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Almanac ...... 2 Members of the Charlton American Legion saluted the flag. Boy Scouts rested on the common after marching in the parade. Obituaries ...... 12 Police Logs ...... 9 Opinion ...... 10 Learning ...... 9 Calendar ...... 12 Real Estate ...... B Sect. Sports...... 14

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At left: Decked out in the stars and stripes, a Girl Scout shows her patriotism waving a flag. Above: Charlton American Legion members headed up the annual parade. Planting seeds of CHARLTON greatness Page A4 REMEMBERS Amanda Collins photos LEARNING CHARLTON — The annual Memorial Day parade, which took place Monday,May 28, was both a celebration and a remembrance of military members who lost their lives, and a time to acknowledge everyone who served and took that risk. For more photos, turn to page A8! A veteran salutes after placing a memorial wreath on the town honor roll. Summer ‘A living, breathing piece of Living the camps American dream Bay Path’s heart and soul’ Page A3 to offer SCHOOL REMEMBERS BARRETTE outdoor AT SERVICE

BY AMANDA COLLINS fun VILLAGER STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — If you look to the right as you pull up the driveway to BY AMANDA COLLINS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, you might SPORTS CHARLTON — As the end of the notice three large engraved stones school year looms you might be look- set in the back of a small garden. ing for something to keep the kids It’s the Bay Path Memorial Park, busy over the summer months. and the stones bear the names of stu- Several camps right here in town dents, staff, and school committee offer both fun and educational members who have passed away. opportunities for kids of all ages and Recently,another name was added. with all interests. At the school’s Memorial Day Children with a love of nature will Service and Day of Remembrance Minutemen march find their roots at the Capen Hill Wednesday,May 23, they paid tribute Nature Sanctuary summer camp, not only to service men and women toward districts which kicks off this year on Monday, who sacrificed their lives, but also to Amanda Collins photos with victory over July 9. Donald Barrette, a member of the For more than three decades this Flanked by Bay Path Business Manager John Lafleche and Superintendent David Papagni, Pioneers a member of the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council carries a flag to the family of Donald Page A14 Turn To CAMPS, page A13 Turn To BARRETTE, page A11 Barrette.

OPINION Charlton native honored as one of top grads in the state BY AMANDA COLLINS lege and university graduates — one GET YOUR VILLAGER STAFF WRITER from each community college, state POINT ACROSS CHARLTON — Among a group of university and UMass in the state – for their academic achievement and PAGE A10 college students who were recently honored at the State House for the “29 community service. Who Shine” awards was Charlton’s Meersman was honored Thursday, own Ryan Meersman. May 10, at a reception attended by POLICE LOGS The 22-year-old, who last month state education officials, campus pres- earned his bachelor’s degree from idents, and of course, his proud par- PAGE A10 Westfield State College, was chosen as ents, Scott and Mary. one of just 29 outstanding public col- “These exceptional students have earned the respect and admiration of Courtesy photo the whole Commonwealth,” Gov. Ryan Meersman, a Charlton native and Deval Patrick said at the reception. recent Westfield State University graduate, He personally handed Meersman his was picked as one of “29 Who Shine,” and award on behalf of the Mass. presented with an award from Gov. Deval Patrick last month. Turn To MEERSMAN, page A11 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, June 1, 2012 www.charltonvillager.com IN AND AROUND CHARLTON BY AMANDA COLLINS GONE FISHING Preservation Trust. The sale will after the Historical Society’s Annual Whole in the Sky,” will give a talk VILLAGER STAFF WRITER happen Saturday, Aug. 11, and the Meeting. about the experiences that led to CHARLTON — Could your yard If you haven’t yet gotten your 2012 deadline to register is Wednesday, writing the book, and sign copies. use some sprucing up? Does the fishing license you can still cast a July 25. REC FRIENDS She’ll be in the Community Reading warm weather have itching to get line over the holiday weekend. This is no ordinary yard sale – GOLF TOURNAMENT Room from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday June 2 and Sunday June 3 that garden going? shoppers will have guided maps of The Charlton Rec Friends are cur- On Tuesday, June 19, Becker Whether your thumb is green or mark the statewide free fishing town highlighting every property College will hold an informational weekend! rently accepting registration for brown, you’ll find everything you participating in the town-wide sale. their 2012 Golf Tournament slated session in the Community Room need right on the town Common this You wont need a license to fish at It’s just $10 to get your spot on the from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for adults who any body of water in Massachusetts for Saturday, June 23 at Heritage weekend, as the Charlton Garden map. Business sponsorships are Golf and Country Club on Sampson are interested in continuing their will host their annual plant sale over the two days, but you want have available for just $20. education in an accelerated pro- to go far to get in on the fun. Road. there on Saturday, June 2, from 9 To register or become a sponsor, The Florida Style tournament is gram. a.m. to noon. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. send you name, address, telephone For the kids, the library will kick Buffumville Lake will offer free for teams of four. The event, which Garden Club members will offer number and a check to: CHPT, P.O. will benefit the Rec Friends, a non- off the summer reading program freshly potted plants from their very admission to the park, free bait, Box 92, Charlton Depot, MA, 01509. with a Kite Flying Classic, Saturday, loaner poles, popcorn, juice, and tro- profit organization raising money own gardens, and will be able to Or call Ellen at (508) 248-9065 for for a recreational complex in town, June 23, in partnership with the assist you in picking out the perfect phies for kids. Rangers will even be more information. Charlton Lions Club. on hand to help you with tackles and will feature dinner, raffles, and plants for your new or existing gar- prizes for best score, longest drive, Families are invited to Memorial den. give you some instruction in the art TAKE A VIRTUAL TRIP BACK Field behind the library for a town- of fishing. IN TIME closest to the pin and holes in one. Available will be hundreds of The tournament costs $115 per wide celebration of the start of sum- flowering perennials, aromatic Call Ranger Jean for more details: mer. Kids ages 4 through 12 can (508) 248-5697. You probably drive past the town player. Tickets for dinner only are herbs, yummy vegetables, and orna- common everyday,but have you ever $25. Visit charltonrecfriends.org to bring a kite or borrow one. mental grasses. Daylilies, hostas CHPT ANNUAL COMMUNITY stopped to take a look around? The register you team. More information about all of and many other flowers will be for YARD SALE area is steeped in history. these programs in on the library’s sale, as well as locally bagged alpaca Take a trip back in time when the LOTS AT THE LIBRARY website. compost. If your spring-cleaning has left Charlton Historical Society presents Garden club members suggest you with a pile of junk, just remem- The library is the go-to place for Amanda Collins may be reached at a “virtual tour” of the town com- events for kids and adults over the coming early for best selection, and ber that one man’s trash is another mon and the buildings the surround 508-909-4132, or by e-mail at brining along a wagon or box. man’s treasure. next few weeks. [email protected]. it, Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at the On Saturday, June 9, local author All proceeds from sales will bene- Gather it all together for the annu- Rider Tavern on Stafford Street. fit the Charlton Garden Club. al community yard sale, sponsored Loralee Dubeau, who recently pub- Refreshments will be served at the lished her first novel, “There’s a by the Charlton Heritage presentation, which will take place DUMPSTER SERVICES LLC 508-885-2428 Man accused of attack using pickaxe, bleach

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PROMPT Please Call For our Money Saving RATES ing and entering for a felony,and two counts of assault and Police said they observed multiple cuts on Cortis’ left battery with a dangerous weapon. He pleaded not guilty to forearm and chest and “a slice which went up the middle the charges at Dudley District Court, Monday, May 21. His of his back on his spine.” bail was set at $1,000 cash and he was ordered to stay away Cortis was taken by ambulance to UMass Memorial Spencer from his alleged victim. Hospital. According to police documents, they responded to a dis- Gannon’s pretrial hearing is set for Monday, June 18. Veterinary turbance on Southbridge Road just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 20. Gannon’s mother made the 911 call, Amanda Collins may be reached at 508-909-4132, or by e- Hospital reporting that Scott Cortis had thrown rocks at her car and mail at [email protected]. broken two of the windows. 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Putnam Ext, 248- E-MAIL: ADAM MINOR (508) 764-8015 7862, www.stjosephscharlton.com, Saturday [email protected] AMANDA COLLINS (508) 909-4130 (508) 909-4132 Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m., Sunday Mass 8 a.m., TO PRINT AN [email protected] Sunday Family Mass 10 a.m., Sunday LifeTEEN TO PLACE A [email protected] OBITUARY: CLASSIFIED AD: ADVERTISING MANAGER Mass 5 p.m., Weekday Mass Monday, Tuesday, E-MAIL: JEAN ASHTON Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] TARA KING (508) 909-4104 • Hope Christian Fellowship, 6 Haggerty Road, NICK ETHIER (800) 536-5836 [email protected] 248-5144 SUBSCRIPTION [email protected] (508) 909-4133 PRODUCTION MANAGER • Assemblies of God Southern New England SERVICES: District Headquarters, Route 20, 248-3771, [email protected] JULIE CLARKE KERRI PETERSON snedag.org, Office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 (508) 909-4105 (508) 909-4103 ADVERTISING MANAGER a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [email protected] [email protected] JEAN ASHTON • Jehovah’s Witnesses, Route 169, 765-9519 (508) 909-4104 The Charlton Villager (USPS#024-954) is • Lamblight Christian Church, 166 Worcester STONEBRIDGE PRESS PHOTO POLICY published weekly by Stonebridge Press, Inc., Road (Route 20), Charlton, Ma 01507, Rev. As a community oriented family of newspapers, Stonebridge Press welcomes photos [email protected] Stephen Wade, 508-847-6448, Sunday Worship from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication in any of its 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. 10:30 a.m.,Bible Study Wed 7:30 p.m., titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Stonebridge GOT A NEWS TIP, AND IT’S Periodical postage paid at Southbridge, MA www.visitlamblight.com Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They AFTER 5 P.M. OR A WEEKEND? 01550. POSTMASTER: Send address • New Life Fellowship A/G, SNED Chapel, 307 may also be made available for resale, with any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press CALL A REPORTER’S LINE, OR SIMPLY DIAL changes to Charlton Villager, P. O. Box 90, Sturbridge Road, Rt. 20, Charlton, MA, and/or the photo re-print vendor. (800) 367-9898 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. Southbridge, MA 01550. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, June 1, 2012 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•3 Living the American dream TWINS GRADUATE THREE YEARS AFTER COMING TO U.S. BY JOY RICHARD AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER DUDLEY — The day you gradu- The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- ate is usually one of the most memorable moments in your life, racy in all its news reports. Although numer- and for twins and Charlton resi- ous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate dents Sasha and Kristina Yager, reporting, mistakes can occur. 19, the road to their diplomas has Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at been just that. The Yager twins will graduate the top right hand corner of page 3 in a time- alongside their fellow classmates ly manner. on Sunday, June 3, 1:30 p.m. The If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4107 ceremony will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester. during normal business hours. During non- The pair came to the United business hours, leave a message in the edi- States more than three years ago tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your from Russia to join their sister, an phone call. eighth grader at Webster Middle School, Olya Yager, who was adopted by a local family when she was six years old. Mother to the trio, Sharon Yager, said when she and her hus- PUBLIC MEETINGS Charlton resident and gradating senior Sasha Yager holds band decided to expand their fam- Editor’s Note: Meetings as listed are ily more than five years ago they up his United States Citizenship certificate, which he and his twin sister Kristina acquired in 2010. retrieved in advance from multiple sources, did not expect to go from their two Courtesy photos including Town Hall and on the Internet. biological children to five. She Charlton resident and graduating Shepherd Hill Regional The Charlton Villager is not responsible for said when they first went over to School Assistant ward to what is coming for both changes and cancellations. Russia to see Olya she was sur- High School senior Kristina Yager poses for a photo in 2010 with her newly acquired American citizenship status. Principal Sasha and Kristina. She said prised to find that she had sib- Michael Resener Kristina is currently preparing to TUESDAY, JUNE 5 lings who at the time were 11 said he could not attend Quinsigamond The Highway Barn Building Committee years old. at the age of 16 they were able to be more proud of both Kristina Community College in Worcester will meet at 9 a.m. at the Town Municipal Sharon said after seeing Sasha make them part of their family and the twins became U.S. citi- and Sasha and so far, they have this fall to study criminal justice. Office at 37 Main Street. and Kristina there was no ques- come a long way with their Sharon said it is Kristina’s goal to tion that they were to become zens in 2010. English and studies since coming work with local police and the The Board of Health will meet at 5:30 family too. “For five years we would visit, to the school as sophomores. courts to help reduce crimes that p.m. at the Town Municipal Office at 37 “We met Kristina and Sasha at send them presents and parent in the best we could from afar,” said He said both of the twins fit in directly affect children. Main Street. the same time,” said Sharon dur- with their peers quickly and that Sasha said he would like to have ing a phone interview last week. Sharon. “That was tough.” Sasha and his friends were some- his own landscaping business as The Board of Assessors will meet at 6 “We didn’t want to separate them, Sasha said coming to the United how able to communicate right the outdoors and working with p.m. at the Town Municipal Office at 37 but unfortunately in their partic- States was very a difficult choice for him at first. Sharon said as the from the start. his hands has been a life-long pas- Main Street. ular region [of Russia] they did “They didn’t speak any English sion. not allow children age over the five years passed he became THURSDAY, JUNE 7 attached to Russia, his culture when they first came,” said “I am into nature and flowers, I age of 10 to be adopted interna- Resener. “Sasha and I didn’t like spreading mulch in the tionally.” and his roots. The Highway Barn Building Committee “When I first came here I had understand each other, so we had yard,” said Sasha. “I am pretty will meet at 9 a.m. at the Town Municipal Sharon went on to say that even to use Google translator.He would good at it. Why not find a job and after she and her husband filed an trouble talking,” said Sasha. Office at 37 Main Street. He went on to say that after get frustrated when he didn’t enjoy it?” appeal with the local Russian gov- know some of the rules, but he ernment the process was brought coming to the United States he and his sister had their mother would talk with his friends to help Joy Richard may be reached at to a stand still for more than five him calm down. I don’t know how 508-909-4129 or by email at years. and their sister who spoke Russian, but it was difficult com- they did it but they were able to [email protected]. TONY PIETTE She said once Kristina and communicate with him.” Sasha aged out of the orphanage municating with others. Shepard Hill Regional High Sharon said she is looking for- WELL TESTING • Install & Repair • Water Quality & Water Pumps, Quantity Testing Tanks & Filters • Fully Insured Answering readers’ questions • Water Pump • Serving all of Service As promised in our last column, here are second, if they grade lower ($525), 1890CC and 1891CC ($75), and 1893CC Worcester County some of the latest readers’ questions about then you run the possibility ($200). 508-949-1771 or 860-974-2512 coins and estates. of paying more to have them Fred of Spencer asked about the value of Remember, you can e-mail your question to certified than what they are his mother’s collection of Hummels. me at the address listed at the end of this col- worth in today’s market. Answer: Sadly,Fred, Hummels, like so many umn. It is always helpful if you can attach a Bob of Worcester asked other collectibles, have fallen upon hard times. picture to your e-mail. about a player piano. While a few rarer issues have almost held the John & Barbara of Sturbridge asked about Answer: We’ve recently value they had 15 years ago, the majority are Chinese Restaurant Canada’s bi-metallic dollar coin. had three different types of worth about 25-30 percent of what they were www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty Answer: Canada’s mint is so far ahead of TREASURES pianos in recent onsite worth then. And, they have to be in perfect Take-out Service the US mint when it comes to innovation in estate sales. One was a baby condition. Catering Party to Your Place coin design and composition. And, when IN YOUR grand in excellent condi- One final coin related question… Canada does it, they do it right. This question tion; another was an Karen of Southbridge asked about Wheat Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 has prompted me to do a column just on HOME upright in so-so condition; pennies. I seem to get a lot of questions about Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service Canada’s $1 and $2 coins. Look for it within and the third was a player this long-standing coin series. Lincoln cents Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm the next month. PAUL JOSEPH piano (with 27 original rolls) were minted from 1909 (to celebrate what Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Monday Chris of Rhode Island asked about some in very good condition. would have been Lincoln’s 100th birthday) to 344 Main St. (Rte. 131) • Southbridge MA 01550 original rolls of uncirculated silver Roosevelt Condition and rarity are the current day. Wheat cents were made from dimes he recently came into possession of. He the keys to current market values. We sold the 1909 to 1958. In 1959 the reverse was changed to wanted to know which ones he should have baby grand for a few thousand dollars. We the Lincoln Memorial building reverse. certified, and which ones to sell or spend. gave away the upright to anyone who would “Wheaties” are worth more than today’s cents, BMACBMAC Answer: While there were several rolls he remove it from the house at their cost. We due to their age and the amount of copper mentioned, the only ones worth certifying are expect to get around $250 for the player piano. they contained. Generally, wheaties from 1910 LAWNLAWN SERVICESERVICE those that have a premium (sought by collec- Joyce (she asked me not to say where she through 1919 are worth 3-5 cents each (more tors) above what it would cost to have the was from) asked about the value of some well for mintmarked ones). Those from the 20’s and coins certified (“slabbed”). The cost of having worn Morgan and Peace silver dollars she has. 30’s are worth approximately 3 cents each, and coins certified by ANACS, in bulk, would be Generally, heavily worn (called “average cir- those from the 40’s and 50’s are worth just a $8-$10 each, plus return shipping and insur- culated”) silver dollars will bring $20-$22 dol- shade over 2 cents each. ance back to the owner. lars each, depending on the spot price of sil- In our next column we’ll begin to explore In Chris’ case, he has a number of high- ver. Uncirculated, common date dollars will the 25 cent pieces. In the meantime, keep those grade 1949-S and 1950-S silver Roosevelt dimes. bring approximately $30-$35. questions coming. Since these coins in MS 65 retail for $75 each, Exceptions include Carson City dollars Complete Residential Services I’d have all of them certified. There were oth- (look for the “CC” mint mark under the ribbon Contact us! 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Co-chairs of the Southbridge Garden Club’s Scholarship Committee, Doris Brown (left) and Darlene Kulesza (right), awarded $1,000 scholarships this week to: Kenneth Bernier of Brimfield; Brooke Andrew of Holland; and Laura Sprague of Charlton. Bernier and Andrew attended Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge, and Sprague will graduate shortly from Shepherd Hill Regional High School in Dudley. Winners of $1,000 scholarships from the Southbridge Garden Club are, from left: Kenneth Bernier of Brimfield; Brooke Andrew of Holland; and Laura Sprague of Charlton. the advanced placement science class she took Tower Hill Botanic Gardens in Boylston. BY MARK ASHTON other “green” pursuits. STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER that included a field trip to a vernal pool on Southbridge Garden Club members attend- Students receiving the scholarships were land behind the school. Though not quite ed the awards ceremony earlier this week at SOUTHBRIDGE — The Southbridge selected from dozens of other applicants for properly dressed for a field trip, she insisted the Arts Center (a.k.a Quinebaug Valley Garden Club presented three area students their academic excellence and commitment to on taking part in the project. Wading into the Council for the Arts and Humanities) at 111 with a check for $1,000 earlier this week to environmental causes. pool, she was holding up a “salamander egg Main Street. Each scholarship recipient was pursue their college studies in the area of “I just loved reading their applications,” mass” for classmates when she lost her foot- also given a floral arrangement prepared by environmental, conservation, agricultural, or said Doris Brown, co-chair with Darlene ing and fell in – totally immersed in her field Kulesza. Kulesza of the Garden Club’s Scholarship studies. Funding for the scholarships comes from Committee. “My teacher was upset he didn’t get to see the club’s annual Green Sale, held each “These kids are definitely going places,” it,” said Andrew, adding that, “They now call December and open to the public. said Kulesza, noting that the application of it ‘Brooke’s Vernal Pool.’” The Southbridge Garden Club has nearly scholarship-winner Laura Sprague of Another Tantasqua student, Kenneth three-dozen members at present, but is Charlton was inspiring – and indicative of her Bernier of Brimfield, was awarded the third “always looking for more,” according to leadership traits. “She’ll get things done. She’s $1,000 scholarship and is also headed for Kulesza. For information on club activities, to a leader already,” said Kulesza. Umass – to study Plant, Soil and Insects. join, or to donate to the scholarship fund, call: Sprague, graduating from Shepherd Hill During his high school years, he gained an 508-764-6537. Regional High School this month, is headed appreciation for environmental affairs by way for Bryant College and Environmental of two areas of involvement: serving as a Mark Ashton may be reached at 508-909-4144, Studies. She chose that path as a result of her Junior Intern at Old Sturbridge Village, and or by e-mail at [email protected]. junior year in high school, when she took an completing an internship on orchard work at environmental studies class from a teacher “very passionate” about such issues. “I wanted to go out and experience the field for myself – and then go back and maybe teach it myself some day,” said Sprague, who also attended a “leadership lab” at Brown University in anticipation of her upcoming studies. Kulesza credited Sprague with having con- siderable talents in public speaking, as well. “Oh, she’s ready for college,” she said. Brooke Andrew of Holland, another scholarship recipient, attended Tantasqua Regional High School and is headed for the Award recipients were given personal plant arrange- University of Massachusetts (Amherst) to ments with their scholarships. study Natural Resources Conservation. A comical highlight of her high school career is Welcoming New Patients! KELLI GREEN LAWN CARE Francis L. Kach D.D.S. P.C.

