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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Courtesy photo STURBRIDGE — Authorities Southbridge area members of the 296th Combat Engineers Btn. had this are investigating an explosive group photo taken at their base in Gloucester, England in 1943. device discovered near Old Sturbridge Village early Saturday morning, Sept. 25. The State Police Bomb Squad and the federal Bureau of Alcohol Band of brothers endures Tobacco and Firearms blocked off a publicly accessible area near the OSV Access Road around 9 WWII VETERANS a.m. after Sturbridge police received a report of a suspicious HOLD REUNION device, according to a press release from Sturbridge police. BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Pedestrians walking through the NEWS STAFF WRITER area reported the object. STURBRIDGE — Their bond “The device was found to be a has withstood mortar fire, black cylindrical device and was nights spent in foxholes and located in an area frequented by above all else, 67 years. walkers,” Sturbridge police said Nothing has torn the bond in a statement. “A preliminary the men of the 296th Combat analysis revealed it to be a rudi- Engineer Battalion of the U.S. mentary type explosive device.” Army formed as they fought The bomb squad rendered the the Germany’s quest to con- explosive inert and will perform a quer Europe during World War more detailed analysis of it at the Outdoor Expo II. Surviving members of the lab, according to the press unit, many from Southbridge release. The Sturbridge Fire STURBRIDGE — Jahn Pearson, 11, of Holland made it to the top of the rock and surrounding towns, wall during the 14th annual Outdoor Expo held at the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club. reunited Wednesday,Sept. 22 at Ryan Grannan-Doll photos Turn To BOMB, page A12 the Sturbridge Host Hotel, con- Pfc. Joseph Breen, 86, of tinuing the friendship born Southbridge, proudly displays a during trying times many plaque of his unit’s history. years ago. “You get attached to people,” Brodeur said he would play said 86-year-old Pvt. Louis baseball or dance to pass the Brodeur, of Southbridge. time, but fighting for the free- CBA gets wind project update Their journey began March dom of the continent helped 3, 1943 when they were activat- the men form a tight bond. ed as a unit at Camp Shelby, in BY RICH HOSFORD people that meets twice a month to blades. Brodeur came to know another VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Hattiesburg, Miss. From there, solider named Alfred Thomas, network and discuss business-relat- Wind power from the proposed the men traveled to Liverpool, but lost touch with him after STURBRIDGE — The project ed related issues. As a group, CBA is facility would connect to the New England, and started their 672- the war ended. He said he manager of a controversial wind not involved in the wind project, England electrical grid and direct day tour through the European would love to see Thomas energy project in Brimfield met explained member Bob Datz, of power to homes in Massachusetts theater of operations traveling today and would present him with a local business association daztmedia The meeting was meant and New England. First Wind would 1,800 miles to Berlin, according with a special gift. last week to discuss the financial to be educational for its members. develop the site, build the turbines to Technician Fifth grade, “I would put my arms benefits of the project to the town The project First Wind is propos- and maintain control and owner- Joseph Civitillo, who grew up around him. Really hug him,” and the local economy. ing is to install eight to 10 wind tur- ship of the turbines. in Southbridge and now lives Brodeur said. David Velez, of First Wind in bines, producing up to 30 megawatts Velez said the project would have in Sturbridge. Along the way, Despite the bond, sometimes Boston, gave a short presentation of electricity, on West Mountain, many economic benefits. In broad they cleared minefields, built the difficulties of fighting Friday,Sept. 24, on the project to the just north of Route 20. The wind tur- terms the wind project would pro- bridges for Allied forces to Community Business Associates bines will be roughly 400 feet tall together caused tensions Turn To WIND, page A11 cross, and destroyed others to among the group. Pfc. William (CBA), a group of local business from the base to the tip of the stall Axis forces. Lajeunesse, 85, of Southbridge For the men of the battalion, said men sometimes became with war came lifelong friend- ships. Between battles, Turn To VETERANS, page A12 United Way kicks off campaign

BY RICH HOSFORD VILLAGER STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — The goal for the 2010 is $326,000 – a figure the United Way admits is a “tremendous undertaking.” Representatives from local nonprofit and community organizations in support of the United Way of Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton Inc. 2010 Annual Fundraising Kick- Off held Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village on Thursday, Sept. 23. Campaign Chairman Kim Quinn, of Southbridge Credit Union, said money raised will help the United Way support local organizations working for the betterment of their communities. “We know this is a tremendous undertak- ing but we are confident that with your help and support we can reach this goal,” she said. Left to right, Pfc. Pasquale Grifoni, Kachadour Avedisian, Technician Fifth “Remember we are working together to make Rich Hosford photo Grade Joseph Civitillo. Behind Civilitillo is Pfc. John Boniface, of Sturbridge. a difference in our own back yards.” Maurice “Moe” Boisvert, president and Chief Executive Officer of Youth To Bonfiace’s right is Sgt. John Jeanonotte, Pfc. Joseph Breen and Pfc. Quinn explained the amount to be raised Opportunities Upheld, Inc. was the guest speaker for the United Way of Roger Leboeuf, of Southbridge. Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton Inc. 2010 Annual Fundraising Kick-Off Turn To UNITED WAY, page A11 held at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village on Thursday, Sept. 23.

ALMANAC ...... 2 POLICE LOGS ...... 5 LOCAL SPORTS OPINION ...... 10 OSV GALA BENEFITS OBITUARIES ...... 13 PROUTY ROLLS FREEMAN FARM SPORTS ...... 14-15 PAGE 3 PAGE 14

INSIDE CALENDAR .....B SECT. 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, October 1, 2010 Cash in your closet VILLAGER

hen a client calls me while and carded and spun ALMANAC they are in the process of on a spinning wheel. Wcleaning out an estate, I TREASURES The cloth could be OPEN TO CLOSE advise them not to throw anything IN YOUR used for linen, bedding away before I see it. I have had to or clothing. With the HOLLAND: 413-245-7108 recover a wide variety of items HOME Industrial Revolution, Mon – Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and from the trash that we were able to material became more 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. turn into cash for them. I’ve plentiful and cheaper WAYNE retrieved old postcards from the and most people began FISKDALE: 508-347-6486 TUISKULA early 1900s, sports equipment to purchase cloth. Weekdays 9:00-4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 from the 1930s and costume jewel- Quilting is believed STURBRIDGE 508-347-6463 ry from the 1960s and earlier. to have begun in Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 In one case, there was some old bidders are collectors or dealers of ancient Egypt. Around clothing that the executor was the time homespun BRIMFIELD: 413-245-3451 those particular items. Weekdays: 9:00 – 4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 going to throw away but we were As with any other antique or materials were falling able to sell the Victorian era cloth- collectible, the reasons to collect it out of favor quilting WALES: 413-245-9808 ing that brought the estate thou- vary. There are so many options was becoming more Weekdays 8:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 4:30 and sands of dollars. that collectors typically find a widespread. Sat. 9:00 – 12:00 Our next auction will be a spe- niche. I’ll give you a short Commercial materials cialty auction where we will be were being produced overview of some of these areas. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS selling antique clothing, vintage 1920 is generally accepted as the for quilts and some of clothing, quilts, linens, textiles dividing line between antique and the scraps used in STURBRIDGE and buttons. An auction house vintage clothing. As with most making clothing were $303,125, 14 Wildwood Lane, Todd D. like ours typically sells a wide antiques and collectibles, the earli- used to make quilts. Stalker and Jessica L. Stalker to Robert variety of items from multiple er examples are usually worth the Quilt making adapt- A. George. estates at each auction. We typical- most money. Clothing from the ed as it kept pace with ly sell everything from antique the changing times in $50,000, 55 Brookfield Road, Michelle Civil War era and into the that we will be offering at our furniture, paintings, Sterling sil- our nation’s history. A. Schroth, Beverly I. Provost and Jeffrey Victorian era late 19th century are clothing and textile auction. We ver serving pieces and flatware to Womenfolk.com “The Art of W. Provost to Shane E. Schroth and very desirable, with pieces selling will publish the selling price in a estate and costume jewelry, pot- Quilting” offers a great amount of Michelle A. Schroth. into the hundreds of dollars. future column, or you can attend tery, glassware and china. We also information on quilting and its $100, 216 Hemlock Path, Deborah T. Brightly colored 1960s clothing in the auction to see what this and sell collectibles of all kinds, history. During the Civil War Flavia to Deborah T. Flavia Revocable good condition sells well. the other items sell for on including 1960s or earlier baseball quilts were sold to help support Trust. Collectors are always looking for Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Vernon cards, comic books, vintage toys, the troops and keep them warm. $100, 67 Arnold Road, Timothy P.Rossi something out of the ordinary. Hill Post at 267 Providence St. in advertising signs and posters. Log cabin quilts are made with a to Joseph A. Franco. Campbell’s Soup offered a paper Worcester. Preview of the items The estate that we are now han- center shape, usually a square $95,700, 21 Old Hamilton Road, dress that was said to be inspired begins at 1 p.m., and the auction is dling belonged to a woman who with strips sewn in sequence Randall B. Peppard and Melanie Peppard by Andy Warhol’s painting of the at 6 p.m. was a collector and dealer of vin- Campbell’s soup cans. We sold one around the sides. “Womenfolk” to Randall B. Peppard. tage clothing and textiles. There states: “The 1876 Philadelphia $100, 143 Lake Road and 146 Lake at one of our auctions several Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula, are enough items to warrant an Centennial Exposition was a big Road, JAJ Lake Road LLC to John J. years ago that brought about $400 Central Mass Auctions, www.cen- auction with just her collection. event in Victorian society. One of Argitis. even though it had some scratch- tralmassauctions.com, (508) 612- We have run specialty auctions in the most popular exhibits was the ing and soiling. 6111, [email protected] the past when we have had a large Japanese pavilion with its fasci- WALES In rural America women were m or Paul Joseph, Grey Ghost collection to sell. We typically get nating crazed ceramics and asym- often making homespun cloth. Auctions & Appraisals, (508) 943- $1, 5 Heck Road, Lori A. Isham, Robert a smaller number of bidders at a metrical art.” Flax was grown and the fibers 6570, [email protected]. W.Templeman and James A. Templeman specialty auction but the bidding were collected. They were washed The photo that appears with this to May O. Templeman. is competitive because all of the column is of a pre-Victorian dress $1, 5 Heck Road, May O. Templeman to May O. Templeman and Lori A. Isham. $77,000, 46 Mount Hitchcock Road, Stonebridge Press Robert E. 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ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE DONNA OGLE The Sturbridge Villager (USPS#024-955) is (508) 909-4064 published weekly by Stonebridge Press, Inc., GOT A NEWS TIP, AND IT’S [email protected] AFTER 5 P.M. OR A WEEKEND? 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Periodical postage paid at Southbridge, MA CALL A REPORTER’S LINE, OR SIMPLY DIAL ADVERTISING ASSISTANT 01550. POSTMASTER: Send address (800) 367-9898 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. SARAH MORTENSEN (508) 909-4112 changes to Sturbridge Villager, P.O. Box 90, [email protected] Southbridge, MA 01550 Friday, October 1, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 3 OSV gala benefits Freeman Farm programs PUBLIC MEETINGS REGIONAL BY RICH HOSFORD Thursday, Oct. 7: The Tantasqua/Union 61 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Executive Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in STURBRIDGE — The annual Old Burgess Elementary School. Sturbridge Village fundraising gala had them partying to give a cows a home — and general- Thursday, Oct. 1: The Tantasqua Regional Junior High School Council will meet at 2:15 lu support agriculture programs at the p.m., Main Office conference room, TRJHS. Village’s Freeman Farm. Administrators said they are pleased and BRIMFIELD excited that a Gala fundraiser dinner brought Wednesday, Oct. 6: The Planning Board will in more than expected to support the historic meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall annex. museum. For the third year in a row, volunteer organ- Thursday, Oct. 7: The Historical Commission izers of the annual Old Sturbridge Village will meet at 7 p.m. in the parlor at Hitchcock (OSV) Gala have surpassed their goal, this Academy. year raising a net total of $138,000, more than The Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in 50 percent more than last year’s total. Town Hall annex. The formal OSV Gala, held Sept. 18, drew a Tuesday, Oct. 12: The Conservation sold-out crowd of 257 supporters, and attract- Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the ed additional donations from supporters who Salisbury Annex Building conference room. could not attend in person. Proceeds from the event will support the museum’s Freeman Wednesday, Oct. 13: Last day to register to Farm, where historians recreate the activities vote in Nov. 2 election. of a working farm in the 1830s, including car- Thursday, Oct. 14: The Brimfield Trail ing for heritage breed livestock, and raising Courtesy photos heirloom crops. Committee at 7 p.m., Town Hall annex. OSV Interpreter Tom Kelleher (center) of Brimfield greets Dr. Clement LaCoste and Joan LaCoste of Gala chairman John J. Argitis, of STURBRIDGE Sturbridge, said total amount of funds raised Southbridge. far exceeded the committee’s expectations, Monday, Oct. 4: The Board of Selectmen will especially in light of the challenges posed by had a great time,” he meet at 6:30 p.m. in Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Sturbridge Town Hall. the economy. said. “It seems like each year we have this event The Board of Health at 6:45 p.m. in Center “We’re extremely pleased with not only the School Office Building, Second Floor. monetary success, but the fact that the com- it becomes more fun munity and our friends at the museum have and the word is spread- Tuesday, Oct. 5: The Planning Board will meet stepped up the level of support,” Argitis said. ing that it is a great at 6:30 p.m., in the Center Office Building. OSV President and CEO Jim Donahue evening for a great called the amount raised “astounding,” and cause.” Wednesday, Oct. 6: The School Building noted the key to this year’s Gala success was Argitis added he was Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Burgess Elementary School library. an expanded auction organized by co-chairs pleased people were Suzanne Fantaroni, of Southbridge, and supporting the Village because the mission – Thursday, Oct. 7: The Conservation Sherri Hostage, of Sturbridge, who doubled Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in the Senior the number of auction items offered. “to provide modern Center, 480 Main St. Additionally, Donahue thanked Mike Cimini, Americans with a deep- of Sturbridge, and Elizabeth Peppel, of ened understanding of Tuesday, Oct. 12: The Cable Advisory Charlton, co-chairs of the advertising and their own times Committee will meet at 4 p.m. in the second sponsorship committee, which netted 40 per- through a personal floor rear conference room, Town Hall. encounter with New Old Sturbridge Village Gala auction co-chairs Sherri Hostage (left) of The Master Plan Steering Committee will meet cent more than last year’s total, and Joan Sturbridge, and Suzanne Fantaroni of Southbridge. at 6:30 p.m., Veterans Hall, Town Hall. McGrath of Sturbridge, for her work as chair England’s past” – is important for modern The Board of Selectmen will meet in work ses- of the logistics committee. “It was an endeavor, a journey for sure,” she sion at 6:30 p.m. in the second floor rear confer- times “The success of this Gala is another impor- said. “We knew something big was happening. ence room, Town Hall. “I believe we should understand our histo- tant step in the Village’s turnaround,” I felt like things were so exciting and I knew it ry,”Argitis said. “With a better understanding Donahue said. “We were hoping just to match would be big when event. The room was filled Wednesday, Oct. 13: The Zoning Board of of ourselves we will be able to achieve a better last year’s total, never dreaming that the Gala with great energy and it was a great night. Appeals will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Center understanding of where we are as a society. Office Building. volunteers would raise so much more. We’re ecstatic with the whole thing.” We can learn from our past mistakes and Extended voter registration hours, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. They’ve been planning this event for an entire Main corporate sponsors of the Gala make a better future.” in the Town Clerk’s office Town Hall. Last day year, and we are deeply grateful for their ded- include AMCOMM Wireless of Sturbridge, The top-grossing auction item of the to register for Nov. 2 election. ication and long hours of hard work.” XtraMart, McGrath Insurance, Hometown evening was a 12-meter chartered sailing The Gala’s theme was “See Old Sturbridge Bank, Bollus Lynch, JS Fleming, Schmidt WALES cruise donated by Joseph D. Messler, Jr. of Village in a Whole New Light.” Argitis said Equipment and an anonymous individual Camden, Maine. Other unique auction items Monday, Oct. 4: The Council on Aging will people came in their finest and had an enjoy- donor. that sparked competitive bidding included an meet at 1 p.m. in the Senior Center. able evening at the Village. Gala committee members include: John J. The Conservation Commission will meet at 7 Old Sturbridge Village Hitchcock-style “It was a very festive atmosphere and people Argitis, Michael Cimini, Lisa Dalberth, p.m. in Town Hall. “Signature Chair,” crafted by Sherri Hostage, Michelle Matte, Joan Sturbridge artist Tim McGrath, Cynthia Michener, Fiona Sparrow, Tuesday, Oct. 5: The Board of Health will meet Bardsley; Patriots tickets and Peter Stansky, Jeff Burdick, Danyel and at 1 p.m. in Town Hall. donated by David and Kathie The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. in Thad Darger, Molly Giordano, and Jayne Huhtala, of Phillipston; U.S. Town Hall. Jewell, all of Sturbridge; Suzanne Fantaroni, Open Golf tournament tickets, Janet Garon, and Ron Vairo, all of donated by Frances & David Monday, Oct. 11: The Planning Board will Southbridge; Sandy Carroll of West Boylston; Magee of Rye, N.Y. and Susan meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Alina Chand of Paxton; Rich Donnell of and David Collins of Lincoln Whitinsville; Brenda Hallenbeck of Tuesday, Oct. 12: The Cemetery Commission and a contemporary sideboard Framingham; David Huhtala of Phillipston; will meet at 6 p.m., in Town Hall. donated by Paul Giroaurd, Clara O’Neill of Shrewsbury; Betsy Peppel of The Recreation Commission will meet at 6:30 owner of Fine Lines in p.m. in Town Hall. Charlton; Bob Grant of Stafford Springs, Sturbridge. Conn, Cindy Sebrell of Thompson, Conn; and “It was amazing,” said Wednesday, Oct. 13: The Senior Association Randy Sussman of New York, NY. 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BY RICH HOSFORD VILLAGER STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — A high-energy, African choir, which performs drumming and dancing routines is coming to Sturbridge for a one-night concert. The Sturbridge Worship Center is hosting the internationally renowned Destiny Africa Children’s Choir for a special concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8 at 9 Mashapaug Road, Sturbridge. Admission is free though donations to the Kampala Children Centre, the non-profit that supports the choir, will be accepted. Destiny Africa is the Children’s Choir of Kampala Children Centre (KCC), located in Kampala, Uganda. KCC rescues orphaned children from war-torn areas and the streets and provides them with education, housing and medical care. The choir began in 2005 as the brainchild a Courtesy photo housemother in Uganda and a hand- Kampala Children Centre’s Destiny Africa Children’s Choir in a performance last year at the ful of children at KCC, who began to Sturbridge Worship Center. The choir will return for another show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct 9 to raise get together and sing about life and money for fellow children at the Kampala Centre in Uganda. The Sturbridge concert by the African faith, the organization’s web site Children’s Choir combines traditional dance with song. explains. The group began traveling sible. He said he is not will be an opportunity for them to Uganda to raise awareness of the hope to a desperate world,” a release one on the fence of what to do that worried that the choir will not raise get to know the Sturbridge area, organizations and to drum up sup- from KCC states. “Through their evening come out,” he said. “They funds for their cause, because the which I think is great,” he said. “It port for its work. In 2008 the group music and art, they are influencing will be glad they did and will leave story is compelling and the perform- will also be a chance for people here traveled outside of the country for church leaders, leaders of nations, refreshed and having experienced ance will move people. to get to know them.” the first time, visiting the United the corporate world and inspiring something different. Also, we are “ We wanted to allow people to The Sturbridge Worship Center Kingdom, including a performance fellow children.” definitely expecting another good give what they want and what they supports missions in developing for Prime Minister Gordon Brown This year will mark the second turnout so I recommend people get can,” he said. “We know people will countries by aiding local churches at 10 Downing Street. Since that time the choir has played at the there early.” enjoy it so much they will support and organizations in country. The time they have performed for Queen Sturbridge Worship Center. Pastor Rankin said last year’s concert the kids and the mission. We didn’t center provides help with food dis- Elizabeth II as well as schools, Stuart Rankin said last year’s per- was a big crowd pleaser. The choir, want anyone to feel as though they persal and medical treatment and churches, mayors, a governor and formance was a big success, with he said, is made up of about 15 chil- can’t come.” provides Biblical and life skill edu- state senators in the United States. over 250 people in attendance. He dren, boys and girls, between the The children in the choir will be cation. “Destiny Africa has become a hopes this year will draw at least as ages 7 and 15. The children wear staying at the center for the week fol- For information on the concert or voice for millions of suffering chil- many people and encourages every- bright traditional Ugandan clothing lowing the concert. In that time, to help support the children’s stay in dren in Africa and the world over, a one to check it out. and dance and drum as they sing. Rankin explained, they will visit the Sturbridge area with food dona- channel that brings healing, joy and “I strongly recommend that any- “It is very high energy,” Ranking sites in the area and get a chance to tions, contact the center at (508) 347- said. “The people just loved it, these acquaint themselves with the 9642 or email Rankin at kids are so energetic and exude life Sturbridge community. They will [email protected] Need to clean out your garage, basement, closet? and joy.The music has good rhythm visit Tantasqua Regional High g. Feel like you need to simplify your lifestyle? and they perform some great danc- School to meet with students and ing.” spend time at local churches and Rich Hosford can be reached at Looking for some extra cash in this economy? Rankin added the center decided elder homes. 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Little Joe Gallant, 2, of North Brookfield, gets a good look at a stuffed bobcat on the shoulders of dad Joe.

