, shampoo, sedan $180. SUV $230. Third car, $100. We will come to you. Driveways repaired, installed. Pools opened. 860-874-7717.

Locally Made Cheese. Granville General Store. Store brand-cheese that’s sold in stores all around New England and right here at home. Also: chili, soup, dogs, burgers, essentials, locally made non-essentials, nostalgic country feng shui. Honor system gas pump. Lots of folk art window posters for community events not listed on Facebook. Town Green to walk your dog.

Week’s BEST... Gas Prices. Southwick, RT 10. Worst Gas Prices, Valley Towns. Why?

Week’s BEST Technically Challenged I recently had a substitute for one of my classes who must have been in his 70’s. He Referred to Twitter as “Twextering”. Jeff K March 22, 2011

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Unique gift. Drawn from photo. Yes, we can do it for the holidays. bill@dougalart.com (860)456-9041 Ice & Water Damage?: Donít 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. House Cleaning: Do you want you house cleaned? I have a good price, good references, and a free estimate. Please Call Priscila Taixeira, 860-680-0777. Touch of Class Consignment: is your prom dress connection. Different lengths and sizes to choose from. Make sure to check us out first! 524 Hopmeadow St., Simbury 860.651.8591 www.touchofclassconsignment. com Best prices around and one of a kind as well!

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. CSR position: Customer Service Representative (CSR) Personal Lines Full Time Personal Lines CSR needed for local independent agency. Experience in home and auto insurance and strong computer skills. Competitive salary and benefits. Call 860-676-1957 or email mabakker@bakkerinsurance.com. Lawn cutting, spring clean-ups: Reasonable rates, reliable, professional. Roots Lawn Service. 860-614-0563. Resident Classifieds ONLY $10! www.thevalleycrier.com

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Week’s BEST Technically Challenged • I had to coach my dad on how to eject a flash drive (by clicking on it and hitting “eject”). He later told me that it didn’t eject right, because the flash drive didn’t pop out of the computer. Russ K • My grandmother asked me if I had a Facebook because she was thinking of maybe buying one too. Noelle L • This morning I woke up to 130 notifications on Facebook from my mom. She hit “like” for every picture in one of my albums. Every. Single. One. Shmilson W 24

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March 24-27 Playhouse on Park presents EQuilibrium Dance Theatre in “The Settlement.” This new dance company is on a quest to start a new hip hop movement, through an innovative combination of movement, music and the spoken word. “The Settlement” will be presented on March 24th at 7:30pm, March 25th & 26th at 8:00pm and on March 27th at 2:00pm. Tickets $17.50-$22.50. Students, seniors and Let’s Go Arts members save $2.00. Playhouse on Park is located at 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT. www.playhouseonpark.org or call us at (860) 523-5900 x10. April 6, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Simsbury Public Library’s Business Resource Center and Leadership Greater Hartford are co-sponsoring a free workshop, “Great Volunteers!: How to Recruit and Keep Volunteers That Really Help Your Organization”. The program is free, open to the public and will be held in the Program Room of the Simsbury Public Library at 725 Hopmeadow St. www.simsburylibrary.info or 860-658-7663 x 2107.

March 22, 2011

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Current Concepts in the Arthritic Knee Sponsored by Brittany Farms Health Center A Center of Excellence for Knee and Hip Rehabilitation Robert Carangelo, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon The Center for Joint Care at The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Dr. Carangelo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who currently practices at Orthopedic Surgeons of Central Connecticut and serves as Medical Director at The Center for Joint Care at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. Thursday, March 24, 2011 – 5:30 p.m. Brittany Farms Health Center Subacute Unit 400 Brittany Farms Road New Britain, Connecticut

This seminar will provide you with valuable information on: • What Arthritis is... • Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis in the Knee • The Latest Treatment Options for an Arthritic Knee • Indications for Surgical Intervention • Post-surgical Care Question & Answer session will follow the seminar. This program will include a light supper and tour of Brittany Farms Health Center’s rehabilitation unit. To register, or for more information, please call 860.224.3111. Please RSVP by March 22, 2011.