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CHARLTON — The annual Memorial Day parade, which took place Monday,May 28, was both a celebration and a remembrance of military members who lost their lives, and a time to acknowledge everyone who served and took that risk. From Girl Scouts to politicians to veterans, dozens of locals joined the march from Masonic Home Road down Main Street and to the library.Wreaths were placed at the town’s war memorials, rifle salutes were given and honored guest speakers addressed parade-goers. “This is a sacred day because freedom, of course, is not free,” said Charlton American Legion Commander Keith Rawson.

Police Chief James Pervier sang the national anthem, while Charlton American Legion Commander Keith

Boy Scouts waved flags while their marched down Main Street.

This Girl Scout had the right headgear for Monday’s sunshine.

Scores of locals set up on the common to watch the parade go past.

The Shepherd Hill Regional High School marching band entertained.

In their best red, white and blue is Leanne and Jaclyn Morrison, who watched the parade from the grassy common.

On Sunday Charlton American Legion members placed wreaths and conducted rifle honor salutes at each cemetery and at the Vietnam Memorial Bridge on Stafford Street. Cassandra, 4, and Victoria Tinsley, 6, shared the afternoon with their mom, Lisa. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, June 1, 2012 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•9 EDUCATION OLICE OGS NOTEBOOK P L POLICE ACTIVITY WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 CHARLTON – 6:21 a.m. – Police responded Wheaton College MONDAY, MAY 21 to a hit and run on Colburn Road. NORTON — Laurie Mills, of Charlton, grad- CHARLTON – 10:30 a.m. – Police responded CHARLTON – 8:05 p.m. – Police responded uated cum laude from Wheaton College in to a complaint at Harrington Hospital on to a concerned citizen on Oxford Road. Norton, on Saturday, May 19 with a degree in North Main Street. THURSDAY, MAY 24 Art, Studio. CHARLTON – 3:55 p.m. – Police investigated suspicious activity on Freeman Road. CHARLTON – 1:07 a.m. – Police responded CHARLTON – 4:23 p.m. – Police responded to a domestic disturbance at Stafford Heights DeSales University The arrests and offenses listed herein were to a complaint on Main Street. Apartments on Stafford Street. listed in each town's police department logs. CHARLTON – 4:48 p.m. – Police responded CHARLTON – 5:35 a.m. – Police responded CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Catharine D. Those charged are innocent until proven guilty to a motor vehicle accident on Saundersdale to a motor vehicle accident eastbound on the Harmon, of Charlton, graduated magna cum in a court of law. Road. Mass Pike. laude with a bachelor’s of arts in English from This newspaper will publish dispensations of CHARLTON – 11:01 p.m. – Police investigat- CHARLTON – 8 a.m. – Police responded to DeSales University on Saturday, May 19. cases at the request of the accused, with proper ed suspicious activity on Berry Corner Road. an animal bite on Glen Echo Shore Road. documentation. CHARLTON – 9:07 a.m. – Police responded TUESDAY, MAY 22 to a neighbor complaint on Hammond Hill Lasell College ARRESTS CHARLTON – 4 a.m. and 5:32 a.m. – Police Road. investigated suspicious motor vehicles on CHARLTON – 11:27 p.m. – Police investigat- NEWTON — Garrett Allain of Charlton Meadow Lane and Capen Road. ed erratic driving on Southbridge Road. received a BS from Lasell College during com- THURSDAY, MAY 24 CHARLTON – 10:51 a.m. – Police investigat- FRIDAY, MAY 25 mencement exercises on May 13, 2012. Allain CHARLTON – 11:27 p.m. – During a motor ed suspicious activity on Hayes Pond Circle. majored in Entrepreneurship. vehicle stop on Southbridge Road, police CHARLTON – 3:03 p.m. – Police responded CHARLTON – 7:20 a.m. – Police responded arrested Joshua D. Beverly, 30, of 75 Huntoon to a motor vehicle accident at Oakwood to a motor vehicle accident on Freeman Road. Highway, Leicester, for driving under the Terrace and Oxford Road. CHARLTON – 10:25 a.m. – Police investigat- influence of alcohol and negligent operation CHARLTON – 5:30 – Police responded to a ed suspicious activity on Sunset Drive. of a motor vehicle. motor vehicle accident on Brookfield Road. CHARLTON – 7:51 p.m. – Police responded to suspicious activity on Southbridge Road.

SHEPHERD HILL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday,June 4: Chicken nuggets, sweet and NEWS BRIEFS sour sauce, potato puffs, rolls and butter, fruit. The program selected by QVS Music piano. Several pieces on the program were Tuesday, June 5: Italian sausage on a roll, Director Nym Cooke, includes choral works learned from the repertory of the Breton peppers and onions, potato wedges, fruit. Workshop for teachers from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall in folk chorus Ensemble Choral du Bout du Wednesday, June 6: Buffalo chicken wrap, southwestern England, Brittany in north- Monde, and are being performed for the first shredded lettuce, croutons, celery sticks, June 23 western France and Galicia in Spain – all time in the United States. blue cheese, peaches. regions known for their Celtic culture. From The concerts are made possible in part by Thursday, June 7: Chicken, Caesar salad SUTTON — A Project Learning Tree PreK- the gentle, dreamy Irish song “O Spirit generous donations from local Cultural wrap, potato puffs, fruit. 8 Educator Workshop will be held from 9 Sweet of Summer-time” to the huge Breton Councils. All of the concert locations are Friday, June 8: Macaroni and cheese, veg- a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at Purgatory piece “Galvadenn” (the title means Appeal) handicap accessible. The chorus invites the etables, rolls and butter, fruit. Chasm State Reservation, 198 Purgatory to the boisterous Cornish tune “Hal-an- audiences to join them for refreshments that Road (off of Route 146) Sutton. D/C ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Tow.” There is sure to be music here to will be served after each concert. Use trees, forests, and human impacts to please everyone. For further information about the con- Monday, June 4: BBA ribs, whole grain teach a variety of subjects. PLT’s award-win- The 45 singers will be accompanied by a certs, or about joining the Quinebaug Valley roll, potato au gratin, fruit. ning, teacher-friendly curriculum includes six-piece celtic band with William Thomas, Singers, you may contact QVS President KT Tuesday, June 5: Chef salad, turkey, ham, 96 activities and supporting materials. uilleann pipes; Susan Lincoln, Irish harp; Therrien 508-248-6775 ([email protected]). Or cheese, whole grain roll, fruit. Model activities and network in a collegial Hunter Foote, fiddle; Tim Loftus, guitar; Bill Music Director Nym Cooke 508-867-9144 Wednesday, June 6: Grilled chicken patty, setting. PDP’s may be earned. Connor, hand drums; and Brooks Milgate, ([email protected]). whole grain roll, lettuce, tomato, roasted Free program sponsored by the American potato, peaches. Forest Foundation and Massachusetts Thursday, June 7: Stuffed shells with Department of Conservation and cheese sauce, salad, rolls and butter, fruit. Recreation. Friday, June 8: Macaroni and cheese, veg- Please pre-register by June 18, etables, rolls and butter, fruit. Gini.Traub@state. ma.us or 413/584-6788. BAY PATH BREAKFAST Monday, June 4: Bagel with cream cheese, Quinebaug Valley 4 oz cup of yogurt, fresh fruit, bowl of cereal, orange or apple juice. Tuesday, June 5: Scrambled eggs and Singers to present bacon, whole wheat toast, jelly, fresh fruit, 4 oz cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice. ‘Celtic Spring’ Wednesday, June 6: Yogurt parfait (strawberries and blueberries, granola) whole- The Quinebaug Valley Singers, a commu- wheat toast, jelly, orange or apple juice. nity chorus centered in Sturbridge but draw- Thursday, June 7: 2 blueberry pancakes, ing it’s members from many towns in south- syrup, 4 oz cup of yogurt, orange or apple central Massachusetts and northeastern juice or 1 pancake, yogurt, bowl of cereal, Connecticut, will offer a program of music fresh fruit. for spring and summer from Celtic Europe Friday, June 8: Toasted English muffin, at three area locations in June. jelly, bowl of cereal, 4 oz cup of yogurt, “A Celtic Spring” will be performed on orange or apple juice. 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VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND Picnics TO THE EDITOR One year later How different are we one year after the tornadoes that changed our lives and landscape? CHPT chooses new logo Or maybe the better question is: ARE we any different? Surely we’ve changed – at least a little. For one and parties To the Editor: they came up with many excellent designs thing, we now all have stories of “where we were” Charlton Heritage Preservation Trust for us to consider. We have chosen our new and/or what we were doing when the storms hit our own and neighboring towns. would like thank the Graphics students, and logo, designed by Joe Mesite, and it can be My earliest remembrances of “the tornado” came instructor Rebecca Larson, at Bay Path seen our website at www.charltontrust.org. as I was driving home several clients from the Center “So, what are you doing this Regional Vocational Technical High School. of Hope Foundation. It was about 3:30 p.m., and Memorial Day weekend?” a friend of We asked them to redesign our logo and CHPT BOARD OF TRUSTEES everyone in the van – though we had heard talk about the possibility of an approaching tornado – kept reas- mine asked me the other day. suring one another that “those things don’t happen “Oh, you know, the usual, probably around here.” After all, we’d seen “Twister” and going to go to a picnic, fire up the grill, “knew” that tornadoes liked flat, wide, open spaces – not New head over to my aunt’s house for a England’s hills and vales and party.” ‘A good man, father, heavily forested terrain. So even though the skies were As I sit here remembering (and writ- dark – and growing darker, we ing) that, I realize that sometimes I for- weren’t REALLY worried about get the whole reason why we com- the reality of a tornado as we grandfather and friend.’ traveled over the Old Sturbridge memorate Memorial Day. Village access road, taking our It isn’t about a “three-day weekend,” regular shortcut to Route 20, Arnold Road, Clarke Road, although in my business, there is no In 1942, the Milford Daily half-mast in front of the office, a sign of Route 148, and on into Little such thing, because I work covering News ran an article on four respect for Eddie Reardon, his father and my Alum Road in Brimfield. parades! No rest for us journalists! of the five patriotic Reardon grandfather, who passed away on Friday, May AS YOU By the time I arrived home an boys of Medway: Ed, Bob, 18. The flag was getting tattered, my father hour later, I’d almost forgotten Please, don’t about the warnings. With the THE Bill, and Joe. It is a fitting to thought, and he needed a new one by LIKE IT rule in our house that “the first misinterpret remember this Memorial Wednesday, the day of the funeral, so that one home is responsible for sup- MINOR that as a Day. when the motorcade drove by the office on the per,” I had to get going on some- complaint! It ran: way to the cemetery, my grandfather would MARK ASHTON thing, so a “possible threat” of almost anything was lost in the DETAILS It isn’t “Thanks to the four have a proper sign of respect. refrigerator, freezer, and pantry Reardon boys, Old Glory has “Oh, Ted, no one will notice the flag,” some- ADAM about the – and in waiting for the arrival of “the second one picnics and been flowing from the pole one told him. home.” MINOR on the little common across But without having read this article, my Without the TV or radio on, I was oblivious to any RISTAL weather updates. When “the second one” arrived parties. the street from their home K father seemed to know: Young Eddie Reardon, Although I later than usual – just before 7, wasn’t it? – she had a since Pearl Harbor and there KLEAR who would lose his oldest brother in the Battle serious tone, and the news that “we have five minutes must admit — good, old-fashioned has not yet been one skip. of the Bulge and would serve four years in the to get into the cellar with the cats.” I wasn’t con- American cookouts are among my Not only do these patriotic Navy during World War II, who would later vinced until she had me “put on Channel 5” and, KRIS REARDON indeed, the weatherman – and all the weathermen on favorite culinary delights — commem- boys look after the flag, but become Dad to three and then Poppa to 14 … all the channels – had the same message: the storm orating Memorial Day is more than they also look after the com- He would have raised “a rumpus.” had already hit West Springfield and was headed mon and have almost worn He was a good man, father, grandfather, and east, and, yes, the tornado had “touched down,” and, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and out their dad’s lawnmower in keeping the friend. He had a strong faith, as so many of yes, it was headed our way,and, yes, we had about five lemonade. minutes to get “down to the cellar – with your pets.” grass down as a proper setting for the Stars our fallen soldiers do, in God and in this coun- That last part was the hard part. Rounding up cats I was reminded of this fact the other and Stripes. In fact, many times the Reardon try. I am confident he is in a more peaceful with a look of urgency on your face is akin to picking day.As I write this column, it is Friday, lawn would be skipped, but never the one place now, though it pains so many of us so up pennies with oven mitts on. The normally (occa- May 25, three days before I head down where the flag is located. much to have seen him go. sionally) docile felines became ferocious circus lions. “It was getting somewhat tattered a few I, as always, stood outside on Monday, Elliott was snatched (and scratching) and put behind to the center of my town and watch the door leading down to the cellar. But when the (and take pictures) of my local weeks ago, but Eddie Reardon raised such a watching as flags were lowered, speeches were door was reopened to admit the rest of us – Jean, rumpus with town officials and others for a made, and respect was paid in Memorial Day Barry,and me – Elliott made his escape, and I knew it Memorial Day parade. Earlier this new one that the Veterans of Foreign Wars parades, and in quiet moments of remem- was useless trying to corral him for the rest of this week, at my youth group, we did a purchased another and now everything is brance, all of which take on new meaning this night. “Fine,” I shouted as he scooted upstairs to the-bed- Memorial Day lesson with our kids, cahoots again with this lad and he is happy.” year. room-most-likely-to-be-blown-away-by-any-real- reminding them of the history behind A few days ago, my father examined the flag After seeing the number of people who twister. Besides, my shirt was already sporting red Memorial Day, proper flag etiquette, hanging at the insurance agency in Medway came to pay their respects Tuesday and spots where both Guys had dug their back claws into — just down the street from what is now Wednesday at his wake and funeral, however, my gut for the sin of trying to transport them to the and why we honor those soldiers that cellar. Memorial Park, where the Reardon boys tend- I hope, as the Milford News reporter wrote in have sacrificed their lives so that we The three of us downstairs wondered what to do ed the flag in the 1940s — which was founded 1942, that everything is cahoots again with my with ourselves amongst the washer, dryer, fridge, and may have our freedom. by Eddie Reardon with his grandfather Will in Poppa, and that where he is now, he is happy. freezer – not to mention every hand and power tool in The lesson was designed for children the 1930s: Reardon & Reardon, Insurance of the world, many of which would make inherently lethal weaponry when flung by 120 mph winds aged 6-11, but I couldn’t help but learn All Kinds. The agency has been in the family Kristina Reardon, of Uxbridge, writes a through the confines of our sanctuary. — and be reminded of — a few things for years; my father, Ted, runs it today. weekly column for the Stonebridge Press. You When the locomotive engine sounds abated, I went On Saturday, May 19, he was lowering it to can reach her at [email protected]. up to peek out the back door. Sure, it was windy, but myself. It’s good to be reminded of the our row of 90-foot tall pines and spruces was still basics every once and awhile, like how intact. And all the siding seemed to still be attached Memorial Day had its humble begin- to the house. Periodic peeks at the television also gave us infor- nings as “Decoration Day” after the mation. Though sirens were now blaring and news Civil War, when Gen. John A. Logan Gen X’ers must juggle reports said that Brimfield and Sturbridge and Southbridge had “been hit,” our neighborhood issued his orders for the decoration of seemed to be in good shape. Against my own better Union soldiers’ graves in May 1868. instincts – and the pleadings of my better half – I con- fessed the need to go out, to explore what and where The day has gone through some the sirens were all about. changes since then to get to where it is variety of financial issues A brief trip down to Worcester Street told me today, and I am by no means prepared something was going on but that I’ve never get as far as “the real action.” So I headed to Sturbridge, and to offer a history lesson in this space, If you’re part of seven or eight times your that same OSV access road we’d been on only four but as I think about the way most of us “Generation X” — the age annual income in life insur- hours earlier. There I found trees down, across the cohort born between the ance, but there’s really no road, the road impassible, guardrails crushed. spend Memorial Day, it saddens me to FINANCIAL Backtracking down to “Old Route 15,” I found even think about what the “holiday” is ver- mid-1960s and the early 1980s “right” figure for everyone. more destruction – highway signs, motel signs, motel — you’re probably in one of FOCUS You may want to consult roofs, motel rooms all wind-whipped and out of com- sus how we honor it. the busiest phases of your with a financial advisor to mission, with huge trees uprooted, the landscape I have both friends and family in the life, as you’re well into your determine how much life looking frightening and foreign. military (the list of which is too large working years and, at the insurance is appropriate for Just as I attempted to move out onto Route 131, JEFF where most of the safety vehicles seemed to be, a to write here), and I don’t say “thank same time, busy raising a your needs. motorist headed in the other direction rolled down you” nearly as much as I should, and family. BURDICK Am I familiar with my his window to warn: “Another tornado’s on the way.” although Memorial Day is meant to But just as you’re “multi- parents’ financial situation He then spread the word to others, and the traffic all tasking” in your life, you’ll and estate considerations? turned 180 degrees. I headed home praying that the honor those who have died, I take this now heavy (curiosity-factor) traffic wouldn’t prove a also need to address multiple financial goals. Now is the time to communicate with your hindrance, and that I’d make it back “to the cellar opportunity to offer my thanks to In seeking to accomplish your key objec- parents about a variety of issues related to with your pets” before the second storm hit. those of you who may be reading this tives, you may be asking yourself a variety of their financial situation and estate plans. The I did, we huddled again in the dank and darkening questions, including the following: more you know, the better positioned you’ll be haven, as sirens continued to wail that someone, and have served or are currently serv- somewhere nearby, had suffered much more than we ing. Thank you for putting your life on Should I contribute as much as possible to to provide assistance and support if and when had. When the power allowed, we continued to check the line for me. I am truly grateful. my IRA and 401(k)? In a word, yes. Your earn- it’s needed. Just to name one example, you TV coverage – and the details of local damage. Phone ings on a traditional Individual Retirement should inquire of your parents if they’ve des- calls were made – and received – to and from family “So, what are you doing this Account (IRA) and a 401(k) grow on a tax- ignated a durable power of attorney to make and friends. When the power went out, we resorted to Memorial Day weekend?” I ask all of flashlights and candles, cozying up on the couch to deferred basis, so your money can accumulate financial decisions for them in case they’re wonder just how long the fear would last – and what you. faster than it would if placed in an investment ever incapacitated. the morning would bring. Although by the time you read this, on which you paid taxes every year.Plus, since By answering these questions, you can get a The next few weeks, and months, brought an awful you typically make 401(k) contributions with handle on all the financial issues you face at lot of stories using the word “devastation.” Parts of Memorial Day will have come and Charlton and Worcester Streets, upper Pleasant gone, I hope you can say that on top of pretax dollars, the more you contribute, the your stage of life. It may seem challenging, but Street and the airport resembled war zones, as traffic the picnics and parties, you took some lower your taxable income. And your tradi- taking the time now can help you better posi- in these neighborhoods doubled, and traffic speeds tional IRA contributions may be tax- tion yourself to reach your financial goals slowed by a half. time to not only remember those vet- deductible, depending on your income. If you When other people, from elsewhere, asked how erans that died for you, but also took a meet income guidelines, you can contribute to This article was written by Edward Jones for Southbridge was doing, we shared stories, and photo- graphs, grateful that we had been so close to and yet moment to look a veteran in the eye a Roth IRA, which provides tax-free earnings, use by your local Edward Jones Financial so safely far removed from the action. and say “thank you.” provided you meet certain conditions. Advisor.Please contact Jeff Burdick, your local We spent one Saturday putting our chainsaws and They certainly deserve it. Should I put away money for my kids’ col- Edward Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347- elbow grease to work but soon realized that younger, lege education? It’s not easy to fund your 1420 or [email protected]. more energetic, blood was needed. The cleanup continued – and continued. Some homes, some downed retirement accounts plus save money for your Adam Minor may be reached at 508- trees, some deforested forests, some crumpled air- children’s college education. Still, college is planes, some home rebuilds in progress demonstrate 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- expensive, so if you feel strongly about help- that the work is not yet done. bridgepress.com. ing to pay for the high costs of higher educa- And we all refined “our story,” though most of us have little of real substance to share. Those who do, tion, you may want to explore college funding What’s On some of our neighbors, a few friends, and loads of vehicles, such as a 529 plan, which offers tax once-unknown fellow residents, had real stories of advantages. shock, grief, and brief horror – of heartaches for Should I pay down my mortgage or invest Email Your Mind? homes damaged or destroyed, heirlooms and everyday items lost, and lives permanently altered. those funds? Most of us dream of freeing our- Are we any better prepared today for “the next selves from a mortgage someday. So, as your We’d Like to Know. one?” Probably not, if you judge by last summer’s career advances and your income rises, you Us! subsequent hurricane threat and the Halloween may wonder if you should make bigger mort- Email us your snowstorm that took down even more trees and gage payments. On one hand, there’s no deny- caused greater power outages than the June torna- 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 does. ing the psychological benefits you’d receive Yes, we now have bigger, better generators in our Telephone (800) 367-9898 from paying off your mortgage. However, you thoughts to: garages, and perhaps a keener ear when it comes to Fax (508) 764-8015 may want to consider putting any extra heeding “emergency” broadcasts and storm warn- www.charltonvillager.com money into your investment portfolio to help SoundOff ings, but have we truly battened down our hatches, stored away sufficient provisions for the long haul, or as you work toward your retirement goals. FRANK G. CHILINSKI set up communications networks that aren’t reliant Work with your financial advisor to deter- Charlton@ on the power grids that are – typically – the first to PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER mine what may be most appropriate for your go? portfolio. The answer to that, and to so many other impor- stonebridgepress.com tant questions, is probably still “blowin’ in the wind.” ADAM MINOR Do I have enough insurance in place to pro- EDITOR tect my family? You may hear that you need Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for Stonebridge Press publications. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, June 1, 2012 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Bay Path remembers fallen soldiers at service

