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BY GUS STEEVES NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER About 10 miles apart off Route 9, two similar campus expansion projects are likely to have similar effects on their communities. One is the new Becker College Student Center in Leicester. The other is the new research building at FLEXcon in Spencer. Referring to the latter directly, Michelle Buck, whom both towns share as town planner, said “It’s similar to Becker in the aspect they’re trying to keep their facility up-to-date. ... It’ll help [FLEXcon] remain successful.” Courtesy graphic This architect’s drawing reflects what the new Becker College student center will Turn To EXPANSION, page A13 look like when complete in summer 2012. Town pays up in school lawsuit LEICESTER TO CONTINUE APPEAL OF DECISION David Dore photo BY DAVID DORE But according to town attorney contempt complaint against the NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Joseph Cove, the town still plans on town, claiming the town did not WORCESTER — The Town of appealing the October decision in comply with Worcester Superior HAPPY FRIENDS Leicester has avoided a possible favor of the Leicester School Court Judge Richard Tucker’s NORTH BROOKFIELD — Friends Allison Moisan, 8, and Lily Smith, 7, both of contempt finding from a judge by Committee, which filed suit in June October decision. Meanwhile, North Brookfield, smile and dance for the camera during the Hearts for Heat using money from last year’s school to force those payments has been municipal officials said last month Spaghetti Supper Saturday, Jan. 22 in the North Brookfield Elementary School budget to fund some of this year’s resolved. special education expenses. cafeteria. For more photos from the fundraiser, please turn to Page A3. The school board recently filed a Turn To LAWSUIT, page A13 6th Worcester recount trial concludes testimony

SOUTHBRIDGE POLL WORKERS REVIEW ELECTION DAY EVENTS

BY GUS STEEVES Witkos was the last of several Durant by four votes, but Nov. 18 case,” he observed, praising the NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER witnesses to testify in last recounts ended with him defeat- attorneys. “It was very well WORCESTER — To Ryan week’s Worcester Superior ing Charlton Democrat Geraldo tried.” Witkos, the fact the ballot box for Court trial over the 6th Alicea by just one. Durant was not present that Precinct 5 in Southbridge lacked Worcester District state repre- The case concluded Thursday morning, and Alicea declined to one of two plastic seal ties made sentative’s race recount. At morning, Jan. 20, with Judge comment until after Tucker’s it possible to open it enough to issue are a constellation of con- Richard Tucker quietly telling ruling. put “someone’s arm and hand,” cerns surrounding the fact Nov. the press he’d be making a deci- For Durant attorney Frank or maybe even a “grapefruit” or 2 ballot tallies gave the seat to sion sometime this week. Geraldo Alicea a “football” through. Spencer Republican Peter “It was not your everyday Turn To TRIAL, page A16 Peter Durant Hunting, fishing back on people’s plates ‘It’s not about ego, STATE NOTES SPIKE IN HUNTING, it’s about legacy’ FISHING INTEREST MARTELL AMONG BY GUS STEEVES NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER FIRST TO EARN NEW For months now, officials around the world have been warily watch- CHIEF DESIGNATION ing the cost of food rise and become a factor in social unrest in several BY GUS STEEVES countries. Others point to concerns NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER that climate change and fuel cost For years, firefighting has been will feed such problems going for- generally seen as an occupation ward. requiring bravery to rise through To some, one solution has always the ranks. But some in the field been at hand: Hunting and gather- have lately been trying to expand ing. Both require some skill to suc- that, especially for chiefs. ceed and, in gathering’s case, to “It’s not just about putting the wet stuff on the red stuff,” said File photo avoid poisoning yourself, but humans have been doing them Oxford Chief Sheri Bemis, who John Hall of Stoughton, center, and Rich Connell of Foxboro look on as Mike Thomas, left, of Tewksbury looks at what might have been caught on his line during last year’s Turn To Turn To Brookfields Lions Club Fishing Derby at Quaboag Pond in Brookfield. HUNTING, page A16 MARTELL, page A16 Brookfield Fire Chief Peter Martell

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LEICESTER TOWN ADMINISTRATOR GETS EXTENSION, REWORKED RAISES QUOTATION OF BY DAVID DORE Reed, he and Antanavica met with the town NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER THE EEK administrator to renegotiate his contract. W LEICESTER — Now that officials think What came out of those meetings was a they found a way to pay for it, voters will pact approved Monday night that gives Reed “You rescued me from a decide in early March how to pay for a new a two-year extension until June 2014, with boiler at Leicester Memorial School and an option for one more year. It also changes very boring retirement.” repairs to the Leicester Middle School roof. the salary increases Reed would receive. At their Jan. 24 meeting, selectmen set a The original contract — which started — North Brookfield Interim Special Town Meeting for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2009 and would have expired June 30, Superintendent of Schools Gordon March 8 at Town Hall. That is when the proj- 2012 — gave Reed a starting salary of $97,679 Noseworthy, to the 50 residents ects will be presented to voters for their per year and 3 percent annual raises. But he who gathered for the Jan. 21 approval or rejection. agreed to take no raise for both 2009-10 and Special Town Meeting. The two items have an estimated cost of 2010-11, as did municipal employees not cov- $800,000 to $1.2 million, with the Mark Armington Robert Reed ered by contracts. Massachusetts School Building Authority Belanger said he, Antanavica and Reed agreeing to a 59.21 percent reimbursement tried to balance the town’s budget situation REAL ESTATE rate through its Green Repair Program. station and three of the four schools. with Reed’s leadership in declining raises The quasi-independent state agency Armington said the middle school is being for two years. So, the new contract gives him TRANSACTIONS wants to see a plan for how the town will pay eyed for solar panels, too, once its roof is no raise in 2009-10, a 2 percent raise this for its portion. According to Town fixed. year, a 3 percent raise in fiscal 2012, a 4 per- Administrator Robert Reed and School Over the 20-year average life of the solar cent raise in fiscal 2013 and a 5 percent raise Committee member Mark Armington, it panels, Armington said, the town and in fiscal 2014. If the option for fiscal 2015 BROOKFIELD $1, 10 Boyes Ave., Virginia D. Brennan would be done with a 20-year loan — possi- schools would save about $38,000 per year in were exercised, Reed would get a 3 percent to Brennan Irrevocable Trust (Virginia bly from the United States Department of energy costs — not counting likely addition- raise. D. Brennan, Trustee). Agriculture. al savings if the middle school also had pan- “We chose not to go backward,” Belanger $215,000, 59 Molasses Hill Road, They followed a suggestion made two els installed. But a $1 million USDA loan said. “We did not go retro. ... We thought Ridgemont Properties Inc. to Robert weeks ago by Selectman Thomas Brennan with a 4.25 percent interest rate would, that a 2 percent [raise] in the current year Connor. Jr. and figured out whether the loan could when the MSBA reimbursement is includ- we’re in would be reasonable and not a bar $205,000, 27 Town Farm Road, Matthew be paid back with money saved by installing ed, have a yearly payment of about $38,000. we couldn’t reach elsewhere.” B. Caron and Jennifer A. Caron to solar panels on the roofs of the police Selectman Richard Antanavica observed When asked by Belanger whether he is Charles Laperle. the two figures were “almost a wash.” looking at giving municipal employees and Reed said he spoke with someone at the department managers who do not have a MSBA to see if the town could save money contract and agreed to a pay freeze this year in other ways, such as bundling Leicester’s the same 2 percent raise he will get, Reed LEICESTER projects with others to be funded through said, “Certainly.” He added the town has $130,000, 12 Deer Pond Drive, Sovereign the Green Repair Program. Reed also said “tried to do it” so raises or pay freezes are Bank to Peter Beaulac. he would ask local banks if they would be done across the board, and would “as much $104,000, 29 Mayflower Road, Wells willing to finance the loan. as we can maintain that strategy and that Fargo Bank NA to Marc Curtis. “It shouldn’t affect the tax rate or taxpay- approach.” ers,” Armington said. “So it’s a win-win. We Selectman Sandy Wilson said she would just have to make sure we do everything vote for Reed’s amended contract because of according to the rules and regulations of the promise that town workers would get NORTH BROOKFIELD the grant.” the same raise as Reed — even if that money $50,000, 8 Willow St., Beneficial The town and schools have picked a has to come from unexpended funds and Massachusetts Inc. to Terkanian designer for the projects, Reed said, with isn’t given out until the end of the fiscal Brothers Realty LLC. Armington adding they are awaiting the year. $201,000, Pinecroft Avenue, Steven R. MSBA’s approval before work can proceed. “My full intent is that it be equitable, and Silverman to Michael E. Grasis and Selectmen Chairman Dianna Provencher my full intent is that we do have the money Dorothy C. Grasis. reminded people watching the meeting on to do that,” Wilson said. television that the School Department After the board unanimously approved offered to pay for the Special Town Meeting his new contract (Brennan could not attend out of its budget “because it is for the school SPENCER Monday’s meeting), Reed said “it’s been a $1, 91 Chickering Road and 89 and it is for a town building here, a school privilege” to work in Leicester, and “I would Chickering Road, Paul J. Tomlin and building. Thank you to the schools if this redouble my efforts and try to do an even Carol D. Tomlin to Carol D. Tomlin. does happen.” better job than I have been doing.” $100, 21 Lincoln St., Par Six Realty Trust (Jane C. McDonald, Trustee) to CONTRACT EXTENDED David Dore may be reached at (508) 909- John M. McDonald. 4140, or by e-mail at ddore@stonebridge- $130,000, 21 Bay Path Road, Mary B. After the board gave what Douglas press.com. Gagnon and Thomas F.Gagnon to Ronald Belanger called an “upbeat” evaluation of J. Legere and Mary A. Legere. WARREN $100, 457 Washington St., Maureen E. January NEWS BRIEF Beach to Maureen E. Beach, Amber Final Dawn Lee Beach and Zachary P.Genholt. 3 $100, 1054 Reed St., Guy W. Rochford Clearance Sale! and Kimberly R. Rochford to Guy W. Days! Rochford. Library to host self-defense strategies class $100, 431 Coy Hill Road and 447 Coy Hill Road, Cheryl M. Bolduc to Donald H. SaVe 20-60% WEST BROOKFIELD — The Merriam-Gilbert Public Library in Bolduc Jr. and Cheryl M. Bolduc. West Brookfield is hosting the free program “Self-Defense We are in the Strategies” from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. O Certified RAD (Rape/Aggression/Defense) instructor Debi Nau process of selling Bedrooms will conduct a two-part “hands-on” workshop for women and men, WEATHER from teens to seniors. out some of our O Living Rooms Registration is required by calling (508) 867-1410. current stock to Forecast for rest of O Recliners make room for new winter looks rough O INCREDIBLE SALE 2011 models. 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Based on what is predicted for the rest of Sundeen Furniture the season, Bastardi also says that this winter could end up being the coldest for the nation as a whole since the 1980s. RTE. 122 • UXBRIDGE/NORTHBRIDGE LINE • 508-234-8777 Open Tues.-Sun. 10-5 • Visa/MC/Disc. Good Local Newspaper” FREE LAYAWAY • FREE DELIVERY Deserves a “Every Town While cold weather is of course a part of M.T.W. 9:30-6:00; TH., FRI. 9:30-8:30; SAT. 9:30-6:00; SUN 11-5 TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com winter, the persistent nature of colder- than-normal conditions and a lack of brief warm spells people can typically look for- A STONEBRIDGE PRESS ward to during midwinter have been OW TO SE STAFF DIRECTORY unusual this season. Temperatures since H U PUBLICATION Dec. 1, 2010 have averaged below normal PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER from Boston and New York City to FRANK G. CHILINSKI Chicago, Minneapolis, New Orleans, (508) 909-4101 [email protected] Atlanta and even Miami. 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TO PLACE A RETAIL AD: TO SUBMIT CALENDAR The biggest snowstorms in February STAFF DIRECTORY OPERATIONS DIRECTOR ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE OR OUR TOWNS ITEMS: will target areas mainly north of a line EDITOR JIM DINICOLA RACHAEL GLENN E-MAIL: DAVID DORE (508) 909-4092 running from the Mason-Dixon Line to the (508) 909-4062 [email protected] (508) 909-4140 Ohio River and I-40 across the Plains, rachael@ [email protected] ADVERTISING MANAGER according to Bastardi. stonebridgepress.com TO SUBMIT A JEAN ASHTON Just to the south of this line (from LETTER TO THE EDITOR STAFF WRITER ELIZABETH GREGORY (508) 909-4104 TO PRINT AN OR SOUND OFF: Amarillo, Texas to about Atlantic City, (508) 909-4142 [email protected] N.J.) is where Bastardi expects storms to OBITUARY: E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] COMPOSITION MANAGER vary between producing snow, ice and rain [email protected] STAFF WRITER JULIE CLARKE for the bulk of the rest of the winter. 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ADVERTISING ASSISTANT POSTMASTER: Send address CALL A REPORTER’S LINE, OR SIMPLY DIAL AMY DAIGLE changes to Spencer New Leader, P.O. Box This week’s front page quote is (800) 367-9898 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. (508) 909-4112 [email protected] 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 attributed to Sophocles. Friday, January 28, 2011 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 Saturday buses coming back to Spencer

BY DAVID DORE City Hall to downtown Spencer extended from the Leicester Wal- [the] number of passengers rid- ACCURACY WATCH NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER every hour from 8 a.m. until 6 Mart Supercenter into Spencer. ing with us over the last year or The Spencer New Leader is committed to SPENCER — After a several- p.m., with additional departures The signboards on the buses will two.” accuracy in all its news reports. Although year absence, Worcester Regional at 7:20 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. from the say “Main Street, Webster Square For more information, visit the numerous safeguards are in place to ensure Transportation Authority buses bus stop across from City Hall on Plaza, Leicester Wal-Mart and WRTA website at accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. will once again be rolling in Main Street. Spencer,” he said. www.therta.com or call the Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at Spencer on Saturdays. Buses from downtown Spencer “This is the first service that WRTA at (508) 791-2389. the top right hand corner of page 3 in a William Lehtola, chairman of to Worcester will depart every 60 we’ve been able to provide to timely manner. the WRTA Advisory Board and a minutes from 8:48 a.m. to 6:48 Spencer since, I believe, 2003,” David Dore may be reached at If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- Spencer resident, said the service p.m., and at 8:08 p.m. and 9:08 p.m. Lehtola said. “And the reason (508) 909-4140, or by e-mail at 4140 during normal business hours. During non-business hours, leave a message in the would start Jan. 29. Lehtola said the buses would we’re able to provide it is we’ve [email protected]. editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will Buses will run from Worcester run on Route 19, which will be had a vast increase in service, return your phone call. Supper, movie night support local groups

NORTH BROOKFIELD — The North tance for qualified North Brookfield resi- Brookfield chapter of Hearts for Heat, the dents. The local chapter has helped 35 house- North Brookfield PTA, the Hayden Masonic holds since its founding three years ago, said Lodge and Hannaford Supermarkets joined President Michelle Petraitis, including five forces for their second annual family households so far this year. spaghetti dinner and movie night Saturday, Applications can be downloaded online at Jan. 22. www.heartsforheat.org/northbrookfield or The event, held at North Brookfield picked up at the North Brookfield Senior Elementary School, raised money for Hearts Center, the Haston Free Public Library and for Heat, which gives emergency fuel assis- the North Brookfield Hannaford store. Hearts for Heat also has local chapters in Spencer and Leicester to help residents of those towns. In Spencer, con- tact Sharon Legasey at [email protected] or (508) 885-9454, or download an application online at www.heartsforheat.org/ Spencer. In Leicester, contact Deborah Antanavica at debo- [email protected] or (508) 892-3086, or download an David Dore photos application online at Paul Jackson of New Braintree, left, and Jim Haupt of Barre serve up servings of spaghetti with sauce and www.heartsforheat.org/ a choice of meatballs or sausage. Leicester. In addition, Hearts for Heat’s North Brookfield site has a list of regional and state resources for heating assis- tance.

At left: Pat Zegarra of North Brookfield returned to the spaghetti supper last weekend to sell scarves she makes to raise money for Hearts for Heat. Here, she shows the new bag she recently bought and brought with her. And the message on the bag was true Saturday night: Zegarra could be seen knitting scarves dur- ing the supper.

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HAVE AN IDEA FOR BOUQUET OF THE WEEK? CALL DAVID DORE AT (508) 909-4140. Theheartof The Spencer New Leader thanks the Spencer Flower massachusetts.com Shoppe, Main Street, Spencer, for supplying the flowers. 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 28, 2011 Town Meeting OKs new windows at NBES

BY DAVID DORE asked if the district considered Massachusetts Certified Public NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER using smaller windows or getting Purchasing Official — another con- NORTH BROOKFIELD — There rid of some windows to save more dition of the MSBA Green Repair should be new windows in North on energy.He said walls have a high- program. The money will come Brookfield Elementary School’s er R-value, or resistance to heat flow, from the Bay Path Assessment future, now that Town Meeting vot- than windows. Account, as will $1,500 to upgrade ers have approved the idea. Shipman replied a feasibility the network server at the town All but two of the 50 people who study would be done (since it is a offices at 215 North Main St. for gathered Friday, Jan. 21 in the ele- condition of the MSBA grant). “Internet access and future internal mentary school auditorium voted to “That is certainly one question I networking and backup capabili- replace the building’s 130 windows. will raise to them” as part of the ties”; $2,210 to pay for a pump rental The Massachusetts School process, he said. for recent flooding on King Road; Building Authority is supposed to North Brookfield is one of 65 and $4,400 to pay a worker’s compen- reimburse 59.84 percent of the school districts from across the state sation claim. $486,452.40 cost, with the town (and invited to participate in the MSBA’s The town got a $13,347 reduction its taxpayers) responsible for the Green Repair Program. It will in its assessment for the Charlton rest if the grant is received. The repair or replace roofs, windows vocational school because Bay Path town will borrow the money needed and boilers in schools that are “oth- got an insurance payment following for the window replacement. erwise structurally, functionally the embezzlement conviction of ex- “As the boiler is new and the and educationally sound,” the business manager Paul Blanchette. HVAC system has been recently MSBA website states. “The main He pleaded guilty in January 2001 to upgraded, new windows are essen- goals of the Green Repair Program stealing $5.46 million from the tial to work in tandem with these are to improve learning environ- school and five counts of federal tax improvements to minimize fuel David Dore photo ments for children and teachers, evasion. costs,” stated an information sheet Ellen Smith hands out ballots so people could vote on Article 1 — the North reduce energy use, and generate The final article on the Jan. 21 distributed at Town Meeting and Brookfield Elementary School window project — at the Jan. 21 Special Town cost savings for districts.” Town Meeting warrant, Article 6, prepared by Interim Meeting in the school’s auditorium. The MSBA, a quasi-independent transferred $127.33 from the Sewer Superintendent of Schools Gordon state agency, will issue up to $300 Department’s expense account to its Noseworthy. also by rendering more efficient the replacing the windows would save million in a new type of bond called fiscal 2010 Sewer Unpaid Bills Along with the expected improvements already invested in about $17,000 a year in fuel costs. the Qualified School Construction Account. $291,093.11 reimbursement from the the building.” Heating the school costs an average Bond to pay for the projects. MSBA, Noseworthy wrote, “the Director of Buildings and of $60,000 per year. Town Meeting voters also David Dore may be reached at (508) town will incur fuel savings not only Grounds Peter Shipman told the Before the secret ballot vote was approved spending $1,100 to have a 909-4140, or by e-mail at ddore@stone- by eliminating serious leaks, but Board of Selectmen last month taken, resident Larry Underwood municipal official become a bridgepress.com. Nominations sought for 2011 Lucy Stone Award The Quaboag Historical Society is 1786-87. she returned to Massachusetts to deserving of the award. The name, Brookfield (2001); Jane Dolan, seeking nominations for the 2011 In 1834, when she was 16, she become a lecturer for abolitionist address and phone number of both Warren (2002); Richard Fiske, North Lucy Stone Achievement Award. began teaching at local schools. Her and equal rights groups. She often the nominator and the nominee Brookfield (2003); Philip Peirce, The award is given annually in father disapproved of educating experienced the jeers, heckling and must be included in the letter. Brookfield (2004); Ron Couture, observance of the Commonwealth’s women, but insisted that she work physical violence of hostile audi- All entries should be received by Brookfield (2005); John J. Murphy, designated Lucy Stone Day on to bring in money to help support ences, but she was resolute and the society by Wednesday, Feb. 18. West Brookfield and Joseph Craig March 8. This special day of recog- the family. He took most of the unwavering in maintaining the The name of the person chosen will Jr., New Braintree (2006); Robert nition is in honor of a remarkable money she earned to “assist with goals she had set for herself. be announced the week of March 8, Wilder, Brookfield and Armand woman who worked ceaselessly the farm debt and with the cost of On Jan. 8, 1870 she became the Lucy Stone Recognition Day. The Dimo, Warren (2007); Suzanne throughout her adult life to obtain her brothers’ college costs.” After founder and editor of The Women’s recipient will be invited to attend Lewandowski, North Brookfield equal rights for all individuals. stringent saving for nine years, she Journal newspaper, a publication the Quaboag Historical Society’s (2008); Barbara Clancy, Brookfield Lucy Stone was born and lived on managed to scrape together enough focusing on “the interests of Annual Luncheon Meeting Sunday, (2009) and Linda Carpenter, West the Coy Hill Road family farm in money to pay for the college’s first Woman, her educational, industri- May 1, to be held at the Salem Cross Brookfield (2010). West Brookfield. She was the eighth semester tuition cost. al, legal and political Equality.” Inn, Route 9, West Brookfield. A Nomination letters should be child in a family of nine children, She left the Brookfields in August The Quaboag Historical Society is monetary gift and the Lucy Stone mailed to the Quaboag Historical two of whom had died young. She 1843, the month she turned 25, to requesting nomination letters for Achievement Award trophy will be Society, P.O. Box 635, West was born with an exceptional level attend Oberlin College in Ohio. At any person living in one of the six given to the individual who, Brookfield, MA 01585-0635. of intelligence, a rebellious spirit that time, Oberlin was the only col- towns of the Quaboag Plantation through outstanding volunteer Additional information regard- and a stubbornness that late in life lege in the country to admit women, area (the four Brookfields, New community service, personifies ing the nominating process may be helped her persevere in the defiance as well as African American stu- Braintree and Warren), who the Lucy Stone’s final words to her obtained by contacting either of the of the rigid attitudes and customs of dents desiring to study for an writer feels is deserving of recogni- daughter, Alice: “Make the world society’s co-presidents, Bill Jankins the times. Her temperament was advanced degree. Lucy Stone was tion for his or her volunteer efforts better-.” at (508) 867-3673 or Amy Dugas at possibly inherited from her pater- one of the first women from in making their community a better Previous winners are Connie (508) 867-5428. nal grandfather, Francis Stone, who Massachusetts to earn a four-year place to live. The nominating letters Small, New Braintree (1999); the fought in the Revolution and was a college degree. should give a brief explanation of late Paul Walker, New Braintree leader of the Shays’ Rebellion in After finishing at Oberlin College, why the writer feels the nominee is (2000); the late Gertrude Hill, West O’Gara Park to remain open for snow disposal GUTTERS FULL OF ICE CAUSE PROBLEMS AT RICHARD SUGDEN LIBRARY BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ January’s snow,” McNeil said. “And Price where, exactly, the dozens of leaks in the gut- board. NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT Chopper is pretty good at piling it in their own ters at the Richard Sudgen Library are, select- LeVeillee will replace George Kiritsy, the SPENCER — Selectmen want to continue lot. We’re running out of room pretty quick- men are going to just repair all the gutters. board’s chairman, who died in October. allowing businesses to dispose of piles of ly.” “Wherever there is flashing, the gutters are “He served on the board for more than 25 snow at O’Gara Park, but they also want keep Officials’ other concern is the mess the either deteriorating or missing,” Berthiaume years,” said Berthiaume. “He was a good guy.” track of who is doing it and decide what con- melted snow leaves in the spring. said at the Monday, Jan. 24 Board of • Appointed Durant to the Financial ditions they want to put on it, they said at McNeil suggested the town consider charg- Selectmen meeting. Management Planning Committee. Selectman their Monday, Jan. 24 meeting. ing contractors for brining their loads of Initially, the board will use the $25,000 set Anthony Pepe also serves on the committee. Up until now, the company that plows the snow to the park. aside for such work to pay for design plans and Price Chopper Plaza has brought some of the “Perhaps some kind of monetary transac- the beginning of the repairs. Any money snow it’s removed from the lot to O’Gara Park. tion,” he said. “There’s a ton of work done in above that will have to come from the May In return, Price Chopper has opened up their the spring, and the budget is dwindling.” Town Meeting, they said. Plans in motion to parking lots to everyone, not just shoppers. Selectmen said that instead, the Parks and Town Administrator Adam Gaudette said But officials don’t think that plan would Recreation Department could keep a list of he approached one company about preparing work for other businesses. contractors who are using the park to dispose an estimate for the work. That company said it fix Town Hall clock of snow, and ask them to pitch in when it “It makes sense for the Price Chopper lot, would cost the town $10,000 to use infrared SPENCER — The clock on the steeple of but not for, say, Spencer Savings Bank,” said comes time for the spring cleanup. equipment to determine exactly where the Memorial Town Hall will once again be keep- Selectman Peter Durant, adding that he does- “If someone wants to dump snow there, we leaks are. ing time for the whole town, if a plan to refur- n’t see a problem with allowing businesses to can at least get a name, and in the spring, we Berthiaume said a quick look around the bish the old clock works out. use O’Gara Park for their excess snow without can utilize them,” Selectman Donald roof clearly shows that while the roof is fine, Selectmen plan on inviting William any restrictions. Berthiaume Jr. said. the gutters near the flashing are not. Flashing Cormier, of Cormier Jewelers, to speak to “Who cares if they put it there?” he said. Selectmen said they would speak with the is material — usually aluminum or galva- them about fixing it. “You have a big open space.” Parks and Recreation Department about the nized steel — used over joints to prevent water But that big open space is quickly filling up, matter. In the meantime, any businesses or from seeping in. Right now, it’s all a mess, Selectman Donald Berthiaume Jr. said he said Utilities and Facilities Superintendent residents who want to bring their snow to the Berthiaume said. has been speaking with Cormier about the Robert McNeil III. park can contact the Parks and Recreation “All the gutters are completely full of ice,” clock. Cormier will be able to put new move- “It’s almost half-full, and that’s just Commission at (508) 885-7500, ext. 185. he said. ment pieces on all four clocks, and keep the In other matters at the meeting, the board: old glass “dial,” Berthiaume said. LIBRARY LEAKS • Appointed Richard LeVeillee to fill a “Those clock faces are 6 feet,” Berthiaume vacancy on the Spencer Housing Authority said, adding that the clocks will be operated Instead of paying for a costly assessment of from a control panel that can be set up inside Town Hall. “It’s all automatic,” he said. “It does day- THE NEW YEAR WITH A RESOLUTION TO light savings, and if you lose power, it goes to MAKE YOUR DREAM KITCHEN A REALITY the right time when the power comes back on.” 50% OFF plus an The system can even control the bell, Berthiaume said. additional 10% OFF “It can make the bell strike on the hour, or ALL CUSTOM & SEMI-CUSTOM half hour, or if you want it to ring three times at 3 o’clock,” he said, adding that part of the CABINET ORDERS project would cost about $6,600. “I know that he’s giving us a very good AVAILABLE ON ORDERS PLACED deal,” Berthiaume said, and suggested that JANUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 12, 2011 the board ask Cormier to speak with them at See a kitchen designer for details. the Feb. 14 meeting. • No minimum cabinet quantity needed. The only part that still needs to be worked • Not available with any other promotion. out is finding a special mercury-vapor bulb • Promotion available on cabinet orders from Fine Furniture for the Bath. that will fit into the system, Berthiaume said. • Must be paid in full.

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BY DAVID DORE been cut by the state,” the letter ing that allowing in-state tuition Management at UMass Boston a car while trying to cross the street NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER read. rates for illegal immigrants will would incorporate changes suggest- between her home and a pasture. Selectmen in North Brookfield Patrick has yet to engage in any strip funds from municipalities that ed at the Jan. 13 meeting into the Christine Morrison said Dec. 21 could soon follow the lead of their formal debates about the legislation desperately need them. agreement. she put up “Horse Crossing” signs colleagues in Wales and draft a let- or publicly announce a decision to “In addition, it will hurt working All six towns either have (in the in the area to try to warn motorists. ter to legislators opposing efforts to file a bill, but many politicians class families who already face case of West Brookfield) or want to She added there is a bad curve near give illegal immigrants in the Bay expect that he will push the legisla- financial challenges with the high update job descriptions and policies where she and her horse cross to get State an in-state tuition rate to pub- tion within the next year. Selectmen cost of tuition for their children,” for municipal employees. But only to the pasture, and it is hard for driv- lic colleges subsidized by taxpayers. believe he should dedicate more the letter stated. “We are turning to three towns — Brookfield, West ers to see them until it is too late. Selectman Jason Petraitis men- attention to addressing the strug- our leaders on Beacon Hill, asking Brookfield and North Brookfield — She wears reflective clothing, she tioned news coverage of the Wales gles faced by cities and towns, as you to act boldly and oppose any “want to in spirit move forward,” said, but the horse did not. Morrison letter at his board’s meeting opposed to speaking about the possi- such proposition.” Walter said. Warren is “moving also suggested putting in a cross- Thursday, Jan. 20 and wondered if bility of assisting illegal immi- toward approving it” at Town walk in that area. grants with taxpayer monies. Meeting, she said. Walter reported Jan. 4 that Police North Brookfield could write one as REGIONAL PLANS AHEAD well. The other two members, “There is constant uncertainty Selectmen are scheduled to have Chief Aram Thomasian Jr. said he Richard Chabot and Chairman about how much state aid our town After two years of discussions, another regional meeting Thursday, would assign extra patrols to the Mary Walter, agreed with the idea. will be receiving each year, which selectmen from the four Feb. 17. area as time permits. He also point- Wales Selectmen Chairman makes it very difficult to create a Brookfields, Warren and New ed out that because South Main budget,” Valanzola said. Street is a numbered highway, the Michael Valanzola drafted the letter Braintree have made their first deal SCHEDULE CHANGE to the town’s legislators, state Sen. Wales, a member of the so they can buy office and cleaning state ultimately is responsible for Stephen Brewer (D-Barre) and state Tantasqua and Union 61 regional supplies together — and hopefully Starting next week, North setting (and possibly changing) Rep. Todd Smola (R-Palmer), on school districts, is also facing a drop get a better price by doing so. Brookfield selectmen will be chang- speed limits. behalf of his board. in reimbursements for regional At their monthly meeting Jan. 13 ing to an every-other-week meeting The speed limit on Route 67 is 35 “We took exception to the gover- school transportation. at West Brookfield Town Hall, offi- schedule. mph from the West Brookfield line nor’s discussions about this issue “With so many Massachusetts cials gave the contract for office sup- The board has been meeting every to 40 mph around Donovan Road, since municipalities in the state towns struggling, the fact that the plies to W.B.Mason — the only com- Tuesday night at the Senior Center, and then goes down to 30 mph when have endured multiple cuts in state governor is even discussing assist- pany that submitted a bid, accord- but Walter said Jan. 20 it should con- it joins Route 148 and becomes aid,” Valanzola said. ing illegal immigrants with taxpay- ing to Walter. Some bids for cleaning sider meeting every other week South Main Street. The letter drew attention to the er subsidies is a slap in the face to supplies were rejected because they (effective Feb. 1) and using the Walter said at the Jan. 11 select- state having a budget deficit for fis- legal citizens who pay their bills,” substituted some of the items in the Tuesday nights in between for exec- men’s meeting Highway cal 2012 and towns struggling to deal added Valanzola. request for proposals, she said. The utive sessions. They have been held Superintendent Gary Jean would with dwindling resources. Wales Included in the letter was a brief two remaining bids are being in recent weeks to discuss collective look into additional signage for the selectmen believe Gov. Deval personal note from Valanzola high- reviewed. bargaining, real estate and other area. Patrick’s proposal to give in-state lighting his belief that immigrants West Brookfield is serving as the reasons. tuition to illegal immigrants would add great value to our nation, but lead community for the regional Stonebridge Press Staff Writer be detrimental to taxpayers who are they must first go through the buying system, with Executive Kevin Flanders contributed to this under pressure to make ends meet. appropriate processes to become Secretary Johanna Barry oversee- DANGER ON SOUTH MAIN? article. “In the town of Wales, we imple- legal citizens of the United States. ing it. Extra police patrols and signage mented a wage reduction, held the “People whose first act into this The next step for the boards is to could soon be seen on the portion of David Dore may be reached at (508) line on increases to all budget items, country is to break the law should agree on an agreement for human Route 67 in North Brookfield known 909-4140, or by e-mail at ddore@stone- and found a way to make up for the not be rewarded for their actions,” resources and personnel policies. as South Main Street after a resident bridgepress.com. Community Policing Grant that has Valanzola wrote. Walter said Michael Ward from the told selectmen her horse was hit by The letter concluded by reiterat- Collins Center for Public

BROOKFIELD SELECTMEN’S NOTEBOOK What’s On Email Your Mind? BY ANGELA L. ZAJAC The Department of Revenue will Cooke, Cindy Mundell, Barbara “We don’t quite agree with all NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT be having a meeting to review Wilson, Town Clerk Michael of the report,” Heller explained. We’d Like to Know. BROOKFIELD — The Board of financial reports at the end of Seery and Selectmen Chairman A consultant also needs to be Us! Selectmen met in the Town Hall February. Rudy Heller. hired once the report is approved Email us your on Thursday, Jan. 20, a meeting • Selectmen reminded everyone The move came three months to deliver the report to the Office moved back two days because of of a development memo that after selectmen approved a of Dam Safety in Boston. thoughts to: one of last week’s snowstorms. went out to get budgets submitted charge for the formerly dormant • Land has been given to the Among the items discussed as soon as possible. Bylaw Committee, which town by an unknown donor. This SoundOff were: • A committee to review the Selectman Peter O’Connell, Seery will move to the next agenda • The six-town contract to pur- town’s bylaws and make sure and Mundell wrote. because the highway and water Spencer@ chase office supplies exclusively they have been approved at Town • The board is in the process of superintendents need to be pres- from W.B.Mason was approved at Meeting has been appointed by reviewing reports on a dam that ent in order to move forward with stonebridgepress.com the regional selectmen meeting. the selectmen. It includes James needed to be inspected. the gift.