Mom Sandy McGinty, and daughter Emma McGinty, 6, of North Brookfield take a closer look George Herrick of the Western Mass Fly Fisherman, helps Sabrina Wilson, of Millbury tie a fly. at a few skeletons. Friday, October 1, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 LEARNING Tantasqua gets $462,563 grant

BY RICH HOSFORD Chapter 70 funds. At the time, she said, the whose first language is not English. November meeting of state superintendents VILLAGER STAFF WRITER school district was facing a 4 percent, or The district is also going to spend $50,000 to where the proposal will be discussed. The state STURBRIDGE — The Tantasqua Regional $300,000, cut in state funds. Now, she said, the hire an additional guidance counselor for the legislature will eventually have to make the School Committee voted to allocate moneys school district would be able to maintain educa- high school. Durgin said this was a move the final decision, but Durgin said the board want- from an Educational Jobs Grant and to send a tional services and reimburse the towns. administration had been considering for years, ed to make its views known early. resolution to the Massachusetts Association of “We will still be able to do all the things we but had consistently put it off in favor of filling The problem with adopting Common Core School Committees (MASC) expressing its need to on the whole and give back to the com- other positions, such as math or English teach- standards, the superintendent explained, is that opposition to adopting national standards of munities,” she said. “We are doing our best to ers. Hiring a new counselor, he said, would help at present there are no clear assessments for student performance during the meeting give back to the communities that supported us the school run its new freshmen mentoring pro- teachers to use when developing curriculum. Tuesday,Sept. 21 when we faced the cuts.” gram and free up the other counselors to focus “There are no assessments teachers can get a The meeting began with School Business Because of the decision, Brimfield will save on older students. hold of,” he said. “If they had them, that would Manager Deborah Boyd informing the board $21,613 in transportation costs, Brookfield will “The new guidance counselor will work with be valuable, but now teachers don’t know what the district had recently been awarded a federal save $16,881, Holland will save $12,158, the freshmen population and help ease the load to master.” Education Jobs Grants of $462,563. After the Sturbridge will save $39,458 and Wales will save on the other counselors so they can focus on Durgin said that because the schools have administration made up for shortfalls in previ- $9,890. helping students with selecting a college and been using MCAS as a basis for building cur- ous allocations from state funds, the board had The board also decided to allocate $37,443 for the college application process,” he said. riculum, changing the assessment structure at to decide what to do with $356,915. a part time special education teacher at the The board decided to leave $121,102 unspoken this point would be difficult for struggling stu- Boyd recommended the board use $100,000 of high school and $25,000 to hire a reading for and to roll it over into the next budget cycle. dents. He said that if the state wants new stan- the additional grant funds to decrease trans- instructor to work two days a week. The board also voted to send a resolution dards, they should start fresh and build them portation assessments to the member commu- Superintendent Daniel G. Durgin explained the expressing its opposition to a possible action by from the ground up. nities. She explained that in June the board had reading instructor was necessary to help with the state to adopt the federal Common Core “This is the wrong thing to do and the wrong kept the transportation costs as originally pro- larger-than-expected class sizes for remedial standards of student performance. Common time to do it,” he said. posed, even though the cost of providing trans- students. The school district will also spend Core standards would replace MCAS as the pri- Rich Hosford may be reached by phone at (508) portation was below projections, in order to $20,000 for English-Language Learner contract- mary student assessment tool. The resolution 909-4136 or by email rhosford@stonebridge- meet other expenses not covered by state ed services to provide assistance to students was sent to MASC in anticipation of a press.com.

BRIMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL garlic green beans, cheese stick, homemade bread, vegetables, fruit, etable, fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 8 fruit, milk. Alternate: alternate milk. Friday, Oct. 8 No lunch. Monday, Oct. 4 entrée. Wednesday, Oct. 6 No school, professional development. Snack program: Graham cracker, Tuesday, Oct. 5 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, WALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL milk or juice. Lunch: Macaroni and Hot dog on a bun, baked beans, side vegetables, fruit, milk. TANTASQUA JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH cheese, vegetable, fruit, milk. Monday, Oct. 4 of macaroni and cheese, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 7 SCHOOL Tuesday, Oct. 5 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, cereal, Alternates: alternate entrée, chef ’s Meatballs in gravy, buttered noodles, Snack program: Cereal bar, cereal, Monday, Oct. 4 milk, fruit, juice. Lunch: Chicken salad. vegetables, fruit, milk. milk or juice. Lunch: Chicken Assorted sliders (burger or rib), pota- nuggets, flavored rice, green beans, Wednesday, Oct. 6 Friday, Oct. 8 nuggets, rice, vegetable, fruit, milk. to puffs, broccoli, strawberry cup, fruit, milk. Toasted cheese sandwich, creamy No school, professional development. Wednesday, Oct. 6 milk. Alternate: chicken nuggets, Tuesday, Oct. 5 tomato soup, cherry squares, milk. Snack program: Pretzels, popcorn, rice, whole wheat roll. Breakfast: Muffins, cereal, milk, Alternate: alternate entrée. HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL milk or juice. Lunch: Pasta with Tuesday, Oct. 5 fruit, juice. Lunch: French toast Thursday, Oct. 7 meatballs, garlic bread, cheese stick, Salad or peanut butter and jelly sand- Meatloaf with gravy, mashed pota- sticks, sausage, hash browns, fruit, Shepherd’s pie, cheesy garlic bread, vegetable, fruit, milk. wiches available as substitute. toes, corn, dinner rolls, blueberry milk. fruit cup, milk. Alternate: alternate Thursday, Oct. 7 Monday, Oct. 4 crisp, milk. Alternate: assorted pizza. Wednesday, Oct. 6 entrée, chef ’s salad. Snack program: Fresh fruit, milk or Salisbury steak, mashed potato, veg- Wednesday, Oct. 6 Breakfast: Doughnuts, cereal, milk, Friday, Oct. 8 juice. Lunch: Scrambled eggs, muf- etable, fruit, milk. Bowl of chili, nachos and cheese, cit- fruit, juice. Lunch: Elbow macaroni No school, professional development. fin, potato puffs, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 5 rus and cherry vinaigrette salad, with or without meat sauce, peas, Chicken tenders, french fries, vegeta- cheese, fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 8 BURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL fruit, juice, milk. Alternate: chicken No school, professional development. bles, fruit, milk. patty in a fresh roll, pasta salad. Thursday, Oct. 7 Monday, Oct. 4 Wednesday, Oct. 6 Thursday, Oct. 7 Breakfast: French toast sticks, cere- BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicken patties on roll, potato Cheese ravioli with sauce, vegetable, Cook’s choice, vegetables, frosted al, milk, fruit, juice. Lunch: wedges, vegetables, fruit, milk. fruit, milk. peanut butter bar, fruit, juice, milk. Pepperoni pizza, carrots, fruit, milk. Monday, Oct. 4 Tuesday, Oct. 5 Thursday, Oct. 7 Alternate: tacos with rice or burgers Friday, Oct. 8 Pasta with or without meat sauce, American chop suey, cheese cups, Ham, egg and cheese pockets, veg- and fries (alternate weeks). No school, professional development. Write Us!

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EDITORIAL Falling for Playing with autumn This is being written in appreciation of fall, aka autumn, that wonderful, wondrous time of year when foliage and fresh air clear the our food head and heighten the senses. We, as a people, a nation and a world seem nowadays perilously preoc- cupied with “being green.” once again But I’m so much more enlivened by the myriad hues and happenings of hy can’t they just stop playing autumn. Green is your ho- with our food? It’s a basic les- hum everyday American son we thought everyone aspiration. I think that as a Wlearned from their mother. nation and a world we ought Granted, some improvements were thought to aspire to being autumnal to be good at the time, but even pasteurization — that is, multi-hued, multi- talented, multi-tasked and has its detractors. Think about it, just because AS YOU boiling milk makes it last longer and kill LETTERS TO THE EDITOR multi-faceted. germs, who’s to say some of those germs LIKE IT I just wish that those weren’t beneficial to man over the millennia? among us who are overtly How else does one explain probiotic yogurt? vegetable (as opposed to ani- Many people who grew up drinking raw “We need Truth Tellers in Washington” MARK ASHTON mal) and prone to “falling” milk — as it is called now — are repulsively from limbs and branches healthy. No allergies. No major illnesses. Letter to the Editor, finally passed when the vote was allowed to each season were more com- Could there be a link to good health and eating September 24, 2010 be taken. mercially marketable. in a more natural manner? This week, my wife and I received a politi- 4. It was the Democrats in 1969 who broke Take my backyard, for instance — please! Hmmm. That one deserves much more con- cal mailer from the [U.S. Rep.] Richard Neal the “people’s trust” and first started the use of One of the five largest oak trees in the state sideration than it gets. Twenty years ago, how [D-Mass.] Campaign. In it, Neal stated that Social Security money as a “slush fund” for (I’ve been told) resides there in all its oaken many who were in school at the time even “he fought to protect our social security ben- Government Social Welfare Programs. splendor, with hundreds of branches, thou- heard of another kid anywhere who was aller- efits from Congressional Republicans who Representative Neal’s claim that “he fought sands of offshoots and twigs and other capil- gic to an entire food group? refused to put FICA withholdings in a lock for seniors to protect their Social Security laries, each of which culminates in a goodly We bring this up because a Massachusetts box.” His reference was to House Bill H.R. benefits from Republicans” is an outright fab- number of fruits and leaves. The fruits there- firm is on the cusp of convincing the FDA to 1259 which dates back 11 years to 1999. The rication. We need change in the Second of are acorns, which are clunking to the statement seemed contrary to what I remem- Congressional District. Richard Neal has approve genetically altered salmon — a ground in record numbers (and sizes) this bered, so I searched the Congressional Record held this seat for 22 years. If politicians can- frankenfish that grows twice as fast as the nat- year, bringing smiles (and tiny little back- and found the claim to be totally without not speak the simple truth within a political aches) to the squirrels trying to lug them off to ural variety and “appears” to be safe, accord- merit. Consider the following facts, word by mailer, they shouldn’t be trusted to represent nests and nooks and aeries for the approach- ing to an advisory committee. They did grant word, from the Congressional Record: us in Washington. This November we will ing winter. The leaves are numbered up in the more testing is in order. But why bother? 1. It was a Republican, Rep Herger of Calif., have the historic opportunity to elect a true gazillions — on this one oak tree alone — and We’re thinking money may be the answer to who authored the Social Security Lockbox conservative Republican to our district, Tom are already littering the backyard lawn with that question. Money is behind the beef Bill. It had 38 cosponsors; Rep. Neal was not Wesley. Tom is not a career politician; he is a misshapen brown remnants of their original industry shooting cattle up with so much one of them. businessman and former Navy pilot who vibrant selves. antibiotics and growth hormones that chil- 2. All but one Republican in the House understands that politics is a noble calling, Can’t some enterprising young scientist, dren reach puberty earlier than they once did voted in favor of this bill, 11 Democrats not a profession. Lets send someone who some Billy Mays of October, come up with a and medical science is seeing more antibiotic- opposed it. There were 428 votes cast. speaks the truth and listens to those he will few commercially viable uses for these mani- resistant “superbugs” than ever before. 3. Senate Republicans attempted seven represent. festly overabundant droppings? Aren’t these So enter AquaBounty — who could hate a times, over a five month period, to bring this JOHN F. C OOPER oak leaves laden with tannin? Couldn’t they be name like that? They are itching to start bill to a floor vote. Each and every time the used in manufacturing hair coloring? Shoe BRIMFIELD genetically altering fish ASAP arguing it is measure was blocked by Senate Democrats. It polish? Coppertone products? Aren’t they economically wise and environmentally sus- truly something literally to dye for? Or maybe tainable. That last word works a lot of magic there’s a way to harness them — compacted these days, but critics have some weighty con- SOUND OFF! and compressed, perhaps — for use as winter cerns. woodstove fuel, or even for housing insula- You start to mess with genetics of the food tion, maybe even for composite hardboard we eat and you end up with more food aller- hill. sheathing or paneling. I don’t know how, but gies and less of the natural species. And look Free event at OSV We need the administrators of Southbridge can’t somebody get to thinking on these possi- how much backlash simply farming salmon and Sturbridge to hold a meeting to discuss bilities? has created globally. the pros and cons regarding this road come up On the other hand, there are other things I But man likes to tinker, and tinker he will. provides food for thought with some alternatives. love about autumn as well, all of which have This is more certainly so if the words money to do with tradition. For one, there’s the and jobs are connected to it. Sound Off: chance to walk down to a high school football This is not a rush to create a vital medicine In his letter to the editor ( “Thanks for help, game, to find friends and acquaintances gath- to help eradicate disease. It is a case in which patience on OSV’s free event,” Friday, Aug. 27 ered in a spirit of friendly competition (until the very thing that would be created may have Sturbridge Villager), James Donohue, presi- Brick sidewalks are not Thanksgiving Day, when it becomes serious short-term benefits, but let one of these super- dent and CEO of Old Sturbridge Village, stat- do-or-die time!), junk food bingeing, joviality, fish out into the wild and you start on the slip- ed that the record-setting attendance at the best use of tax $$ fresh air, and fun. We watched last weekend’s pery slope to the eradication of a species with Aud. 13 free Friday event was proof that the local game with a friend who says he hasn’t one fin in the endangered column already. Village continues to be relevant, meaningful Sound Off: missed the Turkey Day Classic, between the It seems we are much to willing to gain a and in demand. Shame on you, Sturbridge Selectmen for not Southbridge High School Pioneers and the world of fish and lose our soul — and maybe I agree with him and what I took from the listening to your consituents — or do you just Bartlett High School (Webster) Indians, in 55 our health along with it. letter is that it also shows that a trip to the listen to those that agree with you? We years. We hope he gets to keep the tradition Village is also overpriced. thought you would be for the average, hard- alive for at least another 45 years. It would be nice if OSV couls use the $1 mil- working people, the people who are having a Also, fall provides us with better sleeping lion earmark that [state] Sen. [Steven] Brewer hard time making a living and the retirees on weather, brisker breezes (but without the steered toward them to help reduce entrance a fixed income. nasty white stuff), end-of-season cornucopias fees. I think that would be important during If you can find an extra $189,250 for brick of tomatoes, squashes and pumpkins, and the LETTERS the recession and I hope this experience sidewalks, please put it toward our tax rate so greatest fall blessing of all — autumnal would help them do that. we can afford living in this beautiful town. apples. I enjoyed my first native Macouns of Extra! Extra! Read All About It! During these hard times and with all the the season this past weekend — like most We think you’re important enough expenses townspeople are expected to endure, everything harvested this year a few weeks to tell all our readers to turn to the we certainly can’t afford frivolous spending. ahead of schedule, but just as tart/sweet and Opinion pages and read your More discussion needed rock-hard tasty as ever. Letters to the Editor. I won’t complain if there’s a bumper crop of But first, you have to write us! on Old South Road Macouns this year. Perhaps we’ll be enjoying Mail your letters to the Sturbridge them even into the winter months for a Villager, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, Sound off: Another way to look at change. MA 01550. This is in response to the Sound Off about I suppose that to some folks even raking and Or e-mail your Old South Road. (“For safety, make no change bagging are beloved traditions, but I’ve never to Old South Road,” Friday, Sept. 10 brick sidewalk issue letters to the edi- personally gotten the hang of “enjoying” such Sturbridge Villager.) I have been reading the articles about the clean-up sessions. The bounty is huge, but the tor at Thankfully, the person was not injured by brick sidewalks around the benefits — at best — are minimal. tseelye@stone- the careless speeding driver, but at the same Sturbridge Common. I would rather look at What we really need, of course, is the bridgepress.com. time, how does this one incident justify clos- this another way. My first thought would be Booker T. Washington of everything Quercus. You’ll need to ing the road? Keeping the road closed during what is best for the planet i.e. materials used, Forget the peanut, which already has hun- provide your the winter is not fair to the surrounding installation and upkeep. The cost would come dreds of uses and its very own wing in the name and place neighbors who wish it to be kept open as a next. Aesthetics would be third. I have been to Pantheon of Useful Produce. It’s about time of residence, shortcut. It especially is not fair to the memorial places where stones etc. are donat- we put the mighty oak to work as well. along with a Shepherd Road and Breakneck Road and ed with the donor’s name inscribed. A porous Otherwise, left to its own devices, the grandfa- phone number, other residents of Wallace Road. surface is better for the earth, less runoff. Go therly shrub in our backyard will spend the so we can verify Consider after a snowstorm — if the lower to OSV to see the dirt paths which are next four weeks sending all of its produce into the letter is part of Breakneck Road is not plowed until crowned and treated to not turn to mud. I’m two specific places: every gutter and down- yours. later in the afternoon, the residents are left sure with research, our town can find a good spout of our bungalow; and into the yard, with trying to get up the icy hill which can be We don’t have a solution that most people are happy with. which leads to the driveway, front sidewalks, very dangerous — and what if there was an Forever the optimist. and street. set limit, but if you keep it around emergency? The only option is to go up that Which somehow makes all these leaves MY 600 words or so, you’re going to problem and ultimately requires significant have a better chance at seeing all labor on the part of someone to dislodge your words in print. (rake), collect (bag) and otherwise dispose of. If you want to write a bit longer SOUND OFF! At the very least, can’t someone find me a about a particular issue, maybe a way to charge the resident squirrels in our guest Your Turn column is your cup WE KNOW you’ve got an opinion, so what are you waiting for? Sound Off! neighborhood a fair market price for the boun- of tea. If you do that, try to keep it It’s a fast and easy way to let everyone know what’s on your mind.What’s more is if you’re ty they’re enjoying. Even at just a penny per between 700-800 words. worried about putting you’re name out there, don’t be! With Sound Off! you don’t have to acorn per squirrel, I’ll have more than enough Remember, libelous remarks leave a name. Just call our Sound Off! line at 508-909-4076, wait for the prompt and, presto, to retire — in comfort — by this time next and/or personal attacks are a no-no that’s it — time to talk. year. and could lead to your letter not OK, so there are a couple guidelines: We ask that you speak clearly enough so we can being published. accurately transcribe your message.You’ll want to keep your remarks relatively brief so we Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for Stonebridge Press publications, unless he’s So, what are you waiting for? have enough space in the newspaper to include it all. If you don’t want to leave a message, that’s OK. You can e-mail your Sound Off! to forced into raking and bagging tree droppings Start writing! all Saturday afternoon. [email protected]. Just remember to label it as a Sound Off. Friday, October 1, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 OPINION Do I need a cover letter?

