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Vol. V, No. 15 PROUD MEDIA SPONSOR OF RELAY FOR LIFE OF THE GREATER SOUTHBRIDGE AREA! COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: WWW.STURBRIDGEVILLAGER.NET “You can do nothing to change the past, and the future will never come exactly as you plan or hope for.” Friday, April 15, 2011

Blanchard retains; Gimas, Ellison win selectmen spots

COCALIS ANNUAL ELECTION CRUISES TO MONDAY, APRIL 11 RE ELECTION THE RESULTS Mary - Voter turnout: 1,423 out of Blanchard TO BOARD OF 6,389 registered voters (22 per- cent) HEALTH * denotes winner BOARD OF SELECTMEN Kevin Flanders photos BY KEVIN FLANDERS *Mary Blanchard: 978 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Cancer survivors kicked off the Relay for Life by making the opening lap around the track, cheered on by hundreds of local Priscilla *Priscilla Gimas: 903 students and their friends who came out to support the American Cancer Society. Gimas STURBRIDGE — *Angeline Ellison: 776 Following a hard fought Scott Garieri: 605 campaign by candi- Alphonso Esposito: 556 dates running for posi- tions on the Board of BOARD OF HEALTH Selectmen and Board of ‘Fighting back’ at the track *Linda Cocalis: 871 Health, residents final- Angeline Kimberly Desy: 487 Ellison Turn To ELECTION page A11 TANTASQUA RELAY FOR LIFE RAISES FUNDS FOR CANCER

BY KEVIN FLANDERS the track throughout the night and SLAM announces ‘Mayday’ VILLAGER STAFF WRITER early morning and enjoyed food, STURBRIDGE — The American entertainment and camaraderie as Cancer Society hosted its eighth they camped out and cheered for annual Relay for Life walk at each other. Tantasqua Regional High School “The greatest highlight of this Friday night, April 8, and well into event was the fact that we took Saturday morning, April 9, as time to celebrate cancer survivors, more than 200 local high school remembered those who lost their students helped raise thousands of lives to cancer, and also focused on dollars to fund cancer research. fighting back,” said Kathleen The Relay for Life was a team Kelly, a spokeswoman for the event during which participants American Cancer Society. walked or ran around the track in The Relay for Life schedule of relay-style shifts to celebrate the events reflected the American hope that cancer will be beaten. Cancer Society’s decision to Cancer survivors Kyle Lamoureux Team members took turns circling and Sandi Garceau talk prior to the Turn To RELAY page A8 event.

Officials mull room renaming for veterans Courtesy photo SLAM teamed up with Sen. Stephen Brewer to convince Gov. Deval Patrick to name May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. From left, SLAM members Elise Provost, Trish BY KEVIN FLANDERS Iwo Jima and remains Sturbridge’s “We hope to install brass letters McCleary, and Mary Lee. The group will host a Mayday Lyme Fair Sunday, May 1. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER only recipient of the Congressional over the doors as you enter each STURBRIDGE — The Board of Medal of Honor. room so guests will know exactly Patrick officially declared May to be Selectmen discussed a proposal Also included in the proposal is a where they are,” Chamberland said. LYME DISEASE Lyme Disease Awareness Month in made by Veterans Services Director request to name the front second “I contacted a contractor and Massachusetts, and members of Tom Chamberland to name the sec- floor conference room in honor of received a price of $40 per letter.” SUPPORT GROUP SLAM (Sturbridge Lyme ond floor conference rooms at Town the town’s respondents to the call to Chamberland admitted that he Awareness of Massachusetts) will Hall in honor of veterans from arms during the American found this price surprisingly high, HOSTING FAMILY celebrate this proclamation with its Sturbridge. Revolution. Chamberland indicated but he assured the board that it is an first ever Mayday Lyme Fair on Chamberland’s proposal involves to the board on Monday night that important investment that will EVENT Sunday, May 1. naming the rear second floor confer- this proposal has been supported by ensure that many of Sturbridge’s After attending one of the month- ence room in honor of Platoon Sgt. local veterans groups, the Historic veterans are remembered. He listed BY KEVIN FLANDERS ly Lyme disease support group VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Joseph “Rudy” Julian, who lost his Commission, and the Historic the projected costs for the improve- meetings offered by SLAM, Sen. life during the World War II battle of Society. STURBRIDGE — Gov. Deval Turn To VETERANS page A11 Turn To SLAM page A11 Bicycle business begins in Sturbridge store Kevin Flanders photo BY KEVIN FLANDERS crossroads of the Mass Pike and In addition to getting off to a great VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Route 84, and we have already seen a start sales wise in Sturbridge, Bob Carey, who STURBRIDGE — The owners of tremendous increase in customers McGarrah and Carey have also co-owns Bicycle the newest business in town, Bicycle in our first week in business. Many established strong connections Concepts with Concepts, celebrated the store’s of the people who have dropped in within the community by donating Patrick grand opening Friday, April 8, by so far hadn’t even heard of our bicycles to local charities and pro- McGarrah, poses inviting members of the communi- Southbridge location.” grams and collaborating with other with his wife, ty inside for a tour. In addition to selling bicycles small businesses like the Sturbridge Stacy, at the The owners of Bicycle Concepts, made by three of the most popular Coffee House. store’s grand Patrick McGarrah and Bob Carey, companies (Trek, Specialized and “The people of Sturbridge have opening celebra- both of Sturbridge, decided to move Pinarello), Bicycle Concepts also been so welcoming to us, and it has tion Friday, April the store from Southbridge to sells such bicycling gear as helmets, been a lot of fun to meet and work 8. Bicycle Sturbridge in order to gain more bike seats, apparel and other sup- with other business owners,” Concepts sells customers. McGarrah and Carey plies. McGarrah said. bikes, biking also own a store in Putnam, Conn. “Several of the major sporting One local business McGarrah and apparel and sup- “Sales were OK for us in goods stores don’t offer clothing for Carey will likely form a strong rela- plies. Southbridge, but Sturbridge is a bicyclists,” added McGarrah. “We tionship with is Village Music, as much better location for our store,” offer a wide assortment of clothes in this store is located directly above McGarrah said. “It is located at the all the popular colors.” Turn To BICYCLEpage A11

ALMANAC...... 2 LOCAL SPORTS POLICE LOGS ...... 5 OBITUARIES ...... 12 RRI CELEBRATES TALENTED TANTASQUA OPINION...... 10 SUCCESS OF REHABILITATION TENNIS TEAM GETS BACK CALENDAR...... 12 PROGRAM TO WINNING WAYS

INSIDE SPORTS ...... 13 PAGE 2 PAGE 13 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 15, 2011 RRI celebrates success of rehabilitation program

BY KEVIN FLANDERS his one-on-one mentor, Felix Lopez-Villafane. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “I spend about 40 hours a week helping STURBRIDGE — April is Autism Peter through his daily activities, although he Awareness Month, a time when communities has become much more independent and now celebrate the successes of individuals with requires less assistance with certain tasks,” developmental disabilities and honor the Lopez-Villafane said. agencies and organizations that support In fact, Dean became so self-sufficient that them. he managed to obtain a job at nearby Optim Rehabilitative Resources Inc. (RRI), of Inc. through the help of RRI. After learning Sturbridge, is proud of the accomplishments about the progress made by Dean and the fact many members of its day rehabilitation pro- that he wanted to earn money to pay for CDs gram have achieved, especially Peter Dean, and other items, RRI CEO Bonnie Keefe- who has made tremendous progress in the last Layden talked with Optim’s Tom Root about few years and now enjoys the thrill of holding the possibility of hiring him. a job. Once hired, Dean began assembling and dis- Dean, who lives at an RRI residence in assembling various items at Optim, which Southbridge, spends 30 hours a week at the specializes in designing and manufacturing day program at RRI’s 1 Picker Road facility. optical imaging tools for medical and security His favorite activities are exercising, watch- purposes. He spends about 10 hours per week ing movies, and traveling to various locations at Optim, and both Keefe-Layden and Lopez- as part of his program’s field trips, which Villafane cited his ability to work productive- include the YMCA and the Elm Hill Center in ly as a major sign that his social and commu- Brookfield. nications skills have significantly improved “I love watching sports games and movies,” in the last four years. said Dean, who listed his favorite Boston Red “Peter has come a very long way during his Sox player as David Ortiz. time with us,” said Keefe-Layden. “His time Dean has been enrolled in RRI’s day pro- spent at Optim has improved his social skills, gram for the past four years, and he has great- and he enjoys the activities provided by the ly benefited from the assistance provided by day program.”

Kevin Flanders photo Rehabilitative Resources Inc., of Sturbridge, is celebrating Autism Awareness Month by honoring the accomplishments of individuals in its programs like Peter Dean, left, who works at Optim, Inc.. In this photo Dean poses outside the Optim facility with his one-on-one mentor, Felix Lopez-Villafane.

In addition to loving his job, he doesn’t mind improvement we see people make here.” the fact that he gets paid for his services, thus RRI is a not-for-profit corporation that was enabling the purchases of CDs produced by Inc. in 1975. The agency began with two com- his favorite artists. He is partial to Top 40 munity-based group homes that were pur- CD’s, and he eventually hopes to save up chased by residents who had fundraised for enough money to go on a vacation. two years to purchase these properties. Today, RRI’s day program currently serves 65 indi- RRI employs more than 400 individuals in its viduals that partake in several activities administrative, direct care, and transporta- throughout the day, including woodworking tion departments. Moreover, the agency has 40 classes, arts and crafts sessions, exercise residential sites, owns and leases six state classes, music instruction, and many trips. operated residential homes, and maintains 70 Physical therapy and speech improvement vehicles that transport approximately 155 peo- classes are also offered, and RRI helps individ- ple to and from work daily. uals practice such life skills as preparing food, For more information about RRI’s services, gardening and shopping. call 508-347-8181, or visit www.www.rehabre- “Our day rehabilitation program supports a sourcesinc.org. number of people with autism, and we always try to incorporate different activities in the Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909- program to meet their needs,” added Keefe- 4136, or by email at kflanders@stonebridge- Layden. “Peter is one example of the type of press.com. NEWS BRIEF

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STURBRIDGE/BRIMFIELD — It was an ordinary day in Sturbridge and Brimfield Wednesday,April 6. Our cameras set out Wednesday to cap- ture some of the faces and places that kept the towns moving.

Members of the Brimfield Council on Aging partic- ipate in an exercise class.

AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH The Sturbridge Villager is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure Merrick Cowden, 5, of Sturbridge, types away at the keyboard as his mother, Allison Cowden watches at the Joshua Hyde Public Library in Sturbridge. accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a timely manner. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- 4140 during normal business hours. During non-business hours, leave a message in the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your phone call.

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Susan Schwartz, of Sturbridge, likes the jewelry she sees at the Sturbridge Candy and Gift Shoppe, located at 500 Main Street. 4 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 15, 2011 Spring is here, whether weather wants to cooperate or not

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY removed from the federal list in STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER 2007. Whereas they are still listed as Whether Mother Nature wants endangered in Massachusetts, the to admit it or not, it is finally EOEEA counted 107 birds during a springtime, and despite sleet and January survey earlier this year. snow flurries earlier this week, the Red tailed hawks, True said, are sings of spring are all around. also out in healthy numbers, keep- While April has so far lived up to ing the local squirrel populations the lion-ness of its reputation, in check. slowly but surely the days are get- Smaller animals like raccoon ting longer and warmer, and and beavers are also beginning to wildlife are starting to make their make themselves known, as rac- presence known once again. coons have been spotted foraging Member of the Worcester during the warmer nights we’ve County League of Sportsmen and had so far, and the work of beavers Stonebridge Press nature colum- can be seen in freshly gnawed tree nist Ralph True said the signs of trunks and recently reinforced spring, and the impacts of the dams all over area woodlands. heavy winter, are all over the True said a resurgence in preda- place, from forests to backyards. tory cats like fishers and bobcats One of the first harbingers of have had an impact on cottontail good weather to come are the rabbits, as fewer of the bunnies birds. have been found so far this spring. “All the birds are coming back Wild turkeys are out in full force now,” True said. “And they’re all already too, with the opening of changing color.” hunting season on those birds Finches, he explained, may stick coming later this month. Last around during the cold weather weekend, dozens of turkeys months, but appear dark gray and observed and evaded hikers on the white. As the temperature, and Leadmine Mountain Conservancy available food sources, improve, in Sturbridge and other favored the feathers begin to molt, now hiking spots around Central Mass. revealing vibrant yellows. Red and As animals continue to emerge blue finches are also known to from their wintertime hideouts, inhabit Massachusetts woodlands. hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are “The hummingbirds, they ought doing the same. to be back soon too,” True added. True gave warning to outdoors- Three species of hummingbirds men and women that any and all are known in visit the Bay State wild animals should be treated as Christopher Tanguay photos during the warmer months — the such — wild. With most of the snow melted, brooks and streams are flowing free once again in Sturbridge. ruby-throated, Allen’s, and rufous Caution should always be taken hummingbirds. when observing animals in the True said he even spotted a bald wild he said, especially those that eagle during the opening day of appear to be alone during what is fishing season a couple weeks ago. commonly the birthing season for According to the Massachusetts many woodland creatures. Executive Office of Energy and “When you see wild animals Environmental Affairs, the cur- alone, leave them alone,” he said. rent bald eagle population in the For more information on Commonwealth is nothing short of Massachusetts woodlands and pro- a success story. grams scheduled for state parks A mere eight birds were counted across the commonwealth, visit in Massachusetts in 1979, one year the EOEEA and the Department of before bald eagles were placed on Conservation and Recreation at the federal endangered species list www.mass.gov/dcr. after falling victim to habitat loss and reproductive issues due to Christopher Tanguay may be exposure to chemical pesticides. reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- Populations rebounded enough mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- nationally for bald eagles to be press.com.

Although still a bit chilly, most of the ice has melted from the surface of lakes and ponds all around the region.

The sun peaking out from behind the trees casts an intense light on the surface of the water. Special Easter Service April 23rd Saturday @ 6 p.m.

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This newspaper will publish dispensations of cases at the vehicle on Fairgrounds Road. STURBRIDGE – 10:32 p.m. – Police investigated a suspicious request of the accused, with proper documentation. Sunday, April 3 vehicle on Route 49. STURBRIDGE – 10:11 a.m. – Sean McAllister, 28, of Wednesday, April 6 Friday, April 1 Blackwood, NJ, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct. STURBRIDGE – 5:10 a.m. – Police investigated suspicious STURBRIDGE – 1:34 p.m. – Jeffrey Smith, 44, of Springfield, STURBRIDGE – 2:36 p.m. – David Debettencourt, 27, of activity at a location on Main Street. was arrested on charges of unlicensed operation of a motor Southbridge, was arrested on charges of operation of a motor STURBRIDGE – 8:26 a.m. – Police responded to traffic control vehicle. vehicle with no inspection sticker and operation of a motor complaints on Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 3:29 p.m. – Police investigated reports of vehicle with a suspended license. STURBRIDGE – 10:17 a.m. – Police investigated reports of breaking and entering at an address on Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 4:45 p.m. – Larry O’Brien, 25, of Sturbridge, theft at an address on Charlton Road. STURBRIDGE – 4:00 p.m. – Police investigated reports of theft was arrested on charges of failing to register as a level 2 or 3 sex STURBRIDGE – 11:25 a.m. – Police investigated animal com- at an address on River Road. offender. plaints at an address on Route 131. STURBIRDGE – 10:41 p.m. – Police responded to reports of STURBRIDGE – 8:03 p.m. – Police responded to reports of a STURBRIDGE – 12:35 p.m. – Police investigated a suspicious suspicious activity on Old Farm Road. dispute at an address on Main Street. vehicle on Route 20. Saturday, April 2 STURBRIDGE – 2:23 p.m. – Police responded to an accident STURBRIDGE – 8:13 a.m. – A 52-year-old Brookfield man was Monday, April 4 that caused property damage on Brookfield Road. summonsed to court on charges of operating an uninsured STURBRIDGE – 8:19 a.m. – Police responded to reports of van- STURBRIDGE – 3:15 p.m. – Police responded to traffic control motor vehicle with a revoked registration. dalism at a location on Farquhar Road. complaints on Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 10:42 a.m. – Police responded to animal com- STURBRIDGE – 1:05 p.m. – Police investigated reports of theft STURBRIDGE – 9:22 p.m. – Police investigated reports of a dis- plaints at an address on Meadow View Lane. at a location on Glendale Road. turbance at a location on Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 2:33 p.m. – Police responded to reports of sus- Tuesday, April 5 STURBRIDGE – 11:42 p.m. – Police investigated suspicious picious activity on Paradise Lane. STURBRIDGE – 12:29 p.m. – Police initiated a residential area activity on Charlton Road. STURBRIDGE – 5:44 p.m. – Police responded to reports of a check on Shepard Road. Thursday, April 7 dispute at an address on Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 1:20 p.m. – Police conducted a trace investiga- STURBRIDGE – 11:29 a.m. – Police responded to reports of a STURBRIDGE – 7:25 p.m. – Police responded to animal com- tion. dispute at a location on Main Street. plaints at a location on Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 1:56 p.m. – Police initiated a residential area STURBRIDGE – 12:39 p.m. – Police investigated an accident STURBRIDGE – 7:35 p.m. – Police investigated a suspicious check on Wallace Road. that caused property damage on Heritage Green Drive. vehicle on Route 20. STURBRIDGE – 1:47 p.m. – Richard Roy III, 30, of Woodstock, STURBRIDGE – 1:06 p.m. – Police investigated reports of ani- STURBRIDGE – 7:36 p.m. – Patrick Birch Jr., 40, of Wales, was CT, was arrested on charges of assault and battery and assault mal complaints on Main Street. Easy Easter Time Tips and Tricks perature for 3 to 4 weeks. The flowers ted lilies can last for years to come if you plant can be doubled or tripled, depending upon how Easter is right around the corner will stay summer fresh indefinitely. them outside. To do: When leaves and stems many eggshells you have. and the religious holiday, steeped in turn yellow and or brown, trim them back and tradition, often creates the best fami- *** plant the bulb directly into the garden after the *** ly memories. Coloring eggs, early Tissue Paper Dyed Easter Eggs threat of frost has passed. For best results, Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House morning candy hunts, Easter lilies, Why not try a new twist on an old tra- plant the bulb in about three inches of good Your tips can win you a great dinner for two and family tables heaped with festive dition? Using tissue paper to color eggs soil in a sunny or partial shade area. Top with at the historic Publick House Historic Inn in fare, all make this spring celebration results in an interesting hue of pastels another three inches of mulch, peat moss, com- Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be entered one of the most enjoyable holidays (and no more dye mess)! post, etc. (bulb is six inches underground). into a random drawing. One winner per month ever. Note: Did you know Celebrity Chef Water as needed. Keep in mind transplanted will win a fabulous dinner for two (a $60 value) Few family traditions are more Bobby Flay recommends boiling older lilies won’t bloom until next summer.Keep well at the renown restaurant, located on Route 131 enjoyable than those that happen at eggs rather than very fresh eggs, mulched during the winter and next spring across the town common in historic Easter time. Read on for some fun TAKE because it’s easier to peel older hard remove extra mulch to help lilies sprout up. Sturbridge. 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Restaurant Week APRIL11-17

