Mailed free to requesting homes in East Brookfield, West Brookfield, North Brookfield, Brookfield, Leicester and Spencer Vol. 34, No. 50 Complimentary to homes by request ONLINE: WWW.SPENCERNEWLEADER.COM ‘The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.’ Friday, December 10, 2010 HeartbreakHeartbreak atat WorcesterWorcester StateState ROCKETS SOAR TO THIRD STRAIGHT SUPER BOWL TITLE

BY MICHAEL CORSO SPORTS CORRESPONDENT WORCESTER — The Auburn football team came into this season with one goal in mind, and that was to win another Super Bowl title. Those goals became a reality Saturday afternoon, Dec. 4, when the Rockets defeated the previously unbeaten David Prouty Panthers 28-8 on the campus of Worcester State University to claim their

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Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, www.seligerphotography.exposuremanager.com Above: David Prouty’s Mike Grasis, left, and Auburn’s Steve Wallace go for the ball, which is in the air and up for grabs.

At right: David Prouty’s Clayton Fahey maneu- vers past an Auburn defender.

Far Right: David Prouty’s Zach Grasis, left, and Auburn’s Dan Flink both go for the ball.

Coming back to North Brookfield NEW SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR PLEASED WITH JOB

BY ELIZABETH GREGORY NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER NORTH BROOKFIELD — The first time Linda Wasiak walked through the doors of the North Brookfield Senior Center two years ago, “I just got this feeling that this place would be a part of my life. I had no idea that I would end up being the director.” Wasiak, who worked as the recep- tionist at the Senior Center for one year in 2008, was picked last month as the facility’s new director. She started Nov. 15. Wasiak said her past work experi- ence has simply been just that — work experience — but now she feels she is in a place she can stay, as well as a place she can build a career rather than just build a resume. “I feel like all the other jobs I’ve had were just pay checks, but this is dif- ferent,” she said. “This is a part of my life. It’s very spiritual, very com- Elizabeth Gregory photo munity focused. I feel like I’m making Master Cribbage player Paul Berry takes a picture with Senior Center Director Linda a difference. So that’s how I know I’m Wasiak, who said, “He’s one of the good ones. He gave me a going away card and then going to be here for a while.” a welcome back card.” Turn To WASIAK page A18 Angela L. Zajac photo Wreaths are red bows have been placed on the landmark West Brookfield common Toy drives cope with tough times fountain. donations, but they are managing. in need. A White wrap-up to WORK TO MAKE “Numbers are way up — requests Meanwhile, over at the North are probably up 25 percent from last Brookfield Police Association’s Toys CHRISTMAS MERRY year — but donations are down,” for Joy, donations are keeping up said Keith Audette, who runs the with requests, said Police Chief 350th birthday party FOR FAMILIES Toys for Joy program for East Aram Thomasian Jr. Brookfield and Brookfield. “I get a response and a half here,” BY ANGELA L. ZAJAC Sunday evening as family and BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ Donna Flannery, who organizes Thomasian said. “We do very well SPECIAL TO THE NEW LEADER friends gathered on the historic NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT the Spencer Toys for Tots program, with donations. It works out good WEST BROOKFIELD — The town common for the annual tree Despite the generous contribu- said the group has been able to make for us, and it works out good for the clip-clop of the horse drawn car- lighting celebration. At 5:45 p.m., tions from so many kind people, up for the decrease in donations by community.” riage and the carolers’ voices the beautiful tree was illuminated some local toy-drive organizers say finding people to “sponsor” a family singing, “I’m dreaming of a white the requests for help still exceed the Turn To TOY DRIVES page A18 Christmas” filled this black, cold Turn To WHITE page A7

LOCAL NEWS SPORTS INSIDE THE NEW LEADER ON PAGE AX ON PAGE AX ON PAGE A4 ON PAGE A11 Calendar...... B5 Police Logs...... A Calendar...... B5 Police Logs ...... A14 Renovations begin Millbury over Leicester xxxxxx xxxxxxxx Classroom Corner...... A6...... A PublicSports...... A10-13 Meetings ...... A at Second Chance In Division 2 Obituaries ...... B2 SportsViewpoint ...... A ...... A8-9 Animal Shelter Playoff Football Our Towns...... B4 Viewpoint ...... A8-9 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 10, 2010 6th Worcester recount heads to court ALMANAC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK ON ALICEA-DURANT RACE QUOTATION OF THE WEEK BY GUS STEEVES Officially, the recounts determined Durant NEW LEADE STAFF WRITER received 6,587 votes and Alicea, got 6,586, with “If there’s a glimmer of hope, it’s Last month’s recount saga took a new turn 357 blanks and three votes cast for other peo- that the other businesses that were this week, as a Suffolk Superior Court judge ple. The only town that had any change in the his competitors in the area will see a hosted the first hearing Wednesday, Dec. 8 of tally between Nov. 2 and its recount date was little more business, and that it helps incumbent Democrat Geraldo Alicea’s lawsuit Southbridge, a place overwhelmingly won by them stay.” over two alleged Election Day issues. Alicea. Recounters found the most problemat- — Central Mass South Chamber of Formally, he’s suing the Southbridge Board ic issues with Precinct 5, which had a missing Commerce Executive Director (and of Registrars and the Secretary of State, not ballot box seal, an extra ballot not counted on West Brookfield resident) Alexandra his opponent, Republican Peter Durant. The Nov. 2, and a statistically unlikely string of McNitt, on the closure of Aubuchon recounts of the week of Nov. 16 resulted in a about 15 consecutive blanks for this race. Hardware in Spencer. Durant victory by just one vote, after Election Precinct 1’s box also had a large crack in it, Day tallies showed him having a four-vote but there were no ballot-count issues there. margin. Southbridge Registrar James Dyer said he WEATHER “In the Town of Southbridge, the Registrars Geraldo Alicea Peter Durant and fellow board members Jennifer Vizard and John Sypek had not received copies of the of Voters erroneously determined that a “the circumstances surrounding it.” He said court filing or notice of being defendants, but spoiled ballot which was protested by Alicea he does know the name and address of the 50 percent chance did know that Town Clerk Madaline Daoust not be counted in the recount,” the incum- voter,but declined to reveal them, and they are was subpoenaed. The Registrars met briefly bent’s complaint states, adding, “… [O]ne per- not stated in Alicea’s complaint. last week and unanimously voted to have of White Christmas son who was registered to vote and should Durant is technically not a party to the case, have been on the voting list on Election Day Assistant Town Clerk Julie Pena go to the but is mentioned as “an interested party” and BY HEATHER BUCHMAN hearing in Daoust’s place, since Daoust will be and was wrongfully denied the opportunity to plans to participate therefore as “an interven- ACCUWEATHER MET cast a ballot by the duly appointed election out of the country that week, he said. er,” Durant said. For millions of people hoping for a Gus Steeves may be reached at (508) 909-4135, worker at the precinct.” “I’m the winner, so I don’t think anything white Christmas this year, or by e-mail at [email protected]. After requesting a “de novo” hearing and else has to go on,” he added with a laugh. AccuWeather.com Chief Long Range decision “as reasonably as possible,” Alicea’s Forecaster Joe Bastardi has good news, complaint states, “[I]n the event the election is especially for residents of the East. deemed to be in doubt or ends in a tie vote, the Bastardi says that more than 50 percent Plaintiff seeks an Order that this election be NEWS BRIEF of the country may be covered with an run again in the Six Worcester District inch or more of snow on Christmas Day, between Alicea and Durant.” which is quite a feat considering the aver- After simply saying “It’s always been about Shepard Municipal Complex. age coverage is usually between 25 and 35 making sure every vote counts,” Alicea Warren looking for For more information, contact the percent. referred more detailed queries to his attorney, Selectmen’s Office at (413) 436-5701 or war- Looking at the current snow cover William McDermott of Boston. McDermott [email protected]. across the U.S., it is evident that we have a said he has “a policy not to comment on ongo- Citizen of the Year long way to go in order to get more than ing cases.” WARREN — The Warren Board of half of the country whitened by He did note he hopes to be able to conclude Christmas. the process before the new Legislative session Selectmen is inviting nominations for the SCM Elderbus office 2010 Citizen of the Year. However, Bastardi says that over the begins Jan. 5, but would not speculate on how next few weeks, a series of storms will likely that is. All nominations must be in writing and signed. The board discourages nomina- closed Dec. 24 and 31 track west-to-east across the country, Durant, however, said he doubted that bringing enough snow to at least cover the tions of town employees if the reason for would happen, leaving the 6th District’s repre- All S.C.M. Elderbus offices will be closed ground in some areas of the Midwest and the nomination is associated with their sentation in limbo. Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31 to East that are lacking snow at the employment in the town. Although select- “I think it’s their option to decide whether observe Christmas and New Year’s, respec- moment. men welcome compliments of town or not they’ll swear me in,” Durant said. “The tively.Please note that riders need to call 48 One such storm will bring a “healthy” employees, the Citizen of the Year award is Speaker of an overwhelmingly Democratic business hours (two days) in advance to snow cover to areas from the northern to honor ordinary citizens who give time House isn’t likely to seat a Republican in a schedule a ride. Plains to the Lower Midwest this week- and effort to contribute to their community. race that’s contested by just one vote.” For more information, or to schedule a end, while snow even falls all the way All nominations are due by Thursday, The Republican, a Spencer selectman, said ride, please call (800) 321-0243. east into the Virginias. he felt the voter-denial allegation “seems a lit- Dec. 30 in the Selectmen’s Office at the Another storm of significance for the tle strange to me,” but noted he did not know middle and eastern part of the country could follow late next week or next week- • LIGHTS • 1000’S ORNAMENTS • end. VISIT OUR CHRISTMAS BEAR SHOP ALL ITEMS 33% OFF REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

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BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ anyway, and certainly not for NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT that Aubuchon’s.” SPENCER — The Spencer McNitt said she hopes that if Aubuchon Hardware store nothing else, Aubuchon’s closing ACCCCUURRAACCYY WATCH closed its doors Nov. 29 after 73 will drive some customers to the years. other hardware stores in the The Spencer New Leader is committed to “It’s because of one simple area. accuracy in all its news reports. Although phrase: ‘lack of sales,’” said “If there’s a glimmer of hope, numerous safeguards are in place to ensure Steve Gasco, director of field it’s that the other businesses accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. personnel for Aubuchon. “And that were his competitors in the Confirmed fact errors will be corrected we saw no relief in sight.” area will see a little more busi- at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a All of the employees have ness, and that it helps them timely manner. either been placed or are being stay,” she said. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- offered positions in other Earlier this year, longtime 4140 during normal business hours. Aubuchon stores, Gasco said. Spencer store manager Scott During non-business hours, leave a message The store opened at its current Kulesza was moved to the in the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor location — now known as the Big Gardner store. Todd Irons, the Y Plaza — in July 1937, said previous Gardner assistant man- will return your phone call. Michael Mattson, advertising ager, was moved to Spencer as director for Aubuchon, which is CORRECTION manager. Irons will now become Photos that accompanied a story on headquartered in Westminster. David Dore photo the manager of a new Aubuchon the North Brookfield Theater Guild’s The Aubuchon store in the Brown paper-covered windows and this sign greet people wanting to shop at Hardware opening in Rindge, Southbridge Big Y Plaza has N.H., just over the production of “The Wizard of Oz” in the the Aubuchon Hardware store in Spencer. The store, an institution in Spencer Dec. 3 Spencer New Leader stated they already gotten calls from for 73 years, went out of business last week. Massachusetts border, which is Spencer customers, said manag- closer to the manager’s home were taken by Steve Caputo. Although er Brian Collins. used to shop in the Spencer store competition up there for those than the Spencer store was, they came from his Facebook page, they “We’ve taken a few calls, and can find the same things in the services,” she said. “I’ve according to Matson and Gasco. were actually taken by North Brookfield the people are happy to know Southbridge store or the Ware shopped up there myself — I live “We had another person resident Merrie Lareau. that we are still open — in fact, store. in West Brookfield. It is really a placed, and the others are to talk In addition, the story itself gave incor- most of them came over to shop “We might have a little bit shame. That’s a small mom-and- to the district manager to see if rect information on who played Glenda here,” he said. more that they didn’t have there pop business.” there is anything in the district the Witch of the North. That was not The Southbridge store is fortu- because they didn’t have the McNitt said there are still stores,” Gasco said. “Sometimes portrayed by Anne Adams, but rather nate to have stayed strong space we do, but basically, every many businesses struggling it’s a little further than they Sue Stockwell. Adams was in the pro- throughout the recent economic one of the Aubuchons are all the right now, and closings like want to drive, and that’s a prob- duction as Gloria, the daughter of the downturn, and is not slated to be lem sometimes.” same,” he said. Aubuchon’s are bad for the Mayor of Oz. closed, Collins said. Alexandra McNitt, executive whole community as well as dis- Gasco said it’s sometimes nec- “We’ve had very a decent year essary, but always difficult to The New Leader apologizes for the director of the Central Mass placed employees. errors. over the past two years, and sales South Chamber of Commerce, “It affects whole families and close a store. here are the rise,” he said. “It’s said she was disheartened to kids and whether or not they’re “It’s never a good feeling,” he not where they were three years learn that the Spencer store had going to get presents,” she said. said, and sighed. “The store was ago, but it all turned this year.” closed. “The economy is not improving successful at one time, but times Collins said that anyone who “There is a fair amount of fast enough, for my purposes and circumstances change.” Quaboag schools embrace alternative energy SOLAR PANELS TO APPEAR SOON ON DISTRICT’S THREE BUILDINGS

BY DAVID DORE increase, the savings would total $949,817 producing and how that differs each day. NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER over the next two decades. But, if electricity History and social science classes could dis- The future is coming to the Quaboag rates fall 3 percent per year, the 20-year sav- cuss “global warming and what is the cur- Regional School District, and all people have ings would total an estimated $69,773. rent debate right now,” the superintendent to do to see it is look up. The solar panels would produce about 12 theorized, “and write essays in English Preliminary work is finished for the instal- percent of the schools’ electricity needs, [classes].” lation of solar panels on the roofs of Warren according to Kustigian. District officials are hoping to create a pro- The Cozy Corner Diner Community Elementary School, West “If it were 100 percent that would be won- gram at the middle and high schools focus- 310 Pleasant St. Leicester, MA (508)892-5601 - Brookfield Elementary School and Quaboag derful,” he added, “but this is a small per- ing on renewable energy, he said. The high TAKE OUT HOURS : MON -FRI 6AM-2PM Regional Middle/High School, according to centage.” school has a biotechnology class that is in its AVAILABLE SAT &SUN 7AM -12PM Superintendent of Schools Brett Kustigian. Kustigian told selectmen last month if the second year (and needs grants to survive). 508-892-5601 Construction was scheduled to start this installation of the solar panels is done cor- “It’s going to affect every student in one week, he said Friday, Dec. 3. rectly, the warranty for the roofs at all three way or another,” Kustigian said. “There’s no M - Liver & Onions, mash & veg...... $5.99 Nexamp and Boston Community Capital schools would still be in effect. That is a par- question renewable energy is the future.” T - 3 Hot Dogs...... $1.00 (which is financing the project) teamed up ticular concern at the two elementary Then, there’s the potential savings to the W - American Chop Suey...... $5.25 with Quaboag to install the solar panel sys- schools, since both of their roofs have been district and the taxpayers in Warren and TH - Hot Roast Beef Sand., mash & veg...$5.99 tems on the schools at no cost to the district. replaced within the last two years. Also, West Brookfield who pay its bills. F - Haddock Sandwich, slaw & French Fries..$5.99 Nexamp will own the panels for the next 20 Kustigian said, Nexamp is upgrading the “It almost sounds too good to be true,” Homemade soup daily years and sell the electricity back to roof at the high school “at their cost” before Kustigian said last month. “ ... There’s no Quaboag at 10 cents per kilowatt-hour. solar panels are installed. catch, and it’s a real positive thing for the However, Boston Community Capital repre- Unger said a ballast system would be towns.” sentative Fred Unger told West Brookfield installed to support the panels, meaning Quaboag is not the selectmen last month, the district would get “we’re not penetrating those roofs.” In fact, only local district look- AFFORDABLE GARAGE DOOR SERVICES a credit of 14.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for he said, the roofs “should be more protected” ing at saving money the electricity the panels produce. because they would not be exposed to ultra- through alternative We Repair All Makes and Models of Garage Doors and According to the United States Energy violet light as they would otherwise. energy. Leicester has Electric Openers, Broken Springs, Replacement Sections, Broken Cable, Remote Problems Information Administration website, this During the first year, Unger said, Nexamp contracted with year electric customers in Massachusetts would “take 100 percent responsibility” for Broadway Energy to 8x7 - 9x7 Steel Insulated Doors, Liftmaster 1/2 hp paid an average of 14.63 cents per kilowatt- any problems in the systems or the roofs. put solar panels on the 10% R-12 Complete with Standard Chain Drive Opener hour. After the first year, the schools would con- middle school, high OFF Hardware, Track, with Remote When the contract ends, Unger said, tact the roofer who did the work. school, primary school Installation & Tax & Wall Control Quaboag has the option to buy the systems at Kustigian is excited about the opportuni- and the police station. Repairs $595 $265 a reduced rate, continue the contract for five ties the systems open up for Quaboag teach- Spencer-East Coupon Expires 12/31/10 Coupon Expires 12/31/10 years at the same rate or have the systems ers and students. He told the Spencer New Brookfield is in the Coupon Expires 12/31/10 removed. In fact, he said, the district could Leader Friday, Dec. 3 the Science Vertical midst of a yearlong buy back the systems starting in about seven Team, made up of science teachers from all feasibility study for a Sales • Service • Installation years. three schools, this week would look at ways possible wind turbine 1-800-605-9030 Over the next 20 years, according to infor- to incorporate the solar panels into the cur- behind David Prouty mation provided by the district, Quaboag riculum, from kindergarten through Grade High School. 508-987-8600 could end up saving hundreds of thousands 12. of dollars in electricity costs. If electricity “I see it being incorporated into almost David Dore may be www.countrysidedoors.com prices stay the same for that time period, the every discipline,” Kustigian said. reached at (508) 909- Oxford, MA Email:[email protected] savings would total about $310,744. Based on Besides the obvious science applications, 4140, or by e-mail at the EIA’s projection that prices would go up he said, math students could perhaps use a ddore@ stonebridge- 2.61 percent per year over the next 20 years, kiosk at each school (that local residents press.com. the savings would go up to $602,754. Based on could also access through the Internet) to see The North Brookfield Police Department the historic average of a 4.9 percent how many kilowatt-hours the systems are PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER WEEKEND SHIFTS NEWS BRIEF The Town of North Brookfield is seeking qualified applicants for the position of part-time police officer. Wickaboag Valley Road known as the McRevey Family Applicants should have successfully completed the Trust. The East Quabbin Land Trust, based in Hardwick, Reserve Intermittent Training Academy approved by the Town Meeting to vote would administer the conservation restriction. The restriction was approved at the October Special Massachusetts Municipal Training Committee. 2nd time on land buy Town Meeting, but was contingent on the land trust get- Please send a resume and cover letter only to ting funding from the state’s Local Acquisitions for Chief of Police, WEST BROOKFIELD — Town Meeting voters will get a Natural Diversity Grant Program to fund the $276,000 second chance to decide whether the town should help total cost. The grant was not approved. So, the land trust 55 School Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535 pay to preserve 340 acres of land. hopes to use a combination of $93,180 in fundraising and by December 31, 2010. A Special Town Meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. $182,820 from town coffers (possibly stabilization) to buy Tuesday, Dec. 14 at West Brookfield Elementary School. it. The Town of North Brookfield is an equal opportunity employer There will be one item on the agenda: whether to spend A copy of the warrant for next week’s Town Meeting is $182,820 for a conservation restriction for land along available on the town website, www.wbrookfield.com.

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BY DAVID DORE working on the project), said the bridge on Neylon. stagger the closings, since Route 49 will be a NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER Route 49 in Spencer was closed Dec. 3-7. For about six months after the bridge detour route for trucks when the Route 148 BROOKFIELD — One bridge down, anoth- The bridge on Fiskdale Road (Route 148) in reopens, traffic will be restricted to one lane, bridge is closed. er one to go. Brookfield over the railroad will be closed regulated by a temporary signal. As part of the plan by the Highway A plan to raise seven spans along the CSX from 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 until “the middle At their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 30, Division of the state Department of railroad line is moving forward, with one of of the next week, with provisions for the pas- Brookfield selectmen asked Neylon to verify Transportation, bridges are also supposed to them closed this past weekend and another sage of emergency vehicles at all times and that the Route 49 and Route 148 bridges would be raised in Charlton, Worcester, one to be shut down this week. for school buses starting on Monday,Dec. 13,” not be closed at the same time. State officials Westborough and on routes 19 and 67 in West Richard Masucci, project manager for Masucci wrote in a Dec. 1 e-mail to noted at public hearings in October in Brookfield. Closure dates have not been E.T.& L. Corp. in Stow (one of the companies Brookfield Administrative Assistant Donna Brookfield and Spencer their intent was to released for the West Brookfield span. Renovations start at Second Chance Animal Shelter

EAST BROOKFIELD — With so funds we need to finish the entire building. New kennels purchased many more pets in need, and dona- project.” with grant funds are set to go in tions down because of the economy, Because of limitations set by the place of the old kennels. Second Chance Animal Shelter had town, Second Chance had to seek “When I first opened the shelter, to postpone needed renovations for an additional location to house its all the kennels were built with nearly a year at the adoption center expanded spay/neuter program, as donated fencing,” Blancato stated. in East Brookfield. “We haven’t well as its wellness clinics and edu- “Unfortunately, it has not held up raised all the money or supplies cational programs. well with all the years of use, so it that we need for this renovation so “When we couldn’t expand the is time for new modular kennels we are breaking the project into buildings size for the space we need that will be much more pleasant to three phases so that we can begin for the wellness center, the next look at and much more comfortable now,” Executive Director Sheryl option was to move that part of our for our pets. We are welcoming any Blancato stated in a press release. programs to another building. We donations and/or building supplies “We desperately need the renova- do whatever we have to to ensure to help us get these pets more com- tions to be able to take in more pets that we can help all the pets we fortable places while they are here and to house them more comfort- can,” Blancato stated. at the shelter. Once this phase is ably. It’s been a long tough road to The first phase of the renovation done, then we will begin working raise funds in this economy but we was set to start Thursday, Dec. 2. on a better place for the cats at the are going to do what we can and This phase will be to renovate the shelter.” continue to raise the supplies and dog kennels on one side of the Second Chance is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that began in 1999 in East Brookfield. The shelter operates an adoption center in East Brookfield Courtesy photos and a new Pet Wellness and A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held Nov. 13 to mark the grand opening of Second Education Center in North Chance Animal Shelter’s new Pet Wellness and Education Center in North Brookfield. Brookfield. The shelter relies on community support and grant that help to make pets’ lives better. site at www.secondchanceani- funding to operate. The shelter For more information, or if any- mals.org, call (508) 867-5525, or send facilitates adoptions, spay/neuter one would like to help with this mail to 111 Young Road, East services, and many other programs project, visit Second Chance’s web- Brookfield, MA 01515.

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donated helps procure food through cooperating gro- cery stores. Tri-Valley helps with For the third year, the project is enhanced with the addition of an Emergency Pet Food Fund. The fund was winter food project started by a handful of Tri-Valley employees and their individual donations. Many people will often feed their For the 16th year, Tri-Valley is reaching out to help the pet before themselves, so the goal is to alleviate some neediest and most frail seniors through its winter food stress this holiday season by providing a week’s worth project. Non-perishable meals are packaged and deliv- of food. The logo for the Pet Wellness and Education Center. Moving its programs to North ered to elder clients identified with a serious need. Donations may be made by checks payable to Tri- Brookfield gives the shelter the space it needs to expand its East Brookfield facility “Our Winter Food Project deliveries will ensure that Valley,Inc., and mailed to Tri-Valley — Emergency Food clients struggling to heat their homes and pay for pre- Project or Emergency Pet Food Fund, 10 Mill St., Dudley, scriptions, rent, and other necessities will have food MA 01571. during the coldest and most difficult times of the year,” Tri-Valley, Inc. is a private, nonprofit agency provid- said Executive Director Marilyn Travinski. ing in-home and community based services in 25 towns About 9,000 non-perishable meals are being packaged in south central Massachusetts (including Charlton, and delivered. Elder clients identified with serious Spencer the Brookfields and Warren). The agency needs will receive enough food for the entire month of receives funding from the Commonwealth of January and then some. Since the project’s inception, it Massachusetts through the Executive Office of Elder is estimated that over 117,550 meals have been provided. Affairs and from the Federal government, under the The project’s success relies on the generous support Older Americans Act, processed through the Central Under the Direction of from area businesses and individuals. Every dollar Massachusetts Agency on Aging. Charles J. Pietrello For information about this project or servic- Presents es for seniors, call Tri-Valley’s free HELP-LINE HaveHave AA MerryMerry OneOne Friends of the East Brookfield Library at (800) 286-6640. New England Comfort Dinner Guild names featured Join us Monday, December 13th artists of the month between 5 and 7:30 pm for the The Massasoit Art Guild has announced its Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:00 PM “Publick House Cooks for Community Organization” featured artists for the month of December. Sunday, December 12, 2010 2:30 PM a benefit dinner for our East Brookfield Public Library to be The public is invited to come in and view the held at the Publick House on 295 Main Street in Sturbridge. artworks of these wonderful local artists. Auburn High School Auditorium Most artworks hanging in these venues are Tickets $12.00 The menu will be an also for sale. All-you-can-eat Dinner Featured artists for December are: For Ticket Information Call 508 832-7711 • Spencer Savings Bank, 176 Main St., www.greaterauburncommunitychorus.org of Yankee Pot Roast, Chicken Pot Spencer: Mary Kay Ebersold. Pie, Mashed potatoes, Macaroni & • Richard Sugden Library, Spencer: Small Entertainment provided Works, featuring works by a variety of Cheese, Tossed Salad, and Rolls, by John Ebersold and Massasoit Art Guild members. plus Cupcakes, Lemonade and • Cormier’s Jewelers, Spencer: Small Works Tim Loftus Soft Drinks. and Show Ribbon Winners. • East Brookfield Public Library: Linda Lilystrom and Mike Kangas. A Cash Donation of $13 per adult and $5 per child (ages 4-13) • Haston Free Public Library, North is all you need for this great dinner. Brookfield: Don Doe and Gert Kennan. For more information, visit www.massas- Email Tickets can be purchased at the library door. oitartguild.com. Us!

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“If it’s important to you, it’s important to us!” Friday, December 10, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5 Selectmen object to tax collector legislation LETTER: PROCESS ‘HURRIED, CONFUSING AND PROBLEMATIC,’ BILL ‘UNNECESSARY’

