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By Lisa Thomas, Otis, MA
To all of my family, friends, school family, and all of the Moms, Dads, Sons, Daughters, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, I have come to know over the years. I would like to thank every one of you who helped me celebrate my 43 years at the Otis Consolidated and Farmington River Regional schools. What a wonderful journey it has been to have you all as a special part of my life. I truly appreciate everything every one has done for me over the years. Each gesture of kindness meant a lot to me. Everyday I was blessed with seeing smiling faces of all the children and sharing stories along the way. I feel as if you are all part of my extended family.
I have watched you grow and enter new chapters of your lives, and it is now time for me to begin a new chapter in my life. I will miss each and every one of you , but know that you will always have a very special place in my heart. My door will continue to be open, as it always has been. A Special Shout out to everyone who had a part in making My Retirement Party a HUGE Success. It was AWESOME!!!!!!!! Just like all of you. Thanks To All Lots of Love, Lisa Thank You, Thank You!!!!!! Kendra, Delaine, Denise, Barbara Beaudry Barbara Thomas, & Kathy Couch
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This summer the Otis Recreation Commission sponsored an extremely, interesting and informative Writing your Family History workshop, led by Barbara Foley, an experienced, inspiring, and excellent teacher. Attending members shown in above photo. Top Rowleft to right: Hank Wingate, Adrienne Lederman, Barbara Hazen, Barbara Foley Bottom RowMarilyn Widrow, Marilyn Fennelly
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Our Fall Foliage is pretty spectacular this year. The colors are amazing already. We hope you get to enjoy what nature has to offer.
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September 7, 2012 Present: Select Board Chair Roberta Sarnacki, Donald Hawley, Brian Crandall, Jim Crandall This meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm in the Selectmens office and it was announced the meeting was being recorded. Discussion centered around two candidates. Everyone appreciated the input submitted by the towns temporary Chief Operator Roland Dupuis. The board unanimously agreed to make the offer to Paul Abatayo. The Select Board agreed on an annual salary amount of $50,000.00 for a forty hour work week, determined the standard probationary period was 90 days, and agreed this position should have the stipulation that the person offered the job needed to be able to make the plant run properly and make permit regularly. The new hire would also need to be trained on how to do DEP filing. A work schedule and weekend coverage would need to be figured out with Jim. Don Hawley made the suggestion that maybe we could do a line item transfer from Road Improvements to Health & Sanitation to cover the cost of the salary for this year. The offer letter will be written and mailed first thing Monday morning. Meeting was adjourned at 4:42 pm. Respectfully submitted, Lisa DOrazio, Selectmens secretary, Town of Otis
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Why are some politicians called lame ducks?

A lame duck is a powerless American politician. After an election in a parliamentary system, such as that found in Britain or Canada, the House reconvenes and the winners immediately form the new government. In the American system, however, the newly elected Congress doesnt take control for months, leaving those who have lost still in charge. During this time, because they cant pass anything meaningful, the powerless politician are as useless as lame ducks
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Chiefs Corner for October 2012
Halloween plans for the town of Otis are well underway. While the exact day of Trick or Treat will be determined after this publication goes to print, one new event this year is a certainty. The Otis Police Department, Kops N Kids program will sponsor Kops N Kids N Costumes. This event will be held on Friday, October 26th. It will begin held from 7 PM until 9 PM. This is open to all Otis and Sandisfield children, and is free of charge. We will start out with a Costume parade, which will be followed by a Halloween dance. We will have music, food, refreshments, dancing, and fun. There will be costume prizes in several categories. This event will be held at the town hall, possibly in the Police Dept. Garage. We will have more definitive info on both our website and on the Otis Police Department Facebook page soon. The website can be accessed from the main town page, www.townofotisma.com (click on Police Dept. website link), and if you like us on Facebook, you will get updates from the Police Department. Additionally, if you are on the town phone list, I will send a message about trick or treating a few days ahead of time. If you are not on the phone list, you can sign up for that on the town of Otis web site as well. We are also hoping to fund our third annual Kops and Kids Camp program in April 2013. Plans are in the works for a culminating trip to Mystic Aquarium. Last years camp was made possible largely in part through generous donations from town residents and businesses. If anyone would like to donate to this years program, checks can be made payable to Otis PoliceKops and Kids. This is a great cause. We are already starting to see positive results with some of the older students who have been in the program