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corn or beef tacos with taco shells or soft tortillas and assorted toppings, Mozzarella cheese and top- Spencer-East Brookfield Leicester High pings, seasoned oven fries, fresh apple or cinnamon applesauce, milk. Vegetarian option: Veggie entrée of the day. North Brookfield junior, senior high schools and Middle schools Thursday, Feb. 3: Chicken noodle soup, layered baked ziti with Mozzarella cheese, herb seasoned BREAKFAST Monday, Jan. 31: Choice of soup, ham and cheese green beans or chicken tender tortilla wraps with High School Monday, Jan. 31: Smucker’s Snack’n Waffle or or cheese on a wheat croissant, crackers, peaches, ranch dressing and lettuce, strawberry cup or Monday, Jan. 31: Hot dog in a roll, school made assorted cereal with toast, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. petite banana, milk. Vegetarian option: Veggie milk. Tuesday,Feb. 1: Mostaccioli noodles, plain or meat beans, hash brown, assorted fruit, milk. entrée of the day. Tuesday, Feb. 1: Chicken Parmesan sandwich, Tuesday, Feb. 1: Assorted Pop Tarts or J&J Soft sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, mixed Friday, Feb. 4: Potato corn chowder, honey Rib-B- Pretzel, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. fruit, milk. green beans, pasta with herbs, cup of applesauce, Que sandwich with deli roll bun, assorted toppings, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 2: Pillsbury Mini Pancakes or Wednesday, Feb. 2: Cook’s choice, milk. seasoned fries, vegetable du jour or meatball assorted bagels with cream cheese, fruit or 100 per- Thursday, Feb. 3: Pancakes, fruit sauce, hash Wednesday, Feb. 2: Steak and cheese sandwich, grinder with Mozzarella cheese and toppings, bag of Doritos, fresh vegetables served with ranch cent fruit juice, milk. brown, sausage, juice, fruit cup, milk. steamed carrots, fruit dessert, pear with sugared Thursday,Feb. 3: Assorted Pop Tarts or J&J Large Friday, Feb. 4: Spicy tenders, dipping sauce, bread- dressing, assorted fruit, milk. walnuts and whip topping, milk. Vegetarian option: Thursday, Feb. 3: Meatball sandwich, hash brown, Pretzel, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, milk stick, potato wedge, corn, Super Bowl cookie, milk. Vegetarian shells with sauce. Friday, Feb. 4: Bagel with cream cheese or assort- buttered carrots, assorted fruit, milk. ed cereal with toast, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, Friday, Feb. 4: Baked potato bar, broccoli, assorted milk. fruit, apple crisp, milk. LUNCH Alternates: Triple-Decker PBM (PBJ on Monday Monday, Jan. 31: Toasted cheese or grilled turkey Leicester Memorial Warren, West Brookfield and Friday), Grab & Go Salads. panini, tomato alphabet soup, rice pilaf with car- Monday, Jan. 31: Hot dog in a bun, baked beans, rots and dill, fruit, milk. potato wedge, pudding and cream, milk. Alternate: Tuesday, Feb. 1: Hot dog on a bun or fish sand- Sandwich choice. elementary schools wich, oven baked fries, cream of broccoli soup, Tuesday, Feb. 1: Spaghetti, plain or meat sauce, Monday, Jan. 31: Chicken patty sandwich with North Brookfield fruit, milk. green beans, garlic bread, mixed fruit, milk. bun, lettuce leaf and tomato slice, seasoned oven Wednesday, Feb. 2: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Alternate: Grilled cheese. roasted potato wedges, ketchup, strawberry cup or green beans, fresh baked roll, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 2: Cook’s choice, milk. banana, milk. Elementary School Thursday, Feb. 3: Asian orange chicken stir fry, Thursday, Feb. 3: Tacos, lettuce, tomato and Tuesday, Feb. 1: Veggie pasta soup du jour, chick- fortune cookie, pineapple, milk. cheese, corn, Jell-O wiggles, milk. Alternate: en patty sandwich with bun, lettuce leaf and toma- Monday, Jan. 31: Nacho and cheese, meat topping, Friday, Feb. 4: Assorted pizza, steamed broccoli, Chicken patty. to slice, seasoned green beans, fruit cup with green beans, salsa, assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: fruit, milk. Friday, Feb. 4: Chicken nuggets, french fries, car- grapes, milk. Alternate: Yogurt parfait entrée with Munchie Soft Pretzel Lunch. rots, wheat roll, Super Bowl cookie, milk. blueberries and crunchy granola. Tuesday, Feb. 1: Hot dog on a roll, potato puffs, Alternate: Hamburger. Wednesday, Feb. 2: Chicken and rice soup, Italian school baked beans, assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: baked ziti with meat sauce, warm whole grain din- Munchie Cereal Lunch. ner roll with butter,seasoned carrots, fruit cup with Wednesday, Feb. 2: Taco with toppings, rice pilaf, Wire Village, EB sliced strawberries or fresh apple or banana, milk. assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: Munchie Peanut Thursday, Feb. 3: Alphabet veggie soup, toasted Butter and Fluff Sandwich. Leicester Primary School cheese sandwich, tater tots, seasoned fresh vegeta- Thursday, Feb. 3: Chicken patty on a roll, pasta Elementary schools Monday, Jan. 31: Hamburger or cheeseburger on bles, assorted fruit cups or fresh tangerine, milk. with herbs, apples, milk. Alternate: Munchie Monday, Jan. 31: Chicken nuggets, vegetable rice, a wheat roll, french fries, corn, pudding and cream, Alternate: Salads with Italian chicken strips, Muffin Lunch. corn, fruit, milk. milk. assorted dressings, cheese, whole wheat roll and Friday, Feb. 4: School made pizza, tossed salad, Tuesday, Feb. 1: BBQ rib sandwich or fish sand- Tuesday, Feb. 1: Spaghetti, plain or meat sauce, butter. assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: Munchie Tuna wich, bag of low fat chips, vegetable sticks, brown- green beans, garlic bread, mixed fruit, milk. Friday, Feb. 4: Tomato soup, turkey soft or hard Sandwich Lunch. ie, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 2: Cinnamon glazed French shell tacos, cheesy sauce, seasoned fried rice, Wednesday, Feb. 2: Spaghetti with meat sauce, toast, hash brown, yogurt, fruit and juice, milk. chopped lettuce and tomatoes, fruit cup with grapes fresh baked roll, green beans, fruit, milk. Thursday, Feb. 3: Cook’s choice, milk. or fresh apple, milk. Thursday, Feb. 3: Cold cut grinder or ham and Friday, Feb. 4: Chicken nuggets, french fries, corn, Bay Path Regional cheese chef salad, vegetable chicken noodle soup, wheat roll, sugar bowl cookie. pickles, Jell-O, fruit, milk. Alternate: Grilled cheese. Friday, Feb. 4: Assorted pizza, steamed broccoli, Tantasqua Regional Voke-Tech High fruit, milk. BREAKFAST Monday, Jan. 31: French toast with strawberries Quaboag Regional junior, senior high schools and cream, yogurt, orange or apple juice. Monday, Jan. 31: Pancakes with blueberry sauce Tuesday, Feb. 1: Scrambled eggs and bacon, whole Lake and Maple or pancake syrup, ham slice, hash brown patty, wheat toast, jelly, fresh fruit, orange or apple juice. Middle/High School apple, juice, milk. Alternate: Chicken nuggets, Alternate: Toast, cereal, juice. Wednesday, Feb. 2: Apple cinnamon coffee cake, BREAKFAST brown rice with roll. Street schools Tuesday, Feb. 1: Chicken pot pie with vegetables, bowl of cereal, fresh fruit, cup of yogurt, orange or Monday, Jan. 31: Choice of breakfast cereal and apple juice. BREAKFAST slice of whole wheat toast with butter or breakfast garden salad, dinner rolls, blueberry crisp with whipped cream, milk. Alternate: Assorted pizza. Thursday, Feb. 3: French toast, syrup, orange or Monday, Jan. 31: Smucker’s Snack’n Waffle or egg and bacon burrito, 100 percent fruit juice or apple juice, fresh fruit, cup of yogurt. Alternate: fruit cup, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 2: Turkey BLT wrap, rosemary bagel with cream cheese, fruit or 100 percent juice, and garlic potato wedges with sour cream, greens, French toast, syrup, cereal, yogurt, juice. milk. Tuesday, Feb. 1: Whole grain strawberry Friday, Feb. 4: Ham, egg and cheese muffin, hash Breakfast Benefit bar,peanut butter cup with whole fruit, juice, milk. Alternate: Chicken patty in a roll, Tuesday, Feb. 1: Bagel with cream cheese or Twin pasta salad. brown, fresh fruit, cup of yogurt, orange or apple Pop Tarts, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. grain toast, fresh fruit, 100 percent fruit juice or juice. fruit cup, milk. Thursday, Feb. 3: General Tso’s Chicken, Oriental Wednesday, Feb. 2: Assorted muffins or assorted rice, Oriental vegetables, cinnamon bread, fortune LUNCH cereal, giant goldfish graham, fruit or 100 percent Wednesday, Feb. 2: Choice of breakfast cereal and Monday, Jan. 31: Chicken Parmesan and sauce slice of whole wheat toast with butter or breakfast cookie, pineapple, milk. Alternate: Tacos with rice juice, milk. or burgers and fries (alternate weeks). over spaghetti, grated cheese, French bread and Thursday, Feb. 3: Pillsbury Mini Pancakes or egg and bacon burrito, 100 percent fruit juice or butter, fruit, dessert. Alternate: Plain spaghetti, fruit cup, milk. Friday, Feb. 4: Hot pastrami and cheese on rye, bagel with cream cheese, fruit or 100 percent juice, oven fries, corn, pickles, strawberries, milk. sauce, roll, fruit, dessert. milk. Thursday, Feb. 3: Assorted cold cereal choices, Tuesday, Feb. 1: Hot dogs in a bun, baked beans, wheat toast with butter or jam or peanut butter, Alternate: Caesar salad with chicken or nuggets Friday, Feb. 4: Assorted cereal or assorted and rice (alternate weeks). baked french fries, creamy coleslaw, fresh fruit, muffins, giant goldfish graham, fruit or 100 percent assorted 100 percent fruit juice or fruit cup, milk. dessert. Alternate: Tossed salad, cheese, bread, juice, milk. Friday, Feb. 4: Toasted English muffin with straw- fruit. LUNCH berry jam, honey roasted sunflower seeds, fresh Wednesday, Feb. 2: Chicken Parmesan with noo- Monday, Jan. 31: Hamburger or cheeseburger, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, milk. dles and spaghetti sauce, tossed green salad, roll oven baked fries, corn, fruit, milk. LUNCH Brookfield Elementary and butter. Alternate: Plain noodles with sauce, Monday, Jan. 31: Chili bean soup with whole Tuesday, Feb. 1: Toasted cheese, tomato alphabet Monday, Jan. 31: French bread pizza, cream of roll, fruit. grain crackers, BBQ rib sandwich with bun or Thursday, Feb. 3: Beef and cheese sauce on nacho soup, cucumber wheels, fruit, milk. chicken tender wraps with ranch dressing, lettuce, broccoli soup, saltine crackers, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 2: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Tuesday,Feb. 1: Hamburger or cheeseburger, oven chips, salsa sauce, creamy coleslaw, fresh fruit. seasoned green beans, tater tot potatoes, home Alternate: Nacho chips and cheese sauce, slaw, fresh baked roll, green beans, fruit, milk. baked cookie, apricots, milk. Vegetarian option: baked fries, fruit, milk. Thursday, Feb. 3: Tacos with toppings, corn, fruit, Wednesday, Feb. 2: Toasted cheese sandwich, fruit, dessert. Large bowl of chili bean soup with whole grain roll. Friday, Feb. 4: Baked macaroni and cheese, sweet milk. Tuesday, Feb. 1: Assorted homemade pizza slice, creamy tomato soup, saltine crackers, fruit cup, Friday, Feb. 4: Plain or pepperoni pizza, steamed milk. peas, tossed green salad, roll and butter, fruit. vegetable du jour, pasta veggie salad with shredded Also available: Pizza with carrots and celery sticks broccoli, fruit, milk. carrots and broccoli bits, cherry cobbler with whip Thursday, Feb. 3: Pasta with or without meat sauce, shredded cheese, garlic green beans, fruit, with dressing or grinders with lettuce and tomato topping or fresh apple, milk. Vegetarian option: (Tuesday and Friday); tossed salad with chicken or Vegetarian pizza round. milk. Alternate: Chef ’s salad. Friday, Feb. 4: Oven baked macaroni and cheese, grinders with lettuce and tomato (Monday, Wednesday, Feb. 2: Veggie minestrone, popcorn Wednesday and Thursday). chicken with mashed potatoes, chicken gravy and garlic bread, garden tossed salad, fruit, milk. Note: Alternates entrees are available all week. Friday, January 28, 2011 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 Readers reveal their favorite hints

It’s a brand new year and that one can find and reassemble the With this creative tip, a bottle of vino sets (a $60 value) at the renowned restaurant, means another new round of timely pieces of the entire card. Dumpster the mood twice! located on Route 131 across the town common tips from readers! From personal divers can do that. in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the security advice to re-purposing house- Paranoid? Perhaps! Safe? You The next time you have a bottle of wine, business of dispensing tips, not inventing hold items, the following tips and Betcha! save the corks (only the non plastic type) and them (although I can take credit for some), tricks are geared to save time or Tip #2: Cats love to eat grass. soak it in rubbing alcohol. Next time you are I’m counting on you readers out there to money or both! Read on for the latest They also try to eat anything that using your fireplace place under your log and share your best helpful hints! submissions from readers. looks like grass. And many cat trees light it. The cork helps the fire started faster. And remember, readers, if you’ve and cat furniture are covered with G.D. Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that discovered something that makes carpets that have either a cloth or Southbridge has worked for you? Do you have a question your life a little easier, send it in and plastic backing. When they shred regarding household or garden matters? If you could win dinner for two at the TAKE (e.g. from cats scratching on them) PRIZE WINNER so, why not share them with readers of the Publick House in Sturbridge! they let ribbon or string-like fibers Southbridge Evening News? Send questions THE Congratulations to Henry Franz of *** dangle from them which a cat sees Fiskdale, whose name was drawn as winner and/or hints to: “Take the Hint!”, c/o the A little twist transforms this read- HINT as grass. Should such fibers be for Dinner for Two at the Publick House in Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St., er’s trash into trash liners! ingested by the cat it can cause Sturbridge. He offered the two great tips Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail severe intestinal problems, even above. [email protected]. Hints are entered into a I think I have a great hint. For peo- KAREN death. A wise cat owner will trim drawing for dinner for two at the historic ple who take their clothes to a dry TRAINOR such fibers (1/2-inch) short so that a WIN DINNER FOR TWO AT THE PUBLICK Publick House Inn. cleaning establishment, when they cat cannot grasp them by mouth HOUSE For more great hints, tune into “Take the pick up their clothes, usually they are and eat them. Of course the inges- Hint!” one-minute snippet tips aired twice in plastic bags. I use the plastic bags as trash tion of other foreign, rigid or ‘stringy’ Your tips can win you a great dinner for daily on WORC-FM 98.9. And for more tips can liners for small waste baskets that may objects like rubber bands, string, twistems, two at the historic Publick House Historic and talk, be sure to listen to my live hour-long be in the bathroom, bedroom, or home office, etc. is equally dangerous and should be pre- Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be show that runs from 9-10 a.m. each Friday on and do not have wet items thrown into them. vented. Happy (alive) cat, happy owner! entered into a random drawing. One winner WARE-AM 1250. I take the bag and tie one end into a knot and Henry Franz per month will win a fabulous dinner for two place it in the basket. When it’s time to empty, Fiskdale I just tie the top and throw out in the trash. If *** you have a long bag, you can cut it in half and This repurposing tip saves both money and get two bags. This works well for communi- storage space! ties that must use the clear bags for their trash. The table protectors used beneath a cloth NEWS BRIEF Hope this hint helped to recycle at least a tablecloth on a dining room table are expen- little bit of plastic. Have a great day. sive. A cheap alternative is to buy a flannel- Pat Christensen backed vinyl tablecloth, put it on the table Charlton and cut it to size. For storage, I roll it and Join Mother’s Group for Monday activities *** place it under a bed. Folding it causes creas- From safeguarding your identity to protect- es that may be permanent and would show BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Mother’s Group invites local mothers and chil- ing your pet, a safety conscious reader pass- under a cloth tablecloth. dren to stop by Brookfield Town Hall in the Banquet Hall on Mondays from 3:30-5:30 es along two ways to ensure peace of mind: Betty Bliss p.m. until the end of April. It’s free. West Brookfield Renee Coro has been scheduled for two Mondays a month at 4 p.m. (Feb. 7 and 28, Tip #1: Besides your Social Security num- *** March 7 and 21, and April 4 and 25). Future dates will be announced. This program ber the information contained in the magnet- Recycling is “in the bag” with this kitchen is sponsored by the Brookfield Cultural Council. It is supported in part by a grant ic strips of credit cards and health care plan tip: from the Brookfield Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the ID cards can be the most damaging if mis- Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. used. When disposing of outdated cards like Instead of tossing used ziplock bags that Games and crafts will be available, too. All preschool and elementary students this I do the following: held items such as crackers, store them in a must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This is a drop-in program, not a 1. Move the magnetic strip over a strong convenient place like under the sink. When drop-off. All activities will take place only in the Banquet Hall. magnet. This erases the information in the you have an item like an empty tuna pouch to The Mother’s Group would like to thank the Board of Selectmen for permission strip; 2. 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VIEWPOINTOPINION AND COMMENTARY FROM SPENCER, LEICESTER AND THE BROOKFIELDS

EDITORIAL Sizing up Weathering downsizin

The fast-food marketing practice of “super- the storm sizing” notwithstanding, today we’re dis- cussing the contemporary, somewhat sneaky, trend toward just the opposite: downsizing Last week, we talked about ice, so products without telling the customer. You’ve probably encountered it — whether naturally, let’s talk about snow — or not you were aware of it, and in particular, the effects of but most recently it struck said snow, because as we all know, us meaningfully as we pre- pared a lunch for work and winter weather can wreak some discovered that the slice of havoc. bread in the palm of our These tips were gleaned from hand was barely enough to cover the palm of our hand National Grid. And although a few — let alone sufficient for snowstorms have already passed, making a man-sized turkey we felt this would be a good guide sandwich! to apply throughout the winter Now bread loaves come AS YOU in all sizes, of course, and season. we’re not naïve enough to Be prepared. High winds and LIKE IT suppose that slices from heavy, wet snow can cause electri- ETTERS TO THE DITOR every on-sale bargain L E MARK ASHTON brand will match in size, cal service interruptions, so it’s a shape, and thickness the good idea to stock up on lighting biggest and best of a devices that don’t require electric- Pepperidge Farm multi-grain package, but Anderson: Loose metal bucket caused problems with truck the slice we were holding looked to be only ity, like working flashlights, at about three bites big — not enough to get us least one battery-operated radio To the Editor: plastic skid plates and shields for the oil pan past page one on our eat-lunch/read-the- This letter is to the tow/ramp truck driv- and transmission. and an extra supply of batteries in paper-at-our-desk lunch adventure. er/owner who was driving west on Route 9 He were obviously aware that it happened So we paused to measure the tiny,thin slice your home. A radio is a great way in the vicinity of Barnes Enterprises in because I saw his brake lights go on briefly, in question against another slice, from anoth- to stay in touch, as National Grid East Brookfield on Friday, Jan. 14 at around but when he saw me pull over he kept going. er brand, in the fridge. (Remember when provides news media with timely 4:15 p.m. An hour later when I drove by the area again homes used to have actual bread boxes — or I just want to thank him for not tying the metal pan was gone, so he must’ve come drawers — in which household bread was information regarding service down that large metal drain pan (bucket) back for it. stored, and the fridge was reserved for milk, restoration efforts. Also, National that was in the back of his truck. I can’t say So now his negligence (and stupidity) is butter,eggs, and other comestibles that might Grid’s emergency outage report- how much I really appreciate that it flew off going to cost me several hundred dollars to “go bad?” When did modern bread, produced and bounced into the eastbound side of the fix my truck. with more than its share of chemical preser- ing number is (800) 465-1212. road right in front of me. After it hit my grill vatives, move into the refrigerator? Probably when the breadbox itself moved out to the If you lose power, turn off any and bumper and bent my license plate, it DAVE ANDERSON appliances that were on when the went under my truck and broke the bumper curb with other yard sale items!) Anyway, SPENCER the tiny slice in question was indeed much power went off, but leave one light cover and lower deflector, radiator splash shield and cracked and caved in the heavy smaller than others in the household, but we on so you will know when power is couldn’t remember purchasing the offensive restored. loaf at any great savings, or for the dietary concern of “eat less bread, lose pounds Power problems can sometimes SOUND OFFS today!” interrupt public water supply sys- We checked with the household’s main pur- tems or disable well pumps, so it’s chasing agent (the wife), who confirmed our suspicions about the loaf in question and an especially good idea to keep a Agrees with taping elections, thinks time for Alicea to go suggested the manufacturers had simply supply of bottled drinking water made smaller loaves, at decreased costs, with- Sound Off: all the recounts were the same except for the handy, as well as some canned out reducing the price, thereby enhancing Regarding Jim McKenna’s idea about tap- town of Southbridge where the seals were their profits. Who looks at sizing information food. ing elections (“6th District flap shows need broken on the boxes. Something fishy obvi- or the number or thickness of slices on a loaf People who depend on electric- to tape elections,” Jan. 21), I think it’s an ously went on. I was born at night, but not of bread? powered life support equipment, excellent idea. last night. Our purchasing agent (PA) informed, us in I also think that [Geraldo] Alicea should To have a lawsuit and possibly another fact, of other downsizings we may not yet such as a respirator, should let abdicate his seat, which is what the people election is a slap in the face to the voters. have discovered. We were well aware of grad- National Grid know. Register as a voted for. He is obviously having a difficult Alicea should accept the original vote and ual decrease of a “half-gallon” of ice cream National Grid life support cus- time accepting that he was not reelected. go do something else. from an actual two quarts to the present 1.5- The vote was counted on election night and quart package. Every ice cream maker has tomer at (800) 322-3223. done it. The packages may look (and stack) After a storm, if your home is the same from the top, but are tapered to pro- without power, call National Grid. duce the manufacturer’s savings. We’re pret- Caller wondering why local residents vote Republican ty sure that other frozen confections have fol- If you see a downed power line on lowed suit. Popsicles and fudge bars, etc., Sound Off: that just worry about them and they take your street, report it. Assume all seem much smaller today than when we were I was just wondering in these little towns care of their own. They don’t care about the downed power lines are energized kids — and not only because WE’RE today so here in Central Mass. — the Brookfields, middle class. much bigger. and dangerous. Do not go near any Spencer, Leicester and all this area around I find that people in areas where you And the PA had useful information on wires you see on the ground and here — why people here vote Republican. would think they would be Republican vote other packaging cheaters. Most yogurts start- keep children and pets indoors I don’t understand because the Democrat. I don’t know what’s wrong with ed out in eight-ounce containers, which are Republicans certainly are not going to help the people out here, why they do that. It’s typically now just six ounces. A contempo- until the problem is fixed. the people that live in this area. Many of the just very strange, I think, because you cer- rary can of tuna provides barely enough If you see evidence of electrical people here are blue-collar workers, and tainly aren’t going to get any help from fixin’s for a single tuna salad sandwich, while system damage in your home such they’re not going to get any help from the [Speaker of the House] Mr. [John] Boehner it seems that Mom used to feed five or six of Republicans. And they have even stated that or any of those other people. They so much us with one can of Star Kist in the Sixties. as sparks or broken or frayed many times, that they don’t care about the as said it. And they don’t worry about the While a quart of milk or juice remains a wires, turn off the electricity at middle class or the working class. They are middle class or the working class. quart (thus far), packages of many paper the main fuse box or circuit break- paid off by lobbyists, corporate companies products (towels, napkins, whatever) have er. If you have to step in water to grown thinner, or flimsier, without resultant cost savings — for the consumer. get to the fuse box or circuit break- “Did you know that toilet paper isn’t as er, avoid the area, and call an elec- Wondering why new tax rate not announced before bills wide as it used to be?” asked our PA. “What trician first for advice. Until the are you talking about?” we inquired, and we Sound Off: on the tax base in North Brookfield, but I received visual confirmation that what used power comes back on, leave your I would like to know why the Town of don’t think that’s correct. to cover the width of the little wooden rod on refrigerator and freezer doors North Brookfield did not make any the toilet paper holder now exposes about shut. Opening them will cause the announcements in any publications that Editor’s Note: According to Selectmen three-quarters of an inch of wooden rod. Actually, toilet paper manufacturers may temperature inside to rise and has- they’re going to raise the tax rate by $1 per Chairman Mary Walter, the new tax rate $1,000. Isn’t that the normal procedure, that was announced at one of her board’s meet- have learned this trick from the newspapers. ten food spoilage. it should be announced? It’s the first time ings. And the rate went up by $1 in part Back about 1970, when we first joined the local newspaper and spent some time in the We hope these tips prove useful. I’ve seen it not announced at all. The only because of two new debt exclusions added to pressroom and production areas, newspaper You never know when a power out- way you find out is by receiving your bill. I the rolls — for the town’s new fire truck and rolls were gargantuan — typically 32-34 inch- age will occur. The best thing you find that quite unusual. I don’t know if it’s the new police station. es wide and weighing close to 1,000 pounds because of the number of debt exclusions can do is be prepared. each. But by the time we left newspapering (in 1995), a full-size roll had been decreased to only 29 inches wide — saving thousands of dollars in the cost of newsprint annually and reducing the typical newspaper column to a LETTERS harder-to-read-but-more-profitable dimen- sion. Newsprint also got thinner (less costly to mail) and dingier (less white) while the 1872-2007 Extra! Extra! Read All About It! cost of a newspaper itself never seemed to go We think you’re important enough to tell all our readers to turn to the down at the newsstand or convenience store Opinion pages and read your Letters to the Editor. counter. But first, you have to write us! Now I’m not begrudging the few remaining Mail your letters to the Spencer New Leader, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, newspaper publishers their right to make a MA 01550. profit. You’re probably holding this column Or e-mail your letters to the editor at [email protected]. in your hand before recycling the printed product with your other household waste You’ll need to provide your name and place of residence, along with a packaging. Hopefully, there will always be 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 phone number, so we can verify the letter is yours. someone who prefers ink on paper to digital Telephone (800) 367-9898 We don’t have a set limit, but if you keep it around 600 words or so, blips on cathode ray or liquid crystal display Fax (508) 764-8015 you’re going to have a better chance at seeing all your words in print. tubes. www.spencernewleader.com If you want to write a bit longer about a particular issue, maybe a guest But the downsizing of American packag- Your Turn column is your cup of tea. If you do that, try to keep it between ing bears serious reporting — and attention. FRANK G. CHILINSKI 700-800 words. The only Sunday paper in town now has “Sunday funnies” so eye straining that we PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER Remember, libelous remarks and/or personal attacks are a no-no and need a magnifying glass just to figure out could lead to your letter not being published. what’s happening in the Family Circus. That DAVID F. D ORE So, what are you waiting for? Start writing! and the TP deception spell some truly hard EDITOR, SPENCER NEW LEADER times for America! Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for Stonebridge Press publications. Friday, January 28, 2011 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 VIEWPOINT ‘Afghan Star’

ast week marked the 10th tions of the lyrics were quite different, uncovering her hair during her farewell per- said, going on to quote President Barack season debut of “American too. One song at the end of the season, formance — and for dancing a little bit, in Obama’s statement that: “It’s Afghans who Idol” — sans Simon Cowell for example, spoke about how no mat- what most Westerners would consider a very must secure their country. And it’s Afghans and Paula Abdul and with ter which part of Afghanistan people modest outfit, with an incredibly modest foot who must build their nation.” Lnew judges Steven Tyler were from (it named several cities in shuffle. “And we stand ready to help you in that and Jennifer Lopez. its lyrics), they are all brothers. Many The other contestant, who made it a few effort,” Biden said in his Jan. 11 speech. For the first time since 2003, since of the contestants performed original places further in the lineup, did not dance and While it will undoubtedly take the time and I’m not living in the U.S., I’ll have to compositions, singing freshly created told interviewers that she would never do effort of Afghanis and other nations to aid go without the show that saw my sec- lyrics especially for the show. such a thing because she thought it was inap- this process well into the future, I can’t help ond-cousin, Siobhan Magnus, come The show — which brought music to propriate. She got death threats, too. but see promise in what “Afghan Star” in sixth place in 2010 … and which KRISTAL the forefront of a culture that hadn’t That’s quite a stark contrast to the showi- showed. prevented me from doing homework embraced music for years — brought ness, sex appeal and commercialism that dom- In most countries, “Idol” is dismissed as a a few nights a week during high KLEAR people together. They could be united inate contestants’ campaigns to win silly cultural phenomenon — a mindlessly school, college and graduate school. I on one front, even if cultural or politi- “American Idol,”“Pop Idol,” or any number of entertaining television spectacular that gets suppose it’s only fitting, considering KRIS REARDON cal ideologies separated them other- the versions of “Idol” that have sprung up made fun of frequently. that I’m no longer in school and no wise. One man was willing to sell his around the world. But that’s when we take the idea of voting — longer have homework. car so he could use the money he Before seeing this documentary, I’d hardly and having a say in anything, even something So instead of sitting down to rate the per- gained to promote his favorite candidate. have thought about the democratic process deemed as silly — for granted. formances of J. Lo and Steven Tyler, I headed For some, the documentary reported, this being exemplified in sending text message The idea obviously has a very different to Kino Dvor, an independent movie theater in was their first real encounter with democra- votes (called SMS overseas) for reality compe- impact in Afghanistan. Ljubljana, Slovenia. There, the American cy: the simple text message vote that could titions. But when voting crops up in a way I’d recommend seeing “Afghan Star” to any- Embassy was hosting a free showing of advance their favorite candidate. that’s not so directly laced with deeply com- one who is interested in “Idol,” Afghanistan, “Afghan Star” (2009). The top three that season were from very plex political agendas — even if it’s just for a or the way that music — and the absence of it The British documentary followed four con- different ethnic groups in Afghanistan, and television singing competition — it can have a — can profoundly affect a culture. testants in the third season of the show, which much more was at stake than a simple record- dramatic cultural effect. follows a similar format to “American Idol,” ing contract in the show’s voting system and Vice President Joe Biden recently visited Kristina Reardon, of Uxbridge, is in Britain’s “Pop Idol,” and singing competitions promotion ... especially for women. Afghanistan. In a press conference, he said Ljubljana, Slovenia on a Fulbright grant for on reality television in a host of different As the song I quoted earlier mentioned, it that it was not the intention of the U.S. to the 2010-11 school year. You can reach her at countries. was a brotherhood. nation-build. [email protected]. Her views are The style of singing — in Arabic, with lim- Only three women tried out for the show. “As [Afghan] President Karzai often points her own and do not reflect those of the U.S. ited vocal range — was very different from a While two did make it to the top 10, one of out, this is the responsibility of the Afghan Department of State or the Fulbright Program. lot of Western pop music. And the transla- them received death threats for accidentally people, and they are fully capable of it,” Biden SOUND OFFS Sound Off on pantry Christmas baskets does not sit well

Sound Off: complain? Did anyone of his or her pantry or making family-to-family because they didn’t get what some- tell someone who has the means to I was appalled at the Sound Off able-bodied five-plus family mem- donations. There will always be one else did. I’m sorry they are provide for another family that commentary regarding the bers assist loading and unloading, those people that feel they are enti- struggling, but they need to remem- there is a limit as to what can be Christmas basket giveaway at Our or did they just collect what they tled to things, but the grateful peo- ber that people are giving from given? We belong to Mary, Queen of Lady of the Rosary Church were “entitled” to and complain? ple far outweigh them. There is their hearts to help them, and they the Rosary Parish. Even when we (“Concerns voiced about gift give- Here is a suggestion for the com- nothing fair about anyone being in don’t have to. had two children in college and our aways, Christmas baskets,” Dec. plainer: if they do not like the free need so don’t judge someone when financial situation was tight with 31). The writer puts in for free food hand out — don’t take it! Leave the you don’t know how needy they Sound Off: college expenses, we still provided and gifts, takes the hand out and contributions for someone else who might be. Some people don’t have I was also offended by the article food and gifts during the Christmas complains? Has gratitude been is needy and who will be thankful anything not even a home to call written by the Sound Off writer Season to the food pantry. I would replaced with a sense of entitle- for what they receive. their own. who voiced concerns about the certainly like to think that our gifts ment? Please, everyone, open your Mary, Queen of the Rosary Food were received in the spirit of Family to family matching is ran- Sound Off: hearts and give what you can to Pantry (Letters to the Editor, Jan. Christianity. dom and anonymous. A family in God bless the [Mary,Queen of the those in need even if it is just a 14). Instead of being thankful for Now that our children are grown, “need” may get matched with an Rosary] Food Pantry and all those prayer. I guarantee that those in gifts and food received, the writer we do give more to the recipient of organization. For example, the that help and donate to them. It is that much need, will be very grate- was clearly more concerned with the gift tag we choose because we police and fire associations each horrible for people to judge others ful, for anything that they get. what others had received. It always are able to afford it. For us to be told sponsor a family resulting in a larg- when they might not know what sit- amazes me how some people feel that we cannot give more than the er contribution. A group of fami- uation they might be in. Sound Off: entitled. requested gift goes against the true lies, who have very little alone, may Someone that sizes up donations This is regarding the complaint I do not know those involved with meaning of Christmas. Hopefully ask to take on a family who is even made to other people needs to stop about Mary, Queen of the Rosary this ministry, but can only imagine the Sound Off writer finds personal less fortunate. The group as a whole and think about themselves. No one food baskets. I was shocked and dis- the amount of work that is peace and begins to realize just how is able to give a larger contribution. is entitled to anything in this world, mayed that someone would actually involved. The Sound Off writer fortunate their family is to have the Did the writer stop and think and we should thank God every day complain because someone would like limits placed on gifts food pantry at Mary, Queen of the their sponsor or the church may for what we do have and what we received more than they did. They and food received. Why would you Rosary Parish available to them. also be struggling? Food pantry get. should be thankful they got any- donations are down. The requests The people at the food pantry are thing at all! The staff does their for assistance have greatly volunteers and do a remarkable job, best to provide for the needy, and I increased, resulting in less being they give their time and effort from know that they go above and stretched further to assist the most their heart, and the families that beyond to accomplish this mission. Trash, Demolition Debris, • Etc. people. 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My own children CATHY’S FAMILY SALON hard to distribute baskets on because there is always someone in received fewer gifts so we could 19 Greenville St., Spencer, MA Thanksgiving, Christmas and a worse position than you and do take more Giving Tree tags than we Easter. No verification is made as to not judge them or the people that usually do. I’m sorry,but when I see the need of the family who asks for give to them just because they got a request for a pair of shoes or KIDS HAIRCUTS $5.00 Complete (Under 12) assistance. No one has ever been toilet paper and you didn’t. In these gloves for Christmas I pick up a few PERMS & COLOR $35.00 - HAIRCUTS $10.00 turned away. Volunteers, many of tough economic times so many are extra items in the hope that I could whom do not even attend the in need and you never know when make some child’s Christmas a lit- Price includes finest quality church, assist on distribution day. you might be the one out of a job, tle better. haircare products & complete styling During the Christmas 2010 distri- wondering how you are going to This is so typical of today’s socie- bution a family picked up their bas- feed your family and pay the bills. ty. Instead of being thankful for ket and returned to help load and The only judge that there should be what they receive, they’re upset 508-885-9852 deliver for others. That family gave on people’s generosity is God, back in labor what they received in and if he compels people to gifts. That family showed gratitude spend that much on a family and the true meaning of giving there must be a reason. back. I just pray that that letter Did the writer volunteer to help does not discourage anyone with labor, or does he or she just from donating to the food 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 28, 2011 SPORTS Rejuvenated Panthers pursue District, Clark tournaments

BY NICK ETHIER more and we made that transition to make Then there is freshman Wyatt Caron, some- roster. SPORTS STAFF WRITER him the off guard.” one who doesn’t put the pads on during the Prouty is currently a mediocre 5-8, but the Last season the David Prouty boys’ basket- Travis Caron and Jake Nadreau start at the fall season for Prouty’s football team. But Panthers have posted a good home record of ball team went through what some would call power forward and center positions, respec- Dion likes the way Caron plays, as he’s a var- 5-3 and still have time to make a late push a rebuilding year, as the Panthers struggled tively, while Brandon Comeau is one of the sity starter, and he sees a bright future over- toward the postseason tournaments. to a record of 4-15 while playing mostly soph- first substitutes for the big men. all, as the JV team currently has a record of “We’ve been a decent home team, but we’re omores who weren’t quite varsity ready. Dion feels his interior presence – and the 7-3. 0-for the road,” Dion said, which is the Now Prouty is rejuvenated, as the sopho- majority of his team, for that matter – is “We do have good young kids that we’re biggest problem for the team thus far. “That mores-turned-juniors – plus two seniors who quite strong and physical, as most of the excited about,” Dion said of the charge led by comes with the fact that we’re a fairly young missed last season due to injury – are playing team also plays on the football squad. Caron. team. When we put forth an effort like we did well and hope to make a late run at the “[Almost] every kid that we play plays foot- Lucas Davis and Clayton Fahey bring the against Tantasqua at home, we can be com- District and Clark tournaments. ball, so they’re all tough kids,” he said. leadership to the team, which was something petitive with anybody.” Fourth year coach Scott Dion views last Sophomore guard Marc Lamoureux, who the Panthers didn’t have last season. Both Prouty hosted the Division 1 Warriors, who season, which was full of trials and tribula- does play football, is another example of a Davis and Fahey missed their junior cam- are 10-1 on the season, and only fell nine tions, as a positive for this year. tough player for Dion. paigns due to injury – Davis’ was football points short of victory. “There’s a silver lining in the fact that we “I love his toughness and his defensive related, while Fahey broke his wrist before If the Panthers can remain strong at home had primarily young kids last year,” he said. intensity is out of this world,” the coach said. basketball tryouts – but they’re both back and become better on the road, anything can Junior Matt Pillsbury is a true scorer, as he Junior Sean Murray, a small forward that this year. Davis is a backup power happen for this opportunistic team that has netted a career-high 30 points earlier this sea- stretches the defense with his outside shoot- forward/center, while Fahey is a guard. already bettered last season’s production. son vs. Southbridge. But last year he wasn’t ing, is seeing his minutes increase as the sea- “That provides leadership,” Dion said of “Districts is the goal [and] Clark at his true position due to team needs. Now son goes on. the senior presence. “This year we have those Tournament is the goal,” said Dion. “We he has the freedom to get open and hit shots “He was getting more minutes earlier in two [seniors] in the mix as well as the juniors don’t have any more room for error. It’s going as his primary objective. the year, and then he got hurt and missed a now.” to come down to winning a couple games on “Matt has matured,” Dion said. “Last year couple games, and now he’s starting to get Dan Martin, Devyn Tobin, Zach Louison, the road.” he was our starting point guard as a sopho- back into the rotation,” Dion said. Ryan Fahey, and Justin Hayes round out the Gatta gets hoop in final seconds to give Warriors win