BY M. CATHERINE BYSZEK office shall be filled by special election for the is a piece of land that is shared among town Common. The tree will be in the town gazebo NEW LEADER CORRESPONDENT unexpired portion of the term,” which they residents and others. Holdcraft said the com- this year and it won’t be just any holiday tree, BROOKFIELD — Calling the process claim was added after the Oct. 29 Special mon should be used, not just considered but rather a Hope Tree. Residents and others behind it “hurried, confusing and problemat- Town Meeting vote. “some historical landmark,” and there interested were invited to write a hope or ic,” as well as “unnecessary,” the Board of The letter, penned by Selectman Peter shouldn’t be a “big to-do” whenever the com- wish on a white ribbon and then tie it to the Selectmen is asking the Legislature to either O’Connell, stated that sentence would “elimi- mon is in use. Being a public domain, tree. correct or reject a bill to again make the tax nate the authority granted to the Selectmen Holdcraft said, his concern that there is real- Cultural Council member Barbara Wilson collector an elected position. by Massachusetts General Laws” to tem- ly only one entrance/exit with handicap explained that the idea of having lights on For a decade, the tax collector has been porarily fill the tax collector’s post if it access to the common. Selectman James the common — whether battery powered or appointed by selectmen, not chosen by becomes vacant until an election can be held. Allen explained to him those concerns on a timer — was examined. However, the Brookfield voters every three years at the Filling a vacancy through a special elec- should be directed to the Common gazebo, which is where the Hope Tree is situ- May Annual Town Election. An article on the tion would be “inflexible, expensive and may Committee. ated, will have lights on around the clock in Oct. 29 Special Town Meeting warrant sought be impractical,” the letter stated. “In addi- the spirit of the holiday season. Because of to change that, making the collector an elect- tion, it puts the Town at a financial risk of TOWN TREE LIGHTING finances, the committee cannot afford to keep ed position starting with the 2011 election. not being able to collect taxes during the rel- The annual town tree lighting was held the lights lit nonstop, but Holdcraft volun- Despite opposition from selectmen and mem- atively long period required to conduct an Sunday, Dec. 5 on the Brookfield Town teered to personally pay that portion of the bers of the Advisory Committee, the vote was election and for a new Tax Collector to light bill this winter. 74-73 to approve it. The change was spear- receive necessary training.” headed by Stephen Comtois II and supported Selectmen also objected to the requirement by more than 240 residents who signed his that the person who is tax collector when the petition to put the request on the warrant. bill is signed into law would hold the post NEWS BRIEFS In early November, selectmen voted to send until a new collector is elected. They claimed information on the Oct. 29 vote to the town’s that conflicts with the motion passed at the representatives in Boston — Sen. Stephen October Town Meeting, and would deprive • Rita Marderosian, handmade hat and Brewer and Rep. Anne Gobi — so a bill could board members of their “authority to super- mittens. be filed. On Nov.12, Senate Bill 2651 was filed. vise the Tax Collector during the period Spencer Toys for Tots • In Memory of Lisa Burke, Nov.30, $50. According to the Massachusetts between enactment and the 2011 annual elec- • DIYA Liquors Inc., Dec. 1, $101. Legislature website, malegislature.gov, the tion because the incumbent would be guar- announces donations • Leonard Simonelli O.D., Nov. 30, $20. bill states under Section 1 that anteed the job.” • John and Jacqueline Kowal, Nov. 30, “Notwithstanding any other general or spe- The letter also claims the bill could weaken SPENCER — The following people and $15. cial law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the ability of selectmen to collect about organizations have recently donated to • Saint Joseph’s Abbey, Nov. 23, $300. the office of Tax Collector in the town of $650,000 in back property taxes, interest and Spencer Toys for Tots: • Martin and Dorothy Civin, Nov. 23, Brookfield shall not be appointed by the fees — and to balance next year’s budget. • Allisa Sargent, Nov. 18, $25. $50. Board of Selectman but shall be elected by Selectmen also cited opinions from the • Eugene Dickinson, Nov. 18, $50. • Judith Allan, Nov. 27, $25. the voters of said town for a term of three state Elections Division and the town’s attor- • Zukas Hilltop Barn Inc., Nov. 18, $100. • Men’s League, First Congregational years commencing with the 2011 annual town ney at Kopelman & Paige in Boston that • Christine A. Hill — Upscale Salon, Church, Nov. 23, $75. election. A vacancy in the elected office shall Senate Bill 2651 is “unnecessary.” According Nov. 18, $25. New unwrapped toys can be dropped be filled by the voters of said town for a term to Chapter 41, Section 2 of state law, the letter • Wayne and Paula Proctor, Nov. 18, off at the Spencer post office, Spencer of three years commencing with the 2011 states, a Town Meeting vote is all that’s need- $100. Fire Department, Spencer Savings Bank annual town election. A vacancy in the elect- ed to “convert an appointed position back to • Al and Louann Morin, Nov. 18, $100. and ERA Key Realty Services. ed office shall be filled by special election for an elected position.” Rejecting the bill, the • Kevin P. Grace, D.M.D., Nov. 18, $100. Applications for needy families are the unexpired portion of the term.” letter states, would send the issue back to the • Snowbirds Snowmobile Club — available at the Spencer post office and Section 2 states, “Notwithstanding section town for another vote at the Annual Town Monetary and Toy Donation, Nov. 19, the town clerk’s office at Spencer 1 an incumbent in the office of Tax Collector Meeting. $100. Memorial Town Hall. on the effective date of this act shall continue Brookfield resident John David Holdcraft • Webster First Federal Credit Union, Monetary donations can be sent to to hold the office and perform the duties used time at the end of the Nov. 30 select- Nov. 22, $270. Spencer Toys for Tots, P.O. Box 186, thereof until the election of a Tax Collector men’s meeting to voice his concerns over two • Spencer Exchange Club, Nov. 22, Spencer, MA 01562. Please make checks to perform the duties pursuant to the terms issues, the first pertaining to the Special $1,000. payable to Spencer Toys for Tots. of this act.” Town Meeting regarding the tax collector. • Thibault’s Poultry and Country Store, Anyone who would like to “adopt” a Selectmen have sent a letter to Brewer, Holdcraft argued the townspeople voted to Nov. 22, $25. child should call Donna Flannery at (508) Gobi and members of the Joint Committee have an elected tax collector not an appointed • Anonymous, Nov. 22, $35. 885-6665. on Municipalities and Regional Government one. He said this is part of democracy, and • Stuart and Sandra Milner, Nov. 22, claiming there were several problems with that O’Connell is “derailing” it. $50. the bill. 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Wednesday, Dec. 15: Choice of breakfast cereal bag of chips (baked), green beans, fruit, milk. and slice of whole wheat toast with peanut butter Alternate: Chef ’s salad. Spencer-East Brookfield Leicester High School or breakfast egg and sausage on croissant, fresh Wednesday,Dec. 15: Shepherd’s pie, garden tossed Monday, Dec. 13: Popcorn chicken, seasoned fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, milk. salad, whole wheat dinner roll, fruit, milk. junior, senior high schools brown rice, broccoli and cheese, multigrain bread, Thursday, Dec. 16: Assorted cold cereal choices or Thursday, Dec. 16: Hamburger or cheeseburger, spiced apple slices, milk. wheat toast with butter or peanut butter, assorted oven baked fries, dill pickle, fruit, milk. Alternate: BREAKFAST Tuesday, Dec. 14: Salisbury steak, gravy, mashed 100 percent fruit juice or fruit cup, milk. Chef ’s salad. Monday, Dec. 13: Smucker’s Snack’n Waffle or potato, green beans, wheat roll, pudding and cream, Friday, Dec. 17: Warm assorted breakfast muffins, Friday, Dec. 17: Crispy chicken patty sandwich, assorted cereal with toast, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. honey roasted sunflower seeds, fruit cup or 100 per- lettuce, tomato, soup of the day, goldfish crackers, milk. Wednesday, Dec. 15: Ranchero wrap, fajita chick- cent fruit juice, milk. fruit, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 14: Assorted Pop Tarts or J&J Soft en, lettuce, tomato, cheese, ranch dressing, potato LUNCH Note: Alternates entrees are available all week. Pretzel, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. smiles, pickles, fresh fruit, milk. Monday, Dec. 13: Vegetable bean minestrone soup, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Pillsbury Mini Pancakes or Thursday, Dec. 16: Turkey and gravy, mashed chicken patty sandwich with seeded bun, lettuce assorted bagels with cream cheese, fruit or 100 per- potato, peas, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, sugar and tomato, seasoned rice or chicken quesadillas cent fruit juice, milk. cookie, milk. with salsa, seasoned corn, stir fried rice with mixed North Brookfield Thursday, Dec. 16: Assorted Pop Tarts or J&J Friday, Dec. 17: Variety pizza, tossed salad or veg- vegetables, assorted fruit desserts, milk. Large Pretzel, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, milk. etable, assorted fruit, milk. Vegetarian option: Vegetarian bean burrito. Friday,Dec. 17: Bagel with cream cheese or assort- Tuesday, Dec. 14: Chicken noodle soup, bourbon High School ed cereal with toast, fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, chicken with scallions, spaghetti noodles or Monday, Dec. 13: Mozzarella sticks with marinara milk. Italiano lasagna, seasoned green beans, fresh apple sauce, pasta with herbs, sweet peas, assorted fruit, LUNCH or apple slice cobbler, milk. Vegetarian option: Leicester Middle School milk. Monday, Dec. 13: Toasted cheese or baked potato Vegetable entrée of the day. Tuesday, Dec. 14: Chicken patty on a roll, rice with broccoli and cheese, tomato soup, tossed salad, Monday, Dec. 13: Popcorn chicken, seasoned Wednesday, Dec. 15: Potato corn chowder, chicken pilaf, buttered carrots, assorted fruit, milk. peanut butter krunchie, fruit, milk. brown rice, broccoli and cheese, multigrain bread, Parmesan with cheese, garlic seasoned spaghetti or Wednesday, Dec. 15: Turkey dinner, mashed pota- Tuesday, Dec. 14: Spaghetti with meat sauce, fresh spiced apple slices, milk. meatball grinder with Mozzarella, cheese toppings, toes, baby peas, warm dinner rolls, cranberry baked roll, steamed broccoli, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 14: Salisbury steak, gravy, mashed steamed carrots, fruit dessert, pear with whipped sauce, ice cream cup, milk. Wednesday, Dec. 15: Tacos with toppings or zesty potato, green beans, wheat roll, pudding and cream, topping, milk. Vegetarian option: Vegetarian shells Thursday, Dec. 16: Cook’s choice, assorted fruit, orange chicken rice bowl, white rice, mixed vegeta- milk. with sauce. milk. bles, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Dec. 15: Ranchero wrap, fajita chick- Thursday, Dec. 16: Homemade assorted pizza Friday, Dec. 17: Nacho with cheese, meat topping, Thursday, Dec. 16: Turkey with stuffing and en, lettuce, tomato, cheese, ranch dressing, potato slice, vegetable du jour, pasta vegetable salad with salsa, buttered corn, assorted fruit, milk. gravy, mashed potato, sweet potato, cranberry smiles, pickles, fresh fruit, milk. shredded carrots and broccoli bits, cherry cobbler Alternates: Triple-decker PBJ (PBM on Tuesday sauce, corn, sweet potato cake with cream, milk. Thursday, Dec. 16: Turkey and gravy, mashed with whipped topping or fresh apple, milk. and Friday), Grab & Go Salads. Friday, Dec. 17: Assorted pizza, green beans, fruit, potato, peas, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, sugar Vegetarian option: Vegetarian pizza round. milk. cookie, milk. Friday, Dec. 17: Vegetable tomato soup with orzo Friday, Dec. 17: Papa Gino’s Pizza, tossed salad or pasta, BLT beef burgers or cheeseburgers, sesame vegetable, assorted fruit, milk. seed topped roll, seasoned fries, vegetable du jour, fresh apple or cinnamon applesauce, milk. North Brookfield Vegetarian option: Toasted bagel melt with sliced Wire Village, EB tomato and fresh basil. Elementary schools Leicester Memorial Elementary School Monday, Dec. 13: Popcorn chicken, seasoned Monday, Dec. 13: Cheeseburger on a roll served Monday, Dec. 13: Hot dog on a roll, oven baked brown rice, glazed carrots, wheat roll, pudding and Warren, West Brookfield with pickles, potato puffs, assorted fruit, milk. fries, baked beans, fruit, milk. cream, milk. Alternate: Grilled Cheese. Alternate: Munchie Cereal Lunch. Tuesday, Dec. 14: Toasted cheese sandwich, alpha- Tuesday, Dec. 14: Tacos, lettuce, tomato and Tuesday, Dec. 14: Taco with toppings, rice pilaf, bet tomato soup, macaroni and cheese, corn fruit, cheese, corn, fresh fruit, milk. Alternate: elementary schools assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: Munchie Soft milk. Hamburger. Pretzel Lunch. Wednesday, Dec. 15: Lazy Lasagna or chef ’s salad, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Hot dog in a bun, baked Monday, Dec. 13: Alphabet vegetable soup, toasted Wednesday, Dec. 15: Turkey dinner, cranberry fresh baked roll, green beans, fruit, milk. beans, potato wedge, Jell-O and cream, milk. cheese sandwich, tater tots, seasoned fresh vegeta- sauce, baby peas, warm dinner rolls, mashed pota- Thursday, Dec. 16: Turkey pot pie on a biscuit or Alternate: Tuna roll. bles, assorted fruit cups, milk. to, ice cream cup, milk. Alternate: Munchie Muffin Fun Fish, tossed salad, apple crisp, cranberry Thursday, Dec. 16: Turkey and gravy, mashed Tuesday, Dec. 14: Homemade cheese cream of Lunch. sauce, milk. potato, peas, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, sugar broccoli soup, cheesy garlic French bread or mari- Thursday, Dec. 16: Hot dog on a roll, cup of toma- Friday, Dec. 17: Assorted individual pizza, cookie, milk. Alternate: Chicken patty. nara sauce, seasoned green beans, tangerine fruit to soup, crackers, celery sticks/peanut butter cup, steamed broccoli, fruit, milk. Friday, Dec. 17: Mozzarella sticks, dipping sauce, cup, milk. Alternate: Yogurt parfait entrée with assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: Munchie Goldfish tossed salad, pineapple, milk. Alternate: Sandwich blueberries and crunchy granola. Lunch, choice. Wednesday, Dec. 15: Chicken patty sandwich with Friday, Dec. 17: Chicken nuggets served with dip- bun, lettuce leaf and tomato slice, seasoned oven ping sauces, pasta with herbs, buttered corn, roasted potato wedges, ketchup, strawberry cup, assorted fruit, milk. Alternate: Munchie Peanut Lake and Maple milk. Butter and Jelly Lunch. Leicester Primary School Thursday, Dec. 16: All beef frankfurter with bun, Street schools New England baked beans with condiments, Monday, Dec. 13: Popcorn chicken, rice pilaf, ketchup and relish, tater tots, fruit cup with sliced BREAKFAST wheat roll, green beans, spiced apple slices, milk. red grapes, milk. Alternate: Salads with Italian Bay Path Regional Monday, Dec. 13: Smucker’s Snack’n Waffle or Tuesday, Dec. 14: Tacos, lettuce, tomato and chicken strips, assorted dressings, cheese whole bagel with cream cheese, fruit or 100 percent juice, cheese, corn, fresh fruit, milk. wheat roll and butter. milk. Wednesday, Dec. 15: Hot dog in a roll, baked Friday, Dec. 17: Soup du jour, whole grain crack- Voke-Tech High Tuesday, Dec. 14: Bagel with cream cheese or twin beans, potato wedge, Jell-O and cream, milk. ers, homemade Italian meat sauce with spaghetti BREAKFAST Pop Tarts, fruit or 100 percent juice, milk. Thursday, Dec. 16: Turkey and gravy, mashed and Mozzarella cheese, mixed sautéed vegetables, Monday, Dec. 13: Whole wheat toast with jelly, 4- Wednesday, Dec. 15: Assorted muffins or assorted potato, peas, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, sugar fruit cup or fresh tangerine. ounce cup of yogurt, bowl of cereal, orange or cereal, giant goldfish graham, fruit or 100 percent cookie, milk. apple juice, milk. juice, milk. Friday, Dec. 17: Mozzarella sticks, dipping sauce, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Scrambled eggs and sausage, Thursday, Dec. 16: Pillsbury Mini Pancakes or tossed salad, mandarin oranges, milk. whole wheat toast with jelly, orange or apple juice, bagel with cream cheese, fruit or 100 percent juice, Alternate: Hamburger. Tantasqua Regional milk. milk. Friday, Dec. 17: Assorted cereal or assorted Wednesday, Dec. 15: Pancakes with strawberries muffins, giant goldfish graham, fruit or 100 percent junior, senior high schools and cream, 4-ounce cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice, milk. juice, milk. LUNCH Quaboag Regional Monday, Dec. 13: Ham and cheese or tuna crois- Thursday, Dec. 16: Bagel with cream cheese, 4- Monday, Dec. 13: Hot dog on a bun, macaroni and sant, potato puffs, corn, fruit, milk. Alternate: ounce cup of yogurt, bowl of cereal, orange or cheese, carrots, raisins, milk. Middle/High School Chicken nuggets, brown rice, wheat roll. apple juice, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 14: Tacos with toppings, corn, fruit, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Bowl of chili, nachos and Friday, Dec. 17: Fruit parfait cup (blueberries, milk. BREAKFAST cheese, broccoli, chocolate mousse, fruit, juice, strawberries and pineapple), bowl of cereal, orange Wednesday, Dec. 15: Rotini with marinara or Monday, Dec. 13: Choice of breakfast cereal and milk. Alternate: Assorted pizza. or apple juice, milk. meatball grinder, tossed salad, fruit, milk. slice of whole wheat toast with butter or scrambled Wednesday, Dec. 15: Chicken ranch wrap with let- LUNCH Thursday, Dec. 16: Oven baked chicken, oven eggs with light sausage link and wheat toast with tuce, bag of low fat chips, carrot and raisin slaw, Monday, Dec. 13: Two hot dogs in a roll, baked baked fries, carrots and peas, sweet potato cake butter, fresh fruit or 100 percent fruit juice, milk. fruit, juice, milk. Alternate: Chicken patty in a beans, baked fries, carrot-raisin slaw, fruit, dessert, with cream, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 14: Whole grain cinnamon French fresh roll, pasta salad. milk. Alternates: Pizza, grinders, cheese sandwich. Friday, Dec. 17: Plain or pepperoni pizza, green toast with strawberry pancake syrup, fresh fruit or Thursday, Dec. 16: BBQ chicken, potato salad, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Nachos and beef with shredded beans, fruit, milk. 100 percent fruit juice, milk. peas, dinner rolls, blueberry crisp, milk. Alternate: cheese, Spanish rice, coleslaw, Tacos with rice or burgers and fries (alternate fruit, dessert, milk. Alternates: Salad with meat, weeks). grinders, nachos with cheese sauce, rice slaw, fruit, Friday, Dec. 17: Calzones with cheese and pepper- dessert. oni or broccoli, dipping sauce, bag of carrots, fruit, Wednesday, Dec. 15: Spaghetti and meat sauce, milk. Alternate: Nuggets and rice or Caesar salad tossed salad, French bread, milk. Alternates: Pizza, with chicken (alternate weeks). grinders, plain spaghetti and sauce. Thursday, Dec. 16: Salisbury steak with gravy, seasoned rice, orange glazed carrots, roll and but- ter, fruit, dessert, milk. Alternates: Salad with Brookfield Elementary meat, grinders, tossed salad with cheese stick, roll and butter, fruit, dessert Monday, Dec. 13: Baked macaroni and cheese, gar- Friday, Dec. 17: Grill cheese sandwich, chicken lic bread, seasoned peas and carrots, strawberry noodle soup, crackers, baked French fries, creamy cup, milk. coleslaw, fruit, dessert, milk. Alternates: Pizza, Tuesday, Dec. 14: Meatball sub, shredded cheese, grinders.

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SPENCER — During the month of November, the children in Miss Ravenelle’s Cubs’ Corner Preschool class at Maple Street School in Spencer completed a unit on restaurants, in the Tools of the Mind Curriculum. One of the restaurants they learned about was a pizza shop. On Nov. 29, the class took a walking field trip to Spencer Pizza House on Mechanic Street in Spencer. There the children toured the facility and learned how the different types of foods were made. The chil- dren even made their own individual pizzas. The field trip was very educational and fun. The class gives a big thanks to Spencer Pizza. Friday, December 10, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 Favorite tips to deck the halls on a budget Now that Thanksgiving is over, holi- to form fluffy snow. SPICE SCENTED PINECONES PINECONE POINTER day decorating can begin in earnest! Tip: To make clean up easier and But if you think decking the halls deter a static mess, wipe the blade of A bowl of these spicy cones are not only deco- To prompt tight pinecones to open fully, heat means digging deep into your pockets, your processor with a dryer sheet rative, they act as an aromatic air freshener! them in a 220-degree oven on a foil lined cookie think again. Through the years this before and after processing. Tossed in the fireplace, they fill the air with a sheet. column has shared many economical welcoming spicy scent. Caution: Make and use fire starters and ways to add a holiday touch to your sur- POP SECRET Dip pinecones in white glue, and then roll in a flamers with care and at your own risk. Do not roundings during the yuletide season. mixture of ground cinnamon and cloves. For mix activators. Clear glass ball ornaments are a tra- some holiday sparkle, add glitter to the spice With budgets still tight, this year is an ditional classic. While the translucent WIN DINNER FOR TWO AT ideal time to review (and hopefully mix. balls are usually filled with decorative PS: Bags of these pinecones make great gifts; THE PUBLICK HOUSE adopt) some of these quick and easy ribbons and greenery, this idea adds a holiday ideas. Read on as this week’s upscale stores sell them for up to $25 per two Your tips can win you a great dinner for two at fun twist. Sort of like the “ship in the dozen count bag! column spotlights some festive TAKE bottle” curiosity, these ornaments are the historic Publick House Historic Inn in favorites! sure to amaze! FLAMING FIRE STARTERS Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be entered THE into a random drawing. One winner per month FAUX FROST To Do: Carefully remove metal cap and place from 12-24 kernels of Pinecones not only add a great seasonal scent will win a fabulous dinner for two (a $60 value) Jack Frost not cooperating this year? HINT microwave popcorn inside (use fat free to a cozy fireplace, they can also add some at the renowned restaurant, located on Route No worries. You can whip up some faux variety, or wipe off oils). Place orna- delightful color with the addition of a few 131 across the town common in historic frost that will create a crystal ice paint- KAREN ment in a closed paper bag (in case of pantry ingredients. Here’s how to make your Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business of dis- holiday hearthside flames fabulous: Dip pensing tips, not inventing them (although I can ing on even the most insulated win- TRAINOR breakage) and microwave from one to dows! Here’s how: two minutes or until popping stalls. pinecones in wax (recycle candle stubs) and roll take credit for some), I’m counting on you read- Mix together 3-4 tablespoons Epsom Glass ornament will be hot! Carefully in table salt for bright yellow flames. If you use ers out there to share your best helpful hints! salts with a can of beer. The mixture will foam remove, allow to cool and recap. If desired add a no-salt substitute, you’ll be treated to violet Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that has up and dissolve some of the salt crystals. Let it some embellishments such as glitter, tiny cran- flames. For green flames, dip the pinecones in worked for you? Do you have a question regarding sit for about half an hour, then dab the mixture berries, ribbon bits, etc. after popping. Caution: borax (found in the laundry aisle). Baking soda household or garden matters? If so, why not share onto clear windows. Better yet, use a small Use extreme caution and care while microwav- will reward you with bright yellowish orange them with readers of the Southbridge Evening paintbrush to apply “frost” on edges of win- ing and check encased ball periodically while flames, and Epsom salts will result in white News? Send questions and/or hints to: “Take the dows. When the mixture dries, it crystallizes. heating. flames. Hint!”, c/o the Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm (Note: This solution can be washed off with Hint: Old, scratched holiday balls can be recy- For more economical and natural looking St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail soap and water.) cled. Simply soak with soap and water (add a lit- pinecones without the wax properties, simply [email protected]. Hints are entered into a drawing tle bleach if necessary) until metallic paint marinate the fire flashers. Dissolve eight ounces for dinner for two at the historic Publick House MAKE IT FAKE comes off. of one activator (salt, borax, etc) in a half gallon Inn. * * * of water. Soak pinecones for about six hours. For more great hints, tune into “Take the Hint!” What would a Christmas village display be Dry them in a warm, dry place for a few days. one-minute snippet tips aired twice daily on without the dramatic effect of snow? Instead of Baskets filled high with fragrant pinecones have long been a hearthside favorite, especially For gift giving, fill up a cellophane bag, add a WORC-FM Oldies 98.9. And for more tips and buying bags of craft snow, save some money by bow, and attach a tag with the color codes. talk, be sure to listen to my live hour-long show recycling and make your own! Simply run at holiday time. The following pinecone projects take this concept a step further. that runs from 9-10 a.m. each Friday on WARE- Styrofoam packing chunks or Styrofoam AM 1250. peanuts through your food processor or blender West Brookfield’s White Christmas wraps up Quaboag 350th

old-fashioned atmosphere of this ed 2010’s Quaboag 350th Celebration. cherished but never duplicated.” Ashworth as Cindy Lou Who, Robyn WHITE beautiful historic town. The day Upon arrival at the concert, state Brewer said that the community Scott as the Head Who, Kai von continued from page 1 consisted of complimentary open Sen. Stephen Brewer (D-Barre) and looked fantastic in their holiday Bleicken as Drew Who, Bernadette with sparkling white lights. houses, craft shows, hayrides, enter- Rep. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) greeted attire and they should be very Provost as Boo Who, Shannon This year marked the 18th annual tainment and refreshments. Wreath the festively attired community at thankful to live in such a wonderful Tweraser as Sue Who and Adam White Christmas celebration in the Making and an Elves “R” Us Gift the top of the stairway leading into town. Gobi sincerely said, “A big Tweraser as Little Blue Who. The Sale took place in the elementary the Great Hall of the Town Hall. thank you to the food pantries as play’s finale was the Quaboag school. The program began at 6:15 p.m. well. I don’t know what the commu- Choral Society’s rendition of Following with the Town Crier reading an nities would do without them.” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” the tree light- adaptation from an 1860s address The first to be honored as an out- The community then participated ing was the that was given after the 200th standing community member by in the show as the carolers singing Christmas Celebration of the Quaboag Brewer and Gobi was the late Ed along to “Joy to the World” and Concert pre- Plantation. The address welcomed Lamontagne. “Angels We Have Heard on High” to sented by the in the new year, greeted the neigh- The White Christmas Citizenship name a few. Everyone stood up for Quaboag bors full of cheer and wished “West Award was then presented to the final two songs of the night: the Choral Brookfield ever be, a welcoming Richard and Barbara Rossman. amazing Hallelujah Chorus by Society. This home in the land of the free.” The Christmas concert was offi- Georg Friedrich Handel and Irving year’s concert The Quaboag Choral Society, cially opened with the Old French Berlin’s “White Christmas.” was very spe- directed by Eric S. von Bleicken and carol “Ding Dong! Merrily On High” The wondrous White Christmas cial to the accompanied by Eva Brown, then and Irving Berlin’s “White in West Brookfield wrapped up at 8 community performed an inspiring version of Christmas” was heard once more. p.m. and families and friends because not Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America” “How the Grinch Stole returned home to tuck themselves only did it with Rick Munnis soloing. Christmas” by Dr. Seuss was acted in bed away from the wintry night. The Quaboag Choral Society — consisting of sopranos Charlotte bring a fantas- Brewer and Gobi immensely out by Devin Creeden as the Grinch, The grinch sure didn’t steal Boos, Rebecca Fay, Barbara Henry, Marion Hunt, Brittany tic close to thanked the Steering Committee, Cian Ashworth as Max, Maeve Christmas for this town. Jablonski, Diane Nichols, Elise Provost, Carol Tafel and Talya White the thousands of spectators and Westbrook, altos Madeleine Fisher, Jennifer Geldard, Rikki Christmas, it hundreds of participants for putting LaMonda, Carol Plumb, Robyn Scott, Kathy Skowyra, Barbara also culminat- on an “event that will always be

Angela L. Zajac photos The concert began with the town crier signing “God Bless America” with the Quaboag Choral Society.

Richard and Barbara Rossman receive the White Christmas Citizenship Award.

The Brass Quintet — Peter McNearney (trumpet), Michael Spencer (trumpet), Virginia Bailey (horn), Christopher Glanville Many of the shops held open houses; here is the Everyday (trombone) and James Pavao (tuba) — played “On December Five HomeMade Bake Shoppe on Central Street. and Twenty: A Wreath of Carols.” 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 10, 2010

VIEWPOINTOPINION AND COMMENTARY FROM SPENCER, LEICESTER AND THE BROOKFIELDS

EDITORIAL All over but A pigskin season the shouting It was humorist/columnist/cowboy/film star Will Rogers who noted — some 80 or more years ago — that we Americans have “the best to remember Congress money can buy.” We can only imag- ine what he might have to say about our latest batch of “lawmakers.” The David Prouty Panthers and Not that they aren’t entertaining in their their fans traveled to Worcester State own way. In fact, the news Dec. 4 for a Central Massachusetts from Congress is typically Division 2B Super Bowl showdown filled with drama, discon- against top-seeded Auburn. It was a tent, angst and anguish, consternation and con- game football fans were eager to see — tention, petty bickering and a battle of undefeated programs with badmouthing. At times they long winning streaks: Prouty with 25 seem like the most dysfunc- and Auburn with 36. tional family in America — as dependent as they are on There was no chance for the two one another for their very teams to meet last year, when the existence, and as uncon- Rockets and the Panthers also went AS YOU cerned as they tend to undefeated and won their respective LETTERS TO THE EDITOR appear toward the needs Super Bowls. LIKE IT and wants of most of the rest of us — those whom This past Saturday, something had they nominally (but very to give. And it wasn’t Auburn, which Local Boy Scout troop thanks supporters of food drive MARK ASHTON rarely) represent. earned the 28-8 victory and its third I bring this up because To the Editor: The charity within our community is truly straight Super Bowl crown. recently — last week, I Boy Scout Troop 238 would like to thank heartwarming. Anyone who would still like believe — Congress showed us what they’re It wasn’t the way Prouty’s seniors the residents of East Brookfield who partic- to donate can do so by calling (508) 867-3514. truly made of. They got together, set aside wanted to finish their high school ipated in our recent food drive. A generous their petty bickerings, and got behind a cause careers. But the entire program has amount of food was collected and will be dis- BOY SCOUT TROOP 238 so important that partisan politics momentar- plenty to be proud of, starting with the tributed to those in need in our local area. ily disappeared from the scene. Yes, in this instance, when they were truly needed, when fact it was the first loss for the real push came to real shove, members of Panthers in two years. Congress, individually and collectively, made Think about that: two years. That’s Chalifoux: Children’s Vitamin Drive for Haiti still going the most important decision of their lives, 105 weeks, 738 days. their times, their careers: they “did some- That loss on Thanksgiving Day 2008 To the Editor: striving to meet a goal of 50,000 vitamins to thing” about the horror, the injustice, the cru- Spencer Furniture’s vitamin drive is suc- help assist in Raising Haiti’s efforts. elty of too loud TV commercials. against Leicester seems like ancient cessfully under way.We have been accepting We kindly thank everyone in the commu- Specifically, they were addressing that history now. children’s vitamin donations for one month nity and beyond, who have so graciously broadcasting phenomenon whereby you’re Congratulations to the players, and have already collectively gathered over donated, and encourage others to do the watching a TV show, trying to figure out what third-year Coach Andrew Tuccio and 10,000 vitamins! same. We are so fortunate to be a part of the mortally wounded witness just whispered For every vitamin bottle donation, such a generous community. We warmly into the ear of McGarrett or Dan-O, when the his staff, and everyone who had a screen momentarily fades to black and a hand in the Panthers’ remarkable Spencer Furniture will match the pill quan- wish everyone a safe, happy, and peaceful tity. At the conclusion of the drive on Dec. holiday season. “commercial message” appears. Suddenly turnaround. 31, we will give all donations to the humani- For more information about Raising your ears are assaulted by a spoken or musical Meanwhile, this year brought an tarian group Raising Haiti. Volunteers from Haiti, please visit www.raisinghaiti.com. message twice as loud as the show you were equally pleasing turnaround for Raising Haiti will bring the vitamins direct- watching. It’s as if someone’s trying to wake you up, or get your attention, or make sure ly to the children of earthquake ravaged and Leicester, which more than held its KEVIN CHALIFOUX that you’re hearing what they’re paying a few cholera stricken Haiti. Spencer Furniture is own in Division 2B and finished with SPENCER FURNITURE hundred thousand dollars for you to see and a 9-2 record. The losses came against hear. It’s as if they’re shouting at you like two Super Bowl contenders: some carnival barker or tail coated top-hatted Northbridge and Prouty. circus master. It’s as if they’re saying, “Pay McRae: It’s a republic, not democracy, ‘if you can keep it’ attention! If you remember anything at all Just like in Spencer, Coach Tim about this evening’s programming, make it Griffiths and his staff have done well To the Editor: Federalist No. 10, said, “Democracies have THIS MESSAGE!” in Griffiths’ two years leading the It isn’t often that Mr. Hotz makes an easily ever been spectacles of turbulence and con- Yes, we’ve all been annoyed by such heavy- Wolverines. They returned to the post- refuted error of fact in his writing, but in tention, have ever been found incompatible handed ploys for our attention. We’ve all said, “Hey, who turned up the volume? What’s season as the No. 4 seed and took on a his letter of Nov.26 (“A misinformed citizen- with personal security or the rights of prop- ry will surrender democracy”) he does just erty, and have in general been as short in going on? I don’t WANT to buy a new car from plucky Millbury team Nov. 30 that that when he egregiously misquotes their lives as they have been violent in their the company that Congress just ‘saved’ with a eventually won a back-and-forth con- Benjamin Franklin’s response to a woman’s deaths.” Alexander Hamilton agreed: “We gazillion dollars of my tax monies — especial- test. question as to what form of government the are a republican government. Real liberty is ly since that’s the same company that laid me founders, at the conclusion of the never found in despotism or in the extremes off and now makes vehicles in Tijuana and Down the road in Warren, the Taiwan. I don’t even want to hear what you Quaboag Cougars finished their sec- Constitutional Convention of 1787, had of democracy.” And, Sam Adams, the great- given the people. Whether by design or by est patriot ever to come out of have to say.SHUT UP!” ond varsity campaign with a convinc- lazy research, the letter-writer tells us (the Massachusetts, put it more bluntly in his Well, we soon won’t have to put up with such annoying shouting anymore. Congress has ing Thanksgiving Eve win over their unsuspecting) that Franklin answered “A plainspoken way: “Democracy never lasts new rivals in Ware. The Indians and summoned its collective courage to put com- democracy, if you can keep it.” Nothing long. It soon wastes, exhausts and murders mercial messengers in their place. I’m not Cougars had a cooperative program could be further from the truth. The actual itself.” Truly, the greatest minds in our his- quite sure of the details — it’s all just too for football until a few years ago, comment was “A republic, Ma’am, if you tory looked upon democracy with utter con- exciting to realize this bane of our very exis- when Quaboag struck out on its own. can keep it.” tempt. Franklin never would have wished tence has been tackled, tossed for a loss, and Perhaps Mr. Hotz thinks, as do so many of such an abomination on people who wished On the players’ helmets and coach- sent packing — but Congress enacted some- our countrymen, that the terms are inter- to be free. thing or other recently to make sure that the es’ hats were reminders of a tragedy changeable, that it’s no big deal either way. Liberals who say things that are foolish or decibels allowed for a commercial message nine days earlier, when an Oxford JV The Founding Fathers would be horrified to demonstrably false like to say,when correct- are more in keeping with what is allowed for player died from injuries he sustained learn that their posterity — including rea- ed, that they “misspoke,” and they expect to any TV programming preceding it. during a game in Warren. sonably literate citizens — had lost the abil- be excused for their blunders even as they I know it doesn’t bother ME at all that what “For a few days they were definitely ity to differentiate between the two compet- crucify a Sarah Palin or some other conser- they’re doing somewhat flies in the face of ing systems of government known as vative for an occasional, understandable constitutionally guaranteed rights of “free shook up, and then they got back on democracies and republics. The founders slip of the tongue. I want to be as unlike speech,” but, hey, they’re right — that little the field and slowly worked back into emphatically favored a system where we them as possible, so I cheerfully — and in nuisance clause in the U.S. Constitution ought it,” Quaboag coach David Shepherd would be governed by law in a republic, and the spirit of the season — concede that a NOT to apply to TV speech that’s “paid for” said about his players. “I felt like they not by the rule of some fickle majority in a learned man such as the letter writer surely (and thereby, of course, not “free”). Nor can I think of anything else that were ready to go tonight.” democracy. Did you know, for example, that knows the difference between “democracy” the word “democracy” doesn’t appear even and “republic,” and simply erred in his nar- Congresspersons could be addressing that’s of The future looks bright for the once in the Declaration of Independence, ration of the Franklin comment. similar import or immediacy. I mean, some Cougars, with what the coach said is a the U.S. Constitution, or any of the constitu- Merry Christmas to all! day it would be nice if they could consider “good nucleus” of talent returning for tions of the 50 states? things like national security, budget deficits, rampant unemployment, international trade another year on the gridiron. In the Pledge of Allegiance we declare our JOHN MCRAE loyalty to the “Republic.” The “Father of the deficits, health care, taxes, wars, etc. — and And whether it’s in Warren, EAST BROOKFIELD how to deal with all these things with the Constitution,” James Madison, writing in Spencer, Leicester or Charlton (where smallest amount of government intervention Bay Path’s football team just finished possible — but we ought not to expect miracles a postseason run of its own), coaches of mere human beings, which several, if not SOUND OFF most, Congresspersons are. stress success on the field starts with In fact, I might suggest that Congress now work during the offseason. But that take some time off — leave things well enough can wait. Let the players savor memo- alone for a while. For many of today’s ries of this year’s successes, and then Congressional members, this TV commercial ‘Sad day in Spencer’ with Aubuchon Hardware closure loudness level decision may become their they can start preparing for next year. crowning achievement, their legacy for Sound Off: Main Street and their move to the Fair America. It’s a sad day in Spencer once more. Plaza. The staff was always ready to help There was a rumor at some point in early Without telling any of their workers you find what you are looking for. Good luck America that Congressfolk ought to serve 1872-2007 Aubuchon Hardware closed the doors in to Brian and Tammy and other staff. only for brief periods anyway,that they might Spencer. Could our town manager try to keep them provide a term (or two) of useful service and They say they are a family group, but not open? then go back to farming or grinding flour. here or for the staff. I can recall them on Some folks believe that our current crop of “professional public servants” are out of touch with their constituents, and with reali- ty, that they’re overpaid, underproductive, There is no sense in the way criminals are ‘rewarded’ and get to live under a different set of rules than those for whom they are supposed to be 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Sound Off: lives don’t receive anything. There is some- working. Telephone (800) 367-9898 I’m hoping someone can answer my ques- thing wrong with the system. I myself don’t believe such criticism, for if Fax (508) 764-8015 tion — Why is it the prisoners we have get What about the older veterans of Vietnam it were true I’d want to have it blasted from the www.spencernewleader.com free meals, free cable, free insurance, they and WWII who have to pay for their medica- rooftops for all Americans to hear, and I’d don’t have to work, they don’t have to worry tions which cost an outrageous amount want it proclaimed nightly on television — FRANK G. CHILINSKI about anything. Meanwhile, our veterans while these people in jail have everything before, during, and after every program — as PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER that are coming home disabled don’t have free? They are just sitting back and relaxing some sort of “public service announcement.” insurance, don’t have a place to live, they while our soldiers are fighting for their And I’d want it as loud as humanly — and DAVID F. D ORE fought for our country. country. legally — possible. These people who broke the law can get a And how about the single parents trying EDITOR, SPENCER NEW LEADER college degree and have free health insur- to make ends meet — they don’t have insur- Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for ance while our veterans that sacrificed their ance. Somebody please explain this to me. Stonebridge Press publications. Friday, December 10, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 Five continents, two wheels: Lisco out to cycle the world

How many pairs of under- the Great Divide Mountain Bike Trail years I ask aid groups or churches to help find one wear would you pack if you later, I bonded with a fellow biker from Maui. person whose life could be greatly improved were traveling around the Eventually my brother left Arizona, so I decid- by owning a bike, such as someone whose world … on a bicycle? ed to move to Hawai’i. I enjoyed living there, classroom or clinic is 5 or 10 miles away. I That’s a question I posed to but after seven years, I felt like my life journey interview the potential recipient, and work Aaron Lisco, who on June 10 was just trying to find a better job.” with a nearby bike shop to find an appropriate set out to cross five conti- Inspired to make a change, he began plan- bike. It’s all very local-based. I’ve personally nents on two wheels. Starting ning for the journey of a lifetime. He studied raised enough money to purchase six or seven in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, the maps, read travel books by Paul Theroux and bikes, and hope to collect donations to provide 37-year-old bike mechanic BJ HILL Elizabeth Savage, and reached out to sponsors basic transportation to more people around plans to visit approximately (such as Schwalbe Tires and Connex by the world.” 60 countries before finishing Wippermann Chains). Six months into his trip, Aaron says he still in Singapore in 2015. “For two years I had no social life. I was liv- feels like a “9 out of 10.” Alaska was tough: I caught up with Aaron in Northern ing on $250 a month, putting away the rest for rainy and lonely,riding on dirt roads rising at California, where he camped among 300-foot my trip. I’m trying to do this trip as cheaply as 12 percent grade. He also had trouble with an redwood trees. possible, no hotels, just camping or sometimes irritated periosteum, which necessitated a “I can’t look at the whole picture, it’s too using www.warmshowers.org [a web site return to Maui for medical care. Back on the Aaron Lisco great. I have to break it into stages. I’m about through which travelers can connect with road in Canada, he struggled into a headwind one-eighth finished with this first stage, from local hosts to put them up for a night as they for an entire week. But in the Northwest, it’s Tip [of Alaska], through Canada, the western pass through].” been sunny, warm, and he’s enjoying the es. “I’m always in bike shorts.” states, Mexico, Central America, Brazil, to Aaron named his expedition Beyond the friendly people, the “stunning” scenery, and Spoken like a true biker, one who’s ready for Tail [of Argentina]. Then fly to Cape Town Great Divide. the wild blackberries. the world. and working my way north through Africa.” “I want to bridge the gap people feel with Aaron starts his day around 8 a.m., and puts You can see Aaron’s journal at He’s keeping his route through the Middle others who are not like us, either culturally, in about five to seven hours of ride time a day, www.BeyondTheGreatDivide.org. At this East flexible, but expects to celebrate his 40th socially, or economically.” depending on the weather and the terrain. He printing, Aaron should be completing birthday “somewhere in Eastern Europe.” His website highlights a quote by fellow cir- is averaging about 60 miles a day, which is “America’s Loneliest Highway,” Nevada’s Then push east, into Russia, Mongolia, cumnavigator Mark Twain, “Travel is fatal to what he expected. Around 6 p.m., he looks for Highway 50, and heading south into Utah and Beijing, then south into Tibet, Nepal, India, prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” a place to pitch his tent, and reads or works on Arizona. then east again into Thailand and Singapore. Aaron also serves as a volunteer ambassa- his netbook for the rest of the evening. Sleep Growing up in the Northwest, Aaron didn’t dor for Wheels for Life, a Pennsylvania-based usually comes early. BJ Hill is a Leicester native who walked appreciate the outdoors until “I moved to the nonprofit which finds a needy individual liv- “With the bike, food, tools, and water, I’m across America in 2008 and 2009, collecting mes- Arizona with my brother when I was a teenag- ing in a Third World country and provides pedaling about 150 pounds, not including my sages for the newly elected president. He will er. We had snow, mountains, sun, and desert him or her with a new bicycle. weight,” he says. contribute a regular column to the Spencer and things to do 365 days a year. I took up “This isn’t an effort to provide everyone in a So what about the underwear? New Leader. camping and cycling, and when I was riding village with a bike,” Aaron explains. “Instead, “None, I don’t wear underwear,” he confess- The holiday spending trap

The holiday shopping season is here and sense. make the holidays more special. In • Consider gifts of a different currency — some of us, with the desire to please family Unfortunately,four to six weeks later fact, if your gift recipients learn or give gifts of your time and your talents. and friends, will spend more than we can in January, it’s a whole different story. come to believe that a gift was a Following this plan will help you to stay on afford. Controlling the urge to splurge may be The holiday giving spree hardly seems financial hardship for you, then they target with what you feel you can financially tough, but it could really help your personal to have been worth it when the bills may develop feelings of guilt in hav- and emotionally afford. So steer clear of the balance sheet in the New Year. start rolling in. Emotions have ing received the gift. holiday spending trap, enjoy your holidays Even though we may be feeling the pressure changed and now the reality of new So, let’s do ourselves a favor and and be good to yourself by starting the New of a slow economy, during the holidays we financial debt can lead to depression, take the pressure off holiday spend- Year with a sense of optimism and pride. particularly feel the pressure to buy.So it is no self-anger and a feeling of hopeless- ing. Take control by taking the fol- wonder that many of us, yearning to make ness. What seemed like a great idea lowing steps: Anne O’Brien is an independent, fee-only our holidays special, will overspend and pile when our emotions were high, feels YOUR • Establish a budget and stick to it, Certified Financial Planner™ and a on personal debt. This is the time of year kind of grim when reality sets in. MONEY • Keep track of what you are Massachusetts Registered Investment Advisor. when most of us really want to be in the holi- It is also interesting to note that spending and be aware of the total She is located in North Brookfield and can be day mood — upbeat, happy and content, rely- recipients of extravagant gifts may be MATTERS amount, reached at (508) 867-8123 and anne@obrienasso- ing on our emotions to guide us during the dealing with some emotional turmoil • Use cash if you have credit ciates.net. holidays rather than our rational financial themselves. Expensive gifts do not ANNE O’BRIEN issues, and