his is probably the employer. A hiring manger ing. State which position you the targeted company’s web- tomer. I have been honored most asked ques- will see through this ploy are applying for in the first site. I guarantee there will be with employee of the month tion from job seek- immediately and identify it paragraph of your cover let- something there that you can twice in the past year for my CAREER Ters. Must every for what it is, a lazy person’s ter, and include other specific relate to your own experi- “customer-centric approach”. resume be accompanied by STRATEGIES attempt to find a job. The details such as a job ID num- ence, skills and abilities. This tells the hiring manger a cover letter? The answer competition is fierce and the ber if one was provided in the Mission statements are a that you cared enough to is a firm and resounding days of scattershot cover let- job posting, and where you great means of segueing into research the company, and YES! And not only do you ters are long gone. learned of the opening. your dialogue concerning the that your customer service JUDITH need a cover letter, but your A tailored cover letter does A successful cover letter value you will bring to the skills would be a definite SWANSON cover letter must be tai- not begin with “Dear Hiring requires research into the company. The mission state- asset for their service depart- lored to each specific job for Manager” or even worse, “To company’s history and recent ment for Advance Auto Parts ment. which you are applying. whom it may concern”. accomplishments. You can reads, “It is the Mission of Powerful cover letters are While a great résumé can gic marketing tool and the Sometimes the job posting find this information by Advance Auto Parts to pro- comprehensive, clear, concise open doors, a compelling first document an employer will specify the person to inputting the company’s vide personal vehicle owners and compelling. Three or cover letter is an equally sees, so it is often the first direct your cover letter to. If name in your search engine and enthusiasts with the four high-impact paragraphs important component of impression you will make. It not, you can learn the name and clicking the “News” tab, vehicle related products and should be enough to tell the your employment cam- is not a rehash of your of the company’s human or by searching the compa- knowledge that fulfill their reader how your skills and paign. résumé, but is your chance to resources contact or hiring ny’s website. A mention that wants and needs at the right accomplishments relate to Submitting a résumé with- say, in plain English, what manager by logging onto the the target company recently price. Our friendly, knowl- performing the position for out a cover letter is like barg- you offer and what you will company’s website or calling won a contract with XYZ edgeable and professional which you applied. Yes, it ing into a conversation with- bring to the position. Using the main phone number and Industries can be used as a staff will help inspire, edu- takes a bit of work to com- out first introducing yourself. the active voice, your cover asking a receptionist for the good lead-in to the specific cate and problem-solve for pose a winning cover letter, This primary support docu- letter should convey enthusi- hiring manager’s name. Once need that you can fill in their our customers.” but the return on your invest- ment must be targeted to the asm and allow your personal- you have a contact name be new business upturn. In your cover letter to ment can be enormous. specific position you are ity to shine through. sure to use the person’s for- You must demonstrate to Advance Auto Parts you applying for, relating your The goal of a job-winning mal designation such as the reader that you have some might state, “In line with Judith Swanson is a certi- skills and experience to those cover letter is to make person- “Mr.,” “Ms.” or “Dr.”. knowledge of their company your mission statement, dur- fied professional resume detailed in the job posting, al connection with the reader. Many hiring managers are and that you made an educat- ing my career I have made it a writer and career coach who and explaining why you are You cannot merely change screening for multiple open- ed choice when you applied point to learn not only my owns Persuasive Resumes. She the candidate best suited to the name of the company and ings within their companies for a job with their organiza- company’s product line, but is a resident of Fiskdale. the position. position title, attach it to your and they will need to estab- tion. the application of those prod- Your cover letter is a strate- resume and shoot it off to the lish which job you are target- At the very least, read over ucts to better serve the cus- Think twice before joining the ‘gold rush’

n recent months, you from the stormy financial higher, agreed-upon price. If you Given these drawbacks to invest- you might not like what you see. But may have heard a lot markets. purchased gold in the form of coins, ing in gold, what can you do to fight holding your investments for the about investing in But as an investment pos- bullion or bars, you’d face storage, back against market volatility? One long term may help your portfolio Igold. But is gold the sibility, gold has some security, insurance and liquidity of the best ways is to diversify your better weather the ups and downs right choice for you? “scratches” to it. First of issues. You need to do a lot of holdings among a variety of invest- you’ll encounter in the investment Actually, many factors all, contrary to what you research before investing in gold ments suitable for your financial world. are involved in this may believe, gold prices do mining companies, because some of objectives. Market downturns often So try to avoid the allure of gold as investment decision — not always go up; instead, these companies may still be in the affect one type of asset class more a “quick fix” to whatever seems to and you’ll want to consid- they will fluctuate, some- gold-exploring stage — and there’s than another, so if you can spread be ailing the financial markets at a er these factors before times greatly. no guarantee their explorations will your dollars among a variety of particular time. Other investments you invest. FINANCIAL Furthermore, there are lead to profitable discoveries. asset classes, you can help blunt the may be less glitzy and glamorous Of course, the lure of specific risks with the dif- Also, even when its price is con- effects of volatility. Keep in mind, than gold, but they can have their gold is undeniable. FOCUS ferent ways of investing in siderably lower than it is today, gold though, that diversification, by own sparkle. Throughout history, gold gold. If you bought a gold is still a fairly expensive investment itself, cannot guarantee a profit or has been perceived as hav- futures contract (an obliga- compared to other choices. It can be protect against loss. This article has been submitted by ing great intrinsic value. JEFF BURDICK tion to buy gold at a prede- costly to go into the gold futures In coping with volatility, you’ll Jeff Burdick, Financial Advisor, And this year, as you may termined future date and market. And you’ll likely have to also help yourself by taking a long- Edward Jones in Sturbridge. He may know, gold prices have hit record price), you could lose money if gold spend thousands of dollars if you term view of your investments’ per- be contacted at (508) 347-1420 or highs, at well over $1,200 an ounce, falls, because you’ll still be obligated want to buy a bar of gold or even a formance. If you look at your invest- [email protected]. as people have sought “shelter” to complete your contract at the bunch of coins. ment statement for a given month, Controversial Brimfield wind farm project discussed

WIND tracting positions, Velez said, problems for the company. sidiary could trigger adverse conse- the town invest its future in a part- continued from page A1 adding that First Wind attempts to “As of June 30, 2010, we had gross quences for other subsidiaries, nership with it?” hire locally when possible. outstanding indebtedness of including possible defaults under Fearing said he is also concerned vide a source of energy not reliant Not everyone at the meeting was approximately $516.9 million,” First their debt agreements, which could that First Wind states it “relies heav- on fossil fuels, which are subject to convinced by Velez’s presentation. Wind Holdings Inc. states. “Of this have a material adverse effect on ily” on government policies that price fluctuations. It would also help John Fearing, a Brimfield resident amount, approximately $184.1 mil- our business, financial condition support renewable energy. If there meet growing energy needs. and member No Brimfield Wind, a lion matures prior to July 1, 2011. We and results of operations,” First is a political change in upcoming “Anyone who buys energy knows community group opposed to the do not have available cash or short- Wind concludes. elections, he said, support for these the costs change,” he said. project, said he has strong doubts term liquid investments sufficient One possible outcome of the com- programs might decrease. First “Fluctuation is the most troubling about First Wind. Fearing said he to repay all of this indebtedness and pany’s debt, First Wind states, is Wind itself states that if this occurs, thing for businesses. Wind energy lives four to five miles from the pro- we have not obtained commitments that it could “make it difficult for us it would harm the business. provides a hedge against oil price posed project location, and his for refinancing all of this debt. to satisfy our obligations with “If governmental authorities do volatility.” involvement with the group is based Therefore, we may not be able to respect to our indebtedness, and not continue supporting, or reduce The project would have benefits to on his view of the company rather extend the maturity of this indebt- failure to comply with these obliga- their support for the development of Brimfield and the local economy as than the project. edness or to otherwise successfully tions could result in an event of wind energy projects, our revenues well, Velez said. “I don’t have a thing against wind refinance current maturities. If we default under those agreements, may be adversely affected, our eco- First Wind would pay between energy, I am very disturbed and are unable to repay or further which could be difficult to cure, or nomic return on certain projects $140,000 and $175,000 a year to the alarmed when I look at the financial extend the maturity on the $171.8 result in our bankruptcy.” may be reduced, our financing costs town and is working with the Board statements put out by First Wind,” million of turbine supply loans Fearing said the situation, as he may increase, it may become more of Selectmen to negotiate possible said Fearing, who is a banker by included in this current indebted- reads it, means First Wind is an difficult to obtain financing, and our further payments to the town. profession. ness, we would be in default on these unsafe partner for the town. business and prospects may other- “Other communities have used What Fearing is alluding to is an loans.” “As a banker, I’m alarmed and dis- wise be adversely affected,” First similar payments to improve Aug. 18, Form S-1 filed by First Wind The document goes on to say that turbed when I look at the financial Wind states. schools, hospitals, fire departments Holdings, Inc. with the Securities subsidiaries of First Wind have col- history of the company and the “My concerns have everything to or for tax cuts,” Velez said. and Exchange Commission. In the lateralized their indebtedness and financial statement published in the do with the company,” Fearing said. Velez added the project would cre- report First Wind lists risks facing in certain cases the “assets of cer- SEC filing,” he said. “My fear is that ate jobs in town. The Brimfield proj- the company and outlines its cur- tain subsidiaries collateralize the they are not a viable entity. If a nor- Rich Hosford may be reached by ect is projected to generate more rent financial situation. In the docu- indebtedness of other subsidiaries.” mal investor would not invest in the phone at (508) 909-4136 or by email at than 150 construction jobs and con- ment, First Wind states it has signif- “This cross-collateralization company,and based on the numbers [email protected]. icant debt that may cause future means that a default by one sub- no sane investor would, why would United Way kickoff sets annual fundraising goal

UNITED WAY for the United Way because of the support wide range of social, psychological, educa- gift you can give.” continued from page A1 they have received from the organization over tional, vocational and preventive and rehabil- The second way to help, Boisvert said, is to the years. Santullo-Fors also had the same sen- itative programs for troubled and at-risk chil- make financial donations to support the work was determined by looking at the applications timent as White, explaining she likes to help dren, adolescents, and families. of others. for financial support received by the United the United Way because she knows the money Boisvert spoke of the need to demonstrate “I learned long ago that if you are blessed Way from local organizations. The budget stays local. that the organizations supported by the you should think on what responsibilities you committee assessed the requests and deter- “When you give you are helping your neigh- United Way have an impact in the lives of peo- have,” he said. “You do what you can to give mined what needs to be raised to keep ade- bors,” she said. ple in the area. back.” quate funding. Liz Lerner, a case specialist with Court “Impact drives funding and lets people The final way to help is through prayer, Organizations that sent representatives to Appointed Special Advocates, an organization know we are making a difference in our com- Boisvert concluded. the lunch to support the United Way include that advocates for abused and neglected chil- munities,” he said. Bonnie B. Losavio, Executive Director of the Red Cross, local Boy Scout and Girl Scout dren to ensure they don’t get lost in the legal He added that much good is being done by the United Way of Southbridge, Sturbridge & troops, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and social service system, also said she was at the organizations involved in the United Way Charlton, Inc., said donations are needed Catholic Charities, Literacy Volunteers of the campaign kick-off lunch out of apprecia- and he hopes people will continue to support more this year than most. The bad economy, South Central Massachusetts, Tri-Valley and tion for the United Way. their efforts. she explained, has meant that there are fewer Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. “Since 2004 we have been fortunate enough Boisvert said there are three things people donations at the same time more people are in United Way Sturbridge Division Chair to have support from the United Way,” she can do to make a difference in the lives of oth- need of help. Last year, she said, the United Pauline White said many people support the said. “This year they doubled their support of ers. The first and most important, he said, is Way had to use reserve funds to provide the United Way because of the organization’s our program from $2,500 to $5,000. They do a to give time. promised amounts. firm commitment to keep funds raised in the lot of good things, just look around the room “I’d rather forgo donations for peoples’ “The organizations are seeing cuts in their area benefiting local communities. and you see only agencies that are worth sup- time,” he said. state and federal aid and we have to step up to “They are confident that the money they porting.” He explained that having people volunteer the plate,” she said. “I think if we can get peo- take from their pocket goes to local causes,” The guest speaker was Maurice “Moe” for projects or to become foster parents or ple motivated, we can reach our goal.” she said. “What is raised here, stays here.” Boisvert, president and Chief Executive mentors for children is the best way to be Nancy Santullo-Fors, Executive Director of Officer of Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. involved and the biggest way to make a differ- Rich Hosford can be reached at (5008) 909- Literacy Volunteers of South Central (Y.O.U., Inc.). The organization is a child-wel- ence. 4136 or by email at rhosford@stonebridge- Massachusetts, in Southbridge, said her fare and behavioral health organization locat- “ Your time is the most precious thing you press.com. organization is working to help raise money ed in Central Massachusetts, that provides a have and giving your time is the most valuable 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, October 1, 2010 Area WWII veterans hold reunion in Sturbridge VETERANS mostly pinecones and needles. continued from page A1 “When you are starving, it is a long time,” he said. angry with each other when they While the group could have easi- got in each other’s way. ly lost touch with each other, “When somebody jumps in your Civitillo said they decided to start foxhole who doesn’t belong there,” holding reunions in 1976, 24 years Lajeunesse said about occasional after its prior gathering in 1952, disagreements between the sol- usually in Hartford, Conn. They diers. held them every two years until Luckily, the unit’s commander, 2003 when their ranks thinned and Maj. Jack Jeffrey kept the unit in started holding events annually, line when things got out of hand, this time in Sturbridge, Civitillo according Civitillo. said. Now that many of the men “He always walked around with a have passed away, family members stick,” Civitillo said. often come to honor those still liv- While fighting the war often cre- ing. Jean Grifoni, who accompa- ated friendships, it also left some of nied her father, Pasquale Grifoni to the men with the memory of scary the reunion said she loves attend- moments they still vividly recall ing and updating others on her today. Brodeur remembered one family and hearing how others are day, during the Battle of the Bulge faring. in Bastogne, Belgium, when he was “I love these guys,” she said. “I sent to guide a vehicle convoy into built a friendship with them.” the area. The men had also planned two “They forgot to give me the pass- more days of events to Thursday word [to verify the identity of the and Friday, to maintain their rela- convoy],” Brodeur said. “I wasn’t tionships. That bond, however, is stabbed, but they were ready to. I unlikely to ever break didn’t dwell on it too much.” “We have a closer fraternity than For another solider, Kachadour any college or university,”said Sgt. Avedisian, the Battle of the Bulge John Jeanonotte, 87, who also grew was a much more harrowing expe- up in Pawtucket, RI. rience. “I was captured,” he said. Ryan Grannan-Doll can be Avedisian was held for four reached by phone at (508) 909-4050, months at the Bad Orb Prison or by e-mail at rgrand@stonebridge- Left to right, Pfc. Pasquale Grifoni, Sgt. John Jeanonotte, and Kachadour Avedisian, all of whom served in the 296th Combat Camp in Germany where he ate press.com. Engineer Battalion. Police probe explosive device found near OSV

the town’s white gate,” she said. BOMB State Police spokesman Sgt. Matthew continued from page A1 Murray confirmed the bomb squad’s actions and referred further inquires to Department also responded. the state fire marshal’s office, which could Old Sturbridge Village Spokesman Ann not be reached for comment Sunday after- Lindblad said the device was found on the noon. south side of the access road on property Sturbridge police are asking that any- owned by the town, and not OSV. The body with information contact them at museum, she said, was notified of the inci- (508) 347-2525. dent. “The device was found about 10 feet from RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL PHOTO A rudimentary explosive device was found Saturday morning off of the Old Sturbridge Village Access Road.

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Hints are entered green. Instructions: Peel a large apple that apple juice may protect ter cup of coffee grounds and one into a drawing for dinner for two at and brush with a mixture of *** against oxidative damage that quarter teaspoon ground cinna- the historic Publick House Inn. lemon juice and a couple of tea- contributes to age-related brain mon into the brew basket of coffee For more great hints, tune into CHILL OUT: Always refrigerate spoons of salt to prevent brown- disorders such as Alzheimer's dis- maker. Then place one quarter Take the Hint! one minute snippet your apples. An apple at room ing. Use a vegetable peeler or ease. And it may also help to main- cup brown sugar or honey and tips aired twice daily on ORC FM temperature spoils ten times sharp knife to carve out eyes, tain brain performance. one cup of apple cider in the bot- Oldies 98.9. And for more tips and faster then if its refrigerated. nose, mouth and ears. Don’t be tom of the pot. Add three cups talk, be sure to listen to my live The optimum temperature to keep too fussy, as details won’t show *** cold water to the coffee maker and hour long show Fridays from 9 to apples at their best flavor is about once the apple has dried. 10 am. on WARE 1250. SUPERIOR STRAINS: Studies brew. When brewing cycle is com- OBITUARIES Robert R. Penny Sr. Gustavus R. Ode Jr., 91 WORCESTER — Robert R. (Buddy) Penny, Mr. Penny served his WESTBOROUGH — Gustavus Reed Ide, Jr., Sturbridge Village. Sr., formerly of 5 Northboro St., passed away country with honor in 91, of Westborough, died Friday,Sept. 24, 2010. Throughout his life on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. the U.S. Navy during He is survived by Priscilla (Cranston) Ide, Ide, together with his Mr. Penny was the former husband of the World War II. his wife of 63 years. wife, pursued an avid late Virginia Migliozzi-Penny. They were After World War II, In addition to his wife, he is also survived interest in locating and married for 52 years. Mr. Penny was by two sons, Gustavus Reed Ide, III of Holland documenting 18th and Mr. Penny is survived by his five sons, employed by the New and Mark Cranston Ide of North Grafton; two 19th century New Robert Penny,Jr. of Auburn, Lt. Col. Stephen England Power Service grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth Ide and England inns and tav- Penny, USMC-ret. of Richlands, N.C., John Company as a lineman, Mark Cranston Ide, Jr., both of North Grafton erns. The record they Penny of Friendswood, Texas, Anthony welder and construc- and several nieces and nephews. created, together with Penny of Hopkins, S.C., and Richard Penny of tion consultant. His Born in East Providence, R.I., he was the photographs the Ides Holland; two daughters, Carol Houde and exemplary career son of Gustavus R. and Florence (Thornton) took during their Ann Severance of Worcester; a son-in-law, spanned over a period of 45 years. Ide. research, was donated to Old Sturbridge Robert St. Armand, husband of the late Mary Mr. Penny was a member of the St. He was educated in the public schools of Village. Penny-St. Armand of Naples, Fla.; three Stephen’s Church in Worcester. East Providence, and was a graduate of the He was also a member of the Rhode Island daughters-in-law, Leslie Penny, Dayna Penny He was a member of the Knights of University of Rhode Island and Worcester Historical Society and the New England and Joanne Grace-Penny; his brothers, Columbus, Grafton Hill American Legion Polytechnic Institute’s School of Industrial Historic Genealogical Society. Samuel Penny and David Penny, both of Post and a member of the International Management. Services will be private at the convenience Worcester and Joseph Penny and Billy Penny, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 96 During World War II, Ide served in the U.S. of the family. both of Boca Raton, Fla. Mr. Penny was in Worcester. Navy,and was assigned to the destroyer U.S.S. Memorial contributions may be made to blessed with a large, loving family of 17 In addition to his love of God, country,fam- Glennon during the invasion of Normandy. the Ide/Cranston Memorial Fund, c/o the grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 33 ily and work, Mr. Penny enjoyed watching Following the war, he returned to his previ- Rhode Island Historical Society, 110 nieces and nephews. sports, enjoyed traveling, loved nature and ous employment with the New England Benevolent St., Providence RI 02906. He was pre-deceased by his brothers, wildlife, working on family projects and Electric System (now National Grid). He Arrangements are being handled by Rand Frederick, Walter, Francis and Vincent socializing with family and friends. retired after a 49-year career. Harper-Pickering Funeral Home in Penny, all formerly of Worcester. Contributions may be made Overlook The Ides were 62-year members of Old Westborough. Mr. Penny was a graduate of Worcester Hospice in care of The Masonic Home, 88 Boys Trade. He was a noted football and base- Masonic Home Road, Charlton, MA 01507. ball player and accomplished boxer, wrestler The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, and swimmer. 370 Plantation St., Worcester, directed the Tatiana Roodkowsky, 58 Upon graduation, he worked as a welder at arrangements. the Quincy Ship Yard. STURBRIDGE — Tatiana Roodkowsky, 58, Sacred Heart (Boston College) in 1973 and died on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, after facing received a JD from Golden Gate University in breast cancer with strength, stubbornness 1990. and courage since 2004. She lived in Bethesda from 1978 to 1983 Marion A. Dighton, 91 Tatiana Roodkowsky was formerly mar- when she worked for the Republican National STURBRIDGE — Mrs. Marion A. (Lucier) She was born in Worcester, daughter of ried to Donald D. Evans. Committee and as a Lobbyist/Specialist at Dighton, 91,a resident of Radius Healthcare Joseph and Ezilda (Vanasse) Lucier and lived She is survived by her two sisters, Mary the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and again Center of Southbridge, formerly of Heritage many years in Grafton before moving to Roodkowsky, of Cliffside Park, N.J. and from 1998 to 2004, where she was a Manager at Green Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 26 at Sturbridge. Alexandra Koffman, of Stoughton; a niece; a AOL and she was a life-long Republican, from Harrington Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Dighton loved her family and had nephew and numerous close friends. her time as a Teen Age Republicans (TAR) to Her husband was the late William R. enjoyed helping care for her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Anne and St. work for several candidates in more recent Dighton, Sr. who died in 1987. Funeral services for Mrs. Dighton were Patrick Parish. years. She is survived by her son, William “Bill” held Friday, Oct. 1, from the Sansoucy She was a Manager, Transmission RDV There are no calling hours. A memorial R. Dighton, Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., Southbridge, fol- New England for National Grid. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday,Oct. 9 at Charlton; four grandchildren, Burleigh lowed by a Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, H. Tatiana Roodkowsky was born in New York St. Anne’s Parish. Dighton of Rome, Ga., Cheryl Dighton of Putnam Road Ext., Charlton. Burial was in City, where she lived until 1964, when she www.morrillfuneralhome.com Dunbar, W. Va., Bobby Dighton of Sturbridge Worcester County Memorial Park Richards moved with her family to Natick. and Darrin Dighton of Langley, British Avenue Paxton. 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BY DAVID DORE onds of the quarter. It gave junior NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Brandon Comeau a chance to shine, SPENCER — The David Prouty with eight carries for 38 yards. It football team reached its Sweet 16 on also featured the return of a set of Homecoming night. lights at Eugene R. Hurley The Panthers earned their 16th Memorial Field that went out late in straight victory Saturday,Sept. 25 by the first half. shutting out Tantasqua 34-0 behind Starting for injured starter Alex a combined four-touchdown effort Lucas, Tantasqua QB Randy by seniors Zach and Mike Grasis. Harrington handled most of what Tantasqua could only muster the Prouty defense presented to him. three first downs against the Prouty The sophomore threw two intercep- defense. But the Warrior defense did tions in the fourth quarter, includ- well, too, stalling two Panther drives ing one deep in Prouty territory on a and not making drives easy for the promising chance to score. home team. “I’m disappointed that we lost, but Prouty scored twice in the first I’m not disappointed in the effort quarter — the first on a five-play, 55- that our guys put out there,” yard drive ending with a 13-yard Tantasqua coach Aaron Powell said touchdown run by Zach Grasis, the after the game. “Except for the punt second on a Tantasqua fumble at the return, every time they scored they Warriors’ 36-yard line that ended had to earn it. They had long, with sophomore Marc Lamoureux methodical drives ... Our kids made also running 13 yards for the score. them work for every point, and I’m “We came out slow the last couple proud of that.” of games, and we just wanted to On the other side, Prouty coach come out and score right away, get Andrew Tuccio said it was “awe- the tone set for the game,” Mike some” to get the win on Grasis said. Homecoming, and heartening to see The second 11-minute stanza saw so much support for the team. Zach Grasis take a kickoff return “It’s not just the parents,” he said. around 60 yards for a touchdown “The whole community gets David Dore photos and his brother run 24 yards to put involved. We are supported by the 1. Tantasqua head coach Aaron Powell, left, talks to quarterback Randy Harrington (9) during the first quarter. the Panthers up 28-0. town, by the parents, unbelievable Mike Grasis also had a 2-yard the amount of support we get out quarterback keeper in the third to here.” Burncoat at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, Leicester (2-1), also at 7 p.m. Friday. 909-4140, or by e-mail at ddore@stone- cap a drive that took all but 28 sec- Prouty (3-0) will next host while Tantasqua (0-3) will head David Dore may be reached at (508) bridgepress.com. home to take on

