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ONLINE: WWW.STURBRIDGEVILLAGER.NET ‘Crime, like its virtues, has its degrees.’ Friday, March 19, 2010 It’s down Saluting area’s public servants to details TRI TOWN EXCHANGE CLUB RECOGNIZES LOCAL HEROES

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY towns. It held its annual public safe- on tourist VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ty awards and recognition event at STURBRIDGE — Everyone feels the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old underappreciated from time to time Sturbridge Village Monday, March — but not everyone has to face 15, during which selected members loaded guns, raging fires or bring- of the police and fire departments plan ing a person on the brink of death of Sturbridge, Southbridge and back to life. Charlton were recognized for their Public safety officials do have to contributions to their communi- deal with such situations on a regu- ties. LANNERS lar basis, and more often than not, Associate Superior Court Justice P do so without much thanks. John S. McGann called the men and The Tri-Community Exchange women whose chosen profession it DISCUSS Club offered thanks to three area is to protect the total strangers of their cities and towns, “gatekeep- ers of safety for our communities,” IMPLEMENTATION while addressing the nearly 100 people in attendance at the event. BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY State representatives Geraldo VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Alicea, D-Charlton, and Todd STURBRIDGE — The plan is on Smola, R-Palmer, were also on paper and it’s time to put it in hand, presenting each award win- motion. ner with an official citation for Christopher Tanguay photos The Sturbridge Planning Board their efforts. Sturbridge Police Chief Thomas Ford embraces Tri-Epic Director John Hart who met Tuesday, March 9 to establish a “There are very few professions was recognized for his contributions to emergency preparedness. out there where you make the com- strategic plan for implementing the terms of emergency preparedness. Department on behalf of Team ideas set forth in the mitment you do,” Smola said. “We know the work you do is honor- Most recently the security chief Hoyt. Commercial/Tourist District at Harrington Memorial Hospital, The father and son triathletes Revitalization Plan —completed able.” Although each individual depart- Hart is a former member of the Dick and Rick Hoyt presented the over the last several months by the Sturbridge Police Department, and award as a thank you to the men board in cooperation with the ment’s award recipient or recipi- ents were chosen by their given hosted now chief of that depart- and women who have, and will, Central Massachusetts Regional ment Thomas Ford on his first ride- respond to Rick’s apartment in case Planning Commission. chief, there were a few special awards Monday night that bucked along as a rookie cop. of an emergency. Although no one is going to hit “It was a sad day when he decided Living with cerebral palsy, Rick the street with shovels and paint- that trend, like recognition of State Trooper John Puccia, who execut- to go to the private sector,” Ford Hoyt is unable to fend for himself, brushes just yet, the board set out to said. “I didn’t realize how beneficial but has lived on his own for years. establish a plan and a timeline as to ed more than 80 criminal arrests in 2009 and was able to defuse a it was to our tri-communities.” Knowing the Sturbridge Fire who is going to do what, and when domestic situation involving a Hart has been an integral figure Department is nearby to assist him they’re going to do it. The plan aims Sturbridge dispatcher Barbara Boiteau firearm and a knife on the eve of in obtaining grant funds, emer- should he need them gives peace of to improve aesthetics and accessi- was honored for her dedication to the Thanksgiving. gency supplies, training and shelter mind to both him and his father. bility to the downtown area along Police Department and her accuracy All chiefs, of both police and fire certifications for Southbridge, “I cannot use my arms or legs, Route 20 extending from the inter- when dealing with stressful situations. departments, got together to recog- Sturbridge, Charlton and Dudley. but I live an independent life, which section of Brookfield road to Cedar Boiteau received several awards in nize Tri-Epic Director John Hart The second community award Turn To EXCHANGE, page A18 Street. 2009 for committed work as well. for all he has done for the region in was given to the Sturbridge Fire The Commercial/Tourist District Revitalization Plan outlines nine primary goals, each one then broken down into smaller step-by-step goals. The board attempted Tuesday to determine what goals can be ‘The hurdle’s a lot higher now’ tackled in the short term, and which ones will require more long range planning to complete. One such goal the board is going MSBA CHIEF TOUTS LOCAL PROJECTS, CHANGE FROM PAST to attempt to address this year is the desire to create a “physical and con- BY GUS STEEVES Spencer and elsewhere. said, although admitting the agency ceptual connection between the STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER “It was such a goner,” Craven said was initially skeptical of the combi- Commercial/Tourist District and SOUTHBRIDGE — Although the of Southbridge High School. She nation. the Quinebaug River.” agency’s nearly-unknown public said the agency knew it had to do Regarding Sturbridge’s Burgess Chairman of the Planning Board hearing on regulation changes something “when we heard about School project, Craven noted it was- Sandra Gibson-Quigley suggested attracted just one local person, the the creeping library that was mov- n’t alone in having problems due to forming a subcommittee with mem- Mass. School Building Authority ing away from the kids.” its 1970’s-era “open” floor plan. She bers of the Planning Board and took time Friday to discuss several Even with such clear need, she praised the preparation Sturbridge Trails Committee to take a look at ongoing and proposed school proj- said, MSBA had to make sure the put into that project and said she ‘s that possibility. Town Planner Jean ects in the area. town could document what it want- “hoping that’ll be the star.” Bubon suggested including repre- In a relaxed and friendly session ed and how it could pay for it, prove “We try and not give anybody any sentatives from the Conservation with Stonebridge Press editors, that it had looked into the options. false pretenses,” she said. “… I feel Commission and the local business Director Katherine Craven and Only then could the state support we’ve created processes that population in that effort, and even spokesman Emily Mahlman the school Southbridge will actually [ensure] if anything goes awry, it’s possibly opening the door to the explored the history of their agency build. only after very many sets of eyes Sturbridge Tourist Association or and school building in general “By merging the junior high have seen it. We exercise a level of the Merchants of Sturbridge. alongside specific projects in school and high school together, you MSBA Executive Director Katherine Turn To TOURISM, page A11 Southbridge, Sturbridge, Webster, get a more efficient building,” she Turn To SCHOOLS page A11 Craven Party caucuses revive ZBA seat races

DEMOCRATS STRESS NEED FOR LEADERSHHIP GOP HOPEFULS POINT TO EXPERIENCE

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY three-year seat. Creeden, chairman of the BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY are to be decided at the April Fairbrother and Republican VILLAGER STAFF WRITER The ZBA’s primary func- Democratic Town VILLAGER STAFF WRITER 12 town election: one for two Maryann Thorpe vying for STURBRIDGE — Despite tions are to grant special per- Committee, who had complet- STURBRIDGE — From the years, another for three. the two-year seat. listing only one candidate for mits in accordance with regu- ed and returned nomination Republican Town Committee Prior to the Democratic For Young, a caucus nomi- two seats by the close of the lations outlined in the town’s papers for the three-year seat. caucus on Friday, March 5 and Republican caucuses, nation is a vote of confidence nomination period, the zoning bylaws, and to grant “If you do have come which were held on the same from hit supporting party. Zoning Board of Appeals now variances using the same it through candidates night, only the three-year seat “The only advantage would has two contested races fol- guidelines. signatures, it ELECTION 2010 for both had a candidate, Democrat be whoever gets picked out of lowing last week’s Prior to the two caucuses, means you open seats Thomas Creeden, had shown a caucus, I think, everybody Republican and Democratic which were both held Friday, thought on the interest during the signature in that party must realize the town caucuses. March 5 — Democrats 6-7:30 about it,” Zoning nomination period. person being put forward Two positions on the ZBA p.m. and Republicans 8-9 p.m. Creeden, a former member of Board of Appeals, making Out of the caucuses came must be thought highly of by will be decided at the Monday, — the only candidate that the Planning Board, said of contests out of races where Creeden’s opponent, the people in the party,” April 12 town election, one for had shown interest in either his decision to re-enter the there previously weren’t any. Republican Michael Young, Young said Wednesday. a two-year seat and one for a position was Thomas Turn To DEMS, page A11 Two positions on the ZBA as well as Democrat Donald Turn To GOP, page A11

ALMANAC ...... 2 LOCAL SPORTS POLICE LOGS ...... 5 VILLAGER TRIVIA OPINION ...... 10 MARKETING SMALL SPORTS What did Leonardo da Vinci, OBITUARIES ...... 15 Winston Churchill, Albert BUSINESS IS KEY ALL STARS Einstein, Thomas Edison and SPORTS...... 16 General George Patton have in PAGE 2 PAGE 16 common? Answer inside. INSIDE CALENDAR ...... 17 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 19, 2010 Basics key to marketing small business VILLAGER ALMANAC ‘AN INVESTMENT TO PROPEL YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD’ OPEN TO CLOSE BY GUS STEEVES ing the “table test” — lay samples STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER HOLLAND: 413-245-7108 of everything the firm uses, Mon – Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and STURBRIDGE — To Jean including internal paperwork, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Giguere, small businesses often online, business cards, ads, etc.; “If try to do too much. they look different, you’ve got FISKDALE: 508-347-6486 “One of the biggest marketing some work to do on consistency,” Weekdays 9:00-4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 mistakes is being all things to all she said. STURBRIDGE 508-347-6463 people, instead of finding your Giguere noted studies have Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 niche and communicating that to shown it typically takes about your audience,” she told a small seven exposures to an idea to BRIMFIELD: 413-245-3451 group Wednesday at the first of remember it, but most people can Weekdays: 9:00 – 4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 three marketing seminars spon- only hold so much in their memo- WALES: 413-245-9808 sored by the regional Chamber of ry at once. In an economy which Weekdays 8:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 4:30 and Commerce. bombards us with thousands of Sat. 9:00 – 12:00 Although almost any company messages daily, people often tune will say their customers are out all but the most compelling REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS “everyone,” in reality, they draw ones. That’s why repetition, in from one or more subgroups of various formats, is important STURBRIDGE the community, she said. The key even though many small business to effective marketing is identify- owners are “sensitive about pes- $1, The Preserve, Lot #11 Rocky Road ing those subgroups, knowing tering people too much,” she said. Realty Trust (Lawrence J. Hill and Brian how to reach them, having a clear, She cited a few big names as M. McCann, Trustee) to Town of consistent image and message, examples, including Southwest Sturbridge. and being honest with yourself Airlines, Target and Apple, Inc., $1, Old Brook Circle, Taylor C. about what you do and how you do noting stable companies take the MacFarlane and Heather E. MacFarlane it. time to plan their marketing annu- to Town of Sturbridge. Giguere has herself being mar- ally and revisit it regularly to see $1, Deer Run Circle and Spruce Hill keting other companies (and her how effective it has been. Circle, James Francis Winkler and own) for years as co-owner of Audience member Cassandra Maureen Winkler to Town of Sturbridge. Sturbridge-based Smith & Jones Acly, Southbridge’s economic $1, Audubon Way, Timothy W. Dodson and with a New York City firm development director, gave a good and Rachael A. Dodson to Town of previously. example of an effective approach: Sturbridge. “There’s a tendency to think of “Dunkin Donuts. I hate that color $1, Audubon Way, Robert J. Moore and marketing as a necessary evil, combination, but it’s so distinc- Dawn A. Moore to Town of Sturbridge. Gus Steeves photo something you spend money on,” tive.” $1, Old Brook Circle, Rachel A. Davis- she said. “… But it should be seen Chamber Director Alexandra Jean Giguere of Smith & Jones discusses marketing strategies to a seminar spon- Taber and Ryan P. Taber to Town of as an investment to propel your McNitt agreed, noting she recent- sored by the Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. Sturbridge. business forward.” ly saw a guest on “The Jon Stewart $1, Old Brook Circle, Paul J. Marketing isn’t just traditional Show” in those colors and imme- Rosenbloom and Pamela M. Rosenbloom company’s “personality” and would resonate with the employ- to Town of Sturbridge. advertising, although that’s often diately thought “It’s the Dunkin “strengths, weaknesses, opportu- ees.” important, she said. It also Donuts man.” $1, Old Brook Circle, Steffani R. nities and threats.” Hitchcock Academy’s Sharon Scheurich to Town of Sturbridge. includes how the people within While small firms typically “Before any business is open, Palmer, however, said she was the business perceive it vs. how can’t afford the market research $1, Old Brook Circle, Dwayne Barnes you’d hope they’d know what posi- “surprised we already do most of and Jessica D. DiMaria to Town of the public does, what methods the the big ones hire, they can also tion they’d want to occupy in the the things she was talking about.” firm uses to reach out and to arrange various approaches — Sturbridge. minds of the community,” As a nonprofit with a “publicity $1, Old Brook Circle, Rory I. McCarthy whom (more than just customers from email lists and newsletters to Giguere said, noting the firm’s slo- budget [of] nothing,” it can be matter), and even such things as coupons in mailings and word on and Jennifer Clough to Town of gan is the public, short version of harder for the Academy to use Sturbridge. logos, color schemes, slogans and the street — to get a feel for that. that statement. Slightly longer is some marketing methods than a even typeface styles. In many “Make sure you keep on track,” its “elevator pitch,” the short for-profit, so it tends to rely on WALES cases, word of mouth is crucial to she said. “… You’ll soon find it blurb that encapsulates what the things that are free. Among those survival, and in all of them, the easy if you make it a discipline” — business is. are e-mail, its Web site and calen- $100, 169 Haynes Hill Road, Tina G. keys to being remembered are meaning, check what you do at Afterward, Diana Reiman of dar listings in various papers Mase and Priscilla P. Stanton to Tina G. uniqueness, message simplicity, least monthly, rather than letting Peterson Oil and her husband’s (including ours), but Palmer said Mase. consistency and repetition. things sit for six months. photography business said the Hitchcock is just starting to look Although creativity is impor- A marketing plan often predates concept of a positioning statement into social networking Web sites THE STATS tant “within your scope,” she has the company itself, since it’s typi- was what jumped out at her most in hope of attracting younger peo- seen firms that hurt themselves cally part of the business plan clearly. ple and men. Race and Ethnicity by Town Asian by changing their image too often most banks require to give start- “I really need everything — the Auburn —————————————142 and having too much variety in ups money.The core of that plan is basics,” she admitted. “[We have] Gus Steeves can be reached at Brimfield —————————————2 their marketing materials. To cor- what she termed a “positioning no positioning statement of any 508-909-4135 or by e-mail at Brookfiel —————————————9 rect that, she suggested conduct- statement,” which looks at the kind, and I’d want one I’d hope [email protected]. Charlton —————————————52 Douglas —————————————45 Dudley——————————————74 NEWS BRIEF Holland ——————————————6 Leicester ———————————— 78 Northbridge ———————————42 relating to the Quabbin reservoir and the towns taken for it, and Oxford —————————————112 Quabbin historian to speak at 25 editions of an annual history calendar with scenes from the Southbridge ———————————261 host towns. Most local residents know of the reservoirs existence, Spencer —————————————38 Sturbridge Historial Society but do not know who benefits from its waters. Sturbridge ————————————89 The April 22 meeting will have Vice President Ed Hood of Old Uxbridge—————————————68 The Sturbridge Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sturbridge Village doing a program about Robert Crowd who Wales ———————————————3 Webster —————————————156 March 25 in Crafts Hall at the Publick House on Sturbridge lived close to the Tantiusques graphite mine a.k.a. the Leadmine * Information as of 2000 U.S. Census Common. Our guest speaker will be historian and author J.R. in Sturbridge. A man of mixed African-American and native- Greene of Athol. American ancestry, Robert Crowd worked at the mine in the SUNRISE/SUNSET A lifelong resident of Athol, Greene has been active in local gov- 1850s. Old Sturbridge Village did an archaeological dig of his Sat., March 20 ——5:52 a.m. ——6:00 p.m. ernment and civic affairs. He has been the Chairman of the board home site in 1994-95. In recent years OSV added a replica of his Sun., March 21——5:50 a.m. ——6:01 p.m. of directors of the home to the Village collection of buildings billing it as “the small Mon., March 22 — 5:48 a.m. ——6:03 p.m. Friends of house” as it was found to be similar to other local “small house” Tue., March 23——5:46 a.m. ——6:04 p.m. Quabbin,Inc. of the period. A PowerPoint presentation will describe the dig, Wed., March 24 —5:45 a.m. ——6:05 p.m. Accounting, Auditing & Tax since the year 2000. and the construction of the house. Hood will also give the audi- Thur., March 25 —5:43 a.m. ——6:06 p.m. 20% OFF He is the author of ence an update of programs at the Village and a status to how the Fri., March 26 ——5:41 a.m. ——6:07 p.m. 15 books, 12 of them Village is holding up as far as tourism is concerned. HE IVE UESTIONS 2009 individual tax preparation All society meetings are free and open to T F Q for first time clients. the public with refreshments served from 1. 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TO ASSUME STURBRIDGE TA DUTIES ON APRIL 12 AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY able to jump right into town busi- “It’s a community where stuff VILLAGER STAFF WRITER The Sturbridge Villager is committed to ness without skipping a beat. is happening,” he said. “I did not accuracy in all its news reports. Although STURBRIDGE — With one When it comes to the multiple want to go and put my feet up on a month to the day left before he set- capital projects before the town — desk in Sleepy Hollow. It really numerous safeguards are in place to ensure tles into his role as Sturbridge’s Town Hall/Center Office renova- looks like a community that’s accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. new Town Administrator, Shaun tions, the Burgess Elementary engaged; the citizens care about Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at Suhoski reflected on his past School renovation and construc- the community, whether they’re the top right hand corner of page 3 in a accomplishments as a civic tion project, and the new waste- pro-growth or they’re anti- timely manner. leader — and how they will help water treatment facility — growth.” If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- him as Sturbridge’s top executive. Suhoski said he has overseen a Speaking to the ongoing debate 4140 during normal business hours. During Wrapping up his time Ayer, number of similar projects in the of pro versus anti growth, non-business hours, leave a message in the where he has been Town past. Suhoski said he as struck amica- Administrator for three and a “I’m very comfortable in that ble compromises before, and editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will half years, and was director of realm,” he said. intends to do just that again. return your phone call. community and economic devel- In Ayer, Suhoski was a building Suhoski said he will work to opment for approximately seven committee member during reno- present development opportuni- years before that, Suhoski’s first vations of the town hall, which ties at “an appropriate pace that official day in Sturbridge is required temporary relocation of the community can absorb with- scheduled for Monday, April 12 — municipal offices, much like has out losing its character.” PUBLIC MEETINGS the same day as the 2010 town been done in Sturbridge. “We’ve done that in Ayer and election. “I’m looking forward to, and I I’m sure we’ll find a way of doing Already pleased with the cal- have not been part of a building that in Sturbridge, especially Shaun Suhoski iber of professionalism he has committee for a school, and that with the Master Plan process been met with by town leaders looks like a pretty interesting going,” he said. Regional and department heads, Suhoski project,” Suhoski said. Regarding divisiveness among vote of support from the Board of said his primary goal during his In Gardner, where he served as town officials, Suhoski said while Selectmen following his public first few days in town will be get a project manager and grants it is good to hear differing opin- interview, Suhoski said it is com- MONDAY, MARCH 29 forting to know he is coming into better acquainted with his col- administrator, Suhoski was a ions on a topic, he will try to make The Tantasqua Regional School District cur- town with the full support of the leagues. manager during the construction sure it does not get in the way of riculum subcommittee will meet at 7:45 a.m. “I just need to get to know the of connector between the town the town’s productivity. entire board. in the Superintendent’s conference room in players, and that will be goal hall and annex buildings. “It’s obvious that there are “These are five people who put Tantasqua Regional Junior High School. number one,” Suhoski said in a Suhoski also helped develop a healthy differences of opinion on their names out in the public telephone interview Wednesday, bike trail and redesign of Sandy certain issues,” Suhoski said of arena because they care whether March 9. Pond Beach in Ayer, experiences the Board of Selectmen. “They you agree with the politics or “I am looking forward in the that will be invaluable while are the elected representatives of not,” he said. Brimfield “My role is to facilitate the good next couple weeks to take a day or Sturbridge is in the midst of the people and that board’s a TUESDAY, MARCH 23 two off and come down there dur- drafting its first Trails Master reflection of the community and operation and delivery of servic- ing the day,” Suhoski said. Plan. there are different constituencies es of the municipal government The Board of Assessors will meet at 3 p.m. in Before turning his attention Over the past year, Suhoski has that get represented there.” to the people,” Suhoski continued Town Hall Annex. completely to Sturbridge, also served as acting director of “You don’t want decisions to “I will make recommendations The Conservation Commission will meet at Suhoski is committed to fulfilling the Ayer Department of Public grind to a halt because of differ- based on my experience, I will 7:30 p.m. in the Salisbury Annex Building his obligations in Ayer. Works, overseeing a $1.2 million ence of opinion,” he warned work for the entire board impar- conference room. tially and in good faith.” “I’m going to have our budget upgrade to that town’s waste- though. “It does slow a lot of WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 and the warrant for our town water treatment plant. progress; it can lead to morale meeting put to bed before I head With everything currently fac- issues in the organization with Christopher Tanguay may be The Cable Advisory Committee will meet at 7 down there,” he said. ing the town, Suhoski said he is the staff, and people can lose con- reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- p.m. in Town Hall Annex. When he does arrive though, happy that his plate will be full in fidence.” mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- Suhoski is confident he will be Sturbridge. Having garnered a unanimous press.com. Holland TUESDAY, APRIL 6 The ZBA hearing on proposed senior housing Savoring the flavor for cause has been continued to this date at 7:30 p.m. in the community room at Town Hall. STURBRIDGE — The first of Exchange Club. “There really what many hope will become wasn’t a bad one there, and it Sturbridge an annual Chowder Fest, host- was very tough to pick a ed by the Tri-Community favorite.” MONDAY, MARCH 22 Exchange Club on Sunday,Feb. Local companies donated The School Committee negotiations subcom- 28, has been termed a great more than $1300 in gift certifi- mittee will meet in executive session at 3:30 success. cates, which were given out as p.m. at Burgess Elementary School. Folks got to sample a variety door and raffle prizes, includ- of chowders from the Publick ing Boston Bruins tickets TUESDAY, MARCH 23 House, Old Sturbridge Village’ donated by Rich McGrath of Oliver Wight Tavern, Overlook McGrath Insurance. The Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Catering, Zorba’s, Vienna, Nicole Barry of Southbridge the Senior Center, 480 Main St. Scottish Meadows Golf Club, won a basket with over $800 in THURSDAY, MARCH 25 Fins and Tales, BT’s various certificates. Smokehouse, and The PLAC will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Room 55 of Cedar St. Restaurant. the temporary Town Hall. First place was The Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m., awarded to Overlook Senior Center. Catering and second place was taken home by Zorba’s. Wales “Some chowder MONDAY, MARCH 22 selections, and crowd favorites, included a The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in lobster and sweet Town Hall. potato chowder from Left to right, Roy Morin and Bill Tiberii of the Exchange Club with Chef Casey Griswold TUESDAY, MARCH 30 Overlook, scallop and of the winning Overlook Catering, along with Sheri Bibinski of the Exchange Club and raf- bacon from Zorba’s, fle basket winner Nicole Berry. The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. in corn, bacon, and crab Courtesy photos Town Hall. from BT’s,” said Bill The sampling table for the Cedar Street Tiberii of the Restaurant tempts passersby.

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BY GUS STEEVES STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER SOUTHBRIDGE — One hundred years ago, Halley’s Comet lit up the sky, European politics was mostly dominated by five empires (British, German, Russian, Austrian and Ottoman), and the United States had slightly less than 93 million people. Locally, the first Italian immi- grants settled in Southbridge and the optical industry was going strong with several firms around town. The big, white Notre Dame Church, Wells School, Westville Lake and even Harrington Hospital didn’t yet exist, and Savers Bank opened its doors. The bank’s staff spent Monday “reliving” that era in 1910 garb — flowery and bowler hats, old style dresses and vests. To Vice President Joseph Coderre, although many appear- ances have changed, the basics are largely still the same. Joe Coderre and Nancy Hunt “We change with the community,” he said. “We’ve always been was at the bank when that hap- supporting people in saving for pened, since she started in 1965. the future, and we still deal with She recalled regularly having to people one on one.” work until 2 a.m. Saturday “hand- The bank was then called posting” the bank balances and Lou Ellen Corkum (standing) and Roberta McDowell mix modern technology with vintage garb while working the desk. Southbridge Cooperative Bank calculating the numbers. and was in a different location. It “Technology has been a big, big records of priests making loans while Germany’s Fugger family “Killing currency wouldn’t be a became Savers in 1978, but is still change. We no longer have to add from the gold stored in a temple in bankrolled imperial wars and trauma; it’d be euthanasia,” David owned by its depositors, Coderre up interest by hand,” she said. “… Babylon around 1800 BCE. Even obtained valuable mines and other Wolman wrote. “We have the tech- noted. Life has changed. You don’t get as before then, however, people in resources to cover their high nology to move to a more efficient, The bank’s business develop- much lobby traffic.” tribal societies were making interest rates. In 1587, however, convenient, freely flowing medi- ment officer, Marge Rockwood, Terri Colognesi transactions using cattle, shells the first government-run bank um of exchange.” agreed, adding, and other items, a practice that was born in Venice, followed Many responses, however, criti- “Today, you could be a continued in some places well into shortly by the first true checks cized that concept, noting several bank customer and we the 20th century, www.pbs.org and the first “guaranteed credit” reasons that will probably keep might never meet reports. The first real coins for public projects, History World cash alive a long time, including you.” appeared in China round 1000 states. privacy and tax issues, tips, the She said that does- BCE, but they were of “base met- Throughout these centuries, black market, small business n’t happen too often als” (tin, copper, bronze, etc); the money was metal coin; the first needs and the fact large sums of yet, but a growing first coins made of silver or gold paper currency (and the first cybercash can just disappear. number of younger occurred in Lydia, an Anatolian national bank) was born in Some of those are likely to keep depositors are con- kingdom, around 300 years later. Sweden in the 1600s. That bank community banks alive, too. ducting almost all of Banking itself, with loans, cred- still exists — today,it’s the Bank of Coderre noted many of the eco- their banking via the it, money-changing, debt-repay- Sweden — but the first currency nomic problems we now experi- Internet and ATM ment policies and the like, was quickly became worthless, as ence have come from the imper- cards. Coderre later well-developed in ancient Greece many have since, because the sonal practices of big banks and added that he expects and Rome, but fell out of favor bank couldn’t support it with brokers who make more money to see banking by cell- when Classical civilization col- coinage, the site states. A British with more transactions. phone in the near lapsed. History World notes one invention — the gold standard — “But we’ve got skin in the game, future. key factor in that fall was the rise helped stabilize paper money in so we want [a loan] to work,” he “We’ve seen more of Christianity, which officially 1821, but it was short-lived by his- said, referring specifically to changes in the last opposed usury (that is, charging torical standards. By the 1970s, all mortgages. “People are just look- five years than in the interest on loans). For centuries major currencies were no longer ing for a time-out. Once you miss previous 20,” he said. thereafter, most bankers (where gold-based and had become what three or four payments, nobody Change has always they existed) were Jewish until economists call “fiat money” — can climb out of that hole.” been part of banking, the 1200s, when Italy’s northern money with no intrinsic value Coderre argued the key for to some degree. city-states, especially Florence, except being accepted as a medi- small banks is flexibility. According to www.his- became a banking hub and devised um of exchange. Although they can’t afford to write toryworld.net, the double-entry bookkeeping. In reality, a probably uncount- off huge sums when house values reign of the “Creative accountancy enables able but vast sum of global money are far below their purchase Mesopotamian King them to avoid the Christian sin of isn’t even paper anymore — it prices, both bank and borrower Hammurabi probably usury,” the site states. “[I]nterest exists solely in cyberspace. Last benefit if they can negotiate new featured the first on a loan is presented in the May, an editorial in Wired terms, because those values will Susan Evans, veiled with suitcase, and Debbie Remillard bank — there are accounts either as a voluntary gift Magazine even advocated for elim- eventually rebound, he said. from the borrower or as a reward inating cash altogether and going for the risk taken.” to an entirely-electronic financial Gus Steeves can be reached at In time, the famous Medici fami- system like that seen repeatedly in 508-909-4135 or by e-mail at ly turned banking wealth into science fiction. [email protected]. political and ecclesiastical power,

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Sturbridge bags car thief SUNDAY, MARCH 7 STURBRIDGE — 9:08 p.m. — Investigated assault at bank, Main Street. STURBRIDGE — 4:12 p.m. — Illegal STURBRIDGE — 2:21 p.m. — Incident on dumping was investigated, Warren Road. BY GUS STEEVES Second Street led to the arrest of Todd NEWS STAFF WRITER Sullivan, 41, of 83 Sturbridge Road, MONDAY, March 8 Charlton on two unspecified warrants. STURBRIDGE — After being arrested in Wells State Park with four allegedly stolen STURBRIDGE — 8:22 a.m. — An acci- vehicles last September, a Worcester man was indicted by the Grand Jury on four dent with property damage was investigat- FRIDAY, MARCH 12 counts of auto theft, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, illegally attaching plates ed, Main Street. STURBRIDGE — 1:42 a.m. — Responded and other lesser charges. STURBRIDGE — 10:38 a.m. — A general to accident with injury, Route 84. William Ebersold, 35, of 1387 Main St., Worcester, was listed in the police log as an disturbance/dispute was investigated, Main Street. STURBRIDGE — 1:05 p.m. — Arrested arrest Friday afternoon. His case started in Dudley District Court last year, but is being William Ebersold, 35, of Worcester, on four transferred to Worcester Superior Court because of the indictment. STURBRIDGE — 1:48 p.m. — A criminal complaint was filed for speeding, unin- counts of stealing cars (subsequent According to Sturbridge Police Officer Larry Bateman’s report in the court file, dated sured motor vehicle and operating a motor offense), driving after suspension (subse- Sept. 15, police were tipped off to a stolen 2009 GMC Sierra pickup at the park by OnStar, vehicle with a revoked registration, Main quent offense), possession of burglary the remote GPA-based car security company.When he and Officer Earl Dessert arrived, Street. tools, attaching plates, possessing they checked several campsites before finding it at No. 20 under a tarp. false/stolen Registry document and con- Bateman wrote they found a stolen motorcycle in its pickup bed, both vehicles bear- TUESDAY, MARCH 9 spiracy. ing the wrong plates. Park rangers identified the campers as William Ebersold and STURBRIDGE — 5:42 a.m. — A criminal SATURDAY, MARCH 13 Crystal Campbell, and police staked out the site until they returned about 90 minutes complaint was filed for unlicensed opera- later. tion of a motor vehicle, speeding and fail- STURBRIDGE — 8:25 a.m. — Responded Then, Ebersold was allegedly driving a second stolen cycle, while Campbell was ure to notify RMV of change of address, to accident, Route 20. allegedly driving a stolen red 2005 Corolla with plates that proved to be from a different Fiske Hill Road. STURBRIDGE — 5:09 p.m. — Responded red Corolla. Campbell was stopped without incident, but Ebersold tried briefly to ride STURBRIDGE — 8:44 a.m. — John to tree down on power lines, on fire, Fiske around the cruisers blocking the road before yielding. Price, 48, of 105 Provost St., Brockton, was Hill Road. “I asked Ebersold if he stole the pickup truck,” Bateman wrote. “Ebersold advised me arrested on an outstanding warrant, Route SUNDAY, MARCH 14 that his friend that he knows to be ‘Lee’ stole the truck and that he only dropped {Lee] 84. off at the dealership in Auburn.” STURBRIDGE — 1:39 p.m. — Suspicious STURBRIDGE — 4:11 a.m. — Investigated suspicious activity, River His report noted elsewhere that the Sierra was taken from Diamond Chevrolet in activity was investigated, Main Street. STURBRIDGE — 4:14 p.m. — Dennis Road. Worcester with keys to various other vehicles, but the Toyota came from Herb Patrick O’Shea, 58, of 37 Comins Road, STURBRIDGE — 12:21 p.m. — Responded Chambers Toyota in Auburn with several plates. The two motorcycles, both Hondas, North Oxford, was arrested on two out- to accident, Route 20. were allegedly stolen from two Spencer residents. standing warrants and making annoying STURBRIDGE — 10:21 a.m. — Traffic An attached report by Lt. Alan Curboy states Ebersold initially told him he’d “bor- telephone calls, Glendale Road. stop on Route 49 led to two people receiving rowed [the cycle] from a friend” but later admitted stealing it and repainting it black. STURBRIDGE — 10:21 p.m. — An inves- criminal summonses for reckless driving, The paint was still wet and spray cans were in the Corolla, he wrote. tigation was initiated, Main Street. speeding and reckless endangerment to In a handwritten affidavit dated Nov. 3 asking the judge to set aside that confession, children. Ebersold claimed his “statement was under an agreement with the detective” to get bail WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 STURBRIDGE — 5:44 p.m. — Suspicious reduced to $1,500 and to ensure the two suspects were “not gonna [sic] be charged for STURBRIDGE — 6:15 a.m. — Nicholas activity was investigated, Main Street. anymore crimes do [sic] to this arrest.” He claimed they received nine related counts in L. Bergeron, 42, of 183 Rice Corner Road, STURBRIDGE — 6:04 p.m. — Westborough District Court. Brookfield, was arrested for operating a Larceny/theft was investigated, Main “I feel he took advantage of [the] situation and I did not get help he promised me,” motor vehicle with a revoked license, a Street. STURBRIDGE — 7:22 p.m. — A criminal Ebersold wrote. “On these grounds, I ask court to respectfully withdraw my statement.” subsequent offence of operating a vehicle with a suspended license, speeding and complaint was filed for larceny over $250, The court declined, initially setting bail at $10,000 but cutting it in half later. The state Heritage Green Drive. had moved to revoke that bail because of a prior conviction for car theft and the fact he failure to wear a seatbelt, Arnold Road. was on probation for two restraining order violation convictions, but the judge denied STURBRIDGE — 12:46 p.m. — An acci- MONDAY, MARCH 15 dent with property damage was investigat- that on the grounds there was “no violence alleged.” ed, Main Street. STURBRIDGE — 9:08 a.m. — Cassie M. STURBRIDGE — 2:14 p.m. — An acci- Lesliedodge, 27, of 20 Finlay Road, was Gus Steeves can be reached at 508-909-4135 or by e-mail at dent with injury, was investigated, South arrested for operation of a motor vehicle [email protected]. Road and River Road. with a suspended license and driving with STURBRIDGE — 11:32 p.m. — no inspection sticker, Hall Road. Responded to walk-in threat complaint. STURBRIDGE — 2:30 p.m. — An accident with property damage was investigated, Brookfield Road. THURSDAY, MARCH 11 STURBRIDGE — 2:34 p.m. — STURBRIDGE — 4:49 a.m. — Responded Larceny/theft was investigated, Route 15. to suspicious activity, Tantasqua. STURBRIDGE — 3:44 p.m. — An acci- STURBRIDGE —1:36 p.m. — Responded dent with property damage was investigat- to incident at Yankee Pedlar with ambu- ed, Warren Road. lance. STURBRIDGE — 3:51 p.m. — Suspicious STURBRIDGE — 4:35 p.m. — Took person activity was investigated, River Street. to hospital after suicide attempt, Fiske Hill STURBRIDGE — 8:18 p.m. — A suspi- Road. cious vehicle was investigated, Allen Road.