Dine out often during the region’s first-ever Restaurant Week! 12 great resaturants will offer a 3-course menu for a fixed price of $11.11 for lunch and $20.11 for dinner, in addition to their regular menu. Participating restaurants include:

Brookfield Southbridge West Brookfield Carmella’s Italian Restaurant Fin’s & Tales The Salem Cross Inn

Sturbridge B.T.’s Smokehouse Cedar Street Grille The Publick House Kaizen Sushi Bar & Grill The OxHead Tavern The Whistling Swan & Rovezzi’s Ristorante The Sturbridge Coffee House Ugly Duckling Loft The Copper Stallion

Find menu specifics for participating restaurants at www.cmschamber.org under the Restaurant Week tab. Bon appetit!

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Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909-4136, or by Kevin Flanders photos email at kflanders@stone- Tantasqua students who helped organize the event make a speech prior to the Relay. bridgepress.com. Cancer survivor Bonnie Nothe, of Monson, right, waits for the opening lap of the event with her friend Sherry Vreeland.

Jacob Luke, right, and his brother, Justin, of Brimfield, pose with their mom, Stephanie.

Lori Stattenfield helps participants register for the event.

A group of fifth graders from Wales Elementary School enjoy the event. From left, Brandon Vreeland, Matthew Sexton, Lizzie Siok, and Alexis St. Laurent. Cancer survivors kicked off the Relay for Life by making the opening lap around the track, cheered on by hundreds of local students and their friends who came out to support the American Cancer Society.

Cancer survivors kicked off the Relay for Life by making the opening lap around the track. A team of Tantasqua Regional High School senior girls show off their tie-dye T-shirts. Friday, April 15, 2011 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 Mortgage decisions can make a difference in achieving goals LEARNING If you’re purchasing a new a 30-year loan, you’ll have more ment? The bigger your down pay- home or refinancing your exist- money available each month to ment, the smaller your monthly ing one, you’ve got some mort- FINANCIAL invest for the future. payments, and the more you may gage-related decisions to consid- Over time, these extra invest- have available to invest each EDUCATION er. FOCUS ments can really add up. Suppose, month. But if you go with a And since your mortgage may for example, that you invested smaller down payment, you most well be the biggest financial $100 a month to a tax-deferred likely will initially have more transaction you ever make — and vehicle, such as a traditional IRA, money available for other pur- NOTEBOOK one that can affect your long- JEFF that earned a hypothetical 7% poses, such as paying down debt term financial goals, such as BURDICK average annual return. After 30 or purchasing investments. retirement — you’ll want to years, you’d end up with a little You’ll have to compare the alter- weigh your options carefully. more than $117,000, before you natives carefully. Computer Classes What types of choices might ment and interest rate can rise started paying taxes on with- In fact, you’ll have to compare you face? Here are some of the substantially, even with caps in drawals. But if your 30-year the options for each question Tantasqua High School students will offer most important ones: place, and these adjustments can mortgage freed up enough cash we’ve looked at because mort- six weeks of computer classes at the library.A • Fixed or adjustable? With a affect your cash flow. So, before for you to contribute $300 a gage issues have an emotional reservation will get you one-on-one time with fixed-rate mortgage, your pay- taking out an ARM, make sure month to that same IRA, earning component as well as a financial a student teacher for specific help on applica- ment will remain the same you understand the terms that same 7 percent average one, and only you can make the tions such as e-mail, Facebook, Skype, or throughout the life of your loan. involved and how they will affect annual return, you’d accumulate decisions that fit your situation. Word and use of one of the four laptops avail- However, if interest rates drop you down the road. more than $350,000 after 30 years, So think about your choices able. In addition, anyone can drop in with significantly below your mort- • 15-year or 30-year? These before taxes . That’s a big differ- today, as they can have a big their own computer and ask questions as time gage rate, you may then be pay- aren’t the only mortgage lengths ence — and the extra money impact on your life tomorrow. allows. ing too much for your loan and available, but they are among the could perk up your retirement Classes will be held: Thursdays from 11 a.m. will have to go through the time, most common. The advantage of lifestyle considerably. Keep in This article was written by to 12 p.m., April 28, May 5; Mondays from 3 to effort and expense of refinanc- a 15-year mortgage is that you’ll mind, of course, that these exam- Edward Jones for use by your 4 p.m., April 25, May 2. ing. With an adjustable-rate pay it off quicker and, in the ples don’t reflect the performance local Edward Jones Financial Registration is limited. To make a reserva- mortgage (ARM), your initial process, potentially save thou- of any available investments. Advisor. Jeff Burdick the local tion, call 508-347-2512. rate is likely quite low, so you can sands of dollars in interest. The Also, you will have to pay taxes Edward Jones Financial Advisor afford a bigger mortgage. This disadvantage, of course, is that when you start taking with- may be contacted at his could be an advantage if you you’ll likely need to come up with drawals from a traditional IRA, Sturbridge Office at 508-347-1420 know your income will be rising much bigger monthly payments and any withdrawals you make or via e-mail Bancroft School or you are confident you’ll sell than if you took out a 30-year before you turn age 59? might be [email protected]. your house within the next five mortgage. And since your mort- subject to a 10-percent penalty. WORCESTER — The following Sturbridge years. However, your ARM pay- gage payments will be lower with • Larger or smaller down pay- residents have been recognized for their first semester’s academic achievements at Bancroft School. High Honors: Grade 12: Prithwijit Roychowdhury NEWS BRIEFS Honors: Grade 11: Robert Turley

Tantasqua Regional Senior High School. “We are grateful Car dealer raising for the opportunity to work with Lamoureux Ford and money for hope the community turns out in large numbers on April 16 to support our student athletes.” Tantasqua Since the start of Ford’s FISKDALE — Lamoureux Drive One 4 UR School pro- Ford of East Brookfield is gram in 2007, more than 275,000 bringing Ford Motor test-drives at more than 1,500 Company’s innovative Drive events have generated over $5 One 4 UR School program to million in donations for high the Fiskdale community in an schools nationwide. Locally, effort to raise up to $6,000 for Lamoureux Ford participated Tantasqua Regional Senior in Ford’s Drive One 4 UR High School. School program in the fall and For every person who test- raised just over $2,500 for drives a Ford vehicle at Tantasqua Regional Senior Tantasqua High on April 16, High School. Lamoureux Ford and Ford To participate, please visit Motor Company will donate Tantasqua Regional Senior $20 to Tantasqua Regional High School, located at 319 Senior High School. The funds Brookfield Road in Fiskdale said Marc Lamoureux, event, which will be held from between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. dur- will go toward Tantasqua General Manager at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature the Regional Senior High School’s ing the school’s s basketball What’s On Lamoureux Ford. “Our dealer- popular 2011, Ford F-150, tournament on April 16. Athletic programs. ship is deeply committed to Fiesta, Fusion, Taurus and the “It is an honor to once again Participants must be 18 or Email Your Mind? our local community and giv- all-new 2012 Focus. older and have a valid driver’s partner with Tantasqua ing back is important to us. “Money raised will help sup- Regional Senior High School to license. There is a limit of one We’d Like to Know. Schools are always asked to do port several athletic programs test-drive per household. Us! help raise money for the more with less. We hope the here at the school,” said Bob school’s athletic programs,” Email us your money will go a long way.” The Casaceli, Athletic Director at thoughts to:

The Sturbridge Townships great dining Church will be holding its Annual Fun Fair SoundOff options, Restaurant Week will spur both from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday,June 4, on Sturbridge@ First Restaurant Week to locals and out of town diners to revisit old the Sturbridge Common. We are seeking all favorites and, best of all, try new places. types of Crafts and Art! Please contact us for stonebridgepress.com kick off in Sturbridge Please see individual participating restau- details and application forms: rants at www.cmschamber.org for menu [email protected] or visit specifics. website at www.blc- Townships sturbridge.org. STURBRIDGE — The Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce and The Sturbridge Get your seedling Townships Tourism Council are very excited Local to announce the first-ever Restaurant Week in WALES — Everyday is earth day, watch it The Sturbridge Townships. grow all year. Come and get your seedling, we Music Scene Please mark your calendars for a week of have it for you here at the Norcross Wildlife dining out, April 11-17, as both lunch and din- Sanctuary, 30 Peck Road, Wales. For more ner will be served at special rates. information, call 413 267 9654. During The Sturbridge Townships Restaurant Week, 12 of the best local fine din- ing restaurants will offer a three-course menu for a fixed price of $11.11 for lunch and The Friends of the 426 Worcester Rd. Helping you go from facts to decisions $20.11 for dinner, in addition to their regular Charlton, MA 01507-1506 menu. Participating restaurants include: 508-248-1040 Fax: 508-248-3927 B.T.’s Smokehouse, Carmella’s Italian Brimfield Public Library www.pedcocpa.com Kitchen, Cedar Street Grille, The Copper FOUND HERE! Stallion, Fins and Tales, Kaizen Sushi Bar & annual book drive Grill, The OxHead Tavern, The Publick House, Rovezzi’s Ristorante, the Salem Cross BRIMFIELD — The Friends of the Inn, The Sturbridge Coffee House, and The Brimfield Public Library (BPL) are currently Whistling Swan & Ugly Duckling Loft. A web- holding their annual book drive. site has been created for The Sturbridge Drop-off sites are Hitchcock Academy, Townships Restaurant Week at The Central Brimfield Elementary School, the Senior Mass South Chamber of Commerce’s website, Center and the Apple Barn. Please, no period- www.cmschamber.org that includes informa- icals or text books. Books can be dropped off tion about the specially selected three-course until May 7. lunches and dinners that each participating restaurant will offer over the six-day event. The advantage offered during Restaurant Week is that restaurant goers can plan and Church holds annual Fun save to experience many different restau- rants throughout the Sturbridge, Southbridge, and Brookfields area over the Fair seven-day event. In addition to showcasing STURBRIDGE — Bethlehem Lutheran Local Ware Adult Learning Center Heroes (413) 967-9902 or visit our new location at 23 West Main St.

We also offer life transitions & emergency support services FOUND HERE! Made possible by The Literacy Project and a Ware River Valley Block Grant 10 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 15, 2011

