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126 th Edition www.OtisGazette.com ~ Otis Gazette ~ September, 2012 ~~1 A n E x t r a o r d i n a r i l y E n j o y a b l e Q u a i n t M a g a z i n e

f o r O t i s &

B e y o n d

TAKE ME HOME

September, 2012 The Berkshires to the Foothills

You cannot do a kindness too soon,for you never know how soon it will be too late.

Photo byKristin CoffeyEast Otis, MA


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2 ~~ September, 2012 ~ Otis Gazette ~ www.OtisGazette.com 126 th Edition

Welcome to the 126 th Edition of the

September 2012.

Remember... Otis has so much to enjoy,we really are the Playground of theBerkshires, come and see! Check out ourr e c r e a t i o n d e p a r t m e n t a twww.noticeotis.com and I am sure you willfind some events to enjoy.

Dont let life pass you by be an active participant and take full advantage in all that life has to offer!!

We hope you enjoy this issue of the OtisGazette as much as we enjoy preparing itfor you. Feel free to contact us andcontribute your photos and stories to:

[email protected] or fax 413.269.9912

PO Box 800, Otis, MA 01253God Bless Otis & All!

Angelina / Tyler

I F Y OU RE R EADING T HIS ,

Y OUR C USTOMERS ARE TOO !! FOR $216 O VER 15,000 R EADERS

WILL SEE YOUR INFO HERE EVERY MONTH FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE MONTHLY ISSUES

Contact Us(413) 269-9909 ~ Fax: (413) 269-9912

[email protected]

Customer Appreciation

The Otis Gazette would like to

say Thank You to ouradvertisers. Each month we willchoose randomly one advertiser

to receive a $25 Gift Card.

This months recipient is:

Rick MorawiecBuilding & RemodelingBlandford, MA

From Excavation & Foundations To Finish PaintLet Us Provide The Services You Need

Call Rick Today (413) 848 2009 Or Cell (413) 237 2986

We Do One Job At A Time Since1976

Building & [email protected] www.Rickbuilds.com

By Rick Morawiec

Family Owned

On The Cover Hi Angelina,This photo of a Giant Swallowtail Butterfly wastaken on July 26, 2012, in East Otis. The but-terfly caught my eye because it was so large.

According to the Butterflies of Massachusettswebsite (www.butterfliesofmassachusetts.net/giant-swt.htm), the Giant Swallowtail typicallyhas a wingspread of four to five inches. Itremains rare in the New England states, butmay be expected to increase with climatewarming.Kristin Coffey, East Otis, MA


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126 th Edition www.OtisGazette.com ~ Otis Gazette ~ September, 2012 ~~3

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Congrats

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to be! Enjoy, you havemore thanearned it!!


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The Berkshires to

The Foothills ~~ ~~~ ~~

Townscape Along the Side:The Otis Townscape Print bythe internationally celebratedartist Leonard Weber is used onthe cover of the Otis Gazette withfull permission and the blessingof Leonard Weber. His shop,Hayloft Gallery, is located at the

junction of Routes 23 & 57 inMonterey, MA. The HayloftGallery is open by appointmentonly, call 413-528-1806. OtisTownscape prints, as well asvarious other Townscapes areavailable.

www.leonardweber.com.

~~ ~~~ ~~

Angelina M Dubourg ~ Editor Tyler McBreairty ~ CoEditor PO Box 800 ~ 702 Becket Road

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

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

www.otisgazette.com~~ ~~~ ~~

Contact for Advertising Rates

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

Those who make publishing the OtisGazette possible through their volunteered

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

Henry Wingate ~ Otis, MA~~ ~~~ ~~

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

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Lee Adams Community Bank Athenas Buckys Tavern East Lee PackageGreen Grocer, TheHyde PlaceJills Restaurant Joes Diner Laundry Center Lee HardwareLocker RoomMcDonaldsOConnell Convenience Plus PaperdillyPho Sai GonPilgrim InnRed Apple Take-outSalmon Run Fish HouseSubwayTrustco Bank

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Otis Architectural Construction

SupplyBenchmark Real EstateCustom Audio WorksFarmington River Diner & DeliKlondike Campground*Laurel Ridge Campground*Legacy BankMountain View Campground*Other Brother Darryls Otis LibraryOtis Poultry FarmOtis Recreation Center

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New Boston InnNew Boston Nursing HomeNew Boston StoreSilverbrook CafTuckers Place Villa Mia

SheffieldBerkshire FenceHayes Happy Days Doggie

Daycare & TrainingPJs Variety Petes Garage Sheffield MobilSheffield PotterySunrise Diner

StockbridgeBrickhouse PubElm Street MarketHeaton CourtMichaels Bar & Restaurant OConnell Convenience Plus Risingdale CafStockbridge CoffeeStockbridge MotorsTaft Farms

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

BurrvilleBurrville Pizza & DeliElaines Pizza Winns Deli

Still River Package StoreCanaanCanaan AutoTown Line Pizza

New HartfordCollinsville Antiques of New

HartfordFoothills Delery & BakeryRocky River Sweets*New Hartford Patco/MobilTonios Pizzeria Up Country Sport FishingStop & Save Citgo

RivertonRiverton General Store

Torrington Apple House Quick Mart / CitgoCharlotte Hungerford HospitalThe Cork Fine Wine &

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

Winsted Angels Dry Cleaning Billy Rays CafChina Star


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The Big IdeaBy Jeff Lenard, National Association of Convenience Stores

This October, some of the biggest companies inthe world will be visiting East Otis to see theinnovative concepts at Papas Healthy Food &

Fuels.Dont worry about traffic jams on Route 23;Papas will be featured in a video tour of 12innovative retailers conducted by the NationalAssociation of Convenience Stores (NACS).

