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This week’s Quote YOU’RE GETTING State, federal grants to SLEEPY… “The price fund numerous projects of greatness is responsibility.” in town Sir Winston Churchill Brewer: ‘I have a special INSIDE place in my Almanac...... 2 heart for Obituaries...... 7 Charlton’ Police Logs...... 9 BY AMANDA COLLINS Opinion...... 10 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Learning...... 11 CHARLTON — From Calendar...... 11 constructing Little Amanda Collins photo Real Estate...... B Sect. League dugouts to install- As state funding for several projects in town was announced ing an elevator in the at the most recent meeting of the Board of Selectmen, quite Sports...... 14-15 Town Hall, projects that the crowd of town officials gathered to thank retiring State have been on the back- Sen. Stephen Brewer for his work on the town’s behalf. burner in Charlton will be moving forward as the LOCAL town is to receive state new playground, $60,000 Rider Tavern, a histori- to repair the leaky roof cally significant building Amanda Collins photo and federal grant funding in the upcoming budget at Fay Mountain Farm, on Stafford Street. The cycle. $6,000 to construct dug- Tavern dates back to 1797 CHARLTON — Folks at the Charlton Library, outs at the town ball field, and is the current home Thursday, Aug. 14, dared to get hypnotized by Selectmen announced at their last meeting that and $30,000 to replace the of the historical society. Bruce James, and put on quite the funny show HVAC system and chiller Without state grant for the audience. The free event was part of the the recently passed state budget includes $236,000 at the Library. funding, Board of library’s summer reading program. Pictured, In addition, the Selectman Chairman one young man was certainly enjoying an in funds that will come in the form of grants to Charlton Historical Rick Swensen said, imaginary bowl of soup. For more photos, turn Society is to receive a “With all of the fiscal con- to page A8! finance several projects ‘March for in town. $110,000 grant to restore straints, there are items Independence’ The state funding the 37-year-old roof and exterior siding on the Please Read FUND, page A12 makes stop in includes $30,000 to build a area towns Page A2 School districts see uptick in transportation funding LOCAL

BY AMANDA COLLINS such as Tantasqua, statewide was funded at Proponents of the Shepherd Hill Regional VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Dudley-Charlton, Bay $45.5 million, and last increase included High School to celebrate Regional school dis- Path and Blackstone fiscal year was at $51.5 Senators Stephen Brewer the announcement. tricts will see a dramatic Valley Tech to be reim- million. (D-Barre) and Richard “As senators represent- boost in transportation bursed for 90 percent of Each district will see Moore (D-Uxbridge), ing a number of region- reimbursements from their bussing and trans- a 26-percent increase in who together represent al school districts, we Beacon Hill, as the recent- portation costs, the high- regional transportation 18 regional school dis- have long advocated that ly passed fiscal 2015 state est in many years. The funding this fiscal year, tricts. They were joined the state should keep its budget includes $70.2 mil- number reflects a $25 taking Dudley-Charlton by superintendents and promise to those regions lion for regional trans- million increase over the from $1.5 million to $2.1 principals from regional to fully reimburse the portation funding. last two budget cycles. In million and Bay Path districts across Southern cost of transporting stu- The funding will allow fiscal year 2013 region- from $856,036 to $1.1 mil- Worcester County regional school districts al school transportation lion. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Please Read SCHOOL, page ­A12

‘Everyone truly wants to be here’ Worcester County Page A3 SUMMER FUN

SPORTS 4H Fair fun for the whole family

BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ Among those who STONEBRIDGE PRESS CORRESPONDENT come back every year are Adrianna Niall, SPENCER – It’s nothing who turned 10 the day too fancy — just good, old- she spoke with the New time fun. Leader and has a member Central Mass. That’s how the annu- of the Leominster 4-H for al Worcester County 4H three years. boys’ soccer Fair at Camp Marshall She’s been busy prepar- Saturday, Aug. 23, and ing for the fair. wins Bay State Sunday, Aug. 24, is “I am entering an apron Games described by fair coordi- I made, a little tote bag I nator Lorraine Kiritsis. made,” she said. “And I Page A15 “It’s so fun,” she said. painted a winter picture “A lot of people come back on canvas, and I also did a every year because they mosaic picture.” love it.” Adrianna said she still As is true every year, remembers how much fun this year’s fair is free she had last year, and said Opinion and will feature every- her very favorite part is thing from horse shows watching all of the edible Get Your and tractor pulls to make- items, flowers, and other your-own ice-cream sun- Point Across items being auctioned off daes and a chicken bar- at the end of the fair. Page A10 Joy Richard photos becue. “People make food and Y camper Victoria, of Charlton, tries on a There’s also the barn- you get to watch them big pair of firefighter’s pants during a fire yard games, pie-bak- sell it,” she said. “It’s safety visit from a member of the West Charlton resident Alexandria Burlingame, ing and corn-shucking really fun. They take the 6 months, takes a breather after swim Brookfield Fire Department on Friday, July contests, animal exhib- food you made and say, class. 18. its, dairy cow contests, ‘so-and-so made this’ and and even a pet costume they sell it!” SOUTHBRIDGE — It camp time at the Tri-Community YMCA last month, parade. There are com- Another of Adrianna’s and kids from all over the area enjoyed a morning of summer camp fun at petitions for everything favorite parts is final- the Southbridge YMCA on Everett Street July 18. From crafts to free swim from produce to photog- ly getting to see who got and even an educational visit from a member of the West Brookfield Fire raphy, and art to flowers. what awards, she said. Department, the day was filled with activities. All events are at Camp “That’s the most fun Marshall, located at 92 McCormick Road. Please Read FAIR, page ­A15 2 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, August 22, 2014 www.charltonvillager.com ‘March for Independence’ makes stop in area towns

BY CHELSEA DAVIS said Oakham Historical area during the revolution walk so far has been wonder- VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT Association participant in 1774, including Spencer, ful.” The Oakham Historical Edie Mathis. “This is our Sturbridge, Grafton, He also boasted about the Association hosted a 16.5-mile contribution to it.” Uxbridge and Oakham. other participants and their March for Independence on At Oakham Town Hall, “We had walkers from all attitudes about the hike. Saturday, Aug. 9, to follow in participants in their 1774 over today as well,” Mathis “We’ve got a great camara- some historic footsteps, stop- Revolution T-shirts and said. derie going on here,” Ide said. ping in a few area towns. others clad in 1770’s vintage Some added benefits from “I’ve met a lot of nice people “It’s been a very nice walk,” clothing gathered to set off the 21st century included and I’m enthused about the said New Braintree resident on the long hike. two stops along the way whole thing.” Greg Dwelly after reaching the “It’s such a beautiful day with portable toilets, food Oakham Historical five-mile mark at Browning outside,” Mathis said. “The and water bottles for the Association President Jeff Pond in Spencer. “We’ve got- event started with a horse Courtesy photo hikers. Young thanked the partici- ten to see a lot of the beautiful and a costumed rider who The marchers pause for a quick photo by the Mathis added that when pants and all of those involved countryside.” led the way for about a mile. five-mile mark at Browning Pond in Spencer the revolution occurred in in putting the walk together. The march began at 8 a.m. We also had a flutist play before continuing on toward Worcester. 1774, it was done peacefully “It’s great to be able to walk on Aug. 9 at Oakham Town ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ and no casualties are docu- the same path of an event Hall and proceeded 16.5 miles, and she set us on our way mented. that is so little known about,” same route.” where it ended at 4 p.m. at the with marching music.” “The men were asked to Young said. So with the idea to follow in Worcester Historical Museum The idea for the event came leave their muskets and weap- The Worcester Revolution the same footsteps as the men on Elm Street. from Lee Dougan, a partici- ons outside of the Town of of 1774 will be celebrated in of 1774 did, the association had The event was part of a big- pant in the Oakham Historical Worcester,” Mathis said. Worcester on Sunday, Sept. 40 people from many different ger celebration hosted by the Association. Participants of the event 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in towns sign up to participate. Worcester Revolution of 1774, “The Worcester Revolution enjoyed the hike, especial- Institute Park. Of the 4,622 men that came in which celebrates the revolu- of 1774 was looking for the com- ly and including the oldest For more information on the defiance of the British Crown, tion in Worcester that shut munities to have some sort of hiker at the event, 82-year-old event visit the website at www. 936 men travelled this same down the British courts. event in conjunction with their Malcolm Ide, of Oakham. revolution1774.org. For more route, reads the information “There’s a festival set own,” Dougan explained. “A lot “I had my hip replaced two information on the Oakham sheet provided by the Oakham for Sept. 7 in honor of the of towns had scheduled guest years ago, and I still do a lot of Historical Association, visit Historical Association. Men Worcester Revolution of 1774,” speakers, but no one had actu- hiking,” Ide said as he grabbed their website at www.oakham- came from 37 towns in the ally said they would walk the his trekking poles, “but the history.com. Alleged drunk driver takes out vegetable stand

BY AMANDA COLLINS Two victims had be extricated from VILLAGER STAFF WRITER the vehicle, and were transported to Rom’s CHARLTON — A North Brookfield the UMass Memorial Medical Center (Pizza Wednesday) man was arrested last week after crash- in Worcester by Sturbridge and ing his car into a roadside vegetable Southbridge ambulances. Charlton Almanac Buckets Every Day stand on Stafford Street while allegedly Paramedics from the Charlton Fire 508-347-1440 driving drunk. Department also assisted at the scene. They Said It Donald Gillette, 23, of 36 Elm St., The victims’ names and conditions were not available as of our press time, North Brookfield, faces charges includ- “I have a special place in my heart We Cater! Friday, Aug. 15. ing marked lanes violations, negligent for Charlton. This is a wonderful operation of a vehicle and operating community.” under the influence of liquor. STURBRIDGE POLICE BREAK UP Fax 508-347-1441 PARTY IN THE WOODS Tele 508-347-1440 According to the Charlton Police, - Sen. Stephen Brewer commenting they responded to the one-car acci- on the town of Charlton after it was dent on Stafford Street and Brookfield STURBRIDGE – Police in Sturbridge announced it would be receiving sev- Road just after 1 a.m on Sunday, Aug. broke up a party of about 40 people in eral different grants for upcoming 10. Gillette had driven into a tree and the woods last week, sending the group projects. through an assortment of vegetables on their way with warnings against and plants that were set up on the side Chinese Restaurant trespassing and underage drinking. www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty of road for sale. According to police, he In the early morning hours of Open to Close suffered minor injuries in the accident. Sunday, Aug. 10, Sturbridge Sgt. Joseph Take-out Service Town Hall (508) 248-2200 SINGLE-CAR ACCIDENT SENDS Lombardi and Officer Jeffrey Forcier Board of Selectmen (248-2206): Catering Party to Your Place TWO TO HOSPITAL responded to Champeaux Road for a Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Please call report of about 15 cars parked in the ...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. roadway. After a brief investigation, Tuesdays...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 508.765.0398 STURBRIDGE — Emergency person- police determined there was a large Town Clerk (248-2249): nel from the tri-town area responded to party going on in the woods. Monday, Thursday...7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 508.765.9816 one-car accident on I-84 East last week Police located about 40 “young adults” Tuesday...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service in which two people were injured and in the woods, who were cooperative Wednesday...... 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. sent to the hospital. and made their way to roadway to be Friday...... 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. identified. They were given portable Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm On Wednesday, Aug. 13, EMS person- Public Library (248-0452) nel and the Massachusetts State Police breath tests to determine their blood Mondays, Wednesdays....9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Mon. were called to a high-speed crash just alcohol content before being allowed to Tuesdays, Thursdays...... 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 344 Main St. (Rte. 131) before 10:30 p.m. A LifeFlight helicopter drive away from the scene. According Fridays, Sundays ...... Closed Southbridge MA 01550 was requested at the scene, but had to police, the partiers who had been Police Department (248-2250) to be grounded drinking were driven by home by those Monday to Friday...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to the windy who hadn’t. For emergencies, dial 911 and rainy weather A decision was made not to issue Fire Department (248-2299) RONNIE’S SEAFOOD conditions. any citations, but police gave the par- Monday to Friday...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ty-goers a warning Post Offices Rt. 31 ChaRlton Depot before sending Charlton Center Post Office.... (800) 275-8777 them home. Charlton City (01508) ...... (800) 275-8777 Police said they Schools “Proudly serving the community for over 40 years” warned the group Dudley-Charlton Regional School District if they returned ...... (508) 943-6888 to the spot again Charlton Elementary School Fall Hours Beginning 8/26 after sunset they ...... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435 would be charged Heritage School ...... (508) 248-4884 Open Thursday-sunday with trespassing, Charlton Middle School...... (508) 248-1423 and were also cau- Shepherd Hill Regional High School tioned them about ...... (508) 943-6700 11am-9pm underage drink- Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical ing and possession High School (508) 248-5971 or (508) 987-0326 Open Labor Day laws. Amanda Collins Church Listings may be reached at • Charlton Federated Church, 64 Main St., Offering over 30 flavors (508) 909-4132 or by Pastor james Chase, 248-5550, Sunday worship email at acollins@ 10:30 a.m. of hard and stonebridgepress. • Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond com. Hill Road, 248-4488,www.charltonbaptist.org, soft serve ice cream Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. • Charlton City United Methodist, 74 Stafford St. 248-7379, web site: CharltonCityUMC.com, Accepting most major credit cards Sunday worship 10:30 am, Sunday School 9 am. • St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. 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‘Father Bob’ celebrates silver year at St. Joseph’s Accuracy Watch

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PUBLIC MEETINGS Editor’s Note: Meetings as listed are retrieved in advance from multiple Courtesy photos St. Joseph’s newest pastor, Father Jonathan Slavinskas, right, said Father Bob, on the left, sources, including Town Hall and on Rev. Robert Grattaroti, or “Father Bob,” is has taught him that a sense of humor is essential when leading a congregation. the Internet. The Charlton Villager is celebrating his 25th anniversary as pastor at not responsible for changes and cancel- St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton. lations. BY AMANDA COLLINS has been the construction of the new into the entire church community. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER building on H. Putnam Road Extension. “Whatever spectrum you’re at, on CHARLTON Dedicated in 2001, the complex can the far right wing or far to the left, CHARLTON — For some churchgo- Thursday, Aug. 28 ers, it’s a sense of duty or obligation accommodate 625 people, and replaced whether you’re fat or skinny or gay or that draws them to the pews for Mass a brick structure that was put up and straight, [Father Bob] loves people the dedicated in 1925, following a tragic fire way Christ loved, and they feel that and The Board of Selectmen will meet at on Sundays, but that doesn’t seem to 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. be the case for most members of the St. in 1923 that wiped out St. Joseph’s orig- know that they’re loved,” said Father Joseph Church in Charlton. inal small wooden church, built in 1904. Jonathan. “They come back, and they Just ask the church’s newest pas- But Father Bob said the “church” share that love with others.” tor, Father Jonathan Slavinskas, who isn’t the building, but rather the people Alex Diaz, who has been a member was struck by a look on parishioners’ who make it up. at St. Joseph’s for more than six years, TheHeartOf faces his first weekend there earlier “If a tornado came through here said that’s why the church means so Massachusetts.com this month. tomorrow, this community would still much to him. “They were all coming in with be here,” he said. “The church is smiles,” he said, with a slight tone of In his 25 years at the church, Father not only a family astonishment. “Not one person seems Bob also reinstated the Lady Mary but a place where to come here out of a sense of obliga- Martha women’s guild, the Knights of you can be your- Saint Aloysius ~ Saint Jude Parish Columbus, and introduced a LifeTeen self and feel wel- tion — everyone truly wants to be here. Faith Formation Classes are offered for Grade 1-12 program, a youth ministry program come by anyone, I think it’s a tribute to the pastor who Sacramental Preparation for 1st Penance, that serves teens in high school. anytime,” he said. built this community.” 1st Communion & Confirmation For more than two decades, it’s been He also brought in Cursillo, a move- “Father Bob to ment that aims to provide training me is more than Classes run from September thru April the Rev. Robert Grattaroti, known affec- Parent Meeting/Sign-ups: Sept 9th • Classes start: Sept 21st tionately as “Father Bob.” As a mem- and tools in a three-day “retreat” to just a priest, he’s adults wanting to renew and deepen a person who has ber of the priesthood for more than a Faith Life is very important for our young children. Please consider half-century — he was ordained in 1962 their religious experience, and reintro- taught the church duced to parishioners the concept of community how contacting us to enroll your children in Faith Formation Classes — he’s seen some major transforma- Contact the Administrator of Religious Education tions in the Catholic Church, such as Stewardship. to be better peo- at 508-892-9950 the switch from Latin to English as the Additionally, seven deacons have ple.” language of worship. been ordained from the parish in MASS Times: 4:30 PM Saturdays • 9:00 AM Sundays Spending the largest chunk of his the last 25 years, going on to serve Amanda Collins Come meet our Pastor, Father Jack. 52 years as a priest in Charlton — on in churches in Sturbridge, Brookfield, may be reached at Our parish has been growing steadily these last few years. July 1 he celebrated his 25th anniver- Oxford, Barre, and two still serving at (508) 909-4132 or by New families are always welcome. Bring your family back to church St. Joseph’s. email at acollins@ sary there — Father Bob has seen of and experience the strength and hope needed in our world. some significant changes at right at “Maybe I’ve inspired them, I don’t stonebridgepress. St. Joseph’s, too. He sat down with know,” said Father Bob with a shrug. com. 491 Peasant St., Leicester, MA 01524 (508) 892-8296 Stonebridge Press on his 78th birthday, Father Bob said overall, the church July 14, to reflect on his silver anniver- has flourished in the last two decades sary in Charlton. because there’s a sense of openness. It’s Perhaps the most major physical a spirit that’s been important to him to practice in his work, and has trickled 154th Annual change in the church in the last 25 years