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Babysitting Photos by Shawn Kelley

Left to right, Andrew Turley, 11, Dylan Cave, 11, and Michael Frio, 11, all of Sturbridge pay attention from the back row of the babysitting course held at St. Anne’s on Saturday March 13.

STURBRIDGE— Lisa Meunier, RN, of Burgess Elementary School, demonstrates the Heimlich maneuver to fifth- and sixth-grade students attending a babysitting course at St. Anne’s community center.

Julianna Berube, 11, of Sturbridge practices saving an infant from choking.

Madison Wetnicka, 11, of Sturbridge holds onto her baby doll named “Bob” as she lis- tens close at the babysitting course.

Leah Corriveau, 10, of Sturbridge, rests on her babydoll during the babysitting course.

Important information snacks and baby dolls filled the tables at St. Anne’s community center tables on Saturday afternoon. Michael Frio, 11, of Sturbridge, practices the Heimlich maneuver on his teaddy bear. Friday, March 19, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 LEARNING

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“We are hoping for a great turnout since Occupational Therapy department. Marlisa Brimfield Elementary this is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” plans to attend either Worcester Polytechnic Monday, March 22 Tantasqua choral groups said Lynn Mills, event co-chairman. “We Institute or Stonehill College to study Biology Snack: Yogurt, milk or juice. Lunch: understand we are in a tough economy, but in the fall. Hamburger or cheeseburger, vegetable, host Madrigal Dinner hope that people can use this evening as a fun Jacquline Celmer is another exemplary fruit, milk. night out to socialize with neighbors and leader in her school. She too pursues a chal- Tuesday, March 23 STURBRIDGE — Join The Tantasqua friends. We have some great donations and lenging academic schedule. She works as a Snack: Cereal bar, cereal, milk or juice. Choraleers, The Tantasqua Brass, and addi- truly appreciate all of the support.” peer tutor both in the high school MCAS Lunch: Nachos with homemade cheese tional student instrumentalists for an For tickets, please send a check payable to: preparation program and at a local sauce, rice, vegetable, fruit, milk. evening of delicious food, music, and revelry Burgess PTO, 45 Burgess School Road, Montessori school working closely with her Wednesday, March 24 during a Madrigal Dinner from 6-8 p.m., Sturbridge, MA 01566. Please enclose, along mother. Jackie volunteers weekly at Sunday, March 28. Snack: Pretzels, popcorn, milk or juice. with your name address and phone number, Harrington Hospital. She received early Lunch: Pasta with meatballs, garlic bread, The evening will feature, “A Saga of the number of tickets requested. You may also acceptance at Becker College and the Mordrick The Foul and the Great Chicken cheese stick, vegetable, fruit, milk call Lyn Mills at 508-347-1132. Tickets will not University of Vermont in their pre-veterinary Thursday, March 25 Coup,” performed by Tantasqua Theater stu- be distributed. There will be a check-in list at programs. Snack: Fresh fruit, milk or juice. Lunch: dents under the direction of Eric the door. Jake Gubitose is well known by his peers. Turkey in gravy, mashed potatoes, bread, vonBleicken. As team captain of the Varsity Basketball and The school cafeteria will be transformed Soccer teams, his leadership as a student ath- vegetable, fruit, milk. into Mordrick’s Royal Court as the King’s Projects sought for lete is seen by all. He is a member of the Friday, March 26 Jester narrates an enjoyable dinner theater National Honor Society demonstrating his Snack: Muffin, milk, juice. Lunch: Pizza, experience. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 academic stature and his community minded- vegetable, fruit, milk. for children 12 and under, and include a four Summer of Service ness. Jake proves himself each day as an course meal along with the performance. EAST BROOKFIELD — East Brookfield active member of the high school community. Tickets must be purchased in advance by call- Baptist Church announces that it will be He plans to attend college in the fall hoping to Brookfield Elementary ing the music office at Tantasqua High School accepting applications for its third Summer of combine his interest in business with his pas- Monday, March 22 (580) 347-9301 x-1133. Service community outreach program. It will sion for sports. Pasta with or without meat sauce, garlic, run from Aug. 9-13. Adam Malone combines his academic green beans, shredded cheese, fruit snack, S.O.S. (Summer of Service) is a community prowess with his extra curricular enjoyment milk. Preschool, kindergarten outreach program of local churches based at and challenge. Adam joined with a group of Tuesday, March 23 East Brookfield Baptist Church in East his peers in the “Envirothon” last year lead- Hamburger or cheeseburger, oven baked Brookfield. Adults and teens from local ing his team to a national competition against smiley fries, pickle chips, fruity Jell-O, registration churches will fan out across our communities 55 teams from both the United States and milk. Alternate: chef ’s salad. and perform various types of home improve- Canada. He is a member of the Math Team Wednesday, March 24 WALES — Applications are now being ment from painting to yard work. The pro- where he maintained membership through- accepted for preschool and kindergarten stu- No school — Parent Conferences. gram is designed to assist local residents in out his high school career. He is an active par- Thursday, March 25 dents for the 2010-2011 school year. ticipant in the Science Club competing in the completing projects around their homes that Seasoned bagel cheese pizza, corn, fruit, To be eligible, preschool students must be 3 “Science Olympiad” and, this year, the Boston they do not, at this time, have time or money oatmeal raisin cookie, milk. Alternate: or 4 years old on or before Aug. 31 and kinder- to complete. University “Science Bowl.” He is a student chef ’s salad. garten students must be 5 on or before Aug. Applications can be obtained by e-mailing athlete participating since freshman year on Friday, March 26 31. S.O.S. at [email protected] or the tennis team. Adam is the chairperson of To register a child or for more information, calling Marion Farmosa at (508) 867-7235 or the “Relay for Life” another activity where he French toast sticks, breakfast syrup, please call Wales Elementary School at 413- (508) 667-3871. If there is no answer, please participated throughout his high school sausage patty,tater puffs, fruit and nut trail 245-7748. leave a name and phone number and a brief years. Through his actions, participation, mix, milk. message and someone will call back. All appli- and a challenging academic schedule, Adam cations must be returned in the self-addressed distinguishes himself among his peers. He envelope included with the application by plans to study engineering in college next Burgess Elementary Night Out aids Burgess May 1. Applications will be reviewed, and all year. Monday, March 22 applicants will be contacted by organizers. For more information about the Student Chicken nuggets with dipping sauce, education programs Recognition Program, or the Senior of the French fries, vegetables, fruit, milk. Month component of the program, please Tuesday, March 23 STURBRIDGE — The Fifth-Grade Students honored as visit the Student Recognition link on the high Macaroni and cheese, cornbread, vegetable, Fundraising Committee of Burgess school website at fruit, milk. Elementary School will hold Burgess Night Seniors of the Month http://www.tantasqua.org/ths or contact Mr. Wednesday, March 24 Out — a wine, beer and martini tasting and Peter Dobrowolski, Assistant Principal, by Hot dogs, vegetarian baked beans, chips, auction at 7 p.m., Friday, March 26 at OSV’s As part of the Student Recognition pro- phone at (508) 347-9301 or via email at fruit, milk. Oliver Wight Tavern. gram at Tantasqua Regional High School, [email protected]. Thursday, March 25 The public is welcome to this event support- members of the senior class are selected as ing Burgess education programs such as Ham and cheese sandwiches, macaroni Seniors of the Month throughout the school salad, fruit, milk. Camp Bournedale and Mystic Aquarium year. It is with pleasure that the administra- Student Honors trips and Project O. The event is sponsored by Friday, March 26 tion and faculty of Tantasqua Regional High UMASS DARTMOUTH Pizza, vegetables, fruit, milk. Yankee Spirits. School announce that Marlisa Cardoso and DARTMOUTH — The University of Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 Jacquline Celmer were recognized as at the door. “Seniors of the Month” for the month of Massachusetts Dartmouth has announced Holland Elementary Guests will have the opportunity to taste February and Jake Gubitose and Adam local students named to the Dean’s List Monday, March 22 wines and beers from around the world. Malone for the month of March. Each stu- (grade point average 3.2 or higher out of a Manager’s choice, vegetable, fruit, milk. Appetizers and desserts as well as martini dent demonstrates outstanding leadership possible 4.0) for the Fall 2009 semester. tastings will be served. There will be raffle and citizenship both in and out of the class- Katherine French and David Ryan Jr. of Tuesday, March 23 drawings, live and silent auctions for prizes room. These students are acknowledged for Brimfield. Macaroni and cheese, vegetable, fruit, milk. such as Red Sox tickets, Celtics tickets, sports their exemplary contribution to the Brittney Stedman and Brittney Stedman of Wednesday, March 24 memorabilia and more. Tantasqua community. Sturbridge. Chicken parmesan, mashed potatoes, veg- Marlisa Cardoso is an unassuming leader etable, fruit, milk. in our school who leads each day by example. WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE Thursday, March 25 Hot dogs, beans, vegetable, fruit, milk. She maintains a rigorous and challenging WESTFIELD — The following local stu- academic schedule preparing for the future. Friday, March 26 dents have been named to the dean’s list for Her positive attitude and demeanor reflect Pizza, vegetables, fruit, milk. Salad or the fall 2009 semester: her maturity. Outside of the classroom, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are Julianna Sequin of Fiskdale is an elemen- Marlisa is a member of the All Star available as substitutes. Cheerleading Team from Oxford. She works tary education major. Carissa Tilton of as a volunteer at Harrington Hospital in the Fiskdale is a movement science major. Tantasqua Junior High and High schools HOLY NAME CENTRAL CATHOLIC Monday, March 22 Chicken fajitas with salsa and sour cream, Spanish rice, carrots, fruit, juice, milk. JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH HONOR ROLL Tuesday, March 23 HONORS Crawford, Matthew Gervais, Sung Hun Jun, Hot dogs and baked beans, cherry corn- Stephen Lammi, Uxbridge: Joshua Loell, bread, carrot raisin slaw, chocolate or 7th Grade Webster: Sarah Decelles, Stephanie Dymek. strawberry sundae (main line only), cookie, Spencer: Brianna White. Seniors fruit juice, milk. 8th Grade Auburn: Michael Dedmon, Ashley Tarckini, Wednesday, March 24 Northbridge: Sarah Sullivan, Oxford: Oxford: Rachael Maynard, Hannah Quiche with eggs, ham and cheese or veg- Natasha Antkowiak, Spencer: Sara Stone. McLaughlin, Kelly Robbins, Angela Soltys, etables and cheese, garden salad, dinner Freshmen Southbridge: Bonnie Bousquet, Kyle roll, fruit, juice, milk. ALREADY RECYCLE THAT Auburn: Laura Plante, Dudley: Alexandra Pettinelli, Rebecca Yoder, Uxbridge: Thursday, March 25 Dube, Oxford: Mariah Rennie, Malissa Saad, Elizabeth Gervais, Nicole Legere, Robert Calzones with cheese and pepperoni or Southbridge: Derek Pettinelli, Spencer: John Nealon, Margaret Penza. Gervais, Kathrynn Lemieux, Uxbridge: broccoli and cheese, dipping sauce, green Michael Nealon. HIGH HONORS beans, carrot cake, fruit, juice, milk. Sophomores Friday, March 26 NEWSPAPER? Auburn: Alyssa Cariglio, Brian Johnson, 8th Grade Baked macaroni and cheese, broccoli with Kara Walsh, Charlton: Brian Paradis, Spencer: Ara Hagopian. sunflower seeds, giant pretzel, fruit, juice, Leicester: Eric Zimmerman, North Freshmen milk. FIND ALL YOUR BACK EDITIONS Grosvenordale: Colin Siegmund, Oxford: Auburn: Rachel Ballantine, Charlton: Alternates: Pizza Pit (assorted pizza), Zeyang Hu, Gilbertville: Megan Audette, Katianna Antkowiak Brittany Driscoll, John Chicken Coop (nuggets or patty), salad line, Oxford: Karina Halloran. Soltys, Webster: Thuy-Tien Tran. sandwich line and Grab & Go line, all Juniors Sophomores Auburn: Lauren Bleau, North Brookfield: served with vegetables, fruit, juice and Auburn: Cara Loughlin, Katherine Nelson, milk. Antoinette Pacifico, Charlton: Nicholas Amy Reidy,Oxford: Brilee Weaver, Uxbridge: Montiverdi, Dudley: Aaron Fossas, Mary Nealon, Webster: Steven Lavallee. ONLINE. Leicester: Caraline Giguere, North Juniors Wales Elementary Brookfield: Bryden Moore, Northbridge: Spencer: Jiani Hu. Seniors Monday, March 22 Frank Braney, Oxford: Kevin Johnson, Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, cereal with All local. All the time. Emma McLaughlin, Nicholas Smarra, Rochdale: Jingyang Zhang. Webster: Lyndon Seitz. milk, fruit, juice. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, Southbridge: Nicole Spasaro, Spencer: flavored, rice, peas, fruit, milk. Christian Casault, Keegan Cole, James TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Tuesday, March 23 Breakfast: Muffins, cereal with milk, fruit, • How to find the right home for you. juice. Lunch: Bologna and cheese sand- Free homebuyers seminar • The importance of a home inspection. wich, noodle soup, carrots, fruit, milk. • Legal protection through the purchase and Wednesday, March 24 beyond. STURBRIDGE — Let us help you understand Breakfast: Doughnuts, cereal with milk, Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Cathleen the entire home buying process. A mortgage fruit, juice. Lunch: Elbow macaroni with or expert, a real estate agent, a real estate attorney, Riberdy Southbridge Savings Bank (413) 289- and a home inspector will help you learn how to 2303. Presenters will be: Cathleen Riberdy, without meat sauce, peas, cheese, fruit, buy before deciding what to buy. Palmer branch manager, Southbridge Savings milk. A seminar will be presented fro 6:30 – 8 p.m., Bank, 1180 Thorndike Street, Palmer Thursday, March 25 Wednesday, March 24 at Southbridge Savings • Stephanie Bayliss, Realtor, Keller Williams Breakfast: French toast sticks, cereal with Bank Community Room, 200 Charlton (508) 523-1314 or at www.stephaniebayliss@ milk, fruit, juice. Lunch: Turkey in gravy, Road/Route 20 in Sturbridge. kw.com - www.HomesInPioneerValley.com mashed potatoes, corn, fruit, milk. • Warren Thompson, attorney at law (413) 283- Topics to be discussed include: Friday, March 26 •How much house can you afford? 2461 • Financing and the mortgage options avail- • Harvey Sansoucy, Friendly Inspection Breakfast: Hashbrowns, cereal with milk, able. Services (413) 283-4841 fruit, juice. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, green • Government tax incentives. beans, fruit, milk. 10 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 19, 2010

VIEWS ANDOPINION COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES EDITORIAL Time for 2010 Election consideration

Letters Policy “Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?” So asked Chicago (the rock group, not the city) a long generation Editor’s Note: With an election season ago. No definitive answer was ever reached. “Time sure flies,” my breakfast-mate noted upon us here in Sturbridge, the Sturbridge last Saturday morning. What she was really Villager will occasionally publish its guide- commenting on was the fact lines for submitting election-related letters. that we’re nearly into spring Should you have any questions, do not hes- 2010 while it seems that our minds and psyches are itate to call us at 508-764-4325. stuck somewhere around 1976, probably in a John ur Election Letters Policy is as fol- Denver song, and our bodies lows:...... are, well, advancing into Absolutely no anonymous Sound decrepitude and dysfunc- O tion at an alarming rate. Offs may be submitted in endorsement of Speaking of alarms, that’s any candidate for political office. Any S OU what last weekend was mention of a political candidate and/or A Y about — the fact that we issues he or she has addressed, and any LIKE IT “lost” an hour somewhere ETTERS TO THE DITOR between Saturday night and election-related matter, must be done in a L E Sunday morning to that sea- signed Letter to the Editor. MARK ASHTON sonally sanctioned sacrifice All endorsement/election-related letters of 60 minutes known as day- must be received in a timely enough fash- Relay getting ready for annual auction light-saving time, so-called because it’s supposed to provide more daylight ion to allow for publication up until one for the working class. But does anyone truly week before your town’s election. While To the Editor: April 8) to make sure you get a copy of the The time has come for the Third Annual Southbridge Evening News. On Friday, feel better about having more “time” at the space dictates how many letters are pub- Silent Auction, and on behalf of the March 19 (and every Friday thereafter to end of their official workday? Does it keep us out in the yard raking up pinecones between lished in each issue, prompt submission American Cancer Society Relay For Life of include April 9) the auction will also appear work and supper? Or do we simply note that, will increases the likelihood of inclusion. the Greater Southbridge area I would like to in the Sturbridge Villager, Spencer New “It’s staying light later now; summer must be In other words, writers are advised not to extend a very heart felt thank you to the Leader, Charlton Villager and the Webster on the way!”? wait until two weeks before an election to Executive Editor Mr. Walter Bird and the Times. It was Yogi Berra, that “most-quoted man” submit a letter. entire staff of the Southbridge Evening This auction has become a very popular of all time (not counting William News, Stonebridge Press and its affiliated major fund raiser for the Relay For Life of the The Sturbridge Villager will stop pub- Shakespeare, Abe Lincoln, Jesus Christ, and weekly newspapers for their outstanding gen- Greater Southbridge Area and has grown Billy Mays) who noted that, “It gets late early lishing election-related letters, including erosity and support of our mission to Find A from 45 items in 2008 to more than 100 items out there,” referring to the shadows that creep endorsements, one week before each elec- Cure. this year. The past two auctions that were up on ballplayers in leftfield in Yankee tion. For the April 12 Town Election, that This year’s auction is packed with over one- held did net over $6,000 to benefit cancer Stadium — especially during autumn “World means the Friday April 2 edition will be hundred wonderful items from many area research, education, advocacy and patient Series” time. But time matters to those, as businesses and supporters. support services. well, who neither field nor swat baseballs for the final chance to run these letters — Among the items in this year’s auction are Please join in the fun. One never know fame, glory,and fortune. In fact, time may rest which must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, a one year subscription to the Southbridge what their dollars will buy and be assured even more heavily on those of us who reside March 26. Evening News, a one-year YMCA member- that your purchase brings us that much clos- in the mundane meadows of everyday life, All letters must be signed, with a place ship, a Wii console, many gift certificates to er to finding a cure to the most dreaded dis- where time is both “the subtle thief of youth” area eateries, a Charter Communications gift ease that so many of us have had to deal with. (Milton) and also “that aged nurse” (Keats). of residence and phone number supplied It’s the creepingness of time that often for verification. Failure to include any of certificate, a 19-inch Sharp LCD TV,a gift cer- Also while you are marking your calendar tificate toward books/tuition at for the auction, you can also add June 18 and measures our days, weeks, and years, while the odd special event can result in a seeming that information could result in your let- Quinsigamond Community College and sev- 19 for the 13th annual Relay For Life, which is ter not being published. burst of speed. Who can deny that Saturday eral pet related items. Items range in value held at McMahon field on Dresser Street in time evaporates at an alarming rate, while an All letters must be free of personal from $10 to $500 and there is something for Southbridge. average workday afternoon can linger longer attacks and libelous remarks. Letter writ- everyone. RON RAVENELLE than molasses in January. Time flies? Ask the Mark your calendars for Thursday, March ers are encouraged to remain focused on AUCTION COORDINATOR residents of Haiti or Chile what 60 seconds endorsing a candidate, and to refrain from 18 (and every Thursday thereafter to include feel like while the earth shakes, buildings crumble, and havoc is wrought upon the land- commenting negatively about opponents. scape. Then compare that definition to the Failure to follow that guideline could Readers offer local election endorsements journey of a luge or bobsled on the track at result in rejection of a letter to the editor. Vancouver, B.C. Letters should not be written as though To the Editor: Mary B. Dowling for Sturbridge selectman. There’s the Ecclesiastical proclamation of to a particular individual (for example: April 12 is election day in Sturbridge. In the March 9 Southbridge Evening News “a time to every purpose under heaven,” including a time to be born, a time to die, a In today’s political climate, both nationally article announcing Mrs. Dowling’s candidacy, “Your decision was wrong. You should not time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to weep, act in that way.”). Refer to individuals by and locally, it would be easy to be apathetic. a couple paragraphs stand out: “Even on and a time to laugh; a time to cast away stones One might construe that it is a waste of time probably the most general, yet poignant, (spring planting), and a time to gather stones name, and then by “he” or “she” or “they” since “the people” are not being heard. I cau- debate in Sturbridge — that of growth versus in subsequent references. together, etc. There’s not enough time in the tion everyone that the opposite should be anti-growth — Dowling said the issues should world just to consider all the aphorisms, witti- For election-related letters only, there is true. It is imperative that everyone who can, not be viewed in such a black and white way. cisms, and words of wisdom dealing with a 500-word limit, and all submissions will get out and vote. The question should be ‘We should not be divided on one versus the time. be published as space is available. “who?” Certainly, we have had enough of other,’ she said. ‘I like to say that I’m pro- “There is a time for many words,” wrote Any candidates for office will be allowed dredging up the past and should be looking to Sturbridge, recognizing the needs of the busi- Homer (and I don’t mean Simpson), “and the future. ness community and residents.’ ‘In order to there is also a time for sleep.” (Except when one (1) letter and/or a “Your Turn” col- What does Sturbridge need by way of qual- maintain the quality of services we’ve come time is lost to daylight savings.) We’ve been umn to introduce themselves and their ities in a Board of Selectmen member? to expect in our town, we need some sustain- told that “time heals all wounds,” and, if you candidacy. Candidates will not be allowed Honesty, dedication, experience, poise and able growth,’ Dowling said. “’As services can believe Dear Abby, “time wounds all to submit any other election-related let- integrity, and most of all, the ability to listen become more and more expensive we need heels.” Victor Hugo noted both that “time is money,” and that some ideas do not take root ters. without attacking. some way to offset the cost of those servic- I believe that Jim Ehrhard possesses all es.”’ until their “time has come.” The editor reserves the right to edit any these qualities and more. Surely, his sheer I concur with Mrs. Dowling’s statements. Aeschylus asserted that, “Time as he grows and all submissions at his discretion. fortitude in getting the town administrator The result of spending eight years doing con- old teaches all things,” while James When possible, attempts will be made to search to come to a conclusion is a good servation-related land acquisitions in south- Montgomery (1771-1854) convincingly argued, example. Where others would have thrown central Massachusetts taught me that one of “Our time is all today, today.” allow the letter writer to rewrite, but the Plato, quite a long time ago, noted that “time their hands up in the air, Jim merely dug the most affordable, winning approaches to final decision rests with the editor. will change and even reverse many of your No “Your Turn” columns will be accept- deeper and showed true resolve. Let’s contin- problem-solving complex transactions was by present opinions.” He was right! Ben Johnson ue to improve our town, to right the ship that aiming toward a win/win situation for all advised more recently,but still some time ago, ed as candidate endorsements. has for so long listed. concerned parties, by finding a way to meld The editor reserves the right to refuse a that, “Time will not be ours forever,” and, of Mark April 12 on the calendar and feel the development with conservation. Thus, I course, he’s right as well. Meanwhile, T.S. submission if it does not meet any of the pride that is inherent in going to vote. Let’s believe balance can be achieved if everyone Eliot noted that, “Only through time time is aforementioned guidelines for publica- not lose this chance, elect Jim Ehrhard. focuses on what’s best for all residents in the conquered,” but that’s only if you feel the need tion. The editor may otherwise edit or town of Sturbridge. An open, objective mind to conquer time, which usually wins, by way that considers all options and all residents is reject a letter at his discretion. MARY M. BERRY of sheer endurance, in the end. what the town sorely needs right now. Please Speaking of ends, much of what’s going on There are a lot of important issues fac- STURBRIDGE vote for Mary B. Dowling for Board of in our country and our world today bespeaks ing every town this year and you deserve a Selectmen. of the oft-prophesied “end times,” which have say in them. You’ll get one chance at the To the Editor: elements of both horror and hallelujah in Please accept this letter of endorsement for CAROL CHILDRESS polls on Election Day. You have another them. The key to endurance in this case is STURBRIDGE being prepared, knowing where we’re headed, chance on the Op/Ed pages of the and why, and to what purpose (back to Sturbridge Villager. Ecclesiastes, IU suppose). Was it true only in So what are you waiting for? the 1770s, or is it also true now that, “These are the times that try men’s souls”? We’ve been led to believe that the founders of our nation drew SOUND OFF! strength from the exhortation, “Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party,” but Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations Sound Off is an anonymous forum allow- assures us that that phrase is merely “a prac- ing for opinions, ideas, suggestions — basi- tice sentence used in typewriting.” (See how Serving Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales time can change opinions!) cally whatever’s on your mind. E-mail Which calls to mind one more cogent quote 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 [email protected]. A verifiable about the time we have on earth and how to Telephone (800) 367-9898 make the most of it. A certain 20th-century return e-mail address must be included for philosopher/husband driving his family to an Fax (508) 764-8015 verfication. Or call 508-764-4325, ext. 5, to www.sturbridgevillager.net upstate New York destination advised his leave a Sound Off message. A return phone wife, “We’re lost, but we’re making good time.” That. of course, was Yogi Berra, again, RANK WALTER C. F G. number, for confirmation purposes only, is and when he’s right, he’s right! CHILINSKI BIRD JR. required. Do we have the time to right our course as PRESIDENT AND WEEKLY EDITOR All Sound Offs will be checked for accura- individuals? As a nation? As a brotherhood of man? Only time will tell! PUBLISHER AT-LARGE cy, although it is understood that, often, it is the writer’s opinion. Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for TRACY SEELYE Get ready to Sound Off ! Stonebridge Press publications — and may EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER have rushed this column a bit to make up for the loss of 60 minutes to daylight saving time last weekend. Friday, March 19, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 MSBA exec outlines progress on local schools projects