ed the remembrance with his family, BARRETTE said even though his father wasn’t a continued from page 1 veteran, the service was fitting Bay Path family who died last year. because of his dad’s selfless nature. Barrette, of Dudley, who worked “This is great, he would really as a custodian at Bay Path for more appreciate it,” Greg said. than three years, died June 1, 2011, Bay Path students Michael from a brain tumor. He was 57. McConville and Danielle Parker, Memorial Day, a time who will next year join the Air Force Superintendent David Papagni said and Marines, respectively, spoke is “to remember all our loved ones,” about honoring those who have was the perfect backdrop for the served our country on Memorial somber celebration of Barrette’s Day. life. “This day has a meaning of digni- Business Manager John Lafleche fied honor,” said McConville. remembered when he first met Webster-Dudley Veterans Council Barrette in 2007. He said within the Commander and chairman of the first five minutes of their more than Bay Path School Committee Alfred half hour interview, he knew would Beland reminded attendees that hire him. They spent the rest of the honoring servicemen and women time talking about Barrette’s love who paid the ultimate price should- for his family, and the pride he took n’t be reserved for just Memorial in a job well done. Day. Lafleche said that Barrette’s role “Remembering our fallen ones at the school became more than his once a year is not enough,” he said. job description. “And we should not forget those who “We were never really Don’s pledged to make the same sacrifice.” employer, rather an extension of his As the school prepared to let out family,” he said. for the Memorial Day weekend, Never was this more apparent, Papagni said he hoped Wednesday’s Lafleche said, than when Barrette service would be a reminder of the insisted on coming back to work significance of the annual day of even while battling his illness and remembrance. Too often, he said, it’s Amanda Collins photos recovering from surgeries. looked at as a three-day weekend or “He was a living, breathing piece the official start of summer, instead Commander of the Webster-Dudley Veteran’s Council and Bay Path School Committee Chairman Alfred Beland presented Rita of Bay Path’s heart and soul,” he of the somber holiday it is. Barrette with a folded flag in honor of her late husband, Donald. remarked. “For what we have we owe so Members of the Webster-Dudley much to our veterans, and we take it Veterans Council presented for granted,” he said. “This is a day Barrette’s wife, Rita, with a folded to recognize those people who give memorial flag at the service. us what we have.” “We will never forget his service Amanda Collins may be reached at Want to buy? and dedication,” said LaFleche. 508-909-4132, or by e-mail at We have lots of options. Barrette’s son, Greg, who attend- [email protected]. USDA, No Down Payment VA, No Down Payment PLUS $5000.00 credit for qualified Veterans! 3% down NO PMI on owner occupied single family Eva S. Kokosinska 1-4 family, owner occupied with only 3% down REHAB - title V failed? Need new roof? fix it and buy at the same time Thinking you can’t refinance because your value went down? We have NEW programs FHA streamline with NO Appraisal, reduced MI for qualified loans Home affordable programs for qualified Fannie & Freddie loans Eva S. Kokosinska 800-446-6847 x3109 [email protected] www.msbloans.net Sr. Loan Officer, NMLS# 19571 In honor of the fallen, they played “Taps” at the service. Lender License, NMLS# 401686 25,000 Unique Visitors Every Week!

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But Westfield State University president Evan Dobelle MEERSMAN wasn’t at all surprised that Meersman was selected to continued from page 1 receive the award. Department of Higher Education. “Ryan’s maturity, his self-awareness, and his desire to “It was kind of surreal,” Meersman said of the experi- achieve his goals make him a role model for many of his ence. “I kept thinking about how amazing the other 28 peo- peers,” he said. “I predict a bright future for him, wherev- ple were, and how much they had done with their lives er his career takes him.” already.I was just very honored to be in their presence.” Meersman, who graduated from Shepherd Hill Regional Count modesty as one of Meersman’s assets. His tireless High School in 2008, plans to pursue a career in education, involvement at Westfield State, where he majored in sec- and is currently seeking a job as a high school history ondary education and history, and numerous community teacher.He said he was inspired to take on the role by some service efforts certainly earned him a spot among the top his middle and high schoolteachers in Charlton. graduates in the state. During his college career Meersman served as the stu- Amanda Collins may be reached at 508-909-4132, or by e- dent representative to the Westfield State Strategic mail at [email protected]. Planning Committee, a member of the Student Government Association and a member of the Student Advisory Council to the Mass. Board of Higher Education. Meersman also represented his university at the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative University Conference and in 2011 his leadership skills earned him a President’s Award. But Meersman said it was the three years he spent as the student representative to the Westfield State University VETERINARY Board of Trustees that he found most satisfying. “To be the voice for the students – to think that I was rep- HOUSECALLS resenting 5,000 people with just one single voice – it was overwhelming but it was really rewarding,” he said. Carolyn Selavka, V.M.D., MS Meersman still found time to serve the greater community, raising money for the annual Neighborhood p: 774.262.7679 Association Turkey Drive, Head Start’s “All I Want for f: 508.248.1663 Christmas” campaign, and various projects for the Cancer House of Hope. www.baystatemobilevet.com Meersman, an Eagle Scout, attributes this community- mindedness to his ten years of scouting. Serving Charlton & Surrounding Towns “It instilled in me a want to give to the community I’m Compassion • Care • Convenience in,” he said. “It’s made me want to do something for that community,and be part of what’s going on, not sit back passively.” Despite all of Meersman’s accomplishments, he said he was completely shocked to learn he Get Back to Nature! was picked as a “29 Who Shine” award winner. “I called my mom right away,” he laughed. “My family was so excited and supportive.”

NEW ENGLAND'S PREMIER MINIATURES EVENT! Sturbridge Dollhouse Miniatures Festival Host Hotel Exhibition Hall ~ 336 Main Street/Rte 20~Sturbridge SUNDAY, JUNE 3 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. 4 1-Week Sessions A show & sale featuring artisans of miniatures from the USA, England, France & Canada, with Historic Scale Models * Museum Quality Shaker, Tudor, Georgian, & Beginning July 9 Colonial Furniture & Farm/Winery Implements * Dollhouses & Accessories from furnishings to food & families * Porcelain, Pottery and Bronzes * Needlework, Ages 4-12 Quilts & Samplers * Dolls & Teddy Bears * Antique & Vintage Collectible Miniatures * Building Materials, Electrical Components & Kits... and much more! Call or visit website to register All in miniature and all for sale! Saturday Miniature Festival Preview 5~8:00 p.m. $18 includes Early Sales, Refreshments, Cash Bar, and Weekend Admission Pay at the door. off Rte. 20, Sunday Admission 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $7 Adults $3 Children 10-under Capen Hill Nature Camp Present ad for $1 off adult Sunday admission Charlton MA Children admitted Free after 2 p.m. Sunday with ad and paying adult. Directions & more information: 508.347.7393 www.mollycromwell.com 508 248-5516 capenhill.org 12 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, June 1, 2012 www.charltonvillager.com OBITUARIES Lisa Cummings, 54 John J. Sloyan III, 56 CHARLTON — Lisa She was selected by the Massachusetts CHARLTON – John Joseph John owned and operated two companies, (Fanning) Cummings, 54, of Association of Registered Nurses as the Sloyan III, 56, of Nichols Kitchen Ventilation Specialists and Reliable G. French Road, died Outstanding Nurse of the year.The award was Lane, died Wednesday, May Fire Protection, for over 20 years in North Wednesday,May 23, 2012 after presented to her at a ceremony held in Boston. 23, 2012, in his home from Oxford. a long illness. She worked at UMASS in the Emergency pancreatic cancer. His loving He was a very proud veteran of the United She leaves her husband of Room Trauma for many years. She also family was with him. States Marine Corps. 30 years, Mark Cummings; worked at Memorial Hospital and St. Vincent’s John is survived by his wife His hobby that kept him out of trouble was two daughters, Bridget and Hospital. of 23 years, Maureen his yard. His lawn was his altar, making sure her husband Stephen Groh of She was a member of St. Joseph’s parish, (O’Kane) Sloyan; three chil- it was the best in the neighborhood. Charlton and Tara the Greater Auburn Community Choir and dren, Jack, Katherine, and John’s family would like to thank many peo- Cummings of Charlton; two the Hibernia Club. Patrick, all of Charlton; two ple: friends and neighbors who checked-in all sisters, Gail Fanning of Lisa enjoyed helping others in health mat- sisters, Eileen Howard and the time or visited, nurses Missy, Maureen, Charlton and Jill Arsenault ters and would volunteer at the senior Center her husband Bill of Virginia, and Sue all in the same day, nurse Maureen, of Charlton and four grand- in Charlton and St. Joseph religious education and Claire Sloyan of New Dr. Messersmith, Dr. Meyerwitz, and the resi- children, Liam, Gavin, camps. Jersey; his sister-in-law, Peg dents in Radiology specials, Lynn and Selena Finnian and Jameson. Her funeral was held Tuesday May 29 at St. DeNicola and her husband from hospice, absolutely everyone in Dr. She was born in Worcester, Joseph Church, 10 H. Putnam Road Ext., Tom of Vermont; and many Samaha’s office, especially Yen. We do not the daughter of the late Charlton. nieces, nephews, aunts, know how we could have gone through this William and Mary Memorial contributions may be made to uncles, and cousins. without Yen. (Brosnahan) Fanning and lived in the area Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, He was predeceased by his Memorial calling hours are Friday, June 1, many years. BIA-MA, 30 Lyman Street, Suite 10, brother, Jim Sloyan. 2012, from 5-8 p.m. at Paradis Funeral Home, Lisa graduated from Notre Dame Academy Westborough, MA 01581 or online at He was born on March 1, 357 Main St., Oxford. A graveside service will in 1976 and Memorial School of Nursing in www.BIAMA.org 1956, in Plainfield, N.J., the be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday,June 2, at North 1980. She earned her Masters at Worcester An online guestbook is available at son of the late John J. and Cemetery, Oxford, will military honors by the State. www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. Monica (Perree) Sloyan Jr., U.S. Marine Corps. She was a Registered Nurse and a Certified Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy and had lived in Charlton www.paradisfuneralhome.com Health Education Specialist. St., Southbridge, directed the arrangements since 1997. CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service offered for will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, dren ages 4-12. The Angel Fund is a non-profit disabilities in our community.To register,con- listings for government, educational and non- June 2 on the Southbridge Town Common. organization devoted to the welfare of needy tact Corrie Wetherbee at (508) 347-8181, ext. 104 profit organizations. Send all calendar listings There will be live music, kids events, food ven- children in the Charlton School System. or [email protected]. For and happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay at dors and crafters. A fabulous parade begins at more information and additional dates, visit Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, 11 a.m. TUESDAY www.rehabresourcesinc.org. MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail https://www.facebook.com/SouthbridgeFes JUNE 5 to [email protected]. Please t2012. FISKDALE — The Cornerstone Café, the SOUTHBRIDGE — Rep. Peter Durant will write “calendar” in the subject line. All calen- Tantasqua Regional High School in-house, hold OFFICE HOURS from 8 to 9 a.m. dar items will be inserted under the actual date WALES — The Wales Baptist Church will student-run RESTAURANT, will be open for Wednesday, June 6 in the Southbridge Town of the event. We will print such listings as space have a FARMERS MARKET from 8 a.m. to business from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Hall. Residents of Dudley are welcome to allows. noon today and continuing on Saturdays Tuesday and Thursday. The menu changes on attend any scheduled office hours in the FRIDAY through Oct. 1 offering fresh baked goods, a weekly basis and you can view the most cur- neighboring towns and are encouraged to call fresh fruits and vegetables and tag sale items. rent offerings by going to www.tantasqua.org or e-mail. Specific office hours to be held in JUNE 1 Vendors are wanted. If interested, call 413-245- and clicking on the Cornerstone Café tab. The Dudley will be scheduled shortly. STURBRIDGE — Back of The Pack 0075 or 413-245-7176. Tantasqua Pastry Display Case will also be Representative Durant can be reached at: (617) Productions (www.botpp.org), a Sturbridge- open during Cornerstone Café hours and 722-2060 or [email protected]. based non-profit association promoting health STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft Steppers offers a full assortment of seasonal baked and wellness across communities through Square Dance Club, 232 Podunk Road, goods for sale. If you have any questions about SOUTHBRIDGE — Catholic Charities sport, is hosting a PASTA DINNER from 5 to 7 Sturbridge, is holding a “Getting Warm” the restaurant, call a member of the culinary invites you to sample a free RELAXATION p.m. Friday, June 1 at the Sturbridge Coffee SQUARE DANCE on Saturday, June 2 from 8 staff at 508-347-3045. EXPERIENCE from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at House. The donation is $5 per person. All pro- to 10:30 p.m. (Early rounds at 7:30 p.m.) The Catholic Charities, 79 Elm St., Southbridge. ceeds will be added to the Tornado Relay caller is Matt McGovern and the cuer is local SOUTHBRIDGE — The Alzheimer’s Meditation is a state of restful alertness that is (Saturday, June 2) proceeds. For more infor- favorite Birgit Maguire. Admission is $7 per Support Network will be holding its easy to learn. It has no religious overtones; mation, or if you would like to volunteer, person. For information on our next beginner Alzheimer’s Caregiver SUPPORT GROUP there is no belief required. please contact Deb Williams, BOTPP class, please call Moe at (508) 867-8036 or Al at meeting at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the President and Race Director at (413) 436-7849 month in Conference Room 1 at Harrington STURBRIDGE — Please join us at 5:30 p.m. [email protected] or call 413-427-1492. or visit our website at www.hayloftstep- Hospital in Southbridge. Open to family mem- Wednesday,June 6 as we celebrate the opening pers.org. bers and caregivers of persons with memory of Avellino at 502 Main St., in Sturbridge with SOUTHBRIDGE — There will be a COMMU- loss and dementia. For more information, call a traditional RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY NITY MEAL COOKOUT from 5 to 8 p.m. CHARLTON — The Charlton Garden Club Roger at 508-949-6640, x3100. presented by Central Mass South Chamber Friday, June 1 at the Southbridge Community will be holding its ANNUAL PLANT SALE and an open house. Enrico Giovanello’s latest Center, 153 Chestnut St., Southbridge. We from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 2 on the SOUTHBRIDGE – There will be a BUD- venture offers traditional, homemade Italian know you’re giving it all your might; so let us Charlton Common. Hundreds of freshly pot- DHIST MEETING at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. cuisine in a setting that unites old and new. cook for you tonight! Please join us on this ted flowering perennials, herbs, vegetables, Come practice to break through constant Stop by and enjoy a complimentary wine tast- anniversary date to reflect on your fortitude, daylilies, hosta, ornamental grasses and many obstacles and sufferings. Real life strategies in ing event with delicious hors d’oeuvres spe- strength, and resilience in the rebuilding other flowers will be on sale. Local Bagged faith to have Absolute happiness now. For cially paired with each wine selection by Chef process and to celebrate the progress, large or Alpaca Compost will also be for sale. Bring more information, call Dan at 617-592-5081 Giovanello. Come see what’s new, enjoy some small, that you, your family,neighbors and all your green or brown thumb, a wagon or box (www.sgi-usa.org). fantastic wine and food pairings, say hello to those who assisted have made in the past year. and arrive early for the best selection. some old friends, and maybe make a few new Transportation can be provided. For more Proceeds will help fund the Charlton Garden SOUTHBRIDGE — There will be a Mid- friends as well. Find Avellino online at avelli- information call Stephanie at 508-344-8654 or Club programs, plantings and community Week WORSHIP SERVICE at 6:30 p.m. on the norestaurant.com or give them a call at 508- Denise at 508-277-4494. events. first and third Tuesday of the month at the 347-2321. Elm Street Congregational Church, corner of THURSDAY BRIMFIELD — “Graduation HENNA” at BRIMFIELD — Skywarn: Severe Weather Elm and Park Streets, Southbridge. Everyone Hitchcock Free Academy on Friday, June 1, Spotter Program at Hitchcock Free Academy, is welcome! Come as you are and be lifted up JUNE 7 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Choose a unique design This is a FREE PROGRAM presented by in Worship, Faith and Fellowship. The Lord’s FISKDALE — The Cornerstone Café, the for your own Commencement Day. Local NOAA, the National Oceanic and Supper will be offered. For more information, Tantasqua Regional High School in-house, Indian artist Sangita Desai applies this beauti- Atmospheric Administration on Saturday, please call the Elm Street Church at 508-764- student-run RESTAURANT, will be open for ful art form as a temporary tattoo. The fee is June 2, from noon – 3 p.m. Learn about the 8058. business from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every $20 for Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge, and cloud features associated with severe thunder- Tuesday and Thursday. The menu changes on Wales residents; all others please add $5. For storms and tornadoes. In this slide and video WEST BROOKFIELD — Members of the a weekly basis and you can view the most cur- more information or to register, please call presentation, examples from New England are public are invited to attend a DEMONSTRA- rent offerings by going to www.tantasqua.org (413) 245-9977 or visit us on the web at stressed, including photos from the 1953 TION by the kitchen staff at Salem Cross Inn and clicking on the Cornerstone Café tab. The www.hitchcockacademy.org. Worcester tornado, the 1979 Windsor Locks on Tuesday, June 5. The program will begin Tantasqua Pastry Display Case will also be tornado, and others. This training also encom- promptly at 11:30 a.m. at the restaurant on open during Cornerstone Café hours and AUBURN — Friday Night CRUISIN’ at the passes what types of phenomena should be Route 9 in West Brookfield. Chef Charles will offers a full assortment of seasonal baked Auburn-Webster Elks Lodge, 754 Southbridge reported. Upon completion of the training, share techniques used to prepare items that goods for sale. If you have any questions about St. (Route 12) Auburn. There will be classic identification cards are given to participants, will be served at the luncheon that will follow. the restaurant, call a member of the culinary cars, hot rods, food, cold drinks, raffles, music along with a phone number for reporting Your appetite will be whetted for one of the staff at 508-347-3045. of the 50’s and 60’s. All donations go to the directly to the National Weather Service. For three entree choices: scrod or chicken with Elks Scholarship Fund. Every Friday until more information or to register, email seasonal herbs or stuffed squash. Fresh veg- FRIDAY August 31. [email protected]. To learn more etables and homemade rolls will accompany JUNE 8 about Hitchcock’s programs, visit www.hitch- each meal. Crackers and cheese, a starter SATURDAY cockacademy.org. STURBRIDGE — Community Business course of cranberry shrub, a lemon mousse Associates (CBA) networking/referral group. JUNE 2 MONDAY dessert, choice of coffee or tea and tip are all Meets 7:15-8:30 a.m., second and fourth Friday SOUTHBRIDGE — The Blessed John Paul II included in the $22 per person cost. Payment each month in the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old FLEA MARKET, at the Sacred Heart Campus, JUNE 4 MUST be made in advance; no seating will be Sturbridge Village for networking, business 40 Charlton St., Southbridge, is open from 9 STURBRIDGE — There will be a available at the door. Further details are avail- news updates and presentations. Business and a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. Donations SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION CLASS from able by calling 508-765-6472. Since this event is professional people interested in southwest accepted on Saturdays and Mondays from 9:30 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rehabilitative sponsored by the Harrington Hospital Worcester County and vicinity are welcome. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 508-765- Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge. Auxiliary, checks may be mailed directly to Free admission and coffee. Visit www.commu- 3701. The course will be taught by Jane Cutting, the Volunteer Office at 100 South St., nitybusinessassociates.org or e-mail Certified Instructor.Recertification fee is $110; Southbridge, MA 01550. [email protected]. STURBRIDGE — Back of The Pack New Certification fee is $135. To register, call WEDNESDAY SPENCER – The Quinebaug Valley Singers, Productions (www.botpp.org), a Sturbridge- Jane at 508-347-8181 ext. 103 or visit [email protected]. For addi- a community chorus centered in Sturbridge based non-profit association promoting health JUNE 6 but drawing it’s members from many towns, and wellness across communities through tional class dates visit www.rehabre- SOUTHBRIDGE — Would you like to learn sourcesinc.org. will offer a program of music for spring and sport, will host the first annual TORNADO to reduce your stress naturally? DROP IN summer from Celtic Europe at three area loca- ALLEY RELAY Saturday,June 2 from Monson MEDITATION from 6 to 7 p.m. every tions in June. “A CELTIC SPRING” will be per- to Charlton, following the path of June 1, 2011 CHARLTON — Cindy Cooper presents a Wednesday at Catholic Charities, 79 Elm St., free VIRTUAL TOUR of the Charlton town formed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8 at the Tornado. Teams of 6 runners will rotate run- Southbridge. For more information, call 508- Spencer First Congregational Church, 207 ning the 7-mile course to benefit communities common as part of Charlton Historical 765-5936. Funded through a grant from the Society’s Annual Meeting at 7 p.m. June 4 at Main St., Spencer (Route 9); at 7:30 p.m. on devastated by the tornado. All race proceeds Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Saturday, June 9 at St. Joachim Chapel of St. the Riderk Tavern, 255 Stafford St., Charlton. will be equally divided among the affected Anne’s Shrine in Fiskdale (corner of Route See the buildings in earlier times and hear towns. For more information, or if you would SOUTHBRIDGE — Catholic Charities and 148 and 20) and at 3 p.m. Sunday,June 10 at the like to volunteer, please contact Deb Williams, about some of their early residents. Discover the Tri-Community YMCA are sponsoring a East Woodstock Congregational Church, 220 BOTPP President and Race Director at which building housed a bowling alley, find WALK FOR WELLNESS from 4 to 5 p.m. every Woodstock Road, Woodstock, Conn. The con- [email protected] or call 413-427-1492. out who participated in the Boston tea party, Wednesday. Meet at 4 p.m. at the Westville certs are free of charge. A freewill offering learn the source for loam on the common, and Dam, Southbridge. All ages are welcome. will be received at intermission. BRIMFIELD — Hitchcock Free Academy’s more. The annual meeting includes a review The concerts are made possible in part by FARMERS MARKET continues each Saturday last year’s events and activities as well as STURBRIDGE — Adult CPR and FIRST AID generous donations from local Cultural from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 17. Stop by goals for this year. Refreshments will be CERTIFICATION CLASS will be held at Councils. All of the concert locations are for starter plants, locally-grown seasonal pro- served. Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, handicap accessible. The chorus invites the duce, and home-made products. New vendors Sturbridge. CPR will be from 9 to 11 a.m. fol- audiences to join them for refreshments that always welcome. Visit www.hitchcockacade- STURBRIDGE – The Charlton Masonic lowed by First Aid from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The will be served after each concert. my.org for more information. More details on Angel Fund is having an “All-you-can-eat classes will be taught by certified instructors. For further information about the concerts, the annual Farmers’ Market Festival in July Buffet” FUNDRAISER at the Publick House. (AED training also available.) Classes are held or about joining the Quinebaug Valley Singers, you may contact QVS President KT will be coming soon. There will be two seatings, one at 4:30 and the bi-monthly. Cost is $60 per person (includes Therrien 508-248-6775 ([email protected]), or other at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 4. The buffet both full certifications). Proceeds from the Music Director Nym Cooke 508-867-9144 (nym- SOUTHBRIDGE — Southbridge FEST 2012 will feature the New England Comfort Feast. trainings support people with developmental Cost to attend is $13 for adults and $5 for chil- [email protected]). www.charltonvillager.com Friday, June 1, 2012 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•13 Local summer camps offering fun for all ages classes in birdcalls and arts and crafts in the can be found at capenhill.org. “We’re not about money, we’re about the CAMPS Beehive Barn, young environmentalists can Kids looking for a traditional sleep-away kids. I’ve seen a lot of miracles happen here for continued from page 1 enjoy all the outdoors has to offer. summer camp can check out the Life-Tech them,” said owner Jack Scott. camp has been offering kids throughout New Capen Hill will offer four weeklong summer Ventures camp, part of Nature’s Classroom, on Certified instructors teach kids how to England the chance to enjoy the beauty and camp sessions. Fledgling campers, 4 and 5 year Harrington Road. groom, tack, and brindle the horses in addition tranquility of nature. olds, attend a fun-filled half-day of camp, from The residential camp is for kids ages 8 to 16, to their riding lessons. Geared for kids ages 4 to 13, Capen Hill’s sum- 9 a.m. to noon. Campers ages 6 to 13 are broken and this year runs from Sunday, July 22 to But according to Elizabeth McNeil, who runs mer camp gets kids out of the house and down into groups of kids their own age, and attend Saturday, August 11, over three weeklong ses- the summer program at Blessings Farm, kids to the earth, where they can explore the nature from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sions. gain a lot more than just knowledge about hors- sanctuary’s 72-acres of woods, ponds, streams Junior Camp Counselor opportunities are The Life-Tech Ventures camp is divided into es. and fields, tucked just off Route 20. available for teenagers who want to assist in three areas – core, discovery and recreation “Horses are wonderful creatures, but they’re According to Capen Hill director Barb the programs, weekly parent volunteer oppor- activities. More than 12 hours a week are dedi- huge and can be intimidating,” she said. “I see Frederick, the program is a blend of outdoor tunities are available in exchange for free cated to child’s chose core area, or field of these nervous little pips of kids come here, and education and pure summer fun. From hiking tuition. study, which includes natural science, physical they learn how to navigate and control these in the woods and discovering animal tracks to More information and registration forms science, performing arts, adventure challenges, creatures. It’s very positive for them, it gives and fine arts. Discovery activities are offered them a lot of confidence.” daily, which include fun classes like lessons in More information can be found at blessings- hot air balloons, rockets, and paper marbling. farm.org. Balancing academics with recreation, kids also have periods in crafts, hiking swimming, and sports. The Life-Tech Ventures camp boasts a pool, two playing fields, and volleyball and basketball courts. Housing at the camp puts four to six children per room, or locals can attend a daytime camp. Life-Tech Ventures staff says kids of all back- grounds and with all interests are encouraged to attend. “We want kids to learn to live, work and play together, not through forced conformity to rules, but rather through understanding individual responsibilities in a social setting.” More information about the camp is at naturesclassroom.org. For something totally different, kids can saddle up at Blessings Farm’s Barn Days of Summer, an equestrian camp that runs Monday, June 25 through Friday, August 6. Camp is weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located on a quiet wooded road just off Route 169, Blessings Farms is a sprawling 23- File photos acre horse farm that offers low-cost riding les- Sigrid Hiser made got artsy in the Beehive Barn last sons. Eric Sanderson, Lexi Delane, and Courtney Cristo, made fast friends at Capen Hill’s summer camp last year. year.

