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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Holland road race “Perhaps too much of everything is to feature Hoyts as bad as too little.” EVENT TO BENEFIT SIXTH GRADE CAMP TRIP Edna Ferber

BY KEVIN FLANDERS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER HOLLAND — Team Hoyt will take part in the third INSIDE annual Holland Elementary 5K Road Race, an event that will be very special for a num- LMANAC A ...... 2 ber of reasons. POLICE LOGS...... 5 The race will take place on OBITUARIES ...... 7 Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. at Holland Elementary School. OPINION ...... 10 Joining the legendary CALENDAR ...... 11 father-son duo of Dick and Rick Hoyt for the entire week- SPORTS...... 14-16 end will be approximately 100 runners from Team Hoyt Virginia Beach. In addition, brothers Cayden and Conner LOCAL Long, of White House, Tenn., Courtesy photo Gus Steeves photos are expected to travel to Team Hoyt is set to take part in the third annual Holland Elementary After passing under the OSV Road bridge, two canoers have quite Holland to meet their run- 5K Road Race. a changed view. ning heroes. “We are very excited about blances to that of Team Hoyt. er and that there is no “I” in seeing all of the people who The brothers, ages 8 and 6, team. RIVER RACING plan to attend this year’s are a young version of the The Holland Elementary RIVER RACING race,” said event director Hoyts, as Conner competes in 5K Road Race benefits the Robyn Hillard. “We had 250 STURBRIDGE — About them through the hun- triathlon events while push- annual sixth grade trip to people cross the finish line ing, pulling, and pedaling his Camp Bournedale. The race 86 canoe and kayak teams dreds of downed trees near last year, and we are hoping braved the chilly Old Sturbridge Village, the younger brother Cayden, who will begin at Holland for 350 people to take part this suffers from cerebral palsy. Elementary School (28 Quinebaug River waters starkness of the stump- year. We encourage people to Sunday, April 29, for the laden desolation on one When asked if he would Sturbridge Road) and end at continue signing up.” rather compete in events by Dick and Rick Hoyt’s restau- 28th Annual Lions Club side of the OSV Road The story of Team Long is River Race. For those who bridge contrasting with the himself, Conner said that rant, The Finish Line. It will particularly inspiring, espe- would not be fair to his broth- hadn’t run the route since still tree-strewn other side. cially considering its resem- Turn To HOYTS page A11 at least June 1 last year, they might have been in for For more photos, turn to a shock as the current took page A8! Lynch Smola Award Dionne walking in Page A3

REGION ninth Alzheimer’s event GRANDFATHER’S STRUGGLES A MOTIVATION TO PARTICIPATE

BY KEVIN FLANDERS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER BRIMFIELD — Cathy Dionne will participate in her ninth Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall, an event that benefits a cause she has supported for many years since the death of her grand- father. Dionne, of Brimfield, who has been involved with the Book proceeds to help Alzheimer’s Association for 10 years, will be participating tornado victims in the Walk to End Page A4 Alzheimer’s as a regional leader in the Pioneer Valley. She became painfully famil- iar with the effects of SPORTS Alzheimer’s and dementia after witnessing her grandfa- Tesslyn Castro catches Cheyenne Renaud hugging the Mama Courtesy photo Duck at Duck Day events at the race’s end in Westville Park. Turn To EVENT page A11 Cathy Dionne will participate in her ninth Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall. ‘Planting for the future,’ tree efforts ongoing in area

BY KEVIN FLANDERS “We still need to plant 25 Suhoski. “I also thank Tree VILLAGER STAFF WRITER more trees on roads we didn’t Warden Tom Chamberland STURBRIDGE — April is get to,” said Tree Warden for pursuing these funds to always a busy month in town Thomas Chamberland. “We leverage a very successful Proulx helps power for tree planting, but the dam- plan to begin on Streeter Arbor Day program of tree Warriors past age caused by last year’s tor- Road and then make our way plantings throughout nado and October snowstorm to some of the other roads Sturbridge. Operation Re- Indians have caused officials to place after that.” leaf was a success due to the Page A14 an emphasis on replenishing Much of this work was combined resources of DCR, devastated areas. funded by a $10,000 grant the the town’s Betterment Members of the Tree town received from the DCR, Committee, the Tree Warden, Warden Advisory Committee and town officials are very and the volunteer Tree OPINION (TWAC) teamed up with the pleased by the ongoing help Warden Advisory Massachusetts Department GET YOUR Sturbridge has seen from that Committee.” of Conservation and department. Chamberland also wanted POINT ACROSS Recreation (DCR) last “The town is grateful for to remind residents that PAGE A10 Thursday,April 19, to plant 80 the assistance provided by there are 1,600 tree seedlings trees on roads that sustained Photo courtesy Thomas Chamberland the Department of available at Town Hall on a some of the heaviest damage, Arbor Day assistance, from left, Eric Seaborn, Urban and Community Conservation and Recreation first-come, first-served basis. POLICE LOGS including Fiske Hill Road and Forestry Program Coordinator, Boston, helps Sturbridge residents Don to help re-vegetate areas of Four species are available for Willard Road. They’ll be back Miller (partially hidden) Penny Dumas and David Peterkin plant a tree the community devastated by pickup, including white PAGE A9 to work this Monday,April 30, along Fiske Hill as a part of Sturbridge’s effort to re-leaf the communi- the tornado,” said Town to complete the project. ty after the tornado. Administrator Shaun Turn To VOLUNTEERS page A12 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, May 4, 2012 IN AND AROUND STURBRIDGE

BY KEVIN FLANDERS handbook containing detailed event. serve in our government” Smola “Cross-Fluence is a collection of VILLAGER STAFF WRITER information about pre-race and Among the schools participating said. poems, some of which appeared in STURBRIDGE — A youth race day information, including were Quaboag Regional High As part of Student Government slightly different forms,” triathlon will be held on Sunday, the mandatory helmet and bike School, Tantasqua Regional High Day, each student was assigned a Campiglio said. “The collection is May 20, at Tantasqua Regional safety inspection form, can be School and Ware High School. role in either the legislative, execu- sort of a living body of work that High School to benefit the found at Students were addressed by tive, or judicial branches to famil- has continued to change and evolve Tantasqua instrumental music https://www.imathlete.com/events Governor Deval Patrick, iarize them with the functions as I’ve encountered various forms department. /playwiththebandkidstriathlon. Lieutenant Governor Timothy associated with the various offices over the years.” This event is designed for all Physically challenged young ath- Murray, Secretary of Education children ages 7-17, regardless of letes are encouraged to participate Paul Reville, and Chief Justice PUBLISHED POET TOTO THE TORNADO KITTEN athletic ability or prior triathlon and should send an email to either Roderick L. Ireland. They then Sturbridge resident Stephen Jonathan Hall, the paramedic experience. The course and dis- [email protected] or tuffcom- participated in a simulated hear- Campiglio has assembled a collec- who adopted a kitten that had been tances were created to be achiev- [email protected] to make ing for two pieces of current legis- tion of his poems in book form. rescued by a tree worker after last able for any athlete. arrangements for any accommoda- lation: H1076, An Act relative to The collection, entitled Cross- year’s tornado, named him Toto Every child will receive a certifi- tions. creating a community service Fluence, was published by Soft after the dog in The Wizard of Oz. cate of completion when they cross graduation requirement, and STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Spur Press of Missoula, MT. It is He then turned Toto’s story into a the finish line. Awards will also be S1743, An Act to provide for the available at a discount cover price children’s book called Toto the given for the top three finishers State Rep. Todd Smola (R- denial of driver’s licenses for tru- direct from the author via email at Tornado Kitten that is available (boy and girl) per age division dur- Palmer) would like to congratulate ants. This was followed by a simu- [email protected]. online. ing the awards ceremony. Relay students from high schools across lated joint session in the House On Saturday, May 5, Campiglio Hall will read and sign his book teams of two or three kids are the First Hampden District for Chamber. will read from and sign copies of on Thursday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. allowed, and they will receive a cer- their participation in the 65th “Today’s students are the leaders Cross-Fluence at the Blue House to 1 p.m. tificate of completion. annual Student Government Day. of tomorrow, and the more they Studio, 47 Poole Road, in Pre-registration is required and The students were elected by fellow know about the inner workings of Belchertown, from 6 p.m. to mid- closes at midnight on Wednesday classmates to travel to the State our legislative system, the better night. For more information, call May 16. Registration and an athlete House to participate in the yearly equipped they will be to one day 413-323-6065.

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AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH YNCH TO RECEIVE NSUNG EROINE HONOR L ‘U H ’ The Sturbridge Villager is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure BY KEVIN FLANDERS enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER make a difference in their neighborhoods, BRIMFIELD — Considering the many cities and towns. They have often been Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at months of work she has contributed to provid- described by politicians as the glue that keeps the top right hand corner of page 3 in a ing tornado relief, Gina Lynch is among the a community together. timely manner. most deserving individuals for recognition in Lynch certainly exemplifies all of the afore- If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- the region. mentioned qualities, and she is thrilled to 4140 during normal business hours. During And the honors just keep on coming for her, receive this honor. non-business hours, leave a message in the much to the delight of residents and politi- “I was shocked, honored, and humbled editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will cians alike. when I found out,” Lynch said. “I accept this return your phone call. Lynch will once again be recognized for her recognition on behalf of everyone who pro- efforts next month, as State Rep. Todd Smola vided assistance after the tornado. Brimfield (R-Palmer) and State Sen. Stephen Brewer (D- was blessed to have so many people dedicated Barre) announced that she would be honored to helping those who were affected.” as a member of the Massachusetts Lynch was also awarded with Citizen of the Commission on the Status of Women’s 2012 Year honors a few months back by the class of Unsung Heroines. Chamber of Central Mass. South. Her com- Smola and Brewer recommended Lynch for mitment to assisting residents in Brimfield this recognition because of her work assisting has been an inspiration to many, and no one local communities in the aftermath of last will be surprised if she receives additional June’s devastating tornadoes. She will be hon- recognition going forward. ored with the other Unsung Heroines for her The Massachusetts outstanding contributions to her community Commission on the during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 16 Status of Women is an from 1-4 p.m. in the Great Hall at the State Gina Lynch independent state House in Boston. agency that was leg- “Gina’s efforts can be credited with provid- ing ways to help, as they offered dozens of islatively created in KUSTIGIAN’S ing invaluable support to families who were lunches every day for those who had been 1998. A complete list of hit by this unprecedented force of nature,” going to private properties to help homeown- this year’s honorees is said Smola, who nominated Lynch for the dis- ers clear debris and rebuild homes. available by contact- GREENHOUSES tinction in the House. “Not only did she pro- “This nomination is a great honor and a fit- ing the commission; to vide tangible support to her community but ting tribute to Gina,” said Brewer, who nomi- request this list or Jct. of Routes 12 & 56 • North Oxford • (508) 987-2401 emotional support as well. She epitomizes nated Lynch for this recognition in the Senate. additional informa- what it means to be an Unsung Heroine.” “The devastation caused by the June 2011 tor- tion, contact the OPEN DAILY 9-6 In the immediate aftermath of the June 1 nado was unprecedented. While no one could MCSW at 617-626-6520 $ 99 tornadoes, Lynch established the First prepare for the physical, emotional and finan- or by sending an email 10” HANGING PLANTS 12 Congregational Church of Brimfield as a tor- cial impact of that event, Gina’s efforts made to [email protected]. nado relief center, a role it continued to serve everyone feel a little more secure. She was a Supertunias, Millionbells, Scavola and our for many months after the tornado. She beacon of hope and a lifeline for many resi- Kevin Flanders can Best Geranium Hangers Ever! recruited her husband, Pastor Ian Lynch, as dents in Western Massachusetts during that be reached at 508-909- well as dozens of volunteers, to assist her with time, and she truly distinguished herself not 4136, or by email at $ 99 relief initiatives. Months later, as the volun- only as a wonderfully giving individual, but kflanders@stone- 6” Geranium and Daisies 5 teer outpouring slowly dwindled, Lynch an undeniable asset to her community.” bridgepress.com. inspired her group to keep working and find- The Unsung Heroines honors are reserved for women who use their time, talent and SPECIAL! Veggie $ 99 Tantasqua students honored by Lions Club 6 Packs 1 Tomatoes: Better Boy, Celebrity, Jet Star, Early Girls, Courtesy photo Bush Early Girl, Hybrid Beefsteak, Roma, STURBRIDGE — The Yellow Pear and Sweet 100’s Sturbridge Lions Club recently presented Peppers: Hybrid Bell, Sweet Banana, and Hot Banana awards to two students from Tantasqua. Basil, Parsley, Eggplant, Broccoli and Cabbage Pictured, from left, are Lion Robert Briere with Peace Poster Award win- ner Chineme Onwubueke representing Tantasqua Junior High and Savannah Redetzke our Young Ambassador stu- dent from Tantasqua Senior High with chair- man Lion Daniel Minchoff. The two students, in win- ning their respective competitions, have shown they are prime examples of what young America is all about.

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BY KEVIN FLANDERS After capturing much of the devastation “I wanted to make sure the money helps the VILLAGER STAFF WRITER caused by the June 1 tornado in her book, local communities that really need it,” Residents and volunteers have employed “The 39-Mile Path of Destruction,” Carruthers said. “I’m very happy with the many strategies in the last 11 months to raise Carruthers is now using the money she sales so far, and hopefully there will be a lot thousands of dollars to benefit tornado recov- received from purchases of the book to assist more because the book is still available for ery efforts. people who were affected by the tornado. purchase.” One of the more creative and ambitious Carruthers’ mission when writing the book “The 39-Mile Path of Destruction” can be projects belonged to author and artist Jean was not to earn fortune or fame for herself but purchased by visiting the websites of Barnes Carruthers, of Holland. instead to help demonstrate exactly how and Noble and Amazon. destructive the tornado was. The book Carruthers, an educator at Old Sturbridge includes dozens of photos taken by Village, has been involved in charitable initia- Carruthers in the tornado-ravaged communi- tives for many years. She is currently in the Kevin Chobot ties of Brimfield, Monson, Southbridge, process of turning her dream of writing a TREE SERVICE Springfield and Sturbridge, many of which children’s book into a reality,and the proceeds she took during the first few days after the tor- from that book will benefit the Massachusetts nado. A smashed clock and steeple on Main Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Complete Street in Monson, demolished campers from Children. Storm the Village Green Campground in Brimfield, Carruthers’ children’s book, “Destiny’s Damage and broken airplanes in Southbridge are just Magical Dream,” tells the story of a girl who Tree Service a few of the photographs featured in the book, travels to different countries in her dreams which also includes captions and a detailed and learns about various cultures. The book summary of the disaster. has many photos of animals from faraway Free Estimates • Fully Insured After the book was published, Carruthers lands that were drawn by Carruthers, who said its royalties would benefit the communi- hopes the book will be finished and ready for ties that were devastated by the tornado. Now printing in a few months. Call Kevin she is delivering on that promise by offering “It has always been my dream to write a $625 in Wal-Mart gift cards to tornado relief children’s book, and I am excited to assist the 508-867-0317 organizations for distribution to tornado sur- MSPCC in any way possible,” added vivors. Among those organizations are the Carruthers, who also volunteers at the Lupa 774-452-2918 First Congregational Church of Brimfield Zoo in Ludlow. and the Monson Street Angels. For more information about Carruthers and her works, visit www.jtcarruthers.word- press.com. The website also features several photos that show Carruthers during various File photo events designed to promote her book, includ- ing a signing in Monson. Jean Carruthers, of Holland, the author of “The 39- Mile Path of Destruction,” is giving back to tornado Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909- victims from many towns by distributing gift cards. 4136, or by email at kflanders@stonebridge- She bought the cards using the proceeds from her press.com. book.

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Linda Fuchs, of Brimfield, runs the stand for Breezy Gardens at the weekly farmers’ market in Brimfield. Gerald Johnson, of Palmer, spent Saturday afternoon, April 21, fishing on East Brimfield Lake.

Residents couldn’t have asked for a bet- ter school vacation week, with tempera- tures routinely soar- ing into the 70s. And regardless of whether you had plans to spend time fishing, walking the dog, taking a bike ride, or simply cleaning the back yard, the weather was conducive to Makena Pentovey, 6, of Holland, works on her just about anything. The weather was also great for outdoor sports like softball. Earth Day craft with her mom at the Joshua Hyde Public Library.

KEVIN FLANDERS PHOTOS A great day for a ride! This motorcyclist coasts down Route 131 in Sturbridge on Saturday afternoon, April 21.

Ben Insull, 4, of Sturbridge, colored Earth Day reminders to hang on the doorknobs in his home.

Bryce Mayberry, of Monson, front, tries his luck with the fish along with his friend Cody Matthews, of Palmer.

Levi Shepard, 4, of Sturbridge, enjoys the Lionheart Puppet Show presented by the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library last week.

Nina Ellison, 8, Casey Ellison, 7, Avery Knott, 8, Ella Reed, 5, of Sturbridge, Makena Pentovey, 6, of Holland, and Fiona Knott, 3, show their Bird Nester craft made out of recycled materials at the Joshua Hyde Public Library. Spencer Veterinary Hospital 401 Main Street • Spencer, MA • 508.885.4848 Dr. Jennifer Fagerquist & Dr. Annie Custer NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Visit www.spencervet.com SERVICES PROVIDED: Wellness Exams Surgery Radiology/X-Rays Celebrating Dental Services Pharmacy 5 Years Sick Pet Exams Diagnostic Laboratory Services Hours of Operation: Monday 8-5 Tuesday 8-5 Wednesday 2-8 Thursday 8-8 Friday 8-5 Alternate Saturdays 8-12 6 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, May 4, 2012

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Three boats in close succession weave their way through the S-curve in Old Sturbridge Village’s stump- strewn zone.

About 86 canoe and kayak teams (singletons, duos and at least one trio) braved the chilly Quinebaug River waters Sunday, April 29, for the 28th Annual Lions Club River Race. For those who hadn’t run the route since at least June 1 last year, they might have been in for a shock as the current took them through the hundreds of downed trees near Old Sturbridge Well-wishers lined the shore of this little cove and the river itself to send off the boats, which left at 60-sec- Village, the starkness of the stump-laden desolation on one side of the OSV Road bridge con- ond intervals. Here canoes 10 and 12 await their turns (number 11 never showed up). trasting with the still tree-strewn other side. According to Albert Allard, the tornado damage caused race organizers to add a second portage and two of them (Randy Peppard and Guy Martel) to spend a lot of time cutting the most dangerous river-crossing trees. But that didn’t mean all of them, as boaters had to duck under spans or navigate around clumps that had simply been sawn off. Allard, whose primary job was to make sure boaters weren’t trying to sneak alcohol across the starting line, said he thinks the morning chill dissuaded some from showing up — last year’s race had 120 boaters. But the sun attracted others, especially to the Duck Day events at the race’s end in Westville Park. There, the event drew hundreds to food, a mini-train ride, a few moon bounce-type games, and several smaller activities, mostly geared to kids. The centerpiece, as always, was the Lucky Duck pool, a large round wading pool with hundreds of small, yellow numbered ducks that rep- resented both donations to the Harrington Hospital Auxiliary and chances to win.

Two kayakers ignore the fact the slope next to them seems ready to slide into the river.

Another participant overtly advertised where she was going, by wearing a duck on her head.

Rinaldo Bernardone and his fiancée watch a boat slide under the OSV Road GUS STEEVES PHOTOS bridge while waiting for her two sons to make their appearance there.

Boat #22 cruises through a gentle stretch.

Justin Spencer and P.J. Lashua of Charlton try out the ring toss Framed by tree limbs, a kayaker rides through the curve leading into the Farquhar Road bridge. game.

It may look like this boat’s heading for a crash, but it fairly easily nav- igated the route around this tree, which was to the right, hidden by the bush.

The rapids gave this guy a bath, but he stayed in his boat. Staying low, a kayaker weaves through the rapids just upstream of Westville Park. Long lines waited for a chance to participate in the various events in Westville Park. Friday, May 4, 2012 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 MENUS TANTASQUA REGIONAL POLICE LOGS

JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL STURBRIDGE – 3:46 p.m. – Police responded eyes, wearing dark shorts, a plaid hat, and a to animal complaints on Main Street. gray fitted sweatshirt. An area search was Monday, May 7: Meatloaf with gravy, din- STURBRIDGE – 8:54 p.m. – Police investigat- conducted; however, the suspect was not locat- ner roll, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, ed a suspicious vehicle on Main Street. ed. A Massachusetts State Police K-9 assisted. soup du jour, chilled peaches, STURBRIDGE – 10:04 p.m. – Police respond- Investigators are reviewing security footage chocolate/white milk. ed to an accident that caused property dam- of the incident. If anyone has any informa- Tuesday, May 8: Teriyaki chicken, fried age on Arnold Road. tion they are asked to contact Officer Larry rice, mandarin salad, soup du jour, pineap- STURBRIDGE – 11:38 p.m. – Police investi- Bateman at 508-347-2525 extension 612. ple, chocolate/white milk. 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STURBRIDGE – 8:09 a.m. – Police responded SCHOOL STURBRIDGE – 10:51 a.m. – Police respond- STURBRIDGE – 10:11 a.m. – Police checked to animal complaints on Commonwealth ed to animal complaints on Leadmine Road. utility problems on Arnold Road. Avenue. Monday, May 7: Chicken in gravy, noodles, STURBRIDGE – 11:13 a.m. – Police investigat- STURBRIDGE – 10:27 a.m. – Police respond- STURBRIDGE – 9:20 a.m. – Police responded vegetables, fruit and milk. ed a suspicious vehicle on Route 20. ed to animal complaints on Clark Road. to traffic control complaints on Route 20. Tuesday, May 8: French toast, sausage, STURBRIDGE – 5:27 p.m. – Police responded STURBRIDGE – 12:12 p.m. – Police respond- STURBRIDGE – 10:03 a.m. – Police investi- puffs, fruit and milk. to an accident that caused property damage ed to an accident that caused property dam- gated reports of a dispute on Crescent Way. Wednesday, May 9: Pasta with meatballs, on Main Street. age on Waterworks Road. 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will be working together with the staff and Dr. Temple soon to introduce her to my Ipatients. She will gradually be taking over my share of the practice beginning with Call today dental hygiene recall exam visits. I hope you will welcome her to our office. I will remain for quite sometime and will be completing most of the currently scheduled ongoing treat- to get in on this great deal ment plans. to make your ad want to thank the members of our wonderful staff, without whom I could not have Icontinued as long as I’ve had. They do their jobs with great dedication and have helped me get through some difficult times. I love them and will always consider them part of my family.