SCHOOLS needed projects from being done. project in mind and tries to avoid very low for such projects, which manency” requirements into the continued from page A1 Alternatively, she added, some with “the wave of the future,” Craven will provide an estimated 2,785 jobs rules on behalf of special education political clout jumped over others added. statewide averaging $81 an hour for collaboratives that might be part of due diligence the state never had with greater need, project budgets “I know there were a lot of games about 27 hours a week, based on data a school, to ensure they have a right before.” ballooned out of control, inept peo- being played, so we’re really trying culled from the recent Rumney to use any spaces designed for their That’s because, when Craven took ple were given oversight duties, and to hold towns to their caps. …The Marsh School project in Revere. Of needs for the life of the school. over the reorganized agency (for- some schools were built in locations hurdle’s a lot higher now,” she said, them, she said, most of the subcon- MSBA also wants to require use of merly called the School Building later determined to be highly inap- later observing, “We’re trying to tractors hail from the areas the new daylight “in every classroom,” avoid Assistance Board), it had $1.4 billion propriate. avoid the mistakes of the past. … schools are in, but requiring local the “fishbowl concept” in staff in cost overruns from years of poor- As if to illustrate the latter, Give us your problem and we’ll try hires tends not to work well. Revere, spaces, ensure accurate estimates of ly planned and audited projects. At Craven received texts while talking to help you with your solution.” for example, set aside 35 percent of future enrollment, and have some the time, SBAB was paying on 1,156 regarding problems with the New With the current economy, proj- the jobs for locals. flexibility in square footage “with- of the state’s 1,817 schools. In some Bedford High School project, which ects are coming in low. Hanover’s “We found they tried to get around out being taken advantage of,” she cases, SBAB staff wouldn’t even was built on a toxic landfill. The school was 25 percent under budget it by hiring a Revere resident for a said. look at a project’s books until 18 conversation also repeatedly despite delays, Craven said. day, then bringing in their own peo- To her, low turnouts at all four years after it was complete and the referred to the $100 million-plus “Southbridge, Uxbridge and some ple,” Craven said. such hearings statewide were a pos- state had paid its share — some- Newton North project, which she of these other projects will have a The public hearing itself, held at itive thing. times finding huge overpayments, said cost $410 a square foot. great impact on getting people work- Charlton Street School after “It’s a good sign when you don’t illegal expense invoices and other Today,projects are based on a “kit ing,” she added, noting the reces- Craven’s newspaper visit, was to have angry superintendents coming waste in the mountains of boxed of parts” — standard classroom sion has especially hit Bay State seek comments on some regulation out with torches and pitchforks,” paper, she said. sizes and other things — and the construction industry hard. changes. Craven said they’re mostly Craven quipped. In those years, towns had to pro- cost averages $240 a square foot, but While the ratio of unemployed efforts to put into writing things the vide architectural plans before get- the agency budgets $310 to provide construction workers to available agency already does, partly based on Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- ting state aid, and many were reject- “some wiggle room,” she said. jobs nationally is 25 to 1, in what they’ve seen works in various 909-4135 or by e-mail at ed, wasting money and preventing “There’s no way” MSBA will go into Massachusetts, it’s 65 to 1. That projects. [email protected]. a situation with a “preordained” means many good firms are bidding Among them were writing “per- Sturbridge downtown Democrat caucus adds candidates DEMS Creeden is running against “I just think that I have an unbi- booster plan fine tuned continued from page A1 Michael W. Young, who was named ased position — no ax to grind — as a candidate at the Republican I’m new in town and don’t know local political arena well before the Town Caucus. Young could not be necessarily all the players,” he con- TOURISM traffic over auto traffic, the board is caucuses. reached for comment as of press tinued. “I’ll go to that board and be time on Tuesday. an open mind and listen to what’s continued from page A1 now looking at various public park- A member of the Planning Board ing options. for more than a decade, with five Vying for the two-year seat on the being said and make decisions board is Donald Fairbrother, who based on that … I just think that we Bubon said she will create a map Planning Board member James years as that board’s chairman, was received his nomination at the need to look forward, and highlighting town-owned property Cunniff explained the Merchants of Creeden has not held a public posi- Democratic Town Caucus. Sturbridge has got a great poten- versus privately owned property, so Sturbridge organization had intend- tion in approximately six years, but Relatively new to town, tial.” people will know exactly what ed to survey business owners to see said he recently felt the need to get Fairbrother said the fact that he Fairbrother is running against they’re working with when design- is any parking lots that serve day- involved once again. does not know everyone entangled Maryann Thorpe, who was nomi- ing access trails. time businesses could be used as “I’m seeing no leadership in in the Sturbridge political scene nated out of the Republican Town “I think a south side river walk is public parking lots during off Sturbridge,” Creeden said. “I think will work to his advantage as an Caucus. definitely going to be easier to hours. The board said they will find the town worked a lot better 10 unbiased voice on zoning-related Thorpe also could not reached for obtain than the north side,” said out if that survey ever took place in years ago, and for that reason I issues. comment Tuesday,but according to Planning Board member Russ order to prevent duplicate work. If decided to reintroduce myself. I A resident of Sturbridge for the her Web site, www.maryannthor- Chamberland. “I don’t think there’s it has, the Planning Board will seek was on the Planning Board for 15 last three years, Fairbrother has pe.com, her time on the Master a continuous area there like there is to share the information gathered, years.” been volunteering as an advisor to Plan Steering Committee has been on the south side.” and if it has not, they will under- With a background in planning the Cable Advisory Committee dur- an inspiration for her to further Some topics, such as walkability take a similar operation themselves and development, Creeden felt his ing their contract negotiations serve the town. — or how pedestrian friendly the to see what options exist based on expertise would be best utilized in with Charter Communications, but Thorpe, a 14-year resident of the area is — streetscape aesthetics the parking that is already avail- that function of the town govern- decided recently that he wanted to town, is the chief marketing officer and sign uniformity, and pocket able. ment, and a seat on the ZBA was be even more active in his commu- for the Sturbridge REAS parks are all aspects of the plan that Another option according to the the best opportunity to do so. nity. Foundation, a member of the are in one way or another tied revitalization plan is to consider “We have an appointed Planning “The decision was really made Tantasqua Music Association and together. rezoning certain areas to make Board, so if I wanted to be in the after the closing of the regular works as the office manager for The board discussed tentatively them either compatible with the planning and zoning function, nomination process,” Fairbrother Radius Management Services establishing a June meeting with Commercial/Tourist District, or to Zoning Board of Appeals is the said of his nomination coming headquartered in Framingham. the Board of Selectmen, enable use as municipal parking. only place to get elected to,” from the caucus rather than a sig- A telephone message left for Department of Public Works direc- Any changes to zoning regula- Creeden said. “While I was on the nature petition. Chairman of the Republican Town tor and new town administrator to tions have to be approved by a town Planning Board for 15 years, every “It’s involvement within the com- Committee Janet Garon was not mull over some of the possibilities meeting vote, so the standing goal is decision I made, I made in what I munity that’s driving me,” returned Tuesday either. there, such as creating more visible to have an article addressing that felt was the long-term best interest Fairbrother said. “I think that crosswalks and drafting more finite goal appear on the 2011 town meet- of the town of Sturbridge,” he con- Sturbridge is at a crossroads and Christopher Tanguay may be sign design regulations all in an ing warrant. tinued. really needs development, and reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- attempt to make the downtown area Bubon said a petition for rezoning If elected, Creeden said, “I will we’ve begun to see some of that mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- more hospitable to people on foot. one of Main Street’s biggest vacan- take it very seriously, as I have with a couple new restaurants in press.com. “I think the one that would cies may show up before the town in every other post and I hope to do town. change the district or enhance the the near future anyway, as the well.” district the most out of this entire industrial facility on the corner of plan are the walkability recommen- Route 20 and Holland Road is cur- dations, but I also understand that rently up for sale and has several may be the most difficult,” Bubon interested parties. Bubon said she will also being Republicans offer slate of new hopefuls said. “It’s really changing the trans- portation corridor; it’s installing looking into infill options, or devel- crosswalks, medians, changing opmental uses for vacant land with- a voice of common sense so that if A mother of two, Thorpe is the in a heavily developed area, and GOP pedestrian safety.” continued from page A1 I’m involved in any of these deci- chief marketing officer for the Bubon said she is excited to hear present those options to the board at sions, that’s what I’m going to be REAS Foundation and an active a later date. looking at,” he continued. “I think member of the Tantasqua Music input from newly appointed Town The owner of an online credit The next meeting of the in general, if a business owner in a Association. Administrator Shaun Suhoski, who card payment service, Young has Sturbridge Planning Board is sched- commercial district asks for some Working as a labor relations and has a background in economic been involved in many facets of uled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday,March sort of a minor change that is cer- management professional in the development and grants manage- town over the years, such as the 23 at the Senior Center. tainly reasonable — common sense health care industry, Thorpe said ment. Chamber of Commerce, youth — that the Zoning Board should be her career background will help “He may be aware of even fund- sports coaching, presiding over the Christopher Tanguay may be willing to grant reasonable and her in the decision making process ing sources for some of these sort of Hamilton Rod and Gun Club and reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail common sense variances to the that is the charge of the ZBA. things,” she said. teaching Sunday School at St. at [email protected]. small business community rather Thorpe said her position, Also as a means of promoting foot Anne’s. than just give kind of an across the “requires an astute recognition of This being the first time he has board ‘no.’” the legal, ethical, and moral princi- run for any kind of elected office, Thorpe, who also sits on the pals, required to objectively and Young said he wants to help repair Master Plan Steering Committees, successfully navigate that profes- Easter brings out the damaged reputation Sturbridge said for her, nomination through sion.” has built up in the business com- the caucus allowed her extra time Those qualities, she said, “pro- the bonnets at OSV munity in recent years. to think about a role on the ZBA vide a solid basis for recognizing “Sturbridge has kind of gotten a and make her final decision when the importance of informed, objec- STURBRIDGE — Although Easter was bad anti-business reputation she was ready. tive, balanced, and legally appro- not widely celebrated in the early New around the state in recent years “I had been contemplating a run priate decision making that is con- England, fancy bonnets for women were and a lot of that comes from inflex- for the ZBA but felt that other, more sistent with our bylaws and still the height of fashion. This Easter sea- ibility on the part of a number of experienced individuals would step Massachusetts General Law.” son, Old Sturbridge Village will exhibit a town boards,” Young said. “I don’t up and fulfill that role,” Thorpe For more information on Thorpe number of its rare, antique bonnets dating own any commercial property, I said via e-mail Wednesday. and her bid for a seat on the ZBA, back to the 1830s, as well as many of its don’t have any axes to grind with “As time passed with the seats visit www.maryannthorpe.com. reproduction bonnets worn today by anybody, but I just think remaining unchallenged and my Village historians in costume. Sturbridge can do a whole lot bet- comfort level with the role of the Christopher Tanguay may be ter at meeting the needs of the ZBA increased, I felt compelled to reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- business community. seek nomination through the cau- mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- “All I hope to bring is just sort of cus avenue.” press.com.s RRI’s Center for Artistic Development Announces Spring Classes

STURBRIDGE — Rehabilitative includes salsa, mambo, cha-cha, is $10. The instructor is Linda be held over four (non-consecutive) Ramsey are the instructors for both Resources, Inc., one of Central cumbia and more. It is designed for Barnes. weeks in April and May,teaching you classes. Massachusetts’ leading providers in men and women of all ages. The Bead and Glass Sun Catchers will how to protect and store photo- Wooden American flag making services for people living with devel- classes will be held from 5:15 – 6:15 also make great gifts. Professional graphs, learn basic scrapbooking will be taught from 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. opmental disabilities, has p.m. Wednesdays until May 26. The artist Linda Barnes will host a class tools like cropping and captioning, Wednesday,May 19. Ellen Finelli will announced that its Center for cost is $10 per class or $100 for all 13 teaching you how to decorate win- and embellishing an album. These help you from start to finish at this Artistic Development (CAD) will be weeks. The instructor is Jennifer dows with this charming craft idea. classes will be held from 6-7:15 p.m. rustic and patriotic craft, which is holding spring workshops in various Hooker. The class will be held from 5-7 on Tuesdays, April 6 and 20, and May being held in advance of both areas of artistic expressions for peo- Summer Hang Ups are adorable Wednesday,May 5. The cost is $25. 4 and 18. Each class is $20 ($10 for RRI Memorial Day and Independence ple of all abilities. six-inch designs, including a flower, a Two dance classes will be taught staff and Individuals). Day.The cost is $25. The workshops cover a range of watermelon and a ladybug. by professional dancer Christina Advanced Scrapbooking will touch Paperier Mache Angel making will activities, including making sun Instructor Ellen Finelli will assist Straight each Tuesday from April 6 on cropping tools, matting titles and be taught from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, catchers, dance classes, and jewelry the class with each step, from assem- through May 25. The Adaptive other advanced techniques. May 12. by Linda Barnes. With gold- and flag making. bly to painting. The class will be held Equipment Dance Class will be held Participants are asked to bring five en hair and delicate wings, this craft The following is a brief descrip- from 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, May from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and provides a to six photographs of the same is sure to become a family heirloom. tion of the classes, and the dates and 26. The cost is $18. sense of freedom for anyone, regard- theme and embellishments that com- Once the angel is completed, it will times they are offered. Please check Decoupage Class will enable those less of adaptive equipment. The plement the photos. These classes be glazed for you. The cost is $25. RRI’s website: http://www.rehabre- attending to make beautiful table Adult Dance Class is help from 6 p.m. will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Jewelry Making Class will also be sourcesinc.org or call (508) 347-8181 accessories out of ordinary items, to 7 p.m., and is an introductory class Tuesdays, April 13 and 27, and May taught by Linda Barnes, from 5-7 for cost and additional details. Pre- including flower pots, baskets, plates that will blend several styles, includ- 11 and 25, and cost $30 for each class p.m. Wednesday, April 14 from. This registration is required for nearly all and saucers. These will make great ing jazz, hip hop, modern and ballet. ($20 for RRI staff and Individuals). fun class is for anyone interested in the classes. gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Classes are $12 each ($10 for RRI staff Albums are not included, although making costume jewelry.The $10 cost Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired Day. The class will be held from 5-7 and Individuals). frames can be purchased for an addi- includes a necktie and a pair of ear- dance fitness program, which p.m. Wednesday, April 7 and the cost Scrapbooking for Beginners will tional $5. Nicole Wetnicka and Sue rings. 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 19, 2010 American Cancer Society Southbridge Relay For Life Silent Auction

ONE-YEAR ADULT MEMBERSHIP he listed items are being auctioned off through the generosity of many SHARP 19” LCD TV Tri-Community YMCA area businesses and Stonebridge Press, also known as the Southbridge All Star Premium Products 660 Main St., PO Box 980 43 Everett St. Evening News, and its affiliated weekly publications. The auction will Southbridge T Fiskdale VALUE: $420 (1) begin on Thursday, March 18 for the Southbridge News and on Friday, March 19 VALUE: $400 CURRENT BID: CURRENT BID: $225 (1) for all other newspapers (Charlton Villager, Webster Times, Sturbridge Villager $200 (2) and the Spencer New Leader). The last publication of the highest bids will b e on Thursday, April 8 for the Southridge News and Friday, April 9 for all other listed GIFT CERTIFICATE publications. However, bids will be accepted until 5 p.m. Saturday,April 10. ONE-YEAR SUBSCRPTION Charter Cable Southbridge Evening News 95 Higgins St. 25 Elm St. Worcester You may place a bid by calling one of the telephone numbers listed below and Southbridge VALUE: $250 providing your Name, Telephone Number, the item number, the name of the item VALUE: $120 C BID: CURRENT BID: URRENT $150 (3) and the amount of your bid. You may also e-mail your bid to one of the e-mails $70 (4) listed below. Results of biddings will be posted in the Southbridge Evening News on Thursday of each week and for the other publications on Friday of each week. GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE Myra’s Unisex Hair Fashion Payment for items may be made with cash, a major credit card or a check Southbridge Tire Co. Inc. 176 Main St. 136 Central St. Southbridge (made payable to American Cancer Society). All money raised will go to the Southbridge VALUE: $25 2010 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the Greater Southbridge Area VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: CURRENT BID: $15 (5) to benefit cancer research, education, advocacy and patient support services. $15 (6)

For more information or to place your bid please call one of the individu-

GIFT CERTIFICATE als listed below: Southbridge Tire Co. Inc. Ron Ravenelle — (508) 347-3826; e-mail: [email protected] PATRIOT’S INFLATABLE VINYL CHAIR 136 Central St. Friend of Relay Southbridge Faye Fulone-Sweeney — (508) 735-5206; e-mail: [email protected] VALUE: $45 VALUE: $25 Jackie Brogna — (508) 347-9062; e-mail: [email protected] CURRENT BID: $25 (8) CURRENT BID: $15 (7)

GIFT CERTIFICATE —OVERNIGHT STAY GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE 7” SANTOKU KNIFE VIP Suite, Barkwood Inn Klem’s Marshall’s by: Ergo Chef 462 Worcester Road Route 9 Friend of Relay Friend of Relay Charlton Spencer VALUE: $25 VALUE: $70 VALUE: $53 VALUE: $30 CURRENT BID: $15 (9) CURRENT BID: $30 (11) CURRENT BID: $30 (10) CURRENT BID: $15 (12)

FLOWER BOUQUET — A MONTH GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A YEAR GIFT CERTIFICATE Allure Hair Design Applebee’s Green Thumb Florist Notre Dame Bingo 135 Main St., Ste 2 Route 20 Route 20 Main Street Sturbridge Sturbridge Brimfield Southbridge VALUE: $50 VALUE: $20 VALUE: $180 ($15/month) VALUE: $30 CURRENT BID: $30 (13) CURRENT BID: $10 (15) CURRENT BID: $75 (14) CURRENT BID: $15 (16)

WII GAME CONSOLE OVERNIGHT STAY FOR 2 GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE Saver’s Bank (WITH BREAKFAST IN BED) Vienna Restaurant Vienna Restaurant 270 Main St. Vienna Restaurant and Inn 14 South St. 14 South St. Southbridge 14 South St., Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge VALUE: $200 VALUE: $145 VALUE: $50 VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $125 (17) CURRENT BID: $75 (18) CURRENT BID: $30 (19) CURRENT BID: $30 (20)

GIFT CERTIFICATE REMOTE CONTROL PLANE GIFT CERTIFICATE CAT/DOG WELLNESS PACK Vienna Restaurant Hog Heaven Hobbies Sturbridge Coffee House Sturbridge Vet Hospital 14 South St. 494 Main St. 479 Main St. 6 Cedar St. Southbridge Sturbridge Sturbridge Sturbridge VALUE: $25 VALUE: $80 VALUE: $15 VALUE: $250 CURRENT BID: $15 (21) CURRENT BID: $40 (23) CURRENT BID: $10 (24) CURRENT BID: $125 (22)

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE The Bird Store and More Park Place Salon Park Place Salon Park Place Salon 4 Cedar St. 500 Main St. 500 Main St. 500 Main St. Sturbridge Fiskdale Fiskdale Fiskdale VALUE: $20 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $10 (25) CURRENT BID: $15 (26) CURRENT BID: $15 (27) CURRENT BID: $25 (28)

GIFT CERTIFICATE 3BOTTLES TISDALE WINE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE Napoli Pizzeria III Shaw’s Supermarket Big Discount Liquors Brother’s Pizza 57 Main St., Route 131 Route 131, Main Street 425 East Main St. 505 Main St. Sturbridge Sturbridge Southbridge Southbridge VALUE: $25 VALUE: $30 VALUE: $20 VALUE: $15 CURRENT BID: $15 (29) CURRENT BID: $20 (30) CURRENT BID: $15 (31) CURRENT BID: $10 (32)

CHEESE CRACKER SALAMI LARGE CHEESE PIZZA NINTENDO DS BAND HERO DEMO KIT GIFT CERTIFICATE WITH CHEESEBOARD Carmella’s Italian Kitchen Southbridge Village Pizza Game Shop —Center at Hobbs Brook Southbridge Savings Bank Route 9 177 Elm St. 120 Charlton Road, Ste. 190 253 Main St. Brookfield Southbridge Sturbridge Southbridge VALUE: $9 VALUE: $50 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $30 CURRENT BID: $5 (33) CURRENT BID: $30 (34) CURRENT BID: $15 (36) CURRENT BID: $15 (35)

SAVINGS BOND 3-ROOM CARPET SHAMPOO ONE 6-WEEK SERIES OBEDIENCE CLASSES HAMILTON BEACH Hometown Bank Aerus Electrolux Compatible Canines — KathyMenard 2 IN 1TOASTER OVEN 331 Main St. 1020 Central St. 29 Brookfield Road, Route 148 Ray and Nancy Fournier Sturbridge Palmer Fiskdale VALUE: $40 VALUE: $100 VALUE: $75 VALUE: $120 CURRENT BID: $20 (38) CURRENT BID: $30 (37) CURRENT BID: $40 (39) CURRENT BID: $60 (40)

FAMILY 4-PACK/OLD FAMILY 4-PACK/OLD SAVINGS BOND STURBRIDGE VILLAGE STURBRIDGE VILLAGE MORE AUCTION ITEMS Southbridge Credit Union Southbridge Savings Bank Southbridge Savings Bank 205 Main St. 253 Main St. APPEAR ON THE 253 Main St. Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge VALUE: $100 VALUE: $80 VALUE: $80 FOLLOWING PAGE CURRENT BID: $30 (43) CURRENT BID: $40 (41) CURRENT BID: $40 (42) Friday, March 19, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 13 American Cancer Society Southbridge Relay For Life Silent Auction

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE Sturbridge Candy & Gift Big Bunny Market 500 Main St., Boardwalk Plaza Relay For Life 2010 meetings 942 MainSt. Sturbridge Southbridge VALUE: VALUE: $50 $25 SOUTHBRIDGE — This year's contact event co-chairs Faye Fulone CURRENT BID: CURRENT BID: $25 (45) $15 (44) Relay theme is "Strike Out Cancer. " Sweeney at 508-735-5206 or The Relay for Life 2010 is scheduled [email protected] or Jackie Brogna to June 18-19 at McMahon Field on at 508-347-9062 or Dresser Street. [email protected]. Please SKIL CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER Co-chairs Jackie Brogna and Faye visit www.cancer.org for more volun- /10 PIECE BIT SET GIFT CERTIFICATE -OIL CHANGE W Fulone Sweeney would like to invite teer opportunities with the MD Motors Aubuchon Hardware anyone interested in helping to plan American Cancer Society! 401 E. Main St. 485 East Main St. for this special "lucky 13" Relay to PLANNING MEETING Southbridge Southbridge please contact us or just drop by at VALUE: $25 VALUE: $26 scheduled meetings. The Planning APRIL 12 — 6 p.m. at the CURRENT BID: $15 (46) CURRENT BID: $15 (47) Meeting schedule is listed below,as is Southbridge Savings Bank, Route 20, the Team Meeting schedule. Please Sturbridge feel free to call Jackie at 508-347-9062 TEAM MEETING or Faye at 508-735-5206 if you have FIVE CAR WASH GIFT CERTIFICATES GIFT CERTIFICATE -OIL CHANGE questions or would like more infor- April 20 — 6 p.m. for new team Dunk’n Foam-It at MD Motors mation about the Relay. Don't forget Big Bunny Market 401 E. Main St. captains and members; 6:30p.m. for to register your team online as soon veteran relayers at the VFW Hall, 219 942 Main St. Southbridge as you can. The sooner you register Southbridge VALUE: $26 Everett St., Southbridge the sooner your friends, family, col- VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $15 (48) leagues and neighbors can start con- PLANNING MEETING CURRENT BID: $25 (49) tributing. MAY 10 — 6 p.m. at the Southbridge The web site is up and looks great. Savings Bank, Route 20, Sturbridge Visit www.relayforlife. FIVE CERTIFICATES FOR GIFT CERTIFICATE -BOOKS,TUITION org/gtrsouthbridgeareama. TEAM MEETING THREE STRINGS OF CANDLEPIN BOWLING Quinsigamond Community College VOLUNTEERS WANTED May 18 — 6 p.m. for new team cap- American Lanes 670 West Boylston St. tains and members; 6:30p.m. for vet- 123 North St. Worcester Does your company offer volunteer eran relayers at the VFW Hall, 219 Southbridge VALUE: $500 time for charitable organizations? Everett St., Southbridge VALUE: $55 CURRENT BID: $250 (50) Does your school or organization CURRENT BID: $25 (51) look for a charitable organization to TEAM MEETING donate "community service" hours JUNE 8 — Final team meeting, T- to? If so, consider volunteering to shirt, bank night GIFT CERTIFICATE help out at the Relay For Life of the GIFT CERTIFICATE Francesco’s Resaurant Greater Southbridge Area on June PLANNING MEETING Noah’s Ark Pet Store 18-19. All help is very much appreci- Route 20 JUNE 14 Route 131, Fiske Hill Plaza ated! — 6 p.m. at the Brimfield Southbridge Savings Bank, Route 20, Sturbridge VALUE: For more information on how you VALUE: $30 Sturbridge $15 CURRENT BID: $15 (52) can help in the fight against cancer, CURRENT BID: $10 (53)

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE KITTEN FIRST VISIT PACKAGE Point Breeze Colonial Restaurant Point Breeze Post Road Veterinary 114 Point Breeze Road 290 Thompson Road 114 Point Breeze Road 154 Sturbridge Road Webster Webster Webster Charlton VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $220 CURRENT BID: $15 (54) CURRENT BID: $15 (55) CURRENT BID: $15 (56) CURRENT BID: $100 (57)

PUPPY FIRST VISIT PACKAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE -ADMIT TWO ADULTS GIFT CERTIFICATE 2004 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CARD Post Road Veterinary Stageloft Repertory Theatre Zorba’s Pizzeria SET - INCLUDES RED SOX SERIES 1&2 154 Sturbridge Road 450A Main St. 132 Sturbridge Road, Route 20 Friend of Relay Charlton Sturbridge Charlton VALUE: $50 VALUE: $220 VALUE: $32 VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $30 (59) CURRENT BID: $100 (58) CURRENT BID: $20 (60) CURRENT BID: $15 (61)

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE -FREE ONE NIGHT GIFT CARD GIFT CERTIFICATE Hoo Ya’s Restaurant STAY WITH SECOND NIGHT PURCHASE AT Pizza Chef Kahula Restaurant 13 Main St. Barkwood Inn 85 Hamilton St. Route 131 Brimfield Charlton Southbridge Sturbridge VALUE: $20 VALUE: $45 VALUE: $20 VALUE: $10 CURRENT BID: $10 (62) CURRENT BID: $25 (63) CURRENT BID: $15 (64) CURRENT BID: $5 (65)

GIFT CERTIFICATE SWISS QUARTZ WATCH IN SILVER GIFT CERTIFICATE EUROPEAN FACIAL Martel Cleaners Morin Jewelers Mane Creations Central Mass Dermatology 142 Hamilton St. 409 Main St. 312 Main St. 39 Marcy St. Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge VALUE: $20 VALUE: $240 VALUE: $50 VALUE: $65 CURRENT BID: $10 (66) CURRENT BID: $125 (67) CURRENT BID: $25 (68) CURRENT BID: $30 (69)

GIFT CERTIFICATE TOWARD GROUP DINNER FOR TWO GIFT CERTIFICATE OBEDIENCE CLASSES OR GUY FIERI 8” CHEF KNIFE (EXCLUDES ALCOHOL, TAX AND TIP) Karin’s Kitchen SIX-WEEK PRIVATE OBEDIENCE Lou DeMauro Rovezzi’s Ristorante 25 Brookfield Road Pack of Paws Dog Training 781-264-0321 Route 20 Fiskdale Charlton VALUE: $75 Sturbridge VALUE: $20 VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $30 (72) VALUE: $75 CURRENT BID: $15 (71) CURRENT BID: $25 (70) CURRENT BID: $35 (73)

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CARD GIFT CARD Zoe’s Pizza and Seafood Eighty Ates Bar & Grill Mohegan Bowl Lic’s Restaurant EightyAtes Bar & Grill of Southbridge 8 Airport Road 51 Thompson Road 8 Airport Road 289 Main St., Dudley Webster Dudley Southbridge VALUE: $10 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $5 (74) CURRENT BID: $15 (75) CURRENT BID: $15 (76) CURRENT BID: $15 (77)

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE Zoe’s Pizza and Seafood Barnes and Noble Fins & Tales Restaurant Colonial Spirits of Southbridge Bookstore 858 Main St. 543 Main St. 289 Main St. Friend of Relay Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge VALUE: $20 VALUE: $50 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $15 (79) CURRENT BID: $25 (80) CURRENT BID: $15 (81) CURRENT BID: $15 (78)

$50 OFF ONE SINGLE TUXEDO RENTAL GIFT CARD THREE-COURSE DINNER FOR TWO MORE AUCTION ITEMS Bonardi’s’ Formal Wear Enrico’s Pizzeria & Pub Publick House 448 Main St. 500 Main St. Route 131 APPEAR ON THE Sturbridge Sturbridge Sturbridge VALUE: $50 VALUE: $35 VALUE: $80 FOLLOWING PAGE CURRENT BID: $25 (82) CURRENT BID: $20 (84) CURRENT BID: $40 (83) 14 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 19, 2010 American Cancer Society Southbridge Relay For Life Silent Auction

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE -ONE 1/2-HOUR GOLF GIFT CARD ONE HOUR GOLF LESSON LESSON FOR TWO JUNIORS (AGES 7-16) GIFT CERTIFICATE Enrico’s Pizzeria and Pub Tin Cup Golf Range Tin Cup Golf Range Admiral TJ O’Brien’s Pub 500 Main St. 500 Main St. 500 Main St. 407 Main St. Sturbridge Spencer Spencer Sturbridge VALUE: $35 VALUE: $100 VALUE: $80 VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $20 (85) CURRENT BID: $50 (86) CURRENT BID: $40 (87) CURRENT BID: $25 (88)

TWO APPETIZER AND TWO DESSERT GIFT CERTIFICATE - IN SERVICES, VACCINES GIFT CERTIFICATE 8-PIECE BUCKET BROASTED CHICKEN GIFT CERTIFICATES AND GOODS WITH VISIT AT YOUR HOME Golden Greek Restaurant Ed Stearns Dressed Meats Copper Stallion Pub 156 Lake St. Baystate Mobile Veterinary Service Route 169 538 Main St. Webster Charlton Charlton Sturbridge VALUE: $200 VALUE: $75 VALUE: $12 VALUE: $32 CURRENT BID: $100 (89) CURRENT BID: $40 (90) CURRENT BID: $5 (91) CURRENT BID: $15 (92)

TWO APPETIZER AND TWO DESSERT THREE GIFT CERTIFICATES -1FREE GIFT CERTIFICATE LED LIGHTED SAFETY VEST GIFT CERTIFICATES BREAKFAST,1FREE LUNCH,1FREE DINNER Cindy’s Flower & Gift WWW.SAFETY SMART GEAR.COM Copper Stallion Pub E.B. Flatts 295 Main St. 240 Southbridge Road 538 Main St. 245 West Main St. Webster Charlton Sturbridge East Brookfield VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $32 VALUE: $40 CURRENT BID: $15 (95) CURRENT BID: $15 (96) CURRENT BID: $15 (93) CURRENT BID: $20 (94)

CAR WASH BUCKET INCLUDES 1 GAL. CAR OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE INN AT GIFT CERTIFICATE THIRTEEN $2 CAR WASH COUPONS WASH, TIRE CLEANER, SPONGE, UPHOLSTERY WOODSTOCK HILL WITH BRUNCH C&RTire Mario’s Restaurant CLEANER, GLASS CLEANER, SHOP TOWELS CERTIFICATE AND WINE BASKET Route 20 52 Central St. NAPA Auto Parts Radius Healthcare at Southbridge Sturbridge Southbridge 389 East Main St., Southbridge 84 Chapin St., Southbridge VALUE: $30 VALUE: $26 VALUE: $35 VALUE: $250 CURRENT BID: $15 (97) CURRENT BID: $10 (99) CURRENT BID: $15 (98) CURRENT BID: $100 (100)

THIRTEEN $2 CAR WASH COUPONS THIRTEEN $2 CAR WASH COUPONS C & R Tire C& RTire Route 20 Route 20 Sturbridge Sturbridge VALUE: $26 VALUE: $26 CURRENT BID: $10 (101) CURRENT BID: $10 (102)