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The Brett Green provided a great stat Minutemen improved to 11-6 with a at bat for Bay Path, as he made five game to play after defeating plate appearances and reached all Southbridge, 11-4, on May 23. A sea- five times without the benefit of a son ago Bay Path defeated David hit. He was hit by a pitch, reached on Prouty, the favorite, in the first catcher’s interference, and walked round of the tournament. three times. Green scored two runs. “Last year we went in as a big St. Laurent — the Minutemen’s underdog against Prouty and we ace — tossed a complete game beat them,” Bay Path coach Mark against Southbridge, his hometown. Sansoucy said after defeating the “He wants to pitch against Pioneers. “We seem to play better Southbridge, which is good,” against better teams. We’ll see teams Sansoucy said. “There was a tight that are all over .500 [in districts].” strike zone for both sides. He’s a Although Southbridge dropped to legit umpire. This guy is the type of 3-16 after the loss, they play in the guy you’ll see in districts.” competitive Southern Worcester Despite the tight strike zone, St. County League, which is typically a Laurent relinquished just three stronger baseball conference than walks. He also struck out seven and the Minutemen’s Colonial Athletic gave up 10 hits. League. The only piece of the game that Bay Path jumped out to a 3-0 plagued Bay Path was on the defen- advantage with a big first inning. sive side. The Minutemen commit- Tyler Barnes hit a bases loaded 2 Nick Ethier photos ted five errors, but Sansoucy isn’t RBI single into centerfield, and Josh too concerned as his team approach- St. Laurent followed with a bloop Bay Path catcher Andrew Richards applies the tag on a sliding Tony Buccelli of Southbridge for an out. es the postseason. single to center, scoring another. Then, when Southbridge cut the Barnes — again — then ripped a from Andrew Richards. “Our fielding today wasn’t good,” After the Pioneers scored a run, deficit down to 4-3, Bay Path triple to open the sixth inning. He The Pioneers scored once in the he said. “There were a lot of walks the Minutemen got it back in the responded with a three-run bottom scored on St. Laurent’s groundout, seventh inning to account for the 11- and they were lulling them to sleep. third when Barnes tripled and St. of the fourth inning to make it 7-3. and the Minutemen scored three 4 final. It was one of those days.” Laurent drove him in with an RBI RBI singles went to Barnes, Justin more times on two bases loaded When asked about the offensive groundout. Hence and Justin Sherman. walks and an RBI fielder’s choice explosion, Sansoucy began with one Nipmuc rallies in fifth, puts Shepherd Hill on verge of elimination RAMS THEN LOSE SEASON FINALE, OUT OF POSTSEASON PICTURE

BY MICHAEL CORSO The Rams fell two days earlier to Nipmuc began its comeback against Rams tage of it. They [Nipmuc] swung the bats well SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Northbridge after jumping on top of the three- ace pitcher Drew Ravenelle in the bottom of and they took the game from us,” Ducharme UPTON — For the Shepherd Hill baseball time SWCL champs 4-0 in the first inning. the third inning on back-to-back RBI hits from said. team, the 2012 season has been anything but Wednesday’s contest was a spitting image, Adam Ferrucci and Gazoorian. The Warriors added a pair of insurance easy.From the difficult Division 1 schedule, to as the Rams jumped out early against The normally hard throwing Ravenelle runs in the sixth on RBI singles from Joe the youth movement from upperclassmen to Warriors starting pitcher Chris O’Rourke. labored through the first two innings without Cortese and Gazoorian to make the score 10-4. underclassmen, to the heroic come-from- The Hill grabbed a pair of runs in the first succumbing a run. With an apparent arm “Nipmuc is a good team with 12 seniors on behind wins and devastating extra inning and third innings. Tyler Faille recorded their injury, Ravenelle worked his way out of a their roster. They took advantage of the mis- losses, and everything in between, the Hill final run in the third when he ripped an RBI bases loaded jam in the second by striking out takes we made and our guys have not learned have withstood it all and still have yet to double that one-hopped the fence to score consecutive batters to keep the Warriors off how to jump on other team’s mistakes yet,” embark on the most daunting task yet: A freshman Brady Ravenelle. The Rams looked the scoreboard. Ducharme said. “But again, that is a case of must-win situation against a formidable to do more damage when junior Nick Kondeck He later left the contest in the all-important being young and not having the focus being Leominster squad on its home field. ripped a shot to right field, but Braile made a fifth inning after going 4 1/3. Sevens were wild where it needs to be. We just have to learn No sweat for the up and coming Rams, diving catch that robbed him of a pair of RBIs. in his final stat line as he allowed seven runs from our mistakes.” right? Faille’s double proved to be the last Shepherd on seven hits while striking out seven in a The Rams have one last chance to make dis- Shepherd Hill fell to 9-10 on the season May Hill hit of the contest against the hard-throw- gutsy performance by the junior. trict play against Leominster on Friday, May 23 after relinquishing their second 4-0 lead in ing O’Rourke. He left with the bases loaded after walking 25. Ducharme is still optimistic that his team as many games falling to Nipmuc, 10-4. The tall, left-hander went the distance for in the tying run. has a good shot at reaching the postseason Senior Matt Gazoorian went 4 for 4 with 3 the Warriors allowing those four runs on four “He’ll be OK,” Ducharme said about despite dropping the last two games. RBIs and classmate Dillon Braile broke a 4-4 hits while striking out five. He retired 13 of the Ravenelle’s injury. “He battled until the end “Our team is not going to roll over, I know tie with a grand slam into the shrubbery out final 16 batters he faced. and I think when he came out of the game that that for sure,” he said. “We have Adam in right field to cap a six-run fifth inning for Helped by some spotty defense and nicely kind of deflated the guys seeing their emotion- [Darling] taking the mound and he is more the Warriors that put a damper on the Rams’ placed balls, the Rams put across the first two al leader leave the game.” than capable of getting a victory. He is not playoffs hopes. runs with Bryan Stearns delivering an RBI Sophomore Cam Scotia came on in relief overpowering but his heart is bigger than he Shepherd Hill head coach Shaune infield single that scored sophomore Chris and after retiring the first batter he surren- is. Ducharme has seen his team falter in the late Daniels. Junior Adam Darling came around to dered a grand slam to Braile who ripped the “The one advantage of having a young team innings time and time again this season. score the first run of the contest after singling offering deep over the fence in right field to is that they have a short memory,” he added. “It’s a young team and if they lose focus for and eventually scoring on an O’Rourke wild give the Warriors a lead they would not relin- “They are going to forget all about this game a minute things like this can happen. They pitch. quish. and move on to the next.” were cruising into the fifth inning but it’s the “We have had our moments where we look “Cam came in the game and pitched well. He Leominster 5, Shepherd Hill 3 — The Rams’ little things. It’s that little lack of focus and pretty good,” Ducharme said. “But we have to got the first batter he faced but just left a pitch season came to a close with a loss to the Blue we’re done,” he said. face adversity a lot better.” up in the zone and a good hitter took advan- Devils. Shepherd Hill finished its year at 9-11.

SPORTS BRIEFS June 2. Proceeds from the event will benefit the towns in the Charlton Youth Basketball offer- Volunteers sought to support area devastated by the tornado. The run course begins in Monson and ends in Charlton, fol- ing a pair of scholarships runners in Mass Dash Relay lowing the destructive path the tornado took on June 1, 2011. Teams of runners alternate so that each team member runs CHARLTON — Charlton Youth Basketball (CYB) is offering The third annual Mass Dash Relay is seeking volunteers to several legs (segments) of the route throughout the course of two $500 scholarships — one female and one male — to a grad- support its runners in the event’s 200-mile trek across the state the day. For registration details, race rules and other informa- uating senior who has participated in CYB for minimum of of Massachusetts on July 14-15 to raise money for pediatric tion, please visit the Back of the Pack website at three years and has been accepted for enrollment at a universi- and adult cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer www.botpp.org. ty or college for the 2012-13 academic year. Application forms Institute and the Jimmy Fund. For runners and non-runners alike, BOTPP is sponsoring a are available on the Charlton Youth Basketball Website at Teams of up to 12 runners will begin the two-day, non-stop pasta dinner at Sturbridge Coffee House on Friday, June 1, www.leaguelineup.com. They are also available in the guid- relay race of 36 legs across Massachusetts — from the foot of from 5-7 p.m. The all-you-can eat dinner is only $5 per person, ance offices at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High Mount Greylock in Lanesborough to the finish line at Carson and all proceeds will go to the aid of tornado victims. The School and Shepherd Hill Regional High School. An essay Beach in Boston. Mass Dash is looking for race crew volun- Sturbridge Coffee House is located at 455 Main Street in must accompany application sharing favorite memory playing teers to check in runners at relay stops throughout the race, Fiskdale. To reserve a spot, please send payment and guest in CYB and how participating in CYB has had a positive especially along the portion of the route from Sturbridge to names to Back of the Pack Productions, P.O. Box 564, impact on youth. Mail your completed application and essay to Boston. Sturbridge, MA 01566. Charlton Youth Basketball, PO Box 811, Charlton, MA 01507. To sign up, volunteers can visit Back Of The Pack Productions is a nonprofit association The deadline to apply is June 15. http://massdashrelay.org/index.php?option=com_content and based in Sturbridge. Dedicated to promoting the health and click “volunteer now” to check off the transition where they wellbeing of individuals and uniting them through sport, would like to help. BOTPP uses all event proceeds to fund grants for nonprofit Rams keep running to perfection organizations with charitable, educational, literary, scientific, or historical purposes operating in Sturbridge and 13 sur- May 21 Sturbridge nonprofit to host 50- rounding towns in the state. Shepherd Hill 90, Tantasqua 46 — Chris Patrinos of For more information about BOTPP, please visit Shepherd Hill was a multiple winner in the boys’ track and mile tornado relay race www.botpp.org or contact BOTPP President Deb Williams. To field meet, taking firsts in the long and triple jump. stay up-to-date on BOTPP activities and events, find us on STURBRIDGE — Back of the Pack Productions (BOTPP), a The Rams are a perfect 11-0, while Tantasqua is now 8-3. Facebook at www.facebook.com/BOTPP or follow us on Sturbridge nonprofit dedicated to health and wellbeing in the Twitter at www.twitter.com/BOTPP. community, will host a 50-mile Tornado Relay on Saturday, www.charltonvillager.com Friday, June 1, 2012 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•15 Heritage shines light on students at recognition breakfast

Amanda Collins photos CHARLTON — Heritage School celebrated students’ “effective effort” at a special breakfast for 33 fourth grade students and their parents, Friday, May 25. Principal Kathleen Pastore said it’s important to recognize students not just for their natural talents, but for the effort they put into whatever they do. “It’s not just about being smart it’s the fact that you’re willing to work hard,” she said. “We can change to course of our lives by the effort we put in.” Superintendent Sean Gilrein also attended the recognition breakfast. Students received certificates and read essays they had written about a time when they put in that extra effort to accomplish a task.

These fourth graders were all smiles after a special breakfast with their parents.

Emily Dodos was among 33 students who were recognized.

A student talked to attendees about giving his best as Principal Kathleen Pastore looks on.

Fourth grader Kendall Mullen with her proud parents.

Each student recognized was one of just a few selected from their class.

Anthony Oriente proudly shows off his certificate of recognition. Alexandra D’Arcangelo smiled after getting her certificate. 16 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, June 1, 2012 www.charltonvillager.com

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OPEN HOUSE SOLD SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE Sundays from 12-2 NEW CONSTRUCTION SOLD DUDLEY – 27 Sunset Drive! 3,348’ WEBSTER – OPEN HOUSE WEBSTER – 5 S. Shore Rd! WEBSTER - 8 Concord Ct UB! 55+ WEBSTER – 48R Lake Parkway! Being WEBSTER – 62 Old Douglas Rd! WEBSTER – 5 Gore Gable! 7 Rm WEBSTER – 47 Ash Street! Move In 10 Rm Colonial w/Main Level 3 Rm Sundays from 12:00-2:00! Killdeer Island – Lake Access! 6 Rm Adult Community! Immediate Built! 28x52’ Split! Open Flr Plan Convenient 7 Rm Split! 1.3 Country Cape! Applianced! Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Condition! Spacious 7 Rm Ranch! In-Law! Applianced Oak Kit! Frplce New England Commons! Adult 55+ Last of Colonial – Absolute Move-in Occupancy! Applianced! Alcove Din Area! w/Cathedral Ceiling! Kit w/Granite! Kit Acres! Frplcd Liv & Fam Rms! Liv & Din Rm w/ Granite Top Hutch! 1st Flr Larger than It Appears! Cathedral Master w/Hrdwds, 2 Closets & 1/2 Bath Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! Formal Phase One! 2 Bdrms! 2 Baths/Master! Condition! S&S Applianced Center 2 Bdrms! Master w/Walk-In Closet & & Din w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm & 3Bdrms Din Rms w/Hrdwds! Applianced Kit! 3 Ceiling Liv Rm! Kit w/Breakfast Applianced! Granite! Hrdwds, Tile & Carpet! Isle Granite Kit! Hrdwd Flrs! Vanity! Oversized Liv Rm! Slider to Deck! Bdrms w/Carpeting, Good Closet w/Jacuzzi! Sunroom w/Slate Flr! Full Counter! Din Area! 15X15.5' Fam Rm! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! 4 Bdrms! 3.5 w/Wall to Wall! Master Bath! 2Baths Baths! Fam Rm! Den/Office! 2 Car Basements! Garage! C/Air! Security! Spacious Master Suite! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 CAir! 1st Flr Laundry! Full Basement! Space! 2 Full Baths! 6 Panel Wood Bath w/Corian Vanity! 2 Bdrms 2nd Flr! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2nd Bath Community Center! Walking Trails! Low Fees! Baths! Fantastic Patio for w/Tile Flrs! Oil Heat! 2X6Construction! Doors! Utility/Storage Rm! Garage! 1/2 Bath w/Marble Vanity! Garage! w/Dble Sinks! Huge Game Rm Pellet Garage! In-Ground Pool! $224,900.00 Garage! Farmers Porch! Community $329,900.00 Entertaining! $249,900.00 Center! $218,900.00 Deck! $234,900.00 $199,900.00 $214,900.00 Stove Ready! $189,900.00 a

ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE WOODSTOCK – 40 Green Road! 3.16 DUDLEY – 35 June Street! Like DUDLEY – 32 Prospect Ave! Family THOMPSON – 29 Walker Rd! 6 Rm THOMPSON – 382 Lowell Davis THOMPSON – 231 Labby Rd! THOMPSON – 151 Wagher Rd! 7 Rm DUDLEY – 23 G&S Drive! Cardinal Acres! 2700’ 9 Rm Colonial! 9’ Ceilings! New 7 Rm 4 Bdrm Gambrel! Homestead Looking For TLC! Ranch! Move In Condition! Granite Kit Rd! 8 Rm 2,725’ Colonial, 2.72 Acres! 7 Rm Contemp! 2.5 Acres! Applianced! Cape! Set on 1.24 Acres! Recently Heights! 6 Rm Split! Applianced Beautiful New Granite Kit! Formal Din Complete Remodel 07! Custom Applianced Eat-In Kit! Pantry! Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! 22' Liv Rm! Den/Din Rm Kit w/Skylights & Tile Flr! Formal Din Area w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/Pellet Remodeled Kitchen w/Appliances! Brunaham Oak Kit w/Center Isl, Corian w/Tray Ceiling! Frplcd Fam Rm, Liv & Granite Kit! Formal Din Rm! Gas w/Hrdwd Floor! 2 Large Bdrms w/Tile Flr! 17' Master w/Hrdwds! 2 Bdrms! Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! Den! Yr Rd Stove & Sliders to 32’ Deck! 4 Bdrms! Formal Din Rm! Liv Rm w/Pellet Stove! Counter! Din Area & Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Din Rms w/Brazilian Hrdwds! 4 Bdrms! Frplce Liv Rm! Wide Pine Flrs w/Hrdwds! Den or 3rd Bdrm without 2 Recent 1st Flr Bathrms! 1st Flr Laundry! Sun Rm! 3 Bdrms w/Walk-in Closets! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Heated Pool! Office! 3 Bdrms! Recent Bath! Farmer’s Flrs! 3 Bedrooms w/Hrdwds! 3 Season Master Suite w/Vaulted Ceiling! 2.5 Throughout! 1.5 Ceramic Tile Bthrms! Closet! Walk Up Attic Additional Rms Fam Rm! Automatic Generator! Rennai Master Bath w/Dble Vanity! 2.5 Baths! Lower Level Fam Rm! 5Z Oil Heat! Porch & Ideal Deck! Replacement Sunroom & Deck! Newer Roof, Baths! CAir! 22x27 Cedar Deck! C/Air! 14x18 Screened-In Brick Patio! Could Be Finished! Porch! Recent Gas Instant Hot Water! Garage! 2Acres! 3 Car 30x40' Garage w/Loft! 2 Car Garage! Wired For Generator! Windows! Convenient to Rte 395! Windows & Siding! 2 Car Garage! $359,900.00 Pro Landscaped! $259,900.00 Roof! Garage! $129,900.00 $224,900.00 $349,900.00 $229,900.00 $149,900.00 $229,900.00

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD DUDLEY – DUDLEY – WEBSTER DUDLEY – 4 Fairview Ave! 6 Rm WEBSTER – 4A Kenneth Ave! DUDLEY – 23 Oakwood Dr! Well 17 Charlton Road! 6 Rm 311 Mason Rd Ext! 8 Room DUDLEY – 5 Prospect Ave! Down Sizing, WEBSTER – 41 Cudworth Rd! Ideal - 3 Rodio Dr! 7 Rm Split! Ranch! Eat-in Applianced Kitchen! Young 6 Rm Contemp Colonial! 2 Maintained! Water View! Applianced! Ranch! 1/3Acre! Frplcd Liv Rm! AppliancedSplit Set on Beautiful Half Acre Lot! Main Right Sizing or 1st Time Sizing! 4+ Rm 1 Level Living! All Good Size Rooms! Close to 395 & Schools! Hrdwds Story Tiled Entry! Gas Frplce Liv & Eat In Kit w/Custom Cabinets! Master 15.5X18.6 Liv Rm w/New Hrdwds & Throughout! Open Liv & Din Rms! 3 Frplced Living Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! 2 Large Liv Rm! New Ceramic Bath! 2 & Lower Level Kitchens- In-Law Ranch! Silestone & Granite Counters! Bdrms! Large Bath! Walk-out Lower Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Kit w/Tile & S&S Large Bdrms! Refinished Hrdwds! w/Dble Closet & Ceiling Fan! 2/3 Bdrms! Potential! 3 Bedrooms w/Hardwood Tile Kitchen! 19’ Living Room! Lower Recessed Lighting! Stainless Steel Bdrms w/Hrdwd Flrs! Den or 3 rd Bdrm Den w/Built-ins! Wall to Wall over Applianced Kit w/New Hrdwds! Dining Level Fam Rm/Separate Heat! New Ext Appliances! Marble Backsplash! Updated Electrical, Roof, Windows & Floors! 2 Full Baths! Garage, Deck & Level Family Room or Second Bedroom! Doors! Recent Buderus Furnace & w/Hrdwds! 1.5 Baths! All Freshly Painted Master w/Walk-in Closet & Bath! 2.5 Hrdwds! Full Bath! New Furnace & Rm w/New Hrdwds! 2 Spacious Bdrms! Siding! Recent Oil Furnace! Walk To Shed! Needs Updating But Well Worth It! Tile Bath! Detached Garage! Recent 1st Floor Laundry! Easy 395 Access! Windows! Garage! Nicely Landscaped! Inside & Out! Beautiful Corner Lot! Baths Total! 3 Bdrms! Future Fam Recent Windows! Garage! Deck! $209,900.00 $139,900.00 Beach! 14x16 Deck! Garage! Town $169,900.00 $139,900.00 “Metal” Roof! $109,900.00 $189,900.00 Garage! Rm! Buderus! $249,900.00 Services! $169,900.00

ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER – SOUTHBRIDGE – 496 South St! 8 SOUTHBRIDGE – 440 N. Woodstock WEBSTER LAKE – 36 Laurelwood! WEBSTER LAKE! 327 Thompson Reid Smith Cove! Across From, SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! 34 Park Ave! 6 Rm w/Views Of & Easy Access To! 175 Cape! 3 Bedrooms! Hardwoods Rm Split! Updated! Applianced! Din Rd! 76 Acres of Natural Beauty! 8 Rm Middle Pond/Reid Smith Cove! Western Rd! 3,100’ Custom 9 Rm Waterfront Middle Pond! East Exp - Fantastic Young Custom Built 6+ Rm Contemp! Country Ranch! Yester Year Charm! 2 Killdeer Island! The Benefits of Lake Applianced Custom Kit w/Center Through Out! Newer Roof, Windows, Area & Frplc Liv Rm w/Cathedrals! Exp – Beautiful Sunsets! 90’ Ranch! 2 Complete Living Levels! Ideal Sunrises! Panoramic Views! 220’ Kitchens! 3 Stone Fireplaces! Lower Waterfront! Wooded, Rustic & Living at a Better Price! 11 Rms! 4/5 Island! Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! Furnace & Electric! Nice Yard with Loft w/Skylight! 4 Bdrms! Master Waterfront! Fantastic 3/4 Acre Lot! 8 Extended Family Set Up! 2 Kitchens! Bath! 2 Baths Total! Fam Rm! New Level “Saloon”! Huge Barn! 4+ Private! Ideal 5 Rm Summer Cottage! Bdrms! 5.5 Baths! Lake Facing Frplcd 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Patio Area for Entertaining! Detached Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! Walk-out Lower Level! 40’ Deck & Windows! 3Z Gas Heat! 2 Car Garage Garages! Workshops! Saw Mill! Former Stone Fireplaced Great Rm! Master Suite! Possible In-Law! 2 Car Newly Finished Walkout Lower Level! Garage! Close to All Area Amenities! “Cheney Farm” 2 Full Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany Patio! Hardwoods! Fireplaced! .91 Attached & 1 Under! Workshop! Perfect for the First Time Home w/Workshop! 1/2 Acre Lot! 2/3Bdrms! 2 Baths! $379,900.00 Enjoy Lake Living! $194,900.00 $499,900.00 Decks! $574,900.00 Acres! $399,500.00 $379,500.00 $379,800.00 Buyer! $139,900.00

NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLDSOLD NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Bates Grove! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – 98' of Prime WEBSTER LAKE - Wawela Park Rd! CHARLTON – Charlton Reservoir! WEBSTER LAKE - 200 Killdeer 294 Killdeer – 301 Treasure Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 302 Treasure Waterfront Looking Across Widest Expanse 130’ WATERFRONT LOT! 1/2 Acre Plus! Waterfront 7 Rm Colonial! Open Flr Island Rd! Sunsets! 8 Rooms! South Pond Yr Rd! Applianced! Island! North Pond! 62' Waterfront! Townhouse End Unit! Move-in Condition! Island! Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’! Furnished! Dock! 19’ Pontoon Boat of Middle Pond! Panoramic Waterviews Expansive Views of Middle Pond! Plan! Granite Kitchen! Din & Liv Rms 4 Bdrms! Lake Facing 16x20 Master! Panoramic Views! 8 Rm Colonial! Kit 6 Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Hardwood Floors! Applianced! Open most Every Rm! 9+Rms! Full In-Law Setup Private! Wooded! Ideal Southern w/Hrdwds! Lake Facing Master Frplcd Liv Rm! Applianced! w/50 HP! 6 Rms! Screened Porch! Fam w/Double Oven! GLEAMING Hrdwd Total! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Rm w/Cath Ceiling! 1st Fl Master Floor Plan! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Ideal for Extended Family! Perfect for Exposure! 157' Road Frontage! 197' w/Master Bath! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! 3 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level Flrs! 4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! 14X20 Trex Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! CAir! Gas Heat! Entertaining! Screened Porches! 18x25 Deep! Town Services! Not to be 20x20’ Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove! Enclosed Family Rm! 4 Decks! A/C! w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 14,190’ Deck! Newly Painted! Prof Landscaped! Patio!C/Air! Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT Cedar Deck You'll Never Want to Leave! Subdivided! One of the Last Pristine Lot! Sandy Beach! Freshly Paint Ext! Recent Trex Deck! Garage! 2 BOAT Porch! Detached 2 Car Garage w/Full Heated Garage w/Workshop! Fenced Yard! Plenty of Docks Included! SLIPS! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! SLIPS! Heated Pool, Sandy Beach! Located on its Own Peninsula! Pieces of Webster Lake! $389,900.00 $639,900.00 Recent Roof! $449,000.00 $259,900.00 $539,900.00 $489,900.00 Second Floor! $349,900.00 $279,900.00

“Names you know, 508-943-7669 PHIL SAYS, 508-949-3205 people you trust” “HOMEOWNERSHIP MATTERS” • Brenda Ryan Jan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Broker- DiGregorio Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Owner Hilli Doros Jo-Ann Szymczak JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” CRS, GRI, SRES Realtor Connie Nedoroscik LICENSED IN MA & CT • Now is a great time to buy! 201 SOUTH STREET, Marketing Co-ordinator SOUTHBRIDGE, MA R DUDLEY WATERFRONT - DUDLEY - 4+ ACRES DUDLEY - 2 FAMILY 508-765-9155 $274,900 LAND! LAND! 1-800-784-0445 Robin Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Giguere FAX: 508-765-2698 Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Rivera DUDLEY - 4 lots HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES available Now offering rental services FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK E @ Tobin Farm Southbridge:Spacious Antique Colonial 2 family with • Newly sided • Maple Kitchen • 3 bedrooms • HW floors • Great yard • Sided • 2-C-gar zoning which allows a business too! Big Barn being used • 2 BR • 94’ frontage • Flagstone Patio 11 acre - CT • Radiant oil heat • Fireplace • Updated windows as garage & workshop plus could have 3rd rental unit • walk out lower level $99,900 • Office/Media Room • Recent furnace above, walls ceilings, floors are in, just needs some work. 22 Lakeview Ave 62 Dresser Hill Rd 28 Schofield Ave One unit has 5 rooms 2 bedrooms, 2nd unit has 5 rooms A DUDLEY - $164,900 DUDLEY - $249,900 3 bedrooms. Just like having 2 houses for the price of one! Big wrap around porch. Big level yard in back! Move in condition! Nice features! $164,900. Granite countertops... custom built ranch * Immaculate has formal living room and separate fam- Southbridge: Great 1 Southbridge:INEXPENSIVE PEN HOUSE ily room... formal dining room with built O SUN. 12-2 level home in conven- CONDO’S for Sale & Rent *2BR in hutch... 3 bedrooms by design or 2 L * Garage oversized bedrooms... your choice... ient location near hos- starting at $47,000! Pay less updates include replacement windows, pital! Larger than it than rent & build wealth! They * Town services electric, roof, and kitchen... Private back yard with wooded area to right of house. looks! 6 rooms 3 bed- are all in move in condition. $249,900 Call Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 rooms 1 bath. Beautiful fireplace! Updated win- Centrally located for com- 61 Dudley Hill Rd 71 Dudley Hill Rd dows. Garage. AWSOME LEVEL YARD! Needs a lit- muters and to shopping, banking, churches, YMCA, and library. Call for details! These are all priced to sell! OAKVIEW ESTATES tle TLC, but priced to sell at $89,900. Must be sold! WEBSTER - $269,900 DUDLEY - “0” DOWN FREE MARKET INGROUND POOL PAYMENT Southbridge:Lovely spa- Brimfield:ENJOY your vaca- cious Farmhouse with 1 acre tion year around! Waterview ANALYSIS with Water rights to Little of land! 6 rooms 3 bedrooms EDUCED! Alum Pond! Contemporary * Fireplace 229,900 R $ OPEN HOUSE with HUGE first floor master Modern 4 room home with 2 E * Family room INTENSE MARKETING bedroom. Big formal din- bedrooms! Beautiful remodeled kitchen with granite coun- ingroom. Updated bath and kitchen is beautiful. ters. Stainless Steel appliances. 2 decks. Pellet stove. * Fenced yard PROGRAM. Shed. Very short walk to beach & boat access. Move in * 2 Fireplaces * Master w/bath SUNDAY 1-3 Farmer’s porch to watch the world go by. $125,000. condition. $164,900. * Family room THURSDAY 5:30-7 CALL JO-ANN * Selling agency bonus $199,900 17 houses are on deposit! Actively looking to list homes in Charlton. 7 Lillian Ave 33 June St off Old Southbridge Rd. S T

Big Roomy House www.NewEnglandMoves.com WEBSTER • $219,500 WEBSTER • $359,900 WEBSTER • $174,900 24 Oakwood Dr. (off Kingsbury) 11 Deslauriers Ave A 6 Plasse Court Off E. Main St. 5 rms on 1st flr has Must Sell: 8 rooms, 1.5 bath, 4 bedroom Custom built with pristine condi- OPEN HOUSE 6/3 • 1-4:30 Must see 2700sf 10rm Ranch tion. 8 rms, 2641 sq.ft., 2 car two bdrms and large walk up attic Inger Christensen Colonial, Birch Cabinets, DUDLEY • $349,900 w/waterview & 5-c gar on 1.86ac. garage, 1 acre, granite kitchen, space. Walk-out basement has 1/2 Fireplace, Corner lot, hardwood fplcd fam rm., Mstr suite, deck, bath, laundry area. Large 2 car 508-769-3823 27 Klondike Rd floors, 1st floor laundry. garage. Yard, Sunny 4 Rms on Swimming pool. Contractor’s home. frml din rm. 2nd Flr 508-987-1303 T Time to sell or buy... Call Inger

Joanne Fontaine Like New! Waterfront Motivated Seller Brand New E 508-479-9691 For Rent THOMPSON,CT WEBSTER • $689,900 DOUGLAS • $139,900 UXBRIDGE • $209,900 THOMPSON, CT-$215,000 9 Arthur Remillard Way WEBSTER • $875.00 1350 Thompson Rd 24 Charles St, U-8 9 Ascot Lane 581 Fabyan Rd Like new! Sunny! 2900 sq. ft. Colonial. 1200 ft. waterfront on 5 acres on New sunny 1200 sq. ft., 41 Brook St Webster Lake! Wonderful 8 rm Upgraded 6rm 2 lge br Like new sunny bright 5 Rm, For Rent $895. 2nd Floor. Sunny 6 Licensed in MA & CT 2 story foyer, HW flrs, tile, appliances, Townhouse, c/a, cab pkd kitch 3 Bdrm ranch, large level yard, island in kitch., master suite, 2.5 baths, ranch with Brady sunrooms. Deck, 1700 sq. ft., 2 baths, garage, gar- slider to deck, island kitchen, 1 room apartment. Dead end street. View more properties at fireplace, 2 car garage, hardwood w/all appl, bay window, pkg, den, nice view over garden area 27 ft fireplaced FR to deck, central air, yard. car garage, FHWH, Close to school. Newly painted. $329,900 floors, central air, walk out base- Farmers porch www.IngerC.com 2 car gar., stone wall ment, view, very private. No pets. Available Now. Friday, June 1, 2012 • THE VILLAGER • 3

hope2own.com Featured Listing ~ $239,900 508.943.4333 WEBSTER OPEN HOUSE Sharon Pelletier - Broker 6/3 • 12-2 Licensed in MA & CT 64 Old Douglas Rd Unique Contemporary WE WANT YOUR Cape! 1 Acre+! Vaulted Ceiling, Frplc, Spacious Mstr 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 LISTINGS! BR, 2-1st Flr BRs, Loft Study, Incredible Detd Garage w/500 • sf Heated Studio Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! * June Cazeault * Liz Knutelski (speaks fluent Polish) * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan *

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OPEN HOUSE R Webster Lake Lot Waterfront Overlooking Middle Pond! Prime Waterfront Island Building Lot! SUN 6/3 • 12-2 Impeccable! Charming! & Quaint! 2 propane gas Perfect Vacation Dream Get-away, Southern exposure! Panaramic view! 1st time offered! Pride of ownership! fplc’s!! Central Air! Garage! Exceptional Outdoor 6,245 sf, 50' Frontage, Clear & Level, Breathtaking morning sunrises! Architectural Spaciuos 3 bedroom ranch, all natural wood- Privacy! Side Sun drenched Deck! Covered Patio! drawings! Engineered and approved, conser- woork! Open floor plan! Tile bath! 3 season Walkout to Natural Sandy Shoreline without walls Town Wtr/Swr, Electric & Cable at Lot! vation site plan! Town services! Buy now, porch! Town service! Gas forced hot water or steps! $384,900. Plot Plan Available $189,000. enjoy the summer $169,900 heat! Attached garage! $169,900 E WEBSTER - 88 LAKE STREET DUDLEY - 19 GEORGE ST 3 EXTRAORDINARY RESIDENTIAL LOTS BROOKFIELD - 16 SURREY LANE DREAM HOME SITES! SOLD-ASSISTED SALE DUDLEY: Quiet Country Living! Affordable 3 BR Cape! Center Rd - Two prime 2+ Renovated Cape! Acre Cleared Lots Starting at $65,000 Mobile home! 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, New kitchen, Stainless Appliances, Bath, 1st Flr Mstr BR, Hrdwd Flrs Cedar Closet, WEBSTER: 52 Upper Gore Rd - 1 Acre central air, on 10,000 sq. ft lot $49,900 Windows, & Electrical! FHW.OIL. 2 Car Garage! Garage, $2,000. Buyer Cr for Upgrades or Overlooking Webster Lake $97,900 $129,900 Closing Costs! $129,900. Buy Lot Direct or Build to Suit A “Call to inquire about our Short Sale - Fast Track Program”

AUTUMN WOODS L APARTMENTS Located on the Auburn/Worcester town line Our 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Section-8 wait list is open for a limited time only. June 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th, and 15th, 2012 (Households must be income qualified and some restrictions apply) Apply in person at our rental information center at 15 Upland Gardens Drive, Worcester, MA between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. only.

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S OPEN HOUSE 6/3 • 10:30-12:30 Bonded and Insured Barre - Tranquility awaits in this gorgeous Sturbridge - Ready to move in! This 2 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, Colonial style home built bedroom townhouse has a private quiet set- We’re there when you can’t be! in 2002, on 2.7 Wooded acres! Lg eat-in ting. Easy highway access to 84 & the Kitchen w/ deck access; Hardwoods in for- PIKE. Updates include: Young windows, Joyce Johnson Natasha Christian 508-414-7197 mal DR, LR & fireplaced family room. roof, newly painted inside and out, granite 508-958-1742 Huge Master Suite & 3 spacious bdrms all on 2nd flr. 2 car Garage! $325,000 counters & a beautifully finished walkout Jason Yelinek 413-219-5223 basement. $215,000 66 Brentwood Dr.

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Sturbridge – Fabulous 4 bed, 3 bath Colonial! Open Oxford - Oxford/Auburn line, 2 bedroom, OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON RD., WEBSTER, MASS. Kitchen w/ cherry cabinetry, SS appliances & granite coun- Bright & Sunny Cape styled detached ters! Hdwd flrs in LR & formal DR. First flr office/5th bdrm. Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers Master suite w/ walk-in closet in Lg master bath w/ jetted Condo! Hardwood, Sunroom, cul de sac soaking tub. 2nd floor media rm! Lg laundry rm w/ closet. 3 neighborhood! $159,900. Judy Empie bdrms & full bath on "kids wing"of the house. Great com- 508-334-0275 muter location… $364,500 126 Podunk Rd.