for the last two years. These kids are acting as role models in their schools, and many are expressing interest in becoming junior counselors in the program once they turn 13. Some helped out with the Kops N Kids N Kayak programs that we held this summer as well. On another note, I would like to remind 1 FREE Large everyone again to check the dates on their Cheese Pizza firearms licenses. Hunting season is right around with the purchase the corner, and as of now we are booked for of any 2nd Large appointments approximately two weeks ahead of Pizza time. Please call us at 413-269-0100, then press (Take out only. 6 if you need to get your license renewed, or if Not to be combined) you have taken the safety course and would like Woodfired Pizzas ~ Pastas ~ Burgers to apply for a permit for the first time. Thanks, Salads ~ Wings ~ Kids Menu ~ Full Bar and stay safe! Chief Sarnacki 413.243.2153 ~ 51 Park St., Lee, MA
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FALL LANDSCAPING
by Craig Okerstrom-Lang, RLA, ASLA, Okerstrom Lang Landscape Architects
The Fall is a wonderful season in the Berkshires. The light is softer, the temperature is dropping and the air crisper. For your garden it is a time to enjoy the changing colors and textures of your plantings and trees. For those who have planned ahead you will be enjoying fall flowers in bloom. Designing and planning for spring and summer flowers is relatively straight forward. There are many choices of trees, shrubs and perennials to choose from. Getting the combinations that work on your property is the challenge. To have fall color in both flowers and plant leaves
takes careful planning. My approach is to use a mass planting scheme in laying out the garden. This provides bold and dramatic displays. Fall flowers also invite butterflies and hummingbirds into your garden. Here are some perennials and ornamental grasses that provide beautiful fall landscaping interest. All of these plantings need well drained soils. Perennials: Anemones: there is both a spring and fall flowering varieties. We typically use the fall variety which is Honorine Jobert (pure white five petaled flowers) and Max
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variegated leaves, 18-24) and Neon (vibrant rose-pink clusters, 18). Ornamental Grasses (these all hold their form well and sway gently in the breeze) Chasmanthium latifolium, Northern Sea Oats: grows 2-3 with a pretty, tight leaf texture. Unusual pendulous oat seed heads. A new variety was just introduced in 2012 Misty River that has a variegated leaf with pink and tan striping. Miscanthus species: these A fall landscape at a Berkshire home front entrance grasses are well known and can drop off with Dwarf Fountain Grass, Blood Grass and get very large, 7-8 tall and 4 small flowering trees wide. If planted in full sun they have dramatic seed heads blooming into (Continued from page 18) the end of October. We recommend Vogel (large rich single pink flowers). Both leaving them up for the winter. Favorite will grow 30-36 in partial sun. varieties include Morning Light (silvery Geranium Rozanne: low growing (12 blooms, refined), Purpurescens (reddish-18) with a light violet and hew of magenta purple tone in foliage), and flower. Grows in all light conditions. This Zebra (horizontal striped leaves). There plant can be aggressive and take over a are many new varieties that are dwarf garden so plant it so it is contained by forms and grow to 4 tall max including pavement or set off on a woodland edge. Little Zebra. Sedums: many of the larger varieties Pennisetum Hamelin, Dwarf Fountain bloom starting in September. The most Grass: a relatively low growing tufted popular is Autumn Joy (deep pink grass (16-18) in the summer it provides parachute-like flowers, 18-24) and dramatic seed heads that rise to 24-30 Sieboldii (Low Stonecrop, 3-6, silver-blue depending on the sun exposure. foliage). New varieties include Autumn Charm (light pink parachute-like flower,
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Went and bought me a computer Thought Id give it a try Got it up and running And now I was on line I even got a Facebook page My picture and a grin And it never ends, Im making friends While letting the world in Well I check my e-mail daily And I cant believe my eyes Seems Im just a lucky guy Raking in the prize Millions (U.S.) just waiting For my info and my Fees Cause Ive won all this money In eight foreign lotteries Then theres all my poor friends A sad story everyone I try to help them if I can By sending a small sum But now it seems to never stop My friends list seems to mount And the only thing thats shrinking Is my bank account And now a knock upon my door And much to my chagrin Two agents from the government Were asking to come in They asked me all these questions About my identity And it was then that I first learned There were seven more of me So now my new computer Has brought me to a point Got arrested, made my bail Might get sent to the joint Im busted broke and bankrupt As you can plainly see And in the end the hardest part Is proving that Im Me
Michael Whalen - East Otis, MA
My mom and I took a mid August get-away to my aunt and uncles cottage at the Klondike Camping Resort in Otis, MA. We woke up to Mother Natures work of art. These ordinary mushrooms suddenly became magical. They made us stop for just a few seconds from our busy day to appreciate the simple things in life. Picture taken by: Meghan Pettit Brookfield, CT
Some men go fishing all their lives without realizing that it is not fish they are after."