BY NICK ETHIER putback from Dan Klein (7 points), SPORTS STAFF WRITER but then a Gatta free throw, an Alex STURBRIDGE — Tantasqua Lucas driving layup, and a Jaylen sophomore sharpshooter Corey Dottin (10 points) hoop gave Gatta scored 13 first quarter points Tantasqua a 45-41 edge. for the Warriors boys’ basketball Child was pleased with the way team in its contest with Oxford on Lucas went from taking 3-pointers Jan. 23, and then only mustered five in the first half to driving to the more points the rest of the way.But basket in the second. Lucas had 10 two of the five were crucial, as he of his 12 points in the final two sunk a shot with only seconds to quarters. spare as Tantasqua edged the “I mentioned to a couple of guys Pirates 50-49. to drive to the hoop and I think Alex “We overloaded a side and had did that in the second half,” Child him work off the other side,” said. “He started driving to the Tantasqua coach Jeff Child said of hoop because his shot was strug- the final play with Gatta. “Whether gling, and that was big.” he drove all the way or not was up But Oxford wasn’t going to let up, to him, depending on the defense.” as Brendan Tremblay gave his team Gatta decided to keep the ball and a 47-45 lead by hitting four consecu- he hit the hoop, which Oxford coach tive free throws and a layup after a Sean Halloran figured would hap- steal. pen. The Warriors then had one pos- “It came down to Corey Gatta hit- session with three looks at the ting a good shot,” Halloran said, as hoop, but none of the shots fell. his team’s defense couldn’t get in Oxford couldn’t counter with a bas- front of the speedy guard on his ket, though, and Lucas finally hit a way to the basket. shot with 1:10 to play to tie the score The Warriors led by a point, 35- again, 47-47. 34, entering the fourth quarter, and Both teams then turned the ball the game remained close for each over before Tantasqua regained the possession in the final eight-minute lead, 48-47, after Ben Boltz sunk one session. The Pirates grabbed a 41-40 of two free throws. lead after an offensive board and The Pirates called timeout, and after drawing up a play they went to Nick Ethier photos their star in Tremblay. Tantasqua’s Jaylen Dottin brings the ball to the hoop for a layup in front of the Oxford defense. Tremblay got into the paint and leaned in for a hoop with only 16 to 11-1, while the Pirates dropped to came up two seconds short.” Oxford grabbed its first lead of seconds remaining, and Oxford led 8-2. As Halloran had mentioned, the game early in the third quarter 49-48. “I think it’s a big win tonight,” Oxford was down big in the first (24-22) when Anderson hit an inside “We countered with Tremblay,” Child said, as Tantasqua lost its quarter. Gatta scored 13 of his 18 hoop, but the game remained close Halloran said of the guard play first game of the season just days points in the frame, including back- from that point forward. between him and Gatta. “He’s a sen- earlier to Quaboag. to-back-to-back 3-pointers, while Halloran said his team has big ior captain for a reason. We called a And with many Division 1 com- the Pirates only mustered eight goals for the season, including the play and he scored.” petitors on the horizon, the win points in the quarter, all from Jeff Clark and district tournaments, After a timeout Lucas passed the over Oxford was that much more Bolio. and that a one-point loss won’t ball into Gatta, who brought the important. Bolio scored the first 11 points for derail the Pirates. ball over the mid-court line with 10 “If things don’t go right we could Oxford before the rest of his team- Meanwhile Child is pleased with seconds to go. Gatta drove to his [have] easily lost four in a row,” mates got into the action. the 11-1 record, as the Warriors right near the elbow and took one Child said if his team had lost to Bolio was plagued by foul trouble have already qualified for the more dribble before lofting a layup the Pirates. the rest of the night, and he fin- Division 1 district tournament, but off the glass that fell in for the “I told the kids in the locker room ished with those 11 points, but he knows there is a lot of work to be score. that I’m not mad,” Halloran said. Tremblay (16 points) and Decarlo done. With six seconds left Oxford gave “We played Quaboag earlier in the Anderson (14 points, 13 rebounds) “We shot very poorly once again the ball to Tremblay,but he couldn’t year and we lost by 30. I was a little really stepped it up. from 3 with the exception of Corey, Ben Boltz of Tantasqua breathes and sets get a shot off before the final buzzer mad. This loss we can kind of deal The game was tied, 22-22, at half- and that needs to change,” he said. himself before taking a first half free sounded. with because we were down 17-4. It time, as the Pirates won second Boltz did a good job of collecting The Warriors improved was a heavyweight fight and we quarter scoring 14-3. the Tantasqua misses, as he fin- ATHLETE of the WEEK

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BY NICK ETHIER Millbury coach Steve Reno said. record. some good plays defen- SPORTS STAFF WRITER “They’re well coached and they Then, with 47.3 seconds to go in sively. We hit some big MILLBURY — The undefeated have some shooters. We emptied the the first quarter, Frankian received shots.” Millbury girls’ basketball team playbook and luckily it was a pass near the left elbow beyond the But Millbury applied came out strong, as predicted, in enough.” 3-point arc and took one dribble. a full-court press when their showdown with Tantasqua on Tantasqua coach Tom Goyette Without hesitation, she fired the the lead was cut to one, Jan. 19. But it wasn’t because of the was also pleased with the way his triple and saw it fall nothing-but-net. and it worked for the Woolies’ record or the home court team performed. Frankian had broken the previ- Woolies for the remain- advantage. Instead, it was because “That’s the number one team in ous school record of 1,410 points by der of the quarter. senior Julie Frankian was just shy Central Mass., undefeated, and we 1986 graduate Brian Parath, and The Woolies led 42-38 of becoming the school’s all-time were right there,” he said. “That play stopped for a quick celebration. with only eight min- leading scorer. says a lot about us.” “I felt [the pressure], [but] it utes to play. Frankian buried a 3-pointer late The Woolies are now a perfect 11- seemed like Julie didn’t,” Reno said “We tried to quicken in the first quarter to own the 0, while the Warriors are still an of the hype leading up to the game. the pace,” Reno said. record, and Millbury led 19-7 after impressive 8-4. “She’s that type of kid where she “We felt like we were one period of play.But the Warriors Frankian’s first shot of the game, thrives on the bigger the game.” the quicker of the battled back with a strong effort and a 3-pointer, was missed, but she then “It’s a great honor for her,” teams, and they were came up just short, as the Woolies followed with a hoop to get rolling. Goyette added. “She’s a phenomenal the bigger, stronger Nick Ethier photos won 58-46 in a game that was closer She added another basket and a trey player and she deserves all the cred- team. For a while it Tantasqua coach Tom Goyette, kneeling, draws up a play than the final score indicated. to give her 7 points thus far, just one it she gets.” was a half-court game, for his team during a timeout. “Tantasqua’s a great team,” point away from tying the school Millbury held a 12-point lead after and I didn’t like that the first quarter, but the Warriors situation, so we tried to 3-pointer with 1:52 left to cut the responded nicely after the Woolies’ speed up the game.” deficit to 51-46. celebration had ended. The good news for Tantasqua was The Woolies then did preserve the An Amy McClelland old-fash- they held Frankian scoreless in the win with good free throw shooting, ioned three-point play got third quarter, but the bad news was which was led by Frankian. She Tantasqua within nine, 19-10, and they left Megan Crain open and she went 7-8 from the line in the fourth they played evenly with Millbury was lights out. quarter to finish with a game-high the rest of the way to trail 27-19 at “We tried to make Julie work for 27 points, giving her 1,429 in her the break. her points,” explained Goyette. “At career. The Warriors also had a good times we used a box-and-one “In the end we had to foul, unfor- third quarter, outscoring the [defense] on her, but she’s such a tunately we’re fouling Julie, but we Woolies 19-15. Nicole Molleur and phenomenal player.It’s tough to stop had no choice at that point,” said Olivia Brooks were dominant for her any night.” Goyette. Tantasqua, as they each scored 8 Crain had 8 of her 16 points in the Brooks had 17 points for points in the frame. third quarter. Tantasqua, while Stephanie Picking A 3-pointer by Brooks brought her “Meg Crain has come on,” Reno added 6 points and 10 rebounds. team within a point, 33-32, and the said. “Her shot is very nice right “We had a couple possessions to Warriors had all the momentum. now. It’s a bonus if we can get her take the lead and we didn’t make the “We played a little more physical scoring like that. We needed her big shot,” Goyette said of what and we had to pick it up on the because they had a box-and-one on could have been, though he told his Millbury’s Julie Frankian calls out a play during the first half. Frankian became the all- boards,” Goyette said. “It was a big Julie and you need more balance.” team to walk out of the locker room time leading scorer in school history with a 3-pointer nearing the end of the first quar- key to get us right back in the game. Millbury attempted to put the with their heads held high because ter. Frankian has now collected 1,429 career points, surpassing Brian Parath’s previ- We cut it down in the third quarter game away in the fourth quarter,but of their great effort. ous total of 1,410 in 1986. and we were right there. We made Molleur (14 points, 8 rebounds) hit a HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK Jan. 19 Warriors coed swim team was able to defeat in the 100 backstroke, and Cloutier in the 100 Pat Ricard advanced to the state qualifiers in David Prouty 53, Grafton 51 — The host the Rams behind the boys 200 free relay team breaststroke. the shot put with a personal best throw of 41 Panthers edged the Indians to better their of Sam Grudzien, Eric Girouard, Roy Kyle Durand was a double winner for feet, while Tyler Fitman had a personal best record to 5-8. Cloutier, and Remi Lamothe, which broke Northbridge. in the mile (5:43). Christien Conners had a Behind 14 points from Wyatt Caron, 12 from the school record. The Warriors improved to 2-4 on the season, personal best time in the 55-meter race, fin- Lucas Davis, and 10 more from Matt Pillsury, Other winners for Tantasqua included the while the Rams dropped to 2-5. ishing in 6.8 seconds, while Rachel Clogston Prouty was able to win. 200 medley relay team of Jessica Lindsay, David Prouty indoor track — The qualified for districts in the high jump with Nick Treu scored 20 points in the losing Cloutier, Devinne Aquadro, and Lamothe, Panthers competed in Northbridge and the a personal best leap of 4 feet, 6 inches. effort for Grafton (2-8). Grudzien in the 200 free, Lamothe in the 50 boys and girls combined to produce 35 per- Tantasqua 99, Northbridge 65 — The and 100 free, Aquadro in the 100 fly, Lindsay sonal bests in the meet. Teenager lands big buck in North Brookfield

NORTH BROOKFIELD — Collin Cormier, Since taking the Hunter Safety Course in someone from a younger generation be a 12-year-old from North Brookfield, landed 2009 at the North Brookfield Sportsmen’s involved with outdoor sports. We need future his first deer, a 10-point, 170-pound buck, in Club, Collin has been very dedicated to his hunters!” North Brookfield on Friday, Dec. 31. It was hunting. In October he hunted bear in Collin is the son on Tracy and Donna the last day of deer hunting, muzzle load, in Jackman, Maine, where his Uncle Troy Cormier of North Brookfield and has a 15- Massachusetts. Cormier lives. He wasn’t lucky enough to get year-old brother, Trevor. Collin attends North Collin hunted shot gun with his dad, Tracy a bear, but he also experienced hunting Brookfield Junior High School and is a very Cormier, and friends and occasionally with moose at the same time with his Uncle Todd good student. He is also a Boy Scout in Troop his grandmother, Marie Cormier, but wasn’t Cormier of North Brookfield, who got a 767- 257 in North Brookfield and is always inter- lucky until the Big Buck came along. He was pound moose with a 61 1/2-inch spread and 22 ested in pursuing new adventures. His next hunting with his dad and a friend, Kevin points. adventure will be to land a turkey in the Monahan, on that lucky day. “Collin comes from a family of hunters spring. and fishermen and is encouraged by all to “Even at the young age of 12, Collin cer- become part of the gang,” said Marie tainly has some interesting stories to share Cormier. “To his family,it is a pleasure to see with his friends,” Marie Cormier said. Free “learn to” sessions someone as young as Collin take such an interest in these sports. In today’s time it isn’t too often that you see or hear of young Courtesy photo from Baystate Griffin folks taking an interest in these great out- door sports. His 92-year-old great-grandfa- Twelve-year-old Collin Cormier of North Brookfield Youth Hockey ther, Hervy Ostiguy, is very proud of Collin sits with the first deer he landed — a 10-point, and greatly supports him. He is happy to see 170-pound buck — in town on Friday, Dec. 31. AUBURN — Baystate Griffin Youth Hockey will be conducting a “Learn to Skate” and “Learn to Play Hockey” for free seminar. On Jan. 30, Baystate Griffin Youth Pet of the Week Hockey will launch its fall “Learn To” pro- Sponsored by E.B. Flatts gram at the Horgan Arena on Oxford St. in CABINET SALE Auburn. Name: Snowflake This program allows boys and girls (age 4 Breed: DLH/Mix and up) to try ice skating or hockey for free. Sex: Neutered/Male The first session will be free of charge so Size: Large the children can get a feel for the sport with minimal out of pocket expense for the par- SAVE 10% Age: 7 years ents. After the free session, if the child Hi everyone, my name is Snowflake. I am an older guy but still would like to continue with the program full of life and love. I am a total cuddle bug and love to kiss they can do so by signing up with the onsite Don’ miss this chance you while you pat me. I am easy going and gentle as well. My Baystate Griffin volunteers for a minimal favorite thing to do is sit next to you or even on your lap and fee. Each session will be 50 minutes long to make your dream soak up the love. I get along ok with other kitties as long as (10:30-11:20 a.m.) and will run on Sundays they are gentle as well. Even with my age, I am a healthy guy, until March 20. Parents are welcome to I eat and drink well and still have lots of love to give you. I watch the session just off ice or in the heat- kitchen a reality and save! hope you would like to meet me and maybe make this the ed lobby. best holiday ever. Visit our Homestyle Second Chance Animal Shelter Inc. showroom for details East Brookfield, MA• (508) 867-5525 www.secondchanceanimals.org

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BY BRENDA METTERVILLE Henna artist, will introduce the his- Council. • Board of Trustees will meet Peace Conference, where Winston NEW LEADER COLUMNIST tory of the art of Henna in Indian Weather library closing Monday, Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Churchill, T. E. Lawrence, and Lady “Differences of habit and lan- culture and will apply a long-last- reminder: When Tantasqua/Union • Kids’ Yoga with Ann Ramsey Gertrude Bell met to decide the fate guage are nothing at all if our aims ing henna tattoo to each partici- 61 is closed, the Merrick Public will be held Thursday,Jan. 6 to Feb. of the Arab world — and of our are identical and our hearts are pant. This program is for ages 4 to Library is closed. 24, at 2 p.m. No sign-up is necessary. own. open.” — J. K. Rowling, “Harry adult, both genders. Participation This free program is sponsored by Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is limited; please sign up at the ONGOING PROGRAMS the Friends of the Library. HOURS AND CONTACTS library. Funded by the Brookfield • New Storytime Hour on BANISTER BOOK GROUP Regular Hours: 1-8 p.m. Tuesday Students (ages 11-16) are invited Cultural Council and the Friends of Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. with Diane and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to sign up for the American Red the Library. Sangita is also avail- Nichols. New format will include a Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 7-8 p.m.: Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 Cross babysitting course with able for private parties; for more story and a craft. This free program “Dreamers of the Day” by Mary p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Linda Freeman. This six-hour information, call (508) 347-2764. is funded by the Coordinated Doria Russell. Monday. course will take place Wednesday, • Wednesday, Feb. 23: Haiku Family Engagement and “I suppose I ought to warn you at Closed: Saturday, Feb. 20 for Feb. 9 and Thursday, Feb. 10 from 4- Poetry and Card Making. This Community Grant (formerly the the outset that my present circum- Presidents’ Day. 7 p.m. Students must complete the workshop runs for two hours. Ages CPC). All ages are welcome to stances are puzzling, even to me. Ask a Librarian: brookfieldli- six hours to receive their certifi- 7 and up. In the first hour people of attend; no sign-up is necessary, and Nevertheless, I am sure of this [email protected]. cate. There is a $20 fee per student all ages learn about the haiku form free snacks are served. much: My little story has become Keep up to date with us online: (regularly $40); the Friends of the and write their own haiku. In the • Fridays at 11:30 a.m.: Music your history. You won’t really Merrickpubliclibrary.org or mer- Library will pay the other half of second hour they illustrate their Time with Renee Coro. All ages wel- understand your times until you rickpubliclibrary.blogspot.com. the fee. Pizza will be served both poem in a folding card. Everyone come to attend, no sign-up neces- understand mine.” Telephone: (508) 867-6339. Fax: nights. Call the library for more will learn how to use simile and sary. This free program is funded So begins the account of Agnes (508) 867-2981 (free to receive and information. metaphor as inspiration for poetry, with a Jeppson Memorial Grant, Shanklin, the charmingly diffident send). and principles of design such as FEBRUARY SCHOOL VACATION Greater Worcester Community narrator of Mary Doria Russell’s scale, symbolism compared to liter- Foundation. compelling new novel, Dreamers of Brenda Metterville is director of EVENTS al imagery, and other ways to • Adult computer time will con- the Day. And what is Miss the Merrick Public Library in • Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 2-4 p.m. enhance visual communication. tinue on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. Shanklin’s “little story?” Nothing Brookfield, and contributes a (snow date: Thursday, Feb. 24, 5-7 This free program is funded with a • Home Delivery service is avail- less than the creation of the mod- monthly column to the Spencer New p.m.): Sangita Desai, a professional grant from the Brookfield Cultural able every Friday at 3 p.m. ern Middle East at the 1921 Cairo Leader. Put your financial ‘puzzle’ pieces together

Unless you keep track of accounts, you can gain a • Easier calculation of taxes — Most types think this is a simple and straightforward obscure holidays, you may number of key benefits, of retirement accounts are tax-deferred — task, but you would be surprised at how not be aware that Jan. 29 is FINANCIAL including these: but on those accounts, taxes will be due on many people actually lose track of these National Puzzle Day. And • Potential reduction of your withdrawals. By consolidating your types of accounts and, as a result, forfeit the while this day may not FOCUS fees and paperwork — By accounts, your distributions will be easier to money that is rightfully theirs. draw much attention, it working with just one track, as mentioned above, which may make After you’ve identified what assets you does recognize the enjoy- provider, you may be able to it easier for you to calculate the taxes due. have, and where they’re located, seek to con- ment that millions of peo- JEFF save on the fees and paper- • Unified investment strategy — If you solidate them with a financial services ple get from doing puzzles. BURDICK work required to maintain place all your financial assets with one finan- provider. Try to find one that offers face-to- Of course, you’ll find puz- your account. cial services provider, you’ll find it much eas- face service and regular reviews of your sit- zles in all aspects of your • Easier management of ier to follow a single, unified investment uation. life. Consider, for example, distributions — Most retire- strategy. A qualified financial advisor can As you can see, by consolidating your vari- the type of retirement lifestyle you’ve envi- ment plans, including a 401(k), 457(b), 403(b) help you allocate your investment dollars in a ous investment accounts, you can help solve sioned: travel, volunteering, pursuing hob- and traditional IRA, require you to start tak- way that’s appropriate for your retirement the “puzzle” of creating the retirement you bies or perhaps even opening your own busi- ing minimum distributions once you turn 70 goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. seek. So when the time comes, start putting ness. To make this picture come to life, you 1/2. (These distributions are not required for To start the consolidation process, make a all the pieces together. You might like the pic- need to put the financial “pieces” together: Roth IRAs.) While it may not be difficult to detailed list of your financial assets, such as ture that ultimately emerges. And one way to help accomplish this is to determine a single distribution, it can be your bank accounts, investments, IRAs and consolidate your various retirement cumbersome and confusing to calculate mul- employer-sponsored retirement plans, such This article has been submitted by Jeff accounts — such as your IRA, 401(k) and tiple distributions from multiple providers. as a 401(k) if you work for a private employer, Burdick, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones other employer-sponsored retirement plans Having all your required minimum distribu- a 457(b) if you work for a state or local gov- Investments, 113 Main St., Sturbridge. He may — with one financial services provider. tions (RMDs) coming from a single provider ernment, or a 403(b) if you work for a school be contacted at [email protected] When you consolidate these types of can greatly streamline the process. or other tax-exempt organization. You might or (508) 347-1420. POLICE REPORTS

1:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Marshall Street. Report taken. Spencer Leicester 1:39 p.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Paxton and Mannville streets. Services rendered. Jan. 13 Jan. 13 3:15 p.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Pleasant Brookfield 10:29 a.m.: Larceny, Charron Street. One hundred 8:27 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with personal Street. Gone on arrival. three dollars stolen from rent box. injury, River Street. Report taken. Jan. 12 4:17 p.m.: Fire/odor of gas, Sabina Circle. Services 3:17 p.m.: Fire (woods/grass), West Main Street. 4:42 p.m.: Officer wanted, Soojians Drive. 3:50 p.m.: Safety hazard, Surrey Lane. Spoken to. rendered. Parties heating with smudge pots. Unfounded. Jan. 14 4:37 p.m.: Neighbor dispute, Lake Drive. Other. 3:23 p.m.: Request for police, Main Street. Being 5:33 p.m.: Neighbor dispute, Pleasant Street. Report 2:19 p.m.: Carbon monoxide alarm, Lake Road. False 5:23 p.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Marshall harassed by party. taken. alarm. Street. Services rendered. 5:13 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- 5:55 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with personal Jan. 15 7:30 p.m.: Sex offender registration, station. Arrest age, Main and Grove/Linden streets. No personal injury, Stafford Street. Report taken. 1:14 p.m.: Suspicious activity,Fiskdale Road. Spoken made. injury. 10:27 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Henshaw Street. to. 8:20 p.m.: Lost property, Soojians Drive. Assisted 10:26 p.m.: Domestic abuse/neglect, Browning Pond Investigated. 8:37 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, West Main Street. party. Road. Re: Removing 18-year-old son. Jan. 14 Report taken. 8:38 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Clark Street and Jan. 14 12:18 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Brook and Young Jan. 16 Huntoon Memorial Highway.Report taken. 7:25 a.m.: Request for police, Chestnut Street. Being streets. Spoken to. 5:11 a.m.: Suspicious activity,Fiskdale Road. Spoken Jan. 19 harassed and concerned if apartment was broken 8:16 a.m.: Larceny, Tanglewood Road. Report taken. to. 7:34 a.m.: Residential fire alarm, Hyland Avenue. into. 9:50 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Henshaw Street. No Jan. 17 Referred to other agency. 7:45 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- action required. 7:52 a.m.: Disturbance, Gay Road. Transported to 8:19 a.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Pine Street. age, North Brookfield Road. Two vehicles, no per- 11:21 a.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Pine Ridge hospital. Gone on arrival. sonal injury. Drive. Services rendered. 6:24 p.m.: Hazardous incident, Post Road. Services 9:36 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Watson Street. Area 8:24 a.m.: Criminal intelligence, West Main Street. 1:44 p.m.: Family problem, Franklin Street. Referred rendered. search negative. Gold-plated tabernacle stolen from Barre church. to other agency. Jan. 18 11:04 a.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Whittemore 10:43 a.m.: DPW callout, Mechanic and Wall streets. 3:29 p.m.: Hit and run accident, Charlton Street. 10:02 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, River Street. No Street. Services rendered. DPW clipped utility wires. Report taken. action required. 6:39 p.m.: Welfare check, Church Place. Area 11:46 a.m.: Request for police, Chickering Road. 3:56 p.m.: Welfare check, Market Street. Services search negative. Thinks mail tampered with again. rendered. 10:34 p.m.: Officer wanted, Stafford Street. Area 12:19 p.m.: Domestic call, Gold Nugget Road. Ex-hus- 4:02 p.m.: Threats, station. Report taken. search negative. band keeps coming into residence. 4:23 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Mulberry Street. ARRESTS 2:56 p.m.: Larceny/theft from building, Thompson Report taken. Pond Road. Noticed items missing. 6:01 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Water Street. Services 4:44 p.m.: Request for police, Irving Street. Hasn’t rendered. seen 20-year-old daughter since Saturday night. 6:55 p.m.: Motorcycle/ATV/snowmobile complaint, North Brookfield The arrests below were listed in each town’s police 5:39 p.m.: Gas odor, West Main Street. Odor of gas Crestwood Road. Services rendered. department logs. People charged are innocent outside Salvation Army. Jan. 15 Jan. 13 unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Jan. 15 12:27 a.m.: Officer wanted, Green Street. Peace 8:41 a.m.: Safety hazard, Prospect Street. Spoken to. Spencer New Leader will publish dispensations of 10:26 a.m.: Request for police, West Main Street. restored. 5:25 p.m.: Complaint, South Main Street. Spoken to. cases at the request of the accused, with proper People breaking “things” in apartment building. 7:57 a.m.: Neighbor dispute, Lake Avenue. Report 5:43 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Route 67. Report documentation. 11:25 a.m.: Animal control, R. Jones Road. Squirrel taken. taken. in closet. 9:34 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Main and Jan. 14 11:55 a.m.: Request for police, Ash Street. Party Mannville streets. Report taken. 9:14 a.m.: Fire, School Street. Extinguished. keeps calling, texting past few months. 1:59 p.m.: Unwanted guest, Gerald Court. No action 12:53 p.m.: Fire alarm, Grove Street. False alarm. Spencer 1:53 p.m.: Request for police, Highland Street. required. 3:44 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, New School Someone came into house, nothing missing. 4:08 p.m.: Residence security alarm, Hemlock Street. Drive. Vehicle towed. Jan. 15 Jan. 12 3:59 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Route 49. Male parties False alarm (unfounded). Timothy A. Roberts, 20, 56 Mechanic St., attempting to flag cars down. 4:17 p.m.: Hit and run accident with personal injury, 1:30 a.m.: Fire alarm, School Street. Investigated. Jan. 16 Spencer. Domestic assault and battery. 10:30 p.m.: Request for police, Woodside Road. Party Main Street and Soojians Drive. Report taken. Jan. 13 in lobby re: Possible scam. 5:24 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, River Street. 10:40 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, North Main Street. Report taken. Ashley J. Caruson, 20, 67 Mechanic St., Jan. 16 Report taken. Spencer. Warrant. 6:09 p.m.: Officer wanted, Main Street. Transported. 3:39 p.m.: Disturbance, Elm Street. Services ren- 12:12 a.m.: Disturbance, Howe Village. Neighbor is Joseph M. Wytas, 18, 79 Browning Pond Road, being extremely loud. 10:53 p.m.: Officer wanted, Soojians Drive. Gone on dered. 1:57 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- arrival. Jan. 17 Spencer. Domestic assault (two counts), age, Charlton Road. Two vehicles, one party limping Jan. 16 3:11 a.m.: Fire alarm, School Street. Services ren- threatening to commit a crime (two counts), around. 5:55 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Auburn Street. dered. disorderly person, resisting arrest. 3:56 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- Services rendered. 4:19 p.m.: Disturbance, Elm Street. Services ren- Jan. 16 age, Valley Street. Two-car accident. 7:31 a.m.: Noise complaint, Main Street. Services dered. Dylan E. Guthrie, 31, 85 Westford Road, Jan. 17 rendered. Jan. 18 Concord. Operating motor vehicle under the 1 p.m.: Medical call, West Main Street. Fifty-five- 2:56 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Tanglewood Road. 5:38 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Old East influence of drugs, operating motor vehicle year-old male was assaulted, possibly broken nose. Report taken. Brookfield and Bullard roads. Services rendered. negligently to endanger, breakdown lane vio- 3:28 p.m.: Missing person, School Street. Hasn’t seen 5 p.m.: Officer wanted, Deer Pond Drive. Report 10:07 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, West Brookfield lation, assault and battery with a dangerous son since Wednesday. taken. Road. Vehicle towed. weapon (two counts), assault and battery on a 4:33 p.m.: Request for police, Adams Street. Party 7:11 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Main Street. Area police officer (two counts), mayhem, resisting walking on ice and pond not safe. search negative. arrest, disorderly person, disturbing the 7:36 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- 11:17 p.m.: Commercial security alarm, Huntoon peace, aggravated assault and battery, assault age, West Main Street. Vehicle in front, unknown if Memorial Highway.False alarm (unfounded). West Brookfield and battery, wanton destruction of property personal injury. Jan. 17 Jan. 12 over $250, assault with intent to murder, ille- 10:06 p.m.: Domestic abuse/neglect, Elm Street. 1:37 a.m.: Animal complaint, Brookside Drive. gal possession of Class B drug (methamphet- Message delivered. 1:43 p.m.: Missing person, Wickaboag Valley Road. Calling re: Co-worker. amine). Jan. 18 1:55 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Stafford Street. Report taken. 9:05 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- Services rendered. Jan. 14 Jan. 17 age, West Main Street. Motor vehicle backed into 5:34 a.m.: Municipal security alarm, Leicester 2:13 p.m.: Safety hazard, Foster Hill Road. Spoken Carmen E. Huertas, 29, 215 Main St., Spencer. truck. Middle School. False alarm (unfounded). to. Domestic assault and battery. 12:10 p.m.: Larceny, Northwest Road. Subject’s tak- 9:13 a.m.: Water problem, Olney Street. Referred to 3:04 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, East Main Street. ing things from junkyard. other agency. Report taken. 2:15 p.m.: Police information, Main Street. Crates of 10:46 a.m.: Harassment, Forest Street. Report taken. Jan. 15 tools fell out of pickup truck. 5 p.m.: Fire/smoke investigation, Bunker Hill Road. 5:50 a.m.: Fire alarm, West Main Street. Leicester 2:58 p.m.: Fire (woods/grass), Hastings Road. Black Services rendered. Investigated. smoke from chimney. 6:34 p.m.: Gunshots, Henshaw Street. Area search 3:24 p.m.: Missing person, West Main Street. Jan. 16 3:22 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property dam- negative. Report taken. Amy M. Sanford, 19, 92 Barnard Road, age, East Charlton Road. Hit snow bank this morn- 7:40 p.m.: Larceny, Main Street. Report taken. Jan. 17 Worcester. Marked lanes violation, negligent ing. Jan. 18 10:08 a.m.: Vandalism, West Main Street. Report operation of motor vehicle, operating under 10:18 p.m.: Domestic call (abuse/restraining order 1:01 a.m.: Vandalism, Tobin Road. Report taken. taken. the influence of drugs, possession of Class B Jan. 18 violation), Pleasant Street. Re: Possible violation. 2:28 a.m.: Suspicious person, Main Street. Spoken to. drug, possession of Class C drug, receiving 10:33 p.m.: Disturbance/neighbors, Chestnut Street. 7:48 a.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, River Street. 11:01 a.m.: Illegal dumping, Laurel Street. Investigated. stolen property under $250. Had words with neighbor re: Loud music. Services rendered. Jan. 18 10:38 p.m.: Disturbance/neighbors, Chestnut Street. 9:42 a.m.: Motor vehicle off the road, Main Street. 1:59 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, East Main Street. Report taken. Isaac Jourdain, 31, 502 Stafford St., Cherry States third floor yelling, making noise again. Assisted party. Valley.Warrant. 11:16 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Stafford Street. Jan. 19 Report taken. 2:25 a.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Route 9. Services rendered. Friday, January 28, 2011 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 13 Becker eyes new student center, FLEXcon new research building visually appealing,” said ter. the biggest aspects of the “I can’t put a lot of speci- drew some concerns, but EXPANSION Dean Hickey, vice president Hickey said the $9 million project is to create something ficity to what the project is, nothing big. continued from page 1 of institutional advance- project was born about four more like a well-sunlit mall yet,” Engel said. The same was true of Likewise, Buck said the ment. years ago, when fundraising food court, which will go At present, the few details Becker’s, which started Jan. Becker project is essentially “The reason we’re doing it started. It jumped forward where the existing tennis available indicate it will be a 4 and continues Feb. 1 at 7:30 geared to allow the school to is that we’ve experienced last summer, when new col- courts are. 20,000-square-foot, two-story p.m. at Leicester Town Hall. provide food and other serv- growth and expect to contin- lege President Robert Hickey said the school tech-development building “The board members and ices the students expect of a ue growing,” he said. “… We Johnson “took up the hopes to break ground this that will consolidate labora- most people in the audience modern college. need this so that students charge.” May and open the site in tories from several other were positive about the proj- “Basically, they’re just who live on [or near] that “We lose kids because they summer 2012. locations around the firm’s ect,” Buck said, noting the moving things around on campus have a facility that’s come and see what we have, FLEXcon President South Spencer Road campus. Planning Board still has to campus,” she added. going to enhance their sense and they don’t get excited Michael Engel, however, isn’t Engel said it won’t immedi- address some concerns about Specifically, Becker wants of community.” about coming to Becker,” he sure when construction will ately have an impact on the drainage she’s not sure are to build a 35,000-square-foot The bulk of Becker’s admitted. He was specifically start on his project or how firm’s job numbers, but it being caused by the campus, campus center, knock down a Leicester students actually referring to Becker’s 40-year- much it will cost. He said it’s also won’t have any notable among other things. building now housing a day live in off-campus apart- old food service arrangement still in the design stages, effect on local traffic or other Gus Steeves may be reached care, expand parking and ments nearby, with the col- in the basement of Knight with a tentative ground- neighborhood issues. at (508) 909-4135, or by e-mail “create an entrance into that lege owning several old Hall, which resembles an old breaking sometime in Buck agreed, saying at gus@ top part of the campus that’s homes around Leicester cen- high school cafeteria. One of August. FLEXcon’s public hearing stonebridgepress.com. Leicester avoids possible contempt ruling in prepay case

put aside for that purpose. The budget. ing year’s special education expens- this would be an unfortunate addi- LAWSUIT money was put aside until the law- “It’s been the position of the com- es. State law gives school boards tional expenditure of time and continued from page 1 suit was resolved. mittee — and that hasn’t changed that power for certain expenses for money, as this matter has already they were appealing the decision. After the hearing, Cove explained throughout this process — that spe- the first three months of a fiscal been decided at the appellate level. Cove and James Toomey, repre- the money came out of the town’s cial education prepays are allowed year. His decision just reinforced that at senting the school district, general fund. Town Accountant under the law, and there has been a “The position of the selectmen is the Superior Court level.” appeared in front of Tucker Friday, Sandra Buxton, he said, “made a longstanding practice of this in to protect the taxpayer from super- Soojian was referring to a similar Jan. 21 to answer the contempt com- temporary journal entry in the Leicester,” Superintendent of funding the School Committee case filed in 1985 by the Wilmington plaint. Cove said it would be a School Department’s fiscal 2011 Schools Paul Soojian said Monday, budget” above the figure approved School Committee against its town “grave misunderstanding” to budget” pending the results of the Jan. 24. “Judge Tucker reinforced at the Annual Town Meeting, Cove accountant, which Tucker referred claim, as Tucker and Toomey did, Jan. 21 hearing. this in his ruling and in denying said. to in his decision. the town violated the judge’s order. Cove asked Tucker to stay his the town’s request for a stay on The state Appeals Court would “I guess it’s up to the town Cove said the town paid the bills it decision while the town appealed it Friday.” next hear the case, but Cove was not whether they want to continue with received for special education — a request Tucker denied. Meanwhile, Cove said, the town is sure how long the process would the appeal or not,” Soojian said. expenses from July, August and According to Cove, that means as of continuing its appeal of the Oct. 26 take. September of last year — but not Monday, Jan. 24, the special educa- decision that School Committees “It certainly is the town’s right to David Dore may be reached at from an account with about tion prepayments would come from can use funds left over from one appeal the judge’s decision,” (508) 909-4140, or by e-mail at $250,000 from the fiscal 2010 budget the funds put aside from last year’s year’s budget to prepay the follow- Soojian said. “However, I believe [email protected]. AROUND THE REGION Community cooperation, at its finest BUSINESSES WORK TOGETHER AS THEATER PREPS PERFORMANCES