Relay For Life 2010 fund raisers

BEARY THOUGHTFUL BEARS jmekal@southbridgesavings- CANDY SALE The Relay team, Pawfect Pals, Make checks Payable to bank.com or call Jamey's cell will be holding a Pasta and Lafta Spencer Curves and mail to: The Relay team, Forget-Me- at 508-728-5861 The Relay team, Walkers evening at the VFW, 219 Everett Suzanne Alarie, 6 Lakewood Nots, is selling "Beary With a Wish, will be holding a ‘PHONE-RAISER’ St., Southbridge on Saturday, Trail, Fiskdale, MA 01518 Thoughtful Bears" through May. Candy Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 24. A pasta dinner will Contacts: Curves Spencer 508- The bears are $12 each and are at Market Basket in Oxford. The Relay team, Bizzee begin at 6 p.m. with the show 885-0170; Don Alarie 774-230-9057; available in various colors and There will be a large variety of immediately following. Tickets TracyArsenault 508-612-5984 styles including: Get Well Soon, Beez, is holding a Phoneraiser. Hershey and Mars candy bars The team is collecting used, are limited and this is always a For more information, call Tooth Fairy, Grandma, Sister, only $1 each. They will also hold sell-out. For more information 413-436-5108 Baby, Birthday, Sports and abused and broken cell phones the sale on April 3. and empty inkjet cartridges. or tickets ($15.00 p/person) Directions - www.scottish- Singing. please call Ron or Lucille at 508- meadowgolfclub.com The team is also collecting Your donation will help protect April 3 the environment. Your dona- 347-3826. used inkjet cartridges for recy- BAKE SALE May 22 cling. Please contact Kelsey tions will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations April 27 Barbour for additional informa- The Relay team, Pawfect Pals, SMELLY JELLY JARS, ETC. and raising money for the tion at 508-943-4102 or or visit will be holding its fifth annual DELICIOUS MEAL greatest cause of all, "To Strike Smelly Jelly Jars, Smencils, [email protected]. bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Out Cancer." Call Betty at 413- The Relay team, Walkers With Car Air Fresheners and Saturday, April 3 at Wal-Mart's LAP TRACKERS 436-9383 or Stephanie at 413-245- a Wish, will be holding a Gourmet Lollipops will be on at the Hobb Brook Plaza in 1297 to schedule a pick-up or fundraiser that involves eating sale from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Sturbridge. Be ready with deli- The Relay team, Battling Sox the items can be dropped off at lunch or dinner at Eighty Ates the Bethlehem Lutheran cious Easter desserts of pies and is selling necklaces/lanyards to 81 Apple Road, Brimfield. Restaurant 8 Airport Road in Church Spring Fun Fair 2010 on cakes while supporting a wor- keep track of your laps at Relay. Bizzee Beez will be collecting Dudley. 20 percent of each per- the Sturbridge Town Common, thy cause. Either at or before Relay, you right up to the day of the 2010 son’s meal will be donated to the Route 131 (across from the purchase the string, which will Relay,June 18. April 17 team. Enjoy a delicious meal Publick House). For more infor- have a starter bead on it, repre- and help a great cause at the mation contact Ron Ravenelle at senting the first lap you walk. At LOTTERY TICKETS CANDY SALE same time! 508-347-3826. Relay, you stop at the Battling Sox campsite each lap to pick up The Relay Team, Class Act, is The Relay team, Walkers With May 8 May 25 another bead to put on your holding a raffle for $100 worth of a Wish, will be holding a Candy necklace. The first three beads lottery tickets. Chances are 1 for Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Park CANDY SALE DELICIOUS MEAL will be purple and the fourth $2 or 3 for $5. The drawing will n Shop in Dudley.There will be a be held at the Relay. If you are The Relay team, Walkers With The Relay team, Walkers With bead will be white, indicating large variety of Hershey and a Wish, will be holding a Candy a Wish, will be holding a that you've walked a mile. This is interested you can reach Jamey Mars candy bars only $1 each. Mekal at jmekal@southbridge- Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at fundraiser that involves eating a great way to keep track of how They will also hold the sale on Market Basket in Oxford. There lunch or dinner at Eighty Ates far you've walked and it also savingsbank.com or at 508-728- April 18 and April 21. 5861. will be a large variety of Restaurant, 8 Airport Road in makes a nice keepsake! They BOWLING TOURNEY Hershey and Mars candy bars Dudley. 20 percent of each per- will be available at the first Team March 23 only $1 each. son’s meal will be donated to the Captain meeting and will cost $3 The Relay team, Savers Bank, team. Enjoy a delicious meal each. Contact Ali Cleveland DELICIOUS MEAL will hold a Bowling Tournament May 15 and help a great cause at the ([email protected]) for from 2 - 5 p.m. at the American The Relay team, Walkers With same time! info. Lanes, North Street, GOLF TOURNAMENT a Wish, will be holding a Southbridge. Teams of 4, $20 per ***** KNITTED GLOVES fundraiser that involves eating The Relay For Life Team, person. Prizes, raffles, food and lunch or dinner at Eighty Ates Curves For a Cure, will be hold- If you are interested in learn- The Class Act team for the fun! The deadline to sign up is Restaurant 8 Airport Road in ing an Invitational Golf ing more about the American Relay For Life will be having a April 9. Any questions, please Dudley. 20 percent of each per- Tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday, Cancer Society, please contact fundraiser this season. They call Lou-Ellen Corkum at 508- son’s meal will be donated to the May 15 to benefit the American ACS Staff partner Casey have knitted gloves in 5 different 765-7328 or Cindy Clark 508-765- team. Enjoy a delicious meal Cancer Society. The deadline to Pereira at casey.pereira@can- colors that come with either a 7305. and help a great cause at the enter is May 7. cer.org or 508.270.4676, or for pink ribbon or lavender ribbon same time! MEAT RAFFLE The tournament, with a Shot cancer information 24 hours a on each glove. You decide which Gun Start, will be at the Scottish day, 7 days a week, call 1-800- color you would like. The colors March 27 The Relay team, Jolly Jesters, Meadow Golf Club, 261 Little ACS-2345 or visit of the gloves are gray,white, pur- will be hosting a Meat Raffle Rest Road, Warren. www.cancer.org. ple, black and pink. The gloves BAKE SALE ofrom 1 - 4 p.m. at the Eagles Cost: Golf/Cart and Cookout are selling for $5 a pair. You can The Relay team, The Misfits, Club in Southbridge. To pur- $95 per person; Dinner only $35 For more information on any also purchase the adhesive rib- chase a ticket or for more infor- per person. of the fund raising items please bon separate for $1. The gloves will be be having a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the mation contact Marilyn Menu: Salad, Bake Stuffed contact Ron Ravenelle at 508-347- make nice gifts for teachers, Berthiaume at 508-764-7690. Shrimp, Steak, Vegetable and 3826 or [email protected] or coaches, mail people, etc. Hobbs Brooke Plaza in front of Wal-Mart in Sturbridge. Dessert contact Faye Fulone Sweeney at If you are interested you can April 24 Prizes: Putting Contest - 508-735-5206 or reach Jamey Mekal at April 2 PASTA/LAFTA EVENING Raffles - Silent Auction [email protected].

June 18-19 Strike Out Cancer! McMahon Field, Southbridge Friday, March 19, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 15 OBITUARIES Helen Cram, 88 Lillian Kusek, 89 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Helen (Moysey) the Outpatient Lab before retiring to a life of STURBRIDGE — Lillian (Brunell) Kusek, Lillian worked at the American Optical Co. in Cram of St. Petersburg, died Sunday, March leisure and travel. 89, of New Boston Road, died Sunday, March Southbridge for several years and also was a 7, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s dis- She loved to travel around the world and 7, in the Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster, manager for the Montgomery Ward Store in ease. spend time visiting with her friends and fam- after an illness. Southbridge for several years before retiring She married Frank Cram on New Year’s ily in the Boston and Sturbridge area. Her husband of 63 years, Stanley Kusek, many years ago. After retiring she was a self Day 1941. The couple lived on Atherton Way In addition to traveling she was blessed died on Sept. 16 2009. She leaves a son, Roger employed professional seamstress and also in Hull before moving to Sturbridge to raise with a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She Kusek of Bristol, Conn., a brother, Norman worked at the Sturbridge Post Office. Her their daughters. was a member of Sweet Adeline’s singers in Brunell of Southbridge, two sisters, Flora funeral was held on Wednesday, March 10, She is survived by her daughters, Linda the St. Petersburg and a choir member at Arpin of Southbridge and Leona Berry of from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Tuttle of Florida and Susan Rovell-Rixx of Holy Trinity Church in Southbridge. Fiskdale and several nieces and nephews. Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass in St. New Hampshire. A service will be held at St. Paul’s United She was predeceased by two brothers, Anne’s Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge. She was born in Charlestown, Mass., Dec. Methodist Church, Largo, Fla. Arthur Brunell and Romeo Brunell and three Burial was in St. Anne’s Cemetery, 25, 1921 to Alphonse and Freida Moysey . The family has asked that donations be sisters, Irene Guilbeault, Anna Brunell and Sturbridge. Calling hours in the funeral She worked for many years at Old made to The Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Yvonne Frenier. home were held on Wednesday, March 10 Sturbridge Village before moving to Florida Huntington Avenue, Boston MA 02115 in lieu She was born in Southbridge the daughter prior the Mass. after Frank’s death in 1972. Helen worked at of flowers. of Louis and Roseanna (Rochon) Brunell. St. Anthony’s Hospital as the supervisor of Germain C. Bousquet, 86 Chandler J. Bousquet Sr., 75 MILLBURY — Chandler J. Bousquet Sr., 75, Chandler was truck driver for various SOUTHBRIDGE — Mrs. Germain C. Clarence and Armand LePain and two sis- died Monday, March 8 in St. Vincent Hospital trucking companies in the area and he (LePain) Bousquet, 86, of Vista Lane, died ters, Lorraine Belanger and Rita Rondeau. in Worcester, surrounded by his family. retired from the Commonwealth of Mass. in Thursday, March 11 at Overlook Masonic She was born in Southbridge, June 10, 1923, He leaves his wife of 54 years, Elaine D. 1997. Health Center in Charlton. daughter of Ernest and Beatrice (Potvin) (Prunier) Bousquet; three children, Gary D. He was a life member of the Brown Square Her husband of 44 years was the late LePain, and lived here all her life. Bousquet and his companion, JoAnne of Club in Worcester. Charles M. Bousquet who died in 2007. Mrs. Bousquet was a member of Notre Southbridge, Jack J. Bousquet and his wife, He was a sports enthusiast, an antique car She leaves a son, Michael C. Bousquet and Dame Church,. Nancy of Holland and Jill M. Carter and her collector and loved his time share in St. his wife Cathryn of Sturbridge; two daugh- She retired from the American Optical Co. husband, Robert of Oxford; eight grandchil- Martin, where he went for the past 25 years. ters, Alice Lazure and her husband Leonard where she worked for many years. dren; 12 great-grandchildren; four brothers, His funeral was held Saturday, March 13 of Southbridge and Susan Teets and her hus- Her funeral Mass was held Monday, March Raymond Bousquet, William Bousquet and from the Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 band Robert of Spring, Texas; 12 grandchil- 15 at Notre Dame Church 446 Main St. Burial Robert Bousquet, all of Worcester, and Main St., with a funeral Mass in Our Lady of dren, Melissa Majewski, Matthew Lazure, was in New Notre Dame Cemetery. George Bousquet of Virginia; nephew and the Assumption Church, 10 Waters St. Burial Timothy Lazure, Nicole Collins, Kelly Bluhm, Donations may be made to the Overlook nieces. was in Central Cemetery. Kristy McCoy, Maxwell Teets, Chip Teets, Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton, He was born in Worcester and is prede- Memorial contributions may be made to Michael Bousquet, Rebecca Bousquet, MA 01507. ceased by his parents, Raymond and Florence the Millbury Little League, in care of the Kaitlyn Bousquet and Nathan Bousquet; 10 The the Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy (Wyman) Bousquet; a son, Chandler J. Millbury National Bank, 18 Main St., great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. St., directed the arrangements. Bousquet Jr.; a daughter, Gayle Speight; a Millbury, MA 01527. She was predeceased by two brothers, Please visit www.sansoucyfuneral.com. brother, Ernest Bousquet and a sister, Barbara Callocci. Susan A. Hache, 53 BRIMFIELD — Susan A. (Mallory) Hache, She was formerly employed for many years Joanne E. Kinsley, 60 53, of Brookfield Road died suddenly at home at OFS in Sturbridge as an IT manager. NORTH OXFORD — Joanne E. (Kinney) daughter the late William G. Kinney, and on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Susan enjoyed her family, cooking and the Kinsley, 60, of Prospect Street, died Monday, lived in Boylston before moving to North She leaves her husband Denis L. Hache. outdoors. March 8, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Oxford over 20 years ago. They were married June 23, 1984. She also Calling hours were Saturday, March 13, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Mrs. Kinsley worked at Industrial leaves two brothers Scott Mallory of Walpole from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. at Sansoucy Funeral She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Packaging Supply in Oxford for 16 years. and Christopher Mallory of Chestnut Hill, Home 40 Marcy St. Southbridge. Burial will David E. Kinsley of North Oxford; her moth- Previously, she worked at Wright Line in N.Y. and a sister Patricia Saia of Palm City, be private. Flowers are acceptable, or dona- er, Grace C. (Johnson) Kinney of Feeding Worcester. Fla., and her adored nieces and nephews. tions may be made to the charity of the Hills; a daughter, Janelle Roy of Rutland; a She enjoyed traveling with her husband She was born in Indianapolis, Ind., a donor’s choice. www.sansoucyfuneral.com stepson, Peter L. Kinsley of Ashburnham; a and spending time with her daughter and daughter of the late Graham and Anne step-daughter, Amy K. Deleon of Brimfield; grandchildren. (Svitak) Mallory. three sisters, Carol C. DeBonis of Fort Myers, Memorial contributions may be made to Fla., Carla G. Dempsey of Feeding Hills, and UMass Memorial Foundation, c/o Pancreatic Grace C. McCarthy of East Longmeadow; a Cancer Research Fund, 333 South St., Theresa M. Murphy, 82 brother, William D. Kinney of Dallas, Texas; Shrewsbury, MA 01545. and eight grandchildren. Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., WORCESTER — Theresa M. (Dillon) She was a 1944 graduate of South High She was predeceased by a sister Janet, and Oxford, directed the arrangements. Murphy, 82, of Worcester, died Wednesday, School and a 1948 graduate of Framingham a brother, Gary. Please visit www.paradisfuneralhome.com. March 10 in her home. State College. She was born in Rockville Centre, N.Y., the Her husband of 57 years, John J. Murphy, Theresa was a teacher at Grafton High died in 2005. School for many years, retiring in 1992. She leaves four sons, Lawrence J. Murphy She was a member of Our Lady of the Leslie ‘Les’ Wandelear, 65 of Southborough, William J. Murphy of Angels Church. Auburn, Mark J. Murphy and his wife Theresa enjoyed her children, grandchil- STURBRIDGE — Leslie “Les” Frank Congregational Church, and a dedicated vol- Barbara of Sturbridge and Brian J. Murphy dren and friends, Maine in the summer, ski- Wandelear went home March 12, 2010 to be unteer to the Southbridge Interfaith and his wife Eileen of Leicester; a sister, ing and travelling. with his Lord and Savior in Heaven. He was Hospitality Network. As a longtime Mary McLaughlin; 10 grandchildren; and The funeral was held Saturday, March 13 born on June 10, 1944 in Malden, the son of Sturbridge resident, he served as a selectman many nephews and nieces. from O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Frank and Winniefred “Freddie” Wandelear. and on the Zoning Board. He was also a Her daughter, Marie P.Murphy-Singer, died Park Avenue, with a Mass in Our Lady of the He is survived by his children, Layne Southbridge Rotary member. He earned his in 2005 and a brother, John P.Dillon and a sis- Angels Church, 1222 Main St. Burial was in Wandelear and his wife Melissa of black belt in Shaolin-Kempo karate, and ter, Helen Desmond, predeceased her. St. John’s Cemetery. Southbridge, Paige W.Shaw and her husband owned the Twin Dragon Karate Studio in Theresa was born in Worcester, the daugh- Please visit oconnorbrothers.com. John of Southbridge, Robin L. Altbergs and Charlton. He loved golfing and was an avid ter of John P. and Lizzie (O’Sullivan) Dillon. her husband Chris of Missouri, and Rich Southbridge football fan, and he will be Zola of Brimfield, and ten grandchildren, remembered best as “Papa” by his treasured Jordan Goguen, Olivia, Luke, and Eliza-Jayne grandchildren. Wandelear, Madison, Cassidy, Tristan, and All friends and family are welcome to the Send all obituary notices to the Adrienne Shaw, and Ty and Anthony Zola. He Memorial Service, Thursday March 18, 2010 also leaves behind his loving sisters and their at 7 p.m. at Elm Street Congregational Sturbridge Villager,25 Elm St., husbands, Lynne and Rick Clark of Florida, Church 61 Elm St. (corner of Park & Elm and Judy and Carl Bogen of Michigan, as well Streets) Southbridge. Calling hours and bur- Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail as Lorraine C. Wandelear. He will be missed ial will be private. by several nieces and nephews, and his In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to [email protected]. countless friends. to Elm St. Congregational Church Park St. Les was an active member of Elm St. Southbridge, MA. sansoucyfuneral.com BUSINESS A year after market low, how should you invest?

t’s been about a year since stock ago, you probably did so for their at your portfolio. Is it well suited for sored retirement plan. If so, keep in prices hit their low point during ability to preserve your principal, your individual risk tolerance, time mind that you probably don’t want the long bear market. Since FINANCIAL but in the process, you made some horizon and long-term objectives, or your investments to duplicate those Ithen, of course, we’ve seen a big trade-offs. First, you accepted a rela- do you need to make some changes? inside your 401(k) account. Instead, rally, but some of the decisions you FOCUS tively meager income stream, Is it too aggressive for your needs, or look at your entire investment pic- made when the market was at its because short-term interest rates, too conservative? Is it properly ture “holistically” and seek to diver- lowest point may still be affecting like those paid on your CDs, were diversified among investments suit- sify through all your accounts. your portfolio’s performance and JEFF low. And second, you relinquished able for your particular situation? Once you’ve reviewed your portfo- prospects. So now that we’ve the growth potential you might have While diversification, by itself, can- lio and identified any possible gaps, reached the one-year anniversary of BURDICK gotten from other investments, such not guarantee profits or protect you can then consider where the the market bottom, it’s a good time as stocks. So now that we’re a year against loss, it can help reduce the money from your maturing CDs can to see where you are today and how removed from the bottom of a bear effects of volatility and give you be used most effectively. you can prepare for tomorrow. that many people, tired of seeing market, can you use the money from more chances for success. Keep in You probably won’t see any festiv- In looking back at the market gloomy investment statements your maturing CDs to help you mind that while CDs are FDIC ities marking the one-year anniver- depths of a year ago, it’s important month after month, decided to “play make progress toward your finan- insured, other investments carry sary of the market low. But you can to note that we didn’t get there it safe” for a while by putting large cial goals? certain risks that you should under- celebrate in your own way — by overnight. In fact, stock indices had sums into fixed-rate vehicles such as Actually, now that you may have stand before investing. embracing available investment fallen about 50 percent since hitting Certificates of Deposit (CDs). And a these maturing CDs coming due, it’s Of course, if you have invest- opportunities. their all-time high in October 2007, lot of those CDs had one-year matu- a very good time to review your ments held in a brokerage account, which means that investors had rities, which means they’re now overall investment strategy,possibly it’s likely not your only portfolio — Jeff Burdick is a financial advisor gone through a 16-month downturn. coming up for renewal. with the help of a professional you may well be investing through with Edward Jones in Sturbridge Consequently, it’s not surprising When you bought your CDs a year financial advisor. Take a close look your 401(k) or other employer-spon-

FIVE ANSWERS 1. Teddy Bears 2. Coca Cola and McDonalds 3. From the novel “The Great Gatsby” 4. Owen Hart 5. A pirouette 16 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 19, 2010 SPORTS Southern Worcester County League Fall All-Stars

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY DiDomenica, Grade 8, Millbury; Wilson, Shepherd Hill; Jake Murphy Ronan, Millbury; Devin Quaboag; Katlyn Lora, junior, Corlyn Voorhees, freshman, Gubitose, Tantasqua; Tim Piehl, Donnelly, Shepherd Hill; Rachel Southbridge; Jamie Spidle, senior, First Team Millbury; Jaclyn Ross, senior, Shepherd Hill; Josh Beer, Gillies, Auburn; Katie Kozlowski, Tantasqua; Kym Kerr, senior, Aaron Anderstrom, sophomore, Auburn. Leicester; Kwabena Apeagyei, Leicester; Brianna Miller, Uxbridge. Tantasqua; Chaz Davis, sopho- Second Team Bartlett; Ben Gabriel, Grafton; Leicester; Brianna Fleming, more, Grafton; Bryan Quitadamo, Taylor Daniels, freshman, Ryan O’Leary, Millbury; Andrew Quaboag; Stephanie Rossi, GOLF junior, Auburn; Zach Pugliano, Shepherd Hill; Kelsey Rayla, sen- Haas, Northbridge; Dalton Weaner, Southbridge; Killian Buckley, First Team senior, Grafton; Joe Raymond, senior, Shepherd Hill; Megan Mawn, Northbridge; Steve Heeps, Oxford; Tantasqua; Olivia Conley, ior, Millbury; Andrew Cayer, jun- Craig Lotti, senior, David Prouty; Grade 8, Northbridge; Samantha Matt Carpenter, Auburn; Eric Tantasqua. Ben Schmidt, junior, Shepherd ior, Shepherd Hill; Patrick Daley, Cogliandro, senior, Uxbridge; Sara Lincoln, Southbridge; Kyle senior, Millbury; Patrick FIELD HOCKEY Hill; Ryan Costa, junior, Shepherd Prizio, senior, Tantasqua; Cassie Gordon, Uxbridge. Hill; Brian Sears, senior, Grafton; Fitzgerald, senior, Shepherd Hill; Heckman, junior, Millbury; Amber Andrew Reardon, freshman, GIRLS SOCCER First Team Lucas Caron, sophomore, David Setaro, junior, Millbury; Anna Kelly Cutting, senior, Auburn; Prouty; Olivia Brooks, sophomore, Uxbridge. Walsh, junior, Uxbridge; Rachael Second Team First Team Gina Lirange, junior, Auburn; Tantasqua; John Soloperto, senior, Bassett, junior, Quaboag; Amy Erin Ronan, Millbury; Chelsea Sarah Duda, senior, Auburn; Emily Shepherd Hill; Brian Townsend, Edwin Nash, senior, Shepherd Hill; Mietkiewicz, senior, Millbury. Pat Coonan, junior, Grafton; Mike Perkins, Millbury; Bryana Poulin, Williamson, senior, David Prouty; junior, Millbury; Donny Blake, jun- Dobos, freshman, Tantasqua; Joe BOYS SOCCER Bartlett; Stephanie Seagrave, Stephanie Reilly, senior, Grafton; ior, Leicester; Matt Carville, junior, Gay, senior, Shepherd Hill; Seth Uxbridge; Meghan Burns, Amanda Turnbull, senior, Auburn; Chris Gosselin, junior, Knowelton, sophomore, Grafton; First Team Quaboag; Emily Anderson, Leicester; Haley Young, junior, Auburn; Tom Reidy, junior, Roy Cloutier, junior, Tantasqua; Dan Rotatori, Grafton; Jarrett Grafton; Elizabeth Juneau, Northbridge; Hailey Prescott, sen- Millbury; Cameron Young, sopho- Michael Fitman, freshman, Weaner, Northbridge; Brendan Auburn; Nicole Stone, Bartlett; ior, Northbridge; Lauren Puishys, more, Quaboag. Northbridge; Matthew James, jun- Whitson, Auburn; Bryan Martin, Carolyn Hassett, Shepherd Hill; sophomore, Oxford; Olivia Second Team ior, Bartlett; Mike LeBlanc, senior, Shepherd Hill; Tyler Allen, Jess Farland, Tantasqua; Kate Jankins, senior, Quaboag; Kaitlyn Nick Martinelli, sophomore, Shepherd Hill; Ben Grotton, senior, Tantasqua; Josh McDuffie, David Nadeau, Auburn; Courtney Ramsey, sophomore, Quaboag; Auburn; Steve Shiner, sophomore, Shepherd Hill. Prouty; Chris Tarantino, Millbury; Roselund, Northbridge; Emily Jessica McCann, sophomore, Auburn; Jackson Davis, sopho- DJ Colby, Leicester; Davis Asare, Nasuti, Millbury; Katie Nasuti, Quaboag; Haylie Dolan, sophomore, David Prouty; Jake Grenier, GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Bartlett; Ryan Santoro, Millbury; Millbury; Jenna Scanlon, Auburn; more, Quaboag; Sarah Violette, sophomore, David Prouty; Brandon Tyler Downing, Oxford; Joc Melissa Leonard, David Prouty; senior, Tantasqua; Maggie Hoar, senior, Leicester; Joe Dube, First Team Caldwell, Grafton; Dillon Gaudet, Samantha Kasierski, Shepherd Misiazek, junior, Tantasqua; senior, Leicester; Kevin Donovan, Ally Tyburski, senior, Shepherd Tantasqua; Nate Butts, Shepherd Hill; Charlotte Myers, Leicester. Jessica Rogers, senior, Uxbridge; senior, Oxford; Josh Toppin, sopho- Hill; Chelsey Peso, junior, Hill; Andrew Downton, Grafton; Second Team Libbi Richardson, junior, more, Quaboag; Conor Fairbanks, Uxbridge; Kaleigh Durkin, sopho- Nick Kobel, Bartlett; Bryan Chelsea Principe, Oxford; Jilie Uxbridge. sophomore, Quaboag; David more, Shepherd Hill; Jessica Bloomgren, Auburn; Sean Ramsey, Hoyt, Bartlett; Lauren Guenther, Second Team Chamberland, senior, Tantasqua; Gatzke, freshman, Shepherd Hill; Quaboag. Bartlett; Olivia Marchi, Vera Grek, senior, Auburn; Lauren Nick Champeau, junior, Julie Richer, freshman, Second Team Northbridge; Ryan Baker, Drew, senior, Northbridge; Kendra Tantasqua; Mark Devries, fresh- Northbridge; Erika Haverty, Grade Hayden Dorfman, Northbridge; Northbridge; Sarah Lennon, Perkins, senior, Northbridge; man, Uxbridge. 8, Northbridge; Chloe Patterson, Derek Blodgett, David Prouty; Grafton; Kaitlyn Sowyrda, Grafton; Kadye McCarthy, sophomore, junior, Auburn; Maria Jason Sliwoski, Leicester; Dave Kendal Bergenholtz, Grafton; Oxford; Shelby Jankins, freshman, Southern Worcester County League Winter All-Stars

BOYS BASKETBALL Boutillette, senior, Shepherd Hill; Meaghan Shepherd Hill; Rocco DiStefano, sophomore, Hill; Lesedi Graveline, freshman, Auburn; Burns, senior, Quaboag; Sarah Phelan, jun- Bartlett; Bryan Quitidamo, junior, Auburn; Emily Cahill, freshman, Uxbridge; Marissa First Team ior, Northbridge; Mary Barbale, senior, Cory Krzanik, senior, Northbridge; Kenny Simpson, senior, Tantasqua; Chelsey Peso, Jake Gubitose, senior, Tantasqua; Sean Shepherd Hill; Katie Pryor, junior, Benson, sophomore, Northbridge; James junior, Uxbridge; Brittney Hodgerney, jun- Ramsey, senior, Quaboag; Dan Tessier, jun- Northbridge; Bryana Poulin, junior, Bartlett; Menard, senior, Northbridge; Andrew ior, Leicester; Sarah Powell, junior, Auburn; ior, Uxbridge; Corey Gomes, sophomore, Olivia Jankins, senior, Quaboag; Ryan Dupre, senior, Northbridge; Pat Daley, sen- Tara Jarobski, senior, Oxford; Erin Uxbridge; Casey Hippert, senior, Baker, senior, Northbridge; Brittany ior, Millbury; Kyle Mellen, sophomore, McIntyre, junior, Northbridge; Emily Northbridge; Corey Pryor, junior, Gabrielian, junior, Auburn. Millbury; Nick Bernard, sophomore, Mattson, sophomore, Shepherd Hill; Sarah Northbridge; Ryan O’Leary, senior, Second Team Millbury; Joe Raymond, senior, Millbury; Violette, senior, Tantasqua; Sarah Zeis, sen- Millbury; Tim Swenson, senior, Millbury; Sydney Bloomstein, junior, Millbury; Anthony Chasse, junior, Tantasqua; Josh ior, Uxbridge; Debora Lopes, freshman, Nick Kobel, sophomore, Bartlett; Brendan Chelsea Perkins, senior, Millbury; Kat Carlson, sophomore, Tantasqua; Seth Uxbridge; Stephanie Seagrave, junior, Tremblay, junior, Oxford; Matt Bixby, senior, Muska, senior, Tantasqua; Brianna Fleming, Carlson, senior, Tantasqua; Aaron Uxbridge; Jessica Drane, sophomore, Oxford; Anthony Preissler, senior, Shepherd senior, Quaboag; Omeche Idoko, senior, Anderstrom, sophomore, Tantasqua. Uxbridge; Kristen Reich, senior, Shepherd Hill. Auburn; Lindsay Stone, senior, Bartlett; Second Team Hill; Jen Green, freshman, Shepherd Hill; Second Team Libbi Richardson, junior, Uxbridge; Jackie Hyrum Wright, senior, Leicester; Tom Devin Donnely, junior, Shepherd Hill; Torri Alex Lucas, sophomore, Tantasqua; Joe Penniman, senior, Shepherd Hill; Nicole Hansson, junior, Northbridge; Andy Yakstis, junior, Shepherd Hill; Sarah Prizio, Lemay, senior, Tantasqua; Ryan Plante, jun- Molleur, junior, Tantasqua; Ashley Beahn, Reardon, freshman, Uxbridge; Jerry Drane, senior, Tantasqua; Allison LeBrun, sopho- ior, Quaboag; Brian Rodrigues, senior, junior, David Prouty; Olivia Brooks, sopho- sophomore, Uxbridge; Joe Montville, senior, more, Tantasqua; Rachel Smith, sophomore, Quaboag; Mark DeVries, freshman, more, Tantasqua; Keri Doldoorian, sopho- Auburn; Marcus Pettigrew, junior, Auburn; Tantasqua; Jessica Farland, sophomore, Uxbridge; Mike Agbortoko, senior, more, Northbridge; Kirsten Glavin, senior, Pat Fitzgerald, senior, Shepherd Hill; Ethan Tantasqua. Southbridge; Enrique Ortiz, sophomore, Grafton; Emily Williamson, senior, David Doyon, junior, Oxford; Patrick Bressette, sen- Second Team Southbridge; Matt Consigli senior, Prouty; Dayna Larson, junior, Southbridge; ior, Tantasqua; Tavaghn Garcia, junior, Sarah Duda, senior, Auburn; Audrey Northbridge; Steve Bonner, senior, Millbury; Caitlyn Corey, senior, Oxford; Kristen Southbridge; Dean Wilson, junior, Quaboag; Schmidt, sophomore, Millbury; Kristen Robert Mitchell, senior, Bartlett; Shaheem Cameron, senior, Bartlett; Maria Giuffrida, Henry Bounphasaysonh, senior, Bartlett; Bullett, sophomore, Millbury; Laura Torres, senior, Bartlett; DeCarlo Anderson, junior, Leicester. Matt O’Hara, senior, Uxbridge; Matt Sarrasin, senior, Uxbridge; Jordan Orrell, junior, Oxford; Antonio Leatham, senior, Thompson, junior, Oxford; Dave Dumas, jun- sophomore, Oxford; Tameca Fowling, senior, Auburn; Ben Shaw, sophomore, Grafton; BOYS INDOOR TRACK ior, Tantasqua; Alec Vigliatura, senior, Bartlett; Emily Matte, sophomore, Matt Pillsbury, sophomore, David Prouty; First Team Millbury; Doug Flink, senior, Auburn. Northbridge; Olivia Connly, freshman, Mike Ferraro, sophomore, Leicester; Kevin Tantasqua; Sam Pajer, sophomore, Leicester; Pastore, senior, Shepherd Hill. Zack Lesieur, junior, Oxford; Peter Mannka, GIRLS INDOOR TRACK senior, Uxbridge; Brendan Whitson, senior, Samantha Cogliandro, senior, Uxbridge; GIRLS BASKETBALL Auburn; Neil Reilly, senior, Oxford; Bryan First Team Jennifer Rosa, senior, Uxbridge; Brooke Martin, senior, Shepherd Hill; Chaz Davis, Liz Monty, senior, Shepherd Hill; Victoria Hutton, senior, Tantasqua; Cayla Leinonen, First Team sophomore, Grafton; Zach Pugliano, senior, Miles, junior, Millbury; Emily Dawidczyk, junior, David Prouty; Emily Dunbar, senior, Julie Frankian, junior, Millbury; Ali Grafton; Billy Callahan, senior, Auburn; freshman, Oxford; Samantha Copland, sen- Tantasqua; Lyndsey Kleya, junior, Shepherd Tyburski, senior, Shepherd Hill; Sam Adam Gonyea, senior, Auburn; Jason ior, Uxbridge; Jackie Ross, senior, Auburn; Hill. McCann, junior, Quaboag; Megan Sliwoski, senior, Leicester; Joe Tilly, senior, Kayleigh Durkan, sophomore, Shepherd NEWS BRIEF