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This summer, we’ll explore the natural world, in the barn, in the gardens, and on the farm’s rolling hills and meadows. We’ll take a hayride, create original craft projects, learn about plants and insects, visit the new chickens, goats and calves, and harvest blueberries to make a pie! Older children will learn about the food system, pick basil to make a pizza, and use sheep wool to create a unique piece of art. When is it happening? Children come for one week or more. (Each week is unique.) It’s a perfect mix of learning and fun, from June 20th through August 19th. Two groups are now forming: Farm Explorers (pre-K through entering 2nd grade) 9 am – 12 Noon $150/week Junior Farmers (Entering 3rd through entering 6th grade) 9 am – 3 pm $250/week Reduced rates for siblings are available, and ask about our scholarships. For more information, or to register: • by phone: 860 242-7144, Ext. 10 • by email: 4HCenter@comcast.net Bloomfield, ConneCtiCut

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UNTRY BUILDERS LLC O C JP Remodeling Additions, Baths Kitchens

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Ceilings: Cracked or water damage? Also textured, new installations, refinishing, painting, drywall/plaster repair. Free estimates. Lic #557873. Spray-Tex, 860-749-8383 or 860-930-7722. Dump Runs: Clean outs. Junk, trash, furniture, appliances, metal, wood, brush removal from basements, attics, garages, businesses, yards. Serving Central Connecticut. Stephen Tareila. 860-388-9362. FREE: The Crier is offering FREE RESIDENT CLASSIFIEDS again. Starting with 4/5 issue. Submit by 3/31. online at thevalleycrier.com. Submissions start 3/25. 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.

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Way to salvage a marriage starched by the season’s doldrums. Introductory ballroom dancing classes at Steps In Time Studio, Canton. Admittedly, at first it may be a little clumsy, but after you step on each other’s toes for 30 minutes you get that feeling back again. And, how can you do anything but melt with Frank’s Summerwind simmering around you.

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Weekly Overview (Week starting on March 21) Monday and Tuesday are ‘watching the paint dry’ days: slow, meditative, odd. Lift your gaze from your navel as necessary, but don’t expect to be shaken out of this state until Wednesday. The start of the week, in a way, is like the slowly ticking buildup to a roller coaster’s highest drop, and Wednesday is the exhilarating beginning of a three-day-long rush. You’re in the front car of the coaster, but each turn still surprises you. This weekend, the ride might change, but you never actually slow down. Your friends and your career figure strongly.

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Week’s BEST Last Laughs Dr Chard (19th Century) Here lies the corpse of Doctor Chard, Who fill’d half of this churchyard.

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Slipcovers: Chairs: $249$399. Sofas: $499-$599: Cushions: 42”-to-72”w. $75$150. Lawson/Dining Room Chairs: $80-120. Chairs: $299499. Sofas/Loveseat: $499-$799. Plus cost of fabric, 1000’s of fabrics to choose from. Your fabric Always Welcome! Custom Window Treatments - Interior Decorating Services. Sale Expires 4/4/11, Decorating Concepts & Design LLC., Simsbury, 860-922-9804 M-F / 860-922-1599 evenings.

Volunteers Needed: Cat Connection needs adult volunteers at new cat rescue center, 99 Poquonock, Windsor. Call 860-653-9158 for info/application. Thanks!

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Solutions. For those small, nagging home repair projects. Like how to install an electrical without getting a buzz. Welden Hardware. They even explain stuff over the phone. March 22, 2011

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Ursula’s

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Free Junk Car Removal: Cash paid on sight. For fast service, call Mason Enterprises, LLC. www.masonenterprisesct.com. 860-874-1266.

03/22 Tuesday Cloudy with a chance of rain. High 58˚. Low 42˚. 03/23 Wednesday Cooler with rain. High 53˚. Low 36˚. 03/24 Thursday A couple of morning T-storms. High 49˚. Low 21˚. 03/25 Friday Bright and sunny. High 47˚. Low 33˚.

Affordable Housecleaning: Bonded, insured since 1995. 20% off second cleaning for first time customers. Free estimates. Sandy, Morawski Cleaning, LLC. 860-651-4601.

03/26 Saturday Sunny and not as cool. High 59˚. Low 30˚. 03/27 Sunday Cloudy and colder; p.m. rain. High 46˚. Low 33.

Danish Christmas Plates: Bing and Grundahl, 12 plates from 1904-1970. Plus 6 B&G seagull dessert plates. Plus 2 large Hitchcock Mirrors. Call 860-693-6762 for Information.

03/28 Monday Periods of rain. High 51˚. Low 31˚.

Week’s BEST... New Pub. Red Stone Café. Courtyard, Simsbury, next to L Design. Limited hours. Limited menu, Limited wine and beer selection. Hard to find. But a really cool hiding place for “mature” adults.

Week’s BEST Bumper Stickers • Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. • According to my calculations the problem doesn’t exist.” • Pride is what we have. Vanity is what others have.

Week’s BEST... Company Slogan. “We take your brown, You save your green.” Small Town Septic, Simsbury. 28

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Electrician: Brannack Electric, Inc. Upgrades, new wiring, lighting, phone, cable, service work. Residential/Commercial 24 hour emergency service. 860-242-6486.