“Always NEWS BRIEF Labor Day Weekend” by Senator Brewer, it will help the Brewer announces changes Massachusetts agricultural economy grow, while allowing for Massachusetts to agricultural preservation farms to modernize. The budget also amends the ALPC by restrictions making the UMass Amherst Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment Friday, 8/29 - Monday, 9/1 • Gates Open 9AM BOSTON — Sen. Stephen M. Brewer appointee a voting member. (D-Barre), chairman of the Senate “This provision will better balance Committee on Ways and Means, a changing economy with the pres- announced that the Fiscal Year 2015 ervation of farm land,” said Brewer. New This Year (FY15) budget, recently signed into law “By expanding the guidelines for what Pumpkin Carving by Governor Deval Patrick, includes farms can sell and what services they a provision that makes necessary may offer, small farmers across the Little Farmers Play Place changes to Agricultural Preservation state will be able to expand their prod- Restrictions (APRs) put forth by the uct selection to their customers.” Chain Saw Carver Department of Agriculture. The FY15 budget allocates $36.5 bil- Currently, farm land in Massachusetts lion in spending. It was signed into law NASCAR Pit Party is designated as such when it meets by Governor Patrick on July 11. certain criteria Main Stage Sock Hop defined by the Kenny Rogers Sara Evans Department of Main Stage (w/TriState Car Cruisers & Main Stage Agriculture. When Charlton Orchards Farm Upbeat DJ) a farm wants to Sunday 8:00PM Monday 3:30PM offer a product Pick Your Own or service that FIESTA SHOWS MIDWAY is outside of the BLUEBERRIES HORSE SHOW guidelines, such GREAT FOOD as brewing and & BLACKBERRIES BIRTHING CENTER selling beer on Visit our Farm Store GO-KARTS farm property, it LIVESTOCK needs to apply for ~ Pasture Raised Beef ~ CRAFTS SHOWS a permit to do so. Full ArrAy oF Summer VegetAbleS This provision- Tomatoes, Eggs, Apples, Peaches, Plums & Wine! SOUTH STAGE PULLING RING al change grants more power to the Wine Tasting Saturday & Sunday 12-4 (Entertainment, DEMONSTRATION Agricultural Lands Obadiah McIntyre Farm Winery Games, Contests) Preservation Committee (ALPC) 44 Old Worcester Rd. • Rt. 20 • Charlton, MA in issuing per- 508-248-7820 • www.charltonorchard.com mits. Championed Open Wednesday-Saturday 9-5 • Sunday 10-4 Closed Monday & Tuesday • Call for Picking Conditions

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SOUTHBRIDGE — Harrington HealthCare System held a “Run for Life, Ride for Health” fundraiser, Sunday, Aug. 17. The event featured a 5K run/walk through downtown Southbridge and a 30- to 60-mile bike course through rural northeastern Connecticut. Proceeds benefitted Harrington’s Annual Fund and the Cancer Center.

Amanda Collins photos Runners getting ready before the race begins.

Team Keep the Faith held pink flags while they walked. Peggy Corsi, center, pushes a little one in a stroller.

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Editor’s Note: The information con- the influence of liquor. CHARLTON – 5:25 a.m. – Police tigated suspicious activity on New tained in these police logs was obtained responded to a disturbance on Main Spencer Road. through either press releases or other OTHER ACTIVITY Street. CHARLTON – 8:14 a.m. – Police invest- public documents kept by each police Thursday, Aug. 7 CHARLTON – 8:16 a.m. – Police gated vandalism on Old Worcester Road department, and is considered to be the investigated suspicious activity on N Ext. account of police. All subjects are con- CHARLTON – 10:50 a.m. – Police Sullivan Road. CHARLTON – 2:18 p.m. – Police inves- sidered innocent until proven guilty in investigated suspicious activity on CHARLTON – 11:46 a.m. – Police tigated suspicious activity on Bay Path a court of law. If a case is dismissed in Carpenter Hill Road. responded to a complain on Hammond Road. court or the party is found to be innocent, CHARLTON – 12:48 p.m. – Responding Hill Road. CHARLTON – 5:03 p.m. – Police The Villager, with proper documenta- to an assault on Hycrest Road, police CHARLTON – 6:21 p.m. – Police responded to an auto accident on Oxford tion, will update the log at the request of issued a criminal summons to a investigated a suspicious vehicle on Road. the arrested party. Millbury man for larceny and assault. Oak Ridge Drive. CHARLTON – 6:16 p.m. – Police CHARLTON – 4:05 p.m. – Police CHARLTON – 6:58 p.m. – Police responded to a domestic disturbance on CHARLTON POLICE responded to a noise complaint on Old Stafford Street. DEPARTMENT responded to an auto accident on the Mass Pike. Worcester Road. ARRESTS CHARLTON – 8:02 p.m. – Police Tuesday, Aug. 12 Friday, Aug. 8 responded to an auto accident on Friday, Aug. 8 Sturbridge Raod. CHARLTON – 12:32 a.m. – Police CHARLTON – 1:50 p.m. – Police inves- CHARLTON – 10:08 p.m. – Police investigated suspicious activity on CHARLTON – 5:37 p.m. – Investigating tigated suspicious activity on Masonic responded to a noise complaint on Hammerock Road. suspicious activity on Daniels Road, Home Road. Harrington Road. CHARLTON – 12:06 p.m. – Police police arrested Jonathan Ziemba, 26, CHARLTON – 2:48 p.m. – Police investigated suspicious activity at of 18 Stoughton Ave., Webster, on a responded to an auto accident on Sunday, Aug. 10 Honey Farms. warrant. Worcester Road. CHARLTON – 12:35 p.m. – Police CHARLTON – 8:49 p.m. – Police CHARLTON – 3 p.m. – Police inves- CHARLTON – 1:11 p.m. – Police inves- responded to an auto accident on arrested Lynn Desrosiers, 25, of 7 Shady tigated suspicious activity on Masonic tigated vandalism on Hanson Road. Worcester Road. Lane, Oxford, on a warrant. Home Road. CHARLTON – 9:08 p.m. – Police CHARLTON – 12:40 p.m. – Police CHARLTON – 4:21 p.m. – Police investigated suspicious actvity on N responded to an auto accident on Sunday, Aug. 10 responded to an auto accident on Sturbridge Road. Worcester Road. Southbridge Road. CHARLTON – 9:34 p.m. – Police inves- CHARLTON – 5:27 p.m. – Police CHARLTON – 1:14 a.m. – Responding tigated vandalism on New Spencer investigated suspicious activity on to an auto accident on Brookfield Road, Saturday, Aug. 9 Road. Sturbridge Road. police arrested Donald Gillette, 23, of CHARLTON – 8:17 p.m. – Police 36 Elm Street, North Brookfield, for CHARLTON – 12:38 a.m. – Police Monday, Aug. 11 responded to a shoplifting incident at marked lanes violation, negligent oper- responded to an auto accident on Six CVS. ation of a vehicle and operating under Schoolhouse Road. CHARLTON – 7:39 a.m. – Police inves-

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CHARLTON — Folks at the Charlton About 10 brave volunteers dared to get Library, Thursday, Aug. 14, took a trip hypnotized by Bruce James, and put on to the beach, played in a symphony and quite the funny show for the audience. even danced with snakes, but under a The free event was part of the library’s hypnotist’s trance, they had no idea. summer reading program.

Participants think they are exotic snake dancers. At first under under a trance, participants did a few simple tasks.

Volunteers going into a sleep-like state. Participants get put into a trance.

Members of the audience got in on the fun. Brave volunteers get a high-five before being hypnotized.

Bruce James shows a few tricks using a spinning black and white disk. The crowd had to get photos and video as hilarity ensued.

The audience was on the verge of tears they Participants think they’re catching some rays laughed so hard. at the beach.

The hypnotist put a group of volunteers into Baking in the sun with full winter gear on Amanda Collins photos Hypnotized, this man can’t find where to sit a trance. down. might look like this. Thinking she’s playing the violin in a sym- phony. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, August 22, 2014 •The Charlton Villager•9 Tasty tips for corn on the cob

There’s nothing quite as delicious as foil, peel back husks and enjoy. better than enjoying the fresh taste of biting into a piping hot ear of freshly *** Take sweet corn in the dead of winter? Better picked corn on the cob! Expired Ears: *** yet, give steaming ears of corn a place Sweet corn is one of summer’s plea- The golden rule the Steaming Hot: Steaming corn of honor on the holiday table! Here’s sures, and the annual crop of native corn of corn on the Hint is a favored way to serve up fresh how to prepare corn for future meals: is a highly anticipated event. Thanks to cob is it should corn on the cob. If you don’t have Blanch husked corn as soon after pick- area farm stands and Farmers Markets, be eaten the KAREN a steamer, simply put about two ing if possible. Fill a large stock pot with plump ears of golden corn are plentiful same day it is inches of water in a large stock water (enough to cover several ears). — and a tasty treat worth waiting for! picked. If that’s TRAINOR pot. Stand ears upright in the Bring to a full boil, then submerge corn This week’s column will review some not possible, pan. Cover and cook on high until in the water. Cover and boil for about tried and true tips to make the most keep it refrig- water boils. Turn off heat and 8 minutes for medium sized ears. Cool of the short corn season, from picking erated and use within three days to allow to steam with cover on for about immediately in ice water. Drain thor- prime corn on the cob to preserving the ensure good taste. 7 to 9 minutes. oughly and pack in freezer bags. irresistible ears! *** *** *** *** Halt Husking: Never husk corn until Boiled Over: Boiling corn is another Win Dinner for Two at the Publick Evaluating Ears: Ripping down the you’re just ready to cook it. While strip- favorite cooking method. For a new House — Your tips can win you a great husk to inspect corn is a definite no-no ping the husks off in the supermarket twist to conventional boiled corn, try dinner for two at the historic Publick in the marketplace. To ensure a quality may be a tempting convenience (espe- leaving the husk on when you boil the House Historic Inn in Sturbridge! ear, look for bright green husks that cially since some keep a barrel there for ears to retain sweetness. To do: Place Simply send in a hint to be entered into are slightly moist. The silk should be that purpose), you’ll lose out on flavor. corn in a large pan, cover with water. a random drawing. One winner per slightly sticky and a pale golden color. Keep corn in the refrigerator with the Cook on high until water boils, then month will win a fabulous dinner for If you press gently against the husk you husks intact until you can cook it. This cover and turn off burner. Let sit a few two (a $60 value) at the renowned restau- should be able to feel the kernels. helps to slow down the sugar to starch minutes, husk and enjoy. rant, located on Route 131 across the conversion, thus maintaining its sweet- Here is a more traditional method town common in historic Sturbridge. *** ness longer. of boiling corn: Completely cover corn Because I’m in the business of dispens- Cob Check: Look for corn with lots with water, and wait until water is at a ing tips, not inventing them (although I of silk, as that means there are lots of *** full boil before adding ears. Never salt can take credit for some), I’m counting kernels inside! Also check out the bot- Corn Conversion: Need one cup of cut the water, as that can toughen the ker- on you readers out there to share your tom of the ear, where it was cut off the kernels? It will take about two ears of nels. Want to add heighten sweetness best helpful hints! stalk. If it is brown, the ear was likely medium sized corn on the cob to equal of bland corn? Add a teaspoon or two not picked that day. a cup. of sugar to the boiling water. Cook for Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip three to five minutes. that has worked for you? Do you have a *** *** question regarding household or garden Sneak Peek: Some farm stands sell Cooking Corn — The debate contin- *** matters? If so, why not share them with ears with a bit of the husk pulled back to ues as to the best way to cook corn on Micro Magic: Hate the mess of boiling readers of The Southbridge Evening reveal the corn kernels (and to prevent the cob to perfection. Here are a few in a big pan? If you just want to eat an News? Send questions and/or hints to: customers from stripping the husks). If suggestions to turning out a mouth-wa- ear or two why not cook in the micro- Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge corn is exposed this way, look for plump tering ear. wave? With husks intact, chop off the Evening News, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, kernels in even rows. stem end of the corn cob up through the MA 01550. Or e-mail [email protected]. *** first row of kernels. Put the cob (still Hints are entered into a drawing for din- *** Hot on the Grill: Many backyard chefs in the husk) in the microwave for four ner for two at the historic Publick House Corn Rules: Did you know corn on contend grilling corn with the husk aids minutes on high. When done, use oven Inn. For more great hints, tune into Take the cob will lose up to 25% of its sugar in retaining its flavor. To do: Peel back mitt to pick up the corn by the silk end the Hint! One-minute snippet tips aired content after just six hours of storage husks form the corn, remove silk, leav- and give it a good shake. The corn will twice daily on ORC FM 98.9. And for at room temperature? That is because ing a few layers of husk on the corn. literally slide out of the husk, silk free! more tips and talk, be sure to listen to from the moment it is picked, the sugar Spread butter over each ear of corn, if Caution: Corn is very hot, use caution! my live hour-long show from 9 to 10 a.m. in the corn begins to convert to starch. desired. Fold corn husks back over the each Friday on WARE 1250. To keep corn at optimum taste, keep corn. Wrap in foil. Place on grill for 25 *** corn chilled at about 36 degrees. minutes, turning occasionally. Unwrap Freeze Freshness: What could be Quiz answers and onsite sales