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Only $10 per payable to ‘The Sutton Garden Club’ and workshop with experienced breadmakers our environment, health, economy, and family.For more information call Barbara at mail to: Janet Whittier, 693 Central Tpke, will demonstrate the steps to baking breads workers’ rights. Materials provided by the 508-248-5516 of visit our Web site www.capen- Sutton, MA 01590. of all kinds and shapes, including yeast filmmakers will guide the discussion. Part of hill.org. Please note on your check how many will be breads, shaped loaves, pizza dough, and soda the “Read! Grow! Eat!” series, Haston Free attending. The ticket deadline is April 12. breads. Part of the “Read! Grow! Eat!” series Public Library, North Main St., North NORTH BROOKFIELD — Tour the Warren at the Haston Free Public Library, N. Main Brookfield. (508) 867-0208. Farm and Sugarhouse at 1:30 p.m. The tour St., N. Brookfield. Space is limited; call is free. A 50-minute guided and narrated Library (508) 867-0208 to reserve a spot. walk through the history of maple sugaring Ongoing with owners Dale and Janice Wentworth, SOUTHBRIDGE — The Phoenix Bay Path WALES — Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary con- Friday, March 26 who will share stories about the Native Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol meets tinues its lecture series with a talk on “The Americans’ role in the early history of sug- STURBRIDGE — Social networking and on Wednesday evenings from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Flynt Quarry Lands,” at 1:30 p.m. Take a aring, and demonstrate colonial methods your small business Community Business Harrington Memorial Health Service build- “virtual” walk around the Flynt Quarry and tools for collecting and boiling. Visitors Associates networking/referral group ing on 61 Pine St., Southbridge, between Lands and discover the history of this prop- will explore two different systems used meets; guest speaker Rita M. Schiano will Mary E. Wells Jr. High School and Trinity erty and Flynt Quarry. Learn about the today, and have an opportunity to see new focus on social networking as a promotional Catholic Academy. Accepting membership quarrying, where Monson Granite went, and technology and learn how sap is boiled into opportunity for businesses. 7:15-8:30 a.m., for Cadets (12 years and older) and Adults. what the land looks like today almost 100 syrup, and see the equipment and gauges Oliver Wight Tavern, Old Sturbridge Village, For more information, please email ladut- years after operations ceased. Numerous needed for this process. The tour will end at Sturbridge. Open to business and profession- [email protected] or [email protected] or trails are found on this 165 acre property nes- the picnic table area so that everyone can al people. Free. connect to the National Civil Air Patrol web- tled in the heart of Monson. To be held sample fresh sap and pure maple syrup. This site at www.gocivilairpatrol.com to locate a indoors at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, is certainly a tradition that has something of STURBRIGE — Operation Friendship pres- unit nearest you. free of charge. Please call 267-9654 to make a interest to all ages! This tour is part of the ents The Magic of Jonathan Jaques at 7 p.m. reservation. “Read! Grow! Eat!” series, Haston Free in Burgess Elementary School, 45 Burgess STURBRIDGE — Business people and pro- Public Library. Space is limited: to reserve School Road. Admission is $8 for adults and fessionals may attend and learn more about tickets call the library at (508) 867-0208 by $5 for children. CBA, a four-year-old networking group with March 24. Jonathan Jacques is an award-winning a community focus in Sturbridge and sur- Sunday, March 21 teenage magician who has amazed audi- rounding towns. Meetings also provide stim- AUBURN — A VIP Wine Tasting event, held ences of all ages with his delightful stage ulating information on economic topics NORTH GROSVENORDALE, Conn. — The in conjunction with the March 26 Cabaret presence and incredible natural ability. His affecting our region. Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold Fundraiser for the Pakachoag Music Center most notable performances are the halftime Meetings are held on the first and third its monthly made-to-order breakfast from 7- will be held at 5 p.m. in the center’s Great show for the WNBA Connecticut Suns game Thursdays each month from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at 11 a.m. at the Knights Hall. The menu con- Hall, 203 Pakachoag St. Tickets are $20. held at Mohegan Sun Arena for more than the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge sists of eggs, steak, pancakes, French toast, Combined performance [March 26] and wine 8,000 people and on “Connecticut Day” at the Village. bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, ham, tasting are $35. WOO members tickets are Big E, New England’s largest fair. He per- For information, call 413-245-3483. beans, home fries, and more. The cost is $7 discounted $2 per ticket on full-price tickets. forms more than 200 shows per year. per person. For more information, 860-923- Call PakMusic at 508-791-8159 or download a For tickets, contact Denise Parent at 774-230- STURBRIDGE — Local Business People are 2967 or [email protected]. ticket order form by going to www.pakmu- 0134 or Dan Minchoff at 774-230-9299. Tickets encouraged to visit the local BNI Chapter, sic.org and selecting ‘Cabaret’. Walk in pur- will also be sold at the door. Business Visionaries, scheduled every chases (with cash or check) also available Tuesday from 7 - 8:30 a.m., at the Oliver between the hours of noon and 6:00 p.m. on AUBURN — The Pakachoag Music Center of Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. BNI Tuesday, March 23 Thursdays and Fridays through mid-March. Greater Worcester will hold its 22nd annual is a business and professional networking Thank you to our sponsors: Fletcher, Tilton SUTTON — The Sutton Garden Club pres- Cabaret Fundraiser, “A Song for You,” at 1 organization whose primary purpose is to & Whipple, Worcester Restaurant Group, ents “The World of Wildflowers” with Mark p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Great Hall at exchange qualified business referrals. Colony Liquors and Wine Shoppe of Auburn Blazis at 7 p.m. in the First Congregationsl Pakachoag, 203 Pakachoag St. in Auburn. What makes BNI unique is that it allows and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Church, 307 Boston Road. Join members and The show stars Sue Natoli and special only one person per profession to join a chap- Arts. friends for an entertaining evening introduc- guests, “The Hale Sisters.” Tickets are $20 in ter. Thus, once you’ve joined, there is no con- ing some of the thousands of wildflowers advance and $25 at the door — $15 for seniors flict in passing referrals, and none of your that grow in our region. and students. Combined performance and competitors can participate. However, if wine tasting [March 27] are $35. WOO mem- Thursday, April 1 your competition joins first, this opportuni- BRIMFIELD — Hitchcock Academy will host bers tickets are discounted $2 per ticket on ty is gone. a free, personal development series with full-price tickets. Box lunches for the 1 p.m. STURBRIDGE — Village Toastmasters will To RSVP, call 508-943-2400 or e-mail flynnat- author and motivational speaker Dennis performance are $10 with reservations. hold an open house from 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. at ty@gmail. McCurdy. McCurdy will present three, one- Call PakMusic at 508-791-8159 or download a the Southbridge Savings Bank, Route 20. hour programs for people who want more ticket order form by going to www.pakmu- Learn about Toastmasters and how you can STURBRIDGE — The Al-Anon group will success, happiness, and develop persistence sic.org and selecting ‘Cabaret’. Walk in pur- improve your public speaking, presentation, meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Sturbridge and purposeful achievement. Hitchcock chases (with cash or check) also available communication and leadership skills. For Federated Church, 8 Maple St. Al-Anon is an Academy is located on Route 20 in Brimfield. between the hours of noon and 6:00 p.m. on more information contact Dennis McCurdy anonymous program for people who have The one-hour program on March 23 will Thursdays and Fridays through mid-March. at 508-347-9343 or at been affected by a problem of alcoholism in begin at 7:15 p.m. Thank you to our sponsors: Fletcher, Tilton [email protected] or visit the a relative or friend. All are welcome to “Find A Way” is the first topic of the three- & Whipple, Worcester Restaurant Group, Toastmasters Web site at village.free- attend. part series on personal development. The Colony Liquors and Wine Shoppe of Auburn toasthost.com. second presentation, “Going All Out,” is and The Hanover Theatre for the Performing STURBRIDGE — Want to become a better scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.; Arts. communicator and increase your self-confi- the third, “Ignite Your Life,” is scheduled for dence? The Village Toastmasters meets at 7 Tuesday, June 22, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 p.m. on the second, third and fourth For more information on Dennis McCurdy’s Thursday of the month at the Southbridge SUTTON — the Sutton Garden Club invites programs or to sign up for his free, motiva- Saturday, March 27 Savings Bank on Route 20. you to join them in a step back in time to the tion weeklies, visit http://www.find- Guests are always welcome. CHARLTON — Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, days of lace, ruffles and fancy hats at the sec- away.com. For more information, go to village.free- Route 20 in Charlton, will host the 26th annu- ond Annual Victorian Tea at 7 p.m. at the toasthost.com or www.toastmasters.org, call al Great Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Dudley-Gendron Post 156 Boston Road. The Dennis at 508-347-9343 or email Sanctuary. 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WORCESTER — This year’s Annual Meeting of the Habitat for Humanity – tion that provides simple, decent, affordable home ownership opportunities for families in need MetroWest/Greater Worcester affiliate will be a celebration of its 25th Anniversary of provid- living between 25-60 percent of the area’s median income. The organization is pledged to the ing decent, safe, affordable housing to those in need. letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the According to Executive Director, Harriett Lebow, “Thanks to our financial supporters, spon- nation. Homes are sold to qualified and carefully selected low-income families on a no-profit sors and volunteers, we have been able to build or renovate 30 houses during the last 25 years. basis with an interest-free mortgage. Selected families work with family partners and attend Our Annual Meeting will not only recognize these participants and accomplishments, it will be monthly meetings to prepare for successful home ownership. Partner families must contribute an opportunity to reach out to others in the community.We are asking them to join us and make 400 to 500 sweat equity hours helping build their homes. sure this important work continues.” Habitat has an open-door policy welcoming all volunteers and supporters regardless of reli- The founder of this Habitat for Humanity affiliate, Reverend Robert Batchelder – Minister gious affiliation, race, nationality or other background. For more information about HFH- and President of the Worcester Area Mission Society – will be the Meeting’s keynote speaker. MWGW, please visit www.gwhfh.org or contact the Habitat office at 508-799-9259 or He is expected to encourage those attending to spread the word about Habitat’s commitment to [email protected]. our communities and the ever-present need for the financial support of businesses and individuals as well as the services of new volunteers. The Annual Meeting will be held at the Salem Covenant Church, 215 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT East Mountain St. in Worcester from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Tuesday,April 13. The public, past and present supporters, volunteers and special guests are MARK YOUR CALENDARS! invited. After the Meeting, attendees are also invited to a reception For the Residents of Charlton, Massachusetts with light refreshments. Both the Annual Meeting and reception are free of charge. Saturday March 27, 2010 ~ 9:00 am Until 1:00 p.m. “This is a special occasion. We see it as the kick-off event for our cel- AT THE CASELLA WASTE SERVICES FACILITY • 165 BAREFOOT ROAD ebration throughout the year of our Silver Anniversary. We expect to make our community aware of Habitat for Humanity and encourage them to get involved in helping us bring more affordable housing to On Saturday March 27, 2010, there will be a Household Hazardous Waste disposal event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the those who need it,” Harriett Lebow concluded. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organiza- 165 Barefoot Road Processing Facility (across from the landfill) in Southbridge. This event is open to Charlton residents only. No commercial waste will be accepted. No latex based paint will be accepted. Materials That Will Be Accepted At No Charge: Oil Based Paint, Pesticides/Herbicides, Cleaning Products, Batteries (automotive/household),Thinners/Strippers/Removers/Solvents, Acids/Bases, Automotive oil/Antifreeze/Gasoline, Stains/Preservatives, Mercury, Fluorescent lights and Photo Chemicals. In order to accommodate everyone, there is a 10 gallon limit per household for paint and chemical wastes Materials That Will Be Accepted For A Charge: Appliances $20 each (computer monitors, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, televisions and air conditioners or freezers). Propane tanks $10 each. Automobile Tires $10 each. Truck Tires $25 each. Materials That Will Not Be Accepted: Asbestos, PCBs, explosives or shock-sensitive materials, ammunition, compressed gas cylinders, radio-active wastes, pathological wastes, infectious waste, or medicines. No commercial waste. No food or sanitary wastes. Tune to your cable access channel for more information!

If you have any questions about the event or acceptable materials please call Casella Waste Services at 508-765-2100. There will be a waiting line ~ your patience is appreciated. Hope To See You There! 18 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, March 19, 2010 Exchange Club members honor local heroes EXCHANGE continued from page 1 is very important to me,” Rick Hoyt said via a specialized computer. With Rick having moved to Sturbridge just a few years ago after spending more than 20 years in Boston, Dick said having his son clos- er and under the watchful eye of a capable department is a heavy weight off his shoulders. “I’m able to sleep a lot better now,” he said. Although that particular recognition was for the entire outfit, the Sturbridge Fire Department Chief ’s award, was given to Firefighter Mary Lou Volpe for her work with local youth. “She does all the training for us, from first grade all the way up in the elementary school,” said Sturbridge Fire Chief Leonard Senecal. “She also works with seniors.” Following the awards ceremony, Volpe said prior to her career as a firefighter, she was a teacher,and has always had an affinity for children. Christopher Tanguay photos “I think I’ve always been attracted to kids,” Above left: Members of the police and fire departments of Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton were honored Monday night at the Tri-Community Exchange Club’s she said. “If I can combine fire safety and Public Safety Awards night. Right: Sturbridge Fire Chief Leonard Senecal, along with the Exchange Club’s Karl Krantz and state representatives Todd Smola, R- teaching, that’s something that’s a passion for Palmer, and Geraldo Alicea, D-Charlton, honored Firefighter Mary Lou Volpe for her work with elementary school children on fire safety. me.” On the police side, Ford recognized dispatch- Boiteau was honored in 2009 with both the Pervier recognized Detective William Beaudry “He is a role model for all my new firefighter Barbara Boiteau who coordinates all Massachusetts E911 Award and the Jeffery for his ability to think on his feet and capital- ers,” Ciesla said. department trainings, is in charge of technol- Grossman 911 Award for her commitment to ize on a law enforcement opportunity that Besides all of his work behind the scenes, ogy, sets scheduling and fills in for other dis- the department and accuracy as a dispatcher ended up nabbing more criminals than anyone Ciesla said LaRochelle is simply great at fight- patchers often working 12 or 14 hour shifts. during fast-paced situations. anticipated. ing fires. “She’s a machine,” Ford said. “I don’t know From Charlton, Police Chief James A. Pervier explained that while executing a “This guy can get water from a rock,” Ciesla what I would do without her.” search warrant in July 2009, Beaudry got a tip joked. on a possible firearm sale, and after complet- From the Police Department in Southbridge, ing the search, followed up on the firearm and Chief Daniel Charette gave his award to was able to apprehend an individual with a Officer Richard Reddick. loaded .22 semi automatic pistol that proved to Reddick is the town’s K-9 officer and accord- be stolen during a housebreak in Charlton ear- ing to Charette, has raised more than $20,000 lier that year. for the department to maintain their K-9 pro- “Detective Beaudry is to commended for his gram, which has helped in recovery of “hun- commitment to duty,”Pervier said. dreds of grams of cocaine, heroine, marijua- From the Charlton Fire Department, not na.” just one individual, but a three member crew “I can’t tell you enough about his character was honored for their actions during a medical and what a good man he is,” Charette said of call last year, explained Chief Charles Cloutier Reddick. Jr. Following the banquet, Reddick said he was Capt. Edward Knopf and firefighters Lee very honored to have been chosen as the Parent and Michael Bjorn responded to a call department’s officer of the year. from a man experiencing chest pain and light- “I work with a great bunch of guys and headedness. Upon the crew’s arrival, they had gals,” Reddick said, “so to be chosen for this is to perform what Cloutier called “conscience a great honor. Without them, I couldn’t do it.” defibrillation,” or sending an electrical pulse During his address, Charette, like all chiefs through the victim’s chest in an attempt to who presented Monday night, thanked the Tri- slow an erratic heartbeat. 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She has won numer- Worcester ous songwriting awards in the US, Ireland and *Rob Adams, 7-11 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft at UK, including recognition from John Lennon The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge Songwriting Competition, Billboard Song *Rude Blues, 9 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, 16 Contest and prestigious competitions at Holland Rd, Wales Merlefest, NewSong, Kerrville, Falcon Ridge, *McMurphys, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Telluride and Rocky Mountain Folks Sturbridge Festivals. *New Pilot, 8 p.m., Mill Street Brews, Meg released her last album, “Come Up Southbridge Full,” on Red House Records in 2008 and her *BIG GUNZ, 8 p.m., The Cannery, 12 Crane, newest album, “The Living Side,” was just Southbridge, $5 released and is already garnering critical *PCS Morning Chorus, 8 p.m., The Vanilla notice. The Boston Globe describes Meg’s Bean, Pomfret, Conn., $5 music as having “elegant and free-floating *The Electric Trains, 6:30 p.m., Fred’s Brick melodies that feel both modern and rooted.” House Café, Willimantic, Conn. Meg Hutchinson Don’t miss Meg in this intimate concert setting. SATURDAY, MARCH 20 *Outlyers, 8:30 p.m., Lake Tavern, Dayville, *Rob Adams, 6-10 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ The suggested donation for this concert is Conn. The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge *Ken Macy, 8:30 p.m., Spruce Street Tavern, $15 per person, with all proceeds going direct- *Music Center of Norwich Open Mic, 6:30 *Jay Ames, 6:30 p.m., Fred’s Brick House Clinton ly to the artist. To reserve your tickets, please p.m., Fred’s Brick House Café, Willimantic, Café, Willimantic, Conn. *Instigators, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Tavern, West email [email protected] or call Darcie Conn. Brookfield at 413-267-0241. Lord Manor is located at 33 SUNDAY, MARCH 21 If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- *Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville’s Pub, 40 Green St., Monson. For more info, visit *Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3-7 p.m., tured, know of someone else who is, or simply Chestnut St., Spencer www.LordManor.net. For more about Meg or Chooch’s, North Brookfield want to let us know about an upcoming gig, e- *New Bay Colony, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., to hear some of her music, please visit *Meg Hutchinson, 2 pm, Lord Manor, 33 mail me at the address below. Events must be Northbridge American Legion Post, Oliver www.meghutchinson.com. You can also see Green St., Monson submitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of each week Ashton Post 343, 198 Church Ave., and hear her on YouTube at: *Blues Jam w/Joe Vellucci & T’Rumble to be printed the following week’s papers. Keep Northbridge, $5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81xd9uhg Band, 4 p.m., Trumbull Bar & Grille, Spencer the music live and not so quiet here in *Cold Train, 9 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, 16 ZHE. *Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Northeastern CT & Central MA! E-mail Mark: Holland Road, Wales Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West [email protected]. *Marshall & Wibble “Unplugged,” 9 p.m., TJ TALL HEIGHTS Glocester, R.I. O’Brien’s, Sturbridge MONDAY, MARCH 22 Tall Heights will perform at a pasta dinner *Rob Adams, 7-11 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 p.m., benefit for Britney Gengel’s Poorest of the The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge Vinny T’s, 7 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury Poor Fund Wednesday, March 24 at Wachusett *ROCK HOUSE 6, 8 p.m., The Cannery, 12 Learn The Art Regional High School. This event is supported Crane, Southbridge, $5 in part by a grant from the Holden, Princeton *White Rose Confession, 9:30 p.m., The TUESDAY, MARCH 23 of Psanky Egg and Rutland cultural councils, local agencies Pump House, Southbridge Decorating supported by the Massachusetts Cultural *Tom Revane, 8:30 p.m., Chuck’s *Dan Kirouac — Benefit for the Brad Delp Monday, March 29th 6:30-9:00 Council, a state agency. Steakhouse, Auburn Foundation, 8 p.m., Barking Dog Grill, Tall Heights’ newly released CD, “Smoke *Bill McCarthy, 8 p.m., Whistle Stop, Oxford Amesbury Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary Signals,” will be on sale for $10 ,with $2 of *Live Music Night w/the Blue Voodoo Band, *Open Mic w/ Amy Herrera, 5:45 p.m., Charlton, MA. every sale donated to Britney’s fund. Tickets Jericho, the B&E Band, the Matt Brodeur BUUC, 9 Upper River St., On the Common, are $10, and on sale as the WRHS Main Office, Trio, Larry, and Gerry Cullen, 8:30 p.m. to Brookfield $15 Members, $18 Non-members as well as the following locations: Rite Aid and 12:30 a.m., PACC, 37 Harris Street, Webster *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, CVS in Holden; Honey Farms/Wachusett *Kala Farnham, 8-10 p.m., Victoria Station Greendale’s Pub, Worcester Registration is required Lumber in Rutland; Town Library in Sterling; Learn the history and art of Psanky Egg Café, Putnam, Conn. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 Wachusett Mountain in Princeton; Paxton *Homegrown String Band, 8 p.m., The decorating from a local artist. Create a Market in Paxton. Vanilla Bean, Pomfret, Conn., $10 *Tiff Jimber, 8-10 p.m., Victoria Station beautiful, colorful work of art! *Brandt Taylor, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle at Cafe, Putnam, Conn. Deadline Change: Events must be now be sub- The Laurel House, Dayville, Conn. 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Improving Women’s Quality Of Life (NAPS) aspect of their lives. menopause. Many women Particularly, 87 percent of A recent survey found that Learning more about this experienced hot flashes, women experience anxiety, women are often surprised life transition may help night sweats, emotional depression and mood swings, by the degree to which reduce potentially negative symptoms, mood swings and and these symptoms nega- menopause can affect every aspects. trouble concentrating, which tively impact their relation- Learn the truth about tobacco. According to the negatively impacted their ships, family life and career. “Menopause Impact family, work and social life. Because every woman is Survey,” sponsored by Teva “While women theoretical- different, it’s important to Women’s Health, Inc. and ly understand that they will discuss potential treatment conducted by Yankelovich experience menopause, options with her health care Inc., part of The Futures many underestimate the provider. 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But for have on every aspect of their lives. the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies, the early signs of spring more closely resem- ble sneezing, coughing and itchy, watery eyes. Eye allergies, also called "allergic conjunctivitis," are a reaction to indoor and outdoor allergens-pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander-that get in the eyes and cause inflammation of the tissue that lines the inner eyelid. While eye allergies can affect anyone, the spring can be particularly hard on contact lens wearers. Extended wear time and infrequent lens replacement are two of the main reasons contact lens wearers face more severe symptoms. Optometrist Barbara Horn, O.D., recommends contact lens wearers consider the following to make the spring season more comfortable: • Reduce contact lens wearing time when possible. • Talk to your optometrist about changing your cleaning method or using daily disposable contact lenses. • Use eyedrops as prescribed by a doctor of optometry. When it comes to treating symptoms of allergies, the American Eye-Q®, a recent nationwide survey conduct- Making your own puzzle can be fun and a great way to help people with autism. ed by the American Optometric Association (AOA), found more than one-third (36 percent) of allergy suf- fers use antihistamines or other medications to treat their symptoms. While antihistamines can help with A Creative Way To Help typical symptoms such as runny noses and sneezing, the medication can make ocular symptoms worse by (NAPS) 1. Separate puzzle pieces. Note: ment plans and comprehensive servic- reducing tear quality and quantity. It may seem puzzling at first, but Children should get assistance from an es. "To effectively treat and relieve the symptoms caused adult, as a craft knife may be needed to Getting the right support at the earli- by eye allergies, patients should see their optometrist," there’s an enjoyable way by which you and your children can help people with cut the pieces apart . est stage in life can help a child gain the said Dr. Horn. "In most cases, we can soothe allergy- 2. Ink each piece separately by rub- skills he or she needs to be successful. related conjunctivitis with prescription or over-the- autism and other disabilities. What You?Can?Do bing on different color ink pads, let dry, Experts agree that early diagnosis and counter eyedrops depending on the patient and his or and then reassemble the puzzle. early intervention are critical. The ear- her medical history." At a FREE in-store “Make and Take” craft event for children and their fami- 3. Use alphabet stamps to stamp a lier people with autism get help, the While eye allergies can be a nuisance and affect job lies, customers at A.C. Moore Arts & message over the entire puzzle or use a more hope they have for their futures. performance and leisure and sporting activities, symp- Crafts stores can Act For Autism in stamp of your favorite critter over the “We know that through early detec- toms of allergies can be curtailed and prevented by fol- three ways. They can come into the entire image. tion and individualized intervention, lowing these recommendations from the AOA: store to decorate a jigsaw puzzle, go 4. Color in the stamp images with children with autism make significant • Don't touch or rub your eyes. online for instructions to create one at markers or use your imagination to progress,” explained Dr. Patricia • Wash hands often with soap and water. home (www.acmoore.com), or donate $1 draw your own picture or message. Wright, MPH, Ph.D., national director • Wash bed linens and pillowcases in hot water and to Easter Seals at checkout in any A.C. Why To?Do It autism services, Easter Seals. detergent to reduce allergens. Moore store. Today, one in 110 children are diag- If you think your child has autism, • Avoid sharing-and, in some cases, wearing-eye nosed with autism, and there’s an get a diagnosis, get help. makeup. HOW TO DO IT increasing need for funding, services • Trust your instincts. • Never share contact lenses or contact lens cases with and support. • Talk to your pediatrician. Supplies you will need: someone else. There’s no known cause or cure or • Find out about early intervention • Blank puzzles (available at A.C. single effective treatment, but people services. Beyond discussing allergy relief with your Moore stores and online) with autism, at any age, can make sig- • Educate yourself. Programs across optometrist, the AOA also recommends adults age 60 • Waterproof black ink and assorted nificant progress through personalized the country provide a wide variety of and under have a comprehensive eye exam every two dye or chalk ink pads interventions and therapy, and can and ways to help individuals of all abilities. years. Adults over age 60 should have eye exams annu- • Alphabet stamps (clear or rubber) do lead meaningful lives. ally. Based on an individual's eye health and the severi- • Assortment of rubber stamps Easter Seals is unique as the nation’s WHERE TO LEARN MORE ty of his or her eye allergies, the eye doctor may recom- • Crayola Pip Squeaks markers leading provider of services and sup- mend more-frequent visits. • Your imagination! Learn more at (800) 221-6827, port for those living with autism and is To find an optometrist in the area or for additional Instructions: www.acmoore.com and www.act- information on how best to cope with seasonal allergies, working to provide individualized treat- forautism.org. visit www.AOA.org. www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Friday, March 19, 2010 • THE VILLAGER • 3 FAMILY Building A Better Bedtime

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An evaluation by the Community cessful student can remember Recognizing the impor- being influenced by a great tance of STEM education and Training and Assistance Kids Need “Growing” Food For Center of work done in Duval teacher,” said James Whaley, responding to President president of the Siemens Obama’s call to improve sci- County, Fla., demonstrated that purposeful teacher train- Foundation. “Through the ence literacy among Siemens STEM Academy, we Bodies, Brains And Behavior American students, a founda- ing can lead to quantifiable gains in student learning. seek to empower educators tion committed to science with effective, engaging, pro- (NAPS) ing food choices for kids: processed sugars. education has announced a The Siemens STEM Academy will provide teachers this fessional development. We Registered dietitian Tara • Iron: Research at Penn As a general rule, develop- new nationwide initiative. strive to improve student State University found that a ing healthy eating habits— The initiative is designed to type of training through the DelloIacono-Thies says kids’ following resources: achievement in these disci- bodies aren’t the only things lack of iron can affect think- such as eating breakfast improve student academic plines that are so important ing. Low iron is associated each day and satisfying a achievement in STEM educa- • Siemens STEM Institute that need good food for A week-long STEM immer- to our nation’s future.” healthy growth. Their brains with fatigue, depression, sweet tooth with fruit—can tion in the United States by For more information, visit anxiety and decreased atten- have a major positive effect engaging educators from sion program that will enable are hungry for nutritious 50 select teachers to gather www.siemensstemacademy.c foods too. tion, responsiveness and on a child’s physical growth across the country in hands- om. Recent reports from the memory. Foods rich in iron and behavior. In addition, Journal of the American include lean red meat, dark spreading foods out into Dietetic Association express leafy greens and fortified three small meals and two concerns that kids are not cereals. small snacks through the A Cool Way To Aid Learning And Leisure • Artificial colors and day will give kids the energy getting the nutrients they (NAPS) need for physical and cogni- preservatives: Kids are eat- to keep moods on a more tive development. ing more foods filled with even keel. Having hobbies, such as Kids’ bodies require a artificial ingredients and If fresh fruits and vegeta- building and operating model tremendous amount of ener- few nutrients, which con- bles aren’t readily available, trains, may help young people gy to maintain a healthy tributes to increased rates of the nutrients needed for become “model” students. growth rate. The best foods malnutrition. Read the growth can be found in cer- That’s one of the key find- for growth include whole ingredient label and avoid tain packaged, healthy snack ings of a study conducted by grains, fruit, beans, some foods with artificial ingredi- foods. For example, CLIF Kid the research group Rockman meat and vegetables. All of ents. Organic ZBaRs are baked, et al. The study indicates that these foods provide “grow- • DHA/Omega-3: A whole grain snack bars offer- such hobbies can help chil- ing” nutrients, such as folic diet lacking in these healthy ing a good source of healthy dren follow directions, acid, calcium, zinc, vitamin fatty acids can cause symp- carbohydrates, protein and acquire skills in geometry and B6, vitamin B12, fiber, pro- toms similar to iron deficien- fiber to help curb hunger math, and improve attention tein and carbohydrates. cy. Foods rich in omega-3 and stabilize energy levels. to detail and perseverance— Intellectual growth hap- include fish and fortified ZBaR is also fortified with abilities that can help them do pens as kids’ brains develop milk. vitamins and minerals that better in school. with the help of powerful • Calcium: A calcium defi- kids need, such as calcium, Such hobbies can also help nutrients found in grains, ciency can stunt growth now vitamin D and iron. adults unwind. For example, Studies show that hobbies can help children acquire the behaviors that dairy and fish. Nutrients and increase risk of osteo- Parents should note that actor Michael Gross, star of can lead to success in school. important for their cognitive porosis later. Foods rich in most packaged food labels the hit TV series “Family development include iron, calcium include cheese, are based on adult recom- Ties,” worked his way through omega-3s, vitamin D, protein yogurt, milk and fortified mended daily allowances college as a fireman on the Chicago & North and whole grain carbohy- orange juice. and a 2,000-calorie meal Western Railway line. Today, he finds con- drates. • Trans Fat and High plan—often not correlated structive relaxation by putting his creative Finding “growing” foods is Fructose Corn Syrup: with a child’s needs. As the energy into model railroading. easiest while shopping the Partially hydrogenated oil registered dietitian for CLIF To help, there’s a Web site where young peo- perimeter of the grocery (trans fat is a by-product) Kid, DelloIacono-Thies ple and adults can find the hobby that’s right store, where the fruits, veg- and high fructose corn syrup offers a chart to help parents for them—whether it’s model trains, robots, etables, meats and dairy are are used in many popular “digest” food labels to better dinosaurs or more. located. Here are some kids foods and offer no nutri- meet their kids’ needs at Visitors to the site www.my hobbyfun.net important tips that all par- tional value. Look for foods www.clifbar.com/clifkidrda. can even find hobby shops that are likely to ents should know when mak- without trans fat and highly carry the materials they need. 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, March 19, 2010