KIDS BIKE TRAILER: Barely used, excellent condition. Can fit 2 young or 1 older toddlers. Easy hook-up. 860-306-0711 or raparker74@yahoo.com

Spring has Arrived: at J. Foster Ice Cream! Come on in! Ice cream, gelatos, sorbets, frozen yogurts, Italian ice, sherbet and soft-serve. Rt. 44 & Bailey Rd., Avon. 894 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury. 860-676-2663. Open Thurs. - Sun. www.jfostericecream.com. Children’s Room Artwork: Artwork for your baby’s nursery or child’s bedroom. Handmade to match decor or bedding in room. Local artist focuses on child’s name or initials. Contact Annie Lane 860-490-6880. Touch of Class Consignment: If you wear a size 7.5, 8 or 8.5 shoe we have a pair for you. Weitzman, Icon, Dior, Cole Hann, UGG, Prada, Brighton, all in excellent condition never worn or worn once!!. Touch of Class Consignment, 524 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury 860.651.8591 Check out some of them on our ebay store at http://stores.ebay.com/nitasboutique

Week’s BEST Technically Challenged • My mom came in to ask me if I could look something up on a website for her. I told her sure since I wasn’t busy. She looked at her watch and said “Oh, never mind they’re closed.” and walked out. She thinks websites are only online when the business itself is open. Katie P • After finding out the answer to a question I texted my mom, I sent another text saying “nvm” before she could reply. She then replied to me saying she had no idea what “nvm” meant but could only assume it meant “no voicemail.” She replied by leaving a voicemail. Anthony M

March 22, 2011

Overweight?: And over 50? Need to lose that middle-age spread? Try Herbalife and shed the weight for good! www.herbalwellnessforlife.com. 860-674-1017.

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.

L.E.D. Lighting Saves you $$: and is SAFE and MERCURYFREE! Low energy, long life, ROHS compliant. All types of lighting including recessed-can, undercabinet, high bay, flourescent tube replacement. Lighting solutions for residential, commercial and industrial needs. Green Earth L.E.D. Lighting. Email greenearthled@aol.com. 860-309-9951.

Camera Help: A personal one-on-one session that will teach you the basics of shooting with your DSLR. Harness your camera’s full potential! Great for beginners and intermediates. $50 for an hour session. 860-670-1862.

FREE: Look for FREE CLASSIFIEDS for residents starting in The Valley Crier April 5 edition. Deadline 3 p.m. on March 31. No Joke. Submit online at thevalleycrier.com starting March 25. Questions call us at 888-611-1312. Concrete Foundations: and Excavation. Homes, additions, garages. Jenco Construction Co LLC. Lic #522826. 860-243-1058. Free Manicure: and enjoy immediate results with customized spa treatments at Victoria’s Beauty Center Organic Day Spa. Free manicure with signature Eminence Organic Facial for new clients. 860-677-7238. www.victoriasbeautycenter.com. victoriasbeauty@hotmail.com. Avon, CT. 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. Digital Edition www.thevalleycrier.com

FREE CRIER CLASSIFIEDS: Back by popular demand. Starting April 5 issue, deadline March 31 at 3 p.m. Un-clutter, pay off credit cards, earn totally tax-free cash, send your kids to college, boost the local economy, and create jobs. Submit online only at thevalleycrier.com starting March 25. Antiques: 6ft tressel table, 4 post mahogany double bed complete. 50 acres plus restored farm house in northern VT. Live independently in paradise. 860-658-7159. 3 Bed Avon Rental: 3 Bed House Rent Avon. Need to give credit check. Plus Utilities. Need 2 month security deposit. No pets. Call 860-895-7749 for details. For Sale: 2009 Chevy Malibu. 39,000 miles. Beautiful! Fully Serviced. Call Cahill’s Motor Cars. 860-653-0840. www.cahillsmotorcars.com Kids Yoga: at The Firefly Center (25 East Main St., Old Avon Village next to Subway). Yoga strengthens bodies and minds while nurturing imagination and self confidence. Wed. 2-3 p.m.-Storytime Yoga for 3-6 year olds. Thurs. 4-5 p.m.Storytime Yoga for 4-7 year olds. Friday 4-5 p.m. - Friday Stress Busters for 7-12 year olds. To register 860-997-5392 or www.thefireflycenter.com

Week’s BEST Technically Challenged My Mom calls them “books on tape on CD.” J B

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KEN’S Home Improvement “Quality you can depend on!” Call today for all your home improvement needs, we do it all… large or small. Including: Finished basements, room restorations, interior/exterior trim installation and repair, doors, windows, decks, painting, gutters, and much, much more. Serving hundreds of customers for over tens years of business in the Simsbury/ Avon area. We come highly recommended. So if you need some work done around the house, call us. A name and a business you can trust, right here in your town… Always quality you can depend on!!! Come see for yourself! Call 860-413-9447 for all your needs. Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates and Senior Discounts available...