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Rockets, which dates back to but Wallace showed great score the third touchdown of With just over two minutes the 2008 season. recovery speed to catch up to the quarter on the last play of remaining in the game, Auburn Coach Jeff the intended receiver to the half. A successful two- Auburn’s sideline could Cormier, who has been make one of the many big point conversion gave the sense the Super Bowl victory around for each Super Bowl plays on the day. Rockets a 22-8 lead at the and congratulatory hugs and title, was pleased with the The Prouty defense would break. high fives throughout the way his team competed. stiffen once again on The Panthers came out in team began circulating. Once “I am extremely proud Auburn’s next possession the second half with a sense the game clock hit zero, the with the way our kids com- when they recovered a fum- of urgency and it appeared players raced on the field in peted against a fundamental- ble by junior fullback Dan as if they would cut into the jubilation to celebrate what ly sound football team,” he Flink. The Panthers would Rockets’ lead on the opening they had just accomplished. said. “To beat a program like take over at the Rockets’ 34- drive. The key play came on a The Rockets finished their that, you need a complete yard line, and on the very fake punt when Zach Grasis season with another perfect program effort.” next play Grasis broke sever- took the snap and galloped 37 season at 13-0, while David What may have been the al tackles on his way to the yards down to Auburn’s 26. Prouty suffered their first most impressive aspect of promise land to score the But the Rockets’ defense loss in over two seasons, fin- the victory was the balanced first touchdown of the game. would stiffen and forced a ishing their great season at effort on both sides of the A two-point conversion put turnover on downs. 12-1. ball. The Rockets received the Panthers on top 8-0 with Auburn then put the game “We are going to celebrate contributions from numer- just over a minute to go in away later in the third quar- this one right now,” said a ous players over the course of the first quarter. ter when Backlin weaved in happy Cormier. “But we will the game, which has been its But that would be the last and out of would-be tacklers need to get back to work if we trademark all season long. time the Panthers would find all the way to the end zone for want to get back here.” In addition to the balanced the end zone on the after- a beautiful 48-yard touch- attack, Auburn was able to noon. minimize the production of “It was a goal of ours to David Prouty workhorse stop a great team like theirs,” Zach Grasis. The talented said Cormier. “We knew that running back did break the they had the ability to break 100-yard plateau, but he long plays at any moment received the bulk of those and we wanted to minimize yards on two plays, including that.” a 34-yard touchdown run in The Rockets then exploded the first quarter. for a trio of second quarter The Rockets’ offense was touchdowns to break the Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, www.seligerphotography.exposuremanager.com game open and go into the once again led by senior run- Fred Taylor of Auburn (2) battles with David Prouty’s Clayton Fahey. ning back Jeremy Lavallee – halftime break with momen- who scored a pair of 1-yard tum on its side. touchdowns in the first half The first score for Auburn ing in the second quarter. not look back from there. – and senior wide receiver came following a beautiful Following a Panthers’ Another David Prouty Steve Wallace, who spread 40-yard pass connection punt, the Rockets went on the punt and a nice return from the field for the Rockets’ between quarterback attack once again and for Auburn’s special teams attack with 4 receptions for Marcus Backlin and Wallace. good measure Lavallee allowed the Rockets’ offense 116 yards and a score. The play set up a first-and- recorded his second 1-yard just enough time to add to The Panthers dominated goal from the 1-yard line. score of the game to cap the their one touchdown lead. play in the early going, as Lavallee would punch in the drive with just under three With Auburn on the 23-yard they forced a turnover on first score on the next play to minutes remaining in the line and only five seconds cut the deficit to 8-6 with just half. The TD put the Rockets remaining in the half, the downs on the Rockets’ open- David Prouty’s Clayton Fahey keeps his head up with possession of the over eight minutes remain- on top 14-8 and they would coaching staff called ing possession. David ball Pirates hold their own against potent Panthers PROUTY EARNS 29-7 WIN TO GO TO SECOND STRAIGHT SUPER BOWL

BY DAVID DORE was leading 8-0 — the first points on the quarterback keeper. His brother, Zach, took it also booted the extra point to put Prouty up SPORTS STAFF WRITER board for either side. 12 yards to the Oxford 17, and two plays later 29-0 with 7:13 left in the game. HOLDEN — Oxford held its own against an “It was huge,” said Prouty coach Andrew Mike Grasis found John Mahaney in the end Oxford would get seven points on their excellent David Prouty football team Tuccio. “We definitely came out flat. The zone for the score. The two-point conversion next drive, which featured a fake punt and a Tuesday, Nov. 30, forcing fumbles and keep- interception woke us up. … Oxford showed failed, leaving Prouty with the 14-0 lead at face mask penalty against Prouty that put the ing them from the end zone for much of the up tonight ready to play, came out, jumped halftime. Pirates at the Panthers 32-yard line. Two first half. right on us early.” The scoring for Prouty continued in the passes from Stockhaus followed — the first But then came the interceptions. “They’re very strong and physical, and to second half, which opened with a 11-play, 78- for 14 yards to Jeff Bolio, the second for 18 Prouty’s Mike Grasis picked off Oxford hold them to zero at the end of the first quar- yard drive that featured the Grasis brothers yards to Lewis in the corner of the end zone. quarterback Nick Stockhaus twice in the last ter was awesome,” said Oxford head coach getting all but 9 yards of that. Zach Grasis The Pirates tried an onside kick, but two minutes of the second quarter as the Jeff Parcells. “I thought we did some real ran it in the last 7 yards and got the two-point Prouty’s Nick Tobin pounced on the ball — Panthers topped Oxford, 29-7, in a Central good things.” conversion to put the Panthers up 22-0. allowing the Panthers to run out the clock Massachusetts Division 2B semifinal contest On the next drive, again facing a third and Following an exchange of fumbles and an and end Oxford’s season at 6-6. at Wachusett Regional High School. The win long from his own 36-yard line, Stockhaus Oxford drive that ended with an incomplete was Prouty’s 25th in a row and earned the threw a deep pass that found Grasis at the pass on fourth and 5 from the Prouty 23, the David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140, Panthers their second consecutive trip to the Prouty 21-yard line. Panthers put the ball in the hands of Zach or by e-mail at [email protected]. Division 2B Super Bowl. Grasis followed that up with a 50-yard Grasis, who needed only two running plays to On a third and 7 from the Oxford 42, bring it into the end zone. He Stockhaus was looking to keep driving his team down the field after forcing Prouty into a four-and-out in the red zone. The Pirates had already accumulated 27 yards on the drive with runs by Nick Tessier and a toss to Kayvon Lewis. But when Stockhaus threw the ball, Grasis was waiting at the Oxford 39- yard line to run it back for the score. And with 1:41 left in the second quarter Prouty

ATHLETE of the WEEK The David Prouty football team, David Dore photos which had another season AT LEFT: Prouty’s Marc Lamoureux, left, and Mike Grasis (12) and Oxford’s Jeff Bolio (16) jump up for the ball in the end zone. to remember and earned ABOVE: Prouty fans crowd around senior Ashley Beahn, who wore the Prouty Panther its second straight trip to mascot costume. the Central Mass. Division 2B Super Bowl.

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BY NICK ETHIER Millbury then went three-and-out, and the Ekstrom and Fennelly threw an INT to field goal, though, and Leicester had taken a SPORTS STAFF WRITER Wolverines looked ready to score as they Minton, and then Leicester went back to the 15-13 lead with 5:43 to play. AUBURN — Everyone knew that the brought the ball down to the 8, but the drive ground for its score. “I had all the faith in our offense,” Matson Leicester and Millbury football teams were was stalled. The Wolverines ran 10 plays on its next said of the resiliency of being down late in going to rely on their star running backs to Leicester attempted a fake field goal drive, and only two were through the air. the game. “I was confident.” make a statement in the Division 2 playoff attempt where Mike Ferraro shoveled a pass Ferraro caught both balls, but Choruzek had Millbury had a first-and-10 at its own 36 game held Nov. 30 at Auburn High. Trevor to Mykeem Minton, but it didn’t generate a 13-yard carry and Rodrick (6 carries, 19 with 5:39 to play, and the Woolies converted a Choruzek of the Wolverines and Brandon enough yards for a first down or touchdown. yards) scored his second touchdown of the big third-and-7 for 17 yards when Fennelly Richard of the Woolies certainly came up big The Woolies then grabbed the lead on its game when he sneaked in from 2 yards out. completed a pass to Ekstrom. for their respective teams, but the game was next possession with 4:10 showing until half- Leicester elected to go for the two-point Then, on another third-and-7, Fennelly going to come down to whichever team could time when fullback Todd Deschenes (9 car- conversion and the lead, but Choruzed was completed another pass to Deschenes, this find a spark elsewhere. ries, 67 yards) – a nice complement to stopped short at the half-yard line. one good for 8 yards. It ended up being the combination of Richard – carried the ball four straight times, Millbury led 13-12, but the Woolies had to Richard then dashed to the left for 19 yards, Millbury quarterback Kyle Fennelly and the last being a 23-yard TD scamper down the punt on its next possession, which gave the breaking a tackle in the process, to bring a wide receiver Andrew Ekstrom, who hooked left sideline. Wolverines good field position. first-and-10 at Leicester’s 12 with 3:00 to play. up for an 8-yard touchdown toss with 1:24 to Ekstrom booted the kick through the Facing third-and-goal at Millbury’s 4, “That was heart and you can’t ask for any- play – and then again on the ensuing two- uprights, and it was a 13-6 game at halftime. Rodrick attempted a pass in the end zone to thing more,” Matson said of Richard’s big point conversion – as the Woolies won a wild Back-to-back interceptions began second Ryan O’Neill, which went just high. carry. 21-15 decision. half action, as Rodrick was picked off by Tyler Goodney was able to boot a 22-yard Three plays later Fennelly (4-7, 44 yards) Millbury (8-4) will advance to play threw a fade pass to Ekstrom (3 catches, 36 Northridge in the Division 2A Super Bowl, yards), who made a leaping catch over while Leicester saw its season end at 9-3. Leicester defender Tim O’Leary. “It was a heck of a game,” Millbury coach The two connected over O’Leary again for Ryan Matson said. “Leicester’s a great foot- the two-point conversion, and it was 21-15. ball team. The emotion right now is so high, After completing one first down, Rodrick the kids played unbelievable.” (7-19, 91 yards) tossed four straight incom- “I’m very disappointed for our kids,” plete passes to seal the game for the Woolies. Leicester coach Tim Griffiths said. “Our last “Would haves, could haves, should haves, I two games have been uncharacteristic for wish I had a couple of calls back,” Griffiths us.” said. “It was there to take in the fourth quar- The Wolverines were 9-1 before losing to ter, that’s all you can ask for.” David Prouty on Thanksgiving Day, 32-14, Millbury looks to seek revenge against and then to the Woolies in the playoffs. Northbridge in the Super Bowl, as the Meanwhile Millbury has won two straight Woolies lost to the Rams 32-21 in Week 1. since losing to Leicester on Nov. 12, 26-20. “We knew what we didn’t do well and what we needed to do well to pus us in position to win the game,” Matson said after facing the Wolverines twice in 19 days. “We were confi- dent going in.” Richard paced the Woolies with 152 rush- ing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, while the workhorse Choruzek ran the ball 27 times for 105 yards. Richard gave Millbury an early lead when he broke free on a sweep right on the fourth play from scrimmage for a 58-yard touch- down. A disappointed Leicester football team lines up at But Leicester responded immediately with the end of the game after dropping a heartbreaker a TD on its first possession. The Wolverines to Millbury, 21-15. methodically marched 75 yards down the field in eight plays, as Choruzek rushed the ball four times for 22 yards. But it was the run by Tim O’Leary that sparked the offense, as the trick play gained 31 yards. Quarterback Christian Rodrick then punched it in on a keeper from 1-yard out, and it was a 6-6 game with 4:30 left in the first quarter.

Shawn Kelley photos Leicester’s Christian Rodrick makes his way Leicester’s Scott Bruce goes for the ball, as does Millbury’s Jay Emmott (2). through a Millbury player.

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Bay Path coach Al Dhembe talks to his players during a first half timeout. Nick Ethier photos A few Bay Path players, center, take down a Millbury rusher.

BY NICK ETHIER a fake extra point attempt for the some plays,” Dhembe said of the SPORTS STAFF WRITER two-point conversion. battle with the Gaels. The Bay Path football team, “We were feeling OK,” Dhembe Dhembe also put his team’s effort which finished its regular season at said of the locker room talk at in perspective, stating that 7-4 and won Division 3C with an intermission. “Their speed was Nashoba — a Division 1 team that undefeated mark, had the task of incredible and we had a tough time will play St. John’s in a Super Bowl facing the top-ranked Division 3 adjusting. With the exception of — defeated Clinton by seven points team in the Central Mass. playoffs maybe Ayer and Millbury we didn’t earlier in the season. in Clinton. see that speed all season long.” Bay Path had a terrific turn- But the No. 8 Minutemen, a The Minutemen remained around from the 2009 season when bunch of blue-collar players who resilient and received the ball to they were decimated by injuries would never back down from a start the second half and began a and finished 5-6. game, battled with the Gaels before nice, long drive, hoping to cut into “Incredible, to be honest with falling 28-14 on Nov. 30 at the deficit even more. you,” Dhembe said. “Last year we Lunenburg High. But Bay Path threw an intercep- had high expectations and all those Clinton will face No. 2 Hudson for tion, which killed its momentum. injuries. This year we came in and the Division 3 Super Bowl, while “We thought we could catch them were hoping to match last year’s Bay Path finished 7-5. [off guard] with a play action on record. The kids overachieved.” The Minutemen trailed 22-0 third-and-4 at the 20 and it was The Minutemen had a team goal before outscoring the Gaels 14-6 the intercepted,” Dhembe said. of winning Division 3C, and they rest of the way. Clinton later scored to make it 28- did just that without suffering “We got a touchdown just before 6 before Spencer Dube ran one in defeat. the half and made it 22-8,” Bay Path for the Minutemen to make it 28-14 “This was an exciting year and it coach Al Dhembe said of the late in the fourth quarter. was fun going to practice every surge, which culminated with a 2- “They were far superior in terms day,” Dhembe said. yard score from Tyler Phillips. Kyle of size, athleticism, and speed, but Bay Path’s Gage Donnelly (62) high-fives teammate Tom Kozewski after the Pearson then hit Nick Nickerson on the kids worked hard and made Minutemen came up with a big defensive stop. Vandale to fight UFC legend Dan “The Beast” Severn

BY NICK ETHIER Fame. SPORTS STAFF WRITER Although Vandale will turn 51 prior to the upcoming bout, Stonebridge Press covered the story of Spencer’s Paul he has done quite well for himself since fighting competi- Vandale back in March 2009, and the final paragraph read, tively. “For a man continuing to do what he loves only four years “This is going to make me the oldest legit debuting prize removed from detached retinas, anything is possible for Paul fighter in the world,” he said. Vandale.” And Vandale’s age won’t slow him down. Anything is still possible for Vandale, and the former boxer “I want to be a part of this sport because of its popularity,” (the detached retinas resulted from a boxing match), wrestler, he said. “I feel good for my age and I feel like I can do this. I and sparring partner of top Ultimate Fighting train with people half my age all the time.” Championship (UFC) athletes has captured the Northeastern The fight with Severn will mark the second time Vandale United States Heavyweight Championship and will fight leg- has competed against a Hall of Fame athlete. Back in 1993 end Dan “The Beast” Severn in the main event at the DCU Vandale had a wrestling match against WWE legend Jimmy Center on May 20. Power Match Promotions will sponsor the “Superfly” Snuka. event. The cage fight against “The Beast” is months away, but “This is going to be huge,” Vandale said. “Not many people Vandale is hoping to spread the word early to get Central have been in the main event at the DCU Center against a Mass. interested in the bout. World Champion.” Fights will begin at 7 p.m. on May 20, with the Vandale- Vandale, now a submission specialist in Brazilian Jiu- Severn match acting as the main event finale. Jitsu, captured his championship in a submission fight at Twin River Casino, but Severn has a laundry list of accolades on his resume. Courtesy photo Severn, 52, is a former UFC Superfight Champion with a Spencer’s Paul Vandale, who captured the Northeastern United States mixed martial arts cumulative record of 94-16-7. For his Heavyweight Championship at Twin River Casino and is seen with the impressive career, Severn was inducted into the UFC Hall of title belt, will fight UFC legend Dan “The Beast” Severn in a cage fight at the DCU Center on May 20 in Cross-Country state championship results the main event.

BY NICK ETHIER 99. Stacie Sabo, Sutton, 19:24.0 SPORTS STAFF WRITER 102. Mackenzie George, Sutton, 19:28.2 Some of Central Massachusetts’ best cross- 111. Mackenzie Cyr, Douglas, 19:38.0 country athletes took to Gardner Municipal 114. Caroline Rzcidlo, Sutton, 19:44.4 Golf Course’s 2.9-mile course against the 130. Jacki Cronin, Whitinsville Christian, best from Western and Eastern Mass. 20:03.2 The meet, which was held Nov. 20, gave 135. Nicki Graham, Sutton, 20:19.0 state championships to boys and girls in 145. Kelsey Taylor, Sutton, 20:37.0 Divisions 1 and 2 on a team and individual 160. Liz LaCava, Whitinsville Christian, basis. 21:24.7 Results are as follows: 173. Angie Epplett, Whitinsville Christian, Division 1 Girls — Team Results: 22:15.7 1. Weymouth Division 1 Boys — Team Results: 2. Wachusett 1. Brookline 3. Wellesley 2. Lowell Individual Results: 3. Oliver Ames 1. Andrea Keklak, Lincoln-Sudbury, 16:36.4 Individual Results: 2. Catarina Rocha, Peabody, 16:42.0 1. John Murray, Shrewsbury, 14:04.0 3. Abby Hurd, Nashoba, 16:52.9 2. Stephen Sollowin, Weymouth, 14:16.3 68. Stella Worters, Shepherd Hill, 18:40.3 3. Nickolas Christianson, Peabody, 14:21.1 Division 2 Girls — Team Results: Division 2 Boys — Team Results: 1. Bisho Feehan 1. Pembroke 2. Hamilton-Wenham 2. Hamilton-Wenham 3. Mt. Greylock 3. Bishop Feehan 6. Sutton 9. Sutton 12. Whitinsville Christian Individual Results: Individual Results: 1. Wesley Gallagher, Pembroke, 14:20.5 1. Viviana Hanley, Bishop-Feehan, 16:28.3 2. Dana Dourdeville, Old Rochester, 14:20.8 2. Jordan O’Dea, Dennis-Yarmouth, 16:51.1 3. Ryan Kelley, Pembroke, 14:27.4 3. Katie Powers, Cardinal Spellman, 17:06.3 8. Chaz Davis, Grafton, 14:52.1 8. Jessie Cardin, Sutton, 17:23.0 26. Bryan Quitadamo, Auburn, 15:23.9 12. Annaliese Vander Baan, Whitinsville 30. Connor Lucey, Sutton, 15:27.2 Tantasqua’s Allen, Gaudet named Christian, 17:34.3 42. Dan Walsh, Sutton, 15:36.1 32. Corinne Bonder, Sutton, 18:17.1 75. Ross Mungeam, Douglas, 15:54.6 49. Julie Richer, Northbridge, 18:33.8 90. Nathan Swaim, Whitinsville Christian, All-State soccer players 78. Julia Berkowicz, Whitinsville 16:03.5 Courtesy photo Christian, 18:57.5 93. Evan Kent, Sutton, 16:07.4 From left to right, Tyler Allen and Dillon Gaudet of Tantasqua Regional High School were both 87. Jennifer Morin, Blackstone Valley 111. Dan Hope, Sutton, 16:17.5 named All-State soccer players by the Central Massachusetts Soccer Coaches Association. In Tech, 19:07.6 126. Andrew Rice, Sutton, 16:27.1 addition, they were also named Southern Worcester County League and Central Mass. All-Stars. 97. Abby Epplett, Whitinsville Christian, 153. Trevor Longchamp, Sutton, 17:08.5 Both Allen and Gaudet were awarded at Tantasqua’s annual soccer banquet held on Nov. 19:22.1 169. Tony Pacheco, Sutton, 17:37.5 Friday, December 10, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 13 SPORTS

DAVID PROUTY WINTER SCHEDULE BOYS’ BASKETBALL Jan. 21 at Millbury, 7 Jan. 3 vs. Northbridge, 7 INDOOR TRACK Jan. 25 at Quaboag, 7 Jan. 5 at Leicester, 7 Dec. 14 at Shepherd Hill, 7 Jan. 27 vs. Bartlett, 7 Jan. 7 at Tantasqua, 7 Dec. 8 Relay Meet at Tantasqua, 5:30 Dec. 17 vs. Oxford, 7 Feb. 3 at Leicester, 7 Jan. 10 vs. Uxbridge, 7 Dec. 15 vs. Millbury, 5:30 Dec. 21 vs. North Brookfield, 7 Feb. 7 vs. Quaboag, 7 Jan. 13 at Southbridge, 7 Dec. 22 vs. Southbridge/Bartlett, 5:30 Dec. 23 vs. St. Mary’s, 7 Feb. 9 at Southbridge, 7 Jan. 17 at Grafton, 7 Jan. 5 vs. Dec. 27 at Bartlett, 7 Jan. 20 vs. Millbury, 7 Tantasqua/Northbridge/Marianapolis, 5:30 Dec. 28 at North Brookfield, 7 Jan. 24 vs. Quaboag, 7 Jan. 12 vs. Shepherd Hill/Grafton, 5:30 Dec. 30 vs. Auburn, 7 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Jan. 28 at Bartlett, 7 Jan. 19 vs. Auburn/Oxford/Uxbridge, 5:30 Jan. 4 at Northbridge, 7 Feb. 4 vs. Leicester, 7 Jan. 26 vs. Leicester/Quaboag/Woodstock, Jan. 6 vs. Leicester, 7 Dec. 13 vs. Shepherd Hill, 7 5:30 Dec. 16 at Oxford, 7 Feb. 8 at Quaboag, 7 Jan. 8 vs. Tantasqua, 7 Feb. 11 vs. Southbridge, 7 Feb. 2 SWCL League Meet at Tantasqua, 4:30 Jan. 11 at Uxbridge, 7 Dec. 21 vs. North Brookfield, 5:30 Dec. 22 vs. Bartlett, 7 Feb. 14 vs. Auburn, 7 Jan. 14 vs. Southbridge, 7 Feb. 16 at Uxbridge, 7 Jan. 18 vs. Grafton, 7 Dec. 28 at North Brookfield, 5:30 Dec. 30 at Auburn, 7 LEICESTER WINTER SCHEDULE

BOYS’ BASKETBALL Feb. 14 vs. Shepherd Hill, 7 Jan. 26 at Notre Dame Academy, 7 Feb. 18 at Assabet, 6:30 Jan. 28 vs. Southbridge, 7 Dec. 13 at Worcester Tech, 7 Feb. 1 vs. Bartlett, 7 Dec. 17 vs. Northbridge, 7 Feb. 4 at David Prouty, 7 Dec. 21 at Southbridge, 7 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Feb. 9 vs. Hopedale, 7 Dec. 23 vs. Nipmuc, 7 Dec. 14 vs. Auburn, 7 Feb. 11 vs. Quaboag, 7 Dec. 27 at Tantasqua, 7 Feb. 16 at Medway, 6:30 Dec. 30 vs. Uxbridge, 7 Dec. 16 at Northbridge, 7 Jan. 4 at Millbury, 7 Dec. 20 at Southbridge, 7 Jan. 6 at David Prouty, 7 Dec. 28 vs. Tantasqua, 7 INDOOR TRACK Jan. 11 at Oxford, 7 Dec. 30 at Uxbridge, 7 Jan. 14 vs. Quaboag, 7 Jan. 3 vs. Millbury, 7 Dec. 8 Relay Meet at Tantasqua, 5:30 Jan. 18 vs. Bartlett, 7 Jan. 5 vs. David Prouty, 7 Dec. 15 Meet, 5:30 Jan. 20 at Auburn, 7 Jan. 7 at Shepherd Hill, 7 Dec. 22 Meet, 5:30 Jan. 25 at Grafton, 7 Jan. 10 vs. Oxford, 7 Jan. 5 Meet, 5:30 Jan. 27 vs. Southbridge, 7 Jan. 13 at Quaboag, 7 Jan. 12 Meet, 5:30 Jan. 31 at Bartlett, 7 Jan. 17 at Bartlett, 7 Jan. 19 Meet, 5:30 Feb. 3 vs. David Prouty, 7 Jan. 20 at Blackstone Valley Tech, 6:30 Jan. 26 Meet, 5:30 Feb. 9 at Quaboag, 7 Jan. 24 vs. Grafton, 7 Feb. 2 SWCL League Meet at Tantasqua, 4:30

QUABOAG WINTER SCHEDULE BOYS’ BASKETBALL Jan. 31 at Southbridge, 7 Dec. 28 at Oxford, 7 INDOOR TRACK Feb. 3 vs. Bartlett, 7 Dec. 30 at Monument Mountain, 7 Dec. 14 at Uxbridge, 7 Feb. 7 at David Prouty, 7 Jan. 5 vs. Bartlett, 7 Dec. 8 SWCL Relays at Tantasqua, 5:30 Dec. 17 at Millbury, 7 Feb. 9 vs. Leicester, 7 Jan. 7 at Auburn, 7 Dec. 15 vs. Tantasqua/Auburn, 5:30 Dec. 19 vs. Bromfield, 2:30 Feb. 11 at North Brookfield, 7 Jan. 13 vs. Leicester, 7 Dec. 22 vs. Oxford, 5:30 Dec. 21 vs. Grafton, 7 Feb. 16 at Ware, 7 Jan. 17 at Tantasqua, 7 Jan. 5 vs. Grafton/Uxbridge, 5:30 Dec. 27 at Shepherd Hill, 7 Jan. 20 at Southbridge, 7 Jan. 12 vs. Dec. 29 vs. Oxford, 7 Jan. 24 at David Prouty, 7 Bartlett/Northbridge/Marianapolis/Southbr Jan. 6 at Bartlett, 7 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Jan. 31 vs. Southbridge, 7 idge, 5:30 Jan. 8 vs. Auburn, 3 Feb. 2 vs. St. Bernard’s, 7 Jan. 19 vs. Shepherd Hill/Millbury, 5:30 Jan. 11 at Northbridge, 7 Dec. 11 vs. Auburn, 11 a.m. Jan. 26 vs. Leicester/David Dec. 13 vs. Uxbridge, 7 Feb. 4 at Bartlett, 7 Jan. 14 at Leicester, 7 Feb. 8 vs. David Prouty, 7 Prouty/Woodstock, 5:30 Jan. 18 vs. Tantasqua, 7 Dec. 16 vs. Millbury, 7 Feb. 2 SWCL Championship at Tantasqua, 4:30 Dec. 20 at Grafton, 7 Feb. 11 at Leicester, 7 Jan. 21 vs. Southbridge, 7 Feb. 14 vs. Northbridge, 7 Jan. 25 vs. David Prouty, 7 Dec. 22 vs. Shepherd Hill, 7

NORTH BROOKFIELD WINTER SCHEDULE BOYS’ BASKETBALL Jan. 28 vs. Sutton, 6:45 Dec. 28 vs. David Prouty, 5:30 Feb. 1 vs. Blackstone-Millville, 6:45 Jan. 4 vs. Sutton, 6:45 Dec. 10 at Southbridge, 7 Feb. 4 at Douglas, 6:45 Jan. 7 vs. Blackstone-Millville, 6:45 Dec. 17 vs. Nipmuc, 6:45 Feb. 8 at Whitinsville Christian, 6:45 Jan. 11 at Douglas, 6:45 Dec. 20 at Bay Path, 5:30 Feb. 11 vs. Quaboag, 7 Jan. 14 at Whitinsville Christian, 6:45 Dec. 21 at David Prouty, 7 Feb. 15 vs. Hopedale, 6:45 Jan. 19 at Bay Path, 5 Dec. 23 vs. Southbridge, 7 Jan. 21 vs. Hopedale, 6:45 Dec. 28 vs. David Prouty, 7 Jan. 25 vs. Nipmuc, 6:45 Jan. 4 at Sutton, 6:45 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Jan. 28 at Sutton, 6:45 Jan. 7 at Blackstone-Millville, 6:45 Dec. 10 vs. Southbridge, 7 Feb. 1 at Blackstone-Millville, 6:45 Jan. 11 vs. Douglas, 6:45 Feb. 4 vs. Douglas, 6:45 Jan. 14 vs. Whitinsville Christian, 6:45 Dec. 17 at Nipmuc, 6:45 Dec. 20 vs. Bay Path, 6:30 Feb. 8 vs. Whitinsville Christian, 6:45 Jan. 18 at South Lancaster, 7 Feb. 15 at Hopedale, 6:45 Jan. 21 at Hopedale, 6:45 Dec. 21 at David Prouty, 5:30 Jan. 25 at Nipmuc, 6:45 Dec. 23 at Southbridge, 7

TANTASQUA WINTER SCHEDULE BOYS’ BASKETBALL Feb. 10 vs. Marlborough, 7 Jan. 24 at St. Peter-Marian, 7 Jan. 19 vs. Grafton/Bartlett/Southbridge, 5:30 Feb. 15 at Amherst, 7 Jan. 27 at St. Bernard’s, 7 Jan. 26 vs. Shepherd Hill/Auburn, 5:30 Dec. 14 vs. Bartlett, 7 Feb. 21 at Milford, 5 Feb. 8 vs. Shepherd Hill, 7 Feb. 2 SWCL Championship Meet, 4 Dec. 17 vs. Auburn, 7 Feb. 11 vs. Auburn, 7 Dec. 21 at Northbridge, 7 Feb. 14 at Wachusett, 7 Dec. 27 vs. Leicester, 7 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Feb. 18 vs. Mount Greylock, 7 SWIMMING Dec. 29 vs. Grafton, 7 Feb. 21 vs. Milford, 5 Jan. 4 at Uxbridge, 7 Dec. 14 at Bartlett, 7 Dec. 15 vs. Worcester, 4 Jan. 6 vs. Southbridge, 7 Dec. 16 at Auburn, 7 Dec. 20 at Gardner, 3:30 Jan. 8 at David Prouty, 7 Dec. 20 vs. Northbridge, 7 Dec. 22 vs. Leominster, 4 Jan. 11 vs. Shepherd Hill, 7 Dec. 28 at Leicester, 7 INDOOR TRACK Jan. 5 vs. Bromfield, 4:30 Jan. 14 vs. Millbury, 7 Dec. 30 at Grafton, 7 Jan. 12 vs. Shrewsbury, 4 Jan. 18 at Quaboag, 7 Jan. 3 vs. Uxbridge, 7 Dec. 8 Relay Meet, 5:30 Jan. 19 vs. Northbridge, 4 Jan. 21 vs. Oxford, 7 Jan. 5 at Southbridge, 7 Dec. 15 vs. Quaboag, 5:30 Jan. 26 vs. Westborough, 4 Jan. 25 vs. St. Peter-Marian, 7 Jan. 7 vs. David Prouty, 7 Dec. 21 vs. Uxbridge/Leicester, 5:30 Jan. 31 vs. Algonquin/Wachusett, 4 Jan. 28 vs. Doherty, 7 Jan. 10 at Shepherd Hill, 7 Dec. 28 Tantasqua Invitational, 9 a.m. Feb. 3 Championship Meet, 3 Feb. 1 vs. Springfield Sci-Tech, 7 Jan. 12 at Millbury, 7 Jan. 5 vs. Marianapolis/David Feb. 4 at Shepherd Hill, 7 Jan. 17 vs. Quaboag, 7 Prouty/Northbridge, 5:30 Feb. 7 at Auburn, 7 Jan. 20 at Oxford, 7 Jan. 12 vs. Millbury/Oxford/Woodstock, 5:30

the reading of the Osteopathic Oath. A recep- tion to honor the Class of 2014 followed. Voltic participates in The White Coat Ceremony was an idea con- ceived by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation to cre- White Coat Ceremony ate a psychological contract for professionalism and empathy in medicine. The first White Coat BIDDEFORD, Maine — Ina Voltic, daughter of Ceremony took place in 1993 at Columbia’s Tania Dominko and Ray Page of Southbridge College of Physicians and Surgeons. Since then, and John and Chris Mitchell of Leicester, a more than 100 other medical schools in the first-year student at the University of New United States and abroad have initiated a simi- England College of Osteopathic Medicine, par- lar ceremony. ticipated recently in the college’s annual White The University of New England is a top- Coat Ceremony to formally recognize the tran- ranked independent university with two dis- sition students make from lay persons to those tinctive campuses located in the coastal com- assuming the responsibility of physicians. munities of Biddeford and Portland, Maine. The evening ceremony was held at the UNE’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is locat- Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine on ed on UNE’s oceanfront Biddeford Campus and Thursday, Oct. 7. Martin S. Levine, D.O., deliv- emphasizes the education of primary care ered the keynote physicians and is a leader in biomedical address. He is an research. It is the only Maine-based medical Socks for Siberia boosted by Knights supper AOA board-certified school and the only osteopathic medical school family physician in New England. Ten percent of all practicing WEST BROOKFIELD — Sacred Heart Council Knights of Columbus 11080 of West who practices in physicians in the state of Maine, 15 percent of Brookfield held a fundraiser Spaghetti Supper to benefit Socks for Siberia on Saturday,Nov.20. Bayonne and Jersey Maine’s primary care physician workforce and Members of the council, representing Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s in Brookfield, donated the City, N.J. In July, 25 percent of physicians practicing in Maine’s food, cooked and served a crowd of more than 250 diners, while volunteer strolling minstrel Levine was named rural are UNECOM graduates. Dick Chase provided music. president-elect of The college has graduated more than 2,500 The turnout for the event exceeded the expectations of the Knights, including Wally Connor, the American osteopathic physicians since its founding in who with his wife, Michele, started the charity to aid Siberian children aged birth to 17 living Osteopathic 1978, and has been recognized by U.S. News & in orphanages in the Khakassia and Krasnoyarsk regions of Siberia in 1999. Proceeds from the Association. Adam World Report for excellence in geriatric, rural dinner and raffles amounted to approximately $2,000. In addition, the Confirmation class held Lauer, president of and primary care medical education. For more a bake sale, and a Rooskie Raffle also raised money for the charity. the UNECOM information, visit www.une.edu. Alumni Board, led Ina Voltic 14 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 10, 2010 Elm Hill Center gets heating system update