Judging from “street conver- ed, and posted on all of the you’ve heard this before…you get what have an onsite sale in Westfield at a sations,” I know that a number websites we use to promote you pay for. Make sure the company 3,200-square-foot home with some super of you read the column regu- the sale. On the days of the you contract with is licensed, bonded, furnishings. More on these and other larly. sale signage needs to be post- and insured. Make sure all of your con- sales in our next column, along with However, I didn’t truly realize ed and secured. Staff needs cerns are covered in a written contract. some information on rare and interest- how many until I offered the to be in place, with the prop- And make sure you feel you can trust ing error Indian Head cents. quiz in my last column. More er orientation, sales books, the folks you hire. Keep those questions coming. than a dozen responded very and specific instructions for We have some nice jobs coming up. quickly. The first respondent got that sale. During the sale staff On Sept. 12-13, we’ll have an onsite Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: Grey one part wrong. She later cor- needs to know negotiating sale right here in Dudley. Lots of tools, Ghost Auctions & Appraisals, 508- rected it, but only after several Treasures limits for major items. They collectibles, some great yard and power 943-6570, [email protected]; www. of you had responded correctly also assist buyers with remov- tools and…more woodworker’s tools greyghostcorp.com; The author conducts to all the questions. in Your ing items carefully once they and wood than I’ve seen in one house. certified coin and antique/collectible The first reader to get all of are sold. They also constant- A lot of the wood is hardwood that we appraisals, on site estate sales, auctions, them right was Peter Faford, Home ly rearrange items on display will be selling for firewood. We’ll also and cleanouts. of Charlton. His silver dol- to make lar has been sent to him. PAUL JOSEPH sure Congratulations, Peter, and remain- thank you to all of you who ing items responded to the quiz challenge. are favorably seen. I’ve recently had the opportunity to We’ve recently evaluate several estates … some close been underbid on a and some further away. We frequently couple of potential make a proposal that is accepted by the sales. In one, the client and results in an onsite sale. We’ll client told us, after tell you about a few of them below. We’ll the fact, that she also let you know the results of sever- regretted her deci- al items in these sales once the sales sion. She felt that are completed. On other occasions we too much money don’t make an offer to provide services. was left on the This is usually because our estimated table, and that the value of the personal property to be sold sales staff was not simply doesn’t make financial success knowledgeable. either for the client or for us. She also wasn’t Conducting an onsite sale is incred- comfortable that ibly labor intensive. Proper prepara- security during tion requires several onsite visits just the sale was lack- to organize, value, price, and stage ing. Finally, she the sale. Good, knowledgeable staff had to wait what deserve decent wages. Hours are spent she thought was onsite, often for 3-4 weeks before the an unreasonably sale. Research has to be done to ensure long time to get that all items are accurately and fairly paid, and the sales priced. Advertising has to be well timed summary lacked in appropriate print and online media. notation of several Directional signage needs to be clear pieces she thought and properly positioned to ensure that would be listed our regular followers, online visitors, individually. Oh, and impulse buyers can get to the site well. of the sale. The bottom Good, representative photographs line is this…and need to be taken, cropped, download-

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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 www.charltonvillager.com Views and commentary from Charlton, Charlton City, Charlton Depot and beyond Frank G. Chilinski OPINION President/Publisher Adam Minor THE HISTORY OF CLASSICAL JAZZ Editor Stop PIANO All’s fair at capturing, the fair start I’ve made it pretty clear in this col- umn how enjoying The fond I am of fair sea- Minor son, and as another Details foray into over-in- Amanda’s ADAM dulgent MINOR eating, Musings mindless shopping and more AMANDA over-indulgent eating begins over the Courtesy photo COLLINS next couple weekends, draining my pockets and leaving me with nothing CHARLTON — The Overlook retirement community is hosting a free summer concert on the “History of Classical Jazz Piano: 1917-Present.” Do you know what but pocket lint and a larger gut, let it be This is probably going to sound over- known that my interest isn’t waning. inspired Scott Joplin or Duke Ellington? Explore the roots of classical jazz piano with concert pianist Moshe Feldman. His presentation will include a discussion on the-top sappy and silly romantic, and it Not even a little bit. kind of was. But at the risk of sounding too repeti- the roots of jazz that produced great artists such as Scott Joplin, James Johnson, “Fats” Waller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Erroll Garner, Dave Brubeck and One night last week, after dark, for tive (after all, how many times can I tell no reason at all, my boyfriend and you that I am a fan of fairs? Snooze!), we Dave McKenna, followed by performances of some of their greatest pieces. The Moshe Feldman concert is part of a free summer series at The Overlook, a I took a drive to one of our favorite are going to switch it up this year, and hiking trails, wandered into the woods instead of me babbling about how awe- Massachusetts retirement community. The program will be held in the commu- nity’s stunning Performing Arts Center in Charlton. The free event will be held and plopped ourselves down in an open some the next two weekends are going field to look at the stars. The weather to be, you are instead going to get some- Sunday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m., at The Overlook Performing Arts Center, 88 Masonic was perfect, the sky was cloudless, and thing a little different. Home Road, Charlton. out in the middle of nowhere, there was This week, you get a couple of tales of not another person in sight. the worst fair moments I can remember. Not a bad way to spend a Thursday They are downers, but what can I say? Not all of my stories can have happy night. endings! In the span of about an hour we Kicking off my first story of doom, I To the Editor saw three shooting stars and even go back to the experience that probably watched the moon rise. I’ve never actu- made me feel the worst. Don’t worry — I ally slowed down enough to witness didn’t get sick. Well, I got pretty close. In support of Valanzola that, but even though it happened right You see, you may think lesser of me for before my eyes, I almost missed it. sharing this, but I’m pretty sure, if you You see, as I sat there in the middle are a loyal reader of this column, you of nature under a starlit sky, I wasn’t know I’m not a fan of amusement park To the Editor: is a dedicated business partner for my completely disconnected — tucked in rides that flip you upside down or spin. I write this letter in support of business at EMC and I know he will be my back pocket, as always, was my I get dizzy easily and these particular my good friend and colleague, Mike a great advocate to the business com- cellphone. And as the glowing tanger- rides shake me to my core. Valanzola, for State Senate. munity in the Commonwealth. We need ine-colored moon began to peek above In high school, as a teenager that had Mike is looking to succeed our long more balanced representation from our the trees, I fumbled to find it, open the to prove he was cool among his friends, time State Senator, Steve Brewer, and representatives on Beacon Hill with camera and hit record. For a few min- I decided it would be a good idea to try to continue his service to the public. experience in the private sector to help utes I sat there, holding this little pock- a ride called “The Zipper” at my local Mike served as selectman and chair- advocate for our business community et-sized computer up at the sky, feeling fair. It rolls, it rolls some more, and in man of the Board of Selectman in Wales; and to create more jobs for our constit- completely frustrated that I couldn’t case you can’t get enough, it rolls again he currently serves as the chairman of uents. zoom in close enough or steady my in multiple directions, all while moving the Tantasqua Regional School District. I encourage you to vote in the hand. Finally I stopped, realizing that you along a vertical ring — which also Over the past four years, I have had Republican primary on Sept. 9, for my my urge to capture the moment was spins. the pleasure to work with Mike at EMC good friend and our next state senator, interfering with my actually enjoying “Why not?” I said to myself at the Corporation. He is extremely passion- Mike Valanzola. it. height of my adolescent stupidity. I’m ate and he genuinely cares deeply about As we trekked back to the car, I shaking my head now just thinking doing the best job he can for EMC, his Linda Connly couldn’t help but wonder how many about it. You fool! peers and our local community. Mike Sturbridge other times I’ve faced this digital dilem- Well, the answer to my “Why not” ma. How many times have stopped query soon became apparent. After the doing something wonderful so that I ride — which lasted only about two min- Hillman: ‘Support the local guy’ could pause to “capture” it? How many utes, but seemed like two days — I wasn’t amazing things have seen through my the same for the rest of the night. I barely phone, instead of with my eyes? remembered the night, as waves of nau- Looking back, I probably do it pretty sea led me to stumbling and bumbling To the Editor: tor who will fight for us full time, every often. I mean, I even missed grooving through the rest of the night and into I have known Mike Valanzola for day. As a former state representative to my favorite song at a Paul Simon morning, making me a zombie of a boy. more than 15 years and I am pleased and commander of the Massachusetts concert recently so that I could record I have no intention of riding that cursed to give him my full endorsement and State Police, I know what it takes to get instead. Was the shaky video with ter- ride ever again. Besides, I’m pretty sure support in the Republican Primary for anything done on Beacon Hill. Mike rible sound quality worth missing the the machinery they use today is the State Senate on Sept. 9. is the guy we need to build the right chance to dance in the aisle? Probably exact same rusty ride they used 15 years He is a hard working, dedicated, and partnerships to protect the interests of not. ago… energetic young man who has been on our students, our veterans, our sports- We live in an age that makes it easy Then there’s the time that left me the the front line fighting for our communi- men, our public safety officers, and our – and tempting – to document every- most scared. For this, I travel back about ties for many years. As a selectman he taxpayers. thing. From the little things like what 26 or 27 years. Young Adam was barely advocated tirelessly for more local aid, Please join me in supporting the local we’re eating to dinner, to the big things, 4, if not younger, but the memory stands and in his current role as chairman of guy and the only non-lawyer in the race. like the birth of a baby, we often have out as one of the most frightening of my the Tantasqua Regional School District Vote Mike Valanzola on Sept. 9. our smartphones and tablets out to young life. It may actually be one of my he was the only member who testified shoot it and share it. oldest memories. in Boston against the effort to water Reed V. Hillman I can’t be the only person who finds At a fair (or carnival, I can’t really down the academic standards for our Sturbridge a screen between myself and a moment remember which — for the purposes public school students. We need a sena- far too often. I know I’m not alone in of my story, I suppose it really doesn’t matter), my parents had my cousins take missing out on an experience because I me into one of those trick houses — I was preoccupied with recording it. I’m think they called it a “house of mir- Valanzola will ‘make a fantastic senator’ really going to try to stop — starting rors.” Holding on to my cousin’s hand, now. I cautiously stepped inside and it was A few minutes ago I deleted the wob- instantly dark. A bright light flashed bly video of the amazing moon rise that and I found myself in a room filled with To the Editor: but we see the personal side to Mike. He I was about to send to my mom. I think mirrors — only mirrors. Before me were We have known Mike Valanzola is committed to his family and friends, I’ll just tell her about it instead. what seemed like hundreds of reflections since he was born. dedicated to helping those in need, and of myself, and I was frozen, and trapped. He is a dedicated and talented young always willing to lend a helping hand Amanda Collins may be reached at Not only that, but my cousin had let go of man who has given much of his young when asked. (508) 909-4132 or by email at acollins@ my hand, and I had no idea where to go. life to public service. We are thrilled to We urge you to vote in the Sept. 9 stonebridgepress.com. So, as many kids that age do when they support his candidacy and know he’ll Republican primary for Mike Valanzola, are scared, I began to panic. Fumbling make a great senator for our home- he’ll make a fantastic senator! my way through the trick house, I town of Palmer and all the surrounding bumped into countless mirrors, weeping towns. Kate and Jason Mullen and yelling out for help as weird noises Mike a local guy, someone who has Palmer only bothered me out further. I’m not never forgotten where he came from. proud of it — but give me a break, I was Most know him on a professional level, a kid! Finally, mercifully, after what seemed like hours, it was over, and I came stum- bling out of the house, trembling. In real- ity, it probably only lasted for a minute or two, but for a young kid, moments like that last an eternity. I see it in my son hoto eprints in moments I would never expect. One P R moment of something I would think of as innocent is absolutely terrifying to his young mind, sending him screaming and trembling. You just never know what Available will trigger those experiences. For me, it was a house of mirrors. But enough of this depressing nostal- gia — time for some fresh fair memories, and some fresh fair food! Call for details Enjoy!

Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- 508-764-4325 bridgepress.com. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, August 22, 2014 •The Charlton Villager•11 Church auction continues nation’s longest tradition

STURBRIDGE — The longest continuously running Aug. 9. Members spent almost the entire year hunting American Decoration to replicate arts and crafts of church auction in the country, the Auction and Craft for antiques and restoring furniture for the auction, the early 1800’s. The auction takes place each year on Fair sponsored by the Federated Church of Sturbridge which has been running for more than 60 years. There the second Saturday in August. and Fiskdale brought locals to the common Saturday, are also pieces created by locals trained in Early

The auctions takes place under tents on the common. The auction provided time for folks to mingle and chat.

Amanda Collins photos A painted jug is shown off to bidders. Showing off an old rocking chair. Attendees check out the items. Antique toboggans were up for bid.

Bidders gather under a tent. Little ones had their faces painted. An auction staffer holds up a item for bid. All eyes on the auctioneer. Are you a baby boomer? Don’t let retirement plans go bust

If you’re a baby boomer, you’re at the generation, your possi- Social Security. You can your investment mix to provide you point in life where, if you haven’t actu- bilities are greater — you start taking Social Security with the combination of growth and Financial ally entered retirement, you’re at least may still have time to take as early as age 62, but your income that can help carry you through approaching the outskirts. measures such as boosting Focus benefits will be permanent- your retirement years. You can also be But if you’re like many of your fel- your 401(k) and IRA con- ly reduced unless you wait strategic about which investments you low boomers, you may be experiencing tributions, reducing your JEFF until your Full Retirement start taking withdrawals from, possibly more than a little trepidation over your debts and positioning your BURDICK Age (FRA), which will likely allowing your portfolio to grow more financial prospects as a retiree. That’s portfolio to provide you be 66 or 67. Your payments than you had envisioned. why it’s so important for you to deter- with a reasonable amount can increase if you delay Start thinking now about ways you mine what steps to take to help improve of growth potential. taking your benefits beyond your Full can help yourself achieve the retire- your chances of enjoying a comfortable But even if you are pretty close to Retirement Age, up to age 70. ment lifestyle you’ve pictured. You may retirement. retirement, or at least close to the point You may be able to delay tapping into want to consult with a professional Just how worried are baby boomers where you initially expected to retire, your retirement vehicles. The longer financial advisor who can suggest the about their future? Consider these num- you can act to better your outcome. For you wait until you begin withdrawals strategies and techniques most appro- bers: Seventy-two percent of non-re- one thing, you could re-evaluate your from your IRA and 401(k), the more priate for your situation. In any case, tired boomers think they will probably planned date of retirement. If you really time you are giving these accounts to with some careful planning, you can be be forced to delay retirement, and 50 don’t mind your job and could extend potentially grow (once you turn 70 1/2, a boomer whose retirement plans don’t percent have little confidence that they your working life for even a couple of you will need to generally start taking go bust. will ever be able to retire, according to years, you could help yourself enor- withdrawals from a traditional IRA and a recent AARP survey. Other surveys mously in at least three ways: a 401(k) or similar plan, but you don’t This article was written by Edward show a similarly bleak outlook among You’ll add on to your retirement face this requirement with a Roth 401(k) Jones for use by your local Edward the baby boom generation. accounts. The longer you work, the account). Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact Fortunately, when it comes to build- more you can contribute to your IRA As an alternative to delaying your Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones ing resources for retirement, you have and your 401(k) or other employ- retirement — or possibly as an addi- Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or options. Of course, if you’re in one of the ers-sponsored account. tional step you can take along with [email protected]. younger age cohorts of the baby boom You may be able to delay taking a delay — you may be able to adjust

Mammography Department DUMAS, SIMS TO WED passes state, federal inspections Courtesy photo SOUTHBRIDGE — Southbridge SOUTHBRIDGE — The patient rights resources. resident Linda Jacques would like to Mammography Department at “The inspector definitely got the announce the wedding of her daugh- Harrington Hospital’s Women’s Center impression that we’re working on this ter, Jayna Dumas, to Nicholas Sims, has recently passed its annual inspec- department year round, making sure son of Michael and Lisa Sims. The tion with the Department of Public that every piece of information is ready Sims family and Dumas are all res- Health (DPH). and available. They could tell we put a idents of Charlton. The couple will The DPH was able to pass the lot of effort into this department. If they begin their lives as husband and wife Mammography Department with no say we were meticulous, that means we on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m., with a deficiencies on both state and federal did a good job,” said Dingui. ceremony on the Southbridge Town levels through this single inspection, The DPH gives annual inspections Common, followed by a reception at which occurred on Friday, Aug. 1. to Mammography Departments at the Pilsudski Polish American Club According to Harrington’s Vice each Harrington location, meaning in Southbridge. The couple will share President of Ancillary Services, Kathy three inspections total for Harrington their moment of unity with their son, Anestis, the DPH inspector took notice Healthcare System throughout the year. Braylon Sims, 5, who will be “the of Mammography’s “meticulous and Inspections first occur at Charlton, con- very proud ring bearer.” Dumas is a very well organized” records, and was tinue on to Webster, and conclude in 2009 graduate of Bay Path Regional able to conclude her inspection earlier Southbridge. Vocational Technical High School and than was expected. The news of the passed inspec- Sims is a 2006 graduate of Shepherd Mammography Department tion comes in time for Breast Cancer Hill Regional High School. Supervisor Nellie Dingui added that Awareness month in October. the inspector admired the department’s Harrington Hospital will continue to overall beauty and neatness in the celebrate the month through free mam- Women’s Center, commenting on the mograms, and various events at the niceness of the patient dressing rooms, Cancer Center in Southbridge. and the accessibility of pamphlets and 12 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, August 22, 2014 www.charltonvillager.com Federal grants to fund several projects around town

Sen. Stephen Brewer for his efforts in chairman and president of the Historical ly jointly awarded to Charlton and FUND securing the grants and his decades- Society, Frank Morrill said he was espe- Leicester. In town, the federal grant continued from page 1 long service to the town. cially grateful for funding for resto- will be used to install an elevator in the “We will truly miss Senator Brewer ration work on the Rider Tavern, which Town Hall and senior center. that we just couldn’t do.” as he will be entering the realm of he called the town’s “gem.” Council on Aging Director Elaine Selectmen, along with a large group retirement in the fall. I know I will miss “Preserving it means a lot to me per- Materas said the elevator will allow of town officials, including represen- his regular statement to me, ‘Robin, sonally, and I think it will mean a lot to seniors in the senior center to come tatives from the senior center, library, have I ever let you down?’” said Town the town. I thank him from both hats,” upstairs to do their business in Town Finance Committee, Historical Society, Administrator Robin Craver. “I can he said. Hall, “and give them their indepen- Assessor’s Office and Conservation say, of all that we have asked, Senator, Officials also thanked Brewer for dence back.” Department, took time at their Tuesday, you have certainly responded.” advocating for the $758,056 Community “Handicapped accessibility is not a July 29 meeting to thank soon-to-retire Speaking as the Finance Committee Development Block Grant, recent- privilege — it is a right for all citizens,” Brewer said at the meeting. Reminiscing on the “many, many years” his parents lived in Charlton while his father was a meat cutter at Stearns Meats, Brewer said the town is special to him. He said he was happy to see all the projects the state funding would provide for, especially the con- struction of dugouts on the ball field where he played the evening of his junior prom. “I have a special place in my heart for Charlton,” he said. “This is a wonderful community.” Brewer will retire at the end of this term, his eighth in the state Senate.