- Henry David Thoreau
Calling all Otis Community Members Have you & your family enjoyed the Otis Community Day these past 3 years ? The committee is seeking new members with fresh ideas for the 2013 celebration. Attend the next meeting no commitment Oct 4, 2012 Town Hall 4 pm Call Sonia for the Nov Date Info: Sonia Kobrin 269-4675
Local Clothing Swap Everyone Can Help

I accept clothing from newborn to adult, shoes, purses ect and household items. I then give them to local families that want them. Ive helped out families in Otis, Blandford, Lee, Great Barrington, Sheffield, West Springfield, Westfield, etc. No one is ever too far away to lend a hand. People can email me kay239@gfluniverse.org or call me 413-848 -2507 to set up a pick up time or they can drop off at any time at my home. They also can email me to be put on my list of items people want, its all confidential. it seems more people are looking for stuff and the more people I can reach out to to get donations from, the more I have to give away thanks Karen Yvon
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Hi, people (and pets who can read)..It is around mid September, as I write this. My world outside is becoming smaller. With not so many people around, the wildlife tends to be moving in on us. Early to midmorning hours are very dangerous (or so I have been told) so I am not allowed out til around 10:00 or later. Then, at around 3:30 or 4:00 in the afternoon, my evening "curfew" begins. This does not give me much time to get into trouble. I have noticed that with the cooler nights, a couple of mice have tried to move in...unsuccessfully. One night, I woke Mom up while throwing a mouse around on the bed.....Luckily (in some ways), it was dead. I think a live one would have scared her much more; although she was up running around and screaming. Now seriously, aren't cats supposed to catch mice? I've always thought that it was expected...that it was my "job" (of sorts) The way I look at it is: If I have to stay inside because of the so-called "wildlife", then the "wildlife" should stay outside. Otherwise, I think it is fair game. Well, on to another topic. On September 1st, my previous family came to visit. I had not seen them since last November, when they had to "give me up". I don't know why, but I went into hiding in the loft and was afraid to come out. I know that Dakota and Brenden ( the little boys) were very disappointed. Then I could hear Shyann (the little girl who always took good care of me) calling me. Part of me wanted to run out and see her, but I didn't. I hope that she forgives me for being a "scaredy cat". They sounded like they had fun at the lake anyway and at least they can see that I am still being loved and taken care of. Well, enough for this month. When next we chat, I will be back in my indoor, urban setting. Til then....Meow Miley
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The American Cancer Society expects that 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2012, and that about 39,520 women will die from breast cancer. Thats too many! What should we all be doing about prevention? There has been much publicity about Vitamin D of late. Now studies have shown that this mighty vitamin D can also help protect women against breast cancer. I encourage every gal to check her vitamin D level regularly and keep it in the optimal range. Based upon the outdated requirements for this important vitamin, which have recently been increased, normal is not the same as optimal. Many of us have been told by our
physician for years that our vitamin D levels are normal. Normal, shmormal, I say! Its time to get them checked against the newer optimal standards. Most docs today now recommend supplementing with 2,000 IUs of vitamin D3 per day, as well as getting as much from your diet as you can. I know it's hard to get all you need from food. Fatty fish like Salmon, herring, catfish and halibut are good sources, but if you dont like fish it can be difficult to find high levels of this important vitamin in other foods. There is another easy way to optimize our vitamin D. Make sure you are getting plenty of regular, safe, sun exposure. Believe it or not, the sun is actually the best source of vitamin D. The sun's UVB rays help our bodies manufacture vitamin D in the fat layer under the skin. Our own body can make all the vitamin D we need from regular sun exposure. We should spend about fifteen minutes showing some skin before