VIEWS ANDOPINION COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Shut ’er down! Paraprosdokian of the week: “A bus station is Food Share Radiothon needs your support where a bus stops. A train station is where a All gassed up train stops. My desk is a work station.” To the Editor: dangerously low and we must replenish it to Don’t blame me if this column makes no It was a depressing day Saturday,April It’s that time of the year again, the holidays get us through the summer and fall months sense, or is outdated, or irrelevant, or out of are behind us, spring is here and we celebrate until this years holiday season. Please donate touch with reality — or just plain all wrong. It’s 9, 2011. not my fault; it’s the government’s! For the first time that I can remember, Easter weekend very late in April, hopefully to this year’s event. We encourage you to we will have a nice warm and dry weekend. place a jar or bucket in the company cafeteria You see, when I started this column, our gov- I saw something that will forever by ernment (and I’m not exactly clear on just who As usual our annual Food Share Radiothon, or employee break room, as most people that is — since we’re supposed to be a govern- etched into my memory banks. this year is our 32nd, will be held on the would gladly donate a few dollars if just given It was the first time that I saw signs ment of, by, and for the people) was on the very Thursday before Easter, the date is April 21, the chance. We have collection jars available; verge of “shutting down,” stopping work, taking advertising gasoline for more than $4 a and we will be broadcasting live from 6 a.m. just call (508) 347-7419. Perhaps you own a a holiday (without pay, I gallon. until 6 p.m. on WESO AM Spirit 970. This will restaurant of some type and would like to hope), and otherwise launch- Now, this column will be read by read- be our seventh year back home on the Spirit donate but can’t, think about a donation of ing a “work stoppage” to end ers in both Massachusetts and and we look forward to seeing and hearing coffee and donuts in the morning for our all work stoppages. At least, Connecticut, so I must clarify for my from all our friends who will stop by or call workers or pizza or grinders for lunch, there that’s what they were threat- dear Massachusetts readers, don’t the station to join us for a few minutes. are many ways to help that will make a big ening us (and each other) The Radiothon is our only fundraiser and difference in how successful our day will be, with all last week. worry, it wasn’t in Massachusetts that I is our primary source of income, the outcome again please call me at (508) 347-7419. And from my personal per- saw this — at least not yet — so you can of the Radiothon will determine how much This year,as always, we need a greater pres- spective, I had just one thing rest relatively easy … for now. support we will be able to give to our clients. ence from the business community — if your to say to “our government”: That’s right Connecticut — this one is The number of clients using the pantry has company can make a donation, please have a Go for it! Shut ’er down! Take a break. (And give US one!) aimed at you. increased at an incredible pace over the last representative come to the radio station and AS YOU few years. make the presentation on the air. You may How could “shutting down” Before I start to rant and rave about the government be worse something that won’t ever change • 2006: 1,071 families, 1,854 adults, 1,716 chil- speak about your company, and its involve- LIKE IT than keeping going the gov- because of one rambling column writ- dren, 3,570 people; ment, and commitment to the community. ernment we were already get- • 2007: 1,348 families, 2,280 adults, 1,846 chil- Trying to fill 12 hours of airtime is a chal- ten by a local journalist — let me just MARK ASHTON ting? You know, the one that dren, 4,126 people; lenge every year; please help by spending a is at such odds with itself and insert this one little caveat: As bad as it • 2008: 1,648 families, 2,938 adults, 2,249 chil- few minutes with us. We welcome you any our citizens’ needs and seems now, and as hard as our wallets dren, 5,187 people; time during the Radiothon, or, should you wants, that — despite attempting to please are being hammered left and right by • 2009: 1,751 families, 3,203 adults, 2,230 chil- prefer to schedule your on-air appearance, everyone, or perhaps precisely because of the government and oil companies with- dren, 5,433 people; please call me at (508) 347-7419. attempting to please everyone — it apparently out regard for anything other than their • 2010: 1,673 families, 3,059 adults, 2,197 chil- On behalf of the food share volunteers, and pleases almost no one. own bank accounts, when you look at dren, 5,256 people. myself, I would like to thank you in advance Now, if they (and by they I mean, of course, In addition, we gave out more than 400 for your participation, and support. It is only those politicians and “lawmakers” and “repre- our current gas situation compared to turkeys with all the trimmings at our annual with your generosity that thousands of local sentatives,” and “senators,” and other forms of other places in the world, we actually Thanksgiving giveaway and more than 100 families can be fed. contemporary “statesmen”) did NOT follow have it quite well. more at Christmas for a total of more than through and shut down the government as threatened all last week, then I’m sorry this col- According to the finance website, 500 turkey meals. RAYMOND L. FOURNIER Our bank account isn’t empty but is getting umn seems so irrelevant, out of touch, and off Kiplinger.com, as of March 31, there are PRESIDENT, FOOD SHAR target. But, as I say, it’s not my fault; I have a several countries in the world that offer deadline. Friday came, and my deadline went. their gasoline at substantially higher “THEY” seem to have several deadlines — and prices than we do here in the good ole the ability to ignore and change and alter them USA. For example, in Canada, a gallon almost at will. If, on the other hand, they actually DID follow of gas costs a hefty $5.56 per gallon, on Wake up, America through and “shut down” the government late average. Yikes! That’s expensive, eh? last Friday night, then I’m sorry this column To the Editor: which has escalated. Supermarket owners That’s not even the worst of it. In seems so insensitive, or irreverent, or inconsid- France, gasoline tops off at a robust Each time I go back to the drawing board, I must now pass the cost of trucking food to erate of their considerable discomfort. I’m truly am hopeful that I can comment on some posi- their stores on to the consumer. Makes sense $8.29 per gallon right now. Oui! sorry for the handful of working stiffs and legit- tive things that are happening in the world. doesn’t it? Our purses are being squeezed. imate government workers — and especially for According to Kiplinger, the trade-off of Unfortunately, this is not the case. On another subject, the Federal govern- the servicemen and women, the LEOs (law such high gas prices is Europe’s high- One of the major issues the American peo- ment is once again insinuating itself into our enforcement officers), and public safety ser- speed train system that links cities ple are dealing with right now is the escalat- lives by telling us that some time in the vants, air traffic controllers, and such who, throughout the continent. Why pay for ing oil prices. Who is responsible for manipu- future, we will not be able to use convention- probably in good conscience, stayed on the job gas when you have such an accessible lating the oil futures? In speaking with other al light bulbs in our homes and businesses without pay, while others — those who’ve large- public transportation system? people, the thinking is that Wall Street is to anymore; these will stop being sold at some ly been responsible for our governmental lack of blame. If that is true, a select few are making point; and so you will have no choice but to productivity in the first place — probably look at Other countries’ averages include money at our expense! Perhaps oil does not purchase the new type. Many of the new style the whole shutdown as a fun little furlough of India ($5.03 per gallon); China ($4.54); belong on Wall Street. Once again a handful light bulbs contain (I read the label) mercury; sorts. Japan ($6.62); Australia ($5.41); Brazil of people could be dictating the cost to us. so what happens when one breaks by acci- Here was my plan — although no one asked ($5.98). When is the government going to do some- dent? It was not that long ago when there was me in the first place. If they HAD asked, if they But here’s the kicker. The King of Gas. thing about this? a mandate that because thermometers con- had consulted you and me and the rest of the 56 percent of Americans somehow not employed In addition, just recently I heard that both tained mercury, they had to be taken off the The country that seemingly sprinkles by the federal government what we thought of diamond, gold and ruby shards into Saudi Arabia and Brazil have offered to sell market. Generations of people had their tem- the possibility of a government shutdown, I their gasoline (after all, that adds at oil to us if we experience a shortage here. The peratures taken with thermometers and would have replied: “Please DO!” Middle East as a whole does not supply a never had any bad effects from mercury. In Look, the shutdown was the threatened end least five horsepower, does it not?). large percentage of our oil as many people addition, I heard that General Electric, a Turkey. result of Congress’ and the President’s lack of think. I recently heard that President Obama manufacturer of light bulbs, gave money to unity on anything, most especially on how to cut That’s right, Turkey. Specifically, does not care if we have to pay $5.00 a gallon the Democratic Party; so it would be natural the federal budget, not merely to live within Instanbul, which tops out at an almost for gasoline. You may have less food on your for them to eventually benefit from yet anoth- their means (as you and I are expected to do) but inconceivable $9.96 per gallon! That’s table because of the higher fuel prices when er government dictate. to live within only a few hundred billion dollars more than twice what we pay here in you are trying to balance the family budget! Please wake up America. BEYOND their means. Republicans had a plan America! What some of you may not realize is when that involved cutting entitlements, which have you have visited supermarkets in recent long been responsible for growing the budget You know,after seeing this list, I would CAROL A. GOODSPEED times and seen increases in the cost of food, it deficit beyond anybody’s means. And think that I would feel a little better is directly related to the cost of diesel fuel WALES Democrats had a counter proposal — basically about what we pay here for gas — $4 in one that involved cutting Republicans out of the Connecticut, and as of last week, about government and “big industry” out of business. $3.65 in Massachusetts — but surpris- Neither plan solved much of anything, which is maybe why no consensus could be reached. ingly, I’m still gassed up about it. You Therefore, each “side” could feel free to blame can talk about the logistics of how the the other, forgetting that both sides — and the prices are decided all you want. It used Relay auction a success rest of us — lose whenever sides are taken. My plan for a government shutdown was this: to be that people who have fallen on hard To the Editor: that were heard when someone called to times have to decide between food and Keep military and public safety personnel work- The American Cancer Society Relay For make a bid serves to energize those who give ing and on the payroll, but furlough, lay off, heating their homes. Now, it has come Life of the Greater Southbridge Area would of their time and talents to make a fundrais- downsize anybody unable to produce a product down to food, heat and gas. A person like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to er a success. or service that’s not directly related to such pub- who drives an average of 40 miles a day Stonebridge Press, the Southbridge Evening If you have never attended Relay, please lic safety. What about all those “non-essential” (and that’s conservative work driving News and it’s affiliated sister weekly newspa- consider visiting us on Friday, June 17, and government workers regularly invited to stay only) can expect to spend roughly $50 pers the Charlton Villager, Sturbridge Saturday, June 18, and see what Relay is all home during New England’s snowstorms? If they’re non-essential, why are we paying them (again, conservative) per week on gas. Villager, Webster Times and Spencer New about. Leader for their generosity in sponsoring the If you would like more information about in the first place? America would probably do That’s at least $200 a month that could be Relay For Life Fourth Annual Silent Auction. Relay please call or e-mail ACS Staff Partner well with half the government and twice the used to pay bills, heat homes and feed Through their generosity Relay For Life Katie Hafner 508-270-4642, katie.hafner@can- productivity we now enjoy. hungry stomachs. A lot of people simply raised in excess of $5,900. cer.org; 2011 Event Tri-Chair Ray Fournier President Washington warned against the can’t afford that. A very special thank you to all the local 508-347-7419, [email protected]; 2011 evils of parties — and their basic divisiveness. President Eisenhower warned against the mili- businesses who so generously contributed an Event Tri-Chair Rick Stearns, 774-200-9596, I’m glad spring is on our doorstep — tary industrial complex and the dangers of liv- maybe I can finally dust off the old bicy- item or service to the auction as without their [email protected], or 2011 Event Tri- ing under the tyranny of “the best Congress cle and see if I can pedal to work. support, there would be no auction items. Chair Ron Ravenelle, 508-347-3826, money can buy.” President Lincoln confessed: Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909- Last but not least, to all the auction bidders. [email protected]. “As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a There were many new bidders to this year’s Thank you all for your support and see you 4130 or at master. This expresses my idea of democracy — auction and many veteran bidders. Your gen- at Relay. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the [email protected]. erosity for this fundraiser is a sign that our difference, is no democracy – ” mission to find a cure is a goal that is support- 2011 SILENT AUCTION COMMITTEE “Public service” used to be just that, but today ed by many. The many positive comments it’s much more often a career in party politick- ing, self-service, and gorging at the public trough. Under my plan, how much money could/would we save in just a week of official shutdown? Hundreds of millions? Billions? How long would it take to eliminate the national Serving Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales SOUND OFF! deficit and officially balance the budget? Under my plan, every government worker would have 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 to apply for and demonstrate the worthiness of Telephone (800) 367-9898 his/her job to support the “common wealth” and Fax (508) 764-8015 the Constitution of the United States. “We the people” would then get to decide if www.sturbridgevillager.net Missing information the job in question was essential – or eliminated. SOUND OFF: the current year’s budget or the increase that Depending on late last week’s developments FRANK G. CHILINSKI I’m a Sturbridge taxpayer and I was read- the $25.5 million budget represents. I think in Washington, my modest proposal may sound PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER ing a recent newspaper, the topic of a pro- that truly gives people a sense of judging outlandish, irrelevant, or even evil. But don’t posed $25.5 million budget on the table for these increased proposals — based on the blame me. I had to make a choice, and this col- Sturbridge. increase and the budget that it results in. So I umn was approved, on deadline, by me, myself, ADAM MINOR As a taxpayer I’m very interested in read- think that would be very important and was and I. EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ing the article and all of the spending increas- missing in the article. es proposed. What would make it more valu- So, maybe next time. Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for able to this article would be to also include Stonebridge Press publications. Friday, April 15, 2011 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 Local group gets statewide shout out on Beacon Hill Dealing with the challenges of this illness is Tantasqua and Union 61 School District to ule to learn if he can attend. All guests are SLAM no easy task, and I applaud the common- educate students of all ages about the topic. welcome at the event, and those interested in continued from page 1 wealth and SLAM for working together to Furthermore, an initiative spearheaded by setting up a vendor table should contact Stephen Brewer (D-Barre) requested on behalf raise awareness and increase education sur- McCleary called Ribbons Across America has McCleary at 508-347-8097. of SLAM that Patrick make a proclamation rounding Lyme Disease.” become popular nationwide. As part of the Lyme Disease affects more than 300,000 for May 1 to be named Lyme Disease Members of SLAM, which was founded by initiative, Lyme disease sufferers across the Americans each year due to the fact that it is Awareness Day. Much to the surprise and longtime Lyme disease sufferer Trish country have placed lime green ribbons on the often easily misdiagnosed. Many of its symp- delight of SLAM members, the governor took McCleary, distribute literature, publish arti- trees in their front yards and town commons toms can also be signs of other ailments, Brewer’s request a step further by proclaim- cles, and make local presentations in an effort during the month of May to raise awareness which explains why many medical profession- ing the entire month of May as Lyme Disease to raise awareness about the prevalence and about the this insidious illness.. als miss it. If the disease is not recognized and Awareness Month. severity of Lyme disease in this area. As a “We are so pleased with the governor’s treated early, patients can experience severe “I was deeply moved by the stories of the result of the group’s hard work, a Lyme dis- response,” McCleary said. “It will help and long-lasting symptoms. Members of group’s members upon my visit,” Brewer said. ease curriculum is now in place in the tremendously to raise awareness within the SLAM are proud of Massachusetts lawmakers commonwealth of this horrific disease. So for highlighting the importance of familiariz- many citizens have no idea that there is even a ing citizens with Lyme disease, as several problem, much less such a large one.” other states in the nation have also supported Brewer will present the proclamation at the awareness initiatives. Proposal would rename Town Mayday Lyme Fair on Sunday, May 1 from 11 For more information about SLAM and its a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Sturbridge Town upcoming Mayday Lyme Fair, contact Common. The event, which will offer live McCleary (508 347-8097), or send an email to music, kids’ activities, and craft vendors, [email protected]. The organization’s website Hall rooms to honor vets might also include an appearance from is www.s-l-a-m.org. Patrick, who is currently reviewing his sched- “The additional staff is preside during discussion, VETERANS needed to assist with opera- deliberation, and action on continued from page 1 tion of a new well and water any Annual Town Meeting ment of the Rudy Julian treatment facility off warrant article that would Bike shop involved with room as $3,000, while the Shattuck Road, and the involve his position. expected costs for the upgraded Waste Water Finally,Board of Selectmen Minutemen Room would be Treatment Plant,” said Town Chairman Thomas Creamer about $1,385. Since the costs Administrator Shaun is hopeful that the board will community service have not been finalized, the Suhoski. soon be able to close the According to Suhoski’s Annual Town Meeting war- board elected to place the pro- support the Pan Mass Challenge, and they posal on the Annual Town report submitted to the rant. BICYCLE board, Veolia Water had ini- “In terms of our progress continued from page 1 have made repairs for bicyclists participating Meeting warrant without in that event for the last four years. making a recommendation tially proposed amending the on the remaining warrant agreement to fund one FTE at articles, we still have a num- Bicycle Concepts at 3 Arnold Road. Several “We invite everyone who is interested in on it. customers have already asked employees of purchasing a bike or biking equipment to In other news, the board $100,000 per year. Through ber of outstanding items that additional discussion and need to be addressed prior to Village Music about where Bicycle Concepts is come on down,” McGarrah said. “We have a approved a contract amend- located, and the two businesses will most like- great supply of items here, and we also have a ment with Veolia Water in an negotiation during a meeting placement and recommenda- last week that included DPW tions specific to them,” ly be sharing a lot of customers in the years to flat screen television set up so people can amount that will not exceed come. come in and watch important races.” $62,048 to hire a full-time Director Greg Morse, a Creamer said. “It is our hope revised labor cost worksheet that the over the course of the As far as charitable works go, McGarrah Bicycle Concepts is open every day from 10 employee (FTE) effective and Carey typically donate about three or four a.m. to 8 p.m., with the exception of Sept. 1. Half of the funds for was developed. next two meetings, we will The board was briefly have all of the necessary bikes per year to various organizations and Wednesdays, when it will be open from 10 a.m. this hiring will be pulled from community groups. This year they donated a to 6 p.m. the Water Department budg- addressed by Town information with which to Moderator Mike Caplette, bring closure to the warrant.” bike to the Brimfield Trail Committee for its et, and the other half will raffle at the third annual 5K Trail Race and Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909- come from the Sewer who indicated that he will ask the deputy town moderator to Kevin Flanders can be One Mile Walk on Saturday, April 30 at 9 a.m. 4136, or by email at kflanders@stonebridge- Department budget. In addition, the duo of McGarrah and Carey press.com. Board of Selectmen picks up two new members