Amanda Collins may be reached at (508) 909-4132 or by email at acollins@ stonebridgepress.com.

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Pimental and his wife Jennifer of Worcester, after an ill- family vacations with her son Brian He is the loving Thompson; father-in-law Leo Lefevre, ness. and his family. husband of Sandra Sr. of Thompson, brother-in-laws, Leo Her husband, George Graveside services were held (Lefevre) Pimental. Lefevre, Jr. of Woodstock, Donald F. Breen, died in 1994. Monday, Aug. 18, in North Cemetery, Born in Woonsocket, Lefevre of Sterling; sister-in-law, Karen She leaves one son, Route 12, Oxford. R.I., he is the son of the James B. Gervais of Plainfield; and several niec- Brian Breen and his wife Diane; three There were no calling hours. Bartel Pimental and Alma Marie Hebert. es and nephews. granddaughters, Kylie, Kelsey and Funeral Home & Chapel 33 Schofield Mr. Pimental worked as a Facility Relatives and friends visited with Kadey, all of Charlton. Ave., Dudley, is directing arrange- Foreman for Norton/Saint-Gobain. He Michael’s family Sunday, Aug. 17, in She was predeceased by a sister, ments. In lieu of flowers, donations also worked as a Millwright Mechanic the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Gloria Marshall, of Oxford. may be made to American Cancer and Mechanical Foreman for R.H. St., Putnam. A gathering was held in She was born in Southbridge, the Society — www.cancer.org/donate. White Company. the funeral home Monday, Aug. 18, daughter of the late Ralph and Laura For more information, visit www. Michael coached WPTP football and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial (Taylor) Mandeville. She graduated bartelfuneralhome.com. was active in the Thompson commu- in St. Mary Church, 218 Providence St., from nursing school in Worcester. nity. He was an avid Red Sox fan and Putnam. loved spending time with and caring In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- for his family. He was always the life tions may be made to the Pimental Florence E. Wheeler, 91 of the party. Family c/o Citizen’s National Bank, NORTH BROOKFIELD — Florence Brookfield. She worked for many years In addition to his wife, Michael P.O. Box 6002 Putnam, CT 06260. E (Bartlett) Wheeler, 91, of North at Robinson Thread. is survived by his twins, Michael J. For memorial guestbook visit www. Brookfield, died Wednesday, August 13, There are no calling hours. Services Pimental, Jr. and Stephanie E. Pimental gilmanandvalade.com. 2014, at Overlook in Charlton. and burial are private. In lieu of flowers She was the wife of the late James donations may be made to the MSPCA. Send all obituary notices to the Wheeler. She leaves three sisters, Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 Theresa Moser of Shrewsbury, Viola of School Street, Webster, is directing Charlton Villager, PO Box 90, Amhurst and Doris Nelson of Charlton. arrangements. She was born in Thompson, Conn., A guestbook is available at www. Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to daughter of the late Edward A. and shaw-majercik.com. Flora (Peck) Bartlett and lived in North [email protected]. 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The calendar page is a free service Free admission to attend this family fun SOUTHBRIDGE Hospital Volunteer Office on 100 South offered for listings for government, edu- event, which includes a 50/50 raffle, DJ St., in Southbridge. There is also an cational and non-profit organizations. Dick Salvas playing the oldies and free Town Wide Yard Sale — Sept. 6, at opportunity to enter a raffle for a pri- All calendar listings are due on Fridays health education and screenings offered the Southbridge Town Common or at vate reading with Gary. Tickets will be at 3 p.m., for publication on the fol- from the Harrington on Wheels Mobile your house, $10, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call available at the door if event is not sold lowing Friday’s edition. Mail to Editor Health Unit. Entry cost for classic and 508-764-5402 to get on the map or to out. For more details and availability, Adam Minor at Stonebridge Press, P.O. custom cars is $10. Registration opens make arrangements for a space on the please contact the Hospital Auxiliary Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; send from 9 a.m. to noon at the Speedway. Common. Maps can be picked up at 8 at 508-765-6472. This event is in memory by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to Collector dash plaques will be given out a.m. on the Common for a donation of of Cecile T. Edmunds and will benefit [email protected]. Please for the first 100 cars and trophies will be $1 per map. Sponsored by Southbridge the Harrington Hospital Auxiliary to write “Calendar” in the subject line. We awarded to the top five cars. This event Downtown Partnership. provide equipment and programs to the will print such listings as space allows. will benefit the Harrington Auxiliary to communities served by the Harrington Please note: Items with an RSVP date provide equipment and programs to the FISKDALE HealthCare System. will be listed by their RSVP date, not by communities served by the Harrington the date of the actual event, unless other- HealthCare System. For more details, The Power of God’s Forgiveness: Saturday wise requested. please contact the Hospital Auxiliary at Standing in Steadfast Love — Saint 508-765-6472. Anne Shrine invites you to an unfor- Sept. 13 Friday gettable evening of healing, prayer, and Wednesday song at a free Outdoor Pavilion event. STURBRIDGE Aug. 22 Join Kim Harmon, inspirational Aug. 27 speaker and authority on forgiveness, Big Truck Day Returns to Sturbridge STURBRIDGE along with international speaker Gisela — The Joshua Hyde Library’s CHARLTON Krambeer, spiritual healer and sing- Children’s Room will once again hold Free health screenings (blood pres- er from Heidelberg, Germany, creator its popular Big Truck Day. A convoy sure screenings, glucose screenings, Pasture Prime Players, Inc. is pleased of the “Ho’Oponopono Forgiveness of big trucks and cool cars will sur- health education) on the Harrington to announce open auditions for “Bad Song.” Together they share their mirac- round the Sturbridge Town Common Mobile Health Unit from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. Seed,” by Maxwell Anderson, based ulous life encounters and teach how on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 22 at the Sturbridge Stop & Shop. on William March’s novel “The Bad to heal from hurt, anger, pain and dis- 1 p.m. — rain or shine. There will be a Seed,” and directed by Don Konopacki. ease. Learn how to overcome adversity variety of vehicles to explore and their WALES Auditions will be held Wednesday, Aug. and turn despair into joy. All are wel- operators will be there to answer your 27, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 30, at 10 come! Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m., The questions. You may see big rigs, tow Garden Open House — Friday, a.m., at the Charlton Arts & Activities Pavilion at St. Anne Shrine, 16 Church trucks, ladder trucks, cool cars, an ice Aug. 22 (rain date: Aug. 23), 5-7 p.m., Center, 4 Dresser Hill Rd., Charlton. St., Fiskdale, info@finalforgiveness. cream truck, dump trucks, and many Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, 30 Peck Performances will be held Oct. 31, Nov. com. Please bring a seat cushion or more! This event is free and everyone is Road, Wales. Take a late afternoon tour 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. lawn chair. welcome to attend. Be sure to stop by! of the meadow garden at the Norcross The scene is a small Southern town Wildlife Sanctuary guided by staff hor- where Colonel and Christine Penmark HOLLAND Sunday ticulturist Leslie Duthie. This is a great live with their daughter, Rhoda. On time to see some of the fabulous polli- the surface she is sweet, charming, The Nipmuck Indian Council of Sept. 21 nator plants that grow in the meadow. full of old-fashioned graces, loved by Chaubunagungamaug will present No reservations are needed; tours will her parents, admired by all her elders. their 34th annual Nipmuck Pow Wow on CHARLTON leave every 30 minutes starting at 5 When one of Rhoda’s schoolmates is Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, at Model Train Show presented by the p.m. This event is free. The Norcross mysteriously drowned at a picnic, Mrs. Lake Siog Park in Holland. This event is Providence & Worcester Railfan Club Sanctuary is located at 30 Peck Road in Penmark is alarmed. For the boy who open to the public and will feature tradi- & Museum, Inc., at the Overlook Hotel Wales. For more information, call 413- was drowned was the one who had won tional and contemporary foods, authen- & Reception Room, 88 Masonic Home 267-9654 or e-mail lduthie@norcrossws. the penmanship medal that Rhoda felt tic drumming and dancing and Indian Road, (Route 31), Charlton. Sept. 21, 10 org she deserved. crafts and jewelry. Admission fee is $3 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission $4, children 11 There are roles for six men 20’s-60’s, for adults and $1 for elders and children and under free. Food and refreshments Saturday four women 20’s-60’s and one girl 10-14. 6-12. Children available. (508) 949-2114. Girls are asked to come to the audition under 6 are free. Aug. 23 with braided pigtails. Auditions will be The grounds will cold readings from the script. be open to the pub- STURBRIDGE For more information, contact us lic from 11 a.m. to (508) 249-5448, at 5 p.m. each day. Therapeutic Story Telling, Saturday, [email protected] or For more infor- Aug. 23 10-11 a.m., at South Valley our website www.pastureprime.org. mation, please Family Support Center, 128 Main St., call 508-347-7829 or Sturbridge (508-796-1950). What is ther- Thursday email acw1213@ apeutic storytelling? Stories use met- verizon.net. aphor and imagery to change the way Aug. 28 we see our lives and the world, offering healing and growth to everyone- teller SOUTHBRIDGE Tuesday and listener alike. They connect us to Sadly Missed “Mr. Charlton” each other and help us to find meaning The Jacob Edwards Library, 236 Sept. 9 a.k.a. and hope. Therapeutic storytelling can Main St., welcomes back local musi- change the way we see our lives and cian and composer Michael Caprera. STURBRIDGE Quentin Kuehl ~ Grandpa the world. Using metaphor, stories offer Michael will perform original piano healing to everyone. Open to the public, compositions and discuss the process Please join January 25, 1942 ~ August 13, 2013 free. of composing them. Sponsored by the the Harrington Southbridge Cultural Council. For Hospital We miss you dearly always in our The Hayloft Steppers Square Dance more information, call 508-764-5426 or Auxiliary for the Club is holding a “School Begins Soon” visit jacobedwardslibrary.org. internationally hearts and great memories. dance on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 8 to known, profes- We learned and loved so much 10:30 p.m. (early rounds at 7:30 p.m.). Saturday sional medium The caller is Bruce McCue and the cuer and psychic, Gary through you. We watch our is Bev MacKay. Admission is $7 per per- Aug. 30 McKinstry on son. The club is located at 232 Podunk Tuesday, Sept. 9 memories through all the videos you Road in Sturbridge. For information on STURBRIDGE at Old Sturbridge our next beginner class, please call Moe Village in the have taken throughout our lives at (508) 344-3430 or Al at (413) 436-7849, The Hayloft Steppers Square Dance Visitor’s Center We love you! or visit our website at www.haylofts- Club is holding an “It’s Still Warm” from 7 to 9 p.m. teppers.org. Lots of fun! Great exercise! dance on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 8 to Dedicated to help- 10:30 p.m. (early rounds at 7:30 p.m.). ing people, listen Sunday The caller is Walter Bull and the cuer is to Gary talk to Roy Williams. Admission is $7 per per- people about their Aug. 24 son. The club is located at 232 Podunk lives and those Road in Sturbridge. For information on they have lost to THOMPSON, Conn. our next beginner class, please call Moe the Other Side. at (508) 344-3430 or Al at (413) 436-7849, Non-Auxiliary The Harrington Hospital Auxiliary or visit our website @ www.haylofts- friends are also Your loving wife Cathleen, your loving is having their 5th Annual Classic teppers.org. Lots of fun! Great exercise! invited. The cost Car Show, Cruisin’ into Healthcare, is $20 per ticket children, grandchildren, granddogs, on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Thompson Saturday and can be pur- grandcats, and many many friends Speedway Motorsports Park on 205 East chased through Thompson Road in Thompson, Conn. Sept. 6 the Harrington 14 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, August 22, 2014 www.charltonvillager.com Old-fashioned needlework on display at OSV

STURBRIDGE — Guests at plays and demonstrations Old Sturbridge Village last focused on crafts created weekend got a glimpse of 19th from needles including yarn, century needlework during knitting lace, weaving fabric the Textile Weekend, Aug. 16 for households, netting and and 17. Around the Village embroidery. were several exhibits, dis-

Museum staffer Sue Bousquet demonstrates the intricacies of broom Amanda Collins photos making. Guests check out some hand-knitted items in the Tavern.

A historian explains how dyes were made to color yarn in the 19th century.

A mom and daughter pair get a lesson in textiles in the 1830’s. A young girl poses with her new iron hook for a photo.

Forging an iron hook.

An Old Sturbridge Village staff member carefully bends a piece of iron. Guests got a peek at the process of making cloth.

Herbs, spices and even insects were boiled in bags to make different colored dyes.

Colored yarn hangs in the sun to dry. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, August 22, 2014 •The Charlton Villager•15 SPORTS Central Mass. boys’ soccer wins Bay State Games

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The Bay State Summer Games high jackets as various college scouts were in held since 1982. Members of the team Cooper Setterlund, Matthew White, school boys’ soccer showcase took place attendance. Summer game athletes rep- included Cole Acocelli, Trey Allen, Kyle Mitchell Thackaberry, Rayane Jallouli, at Veterans Field Complex in Waltham resent over 300 Massachusetts commu- Archambault, Andrew Collari, Tyson Anthony Geromini, William Hicks, from July 17-20. The Central Mass. nities. The Bay State Summer Games Szynal, Matthew Beauregard, Shane Liam Setterlund, Peter Sparks and Kyle squad won the gold medal. They were are Massachusetts’ own Olympic-style Ebanks, Sean Gatsogiannis, Ethan Trocki. The team was coached by Mike also presented with Bay State Games athletic competition that has been Melia, Jordan Elster, Vincent Slad, Elster.