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eating a healthy, plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and exercising regularly. This study, conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, tracked dietary patterns and exercise habits of nearly 1,500 women who were diagnosed with earlystage breast cancer. Researchers found that the death rate for women who consumed a highfiber diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and practiced good exercise habits, was 44% lower than the rate for women who exercised little and ate few plant-based foods. Almost half the risk, wow! Fall classes have started at my studio right here in Otis, so you have no excuses, ladies. Wednesday evenings Pilates at 4 pm and Yoga at 6pm. Come join the fun! And, as my dear olgram used to say: take your vities, eat all your veggies, and get plenty of sunshine and fresh air! Best of Health, Kathi
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Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall conference room. Don Hawley noted the meeting was being recorded. Present: Selectman Don Hawley, Selectman Brian Crandall, Chris Morris, Jim Crandall, Bill Dyer, Terry Gould, Larry Gould, Michael Ernst, Hank Wingate Approval of Minutes: Minutes for the August 23, 2012 SBD Discussion of Chief Operator Position, the August 23, 2012 Chief Operator Interview, the August 27, 2012 All Boards Meeting and the August 28, 2012 Select Board Meeting were all unanimously approved as written. Brian made the motion and Don seconded. Veterans Benefits Processing: After delivering findings to both the Treasurer and the Accountant, the Treasurer has determined benefit checks will be processed in a more streamlined manner. Karen sent an email describing the new processing. Easement Across Town Property: Brian Poirier has asked permission from the town to have underground electrical conduit go from a pole located on town property off old Algerie Road over to his property. This would be for a length of approximately 60 feet. Bill Dyer was able to do a rough diagram of the setup for the Board. The Board saw no problem with doing this and asked Chris to write a letter granting permission to Mr. Poirier to proceed. Other:
Rec. Center Storage Shed: The Recreation Dept. wants to purchase and put up a 12 x 16 storage shed somewhere on town property to store the extra stuff Rec has. The shed would not need electric or heat hookups. Bill would like to put it by the new Maintenance building in the Transfer Station, but Jim doesnt feel there is adequate room by the new building. It would have to be located by the tire pile. The Board also noted that the Transfer Station is locked up when not in operation and would that pose a problem. Bill said he didnt need a key and could work with Maintenance personnel. He also noted that he planned to purchase the shed with donation funds. Don Hawley then suggested there may be more accessible room at the Highway Department. Jim noted there was a shed being cleaned out at the Transfer Station that may work for storage. The Board recommended Bill wait to see if there is a spot for the shed at the Transfer Station, and if not, then he should wait for the smaller shed to become available there. Berkshire Trail Riders: They will be doing their fund raiser ride through on Sunday, September 16, 2012. The board asked Chris Morris to send them a reminder to watch their speed coming through town and copy Roberta on the letter. Planning Board Appointment: Michael Ernst has applied to become a member of the
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A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in Montana when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust. The driver, a young man in a Brioni? suit, Gucci? shoes, RayBan? sunglasses and YSL? tie, leaned out the window and asked the cowboy, "If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, will you give me a calf?" Bud looks at the man, who obviously is a yuppie, then looks at his peacefully grazing herd and calmly answers, "Sure, why not?" The yuppie parks his car, whips out his Dell? notebook computer, connects it to his Cingular RAZR V3? cell phone, and surfs to a NASA page onthe Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite to get an exact fix on his location which he then feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo. The young man then opens the digital photo in Adobe Photoshop? and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg, Germany ... Within seconds, he receives an email on his Palm Pilot? that the image has been processed and the data stored. He then accesses an MS-SQL? database through an ODBC connected Excel? spreadsheet with email on his Blackberry? and, after a few minutes, receives a response. Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized HP LaserJet? printer, turns to the cowboy and says, "You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves." "That's right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves," says Bud. He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on with amusement as the young man stuffs it into the trunk of his car. Then Bud says to the young man, "Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?" The young man thinks about it for a second and then says, "Okay, why not?" "You're a Congressman for the U.S. Government", says Bud. "Wow! That's correct," says the yuppie, "but how did you guess that?" "No guessing required." answered the cowboy. "You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You used millions of dollars worth of equipment trying to show me how much smarter than me you are; and you don't know a thing about how working people make a living or about cows, for that matter. This is a herd of sheep. Now give me back my dog. AND THAT FOLKS IS WHAT THE PROBLEM IS ALL ABOUT
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parents (my grandmother is Eleanor Rowley Snow and she's amazing too!), their daughters, Jeanie Spalinger & Virginia Bartini, all 7 grandchildren & spouses and 11 great grand children. They'll be 12 great grand children, eta February, 2013. The only two family members missing from the group shot is my mother, Lucy Snow McDonald (she my grandparent's middle daughter) and my aunt's husband, Jimmy Bartini. My mom passed on 9/22/05 & Jimmy passed on 10/21/09. The third picture is a real nice one of my grandparents together. We celebrated Gramp's birthday yesterday, Sunday, September 9, 2012, at their (my grandparents) house. Daughters, granddaughters, grandsons, great granddaughters & great grandsons in attendance! We had snacks & drinks and a four layer cake and gifts! He made a point to say he's 96 years old & 72 of those years, he's been married to my grandmother, Charlotte Rowley Snow! It was a great day. Today, we're all going to Cape Cod to continue what we're calling the "birthday week"! I'd love it if you can put something in! I think they'd both get a real kick out of it too. They get your publication every month & enjoy it very much. If it's not to much of a problem, as we're rolling in to October, is it possible to mention that they will celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary on 10/20/12? Sincerely yours, Kelly McDonald Hammerle
Life is too short. Laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly!
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Owner / Manager
Barn Brewed in the Berkshires

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Meyer Well Drilling Corp.

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qualify! Please call the WIC office @ 528-0475 to schedule an appointment or stop in soon!! Sandisfield American Legion - 413-258-4578 Northfield Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting their monthly breakfast on the third Sunday of every month from 7:30 am till 11am at the firehouse on 12 Main Street in Northfield, CT. The regular menu consists of all the pancakes you can eat, sausage, coffee, and juice for only $5.00. French toast, eggs and home 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 New Firehouse Fund. Otis Transfer Station Hours: 413-269-0107 Saturday 7a-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, exact change or check only.
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Otis, Mass
The Playground
127th Edition
Letters to the Editor

To The Editor, After a long planned visit in early August to Buffalo, NY for a family reunion followed by a day trip to Niagara Falls, our families decided to extend our vacation at our grandparents home in East Otis since they had moved there full time. Why Otis we thought? We found out good reasons during the next two weeks. From early morning to late evening, we enjoyed nanas trampoline and swing set. We kayaked and fished on Big Pond then enjoyed pizza from the Knox Trail Inn as well as hamburgers, corn and salads from Katies and ice cream under the umbrella on a warm day. The Federal Fish Hatchery in New Marlboro had a wonderful Lobster Fest during our stay and the Boston Pops provided a modern concert under the stars. We children of all ages enjoyed the Dr. Seuss outdoor park with bronze statues of Horton, the Grinch and other characters as well
as indoor exhibits of cars, motorcycles and a history of the Springfield Arms Company. A Saturday morning visit to the L & M Farmers market provided goodies, both healthy and unhealthy, before visiting the Norman Rockwell Museum to see his paintings, a great Howard Pyle pirate exhibit and a surprise visit by the Stockbridge Symphony. For the older kids, a highlight of our stay was trying to conquer the many levels of the
Kelly, Granger, Parsons & Assoc. Inc.