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FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A doozy ADAM MINOR EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER Redetzke: ‘Thank you for the honor to serve’ of a column To the Editor: The election is over, but you can still make Monday, April 9 was Election Day. a difference! I need you to stand up and be I first began writing my newspaper column I do apologize for not posting this sooner. counted. What I need from you is a willing- in 2003, as a senior in high school. EDITORIAL But the delay does not in any way reflect how ness to bring forth facts for or against issues I used to interview people in my hometown deeply honored I am to be your newest select- even if you are the only one, because one per- of Uxbridge — students, teachers, administra- man. son’s facts can change another person’s view tors — and report on what I considered the In total, 1,436 people braved the cool windy point and only in this way can we make a dif- most pressing news to the The true day to cast their votes. I was honored when I ference going forward. I know from experi- 17-year-old community: learned that 858 people supported me. ence it takes great courage to speak up on what was going on with the No one can win an election by themselves issues that are controversial. But, it is what new school project in and this is where I humbly say “thank you” — we must do sometimes. Having facts from Uxbridge. “thank you” to everyone, especially my fami- both sides of an issue is the only way we can Now, it’s 2012, and the new meaning of ly, who stood beside me though the hectic make effective and balanced decisions. school project is no longer weeks before the election. Many of you I have I will say this now, while we may not agree just a wisp of a dream but a thanked in person, and I want to thank all of on every issue, please know that I will always reality. And by 2005, when I you personally, but that is impossible. But, make sure that my decisions are based on started to write my column courage thank you for your words of wisdom, support facts from both sides of the issue and if I do in the way I imagined a real and the brutal honesty about how hard it is to not have the facts then I ask you to bring them KRISTAL columnist would, I stopped As the calendar turns to May,I tend to think be a selectman. forth, for I will listen. hiding behind other peo- of local Relay for Life events. I want to say it was an honor to serve on the Remember — the biggest tragedy is indif- KLEAR ple’s words and opinions In our coverage area, there are many such Finance Committee and I it will be an equal ference and we cannot afford it anymore! and brandished my own, for events, all of them equally important, because honor to serve on the Board of Selectmen. Thank you for the honor to serve as your KRIS REARDON better or for worse. they all work toward the same goal, eliminat- My reason for running was simple and that newest selectman. This, of course, was long ing cancer. is to bring forth facts so that both sides of an Sincerely with honor I serve you … before everyone had the This week, I knew I issue can be assessed and discussed and that platform to do exactly what I so nervously set wanted to talk a little bit the short and long term financial issues are MARY E. REDETZKE about doing. This was when LiveJournal — a vetted in an open forum. about an important per- STURBRIDGE clunky website where teenagers recorded son in my life that strug- their angst-ridden feelings for the world to see gles with cancer, but I did- — was popular. I wanted my column to be the n’t know quite how to anti-LiveJournal, and I tried to thoughtfully present it. I’ve talked Harwich-Vaughan: ‘Thank you for your support’ consider politics, academia, and the world about him before in this around me. This was before blogs. space, although it has To the Editor: many of my fellow citizens honored me with Now, in an era when almost anyone can be a been awhile. My cousin, Sturbridge residents — I want to thank you their vote. I am forever grateful to all of you. blogger — and thus, usurp the role of the Justin Brown, now 9 so much for voting in the recent Sturbridge So while I wish there were more words to columnist in the virtual world — there doesn’t THE MINOR years old, has had a brain Town Elections. adequately express my appreciation, I again seem to be so much to be nervous about in col- DETAILS tumor nearly all his life, More than 1,400 citizens braved the wind simply say thank you for your support in my umn writing. When you write frequently, you and his story is incredi- and chill to get out and exercise their demo- effort. learn. Some weeks will be better than others, ADAM ble, to the point my fami- cratic right to vote. I especially want to thank and a few weeks out of the year, there will be a MINOR ly has nicknamed him the more than 500 people who cast their vote JENNIFER HARWICH-VAUGHAN really awesome column, and a few weeks out for me. It is so rewarding to know that so of the year, you’ll write a real doozy of a piece. “Superman.” STURBRIDGE It’s funny — some- Back when I was teaching American litera- times, I struggle with how I want to convey my ture in Ljubljana, I read Kurt Vonnegut’s thoughts on a topic in this column. I sit at the “Harrison Bergeron” aloud to my class. They computer, staring blankly,sometimes wonder- listened intently to my American accent, ing how in the world the finished product ever DIY fix-it tips for vintage finds watching as I scrolled through an online ver- gets out into print. sion of the story, projected onto a white It’s flea market season and while great are not always found in tip top shape. Other times, it just comes to you. screen, effectively subtitling my own perform- scores can be exciting, few vintage treasures Oftentimes the top and bottom of a saltcellar ance in a low-tech kind of way. On a recent trip to my grandmother’s are perfect. has corroded together. Usually a good soak in I got to the end. house, my lovely “Grammie” had me read a In fact, most require a little TLC to be at warm water will loosen the bond. If that does- “‘Gee — I could tell that one was a doozy,’ paper written by my cousin, 14-year-old Kaila. their best. For the “Do it Yourselfer” a little n’t work and If the piece is sturdy glass with She actually won fourth place in a state com- effort and elbow grease on an aged piece can metal top, try this method: Soak the salt cellar said Hazel,” I read. “‘You can say that again,’ petition with the paper, and now it was in my pay off in increased value (not to mention the in a rust breaking penetrating oil (from the said George. ‘Gee—’ said Hazel, ‘I could tell hands. satisfaction of a job well done)! hardware store). It may take several days. that one was a doozy.’” The topic? Justin Brown. Read on for some easily applied “do it your- Once the pieces come apart, remove corrosion (Sometimes, I feel like that must be how After reading it, I couldn’t help but share it self” ideas to fix up your less than perfect flea first with a rag, then with sandpaper. To pre- readers respond to a column or two of mine.) here with all of our readers here. As you look market finds. vent the problem in the future, be sure to store “What’s a doozy?” one of my students in ahead to participating in the Relay for Life in Note: The information below is offered as a salt cellars in a dry environment and periodi- Ljubljana asked. “That seems to be key to the your area, we all have someone in our lives suggestive guideline only and not meant as cally remove the top to clean. story.” like Justin, living the kind of courageous life instructional. Any application should be test- *** “Indeed,” I said, and proceeded to try to that redefines the word “Superman.” ed first and applied strictly at the user’s own Furniture Fixes: Don’t be too hasty to refin- explain. Kaila can take it from here, in her own risk and responsibility. ish an antique piece. Remember that an origi- Consulting with an online dictionary (dic- words: *** nal finish on vintage wood is more desirable tionary.com), I found the following definition: “On Nov.21, 2002, Justin William Brown, my Dolling Up the Dollies: Childhood toys are than a refinished surface. Before you delve “Slang: something excellent.” cousin and inspiration, was born in Fairfax, hot collectibles and few are as endearing as into any refinishing project, try cleaning and Wait, nope, that wasn’t it. Va. vintage dolls. Many dolls from the 1920s to the polishing the wood first. You may be sur- The second entry: “Perhaps and alternation Little did my family know that he going to 1940s, especially baby and Mama type dolls prised at how good a vintage piece can look of daisy or from popular Italian actress be diagnosed with craniopharyngioma — a have a body or limbs made from composition with a bit of effort. Eleonora Duse (1859 – 1924). In either case, brain tumor — years later. material, which is a combination of molded *** reinforced by Dusenberg, expensive, classy I am going to tell you his story and how he wood pulp and glue and not always easy to If white cloudy marks or rings from care- make of automobile 1920s – 30s.” has shown me the real meaning of courage. clean. less drinks set on the surface have marred the Um, no, wait, that wasn’t going to work It’s important never to clean these dolls top of a dresser or table, try removing the Cries. That was the sound that filled my either. That was the entomology. with water, as water can seep into crazing and stain before resorting to a cover up job. Pour aunt’s and uncle’s ears every day. Justin Finally, the third definition: “Something cracks, which can cause damage to the mate- some denatured alcohol (available at the hard- extraordinarily good or bad.” would just cry,day after day.Many trips to the rial. The alternative? Try waterless hand ware or paint store) on a folded piece of For example, I felt like saying — this defini- doctors and all they would tell them is that he cleaners such as Goop. Apply it with a clean cheesecloth and wipe over the offending stain. had an ear infection or that they were being cloth in a circular motion to rub off dirt and Be careful not to overwork your strokes. tion of a doozy is certainly a doozy. too soft on him. Justin’s parents stayed strong grime. Wipe off immediately. When done, be sure to polish with a good wax In any event, LiveJournal is now no longer and confident in finding what the real prob- *** and buff. as popular as it once was, and sites like lem was. Always apply Goop cleaner carefully over *** WordPress and others have given people free Then, after a year of misdiagnosis, the day facial features to avoid removing painted Mineral spirits or paint thinner can be an access to do what I am doing right now — writ- of Feb. 18, 2005 came as a shock. areas. Apply with a cotton swab to dimples, effective wood cleaner, but you must test it ing freely from the bottoms of their brains Justin was at his eye appointment when he nose crevices and ears. Or, try the trick some first to make sure the wood responds well. after a long week of writing final papers and and his parents received the news. After many restorers use and apply petroleum jelly or After removing dirt and grime with the thin- grading students’ work and getting ready to sleepless nights, pain and suffering, the truth cold cream to surface clean composition. ner, clean the wood with a weak solution of head two hours north to be a maid of honor in was told. Justin was told he had a brain tumor. *** mild dishwashing liquid and water. Rub a a wedding. The tumor was already the size of a lemon, If you must use a stronger cleaner, such as small section at a time with cheesecloth or Wait, no. That’s no the definition of blog- left him legally blind in his right eye, and household cleaners with ammonia, apply rag, turning rag to work with a clean area. ging. That’s a personal revelation of what’s destroyed his pituitary gland, leaving him tak- with the corner of a soft cloth one section at a If the wood is inacceptable condition, pro- going on in my life. ing growth shots every day. Later, he was also time and dry immediately. Avoid areas with ceed with a good wax and buff. If the cleaning Shall we consult the dictionary for the defi- diagnosed with diabetes insipidus, which crazing or cracking. Once clean, buff it up reveals a dull surface or cracks, lightly sand- nition of blogging? makes it hard for you body to get liquids. with a careful application of clear paste wax. paper to rejuvenate the surface. Just be care- Blog: “A web site containing the writer’s or Through all of this, Justin was very coura- Apply wax to the palm of your hand, rub your ful not to sand so deep that you damage the group of writers’ own experiences, observa- geous and brave, barely ever shedding a tear, hands together and apply to the surface, buff original finish. Use a wood wax in a brown tions, opinions, etc., and often having images He was my inspiration from that day on. and wipe for a finished look. hue to brighten and camouflage any tiny and links to other web sites.” But that was only the beginning. *** imperfections. Apply wax as directed and use So — not all that much different from a col- Gussie up Glass: Glass pieces such as a soft cloth to buff to a pleasant patina. Feb. 25, 2005 was the day that Justin over- umn, except for the publishing platform. decanters, cruets or vases sometimes develop *** came his first of many, 10-hour brain surger- In either case, when there are no quotes cloudiness or stubborn stains from liquid that Revitalizing Veneer: Old wood dressers are from someone else to hide behind, you’re in ies at the age of 2. The success of that surgery settled in the bottle. If a wash in sudsy water a common flea market offering, but the constant danger of drafting a real doozy of a did not last very long, since the recurrence doesn’t work, try dropping a denture tablet or bureau you find at your flea market may have piece. rate was very high. This left him going into two inside with water for a self scrub treat- suffered moisture or heat damage. Since his second brain surgery on April 14, 2006. ment. If that also fails, pour household vine- veneer is typically sensitive to temperature This was very emotional for the family since gar into the glass piece, covering the stain. fluctuations, such wood is often found loose or Kristina Reardon, of Uxbridge, writes a it was a different procedure, but Justin reas- Allow it to soak overnight. Before spilling out bubbled. Before you rip off the veneer to start weekly column for the Stonebridge Press and sured us with the words — “I will be fine” — the vinegar, add some uncooked rice and anew, try this tried and true method for a rel- casually contributes to her blog: kristinarear- putting a smile on everyone’s face. That was shake vigorously to scour the stain. Repeat if ative easy repair: don.wordpress.com. You can reach her there or the point that I realized he had the most necessary. If veneer on old furniture is loose, use a at [email protected]. courage I have ever seen in a human being. *** razor blade to make a small slit in the wood, That success, yet again, did not last very If homemade treatments don’t thoroughly working in the direction of the grain. Work a long. He overcame his third and last brain remove bottle stains, try commercial products small amount of wood glue under the veneer surgery, to date, on July 12, 2006. made for porcelain such as Lime Away. and weight down to press until dry. The brain surgeries kept failing and they *** If the veneer is bubbled up, place a piece of made the decision to try something new. On Pro Tip: The U.S. General Services stiff cardboard on the wood and press with an What’s On July 25, 2006, they headed to Boston for six Administration Historic Preservation iron set at medium heat. Press until you the Email Your Mind? weeks of daily, sedated proton beam radia- Technical Procedures Manual suggests clean- heat softens the glue and you can feel the tion. This was the most successful procedure. ing old glass as follows: To wash the glass with wood give a bit. Then press down and weight Us! We’d Like to Know. Yes, the tumor is still there, but it has a solution of non-sudsing household ammo- the area until the glue has dried. Email us your remained the same small size, and hasn’t nia in water. Or wash in vinegar and water *** grown any bigger. This was a beam of sun- (do not mix the two). For discoloration, wash SOS for Drawer Pulls: Damaged drawer thoughts to: clear glass with a non toxic detergent and pulls and knobs are another common defect in light shining on Justin and his family. It gave SoundOff us all a reassuring feeling, knowing he will be very fine 0000 steel wool. Do not apply too old furniture. Happily, there are easy and much pressure or it will break the glass or effective ways to remedy the problem. If a able to start living. We hope that it will stay Sturbridge@ scratch the surface of the glass. wood knob is loose, you can simply cut two this way. *** stonebridgepress.com Justin is now 9 years old. He still has some Saltcellars are another great collectible that Turn To TREASURES page A16 Friday, May 4, 2012 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 ‘There has never been a greater need to join in the fight’

ed money to fund research, pro- grateful to Cathy and all of those Dionne and the Pioneer Valley education programs. In addition, EVENT grams, and services for the participating in the Walk to End Walk, or if you are interested in the association’s Walk to End continued from page 1 Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s for their commitment.” learning more about how to sign up Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest ther’s struggle with the disease. Massachusetts and New Hampshire Alzheimer’s disease is a growing for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, event to raise awareness and funds “My grandfather had Alzheimer’s Chapter. Officials from the chapter epidemic that now ranks as the visit www.alzwalkmanh.org. The for Alzheimer’s care, support and and I wanted to learn more about are grateful for the continued sup- nation’s sixth-leading cause of walk is scheduled to take place on research. the disease. I have also worked with port they receive from the many peo- death. As baby boomers age, the Sunday, Sept. 30, in Holyoke. For more information about the Alzheimer’s and dementia residents ple who walk each year in honor of number of individuals living with The Alzheimer’s Association, walk this fall in Holyoke and other in nursing homes for 14 years,” said friends and loved ones who lost their Alzheimer’s disease is predicted to with headquarters in Watertown, related events, visit www.alz.org. All Dionne, who will not only be walk- battles with Alzheimer’s disease. rapidly escalate and increase well has regional offices in Springfield, participants have the ability to start ing in honor of her grandfather, but “There has never been a greater beyond today’s estimated 5.4 million Raynham, and Worcester, as well as a team of their own or join a team also the many individuals she has need to join in the fight against Americans living with Alzheimer’s. Bedford and Lebanon, N.H. The that already exists. met during her work at elder care Alzheimer’s disease by participat- The disease has a significant impact Alzheimer’s Association provides facilities over the years. ing in Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” on family members, with nearly 15 services and programs for those Kevin Flanders can be reached at By participating in the Walk to said James Wessler, the President million people currently providing with Alzheimer’s disease, support 508-909-4136, or by email at kflan- End Alzheimer’s, Dionne will once and CEO of the Alzheimer’s care to a loved one, according to groups with family and professional [email protected]. again help raise awareness of Association Massachusetts and New Alzheimer’s Association statistics. caregivers, a 24/7 helpline, care con- Alzheimer’s disease and much need- Hampshire Chapter. “We are truly If you would like to contribute to sultation, research funding, and Hoyts, special guests to participate in road race

race, a pasta dinner will be held at the school and follow the appropriate links in the section ing marathons, duathlons and triathlons (6 of HOYTS to allow participants to meet Team Hoyt, as called Running Events. them being Ironman competitions). In addi- continued from page 1 well as the members of Team Hoyt Virginia In the spring of 1977, Rick Hoyt told his tion, Team Hoyt also biked and ran across the also include a kids’ 50-yard dash at 9:30 a.m., as Beach. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. father that he wanted to participate in a 5-mile United States in 1992, completing a full 3,735 well as another showing from the Remax “This is a great opportunity for people to run to benefit a lacrosse player who had been miles in 45 days. This year’s Boston Marathon Balloon, which thrilled guests last year with meet the Hoyts and some of the others who paralyzed in an accident. Despite not being a represented the 30th Marathon for Team Hoyt. tethered rides. All of the money for balloon are involved and also to learn more about long-distance runner, Dick agreed to push rides was given back to the school last year, their lifestyles,” Hillard added. Rick in his wheelchair and they finished all 5 Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909- and officials are excited to offer this attraction T-shirts will be given to the first 150 pre-reg- miles, placing next to last. This was the first 4136, or by email at kflanders@stonebridge- once again. istered walkers or runners for the race. For event of what would eventually become over press.com. On Saturday, May 19, the night before the more information, visit www.teamhoyt.com 1,000 races completed for Team Hoyt, includ-

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Brieanna Swift. Matthew Casey,Emily Chasse, David Tucker Tower, Brandon Trafford, Waters. Grade 10: Alexander Alicea, Chen, Jack Cloutier, Olivia Connly, Nicholas Valcour, Christopher Via, Jeremy Allen, Nargis Aslami, EDUCATION NOTEBOOK self-perceived limitations) in an authentic olds will swim 150 yards, bike 3 miles and run Tuff Competitor. Western New England University triathlon event environment. We want all our 0.75 mile; 15 & 16, and 17 year olds will swim See you May 20! young triathletes to walk away from the event 200 yards, bike 4 mile and run 1 mile. The dis- SPRINGFIELD — Bryan Wilmot, of with a sense of pride in knowing that they tances young athletes on a relay team will Worcester Polytechnic Institute Sturbridge, has been inducted into the Alpha completed a triathlon. Every child will receive complete are based on their age group. For Phi Sigma honor society at Western New a certificate of completion when they cross example, the distances for a relay team con- WORCESTER — Emily Fournier of England University. the finish line. Awards will also be given for sisting of an 8 year old who will swim, a 12- Sturbridge, a junior majoring in Chemical Wilmot is a senior majoring in Integrated the top three finishers (boy/girl) per age divi- year-old who will bike and a 17 year old who Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Liberal Studies at the University. sion during the awards ceremony.Relay teams will run is a 50 yard swim, a 2 mile bike, and a Institute (WPI), recently completed an inten- Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic of 2 or 3 kids are allowed, and will receive a 1 mile run. The swim, bike and run courses sive, applied research project in Namibia for excellence of undergraduate and graduate certificate of completion. are on the grounds of the high school. D-Term. The project was titled “The Paper students of Criminal Justice, as well as Juris $5 for registration, $10 for one child’s USAT Pre-registration is required and closes mid- Block Recycling Project.” Doctorate students. The goals of Alpha Phi one day membership, 60 cent service fee (0.60) night, Wednesday May 16th. Registration and At WPI, all undergraduates are required to Sigma are the honor and promote academic per child; one child the cost is $15.60; two per- an athlete handbook containing detailed complete a research-driven, professional-level excellence; community service; educational son relay team is $26.20; three person relay information about pre-race and race day infor- project that addresses a problem at the inter- leadership; and unity. team is $36.80. mation, including the mandatory helmet and section of science, technology, social issues, Physically challenged young athletes are bike safety inspection form, and swim, bike and human needs. About 50 percent of WPI ‘Play with the Band’ Kids Triathlon encouraged to participate and should contact and run courses can be found at students complete this project at one of the the event the Director of Bands (colwell@tan- https://www.imathlete.com/events/PlayWith university’s 26 off-campus project centers, STURBRIDGE — A youth triathlon is being tasqua.org) or the race director (tuffcompeti- TheBandKidsTriathlon which are located around the world. A signa- held Sunday, May 20, to benefit the Tantasqua [email protected] 774.241.0184) to make We have great support for this year’s race! ture element of the innovative undergraduate Instrumental Music Department at the arrangements for any accommodations. Southbridge Bicycles will be doing free bike experience at WPI, the project-based curricu- Tantasqua Senior High School. The young triathletes will compete in six and helmet safety inspections prior to the lum offers students the opportunity to apply This event is designed for all children, ages different age categories; 7 & 8 year olds will event and will also be on-site the day of the their scientific and technical knowledge to 7-17, regardless of athletic ability or prior swim 50 yards, bike 1 mile and run 0.25 mile race to take care of any unexpected bicycle develop thoughtful solutions to real problems triathlon experience. The course and dis- (one lap around high school track); 9 &10 year needs. Sponsors include Sturbridge that affect the quality of people’s lives-and tances were created to be achievable for any olds will swim 100 yards, bike 1 mile and run Orthodontics, Southbridge Savings Bank and make a difference before they graduate. athlete. The philosophy behind the event is 0.25 mile; 11& 12 year olds will swim 150 yards, completion and competition with oneself (to bike 2 miles and run 0.50 mile; 13 & 14 year encourage the athlete to go beyond his/her Volunteers spreading word on ‘re-leafing’ communities VOLUNTEERS Meanwhile, the DCR has been busy making continued from page A1 plans for tree planting events in other towns as well. DCR volunteers will be in Brimfield on Saturday, April 28 to attend a tree planting spruce, white fir, service berry, and sugar demonstration at 8 a.m., followed by a ceremo- maple. This is a great opportunity for resi- ny at 11 a.m. during which town officials are dents whose properties were damaged by last expected to speak. Trees will be delivered on • Are you over 65? year’s storms to plant new seedlings. Friday, and the planting will take place on • Do you receive Medicaid, Fuel Assistance, Veteran’s Aid or SNAP? “Any time you plant a tree, you’re planting Saturday morning. for the future. It’s going to be a long time • Are you a resident of Southbridge or Sturbridge? “The DCR is doing a lot of work in before these areas fully recover, but it’s impor- Brimfield. They’ve done a great job creating • Is your income less than $20,000 a year, $1,600 a month? tant to start the work somewhere,” added the fire breaks, and we are looking forward to (see chart below for household number of members & income limits) Chamberland, who helped organize an Arbor seeing the trees planted on Saturday,” said Day ceremony over the weekend that was Board of Selectmen Chairman Diane attended by about 12 residents even though it # in household Income for year Income monthly Income weekly Panaccione. rained steadily that day. A lunch is expected to follow the ceremony There is also a vacancy on the TWAC if you on Saturday. 1 $20,036 $1,670 $386 are interested in helping to plant and care for trees throughout town. Residents who would 2 $26,955 $2,247 $519 Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909- like to be considered for the position should 4136, or by email at kflanders@stonebridge- file an application with Suhoski. 3 $33,874 $2,823 $652 press.com. NOW LOCATED at our Parish Ministry Center SPRING CABINET 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge Write (Next to Trinity Catholic Academy) SALE Us! All participants are eligible to come once a month. by Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