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NEW PRICE SOLD ONON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE WEBSTER – DUDLEY – 11 School St! Across from DUDLEY – DUDLEY – 13 Corbin Rd! 4,262’ 12 Rm WEBSTER – CHARLTON – WEBSTER - 11 Oakwood Dr! WEBSTER - 9 Chestnut Hill Dr! 3 Klebart Ave! Stately 7 109 W. Main St! Stately 25 Black Point Rd! 6 86 N. Sturbridge Rd! 7 Rm Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Crown "Dudley Elementary"! Walk to "New" Boys Brick Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! Custom Split Built Around In-Gr Pool! 1+ Rm 2050’ Colonial! 6Yrs Young! Colonial Saltbox! Newly Applincd Kit, New Spectacular 10 Rm 3,362' Contemp Set Overlooking Webster Lake! 7 Rm Moldings! Applianced Kit! Formal Din Rm & Girls Club! Easy 395 Access! 7 Rms! Single Fam w/Inlay Apart / Super 2 Acre! Center Isl Kit w/Granite, SS Appl & Tile Flr, Radiant Heated! Din Rm On 2 Acres! Soaring Entry! Marble & Custom Split! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! Applianced! Form Din Rm! 22’ & Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Entry Foyer! 3 Recent Updates! Applianced! 25' Liv Rm Family! Business Zoned! Live & Work Pantry! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Cherry Walls! LivRm! 22’ Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath! 3 w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/New Hrdwds! Frplcd Hardwoods! Custom Kitchen! Marble Hrdwd Flrs! Vaulted Ceilings! 2 Sided Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master w/Cedar & 2 w/Hrdwds & Pellet Stove! 1st Flr From Here! Park Like Grounds! 6/7 13x18 Din Rm! 23’ Liv Rm! 25’ Master Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! New Frplc! 1st Flr Master w/Bath! 4/5 Frplc! Kit w/Corian Counters, Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv Rms! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! Corner Lot! Dbl Closets! Sunroom! Tile Bthrms! Office/Bdrm! Master w/Walk-in Closet/ w/Whirlpool Tub! 4 Bdrms, Media Rm, Webster Lake Colonial Park Beach Carpets! Master Bath, Walk-in Closets! 2.5 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! C/A! 3 Car Attached! Finished Walk-out Lower Level! CAir! Baths! Brand New Furnace! Check It Baths! New Oak Stairs! New Roof & Ext Garages! Newer Roof! Easy Rte.395 Dressing/ Nursery! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 Tile Baths! $324,900.00 Office Suite, Workout Rm, Rough Plum for Rights! $289,900.00 Super Views! $399,900.00 CVac! 1.9Acres! $324,900.00 Access! $224,900.00 Deck! 2 Car Garage! $209,900.00 Out!!! 3rd Bath! 4+ Car Garage! $324,900.00 Paint! 3.2 Acres! $319,900.00

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING SOLD ONON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT SOLD NEW PRICE DUDLEY – WEBSTER – WEBSTER WEBSTER – WEBSTER WEBSTER – 826 School St! 10 Rm 4 Piasta Road! "Grand WEBSTER – 10 Highland St! Similar 32 Main Street! Retail – 367 Thompson Rd! 8Rm 34 Colonial Rd! Across DUDLEY – This One’s “SOLD”! Similar – 4 Surrey Lane! Colonial set on 4+ Acres! 4 Bdrms! 1.5 View Estates" Garrison Colonial! to be Built! 28x52' Split! Open Flr Plan! & Office Spaces! 2 Units! Front Cape! Applianced Kit w/Wood Flr! From Lake – Beach Rights! Basically One to be Built - 60 Eagle Drive! Conveniently Located! 6 Rm Ranch! Building – Retail 1696’ 1st Fl, 459’ 2nd Baths! Newly Remodeled Kitchen & 1+Acre! Center Hall! 24' Liv Rm! Kit w/Granite! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv DinRm w/Hrdwds! Frplcd LivRm! Brand New! Completely Renovated Inside Spacious 2760’! Granite Kitchen! Move-in Condition! Applianced Kit, Liv "Never Used" Fireplace! Din Rm Floor! Rear Building – 600’ Office & Out! 5 Rm Colonial! 2 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Rm & 2 of 3 Bdrms w/Wood Laminate Bathroom! Recent Roof! Recent Rm & 3Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! Master 4Bdrms! 2Baths! Super LL FamRm - All Hardwoods! 3 Bdrms plus Office! w/Hrdwds! Applianced! 3Bdrms! Space! Multiple Uses! Investment, Applianced Kit w/ Tile Flr! Front to Back Flrs! 15x22’ Fam Rm w/Brick Hearth/ Bath! 2 Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil Heat! Walk-out to 16x24 Deck! 3Z Oil! 2.5 Baths! 2X6 Construction! Furnace & More! Have a Horse – Bring Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 2 Car Business Use or Both! Liv Rm w/Wood Flr! Deck! The Work's Wood Stove & Wet Bar! 6 Panel Wood it Home! Attached Barn! Easy Rte. 395 2X6Construction! 1/2 Acre! Below Assessment! Hydro Air! 2 Car Garage! Garage! Super Shed! Won't Last Long! $239,900.00 Off Street Parking! 9312’ Lot! been Done - Just Move In! $362,900.00 Drs! Garage Under! Private Back Yard Access! $259,900.00 $269,900.00 $209,900.00 $204,900.00 $189,900.00 w/Babbling Brook! $214,900.00

ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEW PRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW PRICE WEBSTER OXFORD – 1 Wild Rose St! Chaffee OXFORD – 51 Charlton St! Updated 6 OXFORD – 5 Oak Street! 7 Room – 493/495 School Street! WEBSTER – 31 Perryville Rd! THOMPSON – 225 Wagher Road! 6 SOUTHBRIDGE – 452 High St! 8 Rm 29x53' SOUTHBRIDGE – 36 Arland Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 1.5/1.5 School Near! Corner Lot! 4+ Rm Rm Colonial! 3 Bdrms! Renovations - Cape! Recent Kitchen, Bath, Windows, Duplex! Recent Applianced Kitchens, Rm Split! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Open Flr Georgian Split! Area of Fine Homes! Maple Drive! 6 Rm Cape! .95Acres! Ranch w/Recent Roof & Replacement 2nd Flr Addition, Furnace, Roof, Baths! Applianced! Great Investment Baths, Windows, Roof, Electric and Plan! Applianced! Recently Finished Cabinets! Applianced! French Drs to Deck! Siding & Septic! Fireplaced Liv Rm Opportunity! 493 Remodeled from Studs, Applianced Eat-in Kitchen! Din & Liv Windows! Eat-in Kit! Liv Rm & 2 Bdrms Windows, Siding, Pellet Stove, Etc! More! 5/5 Rms! 2/2 Bedrooms! Lower Level Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove! Frml Din Rm! Huge Liv Rm! Spacious Foyer! w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! Custom Kit, Walk-in Closets! Laundries! Rm w/Wall to Wall! 3 Bdrms w/Wall w/Hardwoods under the Carpets! Full Spacious Liv Rm! Huge Master 1.5/1.5Baths! Oil Heat! Separate Hot Storage Rm/Workshop! Garage 4 Bdrms! Mstr Bath! 2.5 Remodeled Baths! 2 Full Baths Total! Central Air! Fenced Sep Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent to Wall! 2 Full Baths - 1 w/Whirlpool Bath! Updating/ Cosmetics Needed w/Walk-In Closet! Fenced Back Yard! Windows! Garages! Sep Basements! Water! Detached Garage! Storage w/Opener! Private Backyard w/Trex LL w/Frplcd Fam Rm! Newly Sided! 2 Car Gar! Great Commuting Location! Yard! Garage! Tub! Wrap Around Mahogany But Worth It! New Title V Septic New Electric! etc. Shed! Ample Parking! .64 Acre! Deck! 1.39 Acres! 1/2 Acre Corner Lot! $189,900.00 System! $129,900.00 $214,975.00 $236,800.00 $199,900.00 $199,900.00 $217,900.00 $239,900.00 Farmer’s Porch!

SOLDSOLD NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW PRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE! DUDLEY – 3 Boys & Girls Club St! WEBSTER – 5 Harvard St! Being Built WEBSTER – 11 Morris St! 6 Rm 53 Bates Point! Middle WEBSTER – 3 Third Street! WEBSTER - 7 Park Ave - East Main SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! Former Boys & Girls Club! Perfect for Now! 28x50' Split! Open Flr Plan! Kit Cape! Easy Access to 395, Shopping, Eastern Exp = Spectacular Sunrises! 9 Rm Pond/Western Expo = Spectacular Conveniently Located 2 Family! 5/6 Street Near! Residence or Ideal Young Custom Built 6+ Rm Contemp! a Civic Organization, Church, or other w/Granite! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm & 3 Banks, School! Ideal Back Yard! Eat-in Contemp! 3 Levels w/Panoramic Lake Sunsets & Views! 80' Waterfront! "Wawela Rooms! 2/3 Bedrooms! Recent Roof, Business/Professional Location! Views! Granite, Marble & Hrdwds! Applianced Custom Kit w/Center Non-Profit Group! Would Make a Great Park"! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Round Living! Windows, Electrical, Furnace & Hot Corner Lot - 2 Driveways! Expandable 6 Public or Private Gym/Workout Facility! Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! Master Bath! 2 Applianced Kit! Liv Rm & Fam Rm Fireplaced! 3 Bdrms - Lake Facing Master! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral! Applianced! Island! Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 3 Water! Updated Bathroom! 2 Car Rm Brick Cape! 3 1st Flr Bdrms Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Hardwood Basketball Court! 2 Bowling Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil Heat! 2X6 w/Hrdwds! 3/4 Bdrms! 1st Flr Master Media Rm! Detached 3 Car w/2nd Flr Din Rm or Office! 2 Bdrms - Lake Facing w/Hardwoods! 2 Frplcs! Walk-up 2nd Lanes in Lower Level! Construct! C/Air Add $6K! w/Hrdwd Flr! Updated Windows, Siding, Garage! Double Lot! Don’t Delay! Walkout Lower Level! Enjoy all Lake Expansion Potential! 220' Deep Lot! Master! 3 Season Porch! Gas Heat! CAir! 3 Flr w/Room to Expand! Check it Out! $498,500.00 $174,900.00 $239,900.00 Heat & Electric! $189,900.00 Permanent Dock! $574,900.00 Car Garage! Deck! Docks! $429,900.00 $189,900.00 $194,900.00 Living has to Offer!

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSIT SOLD WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm LEICESTER – Cedar Meadow Lake! WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! Rare WEBSTER LAKE! Middle Pond Southern WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Treasure Island! WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 11 Ernest Street, w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! 12.5 Acre Dream w/180’ Waterfront! 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of Find! Almost New! Custom Quality Exposure! Panoramic Lake Views! 112’ Townhouse! Move-in Condition! 6 Rms, 2 131 South Shore Rd! South Facing! South Pond! 80’ Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Southern Exposure! Private 12 Room South Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! 8Rms! All the Extra’s! Beautiful Waterfront! Level 13,016’ Lot! Sandy Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Panoramic Views Across Middle Pond! Custom Colonial! Panoramic Views! Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never 2,920’Cape! 500’ Driveway! Frplcd Fam Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Sunrises! Applianced! Granite! Shoreline! 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced Kit! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Deck! Beautiful Sunrises! 8RmColonial! Lake Granite Kit! Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Rm! Formal Liv Rm! 1st Flr Master! 4/5 Level Kitchens! Beautifully Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake Facing Master Frplcd Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 3 Lake Facing Facing Frplcd Liv Rm & Master Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! C/Air! Rm! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! 2 Car Garage! Professionally Bdrms! 2 Tile Baths! Ceramic Tile & Landscaped! 26X30' Garage! & Master Bath! 3Baths! Office! Hrdwds Bdrms! Master Bath! 3 Skylights! 2 Car Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Mstr Bdrm! Hrdwds! Applianced! Garage! Convenient Killdeer Island! Cathedrals! 2 Car Garage! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Hardwoods! 2 Car Garage! And More! Roof 07! Siding 09! & Ceramic! Air! Expand 3rd Level! 2Car Beach! Heated Pool! $249,900.00 FamRm/4th Bdrm! Don't Delay! $624,900.00 And Much More! $774,900.00 $724,900.00 $499,900.00 Garage! Irrigation! $599,900.00 $499,900.00 $429,900.00

NEW PRICE NEW PRICES WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE - MIDDLE WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ WEBSTER LAKE 86 Bates Point Spectacular POND!!! Convenient Point Pleasant! Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' North Pond! Western Exp – Almost New 4,400’ Custom 8 Rms! Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Road! Views across Middle Pond! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry All the Extra’s! Beautiful Ideal 2nd Home or Use Yr Round! Open Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Breathtaking Sunsets! 7 Rm Ranch! Flr Plan! Panoramic Lake Views! Ideal Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake Sunrises! Applianced! Granite! Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr Multi-functional 13x21 Brady Sun Room! 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! for All Water Activity! Applianced! Slate Lake Facing Master & Master Bath! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 $424,900.00 Applianced! 3/4 Bdrms! Master w/Lake Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master 2 Fireplaces! 4/6 Bdrms! 3Baths! 1.5Baths! Garage! Frplcd Liv Rm! 2 Bdrms! Hrdwd Flrs! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water Views! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower Ready for Summer Now! In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Office! Hrdwd & Slate! Air! 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! $399,900.00 Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! $184,900.00 + $224,900 Level! 2.5 Baths! Garage! Decks! Prime C/Air! And More! Gardens! Security! And More! Finished 3rd Level! 2Car Garage! $549,900.00 $1,499,000.00 $799,900.00 $679,900.00 50’ Waterfront! $529,900.00 $749,900.00

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Jo-Ann Szymczak Kim Haynes Buyers or Sellers 2 Maple Avenue Connie Nedoroscik Shrewsbury, MA 01545 508-943-7669 508-889-5772 call for a pen House 508-949-3205 www.NewEnglandMoves.com O Open House Free consultation Sun 1-3 pm Sun 1-3 pm JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com Inger Christensen OPEN HOUSE • SUN 12-2 3/21 OPEN HOUSE • SUN 12-2 3/21 • WEBSTER $240,000 DUDLEY - 8 ACRES QUALITY surrounds this tastefully updated home 508-769-3823 THOMPSON, CT - $199,900 THOMPSON, CT - $359,900 which is loaded with custom granite and hard- 4600 Sq. Ft. Tudor, 3 baths, unbe- woods throughout! Kitchen is open with new tile 508-365-3561 Enjoy the screened prch, 6rm Ranch Lge 9rm Colonial, farmer’s lievable FR w/bar, C/A, Maple & cabinets! Enjoy the lovely wooded view out the w/cath ceil, firpl, deck, level yd, gar, porch, deck, huge kitchen, gas kitchen, Cathedrals, 5 fireplaces. back slider as you enjoy the warm fireplace. The close to 395. firpl FR, oversized 2-c gar spacious family room w/custom bar & cabinetry 5,000 BONUS $689,900 10 Shady Lane 433 East Thompson Rd. $ and cozy office (or playroom) has just been Licensed in MA & CT 77 Lyons Rd. added in the lower level. Along with a laundry room packed with granite covered cabinets & a sink. Great location for home business! Call Jo-Ann Highway less than 1 minute away! - 43 Cudworth Rd Webster, MA Call Kim Elaine Armstrong DUDLEY • 70’ BRICK PORCH - $299,900 DUDLEY• TOBIN FARMS - $269,900 DUDLEY • GREAT SCHOOLS - $589,900 508-353-1932 An exquisite setting and capti- Custom built ranch with many Motivated seller! Country set- vating design, combined with built-ins, open floor plan, cor- ting yet convenient to schools character and quality, creates 508-365-4022 ner fireplace, subzero refriger- and stores..open floor plan this one of a kind executive /21 • 1-3 3/21 • 12-2 3/21 • 12-2 ator, central air, easy to update, 3 offers 1st floor family room, waterfront estate. Sun filled and WEBSTER - $324,900 THOMPSON,CT - $299,900 spacious, this custom home large 1st floor laundry, 2 cedar country kitchen with center offers 3 bd, 3 bth, 2 car garage Young Colonial w/farmer prch, Beautiful 6rm 3br 2ba Cape, brick closets, eat-in kitchen with island, central vac..first floor and over 2,400 sf of living space. Ideal for entertaining, this View more properties at 2-story foy w/oak stairs, Jacuzzi, fireplace, garages, plus 4rm apt. super sized pantry,this home was designed for entertaining, laundry, 10 minutes to Mass. Pike, Rte. 395, Easy commute to waterfront home combines elegant materials with spectacular 25ft kitch, corner lot. formal dining room - 38 Mason Road Call Jo-Ann Worcester 217 Dudley Southbridge Rd Call Kim views of the water. Lot 39 Stebbins Dr Call Jo-Ann www.IngerC.com 144 Lakeside Avenue 112 Old Turnpike Road Don’t miss $8000 tax credit or second time buyers $6500

SOUTHBRIDGE WEBSTER - $239,900 T $224,500 ONE OPEN HOUSE PEN HOUSE SAT 12-2 Move right in to O SUN 2-4 Brand new 5 this beautiful 6 rm 276 Main Street TO BE BUIL room, 3 bedroom, 3 br 2 bath split 1200 sq. ft. ranch with master br Oxford, MA 01540 in desirable upper suite, open floor Ph: 508-987-5157 School St. loca- 508-943-3200 plan, granite counter tops and center island, ceramic tile, hardwood and carpet fls, deck, tion on a dead end street. This home is being www.melindatitus.com yard & 2 garages. Close to Rt 20, 169 &131. built on a 1/2 acre lot. Oil heat, town water & Many home videos featured on 655 Worcester St. $4,000 for closing costs. sewer. 2 Groveland Ter. (off Overlook Ave) youtube.com DUDLEY OXFORD Shrewsbury $319,900 $399,900 Waterfront Superior location with gor- Oxford Waterfront $603,000 geous views! Brand new 7 Property Towing rm, 3 br 2.5 bathrooms, WATERFRONT Company situated on Income Property on 2886 sq ft Colonial situated 12.52 acres on on a 1/2 acre lot. This mag- Beautiful Lake nificent home has a huge Buffumville Pond. Quinsigamond with Southern Exposure and great room, fireplaced family room, ceramic tile kitchen & Great opportunity to Fabulous Sunsets This property has 5 two bathrooms, master bedroom suite with whirlpool tub, Develop this property & create a waterfront bedroom units, Hardwood Floors, storage, 4 recessed lighting, granite countertops, appliances, 2 garages, Community! Or rebuild the towing company the garages, boat docks, yard dead end street & huge side yard. What a great deal, quality construction opportunities are great. each unit is rented. 5 Smith Lane Off Rt. 20. throughout, tons of extras. 4 Raymond St. Convert to Condos MAKE$$$ RENTALS: WEBSTER Shrewsbury $269,900 PEN HOUSE Two 4 Rm 2 Br Waterfront Apartments, 1st NEW O SUN 2-4 Brand New 1800 floor & basement units $1,000 sq ft 6 rm 3 br 2 bath cape on 1/2 Webster CONSTRUCTION acre lot in desirable Upper School 5 Rm 2-3 Br Heat Included $950 Street location. This home will be built with Renovated 2 Br w/parking $850 Available in Quality Craftsmanship & Products. Now is the time to design your new home and add the Also: Need a qualified tenant? Webster & Dudley colors & layout you want. This home has Give us a call public water & sewer, is located on a dead end street. 4 Groveland Ter. **LISTINGS NEEDED 508-987-3629 • 508-943-3200**

Houses WANTED to Sell Open House Directory Why not take advantage of the first time buyer credit of Deadline: Monday at 10am $8,000 AND seller credit of $6,500 (Some restrictions apply) (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2010 DUDLEY: 77 Lyons Road SF 12:00-2:00 $689,900 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669 On Deposit On Deposit 38 Mason Road SF 12:00-2:00 $299,900 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669 10 DAYS 12 DAYS 217 Dudley Southbridge Road SF 1:00-3:00 $269,900 Weichert Realtors/Kim Haynes 508-889-5772 Lot 39 Stebbins Dr SF 12:00-2:00 $589,900 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn Szymczak 508-943-7669 NORTH BROOKFIELD: On Deposit 1 DAY!!! 3A Oakham Road SF 12:00-1:30 $244,900 Century 21 Toomey-Lovett, Inc. 508-885-3443 SPENCER: 1 Candlewood DR C 1:00-4:00 $199,900 - RE/MAX American Dream SUSAN $269,900 508-320-3655 Acclaim BROWNING STURBRIDGE CRS,GRI, CBR, ASP : 567 Southbridge Street, Auburn, Massachusetts 01501 REALTOR 62 Steepleview at Sturbridge Hills T 12:00-2:00 $199,900 Olde Village Realty Partners (508) 832-6888 Ext. 234 • Cell: (508) 579-8533 508-347-6556 WEBSTER: 43 Cudworth RD SF 12:00-2:00 $240,000 Weichert Realtors/Kim Haynes 508-889-5772 Find the homes of your neighborhood THOMPSON, CT: 10 Shady Lane SF 1:00-3:00 $199,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger Christensen THE REAL ESTATE SECTION 508-769-3823

Open House Spencers Best Kept Secret! Sun. 1-4 CANDLEWOOD ESTATES • NEW CONSTRUCTION • JUST MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS, PACK YOUR BAGS & MOVE IN! $199,900 - $269,900 TH • SIGN UP BEFORE THE APRIL 30 TAX CREDIT DEADLINE 1 Candlewood Drive Spencer Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan • TRANQUIL WOODED CUL-DE-SAC W/WALKING TRAILS Broker- Ranch 2 bedroom 2 bath Broker Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Owner Hilli Doros Rivera • MORTGAGE LENDER @ O/H FOR FREE PRE APPROVAL Colonial 1st floor master NO FEES 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 May qualify for USDA financing Gas f/p, A/C, granite, appliances, Now offering rental services $8,000 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS www.aucoinryanrealty.com NO MONEY DOWN – NO PMI! recessed lighting, brushed nickel hardware, garages, deck and more Sturbridge: IMPRESSIVE BEYOND Robin Murkland, Realtor 508-320-3655 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-2PM Woodstock, CT: Pristine condition ABSOLUTELY RE/MAX American Dream 1000+ sq ft unfinished basement Description! 9 room 5 bedroom 4 1/2 Home with decorators touch! 6 BEAUTIFUL! PEN Southbridge: Pretty 6 room 3 bed- www.rmurkland.remax.com ready for rec room O bath Stately Colonial built in 2004! rooms 3 bedrooms 1 bath room 1 1/2 bath Cape with farmer’s Kitchen w/all the bells & whistles! First HOUSE (plumbed for master bath) Open & porch. Redone top to bottom! Brand floor great room with stone fireplace, wet New Kitchen with stove & dishwash- bar, surround sound & bookcases. Bright! Cathedral ceiling in er! All new flooring throughout! Master suite w/sitting room, granite coun- Livingroom. Wide pine floors. Freshly painted. New Windows! Roof ters, Jacuzzi. Central Air, central vac. Sliders to deck. Set back from road approx 6 years old. Furnace 3 years Mahogany deck. 3 car heated garage. for privacy on 1.6 acres. Oversized old. FIREPLACE! $175,000! Secluded Elite neighborhood! Minutes to 2 car garage detached with loft area Directions: Main to Marcy to #172 Dresser. Mass Pike & Rt 84. $729,900. for hobbyist. $245,000. Opportunity Knocks! Southbridge: ESTATE SALE! Southbridge: PRIVATE RETREAT! Southbridge: FANTASTIC 3 PRICE REDUCED! 7 rooms, 3-4 5.9 Acres of seclusion! Cannot be family –fully rented for bedrooms, 2 baths! First floor seen from the road. Built in 1978. $144,900! All 3 bedroom apart- Will YOU Answer the Door? den! UPDATES include furnace, Beautiful stone fireplace. 2 wood- ments. Rubber roof, updated windows, roof, blown in insula- stoves! Much of the land is electrical, furnace, windows. 2 tion! Garage under. Yard. Move cleared… maybe good for horses. car detached garage. Due your in condition. Sacrificing for Near Westville Dam Rec Area! numbers! Buy & Collect rents! FREE Home Buyer’s Seminar $154,900. $209,900. March 27, 2010: 1-3 p.m. Oxford Conmmunity Center: 4 Maple Road TOOMEY-LOVETT, INC. www.century21toomeylovett.com Navigating the Home-Buying “Maze”; Spencer (508) 885-3443 GOT A HOUSE FOR SALE? Tax Stimulus $$: Carl Anderson, Dave Delany, West Brookfield (508) 867-7064 Each office independently owned and operated Rob Gariepy - ERA Key Realty SELLERS: If you need your home sold, Call us for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. This the place Knowledge is Power – The Home Inspection: to sell it! Joe Hogan, Owner, Hogan-Whiting Assoc. EW LISTING N Your ad will be The Right Loan for the Right Property: mailed to 50000+ Mary Ann Lasek -ERA Mortgage FOR households OAKHAM – First time on the WEST BROOKFIELD – If privacy SOUTHBRIDGE – This well cared SALE Strictly Legal - Why You Need an Attorney market – Chalet style home is what you seek then look here. for ranch home has an open floor throughout two bedrooms on 1.6 acres. The versatile layout of this home plan for easy entertaining,hard- Attorney Jim Gerrish Open floor plan, loft area, makes it unique, enjoy three bed- woods thru-out, fully applianced Southern Worcester partially finished lower level. rooms, two baths and open kitchen, jacuzzi tub, sunroom, fin- Multiple types of heat, kitchen/livingroom area with gas ished basement and private yard. County. Sponsored by: beautiful setting only minutes stove. Large level yard is fenced Just 5 minutes to CT for easy to Worcester. $189,000 for kids or pets. $209,900 access to major hwys. $185,000. To advertise on our real estate section, BUYERS & SELLERS LESS THAN 50 DAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTENDED AND please call your local 351 Main St., Oxford EXPANDED $8000 TAX CREDIT, DON’T MISS OUT IF YOU ARE READY TO sales representative at 1-800-367-9898 (508) 987-9422 BUY… YOU NEED TO BE ON DEPOSIT BY 4/30/10 AND CLOSE BY 6/30. 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, March 19, 2010 A Natural Way To Ease A Stuffy Nose And Sinuses

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WEBSTER – Want/need more than a regular-sized WEBSTER - Lots of character in this four-bed- MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Ranch? This quality-built home has more than room Cape - fireplaced living room - den/dining 2100 square feet of one-level living space on a half room - eat-in kitchen - nice and dry finished base- AT PUBLIC AUCTION acre close to everything. Spacious kitchen - dining area - 30 ft. living room and three extra large bed- ment - detached garage - shed - dog coop - three- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 rooms - 2.5 baths - 36 ft. screened back porch zone oil heat - recent roof, furnace and electric - overlooking level back yard - partially finished town services - good commuter location close to 3:00 PM - DUDLEY basement, tons of storage - oil heat, recent roof, highway access. garage, town services. 64 Lyons Road a/k/a 58 Lyon Hall Road RE/Taxes $2268 $224,900 R/E Tax $1464 $184,900 sgl fam, 1,242 sf liv area, 0.49 ac lot, 5 rm, 3 bdrm, 1 bth, Worcester(Worc): Bk 39755, WEBSTER - Big, solid three-family WEBSTER - Enjoy all seasons DUDLEY - Immaculate 8-room Cape Pg 85 Confrim. Mtg. Bk 40858, Pg. 385 on 1/3 acre - 3-3-3 - living room - at Webster Lake's most on half-acre at end of cul de sac in EDUCED formal dining - big, eat-in kitchen - EDUCED affordable waterfront com- great neighborhood - eat-in kitchen R R ALE PENDING TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and place hardwood floors - storage areas - munity! Nice two bedroom, S with new cabinets, counters and cen- 2.5 bath Townhouse with of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at detached 2-car garage - handicap ter island - formal dining room - den recent wall-to-wall carpeting ramp - vinyl siding - recent roof - - fireplaced living room - three bed- the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica updates needed - family-owned and appliances. Fireplace, rooms - 2 baths - hardwood floors - Rd., Chelmsford, MA, 01824, Attorney for the Mortgagee. since 1924. pool, beach, new Trex deck, Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein beautifully maintained common areas, garage. Conveniently locat- three-season porch overlooking private back yard and decorative pond - oil R/E Tax $2320 $174,900 ed off Exit 1, Interstate 395. heat - vinyl siding - two-car garage. BAY STATE AUCTION CO., INC. R/E Tax &1877 $214,900 R/E Tax $2309 $264,900 NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 www.baystateauction.com MA Lic. #2624 ~ NH Lic. #3088 ~ RI Lic. #0149 WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING SINCE 1962 www.sterlingrealtyhomes.com OUR 48TH YEAR MARCH 17, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 1