BROOKFIELD — Brookfield’s normally remain cool and damp, so comfortable for year-round use.” historic C.P. Blanchard House, they will deteriorate less quickly,” The project also included instal- which dates to 1885, has been outfit- LaFlamme said. lation of a 63,000 BTU fan coil for ted with a 21st-century heating and The original plans called for the heating the basement and work- cooling system. installation of 8 zones of forced hot shop area. The 19th-century mansion, which water baseboard to rooms on the Now that the heating and cooling was added to the National Register second floor using plastic tubing system has been upgraded, of Historic Places as part of the for supply and return piping, but Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. can Elm Hill Farm Historic District in the plans changed considerably proceed with its plans for expanded 1991, was once the centerpiece of when RRI determined they were use of the historic facility for com- one of the largest farms in the area going to limit their use of the build- munity events, retreats, gatherings, and home to the owners of Elsie the ing to the first two floors. “As soon family reunions and parties. In the Cow, prize winner of the 1939 as we discovered that we had access year and a half since RRI took over World’s Fair and later trademark of to the third floor,” says LaFlamme, day-to-day management of the the Borden Company. “we modified the plans to include a facility, Elm Hill Center has been The mansion is now operated as hydro air system for heating and used for numerous activities that the Elm Hill Center by cooling the second floor. The insu- enrich the lives of people in the sur- Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., the lated ductwork that now inhabits rounding communities, including a Sturbridge based nonprofit organi- that space allowed us to provide a summer program for people with zation that took over day-to-day superior level of comfort for guests developmental disabilities, a two- management of the Blanchard using the second floor suites.” week program for adults with Means Foundation in January 2009. During a recent walk-through of autism, and a Memorial Day musi- According to Bonita Keefe- the completed project, Keefe- cal event. A “Spooky Walk” was Layden, chief executive officer of Courtesy photo Layden said she is delighted with held last October, and another one Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., the the end result. is scheduled for later this month. directors of RRI and the Blanchard The historic C.P. Blanchard mansion was built in 1885 and added to the National “The completed project is so The Therapeutic Riding Program Means Foundation decided to Historic Register in 1991. much quieter and less drafty than makes use of the stables and riding upgrade the heating system in the the original system,” she said. “I areas accessible to people with dis- mansion at around the same the the most comprehensive proposal, the first floor. The heart of the new was surprised at the size of the abilities and expansion of the ther- property was transferred to RRI in they worked with me on controlling system is comprised of two venting that runs through the attic, apeutic gardens into a fully wheel- March, because of the age of the the cost of the project and they had Peerless WBV-04 oil-fired boilers but this is an area that cannot be chair accessible botanical garden is existing heating system, the good references.” with a Honeywell control system used for anything else by code. We a priority. absence of heat on the second floor Crowley Fuel’s owner, Bob that have a total heating capacity of succeeded in keeping the look of Future plans for the Elm Hill and the organization’s plans to LaFlamme, said he was excited at 262,000 BTU and an efficiency rat- the historic rooms, we kept the Center include replacing the roof expand use of the facility so the the prospect of taking on the chal- ing of 87 percent. A new, program- same antique floor vents and we on the mansion, the two structures property can become self-support- lenge of modernizing the heating mable thermostat was installed in a were able to match them where we in the garden area — both of which ing. and cooling system in the historic central room and ductwork was added new ones.” date from the 1700s — and the small Keefe-Layden said the heating property. insulated to deliver more heat She said the heat on the second livestock portion of one of the system was put out to bid with a “What made this project so inter- through the system. floor now arrives through vents in barns. Rehabilitative Resources, number of key determinants; esting was the opportunity to Crowley also installed a 330-gal- the ceiling that blend into the color Inc. will continue to accommodate among them were cost, energy employ new technologies to pro- lon vertical steel oil tank with two of the ceilings. a diverse cross-section of the com- effectiveness and minimal damage vide for the heating needs of this sleeved oil lines running to each “The work on the lower level and munity with diverse needs, and will to the structure. “Although there beautiful building in an efficient boiler, along with a SuperStor indi- the basement is unobtrusive and expand its fundraising activities to were no specific guidelines we had manner without making drastic rect storage tank to meet domestic very neatly done,” said Keefe- fund more improvements to the to follow, I wanted to keep the his- changes to the structure,” he said. hot water needs. Layden. “I am impressed that the property and grounds so they can toric look of the rooms as best I Crowley replaced the existing “This arrangement has the added entire duct system is wrapped to be offer more services and use of the could,” she said. “I selected a local furnace with a First Company benefit of allowing boilers to run fuel efficient; this should result in property to people with disabilities. company,Crowley Fuel, from North HBXB-HW air handler unit, which for short periods of time during drastically lower fuel costs. The Brookfield, because they gave me supplies forced hot air to most of summer months when they would new system will make the house Dancers supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month NORTH BROOKFIELD — This letter was given to day in the United States, and but I can try to teach children The students of Kara each student at Kara while some statistics show the that violence is not the Anderson’s Dance Studio did Anderson’s Dance Studio: numbers of incidents declin- answer. If you would like to a project in the studio to ing, a talk with staff mem- participate, please have your make people aware that Dear Parents, bers at shelters or hotlines child, trace their hand and October was Domestic October is Domestic would tell a different story. write their name on the paper Violence Awareness month. Violence Awareness Month. The bad economy has only I have handed out. I will be The owner, Kara This week I was very lucky to added to the problem” hanging every one of them at Anderson, was lucky enough meet with Denise Brown, the As most of you know, I lost the dance studio. Thank you to have a private meeting sister of Nicole Brown my sister, Kirsten Anderson, for your support! with a few others who have Simpson, OJ Simpson’s late due to Domestic Violence in been affected by, or work wife. She spoke with my mom May of 2009. I am passing out The entire wall in the with people who have been and I, and a few other mem- papers to all my students and dance studio is still full with affected by domestic vio- bers from Harrington asking each student to draw a all the handprints of the lence, with Denise Brown, Hospital about Domestic picture of their hand on the dancers to remind us all that the sister of the late Nicole Violence. She also did a lec- paper, and to make a pledge “our hands are not for hit- Brown Simpson, last month ture at Tantasqua on that their Hands are NOT for ting.” when Denise Brown was in Tuesday night. She said hitting. I got this idea from town for her lecture about “domestic violence claims the Denise Brown when we spoke. domestic violence. lives of three or four women a I cannot bring my sister back, POLICE REPORTS

ings. Street. Services rendered. alarm. 2:23 p.m.: Request for police, West Main Nov. 29 11:14 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Route 9. Spencer Street. Problem with neighbor. 8:28 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Paxton Transported to hospital. Nov. 26 2:39 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Paxton and Main streets. Report taken. 1:16 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Chestnut Road. Property damage. 10:36 a.m.: Harassing phone calls, South street. Vehicle parked on sidewalk with 6 p.m.: Residential fire, Donnelly Road. Main Street. Spoken to. lights on. Believe have chimney fire. 1:52 p.m.: Residential fire alarm, Pleasant ARRESTS Noon: Motor vehicle accident with property 6:38 p.m.: Request for police, Charlton Road. Street. False alarm. damage. West Main Street. Two vehicles. Re: note left on antique vehicle. 5:31 p.m.: Vandalism, Washburn Square. 10:53 p.m.: Request for police, Fourth 9:11 p.m.: Larceny, Maple Street. Assisted party. The arrests below were listed in each Avenue. Wallet taken from truck. Medications stolen. Nov. 30 town’s police department logs. People Nov. 27 Nov. 30 4:38 p.m.: Gunshots, Boyd Street. Area charged are innocent unless proven guilty 8:49 a.m.: Abandoned 911 call, Lakeshore 8:33 a.m.: Request for police, Bond Street. search negative. in a court of law. The Spencer New Leader Drive. Accidental call. Assist with problem with brother. Dec. 1 will publish dispensations of cases at the 9:32 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with prop- 2:21 p.m.: Request for police, Park Street. 7:56 a.m.: Larceny, Huntoon Memorial request of the accused, with proper docu- erty damage, Thompson Pond Road. Motor Loud yelling, tires screeching. Highway. Report taken. mentation. vehicle vs. tree, no apparent personal 3:15 p.m.: Medical/overdose, Mechanic 10:05 a.m.: Motor vehicle fire, Howard injury. Street. Male took pills, in other room. Terrace. Services rendered. 10:59 a.m.: Request for police, Grove Street. Dec. 1 12:29 p.m.: Larceny, Ingram Road. Report Abandoned house alarm sounding for two 9:39 a.m.: Fraud/impersonation, Paxton taken. Spencer Road. Identity theft. 6:36 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Huntoon days. Nov. 25 9:40 a.m.: Juvenile matter, Main Street. Memorial Highway. Report taken. 11:02 a.m.: Request for police, Franklin Steven M. MacNevin, 19, 7 Chestnut St., Student suspension. Street. Brother flipping out. Spencer. Domestic assault and battery. 4:42 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with prop- 11:17 a.m.: Animal control, Chestnut Street. Nov. 27 erty damage, Main street. No personal Giant raccoon with porcupine quills, rabid? Samuel Loftus, 20, 3 Franklin St., injury, in area of Town Hall. North Brookfield 12:50 p.m.: Fraud (con game/swindle/false), Spencer. Domestic assault, assault with a Lake Street. Paving scam? Nov. 27 dangerous weapon. 5:26 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Pleasant 8:21 a.m.: 911 hang-up call, St. John Street. Nov. 28 Street and Meadow/Wire Village Road. Two Leicester Spoken to. Derik R. Aitchison, 27, 82 Park View cars, property damage. 10:20 a.m.: Vandalism, School Street. Blvd., Cranston, R.I. Warrant. 5:54 p.m.: 911 call, Elm Street. 911 hang-up, Nov. 25 Report taken. Nov. 30 busy on call back. 9:12 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Marshall 1 p.m.: Vandalism, School Street. Report April Marie Thibeault, 34, 15 Maple St., 6:25 p.m.: Request for police, West Main and Paxton streets. Report taken. taken. Spencer. Two warrants. Street. Lights out, someone was on porch. Nov. 26 1:27 p.m.: Fire alarm, West Main Street. Nov. 28 9:54 a.m.: Hazardous condition, Watson and Services rendered. 2:30 a.m.: Disturbance/fight, Willow Lane. Bond streets. Services rendered. 2:44 p.m.: Fire alarm, Oakham Road. Physically assaulted by male. Investigated. 4:14 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Huntoon Leicester 11:56 a.m.: Counterfeiting/forgery, Main 7 p.m.: Disturbance, Gilbert Street. Report Memorial Highway and Pleasant Street. Street. Counterfeit $20. taken. Nov. 26 Report taken. 12:17 p.m.: Abandoned 911 call, Duggan Nov. 29 Katir Kirit Patel, 26, 21 T. Hall Road, 5:16 p.m.: Larceny, Wal-Mart, Soojians Street. Answering machine on call back. 6:22 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, South Charlton. Operating under the influence Drive. Report taken. 3:45 p.m.: Domestic call, Main Street. Main Street. Report taken. of liquor, negligent operation of motor 6:33 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Burncoat Having problem with boyfriend. vehicle, failure to use care and caution and Main streets. Transported to hospital. 4:03 p.m.: Request for police, Polar Springs while starting and stopping. 9:38 p.m.: Civil dispute, Merrick Street. Road. Party walking on posted property. Peace restored. West Brookfield 6:38 p.m.: Police information, Marble Road. Nov. 27 Requesting to speak with officer, re: item 11:36 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with Nov. 24 found. property damage, Huntoon Memorial 10:05 a.m.: Suspicious activity,North Main North Brookfield 10:01 p.m.: Fire (woods/grass), Paula Bay. Highway. Report taken. Street. Report taken. Nov. 26 Party burning behind house? 4 p.m.: Neighbor dispute, Tobin Road. 4:56 p.m.: Disturbance, Madden Road. Norman Gaudette Jr., 40, North Common Nov. 29 Services rendered. Spoken to. Street, North Brookfield. Domestic 1:52 a.m.: Disturbance/neighbors, Chestnut 11 p.m.: Disturbance, Richardson Road. 4:10 p.m.: Fire/smoke alarm, Sabina Circle. assault, intimidation of a witness, Street. Loud music. Services rendered. False alarm. threatening to commit a crime (murder 8 a.m.: Fire (woods/grass), Grove Street. Nov. 25 Nov. 28 of a victim). Smoke from behind building, from propane 7:38 p.m.: Alarm, West Main Street. False 1:15 p.m.: Sexual assault offenses, South tank? alarm. Main Street. Investigated. 1:29 p.m.: Request for police, West Main Nov. 26 7:48 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Main Street. Assist with officer to pick up belong- 9:09 a.m.: Alarm, West Main Street. False Friday, December 10, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 15 Parade brightens dark night in downtown Spencer

SPENCER — Spencer held its second annual Parade of Lights on Saturday,Dec. 4. Starting at David Prouty High School, the parade ran down Main Street to Olde Main Street and ended at the Town of Spencer highway barn on Meadow Road. The dark night was lit up by thousands of twinkling lights that covered more than 30 fire trucks, floats, tractors and cars. The grand marshal was Ledea Berube, the town’s oldest citi- zen who got the Boston Post Cane in October. Though a very cold night, many families bundled up for the big display or grabbed a hot cof- fee and shared a blanket while the parade made its way through town.

A Spencer fire/rescue truck is decked out with a team of reindeer.

This float celebrates Girl Scouting.

Elizabeth Gregory photos Bundled up and waiting patiently Nick and Karyn Aboe bring kids Madison, 7, Anna, 4, and Christian, 2, out for a festive night of Christmas lights.

An antique fire truck from East Brookfield rolls by.

A stuffed polar bear hitches a ride on the Spencer fire sport utility vehicle.

Santa Claus waves from the bucket of a fire truck to all the good girls and boys (and adults) watching the parade. Dad Austin Brodur holds son Corey, 15 months, as they watch the parade pass by together. 16 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 10, 2010

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had no idea the extent to when I used to get a paycheck, Marchessault said, “She’s WASIAK which she was right for job and I think a lot of other peo- wonderful, I can’t speak for continued from page 1 until it came time for the first ple probably see it like this, it anyone else, but I’m very Wasiak said she has always interview.“So when I went for seems like it comes from this relaxed with her. If you do been drawn to two things in the interview, because it’s never ending flow of cash. something that’s wrong she her life, music and working quite the process to get in But that’s not how it works in corrects you, she won’t with the elderly. A musician here, it was like a family the real world. Everything embarrass you, and anyone from Brockton who now lives reunion,” she recalled. “I has to be budgeted and when can stand correction, right? I in Southbridge, Wasiak plays knew everybody at the table. the money runs out, the know I can.” bass guitar, acoustic guitar, And two years was a long money runs out.” Receptionist Joyce Hebert piano, and even the harp, and time to not see these people, Yet Wasiak says that is agreed, saying, “I haven’t had spent a lot of her life in but it was magic, just magic. I where community and volun- a problem with her yet. Of Nashville pursuing song writ- sat at the head of the table teers really show their weight course, you know I like to beat ing. But Wasiak says much of like it was a party. It didn’t and worth in keeping places people up. No, I’m only kid- that is behind her now and even feel like an interview.” like the Senior Center up and ding, she’s marvelous. She’s she’s focusing on her other Having only been executive going. been really great with every- passion in life, caring for the director for about a month, “We have just a little four- one.” she says the start of her person crew here, which is “Well, that’s good you feel elderly.“I’ve always worked at Elizabeth Gregory photos nursing homes in the past, as career there was bittersweet. impressive,” she said. “It goes that way,” said Wasiak. a receptionist, I’ve just always “When I was called and got Linda Wasiak said Rose Marchessault was the first person she met to show you what volunteers “Because I’m not going any- been around that environ- the job offer, and you know, I two years ago when she worked as receptionist at the North do because we do have a lot of where anytime soon.” ment,” she said. “I don’t know was here two years ago, so I Brookfield Senior Center. help for all the activities we if you want to call it a way of don’t want to say you have do and food we serve on a Elizabeth Gregory may be life for me but yeah, it’s just favorites but you do, there are time it feels as though I never the seniors is a great start and daily basis.” reached at (508) 909-4142, or by something that means a lot to some people you just connect left. A typical day is just full of very much appreciated. Wasiak also says she has e-mail at egregory@stone- me.” with on a different level,” smiles and stories. Everyone “On a daily basis there are lots of ideas in mind to try bridgepress.com. After having worked as the Wasiak said. “The seniors all has something to say. We probably about 30 people on out as new director with a receptionist at the Senior touch your heart in a way,but serve food here so it’s just full average who come in to eat or real community focus. Center, Wasiak never forgot there was this one guy in par- of family, fun, food, smiles, to hang out,” she said. “I “One of the things that I her time there and her feeling ticular, Joe Minor. I couldn’t laughter, and it’s just wonder- know it doesn’t seem like a lot really want to do is to incor- of home within its walls. wait to see him again. My ful.” but I think it’s something for porate all of the Brookfields,” “I just loved it when I was daughter and I used to visit The Senior Center is a small town.” she said. “I know West here,” she said. “When some- him at home, and he was very packed with activities to keep According to Wasiak, the Brookfield has a really nice one told me the director had special to us. About 10 min- everyone busy and having fun most challenging part of her senior center and I went to stepped down, I thought it utes after I learned I got the — from Wii Bowling, to bingo, job is budgeting. It’s some- visit them on my first day at can’t hurt to apply and here I job, I found out that Joe had cribbage, Coffee Club, thing she says she is going to work here and they have Wii am. I love spending time with passed away two days prior. Monday quarterback club to have to get used to having bowling as well, but what the seniors and sharing their He was a big part of this come and talk sports, exercise only been on the receiving they have is a trophy case for lives. And I probably should- place. So I spent my first day programs, holiday dances end of a paycheck before. competitions. So I would love n’t say this, but everyone to at a funeral Mass.” and an art group. And Wasiak Admitting she has come to to have a Brookfield-wide me is like Grandma and Since dealing with the loss wants the community to realize a whole new reality in competition with the Wii. I Grandpa — they’re going to of one of her favorite Senior know that anyone with a pas- payday. just think that would be a lot Sybil Sandman (left) and Tootie kill me for saying that, but it’s Center regulars, the job has sion for community is wel- Wasiak explains, “It’s inter- of fun.” Quigley (right) are sisters who been extremely rewarding come at the Senior Center. esting; I’ve never done it It seems the staff and sen- true. I feel as though they are come to the Senior Center nearly and comforting. She said if younger people before. I’m now handing out iors are as fond of Wasiak as my family.” every day it’s open. Quigley has Therefore, Wasiak knew “It’s been fantastic,” want to do something for checks to employees, which is she is of her new job. When Wasiak said. “It’s definitely their community, coming in so strange to me that I’m asked what she thought of the been a resident of North the job as director would be Brookfield for 90 years. just the right fit for her, but challenging, but at the same and spending some time with somebody’s boss. But, I know new director, Rose ‘Every little bit helps’ in making a merry Christmas

“The people here are great,” he Shoppers use the list of gift sug- “We’ve never refused anybody carrying on a community tradition. TOY DRIVES said. “It’s all by word of mouth, and gestions given by the parents or based on deadline,” she said. “We’ve Separate from the U.S. Marine Toys continued from page 1 we always get what we need.” caretakers. Right before Christmas, actually filled needs on Christmas for Tots Foundation, the Spencer NORTH BROOKFIELD The Police Association collects each family is given a bag with their Eve. It’ll definitely go over 200 kids.” Toys for Tots started more than 50 TOYS FOR JOY donations of both money and children’s gifts in it. Flannery said it’s because of peo- years ago and is exclusively for unwrapped toys. “Parents come and pick it up, and ple who adopt families that the Toys Spencer children. Thomasian said the Police “All those donations go into a sep- we have a bag set with their name on for Tots program has been able to “This program has been handed Association feels fortunate to be arate bank account that is used to it,” he said. “We give them batteries make up for the decrease in dona- down over generations,” said able to run such a successful toy buy gifts and food for the kids,” he and wrapping paper, pretty much all tions. Flannery, who took over directing drive, and attributes the success to said. “We try to do about three gifts the things they are going to need. It “It started with me asking the the program from some cousins who the community. per child.” seems to work out really well.” Exchange Club if anyone is interest- ran it for more than 10 years. Thomasian, who heads the pro- ed in adopting a family, and it has “We all take good care of the pro- gram himself, admits it takes a lot of snowballed,” she said. “I’ve gotten gram, and we feel fortunate,” she time, but is quick to say he doesn’t about 35 people that sponsor the said. “It’s definitely a really good mind at all. families.” thing.” “It’s probably the best job I do all Most of those sponsors are Donations would be happily year long,” he said. “It’s certainly employees of Spencer Savings accepted. New, unwrapped toys can one of the busiest. We will probably Bank. be dropped off at the Spencer Fire do about 80 families.” “Spencer Savings Bank sent out Department, Spencer Post Office With a few exceptions, the 80 fam- an e-mail to the entire banking sys- and any Spencer Savings Bank. ilies live in North Brookfield. The tem, and as of yesterday, they’re up Checks can be dropped off at those exceptions usually come right to 25 families, which is crazy!” she locations or mailed to Spencer Toys before Christmas. said. for Tots, P.O. Box 186, Spencer, MA “If another town calls, we try to Members of the Exchange Club 01562. help out,” he said, adding that some and some other people in town make For questions, call Flannery at of the donations come from out-of- up the other 10 sponsors. (508) 885-6665. towners as well. “With the sponsors, I give them a “People from other towns donate, list and they shop it,” Flannery said. because they think the program is “Usually, whatever the sponsors get EAST BROOKFIELD-BROOKFIELD done pretty good, or they know is all the kids get.” TOYS FOR JOY someone who works here, or they This year, more and more families Though grateful for all the dona- know people in town who are in are asking for clothing for their chil- tions already made to the East need of assistance,” he said. dren. Brookfield-Brookfield Toys For Joy, Anyone who wants to make a “It seems strange, but sometimes Director Audette said he’s hoping donation can drop it off at the police warm clothes for families are more for enough to fill all the requests. station, or mail it to Toys for Joy, important,” she said. “Of course, we “This year, so far, we have 50 fami- North Brookfield Police put some toys in too.” lies — well over 100 children — ask- Department, 55 School St., North For the rest of the children, Toys ing for help, and we’re just starting,” Brookfield, MA 01535. for Tots has volunteers who do the he said. “I’m sure we will have a lot For information call the Police gift buying. more requests.” Department at (508) 867-0206. “We have four long-time shop- Audette said he is not surprised pers,” she said. “I give them so many that donations are down. families, and they go and shop all SPENCER TOYS FOR TOTS “It’s understandable, with the the sales.” economy,” he said. “But anything The Spencer Toys for Tots pro- The best part of the whole pro- would help. Every little bit helps.” gram is running well, said Donna gram is when it’s time to give the As with the other programs, recip- Flannery. presents to the parents to put under ients give a wish list with sugges- “So far, so good,” Flannery said. the tree. Distribution is done at the tions of gifts their children would As of the Dec. 1 application dead- ERA Key Realty on Main Street, enjoy. line, more than 90 families had where Flannery works. For recipients and Audette alike, signed up for toys to give their chil- “My office is kind enough to let pick-up time is the best. dren. That deadline has never been me do that here,” she said. “It’s “Distribution day is awesome,” hard and fast, she said, and she warm here and we have phones to said Audette, who has been heading expects to have more families sign call people to remind them when to the program for five years now. “I up. come.” love it. It’s the best, because you’re Flannery said she’s proud to be helping people who would otherwise have nothing for Christmas.” Audette said all the work is worth it just to be there for that day. “It’s great to see them come in, they’re all so thankful, and they know we work hard to give their kids a Christmas,” he said. “It makes it all worth- while.” Both money and new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the East Brookfield Post Office, East Brookfield Memorial Town Complex and the Brookfield Fire Station. Donations can also be mailed to East Brookfield-Brookfield Toys for Joy, P.O. Box 575, East Brookfield, MA 01515. For applications or questions, call Audette at (774) 200- 0949. PSYCHOTHERAPY THE CLAM BOX and COUNSELING Hill Ice r C se s r 508-867-2047 CHILDREN,ADULTS,FAMILIES. e e a Rt. 9, Brookfield • r m D Big Portions, N Individual therapy N Couple and family: Marriage friendly therapist Great Prices! 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Eleanor her loving family. years and at its peak employed more than 30 Her husband of 42 years, was a bookkeeper at Sawyer Lumber She leaves a daughter, people, retiring in 2006. She was an avid gar- Paul G. Howe, died in 1983. Company in Worcester for many years, retir- Theresa M. Dolan of Holden; dener and seamstress, making the uniforms She leaves two sons, Kevin ing in 1974. She also worked at Heald a son, Raymond Therrien, for Salem Cross Inn for more than 40 years. P. Howe and his wife, Diann, Machine. Mrs. Howe was a member of Zion and his wife, Pamela, of She enjoyed spending time with her family of Leicester and Brian C. Lutheran Church in Worcester. She was an Sutton; four grandchildren, and friends and was known as “Gram” to Howe and his wife, avid Red Sox Fan and enjoyed knitting. She Matthew Giza and his wife, many children throughout the years. Christina, of Rutland; four loved spending time with family and friends, Holly, Melissa Weinheimer A funeral service was held Friday,Dec. 3 in brothers, Robert, Everett, especially her grandchildren. and Raymond and Patrick Therrien; and the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Carl and Donald Larson; three sisters, The funeral for Eleanor was held Thursday, three great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Maple Terrace. Burial will be held at a later Mildred Chabot, Marjorie Coffin and Dorothy Dec. 2 in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Ryan Giza and Aidan Fitzgerald. date in Forestvale Cemetery in Hudson. Corrigan; four grandchildren, Nathan, St., Holden. Burial will be private and held at She was predeceased by her longtime com- Please omit flowers. Contributions may be Matthew, Timothy and Michael; seven great- a later date at Mount Vernon Cemetery in panion, Elmer Narrow, and leaves an extend- made to the Lupus Foundation of grandchildren, Jordan, Kayla, Aurore, West Boylston. ed family including Elaine Narrow, Marlene Massachusetts, 40 Speen St., Suite 205, Alyssa, Kira, Jericho and Cameron; many In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Narrow, Glenn and Arline Narrow and their Framingham, MA 01606. nephews and nieces. may be made to Jewish Healthcare Hospice, children and grandchildren. www.morin-morrison.com Two sisters, Viola Carrigan and Evelyn 631 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609. Willard, and a brother, Roy Larson, prede- www.milesfuneralhome.com Patricia A. Streeter, 69 Rita M. Whitney, 84 PALM HARBOR,Fla./SPENCER — embraced her life’s journey with honor and Patricia Ann (Porter) Streeter, 69, of Palm valued her life’s mission as a blessing. AUBURN — Rita M. (Benoit) Whitney,84, of Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Harbor, Fla., formerly of Pat will always be remembered for her gift Horseshoe Drive, died Monday,Dec. 6 at Saint Leo and Cora (Deschenes) Benoit. Spencer/East Brookfield, of hospitality. Sharing her love for cooking, Vincent Hospital. Mrs. Whitney was a collator at Worcester passed away peacefully in baking, decorating, sewing and crafting was a She was the wife of Leroy County Newspapers and previously worked the loving arms of her cher- reflection of her warm and welcoming home F. Whitney, who died in 1990. at Worcester Envelope. She was an auxiliary ished family on Dec. 2 in when entertaining family and friends. She leaves a son, Lee F. member of the Cherry Valley American Auburn. Throughout her life, Pat baked batches of Whitney, and his wife, Legion. Patricia, the daughter of good will and stitched seamless good cheer. Michelle, of Auburn; four The funeral was held Thursday,Dec. 9 from Clifford and Helen (Doslea) Pat’s spirit of generosity and grace followed daughters, Donna Frappier the Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Porter, was born in Toledo, her to Florida, where she and her husband and her husband, Brian, of Main St., Leicester, with a Mass in St. Ohio on March 28, 1941. enjoyed the warmth of retirement and golf- Auburn, Susan Brasel of Joseph’s Church, 189 Oxford St., Auburn. Pat was the beloved wife of 48 years to ing. Marriage, family, friends and faith were Illinois, Gail Whitney of Burial followed in Worcester County Ronald E. Streeter. She was the devoted moth- Pat’s hole-in-one. Auburn, with whom she lived, and Lynn Memorial Park in Paxton. er to her son, Dennis R. Streeter, and his wife, Patricia’s memory will live on in the many Whitney of Worcester; eight grandchildren Contributions may be made to Second Michele, of Spencer, and her daughter, Beth lives she touched. For she instilled in others, and five great-grandchildren. Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, East Ann Parish of Auburn. Her brother was the life lesson she daily lived: the simple She was predeceased by a brother, Norman Brookfield, MA 01515. Clifford Porter of Northport, Fla. She was the expressions of love are the profound and Benoit. www.morin-morrison.com loving grandmother to Rebecca, Emily, enduring treasures of life. Madison and Alec. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Dec. Patricia’s life devotion was to her husband, 7 in the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, family, friends and faith. Within this commu- 23 Maple Terrace, Spencer. Burial followed in nity of love, she found her greatest purpose Evergreen Cemetery in East Brookfield. Tanya A. Benoit, 34 and fulfillment. For to Pat, her life’s calling Donations may be made to the David was to be a beloved wife, nurturing mother, Prouty Athletic Boosters Club, 302 Main St., SOUTHBRIDGE — Tanya Ann (Mellor) granddaughter, Paiyton Lee-Ann; one grand- adoring grandmother, loyal companion and Spencer, MA 01562 in her memory. Benoit, 34, of Cohasse Street, died Sunday, son, Matthew David, and several aunts, Christian woman. With humility, Pat www.morin-morrison.com Dec. 5 at her home, surrounded by her loving uncles and cousins. family. Mrs. Benoit was a cashier for Cumberland She leaves her husband, Michael E. Benoit; Farms for eight years. one daughter, Crystiana Ethier of Leicester; She was a member of the East Brookfield two stepdaughters, Tanya Benoit and her Baptist Church and loved the congregation as Edwin H. LaMontagne Jr., 88 husband, Adam Lacroix, of Sturbridge and her family. She enjoyed cooking for others, Ashley Benoit of East Brookfield; two step- gardening, crocheting and sewing. WEST BROOKFIELD — in 2008. Edwin was born in Northampton, son sons, Justin Bigos and his wife, Mindy A funeral service for Tanya was held Edwin H. LaMontagne Jr., 88, of the late Edwin H. and Beatrice (Soulliere) Ivanits, and Tyler Benoit of East Brookfield; Thursday, Dec. 9 in the East Brookfield of Highland Trail, died LaMontagne, and has lived in West her parents, Bruce Mellor and his wife, Ann, Baptist Church, 262 East Main St., East Wednesday, Dec. 1 in St. Brookfield for more than 20 years. of Southbridge and Hope Read and her hus- Brookfield. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Mr. LaMontagne was a sales manager for band, Warren, of Three Rivers; her paternal Memorial donations may be made to the He leaves his wife of 43 many years at the former Graves Equipment grandmother, Mabel Mellor of Southbridge, East Brookfield Baptist Church, 262 East years, Bettysue LaMontagne; in Northampton before retiring in 1989. and her maternal grandmother, Faith Main St., East Brookfield, MA 01515. three sons, Steven He was a United States Army veteran of Arsenault of Sturbridge; two sisters, Tina Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main LaMontagne and his wife, World War II and received a Purple Heart for Purcell and her husband, Patrick, of Sutton St., West Brookfield, is directing arrange- Lori, of Plainfield, Peter LaMontagne of his service in the infantry. and Kimberly Read of Three Rivers; one ments. Northampton and Paul LaMontagne and his He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus wife, Nidia, of Huntsville, Ala.; four daugh- Church in West Brookfield and a lifetime ters, Martha Cassesse and her husband, member of the Knights of Columbus, Michael, of Ludlow, Saralynn Allen and her Kiwanis and the Elks. He also served for Michael R. Swana, 86 husband, John, of Northfield, Lee Anderson many years as the veteran’s service officer for and her husband, Gordon, of Miami, Fla., the Town of West Brookfield and was a mem- STOW — Michael R. Swana, 86, of Lantern Vaillancourt of Huron, S.D.; three sons, and Melanie Merrill of Rocklin, Calif.; one ber of the Disabled American Veterans. Lane, died Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Emerson Steven Swana of Nashua, N.H., Michael C. brother, Arthur LaMontagne of Naples, Fla.; A funeral Mass for Edwin was held Monday, Hospital in Concord. Swana of Brookfield and David Swana of one sister, Anne Hull, and her husband, Lee, Dec. 6 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in He was born in Dudley,son of the late John Littleton; two brothers, John Swana of Glen of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and several grandchil- West Brookfield. Burial will be in Calvary and Sophia (Vavro) Swana. He was the hus- Mills, Pa., and Francis Swana of Webster; a dren, great-grandchildren and nieces and Cemetery in Greenfield. Calling hours were band of Phyllis (Bukowski) Swana, who died sister, Anna Chojnowski of Holbrook, N.Y., nephews. in the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East in 1978. and six grandchildren. A son, Mark LaMontagne predeceased him Main St., West Brookfield. A veteran of World War II, he served hon- He was predeceased by a daughter, Linda orably in the U.S. Army Air Corps. A gradu- Allard, and one grandchild. ate of Clark University,he was an electronics A funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, engineer who had worked for GTE for 30 Dec. 4 in St. Isidore’s Church, Great Road Armand J. Daigle, 79 years, retiring from the Needham location. (Route 117), Stow. Burial was in Brookside After retiring he was active with the Stow Cemetery in Stow. A guestbook is available at SPENCER — Armand J. “Bo” Daigle, 79, of Bo was a self-employed painter, working for Council on aging events and activities and fowler-kennedy.com. Howe Village died Sunday, Dec. 5 at UMass several area contractors for 35 years, retiring was a communicant of St. Isidore’s Church in Contributions in his memory may be made Memorial Medical Center, 55 Lake Ave., in 2007. He enjoyed playing softball and golf. Stow. to the Stow Council on Aging, 380 Great Road, Worcester. A memorial service will be held Friday, He leaves two daughters, Susan Swana of Stow, MA 01775. He leaves his former wife, Georgette G. Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. in Notre Dame Mausoleum, Winter Harbor, Maine and Mary Ellen (Lebris) Daigle of Spencer; his son, Richard Webster Street, Worcester. There are no call- W. Daigle, and his wife, Sharon, of Spencer; ing hours. two grandsons, Christopher and Nicholas In lieu of flowers, contributions may be Daigle Sr., and a great-grandson, Nicholas made to the Spencer Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Glenn Linton, 77 Daigle Jr.; a sister, Mary of Worcester, nieces Box 147, Spencer, MA 01562. and nephews. J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Glenn Woodis Linton, 77, died peacefully wife and sister, Barbara Nicoll. He is predeceased by a son, Joseph “Chris” Maple Terrace, Spencer, is directing arrange- Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Palm Beach Gardens He will be greatly missed by his children, Daigle, his parents, four sisters and one ments for the family. Medical Center in Florida. Glenn (Gail) Linton of Tuscan, Ariz., Kathy brother. www.morin-morrison.com He was born and raised in North (Jack) Wall of Madison, Conn., Timothy Brookfield by his parents, Winnona and (Connie) Linton of Hobe Sound, Fla., and Wesley Linton. He was a graduate of North Mark (Holly) Linton of Tolland, Conn., sister Brookfield High School in 1950. Throughout Georgia Briggs of New Braintree, nine ador- Andre R. Foucault, 68 his life he served both his country and com- ing grandchildren and a great grandchild. munity, in the U.S. Army during the Korean A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. War and as a volunteer fireman in Vernon, Saturday, Dec. 11 in Evergreen Cemetery in LAS VEGAS, Nev./SPENCER — Andre R. of Achille and Cecile (Prefontaine) Foucault Conn. He was also a longtime member of the New Braintree. Foucault, 68, of West Hammer Lane, died and lived most of his life in Spencer until Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He In lieu of flowers, contributions in his Friday, Nov. 26 at his home in Las Vegas. moving to Las Vegas in 2000. met his loving wife, Margaret Keane Linton, memory can be made to Hospice of Palm He leaves his wife, Janet (Martin) Foucault; Mr. Foucault was a truck driver for 44 years in East Hartford, Conn., while working at Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm three sons, John Foucault of Putnam, Conn., with the Local 170 Teamsters in Worcester, Pratt and Whitney,the company he served for Beach, FL 33407. Stephen Foucault of Spencer and James retiring in 2007. He was an Air Force veteran 32 years before retiring in West Palm Beach, Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert St., Foucault of Nevada; three daughters, of the Vietnam War. He was a past command- Fla. North Brookfield, is directing arrangements. Charlene Kopec of Connecticut, Michele er of Gaudette-Kirk Post 138 in Spencer. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Pascale of Ware and Wendy Hooper of A funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 4 Lawrenceville, Ga.; two sisters, Denise in the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Harpin of Spencer and Micheline Boutillette Maple Terrace, Spencer. Burial will be at the of Webster; and 13 grandchildren, Melissa, convenience of the family at a later date. Dillon, Samantha, Brian, Timothy, Jillienne, Please omit flowers. Contributions may be Joseph C. White, 78 Kasey, Drew, Alec, Nicholas, Morgan, James made to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 3391 and Felicia. North Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV 89129. RUTLAND — Joseph C. White, 78, of Joseph F.and Cora (Ivashek) White, and lived Born in Montreal, Canada, he was the son www.morin-morrison.com Pleasantdale Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 16 in in North Brookfield until 1960, when he his residence, surrounded by his family,after moved to Rutland. He was a lifelong car sales- a long illness. man and enthusiast. He worked for Kelly He leaves his wife of 46 years, Harriet Buick and Gallo Oldsmobile, retiring in 1997. William L. Stuart Jr. (McBride) Stoddard White; a stepson, A memorial service for Joseph was held in Michael Stoddard, formerly of Rutland and the First Congregational Church, 264 Main WAREHAM/SPENCER –– William L. and nephews. now of Brookfield, Vt.; two grandchildren, St., Rutland. Burial was private for the family Stuart Jr., formerly of Spencer, passed away Services and burial were held in the All Kelly Mullen and her husband, Jack, and in Worcester County Memorial Park in peacefully at the University of Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Irving St., Michael Stoddard Jr., all of Rutland; two Paxton. Massachusetts-Memorial Hospital in Worcester. great-grandchildren, Timothy Kenda and Donations may be made in his name to the Worcester. Donations may be made to the American Emma Mullen; a sister, Helen Cardinale of Rutland Fire Brigade, 240 Main St., Rutland, He is survived by his wife, Shelda A. (Jolly) Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, North Brookfield; several nieces and MA 01543. Stuart. He also leaves four children and one Alexandra, VA 22312. nephews. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert St., child that pre-deceased him. He also leaves The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara North Brookfield, is directing arrangements. two sisters, one brother and several nieces School St., Webster, directed arrangements. Fountain. Joseph was born in Worcester, the son of Friday, December 10, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 CALENDAR