What’s On Sports Brief Email Your Mind? Charlton Old Home Day Road Race fast approaches Us! We’d Like to Know. The 48th annual Charlton Old Home Day Road Race will take place on Email us your Monday, Sept. 1. The race will start at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Town Hall across from the library at 37 Main thoughts to: St. (Route 31). The pre-entry fee is $12 (before Aug. 21) and the post-entry fee is $15. Long sleeve T-Shirts are guaranteed for all pre-entries. Get race SoundOff applications at the Charlton Town Hall, Charlton Optical or on www. charltonsports.org. See website for link to online registration. For more Sturbridge@ information, contact Rob Thomas at (774) 402-4027 or email robscotho@ stonebridgepress.com hotmail.com. ‘A lot of people come back every year because they love it’

by him, Kiritsis said. Kiritsis. FAIR “We created a new award called ‘The Bids opened Aug. 6, and will contin- continued from page 1 Stephen Brewer Citizenship Award,’” ue through the Worcester County 4-H she said. “It will be given every year to Fair in Spencer Saturday, Aug. 23 and part,” she said. “You see it and say ‘Ooh, a teen active in citizenship, community Sunday, Aug. 24. Donations are still I got first place!’ or ‘Ooh, I got second service and leadership.” being accepted. place!’” Brewer’s legacy will also be carried on Proceeds will benefit 4-H, Kiritsis said. Kiritsis said the fair is a great oppor- in all of the future 4-H events because of “The money goes to provide campers tunity for kids to get together and show his role in securing a future for 4-H and with scholarships to go to various activ- off what they and their clubs have done. similar programs, Kiritsis said. ities like the Summer of Science camp “The fair really is a nice opportuni- “He set it up so that 4-H is not vul- at UMass, different opportunities like ty for the public to see what 4-H is all File photo nerable in terms of being eliminated,” that,” she said. “It will also provide quite about,” she said. she said. “And 4-H was definitely one of a bit of money to go to Camp Marshall. Kiritsis said the variety of things Two goats peek their heads out from their pen during lasts year’s fair. This year’s event those things that was threatened with The money just supports the 4-H pro- offered at the fair and the fact that every- budget changes.” gram overall.” thing is free helps to draw a big, diverse is slated for Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24. Years ago, while Brewer was a sen- Many of the people making donations crowd. ator’s aide before becoming a senator, are fans or alumni of 4-H, Kiritsis said. “Sometimes young families are look- he was already helping the 4-H, Kiritsis “I got an email this morning from a ing for things with animals, and some- one can enter the competitions. “They do not have to be in 4-H,” said. lady who owns ‘On Q’ Piano School in times they have to pay a lot of money,” “He spent time teaching our kids how North Brookfield, and she saw the auc- she said. “But we have free admission, Kiritsis said. “Any kids can try and do it. If any children have made artwork to advocate for what they want, and tion online,” Kiritsis said. “She said she free parking, and lots and lots of ani- teaching them about citizen and leader- was in 4-H as a kid, and made a donation mals. It’s a nice family day.” at school or done things on their own, or tried their hands at growing flowers ship,” she said. “Over the years, he has of a $100 gift certificate for piano les- Another thing that makes the fair a worked with our volunteers, he is at sons.” great way to expose people to animals or vegetables or baking something, they can enter those things.” almost every 4-H awards banquet, and at Goods and services being auctioned is that the animals are at their best, every 4-H Fair.” range from bread-making classes to a Kiritsis said. The fair is the culmination of a year’s worth of work and activity for 4-H clubs 5-day/4-night escape package to Cancun, “The animals, they are very well- MORE ON THE AUCTION Mexico. There are also dozens of goods taken-care of,” she said, then laughed. in the region. The goal of 4-H is to devel- op citizenship, leadership, and life skills and services from around Central “Sometimes the kids are more attentive What do wood shavings, a sunset Massachusetts, from restaurants to to their animals’ needs then their own!” of youth. The four “H’s” stand for head, hands heart and health. cruise on a American’s Cup yacht in bowling. The fair is also a good chance for older Newport, piano lessons and a $50 gift To see other items up for bid or to 4-H members — ages 10 and up — to be AUCTION TO HONOR BREWER card to Howe Lumber have in common? place a bid, go to the Worcester County involved in setting up the fair and help- They’re all up for bid during the 4-H Facebook page or www.biddingfor- ing to run the fair. This year’s Worcester County 4-H Fair Worcester County 4-H’s first “Bidding good.com and enter “Worcester County One of the favorites for many fairgoers For Good” online auction, which is 4-H.” is the chicken barbecue Sunday at 12:30 is dedicated to outgoing Sen. Stephen Brewer. open until Monday, Aug. 25, and include p.m., Kiritsis said. The dinner includes many donations from Spencer and the chicken, fresh corn-on-the-cob (readied “Even before he was a senator, he was an advocate for us,” said Kiritsis. “For 30 Brookfields. during the shucking contest), a baked “The potato, salad, watermelon, a homemade years, he has been a teacher, a leader … and a friend.” Massachusetts roll and milk. It costs $12 for a half-chick- 4-H Foundation en and $10 for a quarter-chicken dinner. And while he may no longer be at as many of the 4-H events as he was in has done this for Another popular attraction is the trac- some years, but tor pulls — the larger pulls on Saturday, the past — and he was at most, Kiritsis said — his legacy will live on in various this is our first and lawn-tractor pulls on Sunday morn- year doing it,” said ing — and even a kiddie tractor-pull, ways, including a new award inspirited Kiritsis said. “They have their audience,” she said. “People are really interested. It’s fun to watch.” PICK YOUR OWN By far, though, the most popular attraction seems to be on Saturday night, PEACHES Kiritsis said. “The thing they like the most is the make-your-own-sundae,” she said. Only We also have: Adding to the entertainment is the Apples working exhibits set up by some individ- 10 miles uals or clubs, not all of which have to do Tomatoes with agriculture. over the Vegetables “Last year, one of the clubs had done Sweet Corn this engineering project with some PVC CT border pipe and made something like a roll- er-coaster,” Kiritsis said. “They set it up and tested how different things go, and A family farm for 125 years 1889-2014 tested angles, and things like that.” 108 Crystal Pond Rd. • Eastford CT Other demonstrations involve making crafts or clipping sheep. 860-974-1150 • www.buellsorchard.com Many people are not aware that any- Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-3, Closed Sunday 16 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, August 22, 2014 www.charltonvillager.com

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ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ON DEPOSIT SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING UXBRIDGE – 51 High St! 3 Family! 6/4/3 WEBSTER – 6 McGovern! Hospital CHARLTON – Lot 13 Hannah’s Way! THOMPSON – 46 Center St! 1,824’ 6 Rm THOMPSON - QUADDICK DEEDED DOUGLAS– 25 Fairbanks Ct! 6 Room DOUGLAS - 46 Hemlock St! WEBSTER – 52 Ash St! 6 Rm Cape Near! Ideal 5 Rm Ranch! Remodeled Kit - Gentleman’s Farm! 2.44 Acres! New w/Dormer! Updated Granite Kit w/ Rms! 3/1/1 Bdrms! 1.5/1/1 Baths! Exceptional New Construction! 2,760’! 9 Rms! Country Ranch! Farmer’s Porch! 1 Acre! ACCESS Across the Street! 37 Breaults Cape! Set on 2+ Acres! Kit w/Center Grounds! Pride of Ownership! Great Owner Cabinets, Granite, Hrdwds & Appliances! Built 2011! Open Floor Plan! Front to Back Landing! Swim, Fish, Canoe, Kayak, Island! Din Rm w/Hardwood Floor! 3 Appl. Granite Kit w/Beamed Ceiling! Appliances! Remodeled Bath w/Tile Din Area w/Cabinetry, Granite & Hrdwds! Granite Kit! 3/4 Bdrms! Master Suite! Din Rm w/Built-ins! Liv Rm! Fam Rm Flr! Country Liv Rm! 1st Flr Bdrm or Occupier! Main House - 3 Bedrooms! Level Clear Span! Gleaming Hrdwds Throughout! Etc! 4 Plus Rm Expandable Cape! Yr Bedrooms! 2 Baths! 38X38’ Detached Private Back Yard! Off Street Parking! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds & Frplc w/Gas Insert! 2.5 Baths! 20x20 Fam Rm! Hardwoods! Applianced Kit w/Breakfast Bar! Brick Rd Living or Ideal 2nd Home! 12x38 Heated Garage! Listed by Another, w/Sliders to Flower Gardens! 5 Den! 3/4 Bdrms! Carpet Over Wood Fam Rm! Master w/Walk-in Closet! Both 2x6 Construction! Central Air! Trex Bdrms! 2 Baths! 2 Stall Horse Barn Flrs! 3 Season Porch! 2 Z Oil Heat! Separate Utilities! Town Services! Easy Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Tile Bath! Furnace, Hearth! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Full Deck! Appliance Eat-in Kit! 2 Bdrms! SOLD By Century21 Lake Realty! Access to Stores & Highways! Great Decking! 2 Car Gagage! 1+ Acre! Baths! 1st Flr Laundry! Buderus Furnace! Full Basement! Recent Furnace! $272,000.00 w/Attached Workshop/Tack Rm! 3 Newer Furnace, Roof & Siding! Shed! Windows, Gutters, Siding, Shutters 2012! Garages W/Loft! $324,900.00 Town Services! $199,900.00 Mortgage Helper! $279,000.00 Garages! 1/2 Acre! $259,900.00 $389,900.00 $229,900.00 $174,900.00

ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER – 25-27 Granite St! 5 WEBSTER – 6 LeBouef Lane! WEBSTER – 30 Houghton St! 8 Rm THOMPSON – 1496 Riverside Dr! WEBSTER – 78-81 N. Main St! 5 DUDLEY – 6 Charlton Rd! Young NORTHBRIDGE – 124 Quarry Road! WEBSTER – 1075 School St! 7 Rm Young 7 Rm Colonial! 1.9 Acres! 28’ Unit – 4 Apartments Plus a Commercial Units w/3 Bay Garage Plus 27 Granite, Gorgeous Ranch Style Condo! 5 Rms – Cape! Eat-in Country Kitchen Opening Spacious 6 Rm Ranch! Great View Ranch! Eat-in Kit w/SS Appliances! Frplc 7 Rm Ranch w/Open Flr Plan! Farmers Porch! New Carpet & Paint Space! Fully Rented! Off Street Parking! Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! a Separate Building for Extra Income! 1,495’! Custom Granite Kit! Applianced! to the Living Rm with Hardwood Floor! of Webster Lake! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Throughout! Tile Kit w/Breakfast Nook! Many Updates! Separate Utilities! Vinyl History of Making Money, Gross Rents of Open Din Rm! Spacious Liv Rm w/Gas Family Rm out to the Deck! 2 First Floor Liv Rm w/Hrdwds, Bow Window & Tile Bath! Den! Office/Study! Lower Level Sided and Replacement Windows! Rear Cathedral Ceiling Applianced Kit w/ $39K/Year! Coin Operated Washer/Dryer Liv & Din Rms w/Hrdwd Flrs! 3 Bdrms! Island! Recess Lighting! 3 Bdrms! Frplc! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Baths! Bedrooms w/Hardwoods! First Floor Recessed Lighting! Fully Appliance Playroom w/Frplc, 2nd Full Bath! Workshop Master Bath w/Dual Vanities & Jacuzzi Building Has Multi Stall Garage with Covers Water Bill! All Currently Rented! Foyer w/Hrdwds! Full Basement for Full Bath! 2 Second Floor Bedrooms Kit! Din Rm & Fam Rm! 1st Flr Area! Garage! ING Pool! Trex Deck! Fenced Tub! 2.5 Tiled Baths! 23’ Fam Rm! C/Air! One Free Standing Apartment that Has 2 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level! Remodeled w/Many Upgrades! Separate Expansion! Gas Heat! C/Air! 2 Car Garage! w/Hardwoods! Second Full Bath! New Laundry! Carport for 2 Cars! 1/2 Acre Yard! Newer Roof, Siding, Windows! Town Handicap Accessibility, Nice Floor Plan! C/Air! 27’ AG Pool! 2 Car Detached Utilities! Contractor Owned, it Shows! 2 Car Garage! AGPool! $5,000 Towards $219,900.00 $289,000.00 Roof! 2 Car Garage! $219,900.00 Lot! $189,900.00 Services! $214,900.00 Closing! $259,900.00 Garage! $229,900.00 $239,000.00

ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING CHARLTON – 15 Lindsey Lane! 10 Rm, MILLBURY – Ramshorn 102’ SUTTON – RAMSHORN POND! SUTTON – RAMSHORN WATERFRONT! MILLBURY – RAMSHORN POND! 125’ DOUGLAS – 23 Yew St! 8 Rm Gambrel! SOUTHBRIDGE – 15 Kingsley St! 2 SOUTHBRIDGE – 24 Lynn Lane! 5+ 2914’ Colonial! 1.15 Acres! 44’ In Ground Waterfront! 11 Bayberry Lane! 3,400’ Incredible Sunsets! Western Expo! 70’ Shoreline! 1.29 Acres! Cove Location Waterfront! Western Exposure! Beautiful 3.19 Acres! Country Kit! LP Frplcd Liv & Family! Extremely Well Kept! 6/6 Rms! Rm Split! On a Cul De Sac! Liv Rm w/ Pool! 2 Story Grand Foyer! 9’ Ceilings! Custom 8+ Rm Colonial! 2.5 Story Grand Panoramic Water Views! 5 Rm Yr Rd with Western Exposure! Incredible Sunsets and Water Views! Half Acre Plus Fam Rm! Hrdwds Throughout! 26x26 Fam 3/3 Bdrms! Each Approx 1,100’! The Major Hrdwds & Ceiling Fan! Applianced Kit w/ Granite Eat-in Kit w/Isl, Breakfast Bar, Entry! 9’ Ceilings! Granite Kit! Lake Facing Ranch! 172’ Waterfront! Liv Rm w/Stone Sunsets! 5 Rooms! 2 Bedrooms! 2nd Lot! Nice 4 Room Year Round Ranch! Rm w/Cathedral, Skylights, Wet Bar, Slider Updates Are Done! Upgraded Electrical, 2 Breakfast Bar & Tile Flr! 3 Bdrms w/Wall SS Appliances, Open Floor Plan! Frplc Frplcd Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms – 2 Lake Facing – Frplc & Cathedral Ceiling! Knotty Pine Home? Renovate? Build Your Waterfront Fireplaced Cathedral Ceiling Living Room! to Treks 2 Level Deck & IG Pool! 1st Flr Recent Furnaces! Replacement Windows! to Wall Carpets! Full Bath w/Ceramic Tile Fam Rm! Din Rm w/Tray Ceiling! Liv Both w/Full Baths! Master Suite! Library! Kit! 2 Bdrms! Lake Facing Porch & Deck! Dream! Full Recreational Pond! Ski, 2 Bedrooms! Full Bath! Laundry! Windows 08, Deck 09, Recent Vinyl Siding! Blow-in Insulation from Mass Floor! Expandable Lower Level w/Brick Rm w/Hrdwds! Office! 4 Bdrms & 2.5 Lower Level w/2nd Kit/14 Seat Bar! 3.5 Detached 2 Car Garage! 2.67Acres! 2nd Sail, Fish, Enjoy a Midnight Cruise! $349,900.00 Pool Liner & Filter! Garage for 3 Cars! Save! The Hard Work Is Done! Don’t Miss Hearth! Replacement Windows! Shed! Baths! Master Suite! A/C! 3 Car Garage! Baths! C/Air! Frplcd Gazebo w/A/C! Garage! Home? Renovate? Build Your Waterfront $348,000.00 Prof Landscaped! this Opportunity! .41 Acres! $399,900.00 $724,900.00 Dream! $382,000.00 $319,000.00 $184,900.00 $169,900.00

NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING SOLDSOLD NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING WEBSTER LAKE – 263 Thompson WEBSTER LAKE – 29 South Point WEBSTER LAKE – 61 Wawela WEBSTER LAKE – 24 S. Point Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE - 603 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 102 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 18 Cross Ct! Rd! Huge View of Middle Pond! 96’ Level Rd! Panoramic Views of Middle & South Park! Middle Pond! Western Exposure! 100’ Southern Exposure! 9 Rm Cape w/ 67 South Shore Rd! 5 Rm Summer Island Townhouse! 6 Rms! 2 Bdrms! Beach Front Townhouse w/Boat Dock! 5 Killdeer Island - North Pond – Western Waterfront! 14 Room Ranch! Single Family Pond! 188’ Waterfront 15,594’ Lot! All Fantastic Sunsets! The Ideal Summer Huge Views of South Pond & A View of Cottage! Comfortable Cozy Liv Rm w/Stone Rms! Move-in Condition! Lake Views! Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! 7 Rms! w/2 Additional Apartments - Possible 3 Day Sun! Sunrise & Sunsets! Point Lot! Cottage! 8 Rms! 4 Possible Bdrms! 1.5 Middle Pond Too! Lake Facing Kitchen, Din Fireplace Leading Out to the Enclosed Master Bedroom w/Full Bath! 2.5 Applianced! Frplcd Liv Rm! Lake Facing Custom Kitchen! Lake Facing Liv Rm! Family! 7/4/4 Rms! 2/2/1 Bdrms! 3 Full 9 Rm Colonial! 2 Complete Living Levels Baths! Fireplaced Liv Rm! Phenomenal Rm, Liv Rm, Fam Rm & Master Bdrm! 3 Porch Ideal for Entertaining! Kitchen! 3 Baths! Applianced Kitchen! Din/Liv Master w/Bath! 2 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! CAir! Lake Facing Master Bedroom w/Cathedral + 2 Half Baths! Pub Style Fam Rm! Ideal for In-Laws or Extended Family! 2 Screened Porch w/Panoramic Lake Views! to 5 Possible Bdrms! Office/Studio! 2 Full Bdrms! Detached 2 Car Garage for Storage w/Wall to Wall! Frplcd Family Rm! Garage! Listed by Another, Ceiling! 3 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! C/Air! $579.900.00 Kitchens! 4 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 2 Fireplaces! Lake Facing Bdrm! Decks! Dock! Tennis*! Baths! 2 Car Garage! Dock! 11,195’ Lot! of all the Lake Toys! CAir! Gas Heat! Garage! BOAT SLIP! SOLD BY by Century21 Lake Realty! Super 2 Car Garage! New Buderus Furnace! WOW! $499,900.00 $349,900.00 $285,000.00 $499,900.00 $499,900.00 $419,000.00 Beach! Pool! $279,900.00

hope2own.com Featured New Listing Featured Open House WEBSTER - 71-A KLEBART AVE. WEBSTER - 8 MARILYN DRIVE Spectacular OPEN HOUSE 508.943.4333 Young 3100 sf SUN 8/24 • 2-4 NEW LISTING! Sharon Pelletier - Broker Custom Colo- Light and airy well nial with Wrap maintained 3 bdrm Licensed in MA, CT & RI Around Farm- ranch! On 3/4+ acre ers Porch! all fenced in! Finished Loads of detail was given to Quality and Functionality! 4 Bed- family rm and 4th rooms! 3-1/2 Baths! Crown Moldings! Frplc Living Room! bdrm in lower level. WE WANT YOUR Above ground pool with deck! Separate deck perfect for out- 40’X60’ Heated In-ground Indoor Pool Room! Radiant Heat! door gatherings! 2 large sheds for storage! Great place to be 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 LISTINGS! So many more Special Amenities! Call for your private Appoint- with excellent highway access. ment Today! $650,000. Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! New Price $209,900 * June Cazeault * Liz Knutelski * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Vanessa Kubic Hoenig * Diane Strzelecki * Matt Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse

WEBSTER ~ 8 MIKES WAY WEBSTER - 6 CROSBY ST THOMPSON - 210 POMPEO ROAD THOMPSON- 63 PORTER PLAIN RD WEBSTER - 95 LOWER GORE RD

ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT YOU’LL FEEL AT HOME IN IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY 1930’s ERA COLONIAL! Covered Farm- Large 3 bdrm 1 bath ranch set on 1.5± acre! Eat-in er’s Porch w/Concrete Deck make for a Grand Entry! Full South Side 3 Season Sunroom w/9 *Country living at its best! Follow this long driveway kitchen! Fireplaced Living Rm! Hdwd floors! First floor Charming hip roof colonial! Great Neighborhood setting - Immaculate home with beautiful hardwood floors, all Lg Stationery Windows will Welcome You into the Main House or out to the Rear Deck! 2 Sets to a ranch nestled on a very private 3.5 Acre lot! Great laundry! Large almost 1 acres cleared and landscaped natural woodwork, very unique features, walk-up attic of French Doors Lead to Office or Kitchen/Dining, Lovely Formal Living Rm, 3 Spacious BRs, yet tucked away for maximum privacy! Formal living & dining Master BR has Walk-in Closet & Separate Entry into Upscale 2nd Flr Tiled Bath w/Cathedral entertaining spot! Open floor plan! Oversize 2 car barn back yard ready for your enjoyment! Detached garage to provide extra living space/bedroom, on a quiet street, rms, plus a cozy fireplaced family rm - ALL w/beautiful hard- Ceiling, Skylight, Double Sink Vanity & Walk In Shower! 1st Flr Bath, Laundry Closet, Tub/ style garage, a loft area for that office, perfect for will accommodate two cars! Outdoor workshop! Town wood floors! Lovely kitchen & informal dining w/ceramic floors just minutes from Exit 1, I-395. Bonus: Extra lot offers Shower & Tiled Flrs! Full Walkout Bsmnt w/Double Drs, Great for Storage, Oversized 2 Car Ga- many opportunities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! rage w/Full Yr-Rnd Heated 29x16 2nd Flr Finished Family Rm w/Wood Walls & Wood Cathedral Mechanic/ car lover! Minutes from rt. 395 And area sewer! Easy access to I-395. Close to Webster Lake & French doors to private rear deck! Large front to back master Ceilings! 2 Humongous Private Rear Decks w/Hot Tub! Carriage House & Almost 2 Acres of and public boat launch! $191,550 bedroom, 3 Brs total! 2 car garage! New Price $279,875 New Price $152,000. Park Like Grounds! $279,900. Amenities!! Commuters dream! $207,700

DUDLEY - 11 CATHERINE STREET NEW LISTING - WEBSTER LAKE - 11 BATES POINT RD WOODSTOCK - 90 BARLOW CEMETARY RD ON BATES POND! Elegant Web- floors, granite countertops, S/S appli- WEBSTER ster Lake Waterfront Home offers all the ances, center island, Slider to large lake amenities of a fine home Plus Direct facing deck! Formal dining & cozy fire- THOMPSON ROAD Webster Lake Access! Located in a shel- placed formal living rooms w/gleaming tered cove which provides boat access hardwood floors! Plus private 2nd floor 2 Lots, Level and cleared! NEW PRICE to full open water! Includes boat docks, 20x26 family room! Spacious master An Exceptional Home on an Exceptional Lot ~ Picturesque & Private ~ Relax on the Lot B $40,000! inground pool, a fully fenced lakeside bedroom w/opulent private bath, boasts Farmers Porch ~ Enjoying Nature on Your own Private Pond or Gather Friends by the WARM AND INVITING!! This oversized Country Stone Fire Pit! Professionally Landscaped! ~ This amazing Ranch Packs all the Punch- yard, professionally landscaped with floor to ceiling marble, custom double es! Location is set off the road ~ Approach to House includes an Engineered Bridge, Cape has so much to offer! Three spacious bedrooms, irrigation system, all nicely situated in vanity w/clear glass sinks, whirlpool Dam & Spillway…Inside Boasts a Custom Kitchen with Maple Cabinetry, Designed & Lot C $45,000! large open kitchen, bright dining room with built ins Built by “Brunarhans” of Woodstock ~ Granite Counter Tops ~ Center Island & SS Ap- a neighborhood setting. Fine features tub w/waterfall faucet & separate marble pliances including Gas stove! Main Level flooring includes Handsome “Hand-Scraped” Very close to Memorial and sunny, cozy living room for entertaining! 1-1 1/2 Hickory Wood ~ Efficient “Koltech” Exterior Doors & Windows ~ Custom Built interior baths! Finished room in basement with heat! Nicely include: crown moldings, 9’ ceilings, shower! Propane gas heat & central air!! Wide Plank Doors!.. Finished Basement matches the integrity of Main level ~ “Maga- Beach! Town Water & Sewer! zine” worthy Accent Wall of Reclaimed Barn Board & Full Bath! Paint & Décor are of landscaped private backyard!! Huge 2 car garage has beautiful cherry kitchen w/ceramic tile $629,950. “Pottery Barn” Style! Quality built! “Buderus Heating System. 18 X 20 Shed w/power... Don’t miss out! loft! $239,500 Don’t Delay ~ Call Today! $275,000.

WEBSTER LAKE - 102 BEACON PARK WEBSTER LAKE - 101 BEACON PARK WEBSTER LAKE - 33 WAKEFIELD AVE WATERFRONT - S CHARLTON RESERVOIR WEBSTER - 108 THOMPSON ROAD

SOLD SOLD Waterfront - 103 S Charlton Rd Charlton Summer SOLD Cottage on South Charlton Reservoir! Take it down a NEW LISTING! Garden Unit Condo, Unit# 1 on the Webster Lake Cottage - Relax and enjoy the calm notch and come to the Lake for some R & R!! 75’ of NEW LISTING! Townhouse Condo Unit# 2! Shores of Webster Lake. One level living with Deeded waterfrontage! 2 bedrooms! Modern full Bath! Open Desirable end unit with deeded boat slip! Private Boat Slip! Desirable end unit with side windows that morning waters and incredible western sunsets! 3+ acres Commercially Zoned! 340 feet Street side balcony! Spacious Master Suite with Skylighted Floor Plan to Kitchen, Dining, & Living Room with provides plenty of natural sunlite! Spacious lake Level waterfront yard = user friendly! Screened in exposed Cathedral Ceiling! This gem has been in the frontage on Thompson Rd., 450 feet on Tower St., 339 Bath! Large 2nd Bedroom and full bath! Security facing Master Bedroom with private bath! Lg. 2nd front porch! 3 bdrms! Enjoy all waterfront activi- feet on Paper Rd - Summit St. Included is a 2 family, System! $299,900. family since 1963 ~ and now, Lucky You, it’s your turn to bedroom & full bath. $249,900. ties from this sandy shoreline! $324,900. Treasure It! $199,000. Fieldstone constructed 2 car garage. B-4 Zoned. 4 • The Villager • Friday, August 22, 2014 REAL ESTATE

508-943-7669 • 508-949-3205 JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com Maria Reed Diane Luong Bob Zannotti Bob Falter 508-873-9254 774-239-2937 508-414-8101 508-612-1649 Open House Directory LICENSEDLICENSED IN IN MA MA & & CT CT Jo-Ann Szymczak Call any agent listed Deadline: Monday at 10am CRS, GRI, SRES, ASP “Home “Home Ownership Ownership Matters” Matters” above for a showing (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult PERRYVILLE ESTATES GRANDVIEW ESTATES (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2014 Open House Open House Sun 12-2 Sun 12-2 DUDLEY 21 Johnathan Pass S 12-2 $397,500 Re/Max Advantage 1 / Diane Louag 774-239-2937 21 Piasta Pass S 12-2 $309,900 Re/Max Advantage 1 / Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 * Corian contertops * Central air/vac * 2.6 acres * 3 bedrooms * Center island * 22’ Family w/gas fplc * Great schools * Hardwoods OXFORD * Formal dining * Sprinkler system * Dudley/Oxford line * 21’ kitchen 24’ living /dr * Hardwoods * 24’ above ground pool 13 Daniel Dr D 12-2 $219,900 Re/Max Advantage 1 / Bob Falter 508-612-1649 SOUTHBRIDGE 21 Johnathan Pass 21 Piasta Rd 72 Clemence Hill Rd S 12-2 $195,000 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 19 Gerard St S 12-2 $259,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 WEBSTER - NOW! WEBSTER CONDO - DEAL! 55+ COMMUNITY DUDLEY - 3 UNITS WEBSTER 8 Marilyn Dr S 2-4 $209,900 Hope Realty 508-943-4333 WEST BROOKFIELD

Open House 246 W. Main St S 11-1 $227,500 Bernice Giard Realty 508-882-3900/774-262-6667 Sun 12-2 62 Pierce Rd S 1-3 $299,900 Bernice Giard Realty 508-882-3900/774-262-6667 * Inground Pool *Fireplace * 2 bedrooms *1st fl Family Rm * Living room * HWD Floors * Hardwoods * Sided *3-4 bedroom * 2 bedrooms * Cathedral ceiling * Replacement windows * Near Webster Lake * Low Condo Fee * 2 Baths * Oversized garage To have your open house listed in this directory * Garage * 2 Bedrooms * Appliances please contact Sandy @ 508-909-4110 7 Lillian Ave 17 Cutler St • $64,900 13 Daniel Dr • $219,900 17 Pine St.• $184,900

