The Valley Crier 1/25/11

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January 25, 2011

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Hear the music. See the game. View the art. Feel the energy. Year-round Concerts and Performances The Hartt School and its community division present 400+ performances each year. Upcoming: Hansel and Gretel (Feb. 3–6), Full Force Dance Theatre (Feb. 10–12), The Richard P. Garmany Chamber Music Series–Brentano String Quartet (Feb. 17), Pride and Prejudice (Feb. 17–20)

Art Exhibition Alexander A. Goldfarb Student Exhibition Features the best work of University of Hartford students. On display in Joseloff Gallery, Feb. 18–March 20.

Hartford Hawks Division I Athletics Come cheer on the Hawks in a family-friendly environment. Inquire about hosting your child’s next birthday party at a game this winter. Upcoming: Men vs. Vermont (Feb. 3) and Maine (Feb. 10); Women vs. Vermont (Feb. 2) and Boston Univ. (Feb. 13)

Full events calendar at www.hartford.edu Our scenic 350-acre campus is located minutes from the Farmington Valley.

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FAVARH THRIFT SHOP SALE, 1/24-1/29: 1/2 price men’s, women’s, children’s outerwear sale. Books, music, movies buy 1 get 2 free. $1 and 1/2 price items weekly. 250 Albany Tpke., Canton 860-693-2899. ACCOUNTANT: 10 plus years experience managing finances for small towns. Seeking full or part time employment, per diem or with benefits; temp or perm. References available. Call 860-985-8377. FOR SALE: 2006 Nissan Altima, 34,000 miles, all serviced and ready to go. Cahill’s Motorcars, Rt. 10 Granby, 860-653-0840.

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SIMSBURY AND EAST GRANBY: 1 and 2-bedroom apartments for rent. Please call Fish Enterprises for more information, 860-677-1381.

MEDITATION: a way to relieve stress and move toward spirituality. 3-day session, $50; 6-day session, $80; weekend session, $20. 3-day session / Seniors $25, Kids $20. Call Paddy at 860-269-7579. 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. FOR SALE: Antique Morris Style Chair (Circa 1902) $250; Col. Pine Dry Sink $90; Yamaha Electric Organ, $75. 860-670-6564.

Lovifieds FOREVER LOVE: Abigail, I never thought that when I placed a FREE CLASSIFIED in The Crier that you would call to buy my DTV and we would find love forever, and share all we had (including the DTV). Your Valentine, Henry

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www.ewhitneystudios.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. 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. ATTENTION ARTISTS!: Autumn Light Studio & Gallery in Avon is looking for 3-dimensional artists that would be willing to submit work on a consignment basis. Visit www.autumnlightstudio.com or call 860-674-9869.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: Avon Meadow Office Park on Route 10; Month-to-Month or long term; 100 to 5,000 square feet. Call Celeste or Jim at 860-678-7999.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING: Bonded, insured since 1995. 20% off second cleaning for first time customers. Free estimates. Sandy, Morawski Cleaning, LLC. 860-651-4601. NEED FINANCIAL ADVICE?: Call Keith Deyo, a certified Financial Plannerô serving Massachusetts and Connecticut. Free, no obligation consultation. 413-998-3075.

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HELP WANTED: Hey Al, I remember years ago when I placed a classified in Help Wanted and you called. I thought you were just a plumber, but you were much more than that. You were a Handyman and fixed up all my problems. Now we’ve got a lovely family and life has been wonderful with you have become MY Valentine. Krissie

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Week’s BEST Funnifieds After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, “No hablo ingles.” Karate is a form of martial arts in which people who have had years and years of training can, using only their hands and feet, make some of the worst movies in the history of the world. 6

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Thinking LOUD Out Led Zeppelin - Now Appearing in Baked Goods! Last week, while prowling through fresh produce at the grocery, I noticed that a Moody Blues tune was playing on the store’s PA system — and by the time I rounded the bend into snack foods, it was Mick Jagger and Goodbye Ruby Tuesday. Well, anxious as I was to finish up and get home, I found myself slowing down — yes, slowing down — somewhere between paper goods and toiletries to enjoy a little Crosby, Stills, and Nash, some vintage Clapton, and an old favorite by Janis Joplin. When I finally did get to the check out counter, I was actually singing, and that’s when it occurred to me that if the music of my youth was now the Muzak of my supermarket, then life was destined to become one long rock concert — minus some of the bass and most of the decibels. At least, it would be for me! I wonder who’s playing in canned goods next week…