Above left, The David Prouty offense and Tantasqua defense line up for a play during their game Saturday, Sept. 25. Right, David Prouty’s Patrick Ricard (42) hits Tantasqua QB Randy Harrington near the end of the third quarter. Below, Tantasqua’s Eric Wilson, left, tries to grab — and stop — David Prouty quarterback Mike Grasis before he crosses the goal line in the second quarter. Grasis would score to put the Panthers up 28-0. Friday, October 1, 2010 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 15 SPORTS Warriors, Pioneers take cuts at Cohasse Country Club

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER SOUTHBRIDGE — Although the Southbridge and Tantasqua golf teams may be heading in the oppo- site direction as far as wins and loss- es are concerned, both the Pioneers (0-10) and Warriors (7-3) spent a beautiful afternoon Sept. 23 at Cohasse Country Club fine-tuning their game as the season rolls on. Tantasqua defeated Southbridge 9-0 in the match play format. Olivia Brooks of the Warriors won medalist honors, as she carded a 37 on the par-36 layout for ladies. The Pioneers’ low round went to Matt LaBonte, as he shot a 5-over 40, as Cohasse’s par for men is 35. Both Brooks and LaBonte were expected to have good rounds at Southbridge’s home course; the entire Brooks family has a member- ship at the club, while LaBonte has been the Pioneers’ top golfer all sea- son, typically breaking or shooting Nick Ethier photos around 40. Left, Southbridge’s Jake Power tees off at the first hole at Cohasse Country Club. Above, Members of the Other top scores for the Warriors Southbridge and Tantasqua golf teams stretch and focus at the first tee box before the match begins. included a 42 from Ken Bowen and a Despite the 0-10 record, And now that a full team has been 44 from Kyle Libiszewski. Jake at a good place record-wise in the Highfields. That has a big home Southbridge coach Peter Frey also established, Frey has noticed that Power’s 48 was the second best Southern Worcester County League, course advantage because there’s a has been impressed with his team’s his players are striving to become round for Southbridge, although and their three losses came from lot of trouble and our guys found it commitment to the game. better players. Power typically cards rounds a few tough foes. all.” “Their hearts are in it and they’re “I told them we weren’t going to shots lower. “We had three kind of expected Berthiaume is looking forward to dedicated,” he said. “They all have have practice on Saturday and we The other Tantasqua golfers losses,” Warriors coach Aaron the Warriors’ upcoming home good attitudes.” had four or five of the kids show up included Brandon Trafford, Andrew Berthiaume said. “East matches with Auburn, Shepherd At first, Frey only had three or on Saturday just to play anyway,” Serrenho, and Tucker France, while Longmeadow was really strong, Hill, and David Prouty, three of the four golfers signed up to play on the Frey cited as an example of the com- Angel Aviles and Eric Walsh round- probably one of the stronger teams top teams in the league. team. But after some work from mitment. ed out the four-man Pioneer unit. that they’ve had. Even if we played “At home those should be good many parties, the Pioneers have Frey also realizes that golf can be Typically the Warriors would our best we probably wouldn’t have matches,” he said. “We should be been able to field seven golfers. more than just a leisure high school have had Nick Champeau and Kyle kept up with them this year.” competitive with those guys.” “We were just trying to keep the sport. Soper in the six-man rotation, but Tantasqua then lost to league Berthiaume is also proud of the team alive,” Frey explained. “We “They’re learning the game and Champeau was at a college visit and rivals Auburn and Grafton, both commitment his team has put forth actually fielded seven kids, and half the etiquette,” he said. “Maybe in Soper was ill. away. thus far. of the kids had never played before business someday they’ll need to On the Southbridge side, Roberto “We hung tight, the kids played “They’re playing at least nine Aug. 26. We put the ad in the paper, play with customers, and this gives Palmerino, Xavier Miranda, and well, and they grinded it out,” holes everyday,” he said. the athletic director [Brian Davis], them the opportunity to help them Dalton Corbett also play, but sick- Berthiaume said of the 6 1/2-2 1/2 “Tomorrow we’re going to look at and the kids worked really hard on out in the future.” ness and school requirements loss to the Rockets. “Grafton was the swings [on the] videotape. It’s a huge finding kids to play.” forced the three to same point spread and that was at time commitment too.” miss the match. Tantasqua’s sev- enth win has put them

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BY RICH HOSFORD She contends that much of what modern peo- good gluten-free food.” VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ple eat is damaging to their bodies and will Fleming added that he and Aversa are still STURBRIDGE — People with restricted cause long-term problems. This is what she seeking out new foods to add to the store diets or those looking for an organic or vegan said happened with the couple’s son, who inventory. If any customer has an item they food now have a new option for their culinary became healthier after being on an organic would like to get in organic, vegan or gluten- needs. and gluten-free diet. free form, all they need to do is ask and he will Peas On Earth, a health-food store specializ- “Once we changed his diet he became symp- try and find what they seek. ing in gluten-free, organic and vegan food is tom free,” she said. “We decided we could do “We will definitely try to find things for peo- now open and ready for business. The store is that for people in the same position, so we ple,” he said. “We pride ourselves on having a located at 454 Main St., Sturbridge. opened a store for people looking for healthy small and intimate place. We want to get a The store carries a variety of foodstuffs for foods that do not poison their bodies.” loyal customer base and we will get things for those interested in eating vegan, are looking Fleming added that the store is not just them if they ask.” for organic food or are on a gluten-free diet. about carrying healthy food, but also food peo- Though the story has only been open a cou- Items range from snacks to breads and baked ple like. When finding suppliers for the store, ple of weeks, customers are already reacting goods to pre-made meals and cooking prod- he said, the pair traveled around New England positively. ucts. Some things found at the store are for two years in search of the best tasting “This is fantastic, they have the best stuff,” gluten-free muffins and deserts, pizzas and gluten-free, organic and vegan food available. said Judy Pote, of Brimfield, who stopped by taco shells, organic egg whites and hummus, “We try to select items that taste good,” he for some morning shopping. She is on a soy yogurt, pudding and creamer. For vegans said. “People of course of different tastes, so gluten-free diet and said she normally drives there is vegan cheese and falafels. we carry a variety of items.” out to Amherst to shop. Owners Donn Fleming and Paula Aversa Fleming said he is especially proud the “It is really hard to find good-tasting gluten- said they decided to open the store after hav- store is carrying specialty gluten-free items, free food,” she added. “Most of it is made with ing difficulty finding gluten-free and organic including baked goods and deserts. These rice flour and tastes like nothing.’ food for their 8-year-old son, who needed to be items are difficult to find, he said, because a For more information on Peas on Earth, on a gluten-free diet after an illness. business must have a kitchen dedicated to visit www.peasonearthstore.com or call 508 “There was nothing within an hour radius,” gluten-free cooking to avoid contamination. 347-3556. The store is open Wednesday, Friday Aversa said, adding that the family lives in This means people who cannot intake gluten and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday Sturbridge. “The goal here is to carry items often must go without while others enjoy com- from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 you can’t find anywhere else in the area. We fort food. p.m. are trying to specialize in foods you can feel “Some people haven’t had a muffin or Paula Aversa and Donn Fleming, owners of the newly good about feeding your family.” brownie or a cupcake in years and a gluten- Rich Hosford may be reached by phone at opened gluten-free, organic and vegan store Peas on Aversa is a certified nutritionist and a per- free pizza is definitely a treat for someone,” he (508) 909-4136 or by email at rhosford@stone- Earth at 454 Main St., Sturbridge hold up their store sonal training familiar with food allergies. said. “It’s a whole different art form to bake bridgepress.com. sign. Seniors learn tips to protect their ID

BY GUS STEEVES she said, noting failure to pay atten- against that risk, to some degree, is grandchild in custody or the frantic ed interest” and good electronic STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER tion to some basic identity security to shred any financial documents grandchild themselves and ask for security systems, she noted. CHARLTON — About 15 local sen- measures is like leaving the car run- before discarding or recycling them. bail money. A related tactic is to In response to a question, Haddad iors got a primer on how to protect ning with the doors open. Five years ago, she said, “people hijack a person’s email, Facebook or noted its also possible Web-adept their identities Wednesday, Sept. 22 Often Haddad said she hears peo- said they never believed people actu- other account and send family mem- crooks could create websites that are at the Senior Center, but some were ple claim, “I don’t care if somebody ally dumpster-dived” but they do. bers and friends requests for emer- both secure and fraudulent, but she already well aware of the concept. has my bank account number While some may be grabbing refund- gency money for airfare home or did not know of one. “I’m really not here to alarm you; because there’s nothing in it.” Her able cans or usable items, others are something similar. In both cases, Among the things Haddad urged I’m here to inform you,” said the pre- response, though, is simple: the mining for personal documents. Haddad urged recipients to be sure people to watch out for are any bills senter, Elizabeth Haddad from the crooks don’t really want the bank Two audience women said they that relative/friend is actually over- or statements that don’t arrive on District Attorney’s office. “But some account, just the doors it can open. If saw that firsthand. In one case, seas. time, any letters from collection of the things I’ll say may be alarm- you have good credit, that number “some guy was driving slowly and Haddad noted the Internet is an agencies about debts that aren’t ing. There are really a number of can give crooks the ability to use another guy actually dove into the especially fertile place for thievery. yours, financial correspondence ways to keep yourself safe.” your good name to do all kinds of dumpster to take some papers.” She Not only do numerous crooks with unfamiliar names or addresses, There need to be, she observed, things. noted she cuts up such papers and attempt to sucker people with emails specific transactions you don’t rec- because criminals are constantly “We used to worry that they’d steal credit cards and puts pieces in differ- claiming they won foreign lotteries, ognize, anything unusual that coming up with new ways to scam the money,” Haddad later observed, ent trash bins. In the other case, the have an African inheritance coming appears regarding tax filings, people of anything ranging from noting simple physical theft of such woman had discarded some comput- to them, or will receive tax or other denials of credit for no obvious rea- credit card numbers and cash to things as purses or mail is still the er printouts and a man tried to take fake refunds if they pay a fee, some son, and keeping documentation of Social Security numbers, health most common tactic. “Now we hope them. have been known to claim website any incidents where you discover data and other vital information. they just steal the money.” Likewise, Haddad advised people addresses very similar to legitimate your data may have been breached. If While the former can be fairly sim- One audience member agreed, to destroy the labels from medica- ones and use them to garner illicit people call seeking money, always ple to correct by canceling credit saying her purse was once stolen tion and other things that have iden- information. Beyond that, scammers get a phone number and say you’ll cards, many of the other thefts can from her home. Later that day, she tifying data on them. Medical infor- can embed code in a website which call them back before actually giving subject the victim to years of hassle went to the store planning to use her mation, she said, is often used in automatically signs a person up for a them any vital information. by destroying their credit rating. credit card, only to find the thieves what’s been dubbed “pretexting,” by billable service if they simply roll Annually, she added, the three “If your identity is a car, your had already maxed out her account. which crooks use “a little bit of their mouse over the link, and count- major credit agencies — Equifax, Social Security number is the key,” Haddad said one way to protect information about you to get more less fraudulent websites exist — they Experian and TransUnion — are information.” often pop up in response to a disas- required to give anyone who asks a Often, phone ter; she said about two-thirds of the free credit report; those are available scams take that sites claiming to be collecting for at www.annualcreditreport.com (not and run with it; Katrina relief were fake. Similar www.freecreditreport.com, which Haddad noted scams took root after the Haiti earth- will send you a report, but then start some people have quake. charging you monthly for a “credit fallen for “the One way to avoid those is to deal monitoring service”). grandparent only with recognized charities and scheme,” in to only donate funds or buy goods Gus Steeves may be reached at (508) which callers from secure websites (typically iden- 909-4135, or by e-mail at claim to be either tified by a yellow lock on the page). [email protected]. foreign police Banks and major online firms tend officers holding a to be safe because they “have a vest-