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Formal Hutch Decorative Leave Message Audio Equipment Filing Cabinet Not Wall Mounted, $30 For Pair $60 Good Stuff, For Cheap! 68”Hx40”Lx18”W $100 Washtub With Speaker. 860-923-2987 413-245-6246 $300 413-245-7995 Electric Guitar Call 508-949-7040 Asking $175 Good Condition. $95 Solid Maple Desk 508-765-0342 Asking $500 Baby Stuff 508-248-9248 Amp $60 With Attached Hutch (2) Commercial Air Conditioner Great Condition Receiver $120 Dale Ernhardt Sr. (Basset) General Electric Highchair $50 Canon Film Camera $45 76”Hx42”Lx18”W Showcase 1960’s Desk Letter Coat $200 24,000 BTU, Window Mount, Greico Double-Stroller $125 DVD Player $25 New, With 2 Cars In Case 6’Wx2’D, 82” High And Chair 6-Drawer Table GPS $95 $20 230 Volts. Used One Eddie Bauer Bassinet $50 $150 Solid Maple Tea Cart $300 $30 Summer. With Remote Computer $150 Fisher-Price Baby Swing $50 Spongebob 13” TV With Drawer 413-245-1241 Good Student Desk! HP All-In-One Control DJ Equipment $50 508-735-9493 $400 Greico Infant Carseat With $25 Printer(G85) Snugglie & Two Bases. $75 Dale Earnhardt Sr. Stainless Steel Flatware (2) Mercedes-Benz $45 Call Bob Or Joyce Magazines Lil Tykes Car 508-885-2400 Crib Mattress $50 $10 Service For 10, Some Alloy Wheels 1974 Suzuki TC100 New HP Printer 860-963-7087 Service Pieces 1000 Original Miles, Always 508-949-8949 508-434-0315 Fit 190-124 Body Style, $29 $25 1985-1992. Wheel Size Is Garaged. Hasn’t Been Used In 4 Years! Aluminum Cross (2) Large Crystal-Base 6.5” x 15” Bike Beach Cruiser Chevy Prizm Lamps $1000 $40 For Church, Cross Arm 6’, Dining Room Set 1 Wheel Includes Michelin 10’ High, 10” Surface, 7” Bicycles Wanted Golden Oak Oval Table. $20 Each XM+S Alpin Radial 508-885-3136 And More! Deep. Can Be Lighted. NEW! Red, Blue, Any Year. Must Have Very 60”x42” Closed, (195-65-15) In Near-New 860-888-5207 Medium Crystal-Base Lamp 480-282-2490 $125 OBO Green, Orange. Low Miles. 90”x42” Open. $15 Condition. Balloon Tires. Will Consider A Civic 6 Chairs (4 Side, 2 Captains) $165 For All Call 5pm-8:30pm $195 Each 508-764-1439 Horizontal & Vertical 2 Grayish 508-867-6546 Matching Lighted Buffet 774-230-8816 8-Foot Tonneau 508-476-1935 Hutch, 54”Wx18”Dx76”T Decorative Plate Holders Bucket Seats Cover Asking $1000 OBO Free-Standing Jewelry (2)25 Ft. & Fit In 1999 Plymouth Minivan Coca-Cola Armoire Excellent Condition For Pickup Truck Angle Iron Cutter Beautiful Antique $200 Machines Manchester Mahogany $30 (2)18 Foot $70 Each For Shelving Hutch Wood Valet Chair Parking Lot Or Both For $100 (4) Chrome Wheels 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Purchased At & Collectibles With Drawer Ann Klein Womens Dress Light Posts 508-885-3136 15-Inch, Were $90 OBO Brimfield Flea Market. Glassware, Pictures, Signs, $55 OBO Winter Coat 860-888-5207 On Dodge Van. Paid $950 X-Mas Items, Sewing Black, Calf-Length, w/Double Lamps Asking $200 For All 4 Snowblower Material, Etc., Etc. 508-476-7572 New $1500 49.5” Wide, For PTO Asking $600 Never Worn, Size 2X Call 508-873-1394 Call For Appointment $75 508-764-8330 2003 HAWK $200 OBO Oak Dining Room Set Custom 2-Horse Great Condition Weekdays 4pm-8pm Ann Klein Womens Grey Call 5pm-8:30pm Weekends Anytime DISHWASHER Gooseneck Trailer 8-Inch/10-Inch 508-867-6546 With 6 Chairs Hot Point Dishwasher $100 Dress Winter Coat (6) HEPA Filters Dressing/sleeping area. Paid $2500 Liz And Mike Calf-Length, Worn Only 1/3HP, 120V Excellent condition. Porcelain Plates Asking $500 508-949-7277 ALSO: Few Times, Size 12 2x4 Area Output $12,000. All With Children’s Pictures Antique 1892 Webster Brand New Casio $50 Floor Or Wall-Mount 860-634-4632 By Well-Known Artist. Please Call Keyboard LH100 Great For Woodworking Woodstock, CT With Certificates & Numbers, Kitchen 508-764-6825 Colonial Wood Digital Screen Prompts, Call Chris Area. Still In Original Boxes. Wood Stove Keys Light Up With Voice 508-764-3736 Cost New $1000 If Interested, Call Beautifully Etched Oak Hutch and Base Prompts. Lots Of Stored Sell For $125 Each OBO Magee Mystic Kitchen 2500 508-347-3238 Coal/Wood Stove. With Side King-Size Honey Pine finish. Music Inside! Early 1950’s Call 5pm-8:30pm Will Discuss Prices Copper Water Reservoir. 6 Waterbed Frame Asking $350 Paid $199 On Sale Sports Cards Burners, Oven. Sell $100 8-Piece 508-867-6546 Mostly Stars & Rookies With Drawers & Antique Czech 80-Gallon Ruud Good Condition Email: Baseball, Football, Hockey, Approx 30” Deep x 54” Wide. Storage Underneath. Crystal Set Wrought Iron 10-Inch Delta Basketball, And More! Electric Water Frame Is Less Than 10 Years Valued at over $1800. [email protected] $1200 For Pictures Or Call Marty Den Set Table Saw $50 Call Nancy Old And In Very Good Hand cut, very ornate. Heater Condition. Waterbed (Dayville, CT, 06241, In Excellent Condition. $95 508-867-3900 Appraised. $550 OBO 508-864-9223 3 Years Old. Heater Included If Interested. Will sell for $900 Near MA & RI Line) Excellent Condition Heater Is Less Than 860-779-2611 413-245-7819 508-764-3069 27’ Above $400 3 Years Old. Call (508)943-6367 508-341-6669 Antique Cast-Iron Ground Pool Paper Cutter Bed Frame Is Too Big Early 2-Drawer For Our Bedroom Complete Master Double Window Top Of The Line Quality 8HP $150 Asking $250 OBO New, Vetter High Pro 4 Blanket Chest (Ester Williams) 508-234-8731 Bedroom Furniture With Screens. Includes Brand New Liner, Briggs & Stratton Antique Cast-Iron Includes California 4-Drawer Bureau Large Deck, Stairs, Filter, Measures 76”Long Wire Stitcher King-Sized Waterbed Frame, 61”High Pump, And All The Motor $100 Boys Baby Clothes Large Armoire, Large Hoosier Cabinet Accesories. New Short Block, Twins, Or Can Be Sold Dresser With Mirror, $650 OBO Runs $150 Cast-Iron Glassware Over $10,000 New Individually (2) Large End Tables. Sturdy Call 508-259-8805 BEST OFFER 508-248-6783 Stapling Machine .50 To $1 Each Cherry In Excellent Lamps Paying Top 508-344-0195 $100 Graco Infant Car Seat Condition. Old Dishes Dollar 9’ Fisher Large Piece Finished & Two Separate Bases $2000 OBO ELECTRONICS Excellent Condition 3-Wheel Electric Cyprus Wood Baby Seat MUST SACRIFICE AT Other Antiques For Silver Coins, Heavy Duty $1295 (Sturbridge, MA) Available! Handicap Scooter $100 (All Purchases At Silver Dollars, Highway Plow (3) Original Factory SAMSUNG LN52A850 508-764-8801 Has New Batteries, With Blade Black Canvas Babies R Us) LCD 1080p HDTV Gold Coins, Lightweight, Great For Truck Bed-Cover Call 508-943-3342 Hubcaps Foxwoods Or Travel. Set up for backhoe or truck For Hyundai Sonata 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin Paper Money. Fits GMC/Chevy 1/2-Ton Ask For Pattie 120Hz RSS Electrical Material $500 $550 Pickups $35 Each Industrial, Commercial, Banks Recommend Us! 508-987-6395 $3099 Used 15” Monitor $75 Brunarhans Call Alan At $1799 Residential We Travel To You! $15 12-Gun Hutch-Style 508-509-5407 Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, 774-452-3514 Coils, Overloads, Fuses, FREE Honest Appraisals 35mm Minolta Call (508)461-9097 Gun Cabinet SONY VCR/VHS Maxxum 5000 Contractor’s 10-Foot Breakers, Meters, We Operate By The Antique Dresser $500 SLV-780HF Punches, Pipe-Benders. Golden Rule! Camera 9 Pc. Dining Aluminum Brake $199 Bird’s-Eye Maple. Dry Bar $99 New Recessed Troffer AF50 Lens & AF70-210 Lens, Room Set Beautiful, In Great With 2 Stools & Flourescent 3-Tube L&L Coin Flash & Case. All Items High Quality Condition. Aluminum & Vinyl T-8 277V Fixtures $150 All Oak SONY DSC-H1 Call Tom Like New $1300 $275 $500 Enclosed Siding Cutting Table Digital Camera $56 Each 508-450-1282 508-278-6123 Paid $2372 A Year Ago 508-885-2170 Excellent Condition Scuba Gear $299 Call 5pm-8:30pm Email For Photos $450 For Both $179 [email protected] Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, 413-245-3402 508-867-6546 12 Outboards 4 Michelin Tires 508-868-5044 Antique Singer Regulator With Octopus, Etc. X-Metric MS 185/70/R14 508-892-5456 $300 SONY FX330 3HP to 35HP $200 Portable Sewing Electronics Johnson, Evinrude, CASH ONLY! 860-779-6171 Coolant System Video Camcorder & Mercury. 123 Paperback & Machine 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase $299 Huge Speakers All Tuned Up, Checked Out, 34 Hardcover Books Aero Pilates Dog Crate (Boxed) Californa King 6-Gallon Flood-Type $149 Paid $500 Each And Ready To Go. $100 For All For 40-60 lb Dog $300 New Asking $300 For Pair $250-$650 Performer 295 Bedroom Set $150 OBO BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 Decorative Drapery Rod 1972 Matching His & Hers Sony Surround-Sound 508-885-6657 12’x20’ with Cardio Rebounder New Matress, Split SOUND SYSTEM $150 Columbia Bikes 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type System $20 Boxsprings, Headboard. Coolant System $2999 26”, 5-Speed With Beveled Glass-Top $1499 $250 6’x8’ Shed New Echo Gas 17’ Trimmer Gas Weedwhacker $300 New Jason Telescope Bureau & 2 Endtables. $150 OBO Set Of 4 Speakers On Stilts Chainsaw & Accessories Craftsman Brand Rotary Power $1500 OBO $150 $800 $50 Call Mr. Desai $300 508-278-2045 Ask For Ron Jr. Call 5pm-8:30pm 732-309-9366 (Cell) 508-434-0315 508-867-6837 860-935-0355 508-943-1000 508-867-6546 Call 508-949-7040 MARCH 17, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 3

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Also Antique Victrola, Us. St. Jude, Helper Of The RAM. CD/DVD Burner, Call 508-892-9212 508-867-3900 $180 Melodeon, And More 12 Foot Jon Boat Digital Media Card $125 Hopeless, Pray For Us. (3) Adult Small Jobe 508-248-1951 Say This Prayer 9 Times A Seats, Electric Motor, Reader (4 Slots). Computer Desk LK Stainless On Trailer. Running Vista Smoothly! Panasonic Life Vests Day For 9 Days, By The 9th Glass Top, Pull-Out Leaf, Steel Sink Unique Oak Table Day Your Prayer Will Be $1500 Asking $500 For Attached File Cabinet Color TV Barely Used 508-234-6096 The Combo! Model #CCR2522-4 $25 72” Round Answered Even If You Don’t $150 CT-36SX12F $550 Believe. This Novena Has 774-232-6617 Brand New, In Box. 508-234-2647 Beige Shermag “Celebrity Classic”. 36” HDS Flat Screen With Must See To Appreciate Never Been Known To Fail. Remote & Operating 2004 Carver 360 Glider & Ottoman New $400 508-756-6120 Publication Must Be Instructions. Sony Wega 32” TV Promised. Sport Sedan Farm Equipment $225 Asking $125 $475 774-289-6982 (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter 508-832-9877 Like New! Thank You St. Jude Cultivator Toolbar Call 508-949-8851 Call 508-943-1206 $150 E. L. Engines. 7.3KW Kohler 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, After 7pm VHS Tapes & Cabinet Generator, 2 State Rooms, Mahogany $250 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Hosier Cabinet Beautiful Oak Fresh Water Vacu-Flush $350 Will Sell VHS Tapes Prayer to St. Jude Head, Full Galley. In Original Condition Bedroom Set Park Model RV Separately If Wanted $900 41”W x 54”H x 23”D Most Holy Apostle, St. Jude, PRICE REDUCED Lime Spreader Bed, Dresser With Mirror, faithful servant of Jesus, the Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. Chest On Chest, Night Table. 2002, 12x40 Cabinet For TV $199,000 Over-Stuffed Upholstered (like brand new) on beautiful With Recessed Doors. Dark Shadows VHS Tapes church honors and invokes $150 Green Chair $1500 Negotiable Some Original, $179,000 lot in campground can be Paid $800 you universally, as the patron Call 774-230-8295 860-974-7099 $250 Mahogany Cedar Chest used for a full 6 months (15 Asking $200 Some Recorded of hopeless cases, of things Huntington Green Floral $600 Negotiable April-15 October every year) (45 Volumes) almost despaired of. Pray for Photos Available By Email $50 me, I am so helpless and Larson 1997 Farmer’s Hutch 2-Cushion Sofa 508-234-2897 Lot paid for until 2097. 508-764-4103 $200 $700 $48,000 413-262-9990 alone. Make use I implore Ski-Boat Call Don (508)344-9499 you, of that particular privi- 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Call 508-943-3711 Kitchen Set Mahogany Stereo With lege given to you, to bring After 6pm Wedding Engine. With Trailer. Drop-Leaf, 5 Chairs Bedroom Set Pine Hutch Speakers visible and speedy help $5000 $625 Full-Size Bed. 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Includes Cover. $600 & $500 FIRM Clothes & Excellent Condition. Footboard Gas Log 508-981-2636 I may praise God with you $5500 OBO Call 508-949-7040 $850 & Never Used 508-885-4580 and all the elect forever. I Call 508-248-1888 Equipment 508-756-6120 Maple 6-Drawer Dresser $90 promise, O blessed St. Jude Full-Sized w/Rails, to be ever mindful of this Ford Tractor Mostly New, Some Used. 774-289-6982 508-832-6234 Western Saddle Sailboat For Sale 1958 4-Cycle, Power Sizes Medium, Large & XL. From 1950’s Black, With Pad. Only great favor, to always honor 2000 Hunter 212 Insulated Suit, Jackets, $200 you as my special and pow- Steering, Bucket With Down Men’s Burberry Used A Few Times. Great Day Sailer! Pressure And Extras. Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. Tan Genuine $150 erful patron, and to gratefully Archery, Shotgun, 774-452-1668 encourage devotion to you. 21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin, $4800 OBO Prorsum Sheepskin Men’s Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib. 508-867-7345 Black Powder Also: Amen. 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Jeffers Archery Equipment $85 For All Amherst & Worcester. Jeans. my life, you are with me. I Open 7 days a week, Many High-End Items. Kimball Spinnet 508-248-1951 10am-6pm want this short prayer to Tree Service Gas Fireplace Machinist Tools 860-974-9946 thank you for all things as °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Log Set Piano Auto Tools Radison Canoe We Also Buy you confirm once again that I Tree Removals Solid Wood. Women’s Riding never want to be separated Logging Brand New, Original Excellent Condition, Antenna Tower 12’ Square-Stern BOOK COLLECTIONS, Unopened Box. Like New, Comes With Oars LIBRARIES & Leathers from you even in spite of ma- Land Clearing Needs Tuning. 35mm Camera terial things. I wish to be R.H. Peterson 24” Split Appraised At $2500 & Electric Motor ESTATES! Size Small Walter Dyer Firewood Oak Vented Log Set $450 Chaps, Medium Gloves, with you in eternal glory. $175/Cord Will Sell 146 VHS Disney CALL FOR INFO. Thank you for your mercy to- With 24” Triple-T Burner $800 FIRM Delta Wood Planer 12 1/2” Fringe Coat With Two Liners WOOD LOTS Either Gas Or Propane. Movies 508-867-8705 (Medium), Harley Helmet ward me and mine. The per- 508-892-9103 Delta Band Saw 16” son must say this prayer WANTED Original $650 508-885-5189 $500 For Both or call Toll Free (Small). MUST SELL! three consecutive days. Af- FREE ESTIMATES Kitchen Center 877-809-2665 Excellent Condition. Call (774)239-0285 $400 OBO Call Joe $275 CASH ONLY ter three days the request 860-928-5266 By Oster MOTORS 508-278-3211 508-341-9282 will be granted. This prayer must be published after the Complete Set Of Attachments 1/2HP 230/460V Thomasville All Seasoned Golf Clubs For Food Processing, Refrigerators prayer is granted. Thank 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Cherry Women’s Salvatore you. T. Hardwood Mens/Womens Cooking & Baking. $45 OBO Like New! Both Less Ferragamo Complete Set With Bag Great Condition. Than 2 Years Old. Bedroom Set Cut, Splt & Delivered $75 $65 5HP, 230/460V Leather Blazer Prompt Delivery 21.6 Cubic Feet KitchenAid Dresser, Mirror, Chest, MC & Visa Accepted 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Nightstand, Headboard & Campbell 100 PSI 508-949-1320 $125 OBO $350 OBO Jacket Footboard. With Queen Soft, Buttery, 200 GEN. BUSINESS Westview Farms Compressor 5HP, 230/460V 18.2 Cubic Feet Frigidaire Mattress & Boxspring 111 East Hill Road Ladies’ Genuine $250 OBO Golden Brown Color. $65 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Included. Excellent Condition. Monson, MA Black Shearling 203 SNOWMOBILES 413-246-1721 Dorm Microwave $30 $125 OBO 508-450-2106 Very Good Condition! Size 6 Or 8 Sheepskin Seldom Used. $200 1/2HP 208/230/460V $750 Steals It! 1998 Yamaha Falcon Fishing Rods Fur Coat Large Overhead Door-Opener Ruby & Diamond 860-974-9946 BIDS WANTED Brand New $100 Call 508-949-7040 VMax 500 Medium. Like New. Worn $120 OBO 14K Ladies’ Ring 3400 Miles. STUMP REMOVAL Okuma Fishing Rods One Or Twice. 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Loveseat Set Mirrored Dressers, Trailer Tires Take Them Both For $5900 Mulch Available $350 Paid $500 Drawered Nightstand 8” Sears Craftsman 508-340-5334 $20.00/yard 508-943-8482 Will Sell For $300 $1500 $1200 Each No Cracks. Gas-Powered Edger plus delivery 508-347-7520 774-230-6152 Mounted On Rims. $75 T. Jepson & Son, LLC. Cheap 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Heavy Duty Rugs 508-892-1550 508-885-3037 Commerical Lexmark Printer Nordic Trac Bird Of Paradise 1-508-248-6783 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski 774-272-3729 $50 OBO (2)9x12, 9x14 Apple Green & Black. Walk Fit Skier/Rower $295 Each Fitness Equipment Wood Piano Bench $100 Trampoline 100 GENERAL Less Than 65 Hours. Body Masters Standing Oriental Style 13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame & 3-Cylinder 15003cc Firewood With Storage 508-885-9992 Supercharged Engine. Leg Curl $25 OBO (2)Red 9x12 Frame Pad (Red) Cut, Split & Delivered. Bicep Curl $300 Each $75 105 BULLETIN BOARD 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. 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Needs new battery, $60. 12, Excellent Condition. Newer Upholstery. Cut, Split & Delivered. $550 $400 Evenings (located behind Southbridge $4000 OBO 508-847-6523 508-234-6096 (508)764-6560 860-974-9946 Hotel & Conference Center) 413-222-2058 508-729-3368 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 17, 2010

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Quality Horse Hay valid license, and prior Fax Resume I Am Looking For If They Are What We Want, customer service experience Someone Who Is • Large Indoor New Energy! 800 Pound Square Bales We Will Even Remove Them 774-241-0117 Play Area a plus!!! Mature/Responsible & Certified Nurse Timothy & Orchard Grasses From Your Kitchen! Teachable And Eager New Stuff! Please contact us at Aides/Certified •Bathing Available Fertilize Fields We Are A Re-Facing To Work, To Join My Staff, First Cutting $100 Each • Monitored By ADT Company That Needs These 877-455-5552 or at: Cleaning Home Health Boarding Second Cutting $130 Each www.valetparkof Residential/Businesses. Open 7 Days A Week Cabinets For Our Home Aides Luxury suites, Delivery Fee Extra Show Booth, To Show america.com/employment Qualifications Are: Have Your 8:30am-10:30am Rock Valley Farm Own Vehicle, Cleaning Need A Break From 3:00pm-5:00pm walks, treats, & one on “Before” and “After” one playtimes available. West Brookfield Drivers Experience, Personable, Long-Term Care, Call (508)865-2227 508-867-2508 Kitchen Options Organized, Punctual, But Still Want To Work Monday-Friday •DRIVERS (10)• And A Problem-Solver. With The Elderly? Natural foods 9am-5pm Class A CDL Pugs/Puggles This Is A Permanent Christopher Heights Of Available! Reiki 298 WANTED TO BUY 508-987-3384 Dedicated Fleet OTR Part-Time Position. 3-5 Day Dispatch Lifeguard Webster Is Your Answer! Flower Essences Hours Start At 8:45am. We Are An 83-Unit New Startup Positions We Do Withhold Taxes. Feng Shui WAR RELICS No Touch Freight Assisted Living 1yr Verifiable T/T Exp. Req. Available For If You Would Like More Community That Has & Information, Please Call Positions Available For $ Clean Driving/Work Record Certified Daycare WAR SOUVENIRS Full Benefits/401K Tammie At The 10:45pm-7:15am Daily/weekly rates ROSS RECYCLING Cardinal Logistics Lifeguards 508-347-3275 Shift. We Also Have Per WANTED Call 866-299-5673 Now Hiring For Diem Openings For All We Pay More!! For Our Shifts. Responsibilities WWII & EARLIER www.cardlog.com Southbridge, Brimfield Training EOE Community & Brookfield. Include The Provision Going... Going... Basic-Advanced All Scrap Metals, CA$H WAITING! Pool. Full Days Of Personal Assistance Gone to the Dogs Group or private Cars, Trucks Helmets, Swords, Foster & Weekends As Well As Light Batteries, Daggers, Bayonets, Housekeeping, Training and behavior Medals, Badges, Flags, Parents Wanted (Including Mystery Shoppers Personal Laundry, And management in your Copper Wire, Uniforms, etc. Seeking Quality Homes Holidays) Dining Services. Experienced caring staff Over 30 Years Experience. Earn Up To $100 Per Day! home. Appliances... Throughout Central MA Applications Undercover Shoppers Apply In Person To: Tours 10am-4pm Call: 1-508-688-0847 To Provide Foster Care Needed To Judge Retail & Laurie Nelson Positive methods 64 Tucker Hill Rd. I’ll Come To YOU! To Children In Need. Available At: used. Other times by appt. Dining Establishments. Christopher Heights please! Putnam, CT 06260 24/7 Support. Generous Brookside Terrace Experience Not Required Of Webster Certified Pet Dog Reimbursement. 11 Village Drive, 877-787-6583 338 Thompson Road trainer and member 860-928-7165 $500 Sign-On Bonus Webster, MA 01570 APDT 508-987-0077 300 HELP WANTED Call For Details Southbridge, MA 205 Federal Hill Call Wanda Located Directly Call Renelle at PART-TIME Behind Hubbard 508-892-1850 Road BOOKS! 508-764-7675 x5 Regional Hospital Oxford, MA 310 GENERAL HELP CLEANERS email: BOOKS! WANTED WANTED Medical Assistant [email protected] www.starwoodpetresort.com WIRELESS Webster Area Full-Time. Family Physician’s BOOKS! Devereux Therapeutic DISTRIBUTORS Call Jose Are You Up Foster Care Office. Experience In 508-328-9097 Phlebotomy, Injections, FAN-C-PET We Buy Books! To The Challenge? 508-829-6769 WANTED 286 LIVESTOCK Full-Time Positions And Performing Routine Mobile Accumulations $2k-5k/Month Part-Time, Office Lab Testing Required. Collections $20k/Monthy Potential Part-Time Positions Fax Resume To Grooming Salon Estates Full-Time If You Have General Machine 508-347-5702 Etc. Ingerity & Drive. Manager Openings Truck Drivers Bagged Shavings (Government Certified Shop Work Vicki Kelley Kiln-Dried Pine The Book Bear Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week. WEEKLY COMMISION Wanted Incomes Available) PAY Professional Paper Bags. Route 9 Must Demonstrate Strong No Benefits. Class A CDL with Hazmat. Groomer 3.25 Cubic Feet West Brookfield, MA Desire To Succeed & Be Experience Required. RESIDUAL PAY Day Driving $5.00 Each (No Limit) Coachable. Email: [email protected] 75K IN BONUSES Throughout Northeast. 20 Years Exp. Call Today For 15 Year Old Inc. 500 Pick Up In An Appointment Fax: 508-987-8013 WIRELESS SERVICE Company Based in “We Go Right to Company With The Or Mail: CREDITS West Brookfield 508-867-8705 Highest Ratings. North Brookfield. Your Door” Attn: Chris Athanas Call Retirees Welcome! Rock Valley Farm (Toll-Free) For Interview Call Bob 627 Main Street 508-987-2419 508-867-2508 508-488-9404 508-987-8722 No Overnight Loads. 877-809-2665 N. Oxford, MA 01537 (508)867-3235 MARCH 17, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