Sue Kusz A 508-864-5177 NEW PRICE NEW LISTING Sturbridge - Fabulous young colonial abuts DRAPER Sutton - Motivated seller! Nice country setting, pri- WOODS…Neighbohood setting yet privately situated! vate acre lot. Fireplaced LR, DR, 3 bdrms, 4 baths, WEBSTER -- Excellent 3166 sq. ft. Colonial in great WEBSTER LAKE - Attention Lake lovers!!! Fabulous corner Welcoming farmers porch; Gleaming hardwoods;1st flr finished basement w/ 2 full kitchens & 2 full baths. neighborhood has just about everything for your family - end unit on the Marina at Treasure Island! Quality renovations laundry; Sunken Family Rm w/ brick FP, Dream Eat-in New-Pro windows, roof & siding apprx. 10 yrs. kitchen w/ cherry cabinets, granite counters & stainless - 4 bedrooms -- 2.5 ceramic baths -- Great Room with include gorgeous "open" kitchen with granite center isle, stain- Needs interior updating. New Title five on hand. Sold less appliances and ample cabinets. Sliders off dining area to Whirlpool appliances. Master bdrm w/ bonus office, as is.**Short sale - subject to 3rd party approval. vaulted ceiling and Rustic stone fireplace -- granite coun- Master bath w/ shower & jetted tub. Great yard and $189,000 deck overlooking your nearby deeded boat slips and Middle deck! $399,900 Maryann tertops and lots of cabinets in the kitchen featuring Johnson Pond. Two large bedrooms, Master with full bath and beauti- breakfast bar and dining area with sliders to spacious 60 ful double sink marble vanity. Custom red birch and oak 508-847-1484 ft. trex deck -- formal dining room -- living room - 1st floors. Upgraded stairways and rails. Lower level fireplaced floor laundry -- breezeway -- 2-car garage with 24x24 family room with 1/2 bath and walk-out to patio. Recent EDUCED Game Room above, perfect for pool table -- bar, 1/2 bath R replacement windows and garage door. Desirable end location -- 18x36 inground pool w/new liner -- walkout basement steps to beach, heated pool and marina. Guest parking spaces -- Must see! nearby. Move right in, just in time for summer! R/E Tax $4,084 $354,900 R/E Tax $4,406 $419,900 T WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING North Brookfield – Lovely oversized split w/spa- Millbury - Lovely, 2 or 4 bedroom ranch, Lorraine cious rooms! Fireplaced LR w/hdwd flrs, DR opens all hardwoods on main floor. New Kitchen! Jankowski SINCE 1962 ~ OUR 50TH YEAR IN BUSINESS to Lg 4 season sunroom overlooking beautiful flat New Roof! A wonderful level fenced yard 508-277-5831 w/ garage And shed. Near Mass Pike. yard! 3 bdrms w/hdwds, finished lower level w/FP, $237,000 half bath & walk out to covered patio! Central air! $219,500. To advertise in our Real Estate Section, please call your 866.437.2539 / (866)4ERAKEY Elie Kahale local sales representative. 1-800-367-9898 E 508-328-3622 • 25,000 Unique Visitors Every Week! • One Million Hits a Month www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, June 1, 2012 TRIPS OFFERED

Send your club’s information to TRIPS Hit Men entertain with the great musical hits the public without restrictions. You do not * August 12: “Sunday Afternoon at OFFERED, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA of the 60s, 70s, and 80s such as “Oh What a have to be a member of USJB to attend a spon- Tanglewood” for the 2:30 p.m. concert in the 01550, or e-mail to atremblay@stonebridge- Night”, “Sherry”, “Leroy Brown”, and many sored event. If you are interested in any of the Koussevitsky Music Shed preceded by a press.com. The Trips Offered section will run as more. Before the show, we stop at Mohegan trips, please call for additional information luncheon at the Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge. space permits. Sun Casino. Everyone receives a $30 Gaming and for reservations. All trips do require a Christoph von Dohnanyi, Conductor, and the Package plus One Food Credit for Buffet or reservation and a payment form. Gift certifi- Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform most restaurants. (Note: Casino reserves right cates are also available. The recipient can music of Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss with FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE SENIOR to modify Gaming Packages). The cost is $77 apply the gift certificate to any excursions of guest performer Paul Lewis, pianist. Cost: CENTER per person. No refunds after 5/11/12. his/her choice up to the face value of the cer- $109 per person (motor-coach, concert, lunch- STURBRIDGE — The Friends of * July 9: Newport Playhouse and Lobster tificate. Call Ted Bartlett at 508-764-7909 for eon, gratuity,taxes). Available is a budget pay- Sturbridge/Fiskdale Seniors present the fol- Bake in Newport, R.I. Buffet dinner includes 1 more details of any of the trips. If no answer, ment plan. Departure: 8:45 a.m. from the lowing trips. Flyers are available at the 1/4 lb. boiled lobster, shrimp, mussels, corn on please leave a message on the answering Registry of Motor Vehicles, LaRochelle Way – Sturbridge Senior Center. For reservations cob, roast chicken, potatoes, salad, BBQ chick- machine. The possibility of additional day Depot Square, Southbridge. Reservation dead- and information, phone Tina at 508-347-9028 or en, sweet potatoes, ham, baked beans, trips may take place. Watch for these special line is August 3. Marie at 508-347-9173. Checks, payable to desserts, and coffee. In the theater, the play announcements. * August 18: Long Island Wine Country – Friends of Sturbridge Seniors, are due one you’ll enjoy is “The Kitchen Witches.” After * June 15: Evening at the Boston Pops, Cruise to Orient Point, Long Island, re-board a month in advance and may be mailed to Tina the play, return to dining area where the per- Symphony Hall, Boston for the 8 p.m. concert coach to one of the wineries for a tour and Galati, 97 Wallace Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 formers continue entertaining with a Cabaret with reserved second balcony seating. Keith tasting. Enjoy a lobster or steak luncheon at or brought to the Sturbridge Senior Center. Show of laughter and song. The costs is $81 Lockhart, Conductor, and the Boston Pops the Soundview Restaurant overlooking Long Trip prices include driver gratuity. Bus trips per person. Pick up at 9:45 a.m. Orchestra will feature a “Vision of America” Island Sound. After lunch enjoy free time to leave from Bethlehem Lutheran Church, concert and a stirring multimedia work. Cost visit some of the many shops and galleries in is $51 per person. Departure is 5:30 p.m. from the quaint Village of Greenport. Late after- Route 131 in Sturbridge. UNION SAINT JEAN-BAPTISTE * June 11: Music of the “Jersey Boys” with the Registry of Motor Vehicles, LaRochelle noon, we cruise across Long Island Sound and original artists of Frankie Valli & the 4 SOUTHBRIDGE — Council No. 12, Union Way, Depot Square, Southbridge. Gift Seasons at the Garde Arts Theater in New Saint Jean-Baptiste, a non-profit fraternal, Certificates for this concert are available on Turn To TRIPS, page B6 London, Conn. and Mohegan Sun Casino. The offers the following trips. All trips are open to request at 508-764-7909. •

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SOUTH WOODSTOCK 860-928-1995 Fine Homes International Division 860-928-0876 E Open House Directory GOT A HOUSE Deadline: Monday at 10am (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse FOR SALE? (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community S ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE This is the place to sell it! Your ad will be mailed to SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 DUDLEY 50,000+ households 61 Dudley Hill Rd S 12-2 $164,900 Remax Advantage 1 throughout Southern Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 T Worcester County. 27 Klondike Rd S 1-4:30 $349,900 Coldwell Banker Inger Christensen 508-769-3823 STURBRIDGE 126 Podunck Rd S 1:30-3:00 $364,500 ERA Key Realty Services 866-437-2539 / 866-4ERAKEY WEBSTER A 64 Old Douglas Rd S 12-2 $239,900 Hope Realty 508-943-4333