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Petit, 82, died the Korean War. 82, of Saint Anne-Saint chaplain at the American Embassy in Wednesday, April 25, 2012, He retired from the Patrick Parish, died Moscow (USSR) from 1976 to 1980. He was at UMass Memorial Commonwealth of MA as the Saturday, April 29, 2012 at superior of the Assumptionist Formation Healthcare/University maintenance director for the the rectory after a brief ill- Center in Brookline from 1980 to 1984 as well Campus, Worcester. Southbridge National Guard ness. as vocation director for the North American He leaves his wife of 48 Armory for over 30 years. After He leaves a brother, Province from 1981 to 1984. He then became years, Hazel (O’Claire) retirement, he worked at Sansoucy Funeral Roland P. “Peter” the pastor of Saint Anne-Saint Patrick Parish Petit. They were married Home for 25 years. Bonvouloir of N. from 1984 to 1992. He was associate pastor of August 31, 1963. He also Leo enjoyed traveling and his many trips to Providence, R.I.; two sisters, Annette S. Hart Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, a Hispanic leaves his son, Glen R. Petit of Southbridge Atlantic City.One of the highlights of his life and her husband Richard of Pittsfield and community, in New York City from 1992 to and his partner Dawn; a daughter Brenda and was for his 80th birthday when Leo went on a Yvette Chalock and her husband John of 1998. He was the pastor of the Hispanic com- her husband Richard Hodge of Sturbridge; trip to Las Vegas and to the Grand Canyon. Greenwood, S.C.; nephews and nieces; great- munity at Saint Joseph Church in Pawtucket, three grandchildren, Riley Hodge and Ryan Leo is a member of the Leonide J. Lemire nephews and great-nieces; a great-great- R.I. from 1999 to 2007, as well as chaplain of Hodge of Sturbridge, and Courtney Petit of VFW Post 6055. nephew and his religious brothers in the the Adult Correctional Institution in Southbridge; his daughter-in-law Wendy He was a member of the Senior bowling Assumptionist Community. Cranston, R.I. He has been in residence at (Taylor) Petit of Southbridge; two sisters, league, enjoyed trips to Foxwoods, playing He was preceded in death by his brother, Saint Anne-Saint Patrick parish since 2007. Alice and her husband Donald LaBarge of cards with his many friends, going to yard Adrien. Father Bonvouloir’s professional and reli- Tolland, Conn. and Claire and her husband sales, and enjoyed watching the UCONN Girls He was born in North Adams, the son of gious memberships include the American Kenneth Cram of Wilton, Maine; two Basketball Team. But he most enjoyed time Adrien and Gladys (St.Denis) Bonvouloir. Personnel and Guidance Association (1957 to nephews, William LaBarge and Barry spent with his family. He attended Assumption Preparatory 1970), secretary of the Weirton Ministerial LaBarge; a niece, Karen (Cram) Powers and Leo’s funeral was held Saturday, April 28, School in Worcester from 1944 to 1945 and Association in Weirton, W.Va. (1970-1975), five grandnephews. from the Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy later earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from member of the Weirton Rotary Club (1972- Leo was born in Southbridge, October 18, St., Southbridge, followed by a Mass at Notre Assumption College in Worcester in 1953. He 1975), the Inter Community Formation 1929, son of Alberic and Jeannette (Poirier) Dame Church, 446 Main St., Southbridge, studied at the Saint Augustine Institute in Program in Brookline (1980-1984), the Plenary Petit and lived here all his life. with Rev. Peter Joyce officiating. Lormoy, Frances and was awarded his STB Council of the North American Province of He was a member of Notre Dame Church, www.sansoucyfuneral.com from L’Institut Catholique de Paris in 1956. Assumptionists (1970-1976, 1981-1986 and 1997- served on the Festival Committee for several He received a Master of Education Degree 1999), member of the Provincial Council years and worked the Notre Dame Bingo for from Boston College in 1964. During a sabbat- (1990-2003) and Assumption College Trustee many years. ical in 1979 to 1980, he completed further stud- (1998-2009). ies at Weston College of Theology in A concelebrated Mass was held Wednesday, Cambridge. May 2, in the Saint Joachim Chapel, 16 Father Bonvouloir entered the Church St., with the Rev. Dennis Gallagher, George R. Suprenant, 87 Assumptionist Order at their novitiate in AA, Regional Superior, as the principal cele- FISKDALE — George R. friends and wonderful care- Quebec in 1951, where he pronounced tempo- brant. Burial was in Saint Anne’s Cemetery. Suprenant, 87, a lifelong givers. rary vows. He made perpetual vows in Donations may be made to the Fiskdale resident, died He was predeceased by a sis- Lormoy, France on Nov. 21, 1954. He was Augustinians of the Assumption Vocation Thursday, April 26, 2012, at ter, Doris Racicot of Fiskdale. ordained to the priesthood on March 24, 1957 Fund, Assumptionist Center, 330 Market St., Harrington Memorial Born in Fiskdale, April 29, in Lormoy by Bishop Jacques Menager, the Brighton, MA 02135. Hospital in Southbridge. 1924, he was the son of George auxiliary bishop of Versailles. Arrangements were under the direction of He leaves his wife of W. and Mary Ann (LaFlamme) He was a teacher of religion and Dean of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 nearly 65 years, Pauline B. Suprenant. Students at Assumption Preparatory School School St., Webster. (Fontaine) Suprenant. He was a member of St. Anne/St. Patrick’s from 1957 to 1968 and then headmaster there www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com They were married May 31, Church in Fiskdale. from 1968 to 1970. He served as associate pas- 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during World He is also survived by six: children Michael War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. G. Suprenant and his wife Lucille of He was a life-member of the VFW Post 6055, Blackstone, Claude Suprenant and his wife and the Holland Rod & Gun Club. Tina Arsenault, 56 Cathy of Fiskdale, Joel Suprenant and his Mr. Suprenant owned and operated Geo. R. SOUTHBRIDGE — Tina nieces. wife Rosa of Fiskdale, Denise Lindsay of Suprenant Construction from 1949-1995. Arsenault, 56, of Charlton Tina graduated from Tantasqua Regional Sharon, Conn. and her lifelong partner The funeral was held Wednesday, May 2, Street, died Tuesday, April High School in 1974. Michael Clementino, Lisa Remillard and her from the Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy 24, 2012 at her home after She worked for the American Optical Co., husband Bruce of Fiskdale, and Monique St., Southbridge, followed by a Mass at St. being stricken ill. Spectran and Schotts fiber Optics. Marinelli and her husband John of Fiskdale; Anne’s Church, 16 Church St., Fiskdale. She leaves her mother She was a member of the Fraternal Order 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a Burial with Military Honors will be private. Evelyn Arsenault; five of Eagles #334 and the VFW #6055, both in sister, Agnes Peloquin of Fiskdale, and many www.sansoucyfuneral.com brothers, her twin brother Southbridge. Frank W. Arsenault Jr. of She enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Southbridge, Edward Her funeral was held Tuesday, May 1 in the Renaud Sr. and his wife Darlene of Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy Grace M. Staudinger, 100 Southbridge, Ronald Renaud and his wife St., Southbridge. Therese of Sturbridge, Roland and his wife Memorial contributions may be made in STURBRIDGE and BOCA RATON, Fla. — and music. As an accomplished trumpet play- Nina of Southbridge, Richard Renaud and his Tina’s memory to her mother Evelyn Grace M. Staudinger, 100, of Boca Raton, a er, she was the leader of an all girls band in wife Barbara of Southbridge; two sisters, Arsenault, 14 Second St., Sturbridge, MA former longtime Sturbridge resident, passed the 1930’s. Juanita Normandin of Southbridge and 01566. away Feb. 28, 2012. After relocating to Florida in 2001 to escape Lynn Gorak and her husband Rod of An online guestbook is available at Her love of Cedar Lake and the Sturbridge the harsh New England winters, Grace Lakeland, Fla.; her good friend, Nancy Hefner www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. area began in 1969 when she and her husband remained homesick for “the lake.” Her final of Southbridge and many nephews and Charles bought summer property on the lake. request was to return home to Sturbridge to Eighteen years later they made Sturbridge be interred with her husband Charles who their retirement home and became full time died in 1996. residents. Grace is survived by a daughter, four sons, Paulette L. Cardin, 62 During her retirement years, Grace served seven grandchildren and nine great-grand- as an early president of the Cedar Lake children. STURBRIDGE —Paulette L. Cardin, 62, of She was a member of Saint Anne/Saint Association and active member of the Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., the Sturbridge Retirement Community, died Patrick’s Church in Fiskdale, and a former Sturbridge Lions Club. Southbridge, directed the arrangements. Friday, April 20, 2012, at UMass Memorial member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Throughout her life she was involved with www.sansoucyfuneral.com Healthcare/University Campus, Worcester. Southbridge. Girls Scouts, Parent Teachers Associations She is survived by an aunt, cousins, and She enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, many friends. and computer games. Paulette was the typist She was born in Southbridge, Oct. 2, 1949, for the Lions Club newsletter, and was also a daughter of the late Lucien E. and Lillia A. 25-year member of AA. (Beaudry) Cardin and lived many years in A Mass was held Thursday, April 26 at St. Southbridge before moving to Sturbridge. Anne’s/St. Patrick’s Church, 16 Church St., The true meaning of courage Paulette graduated from high school, and Fiskdale. Burial was at Saint Mary’s Dudley Secretarial School. Cemetery in Southbridge. MINOR Jason, 4, and the newest addition, Jackson, She was a former secretary at United Lens Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., who is now six months old. That is something continued from page A10 Co., in Southbridge, and Optim in Sturbridge, Southbridge, directed the arrangements. they fond they could all do together, and along and many years ago worked for Mass Rehab. with it, Justin inspired the team. challenges in life, and always will have a big We know that he will never have the chance responsibility. He goes for MRIs every six to do everything that everyone else can, but months to monitor the tumor growth, and he Justin understands that, and is happy for who takes eight pills a day and a shot every night. Send all obituary notices to the he is. Everything happens for a reason and I He will remain having to do this for as long as think something good is going to come out of he lives. this. Justin has touched the lives of so many Sturbridge Villager,25 Elm St., He has shown how courageous he is and people. He is my inspiration and hero. He other people have seen that in him. He loves seems to be the one who can always put a Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail sports, and he has recently been adopted to be smile on my face. the mascot of the James Madison University I have learned that whenever I think I’m to [email protected]. baseball team. He goes to all of their games, going through a hard time and I want some- throws the first ball and has quality time with thing, to think of Justin and his situation. He the team. has shown me the real meaning of courage Justin’s three broth- and I will hold it with me for life.” ers are also very much Keep flying, Superman. involved and are always there for their Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909-4130, brother. There is or by e-mail at [email protected]. Joshua, who is 10, RONNIE’S SEAFOOD RT. 31 CHARLTON DEPOT “Celebrating 40 Years 1972-2012” Now Open!

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BY NICK ETHIER got we had to earn. He wasn’t one of allowing McCarthy to score. Bartlett SPORTS STAFF WRITER those kids to throw four straight now led 2-1. WEBSTER — In a telling sign of balls.” The Warriors immediately the type of game the Tantasqua and Trailing 1-0 after Tantasqua regained the lead in the top of the Bartlett baseball teams played on scored a run — the only earned run fourth when Edward’s sac bunt was April 24, Warriors pitcher Eric of the contest — on a Proulx RBI mis-fielded and Lee Murphy — who Proulx surrendered more runs (two) single into left, Bartlett got two back had singled — scored. Edwards took than hits (one) in their 5-2 victory in the home half by using their third and John O’Connor plated him over the Indians. offensive philosophy to a T. with an RBI single. Both of the runs Proulx relin- “We preach to these guys all the “We did come back. We got the quished were unearned, and four of time that you have to put pressure runs across,” said Muska. “We did- the five runs Tantasqua scored were on the defense,” Way said. “You’re n’t get timely hitting in the begin- also unearned. going to be able to put pressure on ning of the game.” “As far as earned runs go, we lose any defense you want, whether it be Unearned runs in the sixth and that game 1-0,” Bartlett coach Jon the state champion or the last place seventh innings gave Tantasqua a 5- Way said. team.” 2 lead and although Phillips ruined But the main story was Proulx, Phillips was hit by a pitch, stole Proulx’s no-hit attempt, the Indians who struck out 16 — including one second base and took third on a were unable to get the tying run to inning where he fanned four as one passed ball. Evan Anderson then the plate. runner reached on a passed ball on a attempted a safety squeeze, but The Warriors are now 4-5 as they swinging strike three. Phillips was caught in a rundown try to get over the .500 mark. Proulx also took a no-hitter into between third base and home plate. “We need to build on those wins,” the bottom of the seventh inning. Phillips was eventually tagged out Muska said. But it wasn’t a typical no-hit bid as at home, but a heads-up Anderson Anderson went 5 2/3 innings and the Indians had drawn six walks, scampered over to third. took the loss for Bartlett, although had one batter hit by a pitch, saw “We didn’t roll over and play dead he pitched well enough to win. another reach on a safety squeeze there,” Way said of the misfortune “He keeps us in ballgames,” said bunt and another reach on an error of getting thrown out. “Now we Way. “When we make errors, he before Billy Phillips ripped have a runner on third.” finds a way to get guys out.” Bartlett’s only hit, a single to lead off Proulx’s next pitch reached the But the Indians committed too the frame. backstop on a passed ball and many errors as they dropped to 3-3. Tantasqua coach Mark Muska Anderson tied the game. Connor “We have to play fundamentally wasn’t surprised with Proulx’s abil- McCarthy then walked and Steven sound baseball,” said Way. “When ity to strike out so many batters Brennan’s pop fly to second base we do we hang around in ballgames while also allowing some to reach popped out of Zach Edwards’ glove and we find a way to win.” base. “He tends to do that because when he gets [ticked] off he overthrows. He gets mad and sometimes it works to his advantage, sometimes it does- n’t,” he said. “It’s a catch-22. Sometimes he gets more intense and focused [and sometimes] he over- throws and gets into worse trouble.” Way could only praise Proulx’s Nick Ethier photos work. Tantasqua pitcher Eric Proulx threw a one-hitter in the Warriors’ 5-2 victory over “He threw hard and he threw Bartlett. strikes,” he said. “The walks that we

Jake Gallant of Tantasqua takes a pitch low for a ball. Tantasqua’s Charlie DeCataldo follows through on his swing. HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Tantasqua 4, Bartlett 1 — The host McSweeney, Savannah Lundwall, Alli Tichy, Warriors’ softball team got blanked by the April 26 Warriors boys’ tennis team emerged victori- Jess Frio and Jess Farland also scored, with Indians, but Jordan Kingman pitched well in Tantasqua 4, St. Peter-Marian 1 — The ous over the Indians, winning the top two sin- Jess Farland registering five assists as well. defeat, tossing a four hitter. host Warriors boys’ tennis team improved to gles matches and both doubles competitions. Tantasqua 5, Bartlett 0 — The visiting Tantasqua 70, Uxbridge 66; Tantasqua 2-2 with a victory. Winners included Tom Tantasqua (4-2) winners included Connor Warriors girls’ tennis team improved to 5-1 95, Leicester 41 — In girls’ track and field Cloutier (No. 2 singles), Matt Proulx (No. 3 sin- Munnis (No. 1 singles), Tom Cloutier (No. 2 with a win over the Indians (2-1). action, Uxbridge’s Emily Cahill was a multi- gles), Erik Messier/Zach Mongeon (No. 1 dou- singles), Erik Messier/Zach Mongeon (No. 1 Nicole Cormier, Emily King and Ashley ple winner, placing first in the triple jump, bles) and Tim Eineberg/Connor Goyette (No. 2 doubles) and Austin Avanesian/James Mason won the singles matches for high jump, 100-meter hurdles and 200-meter doubles). Murray (No. 2 doubles). Tantasqua, while the doubles tandems of dash. Tantasqua’s Emily Gustavson won the April 27 Jacob Gatto won his No. 3 singles match for Amberlee Parker/Samantha Robinson and long jump and 400-meter dash. Tantasqua 15, Millbury 0 — The visiting Bartlett (0-3). Connor Parker/Narissa Tremblay also won. The Warriors are now 5-1, the Spartans 3-1 Warriors’ softball team exploded for eight first Tantasqua 3, Bartlett 0 — The visiting Bartlett’s No. 1 doubles team of Myranda and the Wolverines 0-6. inning runs and never looked back, as Jordan Warriors’ softball team shutout the Indians Smith and Katie King pushed its match to Uxbridge 76, Tantasqua 60; Tantasqua Kingman (four innings) and Jeszy McGuire behind the performance of pitcher Jordan three sets. 129.5, Leicester 6.5 — Alex Hellyar (long (one inning) combined on a two-hitter. Kingman. She threw a complete game three- April 25 jump, triple jump, 100-meter hurdles) and McGuire was also productive at the plate, hitter, striking out 11. Kayla DiBiasie and Tantasqua 9, Grafton 3 — Tyler Aaron Anderstrom (two mile, 800 meters) going 4-for-4, while Kaylee Desroches was 3- Amanda Martin each went 2-for-4 for Desmarais pitched six innings for the were multiple winners for the Warriors, while for-4 was 6 RBIs. Tantasqua. Warriors’ baseball team and didn’t allow an the Spartans’ Jerry Drane took first in the 100- April 28 Lucy Orne pitched well for Bartlett, while earned run. Cam Simoneau was 3-for-4 with 3 meter and 200-meter dashes. Westborough 16, Tantasqua 10 — The Tori McIntyre was 1-for-3. RBIs and Eric Proulx and Kyle Lavallee con- Tantasqua is now 4-2, Uxbridge 3-2 and the host Warriors girls’ lacrosse team couldn’t Tantasqua 14, Worcester 1 — The host tributed two hits apiece. Wolverines 0-4. overcome the undefeated Rangers (8-0), as Warriors girls’ lacrosse team improved to 7-2- Tantasqua is now an even 5-5. Tantasqua 4, Grafton 1 — The visiting Tantasqua dropped to 7-3-1. 1 after four players — Melissa Frio, Cassidy Tantasqua 3, Grafton 2 — The host Warriors girls’ tennis team defeated the Melissa Frio (three goals) and Taylor Robert, Olivia Connly and Alyx Darger — Warriors boys’ tennis team edged the Indians, Indians, sweeping the singles matches and Farland (two goals) had multiple goal games each scored two goals. Taylor Farland, Teagan improving to 5-2. Winners for Tantasqua winning first doubles. Singles winners for for the Warriors. Other scorers included included Tom Cloutier (No. 2 singles), Matt Tantasqua (6-1) included Nicole Cormier, Cassidy Robert, Jess Farland, Alyx Darger, Proulx (No. 3 singles) and the tandem of Erik Emily King and Ashley Mason. The first dou- Jess Frio, and Alli Tichy. Messier/Zach Mongeon (No. 1 doubles). bles team of Samantha Robinson and Connor NEW Grafton 3, Tantasqua 0 — The visiting Parker also won. 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BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — The Shepherd Hill lacrosse team fell down 3-0 early to rival Tantasqua and trailed 6-4 after three quarters before outscor- ing the Warriors 5-2 in the fourth to win a wild 9-8 decision on April 26. The Rams’ Collin Conley scored with 1:09 to play in regulation to tie the score at 8-8, and then again with 29 seconds left to lift the Hill. “I think it was a big character builder,” Shepherd Hill coach Mark Kelley said of the victory. “We went down three goals and to fight back and win it in regulation, I’m proud of them.” Meanwhile, Tantasqua coach David Ashworth called the loss “dis- appointing.” “I think at the end it was our offense’s inability to control the ball and a couple defensive breakdowns at the very end…but they played good all game,” he said. The Warriors’ Aaron Rice netted three quick first quarter goals to give his team the lead. Joe Green assisted on the first strike and Alex Lucas got the helpers on the other two. But a three-goal cushion in lacrosse isn’t enough to be able to Nick Ethier photos breathe a sigh of relief, and Eric Wilson of Tantasqua, left, shakes off a stick-check from Shepherd Hill’s Zack Goddard. Ashworth knew it. “It was a pretty good start, but in lacrosse it’s always the ebb and trailing by a similar 3-0 score, “it Ashworth speculated that both may flow,” he said, noting that no lead — wouldn’t have been a problem.” have suffered slight concussions other than something around 10-0 — What turned into a problem for and will hopefully be able to return is safe. Tantasqua were the losses of in a game or two. To put it in perspective, Ashworth starters Dan Gillmeister and Alex Due to the ebb and flow, and the made mention that if his team was Lucas, both to head trauma. injuries, Shepherd Hill bounced back and scored the next three goals to tie the score. Netting the goals were Conley twice and Kurt Kauppinen. The Warriors battled back with the next two goals — one from Rice, the other from Brandon Haghighi — to lead 5-3 at halftime. Tantasqua made it 6-3 on a Green goal, but the Rams scored next on a strike from Sean Fleming (Cody Peck assist) to cut into the deficit, 6- 4, entering the fourth quarter. Shepherd Hill grabbed its first lead at 7-6 by scoring the first three goals of the quarter. Matt Rayla scored on the power play, Kyle Amico (Rayla assist) tied it and Fleming (Chris Dutting assist) reg- istered the go-ahead goal. The Warriors showed no quit, though, and scored the next two to regain the lead, 8-7. Green tied it from close range after receiving a feed from Kyle Haghighi, who had three assists. Tantasqua’s Andrew Tichy then bounced one in after grabbing Rice’s pass. Conley scored the equalizer as the one-minute mark loomed, spinning Tantasqua’s Alex Lucas (23) runs with the ball as Shepherd Hill’s Chris Dutting and weaving his way through multi- approaches. Lucas — one of the top players in the region — was lost in the first ple Tantasqua defenders. Then, 40 quarter due to an apparent concussion and Warriors coach David Ashworth hopes seconds later, Conley did it again, his senior will miss one or two games at most. moving from behind the net, curling toward a strong shooting angle and firing a high shot past Warriors goalie Tyler Trainor. “We always want that go-to guy Tantasqua’s Nick Beaudry runs past Shepherd Hill players while maintaining posses- and Collin Conley was that guy for sion of the ball. us today,” Kelley said of his senior captain and leading scorer. “When the game was on the line that’s who I wanted to have the ball.” The game had a postseason feel to it, with both squads knowing each other so well. “It is that traditional Thanksgiving rivalry,” Kelley said. “It’s just in a different sport. It’s always a close game and they always play very well against them. I’m just glad that we came out on the other end of it this time.” Tantasqua won the first decision this season, 10-8. Speaking of the postseason, both teams are attempting to qualify for the district tournament for the first time in school history. Both teams are in their fourth varsity season. “We want it bad,” Kelley said, as the Rams improved to 7-3. “We still have a big season ahead of us [and we’re] still trying to make the districts,” added Ashworth, as the Warriors dropped to 7-4. Both teams need two more victo- Collin Conley of Shepherd Hill, left, scoops the ball in his stick as Tantasqua’s Kyle ries to secure a spot in the playoffs. MacGillivray (11) looks on.

Shepherd Hill’s Kevin LeBlanc (6) gets inside positioning on Tantasqua’s Joe SPORTS BRIEFS Green during the game-opening faceoff.

Worcester Sunday Night Men’s Softball League. All games are played in Worcester and Auburn. The league Hemlock Ridge forming leagues for starts on May 6 and runs through the month of August. For more information and price please contact Mark Dr. Gill’s Eye Center 2012 season Mateiko at [email protected] or (508) 867-4648. • Comprehensive Eye Exams Hemlock Ridge golf course is forming leagues for the • Contact Lenses & Eye Glasses upcoming 2012 season. There will be leagues throughout • Equipped With The Latest Technology morning and afternoon for both men and women from Monday through Saturday. Please call the clubhouse at Tantasqua Athletic Hall of Fame • Most Insurances & HMO’s Accepted (508) 347-9935 for more information. seeks applications Dr. Amarjeet S. Gill The Tantasqua Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame 473 Main Street (Rt. 20) Sturbridge, MA 01518 Worcester Sunday Night Men’s Committee is now accepting applications for members of the Class of 2012. Deadline for applications is June 1. For 508-347-7997 Softball League looking for teams more information, please visit tantasqua.org/ths. Click Available Monday-Friday • Evening Appointments Available on the Athletics page for the Hall of Fame information, The Worcester Sunday Night Men’s Softball League is criteria and forms. looking for teams. This will be the 22nd year of the 16 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, May 4, 2012 CALENDAR The calendar page is a free service Please write “calendar” in the subject SOUTHBRIDGE — The Blessed Fishing will begin promptly at 8 a.m. offered for listings for government, line. All calendar items will be insert- John Paul II FLEA MARKET, at the SOUTHBRIDGE — A free Health & and end at 2 p.m. The public is invit- educational and nonprofit organiza- ed under the actual date of the event. Sacred Heart Campus, 40 Charlton WELLNESS FAIR sponsored by The ed to participate. Cost for non-mem- tions. Send all calendar listings and We will print such listings as space St., Southbridge, is open from 9 a.m. Body Wellness Center will be held bers is $10 person, club members $8. happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay allows. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. Donations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5 Prizes for the heaviest fish in four at Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90 Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at (508) accepted on Saturdays and Mondays at the LaSalle Reception Hall, Main categories. For those interested in 764-8015 or by e-mail to SATURDAY from 9:30 to 1 p.m. For more informa- Street, Southbridge. There will be learning to fish, no fishing license is [email protected]. tion, call 508-765-3701. many health exhibitors and practi- required on the 150-acre Hamilton MAY 5 tioners, fun activities for kids, Preserve. Some free bait will be avail- music, food, raffles, door prizes able, just bring a pole. This is a rain and much more. For more event or shine event. Food and drinks will information, visit www.body- be available for purchase. wellnesscenter.net. MONDAY SOUTHBRIDGE — The MAY 7 Southbridge Little League YARD STURBRIDGE — There will be a SALE fundraiser will be held SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, CLASS from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at May 5 on the Southbridge Town Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Common. Have “treasures” you Picker Road, Sturbridge. The course want to sell. Rent a space for $10 will be taught by Jane Cutting, Certified Instructor. Recertification and sell your wares! Don’t want fee is $110; New Certification fee is to setup a table — donate your $135. To register, call Jane at 508-347- “treasures” to the Southbridge 8181 ext. 103 or visit Little League. If you want to rent jcutting@rehabresourcesinc. org. a space or donate items, call For additional class dates visit Carol at 508-764-8752 or Debby at www.rehabresources inc.org. 774-253-1261 or email carol.lin- [email protected]. TUESDAY MAY 8 BRIMFIELD — Hitchcock FISKDALE — The Cornerstone Free Academy’s FARMERS Café, the Tantasqua Regional High MARKET continues each School in-house, student-run Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. RESTAURANT, will be open for busi- through Nov. 17. Stop by for ness for the 2011-2012 school from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday starter plants, locally-grown sea- and Thursday. The menu changes on sonal produce, and home-made a weekly basis and you can view the products. New vendors always most current offerings by going to welcome. Visit www.hitchcocka- www.tantasqua.org and clicking on cademy.org for more informa- the Cornerstone Café tab. The tion. More details on the annual Tantasqua Pastry Display Case will Farmers’ Market Festival in July also be open during Cornerstone will be coming soon. Café hours and offers a full assort- ment of seasonal baked goods for sale. If you have any questions about BRIMFIELD — Tornado the restaurant, call a member of the Relief OUTREACH OPPORTU- culinary staff at 508-347-3045. NITY to help those still recover- ing from last year’s tornado will WEDNESDAY be held from 8 a.m. to noon on MAY 9 Saturday, May 5. In conjunction SOUTHBRIDGE — Would you like with the Brimfield Tornado to learn to reduce your stress natu- Relief Center, the Ecumenical rally? DROP IN MEDITATION from 6 Fellowship is sponsoring an out- to 7 p.m. every Wednesday at reach morning to help homes Catholic Charities, 79 Elm St., clean up debris, rake, chip, plant, Southbridge. For more information, etc. Please meet at First call 508-765-5936. Funded through a Congregational Church of grant from the Greater Worcester Brimfield at 8 a.m. Any tools and Community Foundation. gloves that you can bring would SOUTHBRIDGE — Catholic be appreciated. There will be a Charities and the Tri-Community free BBQ lunch provided at YMCA are sponsoring a WALK FOR Brimfield Congregational after WELLNESS from 4 to 5 p.m. every the work morning. For more Wednesday. Meet at 4 p.m. at the information, call 508-347-9642. Westville Recreation Area, Southbridge. All ages are welcome. SOUTHBRIDGE — The FOS Group will be doing community SOUTHBRIDGE — Catholic Charities invites you to sample a free CLEAN-UP Saturday,May 5 from RELAXATION EXPERIENCE from 6 9 to 11 a.m. If you would like to to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Catholic participate, meet at Mary E. Charities, 79 Elm St., Southbridge. Wells Junior High School park- Meditation is a state of restful alert- ing lot. Locations of clean-up to ness that is easy to learn. It has no be determined that day.Bags will religious overtones; there is no belief be provided. Please dress appro- required. priately. For further informa- tion, please call Monique Manna at (774) 230-0156 or Denise THURSDAY Clemence at (508) 277-4494. MAY 10 FISKDALE — The Cornerstone STURBRIDGE – The Women’s Café, the Tantasqua Regional High Fellowship of Elm Street School in-house, student-run Congregational Church is hold- RESTAURANT, will be open for busi- ing a BAKE SALE from 9 a.m. to ness for the 2011-2012 school from 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at Stop & 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday Shop Market in Sturbridge. and Thursday. The menu changes on a weekly basis and you can view the SUNDAY most current offerings by going to www.tantasqua.org and clicking on MAY 6 the Cornerstone Café tab. The STURBRIDGE — Hamilton Tantasqua Pastry Display Case will Rod and Gun Club is holding a also be open during Cornerstone FISHING DERBY Sunday May 6, Café hours and offers a full assort- at the club at 24 Hamilton Road, ment of seasonal baked goods for sale. If you have any questions about Sturbridge, easily found between the restaurant, call a member of the New Boston Road and Cedar culinary staff at 508-347-3045. Street. The derby will begin with registration beginning at 7 a.m.