BY KEVIN FLANDERS and two accent tables, Country ater yet again. p.m., while Sunday afternoon mati- STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Curtains also provided such auxil- “Ed has been a customer of nees will commence at 2 p.m. STURBRIDGE — A great exam- iary items as flowers, candles, and a Country Curtains for many years, Set in a plantation house in ple of community solidarity is two three-shelf piece that will be made and some of our employees have Mississippi, the play examines local businesses working together to look like a bar. gone to shows at Stageloft Theater,” such themes as deceit, loyalty and to promote each other’s products. “I went to the store earlier this Murphy said. “We feel it is really greed, and it also includes several Two Sturbridge businesses, month with a few cast members, important for local businesses to comic elements. Stageloft Repertory Theater and and we loaded up two cars and a support each other, and we decided “I would be lying if I said ‘Cat on Country Curtains, have enjoyed a truck with the furniture,” Cornely to donate several items to Ed for a Hot Tin Roof ’ is a comedy, but symbiotic relationship of late, as said. “We never could have had this particular play.” there are several funny moments Country Curtains manager Susan such a detailed set without help After receiving approval from that occur throughout the play,” Murphy allowed Stageloft Theater from Country Curtains.” corporate executives from Country Cornely said. owner Ed Cornely to loan multiple The reason the set needed to be Curtains, Murphy notified Cornely The play is a little more than two store items for an upcoming play.In arranged in such detail is because that he would be able to pick up hours in length, and it features a return, Cornely plans to mention “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” creator multiple pieces of furniture and cast of 14 members, five of which Country Curtains often before the Tennessee Williams set most of the decorative items. are children. Dakota Shantz, 6, of play and advertise the store’s serv- 1955 play’s action in a carefully “The great thing about loaning Sturbridge, Emma Earls, 8, of ices to playgoers. described bedroom. Unlike other furniture to Ed is that we know Sturbridge, Kevin Brady, 12, of “Sue Murphy and the folks from plays with broader settings, the fur- everyone at the theater is very Southbridge, Harry Schuman, 12, of Country Curtains were so gracious niture in the play’s bedroom was responsible,” Murphy added. “I Spencer, and Kathleen Myer, 14, of Courtesy photos to allow us to loan many items for illustrated by Williams in tremen- don’t worry about having any prob- Auburn, comprise the cast of our play,” Cornely said. “The dous detail, and Cornely wanted lems, because they are a great young people who have worked Actors rehearse in preparation of scenes of ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ’ Stageloft’s plays to closely resemble group of people.” very hard in preparation of open- Stageloft Theater’s presentations of are so detailed, and this furniture the scene of the original work. Country Curtains operates 26 ing night. “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” which started really helped us design the show “With a lot of shows you have stores in Massachusetts, and they “We have an extremely dedicated Friday, Jan. 21 and runs through Feb. 6. layout.” much more freedom to do what you specialize in selling curtain shades cast, and everyone knows how to Stageloft’s presentations of “Cat want with the set, but on this par- and drapes, home décor, bedding work together as a team,” Cornely located on 450 Main St. (Route 20). on a Hot Tin Roof” will run on ticular show the layout had to be products and gift items. The added. “Our youngest cast member, Tickets for each show are $17 for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays detailed,” added Cornely. Country Curtains headquarters is Dakota Shantz, is already perform- adults, $15 for seniors over 65, and through Feb. 6, at which time the Since Cornely had been a regular in Lee, and its Sturbridge branch is ing in her second production, as $8 for children 12 and younger. The furniture and other loaned items patron of Country Curtains and the located on 371 Main St. she was also in ‘Night of the Living play is appropriate for children of will be returned to the Country store had loaned pieces of furni- The first production of “Cat on a Dead.’ Several of the other children all ages. Curtains showroom. In addition to ture to the theater in the past, he Hot Tin Roof” was Friday,Jan. 21 at have acted in other plays with us as loaning Stageloft Theater a queen- decided to contact Murphy and see 8 p.m. All subsequent Friday and well.” Kevin Flanders may be reached at size bed, curtains, pillows, a chair, if she was willing to assist the the- Saturday shows will take place at 8 Stageloft Repertory Theater is (508) 909-4136, or by e-mail at kflan- [email protected]. Walker tapped to continue work at State House TANTASQUA GRAD CALLED ‘INCREDIBLY VALUABLE ASSET’ TO SMOLA’S OFFICE

BY KEVIN FLANDERS the 1st Hampden District (includ- sentences. Members of the parole than a decade urging lawmakers to To contact Smola, call (617) 722- STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER ing Sturbridge and Warren), work- board have since resigned, but establish tougher laws for those 2240 or e-mail him at rep.toddsmo- State Rep. Todd Smola (R-Palmer) ing on special projects, and partici- many police officials and politi- who continue to commit crimes. [email protected]. has been very pleased with the pating in functions have well-pre- cians are calling for stiffer sen- “I am hoping to call greater atten- work of legislative intern Nathan pared him for his next destination. tences to be imposed on habitual tion to the bill and hopefully have it Kevin Flanders may be reached at Walker, a Sturbridge native, and he “Interning in Rep. Smola’s office offenders. The bill is named after voted on by the House and Senate,” (508) 909-4136, or by e-mail at kflan- welcomed the commencement of while I have been in law school has Melissa Gosule, who was murdered Smola added. “It’s too bad that our [email protected]. the 187th Legislative Session by been a great experience for me,” in 1999 by a career criminal who society often waits for something announcing that Walker will con- Walker said. “I have been able to tie had only served two years in jail. terrible to happen before we make tinue to serve his office this spring. together much of what I learned in Her father, Les, has spent more laws to better protect citizens.” “For well over a year, Nathan has the classroom to real world sit- been an incredibly valuable asset to uations, and I’m looking for- my office, and I am pleased to ward to spending my final announce that he will be staying on semester of law school continu- board as we embark upon the 2011 ing my work at the State legislative session,” Smola said. House.” Born and raised in Sturbridge, As for Smola, the state repre- Walker attended Tantasqua sentative is hoping the upcom- Regional High School before mov- ing year will bring some posi- ing on to the University of tive impacts to the Richmond, where he double- Commonwealth. Among his majored in political science and priorities for 2011 are focusing history. After graduating in 2008, on the increased provision of Walker moved to Boston to pursue local aid to municipalities and his law degree at Suffolk University continuing to push Melissa’s Law School. Bill, for which he is a co-spon- “Nathan brings additional sor. knowledge and depth to this job “Melissa’s Bill would crack thanks to his legal education,” down on the most dangerous Smola said. “His innumerable con- habitual offenders in the state, tributions to the office will certain- but it has never been brought to ly be missed when he finishes law the legislative floor for a vote or school in the spring and moves on debate,” Smola said. to pursue a legal career.” The bill has been a hot topic Walker is keeping his options in recent weeks due to the late open regarding future plans after December killing of a Woburn law school. According to Smola, his Police Officer by a man who daily tasks of researching bills and had been released by a parole laws, dealing with constituents in board despite having three life 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 28, 2011

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so the recount tally should be the feel his statements accurately most of her time on the stand talk- mad.” Miranda, however, said he’d TRIAL one deemed valid. reflected his view of the circum- ing about little details of the layout accepted the rejection “in good spir- continued from page 1 All four of them — McNamara, stances surrounding the recount, of their office, but said she’d escort- its” and that telling Aponte he’d McNamara, one big goal of his case Caprera, Goldberg and Kim — during which he asked Southbridge ed the police officer carrying the been “thrown out” was a “joke.” was to convince Tucker that “a essentially were arguing that Town Clerk Madaline Daoust to ballot boxes into the vault on elec- Miranda denied discussing it at laundry list” of problems sur- Durant should be deemed the win- conduct a “demonstration” in tion night and saw the crack then, work, saying it came out at a week- rounding the election, recount and ner (with Caprera’s caveat regard- which she tried to open the Precinct although she wasn’t sure which box end cookout at which people were interim ballot storage constituted ing victory margin). Alicea lawyer 5 box with its one seal in place. that was at the time. collecting recount signatures for “substantial and fundamental devi- William McDermott, however, He described her willingness to Afterward, Lenti said she’d like Alicea. ations” from state law and standard argued Tucker should award one do so as “gracious,” and said it to see a more secure ballot-storage Furthermore, the poll workers practices. If Tucker agrees, contested absentee ballot (deemed caused the existing seal to pop open system. To her, though, the issue did not recall ever seeing him there McNamara asked him to rule that “spoiled” on Nov. 2 and rejected with little effort. really rests with the state, which on Election Day. One was shown a the valid figures were those again on Nov. 18) to his client — Previously, Daoust had agreed should define a standard kind of list of the voters who had asked for revealed on Nov. 2, discarding the thus making the total a tie. that her practice has normally been ballot box and make sure every assistance in those precincts that recount. During a recess in day two’s testi- to put two such seals on each ballot town has them. Doing so would day and Miranda’s name wasn’t on Southbridge Town Counsel mony Wednesday, Jan. 19, Caprera box, but in this case that only hap- eliminate the fiscal pressure that it, although others who had lan- Robert Caprera, however, urged explained what the difference is pened with four of the five. She might cause towns to buy less- guage or address issues were. The Tucker to see the case as “not a vote between an election “in doubt” and tried to argue, however, the law durable and less-secure plastic town gave out just one provisional fraud case” because, although there a tie. If Tucker declares the former, only requires a seal, so “It was not boxes, she said. ballot on Election Day. were problems, there was “no proof he can simply order a new final missing a seal, it had just one seal,” Verna, Lenti and others also McDermott downplayed poll of illegality; it was merely innuen- election between Durant and but later had to agree with state- agreed that Daoust makes an effort workers’ testimony of not seeing do.” Alicea. If Tucker finds the vote a ments from her previous deposi- to ensure there’s a Spanish-speak- Miranda, noting the Community “When the vote is so close, there’s tie, however, he’d be forced to tions in which she’d said the box ing poll worker at every precinct. Center was very busy Nov.2 and the microscopic scrutiny” of every- declare “a failure to elect,” which was missing a seal. That was a key point because one of man “didn’t make a scene” that thing, he said, asking Tucker to throws the issue into the Other witnesses agree with the first two witnesses, Angel would make him memorable. determine the margin of victory Legislature’s hands. That, Caprera Daoust’s description of her stan- Miranda, claimed he’d been politely Daoust spent far more time on and, if it’s less than three votes, to said, would make it likely the dis- dard practice, including former denied his vote because he’d volun- the stand than any other witness, rule the outcome “in doubt” trict would have to go through both Clerk Helen Lenti, who has helped tarily shown an ID for an old being grilled over her role in train- because of the disputed ballots. primaries and a general election with election oversight and sup- Precinct 1 address in town (at ing people, whether people had “The burden is on [McNamara] to again, at a much greater cost to the plies since retirement. She noted which he had a still-valid voter reg- access to the clerk’s vault, knowl- show there’s fraud or improper towns. she routinely gives each precinct istration). His current address, he edge of election practices and tally- motives,” agreed his co-counsel, He noted his ideal would be to three in case one breaks. said, is in Precinct 5, but he’s not ing the election numbers — in one Lauren Goldberg of Kopelman & piggyback this election with the Precinct 1 pollworker Emily listed there, and he claimed he was case, admitting to having to correct Paige, noting, “No test [document- already-slated special election for Verna recalled she and her Election never offered a provisional ballot the number of Precinct 5 ballots by ed] that any ballots were taken in or the Southbridge Town Council on Day coworkers “definitely put two although poll workers did tell him calling her office to have them send out of that box.” Feb. 15, but he did not know if the [seals] on that box” in her precinct he’d need to change his registration a new fax to the Secretary of the If those don’t exist, she added, state had certain timelines that because they’d installed one easily, at Town Hall. He wasn’t asked why Commonwealth during the trial. that means “ministerial or uninten- might prevent that. but had trouble getting the second he didn’t simply vote in Precinct 1 McNamara also raised an incident tional errors” caused the problems. to clasp and needed a police offi- and change his address later. from several years ago in which Secretary of the cer’s help to do it. She also said she Other witnesses, however, cast Daoust admitted to having broken Commonwealth’s attorney Tori SOME KEY POINTS didn’t recall a big crack in the box, doubt on Miranda’s story,including the seal on a ballot box to retrieve a Kim took a similar line, noting that OF TESTIMONY in part because “We would have a “compadre” he worked and had voter log book that a poll worker case law has found “procedural Back on day two, Caprera clearly mentioned it to each other and noti- lived with. That man, Orlando had accidentally sealed in it. errors … cannot be used to invali- flustered Witkos on the stand after fied Town Hall about it being Aponte, said he’d encountered date the election.” Although she he’d agreed with the football analo- cracked.” Miranda coming out of the Gus Steeves may be reached at agreed problems existed, “there gy. Witkos later said it wasn’t his Evelyn Rivera, a clerk-typist in Community Center, where Miranda (508) 909-4135, or by e-mail at was no evidence there was any idea, but came from McNamara. Daoust’s office, testified she told him he had not voted, that [email protected]. effect on the result of the election,” Witkos noted, however, that he did believes the bin was cracked in they’d talked about it later at work, June’s town election. She spent and that Miranda “was a little Recession leads to spike in hunting, fishing interest

asking questions about fish- Americans knew centuries “Whereas Indian villages Combined, he said, those and remained popular, largely HUNTING ing licenses than hunting, before Europeans landed in moved from habitat to habi- other factors have driven because it’s cheap. After buy- continued from page 1 she added. New England in the 1600s. tat to find maximum abun- around 80,000 people out of ing a rod and license, “You’re since before we walked “We can’t track everything According to historian dance through minimal hunting since then. not going to entertain a kid upright. everyone is hunting, fishing William Cronon’s book work, and so reduce their Bowhunting is somewhat anywhere for just $2.50,” the “When there are bad eco- or trapping for,” Larson “Changes in the Land,” impact on the land, the less expensive — it doesn’t cost of bait, he added. nomic times, particularly a noted, adding, “There’s no northern New England English believed in and require an FID, for one thing Going forward, nobody’s fall in housing starts and reporting requirement for tribes were almost entirely required permanent settle- — and Lemieux said most of clear on what’s likely to hap- consumption, there’s a bump fish.” hunter-gatherers (that is, ments,” Cronon wrote. “ ... the youths in his store are pen with hunting. If social in purchases of hunting and To Robert Small, president their food supply came from English fixity sought to buying archery gear (not conditions stay basically the fishing licenses,” said of the Leicester Rod and Gun game and collected plant replace Indian mobility; here always for hunting; many same, Small and Lemieux Marion Larson, outreach Club, the increase doesn’t foods), while southern tribes was the central conflict in just target-shoot). They often both predict the number of coordinator for the state necessarily mean the out- obtained “perhaps one-half the ways Indians and start at 14 or 15 “and seem to hunters will fall, but Larson Division of Fish and doors community is actually to two-thirds” of their diet colonists interacted with stick with it,” he said. expects an increase. Wildlife. Although she didn’t supplying enough food to from farming, with the their environments.” Lemieux said he doesn’t “Past social science have exact figures, she support itself. remainder from the wild. He That “fixity” and surplus see much chance of an research has shown more added, “In the past fiscal “We hunt or fish about the notes the way the two groups has caused the region’s popu- increase in the hunting popu- people will be buying licens- year, we’ve seen a 5 to 10 per- same all the time. Right now, conceived their calendars lation to explode since then lation “in today’s politically es as times get bad, but I’m cent increase.” some guys hunt more shows the difference — — from maybe 100,000 across correct world. not expecting a huge rush,” The most recent data avail- because they’re out of work,” northerners “named their all of New England in 1600 to “It’d take more education she added. able on the division’s website he said. “But we’d starve if lunar months in terms of 6 million-plus in about what hunters have If something causes a is from 2009. In that year, the we had to feed ourselves [that seasonal changes in animal Massachusetts alone today, done for the animal [popula- major change in the avail- state saw “the second high- way].” populations” (bears, geese, with the vast majority being tions],” he said. “We’re not ability of food, Larson said est” take of deer during the The deciding factor, he deer, and salmon among neither hunters nor farmers. just out there gunning Bambi there’s really no evidence archery season (3,492, out of said, is that most hunters are them); southerners had some Expanding human communi- down.” regarding how many people a yearly total of 10,581), and a not successful most of the of those, but many depicting ties are restricting the space Larson agreed, noting that the land could support, how- turkey take in the spring sea- time, despite the fact there’s the various stages of corn, available for wildlife; that, the vast majority of hunters ever. Cronon’s history son of 3,027, significantly “more wildlife out there than their chief crop. plus the general lack of eat what they kill. strongly suggests that num- higher than any since 2003, there ever was.” Regarding food itself, information most people Furthermore, since most ber is not 6 million, at least the site states. That’s because the law lim- Cronon writes the men tend- have about animals, some- game species have few preda- as long as land and wildlife Larson said she suspects its what’s huntable, dividing ed to hunt the bigger game times sparks unpleasant tors other than humans (in are treated as market com- fishing success is much high- species into “game” (legal) (especially bear and deer), encounters between them, part because most of those modities and society focuses er, but also harder to tally.As and “non-game” (illegal) often on multi-day trips, but usually to the animals’ detri- predators have been culled on continuous expansion. a former Environmental species. Those groups vary women went after several ment. over the years, although “Quite simply, the Police officer, her experience somewhat from state to state, small mammals, various But David Lemieux, owner some, including coyotes, colonists’ economic relations is that there are far more peo- although federally listed kinds of fish and shellfish, of D & G Tackle in Leicester, have recovered notably), of production were ecologi- ple who will fish without endangered creatures (and a birds, amphibians and other notes the number of hunters hunters are necessary to con- cally self-destructive. They licenses than hunt without variety of others) tend to be things that didn’t take them has actually been falling for trol those game populations assumed the limitless avail- them. She said she only ever on all lists. too far from home and fields years. He attributes that to to prevent some of the nega- ability of more land to saw one unlicensed hunter “You can’t just go after (in the south) or impede chil- three things: A general lack tive encounters. exploit, and in the long run while in uniform, but many what-have-you for a meal,” drearing. They generally did of interest among young peo- “There are thousands and that was impossible,” he such fishermen. Often, she Larson said, noting, for not accumulate much of a ple, the fact firearms ID thousands more deer in this wrote, later noting we really said, they simply didn’t example, that most turtles food surplus, in contrast to cards went from free for life state than when the Pilgrims still haven’t learned that les- know they needed one, and frogs are prohibited. English practices, in which to $100 every five years in landed because of good deer son yet. assuming they could fish Despite that distinction, almost everyone worked the 1996, and the equipment management,” Lemieux Gus Steeves may be reached freely from their own land. the vast majority of species farm and sought to create as tends to be expensive — even said. at (508) 909-4135, or by e-mail Today, more people call are actually edible, as Native big a surplus as possible. a cheap shotgun is $500. Fishing, however, has at [email protected]. Martell among first to earn new fire chief designation Massachusetts and administered ments.” In time, both Martell and other certifications, 5 to 15 points; The application packet states the MARTELL by the state fire marshal. She was Bemis said they’d like to see it plus additional points for profes- impetus was “to further enhance continued from page 1 the only woman among them. expand to include deputy chiefs, sional development and active the professionalism of fire chiefs noted there’s a big difference In our region, the group included captains and so forth, enabling fire membership in relevant organiza- throughout the Commonwealth” so between being a good firefighter Charlton’s Charles Cloutier, chiefs to document their experience tions. as “to ensure a strong degree of and a good fire administrator. Brookfield’s Peter Martell and in a way similar to that already “It wasn’t [a burden] at all,” accountability,” regardless of Bemis and 15 other chiefs Uxbridge’s Peter Ostroskey. used for hiring police chiefs, town Martell said. “Every chief could whether they lead full-time, call or statewide recently became the first “We really need to start laying managers and other local officials. probably fill out the paperwork volunteer departments. It requires to meet a new set of qualifications the groundwork for our successors According to the application from memory.” credentialed chiefs to “abide by a for credentialing as chiefs created in the fire service,” said Martell. available from the association’s Bemis agreed, saying it took her Mission Statement and Code of by the Fire Chiefs’ Association of “It’s not about ego, it’s about lega- website, chiefs need to accumulate maybe an hour, with the longest Professional Conduct,” including cy.” 50 points to be credentialed for part of it getting a copy of her orig- such points as handling matters “so Martell said the long- three years, during which they inal appointment letter from the that fairness and impartiality gov- MISS ANS ION term goal is to create a must complete 24 hours of ongoing town clerk’s office. For obvious rea- ern our decisions,” informing deci- Globe TR S four-tired credential sys- education. Experience is worth one sons, the applicants do have to pro- sion-makers about risks if their 405 E. Main St. (Rt. 131) CO Southbridge, MA M R tem departments can use point per year, two points per year vide proof of their training and recommendations are disregarded, PLE NTE 508-764-9400 TE CAR CARE CE as a “mentoring program as an officer; education, 3 to 20 experience claims. and avoiding political activity Bumper To Bumper Special to help create our replace- points; fire exams, 5 to 20 points; “It’s a wonderful process in the “which may impair our perform- sense that it’s moving the fire ance as professional administra- $ .95 Includes: Filter, lube and up to 5 49 qts regular all-weather oil, check services into a better light with tors.” front end, tire alignment and the public,” Bemis added. She The packet for the Charlton wear, check battery & alternator operation. Southbridge Overhead Door Inspect belts & hoses, test coolant. Inspect compared it to current practice selectmen’s meeting of Dec. 28 brakes and adjust as necessary, check struts, 154 Central St. Southbridge shocks, & CV joints, check lights, rotate tires with police chiefs, noting most included a short article on the pro- if needed and inspect wipers. 508.765.5551 Exp 3/31/11 • Not valid with other offers towns “don’t even look at a gram’s history by one of its other (Please call for appt!) chief unless he’s got a master’s recipients, Lynnfield Chief Thomas GLOBE TRANSMISSIONS degree.” Bogart. He wrote the idea was “con- $100 OFF REBUILT Liftmaster Although it will take time, ceived over three years ago” and TRANSMISSIONS Doors start Openers at $389 both predicted towns will even- borrowed many aspects from a pro- 1 per customer Most models $15 off any repair! only $275 installed installed tually use such credentials as a gram in Maine. Has Your Check Engine Light Been Coming On? part of their hiring process. 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Send all calendar listings and happenings to additional dates, visit www.rehabre- www.tedfound.org. for kids in Grades 1-6 who love (or are will- Editor David Dore by mail to the Spencer New sourcesinc.org. ing to try) math games and puzzlers. For Leader, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550, NORTH BROOKFIELD SPORTSMEN’S more information, call Debbie Kirk at the by fax to (508) 764-8015, or by e-mail to “NOT ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL PLAY” CLUB will hold a “Texas Hold’em” at the library at (508) 885-7513. [email protected]. All calendar will be presented by the North Brookfield club, 20 Boynton Road, North Brookfield. listings must be submitted by noon Monday to Middle/High School Drama Troupe at 6:30 Play starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. This is to be published in the following Friday’s edition. p.m. in the North Brookfield Elementary benefit the Youth Fishing Derby. WEDNESDAY School auditorium. Admission is $6 for Refreshments will be available. adults and $4 for students, with a $20 cap per February 2 HURSDAY family. T SATURDAY January 27 BENEFIT JAZZ CONCERT to support the STORY HOUR for children 3-6 years old continued relief efforts in Haiti will start at begins with registration from 10-11 a.m. in January 29 the Children’s Room at the Merriam-Gilbert “NOT ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL PLAY” 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of West Brookfield, United Church of Christ, 36 DAVID PROUTY ATHLETIC BOOSTER Public Library in West Brookfield. The will be presented by the North Brookfield group will meet every Wednesday from 10-11 Middle/High School Drama Troupe at 6:30 North Main St. (Route 67). One hundred per- CLUB is sponsoring a Pre-Super Bowl Party cent of the proceeds will go directly to aid from 7-11 p.m. at the Spencer Country Inn, a.m. and explore different themes through p.m. in the North Brookfield Elementary stories, songs and an engaging craft. Weekly School auditorium. Admission is $6 for those in continued need of health care and Main Street (Route 9), Spencer. There will be shelter. A full year after the devastating music, dancing, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres attendance is strongly encouraged, so the adults and $4 for students, with a $20 cap per children get to know each other and become family. earthquake that claimed over 300,000 lives and raffles, including for a 50-inch HDTV and left well over a million people homeless, (tickets are $10 each or three for $25). Party familiar with the program’s routine. there is still much that we can do to help. So, tickets are $20 each and can be bought at the (Children have to be 3 years old by Sept. 1, FRIDAY come for an evening of music featuring some David Prouty High School main office or at 2010.) Group size is limited to 12 children. of Boston’s finest jazz musicians, supported home basketball games. Anyone who would For more information, call the library at by several great musicians from the like to donate a raffle item should deliver it (508) 867-1410. January 28 Brookfields. For more information, call the to the high school by Thursday, Jan. 27. COME TO THE RICHARD SUGDEN ECONOMY SHOP at the First church at (508) 867-7078. HAYLOFT STEPPERS SQUARE DANCE LIBRARY in Spencer for a fun-with-history Congregational Church of Spencer, Main program. It meets from 4-5 p.m. and includes Street (Route 9), Spencer, will be open from 8 TASTEFULLY TED. will be held from 7-10 CLUB is holding a “Winter Wonderland” p.m. at the Publick House in Sturbridge. dance from 8-10:30 p.m. at the club, located at a half-hour viewing of the award-winning a.m. to noon. Plenty of warm clothes for win- PBS series “Liberty’s Kids.” Then use a quill ter will be available. Want to enjoy spectacular treats from The 232 Podunk Road in Sturbridge. The caller is Publick House, Whistling Swan, Copper Ken Ritucci, and the cuer is Harriet Clarke. pen or do a colored pencil embroidery sam- ple of one of Ben Franklin’s sayings. For ADULT CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFI- Stallion, Rovezzi’s, Cakettes, the Sturbridge Admission is $7 per person. For information Coffee House, Red Roof Catering and on the next beginner class, please call Moe at more information, call Debbie Kirk at the CATION CLASS will be offered at library at (508) 885-7513. Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge Candy all in one place? A tax- (508) 867-8036. deductible $20 advance ticket (or $25 at the Sturbridge. CPR will be from 9-11 a.m., fol- DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets the lowed by First Aid from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. door) will provide you with an evening of unlimited free delectable desserts from a ONDAY first Wednesday of every month from 5-6 Classes are taught by certified instructors M p.m. in the Main Conference Room located and held bi-monthly. Cost is $50 per person grand array of celebrated local eateries. Through the generosity of local chefs, the on the second floor of Baystate Mary Lane (includes both full certifications). To regis- January 31 Hospital in Ware. Meetings are open to com- ter, contact Jennifer Petraitis at (508) 347- entire ticket price goes directly to the 8181, ext. 104 or jpetraitis@rehabre- Tantasqua Educational Foundation. To order advance tickets, visit MATH MANIA takes place at the Richard sourcesinc.org. For more information and Sugden Library in Spencer from 4-5 p.m. It’s Turn To CALENDAR, page B7 OBITUARIES Diana L. Bergin, 63 Gerald H. Lajoie, 82 SPENCER — Diana L. (Chace) Bergin, 63, College (and member of its Alumni LEICESTER — Gerald H. Lajoie, 82, of and owner of Gerald H. Lajoie Carpentry in of Wilson Avenue, died Tuesday, Jan. 18 in Association), and received a master’s degree Main Street in the Cherry Valley section of Leicester. Overlook Masonic Healthcare in Charlton (Nurse Practitioner) at the UMass School of Leicester, died Thursday, Jan. 20 at Born in Worcester, he was the son of after a long illness. Nursing and was member of its Alumni Christopher House in Worcester. Origene and Octavie (Boisvert) Lajoie. He She leaves her husband of Association. She was a member of the associ- He was the husband of graduated from Worcester Boys Trade school 41 years, Edward B. Bergin; ate faculty at the UMass Medical School of Violet L. (Rochette) Lajoie, and served in the National Guard. He was a her son, Steven V. Bergin, Nursing, the Massachusetts Coalition of who died in 2005. member of Our Lady of the Angels Church. and his wife, Rebecca, of Nurse Practitioners, and the American He leaves two sons, David He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing and was Auburn; her daughter, Nurses Association. O. Lajoie and his wife, Mary, a former member of the Leicester Rod and Maureen A. Flynn of Diana was a nurse practitioner, having last of Leicester and Robert E. Gun Club. He was a gardener and enjoyed Leicester; her mother, Anita worked for Unum Provident Corp. in Lajoie and his wife, Tammy, sharing his crops with neighbors and friends. I. (Dumont) Chace of Naples, Worcester. Previously she worked in that of Cherry Valley; five daugh- He volunteered for Serve New England for Fla.; a brother, David Chace, position for 25 years at UMass Memorial ters, Susan M. O’Brien and more than 20 years, and received the Maria and his wife, Jane, of Healthcare in Worcester. her husband, Richard, of Leal Giving Award for being an outstanding Falmouth; and her grandson, Connor E. Memorial calling hours were held Monday, Leominster, Linda A. Wheeler and her hus- volunteer. Flynn. Jan. 24 in the Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, band, David, of Blandon, Pa., Marie L. Taft of The funeral was held Monday, Jan. 24 from Born in Southbridge, she was the daughter 1131 Main St., Leicester. Somerville, Ann L. DeYoung of Hopedale and the Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131 of the late Howard E. Chace. She graduated Contributions may be made to the Diana L. Brenda J. Daigle and her husband, Marc, of Main St., Leicester, with a Mass in Our Lady from Southbridge High School, Brigham & Bergin Memorial Fund, c/o Country Bank, Ottisville, N.Y.;four brothers, Ernest Lajoie of of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St., Women’s School of Nursing (member of its 1084 Main St., Leicester, MA 01524. Worcester, Paul Lajoie of Arizona, Roland Worcester. Burial followed in Worcester Sigma Theta Tau) and Worcester State www.morin-morrison.com Lajoie of Millbury and Normand Lajoie of County Memorial Park in Paxton. Florida; a sister, Madeleine Marchand of Memorial donations may be made to the Arizona; 20 grandchildren and four great- Our Lady of the Angels Memorial Fund, 1222 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Main St., Worcester, MA 01603. Harold R. Smith, 82 Mr. Lajoie was a self-employed carpenter www.morin-morrison.com SPRING HILL, Fla./WEST BROOKFIELD Worcester Boys Trade School. — Harold R. Smith, 82, formerly of Church Mr. Smith was a self-employed carpenter Street, West Brookfield, died Monday, Jan. 17 for 44 years, working with his father for 26 of Harold J. McAfee, 79 in Florida. those years. He leaves one brother, He was a United States Navy veteran of the SPENCER — Harold J. “Satch” McAfee, 79, Radiator in Spencer for more than 30 years, Wayne S. Smith, and his wife, Korean War. of West Main Street, died Tuesday, Jan. 18 at retiring in 1996. He served in the United Margaret, of Spring Hill, Fla., A funeral service for Harold was held his home. States Army.He was born in Worcester, son of and nieces and nephews. Saturday, Jan. 22 in the Varnum Funeral He leaves his wife of 46 George W. and Hazel S. (Jeffers) McAfee. He His wife of 46 years, Anne Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield. years, Joyce E. (Ward) was member of the Hayden Lodge of Masons M. (Cote) Smith died in 1999. Burial will be in the spring in Pine Grove McAfee; his six daughters, (Brookfields) AF & AM, Melha Shriners and He was born in West Cemetery. Theresa A. Buckland and her member and past president of the Hadji Unit, Brookfield, son of the late Memorial donations may be made to the husband, Ken, of Melbourne, all in Springfield. He was a charter member Harold A. and Olive M. (Stirling) Smith, and West Brookfield Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box Fla., Shirley L. McAfee of of the Spencer Lions Club, and a member of was a lifelong resident before moving to 540, West Brookfield, MA 01585. Oakham, Roberta M. Provost the Nordic Lodge-Vasa Order of America. He Florida in 2004. He was a graduate of and her husband, Norman, was a longtime commissioner for the Spencer of Spencer, Lori J. Godin and Water and Sewer Department. her husband, Roger, of Calling hours were in the J. Henri Morin & Robert L. LaPorte Sr., 82 Spencer, Wendy J. Casker and her husband, Son Funeral Home, 23 Maple Terrace, Kevin, of Westminster, Md., and Trina M. Spencer. Burial will be at the convenience of BROOKFIELD/MULBERRY, Fla. — Robert Worcester; seven grandchildren, five great- Lachance and her husband, Dan, of Ware; 12 the family in Walnut Grove Cemetery in L. LaPorte Sr., 82, of Ryals Road, Mulberry, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; North Brookfield in the spring. Fla., formerly of Brookfield, died Sunday, He is predeceased by his brother, Almorse nieces and nephews. Please omit flowers. Memorial contribu- Jan. 16 at LaPorte. He is predeceased by his daughter Kathleen tions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Valencia Hills Bob was born in Worcester, the son of McAfee in 1993 and sisters Barbara Sclar and Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA Health and Almorse and Mae (Fontaine) LaPorte. He Beverly Christiansen. 01104. Rehab in graduated from Boys Trade School in “Satch” owned and operated West County www.morin-morrison.com Lakeland, Fla. Worcester and later served his country with He leaves the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a four sons, forklift driver for Publix Supermarkets in Robert L. Plant City, Fla., for 10 years, retiring in 1998. Dorothy F. Charbonneau, 81 LaPorte Jr. At one time he was a locksmith for Caola and his wife, Bros. in Worcester. He enjoyed woodworking. LEICESTER — Dorothy F. Charbonneau, Born in Leicester, she was the daughter of Izabel, of Worcester, Ronald L. LaPorte and Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 81, formerly of Charles Street, Leicester, died Edward and Dorothy (Chaffee) Lamoureux his wife, Michelle, of Dayville, Conn., 20 in the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, Monday, Jan. 17 at her daughter’s home in and lived here until moving to Florida on Richard L. LaPorte and his wife, Lori, of East 23 Maple Terrace, Spencer. Burial followed Avon Park, Fla. July 21, 2007. Brookfield and Roland L. LaPorte of North with military honors in Notre Dame She was the wife of Edward L. She was a member of St. Pius X Church in Brookfield; his daughter, Ruth A. Cemetery in Worcester. Charbonneau, who died in 1999. Her first hus- Leicester. She enjoyed knitting, reading and Matasavage, and her husband, Peter,of North Contributions may be made to the band, Stanley Chase, died in 1983. cooking. Brookfield; their mother, Ruth A. (Samson) Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., She leaves two daughters, Alice C. Pong and The funeral was held Saturday,Jan. 22 from LaPorte of North Brookfield; two sisters, Watertown, MA 02472. her husband, Robert, of Worcester and the Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Edna Simpson and Doris LaPorte, both of www.morin-morrison.com Dorothy J. Stockenberg and her husband, Main St., Leicester, with a Mass in St. Pius X Carl, of Avon Park, Fla.; her son, Walter E. Church, 1153 Main St., Leicester. Burial fol- Chase of Leicester; seven grandchildren and lowed in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Leicester. 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces, Contributions may be made to the Sandra M. Evans, 63 nephews and cousins. American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., She is predeceased by sons Stanley E. and Framingham, MA 01701. OXFORD — Sandra M. (Mongeau) Evans, Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Joseph J. Chase and her brother, Edward www.morin-morrison.com 63, of Main Street, formerly of Southbridge Eugene and Florence (Lacoste) Mongeau. Lamoureux. and Webster, died Thursday, Jan. 20 at her Calling hours were held Monday, Jan. 24 in home. the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 She was the wife of George A. Evans Sr., Maple Terrace, Spencer. Following crema- SEND ALL OBITUARY NOTICES TO who died in 1997. tion, burial will be at a later date in Worcester She leaves her three sons, George A. Evans County Memorial Park in Paxton. THE NEW LEADER, Jr., Bruce D. and James Evans, all of Webster, In lieu of flowers, contributions may be and her daughter, Joyce M. Clemmey of made to the Center of Hope, 40 Optical Drive, 25 ELM ST., SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550, OR BY Webster; four grandchildren and one great- Southbridge, MA 01550. grandson; several nieces and nephews. www.morin-morrison.com E-MAIL TO [email protected] She was one of a family of 17 children. Friday, January 28, 2011 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 OUR TOWNS