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ity. Day trips must be paid for at the time you Grafton Notch State Park, Screw Auger Falls ners, St. Anne De Beaupre, Casino Charlevoix. TRIPS sign up. You must also include a phone num- and Umbagog Lake. Include a Gondola ride to The cost is $509. Driver gratuity included. continued from page B4 ber so you can be informed of bus departure the top of North Peak. More info and date are *Oct 13: Trip to the 9-11 Memorial in New up the Thames River to New London, Conn. times. Trips are open to the public! Please to be announced. York with Ellis Island and Statue Of Liberty. Cost is $135 per person. Departure is 7 a.m. check flyers for cancellation policies and trip * July 2: Tall Ships and Opsail. The cost is The cost is $72 per person. from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, insurance availability.Make checks payable to $62 per person and includes transportation to * Dec 8: Radio City Christmas Show in New LaRochelle Way – Depot Square, Southbridge. the Southbridge Senior Citizens Association, Boston. On arrival in Boston you will board York, 4:30 p.m. show with orchestra seats. Very * September 18: “Big E Day” – Southbridge 153 Chestnut St., Southbridge, MA 01550. the Provincetown II cruise vessel for an excit- limited seats left. The cost is $169 per person. departure: 8:45 a.m. and return time about 7 Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon Senior ing 1 ? hour narrated Boston Harbor Cruise to * April 21, 2013: Book Of Mormon at the p.m. Cost is $34 per person (admission and Center Monday, Wednesday or Friday morn- view the world, largest and grandest sailing Boston Opera House, orchestra seats, 1 p.m. transportation). ings from 8:30 to 10 a.m. or call 774-922-4049 or ships. Returning to dockside you will now be show.Tickets $125 per person (show only), $155 * October 15 – 16: “Jonah” – 2012 World e-mail him at [email protected]. able to view ships docked. After a visit to per person (must have 20) for ticket and trans- Premier, Millennium Sight and Sound * June 14: Chicken and slots. For only $47 Quincy Market and the beautiful Rose portation. Theater, Lancaster, Pa. in Amish Country. you will travel on a deluxe motor coach to Kennedy Greenway we will return home at 5 *August 18, 2013: Wicked at the Boston Trip includes deluxe motor-coach transporta- Wright’s Farm Restaurant. After their famous p.m. Opera House, orchestra seats, 1 p.m. show. tion, lodging at the Crown Plaza Hotel, chicken dinner you will travel to the Twin * Aug. 21: Maine Lobster and a Show. The Tickets $115 per person (show only), $145 per Reading, PA, a wine and cheese reception and River Casino for an afternoon of slot play.You cost is $82.95 per person and includes Twin person (must have 20) for ticket and trans- complete dinner followed by a musical come- will receive a gaming package at Twin River. Lobsters at the Clambake in Scarborough and portation. dy show, a visit to Bethlehem and the new * July 19: Boston Duck Tour. $87 will get a a show “American Bandstand, Rat Pack, and * Aug 26-Sept 06, 2013: Celebrity Cruises, 11- Sands Casino with $35 bonus package includ- trip to Boston where you will board a Duck. Motown” across the street at the theater, night cruise of the British Isles. Sailing from ed. Sightseeing and visits to Kitchen Kettle These are the same vehicles you see when the transportation to and from Maine. Harwich, England, to Le Harve, Channel Shops, Intercourse Cannery an Amish quilt sport teams celebrate their victories. You will * Sept.19: The Osmond Brothers at Foxwood. Island, Cork,Waterford and Dublin, Ireland shop and the performance of “Jonah.” Cost is tour Boston on land and water. We will then The cost is $72 per person. The boys have been Liverpool, England, Glasow and Inverness, $279 per person double. Cancellation enjoy a lunch at Skip Jack’s we will also have at it for 50 years and have sold over 80 million Scotland and back to Harwich. From $1649 per Insurance and budget payment plan available. little time at the Prudential. albums. The Osmond Brothers will have you person, cruise only. Depart at 7a.m., Registry of Motor Vehicles, * August: Gambling at Foxwoods casino and dancing and singing along. After the show you Depot Square, Southbridge. mystery envelope day. $25 gets you a deluxe will have time to use your complimentary buf- BERNARD DUBE * November 17: A day in New York City – to motor coach from the Southbridge fet ticket and keno money at the casino. do as you wish. Sightseeing, visit a museum, Community Center to Foxwoods, $10 toward * Nov. 25 and 26: Holiday magic. The cost is SPENCER — Bernard Dube is offering the shop, dine, attend a matinee Broadway show, the buffet and $10 in keno tickets subject to the $299 per person, North Pole Express, Radio following trips. For more information, call etc., Departure from Southbridge is 6:30 a.m. casino. The bus will leave the Community City Music Hall w/Rockettes, transportation Bernard at (508) 885-3098. with return time to Southbridge about 10:30 Center at 7 a.m. I must have a minimum of 30 and lodging, included. * June 18-29: Canadian Rockies featuring p.m. Cost is $52 per person. Please reserve and money is due at time of sign up. Calgary, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, early. *September 25: Beatlemania at Twin River. DUDLEY SENIORS Jasper National Park, Yoho National Parka, * December 1: Christmas at Olde Mistic For $82 you will travel on a deluxe motor coach picturesque Lake Louise and Emerald Lake, Village – the annual Holiday Festival with 60 to the Twin River casino. Upon arrival we will DUDLEY – The Dudley Seniors Travel the Columbia Icefield, including a guided one-of-a-kind gift shops, restaurants and free receive a gaming package and have time in the Group was formed to provide affordable trips drive across Athabasca Glacier on a special entertainment through the village and Gazebo casino. We will the have lunch and a show. We for senior citizens in Dudley and the sur- glacier vehicle, a journey on the famous Rocky Square. Cost is $35 for adults and $25 for chil- will hear the music that made the Beatles rounding towns. All are welcome. Brochures Mountaineer train through the Canadian dren 4-12 years. There is no charge for chil- famous. This is a ticketed event and seating is are available at the Dudley Library.$75 deposit Rockies, Kamloops, Vancouver, Victoria, the dren under 3. Optional visit on your own is the assigned by signup date so book early. required when you reserve. For reservations splendid Butchart Gardens and more. nearby Mistic Sea Aquarium. Departure time * November: Gambling at Foxwoods casino or more information, call Audrey at 508-943- * April 23 to May 8, 2013: Spain and Portugal from Registry of Motor Vehicles, Southbridge and mystery envelope day. $25 gets you a 8395. plus Lourdes and Fatima, including at 8:45 a.m. and return time about 5 p.m. deluxe motor coach from the Southbridge * June 10-16: Lilac time on Mackinac Island. Barcelona, Montserrat, Dali Museum in Reservation deadline is November 17. Community center to Foxwoods, $10 toward Brochures available at the Dudley Library,the Figueras, Carcassonne (France), Lourdes * December 8: Festival of Christmas Lights the buffet and $10 in keno tickets subject to the Oxford Senior Center and online at Shrine, the Basque country of France and at the La Salette Shrine – concert of casino. The bus will leave the Community www.grouptrips.com/dudleyseniors. Spain in the scenic Pyrenees region, San Fr. Pat, the singing priest, in the Shrine Center at 7 a.m. I must have a minimum of 30 Sebastien, Bilbao, Leon, Burgos, Santiago de Chapel, visit the international display of and money is due at time of sign up. Compostela, Porto, Fatima Shrine, Lisbon, Nativity sets, the gift and book shop, the DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Candle Shrine, the bistro and preceded by a CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER The Daughters of Isabella is holding the fol- * May 22 to June 2, 2013: Yellowstone luncheon at Wright’s Farm Restaurant. Cost is lowing trips, which are open to the public. The National Park, Grand Teton National Park, $39 for adults and $29 for children ages 4 to 10. CHARLTON — The Charlton Senior Center bus pick-ups are at the Big Bunny Parking Lot Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse National There is no charge for children 3 and under. is offering the following trips. All ages are wel- in Southbridge and Tracy Court and Davis Monument, Badlands National Park, Devil’s Departure from the Registry of Motor come. You do not have to live in Charlton or be Street (Municipal Parking Lot behind Tower National Monument, Canyonlands Vehicles, Southbridge at 10:45 a.m. and expect- a senior citizen. Mail checks to PO Box 688, Commerce Insurance on Main Street) in Natinal Park, Arches National Park, Denver, ed return time 8 p.m. Reservation deadline is Charlton, MA 01507. All pickups are at St. Webster. Please note that final payment is due Pike’s Peak and more. December 5. Joseph’s Church. Your cars may be left there. 30 days prior to tour departure date. Your * August 8-20, 2013: Scandinavia, Norway: For more information, call Carolyn Gauthier deposit on these tours confirms your reserva- Oslo, a scenic ride on the Flam Railway, an at (508) 248-4795. exciting fjord cruise to Gudvangen, medieval SOUTHBRIDGE SENIORS tion. Please make checks payable to: * June: The Mainely Moose Fun Tour 2012. “Bernadette Circle No. 709” and mail to Bergen, Viking Ship Museum, etc. Denmark: SOUTHBRIDGE — The Casaubon Senior The cost is $189 per person, double occupancy. Bernadette Circle No 709, Post Office Box 201, Copenhagen, Elsinore and Kronburg Castle, Center is offering the following trips that are It includes two days and one night at the Webster, MA 01570. Tour components are sub- etc. Sweden: Stockholm, Drottningholm open to the public. Please check flyers for can- Grand Summit Hotel and three meals. Lobster ject to change, based on availability. Changes Palace, etc. Finland: Helsinki, Olympic cellation policies and trip insurance availabil- bake at Foster’s Downeast on the way up. will be noted. For further information or Stadium, Sibelius Park, etc. Estonia: cruise to reservations, please call either Jan Caouette Tallinn, a bustling port city of medieval walls, at 508-887-2215; Bernadette Langlois at 508-943- turrets, spires and winding cobbled streets. 8047 or Suzanne Clearwater at 774-230-0669 * October 6-21, 2013: Witness the majestic (cell) or 508-943-4579 (home). The Daughters of peaks of the Himalayas and Mount Everest, Hewitt – The Toughest Boat Lifts Isabella is a nonprofit and charitable Catholic Kathmandu (Nepal), Patan, Buddhists shrines women’s organization. and temples, rickshaw ride through a bustling Cantilever Hydraulic Vertical Heavy-Duty * June 10: Tour of Lake Winnipesauke bazaar, Chitwan National Park, Tharu Ethnic includes luncheon and cruise. Bus leaves Village, an exciting jungle boat trip, an ele- 700 to 4800 lbs 4100 to 10,100 lbs 1100 to 6600 lbs 4500 to 12000 lbs Southbridge at 8:30 a.m. and leaves Webster at phant safari ride (or another included option), 9 a.m. The cost is $67 per person. scenic drives to enjoy outstanding mountain * July 1: Spectacular Tall Ships, United State views, Lhasa (Tibet), Tibetan folklore show, SERVING Navy ships, narrated sightseeing cruise and a Drepung Monastery, Norbulingkha Palace, great day in Boston. Bus leaves Southbridge at Jorkhang Temple, the majestic Potala Palace 8 a.m. and leaves Webster at 8:30 a.m. The cost of the Dali Lama and Sera Monastery,a scenic NEW ENGLAND is $65 per person. drive over Kambala Pass for splendid views of * July 10: Mystery Ride with an snow capped mountains and the vast Tibetan Independence Day (red, white and blue) plateau and more. There is an extension to theme. Time to leave is 6 p.m. from the Bhutan (Oct. 20 to Oct. 26) for those who want Webster Municipal Parking Lot on Davis to extend their stay to this exotic Himalayan Street. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. There will be a country. short open meeting, prizes and fun. Non-mem- TOP NOTCH TOURS bers/perspective members, family and friends are invited. The price is $30 per person, tax WARREN — Top Notch Tours for Seniors and tip included. Your choices are Baked and Friends is offering the following trips. For Scrod or Baked Chicken (with or without reservations and more information, call teriyaki), salad, potato/rice and vegetables, Marlene at 413-436-5311. coffee, tea and dessert. Respond by June 28 * June 24-26: Atlantic City Special, three Hydraulic Lift PWC Lift with names attending and choice meals to days and two nights. The trip includes deluxe in Slip Janet Caouette, P.O. Box 533, Oxford, MA motor coach transportation with 01540. For more information, call Jan at 508- (CD/DVD/WiFi) with fun, games, drinks and 887-2215. snacks. Aluminum Construction • 15 Year Warranty * August 12: Rhode Island Lighthouse cruise two nights lodging, $25 per person casino includes Narragansett Bay Lighthouses, nar- bonus, two delicious buffet meals and a casino Wide Range of Accessories – Canopies, Bumpers, etc. rated cruise and Webster Old Country buffet show ticket. Located right on Atlantic City luncheon. Bus leaves Southbridge at 9:30 a.m. famous Boardwalk, Resorts Casino provides and leaves Webster at 10 a.m. The cost is $57 easy access to all of the Atlantic City great www.hewitt-roll-a-dock.com per person. attractions at an incredible price. The cost is QUALITY SINCE 1971 * August 19: “Squabbles” cabaret and lobster $215 double, $210 triple and $279 single. at the Newport Playhouse Lobster Fest. Bus * Sept. 21: Bourne Scallop Festival, leaves Southbridge at 8:30 a.m. and leaves Sandwich Glass Museum and Christmas Tree Webster at 9 a.m. The cost is $85 per person. Shop. Trip includes a luxury motor coach with 10% DISCOUNT with this ad on PWC Lifts, Roll-A-Rail, * September 23: Good, fun festival and canal CD/DVD’WiFi, a day filled with fresh air and and Hydraulic Cantilever Lifts month of June cruise at the Bourne Scallop Festival. Bus fun, great food and friends, all located in leaves Southbridge at 7:30 a.m. and leaves Buzzards Bay. The Bourne Scallop Festival Webster at 8 a.m. The cost is $62 per person. features craft booths and exciting entertain- * October 7: Lake Winnipesauke Turkey ment. You’ll enjoy a traditional scallop dinner Train, Hart’s turkey lunch and train ride, or herb chicken with all the extras. Later visit Anheuser Busch factory tour and Clydesdales the Sandwich Glass Museum and actually and brilliant fall foliage. Bus leaves view artisans blowing glass. A special treat Southbridge at 7 a.m. and leaves Webster at afterwards will be a visit to the largest 7:30 a.m. The cost is $67 per person. Christmas Tree Shop where “everyone loves a * October 9-15: Myrtle Beach spectacular. bargain.” The cost is $57 per person. Seats are PWC Lift Roll-A-Rail Hydraulic Cantilever Get ready for lots of fun. Details to be limited. Call to reserve your seat ASAP. announced. • Classic Docks - Lightweight and Portable * November 11-13: Atlantic City’s Tropicana, ADVENTURE TOURS OF WARREN • Floating-Commercial Quality Strength - Easy to install-low maintenance two buffets, $25 cash bonus, show. Bus leaves Webster at 7 a.m. and leaves Southbridge at WARREN — Adventure Tours of Warren is • Roll-a-Dock - Roll in or out in minutes! 7:30 a.m. The cost is $179 per person. offering the following tours and presentations. * December 2: Hukelau Hawaiian Christmas For more information or complete itineraries • Cable Cantilever & Verticle Lifts DELIVERY tour, show, cuisine and Bright Nights. Bus call Randall at (413) 436-5357, Adventure Tours • Otter Swim Rafts/ Aluminum Rafts leaves Webster at 9:30 a.m. and Southbridge at of Warren, P.O. Box 1509, Warren, MA 01083; • Electric/ Hydraulic Pontoon Legs AVAILABLE 10 a.m. The cost is $65 per person. [email protected]. * June 2013: Discover Iceland –Pure, natural, • Aluminum Staircases Available FRED CLARK unspoiled and perhaps one of the world’s ultimate nature trips; highlights include water- Hewitt Products Carry A 15 YEAR AUBURN — Fred Clark is offering the fol- falls, geysers, glaciers, Reykjavik, the Blue lowing trips. Lagoon, and much more. 6 days, 6 meals, hotel, LIMITED WARRANTY Trips depart from the Mass Pike Park and air,and taxes. Date and price to be announced. Ride Lot Exit 10A, Route 146 and Route 20 in * June 9: China’s Terracotta Army – Join us Millbury. For more information call Fred at for an exhibition featuring the famed Steve Morris Construction (508) 769-9947 or email [email protected]. Terracotta Warriers of Chinese Emperor Qin * Sept 23-26: Four-day trip to Quebec, Shu Huang at New York’s Discovery Center; 96 Lake Shore Drive • West Brookfield, MA 01585 Canada, includes two nights in Charlevoix, free time for lunch, shopping or theater in Steve: 508-867-3525 • cell: 413-530-1344 • Dick: 774-232-7763 one night in Quebec City at Chateau New York’s Time Square area afterward. The Frontenac, three breakfasts and three din- cost is $89 per person. 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Old but Flourescent 3-Tube or: 508-867-6706 1929 Chevy Engine All in excellent condition!! remove your ad!! used very little, excellent T-8 277V Fixtures $275 drawer cabinet. condition. **Town To Town** 71Wx34Hx19D Enclosed Generac Generator Call: 508-764-3316 $56 Each Futon Classifieds ******************* $450 for all Queen size with two covers $250 508-885-5277 Call 5pm-8:30pm and pillows. Excellent condi- Radial Arm Saw Must see furniture on 14 508-909-4111 $300 508-867-6546 tion, solid hardwood frame. $125 Railroad Ave,Dudley. CALL JEFF: Band Saw Needs restoration or 860-930-4522 Diamond Ring $250 $150 enjoy old aged look... Gents 14K Yellow & White ENTERTAINMENT Call: 413-245-9221 Gold. Center Diamond Call 508-752-8569 •Claw & Ball Footed CENTER After 6PM 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Beautiful Large 90/100 Surrounded By 4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) Table 6 03/100 Diamonds. Garden Wedding? 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Custom Heritage Call: 508-765-5867 Call: 508-278-0810 •(3) Matching Dining (3) Thumb-back, 70x40 rectangular table Room Chairs w/Platform (2) Bird-cage asking $2,350 All In Excellent Condition. with (2)leaves, (2) captain’s Red- Call: 774-535-1307 Paid $815.00 with case. Lumber Rocker. Nice Wood, All $450 508-885-3717 chairs, (4) straight backed Gas Log For Sale 1,000+ board feet Nice For Age chairs. Custom glass top, Sell $450.00 Jotul GF200 LP Gas 2’’ Pine $150 hutch with lighted top. $650 OBO 12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths Antique Child’s Rocker Fender Telecaster Dried 30+ years indoors $125 Brand New $750 OBO AND MORE! TOOL SHEDS 14” Chrome Butterscotch Blonde Mini Kota Electric MAKE VISIT Call: 508-765-5800 $2.25 BF OBO For Lot Like New Oak Made of Texture 1-11 $600.00 Fishing Motor 508-943-8693 8x8 $725 Knock-Off Rims 36lb thrust, 5 speeds Call: 508-735-1218 Computer Hutch With New Radial Tires! 8x10 $900 Dining Room Fender Hot Rod $125 OBO NASCAR $550 $125 EACH Thomasville Maple Dining 8x12 $975 (Set Of 4 Available) Walnut Deluxe 112 40 watt Die-Cast Models 8x16 $1275 508-885-1071 French Provincial Tube Amp Fitness Power Room Set They’re Back! Charlton With 2 built-in leaves, 6 $5 And Up! Delivered And 38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20” $265.00 Rider Built On-Site Leafs, chairs, seats up to 10 people, BRAND NEW 508-248-0684 Brass Fireplace 2 Armed, 4 straight Cain $100 OBO excellent condition. SHIPMENT! Other Sizes Available Screen and doors backed chairs, 6’ Buffet, Digitech GNX3 $550 Call 413-324-1117 $100.00 Call: 508-943-2174 Blessings Farm Propane With accessories Custom Table Pads. 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FOR SALE Air Conditioner tall 5/$99. **Town To Town** HEAVY DUTY $400 $60 Excellent Privacy Call: 508-248-7812 • Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V Milk Can Border/Ornamental Classifieds $50 PIANO HINGES Call: 508-867-6323 Hutch $15 Call 508-278-5762 508-909-4111 • Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V 54’’-57’’ long stainless steel New Larson White Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H $35 hinges. Retail for $200 a 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 Evenings Canon Rebel XTI • Twin Window Fan piece. Steel Trunk Value Core High Shelves Above Thermostat/Reversible Motor $12 $150 Digital Camera Downsizing Items $20 $50 each View Storm Door Seldom used, For Sale In Dudley Call: 508-885-2884 Self storing screen & glass, Call 508-867-4546 Trestle Table great shape! Call: 508-347-7013 Car Ramp 30”x80”-81”. Ordered the After 6:30pm 7’ 3 1/2’ Pine $10 wrong size. Package Includes: •10” Table Saw Hobart Matching Benches EFS 18-55mm lens, For Sale $150 OBO Sauder Needs Refinishing •5’ Professional Commercial Ready Heaters $250 75-300mm lens, extra 34’’x28’’ Vinyl 2 Door Reach-In Call: 508-347-9804 Computer Armoire battery, padded Drafting Table $45 Black, Good Condition. w/accessories Replacement Freezer 31”W x 52”H x 19”D London Fog camera bag. 2,000 3/4 100psi Newmac Hot Air Sell Package For •Walnut and Black Window Model# HF2, runs good Furnace With Slide-Out Luggage $40 $600 OBO Plastic Pipe Keyboard Tray $800 Credenza 122,000 BTU, 4 ton air $100 Garment Bag, Carry-on, Call: 860-942-4880 $60 condition ready, like new, Duffle Bag •Four White Plastic 3 Piece Set of used to heat basement. Eastford $60 Invacare Pronto Call: 860-377-4961 Call: Outdoor Chairs and Luggage Steel Shelf Asking $1,000 508-987-5231 Tables $25 M51 Power $45 Call: 508-943-5958 32’ Extension Indoor/Outdoor Shade Cutting •Studio Couch Kubota Generator Oak Dining Room Machine Ladder Call: 508-867-6775 Power 250lb Capacity Ceramic White A5000 colonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent) 2 years old and Gold •Full-sized Bed Wheelchair 90” table, 36” mirrored buf- paid $1,600 $150 w/Headboard and Night Sure Step Technology New battery fet, 56” lighted china closet. asking $800 OBO Electric 3 foot Tables Attached FOR SALE That Automatically $350 $1,000 Call: 508-347-7052 Christmas Tree Adjust To Keep All Six Solverus Charge •Glass Top Dining Cemetery or Pet Complete with center light Monuments: Beautiful Wheels On The Ground Call: 413-245-7388 10 Fishing Machine and small bulbs. Comes in Table stained glass & concrete At All Times. High-Back paid $650 three pieces. w/three chairs cemetery stones. Van Seat, Deep Blue Outboards asking $300 Troy-bilt $100 Hexagon 16”x18” Pearl Base. The MOTORS 3-25HP Polar Blast Call: 508-756-3690 •36”x48” Unframed (2) w/ cross and flowers left Cadillac Of Power $250-$500 each (2)Sharp model ER320 Mirror (1) w/ flowers sit flush with Wheelchairs. 1/2HP 230/460V Snowblower landscape. MSRP $3500 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Cash Registers 10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint •Three Drawer Chest $125.00 ea Selling For $2000 $45 OBO Call: 508-885-6657 paid $250ea condition, always stored in Dark Pine Bedroom 5HP, 230/460V asking $100ea heated garage. Dresser & Hutch, FIRM Paperback Books •Glass and Chrome Call: 860-299-5925 508-410-1784 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Mirror, (2) End Tables Table $125 OBO Mostly New Titles, Call: 774-745-0226 $950 OBO Webster, MA Mostly Romance Novels. Call: 508-341-1337 $250 For Sale 5HP, 230/460V Very Reasonable Ask for Bruce •16’ Aluminum 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Call For More Information Living room furniture, $125 OBO Snapper White Brass Exterior Ladder Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment Jukebox Or Leave Message Center, Glass Tables, 4 Motor Speed Controls 508-764-1156 Roto-Tiller VISION FITNESS Twin Daybed •5’ Wood Step Ladder IR5003, Used Twice $100 Bedroom Set, Paintings and For Sale Hitachi J100, 400/460V Fitness machine Nordic Trac Exercise 1951 Rowe AMI Best Offer PIANO Paid $1295 Model X60005 •De-Humidifier Equipment. Model “D” 40 1928 Henderson upright TracVac Excellent condition, Loveseat, Couch Call 5pm-8:30pm used only one month •Lawn Mower Excellent Condition. player piano. With 35 music Model 385-IC/385LH Coffee Table 508-839-3142 Converted To Play 45’s. 508-867-6546 rolls and bench. Rarely used Used Once. Paid $1,100.00 508-839-2181 Holds 20 Records. needs tuning, on first floor. Paid $1300 Asking $575.00 $350 Spare Tubes & Service Phone Bill: MOVING Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro HONDA 250EX Manual. Great Sound, La-Z-Boy Like New $250 OBO 4-wheeler. Barely used Pine TV Cabinet 508-856-0140 FOR SALE Real Solid Wood. & Vac Pro Player Piano- Needs work Sofa Bed Call: 508-892-4609 $2,500.00 $50 $2000 Models 72085, 72285, Call 508-560-5056 some ros. w/air mattress 72295 Antique bookcase- needs 774-200-0501 Sanzo TV Small Dresser Dressy Mirror $400 Used Twice paid $250 work 32” with TV stand Paid $2772 $25 asking $75 O’Brian Sailboard- New $50 used once Old Wooden Yellow Kayak 508-765-5763 Whole-House Wedding Dress- traditional Office Chair $200 PLUS MORE! Racoon Coat Kenwood 5.1 Ventilator w/Padded Seat Sofa and Matching $25 508-347-2695 Size 12 Call: 508-885-3192 $20 Dining Room Set- Channel Surround Chair, $95 6 chairs Sound Component Art Deco Retro (3) Antique Wood For Sale: Older Dark originally $1,500 Pastel Upholstery Dark Pine Hutch- Pole lamp Wood Rocker $800 System Windows with base & top Antique (3) Shovels, With stereo cabinet Above-Average Condition $75 Each 78 1/2”Hx55”Wx19”D. $20 Pitch Fork, Grass w/Pink Stenciled Flowers $50 Asking $125.00 Excellent condition $ 50 Window Air Small Shutters $175 Trimmer, Table Fan, Conditioner White-Wash Oak Coffee Tea Wagon (2) Oiler Cans, 1,200+ Other Assorted Beige Love Seat Tables, Floor and Table $4 Each $30 seldom used Call: 508-347-7492 Wheat Pennies Household Items. $100 $50 Lamps Also Available Call: 413-245-7388 anytime Separately. 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Community Yard Sale Saturday June 9th Yard Sale 8:30-2:00 To Benefit the FORFOR MOREMORE Holy Trinity Church Alzheimers Association 446 Hamilton Street Saturday June 2 Southbridge 9:00am-3:00pm INFORMATION CALL 123 Lower Gore Road INFORMATION CALL White Elephant, Attic Webster, MA Treasures, Toys, Books. Household items, NICKNICK ATAT Booth space available for something for everyone!! rent. for more information Call: 508-765-9559 508-909-4133508-909-4133 200 GEN. BUSINESS DEADLINE FOR YARD SALE 1995 Glastron 17ft SUBMISSIONS 204 WATER EQUIPMENT FOR SALE IS 1:30PM MONDAY Fiberglass Boat 1984 Formula 24’ Floating Pontoon (open style) with 88HP OLLECTIBLES UEL OOD UEL OOD LEA ARKET FOR ALL MASS. Evinrude SPL outboard. 350 Merc Cruiser 260 C 265 F /W 265 F /W 275 F M WEEKLY PAPERS Dock/Swimming Includes trailer. Easily seats With trailer. GPS Finder. Authentic Central Boiler E-Classic FREE *Deadlines Subject To 8. Used in fresh water for and more!! Well Dudley Change Due To Holidays Platform Revolutionary 1400/2400 Construction Call For More Info. water skiing. maintained, must sell Flea Market With ladder. moving!! War Historic OUTDOOR WOOD Kindling Wood $5,000 Antiques, Collectibles 10’x5’, in good condition, FURNACE All Different Types Of & General Estate Sale newly painted!! Call: 508-234-5676 Autographs Asking $8,500 OBO Genuine Original Signature Cleaner & Greener Widths, Lengths & Open Every Saturday-Sunday Saturday 6/2& Sun 6/3 Call: 508-476-3824 Autographs Of EPA Qualified Thicknesses Of Wood. 8am-4pm 8:00am-3:00pm $500 OBO American Hero Icons. 25-Year Warranty 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. 128 N. Woodstock Rd Call: 508-347-9081 George Washington $2200 Call Today Good For Wood Stove Or Something For Everyone! Southbridge, MA 2008 Sea Ray Benjamin Franklin $2200 508-882-0178 Outdoor Burners/Stoves. Behind BP Gas (coming from Southbridge 215 CAMPING Thomas Jefferson $1000 CrystalRockFarm.com Delivery Available At Dudley/Webster Line just before Ashland Ave) 185 Sport All Have Certificates Of By The Truckload 2 Acres, Indoors! Trailer for Jet Ski Mercruiser 4.3L Alpha Authenticity. Antiques, tools, household $500 190PHP. 50 hours, pearl Membership to Clear Signatures 508-867-2564 www.dorightfleamarket.com items and miscellaneous and black, many features. 508-476-1068 1-800-551-7767 items. Outstanding condition with Stateline Camp 508-347-7804 Lift for Jet Ski trailer. Resort NFL Autographed Firewood 281 FREE PETS $500 in Killingly, CT Helmet Collection Green $135 Garage Sale 128 cubic feet. 79 Fairlawn Ave $18,000 Five Ridell Team Helmets Family activities, pool, Signed By MVP Icon Log length firewood Looking for Southbridge, MA 4 Seat Aluminum Call Mark: playground, fishing, Saturday May 26th Quarterbacks (774)696-7879 Pontoon 781-801-4061 expires 2045. 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Jeffers 508-769-2351 Sat & Sun 6/2 & 6/3 260 COLLECTIBLES 508-987-5349 with GPS navigation, galvan- Tree Service Also Hardwood Pellets 2 year Old Pitbull 14’ 2003 Polar ized trailer. Mercury Fury °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° 9:00am-4:00pm Available Kraft Bass Boat prop (brand new) Motor- Tree Removals Female named “Calle” guide 67lb thrust trolling 26 Piece Kewpie Logging $235 per ton blue nose. Not spayed. Household items, buffet, & Trailer motor. Twin consoles with Set Seasoned and Cash and carry Great for single pet armoire, cedar chest, glass- 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, non skid fishing surface. Land Clearing enviorontment. ware, antiques, piano, spin- Minkota trolling motor, Lots of extras!! 1 1/2”-3 1/2” tall, ceramic, Firewood Partial Seasoned some are numbered. ning wheel, medicine bottles, New batteries, WOOD LOTS Firewood Prices subject to change. Call: ladders & more Excellent condition. 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281 FREE PETS 284 LOST & FOUND 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 402 GENERAL SERVICES 402 GENERAL SERVICES PETS My name is Pixel LOST: SOLID BLACK WAR and I am an older male MALE CAT ROUTE FIREARMS WANTED: ARMY OF 1 Persian cat. Neutered. Diabetic, needs RELICS Collector looking WWII US Firearms insulin. Missing many teeth 169 I love to be loved and Has a few white hairs on his & M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols, Water Filtration want a human to take chest Answers to “Salem” ANTIQUES 1911/1911 A1’s Do you have bad water such as staining, care of. I will purr, love, Missing since January 31 in WAR odors, hardness, iron, low PH, be affectionate, and the vicinity of Pleasant St. 884 Worcester St. TOP PRICES PAID sleep with you. 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Brookfield your license number. 508-867-2508 Seeking Women LOST DOG 21-43 Non-Smokers •Local Moving Male Bishon Frise With Healthy named “Cody Bear” Pregnancy History •Haul Offs/Junk 2 years old, white, 298 WANTED TO BUY Removal 3 Little Bears 10-20lbs, no collar and Town-to-Town no tags. He is not Child Care Wanted Classifieds The odd job specialist Has 3 full time openings microchiped. for children ages 12 weeks Lost on Monday Love Seat with of Central MA and older. 3/5/2012 in the town of (2) Recliners 1-800-536-5836 Brimfield, MA In Excellent Condition For More Affordable Rates Information Call 508-765-6940 508-868-4291 Jennifer Morse: CALL: Please Call: 888-363-9457 We’re Here To 774-200-1423 508-873-0957 reproductivepossibilities.com North Brookfield 413-245-1264 Help!! Lic #9009607 MAY 30, 2012 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