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Send your club’s information to TRIPS * May 8: A tribute to Buddy Holly. You will Norbulingkha Palace, Jorkhang Temple, the OFFERED, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA hear songs like Peggy Sue, That’ll be the Day, majestic Potala Palace of the Dali Lama and 01550, or e-mail to atremblay@stonebridge- Oh Boy, Rave on and True love Ways. For DUDLEY SENIORS Sera Monastery,a scenic drive over Kambala press.com. The Trips Offered section will only $70 enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a full meal, DUDLEY – The Dudley Seniors Travel Pass for splendid views of snow capped run as space permits. wine, dessert all this happens at the beauti- Group was formed to provide affordable mountains and the vast Tibetan plateau and ful Log Cabin. trips for senior citizens in Dudley and the more. There is an extension to Bhutan (Oct. * June 14: Chicken and slots. For only $47 20 to Oct. 26) for those who want to extend UNION SAINT JEAN-BAPTISTE surrounding towns. All are welcome. you will travel on a deluxe motor coach to Brochures are available at the Dudley their stay to this exotic Himalayan country. SOUTHBRIDGE — Council No. 12, Union Wright’s Farm Restaurant. After their Library. $75 deposit required when you famous chicken dinner you will travel to the Saint Jean-Baptiste, a non-profit fraternal, reserve. For reservations or more informa- TOP NOTCH TOURS offers the following trips. All trips are open Twin River Casino for an afternoon of slot tion, call Audrey at 508-943-8395. to the public without restrictions. You do not play. You will receive a gaming package at * June 10-16: Lilac time on Mackinac WARREN — Top Notch Tours for Seniors have to be a member of USJB to attend a Twin River. Island. Brochures available at the Dudley and Friends is offering the following trips. sponsored event. If you are interested in any * July 19: Boston Duck Tour. $87 will get a Library,the Oxford Senior Center and online For reservations and more information, call of the trips, please call for additional infor- trip to Boston where you will board a Duck. at www.grouptrips.com/dudleyseniors. Marlene at 413-436-5311. mation and for reservations. All trips do These are the same vehicles you see when * May 18-21: Washington, D.C. (four days require a reservation and a payment form. the sport teams celebrate their victories. You and three nights) includes spacious deluxe Gift certificates are also available. The recip- will tour Boston on land and water. We will DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA motor coach, 3 nights lodging (6 meals) 3 con- then enjoy a lunch at Skip Jack’s we will also ient can apply the gift certificate to any The Daughters of Isabella is holding the tinental breakfasts and 3 full dinners with have little time at the Prudential. excursions of his/her choice up to the face following trips, which are open to the public. one night entertainment. Two-day guided * August: Gambling at Foxwoods casino value of the certificate. Call Ted Bartlett at The bus pick-ups are at the Big Bunny tour of the White House, memorials and and mystery envelope day. $25 gets you a 508-764-7909 for more details of any of the Parking Lot in Southbridge and Tracy Court much more. The price is $399 per person and deluxe motor coach from the Southbridge trips. If no answer, please leave a message on and Davis Street (Municipal Parking Lot includes all taxes and meal gratuities. Community Center to Foxwoods, $10 toward the answering machine. The possibility of behind Commerce Insurance on Main Street) Sept. 8-16: Nashville (9 days and 8 nights), the buffet and $10 in keno tickets subject to additional day trips may take place. Watch in Webster. Please note that final payment is deluxe motor coach transportation with the casino. The bus will leave the for these special announcements. due 30 days prior to tour departure date. snacks, drinks, activities, 8 nights lodging Community Center at 7 a.m. I must have a * June 15: Evening at the Boston Pops, Your deposit on these tours confirms your (14 meals) 8 continental breakfasts and 6 full minimum of 30 and money is due at time of Symphony Hall, Boston for the 8 p.m. concert reservation. Please make checks payable to: dinners, great shows and entertainment, sign up. with reserved second balcony seating. Keith “Bernadette Circle No. 709” and mail to museums and much more. The price is $769 *September 25: Beatlemania at Twin River. Lockhart, Conductor, and the Boston Pops Bernadette Circle No 709, Post Office Box per person and includes all taxes and meal For $82 you will travel on a deluxe motor Orchestra will feature a “Vision of America” 201, Webster, MA 01570. Tour components are gratuities. coach to the Twin River casino. Upon arrival concert and a stirring multimedia work. subject to change, based on availability. * June 24-26: Atlantic City Special, three we will receive a gaming package and have Cost is $51 per person. Departure is 5:30 p.m. Changes will be noted. For further informa- days and two nights. The trip includes time in the casino. We will the have lunch from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, tion or reservations, please call either Jan deluxe motor coach transportation with and a show.We will hear the music that made LaRochelle Way, Depot Square, Southbridge. Caouette at 508-887-2215; Bernadette Langlois (CD/DVD/WiFi) with fun, games, drinks and the Beatles famous. This is a ticketed event Gift Certificates for this concert are avail- at 508-943-8047 or Suzanne Clearwater at 774- snacks. and seating is assigned by signup date so able on request at 508-764-7909. 230-0669 (cell) or 508-943-4579 (home). The two nights lodging, $25 per person casino book early. * August 12: “Sunday Afternoon at Daughters of Isabella is a nonprofit and bonus, two delicious buffet meals and a casi- * November: Gambling at Foxwoods casino Tanglewood” for the 2:30 p.m. concert in the charitable Catholic women’s organization. no show ticket. Located right on Atlantic and mystery envelope day. $25 gets you a Koussevitsky Music Shed preceded by a * June 10: Tour of Lake Winnipesauke City famous Boardwalk, Resorts Casino pro- deluxe motor coach from the Southbridge luncheon at the Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge. includes luncheon and cruise. Bus leaves vides easy access to all of the Atlantic City Community center to Foxwoods, $10 toward Christoph von Dohnanyi, Conductor, and the Southbridge at 8:30 a.m. and leaves Webster great attractions at an incredible price. The the buffet and $10 in keno tickets subject to Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform at 9 a.m. The cost is $67 per person. cost is $215 double, $210 triple and $279 sin- the casino. The bus will leave the music of Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss * July 1: Spectacular Tall Ships, United gle. Community Center at 7 a.m. I must have a with guest performer Paul Lewis, pianist. State Navy ships, narrated sightseeing * Sept. 21: Bourne Scallop Festival, minimum of 30 and money is due at time of Cost: $109 per person (motor-coach, concert, cruise and a great day in Boston. Bus leaves Sandwich Glass Museum and Christmas sign up. luncheon, gratuity, taxes). Available is a Southbridge at 8 a.m. and leaves Webster at Tree Shop. Trip includes a luxury motor budget payment plan. Departure: 8:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. The cost is $65 per person. coach with CD/DVD’WiFi, a day filled with from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER * August 12: Rhode Island Lighthouse fresh air and fun, great food and friends, all LaRochelle Way – Depot Square, cruise includes Narragansett Bay located in Buzzards Bay. The Bourne Scallop Southbridge. Reservation deadline is August CHARLTON — The Charlton Senior Lighthouses, narrated cruise and Webster Festival features craft booths and exciting 3. Center is offering the following trips. All Old Country buffet luncheon. Bus leaves entertainment. You’ll enjoy a traditional * August 18: Long Island Wine Country – ages are welcome. You do not have to live in Southbridge at 9:30 a.m. and leaves Webster scallop dinner or herb chicken with all the Cruise to Orient Point, Long Island, re-board Charlton or be a senior citizen. Mail checks at 10 a.m. The cost is $62 per person. extras. Later visit the Sandwich Glass a coach to one of the wineries for a tour and to PO Box 688, Charlton, MA 01507. All pick- * August 19: “Squabbles” cabaret and lob- Museum and actually view artisans blowing tasting. Enjoy a lobster or steak luncheon at ups are at St. Joseph’s Church. Your cars ster at the Newport Playhouse Lobster Fest. glass. A special treat afterwards will be a the Soundview Restaurant overlooking Long may be left there. For more information, call Bus leaves Southbridge at 8:30 a.m. and visit to the largest Christmas Tree Shop Island Sound. After lunch enjoy free time to Carolyn Gauthier at (508) 248-4795. leaves Webster at 9 a.m. The cost is $85 per where “everyone loves a bargain.” The cost visit some of the many shops and galleries in * June: The Mainely Moose Fun Tour 2012. person. is $57 per person. Seats are limited. Call to the quaint Village of Greenport. Late after- The cost is $189 per person, double occupan- * September 23: Good, fun festival and reserve your seat ASAP. noon, we cruise across Long Island Sound cy. It includes two days and one night at the canal cruise at the Bourne Scallop Festival. and up the Thames River to New London, Grand Summit Hotel and three meals. Bus leaves Southbridge at 7:30 a.m. and ADVENTURE TOURS OF WARREN Conn. Cost is $135 per person. Departure is 7 Lobster bake at Foster’s Downeast on the leaves Webster at 8 a.m. The cost is $62 per a.m. from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, way up. Grafton Notch State Park, Screw person. WARREN — Adventure Tours of Warren LaRochelle Way – Depot Square, Auger Falls and Umbagog Lake. Include a * October 7: Lake Winnipesauke Turkey is offering the following tours and presenta- Southbridge. Chondola ride to the top of North Peak. More Train, Hart’s turkey lunch and train ride, tions. For more information or complete itin- * September 18: “Big E Day” – Southbridge info and date are to be announced. Anheuser Busch factory tour and eraries call Randall at (413) 436-5357, departure: 8:45 a.m. and return time about 7 * July 2: Tall Ships and Opsail. The cost is Clydesdales and brilliant fall foliage. Bus Adventure Tours of Warren, P.O. Box 1509, p.m. Cost is $34 per person (admission and $62 per person and includes transportation leaves Southbridge at 7 a.m. and leaves Warren, MA 01083; [email protected]. transportation). to Boston. On arrival in Boston you will Webster at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $67 per per- * May 12: Swan Lake – Festival Ballet * October 15 – 16: “Jonah” – 2012 World board the Provincetown II cruise vessel for son. Providence presents what has been hailed as Premier, Millennium Sight and Sound an exciting 1 ? hour narrated Boston Harbor * October 9-15: Myrtle Beach spectacular. “the most impressive, moving and enduring: Theater, Lancaster, Pa. in Amish Country. Cruise to view the world, largest and grand- Get ready for lots of fun. Details to be of the classical ballets, Swan Lake, a story of Trip includes deluxe motor-coach trans- est sailing ships. Returning to dockside you announced. good and evil, of beauty and love; includes portation, lodging at the Crown Plaza Hotel, will now be able to view ships docked. After * November 11-13: Atlantic City’s orchestra seat and deluxe motor coach trans- Reading, PA, a wine and cheese reception a visit to Quincy Market and the beautiful Tropicana, two buffets, $25 cash bonus, show. portation. The cost is $69 per person. and complete dinner followed by a musical Rose Kennedy Greenway we will return Bus leaves Webster at 7 a.m. and leaves * May 15: A preview of 2013 international comedy show, a visit to Bethlehem and the home at 5 p.m. Southbridge at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $179 per trips at Wok Inn at 6:30 p.m., 152 W. Main St. new Sands Casino with $35 bonus package * Aug. 21: Maine Lobster and a Show. The person. W. Brookfield, door prizes, refreshments, included. Sightseeing and visits to Kitchen cost is $82.95 per person and includes Twin * December 2: Hukelau Hawaiian cash bar. Kettle Shops, Intercourse Cannery an Amish Lobsters at the Clambake in Scarborough Christmas tour, show, cuisine and Bright * May 17-29: Alaska Discovery Land and quilt shop and the performance of “Jonah.” and a show “American Bandstand, Rat Pack, Nights. Bus leaves Webster at 9:30 a.m. and Cruise, including a 7-night southbound Cost is $279 per person double. Cancellation and Motown” across the street at the theater, Southbridge at 10 a.m. The cost is $65 per per- cruise aboard the Coral Princess or Diamond Insurance and budget payment plan avail- transportation to and from Maine. son. Princess, Fairbanks, Danali National Park, able. Depart at 7a.m., Registry of Motor * Sept.19: The Osmond Brothers at Denali Express Rail Car, Hubbard Glacier, Vehicles, Depot Square, Southbridge. Foxwood. The cost is $72 per person. The Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, * November 17: A day in New York City – to boys have been at it for 50 years and have BERNARD DUBE and the Inside Passage. Trip is 13 days and do as you wish. Sightseeing, visit a museum, sold over 80 million albums. The Osmond SPENCER — Bernard Dube is offering the includes 21 meals, hotel, air and cruise and shop, dine, attend a matinee Broadway show, Brothers will have you dancing and singing following trips. For more information, call port taxes. Passport required. The cost is etc., Departure from Southbridge is 6:30 a.m. along. After the show you will have time to Bernard at (508) 885-3098. $4649 per person. with return time to Southbridge about 10:30 use your complimentary buffet ticket and * June 18-29: Canadian Rockies featuring * June 2: Narragansett Bay Cruise & p.m. Cost is $52 per person. Please reserve keno money at the casino. Calgary, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Lunch – A narrated cruise aboard the cele- early. * Nov. 25 and 26: Holiday magic. The cost is Jasper National Park, Yoho National Parka, brated 400 passenger Millennium; 10 light- * December 1: Christmas at Olde Mistic $299 per person, North Pole Express, Radio picturesque Lake Louise and Emerald Lake, houses, Narragansett Bay, Newport Harbor; Village – the annual Holiday Festival with City Music Hall w/Rockettes, transportation the Columbia Icefield, including a guided lunch at the Quonset ‘O’ Club; shopping and 60 one-of-a-kind gift shops, restaurants and and lodging, included. drive across Athabasca Glacier on a special sightseeing at Wickford Village. The cost is free entertainment through the village and glacier vehicle, a journey on the famous $89 per person. Gazebo Square. Cost is $35 for adults and $25 Rocky Mountaineer train through the * June 9: China’s Terracotta Army – Join for children 4-12 years. There is no charge for FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE SENIOR Canadian Rockies, Kamloops, Vancouver, us for an exhibition featuring the famed children under 3. Optional visit on your own CENTER Victoria, the splendid Butchart Gardens and Terracotta Warriers of Chinese Emperor is the nearby Mistic Sea Aquarium. STURBRIDGE — The Friends of more. Qin Shu Huang at New York’s Discovery Departure time from Registry of Motor Sturbridge/Fiskdale Seniors present the fol- * April 23 to May 8, 2013: Spain and Center; free time for lunch, shopping or the- Vehicles, Southbridge at 8:45 a.m. and return lowing trips. Flyers are available at the Portugal plus Lourdes and Fatima, including ater in New York’s Time Square area after- time about 5 p.m. Reservation deadline is Sturbridge Senior Center. For reservations Barcelona, Montserrat, Dali Museum in ward. The cost is $89 per person. November 17. and information, phone Tina at 508-347-9028 Figueras, Carcassonne (France), Lourdes * June 30: Block Island Adventure – Spend * December 8: Festival of Christmas Lights or Marie at 508-347-9173. Checks, payable to Shrine, the Basque country of France and a summer’s day on Block Island, just 12 miles at the La Salette Shrine – concert of Friends of Sturbridge Seniors, are due one Spain in the scenic Pyrenees region, San off the coast of Rhode Island; includes Fr. Pat, the singing priest, in the Shrine month in advance and may be mailed to Tina Sebastien, Bilbao, Leon, Burgos, Santiago de deluxe motor coach transportation, ferry Chapel, visit the international display of Galati, 97 Wallace Road, Sturbridge, MA Compostela, Porto, Fatima Shrine, Lisbon, ride to Block Island and a bus tour. The cost Nativity sets, the gift and book shop, the 01566 or brought to the Sturbridge Senior Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. is $79 per person. Candle Shrine, the bistro and preceded by a Center. Trip prices include driver gratuity. * May 22 to June 2, 2013: Yellowstone * July 14: Herkimer Diamond Mine – luncheon at Wright’s Farm Restaurant. Cost Bus trips leave from Bethlehem Lutheran National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Explore the Erie Canan aboard the Lil is $39 for adults and $29 for children ages 4 to Church, Route 131 in Sturbridge. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse National Diamond II; enjoy a chicken barbecue at the 10. There is no charge for children 3 and * June 11: Music of the “Jersey Boys” with Monument, Badlands National Park, Devil’s Waterfront Grille; shop at the Mohawk under. Departure from the Registry of Motor original artists of Frankie Valli & the 4 Tower National Monument, Canyonlands Center; and search for diamonds at the Vehicles, Southbridge at 10:45 a.m. and Seasons at the Garde Arts Theater in New Natinal Park, Arches National Park, Denver, Herkimer Diamond Mine. Limited to 45 pas- expected return time 8 p.m. Reservation London, Conn. and Mohegan Sun Casino. Pike’s Peak and more. sengers. The cost is $110 per person. deadline is December 5. The Hit Men entertain with the great musi- * August 8-20, 2013: Scandinavia, Norway: * July 14-22: Trains of the Colorado cal hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s such as “Oh Oslo, a scenic ride on the Flam Railway, an Rockies, includes Denver, Rocky Mountain SOUTHBRIDGE SENIORS What a Night”, “Sherry”, “Leroy Brown”, exciting fjord cruise to Gudvangen, National Park, Georgetown Loop Railroad, and many more. Before the show, we stop at medieval Bergen, Viking Ship Museum, etc. Grand Junction, Durango & Silverton SOUTHBRIDGE — The Casaubon Senior Mohegan Sun Casino. Everyone receives a Denmark: Copenhagen, Elsinore and Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park, Royal Center is offering the following trips that are $30 Gaming Package plus One Food Credit Kronburg Castle, etc. Sweden: Stockholm, Gorge Railroad, Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, open to the public. Please check flyers for for Buffet or most restaurants. (Note: Casino Drottningholm Palace, etc. Finland: Garden of the Gods and more. The trip is 9 cancellation policies and trip insurance reserves right to modify Gaming Packages). Helsinki, Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Park, days and includes 12 meals, hotels, air and availability. Day trips must be paid for at the The cost is $77 per person. No refunds after etc. Estonia: cruise to Tallinn, a bustling port taxes. The cost is $2619 per person. time you sign up. You must also include a 5/11/12. city of medieval walls, turrets, spires and * July 21: Ogunquit Lobstering Cruise – phone number so you can be informed of bus * July 9: Newport Playhouse and Lobster winding cobbled streets. Join us aboard Finestkind’s lobstering departure times. Trips are open to the pub- Bake in Newport, R.I. Buffet dinner includes * October 6-21, 2013: Witness the majestic cruise; afterward enjoy the sights, sounds, lic! Please check flyers for cancellation poli- 1 1/4 lb. boiled lobster, shrimp, mussels, corn peaks of the Himalayas and Mount Everest, and tastes of Ogunquit’s Perkin’s Cove. Walk cies and trip insurance availability. Make on cob, roast chicken, potatoes, salad, BBQ Kathmandu (Nepal), Patan, Buddhists the Marginal Way; take the Trolley to the end checks payable to the Southbridge Senior chicken, sweet potatoes, ham, baked beans, shrines and temples, rickshaw ride through of the line; the day is yours start to finish. Citizens Association, 153 Chestnut St., desserts, and coffee. In the theater, the play a bustling bazaar, Chitwan National Park, The cost is $79 per person. Southbridge, MA 01550. Contact Jim Julian you’ll enjoy is “The Kitchen Witches.” After Tharu Ethnic Village, an exciting jungle boat * July 28: Summer Place Mystery Trip – at the Casaubon Senior Center Monday, the play,return to dining area where the per- trip, an elephant safari ride (or another Our fifth annual summer mystery trip will Wednesday or Friday mornings from 8:30 to formers continue entertaining with a included option), scenic drives to enjoy out- bring you to a seacoast town; lunch, shop- 10 a.m. or call 774-922-4049 or e-mail him at Cabaret Show of laughter and song. The standing mountain views, Lhasa (Tibet), [email protected]. costs is $81 per person. Pick up at 9:45 a.m. Tibetan folklore show, Drepung Monastery, Turn To TRIPS, page A3 Friday, May 4, 2012 • THE VILLAGER • 3 Try some sOup with tasty chemistry

Covers), 8 pm to 12 am, Grille, 257 Park Ave, Acoustified• , 9 p.m., Gas • Renburke & Mr. P, 9 p.m., HOT SPOT Countryside Pub, 83 Worcester, Mass. Light Cafe, 59 Schofield The Dark Horse, Southbridge, continued from page 1 Mechanic St., Warren, Mass. TUESDAY, MAY 8 • Bluegrass, 8 p.m., The Avenue, Dudley, Mass. Mass. • Rigagoo, 9 p.m., TJ • Brumby, 8 p.m., Dunnys Dark Horse, Southbridge, • Emerald City Band - • Larry & Will Parquette, O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. Tavern, East Brookfield, • Relative Sound, 4 p.m., Mass. Brandt Taylor, 8:30 p.m., The 8:30 p.m., Bella’s Martini Bar, • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., The Mass. Route 56 Roadside Bar & • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Village Lounge, Woodstock Putnam, Conn. Duck, Sturbridge, Mass. • Rob Adams, 6:30 p.m., Grill, N. Oxford, Mass. Point Breeze, Webster, Mass. Ave., Putnam, Conn. • Jeffrey Foucault, 8 p.m., • Bill McCarthy, 8 p.m., The Rovezzi’s Ristorante, • Open Mic w/Brett • Steve Malec, 8 pm to 12 • Jenelle Live, 8:30 p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Dark Horse, Southbridge, Sturbridge, Mass. Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, a.m., Bella’s Bistro, Putnam, Bella’s Martini Bar, Putnam, Pomfret, Conn., $10 Mass. • Joe Macey, 9 p.m., TJ Webster, Mass. Conn. Conn. • Kearsley, The Gold Eagle • sOup, 9 p.m., The Gaslight O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. • Relative Sound, 8:30 p.m., • Songwriter Sessions - Lisa @ The Laurel House, 395 exit Cafe, 59 Schofield Ave., • Desert Rain, 9 p.m., The Cady’s Tavern, Route 44, Martin Hosts w/Beth 94, Dayville, Conn. Dudley, Mass. Dark Horse, Southbridge, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 Chepachet, R.I. DeSombre, Jane Fallon, • Posi Track w/ Heather Mass. Larry Dulong, 8 p.m., The If you’re a live act that • Dan & Dorette, 8:30 p.m., Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, would like to be featured, Mineau, 8:30 p.m., The Village • Open Mic w/ Bill Periwinkle’s, Auburn, Mass. FRIDAY, MAY 11 Conn., $5 know of someone else who is, Lounge, Woodstock Ave., McCarthy, The Hotel Belfont, • Bill Reid Yankee Dogs • Ms Marci & The Lovesick or simply want to let us know Putnam, Conn. 11 South Main Street, Two, 8:30 p.m., Bella’s Martini Hounds, 8:30 p.m., The about an upcoming gig, email • Brandt Taylor Live, 8:30 Millbury, Mass. • Rob Adams, 6 p.m., Le Bar, Putnam, Conn. Gentleman Farmer me at the address below. p.m., Bella’s Martini Bar, • Open Mic w/Brett Mirage, June St., Worcester, • Mitch Seidman, 8 p.m., Diner/Lounge, 724 Norwich Events must be within 10 miles Putnam, Conn. Brumby, 7 p.m., Route 56 Mass. The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Road, Plainfield, Conn. of the readership area and • Open Mic - Allysen Roadside Bar, Oxford, Mass. • Laurie Williams-Pipkins, Pomfret, Conn., $10 submitted to me by 7 p.m. Callery, 8 p.m., The Vanilla • Open Mic w/Bill Reid and 7 p.m., Mill Church Cafe, • Mark Renburke & Thursday of each week to be Bean Café, Pomfret, Conn., $7. Julie Vicalvi, 7:30 p.m., Bella’s Millbury, Mass. TripleShot, The Gold Eagle @ SATURDAY, MAY 12 printed the following week’s Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., The The Laurel House, Route 395, papers. Keep the music live Putnam, Conn. Duck, Sturbridge, Mass. SATURDAY, MAY 5 exit 94, Dayville, Conn. • Finding Reason, 9 p.m., TJ • Bill McCarthy, 9 p.m., TJ and not so quiet here in O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. Northeastern CT & Central MA! E-mail Mark: • Spare Parts Band, 9 p.m., THURSDAY, MAY 10 • sOup, 9 p.m., The Pump • Rob Adams, 6:30 p.m., SUNDAY, MAY 6 GettingInTune@MarkRenbur Patriot’s Bar & Grill, 15 North House, Southbridge, Mass. Rovezzi’s Ristorante, • Sarah Jo Burke, 8 p.m., Sturbridge, Mass. ke.com. Main Street, Bellingham, • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., • Jam w/Tony Sarno, 4 p.m., The Dark Horse, Southbridge, • Generations, 9 p.m., The Mass. Carmella’s, Brookfield, Mass. Dunny’s Tavern, East Mass. Pump House, Southbridge, • Moral Dilemma • Open Mic w/Bill Brookfield, Mass. • Wibble • Live & Mass. (Alternative & Modern Rock McCarthy, 7:30 p.m., Biagio’s TRIPS OFFERED