This October, 23,000 attendees from theconvenience store industry will gather in Las Vegasat the associations NACS Show to see and hear what is new and innovative in the $681 billionconvenience store business. Think about thatnumber for a minute those sales mean that one of every 22 dollars in the country is spent at aconvenience store. Retailers attend the three-dayevent to find new ideas for how they can stand outfrom the competition.

A highlight of the meeting is the annual Ideas2 Go general session, a fast -paced video tour of innovative and unique convenience retail operatorsfrom around the country and sometimes theworld. The program shares retailing best practicesby retailers for retailers, which is extremely uniqueto the convenience store industry. After all, howmany other retail channels invite other retailers intotheir businesses and share their best ideas?

Its no easy task to select a mere dozen storesto profile out of the 148,000-plus stores across thecountry, but Papas certainly was worth the trip.Our film crew visited Papas in June to talk toowner Larry Southard about some of the uniqueelements of the store.

The joke around here is that we have anidentity crisisI would describe us as a generalstore; a healthy version of a general store with adeli, Larry told us.

But we saw that the store is much more thanthat. Papas really is three businesses in onelocation: a traditional grocery, an organic groceryand an automotive shop/dealer. But what each

business has in common is a focus on thecommunity. You could see that on the day wevisited, with the famers market in full swing. Inaddition to booths featuring local produce and

products, Larry also manned the grill, offering up

some tasty treats. And, it was clear that some of thefresh produce on sale in the market also was on saleinside the store.

In some respects, Papas is like most of theconvenience store business. It is a single-storeoperation, like about 63 percent of the stores in the

country. What makes Papas unique is theexecution. It wasnt just during the weekly farmersmarket, but what they did every day to createcustomer loyalty.

Heres one simple way: pictures of customers pets prominently displayed in the store. Larry said itwas a simple idea that just blossomed, and howdozens of dogs (and other creatures) have their

pictures on display at the store.What attendees most will notice about Papas

is how this store exemplifies the convenience storeindustrys future, and its right there in the name:Papas Healthy Food and Fuels. Papas delivers onthat promise of its name with a truly impressivearray of products that fits the bill. And will be justone of the many interesting ideas that retailers willnote in a session where attendees furiously scribbledown ideas to consider for their stores.

This years Ideas 2 Go video program also willfeature other stores emerging concepts that areredefining convenience, whether through alternativefuels, new loyalty and payment programs or redefining what stores sell. In addition toworkshops and sessions, the NACS Show willfeatures a 387,000-plus net-square-foot expositionfloor with 1,333 exhibiting companies, representingsome of the worlds largest companies.

Come to think of it, maybe there will be anincrease in traffic on Route 23, but it wont be tillafter October, when show attendees want to see first-hand how Papas Healthy Foods & Fuel makes itall work.


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Our somewhat isolated hilltown with a population of about 1,400 year-round residentswelcomes 10,000 summer visitors. With our summer activities like swimming, boating, jet

skiing, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, motorcycling, and 4-Wheeling it isnt any wonder people love to come. Though there is no real way to track oursummer explosion of population, we know that Otis has so much to offer, that it really is

the playground of the Berkshires. Our winter offerings of skiing, downhill and crosscountry, ski bikes, snow-shoeing, snowmobiling, snow sculpting, ice skating, Otis Rec Centeractivities and classes, yoga and Pilates, are also attractions that bring visitors from afar.

So, Welcome Welcome to the Playground Enjoy

Otis, Mass The Playground of the Berkshires


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Terranovas Market Stop in and see whats new!!

Call Ahead to Order your Deli Items

413.269.4231Order your Sports Day Trays

(Please order 3 days ahead)

Meat Platters ~ Cheese PlattersVeggie & Dip Platters

Call to order your

Ribs & RotisserieChicken

What a way to end the summer!Hope everyone had fun!

Seeya

nextyear!


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Official MassInspection

Station #50027

-1995 GMCYukon 4x4 high

miles, many newparts $3,500

Reduced $2,500

-2006 F150 4x4XL = Florida truck,absolutely no rust

- must see$14,200

L&M AutoL&M Auto I N C

I N C

2000 East Otis Road, East Otis, MA 413.269.6220

Used Car SalesAuto Repair

Towing

-2001 Dodge Ram2500 extended cabw/plow, 65k miles,one owner $7,500

-2005 Ford Ranger extended cab 4x4 -

completely gonethrough- needs

nothing mechanically

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Tuesday - Saturday8-12 1-5pm

Now Serving Soft ServeIce Cream!

Store Hours: Sun 6am-9pm ~ Mon - Thurs 5:30am - 9pmFri 5:30am - 10pm ~ Sat 6am - 10pm

Did you know! All of our baked goods, salads, hot foods and sandwiches are made from quality ingredients, always made from scratch.

Deli Hours 6:30 am - 4:00 pmBreakfast served Mon-Fri from 6:30am-10:30am ~ Sat & Sun 6:30am 11am

www.papashealthyfoodandfuel.com 2000 East Otis Road, East Otis, MA 01029, 413-269-7779

New to Papa's (While supplies last) Marcarini 2011 Moscato D'Asti

an excellent summer wineSpecial Introductory Price$15.99 Chill and enjoy!