Send all calendar listings and happenings to Editor David Dore by mail to the Spencer TUESDAY New Leader, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA Ex-Spencer resident ROCKPORT, Maine — Margaret 01550, by fax to (508) 764-8015, or by e-mail to Washburn celebrated her 104th birthday at December 14 [email protected]. All calendar Rock Ridge Road in Rockport, where she listings must be submitted by noon Monday celebrates 104th birthday lives with her son Henry, his wife Fiona VNA CARE NETWORK AND HOSPICE to be published in the following Friday’s edi- and grandson Leo. will offer a free Keep Well Clinic from 11 tion. She was born in 1906 in Staunton, Va., a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Spencer Council on the youngest of seven, daughter of Henry Aging, 40 Wall St., Spencer. VNA Care Winston Holt, chief justice of the Network and Hospice, a nonprofit home FRIDAY Supreme Court of Virginia, and Mary health care, hospice and wellness provider, Caperton Braxton Holt, direct descendant hosts free Keep Well clinics where local res- December 10 of Carter Braxton, signer of the idents may have their blood pressure Declaration of Independence. checked and learn about health concerns. HOLIDAY DESSERT TASTING will start She graduated from the University of Blood sugar, weight monitoring and other at 10 a.m. at the West Brookfield Senior Michigan, married Rodney Washburn of health assessments are also available at Center, 73 Central St., West Brookfield. Worcester and raised three children in most locations. Clinics are open to residents Bring a favorite holiday dessert, and the the Worcester area. She and her husband aged 60 and older, unless otherwise noted. recipe to make it. After the dessert tasting, retired to their summer home at Brooks For up-to-date clinic information, please people will vote on their favorite dessert. Pond in Spencer, where she lived actively, visit www.vnacarenetwork.org or call (888) The winning dessert recipe will be given rowing her boat daily six months of the 663-3688, ext. 5603. out to the group. Part 2 will be held Friday, year until age 97. SPENCER GARDEN CLUB will meet at 1 Dec. 17. For more information, call the Courtesy photo Senior Center at (508) 867-1407. p.m. at Howe Village in Spencer. The pro- Margaret Washburn, a former resident of Spencer, gram will be the Christmas Party, gift swap recently marked her 104th birthday at her home in and caroling. Hostesses will be Rachel HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING will start at 6 Maine. p.m. at Historic Elm Hill Center, 26 East Walden, Barbara Wentworth and Bev Main St., Brookfield. Tour the mansion and Wentworth. Don’t forget a gift for the nurs- join Santa for holiday carols and light information and current updates visit ing home. refreshments. This event is free of charge CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY will be www.barreplayers.homestead.com. and open to the public For more informa- held from 1-3:30 p.m. at Capen Hill Nature MasterCard and Visa are accepted. The the- TEA WITH MARIE ANTOINETTE will tion, contact Jennifer Petraitis at (508) 347- Sanctuary, 56 Capen Road, Charlton. ater is wheelchair accessible. be held at 1 p.m. at the West Brookfield 8181, ext. 104 or visit www.rehabre- Children aged 6-12 will have fun with gift Senior Center, 73 Central St., West sourcesinc.org. making such as holiday crafts, nature CHRISTMAS CANTATA will be held at 4 Brookfield. Muriel Dyas presents herself in frames, and ornaments. They will also have p.m. at East Brookfield Baptist Church, East costume as Marie Antoinette. “Marie” tells FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS will be held the opportunity to visit with and learn Main Street (Route 9), East Brookfield. The her side of the story. Dyas will bring some from 7-9 p.m. in the Tantasqua Regional about Capen Hill’s visitor center animal combined choir of East Brookfield Baptist “taste of the times” treats. A question and High School library, 319 Brookfield Road residents. Weather permitting, there will Church, under the direction of Linda Cross, answer period will follow. Please call the (Route 148), Fiskdale. Tantasqua students also be a hike. Of course, a party is not a will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with Senior Center at (508) 867-1407 to reserve a traveling to Spain during the April 2011 party without making ice cream, trail mix the program “Joy, Joy, Joy,” created by seat. Anyone wishing to bring a baked good school vacation are sponsoring a showing of and decorating cookies. This will give par- Deborah Craig and David T. Clydesdale. for the Tea is welcome to do so. This pro- “Elf.” Suggested donation is $5 per person. ents a time to shop and wrap presents. The Please come and enjoy this presentation of gram is made possible by the West For an additional $5, babysitting services cost is $10 for the first child and $8 for each Christmas and spiritual music of the sea- Brookfield Cultural Council, a local agency will be provided. Pre-registration is additional sibling. Please call Barb son. supported by the Massachusetts Cultural required for this service. For details, please Frederick at (508) 248-5516 to register. Council, a state agency. contact [email protected]. HAYLOFT STEPPERS are offering Square MASSASOIT ART GUILD will hold its Dance lessons on Sundays at the Hayloft LEGO CLUB meets from 5:45-6:45 p.m. at STURBRIDGE WORSHIP CENTER,9 next open house/open studio from 1-4 p.m. Steppers Barn, 232 Podunk Road, the Richard Sugden Library in Spencer. The Mashapaug Road, Sturbridge, will host its in the Lashaway Junior High Building, also Sturbridge. Beginner level classes are from challenge this week is to blast to the past, seventh annual Women’s Christmas Tea at 7 known as the Hodgkins Building, 108 School 6-7 p.m., followed by plus level from 7-8 p.m. castles and knights, dinosaurs, etc. The pro- p.m. Donation is $5 per ticket. Experience St., East Brookfield. The public is invited to and advanced level from 8-9. The cost for gram is for children in kindergarten fine pastries, cookies, finger food and tea in stop in and view the artwork on display and classes is $6 per person. For more informa- through Grade 6. For more information, call an elegant atmosphere at uniquely decorat- visit with the artists that are at the studio tion, visit the group’s website at the library at (508) 885-7513. ed tables. Get in the Christmas mode as working during this time. Many of the orig- www.HayloftSteppers.org or call Moe at some Christmas songs are sung and a brief inal oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings (508) 867-8036. message from the Word is shared. This is a are for sale at very reasonable prices. Also WEDNESDAY great time to invite all of your friends as prints, cards and notecards will be available BARRE PLAYERS will hold auditions for well. For more information, please call (508) for purchase. Stop in for a cup of hot cider “Fiddler on the Roof” at 7 p.m. at the the- December 15 347-9642. and a snack. ater, 64 Common St., Barre. Please be prompt. Bring your own music, if you wish CRAFT TIME will be offered for children WHIST PARTY AND PENNY SALE will CHRISTMAS PROGRAM titled “Voices of to sing (nothing of the show), and an accom- in kindergarten through Grade 6 from 5:30- start at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Christmas” will be presented at 6 p.m. at the panist will be provided. Dancers should 6:30 p.m. at the Richard Sugden Library in Church, Main Street (Route 9), Spencer. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wear appropriate shoes for their audition. Spencer. Have fun with felt. For more infor- Donation is $3, and the public is welcome. meetinghouse, 108 New Braintree Road There will be cold readings from the script. mation, call the library at (508) 885-7513. (Route 67), North Brookfield. The program Please be prepared to stay until all audi- BARRE PLAYERS, 64 Common St., Barre, will feature music and readings related to tions for singing, dancing and acting are will be performing “A Christmas Story” at the spirit of Christmas. After the formal complete. The choreographer is Joel Seger. THURSDAY 7:30 p.m. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir presentation in the chapel, the program will Performance dates are March 18-27. For of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s move to the Cultural Hall for refreshments more information on characters and plot, December 16 follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his and a Christmas Carol sing-along. The pro- please visit quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun gram is open to the public. All are invited to www.barreplayers.homestead.com or con- BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL under the tree for Christmas. All the ele- take time from the Christmas bustle to tact Director Sandy Pickens at sspick- will hold its Christmas program for kinder- ments from the beloved motion picture are enjoy the true spirit of Christmas with [email protected] or Musical Director garten through Grade 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the here. The show is written by Phillip their family and friends. For more informa- Julie Rawson at [email protected]. school, Central Street in Brookfield. Grecian and directed by Dave Glanville. tion, call (774) 289-6068. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 BLUE CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE and older, $10 for students (with ID) and $7 BARRE PLAYERS, 64 Common St., Barre, MONDAY will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Brookfield for children aged 12 and under. For reserva- will be performing “A Christmas Story” at Congregational Church, on the common in tions call (978) 355-2096 or (800) 733-2096. For 7:30 p.m. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir December 13 Brookfield. Snow date is Friday, Dec. 17. As further information and current updates of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s the holidays draw near we are faced with an visit www.barreplayers.homestead.com. follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his BLOOD DRIVE will be held from 10 a.m. to unexpected sense of pain from losses we MasterCard and Visa are accepted. The the- quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun 4 p.m. at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital on have suffered — loss of loved ones, loss of ater is wheelchair accessible. under the tree for Christmas. All the ele- the Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile. financial security, loss of health, loss of a ments from the beloved motion picture are The bloodmobile will be parked in the hos- job, loss of relationships, loss of any kind. here. The show is written by Phillip pital’s North (visitors) parking lot, 85 South Any loss involves feelings of grief. So it is SATURDAY Grecian and directed by Dave Glanville. Street, Ware. Every eligible donor will that for many people Christmas is a very Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 receive a ticket to Bright Nights at Forest difficult time of the year. These feelings of and older, $10 for students (with ID) and $7 Park and will be entered into a raffle to win loss seem even more pronounced in this sea- December 11 for children aged 12 and under. For reserva- a $50 gift certificate to the Delaney House son of joy.The service will be a sacred space tions call (978) 355-2096 or (800) 733-2096. For (the winner will be chosen Thursday, Dec. for grieving and an opportunity to find sol- SANTA CLAUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST further information and current updates 30). Blood donations take approximately ace and hope. It will include quiet music, will be held from 8-11 a.m. at Bay Path visit www.barreplayers.homestead.com. one hour to complete, including the inter- scripture, and a time for prayer. All are wel- Regional Vocational Technical High School, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. The the- view, donation, and refreshments. To come. You are invited to come and invite 57 Old Muggett Hill Road, Charlton. Tickets ater is wheelchair accessible. donate blood, donors must be at least 17 anyone you know who might find such a are $5, and children under 5 are free. A free years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, have a service a blessing. Call the church office at 5-inch-by-7-inch professional photo will be photo ID, be in good health (no colds or sore (508) 867-6262 to receive an update in case of taken with Santa Claus by Casson Foster. SUNDAY throat, or no antibiotics within 48 hours) stormy weather. You are invited to stay after Pictures will be available for pick up at the and may not have donated blood within the the service for a time of fellowship and school after the event. This is an Education December 12 past eight weeks. You can donate if you refreshment. Foundation fundraiser for scholarships and have had the flu shot or flu mist. Walk-ins tools for graduating senior students. CRAFT FAIR AND FLEA MARKET will are welcome, or to make an appointment to Tickets are available at the door. be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charlton donate blood, please contact Peggy Baxter FRIDAY Beagle Club, 103 Bond Road, Charlton. at (413) 967-2284 or e-mail Cheryl McGrath CRAFT FAIR AND FLEA MARKET will Eight-foot tables cost $5 for both days. For at [email protected]. December 17 be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charlton more information, call (508) 248-5778. Beagle Club, 103 Bond Road, Charlton. MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK HOLIDAY DESSERT BAKING will start Eight-foot tables cost $5 for both days. For HEART TO HEART FOUNDATION will CLUB meets every second Monday of the at 10 a.m. at the West Brookfield Senior more information, call (508) 248-5778. hold its annual Christmas Show to benefit month at 10 a.m. at the North Brookfield Center, 73 Central St., West Brookfield. The cancer patients from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at David Senior Center, 29 Forest St., North winning dessert recipe from the Dec. 10 NORTH BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL Prouty High School in Spencer. Happy Hour Brookfield. Come for some great discus- dessert tasting will be made. Bakers will be MUSEUM will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Among the per- sions (but we always agree to disagree). For responsible for bringing the ingredients p.m. The museum is located in the lower formers will be vocalist Tammy Casavant, more information, call the Senior Center at and pan to make the recipe. Bowls, utensils level of the historic Walker Block, next to Charlie Lask as Neil Diamond, Patrick (508) 867-0220. and measuring cups will be provided. For the Town House on North Main Street. Tobin as Frank Sinatra, Donna Lee (MC), more information, call the Senior Center at Come view the displays and see some of the the Korn Kob Band (song routines), YOUTH THEATER at the Richard Sugden (508) 867-1407. hundreds of photos in the collection. Check Michelle Rhault, George Reeves and Band Library in Spencer will present the play out the unique selection of maps, books and (pre-show performance), Kara Anderson “Rumpelstiltskin” from 4-5 p.m. in the FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS will be held prints for sale. All are welcome, and as Dancers, comedian Jeannie O’Diorne and library’s Children’s Room. Come enjoy the from 7-9 p.m. in the Tantasqua Regional always there is no charge for admission. local dancers. There will also be a 50/50 raf- play and support the young actors. For more High School library, 319 Brookfield Road This will be the last open house of 2010. fles and food. Tickets are $10 for adults and information, call the library at (508) 885- (Route 148), Fiskdale. Tantasqua students $8 for children, and can be bought at David 7513. traveling to Spain during the April 2011 BARRE PLAYERS will hold auditions for Prouty High School, Spencer Savings Bank, school vacation are sponsoring a showing of “Fiddler on the Roof” at 1 p.m. at the the- Dairy Queen in Spencer or by calling Dick BENEFIT DINNER for the East Brookfield “Frosty.” Suggested donation is $5 per per- ater, 64 Common St., Barre. Please be Fiske at (508) 867-6283. Public Library will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. son. For an additional $5, babysitting serv- prompt. Bring your own music, if you wish at the Publick House in Sturbridge. For a ices will be provided. Pre-registration is to sing (nothing of the show), and an accom- BARRE PLAYERS, 64 Common St., Barre, $13 cash donation, enjoy a hearty all-you- required for this service. For details, please panist will be provided. Dancers should will be performing “A Christmas Story” at 2 can-eat buffet of Yankee pot roast, chicken contact [email protected]. wear appropriate shoes for their audition. p.m. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of pot pie, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese There will be cold readings from the script. growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s fol- and tossed salad. All dinners include rolls, BARRE PLAYERS, 64 Common St., Barre, Please be prepared to stay until all audi- lows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest cupcakes, lemonade and soft drinks. John will be performing “A Christmas Story” at tions for singing, dancing and acting are to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under Ebersold and Tim Loftus will provide the 7:30 p.m. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir complete. The choreographer is Joel Seger. the tree for Christmas. All the elements evening’s entertainment. The library of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s Performance dates are March 18-27. For from the beloved motion picture are here. thanks the Publick House “Cooks for the follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his more information on characters and plot, The show is written by Phillip Grecian and Community” team for holding these month- quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun please visit directed by Dave Glanville. Tickets are $14 ly fund raising dinners and naming the East under the tree for Christmas. All the ele- www.barreplayers.homestead.com or con- for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 Brookfield Library as a recipient. For more ments from the beloved motion picture are tact Director Sandy Pickens at sspick- for students (with ID) and $7 for children information, please call the library at (508) [email protected] or Musical Director aged 12 and under. For reservations call 867-7928. Julie Rawson at [email protected]. (978) 355-2096 or (800) 733-2096. For further Turn To CALENDAR, page B8 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 10, 2010 OUR TOWNS

members to its Board of Directors: Michael achieve its goals in developing area business- pleased to be a board member for the Central Detarando (Incom), Jonathan Kelley (Savers es, as well as other initiatives. Mass South Chamber. 4 named to Chamber Bank), James Leaming (Yogi Bear’s Detarando, vice president and COO of Leaming is the general manager for Yogi Jellystone Park) and Thea Marcoux Incom, is looking forward to creating manu- Bear’s Jellystone Park in Sturbridge. The of Commerce board (SCHOTT North America). facturing partnerships with local colleges. park provides memorable family camping These business professionals will bring One of the chamber’s goals is to help develop adventures by offering an array of activities STURBRIDGE — The Central Mass South their expertise in tourism, manufacturing, an educational curriculum for students who and amenities. Leaming oversees the opera- Chamber of Commerce has elected four new and commercial banking to help the chamber may have an interest in manufacturing as a tions at the park, from customer service to career. Detarando believes that’s an excellent advertising. He has lived in Massachusetts opportunity for the future of the manufac- since childhood, and has been a resident of turing industry. Incom is a family-owned Sturbridge since 1988. He was recently business begun by Detarando’s father 30 named the second vice president of the years ago. Now with 250 employees, the com- Massachusetts Association of Campground pany manufactures imaging fiber optics and Owners. He has been an active volunteer for glass microstructures. For 20 years, Michael the Central Mass South Chamber for five Detarando has worked for the company, and years. He knows many of the area’s business in his current role is responsible for business owners personally, and is very excited to see development and operations. the local economy grow and thrive. He “Incom is a company that remains actively remains an active member of the community, involved in the community,” Detarando said. and is always willing to lend a hand whenev- “I live in Sturbridge, and I’d like to see this er needed. area continue to grow and expand.” Marcoux, marketing specialist for Kelley is the Business Development Officer SCHOTT North America, is excited and hon- for Savers Bank. In this role, he focuses on ored to be a board member. She brings more small to medium-sized businesses, assisting than 10 years of sales and marketing experi- them with deposits, lending, cash manage- ence, with expertise in trade show develop- ment and other services. Kelley has been ment and international marketing. She holds very active in the Central Mass South two distinguished awards from the American Chamber as part of its Membership Marketing Association: the Mark of Committee. He now looks forward to more Excellence in Trade Show Coordination and networking, meeting with business owners Market Research. Originally from Rhode and contributing to the development of local Island, Marcoux has spent many years in businesses. For 17 years, Kelley was the busi- western and central Massachusetts, and is ness banking representative at Sovereign thrilled to be part of an organization that is Bank. While there, he served on the Board of dedicated to fostering tourism in the area. the Worcester Executive Association — also a She is looking forward to helping attract business networking group. He’s very more people to South Central Massachusetts, to help them discover all the beauty and activities that the area has to offer. She is also committed to helping small businesses grow LEGALS and succeed here. Her company, SCHOTT North America, is a world-renowned custom PUBLIC NOTICE designer of fiber optic imaging and lighting The Leicester Conservation components, products and systems for a vari- ety of industries. It is based in Southbridge. Commission will hold a Public Hearing “The Central Mass South Chamber of onTuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 7:30 Commerce is proud to welcome these profes- p.m. in the Conference Room of the sionals to our Board of Directors,” said Leicester Town Hall, Washburn Square, in Alexandra McNitt, executive director of the accordance with M.G.L. c.131 s.40 and the chamber. “Their combined expertise and Town of Leicester Wetland Bylaw to hear the commitment to our area will help us to fur- Application for Forest Cutting filed by ther our goals of expansion and greater busi- Yankee Woodlands for the purpose of har- ness and marketing development.” The new board members will each serve vesting trees on a property located at adja- three-year terms. Their first active meeting cent to Huntoon Memorial Highway (Rt. 56) will be on Dec. 16. in Leicester, MA. The four new members are replacing those Anyone wishing to comment or hear dis- with a distinguished record of community cussion should be present at the above stat- involvement and service. They are Cindy ed date and time. The submitted documents Howard (Center of Hope), Chris Kelly may be viewed Monday, Wednesday and (Mahogany Ridge), Peter Pilon (OFS) and Thursday 8:00-5:00 and Tuesdays 8:00-7:00 Nancy Salem (Salem Cross Inn). For more information about the Central in the Leicester Town Clerk’s Office. Mass South Chamber of Commerce, please Stephan Parretti, Chairperson call (508) 347-2761 or e-mail info@cmscham- Leicester Conservation Commission ber.org. December 10, 2010 TAX FREE TUESDAYS Chardonnay Every Tuesday in December enjoy 6.25% off our everyday low prices on all beer and wine purchases. Excludes items ending in 4. 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Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO10P0003PM Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Bissonnette to Spencer Savings Bank dated November 26, 2010 CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF Inc as Nominee for Household Finance August 28, 2007, and recorded with the December 3, 2010 CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT Corporation II, dated January 19, 2007 and Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book December 10, 2010 In the matter of: Alice Kwiecinski recorded with the Worcester County 41753 at Page 203, of which mortgage the Of: Dudley, MA (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in undersigned is the present holder, for breach NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S Protected Person/Disabled Person Book 40541, Page 83 of which mortgage of the conditions of said mortgage and for the SALE OF REAL ESTATE To the named Respondent and all other inter- Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold By virtue and in execution of the Power of ested persons, you are hereby notified pur- Trustee for MSAC 2007-SEA1 is the present at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on the 20th Sale contained in a certain mortgage given suant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72, that the holder, by assignment, for breach of the con- day of December, 2010 upon the mortgaged by Kimberly LaGorce a/k/a Kimberly M. First and Final account(s) of Jewish Family ditions of said mortgage and for the purpose premises described below and being former- LaGorce and Keith Faucher a/k/a Keith D. Service of Worcester, MA as Conservator of of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public ly known as 99 Mechanic Street, Spencer, Faucher to Mortgage Electronic Registration the property of said Respondent has or have Auction at 2:00 PM on December 17, 2010, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and Systems, Inc., dated August 20, 2007 and been presented to the Court for allowance. on the mortgaged premises located at 32 singular the premises described in said mort- recorded with the Worcester County You have the right to object to the Pleasant Street, Brookfield, MA, all and sin- gage, (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your gular the premises described in said mort- To wit: Book 41681, Page 370, of which mortgage attorney must file a written appearance at gage, TO WIT: The land in BROOKFIELD, The land in said Spencer with buildings OneWest Bank, F.S.B. is the present holder, this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the Worcester County, Massachusetts, with the thereon, situated on the corner of Mechanic for breach of the conditions of said mortgage return date of 12/28/2010. This day is NOT a buildings thereon situated on the southerly and Casey Streets and bounded as follows: and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same hearing date, but a deadline date by which side of Hyde Street and on the easterly side On the West, seven rods by the East line of will be sold at Public Auction at 4:00 p.m. on you have to file the written appearance if you of Pleasant Street, bounded and described as said Mechanic Street; January 4, 2011, on the mortgaged premises object to the account(s). If you fail to file the follows: Beginning at the northeasterly corner On the North, about 152 and 5/8 feet by the located at 219 North Spencer Road, written appearance by the return date, action thereof on the southerly side of said Hyde South line of Casey Street; Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, may be taken in this matter without further Street and at the northwesterly corner of land On the East, about seven rods by land for- all and singular the premises described in notice to you, including the allowance of the of Robert A. Turner; Thence S. 3° 3' W. by merly of John Casey; and said mortgage, account(s). land of said Turner 79.92 feet to an iron pin; On the South about 156 and 3/8 feet by land TO WIT: Additionally, within thirty days after said Thence S. 3° 3' W. by land of said Turner and formerly of said Casey and Norris Baribeault. The land, with the buildings and improve- return day (or within such other time as the partly by a stonewall 231.18 feet to an iron Excepting the premises conveyed to St. ments thereon, situated on North Spencer Court upon motion may order), you must file pin; Thence S. 3° 3' W. by a stone wall and by Germain in Book 3146, Page 597. Road in the Town of Spencer, Worcester a written affidavit of objections stating the land of Leon Gadaire and Sidney E. Collins BEING the same premises conveyed to County, Massachusetts, and being shown as specific facts and grounds upon which each 231.8 feet to an iron pin; Thence S. 3° 51' W. mortgagors by deed dated February 26, Lot 3A on a plan of land entitled: 'Plan of objection is based and a copy shall be by a stonewall and by land of said Collins and 2000 and recorded with the Worcester Land North Spencer and Browning Pond served upon the Conservator pursuant to laud of George J. Lablanc 131.48 feet to an District Registry of Deeds in Book 22475, Road, Spencer, Massachusetts prepared for Mass. R. Civ. P. 5. iron pin at land of McLaurin-Jones Co.; Page 202. Donald and Linda Faucher by Sadowski You have the right to send to the Thence N. 75° 34' W. by land of said Premises to be sold and conveyed to the Engineering, Inc. dated Februany 25, 2004', Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a McLaurin-Jones Co. 443.34 feet to an iron pin highest bidder subject to and with the benefit which plan is recorded with the Worcester written request to receive a copy of the in a stone wall and by other land of said of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, ease- Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 828, Plan 12, account(s) at no cost to you. McLaurin-Jones Co.; Thence N. 13° 51' E. by ments, covenants, liens or claims in the and to which plan reference is made for a IMPORTANT NOTICE a stone wall and by land of said McLaurin- nature of liens, leases, rights of tenants and more particular description. Being a portion The outcome of this proceeding may limit or Jones Co., 100.92 feet to an iron pin; Thence parties in possession, orders of conditions, of the premises conveyed to Donald R. completely take away the above-named per- N. 76° 57' W. by a stone wall and by land of condominium regulations, by-laws, fees and Faucher, Jr. and Linda C. Faucher by deed of son’s right to make decisions about personal said McLaurin-Jones Co., 36 feet to an iron liens, deeds out, improvements, public Barry W. Nirenberg, et al dated December affairs or financial affairs or both. The above- pin on the easterly side of Pleasant Street; assessments, takings, any and all unpaid 31, 2002 and recorded with Worcester named person has the right to ask for a Thence N. 53° 13' E. by the easterly side of taxes, tax titles, tax liens, estate tax liens, District Registry of Deeds in Book 28681, lawyer. Anyone may make this request on Pleasant Street 116.72 feel to a point; Thence Medicaid liens, claims of heirs, water and Page 366. Also a portion of the premises behalf of the above-named person. If the N. 43° E. 67.28 feet to an iron pin; Thence N. sewer liens, errors in descriptions, omitted conveyed to Donald R. Faucher, Jr. and above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, 49° E. 67.33 feet to a point; Thence at a courses, and any other municipal assess- Linda C. Faucher by deed dated August 25, one may be appointed at State expense. radius of 457.23 feet by the easterly side of ments or liens or existing encumbrances of 2007 and recorded with said Deeds in Book WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, said Pleasant street 153.07 feet to a point; record which are in force and are applicable, 19106, Page 1. First Justice of this Court. Thence N. 29° 4' E. by the easterly side of having priority over said mortgage, whether Being more accurately shown as Lot 3A on Date: November 30, 2010 said Pleasant Street 108.83 feet to an iron or not reference to such restrictions, ease- a plan recorded in Plan Book 825, Plan 12. Stephen G. Abraham pin; Thence N. 29° 4' E. still by the easterly ments, improvements, liens or encum- For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded Register of Probate side of said Pleasant Street 86.22 feet to a brances is made in the deed. with Worcester County (Worcester District) December 10, 2010 stone bound at the southeasterly corner of The property is being sold with the express Registry of Deeds in Book 41681, Page 367. Hyde and Pleasant Street; Thence S. 81° 24' acknowledgment that the Mortgagee makes These premises will be sold and conveyed COMMONWEALTH OF E. by the southerly side of said Hyde Street no representation or warranty as to the pres- subject to and with the benefit of all rights, 90 feet to an iron pin at the place of begin- MASSACHUSETTS ning. Excepting there from the premises con- ence or absence of any wetlands or environ- rights of way, restrictions, easements, LAND COURT veyed to Suter in Book 4284 Page 269. mental issue at or related to the septic or well covenants, liens or claims in the nature of DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT For mortgagor's title see deed recorded with systems, if any, or to any contaminants or liens, improvements, public assessments, (SEAL) Case No. 437513 the Worcester County (Worcester District) other substances, as noted under MGLA c. any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, To: Joshua S. Giordano and Jennifer A. Registry of Deeds in Book 40541, Page 80. 21E or otherwise. If a violation of MGLA c. water and sewer liens and any other munici- Giordano These premises will be sold and conveyed 21E or any other Massachusetts statute, pal assessments or liens or existing encum- and to all persons entitled to the benefit of subject to and with the benefit of all rights, code or regulation does exist, the correction brances of record which are in force and are the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: rights of way, restrictions, easements, right of thereof will be at the Buyer’s sole cost and applicable, having priority over said mort- Bank of America, N.A. claiming to be the ways, covenants, liens or claims in the nature expense, and shall be separate from the pur- gage, whether or not reference to such holder of mortgage covering real property in of liens, improvements, public assessments, chase price. The Buyer shall indemnity and restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Spencer, numbered 3 Sumner Street given any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, hold harmless the Mortgagee from any and or encumbrances is made in the deed. by Joshua S. Giordano and Jennifer A. water and sewer liens and any other munici- all costs, expense and liability related to any TERMS OF SALE: Giordano to Bank of America, N.A. dated pal assessments or liens or existing encum- of the aforesaid. A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) June 15, 2007, recorded in the Worcester brances of record which are in force and are As an additional condition and term of the Dollars by certified or bank check will be County (Worcester District) Registry of applicable, having priority over said mort- sale, in the event the successful bidder refus- required to be paid by the purchaser at the Deeds in Book 41344, Page 142 has filed gage, whether or not reference to such es to sign the Memorandum of Sale or fails to time and place of sale. The balance is to be with said court a complaint for authority to restrictions, easements, improvements, liens complete the purchase in accordance with paid by certified or bank check at Harmon foreclose said mortgage in the manner fol- or encumbrances is made in the deed. the terms and conditions of said foreclosure Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, lowing: by entry and possession and exer- TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOU- sale, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to cise of power of sale. SAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) by certified or the mortgaged premises to the next highest P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, If you are entitled to the benefits of the bank check will be required to be paid by the bidder (“Second Bidder”) and to accept bids Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you purchaser at the time and place of sale. The upon the condition that the Second Bidder days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- object to such foreclosure you or your attor- balance is to be paid by certified or bank shall deposit with Mortgagee’s attorney the vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt ney should file a written appearance and check at ABLITT | SCOFIELD, 304 amount of the required deposit as set forth in full of the purchase price. The description answer in said Court at Boston on or before Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts herein within three (3) business days after of the premises contained in said mortgage January 10, 2011 or you may be forever 01801, other terms and conditions will be pro- written notice of default of the previous high- shall control in the event of an error in this barred from claiming that such foreclosure is vided at the place of sale. The description of est bidder. Upon deposit of the required publication. invalid under said act. the premises contained in said mortgage deposit by the Second Bidder, the Second Other terms, if any, to be announced at the Witness, Karyn F. Scheier, Chief Justice shall control in the event of an error in this Bidder shall become the Buyer for the pur- sale. of said Court on November 24, 2010. publication. OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE poses of the foregoing paragraphs and com- ONEWEST BANK, F.S.B. Deborah J. Patterson ANNOUNCED AT THE SALE. Present holder pletion of the sale. In addition, in the event of Present holder of said mortgage Recorder of said mortgage, Deutsche Bank National default by the successful Bidder and the By its Attorneys, 1253-4444-510F Trust Company as Trustee for MSAC 2007- Second Bidder, the Mortgagee reserves the HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. December 10, 2010 SEA1 By its Attorneys, ABLITT | SCOFIELD, right to sell the mortgaged premises to the 150 California Street 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, next highest bidder or assume the second Newton, MA 02458 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Massachusetts 01801 Telephone: 781-246- highest bid and proceed with the purchase of (617) 558-0500 The Trial Court 8995 Fax: 781-246-8994 the property in accordance with the 200903-0331 - BLU Probate and Family Court 11/26/2010 12/3/2010 12/10/2010 Memorandum of Sale. December 10, 2010 Worcester Division 182.0350 The Mortgagee reserves the right to change December 17, 2010 Docket No. WO10P3643EA November 26, 2010 the terms of the sale and postpone the sale December 24, 2010 In the Estate of: F. Kenwood Jones December 3, 2010 to a later date by public proclamation at or Late of: East Brookfield, MA 01515 December 10, 2010 during the time and date appointed for the PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Date of Death: 10/01/2010 sale and to further postpone at any The East Brookfield Conservation NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Commonwealth of Massachusetts adjourned sale date by public proclamation Commission, in accordance with M.G.L.c. PROBATE OF WILL The Trial Court at the time and date appointed for the 131 §40, will hold the following Public To all persons interested in the above cap- Probate and Family Court adjourned sale date. Hearing relating to proposed work within a tioned estate, a petition has been presented Worcester Division No representations, express or implied, are wetland, waterbody or resource area and/ or requesting that a document purporting to be Docket No. WO10P3580EA made with respect to any matter concerning within the 100-foot buffer zone to a wetland, the last will of said decedent be proved and In the Estate of: Louis P Morrison leaving the premises which will be sold “as is.” waterbody or resource area on: allowed, and that Richard F Jones of Bolton, Real Estate in Brookfield, MA Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand dol- December 21, 2010 at 7:45 PM MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the Late of: Belfast, ME 04915 lars ($5,000) by certified or bank check will in the Memorial Town Complex will to serve Without Surety. Date of Death: 04/12/2003 be required to be paid by the purchaser at This Public Hearing is in regards to Notice IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, NOTICE OF PETITION FOR the time and place of sale as a deposit to be of Intent submitted by: Watson Building and YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR held at the option of the mortgagee as liqui- Remodeling, Inc. on behalf of: Pat Palmer of WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT To all persons interested in the above cap- dated damages for any breach by the buyer. the West Suburban YMCA for the following: AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN tioned estate, a petition has been presented The balance is to be paid by certified or bank for Foundation Repair/Replacement, located O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON requesting that Deborah Cornacchioli of check at the offices of Alexandrov, Metzger & at 125 South Pond Road in East Brookfield, 12/28/2010. Spencer, MA or some other suitable person Flannagan, P.C., 32 Franklin Street, Suite MA, Tax Map No. 18.1, Parcel No. 17. In addition, you must file a written affidavit be appointed administrator of said estate to 304, Worcester, MA 01608 within thirty (30) Any person interested in or wishing to be of objections to the petition, stating specific serve With Corporate Surety. days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- heard on this request should appear at the facts and grounds upon which the objection IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt time and place designated. Copies of the is based, within thirty (30) days after the YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A in full of the purchase price. The successful above noted submittal are available for return day (or such other time as the court, WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT bidder shall be required to sign a review at the East Brookfield Town Clerk’s on motion with notice to the petitioner, may AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing Office. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON the foregoing terms at the Auction Sale. Submitted by: WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First 12/21/2010. In the event of an error in this publication, the Robert Baronoski Justice of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First description of the premises contained in said Chairman Date: December 1, 2010 Justice of this Court. mortgage shall control. EAST BROOKFIELD CONSERVATION Stephen G. Abraham Date: November 24, 2010 Other terms, if any, to be announced at the COMMISSION Register of Probate Stephen G. Abraham sale. December 10, 2010 December 10, 2010 Register of Probate Spencer Savings Bank December 10, 2010 Its Successors and/or assigns 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 10, 2010