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860-243-0799 • 860-651-0123 www.DavidLitchfieldBuilding.com DVDS: CDs and LPs: Most $.99$6.99. Buy 3; get 1 free. Stop by Trading Post at our new location across from Canton Citgo. 860-693-4679. BARBER WANTED: chair rental, call 860-651-7726. SNOWPLOWING: Commercial and residential. Covering the Granbys, Simsbury, Avon, Hartland, Bloomfield, Windsor. Call today for your free estimate. Mason Enterprises, LLC 860-874-1266 LOOKING FOR A GAL FRIDAY?: Experienced Gal Friday now available! Looking for 5,10,20 hours of office support? Now available from my home, email and fax ability, proficient in MS Office. Also available at your office. Email: galfridaygranbyct@gmail.com. COMPUTER SOLUTIONS: 10% OFF! Virus removal, networking, laptop repair, tutoring, web-design. PC or Mac. Expedited onsite service, guaranteed work. $60 hourly, 860-670-1862.

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FOR SALE: Diva tanning tower with bulbs and changing room. Asking $3500, negotiable; Massage table, solid oak, holds over 350 lbs., Best Offer. Must sell! Please call 860-693-4133 or 860-729-7505. 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. ALTERATIONS: Expert tailoring done professionally. Over 20 years experience. Meral’s Tailoring & Alterations, SimsburyTown Shops, lower level, Simsbury. 860-217-1924.

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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

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Equal housing opportunity Publisher’s Notice

Lovifieds NOT FOR SALE: Sweetie you know I’d never put you up FOR SALE. Your love to me and our family has been priceless even through the bankruptcy and the divorce. Love and kisses and please say to the new Mrs.

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All advertising herein is subject to the Federal fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” The Valley Crier will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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DAVID LITCHFIELD BUILDING & REMODELING: Feel comfortable knowing your family and property are in sound, experienced hands. We bring quality & creativity to a Minor remodel, or whole-house, renovation, free 1 hour consultation, 860-243-0799. lic#HIC 00559131. SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: Feeling overwhelmed? Let our friendly, caring seniors provide you with the help and companionship you need. 24/7, overnights, transportation, cooking, light cleaning etc. BBB accredited, background checks. Call 860-716-2017 or email Lisashs@cox.net. FOR SALE: Five chrome/upholstered chairs; good condition. Could be reupholstered.Chair height-31inches. Color,deep red. $20.00 each. 860-658-7412

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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. UNCONTESTED DIVORCE: Full representation in court. Please call Alexander Rosenzweig, Attorney-at-law, Monday through Sunday, 10am-9pm. Attorney’s fee, $600. Court filing fee, $300. Sheriff’s fee, $45. Simple bankruptcy, $899. Simple Will, $100. Real estate transactions. Reasonable. 860-586-8891, or 860-568-8871.

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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.

Friday, January 28 – 10-11:30 – Free LinkedIn for BusinessDiscussion Group & Work Session, Simsbury Public Library. No registration required. For more info: 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info Saturday, January 29 – 1:00 PM – Saturday Book Conversations at Canton Public Library will discuss Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese as its January title. Copies of the book will be available at the library. New members are always welcome. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton. For information: (860) 693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org

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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. Snowplowing: one-time plows available. Fast service, 7 days a week. Granby, Simsbury, Avon, Farmington areas. Call Scott’s Discount Hauling. 860-716-0555. REMODELING: George Mattingly, Contractor. Since 1985. Specializing in additions, kitchens, baths, roofs, decks, all phases. Fully insured, HIC License# 062557. North Granby, CT. 860-844-8596 or 860-995-1225. PRINCE OF FALL CLEANING: Gutters hand-cleaned, rinsed, $50-plus. Windows cleaned in/out, $7 each. Siding handcleaned, $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.

PAINTING, WALLPAPER: Hanging and removal, 30 years in Valley. Member BBB, licensed and insured. References. Calls returned promptly. Brechun Painting, 860-673-7280. LOST 2009 SIMSBURY BOYS HIGH SCHOOL JACKET: Has anyone seen my son’s 2009 Simsbury HS Jacket with the name “Zack?” Thank you. april.images@sbcglobal.net 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.