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Need your land surveyed or need to divide your land? Need a title 5 septic inspection or a new septic system designed and permitted? Working near a wetland and need a wetland permit? Kelly, Granger, Parsons and Associates Inc can handle all of these projects and more. We are a 42 year old surveying firm working full time to address the needs of our clients. Estimates and consultations are free and evening or weekend appointments are no problem. Call or email for a prompt reply.
Jiminy Peak Aerial Adventure Course and a visit to Avon, CT to celebrate a birthday with all of us attending. With the start of school closing in, we returned to Connecticut Virginia and Colorado, looking forward to our next visit. Thank you nana, grandpa, Otis and the Berkshires for wonderful memories. Sincerely, Sean, Jessica and Cameron Close, John, Noelle and Christian Reboul, Caroline and Juliette Jespersen
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Meeting/Dinner. We need someone who can give a dollar amount, and then we need to talk about where funding will come from. The gas tax was mentioned as a possibility. We thought that it would be beneficial to have both Smitty Pignatelli and Ben Downing there. Patrick asked if any towns had any other concerns. Steve asked if people were having problems with dirt roads, and people complaining about them. Wayne said he had heard some complaints about washboard-type problems. Alan is facing a situation where the town Highway garage is underneath the town hall, and the exhaust fumes go into the town hall. He is looking for solutions for ventilation. Steve explained one possible solution that they used in Tolland at the new facility. Wayne brought up the discussion about the Monterey school. He said that there is some question as to whether or not the town can leave the school district (SBRSD). The town fought to keep the school open last year. He
said that people are starting to realize that the building is outdated and not easily accessible. He talked about the possibility of a new building that would be able to house both a school and a community center. They have some land in mind, and they have developed a school feasibility committee. Wayne also mentioned the Monterey transfer station. He was advised by the operations supervisor of the need to have a roof over certain areas of the transfer station. A la n n o m in a t e d Roberta to be the contact for the email distribution list. The next meeting will be Monday, November 19th in Otis. Meeting adjourned at 8:40. Respectfully submitted, Roberta Sarnacki, Otis Board of Selectmen
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should NOT be a journey to the grave
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WOO HOO what a ride!

Walnut Hill Distribution Center 413.562.3442 413.848.2113
Photo by Walter Engels, East Otis, MA
Bud Bardsley Enjoying Big Pond in the final summer days of 2012, always wishing summer lasted just a little bit longer Photo by Linda Bardsley, Otis, MA
Timberlogger Hafford Timber is 13 years old and my Husbands (Steve Hafford) best friend, Timber watches for him to return home at night and sits by his boots once he takes them off. He used to take Timber with him when he logged in New York and Vermont, but hasn't gone in the woods with his "dad" for quite some time. Timber is getting older and weaker but still guards his best friends boots. Photo by Polly Hafford, Saint Francis, ME
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Save the Date December 8 Colebrook, Connecticut

Come and join us for a day of holiday magic in Colebrook Center on Saturday, December 8th. Begin the day with Breakfast with Santa starting at 8:30 in the Fellowship Hall at the Congregational Church. Continue to celebrate the season at the Holiday Fair from 9:30 until 2:00 in the Town Hall and Community Center with over 25 vendors; a holiday caf of homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts; and Cookieland where one can assemble their own cookie collection. Fresh trees and wreaths will be sold by the scouts at the entrance of the Town Hall on Route 183. A unique collection of decorated miniature trees and wreaths designed by Colebrook artists awaits bidding at a silent auction until noon at the Colebrook Historical Society. Non-perishable food items will be collected at the entrances. The Colebrook Senior and Community Center will benefit from the proceeds of the Holiday Fair Vendors, Cookieland and the Cafe. Savor the holiday spirit!
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