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ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW PRICEPRICE UXBRIDGE - 16 Fair St! Updated 7 SUTTON Center! Rare Opport! WEBSTER – 13 Dresser St! 5 Rm Cape! WEBSTER LAKE! Middle WEBSTER LAKE - STRIP WEBSTER LAKE – 36 Laurelwood! SUTTON - DUDLEY ISLAND! "LAKE SINGLETARY" – 109 W. Main St! Stately Brick Rm Colonial! 4 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Kit Historic Colonial! 7 Acres! Great for New Kitchen w/S/S Appliances! Marble Pond/Western Expo = Spectacular Your Own Island Paradise! Middle Pond/Reid Smith Cove! Western 400'+ of Prime Lake Frontage! 1.69 Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! Single Fam w/Center Isl! Hrdwds Throughout! Small Farm! Present 2 Fam or Counters! Full Bath w/Double Vanity! Liv Sunsets & Views! 80' Waterfront! "Wawela You’ll Never Want to Leave! 8 Rms! Exp – Beautiful Sunsets! 90’ Acres Surrounded by Waterfront w/Inlay Apart / Super 2 Family! Business Rm w/New Carpets! 2 Bdrms! Master Park"! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Round Living! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! Sep Guest Partially Finished Lower Level! Freshly Returned to 1 Fam! Updated! Estates! 2 Separate Houses Proposed Zoned! Live & Work From Here! Park Like w/Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight & Walk-in Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral! Applianced! Cottage! Gazebo! Boat House! Waterfront! Fantastic 3/4 Acre Lot! 8 Painted Ext! Farmers Porch & Deck! Spacious Rms! High Ceilings! Great Grounds! 6/7 Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv Newer Roof! 2 Car Gar! Barn for for Home Office! Possible Add Closet! Office or Den w/Hardwoods! Din Rm or Office! 2 Bdrms - Lake Facing “Mainland” Lot for Parking w/Garage! Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 Lot Division! Build 2 New Homes on 2 Full Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany Separate Parcels or Build Your Rms! 3 Baths! New Furnace! Check It Out! Storage/Workshop! House Lot! Great Highway Access! New 1/2 Bath w/C-Tile! Master! 3 Season Porch! Gas Heat! CAir! 3 Fully Equipped! Pontoon Boat! $299,900.00 $239,900.00 $459,000.00 $179,900.00 Car Garage! Deck! Docks! $379,900.00 $599,900.00 Decks! $639,900.00 Private Estate! $625,000.00

SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE! 53 Bates Point! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – South Pond! 92 WEBSTER LAKE! Reid Smith Cove! WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – North Pond – 69 Birch WEBSTER LAKE - 63 Bates 228 Killdeer - Snug Harbor Eastern Exp = Spectacular Sunrises! 9 Rm w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Lakeside Ave! Southwestern Exposure! Middle Pond! East Exp - Fantastic Villas! 3,300'! Luxurious Waterfront Isl Rd! Panoramic Views! 61’ Waterfront! Point Rd! 90' Waterfront! 1/2 Acre! Island Rd! Sandy Shores! Level – Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Sunsets! Huge Lake Views! Complete Contemp! 3 Levels w/Panoramic Lake Updated 5 Rm Ranch! Open Floor Plan! Kit, Walk-Out! 7 Rm Contemporary! 2 Story Sunrises! Panoramic Views! 220’ Living! 7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! 3 Views! Granite, Marble & Hrdwds! Main House plus 2 Separate Rental Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never 2005 Remodel Inside & Out! Waterfront! Wooded, Rustic & Private! Frplcs! Gourmet Kit! S/S Appliances! Din & Liv Rms All w/Great Lake Views! Units! Beautiful Grounds! Sandy Frplcd Liv Rm! Lake Facing Master want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Open Floor Plan! Cathedrals! Fireplaced! 3 Bdrms - Lake Facing Master! Beamed Cathedral Ceilings! Lake Facing w/Bath! 3 Bdrms! 3 Tile Baths! C/Air! Ideal 5 Rm Summer Cottage! Stone Master Suite w/Private Balcony! Great Media Rm! Detached 3 Car w/2nd Flr Beach! Eastern Exp = Beautiful 2 Car Garage! Professionally Fireplace! 2 Bedrooms! Applianced! Master Bdrm w/Sliders to Deck! 2 Bdrms Garage! New Roof & Other Fireplaced Great Rm! 2/3Bdrms! Rm w/ Cathedrals, Frplc, Hot Tub & Expansion Potential! 220' Deep Lot! Total! Garage! Swim & Ski from Your Dock! Sunrises! Great Opportunity! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Central Air! Garage! Renovations! $539,900.00 And Much More! $774,900.00 $449,900.00 2 Baths! $474,900.00 Steam Shower! $499,900.00 Permanent Dock! $469,900.00 $399,900.00 $564,900.00

SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Bates Grove! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ Killdeer Isl - 86 Bates Point - South Pond! – 220 Killdeer Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' North Pond! Western Exp – South Pond Yr Rd! Applianced! Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = North Pond! NW Exp = Grand Road! Views across Middle Pond! 25 Bates Grove Rd! 88’ Waterfront! Island, 75’ Sandy Beach! Fantastic Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ Furnished! Dock! 19’ Pontoon Boat w/50 Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Sunsets! 80’ Waterfront! 8 Rm Cape! Breathtaking Sunsets! 7 Rm Ranch! 20,712’ Lot! 2 Complete Living Lakefront Home! Cherry Kitchen! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake HP! 6 Rms! Screened Porch! Fam Rm Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr Ideal 2nd Home/Summer Res or Yr Multi-functional 13x21 Brady Sun Room! Levels - 2 Kitchens! Cathedrals Lake Facing Din & Liv Rms! 5 Bdrms - Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master Round! Frplcd Liv Rm! 4 Bdrms! 1.5 w/Skylights! Fireplace! 3 2 on 1st Flr - 3 Lake Facing! Master Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master w/Cath Ceiling! 1st Fl Master w/Hrdwds! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 Applianced! 3/4 Bdrms! Master w/Lake Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 14,190’ Lot! Sandy Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water Baths! Enclosed Porch w/Super Water Views! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Panoramic Bath! 3 Full Baths! 11X46 w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! Views! Walk-out Lower Level Lake Views! 2 Car Garage! Office/Workshop/Utility! Garages! AC! Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! Beach! Freshly Paint Ext! Recent Roof! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! Level! 2.5 Baths! Garage! Decks! Prime $599,900.00 Gardens! Security! And More! $374,900.00 $499,900.00 w/Summer Kit! Recent Windows & 50’ Waterfront! $499,900.00 Pro Landscaped! Level Lot! Trex $1,250,000.00 $649,900.00 Siding! $439,000.00 Deck! Dock! $799,900.00

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THOMPSON WORCESTER, MA WOODSTOCK-Grow your Own vegetables,children – If you love to paint, this 2BR Thompson - Don't miss your opportunity to live in Ranch will definitely excite you. The basics are all here – this charming Cape style home featuring a updated eating- EDUCED or both here: This impeccably kept 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath space applianced kitchen, a formal dining room, a fireplaced R almost 1600 sq. ft of living area, hardwood floors, custom living room, 2 generous bedrooms on the first floor and 2 bed- Cape is sitting pretty on 2 acres in Woodstock,The built kitchen cabinets, walk-out basement, 1 car garage AND rooms on the second floor w/built-in bookcases. In addition, rooms are large and bright,there's even a playroom on over 2 acres of land! It’s stuck in the ‘60’s but has incredi- the first floor has narrow board hardwood oak floors in great Ann Marie Joyce shape, a full basement with concrete floor and a work area, and the lower level.This is your chance to live life the way it ble potential for someone who has the vision to see it. It updated furnace and windows. An oversized .40 acre lot com- Sorensen STURBRIDGE - Charming 6 Rm 3 Johnson DUDLEY- 6 Rm, 3 Br. Cape. 1st floor was intended to be lived for an affordable. $249,900 can be yours for just $145,000 plete the package. Priced at just $194,900. 508-612-8647 Br. Cape just off historic town common, master bedroom, hardwoods, family Eat in kitchen opens to deck, hard- 508-958-1742 room, nice eat in kitchen opens to sun- woods, finished walk out basement w/ room, garage with electric door open- P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT family room, office and 1/2 bath! er. Large level landscaped yard. Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 $207,500 Call: 508-832-5831 $179,900 Call: 508-832-5831 Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net

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WEBSTER – Want/need more than a regu- 2 Maple Avenue lar-sized Ranch? This quality-built home Shrewsbury, MA 01545 REDUCED has more than 2100 square feet of one-level www.NewEnglandMoves.com EW PRICE living space on a half acre close to every- N OPENSAT HOUSE • 1-3 thing. Spacious kitchen - dining area - 30 ft. living room and three extra large bedrooms Inger Christensen - 2.5 baths - 36 ft. screened back porch 508-769-3823 overlooking level back yard - partially finished basement, tons of storage - oil heat, WEBSTER - $139,900 WEBSTER - $199,900 508-365-3561 30 Spring Street 1050 School Street recent roof, garage, town services. New Price... solid 8rm 4br Colonial, Sunny Ranch w/gar & firepl, 3br, RE/Taxes $2268 $184,900 hdwd flrs, newer roof, nice yard, hdwd flrs, walkout bsmt, upper dead-end str School St area WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING Licensed in MA & CT FOR WEBSTER SINCE 1962 www.sterlingrealtyhomes.com OUR 48TH YEAR SALE 2 APARTMENTS Elaine Armstrong PEN HOUSE O SAT • 1-3 FOR RENT GOT A HOUSE 508-353-1932 • Sunny, 1 bedroom $575 508-365-4022 • Bright and cheery, FOR SALE? OXFORD - $259,900 2 bedrooms, sliders to 14 Westview Avenue balcony, new carpets, Deceiving 3br 2full ba Country Cape, Sell Your Look for that new home in View more properties at lge bdrms, deck w/scrned prch. laundry, plenty of parking our real estate section. www.IngerC.com EZ to hiway $750 House Here! 8 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, December 10, 2010 CALENDAR

for students (with ID) and $7 for children CALENDAR continued from page B3 aged 12 and under. For reservations call (978) SATURDAY SUNDAY 355-2096 or (800) 733-2096. For further infor- here. The show is written by Phillip Grecian mation and current updates visit www.bar- December 18 December 19 and directed by Dave Glanville. Tickets are replayers.homestead.com. MasterCard and $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 TANTASQUA MUSIC ASSOCIATION will BARRE PLAYERS, 64 Common St., Barre, present a Breakfast with Santa from 8-10 a.m. will be performing “A Christmas Story” at 2 at Applebee’s Restaurant in the Center at p.m. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of REAL ESTATE Hobbs Brook, Route 20, Sturbridge. The growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s fol- Tantasqua Choraleers will be entertaining lows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to as they work as wait staff during this event. get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Visa are accepted. The price is $5. It’s a great way to start your tree for Christmas. All the elements from the TOOMEY-LOVETT The theater is wheel- day and your holiday shopping. For more beloved motion picture are here. The show is www.century21toomeylovett.com chair accessible. information, call (508) 347-1562. written by Phillip Grecian and directed by Spencer (508) 885-3443 West Brookfield (508) 867-7064 Dave Glanville. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 Ware (413) 967-6326 17TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE for seniors 65 and older, $10 for students Each office independently owned and operated AND BAKE SALE will be held from 9 a.m. (with ID) and $7 for children aged 12 and SELLERS: If you need your home sold, Call us for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. to 2 p.m. at Chaffin Congregational Church, under. For reservations call (978) 355-2096 or 155 Shrewsbury St., Holden. In addition to (800) 733-2096. For further information and boxes of homemade cookies, there will be current updates visit www.barreplayers.homestead.com. EAD END ST fudge, breads, tins of special cookies, other D holiday treats, and stocking-stuffers, as well MasterCard and Visa are accepted. The the- as complimentary coffee. Chaffin Church is ater is wheelchair accessible. handicap accessible. BROOKFIELD - Great dead end PAXTON – “HIGHLAND VILLAGE” LEICESTER – Income produc- FRIENDS OF THE GILBERTVILLE Paxton’s newest 55+ condo complex, CHRISTMAS ON THE COMMON will be location just off the beaten path. ing building. Five unit building ORGAN continue their 21st season with an Vintage antique with many updates choice of units, ranch style for ease of with some updates done, rents held from noon to 2 p.m. in the North and beautiful lot. Three bedrooms, living, gourmet kitchens with appli- below market, homey feel with Advent and Holiday Concert at the ances, hardwoods, cathedrals, fire- Brookfield Elementary School cafeteria. The open kitchen dining area for large built ins, screened porch, set Trinitarian Congregational Church, Route places, deck and garage. Add beautiful event, hosted by the North Brookfield High family gatherings during the holi- sun season room as upgrade. Many on one acre. Town utilities. 32, Gilbertville. The concert will be preceded days. Must view to truly appreciate. School Student Council and the Friends of features, come check out the model. Could be owner occupied. by a dessert reception in the church hall, Quick close possible. $169,900 Starting at $274,900 $249,900 North Brookfield Playground, is moving NEED A CAREER CHANGE? THINK REAL ESTATE! beginning at 2:45 p.m. Then all assembled 3 inside this year. There will be free hot choco- FULL or PART TIME AGENTS LOCATIONS will move into the church, where the concert JOIN WORCESTER COUNTY’S LEADING CENTURY21 OFFICE late and hot dogs, free raffle prizes and fun begins at 3:30 p.m. A varied and sometimes Personal and online training • Team support • License school reimbursement for new agents and games for all. There will also be a special Competitive Compensation • Great business benefits surprising program of music in anticipation Call today for a confidential consultation…ask for Jim Lovett visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and free pho- of the season will be presented by Uncle tos with them. Donations can be sent to the Don’s Merry Little Band, a vocal group, with Friends of the North Brookfield Playground, organist, pianist and guitarist Clifton J. c/o Richard LeBlanc, 58 Shore Road, North Noble Jr. Brookfield, MA 01535. FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT featuring BARRE PLAYERS, 64 Common St., Barre, Golden Ticket and the Bethesda Jazz Praise Open House Directory will be performing “A Christmas Story” at Band will start at 4:30 p.m. at the First 7:30 p.m. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir Congregational Church of Spencer, 207 Main of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s fol- St. (Route 9), Spencer. Celebrate the holidays Deadline: Monday at 10am lows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to at a family-friendly concert. Enjoy the clas- (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the sic holiday favorites of Nat King Cole, Harry tree for Christmas. All the elements from the (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Connick Jr., Bing Crosby, Mel Torme and beloved motion picture are here. The show is more. Admission is free, refreshments will (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community written by Phillip Grecian and directed by be served, and freewill offerings are wel- ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE Dave Glanville. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 come. Come “have yourself a swingin’ little for seniors 65 and older, $10 for students Christmas”! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th 2010 (with ID) and $7 for children aged 12 and OXFORD: under. For reservations call (978) 355-2096 or BROOKFIELD HOLIDAY HOUSE DECO- (800) 733-2096. For further information and RATING CONTEST will be held today, with 14 Westview Ave. SF 1:00-3:00 $259,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger Christensen current updates visit judging taking place from 5-7 p.m. The cate- 508-365-3561 www.barreplayers.homestead.com. gories are white lights, colored lights, door- MasterCard and Visa are accepted. The the- way and yard decor. Please complete an WEBSTER: ater is wheelchair accessible. entry form to register; for a form, call (508) 867-8080. The Brookfield Cultural Council 1050 School St. SF 1:00-3:00 $199,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger Christensen asks that each household sign up for only 508-365-3561 one category. Prizes will be awarded. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th 2010 BROOKFIELD: 5 Salmon Brook Rd. SF 12:00-3:00 Olde Village Realty/508-347-6556 NEWS BRIEF

DUDLEY: Brookfield. They can be purchased at RRI’s 2 Fairview Ave. SF 12:00-2:00 $224,990 Century 21 Lake Realty/ office, located at 1 Picker Road in Sturbridge. RRI offers chance at The apartment, which sleeps four, is avail- 508-943-9306 able from March 5-12, 2011. Airfare is not THOMPSON, CT: week’s stay in Paris included, and all other fees and transfer are 433 Thompsom Rd. SF 11:00-1:00 $229,900 Weichert Realty/JoAnn Szymczak the responsibility of the winners. STURBRIDGE — Have you always wanted 508-943-7669 RRI is one of Central Massachusetts’ lead- WOODSTOCK, CT: to parlez-vous français while walking along ing care providers for people living with the banks of the Seine? Or take in the incom- developmental disabilities. It took over the 75 Brockway Rd. SF 1:30-3:00 $229,900 Weichert Realty/JoAnn Szymczak parable view from the top of the Le Tour Blanchard Means Foundation — the charita- 508-943-7669 Eiffel? Here’s your chance. ble entity that oversees Elm Hill Farm — in WORCESTER: The Blanchard Means Foundation and 2009. The programs implemented at the farm 105 Monadnock Rd. SF 11:00-1:00 $339,900 Century 21 Maher/Ron Garabedian Rehabilitative Resources Inc. are holding a since then include a therapeutic riding pro- raffle in which one lucky winner will get a 508-615-5058 gram, horticulture, horsemanship and a pet- week-long stay at a Paris apartment in the his- ting zoo. To have your open house listed in this directory toric le St. Germain des Prés district, known For more information about the raffle, worldwide for its rich culture and vibrant please visit www.rehabresourcesinc.org or please contact Sandy @ 1-508-909-4110 nightlife. The $10 raffle ticket benefits the pro- call (508) 347-8181. gramming efforts at Elm Hill Farm in SPENCER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Treat yourself to a new set of wheels this year! MID STATE AUTO GROUP • AUBURN, MA $0 DOWN* / PAYMENTS $79 / MONTH* AND UP SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 FORD EDGE AWD AWD, V8, AUTO, AC, LEATHER, CD, FULL POWER, NAVIGATION, MOON ROOF, AUTO, AWD, AC, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD, NAVIGATION, 21 INCH WHEELS, BOSE, CHROME WHEELS, AWD, MAROON, SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION, MINT LOW-LOW MILES MINT CONDITION * $59,999* $28,900 $19,999*

2005 NISSAN SENTRA 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT 4X4 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AWD 7 PASSENGER, LEATHER, SUNROOF, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, AUTO, AC, SPOILER, CD, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, MINT COND ALLOYS, MINT CONDITION $8,999* $18,999* $15,999* 2008 MAZDA CX7 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA S 25K, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, ALLOYS, LIKE NEW WOLFSBURG EDITION ALLOYS, 5 SPD, AC, CD, PW, PL, CC, REAR SPOILER, MINT BLACK 0N BLACK, SPOILER, ALLOYS, LEATHER $18,999* * $14,900* $11,999 2007 HONDA ACCORD LX 2008 MERCURY MARINER PREMIER 2005 INFINITI G35X AWD 36K, AUTO, PW, PL, ALLOYS V6, AWD, FULLY LOADED GREY, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, HEATED SEATS $12,900* * $17,999* $17,900 2003 GMC 2500 EXC CAB 4X4 SLT 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA SE 2007 HONDA CIVIC LX AUTO, AC, PLOW FRAME, LEATHER INT, PW, PL, CC, CD AUTO, AC, SUNROOF, SPOILER, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD, MINT AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD $14,999* $19,999 $13,999* 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 TRO 4X4 2007 GMC ACADIA AWD, ALLOYS, ROOF RACK, REAR SEATING AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, BEDLINER, PW, PL, CC, CD, 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X4 * AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS, MINT CAPTAINS CHAIRS, RARE FIND $23,900 * CONDITION $23,999 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 * $18,999 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT AWD, AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD, EXCELLENT COND. * 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT 7 PASSENGER, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, $18,999 ALLOYS, SUPER CLEAN AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, CHROME WHEELS * 2008 MAZDA CX9 * $14,999 $16,900 2TO AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS, 7 PASSENGER * CHOOSE! 2007 INFINITI G35 $22,900 1 LEFT !! 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE AWD AWD, MINT COND,PW, PL, FULLY LOADED BLACK, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS, * 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS $24,995 ONLY AUTO, AC, PW, PL,CC, CD, EXCELLENT CONDITION EXCELLENT SMALL UTILITY 1 LEFT! * * ONLY $12,999 $18,999 1 LEFT! SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL 2006 FORD F350 2009 FORD F250 CREW CAB 4X4 SUPER CAB, SUPER DUTY SUPER DUTY POWER STROKE DIESEL, 2006 BMW X3 AWD DIESEL, 4X4 MONSTER MUDDERS , ONLY 9K, AUTO, AC, BLACK, NAVIGATION, LEATHER, RUNNING BOARDS, TOW PKG., AUTO, AC, XLT, 4X4, PW, PL, CC, ALLOYS, SUNROOF, ALLOYS, PW, PL, MINT WORKTRUCK, OFF-ROAD PKG. BEDLINER, BLACK, SILVER TRIM CC, CD, FULLY LOADED * $34,999* $34,999 $24,999*

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

810 Washington Street (Route 20) Auburn, MA 01501 FULLY FUNCTIONING 508.832.8886 • www.midstateautogroup.com SERVICE DEPARTMENT HOURS: MON-THURS 9-7 • FRI 9-6 • SAT 9-6 • SUN 11-4 2 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ December 08, 2010