333 SURROGATE 433 CLEANING 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR MOTHERS WANTED RENT Affordable Residential WANTED North Brookfield HELP WANTED Land Near 2 Bedrooms CORRESPONDENT & Commercial Spencer/Paxton Heat/Hot Water Included Cleaning Elevator Accessible, Onsite We Offer Quality Work At Line Laundromat, Trash Removal, An Affordable Price! Area Of Camp Marshall Private Parking. The Spencer New Leader, a division of Stonebridge For A Single Family Home. Appliances Included. • Offices & Homes Please Call John For More Info • Weekly & Bi-Weekly 413-813-5712 (508)867-4277 Press publishing daily and weekly newspapers in Central • One-Time Cleanings • Carpet Cleaning Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut, seeks a • Auto Detailing 505 APARTMENTS FOR North Brookfield • Floors RENT 28 Spring Street passionate, driven and talented Correspondent to join our Surrogate • Upholstery 3 Large Rooms, First Floor. • Janitor Work Like New! dedicated staff. Mothers • Windows No Pets. We Guarantee Your $600/Month Needed Satisfaction Will Be Brookside References & Security The ideal candidate should have some newspaper Be part of a miracle Our Best Reference! Required. 508-867-7404 The rewards are more REGISTERED, Terrace reporting and previous writing experience, either at a than financial INSURED & BONDED Heat/Hot Water Give Maria A Call North Brookfield small daily or weekly, or with a college paper or Seeking Women 508-764-2500 Included! 21-43 Non-Smoker Center With Healthy FREE RENT!!! Apartments For Rent internship. The correspondent will be required to write at 442 LICENSED DAY 2 Bedroom CARE Affordable 2 Bedroom $650/Month least two stories per week. Apartments For Rent. Small One Bedroom *************** Spacious, Fully $400/Month At the Spencer New Leader, you will cover public Applianced. The Commonwealth of Stove & Refrigerator, Pregnancy History Massachusetts Office of Starting at $797 Off-Street Parking. meetings, cover local news and school events, develop For More Child Care Services First/Last & Security. Information Call requires that all ads • Pool Credit/Reference Check and write feature stories, take photos and more. A good placed in the newspaper Required. 888-363-9457 for child care (daycare) • Basketball Court No Pets. reproductivepossibilities.com in your home include • Playground Call Nellie personality and professional work ethic are expected. 508-347-2774 your license number. • On-Site Laundry This position requires nighttime availability, in order INCOME LIMITS APPLY North Brookfield Feels Like Home Section 8 Welcome Studio Apartment to cover local meetings and events, as needed. 400 SERVICES Childcare Includes All Utilities & Office Open From: Appliances. Familiarity with AP Style, as well as photography In Charlton Off-Street Parking, Deck, Has Immediate Openings! Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm & Country Setting. 402 GENERAL SERVICES Full-Time Available Immediately! experience, is helpful. Or Weekend & Evening $700/Month Before/Afterschool Fun Appointments 2 Bedroom Apartment. Candidates living in or around Spencer, Leicester and Call The Contact Missy At Private Parking & Yard 508-248-6059 Available 5/1 the Brookfields are encouraged to apply, but all applicants [email protected] $800/Month Junk Man Available License #2088178 Plus Utilities will be considered. Snowplowing Brookside Terrace First & Security, References 508-277-0017 Removal of Metal, NOW 11 Village Drive Appliances, ENROLLING Southbridge,MA 01550 Send Cover Letter & Clips To: Furniture, TV’s. (508)764-7675 Northbridge Construction FALL 2010 (Linwood) Materials. Bright Beginnings Very Nice, Clean, First Floor Correspondent Position Montessori Four Room Apartment Cellars/Attics (1 Bedroom) Cleaned. Pre-School C&C $800/Month c/o David Dore, Editor, Spencer New Leader Small Building 465 Main Street, Oxford, MA Properties Includes Heat/Hot Water Demolition, Tires. Your Child Deserves The Security Deposit Required. PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 Leaves Removed. Best Start To Their LOOK & COMPARE NO PETS/NO SMOKING Education! Includes Stove, Refrigerator, Small Residential 508-987-3465 Southbridge Off-Street Parking. Or Email: Moves. Trees Cut Lic. #8121699 Quality 1, 2 & 3 508-234-2025 Brush/Limbs Bedroom Apartments! Appliances, Off-Street [email protected] Removed 454 HOME Parking. Northbridge Furnaces Removed One Bedroom IMPROVEMENT From $500 Per Month. (Please put “Correspondent Position” in subject line) Check-our-down-to- Sturbridge 2 Bedroom Apartment First, Security & earth prices first! DiGeronimo Appliances & Hot Water Reference Required. Weekends also! Included. Convenient No Pets. Must Be H.U.D. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Painting Location, Laundry Room Income Eligible. Central Mass Quality, Affordability On Premises Call Dave and Connecticut & Trust $750/Month 508-234-4041 Stonebridge Press, owner of 12 daily & weekly Without Compromise Mon-Fri Dave Call (508)765-0501 EOH newspapers in Central Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut, 508-347-7804 Interior Rooms As Low As is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 413-262-5082 $129 SOUTHBRIDGE Ceilings $59 Charlton 8 Summer Street Woodwork $59 2 Bedroom Apartment. 2nd Floor, 2 Bedroom, $175/week Large Kitchen, Large Serving Central Mass. Available 4/1 Living Room, New Bath, 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR Cleanouts James DiGeronimo Hardwood Floors, RENT RENT RENT RENT Cleanups Cell 508-577-7940 Southbridge Heat/HW Included 2 Bedroom Apartments $850/Month Southbridge Southbridge Spencer Haul-Away Starting At $150/Week Southbridge 121 Elm Street 79 Worcester Street One Bedroom. Extremely Large One Bedroom 457 LAWN/GARDEN Large 1 bedroom modern. Basements Webster First Floor, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bedroom Apartment Wall to wall, appliances Quiet, Meticulously Apartment. Located Near Attics Kitchen, Living Room, First & Second Floor included, coin-op laundry, no Maintained Property. Stove, Route 9. With Huge Closet, Composted Brand New House Dining Room. 1 Bath, Heat & Hot Water Included. Refrigerator & Dishwasher. Carpeted Living Room. Apartments 2 Bedrooms pets, lease and security. Hardwood Floors. Off-Street Parking, $575 and up, utilities not Secure Building With Kitchen Includes Major Garages Sheep Manure $1200/Month Heat/HW Included Intercom System. Lighted Appliances. Tenant Washer Available At Farm! Washer/Dryer Hookups. included. Yards All are newly remodeled, $900/Month $800/Month Call (508)764-2866 Off-Street Parking, Coin-Op & Dryer. 20lb Bags carpeted, stove & Laundry Room. Walking Off-Street Parking, Rental Property At $10 Per Bag 15 Ballard Court 508-344-2660 refrigerator included. 3 Bedroom, First Floor. Distance To Downtown & Nice Quiet Location. Estate Cleanouts Call 508-867-6111 Section 8 Approved. Southbridge Big Y Plaza. $550/Month Leave Message Heat & Hot Water Small Building No Pets Allowed Included. Southbridge Large Heated 2 Bedroom. No Pets 508-951-2641 Security Deposit & $975/Month Stove & Refrigerator First & Security Demolition Beautiful 3 Or 4 Bedroom Included. References Required De-Leaded, Section 8 OK $625/Month Spencer If You Want 16 Ballard Court No Pets. 508-248-7186 500 REAL ESTATE Call 774-289-1714 3 Bedroom, Second Floor. Clean, New Paint, One Bedroom Duplex, To Get Rid Of It, Washer/Dryer Hookups. Heat & Hot Water New Carpet, Eat-In Kitchen. Hardwood Floors. Appliances, One Year Lease, We’ll Do It! Included. LAUNDRY HOOKUPS Lease & Security Required. No Pets. $975/Month IN UNIT! $750/Month First, Last, $500 Security. FREE Estimates! 501 REAL ESTATE Charlton $950/Month Southbridge 508-764-2866 Two & Large Three Bedroom $525 per month. 774-230-8586 WANTED Large 1 Bedroom Service Pets Only Call Ryan At Please Call 508-886-4312 $675 W/D Hookups, 617-818-3002 Apartments. Closed-In Back Stove/Refrigerator. Porch, Hardwood Floors, E. Brookfield Wall-To-Wall Carpeting In Spencer First/Last/Security, Bedrooms. Storage Space, One Bedroom, First Floor DAVE’S 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, References Southbridge Apartment. Remodeled, 1st Floor $900 Clean, Small 2 Bedroom Appliances, Washer/Dryer 774-437-1596 Hookup. Off-Street Parking. PAINTING 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Duplex Apartment. Stove, Washer/Dryer Hookup. Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer 2 Bedroom $685/Month Save With Dave 2nd Floor $550 3 Bedroom $875/Month No Pets Hookups, Yard, Good Area. $450/Month 508-277-9801 Spencer SOUTHBRIDGE Credit Check Required. Call Ed 774-258-0147 508-867-9561 ************** Large 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath No Pets. $700 BRAND NEW $675/Month Plus Utilities Thompson/ EQUAL HOUSING Call 508-765-2658 433 CLEANING 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath APARTMENTS! SOUTHBRIDGE Spencer $1275 Quinebaug, CT OPPORTUNITY 2 Bedrooms/$775. Main Street 2 Bedroom Townhouses. 5 1/2 Room, Second Floor 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Available now. One Bedroom, Electric Appliances, Apartment. Very Quiet Home. ************** $700 SOUTHBRIDGE Second Floor, Off-Street All real estate advertising in Stove, refrigerator and Hookups. Heat, Fridge, Stove, Trash, * TLC Home * Clean, Spacious, First Parking, Heat & Hot One Year Lease. No Pets. Snowplowing Included. this newspaper is subject to Leicester dishwasher included. Water Included. The Federal Fair Housing Act Floor Renovated 3-4 First & Last Must Have CREDIT CHECK. Cleaning Large 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Secure building. Bedroom Apartment $700/Month $625/$720 per month. $850/Month Have You Heard The of 1968, which makes it $800 Off-street parking. illegal to advertise any (17 Charlton Street) Security Deposit ($500) First/Last & Security. Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” NO Pets. Deleaded, Kid Safe, Yard, 36-38 Main Street Call (508)886-4312 Declawed Cat OK. We Use & Supply Organic preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, Call (508)765-5852 Storage, Washer/Dryer Southbridge, MA 860-923-2915 Cleaners To Ensure Your Hookups. Family’s Safety. color, religion, sex, handicap, (860)256-7582 familial status (number of Section 8, Families With Spencer Uxbridge Gift Certificates For children and or pregnancy), SOUTHBRIDGE Children Welcome. 1 Bedroom Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment, Baby Showers, national origin, ancestry, age, No Dogs, No Drugs, Southbridge Apartment. Near Bus Route. First Floor. Stove & HouseworksRealty.com 1 Bedroom Apartment And Good References Anniversaries, And More! marital status, or any 508-867-0903 Newly Remodeled, Freshly $600 Refrigerator Included. A Perfect Gift! First Floor, Call Joe At No Smoking/Pets, Off-Street Washer & Dryer Hookups, intention to make an such Quiet Dead-End Street, Painted, 3 Bedroom preference, limitation or 774-230-8486 Apartment. With Stove & Parking. Coin-Op On Site. Off-Street Parking. CALL TAMMIE TODAY With Stone Fireplace. Heat Included. $775/Month discrimination. This Douglas Refrigerator & Stove Refrigerator. Great Location, FOR A CLEANER newspaper will not 1 & 2 Bedroom Quiet, Nice Neighborhood, First/Last, Security & 508-278-6751 No Pets Background Check TOMORROW! knowingly accept any Apartments Available. $600/Month Walk To Downtown. advertising for real estate Southbridge Call (508)885-6613 $600-$750/Month Heat & Hot Water Included. Garage Included. 508-347-3275 that is in violation of the law. Rent Includes Heat & Coombs Street First & Last or (774)696-4567 Webster 774-230-7885 Our readers are hereby Hot Water. 508-764-7961 2 Bedroom Apartment $600/Month informed that all dwellings Off-Street Parking. Stove Available. 413-245-3873 Office/Homes advertising in this newspaper & Refrigerator Included. Southbridge Leave Message Spencer NORTH VILLAGE are available on and equal No Smoking. No Pets. Applianced, Washer/Dryer Spring Or Fall Cleanings 2 Bedroom Apartment, Hook-ups. No Pets. Attractive One & Two ONE MONTH Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or opportunity basis. To First/Last & Security First Floor. Southbridge Bedroom Apartments. complain about 508-737-2523 Section 8 OK. FREE RENT! Monthly Cleanings Off-Street Parking. Stove & $700 Newly Renovated Appliances, Some With discrimination call The Washer/Dryer Hookups, Flexible Hours/Days Refrigerator Included. Apartments For Rent In 2 Bedroom Units Department of Housing and New Carpeting. No Utilities. First And Security. Modern & Bright, Registered/Insured/ Urban Development “HUD” References And Credit 2-Family Home Quiet Country Setting. Starting At $783!! Bonded toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. DOUGLAS $700/Month Available April 1st Security Deposit Required Check Required. Conveniently Located, For the N.E. area, call HUD 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom First Floor, 3 Bedroom Directly Off Route 9. Heat And Hot Water References Available ad 617-565-5308,. The toll CORI/Credit Check Required. Call (508)596-8497 Apartments Available Section 8 Accepted. $825/Month Available Now! Is Included. free number for the hearing Prices start at $845/month. 508-735-4335 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! Second Floor Two Bedroom Includes heat, hot water, 508-248-3743 $750/Month Visit Our Website Must Income Southbridge www.spencercondos.com A/C, pool, fitness center Four Bedroom, Third Floor. First & Last, Washer/Dryer Qualify. Retired Gentleman & children’s program. Large Eat-In Kitchen, Near Hookup, Off-Street Parking. Off street parking. Southbridge Police Station & Route 169. No Pets, Please. Section 8 Vouchers Looking For Call (508)476-3777 Accepted. 3 Bedroom, Large $900/Month Plus Utilities 508-765-7074 Spencer Quiet Place Apartment. Appliances, Section 8 OK Washer/Dryer Hookups. Leave Message For Paul FREE RENT Please call Preferably An Apartment Call Tim Or Cara North Brookfield Section 8 Approved. 508-347-5175 17 Mechanic Street (508)987-1595 Above A Garage Or Barn. 1 Bedroom Apartments Off-Street Parking. Webster 1200 Sq.Ft. 3 Bedroom Would Consider A True Available. First, Last And References. 2 Bedroom Apartment Duplex Apartment. First & Second Floor $750 Per Month Apartment $875/Month I Don’t Smoke And I Don’t Southbridge Pets Considered. Also: Modern, New, Nice Area. 1 Bedroom Apartment Webster Have Animals. High Street Includes Dishwasher, Excellent References Four To Choose From Two Bedroom Available Large Three Room/One $575/Month Three Bedroom Apartment, Off-Street Parking, Near I-395. Town-to-Town Available. Starting At $475/Month $625 Bedroom Apartment. Deleaded. Newly Renovated Need First/Last Washer/Dryer Hookups. No Pets. Classifieds Interested In The Following Four Bedroom Quiet, Cute & Clean. Second Floor Throughout. Off-Street Towns: Brimfield, Charlton, Call Mike Edson At $875 New Everything. Parking. Appliances & First & Security 1-800-536-5836 Godin Real Estate $750/Month $750/Month 508-765-6940 Dudley Or Sturbridge $625/Month Call 508-769-2500 Rubbish Removal Included. 774-230-1666 (978)249-8131 x15 Call (978)852-0886 Call 508-764-3743 508-796-3902 508-943-3234 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 17, 2010

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 510 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 546 CEMETERY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES 575 VACATION RENTALS RENT RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Northbridge Worcester Country N. Grosvenordale Webster WEBSTER North Brookfield Southbridge (Linwood) Memorial Park CT Cape Cod 1 Bedroom Apartment FIRST MONTH FREE! 4 Room, 2 Bedroom House Section Valor II Mobile Home For Sale Summer Rental First Floor. 1 Bedroom And Center For Lease For Rent. Hardwood Floors, Graves 1 & 2 14x64 Doublewide Neat & Clean, Off-Street 2 Bedroom Apartments Commercial 9,400+ S.F. Ideal For Baseboard (Oil) Heat. Valued At $5600 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. 6 Room House Parking. Excellent Location. Available In Quiet 6-Family Spaces/Storefronts Commercial/Light Off-Street Parking Asking $2500 For Both Large Kitchen, Living Room. Stove & Refrigerator $650/$695 For Rent Industrial Use. Washer/Dryer Hookups 508-885-6489 Laundry Room. West Yarmouth Included. Affordable! Off-Street Parking, Laundry. 508-347-2774 Town Water/Sewer. In Cellar. Ask For Karen Appliances Included. One Minute walk to Ocean For Details Call Separate Utilities. No Pets. Includes 1,850 S.F. $1000/Month Plenty Of Cabinet Space. beach. All amenities. 508-943-7436 Non-Smokers Preferred. Office Space. Utilities Not Included 550 MOBILE HOMES $65,000 $950.00 per week. 508-612-6192 Last & Security. Southbridge Located On Worcester No Pets/Smoking For Appointment References Street (Route 169) 508-234-2025 1977 Mobile Home 860-923-0421 Call 617-797-4665 or Webster 508-864-6285 PROFESSIONAL Call 545 LAND/LOTS $70,000 617-698-0638 30 Poland Street (508)765-5421 Plus Park Share Sturbridge Renovated Two Bedroom Webster OFFICE SPACE For Rent OXFORD MA FOR SALE BY OWNER Mobile Home 55+ WELLS, MAINE Apartment, All Appliances One Bedroom Apartment Level house lots cleared Located In Wagon Wheel 1 Bedroom, Ideal Village By the Sea Furnished. Laundry Room On $575 98 Hamilton Street Southbridge with well installed and Park, Brookfield, MA Location, Close To Premises. Off-Street Parking. First Floor, Renovated, 508-347-3837 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Formerly Aucoin Realty FOR LEASE OR SALE approved septic design Everything. New Floors, Garages Available. Kitchen With Appliances. Owner Financing in hand. Ready to build. Pool complex, with No Pets. First Floor, Good Visibility! Carpets, Paint, Windows, jacuzzi and exercise room, Dudley Parking 8500 Sq.Ft. Call Mark - 508-887-0170 Mobile Home Shower, Cabinets & Most Schools & Churches Industrial-Type Building 8 acres, $109,900.00; outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Within Walking Distance. One Bedroom Apartment 1100 Sq. Ft. For Sale Counters. Newer Furnace, A/C, cable. $500 With 14-Foot Doors & 1 acre, $104,900.00 1 Mile To Route 395. Also: 2 Bridge Cranes. Large Sturbridge Retirement A/C & More. $85 Per Day Good Credit Required. No Pets, No Smoking. 210 Sq.Ft. Yard, Close To Town. Community Washer/Dryer. (508)429-7568 $750/Month Off-Street Parking, Gas Heat Available (Rear Of Zoned Heavy Industrial. 546 CEMETERY LOTS $37,500 Call 508-949-1400 Completely Rebuilt In 2002. & Coin-Op Laundry 98 Hamilton) Perfect For Contractor, New Floors, Walls, Doors, Owner Financing Or 508-943-0972 508-380-2359 Fabricator, Self-Storage, Two Lots 508-320-9075 Available At Worcester Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Available Or Recycling Dealer. Bathroom. Carpeting On All Call For Details WEBSTER Call Dave County Memorial Park 3BR, 1BA. Clean, Modern In Paxton. Floors Except Kitchen & 508-347-7027 Remodel. NEW Kitchen 774-230-7423 Non-Selected. Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Southbridge 508-347-3616 570 STORAGE SPACE Includes Stainless Webster For Lease Asking $1200 For Both Appliances, Range, Or Best Offer FOR RENT Three Bedroom, One Bath 10,850+ S.F. Building REDUCED $85,000 Refrigerator, Gas Heat, Apartment, First Floor. 508-885-1071 Off-Street Parking, Ideal For Webster Mobile Home In Sturbridge WEBSTER Off-Street Parking. Includes Commercial/Industrial Retirement Park Coin-Op. Plowing & Trash Removal. For Rent Two Plots WAREHOUSE Pets OK Use. Town Water/Sewer, Two Bedrooms, One And First & Last You Are Lucky We Still In Worcester County Pictures At Loading Dock. Includes Have Space Available! One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, FOR RENT $900/Month 1,400 S.F. Office Space. Memorial Park, Paxton, MA New Roof, New Windows, www.WebsterApt.com Plus Utilities. From 1000 Sq.Ft. 4,000 sq. ft. 14-foot ceiling. First/Last & Security Located On Worcester At Garden Of Heritage II And Many Updates. Open space. 2 loading docks. Credit & References. To 15,000 Sq.Ft. $1500 OBO For Both Town-to-Town $975/Month Plus Utilities Street (Route 169) Beautifully Landscaped. Minutes from Rte. 395. Classifieds Available May 1st Will Divide! 508-864-7159 508-347-8791 508-839-1015 508-769-3262 Call $999.00/month. 1-800-536-5836 (508)765-5421 Call Owner For Best Price 508-943-5021 508-765-6940 508-753-3670

1953 Ford 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 2001 Ford 2004 Buick 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 2-Door Sedan Taurus SE Rendezvous Mild Custom, $11,000 Vintage 1956 1996 Chevy 78k Original Miles, All Power, Front-Wheel Drive, 2007 Ford Focus VW Beetle Sedan Caprice Classic New Tires. Well Maintained Automatic, SUV. Recent 2005 Toyota SE Sedan 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 1955 Oldsmobile Runs Good, 36HP Motor, V8, Wagon, 4-Door, Inside & Out. Color Blue. Tires, Brakes. Economical Camry Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Nice Body & Interior. 146k Miles. Last Of The Private Owner. 3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. Locks/Windows/Mirrors, (3) Continental 4-Door $3300 90k, Super Heater & A/C. Top Of The Line. New Tires & Brakes. Wally-Wagons! Fully Loaded! Alloy Wheels, Upgraded Contra-Track Tires Original, $10,000 Asking $9000 Original Owner. Will Negotiate. Totally Reliable. Remote Start, CD/MP3, 774-289-4518 40k Miles. Size P245-65R17 Call Barry $2495 Asking $6250 $14,500 Fog Lights. 35k Miles, On Polished Aluminum 1975 Ford Flatbed 508-764-6059 508-943-2703 508-248-1951 Will Trade Nice Condition! Premium Wheels, Excellent $1600 2002 Mitsubishi Asking $10,000 OBO Condition, Lots Of Tread! 2004 Subaru 2004 Toyota Camry 860-418-9762 $100 Each 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton 725 AUTOMOBILES 1996 Gallant ES 76k Miles. Or $250 For All Pickup Runs Good, Rear Quarter Impreza WRX $11,500 Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, SULLIVAN AUTO Oldsmobile 88 Solid, Needs Restoration, Runs Good. Dented, Replaced Engine. All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, 2007 Toyota Trailblazer, Rainier & $2400 Heated Seats & Mirrors. Will Pay Top Dollar $2500 SALES $1100 For Clean Cars! Corolla Ascender. 33 Main Street 508-987-2045 Custom Green Paint & 508-347-9629 Collection MUST BE SOLD! 508-885-5861 36k, Light Green, (Across The Street Spoiler. 5-Speed. Rutland Auto Sales 978-760-3453 Asking $14,900 OBO Excellent Condition. From Jack’s Gas) 1999 Pontiac 2003 Mitsubishi Route 122 $10,000 5th Wheel & Call 774-289-3929 Rutland, MA Eclipse Or 508-764-7986 Teacher-Owned Steel Drop Center 2 Main Street Grand Prix 508-886-2720 508-885-2971 1963 King Midget Asking $5500 OBO (Route 131) Convertible 2005 Toyota Tailgate New Engine, Comet Clutch, Sturbridge, MA 508-943-1593 Grey, Runs & Looks New. $200 All-New Brakes, New Paint, 732 SPORTS UTILITY www.sullivanautosales.net Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. Camry LE 508-943-2572 New Convertible Top With 2000 Chrysler New Tires. 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, 2006 Kia Spectra Side Curtains. All-New Tires. 2002 Subaru Sebring Asking $10,500 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. 4-Door Sedan 1995 Nissan Chrysler Industrial Fun Car, Good Runner! 508-410-3078 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, $5500 Forester S-Model Convertible CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, New Engine With 32K Miles, Pathfinder V8 400HP Engine Ask For George Or Barry $7050 97k Miles, No Repairs Automatic Steering. Under Warranty. White, 5-Speed. Rebuilt, Zero Miles. 508-347-9654 Needed. Carfax Report 2006 Honda Runs Beautifully. Clean, New Tires, Belts. Also Has $3300 Sitting On Ground, 508-764-6059 1995 Mercedes Provided. Good Condition. Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” Civic EX Warranty, For Over 3 Years (4)5-Lug Truck Rims Ready To Go E-Class $3500 Firm 1 Owner, 70k Miles. REDUCED! $2200 860-634-4632 (Over 36K Miles). & Tires $3150 Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. $10,600 $7890 $300 With Rebuilt Fitted 1966 Mustang Carfax & Photos Available. Leave Message 2001 Subaru 508-847-3861 860-208-7010 Transmission Coupe 2000 Daewoo $9,500 OBO 508-885-4580 (Oxford) (Zero Miles) (Not Fastback) Forester X Nubira 508-922-8688 508-981-2636 $3000 Package Deal Rust-Free! Georgia Car 5-Speed, Sunroof $5050 4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Transmission Only (Always Garaged) Miles. Excellent. Automatic $1800 Paint’s Faded. All Ready For 2004 Mazda Transmission, Power YOUR 289 V8 Engine. Windows 508-461-9097 $6900 Protoge Five $6050 $2500 Rims For Sale Utility Trailer 860-774-1485 That Dumps 1998 Subaru Legacy 15 Inch Aluminum Rims 5-Speed Off 1991 Honda Accord. Removable Sides, 2000 Dodge Stratus Factory Set - 5 Total Very Solid. $3050 4-Door Sedan, $25 Each $550 1999 Subaru Forester Power Everything. 860-923-0457 $4050 In Good Condition. 978-760-3453 Asking $1500 OBO Used Auto Parts 2000 Subaru Forester 508-410-6017 $4650 774-402-1397 91 day Guarantee. Large 1968 Mustang inventory of engines, 2-Door Coupe 2000 Ford Escort 2000 Ford transmissions, tires & glass. Red With Black Interior. Automatic, $2250 Excellent service. Free parts 302 Automatic. Very Clean, 1998 Subaru Forester Mustang GT locating service. Low Miles. Recently $11,500 OBO Amherst-Oakham Auto Automatic Candy Apple Red, Refurbished $3050 Call (800)992-0441 or Asking $5000 Pristine Condition! (508)799-9969 MUST SELL! 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Original. 60k, Asking $2650 Black-On-Black, Leather, 1994 Mustang 2000 Volkswagen Two-Owner Car. Passat GLX 508-317-7092 Best Offer Convertible $1500 4 Motion 1950 Chevrolet 1973 Pontiac 978-760-3453 V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. 4-Door Sedan Trans-Am Excellent Condition, Well 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, 1995 Volvo Maintained. Low Miles. 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. Custom Wheels & Exhaust. New Factory-Built Motor. Burgundy Interior, Original, Matching Numbers. 90k. 850 Turbo Leather Interior, Black Solid Body, Runs Excellent. In Good Condition. On Black. Needs Interior & Minor Work Best Offer With Snow Tires. $5500 OBO To Be Road-Worthy. 508-344-2660 $2500 508-865-5085 $5900 508-333-3340 617-519-9051 978-760-3453 1952 Pontiac Woody Tin Woody Beach Wagon, In Need Of Complete Restoration. Engine Turns, Major Components In Place. Good Interior. Solid Frame, Straight Eight, Automatic Transmission. $3950 978-760-3453 1979 Pontiac Trans-Am Virginia Car. Great Condition. Smokey & The Bandit Look. Runs Well. Black Interior & Exterior, Lots Of New Parts (Including Seats, Tires, Carpet, Rebuilt Transmission) Matching Numbers $15,000 508-615-7358 MARCH 17, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7

732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 1996 Ford Explorer 1999 Suzuki Harley Davidson 1997 Ford 1967 International 1996 Florida 4WD, Cruise Control, Power TLS 1000 2000 Custom Conversion Van 4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires, Pick-Up Truck Windows/Locks, Powder V-Twin, Strong Runner. Excellent Condition. 9 Foot Bed, Straight 6. I PAY YOU CASH Blue With Ski Racks & Soft-Tail $1000 Dodge Ram 1500 The Hot Set-Up! Carbon Great For Camping! SLT Club Cab Trailer Hitch. Fiber Mufflers. Grey. 28k Miles, Pearl White. $3900 Call 860-928-9210 FOR JUNK CARS High Miles, But Good $3500 Excellent Condition. 508-347-2621 8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large Condition. Needs Inspection. 860-315-7417 Lots Of Extras. 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Looks Great! 352-314-0003 11’ Area Behind Seats Well Maintained ROSS RECYCLING Excellent Condition, Extras. $1600 OBO Excellent Condition Econoline Asking $28,000 Davidson 1200cc 14,100GVWR We Pay More!! One Owner, 32k Miles. $10,500 OBO Model E-350 Super-Duty Van 508-347-8956 Selling Because Of Illness 508-867-8374 860-634-0581 33’ Travel Trailer Call 5pm-8:30pm Excellent Condition. All Scrap Metals, Always Garaged. With 12’x32’ Addition 508-867-6546 68k Miles. Cars, Trucks $3000 2007 Yamaha Excellent Condition. For More Information Call Kevin Kubota 4WD Batteries, 774-230-6848 2006 Honda Raptor 700R Own Your Own Lot! 1994 Plymouth Seasonal Camping At A 508-943-0467 Tractor Copper Wire, XR 650L Fuel Injection, Electric Start, Van Lovely Campground. Model BT820 Appliances... 1999 Harley On/Off-Road Bike One Owner. Very, Very Clean. Asking $30,000 Needs Alternator, 2004 Chevrolet Features Loader & Backhoe New Rear Tire, Excellent Turn Key And Ride. Call After 5pm Good Body & Motor. With Thumb. Like New, 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Shape. With 3800 Miles. $4500 Parts Only - No Title. Silverado 1500 Davidson 508-885-4358 2WD, Extended Cab, Line Only 92 Hours. $4000 OBO 508-769-9073 $400 $25,500 Putnam, CT 06260 Motorcycle Or Trade For 4WD Or Car & Cap, Trailer Hitch. 9500 Original Miles. Or Make An Offer Dyna Wide Glide. 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 1983 Ford Pickup 508-248-3225 860-928-7165 18k Miles. Some Extras. Call After 4pm Wells, Maine Truck Excellent Condition, $9000 508-867-6152 1996 Holiday 2005 40’ Breckenridge One Owner Call 508-943-5911 6-Cylinder, Clean $12,000 WANTED Rambler 5th Park Model Home Underneath, No Rust. 508-987-5860 HARLEY Wheel Aluma-Lite Enclosed Room Addition, Good Mechanics. Old Ford 1999 Road King Plus Screen Room & Deck. DAVIDSON With One Living Area $1500 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Black, 10k Miles, Mint Double Loft, Sleeps 10. 978-760-3453 Automobile/Truck Condition. Lots Of Chrome, 1997 Sportster XL1200 Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen, Fully Furnished & Yale Towmotor Parts Must See! Always Kept 9,900 Miles. Garden Tub, Queen Bed, Landscaped. Motors, Fenders, Doors, Inside. Custom Paint, With Extras. Including Some Accessories. Meadow Ledge Resort Wheelchair Van Forklift $13,000 OBO $5000 In Good Condition. All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent Complete Or Parts Cars. May-October 1999 Ford F250 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! Email Me At Call 508-347-3093 $9000 $64,500 $2400 508-799-3953 Runs. $5000 OBO 978-760-3453 [email protected] 508-278-6123 508-248-7791 860-774-1485 Ford Flex EcoBoost Selected as New England Winter Vehicle of the Year for 2010

BY KEITH GRIFFIN or about the last eight years, I have been active with a group called the F New England Motor Press Association: the last three or so as its vice president. Chief on our agenda is the annual presentation of the New England Winter Vehicle Awards. We gather each January in an undis- closed located in Middleboro, Mass., to drive a lot of vehicles and eat lots of food. In a nod to our New Hampshire members, our unofficial motto is “Eat Free or Die.” I’ve had to skip the last couple of judging sessions because it conflicts with my youngest daughter’s birthday (and my pri- orities are in order). For some reason, we give the awards out just as spring returns to our welcoming embrace, but it’s still important to recap the winners because we know winter can rear its ugly head at any moment (including instances I can recall in Northern Connecticut where it snowed the first week of October and May.) Official Winter Vehicle of New England But enough with the back story: the vehicle selected as the Official Winter Vehicle of New England is the Ford Flex with EcoBoost. This is a great vehicle that I reviewed previously in this space. It combines roominess with all-wheel drive, sportiness, fuel efficiency, and lots of room to boot. EcoBoost technology combines tur- have enjoyed immensely in the past. I Best in Class Pickup Truck Best in Class-Premium Sport Utility bocharging and direct gasoline injection drove its big brother, the S550, recently. If Others have high praise for the Dodge Vehicle\Crossover to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 the E class is one-half the car the S class Ram 1500. Honestly, I’m not much of a There really is no more luxurious emissions. A test drive of the Ford Flex in is, it’s understandable why the recently pickup guy. After all, I think the Escalade crossover on the planet that can take you the upper elevations of Colorado in June redesigned E class copped this award. A EXT is the ideal pickup (followed closely almost anywhere on the planet than the left me very impressed. A strong selling Mercedes E class with all-wheel drive com- by the Honda Ridgeline). True pickup Range Rover. It’s an amazingly impractical point of the EcoBoost engine is its ability bines New England luxury and practicali- lovers think that’s heresy. vehicle for 99% of the population but to tow more than 5500 lbs. using a V-6 ty. Best in Class – Sport Utility there’s no denying its luxury. It’s not my engine. Think of it almost as a beefed up Best in Class-All Weather Vehicle\Crossover –under $25,000 cup of tea but I can’t fault the wealthy Subaru. Sedan\Wagon-$35,000-$50,000 If you’re in the market, you’re not going among us who want refinement in their 2010 Eco-Friendly Winter Vehicle It’s a mouthful, but the Infiniti G37x is to do much better than the Hyundai off-road beasts of burden. I’m not as familiar with the Lexus well deserving of this award. It’s sporty to Tuscon. It’s a crossover that invites no RX450h. I’ve driven previous iterations of drive, nice to look at, and should handle complaints. I have a review sitting in my it. It’s a likeable enough hybrid SUV but most winter driving scenarios with computer that will go into much more my first choice would be the Ford Escape aplomb. Infiniti deserves more respect detail but this is a crossover I recommend Auto Review hybrid. Lately (recall issues aside), Lexus than it gets for producing solid vehicles. heartily. models have seemed uninspired to me. Best in Class-All Weather Best in Class – Sport Utility 2010 Yankee Value Award Sedan\Wagon-$25,000-$35,000 Vehicle\Crossover –over $25,000 Suzuki has this category locked up in The Ford Fusion is just absolutely light- Kudos to the judges for selecting the New England. The Suzuki Kisashi delivers ing up the automotive frontier right now. Honda Accord Crosstour for this award. phenomenal value with all-wheel drive Throw in all-wheel drive and you have a This is a solid crossover that is going to thrown in. It’s a sharp looking car that is car that is really the Ford Taurus of previ- please generations of Honda owners. It’s fun to drive. If only there were more ous generations. Throw in Toyota’s recent not much to look at in pictures (then Suzuki dealers in New England, this problems and you are going to see more again, neither am I) but it is a solid-look- would be a must on your sedan shopping and more of these sedans dotting the New ing vehicle up close with a distinctive list. England horizon. look. Plus, it has Honda reliability and a 2010 Ultra-Luxury Vehicle Best in Class-All Weather spot-on interior. Wouldn’t you know that I’m slated to Sedan\Wagon-under $25,000 Best in Class-Sport Utility drive the all-wheel drive BMW 750 Lxi next I don’t like the Subaru Outback and I’m Vehicle\Crossover – over $35,000 week? Frankly, I know nothing about this in the decided minority there. I have no I’m at a disadvantage here. Haven’t dri- sedan, except people tend to fawn all over complaints with it mechanically. I’m more ven the Buick Enclave. I’ll defer to the wis- the 7 series. Give me an Audi A8L for the discouraged by its mainstream looks, dom of the judges. However, this is a rest of my life and I’ll be happy. which is why I’m not running a major car crowded field and it’s significant that a Best in Class Premium All Weather company. Subaru execs knew they had to Buick won this award. Gets back to my Sedan\Wagon make the car less distinctive for it to earlier statement of luxury meeting prac- The Mercedes Benz E Class is a sedan I appeal to a wider audience. ticality. 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 17, 2010