thought,” Garieri said. ELECTION Gimas could not be reached for comment continued from page 1 following the election. ly made their way to Burgess Elementary The five candidates for positions on the School on Monday, April 11 to cast their Board of Selectmen, as well as the two candi- votes. dates for seats on the Board of Health and After the smoke cleared when the results other candidates for town government posi- were tallied, incumbent Mary Blanchard tions, set up camp outside Burgess (978 votes) learned that she will retain her Elementary School early Monday morning position on the Board of Selectmen for three and stayed there throughout the day to speak more years, while Priscilla Gimas (903 votes) with voters. Temperatures eventually rose to supplanted incumbent Scott Garieri (605 nearly 80 degrees, and even though some votes) for the other three-year seat. candidates were likely searching for sun- Meanwhile, Angeline Ellison (776 votes) best- screen by the time the evening drew closer, ed Alphonso Esposito (556 votes) for the one- they remained committed to providing vot- year Board of Selectmen seat vacated by ers a chance to meet them. Even Carol Edward Goodwin in February. Childress, who was running unopposed for a In the Board of Health race, incumbent Board of Assessors position, stood outside Linda Cocalis (871 votes) prevailed over chal- the school and greeted voters. Cocalis was lenger Kimberly Desy (487 votes). especially tired after spending much of the In total, 1,423 voters showed up at the polls last two weeks familiarizing herself with out of approximately 6,389 registered voters, voters. a 22 percent voter turnout. “I went door-to-door for the last week and a “I’m excited about the results of this elec- half and met a lot of great people,” Cocalis tion,” Ellison said. “We have a great group of said. “I plan to continue helping make people on this new board who are dedicated improvements on the Board of Health and to working toward the betterment of also concentrating on new projects.” Sturbridge.” On March 30, the five Board of Selectmen Blanchard is also excited about the candidates participated in a televised debate prospect of working with Ellison and Gimas arranged by Board of Selectmen Chairman on the board. Thomas Creamer. Questions at the debate “I am very happy with the results tonight, involved such issues as the proposals for Kevin Flanders photo and I’m looking forward to working with the development along the Route 15 corridor, Sturbridge resident Tammy Howe casts her vote at Burgess Elementary School. board to finish up the budget soon,” suggestions made by the Charter Review Blanchard said. Committee, and potential improvements to Although he is disappointed about Route 20. Local Sara Rocheford The two new members of the Board of Agent/Realtor Monday’s results, Esposito stated that he East Main Plaza • 131 East Main St.,Webster, MA 01570 plans to run for future positions on the Selectmen didn’t have much time to cele- brate their victories, as the board met News O: 508-949-3009 C: 774-200-9291 F: 888-654-9526 Board of Selectmen. www.remax300.com “It was a good campaign and I congratulate Tuesday, April 12, at the Senior Center. Angie on her win,” Esposito said. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 4/17 • 12-2 Garieri also expressed disappointment Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909- NEW LISTING - $229,900 regarding the results, describing Monday as 4136, or by email at kflanders@stonebridge- 89 Sutton Road, Webster MA PEN HOUSE a sad day for business in Sturbridge. press.com. O Do NOT let the outside fool you - with 1615 sq ft. this “I haven’t really given the future much property is SPACIOUS! Come see this WELL KEPT Ranch that sits on a private 1.54 Acres! *Perfect Family Home*. Easy Access to 395/290 - Enjoy the Beautiful, Peaceful, level backyard. Roof is only 3 years old! TITLE V in hand! Possible In-Law or Teen Suite - Lower level has full FOUND HERE! kitchen/ and Bath! Sellers are MOTIVATED! Call Today to set up a showing! ST. MARY’S YOUNG NEIGHBORS IN ACTION 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 15, 2011 OBITUARIES Douglas R. Letendre, 80 Herbert A. Chaffee, 94 GARDNER and SPENCER – Douglas R. Hedlund of North Brookfield and Darlene BROOKFIELD — Herbert Having returned home each summer since “Doug” Letendre, 80, of Elm Street, Gardner, Boulette of Warren; one sister, Linda Andrew Chaffee, 94, of retiring, Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee had recently formerly of Spencer, died unexpectedly Mandella of Spencer; two sisters-in-law, Tina Brookfield, died Wednesday, moved full-time back to Brookfield before Monday, March 28, 2011 in his residence. Letendre of Spencer and Elizabeth Letendre- April 6, 2011 in hospice care Mrs. Chaffee’s death on July 13, 2007. Besides Born in Spencer, Jan. 27, 2931, he was the Flory of East Brookfield; five grandchildren at The Overlook Life Care his wife of nearly 61 years, he was prede- son of the late Leo and Stella (Tataronis) and 11 great-grandchildren. Community in Charlton. ceased by three brothers and three sisters. Letendre. He was predeceased by four brothers, Born to Byron L. and He leaves a sister, Ruby (Chaffee) Prince, 97, Prior to retiring, Doug was a client care Norman, Leo, Edward and William Letendre Blanche (Pearl) Chaffee on of Southbridge; five children, Francisann worker employed by the Devereux and by one brother-in-law, Nicholas April 17, 1916, in Charlton, he Chaffee of Florida, Luann (Chaffee) Foundation in Rutland. Mandella. was married to Marion F. Hurlbrink and her husband, Fred Sr., of Doug had a passion for horses. In his Memorial contributions may be made to (Gregson) Chaffee on Sept. Brookfield, Gregson B. Chaffee of Holland, younger days, he was an accomplished driver the American Cancer Society, New England 28, 1946. Herbert A. Chaffee II and his wife, Lisa, of and trainer for trotters. He raced in Foxboro, Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA Mr. Chaffee lived and Brookfiel; and Peter Chaffee and his wife, Rockingham, N.H. and Hinsdale, N.H., he was 01701. farmed on Dresser Hill in Paula, of Warren; eight grandchildren and a member of the U.S. Trotters Association. Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Charlton before enlisting in seven great-grandchildren. Doug leaves two daughters, Donna Street, Gardner, directed the arrangements. the U.S. Army in 1940. He Following cremation, private family servic- Cardinale and her significant other John www.boucherfuneral.com. trained at Camp Edwards on es will be held before burial in Brookfield Cape Cod and earned the Cemetery. rank of private first class while serving with Funeral arrangements are under the direc- an anti-aircraft unit in the Pacific Theater tion of Pillsbury Funeral Home, Old West Marsha Dube, 40 during World War II. He was honorably dis- Brookfield Road, Brookfield. charged in 1945. He worked 10 years at The In lieu of flowers, donations may be made FISKDALE — Marsha She was born in Holyoke. McLaurin-Jones Co. on Mill Street in to Overlook Hospice Services, care of (Poldervaart) Dube, 40, of She was a 1988 graduate of Southbridge Brookfield and 24 years at Warren Pumps Inc. Overlook Visiting Nurse Association, Attn: Fiskdale, died Thursday, High School. in Warren before retiring with his wife to Donations, P.O. Box 1000, Charlton, MA 01507. April 7, 2011, at the UMASS She worked for many years at the Brooksville, Fla., in 1981. Memorial Medical Center, Sturbridge Host Hotel as a restaurant manag- Worcester, following a long er and food and beverage manager. She also illness. worked as the restaurant manager of the She is survived by her Piccadilly Pub in Sturbridge. John F. Noonan, 71 mother, Cora The family would like to thank the ICU staff SOUTHBRIDGE and W. ROXBURY —John Francis V. and Mary V. (Cronin) Noonan and (Boendermaker) Eggers of of UMASS Memorial Medical Center, for F. Noonan, 71, formerly of 29 Spring St. died has been a resident here since 1992. John was Fiskdale; a step-father John their caring and compassion over the last few Tuesday at Radius Healthcare Center in a high school graduate and a member of Eggers of Fiskdale; a step-mother Leslie weeks. Southbridge. Notre Dame Church. Poldervaart of Tiverton, R.I.; a sister, The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 He leaves his sister Mary E. Lavanchy and The funeral Mass was held Saturday, April Michelle Greenwood of Dudley; a step-broth- Hamilton St., Southbridge, directed the her husband Allen of Sturbridge; one 9, 2011, at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St., er, Kenneth McCrosson of North Attleboro, a arrangements. nephew, Douglas Lavanchy; three nieces, Southbridge. step-sister, Kathi Krause of Tiverton, R.I.; Memorial donations in Marsha’s name Laura (Norman) Hall, Amy Lavanchy and Sansoucy Funeral Home 40 Marcy St. and three nephews and a niece. may be made to MSPCA, 350 South Heidi (Mark) Wilson and six grandnieces and Southbridge, MA 01550, directed the arrange- She was also the daughter of the late Louis Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. grandnephews. ments. Poldervaart. www.morrillfuneralhome.com John was born in Boston, son of the late www.sansoucyfuneral.com CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service steps of the Federated Church at 10 Room at the Charlton Public changed quite a bit in the modern port group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. offered for listings for government, p.m. The cost per youth is $7. A Library. Yoga poses will help era. This program highlights those on the third Wednesday of every educational and nonprofit organiza- snack bar is available. strengthen and stretch the body, changes along with giant movie hits month in Conference Room 4, tions. Send all calendar listings and develop body awareness and bal- such as “The Wind Beneath My Basement level at Harrington happenings by mail to Editor Adam SOUTHBRIDGE – There will be a ance. It’s also a good time to have fun Wings,” Somewhere My Love” and Memorial Hospital on South Street. Minor at Stonebridge Press, 25 Elm LEATHER GOOD SALE by Bag Ali with the whole family. Limited to16 others. Join in song hits by Patti St., Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 15 participants. Please register in the Page, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to in the lobby at Harrington Hospital, Children’s Room or call 508-248-0452 Elton John, and Michael Jackson – THURSDAY [email protected]. Please 100 South St., Southbridge. Featured ext. 12. all in just one program. APRIL 21 write “calendar” in the subject line. items include the spring collection Refreshments provided by Radius STURBRIDGE — The New The Southbridge Evening News will of leather and microfiber hand SOUTHBRIDGE. – A SPAGHETTI HealthCare Center. Please call 508- England Training and Learning print such listings as space allows. bags, travel bags, brief cases, back FEED and HAM SHOOT will be held 347-7575 to register. This program is Center presents ISRAEL: THE packs, scarfs and small leather at St. Michael Christian Orthodox supported in part by a grant from APPLE OF GOD’S EYE at 7 p.m. at FRIDAY goods for both men and women. The Church, Romanian Hall, Romanian the Sturbridge Cultural Council, a the Sturbridge Worship Center, 9 public is cordially invited. This sale Avenue, Southbridge on Saturday, local agency which is supported by Mashapaug Road, Sturbridge. Get APRIL 15 is being sponsored by the hospital’s April 16, 2011. The Spaghetti Feed, the Massachusetts Cultural educated on Israel and the Bible. SOUTHBRIDGE — Gateway Gift Shop. all you can eat for $7 per person, will Council, a state agency. The course will include current Players Theatre, Inc. in be held from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by thinking towards Israel, recent ful- Southbridge, is very pleased to SATURDAY the Ham Shoot. STURBRIDGE — Home fillment of Biblical promises, and announce that KEN DAVENPORT of Medications – Trick or Treat? more. Registration: $10. All are wel- Davenport Theatricals, New York APRIL 16 SOUTHBRIDGE — The Notre Prescription medicines, over-the- come. For more information, call City, will be in town to talk to folks STURBRIDGE – Sturbridge Dame of the Sacred Heart FLEA counter vitamins and supplements Pastor Stuart Rankin at 508-347-9642. interested in theater —as producers, Worship Center, 9 Mashapaug Road, MARKET, 40 Charlton St., can be a wonderful treat to your directors, actors and everything in- Sturbridge, will host its monthly Southbridge, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 body, but do you realize how tricky SOUTHBRIDGE – The 32nd between. Ken will be at the Gateway INDOOR TAG SALE from 8:30 a.m. – p.m. on Saturdays. Donations medication management can be? Annual FOOD SHARE RADIO- Arts Barn, 111 Main St., 2 p.m. Early Birds welcome. Vendors accepted on Saturdays and Mondays Twenty percent of hospitalizations THON will be held from 6 a.m. to 6 Southbridge at 7:30 p.m. Friday, wanted. Food for sale. Please call from 9:30 to 1 p.m. For more infor- in people over the age of 65 are the p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2011. The April 15. He will give a brief presen- 508-347-9642. mation, call 508-765-0601. result of improper use or combining Radiothon will be broadcast live tation and then answer questions. medications, vitamins and supple- over WESO The Spirit 970 AM and The evening is free and open to the SOUTHBRIDGE — The Center of SUNDAY ments. Do you know which ones to will be hosted at the radio station on public. Reservations are requested Hope presents COUNTRY FOR A avoid?Join Jan Finkelstein, RN, of Foster Street which will serve as the in order to plan seating accordingly, CAUSE featuring Nashville record- APRIL 17 Overlook Visiting Nurse and main collection point with other col- just call 508-764-4531. This is a terrif- ing artists Susan Jayne and Michael CHARLTON – There will be a Hospice Association, at 10:30 a.m. lection points in Southbridge, ic opportunity for people interested David. Country for a Cause is a con- MEAT RAFFLE at 2 p.m., Sunday, Tuesday, April 19 at the Sturbridge Sturbridge and Webster. An appeal in any and all aspects of theater to cert with a mix of Southern April 17 at the Charlton Beagle Club, Senior Center, corner of Route 20 is being made for local church lead- hear from an experienced Broadway Rocking’ Country, Rhythm & Blues 103 Bond Road, Charlton. For more and Arnold Road, Sturbridge, to ers, business people and organiza- producer. ? and a whole lot of class. You can information, call 508-248-5778. learn the most common mistakes tions to get involved and/or come to Ken is a native of Sturbridge and join us one of two ways: For $15 you and how to avoid them. Participants the station to be interviewed on the made his stage debut in “The can purchase a ticket for a 6 p.m. SOUTHBRIDGE — The ecumeni- will receive free medication boxes air. For scheduling an interview or Steadfast Tin Soldier” at Gateway Chicken supper and the show or for cal TAIZE SERVICE will be held in and reference materials, and will be for any further details please call Players. $12 you can purchase a ticket for just the Parish Hall of Holy Trinity entered into a raffle for a $25 VISA Ray Fournier days at (860) 630-4478 the show, which begins at 7 p.m. Episcopal Church, 446 Hamilton St., gift card. This presentation is under- or evenings at (508) 347-7419. STURBRIDGE – The Federated Beer and wine will be available. at 5:15 p.m. With the Joy of Palm written by a Healthy Aging grant Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale RSVP to 508-764-4085. All proceeds Sunday in our hearts and the begin- from the Tufts’ Health Care will hold a dance for JUNIOR HIGH will benefit Special Olympics. ning of Holy Week upon us, we Foundation. Refreshments will be FRIDAY served. SCHOOL students from 7 to 10 a.m. invite you to join this candle light APRIL 22 in Fellowship Hall. There will be a CHARLTON — FAMILY YOGA service which offers the opportunity STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft DJ. There is a “Once you’re in, with local instructor Linda Davis to connect with your inner self and WEDNESDAY Steppers Square Dance Club, 232 you’re in” policy. Parents can pick will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, God, to sit a while in quiet contem- Podunk Road, Sturbridge, is holding up their youth outside on the front April 16 in the Community Meeting plation. You can find out more about APRIL 20 a EASTER BONNET/FUNNY HAT Taizé, the origins and the communi- STURBRIDGE — Adult CPR and DANCE from 8 to 10: 30 p.m. ty by visiting the web site FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Saturday, April 23. The caller is Bill www.holytrinitysouthbridge.org. CLASS will be held at Rehabilitative Mager and the cuer is Birgit Click on “What is Taizé” then click Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, Maguire. Lenten Concert Series and on either of the Taizé Homepage Sturbridge. CPR will be from 9-11 Admission is $7 per person. For link and or The Taizé Community a.m., followed by first aid from 11 information on our next beginner Stations of the Cross link. a.m. to 1 p.m. The classes will be class, please call Moe at (508) 867- Nursery care provided for chil- taught by certified instructors. 8036. Friday - April 15, 2011 dren age 5 and under. Classes are held bi-monthly. Cost is St. Mary’s Parish 5:30pm $50 per person (includes both full SOUTHBRIDGE — The Notre certifications). Proceeds from the Dame of the Sacred Heart FLEA 263 Hamilton Street MONDAY trainings support people with devel- Southbridge MARKET, 40 Charlton St., APRIL 18 opmental disabilities in our commu- Southbridge, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 All S.C.M. ELDERBUS offices will nity. To register, contact Jennifer p.m. on Saturdays. Donations St. Mary’s Parish is again sponsoring its be closed on Monday, April 18, 2011, Petraitis at (508) 347-8181, ext. 104 or accepted on Saturdays and Mondays to observe Patriot’s Day. Please note [email protected]. from 9:30 to 1 p.m. For more infor- Lenten Concert Series and Stations of the that you need to call 48 Business For more information and addition- mation, call 508-765-0601. Cross on Fridays at 5:30 pm at hours (2-days) in advance to sched- al dates, visit www.rehabre- sourcesinc.org. St. Mary’s Church. The annual concert ule a ride. Please call 1-800-321-0243. TUESDAY series features area musicians performing STURBRIDGE — LALECHE TUESDAY LEAGUE of Sturbridge invites all APRIL 26 seasonal music before the traditional pregnant and nursing mothers to CHARLTON — Come meet the APRIL 19 come learn, share and welcome the candidates running for State Stations of the Cross devotion. STURBRIDGE – MUSIC WITH many stages of breastfeeding from 6 Representative as well as local JACK CRAIG at the Sturbridge to 7 p.m. Our topic this month is Charlton offices on Tuesday,April 26 Senior Center, corner of Route 20 Improving Family Nutrition. at the Performing Arts Center of the Friday, April 15th: and Arnold Road, Sturbridge. Open Meetings are held on the third Overlook Life Care Community. to the public. “The Modern Era of Wednesday of every month at the Coffee will be served at 7 p.m. fol- Stabat Mater by Pergolesi Popular Songs, 1950-1980” at 7 p.m. Sturbridge Coffee House on Route 20 lowed by an opportunity to meet the Performed by sopranoes Andrea Humphries From “Rock Around the Clock” in Sturbridge. For more informa- candidates and ask questions. A through Beatles hits, Bacharach and tion, visit www.LLLsturbridge.org. moderator will be available to keep and Pam Goodnow David classics, and on to modern time and field questions. All in the writers such as Billy Joel – the faces MS SUPPORT GROUP community are welcome to attend. of American song writing have SOUTHBRIDGE — The MS sup- Friday, April 15, 2011 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 13 SPORTS Talented Tantasqua tennis team gets back to winning ways BY JIM SARKISIAN record and lost in the first round of Hamparian said. “The goal is to get In the season-opening match with this up, another successful spring is SPORTS CORRESPONDENT the districts. The previous two years better each day at practice, get bet- the Rockets, the Warriors were able in store for the boys’ tennis team. AUBURN — The Tantasqua boys’ they had lost in the semifinals. ter in each match, to play well as a to capture their first victory of the tennis has had a winning tradition Tantasqua coach Chuck team, to represent our school well, season, winning 3-2. over the past three years, but they Hamparian says that in order to be and love the game. We really don’t The winning matches for have fallen just short of the Central successful they have to focus more think of goals outside of that.” Tantasqua were Tyler Allen defeat- Mass. Division 1 district champi- on the simple things. Hamparian also said that the ing Joe Marin 7-6 (7-3), 6-4; Chevalier onship each season. Last year the “The goals are simple, they are work the team put in over the winter and Gaudet beating Thanh Kha and Warriors finished with an 11-7 the same for us every year,” to make themselves better players Scott Meisenheimer 7-5, 6-2; and could help their record improve. Tom Cloutier and Matt Proulx Hamparian stated that the team defeating Garret Boyle and Khan also had a great preseason, getting Shairani 6-1, 6-4. the Warriors ready for the start of No. 1 singles player Warren lost a play against Auburn last tough match to Johnny O’Connor in Wednesday, April 6. three sets, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, and No. 3 sin- “We’ve had a really good presea- gles player Connor Munis lost to son,” Hamparian said. “It’s been Tim Bryan 6-4, 6-3. cold, but we’ve been outdoors. I’ve Tantasqua kept to its winning got a really nice group of kids, and a ways the next afternoon (April 7), as lot of kids who have good swings.” the Warriors defeated Northbridge The three returning seniors – at home, 4-1. Robbie Warren, Dillon Gaudet, and Allen, the doubles team of Ryan Chevalier – are all captains on Chevalier and Gaudet, and the other this year’s team, and Hamparian doubles team of Cloutier and Proulx admires their leadership. won again for Tantasqua over the “They are kids who understand Rams, while Munnis was also victo- Jim Sarkisian photos what we expect from Tantasqua ten- rious. Robbie Warren, the No. 1 singles player nis,” Hamparian said, “and they’re Warren fell to Northbridge’s Tantasqua’s Tom Cloutier hits a return in his match vs. Auburn in the season opener for the Tantasqua tennis team, hits the great representatives of our team, Andrew Haas in the No. 1 singles played April 6. ball back during a volley vs. an Auburn and they are just really great kids.” match, but if the Warriors can keep player. Indians ignite offense in win over Warriors