Mountain in the North Catskills; Bavarian Vienna, Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg, cost is $2949 per person. ($100 discount if TRIPS music, rock band, dancing, German- Nuremburg, Christmas Markets, booked by Sept. 1, 2012.) continued from page 2 American food, and Spaten Munich beer; Rothemburg, Wurtzburg and more. 9 days, 19 April 19-23, 2013: San Antonio getaway fea- ping and two historic venues included. The optional ski-lift ride. The cost is $55 per per- meals, hotel, cruise, air and taxes. Passport turing a visit to an authentic Dude Ranch, cost is $89 per person. son. required. Lower Outside: $2799; Middle Mission San Jose, The Alamo, El Mercado, * August 13-22: Discover Scotland. * Oct. 2-11: Albuquerque’s International Outside: $2999; Upper Outside: $3149 ($100 LBJ Ranch, Fredericksburg, the Mayan Highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Highlights include discount if booked by April 6, 2012). Dude Ranch, Paseo del Rio Cruise, and more. Holyrood Palace, St. Andrews, Dunrobin the Trains and Canyons of the Southwest, * Dec. 15-16: Trapp Family Lodge 5 days, 7 meals, hotel, air, and taxes. The cost Castle, Orkney Islands, Loch Ness, Isle of Scottsdale, Phoenix, Verde Canyon Railroad, Christmas. Join us for a real old fashioned is $1499 per person. ($50 discount if booked Skye, Armadale Castle, and more. The trip is Sedona Trolley Tour, Grand Canyon Railway, Austrian Christmas at the Trapp Family before Oct. 19, 2012.) 10 days and includes 14 meals, hotels, air and Santa Fe, and the Albuquerque Hot Air Lodge in Stowe, Vt. Includes deluxe motor Balloon Fiesta. The trip is 10 days and coach, room, tax, baggage, breakfast, tea, taxes. Passport required. The cost is $3949 LEICESTER SENIORS per person. includes 14 meals, hotel, air and taxes. The and optional carriage ride. The cost is $249 * August 16 - 19: Four Days in Quebec City cost is $3199 per person. per person. LEICESTER — The Senior Citizens of – Old World charm in Quebec City without * Oct. 6: Fall foliage mystery trip. Our Australia – From the Outback to the Leicester are offering the following trips that jet lag; 3 nights at Quebec Hilton, city tour, newest mystery trip where destination and Glaciers – are open the public. Make checks payable to St. Anne de Beaupre, Montmorency Falls, venues are unknown; Lunch, Shopping, * Jan. 31-Feb. 19, 2013: Australia, from the Joan Wall. For more information and/or Chez Marie’s Bake Ovens, shopping, one din- Sightseeing at a beautiful time of year! The Outback to the glaciers. The trip of a lifetime reservations, call Joan Wall at (508) 892-3967. ner, three breakfasts. Passport required. The cost is $89 per person. including Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers * June 15: Casablanca by the Sea, Portland, cost is $699 per person. * Oct. 20: Great Bay foliage cruise. A fall Rock, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Maine. Cruise and a buffet at the Dunstan * Sept. 8: Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. foliage cruise aboard the Victorian New Zealand’s Franz Josef Glaciers, School House. The cost is $59 per person. Join us for one of the tastiest seafood fests in Steamship M/M Thomas Laighton, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt. Cook * June 15-20: Branson Musical Getaway. New England; huge variety available for pur- Piscatequa River Basin, New England National Park, and more. 20 days, 25 meals, Double $1,849 per person; Single $2,099 per chase; shopping; entertainment. The cost is foliage, 1100-acre wilderness area, free time hotel, air, and taxes. Passport required. The person; Triple $1,819 per person. Tour $48 per person. for shopping and lunch on your own in cost is $7799 per person. ($500 discount if includes 6 days, eight meals (three dinners * September 21-23: Adirondack Hot Air Portsmouth. The cost is $79 per person. booked by July 31, 2012). and five breakfasts) trip air from Logan Balloon Festival. The 40th annual Balloon * November 1-12: Discover Tuscany & * Feb. 19-27: Discover Panama, the land Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges of $50 Fest at Lake George includes Hudson River Rome, custom tour including Assisi, between the seas. Highlights include (subject to increase until paid in full), hotel Cruise, two nights at the Georgian Resort, Montecatini Terme, Siena, San Gimiano, Panama City, Miraflores Locks, a culinary transfers. Not included in price are the dinner and show in the Lakeside Ballroom, Florence, a Tuscan Winery,and two free days demonstration, Panama Canal Railway, Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $165 lunch at Buca di Beppo, guided tour of Lake in Rome. Note that we have upgraded our Gamboa, Pacific Queen Panama Canal per person. George, and more. The trip is 3 days and hotel for days 9-10-11 to the Hotel Cruise, Monkey Island Cruise, Salsa Dance * July 13: Foxwood Casino. $18 per person includes 3 meals, hotel and taxes. Seats are Mediterraneo, Rome. The trip is 12 days and Lesson, Playa Bonita, and more. 9 days, 15 includes a full buffet and $15 Keno free play. limited. The cost is $399 per person. includes 13 meals, hotel, air and taxes. meals, hotel, air, and taxes. Passport * August 9: Summer Theatre in Meredith * September 25 to October 1: Mt. Rushmore Passport required. The cost is $3399 per per- required. The cost is $2899 per person. ($100 Village, N.H. presents “Singing in the Rain” Adventure. Explore South Dakota’s Black son. discount if booked by August 19, 2012.) and luncheon at Hart’s Turkey Farm. The Hills & Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, Custer * Nov. 24: New York for a day. Finish up * March 1-11, 2013: Sunny Portugal. Estoril cost is $76 per person. State Park, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Hot your Christmas shopping; take in a show; Coast and Algarve; Lisbon, Fatima, * September 21: Bourne Scallop Festival Springs, Deadwood, and an 1880 steam train. enjoy the sights; explore one of New York’s Geronimo’s Monastery, Sintra, Cape St. and Cape Cod Canal Cruise. The cost is $59 The trip is 7 days and includes 10 meals, Christmas Markets. The cost is $59 per per- Vincente, folkloric Fado dinner show, cook- per person. hotel, air and taxes. The cost is $2069 per per- son. ing demonstration, winery tour, and more; son. * December 6-14: Christmas on the Danube one free day in Lisbon.11 days, 19 meals, * Sept. 29: Oktoberfest. A day at Hunter – Includes a 6 night Danube River Cruise, hotel, air, and taxes. Passport required. The

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under cool running water and use a produce brush to remove surface dirt. • If you’ll be preparing your food at home, wash food-contact surfaces (cutting boards, dishes, utensils, countertops) with hot, soapy water before and after preparing each food item. • Use separate cutting boards and plates for produce and for meat, poultry, seafood and eggs. Placing ready-to-eat food on a surface that held raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs can spread bacteria and make you sick. Keep meat, poultry, seafood and eggs separate from all other foods in the fridge. Bacteria can spread inside your fridge if the juices of raw meat, poultry,seafood or eggs drip onto ready- to-eat foods. • Use a food thermometer to make sure You can enjoy traveling and good health if you’re pre- meat, poultry and fish are cooked to a safe pared to use some care. internal temperature. Bring sauces, soups and gravies to a rolling boil when reheating. Cook eggs until the yolks and whites are firm. (NAPS) • Refrigerate leftovers and takeout By heeding a few hints from the experts at foods within two hours. If the temperature is above 90° F, food should not be left out more the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, Protect your skin and don’t let allergies get you down this season. you may be able to avoid getting sick when than one hour. Refrigerated leftovers should traveling: be used within three to four days or frozen. • Wash your hands with warm water and • Foods should be reheated thoroughly soap for at least 20 seconds before and after to a safe internal temperature of 165° F or handling any food. If soap and clean running until hot and steaming. Shriners Hospitals For water are not available, use moist towelettes • Don’t taste food that looks or smells or a hand sanitizer. questionable. When in doubt, throw it out. • If you are traveling with cold food, bring a • For more information, visit cooler packed with plenty of ice, frozen gel www.fsis.usda.gov or ask a food safety ques- Children Encourages Families packs or another cold source. tion anytime at www.AskKaren.gov or via • Rinse fruits and vegetables thoroughly smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. To “Be Burn Aware” Singer Goes Behind (NAPS) Homes are the sites of thousands of burn injuries to children every year, including scalds and fire-related injuries. Many of these incidents could have been easily pre- The Scenes To Benefit vented by following and implementing some basic safety tips. Shriners Hospitals for Children® is addressing this issue by focusing its annual People With Disabilities yearlong burn awareness campaign on teaching children to “Be Burn Aware,” espe- their “inner rockstar” cially at home. through social events, music, “At Shriners Hospitals for Children, pre- theater, sports, arts, leisure venting burn injuries and providing burn time, hobbies and camp. awareness education is an ongoing, yearlong To spread Avril’s message effort,” said Peter Armstrong, M.D., chief of inclusion, here are some medical officer, Shriners Hospitals for Children. “Our campaign, ‘Be Burn Aware,’ helpful hints: focuses on teaching children ways to avoid • It’s okay to offer your burn injuries at home.” help to someone, but ask first The campaign introduces two new child- or wait for someone to ask friendly characters—Boots and Brewster—a for your help. caped, cuddly bear and a googly-eyed teapot. • You can ask people about The engaging duo is featured in activity their disabilities, but know books designed for children ages 3 to 12, and they might not want to talk also a poster. In the materials, the pair leads Boots and Brewster are featured in the campaign about it. children through the various rooms of a “Be Burn Aware,” which is designed to teach burn • Remember, just because house, pointing out dangers and how to easi- prevention tips to children. people use wheelchairs, it ly correct or avoid them. doesn’t mean they are sick. The new materials are available at no out of reach of children and away from Singer Avril Lavigne is helping to raise funds for a campaign that ben- Lots of people who use charge in both English and Spanish at edges of tables and counters. efits children with disabilities. wheelchairs are healthy and www.burnawareness.org. • Keep pot handles turned inward; use strong. oven mitts or pot holders. Keep clothing from TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE (NAPS) with Avril Lavigne” signs • Never pet or play with coming into contact with flames or heating guide dogs. They shouldn’t elements. To say thank you to all near each store’s entrance, • Use electrical outlet covers. be distracted from the job • Follow instructions and cautions for heat- those who contribute to its grab a tear-card from the • Have an escape plan, in–cluding two exits they are doing. from each room, in place. Practice using the ing items in a microwave oven. fundraising campaign, one sign and bring it to the regis- • Treat a person with a dis- plan. Have a designated meeting place at a • Do not handle hot items while holding grocery retailer offers a ter to make a $5 donation at ability the way you like to be safe distance from the home. young children. sneak peak at some exclusive checkout to support services treated and you’ll have a • Install an appropriate number of smoke Shriners Hospitals for Children is a sys- videos. for children and adults liv- friend for life. detectors—one near each bedroom, one at tem of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving Safeway recently launched ing with disabilities. Working with Avril the top of each stairway and one near the the lives of children. Four of the hospitals its annual for Support Customers who do so will are focused specifically on pediatric burn Lavigne and The Avril planned escape route. People with Disabilities be given a coupon and code care. Anyone concerned with keeping chil- Lavigne Foundation, the in- • Teach your children that matches are not fundraising campaign, to view exclusive videos of dren safe can visit www.burnawareness.org store campaign hopes to toys. which benefits Easter Seals the singer on tour, behind for important burn prevention tips and fund more rockstar clubs • Store all flammable liquids, chemicals and Special Olympics. the scenes, performing from information on how to order the free materi- and raise greater awareness and cleaners out of reach of children or lock This year, as a way to her dressing room and visit- als, in English or Spanish. and funds for children and the cabinet. thank the thousands of cus- ing Easter Seals programs • Replace damaged electrical cords. For more information on Shriners adults living with autism tomers and employees who for kids with disabilities. • Do not leave lighted candles unattended. Hospitals for Children’s pediatric specialty and other disabilities in support the campaign, the Because Avril is passion- • Always supervise children in the bath. care, visit www.shrinershospitalsforchil- communities across the U.S. store has teamed up with ate about sharing a message • The water in a child’s bath should not dren.org. Shriners Hospitals for Children and Canada. award-winning singer/song- of inclusion—that young exceed 104° F. Set your water heater no high- depends on donations to fund research and You can help support writer and philanthropist people with disabilities want er than 120° F. other programs. To learn how you can help, Easter Seals and people with Avril Lavigne to bring a new to laugh, have fun with their • Keep all hot items and anything electrical visit www.donate2SHC.org. disabilities by shopping at video element and enhanced friends and just fit in—she your local Safeway store and fundraiser to the effort. worked with Easter Seals to participating in this special When customers enter any create the Avril Lavigne register donation program. Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Rockstar Club at Easter You can find more informa- Tom Thumb, Randalls, Seals, an initiative to sup- tion at theavrillavignefoun- Dominick’s or Carrs store port recreational program- dation.org, easterseals.com through April, they can look ming where kids and teens www.Theheartofmassachusetts.com and safewayfoundation.org. for the “Behind the Scenes with disabilities can find Friday, May 4, 2012 • THE VILLAGER • 5

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ON DEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ON DEPOSIT SOUTHBRIDGE – SOUTHBRIDGE – 440 N. Woodstock WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – 705 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE! Reid Smith Cove! WEBSTER LAKE - Across From, WEBSTER LAKE! 327 Thompson WEBSTER – 34 Park Ave! 6 Rm 496 South St! 8 36 Laurelwood! Rm Split! Updated! Applianced! Din Rd! 76 Acres of Natural Beauty! 8 Rm Middle Pond/Reid Smith Cove! Western Island! Townhouse End Unit! Move-in Middle Pond! East Exp - Fantastic w/Views Of & Easy Access To! 175 Rd! 3,100’ Custom 9 Rm Waterfront Cape! 3 Bedrooms! Hardwoods Killdeer Island! The Benefits of Lake Through Out! Newer Roof, Windows, Area & Frplc Liv Rm w/Cathedrals! Country Ranch! Yester Year Charm! 2 Exp – Beautiful Sunsets! 90’ Condition! 6Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Sunrises! Panoramic Views! 220’ Ranch! 2 Complete Living Levels! Ideal Kitchens! 3 Stone Fireplaces! Lower Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Applianced! Din Waterfront! Wooded, Rustic & Living at a Better Price! 11 Rms! 4/5 Furnace & Electric! Nice Yard with Loft w/Skylight! 4 Bdrms! Master Waterfront! Fantastic 3/4 Acre Lot! 8 Extended Family Set Up! 2 Kitchens! Bath! 2 Baths Total! Fam Rm! New Level “Saloon”! Huge Barn! 4+ Rm w/Sliders to Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm Private! Ideal 5 Rm Summer Cottage! Bdrms! 5.5 Baths! Lake Facing Frplcd Patio Area for Entertaining! Detached Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! Walk-out Lower Level! 40’ Deck & Windows! 3Z Gas Heat! 2 Car Garage Garages! Workshops! Saw Mill! Former w/Sliders to Patio! C/Air! Garage Stone Fireplaced Great Rm! Master Suite! Possible In-Law! 2 Car Garage! Close to All Area Amenities! “Cheney Farm” 2 Full Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany Attached & 1 Under! Workshop! Patio! Hardwoods! Fireplaced! .91 Perfect for the First Time Home w/Workshop! 1/2 Acre Lot! w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Heated Pool! 2/3Bdrms! 2 Baths! $379,900.00 $399,500.00 $194,900.00 $499,900.00 Decks! $574,900.00 Sandy Beach! $269,900.00 $399,900.00 Acres! Buyer! $129,900.00

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING SOLDSOLD WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE - Waterfront WEBSTER LAKE - Wawela Park Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 98' of Prime WEBSTER LAKE - 200 Killdeer 3 Bates Grove! 294 Killdeer – 301 Treasure Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 38 Laurelwood! 130’ WATERFRONT LOT! 1/2 Acre Plus! Waterfront Looking Across Widest Expanse Island Rd! Sunsets! 8 Rooms! South Pond Yr Rd! Applianced! Island! North Pond! 62' Waterfront! Townhouse End Unit! Move-in Condition! Beautiful Sunsets! Natural Sandy Dream! 10 Rms! Spectacular Lake Furnished! Dock! 19’ Pontoon Boat Views from Most Rms! Sunsets! Ideal Expansive Views of Middle Pond! of Middle Pond! Panoramic Waterviews 4 Bdrms! Lake Facing 16x20 Master! Panoramic Views! 8 Rm Colonial! Kit 6 Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Beach! 76' Waterfront! Panoramic Private! Wooded! Ideal Southern most Every Rm! 9+Rms! Full In-Law Setup Frplcd Liv Rm! Applianced! w/50 HP! 6 Rms! Screened Porch! Fam w/Double Oven! GLEAMING Hrdwd Total! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to for Entertaining! Everything You’d Ideal for Extended Family! Perfect for Rm w/Cath Ceiling! 1st Fl Master Views! 8 Rm Brick Ranch! Ideal In-Law Exposure! 157' Road Frontage! 197' 3 Full Baths! Finished Lower Level Flrs! 4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! 14X20 Trex Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Possibilities! 2Kitchens, 2Baths, Expect! Granite Kitchen! Lake Facing Deep! Town Services! Not to be Entertaining! Screened Porches! 18x25 w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 14,190’ Family Rm! 4 Decks! A/C! Deck! Newly Painted! Prof Landscaped! Patio!C/Air! Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT 2Fireplaces! Potential Inside & Out! Master Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Tile Baths! Subdivided! One of the Last Pristine Cedar Deck You'll Never Want to Leave! Heated Garage w/Workshop! Lot! Sandy Beach! Freshly Paint Ext! Fenced Yard! Plenty of Docks Included! SLIPS! Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! Garages! Beautiful Grounds! C/Air! Who Wants it ALL! Pieces of Webster Lake! Located on its Own Peninsula! $639,900.00 Recent Roof! $449,000.00 $259,900.00 $749,900.00 $525,000.00 $539,900.00 $349,900.00 Boat Ramp! $449,900.00

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Formal dining room. kitchen & baths, mudroom with washer & dryer hook ups, & huge finish- DUDLEY 1-800-367- Front to back master bedroom. able basement with sliders. Wonderful view of the countryside & pond GORGEOUS 2 acre lot with shed! Beautiful property. Owner form your deck. 2 car attached garage. 55+ community. Other lots & styles available. $228,900. 21 Wildberry Lane off Pleasant St. Oakview Estates S 1-3 $199,900 Remax Advantage 1 relocating-forced to sell his dream home. $239,900. 9898 Still selling! Looking to list and sell in Sturbridge! Call us! Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 OXFORD “Names you know, 508-943-7669 12 Marcam Village Rd S 12-1:30 $165,900 ERA Key Realty 866-437-2539 508-949-3205 • Property Management people you trust” JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com • Rentals SOUTHBRIDGE • Short Sales • Real Estate Education 21 Wildberry Ln S 12-2 $228,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 • Residential Jo-Ann Szymczak CRS, GRI, SRES Realtor • Commercial STURBRIDGE Connie Nedoroscik Marketing Co-ordinator LICENSED IN MA & CT • Now is a great time to buy! 414 The Trail S 12-2 $319,900 Olde Village Realty ENERGY EFFICIENCY MATTERS!!! MOTIVATED SELLER DUDLEY - $239,900 * Heating cost < $500/yr. BUILD NEW!! *3BR Ann Marie Damian 508-347-6556 * Updated kitchen * Cathedrals * Cheaper than remodeling PEN HOUSE * 2 F/P O 229,900 * Finished LL 29 Putnam Rd S 11-1 $400,000 ERA Key Realty 866-437-2539 * Meet w/builder SAT 12-1:30 $ * 2 Baths includes Learn and Save * 2-c Garage w/kitchen 2 LOCATIONS: * Town Services * 2 baths * VIEW NOW! WEBSTER DUDLEY/TOBIN FARMS * WEBSTER/GROVELAND 68 Airport Rd 12 Glendale 20 Stephen Dr S 3-5 $234,900 Coldwell Banker OXFORD - 15 ACRES DUDLEY - NEW LISTING - $289,900 DUDLEY - WOW! Inger Christensen 508-769-3823 * Business Opportunity $ 300’s * Garage - 3 stalls 64 Old Douglas Rd S 12-2 $239,900 Hope Realty 508-943-4333 ZONED * Lift * Used car sales potential * 1/2 acre * Addition * 3-4 BR * Ideal for commuting * Auto body * Newly carpeted * Small barn * Garage * Car repairs * Updated bath * Cherry kitchen 454 Main Street Sturbridge (508) 347-6556 * great time to buy - low payment 112 Old Webster Rd 15 Warsaw Ave 18A West Main St, Rte. 9, Brookfield (508) 867-5500 DUDLEY - OAKVIEW ESTATES - $199,900 Mike Weeks Dianna Heagney Elaine Phifer John Sherman 2 RENTALS AVAILABLE - DUDLEY - $1400/MO Joan Mellen Ann Marie Damian Roger Mundell Sue Pulsifer * Buy @ Open House Susan Tittle Mike Seery Mo Kane include flat screen TV PEN HOUSE COMMERCIAL SITE - WEBSTER, O SUN 1-3 * Building #1 available. www.sturbridgerealestate.com Select your interior APPROVED PLANS. CALL FOR DETAILS. OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, MAY 6 • 12-2 choices * Weekday showing 11 ACRES - THOMPSON, CT. 214 The Trail, Sturbridge, MA available Take Rt 20 to 148 to The Trail, follow signs. Terrific contemporary cape with soaring ceilings, hardwood OXFORD - 3+ ACRES * Pocket doors * PRIVATE SHOWING by appointment floors and custom kitchen. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, * 2 F/P * An opportunity for antique lover 2 car garage. Come take a look, a pleasure to show. $319,900 17 RMS * Ideal for comunity residence HW floors, original hardware, 6+ BR

MOVE Like New! Open House Sun 3-5 Waterfront Big Roomy House YOUR HOUSE WITH www.NewEnglandMoves.com THOMPSON,CT WEBSTER • $234,900 WEBSTER • $689,900 WEBSTER • $219,500 WEBSTER • $389,900 WEBSTER • $174,900 THE CLASSIFIEDS 1350 Thompson Rd 20 Stephen Dr 9 Arthur Remillard Way 6 Plasse Court 24 Oakwood Dr. 11 Deslauriers Ave Like new! Sunny! 2900 sq. ft. Colonial. Beautiful hardwood floors, Colonial, bow 1200 ft. waterfront on 5 acres on 8 rooms, 1.5 bath, 4 bedroom Custom built with pristine condi- Off E. Main St. 5 rms on 1st flr has 2 story foyer, HW flrs, tile, appliances, windows, 7rms, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, noth- Webster Lake! Wonderful 8 rm Colonial, Birch Cabinets, tion. 8 rms, 2641 sq.ft., 2 car two bdrms and large walk up attic Inger Christensen island in kitch., master suite, 2.5 baths, ranch with Brady sunrooms. Deck, garage, 1 acre, granite kitchen, space. Walk-out basement has 1/2 When it comes to moving ing to do, move right in. Level private Fireplace, Corner lot, hardwood bath, laundry area. Large 2 car 27 ft fireplaced FR to deck, central air, yard, 1 car garage, shed, garden, finished fireplace, 2 car garage, hardwood fplcd fam rm., Mstr suite, deck, real estate, the Classifieds is 508-769-3823 floors, 1st floor laundry. garage. Yard, Sunny 4 Rms on 2 car gar., stone wall $329,900 family rm, ceramic tiles, must see! floors, central air, walk out base- frml din rm. one hot property! ment, view, very private. 2nd Flr Get things moving by 508-987-1303 calling us today! Time to sell or buy... Call Inger 1-800-536-5836 • Houses for Sale • Apartments for Rent Joanne Fontaine New Price • Roomates Wanted Inground Pool New Price Brand New • Office Shares 508-479-9691 KILLINGLY, CT - $189,000 DOUGLAS • $139,900 UXBRIDGE • $209,900 DUDLEY • $284,900 THOMPSON, CT-$215,000 WEBSTER • $230,000 SELL IT IN GREAT NEW PRICE 24 Charles St, U-8 9 Ascot Lane 17 Lyons Rd 581 Fabyan Rd 41 Brook St Sunny, nice 7 rm, split-level Upgraded 6rm 2 lge br Like new sunny bright 5 Rm, 7 rm beautiful, clean, sunny New sunny 1200 sq. ft., Sunny 2 family, front porch total of Licensed in MA & CT w/hrdwds, new bath, new Colonial. Large FR with cathedral 3 Bdrm ranch, large level yard, 12 rooms, back yard, deck, 2 car kitchen with granite and island, Townhouse, c/a, cab pkd kitch 1700 sq. ft., 2 baths, garage, gar- ceiling and fireplace, hdwd floors, 2 slider to deck, island kitchen, 1 garage, dead-end street, close to View more properties at sliders to deck and inground w/all appl, bay window, pkg, den, nice view over garden area story foyer, maple cabinets, island in pool, bay window yard. kitchen, sliders to deck and pool, car garage, FHWH, schools, 2nd floor 6 rm vacant for www.IngerC.com level yard. Must see! Farmers porch rent $900 month plus utilities. Find the homes of your neighborhood THE REAL ESTATE SECTION Friday, May 4, 2012 • THE VILLAGER • 7 8 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, May 4, 2012 Hewitt – The Toughest Boat Lifts It’s 2:34 a.m. The house is cold. Cantilever Hydraulic Vertical Heavy-Duty Do you know where your 700 to 4800 lbs 4100 to 10,100 lbs 1100 to 6600 lbs 4500 to 12000 lbs oil company is! Al’s Oil. Because your oil company SERVING shouldn’t be a fair weather friend. NEW ENGLAND