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"Many a small thing has been madelarge by the right kind of advertising."

- Mark Twain

I learned at a very early agethat nuts and bolts hold thingstogether. The nuts and bolts of this paper are our advertiserswho make it possible for us to

bring you our profiles and happenings in our communities. If you can help us Find theNuts , that are hiding throughout the paper,fax in to (413) 269-9912, or mail in to Otis

Gazette PO Box 800, Otis, MA 01253 thecorrect list of where they are hiding. One willbe chosen amongst the correct entries toreceive a $10 Gas Gift Card. Your list musthave the full business name of the ad that thenut appeared in.

PS Spelling Counts!

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Contestant Information:Name:

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Address: _______________________________________________________

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Betwixt a move and retirement

New beginnings, sense of content

It gives me time to contemplate

My life, my past, idyllic fate

Downloaded memories in my mind

Rekindled revisited one more time

And the bridges and divides make life

Those things that ME defines

By Michael Whalen, East Otis, MA


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Meadow Farm1125 Meadow St., POB 393,

South Lee, MA 01260(413) 243-4111

[email protected]

Compost Facility Accepting Yard & Wood Waste

This Spot Could be Yours Next MonthOnly $25 B&W or $35 in Full Color

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New Hartford Lions

GIANT FLEA MARKET Rain or Shine Benefits Local Charities & Scholarships

Saturday, Sept. 22, 20128 AM to 3 PM

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Adult Admission - $1.50($1 with this ad)

(6:30-8:00 AM Early Buying - $5)

Antiques, Arts & Crafts & Tag Sale ItemsFood - Door Prizes

Free Parking - No PetsSpaces Available Call 860-489-9188

[email protected]


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Field Maintenance

Brush Hog and Flail Mowing Reasonable Rates

Free estimates -Preserve Your Open Space-

Call Ray Utenis413.269.7462 or 413.822.7894

Get on the list now!

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Andy & Lynn Pyenson ~ The Proud Parents of

Farmington

River Diner-Stop in for

coffee,breakfast, lunch,

dessert,a cold drink

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School Days Be Safe!!

Route 8 Otis, Mass

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Chicken PiesMoccasins

Wooden ToysNovelty Items

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Precision Cutting & Styling ~Updos & Braids,

Specializing in Hair ColorCorrective Color

Custom Perms ~ Foil HighlightingFacial Waxing ~ Redken Products Available

Tues & Thursday by Appointment Only

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Landscaping & Lawn Care Snowplowing Caretaker Handyman Licensed & fully insured

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Phone (413) 243-2414 Fax (413) 243-0757

Valley Veterinary ServiceJulie Shanahan, D.V.M.

Kimberly Klesse, V.M.D.James Leahey, D.V.M.

Office Hours 920 Pleasant StreetBy Appointment Lee, Massachusetts 01238

Lillian M. Barker T: 413.528.5509 F: 413.528.6609

343 Main Street Great Barrington, MA [email protected]

Canaan | Glastonbury | New Milford | Great Barrington | Worces

167 NORFOLK ROADSOUTHFIELD, MA 01259

JOHN W. FIELD (413) 329-6519Owner [email protected]


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ALL S TAR EXCAVATION 128 H OLMES ROAD, LENOX, MA 01240

WE OFFER REASONABLE RATES ON TIME SERVICE

Foundations Percs~Title V~Septic Design

Septic Systems Driveways~Sewer Rotoring

Site Work Top Soil & Gravel

Trucking Road Construction

Land Clearing Garages~Additions~Homes

Demolition Drainage~Deck Piers

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

Factory Direct Modulars

Video Camera Inspections

Landscaping & Snow Plowing

Paul Giardina Bill AllenCell: 413.822.2623 Cell: 413.822.9942

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Chiefs Corner To the sadness of children and to the relief of some

parents, summer has flown by quickly once again. (TheStaples commercial with the Most Wonderful time of the

Year comes to mind.) It is back to school time. Pleasepay attention to children being picked up and dropped off by school buses, as that is how themajority of our children get to school. In Massachusetts, vehicles are required to stop for a schoolbus with its red flashing lights on. If it is a non-divided highway (which would be all of ours inOtis), both lanes of traffic are required to stop.

Another event that fall brings is the foliage season. People from all over come out for their Sunday drives, which have also expanded into Fridays and Saturdays. We are thankful to havethese visitors, but we also need to be mindful of things like the last minute, no blinker turns that Ihave seen happen, perhaps because they just saw something that they need to take a picture of,or maybe because they just realized that they should have turned there. I would also like toremind people to be aware of are motorcycles. Since bikers also like to take in foliage, there is

always an increase in their numbers. Lets all try and be cautious and courteous to both of thesesituations.Lastly, I would like to point out that hunting season is right around the corner. During this time

of year, I typically process a large number of firearms licenses. People frequently ask me howlong before their current permit expires should they come in to process a renewal. The licensingprocedure generally takes 4-6 weeks, so it would be a good idea to call for an appointment about2 months ahead of time. Appointments are done on Wednesday evenings. If your appointmentis a license renewal, you will need to bring your old firearms license, a drivers license, and the$100 fee (checks payable to the Town of Otis.) If it is your first firearms license, you need to bringall of those things, plus your firearms safety

certificate. You will also need to be fingerprinted.If you need more information on the process, or are interested in taking the required safetycourse, here are some local firearms instructorsand places that you can contact: Bob Costello-Blandford-413- 848-0990 Bill West-NewMarlborough, Palladin Firearms-413-528-2009 Lee Sportsmens Club -413-243-9721 Stockbridge Sportsmens Club -413-298-3277