mined for Junior League Baseball and Softball and $60 for Wachusett Babe Ruth Cancer Society kicks (ages 13-15 by April 30), with a family cap of $100. Checks should be made out to NBBSA. off Daffodil Days Mail-in registrations can be downloaded from www.nbysports.com or www.little- For more than 35 years, the American league.org, and sent to NBBSA, c/o Rich Cancer Society Daffodil Days program has LeBlanc, 58 Shore Drive, North Brookfield, been making a difference in the fight against MA 01535. cancer and providing hope for those facing the disease. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to donors every spring in apprecia- Call police for weather- tion for their contributions, it is about more than just giving beautiful flowers; it is an opportunity to share hope for a world with related emergencies less cancer and more birthdays, where can- LEICESTER — Residents and businesses cer never steals another year from anyone’s are reminded that they can call the Leicester life. Police Department for any weather related Flower and product orders can be placed emergencies (dial 911) or other issues stem- now through March 1 by calling the ming from the extreme cold. Police will glad- American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345 or ly assist or get you in touch with someone making an online donation at who can help. www.cancer.org/daffodils. Delivery occurs For non-emergency issues, call Leicester the week before spring, beginning March 14. police at (508) 892-7010 and press 0. According to the society, this longstanding program, which historically coincides with the coming of spring, is expected to raise 1.2 million in Massachusetts to support the fight Winter Adventure to be against cancer. Daffodil Days offers a bouquet of products: Courtesy photo • For a $10 gift, donors receive a bouquet of offered at Hodges Dam 10 fresh daffodil blossoms. PARTNERS IN CRIME ENTERTAIN • Three mini-daffodil bulbs in a soil filled OXFORD — Winter Adventure will be offered for children aged 7-12 at Hodges pot are available for a $15 donation. STURBRIDGE — Woman In Business, Inc. held its Annual Christmas Party and Yankee Swap Dec. Village Dam Feb. 21-25. • A bouquet of 10 daffodils and a Boyd’s col- 8 at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. Entertainment for the evening was pro- For budding naturalists, this will be a fun- lectable stuffed bear for a $25 donation. vided by Partners in Crime, featuring Julie Boyd and Joe Conceison (pictured), currently filled adventure to be had with your child (or • Gift of Hope: Daffodils are delivered to a Tantasqua High School students and members of the Show Choir. Using a choral and musical cancer patient undergoing treatment. Cost is theater background, Julie and Joe have ventured into creating musical works. Recently, the group) during school vacation. Activities $25 and up. Partners recorded their second album at the Brown University Recording Studio. Joe’s honors include exploring woodlands, learning about • Bear Hugs for Hope: Special edition, col- include singing the national anthem at a Red Sox game in Boston in 2010. One of the highlights local wildlife and plants, indoor activities lectable bear is delivered to a child impacted of the evening was a group effort in the “12 Days of Christmas.” With 50 members and guests and crafts, a movie and story time. Sign up by cancer. Cost is $25. in attendance, the Yankee Swap was a huge success, with the gift pack of Kaluha being the for one day or the whole week. Volunteer opportunities abound — from most sought after item; Monique Marinelli was the lucky winner. Pre-registration must be done by Feb. 18. schoolchildren to corporate CEOs — to assist Space is limited. For more information, con- in taking requests for, packing and delivering tact Park Ranger Jamie Kordack at (508) 248- daffodils during February and March at 5697 or [email protected]. work, in neighborhoods, in schools and For more than 40 years, participants of all ing, which will last approximately one hour. around town. To help make a difference in ages and abilities have monitored the num- Anyone interested in applying for the Tri- the fight against cancer through Daffodil ber and diversity of birds visiting their back- Community Build in Sturbridge must attend Days, contact the American Cancer Society yard feeders for one weekend each winter. the meeting. Church to collect by calling (800) 227-2345 or visiting www.can- Focus on Feeders helps to raise conservation Habitat for Humanity uses three criteria to cer.org/daffodils. awareness and to further Mass Audubon’s select potential partner families, including items for book drive Dollars raised through Daffodil Days efforts to protect wildlife and habitat in need for adequate shelter, ability to pay for a enable the society to offer free programs and Massachusetts. This fun event draws more Habitat home and willingness to partner SPENCER — Hillside Baptist Church is services that help people fight cancer with participants each year. In 2010, more than with Habitat. Specific information related to accepting donations of gently used books courage and optimism, while it provides day- 1,000 birdfeeding enthusiasts from 259 of the income eligibility guidelines and require- and media (music, movies, games, etc.) for an to-day help, emotional support, and 24-hour 351 towns and cities in the state submitted ments to work a designated number of hours upcoming book sale on March 5. information to help ease the cancer experi- their observations. on-site at the build will be covered at the Donations can be dropped off at the church ence. Additionally, daffodil contributions For complete rules or to download an meeting. at 472 Main St. (Route 9) on Saturday, Feb. 12 provide the society with much-needed dol- observation form, visit For more information, call Habitat for from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Snow date is Saturday, lars to fund groundbreaking cancer research, www.massaudubon.org/focus. Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester at Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) educate people about the importance of can- (508) 799-9259 or go to www.habitatmwgw.org. For donation guidelines, please visit cer prevention and early detection and advo- www.hillsidebaptistchurch.org or call the cate for meaningful public health policies Selection session for church at (508) 885-9690. that benefit the community. Male members sought Habitat build Feb. 5 for community choir RRI offers chance at Count backyard birds STURBRIDGE — Are you looking for an affordable opportunity to buy a simple, STURBRIDGE — The Quinebaug Valley week’s stay in Paris decent home in Sturbridge? If so, there’s still Singers are a community choir based in to help Mass Audubon time to attend a required Family Selection Sturbridge. The choir is directed by Nym STURBRIDGE — Have you always wanted Mass Audubon invites bird enthusiasts Information meeting presented by Habitat Cooke and supported by local cultural coun- to parlez-vous français while walking along from across the Commonwealth to take part for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester. cils. Repertoire is varied, drawing from clas- the banks of the Seine? Or take in the incom- in its free annual Focus on Feeders Weekend. A Family Selection Informational meeting sical, folk, and popular music traditions. parable view from the top of the Le Tour To join the fun, simply note the diversity will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at Recently,the choir has been experiencing a Eiffel? Here’s your chance. and number of each bird species in view at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 345 Main St., shortage of male singers, and is seeking a The Blanchard Means Foundation and any one time visiting your household bird Sturbridge. few new gents to fill the ranks. Some singing Rehabilitative Resources Inc. are holding a feeder during the weekend of Feb. 5-6. Then The Habitat Tri-Community Build Project experience is preferred, though not required, raffle in which one lucky winner will get a submit a simple report form to Mass in Sturbridge is the product of a partnership and there is no audition process. Starting week-long stay at a Paris apartment in the Audubon and your name will be entered in a between the Town of Sturbridge, the Jan. 31, rehearsals will be held on Mondays historic le St. Germain des Prés district, random drawing to win one of several prizes. Sturbridge Housing Partnership and Habitat from 7-9 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church in known worldwide for its rich culture and And get your camera ready. Prizes will also for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester. Fiskdale. If you are interested, please don’t vibrant nightlife. The $10 raffle ticket bene- be awarded in several categories for those The Sturbridge Housing Partnership pur- hesitate to drop by. fits the programming efforts at Elm Hill who submit wildlife photos of any species chased the land using Community Farm in Brookfield. They can be purchased along with their bird count results. Preservation funds specifically to increase at RRI’s office, located at 1 Picker Road in Report observations by Feb. 28. Report the affordable housing inventory in town. Sturbridge. forms are available online or request a form They subsequently awarded Habitat for Signups for baseball The apartment, which sleeps four, is avail- at [email protected]. Then, Humanity the right to develop 79 Fairview able from March 5-12, 2011. Airfare is not submit the completed report online or mail it Park Road as an affordable Habitat home. and softball Saturday included, and all other fees and transfer are to Mass Audubon/Focus on Feeders, 208 The project is a single-family home with the responsibility of the winners. South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Ask 1,200 square feet of living space. The unit is NORTH BROOKFIELD — Registrations for RRI is one of Central Massachusetts’ lead- friends and neighbors to join also, as the designed as a raised ranch with three bed- the 2011 season of the North Brookfield ing care providers for people living with value of the data collected increases with the rooms and one and a half bathrooms. The Baseball/Softball Association will be from 9 developmental disabilities. It took over the number of participants. structure will be detailed and landscaped in a a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,Jan. 29 in the bell area Blanchard Means Foundation — the charita- “The data collected each year during the manner compatible with neighboring homes. of North Brookfield Elementary School. ble entity that oversees Elm Hill Farm — in Focus on Feeders Weekend adds to an Work on the foundation is expected to happen Babe Ruth players may also bring their reg- 2009. The programs implemented at the farm impressive legacy of research on bird popu- in March, weather permitting. istrations to the manager at Sunday basket- since then include a therapeutic riding pro- lation trends and distributions in The informational meeting will explain the ball from 12:45-1:15 p.m. gram, horticulture, horsemanship and a pet- Massachusetts,” said Mass Audubon homeownership opportunity and selection The cost is $25 for Quaboag Little League ting zoo. President Laura Johnson. “Receiving reports process and provide an opportunity for inter- Teeball (ages 4-6 by April 30), $45 for Quaboag For more information about the raffle, from across the state helps to prioritize con- ested individuals to ask questions. Little League Baseball (ages 7-12 by April 30) please visit www.rehabresourcesinc.org or servation efforts. Plus it’s fun!” Applications are also available at the meet- and Softball (ages 7-12 by Jan. 1), to be deter- call (508) 347-8181. AROUND BEACON HILL

AROUND continued from page 1 card application. They have enough on their mind and this and disability insurance for those employees and members extension will give our soldiers more time to renew their appli- who would like to opt in. This legislation removes that unnec- cation.” essary and harmful barrier.” The law is now Chapter 466 of the Acts of 2010. The legislation applies only to supplemental health insur- ance items, and not to health insurance itself. All Gobi bill is signed Massachusetts businesses with 11 or more employees are cur- rently required to offer health insurance to their employees. Law changes rules for The legislation has been signed into law by the governor as for service members Chapter 471 of the Acts of 2010. BOSTON — State Rep. Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and state supplemental insurance Sen. Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre) announced Gov. Deval Patrick has signed into law House Bill 2229 (“An Act Relative to BOSTON — State Sen. Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) has the issuance of firearm identification cards for persons serv- announced the passage of legislation relative to group health ing on active duty in the armed forces of the United States”). insurance, of which he was a co-sponsor. Moore picked to chair It grants an extension for persons serving on active duty in The bill removes the requirement that 75 percent of employ- the armed forces of the United States, should their Firearms ees or members sign up to participate in order for a small busi- higher education panel Identification Card (FID) expire during their active duty. The ness, union or association to offer supplemental health insur- legislation grants at least a 90-day extension for the carrier of ance items, such as dental plans, disability insurance, vision BOSTON — State Sen. Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) the expired FID, commencing upon their return from active insurance and long-term care policies. Currently, many such recently announced he has been appointed Senate chair of the duty. organizations would like to offer these products to their Joint Committee on Higher Education. “I was proud to work on this bill with assistance from the employees and members, but are unable to do so because of Additionally, Moore has been appointed vice chair of the Massachusetts Sportsmen’s Council and Senator Brewer in the arcane participation requirement. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. He order to bring some relief to the men and women in our armed “This bill is a tremendous step forward for Massachusetts, will also serve as a member of the Senate Committees on Ways forces who serve all of us so well and I appreciate the Governor for businesses and residents,” said Moore. “Much attention and Means, and Post Audit and Oversight. signing the bill into law,” stated Gobi. has been devoted over the past few years to the difficulties Moore had previously chaired the Committee on “When our soldiers leave their homes, their families and businesses face in providing health insurance to their employ- Community Development and Small Business. The Senate their lives behind, life continues to go on,” stated Brewer. ees. It is ridiculous that in this day in age, a law would be on Committee on Ways and Means, of which Moore is now a “When they come home, they want to see their families and the books making it more difficult for companies, unions, and member, has jurisdiction over the Senate budget. hug their children, not deal with running after an expired FID associations to offer important, cost-saving items like dental 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 28, 2011 The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The Ned Lucas Band’s authentic groove

he Ned Lucas Band performs this organ on the next, all while delivering blues- versions of familiar classic and drumming), 7-9 p.m., Saturday at Admiral TJ O’Brien’s tinged vocals reminiscent of greats like Joe rock covers. In addition, he per- GETING Sturbridge Coffee House, restaurant and pub in Sturbridge. Cocker and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Personally, he forms selections from his cata- 455 Main St., Fiskdale. Singer,guitarist, and organist Lucas lists blues legends Buddy Guy, Albert Collins log of dynamic originals in the IN (508) 347-2288 Tis the front man for this unique and B.B. King as some of his biggest influ- blues-rock vein, having • Ned Lucas Band, 9 p.m., power trio. With his versatility on both guitar ences. Known for mixing together fresh ver- released the CDs “Shot Of TUNE TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge. and keys, Ned can launch in to screaming sions of classic Swing, Chicago, Texas, and Blue” (1995), “Drawn To You” • Rob Adams, 6-9 p.m., blues on one song, then blazing Hammond Delta blues, Ned also delivers some authentic (1998) and last year’s “It’s A MARK Rovezzi’s Ristorante, Fine Line.” RENBURKE Route 20, Sturbridge. Ned’s current live band con- • Bill McCarthy, 8 p.m., sists of Dave Kenderian on the Whistle Stop Bar & Grille, bass and J. Salvatore Oxford. Giancarelli on drums. Blues Wire magazines • Uncle Rhubarb, 8-10 p.m., Victoria Station states: “Very few established trios can groove Cafe, Putnam, Conn. as tight as The Ned Lucas Band.” • Two Piece Nastee, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., J.D. And part of the reason Ned’s live instru- Cooper’s, 146 Park Road, Putnam, Conn. ment sound is so authentic is that he plays a • Howie Bursen, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Fender Stratocaster, the workhorse of the Pomfret, Conn., $20. electric blues, through an old “tweed” tube • Kala Farnham duo, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle, amp, and the Hammond B3 through a Leslie Route 395, Exit 94, Dayville, Conn. rotating speaker cabinet. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. and TJ O’Brien’s is located at 407 Main St. in Sturbridge. To check out some great samples of his music, visit www.nlu- SUNDAY,JAN.30 cas.com and www.myspace.com/thenedlucas- • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3 to 7 p.m., band Chooch’s, North Brookfield. FRIDAY, JAN. 28 • Joe’s Backyard Band, 4 p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, Conn., $7 • Joe Macey,7:30 p.m., Tavern on the Common, • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Route 122A, Rutland. Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West • Wibble & Friends, 8 p.m., Statz Sports Pub & Glocester, R.I. Gril, 341 North Main St., North Brookfield. • Deborah Deschamps, 6:30 p.m., Masons at the TUESDAY, FEB. 1 Granary, 80 East St. (Route 9), Ware. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, • Boys of the Town, 8 p.m., Fiddler’s Green, Greendale’s Pub, Worcester. Worcester. • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 6:30 p.m., Point • Babe Pino Band, 10 p.m., Sahara Restaurant, Breeze, Webster. Worcester. • The Eisman Hunter Band, 9 p.m., WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2 Cigarmasters, 1 Exchange Place, Worcester. • Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The • Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m., Mill Church Café, Lashaway Inn, 308 E Main St. (Route 9), East 45 River St. Millbury. Brookfield. • Rob Adams, 7-11 p.m., The Ugly Duckling, • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Sturbridge. Beatnik’s, Worcester. • Dick Chase, 4-8 p.m., Oliver Wight Tavern, Sturbridge. THURSDAY, FEB. 3 • Sporkship Destroyer, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge. • Open Mic, 8 p.m., Statz Sports Bar & Grill, • Sara Ashleigh Band, 9 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, North Brookfield. Wales. • S-Kalators Band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Gilrein’s, • Time Travelers, 9 p.m., The Village, Route Worcester. 171, Woodstock, Conn. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, • WSQ-The World’s Smallest Quartet, 9 p.m., Junior’s Pizza, Worcester. J.D. Cooper’s, Putnam, Conn. • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster. • Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The Music Lady, SATURDAY, JAN. 29 Central Village, Conn. • Mike Lamas, 7:30 p.m., Tavern on the Common, Route 122A, Rutland. If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- • Mike J. Fritz w/HiFi Ward and BluLashes, 9 tured, know of someone else who is, or simply p.m., Lake Lashaway Inn, 308 East Main St., want to let us know about an upcoming gig, East Brookfield. email me at the address below. Events must be • Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville Pub, 40 within 10 miles of the readership area and sub- Chestnut St., Spencer. mitted to me by 7 p.m. Thursday of each week to • Fiske and Herrera, 8:30 p.m., Chuck’s be printed the following week’s papers. Keep the Steakhouse, Route 20, Auburn. music live and not so quiet! E-mail Mark: get- Courtesy photo • “Bluebottles” with Stephen Campiglio, Ryan [email protected] The Ned Lucas Band Jesperson and Jay Wood (jazz piano, poetry, SPENCER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING DUDLEY – 28 Healy Rd! Nichols WEBSTER – OPEN HOUSE WEBSTER – 12 Elaine St! 7 Rm WEBSTER – 4 Hall Road! WEBSTER – 31 Park Ave! Well DUDLEY – 5 Luther Lane! 8 Rm WEBSTER – 11 Everett Ave! THOMPSON – 82 Brandy Hill Rd! College Near! 7 Rm Country Cape! 4.1 Wed & Sun 12:00-2:00! Builder's Custom Ranch! Frplcd Liv Rm Updated 6 Rm Split Entry! Kitchen Maintained Updated 6 Rm Colonial! Colonial! Many Updates! Stainless 7 Rm Updated Bungalow! Open Liv Rm Like New “2004” 8 Rm Ranch set on Acres! Marble Counters, Jen-Air Gas New England Commons! Adult 55+ w/Hrdwds! Cabinet Kit w/Breakfast Bar! w/Dining Area! Comfortable Liv Rm! Fireplaced Liv Rm! Formal Din Rm! 3 Appliances! Granite Counters! Din Rm & Din Rm! 3 Bdrms! 1st Flr Bdrm, 2 1.79 Acres! 3/4 Bdrms! Master Bath! Community! Applianced! Solid Counters! Range! Frplcd Fam Rm! French Doors Din Area w/Picture Window! 3 Bdrms 3 Bdrms! Master w/half Bath! 2.5 Bdrms! Stainless Steel Kit! 2 Full Tile w/Hrdwds! 15X25' Liv Rm w/New Large 2nd Flr Bdrms! Huge Bathroom 2.5 Baths Total! Super Finished Walk- to Deck w/Panoramic Vistas! Pegged Hardwoods! 2 Bdrms! 2 Baths/Master! Full Carpet! 1.5 Baths! 12X26' Master! 3 w/Laundry! 3 Season Front Porch! w/Hrdwds & Dble Closets! Split Flr Plan Baths! Lower Level Family Room! Baths! French Door to 3 Season Porch! out Lower Level Family & Game Rm – Hrdwd Flrs! 3 Bdrms! Frplcd Master, Basements! Garage! C/Air! Security! - 2 Bdrms at One End, 1 at the Other Bdrms! Finished Lower Level! Recent Windows & Roof! Siding in 05! Master Bath! 3 Baths! Garages! Irrigation! Community Center! Walking Trails! 2 Car Garage! Private Yard! Hardwoods Floors! Hydro Air A/C! Furnace & Hot Water 07! Garage! Man Town! 2 Car Garage! And More! $224,900.00 End! Garage! Freshly Painted Int! 24/26X50'Garage w/25x25 Loft! C/Air! $334,900.00 Low Fees! Easy Access! $169,900.00 $189,900.00 Garage! Convenient! $204,900.00 C/Vac! $254,900.00 $149,900.00 $244,900.00

NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING OXFORD – 10 Lambert Circle! WEBSTER – 8 Elaine St! 6 Rm Ranch! WEBSTER – 493/495 School Street! THOMPSON – SCHOOLHOUSE WEBSTER – 13 Dresser St! 5 Rm Cape! THOMPSON – 225 Wagher Road! WEBSTER – 127 Douglas Rd! 7+ Rm THOMPSON – 102 Baker Road! Completely Updated 8 Rm Colonial! Fireplaced Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms w/Hardwood Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 1.5/1.5 POND! 6 Rm Waterfront Cape! New Kitchen w/S/S Appliances! Marble 6 Rm Split! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Split! 1.31 Acre! 2 Car Under, 2 Car 8 Rm Cape Set on 2.18 Acres! Picture Baths! Applianced! Great Investment Western Exp! Fantastic Sunsets! Counters! Full Bath w/Double Vanity! Liv Open Flr Plan! Applianced! Recently Detached w/Loft! Frplcd Liv Rm Perfect Interior! Wood Floors Super Island Kitchen! Fireplaced Floors! Kitchen w/ Wall Oven! Screened Opportunity! 493 Remodeled from Studs, Family Rm! Gleaming Hardwoods! 3/4 Rear Porch! Expandable Lower Level!! Applianced! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms Rm w/New Carpets! 2 Bdrms! Master Finished Lower Level Fam Rm w/Pellet w/Skylights! Kit w/Breakfast Bar! Full Throughout! Fantastic Applianced Custom Kit, Walk-in Closets! Laundries! w/Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight & Walk-in Granite Kitchen! Super Great Rm! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Garage w/Electric Opener! Corner Lot! Sep Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr Laundry/Office! Stove! Storage Rm/Workshop! Garage Bath w/Jacuzzi Tub & Shower! 3 Bdrms! Windows! Garages! Sep Basements! Recent Bath, Furnace, Roof, Electrical Closet! Office or Den w/Hardwoods! w/Opener! Private Backyard w/Trex Lower Level Fam Rm or Master Suite Bedrooms! 2 Full Baths! Kraft Garage! Cul-de-Sac! .93 Acres! Great Commuting Location! New 1/2 Bath w/C-Tile! $159,900.00 New Electric! New Siding! & Insulated Doors! 2 Tier Deck! Deck! 1.39 Acres! w/Walk-in Closet & Half Bath! Rm/Workshop! Garage! $269,900.00 $199,900.00 $269,900.00 $172,900.00 $194,900.00 $249,900.00 $267,500.00

SOLDSOLD SUTTON - SUTTON Center! Rare Opport! WEBSTER LAKE - 200 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE! Middle WEBSTER LAKE - STRIP WEBSTER – 65 Myrtle Ave! 2 WEBSTER – 3 Klebart Ave! Stately 7 DUDLEY "LAKE SINGLETARY" ISLAND! – 109 W. Main St! Stately Brick 400'+ of Prime Lake Frontage! 1.69 Historic Colonial! 7 Acres! Great for Island Rd! Sunsets! 8 Rooms! Pond/Western Expo = Spectacular Your Own Island Paradise! Family! 5/5 Rms! 2/2 Bdrms! Identical Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Crown Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! Single Fam Acres Surrounded by Waterfront Small Farm! Present 2 Fam or 4 Bdrms! Lake Facing 16x20 Master! Sunsets & Views! 80' Waterfront! "Wawela You’ll Never Want to Leave! 8 Rms! Flr Plans! Din Rms w/Built-in Hutches, Moldings! Applianced Kit! Formal Din w/Inlay Apart / Super 2 Family! Business Returned to 1 Fam! Updated! Frplcd Liv Rm! Applianced! Park"! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Round Living! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! Sep Guest Kitchens & Full Baths! 1st Flr Rm & Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Entry Foyer! Zoned! Live & Work From Here! Park Estates! 2 Separate Houses Proposed Spacious Rms! High Ceilings! Great Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral! Applianced! Cottage! Gazebo! Boat House! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master w/Cedar & 2 Lot Division! Build 2 New Homes on 3 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level w/Central Heat, 2nd Flr Gas/Gas Heat! Like Grounds! 6/7 Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 for Home Office! Possible Add Family Rm! 4 Decks! A/C! Din Rm or Office! 2 Bdrms - Lake Facing “Mainland” Lot for Parking w/Garage! Roof 2 Yrs! Recent Siding & Windows! 2 Dbl Closets! Sunroom! Tile Bthrms! Frplcd Liv Rms! 3 Baths! New Furnace! Separate Parcels or Build Your House Lot! Great Highway Access! Master! 3 Season Porch! Gas Heat! CAir! 3 Fully Equipped! Pontoon Boat! Garages! Newer Roof! Easy Rte.395 $625,000.00 Heated Garage w/Workshop! Sep Utilities! Porches! Detached $224,900.00 Check It Out! $299,900.00 Private Estate! $459,000.00 $698,000.00 Car Garage! Deck! Docks! $379,900.00 $599,900.00 Garage $149,900.00 Access!

SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLDSOLD WEBSTER LAKE! 53 Bates Point! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm WEBSTER LAKE! 12 June Ave! South WEBSTER LAKE! Reid Smith Cove! WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – North Pond – 69 Birch 36 Laurelwood! 228 Killdeer - Snug Harbor Eastern Exp = Spectacular Sunrises! 9 Rm w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Pond! Panoramic Views! Excellent Sun Middle Pond! East Exp - Fantastic Villas! 3,300'! Luxurious Waterfront Isl Rd! Panoramic Views! 61’ Waterfront! Middle Pond/Reid Smith Cove! Western Island Rd! Sandy Shores! Level – Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Exposure! 7 Rms! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Contemp! 3 Levels w/Panoramic Lake Updated 5 Rm Ranch! Open Floor Plan! Kit, Exp – Beautiful Sunsets! 90’ Walk-Out! 7 Rm Contemporary! 2 Story Sunrises! Panoramic Views! 220’ Living! 7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! 3 Views! Granite, Marble & Hrdwds! Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never Swimming & Boating! Private 1/3 Acre! Waterfront! Wooded, Rustic & Private! Frplcs! Gourmet Kit! S/S Appliances! Din & Liv Rms All w/Great Lake Views! Waterfront! Fantastic 3/4 Acre Lot! 8 Frplcd Liv Rm! Lake Facing Master want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Room to Entertain! Major Remodel / Fireplaced! 3 Bdrms - Lake Facing Master! Beamed Cathedral Ceilings! Lake Facing w/Bath! 3 Bdrms! 3 Tile Baths! C/Air! Ideal 5 Rm Summer Cottage! Stone Master Suite w/Private Balcony! Great Media Rm! Detached 3 Car w/2nd Flr Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 Car Garage! Professionally Addition 04! Super Kit, Great Rm & Master Bdrm w/Sliders to Deck! 2 Bdrms Garage! New Roof & Other Master w/Lake Views! Buderus 4Z Heat! Fireplaced Great Rm! 2/3Bdrms! Rm w/ Cathedrals, Frplc, Hot Tub & Expansion Potential! 220' Deep Lot! Total! Garage! Swim & Ski from Your Dock! 2 Full Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Renovations! $539,900.00 And Much More! $774,900.00 Super Garage! $499,900.00 2 Baths! $474,900.00 Steam Shower! $499,900.00 Permanent Dock! $469,900.00 $389,900.00 Decks! $639,900.00

SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Bates Grove! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ Killdeer Isl - – TI Townhouse! - South Pond! – 220 Killdeer Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' North Pond! Western Exp – South Pond Yr Rd! Applianced! Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = North Pond! NW Exp = Grand 6 Rooms! 1,874 Sq Ft! Applianced! Open 25 Bates Grove Rd! 88’ Waterfront! Island, 75’ Sandy Beach! Fantastic Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ Furnished! Dock! 19’ Pontoon Boat w/50 Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Sunsets! 80’ Waterfront! 8 Rm Cape! Floor Plan! Dining Rm w/Sliders to 20,712’ Lot! 2 Complete Living Lakefront Home! Cherry Kitchen! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake HP! 6 Rms! Screened Porch! Fam Rm Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr Ideal 2nd Home/Summer Res or Yr Deck! 2 Bedrooms! Master Bath! Levels - 2 Kitchens! Cathedrals Lake Facing Din & Liv Rms! 5 Bdrms - Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master Round! Frplcd Liv Rm! 4 Bdrms! 1.5 w/Skylights! Fireplace! 3 2 on 1st Flr - 3 Lake Facing! Master Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master w/Cath Ceiling! 1st Fl Master w/Hrdwds! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 2.5 Baths! Fireplaced Family! Garage! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 14,190’ Lot! Sandy Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water Baths! Enclosed Porch w/Super Water Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Panoramic Bath! 3 Full Baths! 11X46 w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! Views! Walk-out Lower Level CAir! Gas Heat! CVac! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Lake Views! 2 Car Garage! Office/Workshop/Utility! Garages! AC! Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! Beach! Freshly Paint Ext! Recent Roof! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! Sandy Beach! $599,900.00 Gardens! Security! And More! $374,900.00 $499,900.00 w/Summer Kit! Recent Windows & Pro Landscaped! Level Lot! Trex $1,250,000.00 $649,900.00 Siding! $439,000.00 $259,900.00 Deck! Dock! $799,900.00

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Angela Clark Realtor 508-410-1319 f. 508-630-9494 Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan 178 Gore Road Broker- [email protected] Broker Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek www.angelaclarksells.com Owner Hilli Doros Rivera Webster, MA 01570 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 SOUTHBRIDGE: $244,000. Now offering rental services HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES www.aucoinryanrealty.com Young & spacious describes Southbridge: Exceptional & Unique Custom Southbridge: Newer Colonial with 7 Southbridge: BRAND NEW CON- Built Home! 7 rooms 2 bedrooms 1 1/2 rooms 3-4 bedrooms 2 baths! STRUCTION FOR LOW LOW baths. Spacious Rooms! Library open to this gorgeous Contemporary sunken livingroom w/fireplace. Retro kitchen Fireplace livingroom open to kitchen. PRICE! 5 room 3 bedroom Ranch, with lots of cabinets & counters. Screen Great for entertaining. Big Deck over- 24 x 44. Full basement. Deck. Well Tri-level Cape w/ 3 BRS, 2-1/2 porch to enjoy summer evenings. Wooded looking over 1/2 acre of land. Large known builder-easy to work with corner lot. Little upkeep. Huge open family- front to back masterbedroom with $169,900. Bring your plans & we baths, 2 car garage on a .51 room in lower level w/windows overlooking walkin closet.Desirable neighbor- can get a quote for your dream inground pool area. Attached 2 car garage. hood-dead end street. $199,900. acre lot in a newer subdivision. $223,900. home. New kitchen w/ granite coun- Southbridge: Looking for NEW House Southbridge: ”A Step Above the Rest” Sturbridge: Commuters Dream Plus Huge Separate Shop/Garage! You’ll agree when you view this Location! Spacious Cape with tertops, cabinets, appliances & Builder offering a 24’ x 50’ Split level Spacious Colonial! 7 rooms 3 bed- BIG YARD! 3-4 bedrooms, 2 flooring. New carpets through- with 3 bedrooms 2 baths including rooms 1 1/2 baths. Comfortable 1st master bath.Cathedral ceilings in din- floor familyroom. Sun room which baths, Spacious livingroom! 1st opens onto deck overlooking beautiful floor bedroom. Screen porch. 1 out. Bright & sunny open floor plan.1st flr laundry. Master BR w/master ing room & livingroom. 2 car garage gardens. Paradise at home! Modern & bath. Finished family room/office in lower level. This home is ready for under. Deck. Garage/shop building -3 pretty kitchen w/breakfast nook. car garage. Close to Mass Pike & bays plus office already on 1.5 acre Fireplace in formal livingroom. Come & Rt 84. $219,977. you to JUST move in! lot. $249,900. see for yourself. $219,900.

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Scouts, as well as prior to the day of the Paula Moore at (866) 753-5429. CALENDAR continued from page 2 derby. In remembrance of Mark Cook, J. VALENTINE’S SPAGHETTI SUPPER Irving England, Michael Higgins and Peter BALANCE AND FALL PREVENTION AND DANCE will start at 5:30 p.m. at the munity members who have diabetes, their Coulthard. PROGRAM will be offered by the VNA at North Brookfield American Legion Hall. families and anyone who is interested in 10:30 a.m. at the Spencer Senior Center, 40 Supper will be served from 5:30-7 p.m., with learning more about diabetes. Registration Wall St., Spencer. For more information, call music and dancing to follow. Proceeds will is not required, but for more information MONDAY the Senior Center at (508) 885-7546. benefit the Friends of the North Brookfield contact Public Affairs and Community Playground Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $8 Relations Coordinator Michelle Holmgren at February 7 COME TO THE RICHARD SUGDEN per person or $25 per family of four. They are (413) 967-2296. LIBRARY in Spencer for a fun-with-history available at the door, at Still Hart’s Café in SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION CLASS will program. It meets from 4-5 p.m. and includes North Brookfield, from Richard LeBlanc or be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at a half-hour viewing of the award-winning by calling (508) 867-2134. FRIDAY Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, PBS series “Liberty’s Kids,” followed by Sturbridge. The course will be taught by making a “mobcap” or drum (please bring TURKEY SUPPER will start at 6 p.m. at the February 4 Jane Cutting, certified instructor. The cost is an empty round oatmeal container with First Congregational Church of West $110 for recertification and $135 for new cer- you). For more information, call Debbie Kirk Brookfield, UCC, 36 North Main St. (Route LIFELINE SCREENING will be offered tification. To register, contact Jane at (508) at the library at (508) 885-7513. 67). The menu includes roasted turkey with from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spencer Senior 347-8181, ext. 103 or jcutting@rehabre- gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casse- Center, 40 Wall St., Spencer. Appointments sourcesinc.org. For additional class dates, FRIENDS OF THE RICHARD SUGDEN role, squash, pumpkin bread, assorted must be scheduled by calling the Senior visit www.rehabresourcesinc.org. LIBRARY will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the desserts and beverage. The cost is $10 for Center at (508) 885-7546. Community Room at the library in Spencer. adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Seats TODDLER PLAY GROUP at the Merriam- All members, and anyone interested in are by reservation only.Take-out is available STATE REP. JOHN BINIENDA (D- Gilbert Public Library in West Brookfield becoming a Friend of the Library, are invit- if reserved by Feb. 9 and must be picked up Worcester) will hold office hours from 10 will resume today from 10-11 a.m. for infants ed to attend. The Friends support the by 5 p.m. Call Sandy at (508) 867-7123 to make a.m. to noon at the Leicester Senior Center, to 3-year-olds. No registration is necessary. Richard Sugden Library in many ways. reservations. 40 Winslow Ave. For more information, con- The first half hour will be free play. During Through membership dues and the annual tact Binienda’s office at (617) 722-2692. the second half hour, the librarian will lead book sale, money is made available to the the group with songs, stories and finger library for enrichment programs and equip- SUNDAY TEXAS HOLD’EM FUNDRAISER will be plays. ment that the library can’t afford. Like all held at the North Brookfield Sportsmen’s town budgets, the library’s budget is a bare- February 13 Club, 20 Boynton Road, North Brookfield. MATH MANIA takes place at the Richard bones budget that barely covers the day-to- Play starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. This is to Sugden Library in Spencer from 4-5 p.m. It’s day operating expenses. The Friends are SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY for benefit the Youth Fishing Derby. for kids in Grades 1-6 who love (or are will- looking for people who want to actively sup- couples and families, hosted by New Life Refreshments will be available. ing to try) math games and puzzlers. For port the library. For more information, or to Fellowship, will be held at 3 p.m. This fun more information, call Debbie Kirk at the become a member of the Friends, please call event is being held in the SNED Chapel at 307 library at (508) 885-7513. the Richard Sugden Library at (508) 885-7513. Sturbridge Road (Route 20), Charlton, across SATURDAY from Sims Fitness. The afternoon offers a SPENCER/EAST BROOKFIELD LITTLE romantic reception, delectable refresh- February 5 TUESDAY LEAGUE REGISTRATION will be held ments, organized activities for children aged from 7-8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 5-12, supervised nursery care, and a fun pro- “A WINTER CONCERT” will be held at 3 February 8 Main Street (Route 9), Spencer. The cost is gram just for the grownups. You may also p.m. at New Braintree Town Hall, 20 $55 for T-Ball (age 4 as of April 30, 2011, to have a valentine photo taken under the Memorial Drive, New Braintree. This free VNA CARE NETWORK AND HOSPICE age 6), $100 for girls’ softball (age 6 as of Dec. sweetheart arch, or in front of the beautiful family concert, sponsored by the New will offer a free Keep Well Clinic from 11 a.m. 31, 2010 with one year of T-Ball, to age 16), stone fireplace. You will receive your photo Braintree Library Friends’ Group, features to 1 p.m. at the Spencer Council on Aging, 40 $90 for baseball (age 6 as of April 30, 2011 at the party. Admission is free. This special the Quabbin Regional High School Wall St., Spencer. Local residents may have with one year of T-Ball, to age 18) and $55 for event is designed to honor you and your Orchestra under the direction of Peter their blood pressure checked and learn the Challenger Division (age 5 as of April 30, loved ones. Reservations are appreciated by Lewis. Come and hear a wonderful selection about health concerns. Blood sugar, weight 2011, to age 18). For more information, con- visiting www.nlfcharlton.org and going to of classical pieces that are sure to add monitoring and other health assessments tact Sandi Caputo at (508) 885-6426 or the “Contact Us” page, or call the church at warmth to your day. Refreshments will be are also available at most locations. Clinics [email protected]. (508) 347-7753. served with donations graciously accepted. are open to residents aged 60 and older, Snow date for the concert will be the follow- unless otherwise noted. For up-to-date clinic ing day, Feb. 6, also at 3 p.m. Please call (978) information, please visit www.vnacarenet- THURSDAY MONDAY 355-9879 with any questions. work.org or call (888) 663-3688, ext. 5603. February 10 February 14 CROSSROADS CAFÉ will open at 6:30 p.m. ADULT CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFI- at Emmanuel Church, 25 Winthrop Terrace, CATION CLASS will be offered at FRIENDS’ GROUP OF THE NEW BRAIN- MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK Warren. Heartsong will perform at 7 p.m. Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, TREE LIBRARY cordially invites the public CLUB meets every second Monday of the The group has performed for more than 1,000 Sturbridge. CPR will be from 1-3 p.m., fol- to attend their next upcoming monthly meet- month at 10 a.m. at the North Brookfield churches of various denominations. They lowed by First Aid from 3-5 p.m. Classes are ing at 7 p.m. at the library. Attendance is Senior Center, 29 Forest St., North are unique and energetic with a fresh pro- taught by certified instructors and held bi- strongly encouraged, as events for the Brookfield. Come for some great discussions gressive country sound peppered with con- monthly. Cost is $50 per person (includes upcoming new year will be discussed and (but we always agree to disagree). For more temporary. Heartsong’s territory has both full certifications). To register, contact planned including a puppet show and an art information, call the Senior Center at (508) expanded from the Northeast region to Jennifer Petraitis at (508) 347-8181, ext. 104 or exhibit. The group welcomes involvement 867-0220. national notoriety. All ages are welcome. [email protected]. For more and participation from anyone who cares There is no cover charge; however, a love information and additional dates, visit about their local library. Meetings are held offering is accepted as a gift to the band as www.rehabresourcesinc.org. on the second Thursday of each month and FRIDAY thanks for sharing their talent and gift. For posted in local publications. Residents of more information, call (413) 436-5582 or visit LEGO CLUB meets from 5:45-6:45 p.m. at the other towns are more than welcome to attend www.emmanuelorthodox.org. Richard Sugden Library in Spencer. This and become a part of this rejuvenated, February 18 program is for kindergartners through worthwhile group. The Friends’ Group also TEXAS HOLD’EM FUNDRAISER will be HAYLOFT STEPPERS SQUARE DANCE sixth-graders. Each time the club meets it’s a would like to send a gentle reminder to send held at the North Brookfield Sportsmen’s CLUB is holding a “Hearts and Flowers” new theme. Legos are provided and the proj- in membership renewal if possible. For Club, 20 Boynton Road, North Brookfield. dance from 8-10:30 p.m. at 232 Podunk Road ects are put on display at the end of the pro- more information, please call Richard Play starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. This is to in Sturbridge. The caller is Jim Mayo, and gram. For more information, call Debbie Barrett at (413) 477-8754. benefit the Youth Fishing Derby. the cuer is Birgit Maguire. Admission is $7 Kirk at the library at (508) 885-7513. Refreshments will be available. per person. For information on the club’s next beginner class, please call Moe at (508) SATURDAY 867-8036. WEDNESDAY ATURDAY February 12 S February 9 SUNDAY FEBRUARY MEETING of the February 19 Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF February 6 THIRD ANNUAL QUILTERS SHOW & Worcester Chapter will be held at 10 a.m. in TELL will be held at 10 a.m. at the Overlook BROOKFIELD, on the Brookfield Common, the Merriam Room at the Auburn Public will host an “all you can eat” spaghetti and Performing Arts Center, 88 Masonic Home Library, 369 Southbridge St. (Route 12), 35TH ANNUAL ICE FISHING DERBY, meatball dinner at 6 p.m. The menu includes Road (Route 31), Charlton. Featured speaker Auburn. The meeting is free and open to the sponsored by West Brookfield Boy Scout salad, homemade Carmella’s bread spaghetti Marian Bressel, owner of Fabritique of public. The room will open at 9:30 a.m., and Troop 118, will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3 and meatballs and dessert. Tickets are $10 Wayland, will present “International the session will begin with a short business p.m. on Lake Wickaboag in West Brookfield. for adults and $20 per family of four. For Fabrics” and will have a sampling of her meeting. Following the business meeting, (No ice date is Sunday,Feb. 20.) There will be reservations and/or tickets, please call the shop inventory available for your shopping Lori Lyn Price will talk about “Pajama door prizes, trophies for largest pickerel, church office at (508) 867-6262 or Debbie at pleasure. All in the community are welcome Research: Using Libraries From Home.” bass, perch and pout for under 15 years of (508) 867-2578. to attend this free event. Attendees are invit- Bring along a friend or two, as well as morn- age, and four $50 prizes for adults. In the ed to bring a quilt, wall hanging or runner to ing coffee and doughnuts. For more informa- event of a tie, the first fish registered within share. Light refreshments will be served, tion concerning this meeting, future meet- each category wins. Tickets will be available and tours of Independent Living will be ings and speaker subjects, visit www.mas- for $1 each at the trailer day of the derby by offered following the event. Please RSVP to sog.org. Turn To CALENDAR, page B8 REAL ESTATE Open House Directory Deadline: Monday at 10am (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 Saturday, January 29 2011 DUDLEY: Oakville Estates D 1:00 -3:00 $199,900 Weichert Realtors +55 Community 508-943-7669 Sunday, January 30 2011 STURBRIDGE: 7 Farquhar Rd. SF 1:00 -3:00 $189,900 Lisa Matondi-Merow 1-508-8672626 WEBSTER New England Commons D 12:00 -2:00 $224,900 Century 21 Lake Realty 508-943-9306 DUDLEY: Oakville Estates D 1:00 -3:00 $199,900 Weichert Realtors +55 Community 508-943-7669 Find the homes of your neighborhood To have your open house listed in this directory please contact Sandy @ 1-508-909-4110 THE REAL ESTATE SECTION 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 28, 2011 CALENDAR