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010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 1984 Honda Elite Dark Pine Hutch- Dressy Mirror FOR SALE Coca Cola Scooter Approximately 5 with base & top paid $250 Antique Dining Room Set- 250cc, runs great! square cedar mill 78 1/2”Hx55”Wx19”D. asking $75 Chippendale Mahogany table Button Sign Excellent condition with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch Deadline for ALL Classified Ads $1,100 Hardie Plank $175 Racoon Coat and credenza. for our MA publications is 1:30 From 1950’s Auto Body Stud Color Monteray Taupe Excellent condition!! 3 feet in diameter, Call: 508-347-7492 Size 12 on Mondays. This includes all Welder $500 $95 metal/red with Coca $80 anytime Asking $800 Yard Sale Ads!! Cola name and logo, Call: 774-696-1043 Call: 508-943-8712 located in New 6 1/2 HP Darkroom Pole lamp *Deadlines Subject To Change Due To Holidays $20 Woodstock, CT. 5/8 shaft motor in box ARCTICWEAR Equipment For Sale Call For More Info. $125 Snowmobile Thinsulate Almost everything Tea Wagon Living room furniture, $350 Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. you need! Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment Call: 860-230-7438 Women’s Medium. Beseler 23CII enlarger, timer, $30 Center, Glass Tables, can email photo upon “Like New” 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE request bottles, safelights, trays, Bedroom Set, Paintings and 2 New Bucket $175 OBO print washer, graduates, Call: 508-234-3933 Nordic Trac Exercise books and more. Old but Equipment. Call: 860-963-0791 Seats BOSSCAT Helmet Jukebox With Fog-Reducing 3-Way used very little, excellent Electrical Material Milk Can or email: for Mini Van condition. 508-839-3142 For Sale $100 OBO Vapor Control System. Industrial, Commercial, $15 [email protected] Unisex Small. Residential 508-839-2181 1951 Rowe AMI $150 OBO $450 for all Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Model “D” 40 •(2) Blue floral striped sofas Call: 508-885-3136 Steel Trunk 508-783-3825 508-885-5277 Coils, Overloads, Fuses, FOR SALE Excellent Condition. $160 each Or: 860-888-5207 Breakers, Meters, Player Piano- Needs work Converted To Play 45’s. $12 Rugs: Diamond Ring Punches, Pipe-Benders. some ros. Holds 20 Records. •8x10 blue-$55 Bassett King 2 Pianos Gents 14K Yellow & White New Recessed Troffer Antique bookcase- needs Spare Tubes & Service Car Ramp •5x8 wool, black, green, gold Waterbed Set Gold. Center Diamond work Manual. Great Sound, jungle animal-$85 Both In Excellent Condition Flourescent 3-Tube $10 Price Includes Tuning & Featuring Solid Oak 90/100 Surrounded By T-8 277V Fixtures O’Brian Sailboard- New Real Solid Wood. Construction With Dovetail 6 03/100 Diamonds. used once $2000 Or Best Offer Move To 1st Floor Location Enclosed Ready Heaters In Worcester County. Design, Four Drawer All Fine Brilliance $56 Each Wedding Dress- traditional 774-200-0501 Call: 774-312-0105 Please Call Pedestal Stand, Bookcase 26 Year Old Appraisal Was $45 or 508-943-3105 Headboard, Monterey 1000 $5560 Call 5pm-8:30pm Call: 508-885-3192 508-885-3705 Firm Mattress With Heater, Will Sell For Same Now! 508-867-6546 Kitchen Craft 2,000 3/4 100psi (2) Wooden High Side Rails, Dresser 774-232-0407 2200 And Nightstand. For Sale: Cookware Plastic Pipe Chairs ENTERTAINMENT Sports Cards Regular Mattress Can Be Dining Room Set CENTER Antique (3) Shovels, Basic Set $60 Refinished Mostly Stars & Rookies Substituted If Desired. Dark wood, colonial style. Pitch Fork, Grass Sells For $1495 $50 each Baseball, Football, Hockey, (But Not Included) 4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) 70x40 rectangular table Includes Glass Curio Trimmer, Table Fan, At Home Show Steel Shelf Call: 774-452-3514 Basketball, And More! $450 with (2)leaves, (2) captain’s $800 860-779-3304 With Lighting, (2) Oiler Cans, 1,200+ $45 $50 chairs, (4) straight backed Component & TV Space, (3) Aluminum chairs. Custom glass top, Wheat Pennies Cargo Trailer Axle Open And Enclosed Storage, With Tires Kubota Generator Boats Call: 508-864-9223 hutch with lighted top. Very Good Condition, BEAUTIFUL Call: 860-382-2327 $300 A5000 (1) 16’ 3 Piece Oak $1200 OBO (2) 12’ Dark Wood $750 OBO 508-461-9285 508-476-7382 New battery Computer Center Call: 508-765-5800 Dresser Epiphone Les Paul Ford Factory $350 Cement Mixer Excellent condition 6.5ft Tonneau Laine Couch $300 OBO ******************* Dining Room Custom Heritage & Chair With attached matching Thomasville Red- Cover Call: 413-245-7388 Walnut Floral Print On Beige Bricks and block of mirror. 7 drawers + 2 Paid $815.00 with case. Fits 1999-2004 Super Cab Background. Office Chair drawer cabinet. French Provincial $250 OBO all kinds and all Excellent condition 38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20” Sell $450.00 Very Good Condition. MOTORS 71Wx34Hx19D $300 sizes!! $25 Leafs, Call: 774-696-0219 1/2HP 230/460V 2 Armed, 4 straight Cain Fender Telecaster Set of Oak ******************* or: 508-867-6706 60” E.R. Buck 1725RPM, 56 Frame. backed chairs, 6’ Buffet, Butterscotch Blonde $45 OBO Call: 508-248-7812 $300 Custom Table Pads. Rock Maple Dining TV Trays $600.00 5HP, 230/460V (3) Kenmore Excellent condition CALL JEFF: $1800 Futon Room Hutch Call Between 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC $25 860-930-4522 Queen size with two covers Excellent Condition. $125 OBO Appliances 4:00pm & 6:30pm Fender Hot Rod and pillows. Excellent condi- Paid $1200. Call: 508-987-8086 508-867-4773 Deluxe 112 40 watt tion, solid hardwood frame. Sell For $700 5HP, 230/460V Stove- Electric, self-cleaning, Beautiful Large 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC almond & black glass top. Tube Amp Call 508-476-2056 $125 OBO Works, needs switch. 4 Boxes Of Vintage 50’s $265.00 $250 $100 USBORNE-BOOKS Call: 413-245-9221 4 Motor Speed Controls Bedroom Set Don’t Forget... Large Jointer Hitachi J100, 400/460V Learning Wrap-Ups $500 Digitech GNX3 $175 Washer & Dryer Set- Super & Kids Kits, 40% Off Best Offer Once you’ve sold $100.00 Gas Log For Sale Heavy-Duty Motor Lift capacity front loader, with Electric Recliner Jotul GF200 LP Gas Call 5pm-8:30pm pedestals. Floor Racks $20 Each $150 it, call us to $225 Table Racks $10 Each $650 OBO 508-867-6546 $200 each Misc Business Supplies $35 Marble-Top End Tables remove your ad!! Behringer 120 watt 4 Antique Cast-Iron $450 all **Town To Town** channel keyboard/PA Coal Stove Call 508-867-9650 & Coffee Table Mini Kota Electric MOVING $150 For The Set Classifieds Amp $200 La-Z-Boy Like New Call:508-943-2293 508-909-4111 $100.00 Fishing Motor 1929 Chevy Engine 4-Foot Steel All In Excellent Condition. 36lb thrust, 5 speeds $275 Sofa Bed (4) Metal Office 508-885-3717 $125 OBO w/air mattress Shelves Generac Generator $400 Desks All For $1,250 $250 Very Heavy Duty Brand New Downsizing Items Call: 508-765-9853 60x30, in good condition $50 For Sale In Dudley Fitness Power Radial Arm Saw Yellow Kayak $60 each 14” Chrome Rider $125 Call: 413-245-7388 $200 Knock-Off Rims •10” Table Saw Exercise $100 OBO Band Saw Double-bowl With New Radial Tires! $150 Dining Room Set- $125 EACH Equipment Pot Sink 454 350HP •5’ Professional Call: 508-943-2174 Call 508-752-8569 6 chairs (Set Of 4 Available) Gunthy Rinker After 6PM Stainless, with faucet. Marine Engine 508-885-1071 Drafting Table originally $1,500 w/accessories Fitness Flyer $800 $200 Complete & Running. Health Rider Heavy Colonial LEER FIBERGLASS Includes Alternator, Power Brass Fireplace Table TONNEAU COVER •Walnut and Black Weslo Cadence Electric Window Air Call: 508-839-3376 Steering Pump, Raw Water Screen and doors Credenza Motorized Treadmill Trestle Base 700 series New ‘08. Used Pump, Etc. With accessories Bmi Universal Weight Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” one season. Fits Ford SD Conditioner (4) Museum $3500 •Four White Plastic Captain’s Chair 1999-2007 shortbed seldom used Call 508-259-8805 $150 Center Cable/Pulley Mate’s Chair Quality Ship Outdoor Chairs and Guided, $100 4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs $495 OBO Models 9 Piece Formal Please Call Janet: Tables All in good condition (2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) Call: 508-335-8882 In glass cases. Serious 508-867-8415 Lot price ALL $250 Call: 508-278-0810 Traditional Dining •Studio Couch 508-683-6386 inquiries only. Room Set For Sale $350.00 Lumber NASCAR Call: 860-608-7168 Cameras •Full-sized Bed Takes It All! 1,000+ board feet Die-Cast Models From the Glenwood 508-867-0196 HEAVY DUTY Collection, in great condition. Several 35MM Cameras w/Headboard and Night 2’’ Pine They’re Back! Cannons & Pentex. Tables Attached PIANO HINGES 12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths $5 And Up! 17 or 17 1/2 Dried 30+ years indoors $800 firm Also: FENCE FOR SALE 54’’-57’’ long stainless steel BRAND NEW Stubben Jumping Call: 508-407-7244 8MM Movie Cameras •Glass Top Dining hinges. Retail for $200 a SHIPMENT! Tripods Table High quality ornamental piece. $2.25 BF OBO For Lot Saddle For Sale Lots Of Extras! Blessings Farm Air Compressor w/three chairs fence. 10 panels at 8 foot Call: 508-735-1218 50 H Foote Road Needsflocking, in great $300 For The Lot each. 13 line poles too. $50 each condition. Ingersoll-Rand 5HP, 80 gal- Charlton lon, 50ft 3/8 hose, automatic Call After 4pm •36”x48” Unframed Call: 508-885-2884 Maple Dining 508-248-1411 reel, plus air tools. 508-987-5515 Paid $1,500 Needs To Sell ASAP!! Mirror Room Set paid $2,200 Will take $1,000 OBO Hobart With 2 built-in leaves, 6 New Invacare $400 asking $1,800 •Three Drawer Chest Call: 401-808-9946 chairs, seats up to 10 people, Clinical 4 Position Call: 860-634-0392 Canon Rebel XTI Commercial excellent condition. (4) Boxes Digital Camera •Glass and Chrome 2 Door Reach-In $550 Geri Chair Seldom used, Table FOR SALE Freezer Call: 508-476-1577 Soft seat, gas cylinder, lift, 1950’s Blond Machinist and great shape! multiple positions, 4 swivel Mechanic’s Tools •16’ Aluminum • Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V Model# HF2, runs good Must see furniture on 14 casters, fire retardant foam & Bedroom Set Package Includes: Exterior Ladder $50 $600 OBO Railroad Ave,Dudley. give, 2 trays each 10”x19” Bureau, Mirror, Chest, Asking $2,000 EFS 18-55mm lens, • Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V Call: 860-942-4880 Needs restoration or Full & Twin Call: 508-867-6706 75-300mm lens, extra •5’ Wood Step Ladder $35 enjoy old aged look... $400 Headboards. • Twin Window Fan Angle Iron Cutter battery, padded Thermostat/Reversible Motor Invacare Pronto Call: 508-867-6323 $75.00 or best offer! camera bag. •De-Humidifier •Claw & Ball Footed For Shelving $20 M51 Power Table New Larson White Sell Package For •Lawn Mower Call 508-735-9493 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Call: 508-347-7013 Indoor/Outdoor $90 Value Core High Normally Sells For $700 $800 Power •Library Oak Table $90 OBO Phone Bill: For Sale $90 View Storm Door Wheelchair •Older Leather Seat Self storing screen & glass, AFFORDABLE Call 5pm-8:30pm Call: 508-856-0140 34’’x28’’ Vinyl 30”x80”-81”. Ordered the 508-867-6546 Sure Step Technology Chairs (3) USED FURNITURE 508-987-5231 Replacement That Automatically $30ea wrong size. FOR SALE Adjust To Keep All Six We have good used furniture Window •Oak Dresser $150 OBO Antique Mirror Cemetery or Pet Wheels On The Ground $100 at low prices and new $45 Ceramic White Monuments: Beautiful $40 At All Times. High-Back Call: 508-347-9804 mattress sets of all sizes. stained glass & concrete Van Seat, Deep Blue •(3) Matching Dining Old Trunks and Gold Room Chairs w/Platform Twins-$89 Electric 3 foot cemetery stones. 3 Piece Set of Pearl Base. The Newmac Hot Air Full-$119 $45 Each Hexagon 16”x18” Cadillac Of Power Rocker. Nice Wood, All Queen-$159 Christmas Tree (2) w/ cross and flowers left Luggage Wheelchairs. Nice For Age Furnace Student’s Desk 122,000 BTU, 4 ton air Complete with center light (1) w/ flowers sit flush with $25 MSRP $3500 $150 Pickup or Delivery!!! & Chair landscape. Selling For $2000 condition ready, like new, Call Phil: 508-752-0100 and small bulbs. Comes in used to heat basement. $50 three pieces. $125.00 ea Call: 508-867-6775 FIRM AND MORE! 100 Grand Street 508-410-1784 Asking $1,000 Worcester, MA 01610 Call: 774-452-3514 $100 MAKE VISIT Call: 508-756-3690 Call: 860-299-5925 Webster, MA 508-943-8693 Call: 508-943-5958 ning? Have somethin Spring clea g to sell? • Sell Just About Anything! Sorry, No Pets/Livestock Or Firewood 00 • 30 Words Or Less Include As Many Items As You Like! • Runs Until It Sells $46 Up To A Maximum Of One Year One time fee • We’ll Bill You Later! Or, You Can Prepay Using Your Credit Card