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ROSES $4999Doz. w/vase CARNATIONS $3299Doz. w/vase exp. Feb. 4th (not to be combined with any other offer)

Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Studio 30 Wintonbury Mall, Bloomfield, CT 06002 860-286-2847 www.bamdance.com

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Calendar Sunday, January 30 – 2pm – “Movies on the Big Screen: A Bug’s Life ” (rated G) at Canton Public Library; free; for ages 3 and up with a parent/caregiver; no registration necessary; hot popcorn provided free. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton. For information: (860) 693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org Tuesday, February 1 – Monday, February 28 – “On Display: Lewis S. Mills Photographic Equipment” in Canton Public Library’s display case, including his cameras, glass slide negatives, and darkroom equipment—a snapshot of late 19th and early 20th century photography. Hours are Mon – Thur 10-8, Fri – Sat 10-5, and Sun 1-4. For info: (860) 693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org 10

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16 Winthrop Street, Tariffville Center 860-651-3425 • www.creationsbylillyj.com POST & BEAM: Homes, barns, additions, garages and more by Four Square Post & Beam. www.foursquarepostbeam.com. 860-693-4047.

CREETURE COMFORTS: In-home pet sitting, small-group doggie daycare and home-like canine boarding. Call Elayne Cree at 860-651-7773.

HOME: improvement/landscaping contractor. Specializing in design/installation/maintenance of all landscaping and home improvement needs. Fall cleanups/aeration/overseeding/gutter cleaning. Decks, walks, walls, patios. Bathroom, kitchen, basement remodeling. Tile/hardwood flooring. Interior painting, siding. Harvey windows/doors. John Little. License #622289. 518-361-9016, 860-658-5574.

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 scottscustomcountertops.com.

January 7 – February 6, 2011 – Canton Artists’ Guild presents “Who I Am” (a Members Show) at the Gallery on the Green. Artwork by Jim Koplar will be featured in the Upper Gallery. The Spotlight Gallery will feature artwork by Grace Epstein. 860-6934102. www.galleryonthegreen.org The Gallery is located at 182 Albany Turnpike Canton, CT. Hours: 1pm–5pm. Tuesday, February 1 – Monday, February 28 – Second annual “Winter Reading Program: Snuggle Up with a Good Book,” continues at Canton Public Library, starring Jan Brett’s popular character Hedgie the Hedgehog, for children ages kindergarten and younger, through Friday, March 4. Children will be able to earn rewards and a ticket into a special party on Saturday, March 5. Canton Public Library is at 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton. For information: (860) 693-5800 or www.cantonpubliclibrary.org

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Lovifieds HENRY. In good times and bad we’ve shared all. Even in the recession, when you got the money from your Dad. But I must make a confession. I got a loan from my mother and spent it at the mall. But when I tell you, I know you’ll still be my only Valentine and keep me in your will. Love, Agnes

What you call dog with no legs? Don’t matter what you call him, he ain’t gonna come. Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?

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Week’s BEST Funnifieds SALE - SHEER STOCKINGS: Designed for fancy dress, but so serviceable that lots of women wear nothing else. WANTED: 3-year-old teacher need for pre-school. Experience preferred. GIRL WANTED - to assist magician in cutting-off-head illusion. Blue Cross and salary. 12

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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 860-977-7085.

REUPHOLSTER: Lawson/Dining Room Chairs: $80-120; Chairs: $199-499; Sofas/Loveseat: $450-$850. Slipcovers ñ Chairs: $299-$399; Sofas: $499-699 plus cost of our fabric. Your fabric welcome. Window treatments. Designers Corner, Simsbury, M-F, 9-5 pm. 860-922-1599. TREEWORK: logging, land clearing, firewood, dump runs and scrap removal. Pete Nicolle, CT lic. #000567. logger444@gmail. com. Call 24/7, 860-712-8583.

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RN: Long-Term Care experience preferred for 32 hour nights. McLean, Simsbury, 860-658-3724. EOE/AA. WANTED - KETTLEBELLS: Looking for singles or a set. from 25 - 55lbs. Call Darcy 860-462-8091, darcystonge@gmail.com. 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. CERTIFIED NURSES AIDES: all shifts, must have reliable transportation and good work history. McLean, Simsbury, 860-658-3724. EOE/AA. MSW: Supervisor for psychosocial services department to coordinate duties for resident care planning for highly-regarded facility in Simsbury. Prefer dementia care experience in long-term care setting as well as knowledge of short-term rehab and community resources. Full benefits and competitive pay. Call McLean, 860-658-3724. EOE/AA.


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SELLING YOUR CAR? WE’LL BUY IT!!

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Sat., Jan. 29, 2011 Drastically reduced prices on select CARPET, AREA RUGS, TILE AND HARDWOOD! Special 0% Interest Financing* Prizes and Refreshments (*To qualified buyers)

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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.