BY NICK ETHIER many extra runners, we throw was errant, it went out Kingman will be back on the promise with her pitch loca- her team going as the season SPORTS STAFF WRITER walked too many kids,” he of play, and both runners hill to regain her form. tion and went 2-for-4 at the progresses. STURBRIDGE — The said. “Today when balls were scored. “She’s got to transfer the plate. “It’s something to learn “Our season goal is to get Bartlett softball team began put in play the defense didn’t Bartlett then led 12-4, and good stuff and be able to be as a young player.” into districts,” she said. “If its season at 0-2 because of help her out.” the momentum had swayed more repetitive with it,” said Nasis was pleased to pick you fall down to 0-3, it’s hard poor fielding and little to no Bartlett pitcher Makayla over to the visitors. Casine of the sophomore, up the win, despite the sloppy to come back from.” hitting. In the Indians’ third Moulton (2-for-4) was the one “She did everything right who did at times show a lot of defense, and hopes it will get game of the season vs. who did the early damage and just didn’t complete the Tantasqua on April 9, they offensively, belting a two-RBI play,” said Casine of still couldn’t field to the best single in the first inning and Kingman’s efforts. “That of their abilities (seven a two-RBI double in the sec- would have been huge errors) but they hit the ball ond. because it would have been (eight hits) and were able to RBI hits by Sarah Nichols our third shutdown inning in win a wild, 17-8 decision over (2-for-5), Amy McClelland (2- a row.” the Warriors. for-4), and Cassie Amadio (2- Casine added that the play Both teams are now 1-2. for-2) accounted for the three wasn’t the reason for the loss, “The past two games our early runs for the Warriors. but it was a deflating timing was off at the plate Both pitchers – Moulton moment. and they were going up and Tantasqua’s Jordan Kingman’s work on the scared,” Bartlett coach Kingman – then settled down, mound was finished, as she Colleen Nasis said. “Early as they both tossed scoreless ended up relinquishing 13 runs and their approach at third and fourth innings, runs, though only four were the plate [was the difference]. respectively. earned, and Joanna Brown They had jitters early in the Each team plated a run in took over the pitching duties. season and they were able to the fifth inning (Bartlett’s The Indians added two get their legs [today].” Morgan Devish RBI single, more runs to lead 14-4 before The Indians scored two Tantasqua’s Jess Kosinski, the Warriors added three of runs in the first inning and who was 2-for-4, RBI single), their own to make it 14-7 after seven more in the second to but it was the sixth frame six innings. take a 9-3 lead after two com- where the Indians put it away. Bartlett scored three insur- pleted innings. With runners on second ance runs in the seventh Tantasqua coach Pete and third base, and Julie inning, Tantasqua added one Casine noted that the nine Milner at bat for the Indians, more in the home half, and Bartlett runs came on just she grounded one back to that closed the game. three hits because of Warrior Kingman. The pitcher then Moulton scattered 13 hits walks and miscues, which looked the runners back and and struck out three while Nick Ethier photos needs to change. tossed the ball over to first walking one in the complete Tantasqua’s Sarah Nichols digs in and waits for the pitch to approach the plate. “Too many extra bases, too base for the out. But her game victory. Brown threw one and a third innings, striking out two, walking one, and gave up two hits and four unearned runs. “We’re lucky that we came away with the win today as far as errors are concerned, but we can’t be doing that if we’re going to compete in SWCL,” said Nasis. “There’s a lot to work on.” Casine feels that his offense is there, but everything else needs work. “We’re going to hit but right now we need to outscore teams,” he said. “Scoring eight runs should be enough to win a varsity softball game.” And there’s little time to rest on the loss, as Tantasqua will have a busy week before April vacation. “We play three in a row so we’re going to be a third of the way through our season by the end of the week,” Casine said. “We need to fix Jordan Kingman of Tantasqua watches as her pitch makes its way to it, and we need to fix it fast.” the plate. Despite nine walks allowed, Tantasqua’s Kassidy Beyerlin makes the catch in foul ground around first base. SPORTS BRIEFS

Legion baseball. Interested players should bring a photocopy tions, by phone at (800) 745-3000, or at ticketmaster.com. of their birth certificate to the signups. Discounts are available for groups of 15-plus on select seats. Sturbridge Legion baseball signups The team will hold tryouts May 14, 15, 20, and 21. For more Contact [email protected] or (508) 929-0125 for details. The Sturbridge Legion Post 109 baseball team will hold reg- information, please contact manager Jim Rosseel in istrations for players interested in trying out for the 2011 team Sturbridge. on April 16 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Post 109 on Main Street in Sturbridge. On hand for the signups will be the Coaches Josh Hemlock Ridge Ladies Wednesday Skowyra, Bob Connor, and Manager Jim Rosseel. Baseball players in western Worcester county interested in Paul Vandale Promotions presents Night League participating in American Legion baseball this summer are encouraged to come to the sign-up meeting in order to deter- ‘The Beast Comes East’ Hemlock Ridge Golf Course has room in its early division mine their geographic eligibility and to meet the coaches. for more ladies. The league starts with a meeting on Parents are invited to come the meeting as well to learn about Paul Vandale Promotions and Bud Light presents “The Wednesday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m. The first night is Wednesday, the team. Beast Comes East,” live MMA action at the DCU Center in May 4, and runs for about 16 weeks. Sturbridge Legion has Tantasqua as its base school, but Worcester on May 20. Anyone interested can call Sandy Partlow at (508) 347-2932 or players from Southbridge High, Quaboag Regional, Quabbin The event will feature UFC legend and Hall of Famer Dan (774) 452-0096 or e-mail at [email protected]. One could Regional, and North Brookfield High are eligible to participate “The Beast” Severn in the main event against Nate Woodger. also contact Hemlock Ridge at (508) 347-9935 and leave their on the team. Ballplayers residing in the Sturbridge area but See several other exciting pro-am MMA fights, as match-ups name and telephone number. attending private schools outside the region may also be eligi- will be announced at a later date. Powered by Warrior Nation We have ladies of all abilities and would gladly welcome ble to play on the team. XFA. more. Players born after Jan. 1, 1992 are eligible to take part in Tickets are on sale now at the box office, Ticketmaster loca- 14 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, April 15, 2011 • MAINELY MULCH & SIMPLE STRAW• BARK MULCH • SALT MARSH HAY • Open For The The

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Celebrating • Fiske and Herrera, 7:30 p.m., Lizard agriculture and sustainability, The CD was Lounge Open Mic Challenge Finals (Main partially funded by a grant from the Event), 21+ Connecticut Commission on Culture and • Last Call Band, Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Tourism, as well as from a grant from Club Grove Street, Worcester, Mass. Passim’s The Iguana Fund in Cambridge, • Andy Cummings, 9 p.m., Cigarmasters, Mass. Worcester, Mass. Maria is joined on the recording by a barn • Tom Revane, 8:30 p.m., Chuck’s full of musical friends including Rani Arbo, Steakhouse, Route 20, Auburn, Mass. Peter Mulvey, Jim Henry, Traci Grammer, • Bucky Lewis, R-rated musician/comedian, Mark Erelli, Lori McKenna, and Brooks (Upstairs fundraiser for Children’s Alopecia Williams. Accompanied by acoustic and elec- Project), 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, tric guitar, dobro, mandolin, piano, fiddle, and Mass., $20. Scott Kessel’s recycled drumship enterprise, • Rob Adams, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rovezzi’s Maria swings, croons and rocks out on this Ristorante, Rte 20, Sturbridge, Mass. hybrid collection of songs, many co-written by • Jailbreak Band, 9 p.m., Gas Light Café, 59 her and Alastair Moock. Maria will be per- Schofield Ave, Dudley, Mass. — no cover forming in Putnam, CT on April 16th at 10 am charge. at Healthy Kids Day at the Middle School. A • Uncle Rhubarb, 8 to 10 p.m.,Victoria portion of the proceeds from the sale of her Station Café, Putnam, Conn. new recording will benefit NOFA, the • Karma, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., J.D. Coopers, 146 Northeast Organic Farming Association. Park Road, Putnam, Conn. On the web: www.MariaSangiolo.com. • Paul Geremia, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean Fans of Nickelback won’t want to miss trib- Cafe, Pomfret, Conn., $15 ute band Nickel Act, performing this Friday at • Steve Malec, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle, Crossroads in Palmer. This Chicopee, Mass.- Route 395 Exit 94, Dayville, Conn. based tribute band is dedicated to faithfully recreating Nickelback’s hit songs and more. Opening the night is the local band Mass SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Theory.A chance to hear the songs of the suc- cessful Canadian group that’s sold more than • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3 to 7 35 million albums worldwide, the show starts p.m., Chooch’s, North Brookfield, Mass. at 9 p.m. and there is no cover charge. On the • Rob Adams & The Living Bras, 4 to 8 p.m., web: www.rockstartributebands.com. Dunny’s Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. • Molasses Creek, 7 p.m., The Vanilla Bean FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Café, Pomfret, Conn., $15 Courtesy photo • Pure Country Band, 5 to 8:30 pm, Moosup Maria Sangiolo VFW, Route 14, Moosup, Conn. • Fiske and Herrera, 8 p.m., Perks • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Coffeehouse, Norwood, Mass. Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West • Open Mic w/ the Village All-Stars, The • Joe Macey, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Tavern, West Glocester, R.I. Village, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. STARTING APRIL 6TH OPEN 7 DAYS Brookfield, Mass. • Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The Music DRESSER HILL’S • Bill McCarthy), 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, 291 i ll Ic r H e C se r Lady, Central Village, Conn. s e e a r TUESDAY, APRIL 19 m East Main Street, East Brookfield, Mass. D CLAM BOX • Rigagoo, 9 p.m., Lake Lashaway Inn, 308 If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- 290 Dresser Hill Rd. Charlton East Main Street, East Brookfield, Mass. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, tured, know of someone else who is, or simply We accept 508-248-7870 • Brett Brumby, 9 p.m., Cigarmasters, Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass. want to let us know about an upcoming gig, Worcester, Mass. Big Portions, Great Prices! • Open Mic, 8 p.m., English Social Club, 29 email me at the address below. 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FOUND HERE! 2 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, April 15, 2011 HEALTH Walking To Help Parkinson’s Research