findings. No snow? Don’t worry! We will siskins, grosbeaks, and raptors. Meet at the Classes are taught by certified instructors CALENDAR continued from page 7 explore the newly updated woodland trails parking area on Mulberry Street in, and held bi-monthly. Cost is $50 per person for seasonal wonders. The fee is $8 for Mass Leicester, at the end of the runway.The fee is (includes both full certifications). To regis- Audubon adult members, $10 for adult non- $6 for Mass Audubon adult members, $8 for ter, contact Jennifer Petraitis at (508) 347- UNDAY members, $6 for child members and $8 for adult non-members, $4 for child members 8181, ext. 104 or jpetraitis@rehabre- S sourcesinc.org. For more information and child non-members. The family rate is $28 and $6 for child non-members. The program additional dates, visit www.rehabre- February 20 for Mass Audubon members and $36 for non- is for ages 10 and older. For more informa- sourcesinc.org. members. Bring your own snowshoes and tion and to register, call (508) 753-6087. SNOWSHOEING AND WINTER TRACK- receive $2 per person off when you register AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING ING will be held from 1:30-4 p.m. at Burncoat for the program. The program is for ages 6 COURSE will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet at the end of and older. For more information and to reg- WEDNESDAY 3:30 p.m. at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Polar Spring Road, just before the gate. ister, call (508) 753-6087. Library in West Brookfield. The class, for Located off Route 9 at the Leicester/Spencer February 23 teens aged 11-15, is limited to10 participants. line, Polar Spring Road is the dirt road next WINTER FLIGHTS will be held from 2-4 Lunch and snacks will be provided. Call the to the Spencer Country Inn. Burncoat Pond p.m. We might not be able to zip away to library at (508) 867-1410 to register. This pro- Wildlife Sanctuary has wonderful open Florida, but we can find wonderful winter ADULT CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFI- CATION CLASS will be offered at gram is offered free to participants and is spaces, perfect for using snowshoes to visitors in the fields around Worcester made possible by grants and funds generous- explore its various habitats. The use of ani- Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, Airport. We will look for snow buntings, Sturbridge. CPR will be from 9-11 a.m., fol- ly provided by the Local Cultural Council mal pelts will enhance identification of our Lapland longspurs, horned larks, pine lowed by First Aid from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Friends of the Library. LEGALS

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF The Mortgagee reserves the right to change The above-described premises will be sold BEGINNING at the most northerly corner of REAL ESTATE the terms of the sale and postpone the sale subject to all municipal taxes and other the parcel herein conveyed on the south- By virtue and in execution of the Power of to a later date by public proclamation at or municipal assessments, rights or ease- westerly side of Cove Street at land of the Sale contained in a certain mortgage given during the time and date appointed for the ments. Boston and Albany Railroad; by Thomas L. Furgal to Spencer Savings sale and to further postpone at any A Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollar non- THENCE southwesterly by said Boston and Bank dated June 29, 2005, and recorded adjourned sale date by public proclamation refundable deposit will be required to be paid Albany Railroad Company’s land, partly by a with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds at the time and date appointed for the by certified check or in cash by the purchas- wire fence, 325 feet, more or less, to said in Book 36710 at Page 89, of which mort- adjourned sale date. er at the time and place of sale and the bal- Railroad Company’s right of way; gage the undersigned is the present holder, No representations, express or implied, are ance upon delivery of Deed within forty-five THENCE southeasterly by said Boston and for breach of the conditions of said mortgage made with respect to any matter concerning (45) days of said sale at the office of Albany Railroad Company’s right of way 118 and for the purpose of foreclosing the same the premises which will be sold “as is.” Montague & Desautels, 334 Main Street, feet, more or less, to the Seven Mile River will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand dol- Southbridge, Massachusetts, 01550. Pond; the 8th day of February, 2011, upon the mort- lars ($5,000) by certified or bank check will Other terms and conditions to be announced THENCE northeasterly by the high water line gaged premises described below and being be required to be paid by the purchaser at at the sale. of said Pond 335 feet, more or less, to said now or formerly known as 135 Brimfield the time and place of sale as a deposit to be SOUTHBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK Cover Street; Road, Warren, Worcester County, held at the option of the mortgagee as liqui- THENCE northwesterly by said Cove Street Massachusetts, all and singular the premises dated damages for any breach by the buyer. By: s/Philip Pettinelli 143 feet, more or less, to the place of begin- described in said mortgage, The balance is to be paid by certified or bank Philip Pettinelli, President ning. To wit: check at the offices of Alexandrov, Metzger & Present holder of said mortgage For title reference see deed recorded in said The land with the buildings thereon, situate Flannagan, P.C., 32 Franklin Street, Suite Registry of Deeds in Book 18175, Page 391. in said Warren on the easterly side of the 304, Worcester, MA 01608 within thirty (30) Gwendolyn Glass Carbone, Auctioneer TRACT III road leading from Warren to Brimfield, days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- Mass. Auctioneer’s Lic. No. 1647 THE LAND IN East Brookfield, Worcester bounded and described as follows: vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt Montague & Desautels County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BEGINNING at a stone bound set in the in full of the purchase price. The successful Attorneys-at-Law being a certain parcel of land situated on the easterly line of said road at a corner of land bidder shall be required to sign a 334 Main Street westerly side of Cove Street, and bounded believed to be of one Olson; Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing Southbridge, MA 01550 and described as follows: THENCE North 68 degrees 10’ East along the foregoing terms at the Auction Sale. Telephone: (508) 764-3244 BEGINNING at the southeasterly corner of land believed to be of said Olson, two hun- In the event of an error in this publication, the the lot to be described on the westerly side of dred eighteen (218) feet, more or less, to a description of the premises contained in said January 14, 2011 said Cove Street and at an iron pin at land of birch tree; mortgage shall control January 21, 2011 Charles Crompton; THENCE easterly eighteen (18) feet to a Other terms, if any, to be announced at the January 28, 2011 THENCE South 22° 4’ West by land of said bound; sale. Crompton fifty-one and sixty-eight one hun- THENCE southerly along other land of this Spencer Savings Bank NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF dredths (51.68) feet to an iron pin at the cor- grantor two hundred seventy-five (275) feet, Its Successors and/or assigns REAL ESTATE ner of a fence at land of the Boston & Albany more or less, to a bound; Present holder of said mortgage Premises: 120 Cove Street, Railroad; THENCE westerly still along other land of By its Attorneys, East Brookfield, Massachusetts THENCE North 74° 47’ West by a fence and this grantor two hundred (200) feet to a Alexandrov, Metzger & Flannagan, P.C. By virtue and in execution of the Power by land of the Boston & Albany Railroad fifty- bound at the easterly line of said road; 32 Franklin Street, Ste. 304 of Sale contained in a certain mortgage one and twenty-three one hundredths THENCE northerly along the easterly line of Worcester, MA 01608 given by Robert E. Cournoyer and Edward J. (51.23) feet to the corner of a fence; said road one hundred fifty (150) feet to the January 14, 2011 Cournoyer to Mortgage Electronic THENCE South 75° 47’ West by a fence and place of beginning. January 21, 2011 Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for by the Boston & Albany Railroad one hun- BEING the same premises conveyed to the January 28, 2011 American Mortgage Network, Inc., DBA dred eleven and fifteen (111.15) feet to land mortgagor by Leon C. Furgal by deed American Mortgage Network of MA, A DE of Albert W. Surpenant; recorded in Book 36617, Page 247. NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF Corp. and now held by OneWest Bank, FSB, THENCE North 50° 52’ West by land of said Premises to be sold and conveyed to the REAL ESTATE said mortgage dated 7/11/2007, and record- Surprenant, twenty (20) feet, more or less; highest bidder subject to and with the bene- DATED: JANUARY 10, 2011 ed in the Worcester County (Worcester THENCE North 75° 47’ East by land now or fit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, By virtue and in execution of the power of District) Registry of Deeds, in Book 41488 at formerly of Tardy, one hundred eighty-three easements, covenants, liens or claims in the sale contained in a certain mortgage given Page 330, for breach of the conditions in said and 53/100 (183.53) feet to the point of nature of liens, leases, rights of tenants and by Morris Squires, Jr. a/k/a Morris J. Squires, mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing beginning. parties in possession, orders of conditions, Jr., of Leicester, in the County of Worcester the same, will be sold at Public Auction on BEING A PART OF THE PREMISES CON- condominium regulations, by-laws, fees and and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to February 11, 2011 at 12:00 pm Local Time VEYED to Samuel McComas and Minnie liens, deeds out, improvements, public the Southbridge Savings Bank, dated upon the premises, all and singular the McComas by deed of Howard C. Boulton, assessments, takings, any and all unpaid September 18, 2009 and recorded in the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: Administrator of the Estate of Cora L. taxes, tax titles, tax liens, estate tax liens, Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Book A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND containing McComas dated September 26, 1945 and Medicaid liens, claims of heirs, water and 44868, Page 386, for breach of the condi- about one and five tenths (1.5) acres in the recorded with the Worcester District Registry sewer liens, errors in descriptions, omitted tions of said mortgage, and for the purpose said Town of East Brookfield, bounded and of Deeds in Book 2969, Page 599. courses, and any other municipal assess- of foreclosing the same will be sold at public described as follows: TOGETHER with the right in common with ments or liens or existing encumbrances of auction, on the premises described in said NORTHWESTERLY by lands now or former- others to use a strip of land one (1) rod wide record which are in force and are applicable, mortgage, and known as 16 Cricklewood ly of Samuel McComas, Arthur Cranston and formerly of Sarah L. Davis adjoining the having priority over said mortgage, whether Drive, Leicester, Worcester County, Leo N. Tardy about six hundred fifty (650) granted premises on the West as a common or not reference to such restrictions, ease- Massachusetts, on Thursday, the 10th day of feet; passageway; and subject to the right of oth- ments, improvements, liens or encum- February, 2011, at ten o’clock in the EASTERLY by the old road leading to Cove ers to use the strip of land one (1) rod wide brances is made in the deed. forenoon, all and singular, the premises con- Street about two hundred ninety (290) feet; along the westerly side of the granted prem- The property is being sold with the express veyed by said mortgage, and therein and ises as a common passageway to Boston acknowledgment that the Mortgagee makes described as follows: SOUTHERLY by other land of The New York Post Road. no representation or warranty as to the pres- The land in Leicester, Worcester County, Central Railroad Company about four hun- For title reference see deed recorded in said ence or absence of any wetlands or environ- Massachusetts, shown as Lot #26 on a plan dred seventy (470) feet; Registry of Deeds in Book 18175, Page 391. mental issue at or related to the septic or well of land entitled “Pine Acres in Leicester, MA., SAID PREMISES being shown within the The description of the property that systems, if any, or to any contaminants or owned by William J. Burtt” dated February lines tinted brown upon a plan entitled: appears in the mortgage to be foreclosed other substances, as noted under MGLA c. 1965, Thompson Liston Associates, Inc. Civil “N.Y.C.R.R. LAND PROPOSED TO BE shall control in the event of a typographical 21E or otherwise. If a violation of MGLA c. Engineers, said plan being recorded with the SOLD TO LEO N. TARDY EAST BROOK- error in this publication. 21E or any other Massachusetts statute, Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan FIELD” dated June 21, 1961, and signed by For Mortgagors’ Title see deed dated code or regulation does exist, the correction Book 340, Plan 107, and being bounded and T.M. Scott, Division Engineer, 7/11/2007, and recorded in Book 41488 at thereof will be at the Buyer’s sole cost and described as follows: BEING THE SAME PREMISES CONVEYED Page 326 with the Worcester County expense, and shall be separate from the pur- BEGINNING at a point in the southerly by Esther A. Porter to the Western Railroad (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds. chase price. The Buyer shall indemnity and line of Cricklewood Drive which point is the Corporation by deed dated April 25, 1848, TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be hold harmless the Mortgagee from any and most northeasterly corner of the lot herein and recorded with Worcester District Deeds sold and conveyed subject to all liens, all costs, expense and liability related to any described and the most northwesterly corner Book 434, Page 466; reserving, however, to encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, of the aforesaid. of Lot #25 as shown on said plan; the grantor, its licenses, successors and municipal liens and assessments, if any, As an additional condition and term of the THENCE S. 10° 35’ 10” E. One Hundred assigns, the right to use, maintain and which take precedence over the said mort- sale, in the event the successful bidder Thirty-Five (135) feet along Lot #25 to a point renew, substantially as now constructed the gage above described. refuses to sign the Memorandum of Sale or at Lot #44; communication and signal wires, poles and FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of fails to complete the purchase in accordance THENCE S. 87° 10’ 20” W. One Hundred appurtenances along the southerly side of the purchase price must be paid in cash, cer- with the terms and conditions of said foreclo- Twenty-Two and Eight-Two Hundredths feet the above-described parcel. tified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s sure sale, the Mortgagee reserves the right (122.82) along Lot #44 to a point in the east- THIS CONVEYANCE is made with the check at the time and place of the sale by the to sell the mortgaged premises to the next erly line of Walbridge Road; express agreement that the grantor, his purchaser. The balance of the purchase highest bidder (“Second Bidder”) and to THENCE N. 4° 59’ 00” W. One Hundred heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, price shall be paid in cash, certified check, accept bids upon the condition that the Thirty-Five and Thirty Hundredths (135.30) assume and will assume the obligation to bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within Second Bidder shall deposit with feet along Walbridge Road to a concrete construct, erect and maintain a fence thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Mortgagee’s attorney the amount of the bound; between the above granted premises and Other terms to be announced at the required deposit as set forth herein within THENCE northeasterly along a curve to the the remaining land of the grantor, should the sale. three (3) business days after written notice of right the radius of which is twenty feet (20), grantee, his heirs, executors, administrators, BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC default of the previous highest bidder. Upon Thirty-Seven and Fifteen Hundredths (37.15) or assigns, require the fencing of the above 270 Farmington Avenue deposit of the required deposit by the feet to a concrete bound; granted premises, or any portion thereof. Farmington, CT 06032 Second Bidder, the Second Bidder shall THENCE S. 78° 33’ 00” E. Eighty-Seven and For title reference see deed recorded in said Attorney for OneWest Bank, FSB become the Buyer for the purposes of the Forty-Nine Hundredths (87.49) feet to the Registry of Deeds in Book 18175, Page 391. Present Holder of the Mortgage foregoing paragraphs and completion of the point of beginning. TRACT II (860) 677-2868 sale. In addition, in the event of default by the CONTAINING 16,928 square feet according THE LAND IN East Brookfield, Worcester January 21, 2011 successful Bidder and the Second Bidder, to said plan. County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, January 28, 2011 the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the BEING the same premises conveyed to on the southwesterly side of Cove Street February 4, 2011 mortgaged premises to the next highest bid- Morris Squires, Jr. by Deed of Barbara shown on “Plan of Land in East Brookfield, der or assume the second highest bid and Squires recorded with the Worcester District Mass., June 11, 1954, E.A. Chamberlain, proceed with the purchase of the property in Registry of Deeds, immediately prior hereto Surveyor”, and bounded and described as accordance with the Memorandum of Sale. in Book 44868, Page 384. follows: Turn To LEGALS, page 9 Friday, January 28, 2011 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 LEGALS

LEGALS continued from page 8 Second Bidder, the Second Bidder shall 218.39 feet to a point; other substances, as noted under MGLA c. become the Buyer for the purposes of the THENCE: S. 77° 39’ W. along a stone wall on 21E or otherwise. If a violation of MGLA c. foregoing paragraphs and completion of the the northerly side of Donovan Road, 35.03 21E or any other Massachusetts statute, NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF sale. In addition, in the event of default by the feet to the point of beginning. code or regulation does exist, the correction REAL ESTATE successful Bidder and the Second Bidder, TRACT II thereof will be at the Buyer’s sole cost and By virtue and in execution of the Power the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the A certain parcel of land situated easterly of expense, and shall be separate from the pur- of Sale contained in a certain mortgage mortgaged premises to the next highest bid- Brookfield Road and being shown as parcel chase price. The Buyer shall indemnity and given by James LaBillois also known as der or assume the second highest bid and 1-R on a plan of land surveyed for Hervy J. hold harmless the Mortgagee from any and James D. LaBillois to Southbridge Savings proceed with the purchase of the property in Ostiguy, dated July 27, 1987 by Donald A. all costs, expense and liability related to any Bank dated February 3, 2006, and recorded accordance with the Memorandum of Sale. Para, R.L.S. and recorded in the Worcester of the aforesaid. with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds The Mortgagee reserves the right to change District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 581, As an additional condition and term of the in Book 38335 at Page 222, of which mort- the terms of the sale and postpone the sale Plan 7. sale, in the event the successful bidder gage the undersigned is the present holder, to a later date by public proclamation at or BEGINNING at a point in a fence line at the refuses to sign the Memorandum of Sale or for breach of the conditions of said mortgage during the time and date appointed for the southeasterly corner of land to be described, fails to complete the purchase in accordance and for the purpose of foreclosing the same sale and to further postpone at any at the northeasterly corner of Parcel 3-R, with the terms and conditions of said foreclo- will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 A.M. on adjourned sale date by public proclamation said point of beginning being located North sure sale, the Mortgagee reserves the right the 7th day of February, 2011, upon the mort- at the time and date appointed for the 7° 44’ 20” East and 279.16 feet from an iron to sell the mortgaged premises to the next gaged premises described below and being adjourned sale date. pipe located at the southeasterly corner of highest bidder (“Second Bidder”) and to now or formerly known as Lots 1 and R No representations, express or implied, are Parcel 3-R and said point of beginning also accept bids upon the condition that the Collins Road and Waite Corner Road, and made with respect to any matter concerning being located south 80° 00’ 00” East and Second Bidder shall deposit with Lot 2 Collins Road, all in North Brookfield, the premises which will be sold “as is. 0.53 feet from an iron rod; Mortgagee’s attorney the amount of the Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand dol- THENCE: N. 80° 00’ 18” West along Parcel required deposit as set forth herein within singular the premises described in said mort- lars ($5,000) by certified or bank check will 3-R, 199.91 feet to an iron pipe; three (3) business days after written notice of gage, be required to be paid by the purchaser at THENCE: N. 21° 13’ 7” West along lands of default of the previous highest bidder. Upon To wit: the time and place of sale as a deposit to be Sokol, Germagian, Hayes, O’Connor and deposit of the required deposit by the Lots 1 and R Collins Road and Waite Corner held at the option of the mortgagee as liqui- Dahler, 762.88 feet to an iron pipe in a fence; Second Bidder, the Second Bidder shall Road North Brookfield, Massachusetts dated damages for any breach by the buyer. THENCE: S. 60° 13’ 56” East along a fence become the Buyer for the purposes of the All those certain parcels of land on the The balance is to be paid by certified or bank and land of Joanne G. Johns, 314.95 feet to foregoing paragraphs and completion of the Southerly side of Waite Corner Road and check at the offices of Alexandrov, Metzger & an iron pipe; sale. In addition, in the event of default by the Easterly side of Collins Road, North Flannagan, P.C., 32 Franklin Street, Suite THENCE: S. 58° 54’ 56” East along a fence successful Bidder and the Second Bidder, Brookfield, Worcester County, 304, Worcester, MA 01608 within thirty (30) and then a stone wall along land of Rene O. the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the Massachusetts, being shown as Lots 1 and days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- Lambert, 301.87 feet to an iron pipe in a mortgaged premises to the next highest bid- R on “Plan of Land in North Brookfield, MA vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt stone wall at the Northwesterly corner of der or assume the second highest bid and Owned by James LaBillois” dated January 3, in full of the purchase price. The successful Parcel 4-R; proceed with the purchase of the property in 2006 by Donald A. Para Land Surveyor, Inc., bidder shall be required to sign a THENCE: S. 7° 44” 20” West along a fence accordance with the Memorandum of Sale. said plan being recorded with the Worcester Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing and Parcel 4-R, 437.62 feet to the point of The Mortgagee reserves the right to change District Registry of Deeds in Plan book 837, the foregoing terms at the Auction Sale. beginning. the terms of the sale and postpone the sale Plan 112. In the event of an error in this publication, the Containing an area of 4.381 acres and being to a later date by public proclamation at or Lots 2 and 3 Collins Road North Brookfield, description of the premises contained in said a portion of land conveyed to Robert L. during the time and date appointed for the Massachusetts mortgage shall control. McCarthy in a Deed dated July 30, 1987 and sale and to further postpone at any All of those certain parcels of land on the Other terms, if any, to be announced at the recorded in the Worcester District Registry of adjourned sale date by public proclamation Easterly side of Collins Road, North sale. Deeds in Book 10681, Page 346 & 347 for at the time and date appointed for the Brookfield, Worcester County, Southbridge Savings Bank the Benefit of Parcels 1-R and 4-R shown on adjourned sale date. Massachusetts, being shown as Lots 2 and 3 Its Successors and/or assigns said above referenced plan together with a No representations, express or implied, are on “Plan of Land in North Brookfield, MA Present holder of said mortgage 20 foot wide water easement across the made with respect to any matter concerning Owned by James LaBillois” dated June 20, By its Attorneys, northerly portion of parcels 2 and 3-R shown the premises which will be sold “as is. 2005 by Donald A. Para Land Surveyor, Inc., Alexandrov, Metzger & Flannagan, P.C. on said plan, the northerly line described as Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand dol- said plan being recorded with the Worcester 32 Franklin Street, Ste. 304 follows: lars ($5,000) by certified or bank check will District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 832, Worcester, MA 01608 BEGINNING at a point at the northwesterly be required to be paid by the purchaser at Plan 13. January 14, 2011 corner of said easement on the easterly side the time and place of sale as a deposit to be Lot 4 Collins Road North Brookfield, January 21, 2011 of Brookfield Rd and at the southwesterly held at the option of the mortgagee as liqui- Massachusetts January 28, 2011 corner of land of Sokol; dated damages for any breach by the buyer. All that certain parcel of land on the Easterly THENCE: N. 88° 40’ East along Sokol land, The balance is to be paid by certified or bank side of Collins Road, North Brookfield, 189.13 feet to an iron pipe; check at the offices of Alexandrov, Metzger & Worcester County, Massachusetts, being NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF THENCE: S. 80 00’ 18” East along Parcel 1- Flannagan, P.C., 32 Franklin Street, Suite shown as Lot 4 on “Plan of Land in North REAL ESTATE R, 199.91 feet to the easterly terminus of 304, Worcester, MA 01608 within thirty (30) Brookfield, MA Owned by James LaBillois” By virtue and in execution of the Power said easement at Lot 4-R; days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- dated September 22, 2004 by Donald A. of Sale contained in a certain mortgage Being the same premises conveyed to the vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt Para Land Surveyor, Inc., said plan being given by James D. LaBillois to Southbridge grantor by deed of Robert L. McCarthy dated in full of the purchase price. The successful recorded with the Worcester District Registry Savings Bank dated May 23, 2008, and April 22, 1998 and recorded in the Worcester bidder shall be required to sign a of Deeds in Plan book 817, Plan 14. recorded with the Worcester District Registry District Registry of Deeds in Book 19863, Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing Being a portion of the premises conveyed to of Deeds in Book 42891 at Page 371, of Page 336, 337 & 338. the foregoing terms at the Auction Sale. the Mortgagor herein by Deed dated August which mortgage the undersigned is the pres- TRACE III In the event of an error in this publication, the 27, 2004 and recorded with the Worcester ent holder, for breach of the conditions of A certain parcel of land situated on the east- description of the premises contained in said District Registry of Deeds in Book 34517, said mortgage and for the purpose of fore- erly side of Walker Rd and the northerly side mortgage shall control. Page 56. closing the same will be sold at Public of Donovan Rd, bounded and described as Other terms, if any, to be announced at the Excepting therefrom that portion of the Auction at 11:30 A.M. on the 7th day of follows: sale. Premises described in a Partial Release of February, 2011, upon the mortgaged premis- BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Southbridge Savings Bank Mortgage dated March 31, 2006 and record- es described below and being now or for- Walker Rd, it being the southwesterly corner Its Successors and/or assigns ed with the Worcester District Registry of merly known as 36 Donovan Road in North of the land to be described and the northwest Present holder of said mortgage Deeds in Book 38714, Page 389 and being Brookfield, Worcester County, corner of land now or formerly of Rodney N. By its Attorneys, shown as Lot 3 on a plan recorded in said Massachusetts, all and singular the premises Carlson, et ux; Alexandrov, Metzger & Flannagan, P.C. Deeds in Plan Book 832, Plan 13. described in said mortgage, THENCE: N. 17° 25’ East by the easterly 32 Franklin Street, Ste. 304 Excepting therefrom that portion of the To wit: side of Walker Rd 208.18 feet to land now or Worcester, MA 01608 Premises described in a Partial Release of Tracts or parcels of land in North Brookfield, formerly of Merton L. Barnes; January 14, 2011 Mortgage dated March 31, 2006 and record- Worcester County, Massachusetts, bounded THENCE: N. 80° 38’ East by land of said January 21, 2011 ed with the Worcester District Registry of and described as follows: Barnes 459.96 feet to an iron pin; January 28, 2011 Deeds in Book 38714, Page 391 and being TRACT I: THENCE: S. 17° 27’ West by land of said shown as Lot 4 on a plan recorded in said A certain parcel of land situated on the Barnes 408.04 feet to an iron pin on the Deeds in Plan Book 817, Plan 14. northerly side of Donovan Rd, North northerly side of Donovan Rd; TOWN OF WEST BROOKFIELD Premises to be sold and conveyed to the Brookfield, Worcester County, THENCE S. 77° 45’ West by the northerly NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING highest bidder subject to and with the bene- Massachusetts, and being shown as Parcel line of Donovan Rd 231.94 feet to land of The Town of West Brookfield Planning fit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, 4-R on a plan of land surveyed for Hervy J. said Carlson; Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the Ostiguy and Rose C. Ostiguy, dated July 27, THENCE: N. 17° 27’ East by land of said February 14, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the West nature of liens, leases, rights of tenants and 1987 by Donald J. Para, R.L.S., and record- Carlson 220.00 feet to a point; Brookfield Town Hall, 2 East Main Street, in parties in possession, orders of conditions, ed in the Worcester District Registry of THENCE: S. 79° 35’ West by land of said the Lower Level Conference Room to dis- condominium regulations, by-laws, fees and Deeds, Plan Book 581, Plan 7, bounded and Carlson 237.05 feet to an iron pin at the cuss Back Lot Zoning Bylaw. The purpose of liens, deeds out, improvements, public described as follows: place of beginning. this regulation is to allow for the limited assessments, takings, any and all unpaid BEGINNING at an R-Rod in a stone wall at BEING the same premises conveyed to the development of lots with deep back land by taxes, tax titles, tax liens, estate tax liens, the southwesterly corner of land to be grantor by Melissa Montecalvo et al dated special permit for a single dwelling unit with Medicaid liens, claims of heirs, water and described, on the northerly side of Donovan August 9, 1999 and recorded with the less than the required frontage, in exchange sewer liens, errors in descriptions, omitted Road and at the southeasterly corner of land Worcester Registry of Deeds in Book 21763, for increased square footage for the purpos- courses, and any other municipal assess- of Roger Carmichael; Page 8; es of preservation of open space, minimizing ments or liens or existing encumbrances of THENCE: N. 12° 44’ 05” E. along said BEING THE SAME PREMISES conveyed to density in given areas, and maintaining the record which are in force and are applicable, Carmichael land, 408.04 feet to a point in a the Mortgagor herein by Deed dated rural character of the town. Copies of the having priority over said mortgage, whether corner of fences; September 2, 2005 and recorded with the proposed Back Lot Zoning Bylaw can be or not reference to such restrictions, ease- THENCE: N. 13° 35’ 08” E. along a fence Worcester Registry of Deeds in Book 37237, picked up at the town hall in the Town Clerks ments, improvements, liens or encum- and Parcel 5-R, 237.00 feet to a R. Rod; Page 45. office or Selectmen’s office. brances is made in the deed. THENCE: N. 06° 22’ 31” E. along a fence EXCEPTING the premises conveyed out in The public is invited to attend. The property is being sold with the express and parcel 5-R, 388.31 feet to a R. Rod; Book 39276, Page 135 and Book 39815, Timothy Morrell acknowledgment that the Mortgagee makes THENCE: N. 80° 54’ 28” W. along a fence Page 221, and Deed in Book 41145, Page Chairman no representation or warranty as to the pres- and Parcel 5-R, 114.57 feet to a point; said 34. January 21, 2011 ence or absence of any wetlands or environ- point being located N. 80° 54’ 28” W. and EXCEPTING that portion of the premises January 28, 2011 mental issue at or related to the septic or well 0.74 feet from a R. Rod; conveyed out in Book 40942, Page 15 and systems, if any, or to any contaminants or THENCE: N. 07° 44’ 20” K along a fence and Book 41122, Page 188. other substances, as noted under MGLA c. Parcels 3-R and 1-R, 516.04 feet to an iron Premises to be sold and conveyed to the Town of Spencer 21E or otherwise. If a violation of MGLA c. pipe in a stone wall; highest bidder subject to and with the bene- Conservation Commission 21E or any other Massachusetts statute, THENCE: S. 60° 15’ 47” E. along a stone fit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE code or regulation does exist, the correction wall and land of Rena O. Lambert, 213.69 easements, covenants, liens or claims in the In accordance with the requirements of thereof will be at the Buyer’s sole cost and feet to a concrete bound in a corner of stone nature of liens, leases, rights of tenants and the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, expense, and shall be separate from the pur- walls; parties in possession, orders of conditions, MGL c. 131, s. 40 and the Spencer Wetlands chase price. The Buyer shall indemnity and THENCE: S. 53° 14’ 09 E. along a stone wall condominium regulations, by-laws, fees and By-Law: hold harmless the Mortgagee from any and and Barta Hapgood Monro, 202.92 feet to a liens, deeds out, improvements, public Mercury Wire Products has filed a all costs, expense and liability related to any stake in the end of a stone wall; assessments, takings, any and all unpaid Request for Determination of Applicability of the aforesaid. THENCE: S. 52° 37’ 15” E. along land of said taxes, tax titles, tax liens, estate tax liens, with the Spencer Conservation Commission As an additional condition and term of the Monro and a fence, 295.81 feet to a concrete Medicaid liens, claims of heirs, water and to cut trees overhanging the parking lot at sale, in the event the successful bidder bound; sewer liens, errors in descriptions, omitted 391 East Main Street, Spencer, MA. refuses to sign the Memorandum of Sale or THENCE: S. 07° 50’ 48” W. along land of courses, and any other municipal assess- The application can be reviewed at the fails to complete the purchase in accordance Mark M. and Rosemary Bruso, partly along a ments or liens or existing encumbrances of Office of Development and Inspectional with the terms and conditions of said foreclo- fence and a stone wall, 379.02 feet to an iron record which are in force and are applicable, Services, Town Hall. A public hearing regard- sure sale, the Mortgagee reserves the right pipe in a stone wall; having priority over said mortgage, whether ing these filings will be held by the Spencer to sell the mortgaged premises to the next THENCE: S. 07° 24’ 50” W. along a stone or not reference to such restrictions, ease- Conservation Commission in McCourt Social highest bidder (“Second Bidder”) and to wall and said Bruso land, 746.41 feet to a ments, improvements, liens or encum- Hall at Town Hall, 157 Main Street, on accept bids upon the condition that the concrete bound on the northerly side of brances is made in the deed. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at which time Second Bidder shall deposit with Donovan Road; The property is being sold with the express all persons having an interest may be pres- Mortgagee’s attorney the amount of the THENCE: S. 89° 31’ 33” W. along a stone acknowledgment that the Mortgagee makes ent and participate. Conservation required deposit as set forth herein within wall on the northerly side of Donovan Road, no representation or warranty as to the pres- Commission meetings open at 7:00 p.m., three (3) business days after written notice of 327.85 feet to an iron pipe; ence or absence of any wetlands or environ- public hearings begin at 7:15 p.m. default of the previous highest bidder. Upon THENCE: S. 87° 09’ 09” W. along a stone mental issue at or related to the septic or well Ernie Grimes, Chairman deposit of the required deposit by the wall on the northerly side of Donovan Road, systems, if any, or to any contaminants or January 28, 2011 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, January 28, 2011 Caissie talks politics, Governor’s Council