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MARKETING COORDINATOR: P/T - 16hrs/wk. Temporary. Seabury seeks a marketing/sales professional. Position requires outstanding communication and sales skills. BA in marketing and 2yrs LTC experience. Apply to karensprout@ seaburyretirement.com or at www.seaburyretirement.com.

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MAGICK WORKS FELINE PET SITTING SERVICE: offers Reiki for Animals, (including distance healing), PayPal Payments available, monthly specials, Dr Bach Flower Essences for Animals and more! Visit our website @ magickworksfelinepetsitting.com or phone 860-331-7606.

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CASH: paid for newer, wrecked cars and trucks, running or not. Licensed auto recycler. Stewarts Used Auto Parts. 860-379-7541 or 1-800-726-087.

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COINS: Paper money, collectibles bought, sold and appraised for over 40 years. Call Bob Kevorkian for appointment. 860-658-1344.

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JANUARY 25, 2011


We take your brown - you save your green

Septic Pumping, Repair, Installation and Inspection.

Holistic Pet Food Supplier!

THE PET ROUTE OF CANTON

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HELP WANTED: PART-TIME FINANCIAL ASSISTANT. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing for small non-profit. Bachelor’s degree, small business or non-profit experience, working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office skills, preferred. E-mail cover letter and resume to susan.daly@focusalternative.org.

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.

SAVE ON SPRING LANDSCAPING: Plan your landscaping project now and save $ with our “Early Bird” pricing! Free estimates - Elevated Landscaping, email Matt at brechunmatt@comcast.net or call 860-538-4385.

WOOD FLOORS REFINISHED/ CARPETS CLEANED: Questioning whether your wood floors really need sanding? Have existing finish cleaned, restored. Don’t steam clean, have carpets safely deep dry cleaned. Excellent results on pet stains, etc. Vinyl kitchen floors stripped/refinished. Upholstery cleaning available. Insured since 1977. William Agostinelli, 860-704-8486.

FOR SALE: Pool Table Sportcraft 84” Lexington $325, Bike Racks - Yakima Bighorn5 $75 & Rhode Gear Shuttle $25, 10’x14’ Imported Oriental Rug $1,250, Nordic Track $25, Tons of Tupperware. 860-559-0264 All Offers Considered!

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Let Us Melt Your Winter Blues Away With Our

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For the best prices around paralleled with outstanding customer service you can count on getting it done at Dunning Sand & Gravel 105 Brickyard Road Farmington, CT 06032 SAND & GRAVEL 860.677.1616 Quality Washed Sand Sales Direct: 860.989.8081 & Stone Since 1917

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Art & Antiques Come browse through our 5 rooms (1,500 sq. ft.) of antiques, collectibles and really cool stuff! Peter Roth • 860-307-3356

“Let Our Cleaning Excellence Be Your Experience”

Woodland Spirit Art 860-977-9340

Calendar Saturday February 5th –12pm to 1pm – To celebrate the year of the Rabbit, Asian Performing Arts will perform a Lion Dance at Char Koon 1800 Asian Bistro in Canton. Join us with your family and kids to experience the Chinese New Year tradition. We will be serving samples for tasting and giving out red envelops for children. Don’t miss out on this fun event! RSVP by Friday February 4th by calling (860) 693-8868.

Thursday, February 10th –7pm to 9pm – (snow date: Feb 11), the Farmington Valley Arts Center (FVAC) 25 Arts Center Ln, Avon hosts Wine and Valentines, a free evening of wine tasting and holiday art. Visitors are invited to sample whites and reds as they browse a selection of more than 200 one-of-a-kind Valentines and romantic small works on canvas created by Connecticut artists. Original works will remain on view and for sale through February 15. 860-678-1867

(3/4 mile east of Collinsville Antiques)

Cleaning LLC

Renderings done in Pen & Ink or Watercolor

February 7th - 9am – Jump on Board to West Farms Mall, leaving Canton at 9AM. Sign up at Senior Center.

202 Main St., Rt. 44 • New Hartford

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Serving the Farmington Valley Since 1990

February 11th – “Love Your Neighbor Day” co-sponsored by Canton and Avon Senior Centers, at the Canton Senior Center. Special lunch menu, visiting children from Canton Community Nursery School who will sing and charm everyone. Open to Canton and Avon residents, cost is $2-please sign up at your town’s senior center. February 15th – Jump on Board to Foxwoods Casino, via deluxe motor coach, leaving from Simsbury at 8:30AM. Cost is $15, but you will get $25 bonus money to spend. Sign up at Senior Services.