Roberta J. Sarnacki, Chief of PoliceOtis Police Department, 1 North Mai

Road, Otis, MA 01253(413)-269-0100, ext. [email protected]

Office hours: Wed 7 PM-8:30 PM(Or by Appointment)

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Owner


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William J HylandProperty Services

Lawn CareHedge Trimming & Tree Pruning

Brush ClearingPaver Patios & Walkways

Tree RemovalLandscape Installation

House Checkups & 24hr Emergency ServiceWilliam J Hyland

96 South Main Street, Sandisfield, MA 01255413-429-1908 [email protected]

Lee Audio N Security, Inc. Serving the Berkshires since 1970

CommercialResidential

InstitutionalIndustrial

FIRE SECURITY HEAT LOSSMEDICAL HOLD UP CAMERA SYSTEMS

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We offer the only Central Stationlocated in Berkshire County

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The Colebrook Book Barn

OpenThursday Sunday

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Americana, first editions, literature& art, Nature, hunting & fishing,

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We purchase large & smallcollections of old & rare books.
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7/13 Suspicious person, Tolland Road, info passed on to

Tolland P.D. Suspicious activity, youths laying in the roadway, jumping

up at cars, South Main, area of Beech Plain, unable tolocate

Interviewed suspect in larceny investigation House check, Churchill Road, secure7/14 Ambulance assist, South Main Road, patient transported

to Fairview Hospital House check, Churchill Road, secure Threats, assault, High Rise Road, suspect to be

summonsed to court Ambulance assist, East Otis Road, patient transported to

Noble Hospital Follow-up Investigation, High Rise Road7/15 Ambulance assist, High Rise Road, patient transported to

Berkshire Medical

Lost dog, Kibbe Point Road area, dog later located7/16 Paperwork served, West Center Road Mutual aid, Becket Police, Motor Vehicle Accident,

Yokum Pond Road7/18 Residents of West Center and Monterey Rds in for

firearms processing Processed restraining order update, Lee-Westfield Roa7/20 Mutual aid, Becket P.D., serious motor vehicle acciden

Life Flight & MSP also responded Motor vehicle stop, North Main Rd, citation issued,

speeding Motor vehicle stop, South Main St, defective equipmen

brake light, written warning issued7/21 Resident in to discuss vehicle issue on Old Blandford

Road, all patrols notified Assist Lenox PD, Monterey Road, message left for resident Motor vehicle stop, North Main Rd, marked lanes

violation, citation issued Report of a fight, Knox Trail Inn, ongoing investigation Well being check, West Center Road, unable to locate

involved party, father later called and said all is ok withindividual

(Continued on page 19)

R R E DE D BB A R NA R N AA L PA C AL PA C A SS Jeffrey & Sonja Gray

24 STUMPROAD SANDISFIELD, MA 01255

PH. (413) 258-4905FAX(413) 258-4801

E-MAIL J [email protected]

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Otis Police Log 2012 (Editors Note: Except in the case of arrest, or criminal complaint application by the Otis Police Department,names and addresses are omitted to protect citizens privacy.)


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Mass Licensed - Fully Insured

Excavations Septic Systems Complete Site WorkGeneral Masonry Native Stone Dry Walls Equip Rentals

413-258-4801 413-258-3316Jeff Allen

Since 1957

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[email protected]

7/22 Suspicious persons, High Rise Road, Ambulance

requested, patient transported to Berkshire Medical Three suspects interviewed with regards to stolen

property investigation7/25 Follow up investigation, East Otis Road business Motor vehicle accident, North Main at Camp Lenox,

accident was just clearing as Officer arrived Two residents of West Center Road in for firearms

license processing. Resident in to make appointment for firearms processing Residents of Westfield & Blandford in to drop off letters of

apology with regards to stolen property investigation7/26 Erratic operator reported, North Main, vehicle located on

South Main and speeding citation issued Caller reports that her sons debit card was stolen in

Becket and used at two locations in East Otis,investigation ongoing Mutual aid, Becket PD, County Road, welfare check7/27 Report of a dog in roadway, East Otis and

Gibbs Road, unable to locate Assist ambulance, South Lake Ave, patient

refused transport Report of a male party passed out in the

West bound lane of East Otis Road. Partyrefused ambulance, was transported home,and left in the care of his mother

7/28 Harassment order and restraining order served, Tolland Road, assisted by TollandChief Munson

Motor vehicle stop, East Otis Road, defectivetail light, verbal warning

7/29

(Continued from page 18) Larceny investigation, Lake Shore Drive, ongoing Letters of trespass filed for residents of Tolland Road

from East Otis Road business7/31 Follow up investigation, larceny complaint, Lake Shor

Drive8/1 Residents of Sugar House Rd and East Otis Rd in for firearms license processing Resident of Hayre Island Rd in for Sex Offender