BY JOY RICHARD taking an introductory political science sausage is made… sometimes it is not pretty. it is more of a level playing field for women. STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER course in college. But I did learn a lot and I met a lot of nice peo- Women in law firms are still underpaid com- OXFORD — She is serving not only the resi- From that point on she has never looked ple who I still keep in contact with today. pared to their male counterparts who do the dents of her hometown, but now also citizens back, saying she is pleased to have the chance Its funny, I still see them up there now that I same work, so that kind of stuff still exists. throughout the state. to learn something new each day through both have been elected to the Governor’s Council. For me, you know, I have to say that is doesn’t Stonebridge Press recently spoke with her profession as an attorney and her munici- You meet a lot of good people and you learn a enter my mind that I am a woman when I go Selectmen Chairman Jen Caissie after she pal/state roles. lot about the process. into a political or legal circumstance. I know it spent her first day (Jan. 19) as one of the newly From the law office standpoint, [Caplette] is a is out there, and you have to be aware of it, but elected members of the Governor’s Council. How were you inspired to pursue the general practitioner, so I learned about crimi- it really doesn’t impact me when I approach a She, along with the seven other members of fields of government and law? nal law, civil law and family law. situation.” the council, meet to discuss issues such as the There is just so much to learn about law. I go approval of gubernatorial appointments, pay- “I never really set out to be an attorney in to work and there is always something that you What appealed to you about the ments from the State Treasury and criminal high school. When I went to college I was look- don’t know. Governor’s Council? pardons. She represents the 7th District, ing more into the media, the broadcasting, That is kind of the common thread through- which roughly corresponds to Worcester journalism aspect. out the profession; you can speak to someone “Its funny, because I had looked at the County. In college I took a political science class my who has been in the business 40 years and he or Governor’s Council about 10 years ago. I was Caissie said she was inspired to take on first year as a freshman, a Constitutional law she may have a case that has [new] issues. It is just out of law school and I was really focused these roles in local and state government after class, and I fell in love with the law. I fell in love a pretty dynamic career. on victim’s rights. I had written my law article with the Constitution, the beauty of the docu- I have learned a lot from attorney Caplette. I on victim’s rights and the need for more. ments, and the significance. It was politics and would say [he taught me] how to be a hard- I had looked at the position at that point, but law from that point on for me.” working, straightforward attorney — when the timing wasn’t right. This was most [cer- attorneys have a bad rap. For the most part, the tainly] the biggest race I had ever run. Where did you receive your education? lawyers that I know and work with are good, There are 68 cities and towns, and so this was hard- working people.” my ‘big debut’ as I would call it. “I went to Assumption College in Worcester I have always taken my position as a select- and graduated in 1995. I double majored in his- When did you become interested in man very seriously. I think the impact on peo- tory and political science. municipal and state politics? ple’s lives is no greater than it is on the local From Assumption, I went on to the New level. When you think about setting tax rates, England School of Law in Boston and graduat- “I have always followed it. I have always been dealing with people’s homes, there is just an ed in 1998. I lived out there for a couple of years, active in the community doing different things, array of issues you deal with on the local level. which was a lot of fun. whether it was charity or civic events. I decid- The budget and the schools — this is where you I moved home my last year of law school and ed to run for selectman in 1997, because I was can have the greatest impact. ran for selectmen when I was 23. So, I lived at young, I was 23, and I was tired of the same peo- I spoke to one of the Governor’s Council’s home my last year and commuted into Boston ple calling all of the shots and making all of the secretaries when I was in her office and she three days a week. decisions. said, ‘Well your timing is really great, your first When I got done with that an opportunity I found out that there were a lot of people hearing is going to be for a Supreme Judicial opened up at Nichols College to be an assist whose voices weren’t being heard and I thought Court nominee.’ women’s basketball coach, graduate assistant, there should be a new perspective, some new I asked if this happens often; she told me not so I did that and got my master’s in business in blood and some new ideas brought to the fore- really,so I did a lot of research and I did my due an accelerated program in 2000. front. diligence on the candidate. It was a pretty To think back I laugh, because I got out of I think there were five or six people in the intense process for sure, the cameras were school in my thirties, but it was fun.” race, all men, and myself. It was a pretty fun rolling and there were probably 50 or 60 people race. We won that and I have been engaged there and the confirmation hearing itself last- Where did you begin your career as an [with it] ever since. ed over six hours. attorney? I fulfilled my first term, from 1997 to 2000, and It was intense and I enjoyed it thoroughly. then my student loans were kicking into high I enjoy that aspect of public service — when “My first professional job in a law firm was gear in 2000, so I had to take a step back and I you are in there and you are thinking, and Michael V.Caplette Law Offices. I started there did not run for re-election. working hard. [You] try to ask the tough ques- in 1998 when I was at Nichols, before I even had I got on the Planning Board in 2001 and tions and do the job and get to the point with my bar results. That was the first real job that I served there for a period of time. I got back on the nominee. had. the Board of Selectmen in 2003 and have been At the end of the day, once we appoint some- I worked as a legislative assistant at the there ever since.” one in Massachusetts they are on the bench Massachusetts State House for two, back-to- and you cannot remove them unless they are back summers. Once on the Senate side, and Do you think, as a woman, the municipal impeached or they resign. All you can do is ask once on the House side. But, professionally as and legal experiences have been different? tough questions. an attorney it was with [Caplette’s office]. It was a pretty awesome experience, first one The experience at the State House was really “I think it depends. I think that sometimes out of the box. It was work, but it was great.” an amazing experience. You really got to see there is [certainly] an impact when you are a Joy Richard photo how our government works up in Boston. woman, whether it is in the legal process or in Joy Richard may be reached at (508) 909-4129, Oxford Selectman Jen Caissie is now also a member You really get to see how a bill is made — and the political process. Not so much as even 10 or or by e-mail at [email protected]. of the Governor’s Council. the wheeling and dealing. You find out how the 15 years ago. There are more opportunities, and

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Great Condition Great For Woodworking $18 Cultivator 508-949-6993 Tools Baseball, Football, Hockey, 978-355-9861 With 6 Chairs Area. Conair Foot Massage With Motor Basketball, And More! 80-Gallon Ruud Floor Roller(75lbs) Paid $2500 Cost New $1000 $20 Band Saw $50 Laminate Kit Asking $500 Sell For $125 Each OBO Electric Water 508-410-6017 On Stand 508-864-9223 Small Wetsaw Please Call Call 5pm-8:30pm Heater COINS NEW Lawnmower State Quarters Undercut Saw 508-764-6825 508-867-6546 18-Foot Pool 3 Years Old. Small Electric Welder w/Locking Steps Fishing Rods Excellent Condition Still In Bank Rolls! $800 OBO With Reels $400 Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’ Call For Prices 508-473-6350 508-278-2684 508-341-6669 774-232-0407 508-579-4392

Treat yourself to a new set of wheels this year! MID STATE AUTO GROUP • AUBURN, MA $0 DOWN* / PAYMENTS $79 / MONTH* AND UP SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO 2008 ACURA MDX AWD, V8, AUTO, AC, LEATHER, CD, TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE, AWD, NAVIGATION, 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 NAVIGATION, 21 INCH WHEELS, BOSE, SUNROOF, FULLY LOADED, CREW CAB, LEATHER, 4X4, HEATED SEATS, SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION, MINT LIKE NEW MINT TRUCK, 271 PACKAGE * $59,999* $32,999 $27,999*

2008 HONDA PILOT 2005 ACURA TL 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT AWD, 7 PASSANGER, PW, PL, ALLOYS, CD, WHITE, AUTO, AC, CD, 46K, EXC. CONDITION GREEN W/BEIGE LEATHER, RARE FIND, SUNROOF, ALLOYS, GOTTA CHECK THESE OUT! MINT CONDITION * 2TO $9,900 $22,999* CHOOSE! call for price* 2007 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY LE LEATHER, SUNROOF, 3RD ROW FULLY POWERED, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, LIKE NEW MANUAL TRANSMISSION, SEDAN, PW, PI, ALLOYS * * $16,999* $19,900 2TO $9,999 CHOOSE! 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA 2007 HONDA ACCORD LX 2008 MERCURY MARINER PREMIER ALLOYS, SPOILER, AUTO, CD, POWER LOCKS/ 36K, AUTO, PW, PL, ALLOYS V6, AWD, FULLY LOADED WINDOWS, 62K $12,900* $17,900* $9,999* 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA SE 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD AUTO, AC, SUNROOF, SPOILER, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD, MINT AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, MINT CONDITION $13,999* $19,999 $9,900* 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 TRO 4X4 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC CD, NICE CROSSOVER VEHICLE AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, BEDLINER, PW, PL, CC, CD, 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE AWD * DIAMOND WHITE, AUTO, AC, NAV, DVD, CD, LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIRS, RARE FIND $14,999 CAPTAIN CHAIRS, CHROME WHEELS, SUNROOF * $23,999 2008 ACURA TSX * $18,999 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT WHITE, SUNROOF, ALLOYS, SPOILER, LOW-LOW MILES * 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT 7 PASSENGER, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, $20,999 ALLOYS, SUPER CLEAN AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, CHROME WHEELS * 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA * $14,999 $16,900 2TO PW, PL, CD, 2.55, GREAT GAS MILEAGE, LIKE NEW * CHOOSE! 2007 INFINITI G35 $13,999 2010 MAZDA 3 SEDAN AWD, MINT COND,PW, PL, FULLY LOADED * 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS BLACK, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS, $24,995 ONLY AUTO, AC, PW, PL,CC, CD, EXCELLENT CONDITION $16,999* 1 LEFT! $12,999* SPECIAL SPECIAL 2006 FORD F350 SPECIAL 2002 DODGE RAM 2500 SUPER CAB, SUPER DUTY 2008 JEEP WRANGLER DIESEL, 4X4 SUPERCAB SLT 4X4, BLUE, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, UNLIMITED AUTO, AC, XLT, 4X4, PW, PL, CC, ALLOYS, BEDLINER, RARE TRUCK UNDER 100K YELLOW, HARD TOP, AUTO, AC, ONLY 20K, BEDLINER, BLACK, SILVER TRIM * MINT, RARE VEHICLE $34,999* $9,999 $22,999*

* All prices reflect $3500 cash down or trade, tax, title, doc fee extra

810 Washington Street (Route 20) Auburn, MA 01501 FULLY FUNCTIONING 508.832.8886 • www.midstateautogroup.com SERVICE DEPARTMENT HOURS: MON-THURS 9-7 • FRI 9-6 • SAT 9-6 • SUN 11-4 2 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January 26, 2011

402 GENERAL SERVICES 402 GENERAL SERVICES 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Beautiful Large Childcraft Computer Desk Electric Rascal Hunting Camo Large Oak & Vintage 50’s Sleigh Crib Corner Style Wheelchair Clothes & Glass Hutch Natural Maple Finish ROOF TOP SNOW Bedroom Set $200 36.5”Hx54.75”Wx53”D Large, Never Been Used. Equipment Lighted Interior, Storage $500 Antique Oak China $175 FIRM $1500 Mostly New, Some Used. Underneath, Silverware Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Drawer Electric Recliner Closet (1940’s) Chair Old Tavern Table $600 & ICE REMOVAL $150 Asking $300 Over 100 Years Old! Insulated Suit, Jackets, Caresoft Upholstery, $400 Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. Oak Twin Bed Marble-Top End Tables Looks Like Leather. Archery, Shotgun, Cradle Bed $65 FIRM With Storage Underneath Local, Fully Insured & Coffee Table For Infant Slant-Top Desk Black Powder $100 $150 For The Set $300 508-867-9786 Over 100 Years Old Call For Prices Company In Perfect Condition 508-949-1320 Primitive All In Excellent Condition. 508-234-2631 Computer/TV $300 Pottery Hutch 508-885-3717 Armoire 508-764-8801 Black Call 508-415-5633 Coca-Cola Invacare Pronto $100 Bedroom Set $75 M51 Power Machines Circa-1955 Electrical Material All Very Good Condition Wood & Collectibles Industrial, Commercial, Indoor/Outdoor 508-735-9703 Stereo Console Residential Square Mirror Glassware, Pictures, Signs, $50 Power Old Frame X-Mas Items, Sewing Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Lexmark Printer 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE MAKE AN OFFER! Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Wheelchair $50 OBO Contemporary Lamps Material, Etc., Etc. 508-347-3193 Breakers, Meters, Sure Step Technology That Automatically Call New Sliding SINGER SEWING Brass Queen Headboard Call For Appointment Punches, Pipe-Benders. 508-892-1679 Weekdays 4pm-8pm Coolant System New Recessed Troffer Adjust To Keep All Six Wheels On The Ground Screen Doors MACHINE (2) Twin Bedframes Weekends Anytime 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase Flourescent 3-Tube Living Room Sofa $20 Each Model 401 Slant-O-Matic Liz And Mike 6-Gallon Flood-Type T-8 277V Fixtures At All Times. High-Back Coffee Table Van Seat, Deep Blue In cabinet with attachments 508-949-7277 $300 New Enclosed & Chair New Sinks $300 Webster $150 OBO $56 Each Pearl Base. The Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime $20 Each (5) Roman Shades Cadillac Of Power Call 413-544-1168 32” x 64” Frame, Excellent Quality. Coffee Table 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Call 5pm-8:30pm Wheelchairs. Floral Pattern, Country New Radiator Heaters All In Great Condition With Matching End Tables Coolant System 508-867-6546 MSRP $3500 Styling. $20 Each Ski Boots 508-987-2502 $40 $300 New Selling For $2000 $150 OBO Electronics Solid Wood Coffee 413-245-9266 Girl’s Lange 413-245-1241 FIRM & End Table Ben-5, Size 6 Biolet Composting Call 5pm-8:30pm Huge Speakers 508-410-1784 508-867-6546 Paid $500 Each Webster, MA Over $3500 New NordicTrac Boy’s Dalbello Toilet Coin-Operated $50 Menace-4, Size 9 Great For Cabins! FoosBall Table Asking $300 For Pair $800 Steals It! $600 Couch Sony Surround-Sound Call 508-949-7040 4-Foot Steel Shelves Asking $75 Each $100 Navy Blue Leather Jukebox Very Heavy Duty Or Best Offer System LIVINGROOM SET $50 Girl’s Whole-House Ventilator 860-774-8008 $1000 OBO $25 $250 For Sale Couch, Chair, and Loveseat Snowboard Boots 413-245-7388 Roxy, Size 7 774-230-6152 Set Of 4 Speakers 1951 Rowe AMI Mauve and Teal Blue (3) Antique Wood Windows Coleman Electric Colonial Print on Light Tan Asking $40 $75 Each CREATIVE $300 Model “D” 40 Pellet Stove Generator Excellent Condition. Background. Enviro EF2 508-885-4342 Small Shutters 5000W, 10HP PLAYTHINGS Call 508-949-7040 Converted To Play 45’s. Asking $800 774-272-2085 $4 Each 508-476-7096 Free-Standing $425 Wood Swing Set Holds 20 Records. Two Years Old, 413-245-7388 Used, Good Condition. ELECTRONICS Spare Tubes & Service Used One Season. SLEEPER COUCH Stihl Chainsaw Manual. Great Sound, MAPLE DINING Wide Corduroy, Light Beige MS290, 20” Buy Now For 2011! (Sturbridge, MA) Originally $2400 Boys Baby Clothes ONLY $325 Real Solid Wood. ROOM SET. Asking $1500 Seldom Used. X-Chain. SAMSUNG LN52A850 $2000 In Perfect Condition Twins, Or Can Be Sold $325 508-867-7147 Owned by 774-200-0558 Individually LCD 1080p HDTV 774-200-0501 92-year-old woman. Call 508-867-3332 .50 To $1 Each Craftsman Air Custom-Made 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin Six chairs, table, copper- Pellet Stove or 508-885-3333 120Hz RSS Graco Infant Car Seat Compressor Wrought Iron lined dry sink and hutch. Fireplace Insert 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. $3099 Kawai Organ $300.00. Small Antique & Two Separate Bases With All Instruments. Breckwell P22 $150 Pot Rack $1799 Very good condiiton. 2 Years Old - Used Baby Seat 18 Inch Diameter. Books, Lamp & Headphones Call 508-397-3008 Cabinet Reddy Air Heater Included. One Season. w/Lock & Key (All Purchases At $90 SONY VCR/VHS Immaculate. Babies R Us) Kerosene, 65k BTU Asking $1500 Miscellaneous $60 $40 Wrought Iron SLV-780HF Originally Paid $1900 Call 508-943-3342 Single-Panel $199 508-347-3380 Items Asking $900 Antique Yard Ask For Pattie Traveling Sprinkler Fireplace Screen $99 Will Include 12 Bags Tractor Cultivator $20 Kimball Spinnet Head Skis, Hardwood Pellets $100 31” x 39” Bindings & Poles Brand New Spray Doc $70 SONY DSC-H1 508-987-7957 Digital Camera Piano Never Used! 508-248-6783 14” Chrome 3 Gallon Solid Wood. $150 PINE BUREAU SET $10 Andirons $299 Excellent Condition, Snapper Knock-Off Rims $25 $179 Pioneer & Technics Night stand with mirror With New Radial Tires! 586-419-1040 Needs Tuning. Appraised At $2500 Stereo Components Good condition Roto-Tiller $125 EACH 508-347-9016 SONY FX330 Best Offer Asking $200 IR5003, Used Twice (Set Of 4 Available) Coleman Will Sell Video Camcorder $800 FIRM Call 508-949-7040 Cherry Hutch Paid $1295 508-885-1071 Powermate Desk $299 508-892-9103 $950 $70 Henedon Brand Brand New Juki 5000W Generator $149 Mitsubishi 65” From North Carolina TracVac 110V/220V, 20A. Solid Wood, Glass Ladies Fur Coats $2000 Brand New Model 385-IC/385LH Commercial & Wood Top 42” x 76”, BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 New & Refurbished Projection TV Well Maintained. With Oak Entertainment Asking $600 Used Once. Sewing Machine 10HP Briggs & Stratton Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers SOUND SYSTEM Great Prices. Paid $1300 508-987-9211 With The Look Of New, Center 774-452-1668 Walking Foot, Table, Motor, Engine. Recent New $2999 $400 OBO $1100 All Accessories. Magneto. $1499 And Not The Price. Runs Well. Used For Dining Room Mink, Raccoon, Fox, 401-742-4187 Player Piano Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Beautiful Machine. & Vac Pro Paid $1600 Power Outages. Table Call Mr. Desai Shearling, Coyote, Excellent Condition $450 FIRM And More! MOTORS 150 Rolls Go With It Models 72085, 72285, Will Sell For $1000 OBO Solid Wood, 8 Chairs, 732-309-9366 (Cell) 72295 Only Used Once 508-320-0133 2 Leafs. Long & Short 1/2HP 230/460V $850 508-234-9020 Used Twice 508-341-6941 $750 OBO 508-885-8940 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Paid $2772 Colonial Wood Fish Tanks Leave Message $45 OBO Brunarhans Air Compressor & Tools POOL TABLES $1900 Hutch and Base $300 OBO 75 Gallon 5HP, 230/460V 12-Gun Hutch-Style Complete Setups, Including Landscape 7 Foot 508-765-5763 Honey Pine finish. 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 8 Foot Gun Cabinet Asking $350 508-885-0159 Wood Cabinet Stands, Equipment $125 OBO $500 Canister Filters For Salt Or 9 Foot Snowboard & Antique Czech Doors Fresh Water, Heaters, Trailer 5HP, 230/460V $900 Each Boots Dry Bar Crystal Set Pumps, Lights & Extras. $995 OBO 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Delivery Available Soild Wood Interior $125 OBO 413-245-7480 Burton, Excellent Condition - With 2 Stools Valued at over $1800. (1) 78”x18” $500 FIRM Aluminum Folding Used Only Twice. Men’s Size All Oak Hand cut, very ornate. $15 Call 508-949-7040 1/2HP 208/230/460V 7 Boot, 145 Board. Includes $500 Appraised. Staging/Scaffolding Large Overhead Door-Opener Prom Dress 2 Sections w/Platforms, Carrying Bag, Helmet, Will sell for $900 (1) 78”x30” FOR SALE $120 OBO New - Size 4 Goggles. Scuba Gear Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad On Wheels, w/Steps --Window guards: $15.00 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H 4 Motor Speed Controls Beautiful Paisley Multi-Print $150 Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, Call (508)943-6367 Wood Core 32” x81” With --Reddy heater: $65.00 With White Background. Regulator With Octopus, Etc. 65” x 17” Glass Panel $895 OBO Hitachi J100, 400/460V --Metal trunk: $50.00 Best Offer Spaghetti Straps. Bunkbed Set $300 Commercial $30 Call 5pm-8:30pm Purchased From David’s --Wood trunk: $30.00 All Wood. Very Good 860-779-6171 Central Air --7 pairs skiis: $35.00 508-867-6546 Call 5pm-8:30pm Bridal For $200 Windows 508-867-6546 Asking $100 Condition. Separates Into 2 Conditioning Unit --Ultra ramp: $40.00 Twin Beds. Underbed (4) Double-Pane Sunroom --New Littlest Gund bears: Large Colonial 508-278-6693 Bunk Bed Cools 10,000 Sq.Ft. Tinted, 47” x 31” Storage Drawer And 1/2 price Bedroom Chest Mountain Bike Mattresses Included. For Sale $500 413-245-7388 Refinished Chairs Can Separate To Make 508-949-7608 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Timberline GT Paid Over $1000 For Set (4)Antique Leather Drawers. Mahogany. Rock Shox, Clipped Pedals Natural Or Painted Finish, Asking $400 Twins Ford Grill Some Decorated. Poplar Wood. Sliding Chairs Double Window Paid $500 (But Have Regular). Great Call 508-887-2651 $25 Each Fits 82-86 F-150 Will Sell For $300 Condition, Very Little Use. Very Reasonable! Drawers For Storage New, Vetter High Pro 4 $20 508-764-4493 Underneath. With Screens. 508-347-7520 $300 Solid Ash Nichols (2)Antique Pub Tables Call Chris $400 With Cast Iron Bases Measures 76”Long Pine Coffee Table SERIOUS Call 508-278-5611 Large Doghouse 508-798-3560 And Stone Co. $25 Each 61”High $40 $50 BUYERS & Dining Table $650 OBO CD/DVD Cabinet MOVING SALE Baby Bed Coffee Table COLLECTORS (41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, Cameras $20 Call 508-259-8805 Holds 100 Or More Everything Must Go Six Chairs And Hutch! $25 $35 All Kinds Of Collectibles! Several 35MM Cameras All Best Offer Antique Bureau, May Be Seen Perfect Condition! Cannons & Pentex. 860-774-8008 Drawtite Trailer 413-262-9990 End Table Unique Floor Clock, By Appointment. $1800 Also: Hitch $40 Roll-Top Desk, Call 508-765-0812 Also: 8MM Movie Cameras Full-Length Tools & More! Drawtite Class 3/4 Trailer Ask For Gloria Lenox China And Tripods Antique Mirror Location: Hitch For Sale. 2” Receiver. Mahogany Female $40 Pfaltzgraff Lots Of Extras! 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130 YARD SALES 205 BOATS 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE ARCHway Inc. DEADLINE FOR 2010 Skeeter Trumpet YARD SALE ZX-180 A residential school for students on the ATTENTION: $100 SUBMISSIONS Brand New, Never Been autism spectrum is seeking energetic and creative In Water! people to fill the following positions: WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANS Electric/Acoustic Guitar IS 1:30PM MONDAY Red & Black. 115HP Yamaha Vinci Brand $100 FOR ALL MASS. 4-Stroke. 70lb Thrust Local History Buff Looking To Purchase 508-847-6913 WEEKLY PAPERS Trolling Motor. Easy Load Part Time Residential Instructors M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 Pistol *Deadlines Subject To Trailer, Hummingbird 323 Women instructors needed to teach activities of War Souvenirs Change Due To Holidays Fish Finders. New Batteries. TT Custom Fit Call For More Info. daily living and social skills Solid Oak Car Cover $22,000 OBO L-Desk & Hutch 860-428-6797 Hours available are: 2nd and 3rd Shifts Mon-Fri TOP DOLLAR PAID For 2002 Roadster 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Sat and Sun No Dealer Inquiries! Convertible (Will Fit $1995 Starting Pay is $11.75/hour Light, Distressed Oak Wheat, Other Years) 200 GEN. BUSINESS 225 INSTRUCTIONS Integrated Surge Supressor $90 Call Wally At Power Unit, Storage Curios, Excellent Condition. Guitar Lessons To apply please forward a Original Cost $260 203 SNOWMOBILES Established Guitar Teacher 508-234-5860 Open Shelf (Built-In Lamp) resume and letter of interest to: Top Drawbridge Slides Roberts Reel-To-Reel 1995 SKI-DOO Of 10 Years In North Forward And Illuminated Brookfield, With 30 Years ARCHway, Inc. Tape Player/Recorder FORMULA Playing Experience. Desktop. Best Offer 77 Mulberry Street, Leicester, MA 01524 68”Wx81”Dx72”H $5 Guitar Lessons! 600cc Call Billy Grout Fax: 508-892-0259 (Includes Left-L) 508-764-9309 Fast-studded track, low miles One Owner/1yr Old/MINT 774-452-5379 E-mail: [email protected] Originally $2400 Washer & Dryer 1993 SKI-DOO 508-867-5566 508-765-1231 White, Used. (Call After 6pm) MXZ-470cc 283 PETS 285 PET CARE $250 260 COLLECTIBLES 508-333-8090 Low miles with tilt trailer. All heated. AKC Standard St. Joseph’s Wheel Horse Authentic Basilica Books $2,250 OBO Revolutionary Poodle “Our Gift Our Legacy: Lawn Tractor Call Paul at 860-923-3092 Puppies For Sale “Our First 100 Years” Model 257H, With 37” War Historic Champion Bloodlines Mower Deck. Hydrostatic Autographs Born 11/28. Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Transmission Not Working. 1998 Yamaha Slight Damage Genuine Original Signature Will Be Wormed, Shots Excellent 17HP Kawasaki VMax 500 Autographs Of & Guaranteed. Antique Beige Kitchen Engine And Body. 3400 Miles. 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Quarterbacks Call 401-241-1339 508-892-1850 30” x 80” $4300 Tom Brady, Joe Montana, All White, Good Condition. Call 508-962-8960 email: Never Used. With All Parts. Call 508-801-6367 Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Paid $108 And Peyton Manning. [email protected] Sell For $59 Wood-Burning Arctic Cat All Have COA’s Powder-Puff Snowmobiles $2500 OBO Chinese Crested J & L ALSO: Fireplace 508-476-1068 Metal Door 2006 570 Panther Puppy Pet Sitting Insert Stove 2-Up, 579 Miles, Male. Sweet, Loveable, With 15 Glass Lites, Only Used One Month Automatic Start & Reverse 265 FUEL/WOOD Left Or Right Hang. Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic Service Paid $1100 Like New Breed. $40 Asking $900 OBO A. Jeffers Professional at Home 1996 ZR580 For More Information Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Call Richard 508-667-9916 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! Tree Service 401-397-6499 508-885-9046 Member of National Take Them Both For $5900 °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Yard Tractor Tires Tree Removals Association of Professional On Wheels. Directional Tires 284 LOST & FOUND Pet Sitters Sylvania Record 508-340-5334 Logging 23”x8.5”x12” PETS Established 1996 Player $100 Land Clearing ATER QUIPMENT Certified • Bonded • Insured Exponent 4/40, Solid State, 204 W E Firewood On Original Stand. 508-248-6783 FOUND CAT 508-347-3826 1960’s or 1970’s, 1994 Sea-Doo WOOD LOTS Large Male Grey Very Retro! Bombardier SP94 WANTED 4-5 Year Old Cat, $125 OBO 100 GENERAL With Trailer FREE ESTIMATES Not Neutered. Victrola 1904-1906 Call (774)239-0285 Found Around 1/7 In Excellent Condition, Runs North Brookfield Area. Victor Talking Machine 105 BULLETIN BOARD Great. Seat Just Recovered, All Seasoned 508-867-6121 Electrified, With Accessories. Low Hours On Jet Pump. $200 OBO IN REMEMBRANCE Has Been Winterized. Hardwood 508-885-3124 Julie Ann Bainton $1600 Cut, Splt & Delivered 285 PET CARE Call Deb Prompt Delivery (Knurowski) MC & Visa Accepted Tan Genuine 508-965-7077 Horse Tack Sheepskin Men’s 36 Year Senior Secretary Westview Farms CASH PAID Bay Path High School 111 East Hill Road Apple Acres Bits, Bridles, Saddles, Jacket Dear Friend, Please Visit 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski Monson, MA Accessories. New, Used, For Coins Size 46, Never Worn. Our Guest Book And Leave A Apple Green & Black. 413-246-1721 Kennel English, Western, Blankets, And Jewelry Less Than 65 Hours. Same Owners Gift Items, Reins. $150 Note To Pay Your Respects • Rubber-Matted www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton 3-Cylinder 15003cc Central Boiler E-Classic Tom & Camila Almost Anything Buying/Selling Portable Olympia Supercharged Engine. Heated/Air-Conditioned Horse-Related Gold & Silver JULIE 1400/2400 Sleeping Areas. Typewriter Nov. 26th, 1954 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. New Stuff! Rock Valley Farm One Piece Or In Case. In Good Condition Nov. 30th, 2008 $7000 OUTDOOR WOOD • Large Individual Runs, Reconnective Healing West Brookfield Collection $75 Includes Dock & Trailer Outdoor Exercise Pens, Animal Massage 508-867-2508 Send Your Love To: 508-347-8956 FURNACE Country Walks Lee’s Coins & Vintage Royal Typewriter 888-974-1977 (FAX) Cleaner & Greener Animal Communication Jewelry Table Model Or Mail To: EPA Qualified • Large Indoor 205 BOATS Play Area 239 West Main Street $35 OBO PO Box 979 25-Year Warranty As Always! 298 WANTED TO BUY East Brookfield 508-756-3690 Charlton City, MA 01508 14’ 2003 Polar Call Today •Bathing Available Reiki/Feng Shui (Route 9 - Panda God Bless 508-882-0178 • Monitored By ADT Natural Foods Garden Plaza) Kraft Bass Boat CrystalRockFarm.com The & Trailer Open 7 Days A Week Flower Essences 508-637-1236 107 MISC. FREE Firewood 8:30am-10:30am Alpha Wave Music 508-341-6355 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, 3:00pm-5:00pm $ Book Bear Free Fishing Boat Minkota trolling motor, Cut, Split & Delivered Boarding 30 Foot 1972 Silverton New batteries, To Spencer And The Call (508)865-2227 ROSS RECYCLING Books! Books! Books! Indoor/Outdoor Runs Fiberglass. No Motor. Excellent condition. Brookfields. Basset Hounds We Pay More!! We have 100,000 lively Exterior In Very Good $5,000. Seasoned Skylights WAR old books at Condition. Call 508-347-3575 $200 Available! Heated/Air Conditioned All Scrap Metals, THE BOOK BEAR No Trailer. Green Cars, Trucks RELICS 508-461-9097 Day Care 15.5 Foot OMC $150 Batteries, & Call 774-641-0384 Collinswood Supervised Groups FREE WOOD Sunbird Daily/Weekly Rates Copper Wire, 1989-90 Bowrider 70HP K-9 Services Large Play Yards Appliances... WAR Outboard, Very Low Hours. Firewood PALLETS Well Maintained. Galvanized 64 Tucker Hill Rd. SOUVENIRS Custom Trailer. 3 Custom Green $135 Training We have books for the You pick up. Monday thru Basic - Advanced Putnam, CT 06260 scholar, collector and Covers - Convertible Top, WANTED Friday 8am-noon. Mooring Cover, Custom 128 cubic feet. Group Or Private general reader. Stonebridge Press Located on Route 9 in West Storage Cover. (774)696-7879 New - Open Enrollment 860-928-7165 WWII & EARLIER Brookfield, halfway between 25 Optical Drive $2500 OBO CA$H WAITING! Amherst & Worcester. (located behind Southbridge 203-879-3221 Grooming Open 7 days a week, Hotel & Conference Center) Baths To Full Grooms Helmets, Swords, 10am-6pm 1960 16 Foot FREE Daggers, Bayonets, 110 NOVENAS Medals, Badges, Flags, We Also Buy Penn Yan Construction Exceptional boarding Certifications! ROUTE BOOK COLLECTIONS, PRAYER TO THE Uniforms, etc. 40HP Evinrude, Holsclaw Kindling Wood environment with PCSA Levels I & II Over 30 Years Experience. LIBRARIES & BLESSED VIRGIN Trailer. Beautiful Classic. All Different Types Of unique daycare setting CPR Certified 169 ESTATES! (Never known to fail). Oh New Mahogany Deck, Widths, Lengths & Reiki Master Call David Seats & Transom. Monday-Friday 1-508-688-0847 CALL FOR INFO. most beautiful flower of Mt. Thicknesses Of Wood. Lighterian Reiki VII NTIQUES Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- $5000 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. daycare available A I’ll Come To YOU! 508-867-8705 508-341-6941 Reconnective Healing II dor of Heaven, Blessed Good For Wood Stove Or ICNDF Certified Trainer 884 Worcester St. or call Toll Free Mother of the Son of God, Outdoor Burners/Stoves. State of the art indoor 877-809-2665 training facility Southbridge MA Immaculate Virgin, assist me 1985 Ski Nautique Delivery Available Experienced, Caring Staff in this my necessity. Oh Star “2001” By The Truckload Group or private day Individualized Care Looking To Purchase of the Sea, help me and Attention To Detail Antiques 300 HELP WANTED Trac Vac 400 Hours On Engine, 413-262-5082 and evening classes show me herein, you are my Newer Upholstery. And Collectibles Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. mother, Oh Holy Mary, Moth- Agility obedience and Dual 44-Gallon Containers, $4000 OBO 508-987-0077 Single Items 310 GENERAL HELP er of God, Queen of Heaven 413-222-2058 SEASONED conformation 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton and Earth, I humbly beseech HARDWOOD 205 Federal Hill Road Or Entire Estates WANTED Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch you from the bottom of my Puppy Kindergarten Oxford, MA Exhaust. For Massey heart, succor me in this ne- 1987 31 Foot 128 cu. ft. We Buy It All Cut, split and delivered. Starting Soon starwoodpetresort.com Caregiver Ferguson, Will Fit Others. cessity. There are none that Silverton And Also Do Paid $2100, Used Twice can withstand your call. Oh, $200 per cord. On-Site Estate Sales Needed 508-892-1412 show me herein, you are my Convertible Brimfield and 15-mile radius. Beginner Obedience And We Are Looking For A (Delivery charge applies mother. Oh, Mary conceived Twin Crusaders 350’s, Starting Soon 286 LIVESTOCK Estate Auctions Mature Gentleman To without sin, pray for us who 270 HP. 800 Hours. if over 15 miles) Care For Our Senior Client Trees for have recourse to thee. (3 F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, Call Pete Beginner Agility 2003 HAWK CALL MIKE ANYTIME In The Sturbridge Area. times) Holy Mary I place this Color Garmin GPS, 508-612-7338 Starting Soon Candidate Will Provide Fish-Finder, Many Custom 2-Horse 508-765-9512 Sale cause in your hands (3 ETS Companionship, Errands, times). Sweet Mother I pray New Amenities. 283 P Gooseneck Trailer And Accompany Our Evergreen Trees, Colorado for this cause in your hands. Winter Storage & Launch Dressing/sleeping area. Client On Outings. 3 Finches New Competition Excellent condition. Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, (3 times). Holy Spirit, resolve Paid Until Spring! Obedience Buying Alzheimers Experience Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. all problems, light all roads Excellent Condition. For Sale $12,000. Preferable, However We Excellent Privacy so that I can attain my goal. $22,000 2 Are Cordon Blue 860-634-4632 Old Stuff Will Train The Right Border/Ornamental All Breed Woodstock, CT You gave me the divine gift 860-974-1841 (Male & Female), 1 Is Pre-1960’s Person. All 10 trees for $85. to forgive and forget all evil Lady Gouldian (Female) Grooming Please Call Today For Call 508-278-5762 against me in all instances of 1996 With Food & Cage. Available Toys More Information Evenings my life, you are with me. I Sweetwater 20RE $150 For All 3 Bagged Shavings Marbles Home Instead want this short prayer to 508-278-6761 “It’s all about the Crocks Senior Care thank you for all things as Pontoon Boat Kiln-Dried Pine Art dogs!” Paper Bags. Mary Trestle-Style you confirm once again that I Well Maintained, New Top. ADOPT A NEEDY Bottles Toll-Free never want to be separated 40HP Yamaha Motor. 3.25 Cubic Feet Pottery Library Table from you even in spite of ma- DOG OR CAT Call Terri $5.00 Each (No Limit) 1-888-377-4446 $7200 OBO Tested, Vetted, Fixed, Hand Tools Or Through Our Website: Antique, 72”x32”Wide terial things. I wish to be 508-248-1592 508-832-9394 Boards. with you in eternal glory. And Ready For Love! Pick Up In Country Items www.hearthside-home Asking $175 Thank you for your mercy to- Please Consider or visit our website West Brookfield Kitchenware instead.com 2004 Carver 360 Adopting From www.collinswoodk9.com Also ward me and mine. The per- Rock Valley Farm Costume Jewelry son must say this prayer Second Chance Antique Victor Victrola, Sport Sedan 508-867-2508 Call Tom & Deb Joralemon Chauffeurs 1850’s Melodeon Organ, three consecutive days. Af- (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Animal Shelter ter three days the request Oxford Wanted And More Engines. 7.3KW Kohler 508-867-5525 508-987-1060 508-248-1951 will be granted. This prayer Generator, 2 State Rooms, www.secondchanceanimals.org FAN-C-PET HAY For Oxford Limo Company. must be published after the Millbury Per Diem. Non-Smoking. Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Need Help Fixing Your Pet? Quality 508-865-1228 prayer is granted. Thank Head, Full Galley. Mobile CDL With P Endorsement Troy-Bilt Call Us, We Have Low Cost Horse Hay Leave Message Required. you. S.K. PRICE REDUCED Programs! Grooming Salon Snow Blower $199,000 From Vermont Must Pass Drug/CORI, 10.5HP, 30” Wide. $179,000 Vicki Kelley 3’x3’x8’ Have Cell Phone/Computer, Dual Stage, Polar Blast, Call 774-230-8295 Pure Bred Square Bales Weigh And Be Independent & Electric Start, Touch & Professional 850 lbs Each. WANTED Self-Sufficient. Puppies Extremely Flexible Hours! Turn, 6 Forward, 2 Larson 1997 Groomer Timothy, Orchard, Clover Beatles Items Reverse, One-Hand Over thirty breeds available. $100 Per Bale Record Sleeves, Record ALSO: Operation. Ski-Boat Health checked/guaranteed. 20 Years Exp. “We Go Right to Second Cut Available Players, Dolls, Statues, Possible Outside/Inside $1000 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta State licensed. Mugs, Toys, Magazines, Sales/Marketing Position 508-667-9249 Engine. With Trailer. www.laughlinkennel.com Your Door” Rock Valley Farm Promo Items, Displays, $5000 Laughlin Kennel 508-987-2419 W. Brookfield Movie Posters, Etc. 508-731-0226 508-476-5476 Call 508-987-7161 508-867-2508 860-779-2469 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January 26, 2011