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coustic performer Daniel Chauvin in a rare, intimate country Mark Mandeville, 9:30 a.m., Beatnik’s, Worcester, Mass. will be the featured act at the weekly setting with the beautiful ETING Douglas Octoberfest, • Open Mic w/ Russ Mineau, 7:30 p.m., Victoria Happy Hour music series at The Inn backdrop of Woodstock. G Douglas, Mass. Station Café, Putnam, Conn. Aat Woodstock Hill this Friday, Oct. 1, There is no cover charge but IN • Terrence Martin, 8 p.m., at 5 p.m. donations and CD purchases The Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Thursday, Oct. 7 Born and raised in Northbridge, Mass., are welcome. Fans in TUNE Deerfield Road, Pomfret, • Bad Tickers, 8 p.m., Statz Sports Bar & Grill, Daniel blends traditional New England folk Massachusetts can catch Conn., $12 North Bookfield, Mass. sounds with progressive influences for a Daniel at Chuck’s MARK • Bret Talbert, 9:30 p.m., The • S-Kalators Band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Gilrein’s, sound that is both original and ear-catching. Steakhouse in Auburn on Gold Eagle at The Laurel Worcester, Mass. “I started playing (guitar) when I was about Saturday, Oct. 9. On the web: RENBURKE House, Dayville, Conn. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, 11 years old,” said Chauvin, and music has www.myspace.com/dan- • James Road Band, 9 p.m., Junior’s Pizza, Worcester, Mass. been a huge part of his life ever since. As a live chauvin. The Music Lady, Central • Rob Adams, 6 to 10 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ performer, his genuine and sincere stage pres- Village, Conn. The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, ence complements the soulful and enticing Friday, Oct. 1 Mass. melodies he creates. • RiggaGoo, 9 p.m., Lake Lashaway Inn, 308 Sunday, Oct. 3 • Jared Adams, 8 to 10 p.m., 420 Main, Reminiscent of James Taylor, Harry Chapin East Main St., East Brookfield, Mass. • Wibble & Friends, 1 p.m., Brookfield Sturbridge, Mass. and Gordon Lightfoot (whom he also covers • Raianne Richards & Mark Mandeville, 8 p.m., Orchards, 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield, • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster, quite well), his storytelling is accented by Nick’s Bar, Worcester, Mass. Mass. Mass. acoustic finger picking for a distinct, “almost • Songs for Ceilidh, 9 p.m., Fiddler’s Green, • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3 to 7 p.m., • Open Mic w/ Road, 8 p.m., The Village bluegrass” style. His debut CD “Unresolved” Worcester, Mass. Chooch’s, North Brookfield, Mass. Lounge, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. (2005) and his second CD release “Better • Krave, 8 p.m to 12 a.m., Wales Irish Pub, • Blues Jam w/ Featured Artist — Wibble — 4 Places” (2009) both feature fine originals Wales, Mass. to 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, 291 East Main If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- including the title track and alt-country gem • Rob Adams, 7 to 11 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft Street, East Brookfield, Mass. tured, know of someone else who is, or simply “Kentucky Angel.” Daniel has continued to do @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant, • The Bad Tickers, 3 to 6 p.m., The Lashaway want to let us know about an upcoming gig, what he does best — writing music, recording, Sturbridge, Mass. Inn, E. Brookfield, Mass. email me at the address below. Events must be and performing live. His latest CD is called • Spare Parts Band, 9 p.m., The Pump House, • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., within 10 miles of the readership area and sub- “Small Town Life” and continues this great Southbridge, Mass. Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West mitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of each week to tradition of down to earth yet inspiring songs. • Daniel Chauvin, 5 pm, “Happy Hour” at The Glocester, R.I. be printed the following week’s papers. Keep the The CD’s nine tracks feature an all-star cast of Inn at Woodstock Hill, Woodstock, Conn. music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern local musicians, including singer/pianist Lori • The Outlyers, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., The Tuesday, Oct. 5 CT & Central MA! E-mail Mark: gettingin- Diamond. Check out the video of the title Village Lounge, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, [email protected] track on Daniel’s Facebook or MySpace page. • Erik Balkey & Open Mic, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass. The Internet has helped him reach a wider Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, Conn., • Open Mic w/Brett audience than he could ever imagine. $5 Brumby, 6:30 p.m., “For someone like me, it’s great,” said • Yankee Dogs Trio, 9 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, Point Breeze, Webster, Chauvin. “If someone ‘steals’ my music — Chepatchet, R.I. Mass. downloads it — I take it as a compliment.” Ware Adult Learning Center Don’t miss Daniel Chauvin’s best this Friday Saturday, Oct. 2 Wednesday Oct. 6 • Out Straight, 9 p.m., Dreamer’s Bar & Grill, • Wicked Wednesday (413) 967-9902 815 Worcester Road, Barre, Mass. Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., or visit our new location at 23 West Main St. • Ken Macy, 8 p.m., Spruce Street Tavern, The Lashaway Inn, 308 Clinton, Mass. E Main Street (Rt 9 • Wibble & Friends @ Dunny’s Tavern, 8 p.m., West Bound), East Dunny’s Tavern, 291 East Main Street, East Brookfield, Mass. Brookfield, Mass. • Bill McCarthy’s Open • Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville’s Pub, 40 Mic World, 7:30 pm, Chestnut St., Spencer, Mass. • Fiske and Herrara, 8:30 p.m., Chuck’s Steakhouse, Auburn, We also offer life transitions & Mass. emergency support services • Time Trippers, 8 p.m. Made possible by The Literacy Project and a Ware River Valley Block Grant to 12 a.m., Wales Irish Pub, Wales, Mass. • White Rose Confession, 9 p.m., TJ 1-508-753-7221 • www.alsoil.com O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, PrimePrime RibRib DinnerDinner Mass. Call Today for • Rob Adams, 7 to 11 p.m., Ugly Duckling JoinJoin UsUs FridayFriday NightsNights Loft @ The Whistling PRE-SEASON Swan Restaurant, 4:00PM-8:00PM4:00PM-8:00PM Sturbridge, Mass. SPECIALS * Reservations Required • Mike Hulme, 8 p.m., The Whistle Stop, Courtesy photo Oxford, Mass. Daniel Chauvin • Raianne Richards & Soup from the Hearth All for Queen-cut Prime Rib $19.95 “The Christadelphians” Roasted Potatoes & Vegetable Live Homemade Dessert Music! Invite you to attend A Free Bible Presentation... Baptism Scripturally Defined Sunday, October 3rd at 1 pm Grange Hall, 10 Main St., Charlton, MA “This is life eternal, that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou has sent” John 17:3 (NO CHARGE - NO COLLECTION) Good Local Newspaper” “Every Town Deserves a “Every Town TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 2 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, October 1, 2010 CALENDAR SATURDAY, OCT. 2 FRIDAY, OCT. 8 SATURDAY, OCT. 23 STURBRIDGE — The OSV Rug Hookers will hold an open STURBRIDGE — Sturbridge Business Builders, 7-8:30 a.m. STUBRIDGE — Sticks, Stones & Dinosaur Bones — October house from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Sturbridge Southbridge Savings Bank Community Room. Sturbridge. is Massachusetts Archeology Month. Join us for stories and Federated Church. Public invited. Rugs will be displayed and Free. activities from 11 a.m. – noon. Ages 3 and over with caregiver. demonstrations will be held. Refreshments and door prizes Pre-register, please by calling the Joshua Hyde Library at will be available. Bring your rug hooking projects and join us. 508/347-2512. The group meets on the first Saturday of the month. SATURDAY, OCT. 9 BRIMFIELD – The 2nd Annual Antique Auto Show will take SOUTHBRIDGE — Calling all photographers to register place from 10-4 at Heart-o-the-Mart Field on Route 20 in today between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Arts Center, 111 Main SUNDAY, OCT. 24 Brimfield. Judging will be in 26 categories with three major St., in Southbridge for PhotoFest 2010 – the annual photo con- BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Unitarian Universalist trophies. A reproduction of a 1893 Duryea from the test and exhibit which is funded in part with a grant from the Church (BUUC) Concert Series kicks off the new season by Springfield Museum will be a featured auto. Auto entries $10. Southbridge and Massachusetts Cultural Councils. Cash conjuring the spirit of St. Patrick this Halloween through the Admission $5. Free for seniors over 60, children under 13, mil- prizes will be awarded. Photos must be matted and framed Traditional Irish Group, Kinvara, at 3 p.m. The concert will be itary and veterans. All proceeds benefit Hitchcock Free with wire hanger in back. Entry fee is $10/photo or $25 for a held at the church located at 9 Upper River St. (on the Academy providing educational, recreational, and cultural maximum of 3 entries, More info available at 508-764-3341 or Brookfield Common). The event is open to the public). programs since 1855. For more information call 413 245-9977 or www.qvcah.org . Suggested donation is $10; $8 for students and seniors; children visit www.hitchcockacademy.org 12 and under are free. Kinvara features the talents of Jim CHARLTON — Fall always brings thoughts of delicious hot Gleason (flute), Jim Buchanan (fiddle), Joey Sullivan STURBRIDGE — October is Fire Safety Month. Join a mem- food and you can’t find any better place than the Charlton City (bodhran) and Mark Evans (button accordion and vocals) with ber of the Sturbridge Fire Department from 11 a.m. - noon for United Methodist Church to dish up a plate full. This month we local favorite singer/guitarist Rob Adams sitting in. Evans’ a special story time. Ages 2 and over with caregiver. Register will be serving Pot Roast with all those great veggies from 5:30 performance of “The Foggy Dew” two years ago is still being in advance! Joshua Hyde Library.508/347-2512. to 7 p.m., including a home made dessert. The price is still $9 talked about by those who attended. Kinvara has performed for adults, $6 for children ages 6- 12. Children 5 and under eat across Ireland from their namesake village of Kinvara in free. We are handicapped accessible and reservations may be County Galway to Dublin, and is a perennial favorite in New made by calling 508-248-7379. Take out is also available. Please England as well. SUNDAY, OCT. 3 plan to stay after dinner for a concert by Mark Bishop Evans, BOSTON — Join the American Cancer Society in the fight who has a powerful testimony to the unending love of God for against breast cancer at its 18th annual Making Strides a prodigal son. Mark is a singer, songwriter and worship Against Breast Cancer 5.7 mile walk starting at the DCR Hatch leader. You will be awed by his rich voice and love for God. The Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. concert will begin at 7 p.m.. A free will offering will be taken THURSDAY, OCT. 28 Registration and rolling start are set for 8 a.m. -10 a.m. This to support Mark’s ministry. STURBRIDGE — Scaredy Cats Story Time — celebrate inspiring event unites the entire community to honor and cel- Halloween with stories, songs, and a special craft from 6:30-7:30 ebrate breast cancer survivors, save lives, and create more p.m. Ages 3 and over with caregiver. Costumes welcome. birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, by finding Register in advance by calling the Joshua Hyde Library at cures, and by fighting back against cancer. Every step you take SUNDAY, OCT. 10 508/347-2512. lights more birthday candles. To form a team, register, or for QUINEBAUG, Conn. — The annual Holistic Happening will more information, visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline, call 1- take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 720 Quinebaug Road.This 800-ACS-2345. year’s Holistic Happening, dedicated to the memory of Quinebaug’s Fire Chief Joseph Donovan an is open to all the WORCESTER — The Worcester Friends Meeting presents community. Please visit www.HolisticHappening.com for FRIDAY, OCT. 29 Quaker Quest at 2 p.m. for the final public open meeting on more information. STURBRIDGE — Sturbridge Business Builders, 7-8:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 at the Worcester Friends Meeting, 901 Pleasant More than 30 vendors will offer free workshops on aro- Southbridge Savings Bank Community Room. Sturbridge. St., Worcester. A lively, engaging format during which three matherapy,acupuncture, meditation, yoga, t’ai chi, belly danc- Free. Quakers speak briefly from the heart about the evening’s topic: ing, drumming, chanting, and other healing modalities. Quakers and Faith in Action.. The Religious Society of Friends Patrons can sign up for short massage sessions, intuitive read- is a spiritual path for our time - simple, radical, and contempo- ings, Reiki, hair-wrapping, reflexology,facials or watch demon- rary. Please call in advance to arrange childcare. 508-754-3887 strations of these and other services. Local artisans and www.worcesterfriendsmeeting.org shops will showcase a variety of holistic products such as WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17 herbs, pottery,crystals, jewelry,Native American goods, books, Veterans who have legal concerns or problems can call 1-877- oils, animal care products, and more. 686-0711 toll free from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to speak to volunteer MBA MONDAY, OCT. 4 lawyers. If a caller gets a busy signal, they are asked to hang up and try again. The Veterans Dial-A-Lawyer is provided at no STURBRIDGE — Live A Flourishing Life 1-Hour Workshop. charge as a public service of the MBA with the financial sup- Presented by Rita Schiano, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Alternatives For TUESDAY, OCT. 12 port of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, the philanthropic Health Herbal Apothecary, 426 Main Street, Sturbridge, 508- SOUTHBRIDGE — The Membership Committee and the Gift partner of the MBA. The MBA acknowledges its partnership 347-2221. Price: $69.95 — includes “Live A Flourishing Life” Shop Committee will jointly host The Harrington Hospital with the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services and (book) and the “Relax and Flourish” (CD). Limited seating. Auxiliary Fall Dinner at The Cohasse Country Club at 393 thanks them for their important role in the success of the pro- Register online at www.reededwards.com or call 508-347-7237. Eastford Road in Southbridge. The dinner will begin with a gram. cash-bar social gathering at 5 p.m. A choice of menu is avail- able for the all-inclusive price of $22. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Corn chowder will be served to all participants. A WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6 choice of a hot lobster roll with drawn butter, french fries, and ONGOING STURBRIDGE — Celebrate Mad Hatter Day at the Joshua lettuce and tomato; chicken stir-fry, served over rice, or a veg- SOUTHBRIDGE — The Phoenix Bay Path Composite Hyde Library! Join Susie Magoozy and Tom Foolery for fun, etable lasagna are featured on the menu. Dessert will be an Squadron, Civil Air Patrol meets on Wednesday evenings from magic, snack, and a special craft from 4-5 p.m. Boys and girls apple crisp. Coffee and tea will accompany the dinner. 6 – 9 p.m. at the Harrington Memorial Health Service building ages 4 and over. Register in advance by calling 508/347-2512. Hostesses for this evening are Judy Roscioli, Anne-Marie on 61 Pine St., Southbridge, between Mary E. Wells Jr. High Marino, and Mary Puracchio. School and Trinity Catholic Academy. Accepting membership Thursday, Oct. 7 Please make your reservations by October 5, 2010. Checks for for Cadets (12 years and older) and Adults. For more informa- WORCESTER – UMass Memorial Medical Center promotes $22.00 are to be made out the The Harrington Hospital tion, please email [email protected] or nerma074@earth- positive mental health and the early detection of disorders Auxiliary and mailed to The Volunteer Office at 100 South link.net or connect to the National Civil Air Patrol website at through a National Depression Day Screening event held from Street, Southbridge, MA 01550. For additional information, www.gocivilairpatrol.com to locate a unit nearest you. 3 - 5 p.m. The screening takes place in the Ambulatory please call either Kelly or Crystal at the Harrington Hospital Psychiatry Clinic, Basement Conference Room A Volunteer Office at (508) 765-6472. Anyone who is not yet a STURBRIDGE — Business people and professionals may (Farmhouse), 361 Plantation Street, Worcester. Participants member of the Auxiliary and who might be interested in valu- attend and learn more about CBA, a four-year-old networking will watch an educational video, complete a questionnaire, able, local volunteer work is invited to join us and share your group with a community focus in Sturbridge and surrounding meet briefly with a clinician, and if appropriate, receive a time and talents with the Auxiliary.The communities serviced towns. Meetings also provide stimulating information on eco- referral for a more extensive evaluation and treatment for by Harrington Hospital have expanded in the past year, as have nomic topics affecting our region. depression. No appointment is necessary.For questions, please the volunteer opportunities available to our new neighbors. We Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays each call 508-334-2537. The event is coordinated by the UMass welcome the opportunity for you to share in the important month from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Memorial Department of Psychiatry. work accomplished by the Harrington Hospital Auxiliary. Sturbridge Village. STURBRIDGE — Live A Flourishing Life one-Hour Each chairperson of each Auxiliary committee will explain For information, call 413-245-3483. Workshop. Presented by Rita Schiano, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. their duties so that new members will have a clear understand- Alternatives For Health Herbal Apothecary, 426 Main Street, ing of the ambitious work conducted by the Harrington STURBRIDGE — Local Business People are encouraged to Sturbridge, 508-347-2221. Price: $69.95 — includes “Live A Hospital Auxiliary. visit the local BNI Chapter, Business Visionaries, scheduled Flourishing Life” (book) and the “Relax and Flourish” (CD). every Tuesday from 7 - 8:30 a.m., at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Limited seating. Register online at www.reededwards.com or Old Sturbridge Village. BNI is a business and professional net- call 508-347-7237. working organization whose primary purpose is to exchange FRIDAY, OCT. 15 qualified business referrals. STURBRIDGE — Sturbridge Business Builders, 7-8:30 a.m. What makes BNI unique is that it allows only one person per Southbridge Savings Bank Community Room. profession to join a chapter. Thus, once you’ve joined, there is Sturbridge. Free. no conflict in passing referrals, and none of your competitors can participate. However, if your competition joins first, this STURBRIDGE – The Federated Church of Sturbridge opportunity is gone. and Fiskdale will again be hosting their fall and winter To RSVP, call 508-943-2400 or e-mail flynnatty@gmail. 2010-2011 junior high dances Fridays from 7-10 p.m. We have a “Once you’re in, you’re in” policy. Parents can STURBRIDGE — The Al-Anon group will meet Wednesdays pick up their youth outside on the front steps of the at 7 p.m. at Sturbridge Federated Church, 8 Maple St. Al-Anon Federated Church at 10 p.m. The cost per youth is $7 is an anonymous program for people who have been affected and a snack bar is available. by a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. All are wel- come to attend. Email STURBRIDGE — Want to become a better communicator TUESDAY, OCT. 19 and increase your self-confidence? The Village Toastmasters STURBRIDGE — Live A Flourishing Life two-Hour meets at 7 p.m. on the second, third and fourth Thursday of the Workshop. Presented by Rita Schiano, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. month at the Southbridge Savings Bank on Route 20. Alternatives For Health Herbal Apothecary, 426 Main Guests are always welcome. Us! Street, Sturbridge, 508-347-2221. Price: $99.95 — includes For more information, go to village.freetoasthost.com or “Live A Flourishing Life” (book) and the “Relax and www.toastmasters.org, call Dennis at 508-347-9343 or email Flourish” (CD). Limited seating. Register online at [email protected] www.reededwards.com or call 508-347-7237. What’s On Your Mind? We’d Like to Know. We think you’re important enough to tell all our readers FRIDAY, OCT. 22 Send notices about to turn to the Opinion pages and read your STURBRIDGE — Sturbridge Business Builders, 7- Letters to the Editor and Sound Offs. 8:30 a.m. Southbridge Savings Bank Community Room. Charlton events to But first, you have to write us! Sturbridge. Free. We’ll do our best to make the space available... [email protected] after all, this is YOUR Newspaper! If you can, put “Letter to the Editor” in the subject line or “Anonymous Sound Off” and send them to: [email protected] We’d Love To Hear From You!

“If it’s important to you, it’s important to us!” Friday, October 1, 2010 • THE VILLAGER • 3 AUTOMOTIVE Eco-Friendly Transportation Just Got Easier (NAPS) lic roads with speed limits of 35 mph On-the-go families are finding a or less. new and eco-friendly way to get The car includes four-wheel where they need to go. hydraulic disc brakes for braking The solution is a vehicle known as and vehicle control. The vehicle’s the E-Z-GO 2Five. The 2Five is a dash includes a digital speedometer street-legal vehicle designed for and odometer, cup holders, a locking neighborhoods and public roads glove box and an AC outlet for with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. recharging mobile devices. The car has a maximum speed of 25 In addition, a “rabbit/turtle” mph and features a 48-volt AC elec- switch on the dash conveniently lim- tric powertrain, four-wheel its the 2Five’s speed to 14 mph when hydraulic disc brakes and an conditions require lower speeds, or onboard charger. to prevent turf damage in instances The convenient, fun and environ- when the 2Five is being used as a mentally sound transportation golf vehicle. alternative can be a great option for Eco-friendly features include a 48- neighborhood road travel, running volt electric powertrain that uses AC errands and for those who lead an current, which lowers vehicle noise, on-the-go lifestyle. eliminates hazardous fuel and oil The 2Five meets or exceeds stan- and uses less energy. Regenerative dards mandated by the National braking recharges the batteries Highway Traffic Safety whenever the vehicle’s brakes are Administration (NHTSA) as well as applied. An on-board solid-state bat- additional standards of the Society tery charger makes recharging as of Automotive Engineers (SAE) for convenient as plugging into a house- low-speed vehicles, or LSVs. LSVs hold power outlet. The foam seating must have a top speed of no more is made of 100 percent recycled than 25 mph and be equipped with material. certain additional features includ- For more information or to locate ing a windshield, seat belts, mirrors an authorized dealer, visit and headlights and taillights. www.ezgo.com/2five. The vehicles are issued a vehicle Facebook users can also visit identification number, like any auto- www.facebook.com/4ezgo for more mobile, and can be titled and operat- A convenient, fun and environmentally sound transportation alternative can be a great option for neighborhood road travel and run- information. ed by licensed drivers on most pub- ning errands. Why Repower Rather Than Replace Driver’s Ed For Dog Owners (NAPS) rate would increase significantly if you (NAPS) Here’s a way to keep your car on the road to bought the new plumbing? safety and savings: If the vehicle ever develops “This may seem like an absurd scenario, but When dog owners are serious engine trouble, ask yourself whether when engine trouble hits, many vehicle own- behind the wheel of a car, you should repower or replace the vehicle. ers don’t even consider repowering their their dog can drive them to The choice can mean a difference of thou- engine instead of taking on the financial bur- distraction. And that, it appears, can lead to danger- sands of dollars. den of buying a whole new car,” said Ken Carter, chairman of the Engine Repower ous situations for both. AN APT ANALOGY Council, a nonprofit organization that sup- That’s one of the key find- ports the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer edu- ings of a recent survey that If you had a serious plumbing problem, examined what happens cation campaign. would you repair your current plumbing or when dog owners take their install all-new plumbing? What if covering the COST COMPARISON dog with them when they hit cost of the new plumbing meant you had to the road. For example, to replace a worn-out engine apply for a loan that would take you years to DOGGIE pay off ? What if your homeowner’s insurance with a remanufactured/rebuilt engine in a DISTRACTIONS 1980? 1995 full-size V-8 domestic pickup would cost $2,700?$3,450 compared to an average cost The survey was conducted of $30,000 to purchase a new vehicle. “The cost by North America’s largest savings is significant and that’s without tak- motoring and leisure travel ing into account auto loan interest and organization— AAA—and increased insurance rates,” continued Carter. Kurgo, which makes prod- A Look At Repowering ucts specifically designed for With repowering, a vehicle’s engine or an traveling with your dog. The identical one from a similar vehicle is com- survey found that 31 percent of respondents admit to pletely disassembled, cleaned, machined and being distracted by their dog remanufactured or rebuilt. Unlike used or while driving, while 59 per- junkyard engines with an unknown perform- cent say they have participat- ance and maintenance history, repowered ed in at least one distracting engines are dependable, reliable and backed behavior while driving with by excellent warranty programs. their dog. More than half—55 per- LEARN MORE cent— have petted their dog To learn more about engine repowering and while driving, and one in five—21 percent—allowed For the safety of yourself and your dog, AAA recommends keeping view a cost comparison chart for many popu- their dog to sit in their lap. Fido in the backseat and using a pet restraint system while driv- If your car’s engine goes, that doesn’t have to mean lar vehicles, visit www.enginerepower.org and Other distracting behav- ing. your vehicle has to go, too. click on Cost Comparisons. iors that drivers admitted to include giving food and parks. However, only 17 per- both a driver’s physical and water to their dog (7 percent) cent use any form of pet mental ability to operate the and playing with their dog (5 restraint system when driv- vehicle. When a dog blocks percent). These kinds of ing with their dog. the brake pedals or takes the Smart Tips For Insurance Shoppers behaviors can distract the driver’s attention off the driver and increase the risk SAFETY TIPS road, it has become a safety of a crash. The AAA hazard. (NAPS) benefits you gain, such as To increase driver and pet Foundation for Traffic Safety safety,here are some tips: To learn more about keep- When buying a car, there’s lower deductibles and acci- found that looking away from • The use of a pet restraint ing yourself and your dog more to consider than the dent forgiveness. Ask your the road for only two seconds system, such as those avail- safer while driving, visit make and model. 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ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD WEBSTER – 20 Pinehurst Dr! 6 Rm OXFORD – 66 Pleasant St U15! OXFORD – 68 Holbrook Rd! 8 Rm WEBSTER – 493/495 School Street! THOMPSON - SCHOOLHOUSE WEBSTER – 49 Sunny Ave! 7 Rm WEBSTER – 55 Ash Street! 6+ Rm SUTTON – 100 Town Farm Rd! Ranch! 9,000sq Lot! Great Highway Overlooks 4th Green “Pine Ridge”! 5 Rm Contemporary! 3.3 Acres! Grand Two Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 1.5/1.5 POND! Western Exp! Beautiful Cape “Plus” 5+ Rm Gambrel set on Private 2.5 Acre Hillside Lot! 6 Rm Baths! Applianced! Great Investment Colonial! Desirable Neighborhood! Access! Great Starter/Down Sizer! Townhouse! Easy Access to All Routes! Story Foyer! Sunken Frplcd Liv Rm Sunsets! 100' Waterfront! 10+ Rms w/4 Fenced Yard! Eat-In Kit w/Center 30,884’! Live in One, Collect Rent from Country Cape! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! New Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Eat-in Kit! 3 Bdrms Opportunity! 493 Remodeled from Studs, Decks! Open Flr Plan! Liv Rm w/Frplc! Applianced! Granite! 26' Liv Rm! 2 w/Cathedral! Fam Rm w/Skylights & Custom Kit, Walk-in Closets! Laundries! Isl! Spacious Liv Rm! Formal Din the Other! Cape w/Frplcd Liv Rm! Furnace 2004! Title 5 Complete! Great w/Hrdwds! Full Bath! Lower Level 3 Bdrms! Master w/Waterfront Deck & 3 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Hardwoods! Bdrms! Master Bdrm w/Loft, Skylight & Cathedrals! Tiled Kit w/Island! Master Sep Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent Rm! 3 Large Bdrms! Master w/Walk- Access to Major Highways & Schools! Fam Rm! 1 Car Attached Garage Windows! Garages! Sep Basements! Bath! 3.5 Baths! Finished Lower Level! 2 Car Garage! Gambrel w/2/3 Bdrms! Come and Enjoy all of what West w/Opener! Don’t Delay! Fan! 1.5 Baths! Stackable Washer/Dyer! w/His & Her Closets! 2 Full Baths! In Time for Summer! in Closet! LL Fam Rm! 6 Panel Drs! $182,900.00 New Electric! etc. Full Bath! Nice Kitchen! And More! Sutton has to Offer! $314,800.00 $139,900.00 C/Air! Garage! $299,900.00 $199,900.00 $389,900.00 Walk to Lake! $249,900.00 $209,900.00

SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW PRICEPRICE WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER – 11 Morris St! 6 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – South Pond! 92 53 Bates Point! WEBSTER LAKE! Middle WEBSTER LAKE - STRIP WEBSTER LAKE – 36 Laurelwood! WEBSTER LAKE – SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! ISLAND! 228 Killdeer Cape! Easy Access to 395, Shopping, Lakeside Ave! Southwestern Exposure! Eastern Exp = Spectacular Sunrises! 9 Rm Pond/Western Expo = Spectacular Your Own Island Paradise! Middle Pond/Reid Smith Cove! Western Contemp! 3 Levels w/Panoramic Lake Island Rd! Sandy Shores! Level – Young Custom Built 6+ Rm Contemp! Banks, School! Ideal Back Yard! Eat- Sunsets! Huge Lake Views! Complete Sunsets & Views! 80' Waterfront! "Wawela You’ll Never Want to Leave! 8 Rms! Exp – Beautiful Sunsets! 90’ Applianced Custom Kit w/Center inApplianced Kit! Liv Rm & Fam Rm 2005 Remodel Inside & Out! Views! Granite, Marble & Hrdwds! Park"! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Round Living! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! Sep Guest Walk-Out! 7 Rm Contemporary! 2 Story w/Hrdwds! 3/4 Bdrms! 1st Flr Master Open Floor Plan! Cathedrals! Fireplaced! 3 Bdrms - Lake Facing Master! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral! Applianced! Cottage! Gazebo! Boat House! Waterfront! Fantastic 3/4 Acre Lot! 8 Frplcd Liv Rm! Lake Facing Master Island! Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 3 w/Hrdwd Flr! Updated Windows, Fireplace! 2 Bedrooms! Applianced! Media Rm! Detached 3 Car w/2nd Flr Din Rm or Office! 2 Bdrms - Lake Facing “Mainland” Lot for Parking w/Garage! Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! w/Bath! 3 Bdrms! 3 Tile Baths! C/Air! Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Siding, Heat & Electric! Expansion Potential! 220' Deep Lot! 2 Full Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany Garage! New Roof & Other Walkout Lower Level! Enjoy all Lake Central Air! Garage! Master! 3 Season Porch! Gas Heat! CAir! 3 Fully Equipped! Pontoon Boat! $479,900.00 $179,900.00 $449,900.00 Permanent Dock! $499,900.00 Car Garage! Deck! Docks! $389,900.00 $599,900.00 Decks! $689,900.00 Renovations! $479,900.00 Living has to Offer!

SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm LEICESTER – Cedar Meadow Lake! WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE - Snug Harbor WEBSTER LAKE – 60 Lakeside Ave! WEBSTER LAKE - 104 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE - 63 Bates WEBSTER LAKE - 16 Cross Ct! w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! 12.5 Acre Dream w/180’ Waterfront! 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of Villas! 3,300'! Luxurious Waterfront 100’ Waterfront! Huge Views of South Island! Rare End Unit w/1ST FLR MAS- Point Rd! 90' Waterfront! 1/2 Acre! Killdeer Island! Western Exp = Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Southern Exposure! Private 12 Room South Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! Living! 7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! 3 Pond! Western Exp = Fantastic Sunsets! TER BDRM w/Bath! Skylight Kit! Frplcd Main House plus 2 Separate Rental Spectacular Sunsets! 8 Rms! 4 Bdrms! Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never 2,920’Cape! 500’ Driveway! Frplcd Fam Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Frplcs! Gourmet Kit! S/S Appliances! Real Log Summer Cottage! 10,924’ Lot Fam Rm w/Screened Porch & Trex Units! Beautiful Grounds! Sandy 1.5 Baths! Applianced! Center Isl! want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Level Kitchens! Beautifully Rm! Formal Liv Rm! 1st Flr Master! 4/5 Master Suite w/Private Balcony! Great Allows for Rm to Expand! Remodel It! Deck! 5 Rms! 2 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! Beach! Eastern Exp = Beautiful Formal Din Rm! Flr to Ceiling Stone 2 Car Garage! Professionally Bdrms! 2 Tile Baths! Ceramic Tile & Landscaped! 26X30' Garage! Rm w/ Cathedrals, Frplc, Hot Tub & Tear it Down! Build New! 5 Rms of Garage! C/Air! 2 Boat Slips! Heated Sunrises! Great Opportunity! Frplc Liv Rm! Master w/Half Bath! Lower Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Hardwoods! 2 Car Garage! And More! Roof 07! Siding 09! $359,900.00 Level Frplc Fam Rm! $449,900.00 And Much More! $774,900.00 $699,900.00 $479,900.00 Steam Shower! $519,900.00 Rustic Charm! Pool! Sandy Beach! $319,900.00 $564,900.00

SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ WEBSTER LAKE 86 Bates Point WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! – 220 Killdeer 3 Bates Grove! Island, 75’ Sandy Beach! Fantastic Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' North Pond! Western Exp – South Pond Yr Rd! Applianced! Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Road! Views across Middle Pond! 25 Bates Grove Rd! 88’ Waterfront! Lakefront Home! Cherry Kitchen! Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ Furnished! Dock! 19’ Pontoon Boat w/50 Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Breathtaking Sunsets! 7 Rm Ranch! 20,712’ Lot! 2 Complete Living Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Levels - 2 Kitchens! Cathedrals Lake Facing Din & Liv Rms! 5 Bdrms - Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake HP! 6 Rms! Screened Porch! Fam Rm Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! Multi-functional 13x21 Brady Sun Room! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master Applianced! 3/4 Bdrms! Master w/Lake w/Skylights! Fireplace! 3 2 on 1st Flr - 3 Lake Facing! Master Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master w/Cath Ceiling! 1st Fl Master w/Hrdwds! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 1.5Baths! Garage! $399,900.00 Bath! 3 Full Baths! 11X46 Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 14,190’ Lot! Sandy Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water Views! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Panoramic Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Lake Views! 2 Car Garage! Office/Workshop/Utility! Garages! AC! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Beach! Freshly Paint Ext! Recent Roof! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! Level! 2.5 Baths! Garage! Decks! Prime Gardens! Security! And More! Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! $374,900.00 $184,900.00 + $224,900 $499,900.00 $599,900.00 Pro Landscaped! Level Lot! Trex $1,399,900.00 $649,900.00 $499,900.00 50’ Waterfront! Deck! Dock! $799,900.00

BANK FORECLOSURE SALE Townhouse Style Three Bedroom Condominium to be sold on the premises at 19 Webster Street, Unit B,Douglas, Massachusetts Thursday, October 7, 2010 Sale to Commence at 10:00 a.m. Terms of Sale: A Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollar deposit in cash or certified check will be required at the time and place of sale with the balance due within twenty one (21) days of the sale. All other terms to be announced at the sale. For Further Information Contact: Dennis M. Sullivan, Esq., Attorney for Milford Federal Savings and Loan Association, 12 Congress Street, Milford, Massachusetts 01757. (508) 473-4811 Edward D. Larkin, Auctioneer, No. 899, 280 Main Street, Milford, MA 01757.

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Thursday, October 7, 2010 10:00 AM-SOUTHBRIDGE 44 Maria Avenue, Unit #B-01 (Autumn Ridge Condominium) condo, 726 sf liv area, 4 rm, 2 bdrm, 1 bth, Worcester(Worc): Bk 38521, Pg 1 3:00 PM-UXBRIDGE 310 Millville Road sgl fam, 1,965 sf liv area, 1.33 ac lot, 8 rm, 4 bdrm, 1.5 bth, Worcester(Worc): Bk 35767, Pg 349 Friday, October 8, 2010 4:00 PM-DUDLEY 18 Ziemba Road sgl fam, 1,630 sf liv area, 3.02 ac lot, 6 rm, 3 bdrm, 2 bth, Worcester(Worc): Bk 37514, Pg 354 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 Friday, October 1, 2010 • THE VILLAGER • 5

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2 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545 www.NewEnglandMoves.com PEN HOUSE PEN HOUSE O SUN 3-5 O SUN 3-5 Inger Christensen GOT A HOUSE 508-769-3823 WEBSTER - $349,900 11 Racicot Avenue WEBSTER - $299,900 508-365-3561 See this home! 8 rms on 1st fl plus 2 apts Stately 14rm Colonial, see the on 2nd flr also offers 3-c gar, firepl, big woodwork and floors, ING pool, too many amenities to mention offices, heated (53x23) workshop. 46 Myrtle Avenue FOR SALE? Rt 395,X-2, thru light to Racicot Ave Licensed in MA & CT This the place to sell it! Elaine Armstrong EW PRICE 508-353-1932 N 508-365-4022 Your ad will be mailed to

THOMPSON - $149,900 WEBSTER - $79,900 Large 3br 2-full ba Split Entry, 2 firepl, 85 Worcester Road 50,000+ households View more properties at fin LL, slider to 18x15 deck, garage, Mobile home on its own 16,400 sf lot level yard & foundation, 5rms, laundry, www.IngerC.com 16 Porter Plain Road walkout basement. throughout Southern Worcester County. Open House Directory Deadline: Monday at 10am (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2nd OXFORD: 19 Howe Ave. SF 12:00-2:00 Remax One, M.Titus Realty/Melinda Titus 508-943-3200 DUDLEY: FOR 36 Dudley/ SF 1:00-3:00 $485,000 Hope Real Estate/Sharon Pelletier Southbridge Rd 508-943-4333 SALE SUNDAY OCTOBER 3rd DUDLEY: 29 Flaxfield Rd. SF 12:00-2:00 $329,900 Weichert Realty/Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 46 Sawmill Rd. SF 12:00-2:00 $449,900 Weichert Realty/Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 OXFORD: 19 Howe Ave. SF 12:00-2:00 Remax One, M.Titus Realty/ Melinda Titus 508-943-3200 SOUTHBRIDGE: To advertise on our real estate 21 Orchard Street SF 1:00-3:00 $259,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty/Deb Thomo 508-765-9155 section, please call your local 45 Warren Street MF 1:00-3:00 $238,500 Aucoin Ryan Realty/Melissa Hill 508-765-9155 WEBSTER: sales representative 46 Myrtle Ave. SF 3:00-5:00 $299,900 Coldwell Banker/ Inger Christensen 508-769-3823 at 1-800-367-9898 11 Racicot Ave. MF 3:00-5:00 $349,900 Coldwell Banker/ Inger Christensen 508-769-3823 “...we have received over 1000 coupons from your paper” The Robert Morse Owner, Colonial Retaurant Restaurant & Pub 508-943-4040

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Sacred Heart Of Beginner Agility Quality Horse Hay Power Unit, Storage Curios, Jesus, Pray For Us. St. Jude, Mooring Cover, Custom 508-987-5349 Grooming Paid $2100, Used Twice Starting Soon 800 Pound Square Bales Open Shelf (Built-In Lamp) Worker Of Miracles, Pray For Storage Cover. Baths To Full Grooms Top Drawbridge Slides 508-892-1412 Us. St. Jude, Helper Of The $2500 OBO SEASONED Timothy & Orchard Grasses Forward And Illuminated 203-879-3221 Fertilize Fields Hopeless, Pray For Us. New Competition Desktop. Say This Prayer 9 Times A HARDWOOD Certifications! First Cutting $100 Each 68”Wx81”Dx72”H Trees for Day For 9 Days, By The 9th 1960 16 Foot 128 cu. ft. Obedience PCSA Levels I & II Second Cutting $130 Each (Includes Left-L) Day Your Prayer Will Be Cut, split and delivered. CPR Certified Delivery Fee Extra One Owner/1yr Old/MINT Sale Penn Yan $200 per cord. Reiki Master Rock Valley Farm Answered Even If You Don’t 40HP Evinrude, Holsclaw All Breed Originally $2400 Evergreen Trees, Colorado Believe. This Novena Has Brimfield and 15-mile radius. West Brookfield Trailer. Beautiful Classic. Grooming Lighterian Reiki VII 508-867-2508 508-765-1231 Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Never Been Known To Fail. (Delivery charge applies Reconnective Healing II Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. New Mahogany Deck, if over 15 miles) Available Publication Must Be Seats & Transom. ICNDF Certified Trainer Sony Wega 32” TV Excellent Privacy Promised. Call Pete Like New! Border/Ornamental $5000 508-612-7338 “It’s all about the 298 WANTED TO BUY Thank You St. Jude 508-341-6941 Experienced, Caring Staff $150 All 10 trees for $85. KL dogs!” Individualized Care Call 508-278-5762 1970 Sea Sprite Seasoned Oak Attention To Detail Beautiful Oak Evenings Call Terri 41”W x 54”H x 23”D 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP & Hardwoods To Our Blessed Johnson Outboard. Cut/Split & Delivered 508-832-9394 508-987-0077 Cabinet For TV Mother All In Good Shape. 2, 3, Or 4-Cord Loads 205 Federal Hill Road $ With Recessed Doors. Trestle-Style $750 or visit our website Oxford, MA Paid $800 Much Gratitude, And A RT Smart & Sons www.collinswoodk9.com ROSS RECYCLING Asking $200 Library Table Prayer Of Thanksgiving For Sylvania Vintage 413-267-3827 starwoodpetresort.com We Pay More!! Antique, 72”x32”Wide Prayers Answered Stereo Console Photos Available By Email Boards. 270 COINS/STAMPS 508-764-4103 PR Circa 1960 All Scrap Metals, Asking $175 Solid Oak & Oak Veneer Cabinet FAN-C-PET 286 LIVESTOCK Cars, Trucks Square Foot Also 130 YARD SALES Cash Concrete Antique Victor Victrola, $75 Mobile Batteries, 1850’s Melodeon Organ, 508-868-2860 For Silver & Grooming Salon 2003 HAWK Copper Wire, Footing Forms And More DEADLINE FOR Gold Coins Custom 2-Horse Appliances... SF32 - $45 Each 508-248-1951 1985 Ski Nautique Gooseneck Trailer YARD SALE * Vicki Kelley 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Wheelbarrow SUBMISSIONS “2001” Professional Dressing/sleeping area. $20 Trumpet 400 Hours On Engine, Will Beat All Excellent condition. Putnam, CT 06260 $100 IS 1:30PM MONDAY Newer Upholstery. Written Offers Groomer $12,000. (5) Steel Lally Columns Electric/Acoustic Guitar FOR ALL MASS. $4000 OBO 860-634-4632 $200 20 Years Exp. 860-928-7165 Vinci Brand $100 WEEKLY PAPERS 413-222-2058 * “We Go Right to Woodstock, CT (8) Antique Milk Cans *Deadlines Subject To Also Buying Complete 508-847-6913 Change Due To Holidays 1990 Glasport Your Door” $110 Call For More Info. Coin Collections Frigidaire Gallery Gas Dryer TT Custom Fit 20 Foot 508-987-2419 $70 * Bagged Shavings Car Cover HUGE Open Bow Ski Boat Certified Appraisals Kiln-Dried Pine ROUTE 413-245-7388 For 2002 Roadster New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. Paper Bags. Convertible (Will Fit 2-Family New Interior, New Flooring. * St. Joseph’s Other Years) Drive-On Trailer. 3.25 Cubic Feet 169 $90 Yard Sale Sacrifice At $7200 $5.00 Each (No Limit) Basilica Books Furniture, Clothes, Lots 508-943-6570 Excellent Condition. 12 Foot Jon Boat Pick Up In ANTIQUES “Our Gift Our Legacy: Original Cost $260 Of Baby Items, West Brookfield “Our First 100 Years” Household Items. Seats, Electric Motor, * 884 Worcester St. Roberts Reel-To-Reel And So Much More! On Trailer. References Rock Valley Farm Southbridge MA Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed $1500 Bonded and Insured Slight Damage Tape Player/Recorder All In Excellent Condition! Going... Going... 508-867-2508 Best Offer 508-234-6096 Looking To Purchase Antique Beige Kitchen Saturday, 10/2 Gone to the Dogs 508-764-9309 8am-2pm Antiques Range 2004 Carver 360 281 FREE PETS Training and behavior Horse Tack And Collectibles No Earlybirds! Bits, Bridles, Saddles, By White Warner Turn Of The Century Sport Sedan FREE TO GOOD HOME management in your Single Items 515/516 Lebanon Hill Rd. home. Accessories. New, Used, 508-943-4565 4-Piece Living (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter 2 Female Cats English, Western, Blankets, Or Entire Estates Southbridge Engines. 7.3KW Kohler Positive methods Room Set Take 1 Or Both! Gift Items, Reins. We Buy It All Stereo Couch & Three Chairs, Generator, 2 State Rooms, used. Almost Anything Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Both Spayed, With All Shots And Also Do Mahogany Framed. Call Tim Certified Pet Dog Horse-Related Credenza Cabinet MOVING Head, Full Galley. Rock Valley Farm On-Site Estate Sales With Radio Good Condition. 508-765-8712 trainer and member $350 OBO ALL MUST GO PRICE REDUCED West Brookfield And In Good Condition $199,000 APDT 508-867-2508 Estate Auctions Call 10am-7pm Washer/Dryer, Firewood, $179,000 283 PETS 508-885-6831 Above Fireplace Woodstove, Antique Bed Set, Call Renelle at CALL MIKE ANYTIME Household Items, Dining Set Call 774-230-8295 ADOPT A NEEDY Mantle 508-892-1850 NORTHERN 508-765-9512 Storm Door With Shelves & Beveled Saturday & Sunday 2010 Skeeter DOG OR CAT email: 30” x 80” Mirror October 2nd & 3rd Tested, Vetted, Fixed, [email protected] HIGH FARM Never Used. With All Parts. $100 8am-4pm ZX-180 And Ready For Love! Horseback Riding Paid $108 Brand New, Never Been 508-885-3124 Please Consider Lessons Sell For $59 103 Paige Hill Road In Water! Adopting From J & L CASH PAID Brimfield Red & Black. 115HP Yamaha Second Chance Weekend And For Coins And Jewelry ALSO: WHIRLPOOL 4-Stroke. 70lb Thrust Pet Sitting After-School Availability Animal Shelter Buying/Selling Metal Door GLASS-TOP Trolling Motor. Easy Load 508-867-5525 Well Trained, Safe School With 15 Glass Lites, Yard Sale Trailer, Hummingbird 323 Service Horses Gold & Silver Left Or Right Hang. ELECTRIC RANGE Fish Finders. New Batteries. www.secondchanceanimals.org One Piece Or Collection $275 17 Locust Street Professional at Home Mature, Well Educated $40 $22,000 OBO Need Help Fixing Your Pet? Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Frigidaire Top-Mount Douglas Call Us, We Have Low Cost Instructors Lee’s Coins & Jewelry 860-428-6797 Member of National Call Richard Refrigerator Programs! PONY LOVERS 239 West Main Street 508-885-9046 October 2nd & 3rd Association of Professional East Brookfield $225 9am-3pm Larson 1997 Pet Sitters Program Ages 4-7 Miniature Starts In September! (Route 9 - Panda Washer & Dryer Emerson Microwave Raindate: 10/3 Only Ski-Boat Established 1996 $25 Dachshund Puppies Garden Plaza) White, Used. Assorted Items, 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Certified • Bonded • Insured www.northernhighfarm.com 508-637-1236 $250 All White, Good Condition. Engine. With Trailer. 8 Weeks Old EAT, PLAY, WORK. 508-347-3826 413-205-9050 508-341-6355 508-333-8090 Call 508-801-6367 Details On Craiglist $5000 508-579-4146 “Garage Sale October 1 & 2” 508-476-5476 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ September 29, 2010