Registration8/3 Motor Vehicle Stop, North Main Rd, speeding, citation

issued Motor Vehicle Stop, North Main Rd, speeding, citation

issued Mutual Aid, Becket Police, George Carter Road, possib

gunshots, residents advised against shooting off fireworks



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included all ages, even some babies and a dog named Bailey. Theweather was perfect.The participants draw a card from a poker deck at each station

and that card is recorded on their registration card. The race runsfrom noon until 4:30pm. The annual potluck supper at thebeautiful Magovern waterfront starts at 5:30pm. After a wonderful

supper attended by well over 150 people, prizes are given tothose with the best poker hands. Note: all children whoparticipated received a prize.I manned station #6 at the start of the Creek. I was assisted

by my granddaughter Chloe who graciously welcomed eachparticipant with a smile and an offer of cookies. Moststations offer refreshments to keep the participants going.We were constantly busy at our station and handed out 142poker cards. The photo shows Chloe greeting a paddle board,a kayak and a canoe. Across the bay is Don Goss station #5with more boats coming and going.Thanks to the efforts of many, a truly grand day on Big Pond.

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Citizen Assist, South Main St, resident of South Mainreportedly yelling at campers, all quite upon our arrival

8/4 Noise complaint, Camp Lenox, office stated they will

lower the PA system Larceny from a motor vehicle, South Pine St, ongoing

investigation Motor vehicle violation, speeding, Reservoir Rd, citationissued Motor vehicle violation, speeding, West Center Rd,

citation issued Assist citizen, Shaw Pond boat ramp Motor vehicle stop, speeding, East Otis Road, citation

issued8/5 Party reports illegal substance at town beach, no illegal

substance located Larceny from a boat, Lion Hill Road8/8 COMPLAINT ISSUED FOR: MICHAEL CARR, 287 PINEROAD, EAST OTIS, FOR OPERATING A MOTOR

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Manager of Mountainiew Campground in to requestassistance with ongoing situation, referred to SouthernBerkshire District Court

Suspicious activity, North Main Rd, resident has sesame pickup driving slowly past their residence 3 nigin a row, all officers were advised

Two residents of Algerie Road in to make appointmefor firearms processing

8/10 Domestic, Rainbow Rd, all parties advised of their rig

MSP investigating Motor vehicle stop, Monterey Rd, citation issued8/11 Larceny over $250, Camp Lenox, ongoing investigatio Assist ambulance, East Otis Road, lifting assistance Suspicious activity and person, South Main St, pers

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

Hi, everyone. Well, as I write this, it isaround the second week of August; sothere is still quite a bit of summer left. It is

passing rather quickly. I am very adjustedto life up here now and am learning myboundaries....and so are the little crittersthat I so love to chase around ( and bringhome on occasion ) The "folks" call ithunting...I call it "thinning the herd". One day, as the folks sat out back, with

company, I came strutting up the walk with a chipmunk in my mouth. That is when I learned thatchipmunks "play possum". As I dropped it on the ground next to Mom and Pops (and their appalledguests), it quickly came to life and bolted into the rock wall. Both me and the chipmunk were inshock. Now one would think that I would have learned a lesson then, but no, not me.

One morning, a few weeks later, Pops had let me out when he got up. He left the porch door ajar so that I could get in and out, at will, while he made coffee and got ready for the day. That mightsound like a great idea; but guess he didn't think so when I brought in a live chipmunk and droppedit on the porch floor. The whole cottage went into a complete "lockdown" and I was immediatelyremoved from the "scene of the crime". He spent some time hiding behind a bookcase (oddly, theone with animal books in it) At one point, the little guy was standing on his hind legs and staringout the window....think he thought it was over. But, Pops managed to guide it out the door tosafety. Now, in my defense, I do want to clarify something. I never catch something just to kill it or hurt it, at all. I only want to toss it around and play with it for a while. I think of myself like Lennie in"Of Mice and Men"....(occasionally I do read the classics) I merely wanted to play and pet the softlittle critters...I'm just a little too rough. No oneseems very concerned when I capture a volethough. Voles are weird looking mouse-likecreatures, with, what looks like, a miniature toiletplunger for a nose. Haven't figured out their realpurpose, so, until then, it's open season on'em. Well, hopefully, I haven't lost any of my fans,due to my nasty habits, but do try and remember,everyone is for "animal rights" and I am ananimal....therefore, I have rights! Have a great restof the summer and I will try to do another updatenext month, which will be the end of my summer vacation in Otis and back to being an indoor,urban cat again. Til then....Meow Miley

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This year the weather was perfectfor spinach, I ate double portionsnight after night, so delicious.

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Hold this position for several seconds, thenrest for a breath or two, and repeat. Work upto holding for at least ten seconds, repeatingtwice.

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Town of Otis Selectboard Meeting Minutes 07-24-12 Respectfully Submitted, Lisa DOrazio, Selectmens Secretary

Peter B. Keefe

Registered Land Surveyor

325 New Hartford Road

Barkhamsted, CT 06063

Connecticut

Massachu-

setts

New York

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm inthe Town Hall Conference room. It wasannounced the meeting was being recorded.

Present: Chair Roberta Sarnacki, DonHawley, Brian Crandall, Chris Morris, Peter Kolodziej, Jim Crandall, Jim Wilusz, CharlieHarner, Arlene Tolopko, Chris Pompi, Rob Akroyd,Robin Peterson, Lenny Terranova, Bruce Wall,Shaun Tucker, Gary & Kristen OBrien

Approval of Minutes: The July 10, 2012 SelectBoard meeting minutes were unanimouslyapproved.