310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 433 CLEANING 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR WANTED WANTED RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT Affordable Do You Have Winter Work Cleaning Service North Brookfield SOUTHBRIDGE Southbridge Webster Type 2 Diabetes Looking For Two Shovelers We Offer Quality Work At 28 Spring Street One Bedroom Apartment. Four Room, Two Bedroom Must Have Clean An Affordable Price! Brookside 3 Large Rooms, First Floor. 16 Ballard Court Second Floor, Includes Apartment For Rent, Are Depressed And Want Driving Record. $575/Month Second Floor, Second Floor, To Improve Your Diabetes Must Be Professional, Hard • Homes & Offices 3 Bedroom. Hardwoods. Stove, Refrigerator, Large Living Room, Management? Working And Reliable. • Carpet Cleaning Terrace 27 Grove Street $850/Month Hot Water. Large Kitchen, Porch, Seeking Sedentary Women Competitive Pay • Floors Heat/Hot Water 3 Rooms, First Floor Gas Heat/Hot Water $625/Month Appliances Included 21-65 For A Study At ($14-$16/Hour) • And Much More! Included! $525/Month (Not Included) One Bedroom Apartment, Off-Street Parking. UMass Medical School To Carrier Landscaping First Floor. Includes Section 8 Approved. Improve Their Mood And REGISTERED, Large Yard. 32 Taft Street 508-868-8212 Stove/Refrigerator, AND Diabetes Management. INSURED & BONDED FREE RENT!!! Off-Street Parking. First Floor, 4 Bedrooms. Hot Water, Compensation And Group Give Maria A Call Until The End Of February Like New. No Pets. Call For Price! Dryer & Washer. Large Three Bedroom EDICAL ENTAL References & Security Support Provided 320 M /D 508-764-2500 186 Hamilton Street $700/Month Apartment. Living Room, Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Required. Dining Room, Kitchen & Per Diem Home 508-867-7404 Apt B, First Floor Off-Street Parking. Bedroom Apartments One Bedroom. No Pets. Laundry Room. Health Aides 442 LICENSED DAY For Rent. Quiet Area. First/Security Deposit For More Information Sought CARE Spacious, Fully North Brookfield $725/Month & Credit Check Call 508-943-8807 Third Floor, One Bedroom Immediate opening for Applianced. Heat & Hot Water Call Irene Apartment Near Included. Per Diem Home Health Aide *************** Starting at $671 Center Of Town. 413-781-4633 Call Sue At to service the needs of 959 W. Main Street Or Kenny Webster The Commonwealth of Newly Renovated Bathroom. Great Looking (508)856-1718 several elderly housing • Pool Off-Street Parking. 4 Bedrooms. 508-909-6870 facilities in Central Massachusetts Office of Gas Heat/Hot Water 4-Room Apartment. (Docket #13269) Child Care Services • Basketball Court No Smoking, No Pets. Fully Applianced With Massachusetts (Spencer $495/Month. (Not Included) vicinity) during both week requires that all ads $900/Month Southbridge Outside Deck In Very Driver Wanted • Playground No Utilities. Quiet And Clean days and weekend hours. placed in the newspaper First/Last One Bedroom, First Floor Fuel Oil Delivery Driver Shifts is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • On-Site Laundry 957 W. Main Street Neighborhood. for child care (daycare) 508-579-2590 3 Bedrooms. Apartment. Very Plush, Experience Necessary in your home include Lots Of Cupboard Space. Call 508-949-1400 Apply In Person Primary Responsibilities: INCOME LIMITS APPLY Gas Heat & Electric Hot Or 508-943-0972 Perform daily living services your license number. Section 8 Welcome Northbridge Water (Not Included) Front Security Door. J.T.’s Heating Oil, Inc. To View to elders. Assist elders $800/Month Two Bedroom, First Floor 508-248-9368 with bathing, getting Office Open From: (Linwood) URNITURE Apartment. Off-Street dressed, light housekeeping 448 F Monday-Friday Small 4-Room House 94 East Main Street Parking, Hardwood Floors. and medication reminders. 9:00am to 5:00pm $950/Month+Utilities 2 Bedroom Experienced Second Floor Both Section 8 Accepted. Requirements: Must have Saturday 10:00am ALSO: WEBSTER Auto Body Have Your to 3:00pm Completely Renovated! Both Applianced With Heat own car to travel between 4-Room Apartment $625/Month & Hot Water Included. Technician sites. Must be certified as Furniture First Floor Needed either home health aide or $800/Month 96 North Street 774-230-0680 Prospect nursing assistant. Bilingual Professionally (Includes Heat/Hot Water) 2nd Floor, One Bedroom (With Tools) Wall-To-Wall Carpet in Spanish would be helpful. Restored Evening Appointments Available Both Include Southbridge Estates Call Steve At $550/Month Salary: $12.50/hr. At Reasonable Off-Street Parking. Small 2 Bedroom Duplex Steve’s Collision Center Brookside Terrace NO PETS/NO SMOKING 121 Elm Street Apartment. Stove, 2 Bedroom 508-347-9116 To Apply: Rates 11 Village Drive 508-234-2025 Third Floor 2-3 Bedroom Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Apartments. Please send Cover letter Southbridge,MA 01550 $825/Month Hookups, Yard, Good Area. Now Available: and resume to: Northbridge Includes Heat/Hot Water Credit Check Required. Experienced Pet Sheila Tylus, One Bedroom Apartment. No Pets. Historical Buildings Program Director, (508)764-7675 Service Pets Only $650/Month Plus Utilities Groomer Ample Parking, W/D Hookups, Must Income Qualify MHPI, Inc., Coin-Op Washer & Dryer. Call 508-765-2658 SECTION 8 Needed For Well-Established 70 Bridge Street, Suite 201, Stove/Refrigerator. Busy Salon. Must Be Caring No Pets. CERTIFICATES Newton, MA 02458 $650 Security First/Last/Security, Southbridge WELCOME And Self Motivated. Or email: [email protected] C&C Serious Inquiries Only! $650/Month References. Two 2 Bedroom 508-615-7015 MHPI is whole-heartedly Furniture Facelifting, Properties Call After 3pm $20 Application Fee Apartments Available. Call committed to affirmative Painting, Caning, 508-887-0370 508-414-3306 Stove, Refrigerator. Laundry action, equal opportunity, Stripping to Refinishing, LOOK & COMPARE Facility On-Site. Off-Street (508)943-9567 Foster and the diversity of its And Repairs. Southbridge/Charlton Oxford Parking. Freshly Painted. EHO workforce. All applicants Guaranteed. For Rent No Pets. Parents Wanted will be considered without Line Southbridge $525/Month Seeking Quality Homes Free Estimates. 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Apartment, 2 Bedroom Apartments Webster regard to age, race, color, Second Floor. In Quiet First, Last and Security. Throughout Central MA sex, or national origin. Luxury Condo. Starting At $150/Week Two Bedroom, Third Floor Pick-up & Delivery. Appliances, Gas Fireplace Residential Neighborhood Available Now To Provide Foster Care For more on MHPI, visit Call (508)864-5605 Apartment. Gas Heat & To Children In Need. $795/Month Near Center. Off-Street Dudley Hot Water. Washer/Dryer www.mhpi.net Parking 24/7 Support. Generous Antique Sturbridge 2 Bedroom Southbridge Hookups. Hardwoods, Reimbursement. No Pets/Smokers $165/Week Off-Street Parking, Yard. One Bedroom Apartment $800/Month + Utilities Very Large Four Bedroom First Month & Security, $1000 Sign-On Bonus Doctor Appliances & Hot Water Call 508-987-5836 Apartment. Newer Kitchen Call For Details Webster References Included 2 Bedroom Apartment & Bath. Extra Storage. $695/Month 400 SERVICES 508-248-9225 $675/Month Section 8 Welcome theantiquedr.com $150/Week Available 2/1 Southbridge Washer/Dryer Hookups. Call George 402 GENERAL SERVICES OXFORD N Grosvenordale, CT Small Pet OK 774-230-1843 Quality 1, 2 & 3 1 Bedroom $950/Month Bedroom Apartments! First & Last 454 HOME $450/Month All Cleanouts Appliances, Off-Street New Call 781-492-7707 510 Devereux Therapeutic IMPROVEMENT Parking. Charlton Foster Care Cleanups Call (508)765-0501 2 Bedroom Spencer COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS 508-829-6769 Orchard $175/Week 2 Bedroom Townhouse. Haul-Away DiGeronimo (Available 2/1) Gas Heat & Hot Water, Basements Painting DOUGLAS Hill Electric Appliances, Webster Attics All are newly remodeled, Hookups. For Rent Quality, Affordability 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom 1 & 2 Bedroom carpeted, stove & One Year Lease. No Pets. Hampton Apartments & Trust Apartments Available Apartments. refrigerator included. First & Last 2500 Sq.Ft Garages & Without Compromise Prices start at $845/month. CALL FOR Section 8 Approved. $720 per month. Inn Yards Includes heat, hot water, No Pets Allowed Security Deposit ($500) 7500 Sq.Ft. Interior Rooms A/C, pool, fitness center MORE DETAILS Security Deposit & Call (508)886-4312 Free Standing Buildings. Rental Property As Low As & children’s program. Heat & Hot Water References Required Great Space! Sturbridge Estate Cleanouts $139 Off street parking. Spencer Ceilings $59 Call (508)476-3777 Included Call 774-289-1714 ALSO: Attractive Two 2500 Sq.Ft. Is now hiring for Small Building Woodwork $59 24/7 On-Call Bedroom Apartment, the following Demolition Douglas Maintenance Appliances, 3000 Sq.Ft. Serving Central Mass. SOUTHBRIDGE Washer/Dryer Included, 9000 Sq.Ft. positions If You Want James DiGeronimo Two Bedroom Apartment Free Parking 2- and 3-Bedroom To Get Rid Of It, & Modern & Bright, Available! Cell 508-577-7940 Must Income Qualify Apartments. All Very Well Quiet Country Setting. We’ll Do It! Three Bedroom Apartment Maintained. Different Areas. Owner Will Give You Front Desk SECTION 8 Directly Off Route 9. Price You Can’t Refuse! Off-Street Parking, CERTIFICATES Include Washer/Dryer FREE Estimates! Washer/Dryer In Basement. Available Now! Attendant WELCOME Hookups. Modern Kitchens 508-735-4335 Call 774-230-8586 Recently Remodeled. and Baths. 500 REAL ESTATE Heat & Hot Water Included. Starting From $650/Month ALSO AVAILBLE 1-508-753-3670 Apply in person Call Two Bedroom House Hampton Inn Credit Check Required. Call 508-769-2500 508-473-6549 Visit Our Website 328 Main Street 508-987-8121 OUSES FOR ENT Call The EAL STATE www.spencercondos.com 525 H R Sturbridge MA 01566 501 R E Dudley EHO Southbridge WANTED 4 Rooms, One Bedroom. Junk Man Five Room, Two Bedroom Hardwood Floors, Spencer Millville, MA Apartment. Nice Area, Washer/Dryer Hookup. One Bedroom Three Bedroom HELP WANTED SNOWPLOWING Good Parking, Possible Stove & Fridge. Heat Included Single Family Home Removal of Metal, Garage. First Floor Of A $495/Month Washer/Dryer Hookup, $1400/Month Two-Family Home. FREE RENT! & Trash Removal Rent Does Not Include Heat Appliances, Until The End Of February Plus Utilities Includes Washer & Dryer. Non-Smokers. $600/Month Or Utilities, But Does Include Furniture, TV’s. Cellar For Storage/Possible Cats OK. Credit Check. $500 Security Required Major Appliances (If Desired) Construction Workshop Heat/Hot Water Leave Message No Pets Contact Carl Thompson At $675/Month Included! 860-749-4112 Ready Now! 508-498-5395 Materials. First/Last & Security. Cellars/Attics 774-230-7146 ************** No Pets. Affordable 1 2, and 3 Southbridge 546 CEMETERY LOTS Cleaned. EQUAL HOUSING 508-479-7681 Bedroom Apartments Sturbridge Small Building For Rent. Everett Street 1738 House Four Plots Dudley Spacious, Fully First Floor, 7 Room, Three Demolition, Tires. OPPORTUNITY Bedroom Apartment. Large Free Electric, Heat, In Worcester Country Very Cute 1 Bedroom Applianced. Hot Water Included In Leaves Removed. ************** Efficiency Apartment. Living Room & Dining Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Surrogate Room, Large Kitchen & Studio, One Or In The Residential Moves. All real estate advertising in Stove, Refrigerator Two Bedroom Apartments Rubbish Removal Starting at $671 Pantry. Washer/Dryer “Rememberance Section” Trees Cut this newspaper is subject to All Appliances. All Four For $4500 OBO Mothers The Federal Fair Housing Act $575/month • Pool Hookup. Brush/Limbs $800/Month Plus Utilities $675/Month (Studio) (Currently Sells For of 1968, which makes it Very Nice, Clean Two $900/month (1 BR) Needed Removed illegal to advertise any • Basketball Court First & Last. $1800 Each) Bedroom. First Floor. 860-304-5717 $1000/month (2 BR) 508-721-2572 Be part of a miracle Furnaces Removed preference, limitation or Stove, Refrigerator, • Playground Off-Street Parking The rewards are more Check-our-down-to- discrimination based on race, Wall-To-Wall. Southbridge 508-347-1101 color, religion, sex, handicap, $700/Month • On-Site Laundry than financial earth prices first! familial status (number of First Floor. Real Nice Sturbridge Two Lots Seeking Women Weekends also! children and or pregnancy), Close To Major Routes INCOME LIMITS APPLY 3 Bedroom With Large Available At Worcester national origin, ancestry, age, Off-Street Parking. Kitchen And Laundry Nice Two-Room County Memorial Park 21-43 Non-Smokers Section 8 Welcome Efficiency In Country With Healthy Central Mass marital status, or any First & Last Room. Washer & Dryer In Paxton. and Connecticut intention to make an such 508-943-2670 Office Open From: Hookups. Fridge, Stove Setting. Easy Commute. Non-Selected. Pregnancy History preference, limitation or & Dishwasher Included. Includes Appliances & $575 EACH Monday-Friday Laundry On Premises. Dave discrimination. This Heritage Green 9:00am to 5:00pm Nice Hardwood Floors. Or Best Offer newspaper will not Has A 2 Bedroom Available Great Condition! $495/Month 508-885-1071 508-347-7804 Saturday 10:am One Year Lease. knowingly accept any For Elderly Housing. Must to 3:00pm No Pets. 413-262-5082 advertising for real estate Be Over The Age Of $800 + Utilities Credit, References & Two Plots that is in violation of the law. 62 To Qualify. Evening First & Last Required. Security Deposit Required. For More Please call In Worcester County Information Call Our readers are hereby Heat & Hot Water Included. Appointments 508-341-8971 informed that all dwellings Rent Is 30% Of Income. (508)347-7709 Memorial Park, Paxton, MA 433 CLEANING Available At Garden Of Heritage II 888-363-9457 advertising in this newspaper Application Required And Southbridge are available on and equal Must Income Qualify. $1500 OBO For Both reproductivepossibilities.com High Street WEBSTER 508-847-6913 * TLC Home * opportunity basis. To Heritage Green 2 Bedroom Apartment. complain about 508-347-2200 Off-Street Parking. (2) 1 Bedroom Apartments Housekeeper/ Cleaning discrimination call The Brookside Terrace First/Last & Security Third Floor 550 MOBILE HOMES Department of Housing and HOLLAND $600/Month $525/Month Chamber Maid Have You Heard The 11 Village Drive & Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” Urban Development “HUD” TWO WEEKS FREE Southbridge,MA 01550 Utilities Not Included. Brookfield Part-Time toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. If You Move In January No Pets. (1) 2 Bedroom Apartment We Use & Supply Organic First Floor Nanatomqua Mobile Weekends.Experienced And Cleaners To Ensure Your For the N.E. area, call HUD Four Rooms, One Bedroom (508)764-7675 Contact Chance At Home Park (55+) Dependable. Excellent Pay ad 617-565-5308,. The toll With Laundry Hookup, [email protected] $675/Month Family’s Safety. Off-Street Parking, Laundry. Mobile Home For Sale. For Quality Work. free number for the hearing Just Updated, 508-736-5936 Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. $8.00-$12.00/Hour. Gift Certificates For impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Lakeview. No Pets. Separate Utilities. No Pets. Baby Showers, Non-Smokers Preferred. Large Kitchen & Living Apply Saturdays First/Last/Credit Check Southbridge Room. Screen Porch Anniversaries, And More! $750/Month First, Last & Security. Sturbridge Country Inn A Perfect Gift! 505 APARTMENTS FOR Webster Newly Renovated Six-Room & Carport. Crossroads Realty Apartment For Rent. 508-864-6285 Park Rent $100/Month 508-347-5503 CALL TAMMIE TODAY RENT 413-245-0300 $700 Per Month CALL FOR PRICE Or Carolyn NORTH VILLAGE FOR A GREENER Includes Stove, Fridge, Webster 774-262-7307 413-245-3267 ONE MONTH Hot Water, And Car Port. 3 Bedroom Condo. 1.5 Twenty-Four TOMORROW! Southbridge FREE RENT! Call 508-765-5059 Baths, One-Car Garage. Hour Live-In 508-347-3275 1 Bedroom. Modern. Leicester/ If No Answer, Please Washer/Dyer Hookups. Permanent Wall To Wall, Appliances 2 Bedroom Units Leave Message First & Security. Caregiver 774-230-7885 Included, Coin-Op Laundry, Rochdale Trailer For Sale Spacious 3-Bedroom Starting At $683!! $1400/Month Pomfret Home No Pets. Lease And Southbridge In Wells, Maine Or Office/Homes Security. Utilities Not Apartment. Newly For Limited Campground Renovated, Laundry Newly Renovated Property Shop Separate Living Spring Or Fall Cleanings Included. Time ONLY! Townhouse-Style Two 508-949-1100 May 15th To October 15th Quarters Available Call (508)764-2866 Hookups. No Pets. Quiet Park, 10 Minutes Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or Security Required. Bedroom Apartment. Must Have Prior Elder Monthly Cleanings Heat And Hot Water With Extra Room For From Beach. Fully & Alzheimers Care $900/Month Furnished, Flexible Hours/Days Call 508-892-8731 Is Included. Office/Exercise. WEBSTER Background. Granite Counters, Florida Room, Corner Lot. Qualifications: Female, Registered/Insured/ Dudley Apartments for rent Must Income Off-Street Parking. 6 units, 1 and 2 bedrooms. Asking $18,500 60+ Years Of Age, Bonded Dresser Hill North Brookfield Call 508-277-4569 1 Bedroom Qualify. No Smoking/Pets. Completely renovated. Excellent Driving Record, Apartments $675/Month Two Personal References, References Available Heat/Hot Water Included No pets or smoking. 2 Bedroom In Country Section 8 Vouchers First/Last & Security Starting at $650/month Two Work References, Elevator Accessible, Onsite Sturbridge Setting. Stove And Accepted. Background & Credit Check 508-864-5655 Background Check. House/Office Refrigerator Included, Laundromat, Trash Removal, Open Concept, Private Parking. Available Now Responsibilities Fall Laundry Facility, Call 774-696-0235 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Between 60-80 Hours Per Cleaning Available Appliances Included. Please Call Webster Cathedral Ceilings, Off-Street Parking. Modern 4-Room Apartment. Week, Doctors Reasonable rates. No Pets. Secured Building, (508)987-1595 Whitinsville Flat Lot. New Roof, New Appointments, No job too big or small. Downtown Location. Wall-To-Wall, Washer Windows. Deck & Patio. First And Security For Details & 6-Room Townhouse. & Dryer Facilities. Parking. Extra-Curricular Trans., Days and evening Deposit Required. Non-Smoking. No Pets. Shows Pride Of Etc., In Exchange hours available. $750/Month Stove & Refrigerator. No Pets. $725 Monthly Other Specials Renovated. Ownership! For Rent. Call Wendy for a For More Info EHO Credit Check. $75,000 Plus Utilities. $900/Month References. First & Last. Call For Details FREE estimate at: (508)397-0212 (508)867-4277 First/Last & Security. 508-347-8791 (508)943-9880 $650/Month 860-974-2344 No Pets/Smoking Call 508-943-0474 508-634-8584 JANUARY 26, 2011 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

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720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1995 Toyota Supra 2005 Toyota 2003 American 2003 Citation 32’ 1992 GMC Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. Camry LE Ironhorse 5th Wheel Diesel Truck 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Original. 60k, I PAY YOU CASH Black-On-Black, Leather, 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, Slammer Mint Condition, UPS Truck-Style, 5th Wheel Two-Owner Car. 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed. Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Aluminum Grumman Body, Best Offer 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, Total Custom - Paint, Awning & Screen Room. Shelves. Rebuilt FOR JUNK CARS Steel Drop Center CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, Chrome, Billet. $14,000 OBO Transmission/Motor, Tailgate 1973 Pontiac Automatic Steering. Pristine Condition. 8k Miles. REDUCED! New Fuel Tank, Radiator, & TRUCKS Runs Beautifully. Clean, 508-265-7559 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, $200 Trans-Am Good Condition. Asking $13,000 OBO 11’ Area Behind Seats And Farm Equipment 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, 781-254-6556 Excellent Condition 508-943-2572 REDUCED! 36’ Fourwinds ______Burgundy Interior, Original, $10,600 14,100GVWR Matching Numbers. 90k. Leave Message 2004 BMW Travel Trailer Call 5pm-8:30pm Call D&M Towing & Recycling Chrysler Industrial Best Offer 508-885-4580 With Tipout Given 508-867-6546 508-981-2636 K1200 GT 508-887-3645 V8 400HP Engine 508-344-2660 Absolutely Perfect! Living Space Of 11’x14.5’ Rebuilt, Zero Miles. Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. New Refrigerator, Pet Free, 1996 Dodge Ram TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Sitting On Ground, New Tires & Battery. Smoke Free. Like New. Ready To Go 725 AUTOMOBILES 2006 Volvo S60T 1500 PU $11,000 Sleeps 7 172k, Recent Inspection, $2200 Leather Heated Seats Reduced From $8500 1987 CHRYSLER Power Everything. 860-315-7417 Recent Brakes, Mechanically With Rebuilt Fitted 5th AVENUE New Tires. $5999 Good. Tow Package, Some 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 767 VEHICLES WANTED Transmission Excellent Condition. 2005 Harley Plus Shed & Deck Self Inflicted Bruises. (Zero Miles) Needs TLC, No Body Rot 78k Miles. 413-433-5431 $2000 1964 Case VEHICLE WANTED $1,500 OBO Davidson $3000 Package Deal $15,200 Call Anytime Backhoe Loader Couple Of Senior Citizens 508-885-5440 774-200-5015 Dyna-Wide Glide Elkhorn (Best Time 8am-10am, Looking For A Donated Transmission Only Ask for Donald Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, Vehicle For Doctor $1800 Mint Condition Slide-In Camper Or 4:30pm-8pm) Runs Strong. $11,000 11.5 ft, Extended Cab Over 508-867-6124 Appointments, 508-461-9097 1988 Buick 2007 Nissan Comes With Snow Bucket Too Many Extras To List Queen-Sized Bed. Great For Landscaping Shopping, Etc. Estate Wagon Altima 3.5 SE Call Mike @ Couch/Double Bed. Power 1998 GMC Safari Projects Or Snow Removal Ask For Dianne Last Of The Woodies! 4-Door, Dark Blue/Black 508-248-6781 Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery, Utility Van $4000 OBO 508-764-4741 Used Auto Parts Leather Interior. Power 91 day Guarantee. Large Needs Tender Loving Care. Or Email 3 Holding Tanks, Crank-Out With Shelves Located In Leicester $1500 Options, Traction, Moonroof, [email protected] Windows, A/C, 508-868-5481 WANTED inventory of engines, Power Heated Seats, AWD, 4.3L Automatic, transmissions, tires & glass. Interior/Exterior Shower. Old Ford 1982 Dodge Half-Ton Bose, Auto. 143k Miles. Microwave Oven, 3-Burner 128k Miles 2003 Rawson Portable Excellent service. Free parts $9,400 2007 HARLEY $3450 locating service. 318 Flat-Bed Stove w/Oven. 12 Cu.Ft. Re- Screener Plant Automobile 4WD, For Restoration 508-266-0878 DAVIDSON frigerator/Freezer. Double 774-232-0407 Model 3618/SN:SN823203 Parts Amherst-Oakham Auto $1500 Soft Tail Deluxe. Stainless Steel Sink Call (800)992-0441 or Black Cherry. Mint Condition. 24 Point OV Twin Honda Motors, Fenders, Doors, 2008 Scion XD Dry Weight: 2701 lbs 2009 Chevy Motor. Low Hours, Complete Or Parts Cars. (508)799-9969 1994 Mustang Black, 5-Speed Manual. Many Extras. 6000 Miles $5500 OBO $15,000 Silverado Well Maintained 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! Convertible 13k Miles, 1 Owner. 508-435-4395 Asking $22,500 978-760-3453 720 CLASSICS 4-Cylinder, For Restoration Excellent Condition. Call 860-942-0464 Or 978-355-2389 Club Cab 508-347-8956 $1500 35+ Miles Per Gallon. Motor Home 1500 Series 1929 Model A 978-760-3453 Asking $11,500 1988 Winnebago Has Z-71 Package. Street Rod Contact Jim At Harley Davidson Best Of Line. Silver Blue Color. With Payloader 350 Ramjet Fuel Injection 1988 Cadillac 508-266-0829 Motorcycle Parts 37.5’, Under 60k Miles. Tonneau Cover & Liner. Backhoe Engine. Or All New Tires, New Fridge, 8k Miles, One Owner. Sedan Deville 443-206-6036 & Accessories Very Clean. Sleeps 8, Michigan 350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. 4-Door, Light Grey, Asking $25,000 For Sale Twin Beds Rear. Fran 508-791-9885 Diesel, Runs Good $22,500 Absolute Mint Condition! Is Winterized. Florida Car - Never Seen Chevy Prizm For EVO, Twin Cam, Four Toolboxes Sportsters. Needs Antenna & Fix 2009 GMC Sierra Also: A Winter! 76k Original Miles. Wanted Electric Step. Of Mechanic & A Must See! Chevy Box Truck Machine-Builder Tools Any Year. Must Have Very Custom Chrome Must Sell! 1500 SLE Pickup $3795 OBO Low Miles. V8, Extended Cab, UPS-Style $2500 Women’s New $4000 508-769-0512 Will Consider A Civic Call Anytime 4WD. 10k Miles. $3500 508-867-6706 508-764-1439 Insulated 508-579-6644 Excellent Condition, 1997 Ford Leather Jacket Still Smells New. Let’s Talk, Make Mustang 732 SPORTS UTILITY Police-Style, Size Large. $25,425 FIRM An Offer! 1950 Chevrolet $125 760 VANS/TRUCKS 508-764-3894 Call (508)347-7300 Very Good Condition, 1991 Jeep 4-Door Sedan 48,000 miles 508-949-1320 1979 Ford F-350 Yale Towmotor 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. New Battery, Brakeline and Cherokee Laredo 2010 Ford New Factory-Built Motor. Gas Tank Runs Good, Needs Little 745 RECREATIONAL Pickup Truck F-150 XLT Forklift All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Asking $4000 or BO Work. Excellent Winter VEHICLES 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original 13K,Auto,CC,PW,PL,AC Needs Interior & Minor Work Call 508-949-2502 Vehicle. Miles. NO TITLE. CD,Bedliner, $2400 To Be Road-Worthy. 1999 Toyota $1000 FIRM 1998 Polaris ATV Floor In Bed Is Missing, Mint Condition. 860-774-1485 $5900 508-885-3952 Magnum 425, 4x4 Needs Replacing. Asking $23,000.00 978-760-3453 Camry Solid Frame, Or Best Reasonable Offer 767 VEHICLES WANTED Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Very Good Mechanics. 224k Miles, Runs Great! Years Ago. Used Very Little 860-923-0457 Kept Up To Date. 2002 Chevy One Original Owner 1952 Pontiac Since. Needs Battery. $1650 Inspected. Air & Heat. Asking $3000 Woody Trailblazer LS 978-760-3453 $ Good First Car Or Spare Car 4WD, Power Package, 508-885-3136 Tin Woody Beach Wagon, REDUCED 860-888-5207 Handicap In Need Of Complete 87k Miles. Well Maintained. ROSS RECYCLING $1800 OBO PRICE LOWERED! 1980 Blazer Accessible Van Restoration. Engine Turns, 401-585-0309 2-Door, Very Rusty Body. We Pay More!! Major Components In Place. $6495 2004 Chevrolet 2008 Kawasaki Needs Work. Astro Van Good Interior. Solid Frame, 2000 BMW 740 IL 413-530-2331 With 7-Foot Fisher Plow All Scrap Metals, Straight Eight, KX450F Dirt Bike Great Condition. 38k Miles, 4-Door Sedan, Anthracite Excellent Condition, (In Good Condition) V6 Engine, Ricon Rear Cars, Trucks Automatic Transmission. (Metallic Grey/Blue). GREY NISSAN Runs And Plows. $3950 Title In Hand Entry Wheelchair Lift. Batteries, 105k Miles. Pampered $3500 See It, Drive It, Make Deep-Tinted Glass. 978-760-3453 PATHFINDER SE An Offer Copper Wire, Beautiful Car. 192K automatic 860-576-4925 Lojack, Factory Nav, 508-764-6543 $17,995 w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . 508-847-3157 Appliances... 1953 Ford Many Extras. Great condition inside, $11,700 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS View Pictures And More 64 Tucker Hill Rd. 2-Door Sedan Call 508-885-2604 good condition outside. Details Online At Mild Custom, $11,000 Sunroof/Cooper tires/new 33’ Travel Trailer www.mobilityvansales.com Putnam, CT 06260 Leave A Message battery. Runs great. Currently On-Site In Park 1983 Ford Pickup 1955 Oldsmobile 2000 Ford Windstar Asking $3,500. (Woodstock, CT) Truck 860-928-7165 Call 774-200-7604 Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen 6-Cylinder, Clean Wheelchair Van 4-Door SE Van Porch, Oversized Corner Lot, Underneath, Town-to-Town Original, $9,995 147k Miles, Dark Green, 740 MOTORCYCLES Shed. Park Features: Family No Undercarriage Rust. 1999 Ford F250 VEHICLE WANTED Classifieds AWD. Good Condition. Activities, Pool, Inexpensive Good Mechanics. Runs. $5000 OBO Need Donated Vehicle 1-800-536-5836 1975 Ford Flatbed $2400 1985 Harley & Comfortable Living. $1500 508-248-7791 In Running Condition 508-765-6940 $1600 508-254-3858 Park Is Open April-October. 978-760-3453 774-922-0384 Sportster $23,500 1953 Ford 2000 Volkswagen 1000 XLH (Includes Lot) New S&S Carb., Ignition 860-923-2549 3/4 Ton Pickup Cabrio Convertible Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. 352-314-0003 Solid, Needs Restoration, 76k, Power Package, A/C. $2000 OBO $3200 Great Condition. 508-731-5621 $5500 OBO Ask For Stephen Brimfield/ Collection MUST BE SOLD! 860-928-0794 978-760-3453 Sturbridge 2002 Jeep Grand 1995 Honda Must Sell 1966 Mustang Cherokee Goldwing Campground Lot! Coupe Overland Edition 32k Miles, Was $19,000 (Not Fastback) Fully Loaded, Running Like New Condition. NOW $9500 Rust-Free! Georgia Car Boards, Sunroof, Towing Ready To Ride! My Loss, Your Gain! (Always Garaged) Package, Leather, CD, $7000 508-989-8165 Paint’s Faded. All Ready For 4WD, 71k Miles. 508-943-3004 YOUR 289 V8 Engine. Very Good Condition. 1988 33 Foot $6900 NADA $10,925 1999 Road King Southwind Utility Trailer Asking $9,000 Black, 10k Miles, Mint Jeff 508-867-6358 Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Motorhome That Dumps 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New Removable Sides, Must See! Always Kept 2003 Nissan Inside. Tires, New Batteries, Very Solid. Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. $550 Altima $13,000 OBO 508-765-5289 Price Reduced For 5-Speed MANUAL Quick Sale! 978-760-3453 Black On Black Leather. Email Me At [email protected] $7500 FIRM Every Option. 74k Miles. Can Be Seen On Craigslist 1973 Triumph TR6 $8900 OBO Call 860-923-0406 Red, Many New Parts - 508-330-1308 1999 Suzuki Interior, Top, Exhaust, 508-524-9328 TLS 1000 Electrical, Brake Lines, 1992 Mallard And More! 2004 PONTIAC GTO V-Twin, Strong Runner. Sprinter Blk/Blk, 5.7ltr, LSI V8 6-spd The Hot Set-Up! Carbon $7100 OBO manual trans. 74,000 mi, Fiber Mufflers. Grey. Park Model 508-248-1592 KONIG 18” chrome wheels. $3500 Many Updates. Nice Big Lot Sharp and fast. 860-315-7417 With Gazebo & Carport. 1975 Mercedes $10,900/BO Man Made Pond & 774-272-1526 2002 HARLEY Fireplace, Shed. 450SL 508-943-5659 (John) Includes Lot At Meadowside Convertible DAVIDSON Of Woodstock, CT Maroon With Black Interior, 2005 CHEVY EQUINOX 1200 Sportster Asking $25,900 With Two Tops. All-wheel drive Black, Drag Bars, Forward 386-624-2650 Looks & Runs Great. Runs excellent and well Controls, Excellent Condition Needs Nothing! maintained. Extra clean. $5000 OBO 1996 Holiday $10,000 FIRM 110k Miles. Call 860-336-6622 508-769-0619 Comes with CarFax. Rambler 5th Book value: $10,000 2002 Harley Asking $5,000 Firm Wheel Aluma-Lite 1977 Corvette L82 Call 508-243-2157 Davidson Sportster With One Living Area Low Mileage. Original 350 Low Miles - Mint Condition Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen, Engine With 350HP. 2007 Ford Fusion Lots Of Great Garden Tub, Queen Bed, Runs Goods. Needs TLC. Customizing Details Including Some Accessories. Like New! In Good Condition. $5000 OBO $9500 OBO $6000 OBO 508-892-9583 Call Ron $9000 774-696-7697 Call Bill 508-799-3953 774-230-1582 508-344-1904 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ January 26, 2011