Re/Max Professional Associates Brenda Ryan Jan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Broker- DiGregorio Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Realtor/MLS Owner Hilli Doros Conrad M. Allen “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” Broker/Certified appraiser 201 SOUTH STREET, Serving Worcester County and NE CT. SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 508-400-0438 508-765-9155 [email protected] • www.ConradAllen.com FAX: 508-765-2698 Robin Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Giguere Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Rivera OXFORD WATERFRONT $399,900 Now offering rental services HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES Where do I begin? One of a kind waterfront with 3500 SOUTHBRIDGE: Brand New, Energy Efficient Homes (3 to Open House 12-2pm Open House 12-2pm sq ft cape on 2.43 acres with 594 feet of your own pri- choose from) all being built for those of you asking for one Sun Sun vate waterfront... 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This gives you a sense of from Mass Pike, Rte 20 & Rte 84. walkout for future familyroom. Over ½ acre of land. garage under. 2.87 acres. Commuters great access how private this location is and how few homes are on Christi Cournoyer Ready to go! $195,000. 72 Clemence Hill. to Rt 84 & Mass Pike! $219,900. this pond... It is only 1.31 minutes long. http://youtu. Michael Toomey & Associates be/vBlR25J1uE4 (508) 864-3356 (cell) • (508) 867-2800 (Office) Southbridge: Spectacular Home Southbridge: Two www.miketoomeyrealestate.net with 7 rooms 3 bedrooms 2 baths! Family home in good What makes this home so special is the improvements done in the condition. 4 rooms and OXFORD WEBSTER MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE NEW LISTING last 3 years! New gorgeous kitchen 2 bedrooms in each unit. BEACON PARK with Jenn Air appliances, granite Fully rented. Hardwoods NEW CONSTRUCTION AT PUBLIC AUCTION counters, tile flooring, & eating alcove. New 1st floor bath & $279,900 GARDEN UNIT laundry. 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Call 800-536-5836 $350 Call: 508-410-7050 Craftsman/Delta FREE WOOD Cleaner & Greener Antique-Kelvinator Bandsaw PALLETS EPA Qualified Need to Place 135 LOST AND FOUND 25-Year Warranty Vicki Kelley Electric range a Classified Ad? You pick up Call 800-536-5836 Craftsman Call Today w/double oven, broiler Monday thru Friday —LOST— Professional WANTED TO BUY Drill press B/O 8am-noon 508-882-0178 Groomer BY COLLECTOR Large Male CrystalRockFarm.com Call Ed @ Stonebridge Press Old comic books 10’ flat 25 Optical Drive 20 Years Exp. 508-479-9752 Neutered Cat 1940s and up NordicTrack Elite Bottom Jon Boat Southbridge FIREWOOD “We Go Right Life vest & oars Stoneville Pond & Beatles memorabilia LET’S MAKE A DEAL! (located behind Cut, Split & Delivered 14.7 Elliptical 2hp Johnson Motor Leicester St Area toYour Door” 1960s and up Southbridge Hotel & Green & Seasoned Local 2 years old, Like new, paid $1200 new Conference Center) 508-987-2419 Famous monster Internet access, Paper work Black with patches of white on News Asking $650 or BO Wood Lots Wanted magazines, Godzilla, Bought $1399 his belly Frankenstein and A little shy but basically asking $850.00 774-230-3205 109 MUSIC/ARTS Call Paul monster items, friendly Old toys and About 8 years old 508-769-2351 Wii TOOL SHEDS GUITAR 508-987-5349 advertising items Made of Texture 1-11 1970 GIBSON J50 Please call w/Balance Board 8x8 $775 Call: 860-779-2469 FOUND HERE! Acoustic w/case 508-832-5512 FREE Controllers, Games 8x10 $960 Great condition Going... Going... Leave a message Construction LED R-30 INDOOR Bought $500 8x12 $1050 $1800.00 o.b.o. Gone to the Dogs Asking $250.00 774-633-0832 Wood WAR FLOODLIGHTS 8x16 $1375 Training and behavior 2x4’s, 2x6’s, by Philips 200 GEN. BUSINESS management in your RELICS 12w = 65w Pet Training & Delivered and Built On-Site SMALL UPRIGHT Plywood beams, 3/4’ thick, Instant on, very bright Other Sizes Available Assorted sizes & thickness home. & WAR WHITE LAQUER 204 WATER EQUIPMENT plus dimmable Live-in Crate CALL 413-324-1117 Positive methods used. SOUVENIRS Lasts 22.8 years 24”Lx19”Wx19”H Heavy duty PIANO 2000 SEADOO 720 Good for wood stoves Certified Pet Dog and outdoor burners Big box stores sell for 11-gauge black epoxy w/Bench with caravan trailer trainer and member WANTED $26-$30 Clean Wood! Like new Local 11 years old Red & white APDT WWII & EARLIER YOU PAY $15.00 each $40.00 Excellent condition Very fast and fun! or 4 per case $50.00 Paid $3700 508-867-2564 Call Renelle at CA$H WAITING! Heroes Delivery Available Call Keith 508-347-3145 Asking $1500 $1500 508-892-1850 Helmets, Swords, email: 508-524-9328 508-637-1168 Call 774-244-6781 PERFECTLY Daggers, Bayonets, 508-234-8297 [email protected] Medals, Badges, Flags, Precious SEASONED Uniforms, etc. Lg. Pet Carrier 110 NOVENAS Stowe Farm Moments 205 BOATS FIRE WOOD FOR Over 30 Years Experience. $30.00 Pet Boarding Call David Collection May the sacred heart of Jesus 10 FOOT SALE be adored glorified loved and From Dogs to 1-508-688-0847 and stands $190 per Cord Golf Clubs/Bag preserved throughout the world SLAT BOTTOM Guinea Pigs I’ll Come To YOU! 28 pieces now and forever sacred heart of JON BOAT Call $45.00 508-867-2887 Jesus pray for us Saint Jude Aeiral Tree Service Horse Back Riding Lessons 2hp Johnson motor, helper of the hopeless pray for & site development and Summer Camp us say 9 times daily for 9 days Life Vests, 300 HELP WANTED REMOTE CONTROL Oars &ancor Ask for Rick Antique Printers prayer will be answered and Hand raised guinea pigs, Only in water 3 times Drawers AIRCRAFTS then must be published. TY for 860-382-5071 bunnies, and parakeets some with motors prayers answered. asking $650 305 BUSINESS $15.00 ea. or Call George REE ETS OPPORTUNITIES FOUND HERE! best offer 281 F P 508-865-2227 774-241-0027 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus Call Stowe Rd. Millbury MA Display Cabinet TREES FOR SALE be adored, glorified, loved and www.stowefarm.com For Family Room ROLAND ORGAN preserved throughout the world 774-230-3205 LOOKING FOR A Want to Place a Classified Ad? 2 Leather Couches Evergreen Trees, Colorado Call 800-536-5836 $50.00 now and forever. Sacred Heart MUSIC ATELIER Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, WONDERFUL 42”Lx33”Hx23”W of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, 14’ STARCRAFT Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall A-1 Condition 80G LUXURY worker of miracles, pray for us. LOVING HOME... All 10 trees for $85 ALUMINUM BOAT (Fontana/armless) 774-452-3514 including bench and St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, 2-year-old Pitbull 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES Norway Spruce, 3.5’ with 5HP Mercury Originally $350 owner’s manual. pray for us. Say this prayer nine 5/$99 gas motor (2011) with papers HINGES Asking $225/ea. LUMBER Upper and lower keyboard times a day, by the eighth day Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall only 10 hrs use Female named “Calle” Rough Pine - Dry $500.00 your prayer will be answered. It Heavy duty 54” long 5/$99 Trailer included - Blue nose, not spayed (508)234-2573 5% moisture - Sizes up to has never been known to fail. stainless steel Excellent privacy plus seats & vests Great for single pet 2”x18”x10’ Furniture quality 508-867-9386 Publication must be promised. piano hinges Need to Place border/ornamental environment $2.00 board foot or B.O. Thank you Saint Jude for Asking $50.00 each a Classified Ad? Call Call 800-536-5836 Need to Place a Classified Ad? 508-476-7867 Call 800-536-5836 Call 508-278-5762 granting my petition. Please $1,800.00 Brand new Leave message evenings continue your help. 508-867-2551 774-318-8439 774-633-0832

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505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 525 HOUSES FOR RENT

Toyota  Scion  Used  College Graduates Welcome  Honest RENT RENT  Excellent Reputation  Salary  Commission  Bonuses  SPENCER HOUSE President Award Dealership  Car Allowance  401K  Medical DOUGLAS Southbridge 
  
  

 


 

 
- 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom FOR RENT sphere  Management Opportunity  $55,000 Expectation Nice, Clean the First Year  Experience NOT a Must, We Will Train. We are Apartments Available Newly renovated Fabrico Inc., a leader in the manufacture of components and assemblies for searching for the right female OR male to join our team. Prices start at $845/month. 2 & 3 Bedroom 3 bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom the combustion section of industrial gas turbines, is seeking candidates for  If you are energetic, honest, drug-free, and desire a lucrative Includes heat, hot water, Apartments Country Seting, the following positions: long term career... A/C, pool, fitness center huge yard, Fully applianced • Estimator (machining experience) See Shane Bacigalupo at Tri-State Toyota
Scion & children’s program. one mile from town, Carpet, Hardwoods • Class A Machinists [email protected] Off street parking. W/D Provided Call (508)476-3777 1st & Security $1200 month • Sheet Metal Mechanics No Pets • General Production Workers, 1st and 2nd shi First/Last/Security DUDLEY From $595.00 Call 508-498-1708 • Welder CALL With tow locations in Massachusetts and one in South Carolina, Fabrico’s 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms Equity Commercial 175 employees meet the demands of global customers every day by providing 325 PROFESSIONAL Hardwoods, Ceramic tile bath Real Estate OUSING ANTED tight-tolerance, highly engineered components of the highest quality. 500 REAL ESTATE Country setting Steve: 508-755-3336 535 H W HELP WANTED Off-street parking Trailer Truck Heat, Hot water, rubbish and LOOKING FOR APARTMENT Fabrico, Inc 501 REAL ESTATE hook-ups included SOUTHBRIDGE Elderly woman on 10 Old Webster Road Drivers Wanted References, 1st and Last Three bedrooms, WANTED oxygen looking for 1 or Oxford, MA 01540 No Pets/No Smoking New floors, Cleaned, Class A CDL with 2-bedroom first floor apartment Tel (508) 987-5900 Fax (508) 987-1628 Starting at painted, Stove, Off-street Hazmat in decent neighborhood with E-Mail: [email protected] $825/month parking, Washer/Dryer Based in Hook-ups in apartment. heat/hot water, washer/dryer  


  
   
 
 
 - 860-935-9105 hookups in the Southbridge/ North Brookfield w/Fridge & Washer age. Visit us at www.fabricomfg.com DUDLEY Limited restricted storage. Sturbridge area EOE Deposit, references, and Have indoor neutered cat and Please Call APARTMENT credit check required. many references First Floor, Two Bedroom, No pets, No utilities 508-344-0072 508-867-3235 off street parking, $800 per month 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP No Pets-Smoking Plus Sewer & Water ************ Retired Mechanic ANTED ANTED ANTED 335 JOBS WANTED $650 month + utilities W W W Call 508-637-1074 with drivers license EQUAL HOUSING 401-624-3897 CDL DELIVERY HELP WANTED HEAVY Looking for InLaw ADMIN ASSISTANT DRIVER CLASS A CDL DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPPORTUNITY NORTH BROOKFIELD STURBRIDGE Apartment or Performance Food Group, Full Time ************* 28 Spring Street Daniel Fiske Room with a bathroom PART TIME OPERATOR and storage Springfield MA Robbins All real estate advertising in this 3 large rooms, 3rd floor Well organized, on-time, Must hold current Hoisting House for 64 year old Full time, First Shift 28 Sutton Ave newspaper is subject to The Like new personable, non-smoker needed Engineers license. 5-Room Apartment Handicapped, but Sign on Bonus:2+ Yrs. food Oxford Federal Fair Housing Act of Washer/dryer hookup for office in Oxford. Applicant We offer exclnt compensation 1st Floor, 2-Family self-sufficient Service delivery exp. 508-987-2897 1968, which makes it illegal Off-street parking must be knowledgable in Excel and extensive benefits. Hardwood Floors, Patio $3000; to advertise any preference, Central location and knows the way around a HELP WANTED Apply in person, $895/Month 860-382-3634 1-2 yrs. Food service limitation or discrimination No pets, smoke outside computer keyboard. You will be delivery exp. $2500; ask Kearns Collision Repair 37 Federal Hill Rd working in an office that based on race, color, religion, $600/month about details. Auto technician Oxford MA 01540 - No Utilities - contracts carpenters, electri- sex, handicap, familial status References and The Driver position Painter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 546 CEMETERY LOTS cians, plumbers and has many (number of children and or security required Collision Repair Includes happy customers. Hours may will perform the 400 SERVICES pregnancy), national origin, 508-867-7404 5 year’s Experience Appliances & Laundry expand, but will start following duties: ancestry, age, marital status, or CEMETERY LOTS Full time Available any intention to make an such NORTH BROOKFIELD On Premises. M/F 1-5 $12 per hr. Ability to solve receiving 8’x6’ Blackboard Paid holidays and vacation preference, limitation or First/References/Security Send Resume to problems & deal w/ a Old School DUNCAN BLOCK AVAILABLE Apply at discrimination. This newspaper Required variety of variables in $500.00 APARTMENTS Pine Grove Cemetery Kitchenoptions 1737 Providence Rd will not knowingly accept any (508)347-9081 situations where a high 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom Spencer, MA @charter.net advertising for real estate that is degree of standardization Northbridge apartments Single lot $1000 Hearthstone Soap Stone in violation of the law. or fax 508-987-3341 exists Heat and hot water Double $2000 HVAC TEK Wood Stove Our readers are hereby NO PHONE CALLS. ability to analyze Hardwood floors WEBSTER Minimum 5 years $1900.00 informed that all dwellings work-related situations & Stove, refrigerator Hartley Terrace Interviews will be service + install advertising in this newspaper Call Mike make decisions in an Trash pick-up, elevator 8/25 & 8/26 Residential/commercial are available on and equal Must Income Qualify 774-200-6164 effective manner Oak Dining room Table Secured entry Full-time opportunity basis. Section 8 or Correctly Identify specific 2 Leaves/6 Chairs On-site laundry Health insurance, vacation, To complain about pinegrovecemetery product to be delivered to $725.00 Parking Certificate Needed CATHOLIC holidays, etc. discrimination call The [email protected] customer locations Non-smoking, no pets 2 Bedroom Department of Housing and CHARITIES Unload product from trailer 508-476-1722 $739-$802 73” Mitsubishi Urban Development “HUD” Is looking for aides to care for utilizing a two-wheel cart& Heat & Hot Water LOAN Big-Screen TV toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. 508-867-4277 Cemetery Plots elders and the disabled in the transport to area Included. $1500.00 For the N.E. area, call HUD ad Worcester County Memorial surrounding towns, designated by the customer ORIGINATOR Modern Kitchens 617-565-5308,. The toll free ONE BEDROOM Park Duties include light housekeep- Read & write to complete Wall-To-Wall Carpet Interviews members, number for the hearing impaired STUDIO Valor II Section ing, shopping and personal delivery paperwork 3-Piece Oak Spacious Closets originates and underwrites is 1-800-927-9275 Graves 1 & 2 care. able to lift 50 to100 lbs. applications for consumer loan Bedroom Set APARTMENT On-Site Laundry Reliable transportation needed and mortgage products. $750.00 Easy Highway Access 505 APARTMENTS FOR AVAILABLE Valued at $7600 Schedule to meet your needs ********** handles equity lane/loan RENT Main St North Brookfield For More Information Asking $4000 CALL Qualifications: closings. 774-545-6161 Cross sells payment protection Parking, on site laundry Call 508-943-9567 high school diploma or 1800-649-4364 plans and credit cards. BROOKFIELD $475/mo EHO 508-885-6489 Equivalent EOE/AA Assists in the collection efforts APARTMENT plus utilities 508-885-4278 One year driving, CDL A of deliquent loans. No pets, 1st and preferred One Bedroom Meets requirements to main- last months rent WEBSTER Food service exp. preferred Beautiful, quiet area. tain an active MLO registration Call CEMETERY PLOTS CATHOLIC Must receive a pass on a Easy access to route 9. Modern 1-bedroom, in the NMLS. 774-200-5297 Worcester County road test Second floor 3 rooms CHARITIES Apply at 205 Main Memorial Park Clean MVR Furnished 469-450-6455 Includes stove, is seeking a per-diem Paxton, MA Ability to dispatch from Street, Southbridge or $725/mo refrigerator, dishwasher, Registered Nurse to supervise Garden of Gospels Springfield, MA Facility email resume to including utilities Southbridge W/D hookups and trained personal care aides in 1 plot #150 Mon-Fri between [email protected] For more information rubbish removal clients home. Ashland St 2 grave sites 3AM-6AM call 774-232-7761 Off-street parking Call THE TOWN OF Modern 2 bedroom Nice area 1800-649-4364 Apartment $650/month Asking $2800 *********** BROOKFIELD Off-street parking EOE/AA + utilities seeks a Town Hall municipal Brookside Quiet area 386-576-6663 Applications accepted on clerk for 40 hours per week. Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Call 508-769-2500 Need to Place a Classified Ad? Call 800-536-5836 pfgc.com/careers Duties include performing Terrace Laundry on premises Contact number: highly-skilled administrative No pets 413-846-5437 and clerical duties, ------No smokers WEBSTER WORCESTER Confidential position. --A/C In Every Unit $775/mo Prospect Estates COUNTY Performance Food Group is Submit applications to --Pool First/Security MEMORIAL PARK an equal Brookfield Selectmen, --Basketball Court 2 and 3 Bedroom & References required 2 plots in Good Shepherd opportunity/affirmative 6 Central Street, --Playground Apartments (508)335-8878 Plot #97 action employer, dedicated Brookfield, MA 01506 Now Available --On-Site Laundry $1800 to a policy against or to selectmen@ SOUTHBRIDGE Historical Buildings discrimination on the basis Will pay transfer fee brookfieldma.us Coombs Street of race, color, age, sex, Heat/Hot Water Must Income Qualify 508-867-3729 no later than Two-2 bedroom apartments religion, national origin, the SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES Included! Laundry hook-ups presence of mental, 3 pm on Thursday, WELCOME ------Utilities not included Worcester County physical, or sensory Aug 21, 2014. Call disability AA/EOE TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Affordable 2-Bedroom Quiet neighborhood Memorial Park protected veteran status, Apartments For Rent. No Pets (508) 943-9567 Double plot sexual orientation, or any THE TOWN OF Spacious, Fully $800-$900 EHO $2300.00 other basis prohibited by Applianced. first/security/references BROOKFIELD ($4600.00 value) federal or state law. 402 GENERAL SERVICES 508-596-8497 seeks a Town Hall municipal Starting at $829 WEBSTER Will pay transfer fee clerk for 40 hours per week. PAUL CHAMPEAU INCOME LIMITS APPLY SOUTHBRIDGE Very nice 3 bedroom 508-248-3303 ********* Duties include performing MASONRY apartment highly-skilled administrative Section 8 Welcome Great Location, and clerical duties, Creative Masonry Kitchen, Call during the day WORCESTER COUNTY Confidential position. Design in Concrete: Office Open From: Dining room 774-230-7640 MEMORIAL PARK DRIVERS Monday-Friday Living Room Submit applications to Brick Block or Stone. after 6pm Paxton, MA Class A or B 9:00am to 5:00pm Bedroom Brookfield Selectmen, Repairs and New Construction 774-230-7640 Faith/Crypts Local supplier Saturday 10:00am Great condition 6 Central Street, Walls, Lot 84C #1 Space to 3:00pm $875 month to convenience stores Brookfield, MA 01506 Walkways, $4200 Chimneys etc. Evening Appointments Available First+Last West Brookfield M-F or to selectmen@ 508-943-0671 20 years in the trade Call Brookhaven Lake Home Nights/weekends brookfieldma.us Salary incentive-bonus and MA LIC CS 078612 774-757-8222 First floor, 1 bedroom no later than apartment with appliances great benefits! FULLY INSURED WORCESTER COUNTY 3 pm on Thursday, (508) 764-1707 SOUTHBRIDGE Private driveway APPLY Available Sept. 1 MEMORIAL PARK Aug 28, 2014. Brookside Terrace Modern, clean Two grave plots: CORE-MARK AA/EOE 442 LICENSED DAY 3-bedroom apartment First/Last/Security 11 Village Drive Valor I (#291, Unit A, 355 Main St. ARE 2nd floor $650/month C Southbridge, MA 01550 graves 1 and 2) 311 PART-TIME Washer/dryer hook-up Whitinsville MA or to Current value $8200.00 ************************* Off-street parking Call: 508-867-7846 pkalafarski@ HELP WANTED (508)764-7675 Offered: $5,850.00 The Commonwealth of $850/month 508-499-7957 core-mark.com Drivers & Monitor Massachusetts plus security C&C 525 HOUSES FOR RENT [email protected] Wanted Office of Child Care Call 774-258-0147 Services requires that all Foster 20 hours a week, split shift. Dri- Properties ads placed in the SOUTHBRIDGE 3 BEDROOM Parents Wanted ving special ed children to 107 Central St. 565 ROOMS FOR RENT school in Spencer, Leicester newspaper for child care Southbridge New COTTAGE Seeking Quality Homes and Worcester areas (daycare) in your home LOOK & COMPARE 2 bedroom apartment. On Webster Lake, avalable Throughout Central MA include your license number Off-street parking 9/1/14-5/30/15 ROOM FOR RENT To Provide Foster Care Call: 508-885-5778 Southbridge No Pets Large living room, kitchen $600.00/month OME To Children In Need. or: 508-885-5788 454 H Quality 1, 2 & 3 2 bedroom: $775/mo breakfast nook, Shared common area, 24/7 Support. Generous IMPROVEMENT Bedroom Apartments! inclosed porch refrigerator and microwave Reimbursement. 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL $ Appliances, First & Security First-Last-Securty on second floor. Call Carol Use of Kitchen stove and sink $1000 Sign-On Bonus PROFESSIONAL 1 PAINTING Off-StreetParking Call: 508-765-5852 Call For Details Call (508)765-0501 860-617-1113 on first floor. Shared bathroom MEDICAL SERVICES, Interior/ SOUTHBRIDGE is located on first floor. INC. Exterior Rent includes room, cable/wifi, CHARLTON HOUSE FOR RENT HAS EXPANDED TO Power Washing APARTMENT Webster Lake percentage of heat, electric and STURBRIDGE Carpentry Two bedroom apartment Two bedroom, Waterfront seasonal Rental water bill. Off Street parking 508-347-9400 Off-street parking. no smoking or pets 9/15/14-6/15/15 available. Equal distant to • FREE ESTIMATES • Nice yard Worcester and Providence BILINGUAL/SPANISH • FULLY Insured • W/D hook up Furnished 2 Bedroom, Coin-op laundry in a very quiet town, SPEAKING • Reasonable Rates • off street parking, Large Yard No Pets on site storage. Close to 395 on a cul-de-sac. Use of yard. ENCOURAGED TO Rich O’Brien Devereux Therapeutic Second Floor $600 month No Smoking No Pets First+$200 deposit APPLY Painting $800/Month First-Security $1380 month+Utilitys Contact 774-280-9565 Foster Care HHA’S/CNA’S/PCA’S/EOE 28 Years Of Experience