Peter Kolodziej: 1401 East Otis Road: Lettershad been sent to find out what went wrong. Nopermits were pulled for the job, a seasonal tighttank was installed when the plans called for a jetbat system, and no certification of compliance canbe issued until this matter is resolved. ShaunTucker stated he had an installers permit for 2011when the job was started, and due to the weather the job was not completed until 2012 and he wasworking for Gary OBrien at the time. Jim andPeter noted that the variances for the install hadbeen previously approved, but the install had beendone without a license or signature. Shaunadmitted it was his fault. The Board of Health hasrequested that Shaun get his permits from thetown for 2011 and 2012, a final acceptance letter from the engineer, and signoff from all partiesresponsible.

83 Pine Grove Ridge: They needan emergency well permit as the basement wellhas gone dry and they currently have no water.Peter determined that the Board of Health has novariances that need to be approved by them so

they are ready to move forward with permissionfrom the Conservation Commission due to the newwell being within 100 feet of Otis Reservoir. The

Board of Health noted the homeowners would liketo keep the basement well in operation after thenew well is drilled and noted that water from thebasement well should not be used for drinkingwater in the future because it can easily becomecontaminated from lack of use. Conservation hasalready been notified of this and believes it to bean emergency. The Select Board is okay withmoving forward with permission fromConservation.

Election Workers: The Select Boardunanimously approved adding Elaine Thomas to

Lyns list of election workers. Recreation Commission: Lisa noted that therehad been a mix up with reserving the Gymnasiumfor the July Zumba classes on Monday night. Shestated it was not her intent to cancel a class thatwas well attended as the Town Hall belongs to theresidents. But she did ask that anyone makingroom reservations at the Town Hall to please workclosely with her and verify the reservations madeso we can minimize any conflicts from happeningin the future. The board asked Chris to issue areminder to department heads and Lisa will add

the July Zumba classes to the calendar.Regarding the water bottle invoice, the boardnoted this did seem to be excessive and Recneeds to be more specific on what is included intheir line item budgets.

Police: Roberta recused herself from votingand then presented discussion about putting thePolice Chief on a three year contract or



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appointment. That position is currently a one year appointment. Roberta feels the Chief positionwould become less political if not subject to annualreappointment noting that one of the twoselectmen who vote on her appointment maychange every year. It was noted that both the

Police Chief and the Fire Chief cannot be removedwithout a one year notice being given, unless theyhave a contract. Lenny Terranova noted that afive member Select Board could help alleviate thepolitics. Don Hawley noted that the previousPolice Chief was thrown under the bus in a singlemeeting. He also suggested that in the futureperhaps a panel or committee should be formed toadvise the board whether someone should or should not be dismissed. Brian suggested a fivemember Select Board may work for discussingproblems and not making decisions without

violating the Open Meeting Laws. Don said theadvisory panel would do the same thing and beeasier to implement. Roberta stated that in her case she felt a three year contract help her tomake decisions both as chief and selectman withless concern for political retaliation. Chris Morrisnoted a contract would offer more protection and

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is less subject to whim and an individual can stillbe fired for cause under a contract. This wassomething for the board to decide. Brian and Donboth agreed to table the topic.

WWTP: Jim and Chris Morris both felt anyremaining topics had already been discussedduring the WWTP meeting.

Classification/Compensation Plan: Chris Morrisnoted all the job descriptions were done and theyare currently going through the revisions. DonJacobs will discuss the classification schedule withChris Morris next week. The polished schedulewith salary comparisons should be ready topresent to the board for the August 28, 2012meeting.

Other: Arlene regarding Joans Trees: Arlene

reiterated that money had been put away toreplace the driveway trees. She also noted that

the bench that was to be commissioned for HayesPond may instead be placed at Town Hall with thetrees to be planted there in Joans memory. KenPackie is looking to make a 10 to 12 foot benchwith barrel planters at each end. Jim Crandallnoted that the benches in Firehouse Park are


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agenda. Deadline for addition to any agenda is the Friday prior to the meeting date. ALL BOARDS MEETING 6:30 p.m. (typically the fourth Monday of each month).Otis Planning Board To be on the planning board agenda, you need to callthe planning board clerk (413-269-0100 ext. 209) no later than the Mondayprior to the next meeting. Planning board meets on the Second Mondaymonthly.Conservation Commission meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30p.Office hours are held the first Monday of the month 12-3p. Forms andinformation are available online at www.townofotisma.com and you cancontact us at [email protected], telephone 413-269-0100 ext. 208.Kiwanis Club of Otis/Sandisfield Always Looking for new members.Third Saturday in August for our Annual Kiwanis Fair, vendor spotsavailable now. Call Lynn Pyenson at 269-6060.Otis Seniors - Otis Council on Aging 413-269-0100 ext. 107 Open Mon-Wed-Friday 10a-2pOtis Building Inspector 413-269-0100 ext. 205 Tues & Thur 8a-Noon, andThursdays from 3p to 5p..Otis Cultural Council - [email protected] Chair, Arlene Tolopko Otis / Sandisfield Boy Scouts Anytime is a great time to join BoyScouts!!! Troop 6 is looking for boys 11 and older. Wednesday nights at the