(NAPS) ticipate in or contribute to the event, mother, actress, talk Americans and can lead to Scientists are constantly Parkinson’s Unity Walk show host, PD patient advo- symptoms such as: conducting research to dis- (PUW) in New York City tak- cate and –co-founder of the • Tremor on one side cover new and improved ing place on April 16th. HollyRod Foundation, Holly • Slow movements treatments for Parkinson’s PUW is run by a grassroots Robinson Peete, will be at the • Stiff limbs disease (PD), a progressive organization and is attended Teva Neuroscience–spon- • Balance problems. neurological disorder. One by more than 10,000 partici- sored Azilect® (rasagiline Currently, there is no cure way to help raise money for pants. All donations raised by tablets) booth. Azilect® is the for PD, but drugs relieve research during April, walkers and contributors— first once-daily treatment for many symptoms of the dis- Parkinson’s Disease millions of dollars over the people with PD. ease. Learn more at www.uni- Awareness Month, is to par- past several years—go for PD is a debilitating disease tywalk.org and Azilect.com. research for PD. At this year’s affecting an estimated 500,000 National Survey Sheds Light On Top Concerns Of Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers (NAPS) a greater percentage of A national survey of 524 Americans. non-professional Alzheimer’s For additional information disease (AD) caregivers found about AD and other that, over time, memory loss resources, visit and confusion, which are cog- www.alzfdn.org. nitive symptoms, in addition to personal safety are their KEY SURVEY FINDINGS greatest concerns related to their loved one’s AD. In fact, The survey also illustrated 67 percent of AD caregivers the following: surveyed said changes in cog- • 55 percent of AD nitive symptoms were among caregivers surveyed said car- their main concerns. The sur- ing for their loved one has Thousands of people are stepping up and stepping out to help fund vey was recently conducted taken a toll on their own Parkinson’s disease research. by Harris Interactive for health Eisai Inc. and Pfizer Inc in • 60 percent of AD partnership with the caregivers surveyed said they Alzheimer’s Foundation of feel overwhelmed New Initiative Aims America (AFA). • 84 percent of care- The majority of AD care- givers of loved ones with givers surveyed are proactive Alzheimer’s disease affects not only the patient but also the caregivers severe AD surveyed said care- participants in the dialogue and the entire family. giving frequently stops them To Save More Lives and decision-making around from participating in activi- their loved one’s disease, and Eric J. Hall, president and characterized by three stages: ties they enjoy, which is more 75 percent were either “satis- CEO of AFA. “This is why it mild, moderate and severe. than caregivers of loved ones fied” or “very satisfied” with is critical for them to proac- AD gradually gets worse over with mild (67 percent) and From Sudden the communication they have tively engage in discussions time and is the sixth leading moderate (68 percent) AD with their loved one’s health with their health care profes- cause of death in the United • The three greatest caregiv- care professional. However, sional to help address these States. Right now, as many as er concerns about their loved Cardiac Arrest one fourth of caregivers were changes.” 5.1 million Americans age 65 one’s AD were memory loss either “somewhat” or “not at Family gatherings provide and older have AD, with 3.6 (41 percent), personal safety all satisfied,” highlighting an opportunity to observe million of those having mod- (33 percent) and confusion (27 (NAPS) there may be room for changes in a loved one that erate-to-severe disease. AD percent) The nation’s leading emer- improvement in this dia- may stand out after not seeing affects not only the individual • 67 percent of AD care- gency and resuscitation logue. them for a while. with the disease but also the givers surveyed named at experts are working together “Family caregivers are typ- caregivers and the entire fam- least one change in cognitive to improve survival rates for ically the first to notice when ABOUT AD ily. As our population ages— symptoms as a main concern sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). their loved one’s symptoms AD—a degenerative disease including the first wave of about their loved one’s AD The Problem are changing and whether AD of the brain—is typically baby boomers turning 65 in Sudden cardiac arrest may be progressing,” said 2011—the disease may impact occurs when the heart abrupt- ly stops beating because of abnormal heart rhythms. Each year, an estimated Medicare Part D: A Health Care Success Story 295,000 Americans die from SCA, as reported by the (NAPS) trator of the government’s Centers for American Heart Association’s Medicare & Medicaid Services, “These Heart Disease and Stroke It may be time for many older Americans to take a healthy look at the very modest increases in premiums, Statistical Update. along with the new discounts...are going For three decades, there’s The high risk of death from sud- new health care reform law.Some impor- den cardiac arrest can be tant changes are already here and more to make medications more affordable to been no improvement in the Medicare beneficiaries.” national survival rate of 8 reduced—and you may be part of are on the way. the solution. For example, one program that has The new discounts he’s referring to percent for SCA, and depend- come in the form of a 50 percent dis- ing where you live, the sur- been around for some time is working even better than many envisioned—the count on brand-name medicines for eligi- vival rate could vary greatly. ation in survival after cardiac Medicare prescription drug program. ble beneficiaries who fall into the so- The Solution arrest,” said Dr. Graham This Medicare Part D is a not-very-well- called doughnut hole. The discounts, pro- The HeartRescue Project is Nichol, a HeartRescue part- known health care success story.With so vided by biopharmaceutical research a new initiative to improve ner at the University of much talk around the massive reform companies, will mean increased access SCA procedures in three criti- Washington. “Many people bill, a program working as well as the to needed medicines by reducing out-of- cal areas of response: don’t realize that cardiac Part D program can be easy to overlook. pocket costs for eligible Medicare benefi- bystanders, emergency med- arrest can be treated. In many A recent survey found that nearly 85 per- ciaries. ical services and hospital regions, bystanders, emer- cent of enrollees are satisfied with their Part D is one element of the health emergency rooms. To educate gency response and hospitals coverage—and the program is actually care system that is working the way it’s people and encourage the are not working together to Pharmaceutical research companies are help- saving money for people and costing less supposed to work. About 30 million ben- proper response to SCA, the help the patient.” ing older Americans get the medicines they than expected. eficiaries have access to affordable pre- Medtronic Foundation com- What You Can Do need at prices they can afford. The most recent report from the scription medicines as a result. That’s mitted more than $15 million Success begins with public Medicare Trustees projects future Part D important, because medicines help keep to initiate the HeartRescue bystanders. Communities Additionally,the average monthly ben- spending will be below previous projec- people healthy and out of the hospital, Project. The project assembles with higher bystander CPR eficiary premium for Part D coverage is tions. In fact, total Part D costs have which is a key driver of health care the country’s leading emer- participation have higher $30 this year, far below the $53 originally declined by 41 percent, or $261 billion, costs. gency and resuscitation SCA survival rates. forecast and an increase of only $1 over compared to the initial 10-year cost esti- For more information on the Medicare experts to expand successful Bystanders can take the fol- last year’s average premium. mate, according to the report. Part D program, visit www.cms.gov. response programs in five lowing three steps to increase According to Don Berwick, adminis- pilot states. The goal is to survival rates: Recognize the improve out-of-hospital car- signs of SCA and call 911, diac arrest survival rates by begin CPR and find an auto- at least 50 percent in five years mated external defibrillator Not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain in these states. (AED). HeartRescue partners at the • Recognize the signs of (NAPS) • 73 percent responded that from dozens of different ven- Universities of Arizona, SCA—If you see someone sud- a dark room was important. dors. Duke, Minnesota, An increasing number of denly collapse, lose conscious- To help, you can get win- What’s more, their new,pro- Pennsylvania and Americans are waking up to ness and stop breathing, that dow coverings that create an prietary Smart Choice tech- Washington and their partner the idea that good sleep is crit- person could be experiencing environment that’s conducive nology can help you choose agencies will coordinate ical to fostering good health, sudden cardiac arrest. to sleep. Such coverings may window treatments more proven protocols and high- preserving youthful good Immediately call 911. have any or all of the follow- intelligently than ever before. tech treatments that show looks and staying safe on the • Perform CPR—Begin ing three things: room-dark- Using information about your SCA is treatable. road. hands-only CPR: Push hard ening features, noise dampen- home and window placement, “There is a 500 percent vari- It can even help you main- and fast on the chest—about A cool, dark, quiet room can be ing, a layer of insulation a franchisee can make more 100 –compressions a minute. tain a healthy weight. Researchers at Columbia and your key to a solid night’s sleep. against the glass to manage accurate recommendations Let the chest rise completely in-room temperature. regarding the type of window between compressions. the University of Chicago Local found that people who sleep adequate sleep on weekdays. treatment that will address • Find an AED—Continue (That’s a lot of drowsy people GET GOOD ADVICE your needs, such as cutting chest compressions until five hours per night have a 50 Music Scene on the road, making decisions You can find such blinds energy costs, blocking UV emergency personnel arrive. percent higher chance of and conducting business.) with the help of the experts at rays, dampening noise, pro- If possible, have someone get being obese, while those who independently owned and tecting pets and children with an automated external defib- sleep six hours have a 23 per- HOW TO SLEEP BETTER operated Budget Blinds fran- cordless options, improving rillator, turn it on and follow cent greater risk of obesity chises. They can explain all convenience with motoriza- the directions. than their well-rested coun- One key to getting a good terparts. Insufficient sleep night’s sleep is the right envi- the features of each window tion and so on. MORE INFORMATION triggers the release of the ronment. According to the covering and make recom- FURTHER INFORMATION hormone cortisol, which survey: mendations to you so that you You can learn more about stimulates hunger. • 79 percent said a cool room can make an informed deci- You can learn more at this initiative at Nevertheless, 41 percent of was important to getting a sion about your window cov- www.budgetblinds.com and www.medtronic.com/founda- respondents to The 2011 good night’s sleep. erings. The company has a (800) 519-6298. tion and www.heartrescue- National Sleep Foundation • 72 percent responded that wide array of window cover- FOUND HERE! project.com. Survey reported not getting a quiet room was important. ings, area rugs and bedding Friday, April 15, 2011 • THE VILLAGER • 3 HEALTH Protect Your Pout: Defend Lips Against Nature’s Harshest Elements

(NAPS)—Lips leave a last- times a day to maintain a do and go a long way in pre- ing impression without even healthy complexion and avoid venting health problems saying a word. Make sure dehydration. Water helps down the road.” your pout im?plies the posi- revitalize skin and keeps cells Blistex Five Star Lip tive. There are easy ways to and tissue strong. –Pro–tection contains derma- kiss goodbye the damaging • Moisturize. Using a tologist-recommended ingre- effects of chapping and sore- humidifier adds moisture dients, in–cluding: ness caused by dry air, cold back into the dry air, which is • Glycerin, which retains temperatures, wind, heat and often a contributing factor to moisture in dry air and pulls sun. chapped lips and skin. up to 20 percent of its weight Doctors have long touted • Protect. Lips can be in water from the surround- prevention as a key to a exposed to a number of condi- ing environment; healthy life. The availability tions on a daily basis from • Candelilla, which forms a of work wellness programs dry indoor air, cold tempera- barrier against moisture-rob- and increased usage of sun tures, sun and wind when bing wind; protection all year long are a stepping outside. An all- • Wheat germ oil to rehy- few signs of consumers’ will- weather, all-season lip balm drate heat-stressed lips; ingness to prevent health ensures protection regardless • Calendula oil, which problems before they arise. of the elements you face. soothes and helps heal cold- Dr. Charles Zugerman, “My patients always ask chapped lips; and associate professor of derma- for advice on preventative • Four sunscreens with tology at Northwestern measures for good health,” broad-spectrum SPF 30 University Medical School, said Zugerman. “I tell them to UVA/UVB for year-round sun offers top tips to maintain keep it simple. Activities such protection, recommended by soft, supple and healthy lips as flossing, exercising, taking the American Academy of throughout the year: a multivitamin and applying Dermatology. • Hydrate. Drink the recom- lip balm with moisturizers For more lip care tips, visit mended 8 oz. of water eight and sun protection are easy to www.Blistex.com. Make Your Home “Bone Healthy”: Simple Tips To Help Avoid Falls At Home

(NAPS) Did you know that one out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year, putting themselves at risk for injury and even broken bones? And rates of fall-related fractures among older women are more than twice those for men. Avoiding falls is important for people of all ages, but it is especially important for the Don’t leave your lips bare and defenseless against the elements. Apply lip protection throughout the day. nearly eight million women who experience post- menopausal osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become brittle and are more likely to break. Supplementing Your Health For women with post- menopausal osteoporosis, a (NAPS) food categories. fall may mean fractured or Getting the best health care Both the Food and Drug broken bones. That is why for the least amount of Ad–ministration (FDA) and taking precautions to avoid money is on the minds of the Federal Trade falls is key to staying healthy. many Americans these days. Commission (FTC) have been With a few simple steps, With a few simple steps, you can make your house safer for bone- Fortunately, there are ways exercising their authority you can help make sure your healthy living. you can use nutrition to help over the industry very vigor- house is safer for bone- support your health, and gov- ously. Every dietary supple- healthy living. Making part of a well-rounded bone Boniva works for the treat- ernment agencies are work- ment maker now has to have changes in your bathroom, health routine. There are also ment and prevention of osteo- ing harder than ever to strict quality programs in living room and kitchen— medicines you can take to porosis. You should see your ensure the safety of con- place to follow, called “Good such as removing throw improve bone health, so it’s doctor regularly to determine sumers choosing to do so. Manufacturing Practices.” rugs—can make a big differ- important to talk to your doc- if Boniva is still right for you. Here’s how: The FDA also makes surprise ence. Also, staying alert and tor about a treatment that You can enhance your visits to manufacturers to focused, remember to wear may be right for you. SIMPLE TIPS FOR health easily and inexpen- ensure they are following well-fitting shoes with good “As we get older, we need to AROUND THE HOUSE sively with the help of dietary those rules. treads and using night-lights In fact, many experts say, do everything we can to keep Bathroom: supplements. According to are all easy ways you lower our bones strong,” said Dehn. the National Institutes of any further regulation would your chances of falling. • Install grab bars lead to these dietary supple- “If you’ve been diagnosed • Use nonskid bath mats Health, “Some supplements “Every year, more than Supplementing your diet with ments costing as much as pre- with postmeno?pausal osteo- and remove throw rugs (in may help ensure that you get 80,000 people fall in their vitamins, minerals, antioxidants scription medications. What’s porosis, then ask your health- the bathroom and anywhere adequate amounts of essen- homes and end up in the and the like may help you look more, these experts point to a care provider about a medi- in the home) tial nutrients or help promote emergency room,” said cine that may increase bone optimal health and perform- and feel better longer. proven track record of safety Barbara Dehn, nurse practi- • Use night-lights as another good reason not to mass, such as once-monthly Living Room: ance. Scientific evidence tioner at the Women Boniva. This is a prescription shows that some dietary sup- a day is es–timated to be more regulate vitamins the way Physicians Ob/Gyn Medical • Keep floors free of clutter drugs are. medicine for the treatment (in the living room and any- plements are beneficial for than 70 percent, according to Group, Mountain View, and prevention of osteoporo- overall health and for manag- a study published in The “The dietary supplement California. “Doing things like where in the home) in?dustry has long supported sis in postmenopausal • Avoid cords (especially ing some health conditions. Journal of Nutrition. cleaning up spills right away women.” For example, calcium and Multivitamins, fish oil and reasonable regulation, with or removing cords from open ones that have frayed) these rules now in effect: All • Be sure all carpets and vitamin D are important for vitamin D are among the spaces can help avoid the INDICATION keeping bones strong and most popular choices. manufacturers must follow accidents that cause frac- area rugs have skidproof FDA-audited Good Boniva is a prescription reducing bone loss; folic acid According to a study by The tured bones.” backing or are tacked to the Manufacturing Practices medicine used to treat or pre- decreases the risk of certain Lewin Group, significant Along with helping to make floor requiring safety and identity vent osteoporosis in women birth defects; and omega-3 health care cost savings could your home safer, there are Kitchen/Laundry Room: testing; only FDA-approved after menopause. Boniva fatty acids from fish oils be achieved if more people other key components to good • Clean up spills immediate- ingredients can be used; helps increase bone mass and might help some people with took nutrition supplements. bone health. Exercising and ly steroid precursors and other helps reduce the chance of heart disease.” For example, if older eating a balanced diet with • Put away dryer sheets drugs are illegal in supple- having a spinal fracture That may be why the num- Americans took enough calci- the recommended amount of • Avoid climbing on coun- ments; companies must sub- (break). ber of Americans taking at um with vitamin D, it’s possi- calcium and vitamin D are ters to reach items at the back mit all complaints of serious It is not known how long of a cabinet least one dietary supplement ble that 776,000 hospitaliza- tions for hip fractures could adverse events to the FDA, be avoided over five years, which now has authority to reducing the need for stays in mandate product recalls,” skilled nursing facilities. said Neil E. Levin, CCN, Dietary Guidelines DANLA, past president of the During those five years, $16.1 American Nutrition BY PAULETTE LAMBERT billion could be saved as a with how to implement great way to make sure you have easy Association. (NAPS) these recommendations op–tions ready when you need them. result. To make sure you are into their daily lives. Ideally, your meals will have at least Government agencies have LEARN MORE keeping fit, you may Small, premeasured por- half the plate full of produce, which, increased oversight. The sup- need to eat less of some tions can help. For exam- according to the new Guidelines, most plements you get today in You can get more informa- foods—and more of oth- ple, Dole Real Fruit Bites people should eat more. Americans were health food stores, grocery tion about supplements and ers. offer a tasty,portion-con- also called on to reduce sodium (maxi- stores or online from major which, if any, would be good To promote healthy trolled snack at 80 calo- mum of 2,300 mg per day), trans fats companies are manufactured for you from your doctor. You eating and physical ries per pouch. (zero if possible) and cholesterol (less under more government over- can get more information activity in current and Awareness of your than 300 mg per day). All produce is nat- sight than many people real- about healthy life–styles, future generations, the caloric intake is a great urally low in sodium and cholesterol- ize. Dietary supplement over- dietary supplements and gov- USDA Dietary way to be sure you’re free and Dole Real Fruit Bites provide a sight by the U.S. government ernment oversight from a Guidelines for Most adults should eat at least meeting your healthy- low-sodium, trans fat free and choles- has increased dramatically health advocacy group, Your Americans offers advice every five hours and include plenty living goals and follow- terol-free real fruit snack. over the past few years, with Voice For Health, at on weight management, of produce in each meal. ing the dietary guide- Following the Dietary Guidelines can new laws created and regula- www.yvfh.org. building healthy eating lines. help you set your course toward a long tory agencies taking action patterns, and specific Building healthy eat- and healthy life. Now is the time to make more often against compa- food components, some of which should ing patterns may sound daunting but a choice for your wellness. nies breaking those laws. “Every Town be reduced and others increased. really, it’s about structuring your meals • Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, is The Dietary Supplement Enjoy your food, but “eat less” is one of and snacks to provide food options that Director of Nutrition at California Health and Education Act Deserves the major messages from the Guidelines, are in line with your goals. Eat enough to Health & Longevity Institute. With an defines supplements as a spe- a Good reinforcing healthy choices and reach- stay in control; long periods of limited extensive clinical education and more cially regulated food category. ing out to the 72 percent of men and 64 food often result in overeating. Most than 27 years of experience in private Several other laws also regu- Local percent of women who are either over- adults should eat at least every five practice, she has wide-ranging experi- late dietary supplements, so weight or obese. As a Registered hours; three meals and one to two snacks ence in clinical nutrition and the devel- now dietary supplement man- Newspaper” Dietitian and Director of Nutrition at are usually adequate. Make sure to opment of individualized dietary plans. ufacturing is more closely TheHeartOf California Health & Longevity Institute, include fresh fruits and vegetables and regulated than most other Massachusetts.com I know that many of my clients struggle portion-controlled snacks. This is a 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, April 15, 2011 HOME &GARDEN Remodel Without Regret

BY KATE MORRICAL, When you’re sional design software, such AUTOCAD LT TECHNICAL MARKETING MANAGER, working on a proj- as AutoCAD LT software, can AUTODESK ect as important avoid these issues by working as your home, a with drawings that more (NAPS)—After clear plan can accurately represent the data years of living with help you improve throughout the design proj- your outdated communication, ect. With a robust set of draft- kitchen—complete save money and ing tools, contractors can with orange linoleum create an end more easily create and modi- floors, no windows result you’re fy their design documents and a completely non- Kate Morrical proud of. based on client needs. Hiring functional work trian- Contractors who a contractor who uses profes- gle—you’ve decided to use professional- sional drafting software helps take the leap and remodel. As grade drafting and detailing make sure that everyone you work with your contrac- software understand that involved is speaking the same tor to design the perfect planning and design come language, avoiding confusion kitchen, you begin to doubt first and are essential to effi- and coordination errors the placement of your cient construction. Precise among the different trades kitchen window and the size digital drawings of the proj- installing the plumbing, of your new cabinetry. “I’m ect provide an accurate depic- wiring and tile. Drafting and sure it will be perfect when tion of what the final result detailing software is an excel- it’s completed,” you tell your- will be, keeping you and your lent solution to help profes- self. But as the project pro- contractor on the same page sionals efficiently and accu- gresses, the window isn’t and helping you avoid spend- rately create clear, precise exactly where you want it, the ing more time and money drawings and drive projects Clear digital drawings allow home owners to easily picture the final result of a remodel project. cabinets are a little too big, than you planned. to completion. and now there’s no room for Often, renovation projects You need a reliable contrac- your French door refrigera- can get derailed with time- tor with the tools to complete tor. Meanwhile, construction consuming changes or easily a quality project in a timely continues to disrupt your life. avoidable errors. For exam- and efficient manner and What To Know About Remodeling disasters such ple, contractors who still use avoid remodel disasters. as these happen far too often. a pencil and graph paper can Professional drafting soft- Choosing the right contractor spend more time making ware helps contractors get can help you avoid these situ- edits and have greater risk for the job done more accurately Power Washing ations and a contractor with error—like a misplaced win- and –efficiently. the right tools can make dow—using drawings that To learn more, visit design dreams come true. may not be exactly to scale. www.autodesk.com/auto- how high the pressure the Contractors who use profes- cadlt. unit provides. MAKING IT BETTER To make high-pressure cleaning jobs faster and easi- er, Generac Power Systems, a leader in portable engine- driven products, conducted extensive research with users to learn what they wanted from a power washer. 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One inch of water National Gardening Vegetables need up to eight will wet sandy soil a foot deep Association, it’s all about cre- hours of direct sunlight in and clay soil about five inches ating better-tasting produce rich, well-drained soil. Start deep. and saving money. with a 6’ x 10’ plot to keep the • Organic mulch helps “Tomatoes, cucumbers, size manageable. Use string keep the weeds out. It also peppers, beans and carrots to mark off rows running east decomposes, feeds the plants are some of the most popular to west for the best sun expo- and keeps the soil loose and vegetables to grow in your sure. cool. backyard,” said Lance • Plant at the right time. • Feed your veggies. 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MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:00 PM-FISKDALE (Sturbridge) 9 Snell Street 3 fam, 2,523 sf liv area, 0.28 ac lot, 11 rm, 5 bdrm, 3 bth Worcester(Worc): Bk 38033, Pg 228 TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and place of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford, MA, 01824, Attorney for the Mortgagee. Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein BAY STATE AUCTION CO, INC. NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 www.baystateauction.com MA Lic. #2624 ~ NH Lic. #3088 ~ RI Lic. #0149 • R E