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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. SNOW PLOWING, DUMP RUNS, HAULING: Reasonable, reliable & professional. Root’s Lawn Service 860-614-0563 DON’T: replace windows or add ugly storms, Magnetite them. The affordable option to replacement windows. Optically clear, acrylic windows mounted magnetically inside. Specializing in historic homes and condos. Registration #554796. clearview-systems.com. Call Clear View Systems, 860-653-0500.

*Available to Qualified Buyers

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. 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.

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Calendar Wednesday, February 16, 2011 – 7:30pm – (Snow date is Thursday, February 17.) At Nevin and Julie Christensen’s warm and cozy environmental home in West Simsbury, includes yummy food & unique and exciting plans for 2011. Roger Smith of Clean Water who will speak about legislation. As Senator Don Williams said, “ Energy will be on the front burner this year.” Let’s make this issue HOT!” Discussion of a possible “contest”, house tour plans and options, exhibits, and outreach challenges. Located on West Mountain Rd. opposite Shingle Mill Rd. Note: Please be on time for the meeting. And tasty finger food is very, very welcome. February 20th - 11am – Jump on Board to the University of Hartford Women’s Basketball Game, leaving Canton at 11AM. Cost is $5-limited to six people. Sign up as soon as possible. Tuesday, March 1, 5-9 p.m. Benefit Night at Flatbread Co., Shoppes at Farmington valley, Canton for Allongé Dance Variations as they celebrate & prepare for their 5th season with a dance & music concert April 22nd& 23rd. Silent Auction, Create Your Ultimate Pizza Contest & live entertainment provided by The Sawtelles! For more information go www.allongedance.com or call Flatbread Co., 860-693-3314.

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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.

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Serving the community since 1976

24 HOUR TOWING

ROAD SERIVCE

- Complete Auto Repair Since 1976 - Complete Auto Repairs & 24 Hour Towing 163 Brickyard Road, Farmington, CT • 860-677-9074 OLDE TYME CHIMNEY SERVICES We Sell, Install and Service Wood/Pellet Stoves • StainleSS Steel Chimney lining • Cleaning • Oil Flue • CapS/DamperS inStalleD • VaCu-StaCk FRED ALGIERE Since 1988

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We’ve got nothing to hide!

TIRED OF OVERPRICED SERVICES ?: Try Dave’s Discount Plumbing & Heating. Water heaters, gas logs, clogged drains, toilets & vanities, kitchen reconnects, anything involving plumbing. Always a discount for senior citizens! 860-653-3355. 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. FOR SALE: Wii Console that has only been used once. Includes Wii Sports and Resort Sports. $100 OBO. 909-226-0847. DONATE: your car or truck for fire department extrication courses. Stewart’s Auto, 860-379-7541.

POST & BEAM: Homes, barns, additions, garages and more by Four Square Post & Beam. www.foursquarepostbeam.com. 860-693-4047. HOME: improvement/landscaping contractor. Specializing in design/installation/maintenance of all landscaping and home improvement needs. Fall cleanups/aeration/overseeding/gutter cleaning. Decks, walks, walls, patios. Bathroom, kitchen, basement remodeling. Tile/hardwood flooring. Interior painting, siding. Harvey windows/doors. John Little. License #622289. 518-361-9016, 860-658-5574. CREETURE COMFORTS: In-home pet sitting, small-group doggie daycare and home-like canine boarding. Call Elayne Cree at 860-651-7773.

860-844-0111

Weather 1/25/2011 Tuesday Sunny. High 75˚. Low 60˚. Perfect day for a stroll. 1/26/2011 Wednesday Sunny & warm. High 85˚. Low 70˚ Beach anyone? 1/27/2011 Thursday Sun-light breeze. High 80˚. Low 65˚. Beautiful day. Go to a garden. 1/28/2011 Friday Balmy day. High 78˚. Low 70˚. Sit on the porch and watch the neighborhood.

1/29/2011 Saturday Sunny and mild. High 85˚. Low 65˚. Break out the hose and pool accessories. 1/30/2011 Sunday Sunny. High 76˚. Low 67˚. Gather the kids for a day at the park. 1/31/2011 Monday Sunny. High 82˚. Low 68˚. Go for a nice dip in the lake.

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We Sell All Types of Lightbulbs & Batteries!

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Common Sense • Hard-water and lime build-up in a teapot or kettle? Fill with two cups of vinegar, bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes, rinse well. • Keep a bottle of Club Soda handy – it’s a super stain remover! • Away for vacation? Shut off and unplug any electronic equipment you can –even “sleep” mode keeps the meter spinning! • Compact fluorescent bulbs must be disposed of at a household hazardous waste site or at retailers that accept them for recycling. 22

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