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Excellent condition, WEEKLY PAPERS Floating Pontoon FREE ESTIMATES Air Conditioner used only one month *Deadlines Subject To Dock/Swimming Call (774)239-0285 Owner is heartbroken $60 Solverus Charge Paid $1,100.00 Change Due To Holidays I love to be loved and CONTACT HEATHER: Machine Asking $575.00 Call For More Info. Platform want a human to take Hutch 603-781-2419 paid $650 HONDA 250EX With ladder. care of. I will purr, love, with any leading Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H asking $300 4-wheeler. Barely used Firewood be affectionate, and information 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 Dudley Boy Scout 10’x5’, in good condition, $2,500.00 newly painted!! Green $135 sleep with you. I want to Shelves Above (2)Sharp model ER320 Call 508-560-5056 Troop 273 be the only animal in the $150 128 cubic feet. house although fishes LOST DOG Cash Registers Accepting Items In $500 OBO Call 508-867-4546 paid $250ea Wheel Horse Good Condition (774)696-7879 are great I love to Male Bishon Frise After 6:30pm asking $100ea Lawn Tractor For It’s May 26th Call: 508-347-9081 look at them. named “Cody Bear” Model 257H, With 37” Yard Sale. 2 years old, white, Call: 774-745-0226 Mower Deck. Hydrostatic Items Needed Are: Trailer for Jet Ski I don't do tricks but I 10-20lbs, no collar and Furniture, Clothing, Toys, FIREWOOD Ask for Bruce Transmission Not Working. $500 Seasoned or Green promise to be there for no tags. He is not Excellent 17HP Kawasaki Household, Books, you if things ever get microchiped. Engine And Body. Sporting goods & More! Cut, Split, Delivered WOOD LOTS WANTED tough or depressing. It Lost on Monday Ski Boots $325 OBO For Pickups Lift for Jet Ski would be great if you 3/5/2012 in the town of Call Linda 508-943-1001, $500 Call Paul Girl’s Lange 508-476-5007 were retired or semi- Brimfield, MA Tammy 508-949-2239 or 508-769-2351 retired as I get lonely if Ben-5, Size 6 Karen 508-943-0202 Whole-House 4 Seat Aluminum 508-987-5349 left too long. CALL: Paying Top Boy’s Dalbello If this all sounds Menace-4, Size 9 Ventilator Or Drop Off At: Pontoon FREE 413-245-1264 Dollar Universal Tag good to you call Asking $75 Each $25 36 Hall Road, Dudley PEDAL Boat Construction For Silver Coins, Girl’s Canopy included Kindling Wood 774-490-7880 LOST: SOLID BLACK Silver Dollars, (3) Antique Wood Between 9-12 on Saturday and ask for Steven Snowboard Boots May 5th, 12th and 19th $1000 All Different Types Of MALE CAT Gold Coins, Roxy, Size 7 Windows Widths, Lengths & Neutered. Diabetic, needs Paper Money. Asking $40 $75 Each Call: 508-949-2189 Thicknesses Of Wood. insulin. Missing many teeth ESTATE SALE 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. 283 PETS Has a few white hairs on his Banks Recommend Us! 508-885-4342 Small Shutters chest Answers to “Salem” 774-272-2085 505 South Street 205 BOATS Good For Wood Stove Or $4 Each Outdoor Burners/Stoves. Missing since January 31 in We Travel To You! Southbridge, MA the vicinity of Pleasant St. 14’ 2003 Polar Delivery Available Need Help Fixing FREE Honest Appraisals Call: 413-245-7388 and Hillcrest Ave. Snapper **Saturday May 5th** Kraft Bass Boat By The Truckload Your Pet? in Southbridge We Operate By The Roto-Tiller **& Sunday May 6th** & Trailer 508-867-2564 We can help at an 508-314-2252 Golden Rule! *8:00am-1:00pm* affordable price!!! IR5003, Used Twice 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, Log length firewood Paid $1295 Minkota trolling motor, All surgeries performed by 285 PET CARE L&L Coin 100 GENERAL Antique furniture, lamps, For Sale liscenced vets at our TracVac New batteries, wellness center. Call Tom small kitchen appliances, Excellent condition. Approximately 7 cords per Model 385-IC/385LH kitchen wares, wood truck load. 508-450-1282 Used Once. 105 BULLETIN BOARD $5,000. $650 delivered locally. FAN-C-PET Paid $1300 working tools, and many other items!!! Call 508-347-3575 Mobile Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Also specialize in heat treated Grooming Salon & Vac Pro 1995 Glastron 17ft kiln dried firewood. Insect Trestle Table free, dryness guaranteed!! 7’ 3 1/2’ Pine Models 72085, 72285, IN REMEMBRANCE LARGE YARD SALE Fiberglass Boat Vicki Kelley Matching Benches 72295 Julie Ann Bainton Saturday May 5th (open style) with 88HP Professional Needs Refinishing Used Twice Sunday May 6th Evinrude SPL outboard. Also Hardwood Pellets Transportation and additional Paid $2772 (Knurowski) 8am-3pm Includes trailer. Easily seats Available discounts are also available. Groomer $250 Rain or Shine 508-765-5763 36 Year Senior Secretary 8. Used in fresh water for $235 per ton Please Call 508-637-1333 20 Years Exp. Bay Path High School 9 Cook Street, Douglas MA water skiing. Cash and carry or visit us online at London Fog Dear Friend, Please Visit (off of Main St) www.secondchanceanimals.org “We Go Right to Sofa and Matching Our Guest Book And Leave A Prices subject to change. Your Door” Luggage Note To Pay Your Respects Household items, tools and $5,000 Garment Bag, Carry-on, Chair, www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton yard items, some new. Call: 508-234-5676 508-987-2419 Duffle Bag 1-800-373-4500 Art Deco Retro JULIE $60 Pastel Upholstery Nov. 26th, 1954 Moving Sale Pure Bred Above-Average Condition Nov. 30th, 2008 Sunday May 5th To place your ad today, or for more 32’ Extension Asking $125.00 Send Your Love To: 9:00am-4:00pm information, Call Puppies White-Wash Oak Coffee 888-974-1977 (FAX) 22 Westward Way Over thirty breeds available. 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Help Wanted 285 PET CARE 298 WANTED TO BUY Automotive Sales Professional $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ oo--TToowwnn CCllaassss For Unusual Bicycles wnn--TT iiffiieed 1870’s-1970’s TToow dss Hi-Wheel Balloon Tire Stingray Choppers Going... Going... Schwin Gone to the Dogs Columbia Training and behavior Shelby management in your Colson home. Raleigh Positive methods Etc. used. I Pay More For Bikes Certified Pet Dog For My Museum! 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP All Conditions Considered trainer and member 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) WANTED WANTED WANTED APDT Call Renelle at CASE MANAGER Maids Wanted $ BUY & SELL $ HAPHousing, a multi-service We have permanent 508-892-1850 **Finance** regional non-profit housing part-time positions available. ALL GOLD & SILVER agency, is searching for 3 Qualifications are; your own email: ITEMS Director [email protected] case managers for our vehicle, cleaning experience We are seeking an experi- Disaster Recovery Team to a plus but not mandatory, Specializing in enced Director of Finance to NUMISMATIC COINS, support the work of the Long personable, organized and J & L oversee and manage the Fis- Term Recovery Boards in punctual. Hours estimated gold & silver of any cal operation of the YMCA. Springfield, West Springfield 15-25/week. Must be able Pet Sitting form! The ideal candidate will have and Brimfield area on an to start at 8:45AM Qualified with over 30 a degree in accounting and a outreach basis to assist peo- Perfect mothers hours. Service years experience & a minimum of 5 years relevant ple affected by the June 1, All qualified employees start following of many experience within a grant 2011 tornado with any at $9.00/hour. Raise to Professional at Home funded non profit accounting Pet Sitting and Dog Walking satisfied customers. unmet needs. $10.00/hour after first 30 environment, strong working days, advancement possible. Member of National We also sell a nice knowledge of GAAP, financial Responsibilities include We do withhold taxes. Call today Association of Professional selection of fine jewelry, statement preparation, budg- assessment, triage, and co- Looking for applicants Pet Sitters antiques & collectibles. et development and analysis, ordination of services residing in the towns of: to get in on this great deal Established 1996 grant writing and the ability amongst local, state and fed- Dudley, Southbridge and Certified • Bonded • Insured Bring in your items & see to communicate financial eral agencies, and volunteer Charlton. what they’re worth. You information to program staff. 508-347-3826 groups, referral, problem to make your ad POP! won’t leave disappointed. Experience supervising full solving and case manage- Call Tammie Honesty and fairness time exempt staff and work- ment. Strong candidates will 508-347-3275 are our best policies! ing knowledge of human have related experience, resource functions a plus. 508-909-4111 Lee’s Coins & knowledge of social service Send resume to: and community programs, Jewelry Glenn Juchno excellent communication, or- or email: 239 West Main Street ganizational, computer skills East Brookfield 43 Everett Street Southbridge, MA 01550 and reliable transportation. Office Manager [email protected] (Route 9 - Panda Must have experience in or email to: Positions run until December Garden Plaza) gjuchno@tricommunity PeachTree Accounting or 508-637-1236 15, 2012 with a possibility of equivalent, MS Excel. Must ymca.org extension to April 1, 2013. 508-341-6355 (cell) be reliable and able to work ART TIME ELP ENERAL ERVICES ENERAL ERVICES Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) independently. Hours are 311 P - H 402 G S 402 G S preferred for some positions. part-time week days. WANTED **Aquatic** 40 hrs/wk, wage range $ Same Owners Director 13.75 to $16.10/HR plus ex- Mail Resumes To: Tom & Camila $ We are seeking an experi- cellent benefits. Tully Construction The Comfort ARMY OF 1 enced teamplayer to be re- Send cover letter and 69 Bruce Ln New Stuff! ROSS RECYCLING sponsible for the overall op- resume to: Southbridge, MA 01550 Inn and Suites Water Filtration Reconnective Healing eration of the aquatics de- [email protected] in Sturbridge We Pay More!! partment. The ideal candidate Do you have bad water such as staining, Animal Massage or Human Resources, is now hiring for: Animal Communication All Scrap Metals, will have 3-5 years experi- Or Fax: odors, hardness, iron, low PH, ence in supervising staff, 322 Main Street, 508-764-9182 Bartender Cars, Trucks managing budgets and Springfield, MA 01105. manganese, arsenic, radon or sediment As Always! Batteries, developing programs. Bache- Reiki/Feng Shui lor’s degree in physical edu- HAP is an EOE/AA employer Housekeeping Natural Foods Copper Wire, cation or related field is that does not discriminate on Securos, Inc./MWI weekends and holidays ARMY OF 1 will treat all water Flower Essences Appliances... required. LGI and WSIt the basis of race, color, reli- Veterinary Supply, required problems!! Alpha Wave Music required. Strong communi- gion, sex, handicap, or seeks a 64 Tucker Hill Rd. cation skills and computer national origin. Putnam, CT 06260 skills a must. Experience Warehouse Apply In Person Or Boarding supervising part time aquat- Supervisor Apply Online At: • New Installations Indoor/Outdoor Runs 860-928-7165 ics staff required. Cashiers & Stock Responsible for supervising www.sturbridge • Servicing all equipment Skylights Send resume to: Personnel and coordinating product comfortinn.com/ • Service plans are available Heated/Air Conditioned Glenn Juchno Full time & Part time movement within productivi- career Wanted To Buy 43 Everett Street positions available. Salary ty, cost and quality stand- • Well tank and pump service Day Care Southbridge, MA 01550 upon evaluation. ards. Warehouse exp. Supervised Groups By Collector preferred. 316 SUMMER HELP or email to: Complete application at James Morse Daily/Weekly Rates Old comic books-1940’s gjuchno@tricommunity Email resumes to: www.mwivet.com Town of Dudley seeks Large Play Yards and up, old baseball and ymca.org [email protected] North Brookfield, MA email responsible, reliable sports cards, Beatles individuals for Cell: 774-200-0225 Training memorabilia-1960’s and **Member** [email protected] Lifeguards email: [email protected] up, old toys, old Driver, or fax 208-955-8923 Basic - Advanced AA/EOE For the Town beach. Must Group Or Private advertisement signs; Service School Van have CPR and Lifeguard Cer- New - Open Enrollment soda, food etc. Representative Hiring now in all areas. 4-6 tifications. Beach open June hours/day, including: 6:00- thru Labor Day $9.50-$10 Part time hours available. 9:30AM; 1:30-4:30PM. Must Securos, Inc./MWI Grooming Call: 860-779-2469 Must have computer skills, per hour 25-30 hours per 298 WANTED TO BUY be good with children and Veterinary Supply has week. Must work weekends. 298 WANTED TO BUY Baths To Full Grooms be dependable, outgoing with have 7+ years safe driving immediate openings at great customer service and experience. Earn $12+/hour their Fiskdale location! Forward applications Certifications! phone manner. Responsible plus bonuses. PCSA Levels I & II WANTED for accurate daily receipts or resume to: FIREARMS WANTED: and reconciling end of shift Concierge Dudley Personnel Board CPR Certified VERY USED report. Bilingual/Spanish Call (978)400-7811 Collector looking WWII US Firearms Reiki Master after 9:30AM for application Specialist 71 West Main St. #18 Kitchen Cabinets preferred. Dudley, MA 01571 Lighterian Reiki VII Applications available EOE Is Securos's face with all M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols, Reconnective Healing II The older the better. We Concierge accounts build- 1911/1911 A1’s are a kitchen refacing com- online at: Lawn Maintenance ing strong relationships Applications at ICNDF Certified Trainer pany and we use these www.tricommunityymca.org with customers using both www.dudleyma.gov Foreman Deadline 5/24/12. EEO TOP PRICES PAID Experienced, Caring Staff cabinets at home shows or at the Tri-Community phone sales strategies and for YMCA located at: Must have clean drivers superior customer service Have all necessary federal licenses Individualized Care license, male or female, must Attention To Detail “BEFORE & AFTER” 43 Everett Street skills as well as on site vis- have knowledge of all lawn its to existing and potential 400 SERVICES Southbridge, MA maintenance equipment, Call Wally At Call between 9 & 5 M-F Please contact Sue G at: accounts. 508-987-0077 or leave message communication/organization- 508-234-5860 205 Federal Hill Road KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW 508-765-5466 for more al skills for large crews, 402 GENERAL SERVICES information Wet Labs Oxford, MA ENGLAND 3-5 years min. experience 508-987-3384 Coordinator starwoodpetresort.com with references. Compensa- All Cleanouts 402 GENERAL SERVICES 433 CLEANING or 860-749-6998 *Building/Shift* tion based on experience Will be the lead in planning www.mykitchenoptions.com and facilitating Securos Cleanups House/Office Supervisor Fax Resume Orthopedic Institute wet FREE Part time hours, evening and labs. Will be proactive with Haul-Away Cleaning Available 286 LIVESTOCK 774-241-0117 scheduling and lab venues Metal Pickup weekends. Must have com- Or Email Resume Basements Reasonable rates. AR puter skills, dependable, while assisting in the sales A/C, Refrigerators, No job too big or small. Quality W good communication skills carrierlandscaping@ occurring in labs. Attics Washers, Small Trailers, Days and evening Horse Hay with a diverse population. yahoo.com Apartments Batteries. hours available. RELICS 508-868-8212 3’x3’x8’ The building supervisor is Sales Specialist Garages WE PAY YOU Bonded Square Bales Weigh responsible for the entire Lawn Maintenance Yards Call Wendy for a Approximately 800lbs Each. & operation during their sched- Supervisor Top Dollar For Your FREE estimate at: uled shift, the safety and se- Will be responsible for the AUTOS Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa Laborers Rental Property (508)943-9880 WAR curity of the Tri-Community For Landscaping Business development of the sales TRUCKS No Chemicals or YMCA members, staff and team and achievement of Estate Cleanouts Or TRACTORS Preservatives Hardworking, Responsible, SOUVENIRS facilities. Male Or Female. the Securos revenue and Small Building Second Cut Available Applications available 3 Years Min. Experience. gross margin goals. Sales 508-867-2564 ICENSED AY exp. required and previous Demolition 442 L D Rock Valley Farm WANTED online at: Clean Driver’s License. CARE Fax Resume animal or human health Better Than W. Brookfield WWII & EARLIER www.tricommunityymca.org industry experience/bache- 508-867-2508 or at the Tri-Community 774-241-0117 lor degree is strongly pre- A Dumpster CA$H WAITING! YMCA located at: Or Email Resume ferred. Competitive salary We Do It! 433 CLEANING *************** Helmets, Swords, 43 Everett Street carrierlandscaping@ and Comprehensive benefit FREE Estimates! The Commonwealth of 298 WANTED TO BUY Daggers, Bayonets, Southbridge, MA yahoo.com package included. 774-329-3386 Massachusetts Office of Medals, Badges, Flags, Please contact Sue G at: 508-868-8212 Child Care Services Uniforms, etc. 508-765-5466 for more Apply at: 774-230-8586 requires that all ads Over 30 Years Experience. information www.mwivet.com, * TLC Home * placed in the newspaper ROUTE Call David The Tri-Community Careers. AA/EOE. Cleaning for child care (daycare) YMCA is an Equal in your home include 1-508-688-0847 Opportunity Employer Have You Heard The 169 I’ll Come To YOU! Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” your license number. We Use & Supply Organic NTIQUES Cleaners To Ensure Your A Call The Family’s Safety. 884 Worcester St. Valet/Guest OPEN HOUSE Southbridge MA 300 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Lifeguard Junk Man Gift Certificates For May 5, 2012 Services Baby Showers, 11:00am-2:00pm Looking To Purchase Positions To Work At Several Anniversaries, And More! A Perfect Gift! The Country Garden LLC Antiques 310 GENERAL HELP Available For Locations In Trees Cut An early learning center for WANTED Worcester, MA ALL AMMIE ODAY children ages 3-5. And Collectibles Certified IMMEDIATE OPENING! Brush/Limbs C T T Single Items FOR A GREENER Office Assistant Lifeguards F/T-P/T available. Potential Removed 423 Riverside Drive Or Entire Estates Full time position for car to earn $11 and more to TOMORROW! For Our start. Great benefits health, WE NOW TAKE North Grosvenordale, CT We Buy It All hauling business. Data entry, 508-347-3275 860-923-0440 knowldedge of quick books Community dental, 401k plan, plenty of YOUR AUTOS And Also Do room for growth! Applicant 774-230-7885 thecountrygardenchildcare@ helpful. Pool. Days FOR CASH! gmail.com On-Site Estate Sales Please send resume to: must be over 18, have valid And & Weekends license, and prior customer Removal of Metal, Office/Homes Batista & sons service experience a plus!!! Door Prizes Estate Auctions PO Box 509 Surrogate (Including Appliances, Spring Or Fall Cleanings Please contact us at: Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or Light Refreshments CALL MIKE ANYTIME Brimfield, MA 01010 Holidays) Furniture, TV’s. Mothers www.valetparkof Construction Monthly Cleanings 508-765-9512 Applications america.com/employment Flexible Hours/Days Needed Available At: Materials. 454 HOME Cellars/Attics Registered/Insured/ Foster Be part of a miracle Brookside Terrace Bonded IMPROVEMENT $$$ Cleaned. Parents Wanted Earn $28,000 11 Village Drive, 311 PART-TIME HELP Small Building References Available Make Money Seeking Quality Homes Seeking Women Southbridge, MA WANTED Demolition, Tires. PAINTING Selling Throughout Central MA 21-43 Non-Smokers Call Wanda Leaves Removed. To Provide Foster Care With Healthy To Children In Need. 508-764-7675 x5 Residential Moves. Interior/ Your Unwanted Pregnancy History 24/7 Support. Generous Sunshine Haven Furnaces Removed Affordable Exterior Stuff!!! Reimbursement. A group care program for Check-our-down-to- Cleaning Service Power Washing Quality Dealers Wanted $1000 Sign-On Bonus Wanted Class A special needs children is We Offer Quality Work At Best Deal Around. Call For Details Seeking Part-Time earth prices first! An Affordable Price! Carpentry Clean, Indoor Flea Market Truck Driver Employment Weekends also! • Homes & Offices • FREE ESTIMATES • Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm For a small auto transport Central Mass • Carpet Cleaning • FULLY Insured • Route 12 For More company in Holland, MA. For 11pm-7am Shift • Reasonable Rates • Must have 3yrs driving expe- Apply at: and Connecticut • Floors Dudley Information Call • And Much More! (Behind BP) rience and clean record with Sunshine Haven Rich O’Brien current DOT physical card. Dave REGISTERED, Devereux Therapeutic 888-363-9457 49 Linwood Ave Painting www.dudleyflea.com reproductivepossibilities.com 508-347-7804 INSURED & BONDED 1-800-551-7767 Foster Care Reply to: Whitinsville MA Give Maria A Call 28 Years Of Experience See You There! 508-829-6769 [email protected] 508-234-3240 413-262-5082 508-764-2500 508-248-7314 MAY 02, 2012 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

457 LAWN/GARDEN 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 550 MOBILE HOMES WANTED RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT BCB Brookfield opportunity basis. To Southbridge Spencer West Brookfield Nanatomqua Mobile LAWN SERVICES complain about 2 bedroom apartment, Remodeled one bedroom, Home Park (55+) COMMERCIAL & discrimination call The C&C Nice 2 Bedroom Mobile Home For Sale. River Mill second floor, stove & refrig- Apartment central air, laundry room, RESIDENTIAL Department of Housing and Properties erator, washer/dryer hookup walk to town. Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. SPRING CLEANUPS Urban Development “HUD” good location, no pets. New Hardwood Floors, no pets/no smoking Large Kitchen & Living toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. LOOK & COMPARE Village Heat & Hot water Included, available 6/1/12 Room. Screen Porch PARKING LOT For the N.E. area, call HUD N. Grosvenordale First & Security Off-Street Parking, & Carport. ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Southbridge/Charlton Trash Removal, Park Rent $110/Month SWEEPING Affordable $625/Month $650/Month free number for the hearing Line Country Living Assisted Pets Only, CALL FOR PRICE impaired is 1-800-927-9275 2 Bedroom Call: 774-230-3079 No Smoking, First & last 774-262-7307 LAWN MAINTENANCE Apartment Homes AND MOWING Luxury Condo. First, Last & Security, Call: 508-867-6805 4-Step Fertilization System Appliances, Gas Fireplace Move-In Special $795/Month Southbridge $750/Month N. Grosvenordale BARK MULCH Rent includes Call: 774-272-0836 Southbridge 1,2 & 3 Br’s 4Rm-2Br-2Fl Woodstock CT CT RETAINING WALLS Quality 1, 2 & 3 Heat, hot water, stove, Mobile Home For Sale Bedroom Apartments! Rents Starting at Country Manor Apartments refrigerator, washer/dryer under new ownership. 14x64 Doublewide PATIOS/WALKWAYS Appliances, Off-Street $600 Sturbridge 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Parking. included, wall-to-wall, 1.5 Newly renovated 1 &2 EXCAVATIONS Heat & Hot Water 1738 House bedroom units available Large Kitchen, Living Room. baths, no pets, no smok- Laundry Room. Reasonable Rates ************** Call (508)765-0501 Included ing, one car off-street Two Bedroom Apartment starting March 1. New All Appliances. kitchens, bath, flooring. Hot Appliances Included. Quality Service EQUAL HOUSING W/D Hook-ups parking. Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Fully Insured Off Street Parking Free Electric, Heat, water included in rent. OPPORTUNITY Hot Water. $65,000 Bruce Burlingame Large Spacious First/Last/Security Off-Street Parking Call: 508-622-1258 For Appointment ************** 860-923-0421 508-248-5727 Charlton Units Credit Check or email: All real estate advertising in Community Park $850/Month $1,000/month this newspaper is subject to 2 Bedroom 508-347-1101 rpcountrymanor@ Nice Comfortable The Federal Fair Housing Act $175/Week & Library 508-765-2941 yahoo.com Black Diamond of 1968, which makes it Available 4/15 Voucher Holds 2 Bedroom Trailer Welcomed! Lawn Care illegal to advertise any Newly remodeled, Sturbridge Duplex Well kept in preference, limitation or carpeted, stove & “Must Be Income Qualify” 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, retirement park. Professional Work Southbridge Woodstock, CT discrimination based on race, refrigerator included. Apartments For Rent washer/dryer hookup, Roommate Wanted $65,000 At Prices Beating color, religion, sex, handicap, Section 8 Approved. Call Today The Competition! Central Street no utilities. To Share Furnished Condo familial status (number of No Pets Allowed (860)923-3919 All Utilities Included. Call: 774-318-0275 Cleanups children and or pregnancy), Security Deposit & rivermillvillage@ 5 room apartment, heat, hot $875/Month Available Immediately Mowing national origin, ancestry, age, References Required 12 Month Lease Plowing marital status, or any winnco.com water, gas electric included. Park Model intention to make an such Call 774-289-1714 Stove, refrigerator and one $875 Security Deposit $550/Month Mobile Home Mulching Call For Further Hedge Trimming preference, limitation or parking space included!!! Call Karen: For Sale By Owner discrimination. This $825/month Information 860-753-1337 Fully Furnished, New Porch Patios newspaper will not Etc. 774-329-3386 Addition, Also Nice Shed & knowingly accept any DOUGLAS First and last required Great Place For A Garden. Seth Goudreau advertising for real estate 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom FREE RENT! Call Nick: 508-380-8922 510 On Beautiful Lot Near 774-402-4694 that is in violation of the law. Apartments Available Swimming Pool. Our readers are hereby COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Located At Highview informed that all dwellings Prices start at $845/month. Heat/Hot Water Webster FREE Estimates Includes heat, hot water, Southbridge Campground In Fully Insured advertising in this newspaper Included! West Brookfield. are available on and equal A/C, pool, fitness center Central St Experienced & & children’s program. FREE RENT 2 bedroom second floor, NORTH VILLAGE Grafton: Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 Ambitious! opportunity basis. To complain about Off street parking. Affordable 1 2, and 3 newly renovated, off-street 2 Bedroom Units 800 sq. ft. former hair salon discrimination call The Call (508)476-3777 parking, appliances, no pets. (all plumbing ready) Can go Bedroom Apartments Starting At $783!! office/retail. Asking $28,000 Department of Housing and For Rent. Urban Development “HUD” First, Last & Security $1,200 508-867-8736 Family Owned Spacious, Fully $665/Month Heat And Hot Water toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Applianced. J. OConnor: Landscape For the N.E. area, call HUD Douglas Call: 508-829-5853 Is Included. 575 VACATION RENTALS ad 617-565-5308,. The toll New Two Bedroom, New 508-865-1188 Service Starting at $698 Must Income Spring clean-up, mowing, free number for the hearing Appliances, Dishwasher, hedges trimmed, woody impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Quiet, Private Country Road. Qualify. trees and shrubs pruned, No Traffic. No Smoking, • Pets Considered Southbridge **SOUTH** 505 APARTMENTS FOR No Dogs. Section 8 Vouchers snow removal. • A/C In Every Unit Coombs Street Southbridge RENT $850/Month 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Accepted. DENNIS: Find us at: Plus Electric • Pool Available. PROFESSIONAL www.woodys Please Call SPACE ****************** landscape.info Call: 508-476-1722 • Basketball Court Applianced, Washer/Dryer •Available Memorial Day Brookside Hook-ups. No Pets. (508)987-1595 For Rent Weekend $100/night; Or Call: • Playground $725-$800 EHO 508-581-0178 98 Hamilton Street 6/2-6/9, 6/9-6/16, 6/23- Terrace Northbridge/ • On-Site Laundry First And Security. (Left Hand Side) 6/30; 7/28-8/4, 8/25-9/1. Linwood References And Credit Webster •June $875/wk. Heat/Hot Water INCOME LIMITS APPLY Check Required. Formerly •July & Aug. $975/week. K & B Beautiful 2 bedroom Section 8 Welcome Four & Five Room, Two & Dave’s Styling/Hairdresser • Mowing Lawns Included! townhouse/duplex for rent. Call (508)596-8497 Three Bedroom Apartments First Floor, Good Visibility! •Off season & winter • Landscaping FREE RENT Sky-lighted bedrooms, deck Office Open From: For Rent. Large Living Room, Parking rentals available. & Rototilling Gardens overlooks 3/4 acre yard. In Monday-Friday Large Kitchen, Porch, 900 Sq. Ft./210 Sq. Ft. Affordable 1, 2 and 3 quiet neighborhood. Cheap 9:00am to 5:00pm Appliances Included 508-320-9075 Bedroom Apartments to heat. Off-Street Parking. Most gardens $50!! Saturday 10:am Southbridge Section 8 Approved. For Rent. to 3:00pm First Floor 2 bedroom Call Kevin at: $1,100 Monthly 2 Bedroom- $675/Month Spacious, Fully Available June 1st Evening off-street parking, low gas Applianced. heating, low electricity, 3 Bedroom- $750/Month Wonderful Space 774-329-5835 Call: 508-981-4201 Appointments stove and refrigerator, Available Starting at $698 de-leaded, washer/dryer AND • Pets Considered $750/Month Studio basement apartment Webster $450/Month 500 REAL ESTATE Available • A/C In Every Unit Orchard Call: 617-645-2811 7,500sq ft Free 3 bedrooms, (dbl, queen, • Pool Brookside Terrace For More Information Standing Building 2 twins), on dead end 501 REAL ESTATE Call 508-943-8807 Very secure very bright street, screened porch • Basketball Court Hill 11 Village Drive with gas grill, outside WANTED Southbridge,MA 01550 great office area, loading • Playground dock, plenty of parking shower, full kitchen with Free Rent Southbridge conveinient to 395 CT microwave, full bath, • On-Site Laundry (508)764-7675 Webster 1 & 2 Bedroom Modern two bedroom Large, bright 2 bedroom & RI. washer/dryer, 3 tv's with INCOME LIMITS APPLY Apartments. apartment, freshly apartment. Wall-to-wall cable, DVD. Close to golf, painted, appliances, Section 8 Welcome CALL FOR carpeting, washer/dryer 2,400sq ft Free bike trail, shopping, thea- washer/dryer hookup, facilities, parking, no pets. Standing Building ter, 10 mins from bay Office Open From: MORE DETAILS off-street parking. Monday-Friday SOUTHBRIDGE Loading dock, nice office side and ocean side Heat & Hot Water Credit Check & References beaches. 9:00am to 5:00pm First/Last Included Summer Street $700/Month 9,000sq ft ************** Saturday 10:00am Call: 774-258-0147 to 3:00pm Free Parking First floor 2 bedroom, $650/Month Good for cold storage ****************** EQUAL HOUSING Fully Applianced includes hot water. Evening Appointments Available Call: 508-943-0474 Call Janet at: OPPORTUNITY Specious Natural gas heat 1,200sq ft Starting At $797.00 $725/Month Office and storage 508-865-1583 First/Last/Security Spencer after 6 pm ************** Must Income Qualify 2 Bedroom Townhouse. All real estate advertising in SECTION 8 Owner will give you or e-mail: Brookside Terrace Service Pets Only Gas Heat & Hot Water, this newspaper is subject to CERTIFICATES Electric Appliances, WEBSTER [email protected] The Federal Fair Housing Act WELCOME W/D Hookups, price you cant refuse 11 Village Drive Hookups. One Year Lease. on all spaces!!! of 1968, which makes it Southbridge,MA 01550 Stove/Refrigerator. No Pets. for photos illegal to advertise any Call Marie First/Last/Security, Prospect ****************** preference, limitation or (508)764-7675 References. Call: 508-753-3670 discrimination based on race, 508-987-8121 First & Last color, religion, sex, handicap, $20 Application Fee $720 per month Estates EHO 508-765-5542 familial status (number of Security Deposit ($500) 1 & 2 Bedroom Hampton children and or pregnancy), North Brookfield Call: 508-886-4312 Apartments. national origin, ancestry, age, 546 CEMETERY LOTS marital status, or any 28 Spring Street Oxford Now Available: Beach: intention to make an such Historical Buildings preference, limitation or 3 large rooms, third floor, Walking distance to every- Southbridge Spencer Cottage and discrimination. This like new, washer/dryer hook- thing. 1 bedroom apartment 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Must Income Qualify Four Plots up, quiet neighborhood, Attractive One orTwo- newspaper will not second floor. Heat/hot water, All hardwood floors, Bedroom Apartment, SECTION 8 In Worcester Country Suites knowingly accept any off-street parking. rubbish removal stove & fireplaced living room, CERTIFICATES Memorial Park, Paxton, MA $575/Month Appliances, Sleeps 3-8. 200 feet to advertising for real estate refrigerator included. whirlpool tub, security at W/D Hookup Available WELCOME In The beach, located behind that is in violation of the law. No Smoking/No Pets front door, lots of space and Modern, Bright, “Rememberance Section” Ashworth hotel. Private Our readers are hereby No Pets fully applianced! Call All Four For $4500 OBO yard, with grill and tables. References/Security Quiet Country Setting. informed that all dwellings First & Last Month’s Rent Directly Off Route 9. 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720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1962 Chevy Bel Air 1999 Volvo 2005 Harley VEHICLES 2009 Chevy 2002 NISSAN Motor Home 8cyl, 5 passenger, 2 door V70 Wagon Davidson 2003 Silverado 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES automatic. Aqua color XTERRA SE 1998 Holiday Turbo, Auto, Leather In great condition!! Fat Boy Anniversary Club Cab 1983 Ford 351 Runs, Check Engine Light Edition Damon Rambler Best Offer On. Needs Electrical Work 4-Wheel drive. New 1500 Series Windsor Rebuilt trans exhuast system, battery 10,250 miles, a lot of Challenger Endeavor Diesel Has Z-71 Package. Call: 508-473-6350 To Pass Emissions. chrome, drag bars, and transfer case Good Engine, Drive Train brakes and tires. 1 Slide, Low Mileage, Silver Blue Color. With Super G carb Motor Home Washer/Dryer, Very Tonneau Cover & Liner. $350 & Body Parts. Supercharged, California Gas Engine $1,200 Yellow. 93,000 Miles. asking $13,500 OBO Good Condition. 8k Miles, One Owner. 1963 Ford Call: 508-340-7950 Allison Transmission Asking $25,000 1952 Chevy Power Fairlane 500 Call: 860-974-1801 Work Horse Chassis Fran 508-791-9885 $6,900 24 K Miles $33,000 Train Rebuilt 260 V8, new Call 860-774-6128 $350 automatic transmission, Please Call: 2005 Harley 1-Slide Out floors and interior. New dual 2003 Mercury Davidson Queen Size Bedroom exhaust, paint and chrome 860-923-0133 Asking $45,000 Handicapped 1987 GMC Parts good. Sable Wide Glide price is negotialbe Van: 2000 Dodge Nice chrome front $8,400 OBO With 72,000 miles, Black cherry, 14,000 miles, 860-928-2820 3L engine, power windows & runs excellent!! 760 VANS/TRUCKS Ram Maxi bumper, heater core, Will consider trades and cash 2004 Land Rover or 860-923-3071 misc. Call Chuck: locks, cruise control, very 58,500 miles, like new condi- 508-248-5928 good condition. Freelander $8,000 1983 Ford Pickup tion, used very little. Power $3,000 Call: 508-277-8745 2003 35’ lift, air, stereo, wood trim, Chevy 283 & 327 Call: 508-254-1052 78K miles. Extremely well Truck entertainment center and crankshafts maintained, clean Carfax. Keystone Hornet 6-Cylinder, Clean much more. 1973 Triumph TR6 Sport leather interior, faux 2005 Honda VTX Located at High View Underneath, Red, Many New Parts - wood grain console, AWD, Campground on seasonal No Undercarriage Rust. $11,500 OBO Call: 508-892-8481 Interior, Top, Exhaust, 2004 BMW Z4 tow hitch, cargo area with 1300 Retro site. Has 24’ attached screen Exellent Condition Good Mechanics. Call: 508-892-8242 Electrical, Brake Lines, Black with red interior, privacy canopy. room, like new!! $1500 And More! 2.5L engine, 21,000 miles $7,500 OBO 978-760-3453 Ford Ranger $6500 OBO $11,400 $9,000 508-248-1592 $16,500 Call 508-846-0986 Call for details Call: 508-765-5678 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Bed Extender 508-282-2884 Cell: 508-361-0766 will not fit step side 860-923-9067 1975 Chrysler OTORCYCLES 1987 Chevy Pickup 740 M 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 6in. lift, completely rebuilt, Michigan $150 Imperial Lebaron 2007 Harley 383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots 2006 Chevrolet 1988 33 Foot Backhoe Call: 774-230-7158 2 door, 440 cubic inch 1986 Harley Davidson of new parts. Awesome Payloader engine good driver, Silverado For Sale Southwind monster truck. Great for needs TLC. 4 Door, A/C, V-8, Bed Liner, Wide Glide XL 1200 N Roadster mud runnin!! Diesel, Runs Good Reese 5th Wheel $2,500 Running Boards, Remote 1340 CCEVO 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. Motorhome Serious Inquiries Only $9997 Starter. Hitch Kwik-Slide Custom paint, many Many Added Customized 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New Chevy Box Truck Pick-Up truck side Call: 857-636-8913 upgrades and chrome. Accessories. Including Vance Tires, New Batteries, $3,500 OBRO 15K for 6 ft bed, never used, Comes with original parts Hines Exhaust. Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. UPS-Style will need to buy mounting Call Neal: 508-612-5658 boxes and spare chrome parts. $7800 Price Reduced For or: 508-488-0566 $3500 brackets. Quick Sale! (2) 8ft, good condition, also Call 860-966-1660 John Deere $600 OBO have ladder rack free if you 2006 Mazda 6S $6,000 OBO $7500 FIRM buy boxes! Can Be Seen On Craigslist Skidloader Call: 508-581-0649 6 cylinder, 4door, all Call: 860-974-9811 2007-2009 1992 GMC $500 power, a/c, traction control, Call 860-923-0406 Needs Motor Work or email: 25 mpg, 73,000 miles. Yamaha VStar Diesel Truck [email protected] Call: 508-885-4651 In Excellent Condition!! 1300 Stock Seat UPS Truck-Style, Let’s Talk, Make $10,000 OBO 1997 Yamaha 1992 26’ Aluminum Grumman Body, An Offer! call: 508-769-8324 Royal Star Dutchman Camper Shelves. Rebuilt Call (508)347-7300 Stowmaster 1978 Firebird $200 Transmission/Motor, Black, 19,550 Miles Call: 774-230-7158 Excellent condition, has heat, Towing Bar Great Condition New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Formula and A/C, lots of storage Steering Box. Dual Wheels, V8, 4-speed, too many new Saddlebags, Cover space and many extras. 2006 Volvo S60T 11’ Area Behind Seats 767 VEHICLES WANTED $500 OBO parts to list! Nice cruising Leather Heated Seats New Tires/Battery 2009 Harley Currently at Hide-Away-Cove Ready To Ride! Excellent Condition Call: 860-608-7168 car, includes custom fit car Power Everything. campground in Dayville, CT. 14,100GVWR cover, color black. New Tires. $4,000 OBO Davidson Excellent Condition. Call Jim $3,500 Call 5pm-8:30pm Vehicle Needed 508-523-5980 Motorcycle 508-867-6546 TOWING EQUIPMENT $8,500 OBO 78k Miles. Heritage softtail, saddle bags Call: 860-933-3098 Elderly woman looking for Blue OX Towing Call: 508-278-6219 $15,200 & cover, windshield. Mint donated vehicle. Even if it is After 5pm 774-200-5015 condition! 2002 Flagstaff 25ft in need of minor repairs. Base Plate 1997 Dodge Does not need to pass With Tow Bar And 2 Motorcycles Ultra Light Camper inspection if it is a minor fix. $13,000 LIKE NEW! Dual axle, sleeps Dakota Accessories. BX1665 For 1979 Chevy Extended Cab 04-05 2007 Toyota For Sale Call: 508-762-6172 6, double doors, heated Call: 774-230-2564 queen bed, microwave, bath- 2 wheel drive, dark green Chevy Malibu El Camino Camry XLE 2007 Roadstar or 508-755-8103 58,000 miles, 5 speed $175 Rebuilt engine, transmission tub, air conditioning/heat, 4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, Warrior- awning and more. standard transmission, Blue Ox Heavy Duty and rear end. Many new Leather/Loaded, Metallic Gray, VERY LOW good condition. parts included for BMW 8” Drop Receiver Premium Condition. MILES, Samson Ground [email protected] Vehicle Needed!! $75 restoration. Garaged for $21,000 OBO Pounders, Very Clean. MOTORCYCLE $2,700 years, runs great, 6cyl, for picture If anyone has a car that Call After 6PM $7,000 OBO 1997 R85OR T2K Call: 508-713-3066 Call 508-320-2944 3 speed manual. 860-974-0069 Call: 413-245-9036 runs and can get a sticker New tires, hard bags, or 508-779-0194 and they want to donate it 2008 Yamaha tank bag to an old man that needs a $3,000 $3,500.00 2010 40’ Hideout car to get to the stores. Wheels With Tires Call:508-885-2110 FZ6- OR will trade for 2-wheel Camping Trailer 2001 Dodge 2500 Let him know he may be Classic 600CC, Royal Blue, VERY drive pickup of equal value willing to give you some- 16” Koenig rims (4) black 10 Call Joe at 860-315-7181 (ball type) Pickup, 4 wheel drive, spoke with chrome ring and 1984- 500 SEL LOW MILES, Very Clean, Paid $24,000, thing for the car. 1992 Sunbird Slider Guards. automatic, single cab with 8” 20 lugs. All mounted on Mercedes Benz 2 Slideout Queen body, V-8, new snow tires, Prometer Radials. Convertible $5,200 OBO 745 RECREATIONAL Master Bedroom, fisher plow ready. Here is his number!! Excellent condition! 4 door sedan, 134,000 Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, Rare model, show quality, miles, very good condition. VEHICLES $4,500 Call: 508-764-0594 summer fun!! Call: 908-242-2016 Used 1 Season. Call: 860-974-1801 $475 OBO $16,000, Asking $4,000 Best Offer or email: 1997 35’ Sacrifice, My Loss Call: 508-764-4111 Call: 774-230-0233 [email protected] Is Your Gain. Call for more information: Holiday Very Nice Unit! Call Rich We Buy Junk LASSICS 508-867-2774 Vacationer 720 C 725 AUTOMOBILES 860-576-0526 or 2002 GMC Cars 2001 Harley Chevy 454 engine, 58,000 860-382-5071 1950 Chevrolet 02 VW Jetta Electra Glide miles, (6) Michelin tires, Sierra SLT FOR SALE queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan Brimfield/ 1500, Z71 off road 4-Door Sedan 5 speed, 1.8T, A/C, CD, 1997 Volvo Station Classic 7.0 generator, backup package. Extended cab, 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. heated seats, sunroof. Wagon Excellent condition, red camera, (2) new batteries, Sturbridge Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new New Factory-Built Motor. 135,000 miles. Runs and burgundy, 15,500 miles. hydraulic leveling jacks, looks great! Every service done, helmets, Must Sell Mastercraft tires. Solid Body, Runs Excellent. White, 5 cylinder automatic many extras, Campground Lot! 224,000 miles Needs Interior & Minor Work transmission. 850 GL Turbo leather jackets available. Call Us At: To Be Road-Worthy. $3,400 OBO excellent condition. Was $19,000 Needs Work NOW $9500 $5900 Call: 860-315-5381 $500 OBO $10,000 $18,000 $6,000 OBO 774-230-8586 978-760-3453 Call: 508-892-4102 My Loss, Your Gain! leave message if no answer Call: 508-867-9566 Call: 508-942-8300 508-989-8165 Call: 774-922-2098 $$$