www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Plus electricity Call First+Last or 508-829-6769 508-248-7314 508-335-0249 508-200-8038 Call 508-989-9385 [email protected]

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575 VACATION RENTALS CAPE COD TIME SHARE FOR SALE Edgewater Beach Resort 95 Chase Avenue Dennisport, MA 02639 Across the street 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/ 760 VANS/TRUCKS from the water 700 AUTOMOTIVE TRAILERS Studio (Unit 706) Weathertech 2006 MERCURY 2000 HARLEY Harley Davidson 1992 GMC Fixed week 33 (August) 2000 WINNEBAGO Deeded rights 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Floor Mats MOUNTAINEER DAVIDSON Fat Boy Diesel Truck 4 HANOOK SNOW Gray, Front and Rear Fits 82,000 miles, one owner, Heritage Softail 2001 Carberated 70K JOURNEY 34B UPS Truck-Style, You’ll own it for a lifetime Jeep Liberty 2008-2012 20,000 miles Aluminum Grumman Body, TIRES All-wheel Drive, V6, seats 7 $8500.00 Jadestone/White, & can be passed down to Excellent Condition Cummins 275HP Diesel Shelves. Rebuilt 235/55/R18 100T Like New Good Condition your children and grand 1 Owner Transmission/Motor, Like new $8,000 Pusher, Allison 5-spd Trans, children. Will entertain any $100.00 $8900 New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steer- All 4, $245 Ph: 508-949-2270 Tornado Tow Package reasonable offer. 508-347-3145 508-341-6127 Sleeps 5 ing Box. Dual Wheels, Catamaran 11’ Area Behind Seats Need to Place Retractable Slide, Auto RETRACTABLE TRUCK FOR SALE 20’ Great Shape Excellent Condition a Classified Ad? Leveling, Full Kitchen, Bath, 508-347-3145 720 CLASSICS Call 800-536-5836 CARGO COVER 2004 Ranger $3650.00 Queen Bedroom, Corian Tops, 14,100GVWR FOR CHEVY EQUINOX 1962 2-DOOR 6 Cylinder Wash/Dry Hook-up, 10-gal. Brand new, $65 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 4WD Automatic 107,000K 774-545-6161 Hot Water Tank, Central Call 5pm-8:30pm Runs Great! 2002 HONDA Small V8 Air/Heat, Oak Wood/Rug Floor, 508-867-6546 Local $3500 CBR 954 Automatic Like New-Under Elec. Fireplace, U-HAUL TRAILER Black and red $10,000/OBO Call 508-867-1982 2,300 miles Satellite System, 2000 In great condition Heroes HITCH Spring around the corner Beautiful Oak Cabinets, 2 TVs, TOWN & COUNTRY 508-949-0771 Only 11,637 miles Class II 720 FOREIGN AUTO be ready-to-ride with VCR, Back-up Camera, 2-inch receiver fits Is completely MINIVAN Early 1964 1/2 this fantastic Solar Panel No rust, awesome shape Chevy Equinox from 2004- ready to ride 2006 Suzuki Many Extras...Must See in and out. 2013 Mustang Coupe ‘01 VW BUG Tons of cosmetic $38,000 All-wheel drive, leather, $75 $1950 or BO upgrades Boulevard VL800K with factory 260 V8 Just reduced — make every option, new headlights, White w/red interior, Runs Great Priced to sell Like new Saddle bags-Visor Buy Now for fantastic start a reasonable offer brakes, water pump Call Mark Excellent condition, 860-753-2096 immediately at $4,500 $3600 or best offer All receipts, 508-688-5907 to spring 860-412-0488 508-887-2847 $4900.00 508-847-3281 Complete documentation. 1980 MGB 2005 PALOMINO 4 Tires w/Rims No disappointments. 774-329-9160 POP-UP CAMPING 2009 midsize Ford $7,000 2008 KAWASKI 3/4 TON CHEVY $16,900 Nice interior, runs great Motorcycle for sale TRAILER 125/55R16 VULCAN 500 Excellent Condition SILVERADO Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern Many new parts, top, engine, or best offer 2001 Garaged during off seasons 4-wheel drive, 1986 $450.00 suspension, brakes, etc. MOTORCYCLE 3200 mi., Black Harley Davidson One owner Selling for parts 860-871-5777 508-987-1228 Used only 4 weeks a year 508-943-1740 Like New Night Train 1450 Asking $3800 Sleeps 6, 3 burner gas $600 Firm 725 AUTOMOBILES 1984 VW RDX Less than 20,000 miles stove Call Mike Local 508-867-8374 Selling because bought Convertible Small gas/electric 508-832-2566 News 1993 FORD F450 new bike refrigerator Caterpillar Service truck 4-speed standard transmission BRAND NEW Please leave message FOUND HERE! $10,000 firm MUST SEE! 450 Dually 183,000 miles 150cc Scooter 860-753-2096 7.3 International diesel $595.00 MUST SELL! 5 Speed transmission 4 stroke, single cylinder, Local RV in Co-op Park needs minor work Service body 11HP, 6000rpm, WANTED $3995 $26,900 508-779-0194 Electric/Key Ignition, News 2,100 miles Kawasaki 508-885-7680 Woodstock, CT International 2050 Automatic, 71x96x46, FOUND HERE! Motorcycles Rotating Crane 2001 VW PASSAT Front disk, Rear drum AUDI A4 $3,100 WAGON brake, Max 65mph, 1968-82 LAKESIDE RV 1.6 gal. 350lb, (3 cylinder prefered) HEAVY-WEIGHT 508-779-0194 4matic, all wheel drive with all RESORT School bus yellow Any Condition & A5 Light-weight Own RV lot for less than renting luxury features $1,200.00 Custom fit covers 2003 150,000 miles Developers final phase $100.00 In excellent condition (508)341-9282 CAll JOE All lots 50% off BUICK CENTURY No rust (978)760-5042 Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool Seasonal campsite 4 door, Gray All service records available FOR SALE: or (508)481-3397 Activity Center Meadowside of Woodstock, 2010 A5 DIGITAL-FIT 190,000 Miles FOUND HERE! FLOOR MATS $4,000 or best offer 2007 Own your own lot. Needs some work 508-333-3340 Trailer with add-ons which $100.00 $750.00 HARLEY DAVID- 745 RECREATIONAL 508-989-8165 767 VEHICLES WANTED contain large family room, two 774-200-5152 SON SUPER GLIDE VEHICLES bedrooms, dining room, PARKMODEL A5 SNOWTIRES (4) 2005 LOTUS ELISE 7500 Mi. Black. ANTIQUE AUTO screened porch, vinyl siding, Sport and Touring (Michelin) Excellent Condition, 2001 ITASCA WITH LOFT large shed, outdoor fire pit, 2004 BUICK Packages PARTS NEEDED on German alloys clean with many extras. SUNDANCER and full-length addition mostly furnished. LESABRE CUSTOM Arctic Silver metallic paint 1937-1960 Like New $8500. Furnished Car and truck sheet metal Park ammenities: with black leather interior MOTOR HOME $600.00 Firm (PRESIDENTIAL) 30 ft. with slideout 12x16 with washer/dryer trim and exterior parts only large swimming pool, rec hall. Star Shield paint protection Please call Bert Excellent Condition 76K miles; 4-door; metallic Sleeps 7 Campground season No mechanical parts pavilion, mini golf, bocci, 11,000 miles 860-315-7609 champagne w/black landow Ford F450, low mileage April 15-October 15 whatsoever horseshoes, fish pond, Dealer maintained Want to Place roof; light tan interior; leather a Classified Ad? Good condition 941-567-8719 Also 1949-1951 Mercury playground-low yearly 508-764-9309 $35,000 heated seats; new tires; 508-847-5274 Call 800-536-5836 Call 508-892-3612 trim and sheet metal maintenance fees. or super clean; for appointment to view 978-760-3453 JEEP CHEROKEE great condition; 941-592-5318 Rte.25 197, RIMS (5) asking $6,500 740 MOTORCYCLES Woodstock, CT 508-476-2236 17x7.5 rims Unit #5 ‘05 HONDA 1 with mounted tire 2004 CHRYSLER Stored in garage VTX 1300 772-233-1555 $300.00 or BO SEBRING 6600 mi., Candy Red, 4 dr. sedan 508-867-5156 New plugs, Battery SEASON RENTAL 4 cylinder, automatic WANTED FOR 2015 PASSENGER SIDE 104,500 miles $6000/OBO Retired snowbirds looking for REAR VIEW Many new parts seasonal rental June, July, Asking $3,000 MIRROR FOR ‘05 ‘98 HONDA August, September 2015 Call Tom at 1100 TOURER References if needed SILVERADO 774-242-9061 We have a senior pet cat that Mirror has signal, heat and New front tires, Brakes, travels with us power in & out for hauling 2004 CORVETTE Battery Trailer Included Plase call and leave message trailer (plastic casing piece CONVERTIBLE 860-477-1153 broke off) $5000/OBO Black Blue and saddle Want to Place 26,281 miles on it a Classified Ad? $200.00 GENERAC GEN. Call 800-536-5836 860-377-8374 New tires and brakes Asking $32,000 5500 wt. TIRES AND RIMS Call or text Paul at $300/OBO 774-641-4050 VACATION AT THE FOR JEEP LIB- 860-923-9067 CAPE YEAR ROUND ERTY AND FORD 2005 RANGER FORD TAURUS 1999 BMW 235/70/16 4-door, Air Condition, R1100R Nordsman M+S Light Bronze color 21,800 mi, Pressure valve stem system 133,000 miles Excellent condition, on Voxx racing rims Good condition with hard bags, Blue $600.00 $2,850 $3500 860-779-2246 508-779-0194 508-735-2436

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Comes equip 79 per wk. capacity of 5, Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, 2 driver memory seat settings Power Seats, AC, rear defrost, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, alloy wheels, with a black cloth and leather interior, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with 60k Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, Steering-wheel rear defrost, power seats, heated front seats, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, 17 (includes door mirrors,) Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down, mounted A/C controls, 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof, sunroof, power seat, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, USB port, inch sporty chrome alloy wheels, sport leather wrapped shifter, steering wheel controls Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 3 12V DC power outlets, USB Sunshade, Cruise control with steering wheel controls, keyfob (all doors) remote keyless 2 12V DC power outlets, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth, tempera- (audio, cruise controls), In dash LCD screen, AM/FM/CD player, Aux for your Ipod or ports, SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player, sony SYNC entry, Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping, 2 12V DC power outlets, ture controls)Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release, Integrated key/remote, Mp3 player, Wood grain accents through all and more! system. AUX hookup, Wireless phone connectivity, Long list of standard features and Max. seating capacity of 5, XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player, Roomy cabin, quiet and cushy ride, excellent crash test scores. cutting-edge options; handsome and quiet cabin; humongous trunk; comfortable ride! MP3 decoder, AUX hook up and more!! 2 2014 Dodge TO 2013 2013 2011 Toyota Avenger Chevrolet Camry XLE CHOOSE SE Chevrolet Malibu 2LT Impala LTZ Sedan Sedan $ $ Sedan Sedan 83 per wk. 79 per wk. $ $ 79 per wk. per wk. 2.5L I-4 cyl with only 36K Miles! Leather interior, heated leather seats, 17” alloy wheels, 82 Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, Leather, tilt steering wheel, This 2014!!! Dodge avenger FWD 2.4l 4cyl with 18K is the car for you! Stylish looking 2.4l gets 30+mpg with only 30K Miles!!!Will keep you saving money. 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Great fuel economy; huge cargo space manual reclining 60-40 split-bench seat, AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD 6-DISC/AM/FM/XM ready radio w/MP3/AUX/USB music playback capabili- with flat load floor and low load height; comfortable ride with responsive handling. player, MP3 decoder, Steering-wheel mounted audio controls, 6 speakers and more! ties, alloy wheels and more! 2011 Infiniti 2010 Ford 2011 Honda G25 F-150 XLT 2012 Pilot EX 4WD Sedan Truck Super Lincoln SUV Cab MKX SUV $ $ $ 113 per wk. 99 per wk. $ 113 per wk. 106 per wk. *4WD* with 250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6, Automatic transmisson, Only 35k miles, Comfortably seats only 37k miles!! Seating capacity of 6 in a cozy tan Interior, Cruise control with 4x4 with only 35k miles!! 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 gorgeous black interior with seating of 5, Heated 8 with easy to fold 3rd row seating! 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