Otis Town Hall 6:30 to 8p. Come join us at a meeting or call me (StephanHarasyko) at 258-4460.Sandisfield Historical Society - Join our efforts by calling: Norton Fletcher 413-258-4520Women's Volleyball (recreational) . Ages 18+. Free. Wednesdays,Farmington River Elementary, 6:30-8:30PM. Any level of skill. For more infocontact the Otis Rec Center, 413/269-4541, [email protected],www.noticeotis.comFarmington River Regional School 413.269.4466Town of Otis, Massachusetts Official website www.townofotisma.comSHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) Call: CandaceMarks, SHINE Counselor for more information @ 413/ 229-3038 If you arenot a current member of Prescription Advantage call Candace, Otis SHINE

Counselor to determine whether or not the State plan will save you money.Otis Recreation Commission www.noticeotis.com Interested in becominga Supervisor for Kid's Friday Night or Teen Night at the Rec Center? Contactthe Rec Center 413/269-4541 or [email protected]. Notice of meetings--3rdThursday of each month at the Otis Rec Center (Harmony Hall), 70 NorthMain Road, Otis at 6:30PM. All are welcome to attend.Sandisfield Arts Center - 413-258-4100. www.sandsifieldartscenter.orgShriner's Hospital for Children - FREE Orthopedic and burn care for ALLCHILDREN under age 18 info Lee Miller (413) 269-4835 New Boston Congregational Church Come join us Saturday, September 8,2012 at the New Boston Congregational Church, located at 4 SandisfieldRd., at 6:30 pm for music, message and ministry as we celebrate God's Graceover Sandisfield and beyond. Our theme is, "Celebration of Grace", inkeeping with Sandisfield's 250th celebration and God's grace that has beenshed upon us for all these years. We will be "Looking to the Future Throughthe Past"; as we see what God has done in the past in this town and region,and what He wants to do in the future. 1st Sunday of the Month & SpecialHolidays, Worship Service 10 AM. For more info call Rev. Brian W. Care 413-269-6391 or 413-258-8140 ChurchWIC Program in Otis WIC provides free nutritious foods, nutritioncounseling, referrals and checks to local Farmers Markets! WIC office in theOtis Town Hall open the 1 st and 3 rd Friday mornings of each month. WICchecks can be used at Katies Country Store and other local stores. Our income guidelines have gone up. All families with Mass Health Insurance



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beginning to show signs of wear, so we either need to get some of the finish Ken uses on hisbenches so the town can maintain them, or weneed to hire Ken to refinish his benches. Placingthe bench at the Town Hall was okay with Donand Roberta and they said the actual site should

be worked out with Jim and Larry.Cemetery: Lenny Terranova and Bruce

Wall noted that the new section of the cemeteryhas no map for it and someone wants to buy acemetery plot. Lenny suggested we get aprofessional to come in and map out thecemetery. It is now mandatory that thecornerstones be purchased at the same time thelot is purchased because the lots are measured off the cornerstones. But there was a time when itwas not mandatory so Lenny and Bruce will needto review the deed book to verify what has already

been sold. Lenny agreed to get the informationfrom Jim about the person wanting to purchase aplot and Lenny will contact that person. Brucestated we need to know exactly what we plan tomap out at the cemetery so we can state proper requirements and get that out for bid. Lenny andDon Hawley thought wed probably have to do the

(Continued from page 29) new section as well as the section that is not yetfull. Don Hawley agreed we need to get thecemetery laid out. Lenny and Bruce will look intohiring a surveyor to draft a comprehensive map of the cemetery.

Contract Renewals: The Library contractwas signed by the board. There was discussion

as to whether we were getting the quarterlystatements from the Rescue Squad. It wasdecided wed ask Richie Phair or hisrepresentative at an All Boards meeting.

Annual Sewer Commitment Letter: Thiswas signed by the board so Ann could have it bynext week.

Gary & Kristen OBrien: They apologizedfor the confusion about 1401 East Otis Road.They needed okay from the Select Board to applyfor an annual Pump & Haul permit. The Boardsaid to see Heather in the Selectmens office to

apply. The Select Board meeting was adjourned at8:36 pm.

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qualify! Please call the WIC office @ 528-0475 toschedule an appointment or stop in soon!!Sandisfield American Legion - 413-258-4578Northfield Volunteer Fire Company will be hostingtheir monthly breakfast on the third Sunday of everymonth from 7:30 am till 11am at the firehouse on 12Main Street in Northfield, CT. The regular menuconsists of all the pancakes you can eat, sausage,coffee, and juice for only $5.00. French toast, eggs andhome fries are also available. A Hungrymans special consisting of all of the above is also available for $6.00 The proceeds from this event goes toward the NewFirehouse Fund.Otis Transfer Station Hours : 413-269-0107 Saturday7a-3p, Sunday 9a-4p, Monday 7a-3p, Thursday 10a-6p.Be sure to get your permit through the Town Hall.Permits available this year at the Transfer Station, exactchange or check only.

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Letters to the Editor

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Need your land surveyed or need to divide your land? Need a title 5 septic inspection or a new septic systemdesigned and permitted? Working near a wetland and need a wetland permit? Kelly, Granger, Parsons andAssociates Inc can handle all of these projects and more. We are a 42 year old surveying firm working full

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Dear Angelina, As a mother of small children, I sometimes find myself

reading our Sunday paper in a quiet little nook of our home just to get ten minutes of peaceful reading. In with mySunday paper is, of course, a copy of last weeks OtisGazette. Im always a week behind in my reading.