454 HOME 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 550 MOBILE HOMES IMPROVEMENT WANTED RENT RENT RENT RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS For sale by Douglas time on Friday, June 15th, motivated owner: PAINTING Southbridge 2012 at which the proposals New Two Bedroom, New FREE RENT! will be opened publicly. Sturbridge, MA Appliances, Dishwasher, Coombs Street Webster The Town will conduct man- 5 Room updated fully Interior/ applianced clean, mobile Exterior Quiet, Private Country Road. Heat/Hot Water 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments datory site visits of each of No Traffic. No Smoking, Included! Available. NORTH VILLAGE the properties on Friday, home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, No Dogs. May 25, 2012 beginning large kitchen and living Power Washing Applianced, Washer/Dryer room. 4 season sun porch, $850/Month Affordable 1 2, and 3 Hook-ups. No Pets. 2 Bedroom Units with 115 Marcy Street at Bedroom Apartments 9:00AM-62 Pleasant Street lots of storage, central air, Carpentry ************** Plus Electric $725-$800 Starting At $783!! 2 large electrified sheds (1 • FREE ESTIMATES • Call: 508-476-1722 For Rent. at 10:00AM and 70 Foster EQUAL HOUSING First And Security. Street at 11:00AM. insulated) Nice private yard • FULLY Insured • Spacious, Fully References And Credit Heat And Hot Water with patio screen house, • Reasonable Rates • Applianced. Proposals must be sealed OPPORTUNITY Dudley Check Required. Is Included. and clearly marked “Town of mature plantings plus more! Efficiency apartment Rich O’Brien ************** Call (508)596-8497 Southbridge Proposal for Living room and kitchen Starting at $698 Must Income Disposition of Respective Only $79,900 Painting All real estate advertising in combination. 1 bedroom, Qualify. this newspaper is subject to Properties” in the lower left plus park share 28 Years Of Experience stove & refrigerator included • Pets Considered Southbridge corner. Fax submissions will Call for more details: 508-248-7314 The Federal Fair Housing Act $500/Month Section 8 Vouchers not be accepted. of 1968, which makes it References with First & Last • A/C In Every Unit Deleaded, renovated three 860-315-7122 illegal to advertise any bedroom second floor Accepted. Month’s Rent • Pool Proposal packages may be SIMPSON preference, limitation or Non smoker/No pets apartment. Elm Street, Please Call obtained from the Office of discrimination based on race, Call: 508-943-1740 • Basketball Court Available July 1st the Town Manager, Park Model PAINTING color, religion, sex, handicap, (508)987-1595 Southbridge Massachusetts familial status (number of • Playground EHO Mobile Home SIMPLY THE BEST children and or pregnancy), Leicester Gas heat, hardwood floors, 01550, telephone No. For Sale By Owner • On-Site Laundry washer/dryer hookup, (508)764-5405, Monday Fully Furnished, New Porch national origin, ancestry, age, Large 1 bedroom near appliances, garage, through Wednesday between ****************** marital status, or any Becker College. Near bus Addition, Also Nice Shed & INCOME LIMITS APPLY basement storage. the hours of 8:00AM and Great Place For A Garden. Interior & Exterior intention to make an such line, minutes to Worcester. 4:00PM, Thursday from Painting Services preference, limitation or Pretty kitchen, newer appli- Section 8 Welcome On Beautiful Lot Near $800/Month EBSTER 8:00AM to 8:00PM and Swimming Pool. discrimination. This ances. Huge bathroom, Office Open From: W Friday from 8:00AM to newspaper will not washer/dryer. Large bed- Plus Security Located At Highview Wallpapering & Monday-Friday 12:00pm. (Holidays except- Campground In knowingly accept any room closets. Sunroom, Section 8 Ok ed). Appointments for view- Designs advertising for real estate deck, parking. 9:00am to 5:00pm Prospect West Brookfield. References/Credit ing the Premises may be Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 that is in violation of the law. Saturday 10:am Check Required made by calling the Office of Over 25 Years In Our readers are hereby $850/Month to 3:00pm Estates the Town Manager at the informed that all dwellings 508-736-3619 $20 application fee Business!! advertising in this newspaper Evening 1 & 2 Bedroom above phone number. Asking $28,000 ****************** are available on and equal Appointments Call: 508-248-1665 Apartments. 508-867-8736 opportunity basis. To North Brookfield Available The successful property Joe Simpson complain about Now Available: owner must be prepared to 28 Spring Street enter into a Land Conveyance 575 VACATION RENTALS (508)765-1155 discrimination call The Southbridge Historical Buildings Agreement, substantially in Fully Insured Department of Housing and 3 large rooms, third floor, First Floor 2 bedroom like new, washer/dryer hook- Must Income Qualify the form attached hereto, Free Estimates Urban Development “HUD” Brookside Terrace off-street parking, low gas SECTION 8 within ninety (90) days from toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. up, quiet neighborhood, heating, low electricity, off-street parking. 11 Village Drive CERTIFICATES the opening of the proposals. **SOUTH** For the N.E. area, call HUD stove and refrigerator, WELCOME SJB Construction ad 617-565-5308,. The toll $575/Month Southbridge,MA 01550 de-leaded, washer/dryer Commercial & Residential No proposer may withdraw DENNIS: free number for the hearing (508)764-7675 $750/Month Call its proposal for a period of Hydroseeding impaired is 1-800-927-9275 No Pets on hundred eighty (180) References/Security ****************** Foundations Dug Call: 617-645-2811 (508)943-9567 days after the date set for the 6/2-6/9, 6/9-6/16, 6/23- Required opening thereof. The award- Driveway Repair 508-867-7404 SOUTHBRIDGE EHO 6/30; 7/28-8/4, 8/25-9/1. Deleaded, renovated ing authority is the Town Southbridge Manager. •June $875/wk. Building Demolition 3-bedroom, 3rd floor •July & Aug. $975/week. 505 APARTMENTS FOR apartment. New 2 bedroom second floor Woodstock CT Stump Grinding North Brookfield apartment. Off-street parking The Town has determined •Off season & winter & Removal RENT 11-17 Charlton Street Country Manor Apartments 3 bedroom apartment, first Available July 1 No Pets. under new ownership. that this transaction is sub- rentals available. floor, stove & refrigerator Newly renovated 1 &2 ject to the Uniform Procure- No job too small included, washer/dryer ment Act, G.L.c.30B. There- Call for a free estimate Washer/dryer hook-ups, $775/Month bedroom units available hookup in basement. off-street parking, First & Security starting March 1. New fore, the provisions of Steve Burlingame basement storage. Call: 508-765-5852 kitchens, bath, flooring. Hot G.L.c.30B are hereby incor- Brookside First Last & Security water included in rent. porated by reference in this 774-230-4944 Credit Check Required $675/month Section 8 ok! No drugs, dogs Request for Proposals Call Nellie: Southbridge Call: 508-622-1258 (”RFP”) 457 LAWN/GARDEN Terrace or drama please Three Bedrooms, New 508-347-2774 Good references required or email: Heat/Hot Water leave a message Floors, Cleaned, Painted, The Town reserves the right Spring Lawnmower/ Stove, Off Street Parking, rpcountrymanor@ to reject any and all propos- Tractor Tune ups! Included! Call Joe 774-230-8486 Washer/Dryer Hook-ups yahoo.com als, to negotiate any and all All work done at YOUR In Apartment. Limited contract terms with the suc- 3 bedrooms, (dbl, queen, house from my mobile Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Orchard SOUTHBRIDGE Restricted Storage. 510 cessful proposer, or to can- 2 twins), on dead end workshop. No pickup or Bedroom Apartments Deposit, References And COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS cel this procurement at any street, screened porch delivery. No long waits! For Rent. Credit Check Required. time if it is in the Town’s best Hill Summer Street No Pets, No Utilities. interest to do so. with gas grill, outside Spacious, Fully shower, full kitchen with Lawnmowers-$44.95 Applianced. First floor 2 bedroom, $850 Office or Retail Tractors & Riders-$129.95 Free Rent includes hot water. Per Month Plus microwave, full bath, Starting at $698 Natural gas heat Space Available washer/dryer, 3 tv's with Sewer & Water. 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 30 Years Experience, 1 & 2 Bedroom $750/Month Second Floor In the Center of cable, DVD. Close to golf, • Pets Considered Apartments. work guaranteed! First/Last/Security Call 508-637-1074 North Brookfield Sturbridge bike trail, shopping, thea- • A/C In Every Unit CALL FOR Call Nellie: ter, 10 mins from bay Call Matt’s Repair at: MORE DETAILS 94 E. Main Street Spencer side and ocean side • Pool Third floor apartment Waterfront... (508)410-0455 2 Bedroom Townhouse. 508-347-2774 2 bedrooms, glass slider beaches. • Basketball Court Heat & Hot Water $650/Month Gas Heat & Hot Water, leave a message overlooking lake. Minutes to Included utilities not included Electric Appliances, • Playground Mass Pike, fishing, boating. ****************** Woody’s Free Parking Hookups. One Year Lease. Call Janet at: • On-Site Laundry Fully Applianced Service Pets Only No Pets. Southbridge $1,300/Month Plus Utilities Landscape Specious W/D Hookups, First/Last/Security 508-865-1583 INCOME LIMITS APPLY Green is in! Starting At $797.00 Stove/Refrigerator. First & Last No Pets after 6 pm Section 8 Welcome PROFESSIONAL Our John-Deere equipment Must Income Qualify First/Last/Security, $720 per month SPACE Call “Lucie” or e-mail: will give your lawn a clean, Office Open From: SECTION 8 References. Security Deposit ($500) Coldwell Banker professional cut. Monday-Friday CERTIFICATES $20 Application Fee Call: 508-886-4312 For Rent 508-347-7416 [email protected] 9:00am to 5:00pm WELCOME 508-765-5542 for photos Call us today Spencer 98 Hamilton Street Saturday 10:00am (Left Hand Side) 530 HOUSES FOR SALE ****************** 508-581-0178 to 3:00pm 508-987-8121 Attractive One orTwo- Southbridge Bedroom Apartment, Formerly Check us out online for Evening Appointments Available Dave’s Styling/Hairdresser other landscaping EHO 2 bedroom basement Appliances, 108 Boyce Street apartment. Laundromat on W/D Hookup Available First Floor, Good Visibility! services we provide Parking Auburn Cape Cod www.woodys premises, clean, new cabi- Modern, Bright, 9 rooms/4 bedrooms, Oxford nets, refrigerator & stove Quiet Country Setting. 900 Sq. Ft./210 Sq. Ft. landscape.info includes addition. Corner lot, Dennisport Walking distance to every- included, off-street parking, Directly Off Route 9. 508-320-9075 2 car heated garage, 2 drive- Brookside Terrace thing. 1 bedroom apartment near shopping. Visit Our Website ways, beautiful landscaping, Immaculate second floor. Heat/hot water, www.spencercondos.com full basement. 11 Village Drive rubbish removal stove & 2 Bedroom Cottage Southbridge,MA 01550 $775/Month Wonderful Space 500 REAL ESTATE refrigerator included. References Spencer OPEN HOUSE JUNE 2 Cable TV. No Smoking/No Pets Available (508)764-7675 Call: 508-892-1793 Main Street, Across From 3:00-5:00pm Walk To Beach. Shopping Plaza First & Last Month’s Rent 508-335-8878 Webster $305,000 Sorry, No Pets. 501 REAL ESTATE Nice large bright, one Large Private Lot. WANTED $800/Month bedroom apartment, second Call Karen: Call: 508-987-0665 Southbridge floor. Quiet building with 7,500sq ft Free 774-272-0181 Great For Children! 2 bedroom, third floor store underneath, perfect for Standing Building ••••••••• C&C $750/Month the single person. Very secure very bright $595 A Week great office area, loading Charlton Properties River Mill 3 bedroom, first floor Credit/Criminal dock, plenty of parking 508-280-8331 $950/month Background Check Prindle Lake Waterfront LOOK & COMPARE conveinient to 395 CT 4 bedrooms, beautiful [email protected] Village $650/Month & RI. workmanship, private. Southbridge 4 bedroom, third floor Call: 508-885-1111 Quality 1, 2 & 3 N. Grosvenordale $950/Month Bedroom Apartments! Affordable 2,400sq ft Free $388,800 Appliances, Off-Street Country Living All have been remodeled and Spencer Standing Building Call Lucie Hampton Parking. Section 8 is welcomed Loading dock, nice office ************** Apartment Homes One Bedroom Duplex Coldwell Banker Call (508)765-0501 All Electric & 508-868-1222 Beach: Move-In Special Call: 508-320-2175 w/Appliances 9,000sq ft EQUAL HOUSING Good for cold storage Rent includes Southbridge No Pets 546 CEMETERY LOTS Cottage and OPPORTUNITY 1,2 & 3 Br’s ************** 6-Room, 3 Bedroom 1 Year Lease/1st And Last 1,200sq ft Suites Charlton Rents Starting at Apartment, Third Floor. In a $500 Security Deposit Office and storage Four Plots Sleeps 3-8. 200 feet to All real estate advertising in $600 Nice, Quiet Neighborhood. In Worcester Country beach, located behind this newspaper is subject to 2 Bedroom $525 A Month Heat & Hot Water Washer/Dryer Hookups, Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Ashworth hotel. Private The Federal Fair Housing Act $175/Week Gas Heat, Yard & Porch. 508-886-4312 Owner will give you In The Available 6/15 Included yard, with grill and tables. of 1968, which makes it First & Last. price you cant refuse “Rememberance Section” Great family area illegal to advertise any W/D Hook-ups $700/Month on all spaces!!! All Four For $4500 OBO and rates. preference, limitation or North Off Street Parking Sturbridge (Currently Sells For discrimination based on race, 617-281-0831 Call 603-926-1867 Grosvenordale Large Spacious 1738 House Call: 508-753-3670 $1800 Each) color, religion, sex, handicap, 508-721-2572 familial status (number of 1 bedroom Units Southbridge Studio Apartment children and or pregnancy), $400/Month Community Park Apartment For Rent WELLS, MAINE national origin, ancestry, age, Available 6/15 $675/Month The Town of Southbridge 550 MOBILE HOMES & Library Central Street One Bedroom Apartment Village By the Sea marital status, or any All are newly remodeled, Voucher Holds Massachusetts, by its Town 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. intention to make an such carpeted, stove & Welcomed! 4 room apartment, second $900/Month Manager, is soliciting Brookfield Pool complex, with preference, limitation or refrigerator included. Two Bedroom Apartment Sealed Proposals to dispose Nanatomqua Mobile jacuzzi, exercise room, discrimination. This “Must Be Income Qualify” floor. Includes fridge, stove, Section 8 Approved. washer/dryer, heat/hot water $1,000/month of municipal owned proper- Home Park (55+) outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, newspaper will not No Pets Allowed ties located in Southbridge: Mobile Home For Sale. knowingly accept any Call Today and one parking space. A/C, cable. Security Deposit & $635/Month All Appliances. Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Summer Rentals advertising for real estate References Required (860)923-3919 Free Electric, Heat, 115 Marcy Street Large Kitchen & Living that is in violation of the law. $875 Weekly rivermillvillage@ First and last required Hot Water. Valued at $260,00 Room. Screen Porch Our readers are hereby Call 774-289-1714 winnco.com Off-Street Parking & Carport. CALL FOR DAILY RATE informed that all dwellings Call Nick: 508-380-8922 Park Rent $110/Month (508)429-7568 advertising in this newspaper 508-347-1101 62 Pleasant Street CALL FOR PRICE are available on and equal Southbridge Webster Valued at $375,000 774-262-7307 opportunity basis. To DOUGLAS Large, bright 2 bedroom complain about 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. apartment. Wall-to-wall Woodstock, CT discrimination call The 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom All hardwood floors, carpeting, washer/dryer Roommate Wanted 70 Foster Street Department of Housing and Apartments Available fireplaced living room, facilities, parking, no pets. To Share Furnished Condo Valued at $260,000 Nice Comfortable Urban Development “HUD” Prices start at $845/month. whirlpool tub, security at All Utilities Included. 2 Bedroom Trailer toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Includes heat, hot water, front door, lots of space and Credit Check & References Available Immediately Proposals will be received in Well kept in For the N.E. area, call HUD A/C, pool, fitness center fully applianced! First/Last ad 617-565-5308,. The toll & children’s program. the Office of the Town retirement park. $550/Month Manager, 41 Elm Street free number for the hearing Off street parking. Call: 774-230-0680 $650/Month Call Karen: $65,000 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Call (508)476-3777 Southbridge, Massachusetts Call: 508-943-0474 860-753-1337 01550 until 9:00AM local Call: 774-318-0275

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Ford Fusion, Hyundai’s Direct Technology Honored with New England Awards

BY KEITH GRIFFIN

The New England Motor Press Association recently presented two major awards that I wanted to share with you because, even though the awards were made by a regional group, they achieved national promi- nence. It all took place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management at NEMPA’s annual meeting and awards dinner. Industry folks from across the country were there to receive the awards, which means not a hill of beans to you but this news is interesting because the awards will have some significance on your daily lives. The 2013 Ford Fusion has won the Gene Ritvo Award, which honors the best in design in the automotive world, from concept to production to marketing. The honor is awarded to the vehicle that best defines elegance in design. Recognizing Hyundai for its industry-leading Direct Injection technology, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA), in conjunc- The 2013 Ford Fusion received the Gene Ritvo Design and Elegance award from the New England Motor Press Association. tion with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), honored able through the Technology cerns of American households, with- year. Hyundai with this year’s Yankee Cup Package on the 2011 S60 and other out losing sight of the idea that a car This time, NEMPA partnered with Technology Award. DI technology models. should still be fun to own and oper- the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and simultaneously improves fuel effi- As Hyundai CEO John Krafcik ate. Technology like Hyundai’s DI the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in ciency and lowers emissions and has pointed out when accepting the system is providing Hyundai owners Brookline, Mass., in judging the played a key role in Hyundai becom- award, it’s technology like direct with fuel efficiency rivaling that of awards. It may have been the first ing America’s most fuel efficient car injection that potentially has the hybrids, without the additional time an automotive press association company. greatest impact on fuel efficiency and expense.”” has partnered with two major muse- For the second year, NEMPA’s not hybrid vehicles. Keep in mind Expense is a word worth noting in ums in presenting a design award. annual Yankee Cup award was cho- that Hyundai sells hybrid technology that comment. Hyundai and its sub- ““It is an honor to accept this sen by a panel of MIT professors and in its Sonata but the Korean sidiary Kia are the first companies to award on behalf of the team behind NEMPA members during a blind automaker believes great fuel sav- bring direct injection to the masses. the all-new Ford Fusion,”” said Chris vote. The panel assessed a variety of ings comes from direct injection. It’s a technology typically found on Hamilton, Fusion chief designer. entries and chose the submission That’s a point raised by former vehicles made by luxury manufactur- ““The 2013 Fusion has a revolution- they thought best represented the uti- NEMPA president Craig Fitzgerald, a ers. ary design that puts an accent on ele- lization of advanced technology. To freelancer writer for publications The other award presented at MIT gance: It has a sophisticated feel and be considered, the technology had to like the Boston Globe Sunday maga- was the Gene Ritvo Award for Design a sleek profile setting it apart from be new and available for purchase for zine. ““With gas prices on the rise, and Elegance. It went to the 2013 Ford traditional midsize sedans.”” the 2011 model year. Last year, Volvo it’s heartening to see a manufacturer Fusion – a car not on sale yet but one ““When reviewing all the entries was awarded the Yankee Cup for the like Hyundai developing technolo- that has garnered a lot of attention for the Design and Elegance unique safety enhancements avail- gies that address the very real con- since its introduction earlier this Award,”” said Meghan Melvin of the MFA, ““we appreciated the simplici- ty of line of the Fusion’s detailing, the subtle shaping of the hood and the distinctive front composition of the vehicle.”” The design of the all-new Fusion, on sale later this year, was built upon five key elements: ï Silhouette innovation: Fusion’s sleek profile sets it apart from the ““three-box”” powertrain/cabin/trunk designs synonymous with midsize sedans ï Perceived efficiency: Fusion char- acter lines sweeping to the rear and thin roof pillars suggest the car is nimble and light on its feet ï Refined surface language: Fusion demonstrates that a tasteful, well- executed design does not require add- ons or visual clutter ï Technical graphics: Fusion’s func- tional design elements such as head- lamps, LED taillamps and polished exhaust tips communicate enhanced technological capability ï New face: Fusion signals the next evolution in Ford global design language for midsize cars and smaller ““Gene would have been pleased to see a car like the Ford Fusion win this award,”” said Keith Griffin, NEMPA president (and author of this article). ““It’s an elegant vehicle that is a true head turner. At the same time, it’s practical transportation. I was happy to see the Museum of Fine Arts and Larz Anderson – who partnered with NEMPA for the first time this year in judging the entries – select this as the winner.”” Plus, as more than one automotive journalist has noted, the Ford Fusion, because of its exterior design and interior features, is going to give Lincoln a run for its money.

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(NAPS) Schlotter. other people’s homes–then When it comes to decorat- Sensation seekers will go you will probably also like ing, color experts are predict- for colors that stir the senses them in your own home. ing that homeowners will be and set them in motion, amp- • Consider an accent wall. seeking out stronger colors in ing up the chromatic density This is a great way to get a their search for intensity. of their lives. Expect their smaller taste of strong color Seeking Sensation spaces to be full of strong con- while still adding interest to The bold choice to turn to trasts—heavy and weightless, the room. vibrant, optimistic colors is shadow and light, hot and • Test first. Use a large test two-fold: a search for eupho- cold. sheet and a “time test”—view ria for some and, for others, a On the other hand, some your color in all light: morn- sense of oneself. individuals will use strong ing, noon and night. Live with According to PPG color as a way to turn inward it for a few days to make sure Pittsburgh Paints color and unplug. Expect them to you love it. expert Dee Schlotter, for opt for quiet, understated • Don’t let timidity hold you many people, intensity is a palettes accented by deep, back. Recognize that there’s survival strategy in times of rich colors in order to create only one life to live and crisis. “For some, it means the space they need to take there’s no time to waste. If seeking out extremes of sen- time to relax. not now, then when? sation, rebelling against the If you are thinking of tak- To learn more about the lat- bland existence that comes ing the leap to strong, deep est color trends for decorat- with cynicism and disen- color, here are some tips: ing, visit the PPG Pittsburgh chantment. For others, it • If you appreciate deep, Paints website at www.voice- means ‘unplugging’ in order rich colors outside your ofcolor.com. to reconnect with a life they home—whether in the clothes feel is fleeting,” added you wear or when you see these colors in restaurants or Motorized Shades: Energy-Saving, Practical Decor

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Friday, June 1, 2012 • THE EXPRESS • 3 HOME &GARDEN Lighten The Load In The Laundry Room

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