Calendar

April Canton Seniors Jump on Board Trips for April. 860-693-5811 for more information. Monday, April 4 – WestFarms Mall. Depart Canton 9:00 a.m., return 3:00 p.m. 6 seats. Saturday, April 9 - New Britain Museum of American Art. This 100-yearold museum boasts a collection of more than 5,000 works from 1740 to the present. FREE Admission. Depart Canton 9:15 a.m, return 2:30 p.m. 6 seats. Monday, April 18 – Buckland Hills Mall and The Christmas Tree Shop. Depart Canton 9:00 a.m., return 3:00 p.m. 6 seats.

Week’s BEST... Advice: Keep the Valley Book all year long. Enter The Valley Book $1000 Vacation Getaway Contest at thevalleybook.com The deadline is 4/15.

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Brannack Electric Inc.

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Sottile

Welding, LLC

Industrial

24 Hour Emergency Service • New home wiring • Upgrading or rewiring • Lighting work, interior & exterior • Generator installation • Telephone & cable TV wiring • Service work • And lots more! License #103858 & 103859 - Fully Insured

• Aluminum • StAinleSS • Steel • mig. tig & Arc Welding • FAbricAtion PoRtaBle aluminum tig WelDing Bill Sottile 860-380-7420 migtig@cox.net 11c Herman Dr., Simsbury Calls Promptly Returned

Motorcycle: 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic. Great midsize cruiser. Only 4,050 miles. Showroom condition, never been dropped. Everything is stock, customize it the way you want. $4,900. If interested call 860-490-6880.

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Renderings done in Pen & Ink or Watercolor

Woodland Spirit Art 860-977-9340

Calendar April 13, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The Simsbury Public Library’s Business Resource Center will offer a free program about search engine optimization. The program will be presented by Joan Silverio of Your Internet Marketing Strategist and is part of the ongoing “Wednesday Night is Business Night” series. Designed for small to mediumsized business owners and nonprofits who strive to increase their website visibility. Participants will learn search engine optimization techniques to draw traffic to their websites, including how to create website titles and descriptions using keywords, and more.The program is free, open to the public and will be held in the Program Room of the Simsbury Public Library at 725 Hopmeadow St. www.simsburylibrary.info or contact Jennifer Keohane, Business Outreach Librarian at (860) 658-7663 x 2107. April 8, April 10 and April 13 The Sisterhood of the Farmington Valley Jewish CongregationEmek Shalom, 55 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, CT will hold a sale of gently used books at the Temple on Friday, April 8th from 9AM-1PM, Sunday, April 10th from 9AM-1PM and Wednesday, April 13th from 3:30 PM to 6 PM. There will be a wide variety of books on all topics for adults, teens, and children. All are bargain priced from 25¢-$2.00. Come and bring a friend! 30

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Simsbury Condo Rental: 2 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, finished walk-out basement, newly remodeled end unit. Available 4/1. $1600/month. No Pets. Call Karen 860-651-3325. Ford F-150: 1989, 199k, 300 Straight 6, 5 speed, Cap, Roof Rack, 1 owner. Runs Great, Well Maintained, Needs Little. $1200 OBO. Also - Plasma Cutter. Barley used. Paid $950. will sell for $425. 860-833-8219. 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

Computer Solutions: 10% Off! Virus removal, networking, laptop repair, tutoring, webdesign. PC or Mac. Expedited onsite service, guaranteed work. $60 hourly. 860-670-1862. Simsbury and East Granby: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments for rent. Please call Fish Enterprises for more information, 860-677-1381. Interior Painting: & paper hanging. Home/historic restoration. Preparation specialist. Insured, CT HIC # 0619457. Charter Painting & Restoration. www.charterpainting.com, 860-646-7668. Piano Tuning and Repair: State of the art service.Registered member of the Piano Technicians Guild. 25 years of extensive concert and residential experience. Quality workmanship. Reasonable rates. Email Ray Zeiner at pianoray@comcast.net or call 860-651-0836.

Week’s BEST... Pie. Canton Barn Auction. Lemon meringue, chocolate custard, cherry, blueberry, strawberry rhubarb, apple and more. Fresh from Susan Wacht’s kitchen every Saturday. Warmed up and topped with fresh whipped cream, if you want. Get there early. They’re going, going, gone usually less than an hour after the auction starts at 7:30.

Week’s BEST Last Laughs Unknown Vicar (18th Century) He was literally a father to all the children of the parish.

March 22, 2011

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