I can smell the hazelnut coffee my husband is brewingfor me. He makes it just the way I like it. And every time hebrings me my coffee, I know the kids will be a few footstepsbehind him and soon they will find my once quiet nook that Iso much enjoyed for those ten minutes. No, my husbanddoes not cater to me since every Saturday Im the onemaking his coffee just the way he likes it. At this point theonly paper I read thus far was the Otis Gazette and inthose ten quiet minutes, I found myself again reminiscingabout so many childhood memories of Otis and being there

on Sundays with my parents and brother and my aunt uncleand their three children (my cousins). It was the best timesof my childhood and we five kids loved being there. Our family had a sailboat and they had a powerboat. And we all just loved being together and we all got along great. Wewould find a new adventure every weekend. We all certainlyenjoyed following the little minnows by the shoreline. Weenjoyed searching for catfish and crawfish nearby. We

watched the cat-tails sway in the light breeze near the wateedge where we would go swimming and have our lunch.

We looked forward to our routine Sunday. Kids lohaving a routine and I see that too in my own children well. We too have a sailboat now and we actually keepslipped at the exact location we did years ago. Now thbrings back some memories! I now find myself telling kids to walk in the middle of the docks to get their balanand not to run. Now a these days, I often wonder if mparents get tired just from thinking about all the work theyback then to get us ready, pack the car, pack some waterssnacks, lunch, hats, bandaids, swimsuits, towels, lotiosunglasses, binoculars, compass, bring the fishing polenet, worms and try not to forget anything. How did tmanage? Do they think now, well, now well let our daughteworry and think about those things. I chuckle sometimabout what they think and what they see in me as a monow. Perhaps they are the ones chuckling. Perhaps I amthe one saying if its not here, we really didnt need itanyway. I am appreciating my parents more and more forwhat they did for us. Thanks for the memories mom adad!

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Our local library gives us free passes (TheMassachusetts Parks and Recs Pass) which we use at TheTolland State Forrest. Im fortunate and thankful to be backat Otis- only now I take my own family to create their ownspecial memories to keep within them forever. Heres to themany memories made at Otis Reservoir and to those wecreate today. Thank you for the Otis Gazette. It suremakes great reading! And yes, God Bless Otis!

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Kops and Kids and Kayaks By Roberta Sarnacki, Chief of Police, Otis, MA

On Tuesday, August 7 th, the Otis Police Departmentsponsored a program for children at the Town Beach onBig Pond. Kids from four different towns signed up andwere able to go kayaking on a beautiful summer morning. For some kids like 6 year old Melanie and 8year old Nick, it was their first time. Others like Haley,Kelly, Lizzy, Maggy, Marissa, Isaac and Bei Jia, hadkayaked previously. Counselors included myself, Sgt.Dan Hamill, Police Department intern Calyn Duffany,and Michaela Lawlor. In addition to this same crew,Officer Ryan Kresiak and Officer Stephanie Fredsallwill assist at our next session.

I would like to give special thanks to Michaela. Notonly did she volunteer to serve as our tour guide (sinceshe was the one most familiar with the geography of Big Pond), but she also happened to have an extracamera card, which she lent me when I realized thatmine was still in my computer at home!

Several years ago, former Chief of Police CharlesHarner had acquired some kayaks for the departmentusing funds from a community policing grant. I believethat it was his intention to use these for a program likethis one. Since this first program was such a success,

we will be runninganother one onAugust 22 nd, and

possibly even onemore in September.

This program isan extension of our

Kops and Kidscamp in April. Thegoal of the Kopsand Kids program isto provide fun andsa fe ac t iv i t i e sduring vacation

periods for kids ages 5-12. Another big goal of the program is teamwork, and we also want to help childrenfeel comfortable around police officers.

The program also includes lessons on kayaking andwater safety, as well as team building games and

activities. Kids also eat lunch and do a craft while theyare there. Thanks again to everyone who goes out of their way to assist with this great program.

We have a very large number of children signed upfor our session on August 22 nd, so please be sure towatch the Otis Police Department Facebook page for information on any possible dates in September!

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Surprise Moments at Rock Ledge Farm Howdy,

My name is Surprise. And I am the most gorgeoushorse at Rock Ledge Farm in Otis, MA. Im magnificentand sometimes people say Im special needs. Im guessingits good because of the special. You should stop by andsee me some time. Ok, back to what Im going to tell you,

you cant tell anyone, especially any cats. Ok, here I go. I was looking at myself in the water

where I saw my reflection. While I was at lookingmyself, I caught a glimpse of something in the house.Then I looked closer and Joey the bird was beingattacked by the Fat Cat Gang. So heres the part that

you cant tell anyone ok. I heard from Mike who heardfrom Misty who heard from Dusty who was listening tosome birds talking and they said, Joey was in debt to thefat cat gang and if he didnt have what they wanted bythe end of the month, well short story short, hell besorry!! So as I saw the fight go down, wing hitting, clawslashing then just in time a few kids told Tonia the

camp counselor right then he would have been sorry! Tonia came in and Joey left with her gladly. He was outside not knowing whether to

stay or fly away. He was traumatized. Knowing he was about to die! It looked like hethought it over and he flew away. Never heard what happened to him. Im guessing he hasa wife and eggs.

Well remember this istop secret!!! No tellinganyone soShhhhh

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