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Experience. 4 Hours/Week Bilingual also a plus but & Yard Waste 239 West Main Street Call 508-943-2843 Clean Driver’s License. 4PM-6PM, Tuesday/Friday. not necessary. 64 Tucker Hill Rd. East Brookfield Light Maintenance, Call Chris At Fax Resume Work directly with 508-736-7637 Putnam, CT 06260 (Route 9 - Panda 774-241-0117 Moderate/Heavy Cleaning. employers and employees Garden Plaza) Foster Or Email Resume Reliable, Security Check regarding their benefits 860-928-7165 508-637-1236 Parents Wanted carrierlandscaping@ Send Resume choices. 508-341-6355 Seeking Quality Homes yahoo.com w/Three References We are an industry leader Throughout Central MA By 4/26/11: and can help the right $$$ To Provide Foster Care Sturbridge Council On Aging individuals obtain the Call The To Children In Need. PO Box 746 necessary life and health Make Money 24/7 Support. Generous Sturbridge, MA 01566 licensing if not already Junk Man WANTED Lightning Rod 508-347-7575 Selling Reimbursement. licensed.This is B2B WE NOW TAKE Beatles Items $1000 Sign-On Bonus Installer Contact For Smokestack You Unwanted Record Sleeves, Record Call For Details Kim Gaboury YOUR AUTOS Lightning Inc. 314 FOOD SERVICES FOR CASH! Stuff!!! Players, Dolls, Statues, $15 Per Hour. Experience 508-344-6767 Quality Dealers Wanted Mugs, Toys, Magazines, With Ladders, Building, Or Cook Removal of Metal, Best Deal Around. Promo Items, Displays, Electrical Work Is A Plus. Movie Posters, Etc. Wales Irish Pub Is Appliances, Clean, Indoor Flea Market 860-779-2469 Submit Resume To: Looking For An Experienced Furniture, TV’s. Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm [email protected] & Reliable Cook To Work 400 SERVICES Construction Devereux Therapeutic Or Call 508-867-9233 Nights & Weekends. Route 12 For Information Materials. Dudley Foster Care Apply At 402 GENERAL SERVICES (Behind BP) 508-829-6769 16 Holland Road Cellars/Attics WAR Wales, MA Cleaned. www.dorightfleamarket.com All Cleanouts Small Building 1-800-551-7767 Nail Tech Demolition, Tires. See You There! RELICS 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Cleanups The Comfort Wanted Leaves Removed. & Full Or Part-Time Medical Billing Haul-Away Residential Moves. $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ Inn and Suites Experienced In Basements Trees Cut WAR Doing Gels. Clerk For Unusual Bicycles in Sturbridge Must Have Experience Attics Brush/Limbs 1870’s-1970’s We Have Customers SOUVENIRS is now hiring for: Waiting For You! And Knowledge Of Third Apartments Removed Hi-Wheel Well-Established Party Insurance Billing And Coding Garages Furnaces Removed Balloon Tire WANTED Front Desk Business In Grafton Yards Call 508-414-7173 Contact: Check-our-down-to- Stingray (Night Audit) [email protected] Choppers WWII & EARLIER Ask For Pat Rental Property earth prices first! Schwin CA$H WAITING! Estate Cleanouts Weekends also! Housekeeping 325 PROFESSIONAL Columbia Helmets, Swords, Small Building Central Mass Shelby Daggers, Bayonets, Demolition Colson Medals, Badges, Flags, Apply In Person Part-Time Trailer Truck and Connecticut Visit us online! Raleigh Uniforms, etc. Or Hair Stylist If You Want Dave Etc. Over 30 Years Experience. Needed For Brookfield Drivers Wanted To Get Rid Of It, www.TheHeartOf Apply Online At: Class A CDL With Hazmat We’ll Do It! 508-347-7804 I Pay More For Bikes Call David www.sturbridge Area Salon. (Part-Time To Start) Work Is On-Call, And Based Massachusetts.com For My Museum! 1-508-688-0847 comfortinn.com/ In North Brookfield. FREE Estimates! 413-262-5082 All Conditions Considered career Please Call I’ll Come To YOU! 508-864-5605 Please Call 774-230-8586 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) 508-867-3235 APRIL 13, 2011 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

402 GENERAL SERVICES 454 HOME 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 546 CEMETERY LOTS IMPROVEMENT RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT FREE Four Plots DiGeronimo Southbridge Southbridge In Worcester Country Metal Pickup 2 Bedroom Apartment. Two Bedroom Townhouse, WEBSTER Memorial Park, Paxton, MA A/C, Refrigerators, Painting C&C Renovated & De-Leaded. 1.5 Bath. In The Washers, Small Trailers, Wall-To-Wall Carpet, All Appliances, Driveway, Hartley Terrace “Rememberance Section” Batteries. Quality, Affordability Properties All Four For $4500 OBO & Trust Tile Kitchen & Bath. Cellar. Shades & Rods 2 Bedroom LOOK & COMPARE Vinyl Replacement Windows Furnished. (Currently Sells For WE PAY YOU Without Compromise OXFORD $759-$802 $1800 Each) Southbridge/Charlton Off-Street Parking. Washer/Dryer Hookup. Heat & Hot Water Top Dollar For Your Interior Rooms $700/Month $800/Month 508-721-2572 Line Section 8 OK First & Security Included. AUTOS As Low As 2 Bedroom New TRUCKS $139 617-908-0744 1 Year Lease. Must Income Qualify Or TRACTORS Luxury Condo. Non-Smoker, No Pets. Section 8 Certification Two Lots Ceilings $69 Appliances, Gas Fireplace Orchard Available 4/25/11 Welcome 508-867-2564 Woodwork $69 $795/Month Available At Worcester Southbridge 508-765-5129 Modern Kitchens County Memorial Park Serving Central Mass. Sturbridge Hill 4 Rooms, One Bedroom. Wall-To-Wall Carpet In Paxton. James DiGeronimo One Bedroom Apartment 1 & 2 Bedroom Hardwood Floors, Southbridge Spacious Closets Non-Selected. GOT LEAKS??? Cell 508-577-7940 Appliances & Hot Water Apartments. Washer/Dryer Hookup. On-Site Laundry $575 EACH J.J.’s Home Included Stove & Fridge. Very Attractive One Bedroom Easy Highway Access Or Best Offer $675/Month CALL FOR $550/Month Apartment. Centrally For More Information 508-885-1071 Improvements Plus Utilities Located, Hardwood Floors, Southbridge MORE DETAILS Modern Kitchen/Bath. Call 508-943-9567 774-200-1996 PAINTING Non-Smokers. EHO • Snow & Ice Removal - Quality 1, 2 & 3 Heat & Hot Water Cats OK. Credit Check. Completely Furnished With 550 MOBILE HOMES Roofs & Gutters Interior/ Bedroom Apartments! Included Leave Message Appliances & Furniture. • Water Damage Repairs Exterior Appliances, Off-Street 860-749-4112 Central Air & Parking. Webster Brookfield • Drywall/Sheet Rock Parking. 24/7 On-Call Safe & Quiet Building. Large 4-Room Apartment. $125/Week OR 2 Bedroom, One Bath Installation Power Washing Call (508)765-0501 Maintenance First Floor, Gas Heat, Open Concept. • Interior/Exterior Painting Southbridge $500/Month Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge. Free Parking Utilities, Very Low, Move-In Condition • Kitchen/Bath & Carpentry Charlton Street Large Closet, Deck, Completely Updated. Basement Remodels Must Income Qualify But Separate. Updated Bath. • FREE ESTIMATES • Large Studio Apartment. ($500 Security) Heat, Air, Water, Windows, • Tiling • FULLY Insured • DOUGLAS SECTION 8 $700 Nice Quiet Neighborhood 508-248-6687 Farm Porch. Gas Fireplace. • Power Washing • Reasonable Rates • 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom CERTIFICATES $550/Month Call 508-943-3112 Nice Lot, Backs Up Call Today For A Apartments Available WELCOME Electricity Included. To Woods. Free Estimate! Rich O’Brien Prices start at $845/month. You Pay Gas. Spencer $83,000 Painting Includes heat, hot water, Call First & Security Required. Attractive Two- Webster Includes Park Share 28 Years Of Experience A/C, pool, fitness center Available Now! Bedroom Apartment, Modern 4-Room Apartment. 401-864-3413 433 CLEANING & children’s program. 508-987-8121 Call Max Appliances, Wall-To-Wall, Washer 508-248-7314 Off street parking. 508-509-0503 Washer/Dryer Included, & Dryer Facilities. Parking. Call (508)476-3777 EHO Modern, Bright, No Pets. Quiet Country Setting. Credit Check. Brookfield * TLC Home * Southbridge Directly Off Route 9. References. First & Last. Nanatomqua Mobile 457 LAWN/GARDEN Five Minutes From $650/Month Home Park (55+) Cleaning ALSO AVAILABLE Mobile Home For Sale. Dudley Hospital. Very Private, 1-Bedroom Apartment. Call 508-943-0474 Have You Heard The 1 Bedroom *Southbridge* Cozy One Bedroom Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” A.J. Tree Service Clean, Bright. Large Kitchen & Living $650/Month 384 Hamilton Street Cottage. Clean, Freshly Centrally Located. 510 We Use & Supply Organic & Utilities Included 3-4 Bedroom Apartment, Painted, In A Quiet Room. Screen Porch Cleaners To Ensure Your Off-Street Parking OMMERCIAL USINESS & Carport. Second Floor. Very Nice, Setting. 508-735-4335 C /B Family’s Safety. Landscaping Southbridge Great Front/Back Yard. No Smoking. No Pets. Park Rent $100/Month Gift Certificates For Brush & Tree Removal 2 Bedroom Apartments Storage Room. Stove, Fridge, Washer Visit Our Website 3000 Sq.Ft. CALL FOR PRICE www.spencercondos.com 774-262-7307 Baby Showers, Planting Starting At $150/Week No Pets. & Dryer, Gas Fireplace. Industrial Space Anniversaries, And More! Starting At $800/Month $700/Month A Perfect Gift! Mulching Charlton Section 8 OK First & Last Sturbridge For Rent N. Grosvenordale 10% Senior Citizen 2 Bedroom First/Security Call 508-765-0322 Sturbridge, MA/ CALL TAMMIE TODAY $175/Week 508-764-7383 1738 House Union, CT Line CT Discount Free Electric, Heat, FOR A GREENER Free Estimates All are newly remodeled, 774-230-7520 (Exit 74 Off I-84) Mobile Home For Sale Call Before 8pm Hot Water Included In Call 860-684-2334 14x64 Doublewide TOMORROW! Licensed & Insured carpeted, stove & Southbridge Studio Apartment refrigerator included. High Street 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. 860-753-1007 All Appliances. Large Kitchen, Living Room. 508-347-3275 Section 8 Approved. One Bedroom, Second Floor $675/Month No Pets Allowed Apartment. Four Rooms Laundry Room. 774-230-7885 Off-Street Parking Webster Appliances Included. Security Deposit & Total. Washer/Dryer 508-347-1101 Office/Homes References Required FREE RENT! Hookups. Off-Street Parking. For Rent Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Spring Or Fall Cleanings 500 REAL ESTATE Hardwood Floors 2500 Sq.Ft $65,000 Call 774-289-1714 Heat/Hot Water Throughout. Sturbridge For Appointment Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or & 860-923-0421 Monthly Cleanings Included! First & Security, Main Street 7500 Sq.Ft. Background Check. One Bedroom Apartment. Flexible Hours/Days Dudley Affordable 1 2, and 3 Free Standing Buildings. 501 REAL ESTATE No Pets. Pay Weekly. References Great Space! Park Model Registered/Insured/ WANTED One Bedroom Apartment, Bedroom Apartments $600/Month No Pets, No Smoking. Bonded First Floor. Living Room & For Rent. 508-476-1041 $175/$190 ALSO: Mobile Home Kitchenette, Deck With Water 2500 Sq.Ft. References Available Spacious, Fully Security Deposit Required For Sale By Owner View. Off-Street Parking. Applianced. 508-347-7208 3000 Sq.Ft. Fully Furnished, New Porch Heat & Utilities. Southbridge 9000 Sq.Ft. Addition, Also Nice Shed & Private Residence Available! Great Place For A Garden. Affordable Must Be Employed, Starting at $698 Hospital Area Sturbridge On Beautiful Lot Near Cleaning Service With References. • Pool Second Floor, 5 Rooms, Nice Two-Room Owner Will Give You Swimming Pool. No Pets, No Smoking. 3 Bedrooms. Seperate Price You Can’t Refuse! We Offer Quality Work At Efficiency In Country Located At Highview $650/Month • Basketball Court Entrances, Off-Street Setting. Easy Commute. Call Campground In An Affordable Price! First & Security Parking. • Playground Includes Appliances & 1-508-753-3670 West Brookfield. • Homes & Offices ************** 508-943-8651 No Pets/Smoking Laundry On Premises. Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 • Carpet Cleaning • On-Site Laundry $650/Month $495/Month Price Includes Seasonal • Floors First & Last, References One Year Lease. EQUAL HOUSING 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE Payment • And Much More! OPPORTUNITY EAST INCOME LIMITS APPLY 508-864-7490 Credit, References & (April-October 2011) REGISTERED, Section 8 Welcome Security Deposit Required. Asking $28,000 BROOKFIELD Please call Warren 508-867-8736 INSURED & BONDED ************** Office Open From: Southbridge Give Maria A Call All real estate advertising in Quiet Building (508)347-7709 Two Bedroom Condo Ground Floor Entrance Monday-Friday Large Two Bedroom, $725/Month 508-764-2500 this newspaper is subject to Six Room Apartment, The Federal Fair Housing Act Very Handy Location 9:00am to 5:00pm Plus Utilities Permanent Post Office Nearby First Floor. Finished Basement. of 1968, which makes it Saturday 10:am Garage, Sunporch. Trailer For Sale House/Office illegal to advertise any to 3:00pm References Plus Security In Wells, Maine • Non-Smoker $700/Month Webster 860-208-2707 Cleaning Available preference, limitation or • No Pets Evening First & Last Campground discrimination based on race, May 15th To October 15th Reasonable rates. color, religion, sex, handicap, Appointments Call Dave NORTH VILLAGE 525 HOUSES FOR RENT No job too big or small. 1 Bedroom, 413-262-3579 Quiet Park, 10 Minutes familial status (number of Small Living Room Available From Beach. Fully Days and evening children and or pregnancy), hours available. & Kitchen, 2 Bedroom Units Spencer Furnished, national origin, ancestry, age, Starting At $783!! Newly Built 3 Bedroom, Florida Room, Corner Lot. Call Wendy for a marital status, or any 1 Small Bathroom. SOUTHBRIDGE Private Parking. 1.5 Bath Town House In Asking $18,500 FREE estimate at: intention to make an such Marcy Street Quiet Neighborhood. Open Call 508-277-4569 (508)943-9880 preference, limitation or Heat And Hot Water Heat & Electricity Brookside Terrace Recent Makeover! Is Included. Floor Plan, Up-To-Date discrimination. This Included Recently Refurbished Second Floor Laundry. newspaper will not $550 Per Month 11 Village Drive Spacious Two Bedroom. Must Income $1050/Month + Utilities Sturbridge 442 LICENSED DAY knowingly accept any Southbridge,MA 01550 First Floor, More Info Open Concept, advertising for real estate Call For An Qualify. CARE Off-Street Parking, www.PamCrawford.com 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath that is in violation of the law. Appointment (508)764-7675 Applianced. Washer/Dryer 508-784-0503 Cathedral Ceilings, Our readers are hereby 9am-5pm Hookups. Yard, Section 8 Vouchers RE/MAX Professional Flat Lot. New Roof, New *************** informed that all dwellings 508-867-4154 Quiet Neighborhood. Accepted. Associates Windows. Deck & Patio. The Commonwealth of advertising in this newspaper Close To Everything! Shows Pride Of Massachusetts Office of are available on and equal $750/Month Please Call Ownership! opportunity basis. To Webster $75,000 Child Care Services complain about North Brookfield SOUTHBRIDGE Plus Utilities (508)987-1595 requires that all ads 1 Bedroom First/Last/Security EHO Residential Area, 2 Bedroom 508-347-8791 discrimination call The 121 Elm Street Cottage With Attached placed in the newspaper Department of Housing and Heat/Hot Water Included Preferred Elevator Accessible, Onsite 2 Bedroom, Available Immediately Garage. Finished Cellar, for child care (daycare) Urban Development “HUD” Small Private Yard. Sturbridge in your home include toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Laundromat, Trash Removal, Second Floor. Call 774-241-1688 Webster Private Parking. Newly Renovated, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. One Year Lease, Good Credit Retirement your license number. For the N.E. area, call HUD & References Required. ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Appliances Included. Hardwood Floors In Neat & Clean, Affordable. 1993 Doublewide, Secured Building, Bedrooms Southbridge Good Location, $900/Month 2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood free number for the hearing Nice & Clean Second Floor impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Downtown Location. Heat & Hot Water Off-Street Parking Call 508-949-1400 Fireplace. New Wood NOW ENROLLING Non-Smoking. No Pets. Included. On & 5-Room Three Bedroom Call For Details Or 508-943-0972 Laminate Flooring. $750/Month Off-Street Parking Apartment. Stove, Off-Street 508-943-7436 Enclosed Porch. 2 Carport. FALL 2011 Parking, Washer/Dryer 505 APARTMENTS FOR For More Info $850/Month Or 3 Sheds. Beautiful Large Bright Beginnings & Hookups. First & Security. 508-612-6192 Landscaped Lot. Montessori RENT (508)867-4277 No Pets. Webster Reasonable. Third Floor 2-3 Bedroom Upper Portion Of Raised Pre-School $825/Month $775/Month 508-867-5511 774-230-1387 Ranch. Walk To Webster 465 Main Street, Oxford, MA Includes Heat/Hot Water Webster Lake And Boat Ramp. North Brookfield Five Room, Three Bedroom Your Child Deserves The 186 Hamilton Street 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Third Floor, One Bedroom Apartment For Rent, OOMS FOR ENT Best Start To Their Brookside Apartment Near Apt B, First Floor Fully Applianced 565 R R Education! Southbridge Second Floor, $1600/Month Center Of Town. One Bedroom. Large Living Room, 508-987-3465 Newly Renovated Bathroom. Quiet Area. Quaint One Bedroom OR ROOM FOR RENT Terrace Apartment In Nice Large Kitchen, Porch, Lic. #8121699 Off-Street Parking. $725/Month Appliances Included Entire House With 13 ft. x 17 ft. with 2 large Heat/Hot Water No Smoking, No Pets. Heat & Hot Water Location. closets. $475/Month Off-Street Parking. In-Law Apartment. Included! $495/Month. Included. $2,300/Month 3-4 minutes from 395. 448 FURNITURE First & Last Section 8 Approved. No Utilities. AND Close to downtown Webster. FREE RENT!!! First/Last 957 W. Main Street 508-764-2293 Call Broker All utilities included. 508-579-2590 3 Bedrooms. Large Three Bedroom 774-696-2230 774-230-6108 Have Your Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Gas Heat & Electric Hot Apartment. Living Room, Or Bedroom Apartments Water (Not Included) Southbridge Dining Room, Kitchen & [email protected] Furniture For Rent. Southbridge $800/Month Small 2 Bedroom Duplex Laundry Room. 575 VACATION RENTALS One Bedroom Apartment. Apartment. Stove, For More Information Professionally Spacious, Fully Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer 545 LAND/LOTS Applianced. Second Floor, Includes Service Pets Only Call 508-943-8807 Restored Stove, Refrigerator, W/D Hookups, Hookups, Yard, Good Area. 13.9 Acres Cape Cod At Reasonable Starting at $698 Hot Water. Stove/Refrigerator. Credit Check Required. No Pets. Webster Commercial Land Rates $625/Month First/Last/Security, Summer Rental • Pool $650/Month Plus Utilities Great Looking Ashland Avenue One Bedroom Apartment, References. Call 508-765-2658 4-Room Apartment. 6 Room House • Basketball Court First Floor. Includes $20 Application Fee Southbridge Fully Applianced (Map ID 057-007) West Yarmouth • Playground Stove/Refrigerator, 508-765-5542 In Very Quiet And Clean Hot Water, Southbridge Neighborhood. IRS Public Auction One Minute walk to Ocean • On-Site Laundry Dryer & Washer. April 22nd $700/Month Three Bedroom Apartment. Call 508-949-1400 beach. All amenities. INCOME LIMITS APPLY Second Floor. Or 508-943-0972 Noon $950.00 per week. Section 8 Welcome Off-Street Parking. Newly Renovated. Minimum Bid $21,913.41 No Pets. To View Call 617-698-0638 Office Open From: Washer/Dryer Hookups. Furniture Facelifting, First/Security Deposit Southbridge Stove & Fridge Included. Auction: OR 617-797-4665 Painting, Caning, Monday-Friday & Credit Check Webster Town Hall, Front Steps [email protected] 11 Charlton Street No Pets. Stripping to Refinishing, 9:00am to 5:00pm Call Irene $800/Month Lake Street Info: And Repairs. Saturday 10:00am 413-781-4633 Renovated, Clean 3 Bedroom Plus Security Renovated Second Floor, Tim Smith PALS Guaranteed. to 3:00pm Or Kenny Laundry Hookups, 774-230-3079 Four Room, Two Bedrooms. 401-369-2172 WELLS, MAINE Heat & Hot Water, Free Estimates. Evening Appointments Available 508-909-6870 All Appliances. or Good Building. Stove & Fridge, www.irsauctions.gov Village By the Sea Pick-up & Delivery. Deleaded. Southbridge Washer/Dryer Hookup. 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Southbridge $750/Month Three Bedroom Hardwood Floors, 546 CEMETERY LOTS Pool complex, with First & Last Split-Level Apartment. Lighted Parking Lot. jacuzzi, exercise room, Antique 1 Bedroom. Modern. Freshly Painted. Rubbish Removal. outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Wall To Wall, Appliances Section 8 Families Two Plots Brookside Terrace Encouraged. Deck, Backyard, No Smoking/Pets. A/C, cable. Included, Coin-Op Laundry, Washer/Dryer Hookups. First & Security In Worcester County Summer Rentals Doctor 11 Village Drive No Pets. Lease And No Dogs Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Good References. Separate Utilities References Required. $850 Weekly 508-248-9225 Southbridge,MA 01550 Security. Utilities Not Section 8 Welcome $750/Month At Garden Of Heritage II Included. Call Joe $1500 OBO For Both CALL FOR DAILY RATE theantiquedr.com (508)764-7675 774-230-8486 $775/Month Call 508-943-5404 Call (508)764-2866 508-764-4283 Leave Message 508-847-6913 (508)429-7568 Town-to-Town Classifieds 1-800-536-5836 • 508-765 6940 • TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ April 13, 2011