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2012 Dodge Journey a Highly Appealing Crossover Utility Vehicle at a Good Price

BY KEITH GRIFFIN

Not to be too harsh, but until 2011, the Dodge Journey was a yawn. It was a nothing crossover utility vehicle that held little appeal. It was easily put in its place by other crossovers from GM, Ford, Honda and Hyundai. But all that changed last year when the new model rolled out. Now the Dodge Journey is a vehicle that can hold its head high against the compe- tition. It’s a crossover that serves many needs and price points across its product line. In 2012, it also becomes the least- expensive crossover on the market and probably the most versatile. As Dodge likes to point out, it is the Swiss army knives of vehicles. No other crossover offers customers the choice of four-cylinder or V-6, five- or seven- passenger seating and front- or all- wheel drive. The entry-level Dodge Journey is the four-cylinder, front-wheel drive The 2012 Dodge Journey has become the most affordable seven-passenger crossover utility vehicle on the market. model with five-passenger seating. It starts at $18,995 before destination. The model loaned to me for a week by seat side-mounted airbags, active ney from outside of Boston, down to inch screen is a delight to use with its Dodge was the Journey Crew trim in front head restraints, 4.3-inch my home near Hartford, and then fur- controls for the HVAC, audio, heated the five-seat configuration with all- Uconnect Touch media center, yeyless ther onto New York City. I don’t nor- seats, navigation and hands-free wheel drive. Enter-N-Go with push button start, mally put 500 miles on a vehicle in a phone system. Working my way OK, time for me to go off on a little premium soft-touch surfaces, power week’s time but I did with Dodge among them was effortless and didn’t rant. Do yourself a favor. If you have a windows, locks, mirrors, remote key- Journey. It was an effortless period of require repeated journeys to the family of four (like I do), the five-seat less entry and much more. AVP also is driving. Parking was never an issue owner’s manual. configuration is going to be fine for 99 also available with seven-passenger except in tight grocery store spots So, is the Journey the right vehicle percent of your driving needs. Don’t seating at a starting U.S. MSRP of because its doors do tend to the lar- for you? I would recommend it for buy a seven-passenger Journey. You $19,990, making it the most affordable gish side. Visibility was good and anybody in the market for an afford- are giving up gobs of storage space. seven-passenger vehicle in America. thanks to the 3.6-liter V6 with 283 able means of hauling a large family. Plus, your fuel economy suffers from The Dodge Journey in the Crew horsepower and 260 lb. ft. of torque Being able to haul a family of six, say, the extra seat weight. Don’t buy a trim I drove adds 19-inch aluminum merging onto various highways and for just over $20,000 is a great thing. vehicle jut because occasionally you wheels, 8.4-inch touchscreen quick lane changes in Manhattan It’s making me think about the have to bring your kids’ friends along. Uconnect Media Center, six premium were accomplished with ease. Journey as our next family hauler It’s not a good enough reason to go big. speakers with subwoofer, fold-flat The Dodge Journey I drove is rated once we replace our Mazda5, which is Now back to my regularly scheduled front passenger seat with in-seat stor- at 16-mpg city and 24-mpg highway.In similarly priced. review. At $18,995, the entry-level age, leather-wrapped steering wheel the time I had the vehicle, it averaged model (called the American Value and shift knob, remote start, automat- a combined 21 mpg. I was content with (For the latest new car news, follow me Package by Dodge) comes packed. It ic temperature control, security that because I don’t drive the posted on Twitter at aboutusedcars. You can includes a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter 4-16- alarm, bright door handles and roof speed limit and I did enjoy the fruits of also read the latest automotive news at valve four-cylinder, automatic trans- rails and more. It also added the luxu- the fine air conditioning system on TorqueNews.com, where I am a contrib- mission, air conditioning, electronic ry of available premium leather seat- more than one occasion. utor, or learn about buying and selling stability control, brake assist, all- ing with heated front seats and the What I enjoyed most about the a used car at UsedCars.About.com.) speed traction control, anti-lock AWD. It didn’t have the seven-passen- Dodge Journey,though, was its interi- brakes, advanced multistage front ger seating but I didn’t miss it. or. It’s just so well laid out and intu- VITAL STATISTICS airbags, side-curtain airbags, front I took this Journey on a long jour- itive. Plus, the UConnect with the 8.4- Wheelbase: 113.8 inches Length: 192.4 inches Width: 72.2 inches Height: 66.6 inches Curb weight: 4238 lbs. Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower: 283 horsepower Torque: 260 lb. ft of torque EPA estimated mpg city/highway: 16-mpg city/24-mpg highway Base price: $30,295 As-tested price: $32,520 Also consider: (a comparative vehicle) Chevy Equinox, Ford Edge, Hyundai Tucson Auto Review

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• Figure out what you will actually be learn- Transform Working And Learning ing in individual courses and how you can apply this. ing business—and American • Call schools directly and ask directors of jobs—to foreign firms with the programs you’ve identified if you’ll be better-educated staff. Workers engaged in hands-on experience while you must make continuing skill learn. renewal and education a pri- “If you are one of the 38 million Americans ority to master an evolving with some college credit, finding a school with job market. generous transfer policies may significantly As an alternative to serial decrease the time required to complete your employment, more people degree,” she continued. will go solo or launch small businesses. Self-employment SPECIALIZE TO STAND OUT has been rising—even during the recent downturn—as As bachelor’s degrees become more the baby boomers choose free- norm, job seekers will need more specialized lancing or business owner- expertise to stand out. For example, adding a ship over traditional retire- concentration in logistics management or ment. “America’s smallest marketing will take you much further than a firms and startups create the general business degree sans concentration. most jobs during recessions, “Employers are looking for people who have Despite the recession, small businesses and solo workers have seized provide half the nation’s non- relevant skills that are specifically tailored for new opportunities. farm GDP and have provided the job,” said Hawkins. “Job seekers must find (NAPS) planning, while inspiring many of its brightest technol- the degree and learning environment that solo entrepreneurs to inno- ogy success stories,” notes Dr. enables them to develop the specialized skills For U.S. workers, holding a vate in profitable new ways. Wilen-Daugenti. they will need to get that job.” series of jobs with multiple “Globalization now affects Education fuels the entre- Determine How to employers is replacing the all workers and businesses,” preneurial mind-set; 95 per- Make It Happen traditional, decades-long says Dr. Wilen-Daugenti. A cent of surveyed company Hawkins suggests making a personal pledge career with a single compa- (NAPS) former Silicon Valley execu- founders held bachelor’s for success by visiting www.makeithappen- ny—and that can be good tive, she notes that videocon- degrees and just under half Frustrations in your job, industry or life now.org, a website that offers advice from news for you. To win these ferences, virtual teams and held master’s degrees. “By may make you feel like jumping ship some experts on everything from how to pay for positions in a global market, other technology-based col- starting or resuming their days, swimming toward whatever job seems school to how to squeeze education into your workers must embrace new laboration tools will improve higher education, workers the most promising at the moment. Not so fast. already hectic life. technology and skills and efficiency and cut costs. can keep their skill sets com- If you want to improve your situation long “When you break your goal into actionable, become lifelong learners. Cultural competence and the petitive or explore independ- term, you need to step back, take a breath and short-term achievements, it becomes possi- A new book by the vice ability to build trust in these ent careers,” says Dr. Wilen- approach a career change thoughtfully and ble,” Dr.Hawkins said. “Statistics show that 95 president and managing new environments will be Daugenti. “Whether they deliberately. percent of people in the world who do not have director of Apollo Research prime traits for leaders of work for themselves or not, “Switching careers takes some effort,” said written goals generally fail, while the 5 per- Institute de–scribes the shift- international work groups. they will be better able to Dr. Mary Hawkins, president of Bellevue cent who have written goals are more likely to ing nature of work and Another new global work- innovate and develop their University. “You need to figure out what expe- succeed.” careers in America. In force reality: American potential while seizing oppor- rience and skills you need and the level of edu- “It’s also important to make your goal visi- “Society 3.0: How Technology employees face overseas com- tunities in tomorrow’s global cation required to enter and excel in a new ble—post your pledge at home and work,” she Is Reshaping Education, petition. “Significant gaps economy.” field.” continued. “Talk about it, Tweet it or post Work and Society,”Dr. Tracey exist between the skills work- For more information your personal pledge letter to your Facebook Wilen-Daugenti explains how ers offer and those employers about Society 3.0, visit DETERMINE WHERE THE JOBS ARE page.” the international business require,” says Dr. Wilen- www.apolloresearchinsti- The workplace is changing and by starting environment will transform Dr. Hawkins suggests starting with Daugenti. If this deficit per- tute.org. now, you’ll have achieved the education you’ll old ideas of hiring, worker Indeed.com, a website that provides data skill requirements and career sists, U.S. companies risk los- about expanding and contracting industries. need to succeed in the next decade. For example, according to the organization’s Industry Employment Trends Report, more than a million health care jobs were posted during the last 12 months. The Monster Smart Move: Tips On Relocating For A New Job Employment Index is another good resource that provides a monthly gauge of U.S. job (NAPS) For example, on CareerRelocate.com, you demand. can run a simple keyword search and view a Increasingly, those looking for work are map detailing where the most and fewest EARN A RELEVANT DEGREE finding they may have to move to where their jobs are for your line of work. You can also chances of finding a job are greater. According to EducationDynamics, 60 per- view actual job listings that offer relocation According to one study,44 percent of those opportunities. cent of U.S. jobs will require postsecondary interviewed said they would be willing to education by 2018. “If you want to qualify for relocate for a career opportunity this year. PLAN AHEAD the jobs of tomorrow, completing a bachelor’s Nearly one-third of employers participat- degree is a wise move,” Dr. Hawkins said. ing in the same study said they are willing to Learn what you would need to earn in Instead of enrolling in a degree program pay to relocate an employee in 2012, especial- order to maintain your current standard of because you find it interesting, Dr. Hawkins ly for positions tied to technology and rev- living in another city. Your research should recommends choosing a field of study that enue generation. The study was conducted include factors such as housing, property will translate into a job in a growth industry. by CareerRelocate.com, Career-Builder’s job values, schools, transportation, cost of living She shared the following tips: relocation site. indexes, insurance premiums and social life. A highly competitive job market is driving more • Check job sites such as monster.com to see If you’re thinking of moving to a new city The next step is to examine how you will workers to look beyond their own backyard for how many jobs are available in specific indus- or state, here are some tips to help you have move there. Will you drive to your new loca- employment. tries. a smooth transition to your new location. tion, fly, have your things shipped or sell • Use listed educational and skills require- your things and buy new ones when you expenses, don’t forget to pay a little attention ments for these positions as guidelines for LOOK FOR PLACES WHERE YOUR arrive? Also, it can be helpful to have an idea to your new social calendar. Research activi- researching degree programs. SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND of where you will live before you get there. ties that reflect your interests: a book club, Make sure to set aside enough to cover sports teams or whatever you’re into. If you expenses, such as moving costs, initial hous- are moving with your family, make sure to ing costs and furniture. line up some social activities for them as well. CONSIDER THE WEATHER REACH OUT Wherever you’re headed, make sure to research the weather patterns in your new If you have friends, family or colleagues city or state to plan accordingly for clothing who have relocated in the last few years, and getting about. reach out to them for valuable insights for your own big change of address. DON’T FORGET YOUR SOCIAL LIFE To learn more about moving to take a new As you research housing and moving job, visit www.CareerRelocate.com. Friday, May 4, 2012 • THE EXPRESS • 3 COMPUTERS Five Ways To Trick Out Your Tablet (NAPS) more than surfing the Web afforded by touch-screen con- If you’re like many and reading books. With the trols, attach the Logitech Americans, you—or someone array of wireless keyboards Joystick for iPad or iPad 2 for you love—bought or received designed for tablets, heavy- the familiar feel and respon- a tablet as a gift recently. The duty typing is completely siveness of a thumb-stick- tablet market is booming. doable. Compact and wireless style controller. Lighter than laptops and keyboards like the Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2 GET HELP IN THE more powerful than smart- KITCHEN phones, tablets are now the (also for Samsung Galaxy go-to device for anyone look- Tab) combine the luxury of The kitchen is one place a ing to take their music, enter- typing on a comfortable sur- tablet can be at the center of a tainment and, begrudgingly, face within a protective case domestic experience. Using some work with them. that also holds your tablet an adjustable tablet stand, the According to a recent study upright. chef can pull up and display from Infinite Research, WORK AND THE WEB, an online recipe while being Americans adoption of SMARTER inspired by a favorite playlist, tablets—such as the iPad or all at once. Galaxy Tab—is happening at Touch-screen cursor con- a faster pace than any other trol isn’t the best for every- SET THE BACKYARD electronic device in history, thing, especially when work- BBQ TO MUSIC including computers, game ing on something that Bringing music to your consoles and smartphones. requires more than simple backyard can be a hassle, In fact, a recent report from pointing or clicking. In fact, a often compromising selection eMarketer projects that by mouse is a must-have for any or sound. However, when an 2014, nearly 90 million task that requires formatting iPad (iPhone or iPod touch) Americans will be using text and images, or navigat- can wirelessly stream music tablets monthly. And already, ing the Web for any length of to a speaker, such as the almost half of the respon- time. No longer just acces- Logitech Wireless Speaker for dents in a Google AdMob sur- sories for PCs, there are a few iPad (also available for vey of tablet users said they mouse options designed for Android devices), you enjoy use their tablet more often tablets. Look for one that more control over the music. than their computer or lap- brings laser precision to Plus, the speaker can blast top. This popularity is driving interacting with the tablet, tunes from your tablet’s full people to find ways to make and Bluetooth wireless pair- library from up to 50 feet using tablets easier and more ing will make it easy to use on away. convenient. the go. Whether you’re looking for To this end, tablet acces- more function or more fun, sories can help take enter- BEAT YOUR HIGHEST SCORE you can trick out your tablet tainment and content cre- with accessories designed to ation to the next level. Here Strong graphic perform- make your life easier. are five fun ways to trick out ance and processing speed your tablet: make tablets a great tool for LEARN MORE TYPE UP A BEST SELLER gamers—from the casual to To learn more about the serious. If you want Logitech tablet accessories, Tablets can be used for game-winning precision not visit www. Logitech.com. Advice On Bringing Your Own Device To Work used by employees. Using one of these solu- Accessories designed for tablets make using them easier and more convenient. tions, IT organizations can implement security controls such as passwords and remote wipe and lock, which lets IT erase corporate data from a mobile device in the event it’s lost or New Mobile App Lets Users Call stolen. The challenge is that most employees don’t want to enter a complex password every time they need to make a phone call, send a text mes- sage or update their Facebook status. Plus, And Text Worldwide or Free when employees use their personal phones for work, a remote wipe could erase personal apps (NAPS) mobile number and contact and data in addition to corporate data and list, eliminating the need for If you just brought you a new smartphone or tablet, applications. There’s good news for here are some tips from Good Technology to keep iPhone® and Android™ unique user names and dupli- your device and information safe. A SOLUTION users—a new mobile app pro- cate identities for contacts. vides free calling and texting It’s incredibly easy to use, (NAPS) Fortunately, companies such as Good allowing users to take full Technology take a different approach to these between users worldwide. 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It also provides ultra dates the best features of our Increasingly, workers today are bringing the entire device, IT can wipe only corporate low-cost calling to friends and prior appli–cations, while their personal devices to the company IT data, leaving personal data and applications family who don’t have the adding important functionali- department to enable access to e-mail and other intact. This lets employees use their personal app. It’s a combination of the ty, better value and improved productivity apps on them. mobile devices at work without having to best free and paid communi- ease of use,” said Marc Lefar, According to a recent Forrester report, three- worry about compromising company informa- cations apps, all rolled into CEO of Vonage. “It combines quarters of U.S. workers pick the smartphone tion. one. the best of free high-def voice they want rather than accept IT’s choice. and messaging along with KEEPING INFORMATION SECURE The new app is the latest What’s more, another recent survey discovered offering from Vonage, a incredible value for tradition- increasing numbers of enterprises across all New global mobile app for al international calls, all 1. 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New blades can provide a better blades is one of the easiest ways to improve your family’s and longer-lasting clear view of the road, especially road safety. important for improving safety during summer rain- As Shelby writes, “A dirty windshield could cause big storms. problems. If you can’t see where you are going, it’s dan- One option is the Michelin Stealth Hybrid Technology gerous to everyone. Get a new set of wiper blades...they wiper blade, with a patent-pending, spring-loaded design are worth it.” for superior contact with the windshield and improved Properly maintained wiper blades are simply an easy, wiping performance in all weather conditions. low-cost way to help ensure the clearest sight line in a For more information, visit www.michelinstealth.com. A new online resource provides drivers with ways to reduce both money spent at the rainstorm and improve driving safety. More advice from Lauren and Shelby Fix can be found pump as well as their environmental impact. Industry experts recommend checking blades periodi- at www.laurenfix.com. cally and replacing them about every six months.

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