298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 402 GENERAL SERVICES 442 LICENSED DAY 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR WANTED WANTED WANTED CARE RENT RENT WANTED All Cleanouts Beatles Items TOWN OF DUDLEY *************** Northbridge Dietary Aides HELP WANTED FULL-TIME HIGHWAY The Commonwealth of Record Sleeves, Record Beaumont Skilled Nursing Cleanups (Linwood) Players, Dolls, Statues, TRUCK DRIVER/ Massachusetts Office of Brookside and Rehab Center of LABORER POSITION Haul-Away 3-Room Apartment, Mugs, Toys, Magazines, Northbridge is seeking Child Care Services Second Floor Promo Items, Displays, full-time, part-time, and AVAILABLE Basements requires that all ads Terrace $750 Movie Posters, Etc. per diem Dietary Aides. Previous municipal Attics placed in the newspaper Heat/Hot Water Includes Heat, 860-779-2469 experience preferred. main- for child care (daycare) Positions include weekend tains and repairs roads, Apartments Included! Hot Water, Stove, Fridge coverage for Food Service streets and highways as Garages in your home include Also: Dept. that provides dining instructed by supervisor. Yards your license number. FREE RENT!!! 4-Room Small House WAR service daily for our Performs similar or related (1-2 Bedrooms) residents and guests. work as required or as Rental Property Washer Hookups Candidates must be willing 448 FURNITURE Affordable 1, 2 and 3 RELICS situation dictates. Estate Cleanouts Hardwood Floors to provide upscale dining Surrogate High school diploma; one Bedroom Apartments $1000+Utilities/Security & service in a friendly, year of highway experience Small Building For Rent. caring and supportive in municipal government Demolition Have Your Spacious, Fully Off-Street Parking. environment. Mothers preferred; Applianced. NO PETS/NO SMOKING WAR No experience necessary. If You Want Furniture 508-234-2025 Needed valid Massachusetts Class B Starting at $671 508-473-4576 SOUVENIRS Interested Candidates CDL Driver’s License with To Get Rid Of It, Professionally Should Apply In Be part of a miracle air-brake endorsement; We’ll Do It! • Pool Person At: Hydraulic License; Plowing Restored WANTED The rewards are more FREE Estimates! • Basketball Court Beaumont Skilled Nursing than financial experience or an equivalent 774-230-8586 At Reasonable WWII & EARLIER And Rehab Center combination of education Rates • Playground CA$H WAITING! 85 Beaumont Drive Seeking Women and experience. Northbridge, MA 01534 21-43 Non-Smokers Starting wage: $19.23 per • On-Site Laundry OXFORD Helmets, Swords, Mike Salmon, With Healthy hour. Position subject to Daggers, Bayonets, Contractual Bargaining INCOME LIMITS APPLY Dietary Director Pregnancy History Section 8 Welcome New Medals, Badges, Flags, 508-234-9771 Agreement. Send resume Call The Uniforms, etc. EOE and cover letter with Office Open From: Over 30 Years Experience. qualifications to : or obtain Junk Man Monday-Friday Orchard application from: 9:00am to 5:00pm Call David Board of Selectmen, FREE BBQ 1-508-688-0847 For More 71 West Main Street, Furniture Facelifting, Saturday 10:00am Hill I’ll Come To YOU! Information Call Dudley, MA 01571. REMOVAL! Painting, Caning, to 3:00pm 1/2/3 Bedroom Deadline October 15, 2010. Stripping to Refinishing, Evening Appointments Available Apartments. 888-363-9457 GUTTERS CLEANED And Repairs. Driver Needed reproductivepossibilities.com FREE RENT Douglas Man Needs Ride Removal of Metal, Guaranteed. Town of Spencer Appliances, CALL FOR 300 HELP WANTED Daily From Douglas To Is Seeking Free Estimates. N. Attleboro, Brookside Terrace MOVE-IN Furniture, TV’s. Pick-up & Delivery. SPECIALS! 5x/6x Per Week. Snow Plowers Construction 11 Village Drive 310 GENERAL HELP Gas And Compensation. 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Quality, Affordability tools including forming and must be over 18, must be able to drive standard Send Their Resume, Cover 311 PART-TIME HELP Central Mass & Trust Heat/Hot Water cutting tools, and jigs, dies, Letter, Two Writing Without Compromise and fixtures for production or transmission vehicles, have WANTED and Connecticut Charlton Included! valid license, and prior Samples, And One research and development. Sample Event Dave Interior Rooms Ranch House, Expert in solidworks is customer service experience 2-3 Bedroom. 2 Full Bath, Affordable 1 2, and 3 a plus!!! Promotional Flyer To: Cleaner Needed As Low As Bedroom Apartments required. Central Mass. South 508-347-7804 $139 Fireplace, 1-Car Garage, Please contact us at For N. Brookfield 1300 Sq.Ft. For Rent. Please forward resume Chamber Of Commerce The Job Is 8 Hours Per 413-262-5082 Ceilings $59 to or complete an 877-455-5552 or at: $1450/Month Spacious, Fully 380 Main Street Week, 2 Hours Per Night. 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Personal Wooded Area 3 Bedroom 508-248-9368 1.5 Bath, Fireplace • On-Site Laundry Auburn Visiting Nurse Care Attendant Needed For Woman in $1100 Association, Light INCOME LIMITS APPLY Celebrating Over 90 EXPERIENCED TREE Sturbridge. 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Years Of Excellence Mondays 10am-3pm, Housekeeping 1st Floor Section 8 Welcome CLIMBER WANTED Fridays 6pm-8:30pm, And Wanted For Spencer Area DinoSeal $950 Has A Position In Our Minimum 3 years experience, Office Open From: “Growing” Agency Every Other Weekend 10 Hours Per Week Driveway must have transportation. 10am-3pm. Must Have Own 508-887-1914 Monday-Friday email resume to: Please Leave Your Name Transportation Sealcoating 9:00am to 5:00pm ACTIVITIES [email protected] And Number At Call Ron Or Nancy Residential & Commercial Saturday 10:am or call 508-248-9100 508-885-2234 We Offer: COORDINATOR (508)450-3325 • Painting (Interior/Exterior) to 3:00pm AT OUR All calls will be returned. Seal Coating Crack Filling • Wallpapering Evening MILLBURY ADULT • Light Carpentry HouseworksRealty.com DAY HEALTH Foster 325 PROFESSIONAL Patchwork Appointments (Ext. Rotted Wood, Int. 508-867-0903 Available PROGRAM Parents Wanted Line Striping Molding & Trim) We are currently seeking Seeking Quality Homes TOWN OF STURBRIDGE Domingo Mateo • Power Washing an experienced Throughout Central MA Shuttle Drivers Firefighter/ Owner/Operator (Wood & Vinyl) DOUGLAS ACTIVITIES To Provide Foster Care Needed! • Gutter Cleaning/Installation 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom COORDINATOR To Children In Need. Paramedic Fully Insured Part Time Of Gutter Guards Apartments Available Primary job would be to 24/7 Support. Generous Call For A FREE Estimate • House Cleaning Reimbursement. Flexible Hours. Position Prices start at $845/month. Brookside Terrace Develop & Implement (508)764-8747 • Senior Discounts Includes heat, hot water, New Activity Programs for $1000 Sign-On Bonus Must Have Clean Driving The Town of Sturbridge is Save 15% 11 Village Drive Record. CDL Preferred. www.dinoseal.com A/C, pool, fitness center our participants. Call For Details accepting applications for Call Today For A & children’s program. Southbridge,MA 01550 We are looking for a high Customer Service one (1) permanent, full-time Experience A Plus. Free Estimate Off street parking. energy, dynamic person Firefighter/Paramedic. Call (508)476-3777 (508)764-7675 who must be organized, Applicants must have at least No Job Too Big 877-455-5552 Or Too Small creative & work well with www.valetparkofamerica.com/ one year of paramedic 433 CLEANING seniors employment experience and one year of DUDLEY firefighting experience. Very cute 1-bedroom SOUTHBRIDGE E-mail resume to: Applicant must be Firefighter efficiency apartment. [email protected] Devereux Therapeutic PAINTING Foster Care I/II Certified, or the Stove, refrigerator. BRAND NEW 191 Pakachoag Street * TLC Home * Off-street parking. 508-829-6769 equivalent, and must be a Interior/ APARTMENTS! Auburn, MA 01501 Massachusetts Certified Cleaning Exterior Rubbish removal. Tel: 508-791-0081 Paramedic. Close to major routes. Have You Heard The $575/month. First and last. 2 Bedrooms/$775. Fax: 508-791-0155 Full-Time Diesel Deadline for applying is Power Washing Available now. www.Auburnvna.org Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” Call 508-943-2670 Mechanic/Road October 15th, 2010, We Use & Supply Organic Carpentry Stove, refrigerator and Service at Noon. Cleaners To Ensure Your EAST BROOKFIELD dishwasher included. Submit A Cover Letter, • FREE ESTIMATES • Technician Family’s Safety. • FULLY Insured • 2-bedroom apartment, Secure building. Resume, And Completed 2nd floor. Off-street parking. Qualifications Must Include: Town Application (Which Gift Certificates For • Reasonable Rates • Auto Body Baby Showers, Washer/Dryer hookups. NO Pets. • Must Have Own Tools The Caleb Foundation Can Be Picked Up At The Rich O’Brien Waterfront property. • Ability To Work On is hiring a Fire Department) To: Anniversaries, And More! Call (508)765-5852 Tech A Perfect Gift! $700/month Class 7 And Class 8 Full-Time Chief Leonard E. Senecal Painting Call 508-867-2867 Trucks Sturbridge Fire Department CALL TAMMIE TODAY 28 Years Of Experience Wanted • Clean Driving Record Property 346 Main Street FOR A GREENER 508-248-7314 5 Years Minimum • CDL License Required Manager Sturbridge, MA 01566 HOLLAND SOUTHBRIDGE • Min. 21 Yrs Of Age The Town Of Sturbridge TOMORROW! One Bedroom 1 Bedroom Apartment Experience In All Position is located at Is An EOE Air Brake Certification A Plus The Village at Killingly, 508-347-3275 With Laundry Hook-Ups. First Floor, Phases Of Repairs, Quiet Dead-End Street, Replacements, And 116-units of affordable Just Updated, Lakeview. This Is A Full-Time Position family housing. 774-230-7885 500 REAL ESTATE No Pets. First & Security. With Stone Fireplace. Frame Equipment. Refrigerator & Stove And Requires Some Night & Office/Homes $775/Month + Utilities Full Benefits Weekend Work Responsible for the 400 SERVICES Crossroads Realty No Pets day-to-day planning, Spring Or Fall Cleanings Available EAL STATE 413-245-0300 $600/Month All applicants must management, oversight Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or 501 R E Or Carolyn Heat & Hot Water Included. Immediate Opening pass D.O.T. physical and supervision of Monthly Cleanings WANTED 413-245-3267 property including 402 GENERAL SERVICES 508-764-7961 Busy, Clean Shop, and drug test, have Flexible Hours/Days good oral and written property maintenance, North Brookfield Quality Oriented applicant processing, rent *ELECTRICAL* Registered/Insured/ communication skills and be Bonded 2 Large Rooms. customer service oriented. collection, unit turnover APPLY IN PERSON and regulatory *CONTRACTOR* Good Location. Full Kitchen, Southbridge Precision Auto Pay based on qualifications compliance. New/Old Work References Available Large Yard. 1 Bedroom. Modern. M/F E.O.E. Utilities Included. Wall To Wall, Appliances Rebuilders, Inc. Qualifications: Service Upgrades Partially Furnished. Included, Coin-Op Laundry, 243 West Main Street Apply In Person At: Five (5) or more year's Security Cameras No Pets. No Smoking. No Pets. Lease And Dudley, MA Sturbridge Service related experience Heating Systems Affordable First & Last. Security. Utilities Not 508-943-7492 Center working in a property Prepare Today For The ************** $550/Month Included. management setting. Ice And Snow With Cleaning Service Call 508-867-8851 Call (508)764-2866 Or Email Resume To: 241 Main Street Experience with LIHTC, [email protected] Heat Tape Along Your Roof We Offer Quality Work At EQUAL HOUSING Sturbridge, MA USDA, and CHFA An Affordable Price! North Brookfield NO PHONE CALLS preferred. Quality Work At And OPPORTUNITY Affordable Price • Homes & Offices 28 Spring Street Southbridge PLEASE ************** 3 Large Rooms, Third Floor. To apply for this 774-239-0710 • Carpet Cleaning 141 Elm Street Wrecker Drivers position, please email All real estate advertising in Like New! Two Bedroom Apartment. • Floors Off-Street Parking. No Pets. Wanted resume and cover • And Much More! this newspaper is subject to Appliances, Washer/Dryer Part/Full-Time Positions GROUNDSKEEPERS letter to The Federal Fair Housing Act $575/Month Hookups. Off-Street Parking. [email protected] REGISTERED, of 1968, which makes it References & Security No Pets. Duties will include but Positions Available For INSURED & BONDED not limited to: illegal to advertise any Required. $675/Month Fall Season At Full job description Give Maria A Call 508-867-7404 • Providing towing and available on our website: preference, limitation or No Utilities Included. DUDLEY HILL GOLF CLUB 508-764-2500 discrimination based on race, road side assistance Call 508-943-4538 www.thecalebfoundation.org 1-508-328-9093 services. color, religion, sex, handicap, North Brookfield • Assisting with shop familial status (number of 4 Room Apartment, duties Would You Like To children and or pregnancy), One Bedroom. Third Floor. Cleaning national origin, ancestry, age, Stove & Refrigerator Southbridge Qualifications include: Improve Your Diet A CALL marital status, or any Included. 2 & 3 Bedroom • 21 years of age or older & Possibly Lose Lady intention to make an such No Smoking, No Pets. Apartments • 2 years min experience Weight? WE HAUL Reasonable preference, limitation or $400/Month Well-Maintained. • Nights & Weekends The Comfort discrimination. This Last & Security Required. Convenient Location, Non-Diabetic Men And Fast, Reliable Rates Required Inn and Suites newspaper will not References. Modern Kitchens & Baths, Women Interested In Rubbish Removal Excellent knowingly accept any Call After 6pm Washer/Dryer Hookups. All applicants must Committing To A Dietary in Sturbridge References advertising for real estate 508-867-3906 Plan That Impacts Diabetes From $650/Month pass D.O.T. physical is now hiring for: Attics that is in violation of the law. Call 508-769-2500 and drug test, have And Heart Disease Risk Basements 774-276-5378 Our readers are hereby good oral and written Factors Are Wanted For A informed that all dwellings Southbridge communication skills and be UMass Medical School Bartenders Garages advertising in this newspaper Coombs Street customer service oriented. Research Study. Weekends/Holidays A Household Items are available on and equal 2 Bedroom Apartment Southbridge Compensation Provided. Pay based on qualifications Must For All Positions opportunity basis. To Available. 2 Bedroom Aparment Appliances House/Office First Floor. M/F E.O.E. Demolition complain about Applianced, Washer/Dryer Apply In Person Cleaning Available discrimination call The Hook-ups. No Pets. Off-Street Parking. APPLY IN PERSON Department of Housing and Washer/Dryer Hookup, With Copy Of Driving Record Or Visa/MC/Check Reasonable rates. Section 8 OK. No job too big or small. Urban Development “HUD” $725 New Carpeting, Paint Sturbridge Service Apply Online At: WE TAKE IT ALL! Days and evening toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. & Floors. No Utilities. Center, Inc. www.sturbridge For the N.E. area, call HUD First And Security. Section 8 Accepted. 1-800-414-0239 hours available. References And Credit 241 Main Street comfortinn.com/ Call Wendy for a ad 617-565-5308,. The toll No Pets/Smoking Sturbridge, MA 01556 career www.acallwehaul.com free number for the hearing Check Required. $725/Month FREE estimate at: impaired is 1-800-927-9275 1-Year Lease No Phone Calls Please (508)856-1518 (508)943-9880 Call (508)596-8497 (Docket#: H-13075) 508-248-3743 SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 546 CEMETERY LOTS RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Two Plots Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge Sturbridge Webster Southbridge In Worcester County Southbridge 3 Spacious Bedrooms, 2 Three Bedroom, First Floor, Three Bedroom 30 Poland Street Memorial Park, Paxton, MA 2 Bedroom Apartments Large Closets, Large Living Four Room Apartment, Second Floor Apartment. Convenient Renovated Two Bedroom PROFESSIONAL At Garden Of Heritage II Starting At $150/Week Room & Kitchen. Gas Heat Renovated, In Clean & $800/Month Location. Apartment, All Appliances $1500 OBO For Both Quiet Building. Nice SPACE 508-847-6913 & Stove, Refrigerator, Hardwood Floors. Appliances, Washer/Dryer Washer/Dryer Hookups. Furnished. Laundry Room On Dudley Washer & Dryer Hookup. Hookups. Clean, Quiet Refrigerator, Dishwasher & Premises. Off-Street Parking. For Rent OBILE OMES 2 Bedroom Second Floor. $725/Month Building. Stove Included. Garages Available. 550 M H Includes Heat, Hot Water 98 Hamilton Street $165/Week First & Security. Stove & Refrigerator. No Pets. No Utilities $1195/Month No Pets. 1977 Mobile Home 1 Bedroom $750/Month Included. FIRST & LAST REQUIRED Most Schools & Churches (Left Hand Side) Lease, Credit Check, Within Walking Distance. $70,000 $650/Month 508-909-6397 Security Deposit & Call 508-867-8881 Formerly Plus Park Share (Utilities Included) 508-981-1783 Also: 1 Mile To Route 395. Dave’s Styling/Hairdresser References Required. Good Credit Required. FOR SALE BY OWNER 508-331-5745 Call 508-347-7709 2 Bedroom, First Floor Sturbridge First Floor, Good Visibility! Located In Wagon Wheel $725/Month $750/Month Parking Webster Call 508-949-1400 Park, Brookfield, MA 2 Bedroom Apartment Lakeside 900 Sq. Ft. 508-347-3837 $700/Month SOUTHBRIDGE Southbridge Section 8 Accepted Apartments Or 508-943-0972 508-320-9075 4 Large Rooms. Security & References Large Two Bedroom, Required. Studio Room Apartment. Brookfield N Grosvenordale, CT Newly Refurbished. Six Room Apartment, Completely Furnished. Webster Nanatomqua Mobile 1 Bedroom 1-Year Lease Modern 4-Room Apartment. w/Electric Stove, First Floor. 508-873-0213 $600/Month Home Park (55+) $450/Month Garage, Sunporch. First/Last & Security Wall-To-Wall, Washer Webster Mobile Home For Sale. Refrigerator, & Dryer Facilities. Parking. All are newly remodeled, Dishwasher, $700/Month No Pets For Rent Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. carpeted, stove & First & Last Spencer Call (508)347-9623 No Pets. Large Kitchen & Living Dryer. Call Dave 1 Bedroom Apartment. Credit Check. 2500 Sq.Ft refrigerator included. Heated And 9am-6pm Room. Screen Porch Section 8 Approved. 413-262-3579 $525/Month References. First & Last. & & Carport. No Pets Allowed Hot Water. Near Bus Route. Uxbridge $650/Month 7500 Sq.Ft. Park Rent $100/Month Security Deposit & Near Center Of No Smoking/Pets, Off-Street Call 508-943-0474 Free Standing Buildings. CALL FOR PRICE Southbridge Parking. Coin-Op On Site. 2 Bedrooms And Bath References Required Town. Private Suite In Great Space! 774-262-7307 Quiet Neighborhood. Large, Bright 6-Room, First/Last, Security & Webster 3 Bedroom Apartment Background Check Owner-Occupied Home. One Bedroom Apartment ALSO: Call 774-289-1714 Non-Smoker. Share LR/Kitchen. N. Grosvenordale In A Nice, Quiet ALSO AVAILBLE $600 2500 Sq.Ft. $700/month. Neighborhood. Second Floor. $750/Month 3000 Sq.Ft. CT One Bedroom Utilities Included Three Bedroom Apartment 508-764-4479 Washer/Dryer Hookups, Second Floor $800 9000 Sq.Ft. Mobile Home For Sale Yard & Porch. No Pets. 14x64 Doublewide Southbridge $600 Including Heat Call For Details Or Available! First & Last. Call (774)696-4567 Dudley 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. 3 Bedroom $775/Month Appt. To View Owner Will Give You Large Kitchen, Living Room. Southbridge 508-341-8975 2.5 Bedroom Apartment Price You Can’t Refuse! Apartment Attractive/Private 781-444-1087 Spencer $775 Laundry Room. 617-281-0831 Appliances Included. Renovated. Full Living Recently Renovated Attractive Two Renovated, Call 2 Bedroom Apartment. Stove Bedroom Apartments, Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Room, Full Dining Kitchen With Appliances. 1-508-753-3670 $65,000 Room. Kitchen, & Fridge. Washer/Dryer Southbridge Appliances, Some With No Pets, No Smoking. Hookups. Washer/Dryer Hookups, For Appointment Full Bath, Marcy Street Off-Street Parking, Gas Heat 860-923-0421 Awesome Roof Deck. Recently Renovated Modern & Bright, & Coin-Op Laundry Pantry, & Storage No Pets/Smoking 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Shed. Hardwood Spacious Two Bedroom. Quiet Country Setting. Webster 508-380-2359 Permanent Off-Street Parking Second Floor, Off-Street Directly Off Route 9. Floors Throughout. $700/Month Parking, Applianced. Available Now! **FIRST-TIME** Trailer For Sale Second Floor. 508-341-8971 508-735-4335 NORTH VILLAGE Washer/Dryer **BUYERS** In Wells, Maine No Pets. Non Smokers Hookups. Yard, Quiet Visit Our Website ONE MONTH Campground Preferred. Southbridge Neighborhood. www.spencercondos.com FREE List Of Homes May 15th To October 15th Call For Details Central Street Close To Everything! FREE RENT! w/Pics Quiet Park, 10 Minutes 508-764-4073 Second Floor, $725/Month Plus Utilities SPENCER 2 Bedroom Units Affordable Homes From Beach. Fully 3 Room Apartment. Small Pets OK Centrally Located EBSTER Free Recorded Message Furnished, 774-200-8795 First/Last/Security 3 Bedroom. Modern, Starting At $683!! W Florida Room, Corner Lot. Heat Included For Limited 1-800-211-3766 $500/Month Call 774-241-1688 Open Kitchen-Living Area ID# 1051 Asking $18,500 w/Gas Fireplace. Time ONLY! Prospect Call 508-277-4569 Third Floor Southbridge $950/Month 4 Room Apartment Heat And Hot Water Grafton Southbridge Heat, Gas & Electric Quaint One Bedroom Rural 3 Bedroom. Is Included. Estates Sturbridge 3 Bedroom In Nice Included Apartment In Nice New Kitchen, Pellet Stove In 23 Acre Farm $800/Month Location. 3 Bedroom Riverfront, Open Fields. Attractive Mobile Home Neighborhood Living Area. Large Yard. Must Income In Sturbridge Large Yard And $450/Month $1100/Month Apartments. 4 Barns, 3 Paddocks, Refrigerator/Stove First & Last Qualify. Park Model Office Retirement Park Off-Street Parking. Included. Off-Street Parking. First/Last/Security/Ref. Now Available: Two Bedrooms, One And Recenlty Renovated And 508-764-2293 Garages. Call Nick No Pets. Section 8 Vouchers Historical Buildings $650k One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Deleaded. Pets Considered 508-380-8922 508-885-6005 Accepted. New Roof, New Windows, W/D Hookups. Must Income Qualify And Many Updates. Non-Smoking. Southbridge SECTION 8 Webster Southbridge Small 2 Bedroom Duplex Spencer Please Call Remodeled 3-Family Beautifully Landscaped. $800 + Utilities Four Bedroom CERTIFICATES $79,900 First Floor, Two Bedroom. Apartment. Stove, (508)987-1595 WELCOME End Of Street, 508-272-1356 Includes Heat & Hot Water. Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer House For Rent Near Stores/Church/Bus. 508-347-8791 Off-Street Parking, Stove Hookups, Yard, Good Area. Off-Street Parking & For Details & Call A Steal! & Fridge. Washer/Dryer Credit Check Required. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Other Specials $179,900 Hookup. No Pets. 575 VACATION RENTALS Southbridge First & Last EHO (508)943-9567 Plasse R.E. No Pets/Smoking. $575/Month Plus Utilities No Pets. 508-987-5588 3 Bedroom, Large $725/Month Call 508-414-7169 Must Have References. EHO Apartment. Appliances, Available November 1st $1200/Month Washer/Dryer Hookups. 508-248-0932 Utilities Not Included Section 8 Approved. WEBSTER 508-248-0737 Off-Street Parking. Spencer & Webster House for Sale WELLS, MAINE First, Last And References. 2 Bedroom Townhouse. Spencer 1 Bedroom Apartment $750 Per Month Village By the Sea Gas Heat & Hot Water, DUDLEY Large, Bright, 3+ Bedroom First Floor. Webster WEBSTER Also: Electric Appliances, Apartment. Stove, Washer Neat & Clean, Off-Street Two Bedroom Apartment Two-bedroom log cabin, 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. One & Two Bedroom Pool complex, with Two Bedroom Available Hookups. Apartments & Condos & Dryer. Heat Included. Parking. Good Location. Stove, Heat & Parking large livingroom with $625 One Year Lease. No Pets. No Smoking Or Pets. Stove & Refrigerator Included. Laundry Hookups. fireplace, sunroom with jacuzzi, exercise room, Four Bedroom First & Last Reasonable Rents. Security Deposit Included. Affordable! First/Last & Security fireplace, garage under. outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, $875 $720 per month. $1000/Month For Details Call No Pets Half acre with A/C, cable. Security Deposit ($500) Property Shop Call 508-885-3031 508-943-7436 2nd buildable lot. CALL FOR DAILY RATE 508-949-1100 $675/Month Call (978)852-0886 Call (508)886-4312 Or 774-272-0903 508-612-6192 508-450-6421 $235K (508)429-7568 508-987-6491