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1964 FORD 1996 Ford Explorer 2007 Nissan 2005 Harley 1992 Mallard Gold, Eddie Bauer Edition. Altima 3.5 SE Davidson Sprinter 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES GALAXIE V6, 130k Miles. I PAY YOU CASH New Transmission. Runs 4-Door, Dark Blue/Black Dyna-Wide Glide Park Model XL 500 Leather Interior. Power (4) 17 x 8 ASA Fastback Black With Good & Looks Great! Mint Condition Many Updates. Nice Big Lot FOR JUNK CARS 4WD, Perfect For Winter! Options, Traction, Moonroof, $11,000 With Gazebo & Carport. Chrome Wheels White Interior Power Heated Seats, Needs Exhaust & Too Many Extras To List Man Made Pond & & TRUCKS For 2005 Acura RL Excellent Condition Front Brake Job. Bose, Auto. 143k Miles. Call Mike @ Fireplace, Shed. Excellent Condition, $14,600 $1000 OBO $9,400 508-248-6781 Includes Lot At Meadowside Never Seen Snow Or Salt. 508-266-0878 And Farm Equipment Call 413-245-3402 860-576-5702 Or Email Of Woodstock, CT ______Must See! [email protected] Asking $25,900 Purchased New $1000 386-624-2650 Asking $500 Call D&M Towing & Recycling 1966 Mustang 1999 Toyota 732 SPORTS UTILITY 508-987-2839 508-887-3645 Coupe Camry 2007 HARLEY (Not Fastback) 224k Miles, Runs Great! GREY NISSAN DAVIDSON 1996 Holiday TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Rust-Free! Georgia Car Kept Up To Date. 5th Wheel Inspected. Air & Heat. PATHFINDER SE Soft Tail Deluxe. Rambler 5th (Always Garaged) Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Steel Drop Center Paint’s Faded. All Ready For Good First Car Or Spare Car 192K automatic Wheel Aluma-Lite REDUCED Many Extras. 6000 Miles YOUR 289 V8 Engine. w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . $15,000 With One Living Area 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Tailgate $6900 $1800 OBO Great condition inside, Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen, $200 Call 860-942-0464 401-585-0309 good condition outside. Or 978-355-2389 Garden Tub, Queen Bed, 1979 Ford F-350 1964 Case 508-943-2572 Utility Trailer Sunroof/Cooper tires/new Including Some Accessories. Pickup Truck Backhoe Loader That Dumps battery. Runs great. In Good Condition. Removable Sides, 2000 BMW 740 IL Asking $3,500. 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, 4-Door Sedan, Anthracite $9000 Miles. NO TITLE. Runs Strong. Very Solid. Call 774-200-7604 2007 Harley 508-799-3953 Used Auto Parts $550 (Metallic Grey/Blue). Floor In Bed Is Missing, Comes With Snow Bucket 91 day Guarantee. Large 105k Miles. Pampered Davidson Needs Replacing. Great For Landscaping 978-760-3453 Solid Frame, Projects Or Snow Removal inventory of engines, Beautiful Car. 740 MOTORCYCLES XL 1200 N Roadster transmissions, tires & glass. Lojack, Factory Nav, 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. 2003 Citation 32’ Very Good Mechanics. $4000 OBO Excellent service. Free parts 1975 Mercedes Many Extras. Many Added Customized 5th Wheel One Original Owner Located In Leicester locating service. REDUCED 1995 Honda Accessories. Including Vance $1650 508-868-5481 Amherst-Oakham Auto 450SL $10,795 FIRM Hines Exhaust. Mint Condition, 978-760-3453 Call (800)992-0441 or Call 508-885-2604 Goldwing $8725 Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, 2003 Rawson Portable (508)799-9969 Convertible Leave A Message 32k Miles, Call 860-966-1660 Awning & Screen Room. Screener Plant Maroon With Black Interior, Like New Condition. $14,000 OBO Model 3618/SN:SN823203 With Two Tops. Ready To Ride! 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Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Delivers Strong Fuel Economy of 41 mpg Around Town

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in the United States but almost identical to the Ford Fusion Hybrid save some interior enhancements.

BY KEITH GRIFFIN can have the Ford Fusion Hybrid for The combined gasoline engine and parking space), rear view with video so much less? electric motor provide 191 net horse- camera, and the THX II sound system There's a ying and yang to the Maybe just maybe you could justify power. Plus, the pure electric mode with 5.1 channel surround sound. Lincoln MKZ Hybrid that is just the extra expense based on the MKZ on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends When all is said and done the prob- inescapable. It's a great value but Hybrid's interior with its wood trim to a best-in-class 47 mph – compared lem with Lincoln right now is the that's not the reason people buy from environmentally responsible with the Lexus HS 250h battery-only MKZ Hybrid is actually a nice Lincolns. One aspires to buy a forests (says Ford). It has heated and mode, which reaches just 25 mph. Mercury. Lincoln has done little to Lincoln for its luxury (or at least they cooled front seats. Both of which can The comparison to the Lexus HS 250h distinguish it from a design stand- used to) and not to brag about what a help you save money on fuel costs is a good one because that particular point from its Ford sibling. It's a baby good deal it is. because you don't need to run your Lexus loses in any head-to-head com- step up from the Ford Fusion Hybrid Yet, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is a car to warm it up or cool it down petition. in terms of interior creature com- good value, which gets back to the because your body gets taken care of I'm not a horsepower hound when forts but it's not ready for the luxury whole ying and yang. People don't by the seats and not the ambient tem- it comes to hybrids but it seems only moniker of Lincoln. Save yourself buy luxury vehicles just because perature. reasonable that the MKZ Hybrid, the $5000. Skimp a little bit on the they're a good value. They acquire The leather-trimmed seats also fea- which bills itself as a luxury sedan, interior if it's fuel economy that you them for the nameplate, the design, ture luxury leather from Scotland. In would have some more oomph to it. It are after. the luxury, the pride of ownership. addition, the passenger and driver feels sluggish off the line with pub- The MKZ Hybrid gets you on price. seats have 10-way power – something lished reports putting its 0-60 time at (For the latest new car news, follow It costs the exact same amount of you won't find on the Ford Fusion 8.4 seconds but the sense is one would me on Twitter at aboutusedcars. You money, $34,330, as the standard Hybrid. have to step hard on the accelerator can also read the latest automotive Lincoln MKZ with conventional gas A couple of other nice touches are to get that number (and throw all fuel news at TorqueNews.com, where I am engine. the capless fuel filter, which keeps economy out the window). Maybe it's a contributor, or learn about buying That news would be more stimulat- your hands from fumbling around happy memories of the now defunct and selling a used car at ing if the regular MKZ was more with a gas cap and inadvertently trig- Honda Accord Hybrid that produced UsedCars.About.com.) exciting. In a review of the 2010 MKZ gering your check engine light, and 255 horsepower and clipped 60 mph model, I wrote, "[I]t has a vanilla feel the keyless entry system. However, if in 6.9 seconds. VITAL STATISTICS to it in a class of cars where you start Lincoln really wants to be impressive The one area that Lincoln does nail Wheelbase: 107.4 inches to expect more exciting flavors." and deliver the luxury of say a Kia with the MKZ Hybrid is the ride. Length: 189.8 inches Then there's the major problem Optima, it needs to add push button Obviously, NVH is almost non-exis- Width: 72.2 inches that it's a slightly more luxurious start to the MKZ hybrid. Otherwise, tent when it operates in electric mode Height: 56.9 inches Ford Fusion Hybrid. That hybrid the MKZ Hybrid feels almost pedes- up to 47 mph. It's a comfortable high- Curb weight: 3752 lbs. costs about $5000 less and gets the trian. It doesn't feel luxurious to have way cruiser that lets in little of the Engine: 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I- exact same fuel economy in pretty to crank the ignition. outside world. 4 hybrid engine much the exact same-size vehicle. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Pricing for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Horsepower: 191 net Both are rated at 41 mpg city and 36 Ford’s second-generation hybrid Hybrid starts at $34,330. The model Torque: 135 lb. ft. mpg highway. Those are truly out- technology – the 2.5-liter Atkinson- loaned to us for review by Lincoln EPA estimated mpg city/highway: standing numbers that I never came cycle I-4 hybrid engine, named one of came with the optional navigation 41/36 close to hitting but my numbers were Ward’s 2010 10 Best Engines. It's package that costs $3595 and includes Base price: $34,330 still almost 32 mpg. mated to an electronically controlled the voice-activated navigation sys- As-tested price: $39,270 (with $850 That begs the question. Why buy continuously variable transmission tem, blind-spot detection with cross- destination and delivery) the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid when you that seems to have no soul to it. traffic alert (when backing out of a Also consider: (a comparative vehicle) Ford Fusion Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Auto Review

SmartGauge with EcoGuide features full-color LCD screens that can be configured to show different levels of information. Lincoln takes the technology to a new level of engagement. On the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, projected to be the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America, the unique instrument cluster creates a visual reward for the driver's efforts to operate the car in a fuel-efficient manner on a long-term, day-to-day basis. 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ April 13, 2011

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