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Antiques Brand New Juki Coleman Electric Custom-Made Hot Tub Landscape MOTORS ELECTRONICS Moving! Must Sell! Excellent Condition Commercial Generator Wrought Iron (Sturbridge, MA) Equipment 1/2HP 230/460V Antique Stepback Kitchen Sewing Machine 5000W, 10HP Pot Rack Beautiful 2006 Saratoga Spa. Trailer 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Cabinet. Lots Of Storage $425 SAMSUNG LN52A850 Hardly Used. Empire Model. $45 OBO Walking Foot, Table, Motor, 18 Inch Diameter. Seats 6-7. $995 OBO With Work Surface. All Accessories. Stihl Chainsaw $90 LCD 1080p HDTV 5HP, 230/460V 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H Stereo w/Tower Speakers. Aluminum Folding 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Beautiful Machine. MS290, 20” 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin Prewired For Easy Setup. $625 Wrought Iron 120Hz RSS Staging/Scaffolding $125 OBO Paid $1600 X-Chain. Single-Panel New $12k Antique French Provincial Will Sell For $1000 OBO $325 $3099 Asking $5000 2 Sections w/Platforms, 5HP, 230/460V China Cabinet Only Used Once Fireplace Screen $1799 On Wheels, w/Steps 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Craftsman Air 31” x 39” For More Information Glass Doors, Underneath 508-341-6941 508-234-6022 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H $125 OBO Storage. Compressor $70 SONY VCR/VHS $895 OBO 1/2HP 208/230/460V 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H Brunarhans 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. SLV-780HF Call 5pm-8:30pm $425 12-Gun Hutch-Style $150 Andirons HP ScanJet 3300C Large Overhead Door-Opener $25 $199 Flat Scanner 508-867-6546 $120 OBO 508-765-6067 Gun Cabinet Reddy Air Heater $99 $30 Offers Welcome $500 4 Motor Speed Controls Kerosene, 65k BTU 508-347-9016 Mitsubishi 1080 Series Hitachi J100, 400/460V $40 SONY DSC-H1 Large Colonial Dry Bar Dale Ernhardt Sr. Digital Camera 48” Big Screen TV Bedroom Chest Best Offer We Will With 2 Stools Traveling Sprinkler $299 Model WS-48311 Call 5pm-8:30pm $20 Letter Coat $500 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Beat Any All Oak $179 Drawers. Mahogany. 508-867-6546 $500 Spray Doc New, With 2 Cars In Case Oak Entertainment Center Competitor’s $150 Paid $500 Scuba Gear 3 Gallon SONY FX330 63.5”Wx52.5”H x 19”D Will Sell For $300 Mountain Bike Price! $10 508-434-0315 Video Camcorder w/Glass Door, Cabinet. 508-347-7520 Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, $75 Timberline GT On Quality Regulator With Octopus, Etc. 586-419-1040 Desk $299 Rock Shox, Clipped Pedals FRIGIDAIRE Home $300 $149 508-612-1364 (But Have Regular). Great Appliances $70 LARGE FRANKLIN 860-779-6171 Coleman Hunting Camo Condition, Very Little Use. We Are Authorized And Solid Wood, Glass BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 STOVE $300 Factory-Trained Bunk Bed Powermate & Wood Top 42” x 76”, SOUND SYSTEM Clothes & Reconditioned, new paint, Call Chris TO SERVICE WHAT 5000W Generator Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers $2999 gaskets and fire brick. 508-798-3560 For Sale 508-987-9211 $1499 Equipment Will help load. WE SELL 110V/220V, 20A. Mostly New, Some Used. Can Separate To Make Well Maintained. $250.00 MOVING SALE Sales With Service Twins Diamond Ring Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Call Lou at 508-341-6941 With Over 10HP Briggs & Stratton Call Mr. Desai Insulated Suit, Jackets, Everything Must Go Poplar Wood. Sliding Gents 14K Yellow & White 732-309-9366 (Cell) 45 YEARS OF Engine. Recent New Gold. Center Diamond Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. Antique Bureau, Drawers For Storage Magneto. Unique Floor Clock, “APPLIANCE EXPERTISE” Underneath. 90/100 Surrounded By Archery, Shotgun, Runs Well. Used For 6 03/100 Diamonds. Black Powder Roll-Top Desk, BEST PRICES $400 Power Outages. ESTEY REED ORGAN Large Oak & Tools & More! Call 508-278-5611 All Fine Brilliance 1 manual, 16 draw knobs, Call For Prices $450 FIRM 26 Year Old Appraisal Was 508-949-1320 Location: Large Selection 508-320-0133 knee expression levers, 61- Glass Hutch & Cameras $5560 note manual, sweet sound. Lighted Interior, Storage 203 Center Depot Road Fast Delivery Colonial Wood Will Sell For Same Now! Bellows disconnected during Invacare Pronto Underneath, Silverware Charlton, MA Several 35MM Cameras 774-232-0407 Open 9am-4pm Also, Check Out Our recent move, prior was M51 Power Drawer Cannons & Pentex. Hutch and Base playing fine. Case, $600 Every Day “Package Pricing” Honey Pine finish. Dining Room Indoor/Outdoor Also: great condition. Oak Twin Bed SHOP OUR THREE 8MM Movie Cameras Asking $350 Table $950.00. Power NASCAR Tripods 508-885-4680 With Storage Underneath FLOORS! Antique Czech Solid Wood, 8 Chairs, Wheelchair $100 Die-Cast Models Lots Of Extras! 2 Leafs. They’re Back! Renaud’s TV, Appliance Crystal Set Sure Step Technology $300 For The Lot $750 OBO That Automatically Primitive $5 And Up! & Furniture Valued at over $1800. Fairly New Pottery Hutch 168 Mechanic Street Call After 4pm Hand cut, very ornate. Air Compressor & Tools Adjust To Keep All Six BRAND NEW Southbridge, MA 01550 508-987-5515 Appraised. $300 OBO Couch & Chair Wheels On The Ground Black SHIPMENT! 508-764-6864 Will sell for $900 In Good Condition At All Times. High-Back $100 $150 Van Seat, Deep Blue Carpet/Tile Call (508)943-6367 508-885-0159 All Very Good Condition Saddles Tools 774-289-3563 Pearl Base. The 508-735-9703 $100 Each ARCTICWEAR Commercial Doors Cadillac Of Power Snowmobile Thinsulate Floor Roller(75lbs) Soild Wood Interior Farmer’s Hutch Wheelchairs. Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. Laminate Kit Central Air (1) 78”x18” $200 MSRP $3500 Lexmark Printer Blessings Farm Women’s Medium. Small Wetsaw Conditioning Unit $15 Call 508-943-3711 Selling For $2000 $50 OBO 50 H Foote Road “Like New” After 6pm FIRM Call Charlton Undercut Saw Cools 10,000 Sq.Ft. (1) 78”x30” 508-248-1411 $175 OBO $500 Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad 508-410-1784 508-892-1679 Small Electric Welder Webster, MA BOSSCAT Helmet Wood Core 32” x81” With Fish Tanks NordicTrac Call For Prices (4)Antique Leather 65” x 17” Glass Panel 75 Gallon With Fog-Reducing 3-Way Chairs Living Room Set $50 Vapor Control System. 508-579-4392 $30 Complete Setups, Including $25 Each Wood Cabinet Stands, Jukebox Very Good Condition. 4-Foot Steel Shelves Unisex Small. Windows Beige Microfiber Couch. Very Heavy Duty $150 OBO Cedar Rocker Canister Filters For Salt Or For Sale In Excellent Condition. (2)Antique Pub Tables (4) Double-Pane Sunroom Fresh Water, Heaters, Large Side Chair, $50 With Cast Iron Bases 1951 Rowe AMI Matching Ottoman. 508-783-3825 Asking $80 Tinted, 47” x 31” Pumps, Lights & Extras. 413-245-7388 Call 508-756-2607 $25 Each $500 FIRM Model “D” 40 Asking $390 CASH Beautiful Antique Baby Bed 508-949-7608 Call 508-949-7040 Excellent Condition. You Pick Up! Pellet Stove Childcraft $20 Converted To Play 45’s. 508-930-2680 Hutch Double Window FOR SALE Holds 20 Records. North Brookfield Enviro EF2 Purchased At Sleigh Crib Free-Standing All Best Offer New, Vetter High Pro 4 --Window guards: $15.00 Spare Tubes & Service Brimfield Flea Market. $200 860-774-8008 Manual. Great Sound, Two Years Old, With Screens. --Reddy heater: $65.00 Used One Season. Paid $950 --Metal trunk: $50.00 Real Solid Wood. Living Room Sofa Asking $600 Antique Oak China Commercial Measures 76”Long $2000 Originally $2400 61”High --Wood trunk: $30.00 & Chair Asking $1500 Closet (1940’s) --7 pairs skiis: $35.00 774-200-0501 Oak Dining Room Set Asking $300 Equipment $650 OBO Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime 774-200-0558 Great Condition Slush Puppy Machine, --Ultra ramp: $40.00 Frame, Excellent Quality. With 6 Chairs Cradle Bed Upright Freezer (2 Door), Call 508-259-8805 --New Littlest Gund bears: Floral Pattern, Country PINE BUREAU SET Paid $2500 For Infant 2-Door Soda Cooler, 1/2 price Kawai Organ Styling. 413-245-7388 With All Instruments. Night stand with mirror Asking $500 $300 Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, Drawtite Trailer Solid Wood Coffee Good condition Donut Machine, Counters. Books, Lamp & Headphones Please Call 508-234-2631 Hitch Ford Grill Included. & End Table Asking $200 Each piece for $150.00 Drawtite Class 3/4 Trailer 508-764-6825 All Must Go ASAP! Fits 82-86 F-150 Asking $1500 Over $3500 New Cherry Hutch Coca-Cola Hitch For Sale. 2” Receiver. $800 Steals It! Beautiful Large 508-278-7522 Great Shape, Rarely Used. $20 508-347-3380 Henedon Brand Machines BEST OFFER Call 508-949-7040 From North Carolina Vintage 50’s Commercial Pine Coffee Table $2000 Brand New & Collectibles 508-868-1619 $40 Kerosene Lamp Bedroom Set Glassware, Pictures, Signs, Showcase Pictures Emailed $20 Asking $600 CD/DVD Cabinet LIVINGROOM SET $500 X-Mas Items, Sewing 6’Wx2’D, 82” High On Request Couch, Chair, and Loveseat 774-452-1668 Material, Etc., Etc. $250 (See www.drawtite.com Holds 100 Or More 1 Pair A/R $25 Mauve and Teal Blue Electric Recliner 413-245-1241 Model #75079 For Details) Bookshelf Speakers Colonial Print on Light Tan POOL TABLES $150 Call For Appointment Weekdays 4pm-8pm Electric 413-262-9990 $125 Background. 7 Foot Marble-Top End Tables Weekends Anytime Computer Desk 508-764-1439 Asking $800 8 Foot & Coffee Table Liz And Mike Corner Style Dentist’s Chair Full-Length 508-476-7096 9 Foot $150 For The Set 508-949-7277 Natural Maple Finish Full Lift & Tilt. Would Mahogany Female KITCHEN SET $900 Each 36.5”Hx54.75”Wx53”D All In Excellent Condition. Webster Make A Great Tattoo Chair. Solid oak, 5 chairs. 48” Rd, MAPLE DINING Delivery Available $175 FIRM $250 OBO Mink Fur Coat 72” with leaf. 413-245-7480 508-885-3717 Coffee Table Chair 508-987-6395 Size 16, Good Condition $300.00 ROOM SET. With Matching End Tables $1600 (Cost $1500.00) Owned by Biolet Composting Caresoft Upholstery, 860-935-0355 Prom Dress $40 Looks Like Leather. Electrical Material Call 508-234-7116 92-year-old woman. New - Size 4 Toilet 413-245-1241 $65 FIRM Industrial, Commercial, Leave clear message Six chairs, table, copper- Beautiful Paisley Multi-Print Residential Hand-Crafted lined dry sink and hutch. Great For Cabins! 508-867-9786 With White Background. $600 Coin-Operated Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Jewelry $300.00. Spaghetti Straps. Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Many Varieties Very good condiiton. Purchased From David’s Whole-House Ventilator FoosBall Table Coolant System Breakers, Meters, Kitchen Table Call 508-397-3008 $100 Rings Bridal For $200 $25 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase Punches, Pipe-Benders. w/6 Chairs, Solid Maple. Asking $100 Or Best Offer 6-Gallon Flood-Type Lucite Bracelets $150 (3) Antique Wood Windows New Recessed Troffer Earrings 508-278-6693 860-774-8008 $300 New Amana Refrigerator $75 Each $150 OBO Flourescent 3-Tube And More! Miscellaneous T-8 277V Fixtures 508-410-5783 Price Reduced! Refinished Chairs Small Shutters COINS 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Enclosed White Side-By-Side, Items Natural Or Painted Finish, $4 Each State Quarters Coolant System $56 Each Hegner 19 Inch Water/Ice In Door. Head Skis, Some Decorated. 413-245-7388 Still In Bank Rolls! $300 New Call 5pm-8:30pm Scroll Saw 70”x36”x27” Bindings & Poles Very Reasonable! Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’ $150 OBO 508-867-6546 Model ARS82265B 508-764-4493 Boys Baby Clothes With Stand 21.6 Cu.Ft. Never Used! 774-232-0407 Call 5pm-8:30pm $400 FIRM $150 Twins, Or Can Be Sold Electronics Originally $1600 SERIOUS 508-867-6546 Call 508-987-5515 Like New $600 Pioneer & Technics Individually Dining Room After 4pm .50 To $1 Each Huge Speakers Stereo Components BUYERS & Furniture Couch Paid $500 Each 508-612-1364 Best Offer Graco Infant Car Seat Navy Blue Leather Hewlett Packard COLLECTORS Oak Finish, One Table With Asking $300 For Pair Ladies Fur Coats Call 508-949-7040 All Kinds Of Collectibles! & Two Separate Bases Leaf, 6 Cushioned Chairs, $1000 OBO Sony Surround-Sound DeskJet 970 CSE New & Refurbished May Be Seen Baby Seat China Hutch/Cabinet Color Printer By Appointment. $150 For All 774-230-6152 System Great Prices. Mitsubishi 65” (All Purchases At $250 With Automatic Duplicating With The Look Of New, Call 508-765-0812 Babies R Us) Computer/TV Armoire CRAFTSMAN $30 And Not The Price. Projection TV Ask For Gloria $75 Set Of 4 Speakers Call 508-943-3342 SNOW THROWER 508-764-9309 Mink, Raccoon, Fox, With Oak Entertainment Shed Door Ask For Pattie Circa-1955 Stereo $300 Shearling, Coyote, Center 5.5 horsepower. 3 years old. $700 Interior Bi-Fold Doors Console 24-inch wide scoop. Call 508-949-7040 Kimball Spinnet And More! Brand New $50 Electric start. Like new Long & Short Some Lumber FOR SALE: Piano Tomos 80 Motorcycle MORE! 14” Chrome $400.00 Solid Wood. 508-885-8940 3-Speed Auto Child’s Bedroom Loft Clothes Dryer Leave Message $15 Each w/Desk, Bookcase Call 508-764-6646 Excellent Condition, $500 Knock-Off Rims or 508-764-4071 508-248-1951 With New Radial Tires! & Bureau. Stainless Steel Sink Needs Tuning. Player Piano End Tables $50 Appraised At $2500 $125 EACH Excellent Condition (2) Glass-Top With Washer & Dryer (Set Of 4 Available) Dual Action Bike+Arm Will Sell MAKE AN OFFER! Exercise Machine $800 FIRM 150 Rolls Go With It Wrought Iron Base White, Used. 508-885-1071 508-347-3193 $850 $90 For Both $250 860-428-0656 508-892-9103 508-234-9020 860-774-1833 508-333-8090 CLIP AND MAIL Town-to-Town Write your ad here: CLASSIFIEDS OME OWN ERVICE H T S , BIG TIME RESULTS Name: VISIT US ONLINE TO PLACE YOUR AD Address: CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 Town: Zip: Phone: “Use our Bargain Box” Sell items from A to Z “Including your used automobile!” Mail to: Town-to-Town Classifieds P.O. Box 90 ★ We’ll run the ad until you’ve sold the items ★ Southbridge, MA • 01550 ( Up to a maximum of one year ) Fax: 508-764-7645 ★ Runs in all 11 papers plus our website ★ ★ Use up to 30 words ★ Questions: Call our friendly staff 1-800-536-5836 ★ ★ Only $46.00 Email: [email protected] ★ Yes, we’ll bill you! ★ *The Bargain Box rate does not apply to pets, businesses, real estate or rentals of any kind. 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205 BOATS 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 15.5 Foot OMC WANTED WANTED Shoprider Scooter Storm Door WHIRLPOOL Sunbird ATTENTION: $1000 30” x 80” GLASS-TOP 1989-90 Bowrider 70HP DESIGNER Practically New! Never Used. With All Parts. Outboard, Very Low Hours. WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANS Well Maintained. Galvanized Experienced In Design And Processes Of Paid $108 ELECTRIC RANGE Local History Buff Looking To Purchase Men’s Suit Sell For $59 $275 Custom Trailer. 3 Custom Sheet Metal And Machined Products. Covers - Convertible Top, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 Pistol Size 42 Regular, Black, New! Frigidaire Top-Mount Must be Proficient In Solidworks. Multi-tasking, $100 ALSO: Mooring Cover, Custom Refrigerator Storage Cover. War Souvenirs Flexibility, And Excellent People Skills Required. Other Items Metal Door $225 Decision Making With Minimal Supervision Dishes, Small Appliances $2500 OBO With 15 Glass Lites, 203-879-3221 TOP DOLLAR PAID And More Left Or Right Hang. Emerson Microwave Necessary. Team Approach To Problem $25 No Dealer Inquiries! Call After 4pm $40 Solving A Must. 860-935-0112 All White, Good Condition. 1960 16 Foot Additional Training Provided To Right Call Richard Call 508-801-6367 508-885-9046 Penn Yan Call Wally At Individual. Excellent Benefits/Compensation SINGER SEWING Wood-Burning 40HP Evinrude, Holsclaw 508-234-5860 To Qualified Candidate. Stove Trailer. Beautiful Classic. MACHINE Franklin Style Fireplace New Mahogany Deck, Please Send Resume To: Model 401 Slant-O-Matic Wood-Burning Seats & Transom. Insert Stove 265 FUEL/WOOD 285 PET CARE Help Wanted In cabinet with attachments $275 Only Used One Month $5000 PO Box 431 $300 Paid $1100 508-341-6941 WURLITZER PIANO& BENCH Gas Log FIREWOOD Putnam, CT 06260 $450 Never Used Asking $900 OBO Seasoned Collinswood 508-667-9916 1985 Ski Nautique Or Call 860-928-1199 Call 413-544-1168 $90 Cut, Split & Delivered K-9 Services To Schedule An Interview 508-832-6234 “2001” $200/Cord 400 Hours On Engine, Sylvania Record 100 GENERAL Newer Upholstery. WOOD LOTS WANTED Ski Boots $4000 OBO Call Paul Player 413-222-2058 508-769-2351 Girl’s Lange Exponent 4/40, Solid State, 105 BULLETIN BOARD 508-987-5349 Ben-5, Size 6 On Original Stand. 1987 31 Foot 286 LIVESTOCK 298 WANTED TO BUY Boy’s Dalbello 1960’s or 1970’s, IN REMEMBRANCE Very Retro! Julie Ann Bainton Silverton SEASONED Bagged Shavings Menace-4, Size 9 $125 OBO Convertible Asking $75 Each (Knurowski) HARDWOOD Kiln-Dried Pine WAR Victrola 1904-1906 Twin Crusaders 350’s, Paper Bags. Girl’s 36 Year Senior Secretary 270 HP. 800 Hours. 128 cu. ft. Exceptional boarding Victor Talking Machine Bay Path High School Cut, split and delivered. environment with 3.25 Cubic Feet RELICS Snowboard Boots Electrified, With Accessories. F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, $5.00 Each (No Limit) Dear Friend, Please Visit Color Garmin GPS, $200 per cord. unique daycare setting Roxy, Size 7 $200 OBO Our Guest Book And Leave A Brimfield and 15-mile radius. Asking $40 Fish-Finder, Many Pick Up In & 508-885-3124 Note To Pay Your Respects New Amenities. (Delivery charge applies Monday-Friday West Brookfield 508-885-4342 www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton if over 15 miles) daycare available Winter Storage & Launch Rock Valley Farm WAR 774-272-2085 Tan Genuine JULIE Paid Until Spring! Call Pete Nov. 26th, 1954 Excellent Condition. 508-612-7338 State of the art indoor 508-867-2508 Sheepskin Men’s training facility SOUVENIRS SLEEPER COUCH Jacket Nov. 30th, 2008 $22,000 WANTED Wide Corduroy, Light Beige Send Your Love To: 860-974-1841 281 FREE PETS Group or private day HAY Seldom Used. Size 46, Never Worn. 888-974-1977 (FAX) $150 and evening classes Quality WWII & EARLIER In Perfect Condition Or Mail To: 1988 Skeeter 16’ Horse Hay Also: Portable Olympia PO Box 979 Bass Boat & Trailer FREE Agility obedience and CA$H WAITING! Large Library Table Charlton City, MA 01508 conformation From Vermont Typewriter 65HP, Fish Finders, Cockatiel 3’x3’x8’ Helmets, Swords, Call 508-867-3332 In Case. In Good Condition God Bless Trolling Motor. New Seats, With Cage Square Bales Weigh Daggers, Bayonets, $75 Puppy Kindergarten or 508-885-3333 New Carpet, New Batteries. 2 Years Old Starting Soon 850 lbs Each. Medals, Badges, Flags, Vintage Royal Typewriter 107 MISC. FREE $1200 FREE To A Good Family Uniforms, etc. (413)335-4898 774-200-5152 Timothy, Orchard, Clover Table Model $100 Per Bale Over 30 Years Experience. Small Antique $35 OBO 1980’s 8 Foot Email For Pictures: Beginner Obedience [email protected] Starting Soon Second Cut Available Call David Cabinet 508-756-3690 Slide-In Truck 283 PETS w/Lock & Key Camper Rock Valley Farm 1-508-688-0847 $60 1996 Beginner Agility W. Brookfield I’ll Come To YOU! 3-Burner Stove, Refrigerator, Starting Soon Antique Yard The Heater, All Works. Sweetwater 20RE ADOPT A NEEDY 508-867-2508 Tractor Cultivator In Good Condition DOG OR CAT 508-987-2695 Pontoon Boat Horse Tack $100 Book Bear Well Maintained, New Top. Tested, Vetted, Fixed, New Competition And Ready For Love! Bits, Bridles, Saddles, 300 HELP WANTED 508-248-6783 Books! Books! Books! 40HP Yamaha Motor. Obedience Accessories. New, Used, Free Fishing Boat $7200 OBO Please Consider We have 100,000 lively 30 Foot 1972 Silverton Adopting From English, Western, Blankets, Snapper old books at Fiberglass. No Motor. 508-248-1592 Second Chance All Breed Gift Items, Reins. 310 GENERAL HELP Roto-Tiller THE BOOK BEAR Exterior In Very Good Animal Shelter Grooming Almost Anything WANTED Condition. 2004 Carver 360 Horse-Related IR5003, Used Twice 508-867-5525 Available Rock Valley Farm Fire Your Boss! Paid $1295 No Trailer. Sport Sedan www.secondchanceanimals.org 508-461-9097 West Brookfield Work From Home! $950 (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Need Help Fixing Your Pet? “It’s all about the 508-867-2508 Engines. 7.3KW Kohler Earn Up To $1500 P/T TracVac Call Us, We Have Low Cost dogs!” FREE Generator, 2 State Rooms, Programs! 298 WANTED TO BUY Or Up To $5000 F/T Model 385-IC/385LH Solid Wood Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Used Once. Call Terri Full Training And Support We have books for the Entertainment Center Head, Full Galley. Provided Paid $1300 scholar, collector and PRICE REDUCED 508-832-9394 $1100 Glass Front. DALMATIAN Call Fawn At general reader. 774-200-5152 $199,000 Located on Route 9 in West $179,000 or visit our website $ 774-275-3296 Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Brookfield, halfway between PUPPIES www.collinswoodk9.com Or www.fawn.vze.com & Vac Pro Amherst & Worcester. Call 774-230-8295 AKC registered. Shots. ROSS RECYCLING Models 72085, 72285, Open 7 days a week, FREE WOOD 1 male and 1 female We Pay More!! 72295 10am-6pm 2010 Skeeter $800.00 Foster Used Twice We Also Buy PALLETS ZX-180 Call 401-241-1339 J & L All Scrap Metals, Parents Wanted Paid $2772 You pick up. Monday thru Cars, Trucks $1900 BOOK COLLECTIONS, Brand New, Never Been Pet Sitting Seeking Quality Homes LIBRARIES & Friday 8am-noon. In Water! Batteries, Throughout Central MA 508-765-5763 ESTATES! Stonebridge Press Red & Black. 115HP Yamaha Powder-Puff Service Copper Wire, To Provide Foster Care 25 Optical Drive 4-Stroke. 70lb Thrust Chinese Crested To Children In Need. Snowblower CALL FOR INFO. (located behind Southbridge Trolling Motor. Easy Load Professional at Home Appliances... 24/7 Support. Generous Hotel & Conference Center) Trailer, Hummingbird 323 Puppy Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Reimbursement. Yard Machine By MTD 508-867-8705 64 Tucker Hill Rd. 8HP Motor, 24” Cut, 5-Speed or call Toll Free Fish Finders. New Batteries. Male. Sweet, Loveable, Member of National $1000 Sign-On Bonus Forward w/Reverse. 877-809-2665 130 YARD SALES $22,000 OBO Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic Association of Professional Putnam, CT 06260 Call For Details Electric Start. 860-428-6797 Breed. Pet Sitters For More Information Established 1996 $500 DEADLINE FOR Larson 1997 860-928-7165 Call After 6pm Trac Vac YARD SALE 401-397-6499 Certified • Bonded • Insured 508-987-8431 Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. Ski-Boat 508-347-3826 Dual 44-Gallon Containers, SUBMISSIONS 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Snowboard & 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton IS 1:30PM MONDAY Engine. With Trailer. Pure Bred Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch FOR ALL MASS. OUTE Devereux Therapeutic Boots $5000 R Foster Care Exhaust. For Massey WEEKLY PAPERS 508-476-5476 Puppies Burton, Excellent Condition - Ferguson, Will Fit Others. *Deadlines Subject To Over thirty breeds available. 508-829-6769 Used Only Twice. Men’s Size Paid $2100, Used Twice 169 Change Due To Holidays 260 COLLECTIBLES Health checked/guaranteed. 7 Boot. Includes Carrying 508-892-1412 Call For More Info. State licensed. Bag, Helmet, Goggles. www.laughlinkennel.com ANTIQUES $200 Authentic Great X-Mas Gift! Trees for Yard Sale Revolutionary Laughlin Kennel 884 Worcester St. Hampton Furniture, Depression War Historic Call 508-987-7161 Southbridge MA Bunkbed Set Sale Glass, Kitchen Utensils, Looking To Purchase Inn Sale Of Estate Items. Autographs All Wood. Very Good Evergreen Trees, Colorado Condition. Separates Into 2 Genuine Original Signature 285 PET CARE Antiques Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Saturday, December 11th Autographs Of And Collectibles Sturbridge Twin Beds. Underbed Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 9:00AM-4:00PM Storage Drawer And American Hero Icons. Same Owners Single Items Excellent Privacy 113 Clemence Hill Road George Washington $2600 Is now hiring for Mattresses Included. Border/Ornamental Tom & Camila Or Entire Estates Paid Over $1000 For Set Southbridge, MA Benjamin Franklin $2600 Apple Acres the following All 10 trees for $85. Thomas Jefferson $1200 Asking $450 Please Park On Street We Buy It All Call 508-278-5762 All Have Certificates Of Kennel New Stuff! And Also Do positions Call 413-245-4689 And Walk Up Driveway Authenticity. Evenings • Rubber-Matted Reconnective Healing On-Site Estate Sales Clear Signatures Animal Massage Front Desk 508-476-1068 Heated/Air-Conditioned And Sleeping Areas. Animal Communication Trestle-Style 200 GEN. BUSINESS Estate Auctions Attendant • Large Individual Runs, CALL MIKE ANYTIME Library Table NFL Autographed Outdoor Exercise Pens, As Always! Apply in person Antique, 72”x32”Wide 203 SNOWMOBILES Helmet Collection Country Walks Reiki/Feng Shui 508-765-9512 Hampton Inn Boards. Five Ridell Team Helmets • Large Indoor Natural Foods 328 Main Street Asking $175 1998 Yamaha Signed By MVP Icon Play Area Flower Essences Sturbridge MA 01566 Also VMax 500 Quarterbacks •Bathing Available Alpha Wave Music BUYING Antique Victor Victrola, 3400 Miles. Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Solid Oak • Monitored By ADT JUNK CAR & TRUCK 1850’s Melodeon Organ, $1400 Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Boarding BATTERIES L-Desk & Hutch And More 508-987-7686 And Peyton Manning. Open 7 Days A Week Indoor/Outdoor Runs HELP WANTED 508-248-1951 508-736-8628 All Have COA’s 8:30am-10:30am Skylights $4-$5 Each $1995 $2500 OBO 3:00pm-5:00pm CASH PAID Light, Distressed Oak Wheat, 508-476-1068 Heated/Air Conditioned Integrated Surge Supressor Troy-Bilt Arctic Cat Call (508)865-2227 Also: Power Unit, Storage Curios, Snow Blower Snowmobiles 265 FUEL/WOOD Day Care Buying Copper & Brass Open Shelf (Built-In Lamp) Basset Hounds At Market Price 10.5HP, 30” Wide. 2006 570 Panther Available! Supervised Groups Top Drawbridge Slides Dual Stage, Polar Blast, 2-Up, 579 Miles, A. Jeffers Daily/Weekly Rates FREE Scrap Removal Forward And Illuminated Electric Start, Touch & Automatic Start & Reverse Large Play Yards Desktop. Turn, 6 Forward, 2 Like New Tree Service Contact Jim Wood 68”Wx81”Dx72”H Reverse, One-Hand °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° 508-277-6728 (Includes Left-L) 1996 ZR580 Training [email protected] Operation. 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! Tree Removals One Owner/1yr Old/MINT $1000 Logging Basic - Advanced Originally $2400 508-667-9249 Take Them Both For $5900 Group Or Private CASH PAID Surrogate 508-765-1231 Land Clearing New - Open Enrollment Trumpet 508-340-5334 Firewood For Coins And Jewelry Mothers Square Foot $100 204 WATER EQUIPMENT WOOD LOTS Grooming Buying/Selling WANTED Concrete Electric/Acoustic Guitar Baths To Full Grooms Gold & Silver Needed 1994 Sea-Doo FREE ESTIMATES Going... Going... One Piece Or Collection Footing Forms Vinci Brand $100 Be part of a miracle Bombardier SP94 Call (774)239-0285 Gone to the Dogs Certifications! Lee’s Coins & Jewelry SF32 - $45 Each 508-847-6913 Training and behavior The rewards are more With Trailer PCSA Levels I & II 239 West Main Street than financial Wheelbarrow TT Custom Fit All Seasoned management in your CPR Certified East Brookfield Excellent Condition, Runs Seeking Women $20 Car Cover Great. Seat Just Recovered, Hardwood home. Reiki Master (Route 9 - Panda Low Hours On Jet Pump. Positive methods Lighterian Reiki VII Garden Plaza) 21-43 Non-Smokers (5) Steel Lally Columns For 2002 Roadster Cut, Splt & Delivered With Healthy $200 Convertible (Will Fit Has Been Winterized. Prompt Delivery used. Reconnective Healing II 508-637-1236 Other Years) Pregnancy History (8) Antique Milk Cans $1600 MC & Visa Accepted Certified Pet Dog ICNDF Certified Trainer 508-341-6355 $110 $90 Call Deb 508-965-7077 Westview Farms trainer and member Experienced, Caring Staff Excellent Condition. 111 East Hill Road Frigidaire Gallery Gas Dryer Original Cost $260 APDT Individualized Care $70 Monson, MA Attention To Detail Roberts Reel-To-Reel 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski 413-246-1721 Call Renelle at 413-245-7388 Apple Green & Black. For More Tape Player/Recorder Less Than 65 Hours. 508-892-1850 508-987-0077 Best Offer Central Boiler E-Classic WANTED Information Call St. Joseph’s 3-Cylinder 15003cc email: 205 Federal Hill Road 508-764-9309 Supercharged Engine. 1400/2400 [email protected] Oxford, MA Beatles Items 888-363-9457 Basilica Books 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. OUTDOOR WOOD Record Sleeves, Record reproductivepossibilities.com “Our Gift Our Legacy: Wheel Horse $7000 starwoodpetresort.com Players, Dolls, Statues, “Our First 100 Years” Includes Dock & Trailer FURNACE Mugs, Toys, Magazines, Lawn Tractor 508-347-8956 Cleaner & Greener FAN-C-PET Promo Items, Displays, Maids Wanted Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Model 257H, With 37” EPA Qualified Movie Posters, Etc. Slight Damage Mower Deck. Hydrostatic 205 BOATS 25-Year Warranty Mobile 860-779-2469 For Permanent Part-Time Transmission Not Working. Call Today Grooming Salon 286 LIVESTOCK Position At A Fast-Growing Antique Beige Kitchen Excellent 17HP Kawasaki 14’ 2003 Polar Company! Range 508-882-0178 Qualifications Are: Have Your Engine And Body. CrystalRockFarm.com Vicki Kelley By White Warner $325 OBO Kraft Bass Boat 2003 HAWK Own Vehicle, Cleaning 508-476-5007 & Trailer Professional Custom 2-Horse Experience, Personable, 508-943-4565 Gooseneck Trailer Organized, & Punctual. 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, Firewood Groomer Cleaning Residential & Yard Tractor Tires Minkota trolling motor, 20 Years Exp. Dressing/sleeping area. Stereo On Wheels. Directional Tires Green $135 Excellent condition. Businesses. New batteries, “We Go Right to We Do Withhold Taxes. Credenza Cabinet 23”x8.5”x12” Excellent condition. 128 cubic feet. $12,000. With Radio $100 $5,000. Your Door” 860-634-4632 If You Would Like More Woodstock, CT Information, Please Call In Good Condition 508-248-6783 Call 508-347-3575 (774)696-7879 508-987-2419 Call 10am-7pm Tammie At 508-885-6831 508-347-3275 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ December 08, 2010

310 GENERAL HELP 454 HOME 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR WANTED 400 SERVICES IMPROVEMENT RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT North Brookfield Southbridge INSTALLERS 402 GENERAL SERVICES ARMAND A. THIBERT SOUTHBRIDGE Sturbridge Third Floor, One Bedroom 141 Elm Street Nice Two-Room WANTED & SON C&C Apartment Near Larger One Bedroom Marcy Street Remodeled! Efficiency In Country Entry Level Fireplace Painting Properties Center Of Town. Apartment Setting. Easy Commute. Installation Opportunity All Cleanouts Newly Renovated Bathroom. Freshly Painted, New Floor & Paint LOOK & COMPARE Spacious Two Bedroom. Includes Appliances & 5 Day Work Week, Year Cleanups & Off-Street Parking. Washer/Dryer Hookup, Laundry On Premises. Round, Full Benefits No Smoking, No Pets. Parking. Second Floor, Off-Street Wallpapering Southbridge/Charlton Parking, Applianced. $525/Month Package. Starting Pay Haul-Away Line $495/Month. No Pets. One Year Lease. Based On Experience. No Utilities. $525/Month Washer/Dryer Basements ALL TYPES 2 Bedroom Hookups. Yard, Quiet Credit, References & Training Available. Of Wallpapering First/Last 508-328-9093 Attics Luxury Condo. 508-579-2590 Neighborhood. Security Deposit Required. Email Inquiries To: Apartments ALSO: Appliances, Gas Fireplace Close To Everything! Please call [email protected] Home Improvements $795/Month $700/Month (508)347-7709 Garages Finish Work Northbridge Southbridge Or Come In And Fill Out Sturbridge 2 Bedroom Apartments Plus Utilities An Application At: Yards Repairs (Linwood) WOW! ALL TYPES One Bedroom Apartment Starting At $150/Week Architectural Fireplaces Rental Property Appliances & Hot Water Small 4-Room House ONE WEEK FREE RENT 4 Washington Street Estate Cleanouts FREE ESTIMATES Included $950/Month+Utilities Dudley Small Pets OK Webster Auburn, MA 01501 $675/Month 2 Bedroom First/Last/Security Wales, MA ALSO: Preferred Small Building 4-Room Apartment $165/Week Fax (508)757-0623 Demolition 413-245-7181 Southbridge Call 774-241-1688 NORTH VILLAGE Phone (508)757-0622 Quality 1, 2 & 3 First Floor Webster If You Want Bedroom Apartments! $800/Month ONE MONTH (Includes Heat/Hot Water) 2 Bedroom Apartment Southbridge To Get Rid Of It, Appliances, Off-Street $700/Month FREE RENT! MAINTENANCE We’ll Do It! DiGeronimo Parking. 3-Room Apartment Newly Renovated Painting Second Floor. N Grosvenordale, CT Townhouse-Style Two 2 Bedroom Units MECHANIC FREE Estimates! Call (508)765-0501 Bedroom Apartment. Starting At $683!! Quality, Affordability $750/Month 1 Bedroom JOB KNOWLEDGE, 774-230-8586 (Includes Heat/Hot Water) $450/Month With Extra Room For For Limited & Trust Office/Exercise. SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: All Include Time ONLY! • Skilled In Electrical, Without Compromise DOUGLAS All are newly remodeled, Granite Counters, Off-StreetParking. Off-Street Parking. Mechanical And Interior Rooms 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom NO PETS/NO SMOKING carpeted, stove & Heat And Hot Water Pneumatic Equipment, refrigerator included. No Smoking/Pets. As Low As Apartments Available 508-234-2025 $675/Month Is Included. Designing And Building Call The Prices start at $845/month. Section 8 Approved. $139 No Pets Allowed First/Last & Security ESSENTIAL DUTIES Ceilings $59 Includes heat, hot water, Oxford Center Background & Credit Check Must Income • Perform Preventative Junk Man A/C, pool, fitness center 2 Bedroom With Security Deposit & Woodwork $59 References Required Available 12/1 Qualify. Maintenance SNOWPLOWING & children’s program. Appliances. Washer/Dryer Call 774-696-0235 • Provide Breakdown Serving Central Mass. Off street parking. Hookup. Water Included. Call 774-289-1714 Section 8 Vouchers Maintenance GUTTER CLEANING James DiGeronimo Call (508)476-3777 No Pets, No Smoking. Accepted. • Maintain Repair Parts Cell 508-577-7940 Newly Renovated Southbridge Inventory Removal of Metal, Douglas $850/Month Southbridge One Bedroom Apartment. Please Call • Assist Operators With Appliances, Two Bedroom Apartment First/Last & Security 2 Bedroom Second Floor, Includes Technical Problems & 508-987-2897 Stove, Refrigerator, Hot (508)987-1595 Furniture, TV’s. 457 LAWN/GARDEN Apartment Available. Water, Off-Street Parking. • Building And Grounds Three Bedroom Apartment Stove, Refrigerator. Laundry For Details & Maintenance Construction Oxford No Pets. Materials. Off-Street Parking, Facility On-Site. Off-Street $625/Month Other Specials Fall Cleanups Washer/Dryer In Basement. For Rent Parking. Freshly Painted. Please Email Or Cellars/Attics Gutter Cleaning Available January 1st No Pets. First/Security Deposit EHO Fax Resume To: Recently Remodeled. Cleaned. Leaves Removed Heat & Hot Water Included. 4-Room Apartment, Second $525/Month & Credit Check [email protected] Floor. In Quiet Residential Call Irene 508-819-3048 Small Building Hedges 508-473-6549 First, Last and Security. Shrubbery Neighborhood Near Center. 413-781-4633 Demolition, Tires. No Pets/Smokers Available Now WEBSTER Leaves Removed. Trees Cut Dudley Call (508)864-5605 Per Diem Home Very Nice, Clean Two $800/Month + Utilities & Small Residential Liming & Fertilizing Call 508-987-5836 Southbridge Health Aides Edging & Mulching Bedroom. First Floor. Moves. Trees Cut Stove, Refrigerator, Southbridge One Bedroom Apartment. DUDLEY Sought Brush/Limbs ALSO Off-Street Parking, 4 Rooms, One Bedroom. Off-Street Parking. One & Two Bedroom Immediate opening for All Types Of Fencing Wall-To-Wall. Hardwood Floors, Refrigerator & Stove Apartments & Condos Removed Washer/Dryer Hookup. Included. Washer/Dryer Per Diem Home Health Aide Installed Close To Major Routes OXFORD Reasonable Rents. to service the needs of Furnaces Removed $700/Month Stove & Fridge. Hookups. 508-867-2564 $525/Month several elderly housing Check-our-down-to- First & Last No Pets. Property Shop facilities in Central 508-943-2670 New Plus Utilities $650/Month 508-949-1100 Massachusetts (Spencer earth prices first! Non-Smokers. Including Heat & Hot Water. vicinity) during both week Weekends also! East Brookfield Orchard Cats OK. Credit Check. References Required. days and weekend hours. 500 REAL ESTATE 1 Bedroom Apartment Leave Message Call 508-765-0885 860-749-4112 WEBSTER Shifts are either Central Mass First Floor. Gas Heat, (2) 1 Bedroom Apartments 7 a.m.-3 p.m. or and Connecticut Applianced. Laundry Hill Southbridge Southbridge Third Floor 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 501 REAL ESTATE Hookups In Basement. Three Bedroom Apartment. $550/Month Dave 1 & 2 Bedroom 48/50 Cohasse Street Primary Responsibilities: WANTED Off-Street Parking Apartments. Third Floor. & Perform daily living services 508-347-7804 $525/Month Third Floor, Small One Newly Renovated. (1) 2 Bedroom Apartment to elders. Assist elders 413-262-5082 Available Now! CALL FOR Bedroom, One Bath. No Pets. First Floor with bathing, getting 508-867-2564 MORE DETAILS $495/Month $750/Month $700/Month dressed, light housekeeping Heat Included. Plus Security Off-Street Parking, Laundry. and medication reminders. EAST Heat & Hot Water No Pets. 774-230-3079 Separate Utilities. No Pets. Included Stove & Refrigerator Non-Smokers Preferred. Requirements: Must have 433 CLEANING BROOKFIELD Included. own car to travel between Southbridge First, Last & Security. Quiet Building 24/7 On-Call 508-735-2559 Three Bedroom 508-864-6285 sites. Must be certified as Maintenance either home health aide or Ground Floor Entrance Southbridge First Floor Apartment nursing assistant. Bilingual ************** Very Handy Location Free Parking For Rent. * TLC Home * Post Office Nearby Downtown, Sunny $750/Month in Spanish would be helpful. EQUAL HOUSING Must Income Qualify Two Bedroom, Five Room WEBSTER Recently Remodeled. Salary: $12.50/hr. Cleaning • Non-Smoker SECTION 8 Apartment. Hartley Terrace OPPORTUNITY • No Pets CERTIFICATES Hardwood Floors, No Pets. Washer/Dryer This position does not Have You Heard The Hookups. Section 8 OK. 2 Bedroom receive benefits. Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” ************** WELCOME Washer/Dryer Hookups. 1 Bedroom, No Pets. No Smokers. First & Security Required. $739-$802 To Apply: We Use & Supply Organic All real estate advertising in Small Living Room Call 508-949-0630 Cleaners To Ensure Your this newspaper is subject to Call $660/Month Plus Utilities. Heat & Hot Water Please send Cover letter & Kitchen, Included. and resume to: Family’s Safety. The Federal Fair Housing Act 508-987-8121 First & Security of 1968, which makes it 1 Small Bathroom. 508-764-2790 Must Income Qualify Sheila Tylus, Gift Certificates For Private Parking. Southbridge Baby Showers, illegal to advertise any EHO Two Bedroom Apartment Section 8 Certification Program Director, preference, limitation or SOUTHBRIDGE Welcome MHPI, Inc., Anniversaries, And More! Heat & Electricity For Rent. Clean, A Perfect Gift! discrimination based on race, First Floor, 2 Bedroom Off-Street Parking. Modern Kitchens 70 Bridge Street, color, religion, sex, handicap, Included Apartment. Good Condition. Suite 201, $550 Per Month $750/Month Wall-To-Wall Carpet CALL TAMMIE TODAY familial status (number of Southbridge $675/Month 508-341-7948 Spacious Closets Newton, MA 02458 FOR A GREENER children and or pregnancy), Call For An Plus Utilities On-Site Laundry Or email: [email protected] national origin, ancestry, age, Appointment 3 Bedroom 508-287-6256 Easy Highway Access TOMORROW! marital status, or any Southbridge MHPI is whole-heartedly 9am-5pm Apartment Two Bedroom, First Floor. For More Information 508-347-3275 intention to make an such Renovated. Full Living Southbridge committed to affirmative preference, limitation or 508-867-4154 First Floor, Three Bedroom, Large Dining Room & Call 508-943-9567 action, equal opportunity, 774-230-7885 discrimination. This Room, Full Dining Off-Street Parking. Living Room With Fireplace. EHO and the diversity of its newspaper will not Room. Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Balcony. Office/Homes Washer/Dryer Hookups. workforce. All applicants knowingly accept any HOLLAND Full Bath, Section 8 Accepted. Fully Applianced With will be considered without Spring Or Fall Cleanings advertising for real estate 2 Bedroom, First Floor, Pantry, & Storage No Pets. Washer & Dryer. Webster regard to age, race, color, Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or that is in violation of the law. Sundeck, Recently Shed. Hardwood Call 508-943-1731 Single Cat OK. Modern 4-Room Apartment. sex, or national origin. Monthly Cleanings Our readers are hereby Renovated; Includes Stove, $850/Month + Utilities Wall-To-Wall, Washer For more on MHPI, visit Floors Throughout. 508-335-0249 Flexible Hours/Days informed that all dwellings Fridge, Dishwasher, Second Floor. Southbridge & Dryer Facilities. Parking. www.mhpi.net advertising in this newspaper Rubbish and Registered/Insured/ No Pets. Non Smokers High Street No Pets. are available on and equal Snow Removal, Spencer Credit Check. Bonded Preferred.$800/month Large One Bedroom 2 Bedroom Townhouse. Shipper/Receiver opportunity basis. To Off-Street Parking. Apartment. References. First & Last. References Available complain about $650/monthly Plus Utilities. Call For Details Gas Heat & Hot Water, $650/Month Needed Quiet, Cute & Clean. Electric Appliances, discrimination call The Credit Check 508-764-4073 New Everything. Call 508-943-0474 Busy warehouse needs Department of Housing and and References. Hookups. energetic ambitious 774-200-8795 $575/Month One Year Lease. No Pets. Urban Development “HUD” 413-245-7110 Call 508-764-3743 individual for full time Affordable toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. First & Last employment. Benefits For the N.E. area, call HUD Leicester $720 per month. included. Computer and Cleaning Service ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Southbridge Security Deposit ($500) WEBSTER forklift experience a must. We Offer Quality Work At Country Setting, Newly Hospital Area Call (508)886-4312 free number for the hearing Renovated, Two Bedrooms. FREE RENT! An Affordable Price! impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Available 1/01/11 Fulfillment Private Deck, Yard. 2nd Floor, 5 Room, Spencer Prospect • Homes & Offices No Pets. Heat/Hot Water Coordinator • Carpet Cleaning 505 APARTMENTS FOR 3 Bedroom. Seperate 5 Room, Two Bedroom $800/Month Included! Entrances, Off-Street Apartment, Second Floor. Busy marketing company • Floors RENT Parking. Estates • And Much More! Spencer Affordable 1 2, and 3 New Wall-To-Wall Carpeting. seeks experienced, No Pets/Smoking Gas Heat/Hot Water. 2 Bedroom energetic, ambitious REGISTERED, Country Setting, Two Floors, Bedroom Apartments $675/Month Three Bedrooms. Gas Heat, Refrigerator & Stove Apartments. individual for full time INSURED & BONDED For Rent. First & Last, References Included. Washer/Dryer employment. Applicant must Brookside Yard, Off-Street Parking. Spacious, Fully 508-864-7490 Now Available: Give Maria A Call No Pets Hookups, be well organized, motivated 508-764-2500 Applianced. Off-Street Parking. Historical Buildings and capable of multi-tasking. Terrace $800/Month No Pets. Must Income Qualify Thorough understanding of 508-885-6300 SOUTHBRIDGE $725/Month Microsoft Office is required. Heat/Hot Water Starting at $671 Large 3-bedroom apartment. SECTION 8 508-892-3149 First/Last & Security CERTIFICATES Benefits include health, 442 LICENSED DAY Included! • Pool 1st floor, newly renovated, & 774-272-2634 dental and 401K. deleaded. Washer/dryer WELCOME CARE North Brookfield • Basketball Court Please forward cover letter FREE RENT!!! $575/Month hookups, enclosed porch. Spencer and resume to: • Playground Great neighborhood. Attractive Two Call Two Bedroom, Near Town $750/month plus utilities. Human Resources *************** Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Center & Schools. Off-Street Bedroom Apartments, (508)943-9567 Bedroom Apartments • On-Site Laundry First/last/security deposit & Appliances, Some With PO Box 980 The Commonwealth of Parking, Stove & credit checks. EHO Fiskdale, MA 01518 For Rent. Refrigerator. Use Of Washer Washer/Dryer Hookups, Massachusetts Office of INCOME LIMITS APPLY No pets. Modern & Bright, Spacious, Fully & Dryer. 508-347-7433 Child Care Services No Smoking/No Pets. Section 8 Welcome Quiet Country Setting. Winter Work requires that all ads Applianced. Webster Looking For Two Shovelers Water Included In Rent. Office Open From: Directly Off Route 9. placed in the newspaper Available Now! Third Floor, 6 Room, And One Experienced Plow Starting at $671 First/Last/References 3 Bedrooms. Newly for child care (daycare) Required Monday-Friday 508-735-4335 Driver (Must Have Clean • Pool 9:00am to 5:00pm Renovated, Washer/Dryer Driving Record.) in your home include 508-867-8791 ALSO AVAILBLE Hookup. Quiet Dead End. Must Be Professional your license number. • Basketball Court Saturday 10:am Two Bedroom House North Brookfield to 3:00pm $800/Month Plus Utility And Reliable. • Playground Visit Our Website First, Security Deposit Competitive Pay 1 Bedroom Apartments Evening www.spencercondos.com & References. ($16-$20/Hour) 448 FURNITURE • On-Site Laundry Available. Appointments Must See! Carrier Landscaping First & Second Floor Available SPENCER Call After 6pm 508-868-8212 INCOME LIMITS APPLY Pets Considered. Section 8 Welcome Centrally Located 508-949-0683 Four To Choose From 3 Bedroom. Modern, 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Have Your Office Open From: Starting At $475/Month SOUTHBRIDGE Open Kitchen-Living Area Whitinsville Monday-Friday Need First/Last Main Street w/Gas Fireplace. 1 Bedroom, Living Room Registered Nurses Furniture Call Mike $950/Month Per Diem And On-Call 9:00am to 5:00pm One Bedroom, With Fireplace. Close To 978-249-8131 (Ext. 15) Brookside Terrace Second Floor, Off-Street Needed For Charlton Area. Professionally Saturday 10:00am First/Last/Security/Ref. Shopping Area. On-Call Position: Weekend to 3:00pm 11 Village Drive Parking, Heat & Hot For Inquiries Restored North Brookfield Water Included. No Pets. RN For On-Call And Patient Southbridge,MA 01550 508-885-6005 Please Call At Reasonable Evening Appointments Available 1 Bedroom $700/Month 508-234-1510 Visits, Saturday-Sunday Heat/Hot Water Included 8am-8pm Rates Elevator Accessible, Onsite (508)764-7675 61 Coombs Street Spencer Home Care Experience First Floor, 2-3 Bedrooms. One Bedroom Whitinsville Laundromat, Trash Removal, 6-Room Townhouse. Preferred Private Parking. Call For More Details Heat Included Send Resume To: Brookside Terrace Southbridge Washer/Dryer Hookup, Stove & Refrigerator. Appliances Included. Renovated. HR Dept. 11 Village Drive Secured Building, 1 Bedroom. Modern. 36-38 Main Street & Trash Removal Overlook Visiting $600/Month $900/Month Southbridge,MA 01550 Downtown Location. Wall To Wall, Appliances Southbridge, MA First/Last & Security. Nurse Assoc., Inc. Non-Smoking. No Pets. Included, Coin-Op Laundry, $500 Security Required (508)764-7675 (860)256-7582 No Pets No Pets/Smoking PO Box 1000 $750/Month No Pets. Lease And 508-634-8584 Charlton, MA 01507 Security. Utilities Not Ready Now! For More Info 774-230-7146 Fax: 508-831-7165 Furniture Facelifting, (508)867-4277 Included. Southbridge 510 Painting, Caning, Leicester Call (508)764-2866 Email: Two Bedroom Apartment Sturbridge COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Stripping to Refinishing, 4 Room Apartment North Brookfield All Hardwood Floors. [email protected] And Repairs. EOE Includes Heat & Hot Water 28 Spring Street Southbridge Washer/Dryer Connection. 1738 House Guaranteed. $900/Month 3 Large Rooms, Third Floor. Refrigerator & Stove. Free Electric, Heat, CONTRACTOR 12 Cohasse Street Hot Water Included In Free Estimates. 3 Room Apartment $575/Month Off-Street Parking. Second Floor (Rear), One Heat & Hot Water Included Studio, One Or Or Great Pick-up & Delivery. Includes Heat & Hot Water Bedroom, 1 Bath. Quiet Two Bedroom Apartments $750/Month 27 Grove Street Building. Stove & ALSO: Sales Location 1 Bedroom Efficiency, All Appliances. FOR RENT First & Last, Security Refrigerator & Electric Luxurious $675/Month (Studio) First Floor Included. Penthouse Apartment Fenced Route 20 Building Antique Deposit $550/Month $900/month (1 BR) (50x90) And/Or Storage No Pets. No Smoking. $545/Month One Bedroom. $1000/month (2 BR) Large Yard. Gas-On-Gas Stove. 2-Person Jacuzzi Tub. Yard (8300+ Sq.Ft.) Doctor Off-Street Parking. Off-Street Parking Great Location, Excellent Near Bus Line. Off-Street Parking. First & Last Month. All Applianced. Like New. No Pets. No Pets. 508-347-1101 Visibility 508-248-9225 508-892-8386 774-230-0680 508-864-4223 508-887-1872 References & Security 508-735-2559 theantiquedr.com Required. 508-867-7404 DECEMBER 08, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