720 CLASSICS 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1952 Pontiac 1975 Mercedes 1988 Cadillac 2003 Mitsubishi 2009 Toyota 450SL Sedan Deville Eclipse Corolla CE 4-Door 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Woody Tin Woody Beach Wagon, Convertible 4-Door, Light Grey, Convertible Sedan I PAY YOU CASH 5th Wheel In Need Of Complete Maroon With Black Interior, Absolute Mint Condition! Grey, Runs & Looks New. Only 13k Miles. Manual Restoration. Engine Turns, With Two Tops. Florida Car - Never Seen Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. 5-Speed Transmission. FOR JUNK CARS Steel Drop Center Major Components In Place. Looks & Runs Great. A Winter! 76k Original Miles. New Tires. 35 MPG, AM/FM, CD & A/C. Good Interior. Solid Frame, A Must See! & TRUCKS Tailgate Needs Nothing! $3795 OBO Asking $10,500 Excellent Condition. $200 Straight Eight, $10,000 FIRM 508-410-3078 Metallic Blue. Automatic Transmission. 508-769-0619 508-769-0512 Must Sell Due To Knee And Farm Equipment 508-943-2572 $3950 Injury. ______978-760-3453 1977 Corvette L82 1996 Ford REDUCED $10,999 Chrysler Industrial 2003 Nissan 508-347-3280 Call D&M Towing & Recycling 1953 Ford Low Mileage. Original 350 Mustang V8 400HP Engine Engine With 350HP. Good Condition, Altima 508-887-3645 Rebuilt, Zero Miles. 2-Door Sedan Runs Goods. Needs TLC. Low Mileage 5-Speed MANUAL PORTS TILITY Sitting On Ground, Mild Custom, $11,000 $5000 OBO Some New Parts. Black On Black Leather. 732 S U TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Ready To Go 508-892-9583 Asking $4000 Every Option. 74k Miles. $2200 1955 Oldsmobile 774-696-7697 Call 508-949-2502 $8900 OBO 1999 Infinity With Rebuilt Fitted 508-330-1308 QX4 SUV Transmission 4-Door 1995 Toyota Supra 1999 Toyota 508-524-9328 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES Original, $10,000 Good Condition Inside & (Zero Miles) Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. Camry Outside. 165k Miles. 1985 Harley 2003 American $3000 Package Deal Original. 60k, Recent Brakes & Tires. 1975 Ford Flatbed Black-On-Black, Leather, 224k Miles, Runs Great! Transmission Only Kept Up To Date. 2005 Toyota Asking $6000 Sportster Ironhorse $1600 Two-Owner Car. Please Call $1800 Best Offer Inspected. Air & Heat. 1000 XLH Slammer Good First Car Or Spare Car Camry LE 508-943-3812 508-461-9097 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, New S&S Carb., Ignition S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed. 1973 Pontiac REDUCED Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Total Custom - Paint, Pickup $1800 OBO 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. Rims For Sale Trans-Am 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, $2000 OBO Chrome, Billet. Solid, Needs Restoration, 401-585-0309 2000 Mitsubishi 508-731-5621 Pristine Condition. 8k Miles. 15 Inch Aluminum Rims $2500 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, Off 1991 Honda Accord. Burgundy Interior, Original, Automatic Steering. Montero Sport LS Ask For Stephen Asking $13,000 OBO Factory Set - 5 Total Collection MUST BE SOLD! 2000 BMW 740 IL Just Replaced Transmission, 781-254-6556 Matching Numbers. 90k. 4-Door Sedan, Anthracite Runs Beautifully. Clean, $25 Each 978-760-3453 Best Offer Good Condition. New Water Pump, Timing 1999 Road King (Metallic Grey/Blue). Belt, Head Gasket, Radiator, Black, 10k Miles, Mint 860-923-0457 105k Miles. Pampered REDUCED! 2003 Harley 1966 Mustang 508-344-2660 $10,600 Plugs/Belts, And Upper A Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Beautiful Car. Arm. Black Exterior, Must See! Always Kept Used Auto Parts Coupe 725 AUTOMOBILES Lojack, Factory Nav, Leave Message Davidson 91 day Guarantee. Large 6-Cylinder, Automatic, 4x4 Inside. (Not Fastback) Many Extras. 508-885-4580 Hi/Lo Range. Works Great! Super-Glide inventory of engines, 508-981-2636 $13,000 OBO Rust-Free! Georgia Car 1970 VW BEETLE $11,700 Two Sets Of Rims & 508-765-5289 100th Anniv. Edition transmissions, tires & glass. (Always Garaged) Needs nothing, Call 508-885-2604 Excellent service. Free parts Tires Included. Email Me At Blue, Always Garaged. Paint’s Faded. All Ready For just reg & run Leave A Message $4000 OBO [email protected] Forward Controls. locating service. YOUR 289 V8 Engine. Asking $3500.00 Amherst-Oakham Auto 2007 Buick Call For More Info 2400 Miles. $6900 30 mi per gallon 2000 Volkswagen 413-245-7354 1999 Suzuki Asking $9750 Call (800)992-0441 or Call 508 278-3211 Lucerne CXL (508)799-9969 Utility Trailer Cabrio Convertible TLS 1000 508-234-7158 76k, Power Package, A/C. Presidential Edition That Dumps 1987 CHRYSLER MINT Condition GREY NISSAN V-Twin, Strong Runner. 720 CLASSICS Removable Sides, Great Condition. The Hot Set-Up! Carbon $5500 OBO LOADED With Options PATHFINDER SE 2005 Harley Very Solid. 5th AVENUE. Only 18,500 Miles Fiber Mufflers. Grey. 1929 Model A $550 Good condition, no body rot. 860-928-0794 192K automatic Davidson Black Landau Roof w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . $3500 Street Rod $3,000 or best offer. Platinum Metallic Outside 860-315-7417 1450 Low Rider 978-760-3453 Can be seen at 2000 Volkswagen Great condition inside, 350 Ramjet Fuel Injection And Titanium Leather Excellent Condition, Extras. 41-1/2 Maple Street, good condition outside. $10,500 OBO Engine. 1966 T-Bird Passat GLX Asking $18,900 Sunroof/Cooper tires/new 2002 HARLEY Spencer. (Retail $21,495) 508-867-8374 350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. Hard-Top 508-885-5440, 4 Motion battery. Runs great. DAVIDSON $22,500 ask for Donald V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. Call 508-612-6848 Asking $3,500. 1200 Sportster New 4-Barrel Carburetor, Call 774-200-7604 2005 Harley Four Toolboxes New Tires, New Brake Excellent Condition, Well Black, Drag Bars, Forward Of Mechanic & Booster & Master Cylinder. 1988 Buick Maintained. Low Miles. Controls, Excellent Condition Davidson Runs Good! Good For Custom Wheels & Exhaust. 2007 Ford Fusion 735 GARAGE RENTALS $5000 OBO Machine-Builder Tools Estate Wagon Leather Interior, Black Call 860-336-6622 Dyna-Wide Glide $2500 Restoration. Last Of The Woodies! Like New! Mint Condition Interested Parties ONLY! On Black. 508-867-6706 Needs Tender Loving Care. $5500 OBO $9500 OBO GARAGE 2002 Harley $11,000 $2900 OBO $1500 Call Bill Too Many Extras To List 860-774-8289 508-865-5085 FOR RENT Davidson Sportster 617-519-9051 774-230-1582 24 x 36 Call Mike @ 1950 Chevrolet [email protected] 1982 Dodge Half-Ton Low Miles - Mint Condition 508-248-6781 318 Flat-Bed Southbridge Lots Of Great 4-Door Sedan 1968 GMC K2500 2002 Jeep Grand Call Bruce Or Email 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. 4WD, Real Sharp! Runs, Customizing Details [email protected] 4x4 Pickup Needs TLC. Cherokee 2008 Scion XD 774-200-5988 $6000 OBO New Factory-Built Motor. Black, 5-Speed Manual. Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Under Restoration $1500 Overland Edition Call Ron 2007 HARLEY All New Sheetmetal. Needs Fully Loaded, Running 13k Miles, 1 Owner. 508-344-1904 Needs Interior & Minor Work 1994 Mustang Excellent Condition. WANTED To Be Road-Worthy. Bed. Many New Parts. Boards, Sunroof, Towing DAVIDSON Convertible Package, Leather, CD, 35+ Miles Per Gallon. Year-Round Garage 2004 BMW Soft Tail Deluxe. $5900 Runs Good. Space For Antique Car 978-760-3453 $3500 OBO $1500 4WD, 71k Miles. Asking $11,500 K1200 GT Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Very Good Condition. Contact Jim At Must be at least 20 feet long. Many Extras. 6000 Miles No Reasonable Offer Refused 978-760-3453 Absolutely Perfect! 508-450-5093 NADA $10,925 508-266-0829 Respond to John $15,000 Asking $9,000 Or 508-832-3966 or Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. Call 860-942-0464 443-206-6036 [email protected] New Tires & Battery. Or 978-355-2389 Jeff 508-867-6358 $11,000 860-315-7417 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ September 29, 2010

740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 767 VEHICLES WANTED 2008 Harley 33’ Travel Trailer 2001 Keystone Elkhorn 1982 GMC 350 2001 Chevrolet 1964 Case Davidson Sportster Currently On-Site In Park Hornet Slide-In Camper Stake Body With Power Gate. Silverado Backhoe Loader (Woodstock, CT) Rebuilt Engine. $ XL Custom 1200 Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen 35 Foot Travel Trailer 11.5 ft, Extended Cab Over $1200 Extended Cab Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, Porch, Oversized Corner Lot, With Slide-Out. Queen-Sized Bed. Runs Strong. Still Under Warranty Sleeps 8 Couch/Double Bed. Power 508-461-9097 4.8L V8, 4x4 Automatic, Comes With Snow Bucket ROSS RECYCLING 407 Miles, Like New. Shed. Park Features: Family Cargo Tow Package. Ladder We Pay More!! $7500 Activities, Pool, Inexpensive $5000 OBO Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery, Rack & Bed Tool Box. Great For Landscaping 508-864-0655 & Comfortable Living. (Home) 508-885-7463 3 Holding Tanks, Crank-Out 1992 GMC 132k Miles. Projects Or Snow Removal Park Is Open April-October. (Cell) 508-789-4006 Windows, A/C, $4000 OBO All Scrap Metals, Interior/Exterior Shower. Diesel Truck A Good Work Truck! Located In Leicester $23,500 UPS Truck-Style, $5850 Cars, Trucks (Includes Lot) Microwave Oven, 3-Burner 508-868-5481 Stove w/Oven. 12 Cu.Ft. Re- Aluminum Grumman Body, Batteries, Harley Davidson 860-923-2549 2003 Citation 32’ Shelves. Rebuilt 1998 GMC Safari 352-314-0003 frigerator/Freezer. Double Copper Wire, Motorcycle Parts 5th Wheel Stainless Steel Sink Transmission/Motor, Utility Van Appliances... Mint Condition, Dry Weight: 2701 lbs New Fuel Tank, Radiator, 2003 Rawson Portable & Accessories Steering Box. Dual Wheels, With Shelves Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, $5500 OBO AWD, 4.3L Automatic, Screener Plant 64 Tucker Hill Rd. For Sale Awning & Screen Room. 508-435-4395 11’ Area Behind Seats Model 3618/SN:SN823203 1987 Fleetwood Excellent Condition 128k Miles Putnam, CT 06260 For EVO, Twin Cam, $14,000 OBO $3450 24 Point OV Twin Honda Sportsters. Jamboree REDUCED! 14,100GVWR Motor. Low Hours, 24 Ft Class C 508-265-7559 Call 5pm-8:30pm 774-232-0407 Well Maintained 860-928-7165 Custom Chrome Park Model Trailer 508-867-6546 Asking $22,500 Motor Home For Sale Women’s New 508-347-8956 Insulated 65k Miles, Sleeps 6. 2005 33’ Excellent Condition. Way Too 1994 Plymouth 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 VEHICLE WANTED Everything Works, Many Amenities To List! Older Couple On Social Leather Jacket Mechanically & Structurally 5th Wheel Van Extra Cab Pickup Security Looking For A Comes Fully Furnished. With Matching Cap & Liner. Police-Style, Size Large. Good. Recent Inspection. Moving, Need The Cash! Needs Alternator, Donated Vehicle For Doctor’s $125 Cardinal 33” Tires With Lift. Payloader $6,500 Two Slides, Large Shower, Asking Only $16,900 Good Body & Motor. Appointments, Medical Trips 508-949-1320 Call For Details Parts Only - No Title. Good Condition. to Boston Quarterly & Other King Bed, New Tires, Please Call 781-927-9785 $7000 Backhoe Between 8am-8pm 19’ Awning, Deluxe Cabinets For More Information $400 Michigan Errands. (Best Time 8am-10 Abundant Storage, 1983 Ford Pickup 508-885-2884 (Can Also Pay Up To $200) 745 RECREATIONAL Or 4pm-8pm) Fiberglass, Like New, Diesel, Runs Good (To the gentleman who called last 508-867-6124 Will Deliver. Wells, Maine Truck week: Sorry we missed your call, VEHICLES 2010 Ford Also: our granddaughter didn’t know Asking $21,000 2005 40’ Breckenridge 6-Cylinder, Clean what it was for. Please call back.) Must See! Park Model Home Underneath, No Rust. 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Mazda CX-9 Improved for 2010 but it Was Already a Really Strong Crossover Utility Vehicle

BY KEITH GRIFFIN

At the beginning of its press materials for the 2010 Mazda CX- 9, the company scribe wrote, “As the saying goes, there is always room for improvement.” While it’s tough to dispute that state- ment, kudos to Mazda for making improvements and doing them right. What was already a strong mid-size crossover utility vehicle has become that much better. My first experience with the Mazda CX-9 was back in 2007 when it was introduced to the Northeast automotive media at a hotel along the New Jersey Turnpike. It was a utilitarian set- ting for a decidedly non-utilitari- an looking crossover utility vehi- cle. At the time I wrote, “The best of the [CUV] breed is the CX-9. It combines the driving aspects of the Mazda6, from which it derives its platform, with the functionali- The Mazda CX-9 is another example of Mazda’s ability to design vehicles that look small from the outside but are capable of carrying ty of the Mazda5. The CX-9 lots of people and cargo. embraces the concept of utility.It the need for blind-spot warning with all-wheel drive. The front- EPA estimated mpg city/high- has three rows of seating that can systems 99 percent of the time wheel drive version is rated at 16 way: 15/21 accommodate adults in all posi- but I was the beneficiary of that mpg city and 22 mpg highway. In Base price: $34,215 tions. Granted, the third row needed 1 percent with my family our neck of the woods, you’re As-tested price: $38,685 would be less than ideal for a trip in the CX-9. going to want the comfort of all- Also consider: (a comparative from Boston to New York, for It’s not necessarily a high vehicle wheel drive. The front-wheel vehicle) Nissan Murano, example, but it’s sufficient for at 68 inches, but it’s reassuring drive model costs $32,815, so it is Acura MDX, Toyota three couples wanting to spend that the CX-9 has roll stability $1400 cheaper. It could be money Highlander the night on the town.” control. As Mazda explained in well spent, though. A point made back in 2007 about its press materials, the system the CX-9 that still resonates three uses both body-roll rate and (Questions and comments about years later is how roomy this Auto wheel speed sensors to determine this review and other automotive Review vehicle is inside without looking when corrective action is neces- concerns can be e-mailed to used- large from the outside. There’s no sary. A momentary torque reduc- [email protected]. All sense from the driver’s seat that tion, combined with an automat- queries are answered.) there are six people behind you ic brake application, assists in when the CX-9 is packed full of restoring the CX-9 to an even VITAL STATISTICS human cargo. keel. Interestingly, most acci- Wheelbase: 113.2 inches So, how did Mazda improve on dents can be avoided with Length: 199.8 inches the CX-9 with a “refresh” as they momentary torque reductions, Width: 76.2 inches say in the industry? The also known as taking your foot off Height: 68 inches Japanese automaker didn’t the gas. That simple advice has Curb weight: lbs. attempt to graft the “smile” from spared me many times in haz- Engine: 3.7-liter, V-6 the Mazda3 onto the front of the ardous situations. Foot off the Horsepower: 273 hp CX-9. Looks cute on the Mazda3. gas, then hit the brakes if neces- Torque: 270 lb. ft. Would have looked like “The sary. Just something to keep in Joker” from “Batman” on the CX- mind as winter approaches. 9. The overall exterior styling is Pricing is good on the CX-9 sharp enough to elicit positive because it comes standard with a comments from passersby.This is lot of equipment, like Xenon a handsome vehicle. headlights, rain sensing wipers, Another successful exterior stainless steel exhaust tips, heat- enhancement is larger side view ed power driver and front-passen- mirrors. Small mirrors on big ger seats, keyless start and entry, vehicles are simply impractical. three-row side curtains and roll Mazda made the mirrors more stability control, that other com- aerodynamic, too, so there is no panies might charge you for. The increase in wind noise from the CX-9 grand touring trim with all- larger surface. wheel drive starts at $34,215. (The One slight misstep would possi- base model with front-wheel bly be the new color: dolphin drive starts at $28,805.) gray. There’s nothing wrong with The model I drove was $39,435 the hue. The vehicle loaned to me with the $750 delivery fee includ- for a week by Mazda featured the ed but that included two options new color and it was quite attrac- one could reasonably live with- tive. I just couldn’t get over the out, including Moonroof/Bose fact that it was a shade inspired stereo at $2225 and navigation by dolphins. Beautiful animals system at $1665. The moonroof but their coloring is bland at best. added nothing to my driving Safety is a big part of what makes experience and, frankly,I find my the CX-9 stand out. It has one of iPhone works just fine when it the best blind-spot warning sys- comes to giving directions and is tems I have encountered in many usually more up-to-date. years of doing reviews. As I have The Mazda CX-9 is rated at 15 advocated in the past, properly mpg city and 21 mpg highway adjusting your mirrors negates 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ September 29, 2010