510 510 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 546 CEMETERY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 570 STORAGE SPACE COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Northbridge Four Plots 1977 Mobile Home FOR RENT In Worcester Country N. Grosvenordale Southbridge Webster (Linwood) $70,000 Permanent Webster 175 Thompson Road Very Clean & Cozy 4-Room, Memorial Park, Paxton, MA CT 30 Poland Street 2 Bedroom House. In The Plus Park Share Trailer For Sale PROFESSIONAL Commercial Office Space “Rememberance Section” Mobile Home For Sale Storage And/Or Garage Available For Rent Hardwood Floors, FOR SALE BY OWNER 14x64 Doublewide In Wells, Maine Need Extra Room SPACE Dry Basement. All Four For $4500 OBO Campground 1100 Sq.Ft. Located In Wagon Wheel 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. For Summer Toys For Rent Call 508-943-7252 Oil Heat, Off-Street Parking, (Currently Sells For Large Kitchen, Living Room. May 15th To October 15th (Boats, ATV’s, Etc.)? Washer/Dryer Hookups. $1800 Each) Park, Brookfield, MA Laundry Room. Quiet Park, 10 Minutes Call 508-949-1400 98 Hamilton Street $950+Utilities/Security 508-721-2572 508-347-3837 Appliances Included. From Beach. Fully (Left Hand Side) Webster NO PETS/NO SMOKING Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Furnished, 575 VACATION RENTALS 508-234-2025 Formerly Two Lots $65,000 Florida Room, Corner Lot. Dave’s Styling/Hairdresser For Rent Available At Worcester For Appointment 2500 Sq.Ft 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Asking $18,500 First Floor, Good Visibility! County Memorial Park 860-923-0421 Call 508-277-4569 Parking & In Paxton. WELLS, MAINE 900 Sq. Ft. 7500 Sq.Ft. Non-Selected. Brookfield 508-320-9075 Free Standing Buildings. $575 EACH Nanatomqua Mobile Village By the Sea Great Space! Or Best Offer **FIRST-TIME** 508-885-1071 Home Park (55+) Permanent 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. ALSO: Mobile Home For Sale. Trailer For Sale Sturbridge Southbridge 2500 Sq.Ft. **BUYERS** Open Concept, Pool complex, with FREE List Of Homes Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. In Wells, Maine Main Street 3000 Sq.Ft. Campground 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath jacuzzi, exercise room, Office Building 9000 Sq.Ft. w/Pics Large Kitchen & Living Cathedral Ceilings, Affordable Homes May 15th To October 15th 1200 Sq.Ft. Available! Room. Screen Porch Quiet Park, 10 Minutes Flat Lot. New Roof, New outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Of Nice Office Space. Free Recorded Message Two Plots Owner Will Give You & Carport. From Beach. Fully Windows. Deck & Patio. A/C, cable. $400/Month In Worcester County Furnished, Price You Can’t Refuse! 1-800-211-3766 Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Park Rent $100/Month Shows Pride Of 508-765-5995 ID# 1051 Florida Room, Corner Lot. Ownership! CALL FOR DAILY RATE Call At Garden Of Heritage II CALL FOR PRICE Asking $18,500 1-508-753-3670 $1500 OBO For Both Call 508-277-4569 $75,000 508-847-6913 774-262-7307 508-347-8791 (508)429-7568

1966 Mustang 2001 Buick 2004 BMW 1988 33 Foot 732 SPORTS UTILITY 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 700 AUTOMOTIVE Coupe Century K1200 GT Southwind (Not Fastback) Loaded, 61k Miles. 1995 GMC Absolutely Perfect! Motorhome Rust-Free! Georgia Car Very Good Condition. Jimmy S-15 Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES $4500 New Tires & Battery. 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New (Always Garaged) 6-Cylinder Automatic. Tires, New Batteries, I PAY YOU CASH Paint’s Faded. All Ready For 4-Door, 4x4. Loaded. $11,000 5th Wheel 2004 Ford Windstar 860-315-7417 Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. YOUR 289 V8 Engine. SE Van Tow Package, CD Player, Price Reduced For FOR JUNK CARS Steel Drop Center $6900 147k Miles, Dark Green, Needs Fuel Injectors Quick Sale! Tailgate Utility Trailer AWD. Good Condition. Replaced. $7500 FIRM & TRUCKS $2400 $1500 FIRM 2005 Harley Can Be Seen On Craigslist $200 That Dumps Leave A Message Call 860-923-0406 508-943-2572 Removable Sides, 508-254-3858 774-230-7158 Davidson And Farm Equipment Very Solid. 1450 Low Rider ______$550 Excellent Condition, Extras. 978-760-3453 2002 Jeep Grand 1999 Infinity $10,500 OBO 1992 Mallard Call D&M Towing & Recycling Chrysler Industrial 508-867-8374 Sprinter V8 400HP Engine Cherokee QX4 SUV 508-887-3645 Overland Edition Good Condition Inside & Park Model Rebuilt, Zero Miles. 1973 Triumph TR6 Outside. 165k Miles. TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Sitting On Ground, Fully Loaded, Running 2005 Harley Many Updates. Nice Big Lot Red, Many New Parts - Boards, Sunroof, Towing Recent Brakes & Tires. With Gazebo & Carport. Ready To Go Interior, Top, Exhaust, Asking $6000 Davidson $2200 Package, Leather, CD, Man Made Pond & Electrical, Brake Lines, 4WD, 71k Miles. Please Call Dyna-Wide Glide Fireplace, Shed. 1980 Blazer 1964 Case With Rebuilt Fitted And More! Very Good Condition. 508-943-3812 Includes Lot At Meadowside $7100 OBO Mint Condition 2-Door, Very Rusty Body. Backhoe Loader Transmission NADA $10,925 $11,000 Of Woodstock, CT Needs Work. (Zero Miles) 508-248-1592 Asking $9,000 Too Many Extras To List Asking $25,900 With 7-Foot Fisher Plow Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, $3000 Package Deal 2002 Chevy Call Mike @ 386-624-2650 Runs Strong. Jeff 508-867-6358 (In Good Condition) Comes With Snow Bucket Transmission Only Trailblazer LS 508-248-6781 Runs And Plows. 1977 Corvette L82 Or Email Great For Landscaping $1800 Low Mileage. Original 350 4WD, Power Package, See It, Drive It, Make 87k Miles. Well Maintained. [email protected] 1996 Holiday An Offer Projects Or Snow Removal 508-461-9097 Engine With 350HP. 2003 Nissan $4000 OBO Runs Goods. Needs TLC. Altima PRICE LOWERED! Rambler 5th 508-764-6543 Located In Leicester $5000 OBO $6495 508-868-5481 5-Speed MANUAL 413-530-2331 2006 Suzuki Wheel Aluma-Lite Truck Cap 508-892-9583 Black On Black Leather. With One Living Area From Ford Ranger 774-696-7697 Every Option. 74k Miles. Boulevard Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen, 1992 GMC END OF THE YEAR SPECIAL (6-Foot Bed), $8900 OBO GREY NISSAN Garden Tub, Queen Bed, Diesel Truck 2003 Rawson Portable 58 1/2 Inches Wide. 1995 Toyota Supra 508-330-1308 Great Christmas Gift! Including Some Accessories. 508-524-9328 PATHFINDER SE Less Than 2000 Miles, UPS Truck-Style, Screener Plant 30 Inches High, With Rack. Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. In Good Condition. Aluminum Grumman Body, $140 192K automatic VL800K, With Front Shield, $9000 Model 3618/SN:SN823203 Original. 60k, Side Bags, Back Seat. Shelves. Rebuilt 24 Point OV Twin Honda View At 11 Brian Ave, Black-On-Black, Leather, w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . 508-799-3953 2004 Mazda 6i Great condition inside, Like New! Transmission/Motor, Motor. Low Hours, Webster Two-Owner Car. New Fuel Tank, Radiator, 508-949-6215 Great Condition, good condition outside. $6500 Well Maintained Best Offer 4-Cylinder/2.3 Liter, Sunroof/Cooper tires/new 978-407-6046 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Asking $22,500 2003 Citation 32’ 11’ Area Behind Seats 1973 Pontiac Automatic, Sport Package battery. Runs great. 508-347-8956 Includes Rear Spoiler, Asking $3,500. 5th Wheel Excellent Condition Used Auto Parts Trans-Am Premium Wheels (Z-7 Zinik Call 774-200-7604 2007 HARLEY Mint Condition, 14,100GVWR 91 day Guarantee. Large 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Chrome Rims), Cruise, DAVIDSON Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Call 5pm-8:30pm inventory of engines, Burgundy Interior, Original, 508-867-6546 CD. 111k Miles. Soft Tail Deluxe. Awning & Screen Room. Payloader transmissions, tires & glass. Matching Numbers. 90k. $6495 OBO 740 MOTORCYCLES $14,000 OBO Excellent service. Free parts Best Offer Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Backhoe Call 508-867-3404 Many Extras. 6000 Miles REDUCED! locating service. 1985 Harley 508-265-7559 1994 Plymouth Michigan Amherst-Oakham Auto 508-344-2660 $15,000 Call (800)992-0441 or 2004 PONTIAC GTO Sportster Call 860-942-0464 Van Diesel, Runs Good Or 978-355-2389 Needs Alternator, (508)799-9969 725 AUTOMOBILES Blk/Blk, 5.7ltr, LSI V8 6-spd 1000 XLH 36’ Fourwinds Also: manual trans. 74,000 mi, New S&S Carb., Ignition Good Body & Motor. 1988 Buick KONIG 18” chrome wheels. Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Harley Davidson Travel Trailer Parts Only - No Title. Chevy Box Truck 720 CLASSICS Sharp and fast. $2000 OBO $400 UPS-Style Estate Wagon $10,900/BO Motorcycle Parts With Tipout Given $3500 508-731-5621 Living Space Of 11’x14.5’ 1983 Ford Pickup Last Of The Woodies! 774-272-1526 Ask For Stephen & Accessories 1929 Model A Needs Tender Loving Care. 508-943-5659 (John) New Refrigerator, Pet Free, Truck Let’s Talk, Make $1500 For Sale Smoke Free. Like New. An Offer! Street Rod Sleeps 7 6-Cylinder, Clean 1982 Dodge Half-Ton 1995 Honda For EVO, Twin Cam, Underneath, No Rust. Call (508)347-7300 350 Ramjet Fuel Injection 2005 CHEVY EQUINOX Sportsters. Reduced From $8500 All-wheel drive Good Mechanics. Engine. 318 Flat-Bed Goldwing $5999 $1500 350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. 4WD, Real Sharp! Runs, Runs excellent and well 32k Miles, Custom Chrome Plus Shed & Deck $22,500 Needs TLC. maintained. Extra clean. Like New Condition. Women’s New 413-433-5431 978-760-3453 767 VEHICLES WANTED $1500 110k Miles. Ready To Ride! Four Toolboxes Comes with CarFax. Insulated Of Mechanic & 1994 Mustang $7000 Leather Jacket Book value: $10,000 508-943-3004 Elkhorn 1998 GMC Safari Machine-Builder Tools Convertible Asking $8,000 Police-Style, Size Large. Slide-In Camper Utility Van $2500 $1500 Call 508-243-2157 $125 11.5 ft, Extended Cab Over With Shelves $ 508-867-6706 978-760-3453 1999 Road King 508-949-1320 Black, 10k Miles, Mint Queen-Sized Bed. AWD, 4.3L Automatic, ROSS RECYCLING 2005 Toyota Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Couch/Double Bed. Power 128k Miles Camry LE Must See! Always Kept 745 RECREATIONAL Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery, $3450 We Pay More!! 1988 Cadillac Inside. 3 Holding Tanks, Crank-Out 1950 Chevrolet 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, VEHICLES Windows, A/C, 774-232-0407 All Scrap Metals, Sedan Deville 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. $13,000 OBO 4-Door Sedan 508-765-5289 Interior/Exterior Shower. Cars, Trucks 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. 4-Door, Light Grey, 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, Microwave Oven, 3-Burner Absolute Mint Condition! CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, Email Me At 1998 Polaris ATV Stove w/Oven. 12 Cu.Ft. Re- Batteries, New Factory-Built Motor. [email protected] Magnum 425, 4x4 2009 GMC Sierra Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Florida Car - Never Seen Automatic Steering. frigerator/Freezer. Double Copper Wire, A Winter! 76k Original Miles. Runs Beautifully. Clean, Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Stainless Steel Sink 1500 SLE Pickup Needs Interior & Minor Work Years Ago. Used Very Little Appliances... To Be Road-Worthy. A Must See! Good Condition. 1999 Suzuki Dry Weight: 2701 lbs V8, Extended Cab, $3795 OBO REDUCED! Since. Needs Battery. $5500 OBO 4WD. 10k Miles. $5900 TLS 1000 Asking $3000 64 Tucker Hill Rd. 978-760-3453 508-769-0512 $10,600 508-435-4395 Excellent Condition, Putnam, CT 06260 Leave Message V-Twin, Strong Runner. 508-885-3136 Still Smells New. 860-888-5207 1997 Ford 508-885-4580 The Hot Set-Up! Carbon $25,425 FIRM 1952 Pontiac 508-981-2636 Fiber Mufflers. Grey. Motor Home 774-230-8117 860-928-7165 Mustang $3500 1988 Winnebago Woody Very Good Condition, 860-315-7417 2003 Honda 2006 Volvo S60T Best Of Line. Tin Woody Beach Wagon, 48,000 miles TRX250 EX ATV 37.5’, Under 60k Miles. 2010 Ford VEHICLE WANTED In Need Of Complete New Battery, Brakeline and Leather Heated Seats 2002 HARLEY All New Tires, New Fridge, Restoration. Engine Turns, Gas Tank Power Everything. Runs Great! Looks Great! Very Clean. Sleeps 8, F-150 XLT Couple Of Senior Citizens Major Components In Place. Asking $4000 or BO New Tires. DAVIDSON $1600 OBO Twin Beds Rear. 13K,Auto,CC,PW,PL,AC Looking For A Donated CD,Bedliner, Vehicle For Doctor Good Interior. Solid Frame, Call 508-949-2502 Excellent Condition. 1200 Sportster 860-634-0581 Is Winterized. Straight Eight, 78k Miles. Black, Drag Bars, Forward Needs Antenna & Fix Mint Condition. Appointments, Automatic Transmission. $15,200 Controls, Excellent Condition Electric Step. Asking $23,000.00 Shopping, Etc. 1999 Toyota Ask For Dianne $3950 774-200-5015 $5000 OBO 2008 Kawasaki Must Sell! Or Best Reasonable Offer 978-760-3453 Camry Call 860-336-6622 $5500 OBO 860-923-0457 508-764-4741 KX450F Dirt Bike 224k Miles, Runs Great! 2007 Buick Call Anytime Kept Up To Date. 2002 Harley Excellent Condition, 508-579-6644 Handicap 1953 Ford Inspected. Air & Heat. Lucerne CXL Title In Hand VEHICLE WANTED Good First Car Or Spare Car Davidson Sportster $3500 Accessible Van 2-Door Sedan Presidential Edition 860-576-4925 Need Donated Vehicle REDUCED MINT Condition Low Miles - Mint Condition Wells, Maine 2004 Chevrolet Mild Custom, $11,000 $1800 OBO In Running Condition LOADED With Options Lots Of Great 2005 40’ Breckenridge Astro Van 774-922-0384 401-585-0309 Customizing Details Only 18,500 Miles 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Park Model Home Great Condition. 38k Miles, 1955 Oldsmobile Black Landau Roof $6000 OBO Enclosed Room Addition, V6 Engine, Ricon Rear 4-Door 2000 BMW 740 IL Platinum Metallic Outside Call Ron Plus Screen Room & Deck. Entry Wheelchair Lift. VEHICLE WANTED Original, $10,000 4-Door Sedan, Anthracite And Titanium Leather 508-344-1904 33’ Travel Trailer Double Loft, Sleeps 10. Deep-Tinted Glass. (Metallic Grey/Blue). Asking $17,500 Currently On-Site In Park Fully Furnished & $17,995 Older Couple On Social 105k Miles. Pampered (Retail $21,495) (Woodstock, CT) Landscaped. Security Looking For A 1975 Ford Flatbed 2003 American 508-847-3157 Donated Vehicle For Doctor’s $1600 Beautiful Car. Call 508-612-6848 Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen Meadow Ledge Resort View Pictures And More Lojack, Factory Nav, Ironhorse Porch, Oversized Corner Lot, May-October Appointments, Medical Trips Details Online At to Boston Quarterly & Other 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Many Extras. Slammer Shed. Park Features: Family $64,500 www.mobilityvansales.com $11,700 2008 Scion XD Activities, Pool, Inexpensive 508-278-6123 Errands. Pickup Black, 5-Speed Manual. S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed. & Comfortable Living. (Can Also Pay Up To $200) Call 508-885-2604 Total Custom - Paint, ANY HELP WOULD BE Solid, Needs Restoration, Leave A Message 13k Miles, 1 Owner. Park Is Open April-October. Wheelchair Van $2500 Excellent Condition. Chrome, Billet. $23,500 DEEPLY APPRECIATED! Pristine Condition. 8k Miles. 760 VANS/TRUCKS Collection MUST BE SOLD! 35+ Miles Per Gallon. (Includes Lot) 1999 Ford F250 Ask For John! 2000 Volkswagen Asking $13,000 OBO 860-923-2549 Runs. $5000 OBO 978-760-3453 Asking $11,500 781-254-6556 508-434-0022 Cabrio Convertible Contact Jim At 352-314-0003 1979 Ford F-350 508-248-7791 76k, Power Package, A/C. 508-266-0829 Pickup Truck Great Condition. Or 2003 Harley 1975 Mercedes 443-206-6036 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original WANTED $5500 OBO Davidson Brimfield/ Miles. NO TITLE. 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 450SL 860-928-0794 Old Ford Convertible Super-Glide Sturbridge Floor In Bed Is Missing, Automobile/Truck Chevy Prizm Must Sell Needs Replacing. Yale Towmotor Maroon With Black Interior, 2007 Ford Fusion 100th Anniv. Edition Solid Frame, Parts With Two Tops. Wanted Blue, Always Garaged. Campground Lot! Very Good Mechanics. Forklift Looks & Runs Great. Like New! Any Year. Must Have Very Forward Controls. Was $19,000 Motors, Fenders, Doors, One Original Owner All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent Complete Or Parts Cars. Needs Nothing! $9500 OBO Low Miles. 2400 Miles. NOW $9500 $1650 $2400 $10,000 FIRM Call Bill Will Consider A Civic Asking $8750 OBO My Loss, Your Gain! 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! 508-769-0619 774-230-1582 508-764-1439 508-234-7158 508-989-8165 978-760-3453 860-774-1485 978-760-3453 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ December 08, 2010 AUTOMOTIVE Make It A Priority: CREATE A HANDS-FREE ENVIRONMENT IN YOUR VEHICLE

(NAPS) through the vehicle’s audio system. To answer Although busy schedules and the growing an incoming call, the driver simply presses a demands of everyday life are helping pave the button on the steering wheel. way to a very dangerous highway trend—tex- Additional hands-free features are taken to ting or talking on handheld cell phones while new heights with the available navigation sys- driving—you can save yourself. The fact is, in tem’s voice command/voice recognition tech- spite of growing accident statistics and a nology. Voice command enables you to place number of laws banning the use of handheld calls with your compatible Bluetooth phone devices while behind the wheel, millions of and operate climate, audio and navigation motorists still think it’s acceptable to multi- functions. For example, if you say “lower tem- task while driving. perature,” the climate control will be reduced Driving a vehicle is a complex skill that by one degree. If you say “coffeehouse,” from requires your full attention. Operating a hand- the destination menu, the navigation screen held phone, using the navigation system or will display options in your surrounding area. controlling the air or audio can be driver dis- An advanced telematics system, Safety tractions that can take your eyes off the road Connect or Lexus Enform with Safety or your hands from the steering wheel. Connect, is available on all new Lexus vehicles Statistics show that driver distractions are with a complimentary one-year trial subscrip- major contributors to automobile crashes. tion. Safety Connect helps provide peace of According to the National Highway Traffic mind and includes an Emergency Assistance Safety Administration, nearly 6,000 people Button (SOS), Automatic Collision died in 2008 in crashes that involved distracted Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance driving. Also, the National Safety Council esti- and Stolen Vehicle Location. mates that 28 percent of crashes—1.6 million For convenience, vehicles equipped with crashes per year—can be attributed to cell navigation feature Lexus Enform services, phone talking and texting while driving. Destination Assist and eDestination, plus the Fortunately,one luxury automaker offers an four Safety Connect services. By simply press- array of technologies in its vehicles to help ing the Destination Assist button on the navi- You and your passengers can stay on the highway to safety if you remember to keep your hands on the reduce driver distractions. Standard equip- gation screen, whether you’re driving or wheel and your eyes on the road. ment on Lexus vehicles includes steering parked, a live agent comes on to help locate a wheel controls for audio, Bluetooth technolo- specific address or point of interest. The agent gy and voice recognition. In addition, some wirelessly sends the location to the vehicle’s models with navigation have a thin film tran- navigation system for route guidance. sistor multi-informational or available heads- Driver distraction is a growing trend that Businesses Combat Rising up display that shows the driver turn-by-turn affects everyone. By using common sense and directions within his or her sight line. taking simple steps such as incorporating and At the push of a steering wheel button, the utilizing the hands-free devices in your vehi- Bluetooth technology allows hands-free outgo- cle, you can help reduce driver distraction and ing phone calls using voice commands to dial drive more safely by keeping your eyes on the Fuel Costs By Setting by name or number from select Bluetooth cell road and hands on the wheel. phones. A microphone built into the car lets You can find more about these features at you talk without holding your mobile phone, www.lexus.com. and the other caller’s voice is channeled Their Own Gas Prices

(NAPS) price they can afford with the click of a No matter the time of year, gas prices are mouse. Keeping Your Car Battery famously unpredictable. In eight out of the Due to a new service called fuel price pro- last 10 years, they’ve gone tection from Pricelock, small and midsized up at least 30 percent. businesses can now pur- Fortunately, new services chase a plan that protects are now available to give them when prices rise while On Track For Winter small and midsized busi- letting them benefit from nesses control over their savings at the pump when prices go down. Explains (NAPS) fuel budgets and therefore power from flowing freely from the battery, their bottom line. Pricelock founder and CEO Preventing a frozen battery in the winter is reducing the power that is available to start Companies base their Bob Fell, “Fuel price protec- easier than you may think if you take some the car. prices on a number of fac- tion is like insurance time to check out the situation before nasty Keep it clean: Clean the battery terminals tors including operating against increases in gas weather sets in. with a wire brush or spray some battery clean- costs. When operating prices. A business can set its To ensure that your car battery starts er on the terminals. costs—particularly gas protection price and if gas dependably, no matter how outrageous the In just 30 seconds, Interstate All Battery prices—rise, business suf- or diesel prices go above weather, Interstate Batteries cold weather Center locations can provide motorists with a fers. Small businesses are that, we pay the difference.” expert Gale Kimbrough offers some simple free printout analysis of their vehicle’s bat- particularly susceptible to Adds Dale Nicholas of tips to protect your car battery against severe tery condition—from projected battery life to these price swings and the Nicholas & Son waste haul- cold conditions: cranking performance. It’s important to have repercussions can have devastating effects. ing, “Fuel price protection helps me protect Test the starting power: The cold weather the battery and electrical system checked by a According to experts at The Boston my business, my employees who depend on can dramatically reduce a battery’s available professional. Sometimes the naked eye cannot Consulting Group, however, “by making a rel- the company for their livelihood and my cus- starting power, so have the vehicle’s starting detect the presence of corrosion because it is atively small investment in hedging up front tomers.” and charging system tested every three hidden under the metal between the connec- as an insurance policy, companies can protect While fuel price protection programs pri- months or every oil change. tion and the post. themselves from potential disaster.” marily benefit businesses, consumers can Charge the battery: Use a battery charger to A fully charged battery is the best defense Large companies such as Southwest benefit as well. Businesses that plan accord- maintain charge levels and keep the battery in against cold weather and vehicle nonstarts Airlines have long used fuel hedging as a safe- ingly aren’t forced to pass these unexpected good condition. If the battery is more than because engines require more cranking amps guard against rising gas prices. Until now,this costs to the consumer, helping everyone man- three years old, it should be tested to make in colder weather. The cold also reduces a bat- required expertise in futures trading and the age budgets better. sure it can survive the coldest winter months. tery’s efficiency, reducing its charge accep- ability to purchase fuel contracts in 42,000-gal- For more information, visit Test the battery: Have the battery tested tance and ability to start an engine. An engine lon increments. Now there is a way for small- www.pricelock.com before taking a long trip or after it’s been at 32 degrees Fahrenheit often demands more er businesses to get this same protection at a recharged. than 150 percent cranking power from the bat- Inspect the battery cables, posts and fasten- tery than it does at 80 degrees. At 0 degrees ers: Preparing your car for the winter doesn’t Fahrenheit, it can be 250 percent. end with the battery itself. You need to inspect For more information, visit www.interstate- your battery cables, posts and fasteners. Make batteries.com. It’s Time to Improve Our sure the cables are in good shape and are secured firmly to the battery.Corrosion keeps Nation’s Transportation Bill of Health BY PETE K. RAHN tries that make up 84 percent of the (NAPS) economy. Throughout my career, I have seen • A multimodal strategy will firsthand how our nation’s trans- play a critical role in improving our portation arteries—our highways, freight transportation networks, lower- railways, airways and waterways— ing our consumption of fuel and are suffering from years of neglect. improving our environment. And Their ability to carry the goods and while we take baby steps, our global services we depend on—our Rahn competitors are racing ahead. We lifeblood as a nation—has been invest less than 1 percent of the value obstructed. Everything from cars and coal to of our gross domestic product in infrastruc- food and furniture comes to us through these ture, compared with China’s 9 percent. critical transportation arteries. By addressing our transportation chal- The impact of these deteriorating systems lenges through workable planning, prioritiz- reaches far beyond our borders as American ing and funding solutions, we can generate businesses rely on them to ship manufac- jobs and bolster our economy as we boost our tured goods across the country for export mobility. around the world. Delays will only increase costs and deterio- But regardless of our dependence on them, ration of our infrastructure. These problems we have failed to maintain their health. need to be fixed now, starting with the old Below are just a few of the harsh realities of thinking and obsolete regulations that got us getting this system up to speed. where we are today. Now is the time to pool • $186 billion in federal spending is our experience, resources and energies to what the American Society of Civil develop a long-term, well-funded, sustainable Engineers predicts will be required annually transportation plan. to substantially improve our roads—far more Prior to serving as HNTB national trans- than the current combined federal and state portation practice leader, Rahn was execu- spending of $70.3 billion per year for high- tive director of the Missouri Department of way capital improvements. Transportation and the New Mexico • A $1.2 trillion industry is at stake, Department of Transportation. He is also a according to a recent report from the past president of the American Association of American Association of State Highway and State Highway and Transportation Officials, Transportation Officials. The problem goes an organization that represents all state beyond the delivery of goods and services, as DOTs. For more information, visit the transportation industry generates 8 per- www.hntb.com. cent of the nation’s jobs and supports indus- DECEMBER 08, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7 Aut motive

Internet Pros And Average Joes Pick Their Favorite New Cars And Trucks

BY KEITH GRIFFIN The Internet Car and Truck of the Year website, an online venue not dependent on OEM advertis- ing, has announced its Internet Pros and Average Joes vote for their favorite new cars and trucks. Domestic brands swept all four categories. I’m sharing this news with you because I was the founder of this website and jury almost two years ago. The winners were announced at the New England International Auto Show in Boston (great show – hope you were able to make it). The Internet Pros (a select team of 15 online writers from some of the leading automotive Internet sites) selected the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V as the Internet Car of the Year while the Average Joes, consisting of thousands of voters from the motoring public, selected the 2011 Ford Mustang GT. ly buy.Neither of those The big news to me was the fact cars has been sold yet, that both sides once again agreed so it made no sense to on the Internet Truck of the Year. include them. How can For 2011 it goes to the Jeep Grand the public vote if it has Cherokee. not seen or test drove a Just to refresh your memory, the car? Jeep Grand Cherokee was intro- As the founder of the duced this past summer and has jury, I don’t have a vote been “wowing” people when they for either car or truck first see it. The Grand Cherokee is of the year. If neces- really a Land Rover at half the sary, I will break a tie price. It combines luxury with in the case of the serious off-road chops. Internet Pros but in The 2011 Mustang GT is a true two years I’ve been muscle car. It has a 5.0-liter, light- able to sit back and run weight aluminum block V8 with things behind the cold-air induction that pumps out scenes without having 390 lb. ft. of torque and 412 horse- to express my opinion. power. Yet, and this amazes me, it How’s this for going is rated at 17-mpg city and 26-mpg out on a limb? I dis- highway. That’s impressive fuel agree with the car vote. economy for a powerful coupe. Of To me, the car really course, under hard acceleration needs to have a major one should not expect those kind change on either the of results. industry or the car The Cadillac CTS-V coupe is also company making it. I about great handling and impres- think the Hyundai sive power. It has 556 horsepower Sonata is the car that and 511 lb-ft of torque from a does that this year. supercharged V8. It is a car touted Unlike anything else as a BMW M-series killer – and all Hyundai has sold indications are that is not mis- recently (and that guided hype. includes the Genesis It’s a great sign for the American sedan), the Sonata has automotive industry to see three of finally driven home the its products sweep the awards this point that Hyundai is a year. Last year, the Mazda 3 man- major contender aged to earn an award from the deserving of main- Internet Pros for Internet Car of stream consideration the Year. The public picked the when it comes time to 2010 Camaro and both sides agreed buy a new car. The that the Chevrolet Equinox was Cadillac CTS-V and the for Distinguished Business and the truck of the year. Mustang GT aren’t going to have Financial Journalism in 2003 for OK, so some of you may be that kind of effect on either the his Forbes column "Backseat Auto Review scratching your heads because the industry or their respective mak- Driver." Business News Reporter Grand Cherokee and the Equinox ers. named him one of the 100 most can both be considered SUVs and By the way, I also wanted to prominent business reporters of not trucks. Well, in automotive share news of The Internet the 20th century.” parlance, trucks is shorthand for Automotive Journalist of the Year (http://bit.ly/gfxsrl) I wanted to pickups, SUVs, and crossovers. award. It was given posthumously include that for some of you who When awards like this were first to Forbes columnist Jerry Flint for may be familiar with Mr. Flint’s created, there were only cars and his long body of work in automo- work. He was the epitome of what pickups to choose from (not count- tive journalism, most recently as a an automotive journalist should ing vehicles like the El Camino – a print and online columnist for be. kind of hybrid truck). Forbes. It will be presented to his Are you also wondering why widow, automotive journalist Kate (Interested in the latest car news? vehicles like the Nissan Leaf (the McLeod, at the Dec. 9 Follow me on Twitter @aboutused- European Car of the Year) and the International Motor Press cars and read my daily contribu- Chevy Volt (winner of seemingly Association meeting in New York tions to www.TorqueNews.com to ever other vehicle award this year) City. stay up to date.) didn’t get selected? Unlike a lot of As his obituary noted, “He won other juries, we only focus on cars numerous awards for his work, and trucks that people can actual- including the Gerald Loeb Award 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ December 08, 2010